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Family first College principal stepping down By Bill McElhinney “Hi Granddad, I’m looking forward to spending more time with you!” The video phone message from Wayne Hegarty’s oldest grandson in Nelson sums up the Marlborough Boys’ College principal’s reason for retiring. “I want to spend more time with my family,” he says. The wall of family photos in his office remind him every day that there are five children and seven grandchildren out there that he and his wife, Joan, want to see more of. “And soon there will be eight,” Wayne says. “There is another grandchild due to be born soon in Melbourne.” Continued on page 2. Boys’ College principal Wayne Hegarty is looking forward to spending more time with family when he retires in December.
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Grandkids will see more of Wayne Continued from page 1. It is 10 years since Wayne came to MBC from his position as deputy principal at Rangiora High. In that time there have been ongoing changes in the education system and challenges at the local level, all of which Wayne has steered MBC through. “Wayne has contributed significantly to the college during his 10 years in the role of principal,” College board chair, Sturrock Saunders, says. “Wayne's focus has always been the boys and providing them with the very best learning and teaching opportunities to enable them to be the best they can be. “His strength and compassion has also been evident over the past few months while the school has navigated a considerable challenge and it is a testament to Wayne, his senior leadership team and staff that the school has continued providing a very high quality of education in a supportive and settled environment.” When Wayne began as principal in 2010, Marlborough Boys’ had two statutory managers, a debt of $1.8 million, and a $1.3m loan from the Ministry of Education. Student achievement was below that of similar decile schools but Wayne, staff, students and the community worked together to “turn the school around.” In 2012 the loan was repaid and initiatives put in place at the school that have seen student achievement rise significantly. Wayne has been discussing his retirement with the board for the past 18 months to ensure a smooth transition.
Wayne Hegarty in Nelson with grandchildren Aron and Hazel.
“I wanted to make sure there was someone here who could steer the college through the co-location process,” Wayne says. MBC is to be co-located with Marlborough Girls' College on the 13.2-hectare McLauchlan St site, with Bohally Intermediate moving to the current Boys' College site on Stephenson Street. Wayne will stay on in a part-time position next year to help his replacement settle in, and consult ahead of the co-location. “I’m not completely retiring,” Wayne says. “I’m setting up as an education consultant, but I’ll only be working
part time. “And I’ll be staying in Marlborough. I really like it here and I have shares in a launch at Havelock, so I’m looking forward to more time down the Sounds. “And I’m also looking forward to getting more value from my membership off the Marlborough Golf Club!” He will miss seeing the development at exciting new teaching initiatives college staff have introduced. “There are some really innovative things happening in teaching today,” Wayne says. “There is more meaning in learning, more teaching of things like resilience.
“The new colleges buildings will be impressive, but it is what happens inside them that really counts.” Wayne will also miss the regular contact with the college boys – “The time I spend walking around catching up, finding out what they did at the weekend. “But I turn 65 on December 24, so now it’s time for family.” The school will advertise for Wayne's replacement next month and the new principal will start at the beginning of the 2020 school year. A formal retirement celebration for Wayne is planned for later this year, with further details to be announced later.
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Planting on Sunday It was wet and cold last Sunday, so the Grovetown Lagoon planting day was postponed. If the weather holds volunteers are invited to the Lagoon this Sunday at 9.30am. Meet at the Wairau Rowing Club at the end of Steam Wharf, Grovetown, for tree planting, weeding and mulching work.
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Rangitane o Wairau members brought Anton Matthews and his sister to the Rangitane Cultural Centre on Monday night for free fush’n chips and a Maori language lesson. From left: Donna Grace, Nick Chin, Sarah Lee, Anton's sister Maia Matthews, Paora Mackie and Anton.
