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By Bill McElhinney “Life is precious,” says Blenheim mother of four, Anna Simpson.

“So it’s worth protecting!”

Anna has had all her family treated with the MMR vaccine to protect them against measles, a serious disease which has resulted in increasing numbers of people being hospitalised in Auckland.

And Anna recently had an MMR booster shot herself.

“The school holidays are coming up and we’re going to Queenstown where my son, Axell, is competing in a football tournament.”

There have been 15 confirmed cases of measles in Queenstown recently and Queenstown visitors and residents have been urged to check their immunisation status.

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Blenheim Mum Anna Simpson and her family, Phoebe, Jimmy, Sadee and Axell, have all been vaccinated against measles.

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Measles vaccination a ‘no-brainer’ Continued from page 1.

“Vaccination is a no-brainer,” Anna says, “and it’s free.

“We need to protect our own families as well as the vulnerable people in our society.

“I have a friend who is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment and she can’t have a booster shot. We need to think about these people as well.”

Anna is urging families to ensure they are vaccinated, and those that may need it to get their booster shots, particularly if they were planning to travel to places where there have been outbreaks of measles.

Anna’s concerns about protecting her family are also sparked by the memory of losing her first daughter, who was stillborn 15 years ago.

She subsequently became a volunteer for the pregnancy,

baby and infant loss support group SANDS Marlborough.

The biggest measles outbreak in more than 20 years has prompted the Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service to urge parents to check if their children have been vaccinated.

“Increasing numbers of people are being hospitalised with measles in Auckland, and the more cases are being confirmed the South Island,” Dr Andrew Lindsay, Medical Officer of Health with the Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service, says.

“This is a serious, life threatening disease which is very, very difficult to contain.

“The virus can spread through the air. Immunisation is your best protection against measles and the MMR vaccine is available free for children, and people under the age of 50

Anna Simpson had her measles booster shot before she heads to Queenstown, where there has been a measles outbreak.

who are not fully immunised. “ Parents should check their children’s Well Child immunisation record (the ‘Plunket book’) to see if their child is immunised. If in doubt, they should call their GP or practice nurse to check their immunisation status, Andrew says.

“Children and adults need to have had two doses of the MMR vaccine to be fully immunised, but one dose of MMR provides 95 per cent

protection. So if you have delayed or declined your child’s vaccination please book them in for that important first dose,” Andrew says.

The MMR vaccine is usually given to children at 15 months of age with a booster shot at four years.

Adults born before 1969 are generally considered to be immune, but everyone else should ensure they are up to date with their MMR immunisation.

Measles can spread very quickly

By Bill McElhinney Some people may think measles is a rare or low-risk illness, but the current outbreaks in New Zealand prove this to be a misconception.

Symptoms include a fever, runny nose, sore red eyes and cough, followed a few days later by a rash usually starting on the face before moving down the body.

Health authorities say if you think you or someone in your family may have measles,

please stay at home and phone your doctor to alert them of your symptoms and allow them to assess you safely – without infecting other people.

Measles can spread to others in a waiting room very quickly. This is why it is important, if you have measles symptoms, to phone quickly for advice before visiting a waiting room. Call your GP clinic, or Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice.

You should also stay home.

This means staying away from work, school, other people’s homes and all public places to help prevent putting other people at risk. This also applies if you or a family member aren’t fully immunised and may have been in contact with someone with measles.”

How can you tell if you are immune?

• You are considered immune if you were born before 1969 or you’ve received two doses of the MMR vaccine after the age

of one. If you have definitely had measles in the past you are also considered to be immune.

• Under the New Zealand Immunisation Schedule, children are eligible for free MMR vaccine when they are 15 months old, and again at four years old.

If they have had both vaccines, they are considered immune.

One dose (the first) provides 95 per cent protection.

• The MMR vaccine is free for all age groups including adults in New Zealand.

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By Celeste Alexander While the country has learned much about the roles of teachers and principals through their negotiations with the Ministry of Education, there’s another group putting its hand up to create awareness for what they do.

The Support Staff in schools is a sector in education that includes teacher aides, administration staff, science lab technicians, personal assistants, executive officers and librarians.

Support staff in Marlborough and throughout the country are hoping to achieve better job security, pay rates and allowances for specific tasks. Alongside this campaign is the Pay Equity process for teacher aides which is close to completion and if positive, will see teacher aides paid “what they are worth”.

This is the belief of Cathy-Ann Scoon, resource manager at Bohally Intermediate. Cathy-Ann began her career at St Mary’s School then went on to be a librarian at Marlborough Girls’ College before taking on her role at Bohally, where she has been for the past 16 years.

Cathy-Ann is also the support staff representative and the secretary for the NZEI Te Riu Roa Marlborough branch committee.

This is New Zealand’s largest education union, a Treaty-based organisation and advocate for quality public education.

She has chosen to speak up on behalf of all support staff in Marlborough in an effort to change people’s perception of who support staff are and the jobs they do.

“We all know that teachers and principals have a huge workload and support staff in schools helps to lessen the load where they can.

“Some say that support staff are the glue that holds everything together within a school, or are the mortar that holds the bricks

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A suspected bomb was found at a Blenheim house on Tuesday as part of a property search and the New Zealand Defence Force were brought in to examine some material and equipment that Police located at the address.

Blenheim Police were concerned that some of the material found could be dangerous in terms of their explosive potential, but NZDF personnel have examined the items and found they were not dangerous in their present state.

Tribute to Ian Higgins The family of Ian Higgins, founder of Renwick Transport, has posted a heartfelt message online yesterday announcing his unexpected passing.

