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Chips off the old block! By Bill McElhinney At an age when most builders have long since hung up their hammers, a couple of old rugby mates are still hard at it. Graeme Taylor and Bruce Kenny are both 68. “But I’m a month older!” says Graeme, and both are still out there on the job. So who’s the boss? “We take turns,” says Graeme with a grin. “He’s the boss one day, and I’m in charge the next!” In fact neither of them is really the boss, as Graeme has passed his building business on to his son, Brad, so both men now work for Brad Taylor Building, the prime contractor for Endeavour Homes. Continued on page 2. Still at it: Bruce Kenny and Graeme Taylor have been mates for years, and still enjoy working together.
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Rugby mates still knocking up houses together Continued from page 1. “But we’re still the A team,” jokes Bruce. The pair met 50 years ago when Bruce moved from Wellington to Blenheim and began playing rugby with the Old Boys Club, with which Graeme was involved. Bruce went on to have a distinguished career with Marlborough rugby. He was in the 1972 Marlborough Colts team, coached and managed by Brian Stretch, which featured a number of high-flying players, some of who went on to become All Blacks, while others, including Bruce, played key roles in the province's legendary Ranfurly Shield team. Graeme also featured in rugby administration and is a life member of the Marlborough-Tasman rugby unions, a life member of the Harlequins Rugby Club, and a past councillor of the New Zealand Rugby
Union, during which time he managed many teams, both nationally and internationally. “It’s great to be working with an old mate again,” Graeme says. “And we don’t have too many arguments,” says Bruce with a grin. “We’re both in reasonably good shape for our age,” Graeme says, “so why not keep doing something we like?” Bruce and his wife Anne spent five years in Brisbane, where they have family, and still travel back there to visit regularly. The pair has seen big changes in the building industry over the years, particularly with regulations. “In days gone by there were only two or three inspections while we were building a house,” Graeme says. “Now there are up to 10. And the homeowner pays for all that. “And the fittings and materials have changed, too. Now the plumbing is
"Bang it in here, Bruce!" Graeme Taylor and Bruce Kenny take turns at being the boss on the job.
PVC, the windows are aluminium instead of wood, we use nail guns instead of hammers.” Material costs for a standard home increased by 19 per cent in real terms between 2002 and 2011. A third of the cost was due to changes in the materials used.
But despite the changes in materials, regulations and technology, the skills required to be a good builder haven’t changed much. So you can expect to see these old chippies on the job for a while yet, giving each other a bit of stick as they put another house together.
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By Celeste Alexander The Sun visited the SPCA Marlborough centre at Foxes Island on Wednesday to meet two very sweet and energetic labradors who are hoping someone reading this article will want to adopt them. Dennis (10) and Darma (9), two elderly labradors who are also uncle and niece, were rescued from a tough life by SPCA inspectors after they were discovered living in unsuitable conditions without the appropriate shelter, and often living in faeces and urine. The two were taken into SPCA’s care and after weeks of recovery, they are now available for adoption. SPCA Marlborough centre manager Donna Sologar is hoping there is a loving family in the community willing to open their hearts and their homes to Dennis and Darma. She says the dogs have transformed while in SPCA’s care and would make the perfect addition to the right family. “They may have more health needs than a younger dog, but Dennis and Darma still have plenty of life and love to give. “Older pets offer just as much love and companionship and we are desperate to find them a forever home.” Donna says Dennis and Darma need to go to a lovely ‘retirement home’ that can provide them with a lot of love and attention “They need a family that will take them on walks, play with toys, and give them a bed inside. They have to go to a home together as they are very bonded and become very stressed when you separate them,” she says.
Sounds Air announced earlier this week that it will be cancelling operation of its direct service between Napier and Blenheim, effective January 6, 2020, citing it as “not financially viable for us to continue the service”. All affected will be contacted and provided with a full refund.