Fush’n chips and some te reo on the side By Bill McElhinney “Phew – did you patero? “Maybe you need to do tiko!” Maori language tutor Anton Matthews reckons the best way to get kids to learn te reo Maori is to teach them words that will make them laugh. “Patero is pass wind – fart – and tiko is number 2s and they’ll laugh as they learn. “Then if they get too carried away you can give them: ‘Kati tena mahi – Stop that, you’re being silly!’” Anton, a former school teacher, was at the Rangitane Cultural Centre in Grovetown on Monday evening where around 120 people had come for a free Maori language lesson. Arranged by Rangitane o Wairau,
the evening started with free fish’n chips from Anton’s popular food truck, nicknamed the Little Fish Waka. Anton and his wife, Jess, and sister, Māia Matthews, run a popular Christchurch restaurant, Fush. The menu is in English and Maori and Anton sources only line-caught fish and recently stopped selling tarakihi because he learned the stocks were endangered. “As a youngster, my parents sent me to kōhanga reo and kura kaupapa because they wanted to give me something that they didn’t have,” Anton says. “They did their best to speak te reo Māori to me, but most of my reo came from my time at Te Whānau Tahi [Christchurch’s full-immer-
sion Māori language school” The devoted father of two says teaching his children te reo Māori is one of the most important gifts he can give them. “We speak only te reo Maori at home, so the kids are immersed in the language. And I’m lucky to have the support of my wife Jess, who is a pakeha, but who also learned the language. "Through te reo Māori my children are better able to understand and appreciate their Māoritanga and who they are. “My goal is to show people that te reo Māori is so much more than a language used on a marae. It’s beautiful listening to our language on the marae, but you can also use it to describe the world, and use
everyday words.” "I always give the example of the haka. We all get very proud when the All Blacks do the haka, but if we want to own the haka and be proud of the haka, then we need to own te reo Māori as well.” It’s not disrespectful to give the language a try, Anton told the Monday evening group. “If you give it a go with the right attitude no one will be offended. “Our Maori culture is also our unique point of difference here in New Zealand. As a people, it belongs to all of us.” Anton took the audience through a series of words and phrases they could use every day and received an enthusiastic response. Ka pai!
It’s Maori Language Week, so you might like to try a few of these words and phrases. Korero mai – say it with/to me. Ka pai – well done. Kia tupato – be careful. Ata haere – slow down. Piwari – cute. Kia tere – hurry up! (We’re gonna be late!) Kia ora – Hello, Hi. Mōrena – Good morning. Haere mai – Welcome. Haere rā – Goodbye.
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Heidi van Staden and Piper Alexander dressed the part for a Sponge Bob theme and experimented on which liquids would Sponge Bob the sponge float the best on.
Sammie Joyce presented her project ‘Bubbly Bath Bombs’, looking at which oil makes the best Marcus Hook did his project with classmate Jake bath bombs. Webber called ‘Tornado in a Bottle’.
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Richard Ellena’s successor installed By Bill McElhinney The 11th Bishop of Nelson, Stephen Maina Mwangi, was officially installed on Saturday, September 1. Bishop Steve was officially welcomed to the city by the Mayor of Nelson, Rachel Reese, before a procession of Bishops, clergy, Kenyan visitors and invited guests walked from the Christ Church Cathedral steps to the bottom of Trafalgar St, led by members of the Nelson Brass Band. Bishop Steve replaces Bishop Richard Ellena, who served in the role for 12 years and retired at the end of 2018. Richard and his wife Hilary, who formerly served at Blenheim Nativity Anglican Church, have now moved to Moenui in the Marlborough Sounds. Bishop Steve comes from a rich Christian heritage. His father and grandfather were Anglican ministers in Kenya. He served as a pastor and church planter with Nairobi Chapel for eight years. He was ordained deacon in the Anglican Church of Kenya in December 2003 and priest in December 2004. He also served as General Secretary of Church Army Africa in 2003, a society of Anglican evangelists based in Nairobi, Kenya. His role included overseeing more than 450 evangelists in nine African countries. Steve felt the call to New Zea-
Bishop Stephen Maina Mwangi with his wife Watiri and daughters Rinna and Tanielle.
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Bishop Stephen Maina Mwangi and his wife Watiri leave the Christ Church Cathedral in Nelson after his installation. Photo: Nimmo Photography
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Q: It’s Maori Language Week – should more people learn te reo Maori?
Andrea Hunter Blenheim It would be good to learn the language. The Maori language tells a story, and it’s so interesting.
Bridget Chin Blenheim Absolutely people should learn te reo. It’s our language!
Cass Koutsimanis Blenheim Most definitely! The Maori language is part of our culture.
Daniel Brunel Blenheim Yes, I especially think it’s something more young people should try.