“It is with great shock & sadness that we post this message today. We have unexpectedly lost our amazing “Bossman” Ian Higgins....our Dad, husband, grandad, co-worker and all round bloody incredible legend.”

Ian established the business 26 years ago with his wife Karen and today it’s run by their daughters Jax Smith and Jen Hall.

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Bohally Intermediate resource manager Cathy-Ann Scoon is looking to raise awareness in the community about who support staff are and what they do in schools.

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of education together,” she says.

“At times the wider community can assume that because we work in schools that we must be teachers. In times gone by we were seen as mother helpers.

“Support staff are professionals in their own right! Some have degrees, diplomas and certificates documenting individual qualifications, so we really want to change

The official reopening of the Yealands Wines Awatere Memorial Hall, located in Foster St, Seddon, will be held at midday on Sunday.

It will be a day for the whole family with performances by local groups, activities, food and refreshments, and the opportunity to look through the renovated facility on offer from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm.

The hall will be used as a meeting place for Seddon youth and other activities.

that mind-set.

“What people might not realise also is that schools are challenged to find money in their operations grant to employ some support staff. If they can’t overcome this challenge it’s the kids that miss out.

“Teacher aides are often going above and beyond to support the teachers, and why wouldn’t they?

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These kids are NZ’s future and we are all so passionate about what we do,” she says.

During the week of September 16-19, Cathy-Ann is leading a team of support staff in Blenheim to raise awareness about what they do in schools. There will be a get-together next Wednesday for support staff and the parents of children who have high needs.

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Navy Seasprite visit

By Celeste Alexander “Is that blood on the tail rotor blades?”

“Can you fly this helicopter upside down?”

“How many years did it take you to learn your job?”

These were just a few of the questions being fired at the No.6 Squadron Navy Seasprite helicopter crew on Tuesday afternoon after they touched down on the Marlborough Boys’ College field.

T he helicopter visited Marlborough Girls’ College in the morning before flying in to see the boys after lunch.

The visit was to showcase the helicopter and recruit future New Zealand Defence Force aircrew.

The noise of the Seasprite quickly brought students out from the classrooms to watch it hover and land, before being able to get up close to what is considered one of the most technologically advanced helicopters in the world.

As the students circled it, former MBC student Josh Boon stepped out from behind the pilots. Josh is one of the helicopter’s crewmen and holds the title of Navy helicopter loadmaster.

The last time Josh was at MBC was in 2004 when he finished high school before going on to a metal fabrication apprenticeship in Blenheim.

Former Marlborough Boys’ College student Josh Boon is now a Navy helicopter loadmaster. Josh was part of the crew which landed on the college grounds in a Navy Seasprite on Tuesday.

He went on to join the New Zealand Army at Waiouru then after several years, he transferred to the Navy and joined No.6 Squadron as a loadmaster on the Seasprites.

“It’s nice being back to visit the college,” he told the Sun as he

fielded questions from the eager students.

For MBC student Clyde Paewai it was the opportune moment to speak direct to those working in the Navy to find out more.

The Year 13 student is seriously considering the Navy,

particularly for the engineering trades.

“I’ve always been interested in the defence force,” he says.

Clyde was introduced to lieutenant commanders Alex Trotter and Steve Knowles who were piloting the Seasprite.

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

Katipo recovery focus for Conservation Week Saturday 14 September marks the beginning of Conservation Week. Now in its 50th year, this week is national celebration that encourages people to get involved in nature and help take care of it.

Council is involved in a number of Marlborough conservation projects including one that involves the protection of a small, native critter - the Katipo spider, which is rare and threatened with extinction.

Katipo spiders live in sand dunes along the East Coast around Marfells Beach and their population here is of national significance. Studies carried out by Year

10 Marlborough Girls’ College student Eve Anderson, with help from her father Mark and the Council have revealed that the small spiders thrive in areas where there are native sand species, especially Spinifex grass and Pingao.

Council’s Biodiversity Coordinator Mike Aviss says as part of a coastal restoration project, up to 5,000 Spinifex and Pingao plants will be planted along the East Coast this Spring to help restore native species to the area.

“We are working with the East Coast Protection Group and landowners from Marfells Beach to the Waima/Ure River as part of this exciting project,” Mike said.

Yealands Wines Awatere Hall official reopening The newly renovated Yealands Wines Awatere Memorial Hall will be officially opened on Sunday 15 September and you’re invited.

Mark the date in your calendar and join the celebrations to reopen the refurbished and expanded hall. The whole family will enjoy performances by local groups, activities, food and refreshments, and the opportunity to look through the renovated facility.

Awatere Hall Working Group representative Kate Sinclair says the opening is a chance for the community to get together to celebrate the newly renovated hall’s completion.

“The community played a vital role in planning and funding the fit-out of the hall. The day is an opportunity to acknowledge and thank everyone who contributed to our amazing new

space,” she said.

Project Manager Robyn Searle said the project’s contractors Scott Construction have done an excellent job and gone the extra mile to produce a quality result, based on a modern, contemporary design by Arthouse Architecture.

The $3 million refurbishment will provide a multi-use community hub available for all community groups to use. The hall is already booked for yoga, taekwondo, tai chi and as a meeting place for Seddon youth.

The facilities include a gym, function rooms, a hall and a kitchen.

The official reopening is at midday on Sunday 15 September in Foster St, Seddon. Entertainment, food, refreshments and activities will be on offer from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm.

ABOVE: The native Pingao (the orange cluster) and Spinifex (the long pale runners) are threatened by introduced and invading Marram grass (in the background)

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RIGHT: The rare Katipo spider is found only in New Zealand and is threatened with extinction

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Ageing Positively – Rob Cameron Rob Cameron’s take on what makes ageing ‘positive’ is very individual. He believes the key for anyone wanting to achieve positive ageing is maintaining, developing and, if need be, restoring good relationships, and investing time, skills, experience and money in ways that are fulfilling.