SPCA Marlborough centre manager Donna Sologar wasn't kidding when she said it would be nearly impossible to get labradors Dennis (left) and Darma in a photograph together. While Dennis was happy to pose, Darma thought it would be more fun to look for her toy.
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The Beavertown Blenheim Lions is holding a ‘Walk-tober” event this Sunday, October 20 at 10am. Meeting at the Taylor River Amphitheatre, the public is invited to take part and there will be a prize for the best decorated children’s (6 and under) bike, trike or scooter. The cost is a minimum of a gold coin donation. The event is fundraising to maintain CMF Children’s Clinical Services to help children gain mobility.
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Dennis and Darma have been desexed, microchipped, and have up-to-date worming treatments and vaccinations. Now all they need is a family to call their own. SPCA operates a no time limit policy for adoption animals, meaning Dennis and Darma will stay at the centre until they find a family. “Dennis and Darma have had a tough life and we are hoping someone will be looking for two dogs like Dennis and Darma to join their family and give them the plush retirement home they deserve. They are well-loved by the staff and volunteers here at the centre,” Donna says. Anyone interested in adopting Dennis and Darma can contact SPCA’s Renwick Centre on 03 572 9156.
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The Marlborough District Council is trialling free tip days at transfer stations in an effort to reduce illegal dumping across the district. On Sunday you won’t have to pay to dump your rubbish at the Rai Valley Transfer Station. There will also be a free skip in Rapaura at the Rapaura recycling site. If you have bulky waste items make the most of this service, but note that the free tipping excludes greenwaste, and is limited to one vehicle load.
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Wine company opens up scenic cycleway area By Bill McElhinney Pump the pedals, admire the grapes, maybe even stop for a glass or two - cyclists and cycling tourists now have access to a new scenic off-road cycleway. The Brancott Boulevard cycleway was officially opened this week, and despite the damp and gusty conditions, a keen group of local cyclists turned out to celebrate the occasion and ride the trail. Pernod Ricard Winemakers have allowed access along the path near Brancott Estate they call The Boulevard. The track runs from State Highway 6, also known as Middle Renwick Rd, to New Renwick Rd, providing a safe route in an area
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popular with cycling tourists. “We are excited to open the Brancott Boulevard cycleway and help people explore this amazing region," vineyard operations manager, Lesley Boon, says. “Pernod Ricard globally is committed to sustainability and responsibility, and this includes looking at ways to improve and contribute to our local communities.” The cycleway runs through a working vineyard, so there will be signs to warn path users of potential safety risks. On some occasions the area will be temporarily closed while tractors operate in the vineyard. Renwick Smart and Connected Cycle Group chairman Steve Hill says the cycleway is part of a five-year plan to complete a network of cycle paths, and has been supported with funding from Bike Walk Marlborough, the Marlborough District Council and the Rata Foundation. "It is great to have the wine industry getting involved with the development of the cycle paths and in particular Pernod Ricard Winemakers, which is one of our largest wineries," Steve says. "There are plenty of areas on the edges of vineyards, on river stopbanks and road-side reserves that, with a bit of development and management, can be used for cycle paths with minimal or no impact on vineyard operations. “The wineries that we have worked with so far have recognised this potential and their involvement has been a major boost to the paths we have developed."
Lesley Boon, Pernod Ricard vineyard operations manager and John Kershaw, Renwick Smart and Connected cycle group, at the opening of the Brancott Boulevard cycleway on Tuesday.
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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
John Leggett returned as Mayor The people of Marlborough have spoken and John Leggett is back as mayor. “I’m delighted to have been elected to lead Marlborough for a second term,” he said. “Thank you to everyone who supported and voted for me. “Congratulations to all Councillors - I look forward to getting down to work to continue leading the positive
growth of our region.” Four new Councillors were elected. In the Blenheim Ward, the elected Councillors are: Jamie Arbuckle Jenny Andrews Mark Peters Michael Fitzpatrick David Croad (new) Thelma Sowman (new) Brian Dawson
In the Marlborough Sounds Ward, the elected councillors are: Nadine Taylor Barbara Faulls (new) David Oddie In the Wairau-Awatere Ward, the elected councillors are: Cynthia Brooks Gerald Hope Francis Maher (new).