Laekin Simmonds Blenheim I think we should. It’s a big part of our NZ culture and we should be proud of it.
Victoria Raw Blenheim Absolutely, people should learn the Maori language. It’s ka pai!
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Feel like a criminal Dear Ed , I can understand how the person feels going to Bunnings and having to show their bags, etc. Nice enough people, but I have found the same when leaving. Not only that, but one day I went through a different till, only to be asked for my docket
because the till was on the opposite side to the normal checkout. One might be the most innocent person, yet you still seem to have either your dockets or bags checked. A bit far fetched. Innocent Customer Blenheim
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Dear Ed, So another major building company has gone down the gurgler (Stanley Group) and guess who is left high and dry again? Yep, all the subbies who, in good faith provided goods and services and are now unlikely to be paid. It’s not the first time this has happened, but there is still little
or no protection for these folk. It’s time for a law change so that all debts to sub-contractors of a failed construction company are secured against any building materials and products the subbies had on site. And the money from sub-contractors held by construction companies as a guarantee their work is sound should be held
in government-managed trust accounts in a scheme similar to the residential tenancy bond scheme. Directors found to have traded while their companies were insolvent, or who have traded recklessly, should face legal action. Former prime minister Dame Jenny Shipley and other Main-
zeal directors failed in their bid to overturn a total of $36 million in damages ordered against them in a case taken by the liquidators of Mainzeal. Let’s have some more protection for the little folk, and more accountability from those at the top! Fair Go Blenheim
offenders. They’re not hard to find – try school drop-offs and pick-ups for a start. And then there are the tradies – no shortage of them scooting
around town breaking the law. Time for a law change. A stiff fine ($1000 would be a good start) and confiscate the phone. Drive Safe Blenheim
They’re still on their phones Dear Ed, The recent article in The Sun highlighting cellphone use by Marlborough drivers doesn’t appear to have had much impact. They’re still out there, clutching
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By Celeste Alexander Two Blenheim building apprentices have managed to nail top spots in an upper South Island competition, narrowly losing out first place to an over-the-hill competitor. The Upper South Island Registered Master Builders CARTERS 2019 Apprentice of the Year winners were announced at the weekend. Abraham Rood, 24, of Blenheim won second place. He was trained by BCITO and is employed by Ken Anderson Building Ltd. The judges said Abraham was very well organised and honest, and “he will go far in the building industry”. Third place went to Daniel Small, 23, who trained at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and is employed by Scott Construction Marlborough.
Daniel was commended by the judges for his understanding of the building code and was a “standout”, displaying strong workmanship. First place went to apprentice Jay Pope of Nelson, employed by Mudgway Construction. Supporting the competition for 15 years, principal sponsor CARTERS Chief Executive Mike Guy says it’s been fantastic to see the development of thousands of young talented apprentices throughout the years, and to see them go on to have successful careers within the building industry. “Our longstanding partnership with Apprentice of the Year reflects our commitment to supporting this growth and ensuring we are providing apprentices with the tools, mentoring and training they need to succeed,” he says.
Support for lower speed limits on local roads Three weeks into the Marlborough District Council’s review of speed limits on local roads, initial feedback suggests the majority of Marlborough submitters are in favour of lowered speed limits. The review asks Marlburians for their views on what they consider appropriate speed limits on local roads throughout the region. The review does not include speeds on State Highways, which are administered by the New Zealand Transport Agency. Nearly half of the submissions to date have been in favour of more 50kmh areas (69 submissions) followed by 30kmh areas (32 submissions). More than 160 submissions have been lodged so far, but the council is eager to receive more feedback before the review process ends on Friday, September 27. Marlborough Roads Manager, Steve Murrin, says he is pleased with the online response so far but is aware that there are others who are keen to share their
opinions. “We really encourage people to make a submission to ensure their voice is heard,” Steve says. “We know that for speed limits to be effective, they need to be underpinned by community support and understanding, and that’s why community input into this process is crucial,” he says. Old and New Renwick Roads have been popular topics, with most submissions in favour of the speed being raised for New Renwick Road, and lowered on Old Renwick Road. The majority of submissions on smaller townships such as Spring Creek, Seddon and Renwick show support for a reduction in speed limits. The review is being conducted to ensure that the speed limits on Marlborough’s local roads are safe and appropriate. The public can submit feedback on the existing speed limits by completing the online survey at: http://bit.ly/MDCSpeedLimitReview before September 27.