Family is central to any plan for positive ageing. Since the death of his wife from dementia three years ago, Rob says empty spaces are several on any given day. Their five children and ten grandchildren are spread over the length of New Zealand, and Rob says keeping in touch with them is a challenge for a father and grandfather who often left that task to Grandma.

He believes relationships in the workplace can easily transfer to fulfilling, useful contributions as a volunteer, for organisations such as Alzheimers and the Hospice.

A group of men who attend Alzheimer’s Wither Road Club take Rob for a walk each Thursday morning and he is managing to keep up now. Besides going out with the walking group he also assists with activities.

Attachment to the Family Support Group at the Hospice allows Rob to spend time with those who care or grieve for a loved one

The Council’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee heard last week that there is a good supply of zoned land suitable for housing over the coming years, mainly in the North West area of Blenheim.

New developments are coming on stream, mainly in Springlands and near the Westwood development, with new sections available in 2020 and 2021.

A total of 1,780 house lots are zoned in ‘greenfield’ sites in Blenheim. 152 lots are serviced and available for development now, and there are also 197 ‘infill’ lots available in the existing urban area. By 2021 there will be 530 serviced lots available for development, and another 1,080 lots could become

available in the longer term.

Committee chairman Councillor Trevor Hook says developers should get ready for 2021, when over 530 lots will be available for building houses.

“The Council is ready to provide the water, stormwater and sewerage infrastructure for these developments.”

“The land supply picture is reasonably good, but we need the cooperation of developers and landowners to get the best result.”

More information is available at www. marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/ resource-management-policy-andplans/national-policy-statements/ national-policy-statement-on-urbandevelopment-capacity

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with a terminal illness.

From time to time Rob volunteers for short term ‘mission’ trips overseas – usually of a medical nature. Most recently he spent a month away with his daughter Fiona in Malawi.

Rob’s involvement with the local church in the Awatere has been ongoing since he and his wife shifted home 15 years ago. Involvement in community groups is integral to living here, and gives a sense of belonging.

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Marlborough District Libraries has a new app to help users check their library accounts and search for items and services while on the go.

The Marlborough District Libraries App is available in Google Play and from the Apple App store and is free to download.

Once installed, you can view your details to keep track of issues, search for and place holds on items, use the libraries digital services,

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

and much more. The app also allows users to scan the barcodes of books to see if the library holds a title.

The library also has apps available for eBook and eAudio collections (BorrowBox and Libby) and its eNewspaper and eMagazine service (PressReader).

For more information, visit the Marlborough District Libraries website: www. marlboroughlibraries. govt.nz/digital-library

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Shame to hear gas station down Queen Street is letting go its younger staff the older staff were never that helpful. Good luck to the young staff, you’ll go far!

Why is it we want tourists again? Walking along the beach I noticed two 30+ men from a so called ‘Self Contained Van’ walking enjoying our beautiful scenery when one walks up the shore front facing the houses and has a pee. When he joins his mate they sit down and smoke a joint, showing no respect for our country.

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The ‘P’ word Dreaded politics scenario! Having worked for 50 years, paid tax and compulsory GSF I feel entitled to my pension! Government plundered GSF to set up ACC. Nowadays the new ‘I Want It’ now generation do not save for future needs. Of course it has to be again raised; Cindy’s open cheque book has emptied the coffers. A brave, but, vitally necessary survival policy.

Epidemic! Is it not time Cindy finally admits that the measles outbreak is what it is! Transmitted around the country and pacific by carriers, into school and shops. Businesses and couriers unable to deliver due to ‘staff measles illness’!

Thank goodness Pak n Sav, still keep wipes for trolley handles. Absolutely brilliant community heath protection. Now that deserves government support!

Idiots will come

How? Love the way all these current and council hopefuls talk about zero rate rises. No one says how!

Local council elections are just around the corner. As they say, supply a village and the idiots will come!

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Great event Recent Tussock Run: very well organised; good music and setting for the non-runners; a great day overall. Congratulations to the organisers. Great amount raised for the school!

Deceitful fuel savings?

There has been positive comment, including from me, about the fuel cost at NPD - but did anyone else notice that, on the same day, while Z was 2.16 and Mobil was 2.10, NPD was 2.29! Admittedly they offered a 20 cent saving but was that price inflated and the perceived saving deceptive?

Bean sculpture It is understood the new “bean sculpture” proposed for Liz Davidson Park will be designed to plug the hole in the bus shelter if it doesn’t work out well as a park feature!

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This weeks issue (30/8) had 6 half page items Why in this day and age, with the DHB losing out of 24 pages. Plus the real estate inclusion.

BIG money, will they not clean and reuse leg More unsolicited rubbish to dump. What a splints/moon boots, etc. Or if for supposed waste of time... get rid of it. health reasons, have them returned and send o/seas so at least some person will get the use of the two we are STORING, THE mind boggles Not exempt! at this WASTE of MONEY. Runners, cyclists and pram pushers...You are not exempt from picking up your dog’s poo.

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Friday September 13, 2019

Dogs Day out A rescue dog named Rocky has taken out a VIP Pooch competition run by More FM and Vets on Alabama, and he will be one of many dogs enjoying a day just for them this Sunday in Blenheim.

The Dogs Day Out is a much anticipated annual event with games and prizes, pup pics and refreshments and it’s being held by the Munro Street Carpark, Taylor River from 10am – 11.30am.