Land purchase a milestone for library and art gallery The Council has bought the old Liquorland site at 1 High Street in Blenheim from the Millennium Art Gallery Foundation Trust, for the planned new Marlborough district library and art gallery. The purchase follows preparatory work by the Council and art gallery representatives to enable the project to finalise its concept designs. Mayor John Leggett said the Council is taking a careful approach to managing and overseeing the planned Blenheim build. “Planning started in 2017 through a Project Control Group that includes Council and art gallery representatives, who will govern the development with a strong focus on risk management.” “The development is estimated to cost $20 million, with Council’s share at $15 million and the gallery’s at $5 million, plus $400,000 in fit out costs,” he says. Rick Wilson, Chairman of the Millennium Public Art Gallery Trust said: “We are delighted that the Council has committed to this exciting project. Having outgrown its current premises, the new gallery will provide environmental and operational facilities to the highest professional standards. It will allow exciting exhibitions
of rare and valuable works to be brought to the region, as well as professional management of Marlborough’s two public art collections.” Bobbie Glennie, Chairperson of the Friends of the Marlborough District Libraries said: “The Friends of the Marlborough District Libraries are delighted to know that plans are progressing. The present District Library has become extremely cramped over recent years, making it difficult to expand and develop our services and programmes. A new library in Blenheim is long overdue.” The development has a design timeframe of nine months and a tender and construction period of two years. Demolition of the old High St buildings is expected to get underway in the first quarter of next year. Architects Warren and Mahoney are working on the building’s floor plan and concept design, which will become available for public viewing later this year. The firm has wide experience of library and gallery builds, including the National Library of New Zealand in Wellington, Nelson’s Suter Gallery, Te Papa public gallery and the Kaiapoi Ruataniwha Centre in North Canterbury.
The first Council meeting is on Thursday 31 October. Councillors will be sworn in and the new committee structure announced. The deputy mayor will also be appointed. Voter turnout was 48.83%. To see how many votes were cast for each candidate go to https://www.marlborough. govt.nz/your-council/elections
Positive Ageing – Keep safe online We live in a digital world where everything is connected. Our relationships, our jobs, our finances – almost everything is online. While there are great benefits to digital life, any weaknesses can make us vulnerable to a cyber security attack. Cyber scams are becoming more frequent and can affect anyone. Attackers look for easy ways to gather personal information online, and use it to exploit people’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Scammers aren’t picky about who they target and that’s why you need to protect yourself. Cyber Smart Week, from 14 to 18 October, aims to help you improve your online security and provides tips on how to do so. Follow these simple steps: Use unique passwords: Creating unique passwords is one of the most effective ways you can secure yourself online. Make each one of your passwords long, strong and unique. If you’re worried about remembering them all, try using a password manager. This manages your passwords for you
- it’s like putting them in a safe. You’ll only have to remember the login details for your password manager, and it’ll do the rest. Update your apps: When you’re alerted to an update for one of your apps, don’t ignore it. Updates aren’t just about adding new features. They’re also about fixing vulnerabilities that attackers use to gain access to your information. Check your privacy: It’s important to be aware of how much you’re sharing online. This means the information you choose to share, and the information you’re asked to share by others. For more tips on cyber safety visit: www.cert.govt.nz/cybersmart
Community News – Meals on Wheels The Meals on Wheels service delivers a hot midday meal, Monday to Friday, to the homes of elderly people or those with a disability who
are unable to prepare food and have no other means of obtaining their main meal. To find out more Ph: 0800 720 000
Request for quotation – Blenheim CBD street furniture upgrade Marlborough District Council invites quotations for the above contract, number 19-146. The contract involves the removal of existing structures and installing replacement structures provided by Council. Request for quotation submissions close at 5.00 pm on Friday 1 November 2019. Associated documents can be
Notification of Council Meeting – 31 October 2019 The upcoming Council meeting, on Thursday 31 October 2019 at 3.00 pm, is open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. Copies of the agenda will be available online and at Council’s
Office, 15 Seymour Street. Please note, the time and date may be subject to change. Please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, for confirmation; Ph: 03 520 7400.