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Dementia affects many families Helping the community to remember those who can no longer remember is one of the aims of Alzheimer’s Marlborough. Bill McElhinney talks to Alzheimer’s Marlborough manager Diane Tolley about the Society’s work. Caring for her mother introduced Diane Tolley to the world of Alzheimer’s Marlborough. Diane’s first permanent position in teaching after moving to Blenheim was at Whitney Street School, followed by a time as principal at Ward and Kaikoura Primary Schools. Following her two principalships she spent 13 years as a professional development facilitator with the Christchurch College of Education, working with teachers in schools around the Top of the South. In 2011 Diane retired and it was then that Diane’s Mum, Joan, moved from Palmerston North to live with her and husband Leon. “Mum was 91 and in the early stages of dementia, Diane says. “I became involved with Alzheimer’s Marlborough when Mum attended the Day Programme.”
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preparations for the future such as organising enduring power of attorney, a will and the like.” Most of the organisation’s funding comes from the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, but Alzheimer’s Marlborough has always relied on grants and fundraising to cover additional operating costs, she says. ‘‘We’ve never been in the posi-
tion of having enough guaranteed funding. But the Marlborough community has always been hugely supportive,” Diane says. Last year the society established a foundation to look after its future capital needs, rather than having to rely solely on current funding sources. The Alzheimer’s Foundation Marlborough looks after capital
and plans fundraising activities such as a golf tournament held to raise funds for the society and the screening of the documentary on Celia Lashlie’s life’s work. The foundation is holding a fundraising dinner at the Bamboo Garden Restaurant on the 24th September with tickets available from the Alzheimer’s Centre.
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After her Mum died, Diane became a volunteer, helping in the Day Centre and taking service users out biking and walking and assisting with committee fundraising. She was elected president of Alzheimer’s Marlborough in 2015 and served in this capacity for two years before becoming the manager in 2017. “It’s a wonderful organisation to work for with everyone doing their best to make life better for people affected for by dementia.” “We’re like a big family – and have a wonderful team of volunteers,” Diane says, “but we would like more.” “Volunteers are rostered on for a morning or afternoon once a fortnight, to assist staff with running the Day Programme or driving the van to
bring service users to the centre and take them home again. “You don’t need any special skills to be a volunteer, just an empathy for people living with dementia” Alzheimer’s Marlborough was formed over 30 years ago to support people in our community affected by dementia by providing day respite for people living with dementia and support for their care partners and other family members. “Our aim is to support and educate family members of a person living with dementia. This allows them to live with dignity in their own homes for as long as possible,” Diane says. Community awareness education is a role that Diane enjoys and with September being World Alzheimer’s Month she is busy organising activities to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. “Our annual Memory Walk is a time for the community to remember those who can no longer remember,” Diane says Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects many families in Marlborough. Research carried out by Alzheimer’s New Zealand shows around 70,000 Kiwis have dementia and the number is set to triple by 2050. Symptoms can include memory loss, personality changes and impaired reasoning. “We can help by raising awareness, so that people can recognise the early onset of dementia and get the support they need.” “One of the challenges with dementia is getting a timely diagnosis,” Diane says. “Receiving a diagnosis helps the person living with dementia and their families get the support they need while the person is still functioning in the community.” “It is important for families to have the time to think about how life can be made easier for all affected by the diagnosis. They can also make
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Memories of sunset cruises in the Sounds By Bill McElhinney A reference to a 1924 ball featuring Perrys Cabaret Orchestra in a recent Sun story about the Marlborough Colleges Old Girls’ Association brought back memories for Blenheim’s Nigel Perry. “That was my father, George Perry, who played the violin,” Nigel says. “Along with drummer Sun Gamble, Sammy Marsden on the trumpet and Queenie Wilson on piano, George was busy nearly every Saturday evening in the 1930s playing at balls and cabarets all over the Province. “And if Queenie couldn’t make it, my Mum, Gladys, would fill in on the piano.” Perrys Cabaret Orchestra also played regular Saturday night dances on the old inter-island ferry Tamahine. Although Picton residents were served by a variety of ships during the course of longer runs, the town’s first dedicated ferry was the Tamahine of 1925. Famous for her permanent list and unsettling corkscrew motion in heavy seas, the ‘Tam’ crossed Cook Strait until 1962. The passenger service connecting Wellington and Picton dates back to 1875 and was for many years operated by the famous Union Steamship Company of New Zealand Limited. The 400 passenger Tamahine was the company's last ship on the run from 1925 until her withdrawal in 1962.