As part of the event, More FM Marlborough ran the VIP Pooch competition via its Facebook page, inviting local dog owners

to post photos of their dogs.

The top four dogs were chosen and the one with the most votes would win.

The winner was Rocky, owned

by Brittany Jackson, with 158 votes.

Take your pooch along on Sunday and enjoy everything that will be offer including a fundraising BBQ held by the Riding for the Disabled Marlborough branch, plus all dogs can enter into a raffle to win prizes from Vets On Alabama.

There’s also free doggy dental checks and microchip vouchers.

Renwick dog Rocky the rescue pup has won the title of VIP Pooch at the Dogs Day Out event this Sunday with this photograph.

Photo provided.

Visiting Antique Dealer Wishes To Purchase:

Old Photos - Postcards - Stamp Collections - Old Maps - Globes - Cricket & Rugby Programmes - Early NZ Hunting & Fishing Books - Exploration Stories - Early Rugby & Cricket Books.

Jewellery (Even broken) - Pocket & Wrist Watches - Old Chains - Perfume - Bottles (Old) - Pocket Knives - Fountain Pens - Old Pipes - Sterling Silver Vesta - Cases - Greenstone or Paua Jewellery - Rings - Bracelets - Necklaces - Compacts - Souvenir Ware.

Clocks - Radios - Cameras - Telephones - Butter Churns - Early Shotgun & Rifle - Ammunition - Reloading Gear - Telescopes - Binoculars Barometers.

Fly Rods - Reels - Gaffs - Nets - Flies - Lures - Ice Axes - Wooden Skis - Golf Clubs - Cricket Bats - Rugby Balls - Small Wooden Cabinets Medicinal - Instruments - Bone Handled Knives - Canteens Cutlery.

Old Car Parts - Lights - Speedos - Horns - Gig Lamps - Vintage Vehicle Number Plates.

Old Tools - Planes - Saws - Chisels - Spanners - Old Padlocks & Keys.

Musical Instruments - Violins - Trumpets - Accordians - Music Boxes, etc - Hat Boxes & Trunks.

Old Coins - Pre-Decimal especially early Crowns & Sovereigns - Pounds Banknotes, especially with Maori head.

War Badges & Medals - Uniforms - Lodge Medals - Fire Brigade Medals - Trading or Communion Tokens - Bayonets - Hunting Knives - Early Axes.

Old Tins - Tea - Honey - Cigarette - Tobacco - Spice - Biscuits, etc.

Gold - Alluvial - Nuggets - Dental or Coins.

Old Bottles - Crocks - Whisky Jugs - Ginger Beers - Oil Bottles.

Toys - Fun Ho - Matchbox Dinky - Meccano - Hornby Trains - Dolls Teddy Bears.

Cast Pots - Kettles - Irons. Maori - Statues - Carvings - Artifacts - Books.

China - China & Glassware - Belleek - Moorcroft - Doulton - Shelley -

Sylvac - Maling - Royal Winton La Lique - Clarice Cliff - Beswick Animals Fish or Birds.

NZ Pottery - Crown Lynn - Temuka - Milton etc - Any Stuffed Animal Heads - NZ Railway & Shipping Crockery.

Advertising Signs and any pre-1950 Advertising Items.

Offering highest prices - will call to view - one item, whole estates or collections, will travel anywhere.

Please phone: 03 615 5290 or txt: 021 101 8469 Email: thom.taylor@xtra.co.nz

Will be in the area Sunday 22nd - Thursday 26th September approx.

If I missed your call last visit please phone again.

Driving with a partially-obscured windscreen has proved costly for one Blenheim driver this week.

Obscured screen leads to crash

By Blenheim Community Constable Russ Smith Driving with a partially-obscured windscreen has proved costly for one Blenheim driver.

On Wednesday morning a woman preparing to leave for work found her windscreen was obscured with condensation, despite having covered it overnight as an attempt to avoid frost.

She cleared part of the screen and began driving to work.

While in McLauchlan Street, she saw the light from a cyclist heading towards her and felt she needed to further clear the windscreen as her view was obscured, so she pulled to the left to stop opposite Marlborough Girls College.

Unfortunately, the obscured screen meant she failed to see the pedestrian refuge island that denotes the courtesy crossing, and collided with the concrete island and steel on top of it.

The vehicle sustained significant damage, but fortunately the driver was uninjured.

Police are advising drivers who

have their vehicle outside overnight to use a scraper or lukewarm water to clear all the glass on the vehicle before driving off in the morning.

Driving with a limited view out of any vehicle glass creates an increased risk to the driver and other road users.

Trailer stolen, two arrested A large, late-model covered trailer was stolen from Garlands Road in Christchurch on September 4.

The trailer belonged to a bike store and contained six expensive bicycles, together valued at $51,000.

The following day a vehicle towing the trailer was seen by a Blenheim Police patrol driving north on State Highway 1 and it was stopped at Riverlands.

Police identified the driver and passenger as gang members from Auckland and Christchurch.

The driver, a 51- year-old Auckland man, was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and a flick open knife.

Two firearms are alleged to have been found by police concealed

in the boot of the car under the spare wheel. One of these was a cut-down shotgun.

Only two of the six bikes in the trailer were located still inside it. The rest of the trailer was full of property believed to be the belongings of the passenger, a 24year-old Christchurch man who is believed to be in the process of shifting to Auckland.

Both men were arrested. The 51year-old faces charges of possession of an offensive weapon, theft, possession of methamphetamine for supply, two charges of unlawful possession of a pistol/restricted weapon, and two charges of failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search.

He has been bailed to appear again on November 5 in the Blenheim District Court.