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obtained from www.marlborough.govt. nz/your-council/tenders/tender-list All enquiries should be directed to: Robert Hutchinson Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 520 7400 or email: Robert. hutchinson@marlborough.govt.nz
Declaration of Stopping of Road Pursuant to Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 the Marlborough District Council hereby declares the legal road described in the Schedule hereto to be duly stopped; therefore it ceases to be public road.
Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand
SCHEDULE All that parcel of land situated in the District of Marlborough and shown as Section 1 on plan SO 532098 containing 1.0584 ha. Any enquiries should be directed to Nicole Chauval, Ph: 03 520 7400.
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Did anyone else see PICTON firetruck driver on cell phone driving to Blenheim Thursday 10th Oct. ?? I thought there was a law against that?
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Too PC What a load of crap on Stuff about head high tackles. If a ball carrier comes through in a crouch then an upright tackler isn’t left with any options on where to tackle him. Time world rugby opened their eyes... O sorry we are so PC must be seen to do something.
No parking Wither Rd needs to have no parking on one side of the road, especially east end by the gums. Would solve a lot of problems.
Don’t have to watch it Re Olympic sport. No one asked you to pay to watch it did they. Nothing better to do than complain and I look at myself every day in the mirror.
Government excess Be careful folks, it’s only a smokescreen through creative accounting and revaluation. Otherwise Health overruns, Pharmac, Roading would already be paid for. It’s not tangible value, only temporarily vote perceived.
Dogs in CBD Was thrilled to see today (Oct 9) that Brumbys bakery in Queen St had its doors wide open, a full water bowl just outside, welcoming customers & their ‘furry’ friends! If dogs can behave well around the temptation of deliciously smelling pies & sausage rolls, then they can behave anywhere! MDC...please LIFT the no-dogs-in-CBD policy & you’ll make a lot of voters happy!!!!
What bus? Come on MDC; over a year ago you stated there would be a regular service out here to airport and Renwick. With no action, we rang before Xmas to be informed the only staff member dealing with it was on holiday! Surely not just one with all that staff! So is he back, or due to take more leave? Another glass darling-let them walk! Uber.
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Please tell us about the recycling shop here at the recycling center. Why is it called recycle shop when they seem to pick through and turn away most. I sat in a car and watched 3 different lots being turned away. One was a single bed. It looked good. So are they reuse recycle or trying to be like second hand dealers. Prices are like dealers. Far too much turned away.
Will be missed Trust the Aussie. Suppose they have to win one way or another. Jan at House of Hearing was a great front person and will be sadly missed. Good luck Jan with whatever you do .
No surprises there Re short sighted. Couldn’t agree more. Just got a letter from Bloom regarding the Blenheim branch how the same friendly faces would be there to meet you and in the next breath they are closing the branch. Where do we loyal customers go to get our batteries and other consumables now? Bloom should be called Bloomin as in mistake or stuff up. Then again - Aussies no surprises there!!
Local elections I voted but only for 2 councillors, 4 for DHB and nobody for mayor. How many others didn’t vote due to not liking any candidates or not knowing them?
Poor visibility I agree with blocked vision on Percy/Dillon. There are far too many hedges overlapping the footpaths. This is public land not for overgrown hedges from someone too tired to trim back. They should be made to cut these back to own boundary. Bet if they were to pay extra rates it would happen. If they lose their privacy put up a fence like everyone else has to. Check out the hedge on footpath as strollers & people want to watch the rugby at Lansdowne Park. You actually have to go on road between cars.