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TOP LEFT: Perrys Cabaret Orchestra on the ferry Tamahine, about to set off on another romantic evening cruise. Drummer Sun Gamble, trumpeter Sammy Marsden, pianist Queenie Wilson and George Perry on the violin. TOP RIGHT: Perrys Cabaret Orchestra played regular Saturday night dances on the old inter-island ferry Tamahine.
“The Tamahine would sail over from Wellington and arrive in Picton at 4pm on a Saturday,” Nigel recalls. “Passengers would then board the ship for an evening cruise into the Kenepuru. “The ship would leave Picton about 6pm, dinner would be served then Dad’s band would
strike up and people danced until the ferry returned to Picton around 1.30am. “The Tamahine would then sail again for Wellington at 6pm on Sunday.” When the Union Company announced that the Tamahine was to be withdrawn and not likely to be replaced, the government of
the time decided that the service would be taken over by the Railways Department and an order was placed for a new ship. In August 1962 the first roll-on roll-off rail and vehicle ferry, Aramoana, was put into service and the romantic evening cruises and dances on the old Tamahine faded into memory.
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Can you help us? If you can make a long-term commitment, Alzheimers Marlborough would love to hear from you! The organisation is in need of more volunteers to join their wonderful team who, on a daily basis, make a huge difference by regularly giving their time to make life better for people living with dementia and their families.
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Cuppa for a Cause Be a Superhero. Make your next cuppa count and raise vital funds to support people with dementia in NZ by hosting a Cuppa for a Cause. Participants at these events make a donation in exchange for a cuppa – tea, coffee, hot chocolate, a cold drink – whatever cuppa you fancy and maybe a biscuit or home baking. Why not dress up in your purple outfit and have a purple themed tea party or it can be as simple as putting the jug on and getting the biscuits out? Retirement villages, rest homes, hospitals, businesses (large and small), schools, service organisations, and private residences are just a few examples of ideal
places to host a Cuppa for a Cause. You can organise an event, large or small, in your community, workplace or home. When you host an Alzheimers Cuppa for a Cause, you help raise much-needed funds for local programmes and services for people with a dementia and their whanau/family and carers. You directly assist our mission of: A dementia friendly New Zealand/Aotearoa, he aro nui kit e hunga wareware. If you are interested in holding a Cuppa for a Cause, or know someone who might be go to www.alzheimers.org.nz/get-involved/host-a-cuppa-for-a-cause or call the Alzheimers Marlborough centre on (03) 5776172.