The 24- year-old faces charges of theft, and two charges of unlawful possession of a pistol/restricted weapon.

He has been bailed to appear again on the 23rd of September in the Blenheim District Court.

Play a challenge for Boathouse stalwart

By Bill McElhinney “This is without doubt the most challenging role I’ve ever done.”

Seasoned Boathouse Theatre performer Peter Morice is talking about his lead role in the upcoming production of An Unseasonable Fall of Snow, a one-act mystery play which opens at the Boathouse next Wednesday evening.

Written by celebrated Kiwi playwright Gary Henderson in 1998, An Unseasonable Fall of Snow is a raw, real and confronting investigation into toxic masculinity and how Kurt Smart plays Liam in the Boat- Peter Morice is Arthur in the Boatisolation and disconnection can house play. house play. affect on a person and lead to the direst of consequences. man who ruthlessly interrogates a pieces of the jigsaw are intriguingly The play was originally com- younger man, Liam, played by Kurt put together, missioned by the NZ International Smart, about a serious incident.

The play is directed by Bridget Festival of the Arts and has risen “It’s tense, it’s dramatic, it’s an McNamara and the cast have been to fame, being performed in many emotional human story which has rehearsing for several months. theatres NZ and worldwide and been very well written,” Peter says.

An Unseasonable Fall of Snow landing it, and Gary Henderson, a What is the serious incident and opens on Wednesday at 7.30pm spot in the NZ theatre hall of fame. who is guilty? The twists and turns and runs until Saturday, with a 4pm Peter plays Arthur, an older keep audiences guessing as the matinee on Sunday.

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Friday September 13, 2019

GARDENING THIS WEEK Early start on vegetables: By Wally Richards Many families are having to make sure their dollar stretches as far as it can these days and one of the most important items on your budget will be food.

Some great savings can be made by growing as much as possible of your family’s vegetable needs.

Initially you may have to purchase a few items, but many of these will last for a season or several years.

The advantages are numerous; fresh, nutritious vegetables straight from the garden to the table, better health, some exercise, good savings, an interesting hobby the whole family can share and pride in your achievements.

If you do not have a vegetable garden currently then dig up some lawn in an open sunny area and make one.

If you have no suitable area then grow in containers such as polystyrene boxes, available from wholesale fish outlets or supermarkets.

For those gardeners just starting out, there are four vegetables that are very easy to grow and mature fairly quickly: lettuce (especially non hearting types), spinach, silverbeet and radishes.

All of these can be grown in polystyrene boxes with a few holes in the bottom for drainage using a mix of 80 per cent purchased compost with 20 per cent top soil worked through the compost.

Now for the more advanced gardeners, here are a few things to do for those early crops.

Leeks are a good winter crop and now is the time to start them off from seed.

Your goal is to produce strong young plants about as thick as a ball point pen for planting out in December/ January/ February periods.

Leek seedlings grown in punnets are thin and a waste of time.

To grow from seed you need a nursery bed in your vegetable garden. Mark out an area

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a metre long and either a metre or half a metre wide. Dig out the soil to about a spade depth (180mm) putting the removed soil aside.

Find some chook manure and mix half soil and manure to half fill the bed (90mm). An alternative is Yates Dynamic Lifter.

Cut some strips of newspaper a metre long and 50mm wide.

Obtain a packet of wallpaper paste and paste one side of a strip.

Now place the leek seeds 30mm apart down the centre of the strip. When completed paste another strip and place this over the first, now seeded strip, and leave to dry.

Once you have prepared sufficient strips for your needs then go to the next stage, which is mowing the lawn.

Layer fresh lawn clippings into nursery bed (about 70mm) along with a bit more chook manure.

Over this sprinkle some garden lime. Next sieve some

of the removed soil over the bed to a depth of about 20mm.

Now lay the strips of leek seeds onto this sieved soil and water down lightly with MBL. Sieve a little more soil to just cover the strips and then lightly water again.

The heat from the decomposing lawn clippings will greatly aid germination. All you need to do is keep the bed moist.

You can further improve your nursery bed by obtaining some lengths of fencing wood 150mm wide. Make a frame of sufficient size to surround the nursery bed.

Before screwing the wood lengths together, paint all surfaces of the wood with a couple of coats of acrylic paint to seal in the chemicals. Screw the frame together and place over the bed.

Now obtain a length of metre wide horticulture plastic film and fix this to one of the long sides of the frame with a slat of wood and small nails. Stretch

the film over the frame and down the other side to the ground.

Using another slat of wood a metre long roll the film around it till it is just over half way up the side of the frame and then staple the slat and plastic film.

This then allows you to cover the frame and nursery bed to retain heat and moisture but allows you to fold back the film on nice sunny days to let the bed breathe.

The young leeks can grow happily till you are ready to lift them and transplant out.

Now is also the time to start germinating seeds of tomatoes, capsicum and egg plants which can be done in small containers such as cell packs in a glasshouse or by placing them inside a polystyrene box with a sheet of glass over the box.

In another month do the same with cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkins etc.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

Friday 13 Nick Charles Guitar Legend: An evening of music with Nick Charles, Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues. 7.30pm. $20. Le Cafe, 12-14 London Quay, Picton. Tickets available from Le Cafe.

Bolivia Cards And Rummy O: Love cards, come and join in. Bolivia cards every Friday 1pm-4pm. Also Rummy O every Monday 12.30pm-4pm. 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 14 Marine & Outdoors Grand Opening: Head on down and check out Marine and Outdoors new store and new location. With all day giveaways, Weber BBQ demonstrations, discounts and a big bouncy castle for the children. 9am-5pm.

14 Horton Street.

Pre Formal Preparation And Party: Get ready for the annual Combined Colleges Formal at MYSpace. With hair and make-up artists or DIY stalls available.

Followed by the Pre-Formal Party with music, photo booths and complimentary refreshments. $10. From 10am. MySpace, Youth Development Centre, 18 Kinross Street.

Queen Charlotte Track Walk or Bike: Take the opportunity to explore the beautiful Queen Charlotte Track. Walk or bike options include Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge (15km) or Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove (12km). $40 per person including breakfast. Bike hire $30 per bike. Check in time 8.30am, departing Picton at 9am. Beachcomber Cruises, corner of London Quay and Wellington St, Picton.

Mud House Wines Women’s Regatta: Great spectator event with today’s racing featuring two scheduled harbour races and Sunday two short course races. 9am.

Waikawa Boating Club, Waikawa Marina, Beach Road, Waikawa.

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. 11am-2.30pm. Redwoodtown Community Centre, Weld Street.

Picton Car Boot Sale: Head along and pick up some bargains.

9am-1pm. Anglican Church grounds, Nelson Square, Picton.

The yacht Satellite Spy competing in last years Mud House Wines Women’s Sailing Regatta. The yachts will be racing on Picton Harbour tomorrow.

St Mary’s Friends Annual Garage Sale: With plenty on offer for everyone as well as a bouncy castle, espresso coffees and tea and delicious baking to take away with you. 8am-12pm. St Mary’s Parish Hall, corner of Hodson and Francis Streets.

Marlborough Horticultural Society Spring Show: A wonderful display of spring blooms to admire, raffles and plant sales table. 9am-4pm. $2. St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 92 Weld Street.

Battle For Havelock A Stand Up Comedy Show: The comedy battle of the century. Who will have the funnier jokes, Nelson comedy or Marlborough comedy?

With MC Henry More refereeing the laughs, be prepared for plenty of below-the-belt gags. 7.30pm. Entry $10, cash only. Captains Daughter, 72 Main Road, Havelock Loss, Grief And Healing Seminar With Sue: A seminar on loss, grief and healing with Sue Nicholson, psychic, medium and Louise Hay teacher. 7pm-10pm. $74.70. Scenic Hotel Marlborough, 65 Alfred Street.

Chess: Every Saturday at Delicia Ice Cream Café, 4 Scott Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

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

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Members Annual Exhibition on show until September 15. Open every day from 10.30am-4.30pm. Marlborough Art Society Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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.

Marlborough Museum: Free entry on Saturdays, 10am-4pm.

On today at 11am and 2pm a free film screening of ‘The Last Voyage of the Edwin Fox’. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Pace.

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.

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 15 More FM Dogs Day Out with Vets On Alabama A morning for all canines. With games and the chance to win spot prizes, pup pics, a fundraising BBQ, hot drinks and

displays from the Blenheim Canine Training Club. Vets on Alabama will be offering doggy dental checks, microchip testing and giving out vouchers for a 20% discount on dog’s microchipping. 10am-11.30am. Taylor River, Monro Street Carpark.

The Yealands Wines Awatere Memorial Hall Official Re-opening and Community Fun Day: Come along and celebrate the reopening of the refurbished and expanded Awatere Memorial Hall. A day for the whole family with performances by local groups, activities, food and refreshments, and the opportunity to look through the renovated facility.

11am-3pm. Yealands Awatere Memorial Hall, Foster Street, Seddon.

Battle Of Britain Commemoration Service: A service in commemoration of the airmen who flew in the Battle of Britain. 11am. Service will be conducted in front of the Memorial Wall outside the Clubs of Marlborough.

Grovetown Lagoon Planting Day: Come and volunteer at the Te Whanau Hou Grovetown Lagoon. Work includes tree planting, weeding and mulching at the Lagoon. Stay for a cup of tea and sausage sizzle afterwards.

Meet at 9.30am at the Wairau Rowing Club at the end of Steam Wharf Road, Grovetown. (Please note new date due to postponement last week).

New Zealand Bird Atlas Bird Safari: Join Department of Conservation staff and New Zealand Birds experts on a walk at Wairau Lagoons. 10am1pm. Wairau Lagoons Walkway, 154 Hardings Road.

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.

Tasman Mako vs North Harbour: FinzUp. Head on over the hill and support Tasman Mako as they take on North Harbour. 4.35pm kick off. Various prices.

Trafalgar Park, Trafalgar Street, Nelson.

Rarangi Community Car Boot Sale: Lots of second hand bargains on offer.

8am-1pm. Rarangi Community Hall, Rarangi Beach Road.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Queen Charlotte Tavern, Linkwater via Havelock 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 Country Music Club: Everyone welcome, $3 including afternoon tea. 2pm. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

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.

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.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

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.

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.

Blenheim Petanque Club: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday. All welcome. 65A Weld Street.

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Marlborough District Council is looking for an enthusiastic Biosecurity Officer who wants to make their mark in helping protect the Marlborough region.

You will be getting out and about in the field on a daily basis implementing various Regional Pest Management Plan programmes and other initiatives guided by Council’s Biosecurity Strategy. All of these programmes or initiatives require collaborative planning within the team, good communication skills (especially when dealing with landholders), and effective management of your time.

We’re looking for a person keen on the outdoors, a good practical set of skills and can also wrap their head around biosecurity policy and principles. This will be ideally complemented with relevant experience in the environmental/ biosecurity industry or tertiary training. The role requires someone that is physically fit and isn’t afraid of getting their hands dirty.

Our preferred candidate is someone that can both be searching for pest plants in remote parts of the Marlborough’s beautiful environment one day, and then diligently giving advice to an urban dweller the next.