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Friend you are joining a growing community of people helping to make NZ a kinder, more supportive, inclusive and understanding place for people living with dementia. W hat does a Dementia Friend do? A Dementia Friend commits to take an action with or for someone or people living with dementia. Even very small actions can make a big difference – no action is too small or too big. Support can take the shape of something simple like wearing the Dementia Friends badge or bracelet, dropping by for a cuppa with someone living with dementia, helping them cook a meal, taking a walk with them, or helping with the weekly
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Supporting young people By Louisa Woods Adolescence is a time of upheaval. Even for the most steady of our young people, there is extensive development and change happening in all areas of their lives--bodies, values, learning processes, thinking processes, relationships. It is almost inevitable they will need some form of support as they negotiate this time of change, whether that be from someone at home, or a mental health professional. Most teenagers want what
most adults want; to be heard, treated with respect and compassion, and to be made to feel they are worthy of connection and support. Two common things that stop teenagers reaching out are fear of being judged or misunderstood, and worry that their problems are nothing compared to other people’s, and not worth bothering anyone with. It can be challenging to see where young people are coming from, and to take their issues seriously
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Motocross ride in memory of teen By Celeste Alexander The memory of fun-loving teenager, George Holland, will be remembered in a way that he himself would have loved – with a memorial motocross ride this weekend. George tragically passed away in 2017 at the age of 19, but his memory remains strong with those who knew him, so last year one of his friends, Mitch Parnwell, came up with the idea to hold a George Holland Memorial ride. Mitch’s father, Chris Parnwell is the Marlborough Motorcycle Club’s president and helped to establish the ride. Now in its second year, the motorcross event
is looking to be even bigger than the first. Last year saw 129 riders participate, but Chris has confirmed that this year there are around 152 registered. “We have riders of all ages taking part, right from the minis through to the seniors,” he says. A minute silence will be held in George’s honour before the race action begins. There are two feature races, one for the junior riders and one for seniors. In the senior race there’s $1000 up for grabs back to 5th place and in the juniors $500 back to fifth place. “The club has put up the prize money and we’re look-
ing forward to seeing who takes out the top spots,” Chris says. The club is encouraging the public to support the event by going along to watch the race action. “This is a memorial race for a young rider we tragically lost so the more support the better. “Entry is free for the public and there will be food and coffee carts onsite. We hope to see you there,” Chris says. T he G eorge Hol la nd Memorial takes place this Saturday and Sunday at the Huddlestons Property, 525 Avondale Road, Waihopai Valley, off State Highway 63. Racing both days at 10am – 4pm.
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Jason and Louise are thrilled to announce the early arrival of their second child, a beautiful baby boy named Hudson (11oz 2oz), 60cm long, born September 3, 2019 at 12:20pm at Wairau Hospital. A little brother for Eleanor. Thank you to all of the maternity staff, everyone had a part in helping with Hudson’s arrival.
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EVENT: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Students from Springlands School enjoyed a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with residents at Springlands Lifestyle Village last Friday.
Giulietta Doig, Doreen Knofflock and Hannah Gilhooly enjoying the tea party.
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EVENT: Science Fair The curious minds of students at Renwick School explored a range of science experiments as part of the Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair and had their first round of judging last Friday.
Oliver Cody with his ‘McDonalds, KFC and Fish’n Chips vs Homemade’ project. Beau Webber and Riley Davenport with their ‘paper planes’ project.
Mia Boyle, Taylor-Rose Blick and Tiabeina Obetaia with their ‘Magic Milk’ project.
Nikora Campbell, Quinn Hutching and Cassius Wilson did their project on ‘Crazy Crystals’.
Emma Minehan and Alexia Rabie did their project on ‘Muddy Hooves’, looking at which liquid will get mud off horse hooves the fastest.
M’Kenzie Webb and Jaimee Randall, former Renwick School students and now at Marlborough Girls’ College, were part of the science fair judging panel last Friday.
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Do you want to play a role in Council’s Environmental Science and Monitoring Group? Council is looking for an Environmental Science Technician to assist with the management, analysis and dissemination of environmental data. This role will also assist in the expansion of digital spatial layers and the administration of the Tui-to-town database. This 30 hour part time role requires someone that has a keen interest in the natural environment and environmental science related matters. This role also requires a team player with strong administrative and project management skills. We are looking for someone with the following qualifications or attributes: • A tertiary qualification in a relevant science discipline. • Previous work experience in an environmental science field would be preferred. • A high degree of computer literacy. • Knowledge of GIS applications and geospatial data processing tools. • An eye for detail and able to maintain a high level of accuracy. If this sounds like your ideal role then please apply. Applications close at 5.00 pm on 26 September 2019. Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply. For further information you are welcome to contact Peter Hamill on peter.hamill@marlborough.govt.nz.
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FIREWOOD Ready to burn now Pine $180 GRAPE HARVEST TRUCK Macrocarpa $230 DRIVERS Heagney Bros Ltd requires Pine/Mac Mix drivers $205for the 2019 grape harvest. You must be prepared to work extended hours and and shift work. Order wattle gum Class 4 or 5 license required. Experience is for next year before the preferred but not necessary as full training will be provided the right applicant. priceto increase Please phone 578 1878 Phone 578 4664 Email heagney.bros@xtra.co.nz admin@heagneys.co.nz
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Notice of AGM The annual general meeting of the Royal NZ Naval Association (Marlborough) Branch Inc to be held in the RSA Lounge, Clubs of Marlborough. 11.00 am, 13th October 2019.