To be considered for this role you will be expected to have experience in, or clearly demonstrate a capacity to learn, the following key skills: • Identification and management techniques for pest plants including the handling and use of agrichemicals and/or hazardous substances.

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• Experience in the handling and use of motorcycles and 4WD vehicles.

Dealing with, landowners, contractors, and people in general are a large part of the role. You will need to be organised with a desire for doing the job right the first time.

The annual salary range for this role is between $50,000 and $60,000 and will vary depending on what skills and experience you have to offer.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 24 September 2019.

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Trustee Vacancies The Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust was formed in 1974 to govern over the Marlborough Civic Theatre, now the ASB Theatre Marlborough, and to promote the Performing Arts in Marlborough.

At least two Trustees each year must retire and applications are now open for these two positions. Retiring Trustees may reapply. These are voluntary positions.

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ADAIR, Robin James: Died peacefully at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, on Wednesday June 12, 2019. Aged 65 years. Loved father of Aurora and partner Nico, loved grandfather of Recaro and Silvia. Loved son of the late Robin and Isobel Adair and loved brother and brother-in-law of Elizabeth and Rodney Abbott, and Sandra and Bruce Calder; a much-loved uncle and great uncle. In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated to either Parkinsons Marlborough, 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201 or Marlborough Vintage Farm (Brayshaw Park). A memorial service for Robin will be held at Marlborough Vintage & Farm Machinery (main building), Brayshaw Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place, Redwoodtown, Blenheim at 11am on Saturday September 21.

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Table tennis lead changes again The lead has changed yet again in the Marlborough Table Tennis competition.

Unorthodox Rubbers are leading by one point following a 9-3 win over Gone Loopy, who were without their number one, Matt Pigou.

Simon Bishell led the way with three singles wins, including a four set win over Nathan Cross.

Jeff Sawyer and Malcolm Honour both won two singles.

JNR are right in the mix as well, following a 7-5 win over Combination Fried Rice. Nathan Watson again dominated proceedings with three singles wins .

The win was confirmed when Nathan and Rory Osborne beat Ping Muanwong and Warren Haszard in four sets.

Lost in the Woods beat Ken’s Team 23 games to 22 after matches were drawn 6 all.

Jacqui Wood and Vanessa Wood-Lin continued their impressive doubles form when they beat Ken Thompsett and Billy Hebberd in four sets in the last match of the night.

Alex Kennedy and John Diamanti beat Zac Cowdrey and Rob Honour in the last doubles to get the win by 7-5 over Zac’s Team.

John backed up Alex’s three wins with two hard fought five set wins. David Smith paired with Alex for a doubles win.

MSB beat PJ’s 21 games to 20 after matches were drawn 6 all . Matt Millar was undefeated in singles and paired with team-mates Steve Rowsell and Barbara Burkhart for two doubles wins. Steve also won a single.

Jason Kennedy and Josh Sim were again consistent for PJ’s with two wins each.

Peter Wells won a single and a double.

Points: Unorthodox Rubbers (Simon) 56; JNR (Nathan ) 55; Ken’s Team 51; Alex’s Team 49; Lost in the Woods (Jacqui) 45; PJ’S (Jason) 44; Gone Loopy (Matt Pigou) 42; MSB (Matt Millar) 40; Zac’s Team 37; Combination Fried Rice (Ping) 36.

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By Bill McElhinney Young Remy Bourgeois, aged six, “He just loves it,” Mum Lisa says. loves fishing “If you ask him what he wants to do, he’ll always say: ‘Let’s go fishing!’”

And Remy recently landed a fish at the Wairau Diversion that would be the envy of many – a 13lb (6.5kg), 74cm long sea-run a seasoned angler Remy caught and landed the fish, salmon. which was nearly as big as him, all by himself.

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

Saturday, mens stableford: 1st Shane Waters 44; 2nd John Robinson 41; 3rd Steve Marfell 38; 4th Buck 38; 5th Tony Lloyd 37; 6th Greg Jowers 37.

Womens stableford: 1st Judith Batty 38; 2nd Jane Ingram 37; 3rd Marie McLauchlan 36.

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Westrupp Cup Team Marlborough Golf Womens Westrupp Cup Team to play at Marlborough Golf Course on the weekend of September 21 and 22 is: Emily Stenhouse (Marlborough); Tracy Barry (Rarangi); Amber Boyce (Awatere); Andrea Corbett (Rarangi); Lyn Batchelor (Kaikoura); Aroha Minhinnick (Rarangi). Non travelling reserve: Chrissie Mackie (Kaikoura).

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Being a fan - the pointless pursuit of perfection Watching the All Blacks humble Tonga 92-7 in a glorified training run on Saturday made me get my head around the type of fan I am.

Most ”fans” would have been delighted their team had won by such a wide margin.

Not me though.

Maybe it’s the 12 years as a sports journalist allowing cynicism to take the joy of watching a game away from me but at fulltime, my initial

thoughts were two-fold.

Why did we let them score?

Why did we not score 100 points when we had 92 with 15 minutes to go?

That’s right, like a greedy child at a lolly shop wanting more of the good stuff, I wanted more.

Is that fandom? Is that being a fanatic?

Probably not if I’m honest but being a fan of a sports team in my

view, allows me to both be super supportive and ultra critical.

The saying is no one should have higher expectations for you than you do yourself and I’m like that with all my sports teams.

I may be a one-eyed Cantabrian, but if the rugby team underperforms, I’ll be the first to voice it.

The same goes with any team I follow.

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Former Renwick player in Japan for rugby It’s not just the All Blacks who are playing in the rugby world cup this month.