The board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their sons and/or daughters at Fairhall School for the start of the 2020 school year. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office or on our school’s website www.fairhall.school.nz The deadline for receipt of applications for out-ofzone places is 1 October 2019. Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year. The board has determined that up to 10 places in Years 3 and 4 are likely to be available for outof-zone students next year. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone. If the number of out-of-zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot is required it will be held on Wednesday 2 October, 2019. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held. Applications to be sent to jo@fairhall.school.nz Steve Crockett Principal Fairhall School
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE INCORPORATED will hold its AGM at 12.15pm on Thursday 19th September 2019. The meeting will be held at Community Law Marlborough 14 Market Street | Blenheim Presentation of Annual Reports, Election of Office Holders are the main items of business.
Agenda: • Minutes of previous AGM • Annual reports, Annual Accounts for year ending 31st August 2019 • General Business • Election of officers.
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OLIVER, Sylvia Constance: Alan, Margaret, Jenny, Bruce and families wish to extend their thanks to all those who supported us at Bethsaida, then later extended sympathy, cards and flowers on the passing of our Matriarch. Sylvia will be reunited with Don in their spiritual home of the Orongorongo Valley, Wellington.
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INGRAM, Eileen Margaret: Passed away peacefully, with family at her side, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village on Thursday September 5, 2019. Aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Much-loved Mum and mother-in-law of Rod and Cynthia (Brisbane), Marg and the late George Gifford, Graham and Sharlene, Derek and the late Kathy (Canada). Devoted grandma of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandson. Thank you to Ashwood Park staff for their loving care and support of Eileen. Messages may be sent to the Ingram family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. No flowers please. At Eileen’s request, a private cremation has been held.
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DUNCAN, Lisa: Passed away Friday September 6, 2019 at her home. Aged 51 years. Loved and cherished wife of Darryl, loved and adored Mum of Hunter and Garrett. Loved daughter-in-law of Rob and Jude. Loved sister, aunty, and friend of many. Messages may be sent to 120 Giffords Road, Rapaura, Blenheim 7273. In lieu of flowers, a donation to SPCA Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 115, Renwick 7243. A service for Lisa will be held at Marlborough Vintners Hotel, 190 Rapaura Road, at 1.00pm on Friday September 13, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. Lisa’s favourite colour was black, so please feel free to choose your clothing to reflect that.
Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday & Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.
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Women take the helm for popular yachting regatta Sailors from all around New Zealand, and some from Australia, will be heading to Waikawa this weekend for the popular Waikawa Boating Club’s Women’s Regatta. “Mud House Wines have signed on for the third successive year as lead sponsor of the regatta,” club development officer, Duncan Mackenzie, says. “From modest beginnings as a ‘women’s helm’ event the regatta has made huge strides and with boat entries over 50 percent ahead of the 2018 regatta the organisers are looking forward to a standout event.” The regatta has drawn boats and women from all over the country and a contingent of Australian sailors as well. While not a ‘pure’ women’s regatta in that there are males aboard some boats, these individuals are there simply as boat owners to ensure they are covered by their insurers. “A number of boats feature a 100 per cent female line-up and in terms of actual numbers of women sailors the event is set to be the biggest women’s keelboat event in the country,” Duncan says. “The competition just heated up some more with the entry of current national women’s keelboat champion Sally Garrett of Royal Akarana Yacht Club.
Bump n Grind, winner of the 2018 Mud House Women’s Regatta. Photo provided.
“Along with her title winning crew she’s all signed up for a great weekend of Sounds racing, a terrific opportunity for local and
visiting crews to test themselves against the best.” With boat and crew numbers increasing daily, the event looks
A u g u s t 31, b i s q u e stableford (players wore yellow for Daffodil Day and $1 from the competition fee went to the Cancer Society). Men: Brent Baker 41; Tere Poa 38; Ray Herd 38; Trent Davies 38; Brian Yarrall 38; Kevin Smith 37; Dan Crawford 37; Brian Brown 37; Desz Campbell 37; Michael Daines 36; Alby Atkinson 36; Hay Montgomery 36; Morgan Bowe 36; Blue Arthur 35; Don Lamond 35. Fairweathers prize 6/15 NTP: Tere Poa. Geoffrey T Sowman 9/18 NTP: Michael Daines.
set to establish itself as one of the cornerstone regattas of the Waikawa racing calendar and the national women’s calendar.