Former Renwick Rugby Club player, now a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) logistics specialist, Ethan Bartle, is in Japan to play an international defence rugby competition, the military equivalent of the Rugby World Cup. Ethan is part of the NZDF team playing in the competition. The NZDF team, known as the Defence Blacks, comprising servicemen from the Royal New Zealand Navy, New Zealand Army and RNZAF, plus one civilian, will play in the competition against military teams from Australia, United Kingdom, Fiji, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Canada, Georgia, Japan and France.

Ethan joined the RNZAF in 2014 after finishing at Nelson College and taking a year off.

“Both my parents are exArmy, and my grandfather is ex-Navy,” he said. “The military lifestyle appealed, because it was quite similar to boarding school, with everyone doing everything together.

“It was also a great chance to travel and see parts of the world you wouldn’t see otherwise, so it was an easy transition to make.”

He played for the college First XV as a prop and said a high point was beating fierce rival Marlborough Boys’ College in his first televised game.

While at RNZAF Base Woodbourne he joined the Renwick Rugby Club, then played for the RNZAF

time and money in a team, you have a right to be critical.

Being a fan is different to being a cheerleader.

Unfortunately, sometimes emotion in the moment out muscles common sense and that’s what happened with my All Blacks’ assessment on Saturday.

It’s greed in a way, a constant pursuit of that sporting fandom nirvana.

Pool teams clean up in Hokitika The Marlborough mens and womens pool teams had a highly successful trip to Hokitika last weekend for the annual Seddon Shield Pool Tournament.

The Marlborough teams had confident wins over all of their counterparts, Nelson, Buller, West Coast and Westland.

Kimberley Brewer showed great skill, winning all four singles matches at her first shield competition, while Greg Croudis, captain of the mens team, brought his team a stunning 100 per cent win ratel.

Together with awesome support from their managers, Judyne Heissenbuttel and Tardy Landon-Lane, selectors Celia Bason and Peter Chandler were thrilled with the overall team efforts.

“The support and comraderie for each other was outstanding and certainly helped in the achievement of this result,” they said.

Perfect sporting seasons or campaigns rarely happen but it’s what we all hope for.

The reality is as fans we have little to no impact over the events of the on-field performance.

A live crowd can make an intangible difference but that’s about it.

Despite that knowledge, I’ll continue to support my team yelling at my screen in the hope they hear me one day.

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Cuddon cycling tomorrow Cuddon Cycling Marlborough meets tomorrow, Saturday, at 1.30pm at Taylor Pass Rd (Mountain Bike car park) for the open grade 50km handicap, junior under 17 grade 18km handicap.

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

See website www. cyclingmarlborough.org.nz or for more information or phone Graham 03 5789921.

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

September 3, women’s 9 hole Pink Ribbon stableford. Noeline Webb 23; Suzanne Clifford 22; Morag Dobbs 21; Lindsay Twiname 20, Lyndy Larkin 18; Jackie McGarry 18.

September 7, women’s hidden hole stableford, div.1: Karen Morris 17. Div.2: Cherry Wilson 24; Frances Handforth 21. Men’s net medal: David Lightfoot 69; Hans Blohm 72; Greg King 73; Paul Eden 73.

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WARM AND DRY IN WINTER, COOL IN SUMMER Ethan Bartle, logistics specialist, playing prop for the Defence Blacks in the International Defence Rugby Competition in Japan. Photo provided.

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“I was selected for the Defence Blacks in 2018, then was picked again this year. I was absolutely rapt to get the phone call.”

He is revelling in the opportunity to represent the country in sport, as well as in service.

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The Defence Blacks flew to Japan on Tuesday, and will play Australia Defence Force in the first round on Sunday.

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Beautiful blooms will be on show

By Bill McElhinney Ca mellias come in all shapes and sizes, and you can see some of the best flowers at the Marlborough Horticultural Society’s annual Spring Show at St Christopher’s Church Hall, Redwoodtown, tomorrow.

Along with a wonderful display of spring blooms to admire, raffles and a plant sales table, the Marlborough Camellia Society is also holding their annual competition.

“Anyone can enter before the judging, which starts at 2pm today, Friday,” society member, Mary Butler, says.

Award winning local camellia grower and expert judge, Harvey Howard, will be on hand to help people with identifying species and showing them to the best advantage.

Harvey has had years of growing camellias and is recognised throughout New Zealand and Australia for his expertise.

The Camellia Society, like the Horticultural Society, is facing dwindling membership, Mary says.

“People have busy lives these days and tend to have less time for such pursuits.

“But we’re happy to help anyone who is interested in camellias, and we will give a camellia to everyone who joins the Camellia Society at

the show.”

Mary and her husband, Steve, grow camellias on a commercial scale and provide up to 10,000 varieties to nurseries all over New Zealand.

“There are so many varieties of camellia,” Mary says, “everything from small and delicate to big and gaudy and some fragrant varieties as well.”

The Butlers also propagate and grow a wide variety and selection of wholesale plants which are distributed all over New Zealand from their Tuamarina nursery.

The most popular camellia is setsugekka, a common hedging variety, Mary says.

They also have a few of the variety that is grown for tea, camellia sinensis, although the rabbits that invade their nursery seem to like it, Mary says.

Steve is a propagation expert who did his apprenticeship at the Queen’s Windsor residence.

“That was 50 years ago,” Steve says, “but it’s nice to have the signature of Her Majesty the Queen on your CV!” T he ca mell ias will be judged on Friday evening and the prize blooms, along with other colourful spring displays, will be on show from 9am to 4pm on Saturday.

Steve and Mary Butler with a selection of beautiful camellia blooms. More will be on show tomorrow in St Christopher's Hall at Redwoodtown.

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