Rarangi Golf results Septemb er 2 , 9 hole stableford, men: Doug Shaw 21; Hay Montgomery 21; Bob Tapp 20; Gary Blake 19; Paddy Couchman 19; Brian Brown 18; Derek Bowman 17; Ivan Neame 17; Dean Mantin 17. Women: Bernice Arnold 16; Jan Blake 16; Marg Ogier 14; Chris Currie 13. Coming events: Thursday, mens stableford. Saturday, bisque par. Monday, 9 hole stableford, all welcome, 10am start. Wednesday Sept. 18, womens open tournament.
Results from recent matches played at Rarangi Golf Club. Saturday, mens monthly mug, Rarangi Trophy round 4, gross: Phil D’auvergne 82. Nett: David Best 68; Allan Shutkowski 70; John Jones 73; Shane Weaver 73; Barry Masters 73. Ladies monthly flute, gross: Andrea Corbett 80. Nett: Bridget Quaife 69; Marilyn Smith 71; Margaret York 74 on c/b Tracy Bary. Sunday, mens stableford: Ray Tomlinson 33; John Cootes 33; Gordon Lang 29. Coming events: Wednesday, men’s midweek golf, 11am start. Thursday, ladies 7th round LGU & Stretch Trophy, 10am. Saturday, men & ladies stroke. Sunday, men pairs special 6’s; ladies, 6th round Charters Cup stableford.
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Harrier Club events The Marlborough Harrier Club meets at 6pm tomorrow at the Oliver Park clubrooms for a pack/training run or walk. Reflector gear is compulsory. Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome. Everyone is welcome to participate. On Saturday it is the Prosser Cup road race from Bill and Julie’s home, 357 Hawkesbury Road. This is the last race event of the season so come along and enjoy the run. Children under parental care. Bring along some afternoon tea to share with others post race. Race briefing to be 1.45pm but come along early so you can check your handicap. Any non club members be at the venue by 1.30pm and talk to the handicapper. Not long to go now until the September 21 Queen Charlotte Relay Get your team organised now. Starts at Picton School a five-persons run/walk through Queen Charlotte Drive to Havelock. Open to the public. Enter online http://www.harriers. net.nz/events/qcr/. For further information for this event contact Ed Massey for Marlborough Harrier Club http://www.harriers.net.nz/ about/committee-contacts/.
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Blenheim Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club. August 28, womens LGU Stretch Shield, Betty H o uls ton Tr op hy : 1s t , Colleen McLeod. Nine hole stableford: Shirley Godsiff 14; Chris Currie 13. August 29, mens medal: Graeme Daines 67; Alby Atkinson 69; Blue Arthur 70; Mike Gardiner 71; Cyril Scammell 72; Don March 73; Bob Tapp 74; Don Lamond 74; Murray Ingram 75. Nine hole stableford: George Addis 16; Steve Griffin 16.
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Results from recent matches played at the Whitehead Park Bowls Club. Saturday/Sunday, Gascoinge Wicks Tournament: 1st Bruce Hitchcock, Peter Cowan, Joy Davey, Biller Miller, Dianne Blee; 2nd Henry Ulaula, Sandra Bunt, Chris Howard; 3rd Reg Sager, Roberta Marshall, Sandy Marshall; 4th = Barry Bridges, John Bate, Ali Mahoney; Wayne Rudolph, John Smith, Helen McIsaac. Coming events: Wednesday , mixed triples, SE; Saturday, VTNZ Tournament for funds for prostate cancer, 10am start.
College girls win table tennis title The Marlborough Girls’ College table tennis team of Vanessa Wood-Lin, Hannah Smit and Sophie Woodhouse won the Girls’ Secondary Schools Title in Tauranga last week. They were coached by teacher Megan Stratford, who is a former New Zealand Junior representative and title holder. They also finished third in their group in the Open Grade. In the individual events, Vanessa finished fourth in the Under-15 Girls’ Singles. Hannah was in a tough group in the Under-19 Girls’ Singles, which included high ranked New Zealand players.
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