Have to agree with Short Sighted Oct 11. Jan was top notch would recommend her any day 100%.
Speed limits I’m sick to death of this country been run by ideology thinking idiots from central to local government. 80kph from Blenheim to Nelson is a joke. The last two deaths on SH6 are used as reason for this. Tell us how fast they were going? This govt is only spending 13% of the fuel tax take on roads, our roads are in poor condition an more needs to be spent. But it all comes back to driver responsibility!
New season Bought some “so called” new season asparagus from supermarket. What tasteless rubbish. I miss you “Jamie”. Shame people don’t know now how vege’s should taste.
To the lazy people that didn’t vote. Don’t grizzle if Council does things you don’t like because you allowed them to by not voting. Effort too much?! Don’t know how to post a letter? Learn! Can sit all day playing with iPad, phone or computer. Your indifference is deplorable.
Not in the spirit Why is it our MP needs to do saturation advertising. Multiple and enormous billboards which we pay for through parliamentary services? In the rules but not in the spirit of rules about MP publicity.
Loud barking John’s Kitchen Re employment John’s Kitchen comment. Yes I would employ that lot no matter what they look like. What an arrogant simple minded dolt you must be. But then you’ve got your looks haven’t you but absolutely no social conscience by your own words.
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Drivers of the week would have to go to the woman in silver honda that blasted me when I overtook her (safely) at Korimoko airport then herself overtook a bronze car on double yellows at Spring Creek. Child in front passenger seat, big dog unrestrained in the back. Really? You questioned my driving? Try travelling a constant speed at least approaching the speed limit, not your 80-90 kph up and down. Then the driver travelling through Para swamp at 65kph pulled over for post truck then pulled out in line of traffic that had been held up. Use your mirrors occasionally.
Not my vote Mr Leggett was probably voted in by the ‘older’ generation of Blenheim who are too ‘scared’ of change, and not those who want a younger “fresher” approach to updating this town and decisions made. Let’s hope he can deliver for ‘ALL’ and not be influenced by antiquated decisions put in place years ago.
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To the owners of the two dogs in Farmar St, they bark all day long. Sort them out!!
Current mayor re-elected, poor Ratepayers can’t complain when rates go up, when more projects like bus shelter evolve.
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The votes are in, now the work begins Long-serving Marlborough District Councillor Cynthia Brooks reflects on the latest local body elections. Well the votes are counted for another local body election and on October 31 your new Council will be sworn in. Much to do, much to learn and improve on. I look forward to helping our Mayor build his new team to be fit for purpose and to be the best it can be for the region and its future. To those who stood and were not successful, huge respect! I admire each and every one of you for being willing to stand up for what you believe in the hope of serving your community through local government. To those who were elected, I look forward to working positively and productively with you. To those who have supported candidates and been in touch in recent weeks in person or attending candi-
Back then you couldn’t vote unless you owned land and women had no right to vote at all. Democracy is a privilege. Despite some of the rhetoric heard in recent weeks we stand to serve you, not our own interests or for any personal gain. To the contrary, it is often a hard and thankless task, but we willingly do it because we Cynthia Brooks are positive people wanting dates meetings, thank you to make a difference. We have had many good for taking the time to be conversations with our cominformed. To those who took the time munity through the campaign and effort to vote, thank you. and have captured the many To those who didn't exercise good ideas and suggestions your democratic right to and views expressed. These vote then why? I think this we will be working our way is something we all need through into the new term to understand better so as alongside looking for ways of to reverse the trend of voter engaging more meaningfully into the future. decline. Please continue to stay enOne hundred and sixty years ago our forebears gaged and stay in touch! We fought long and hard to do listen, we do care, we will campaign for the separation do our best for you and future of Marlborough from the generations. Councillor Cynthia Brooks Nelson province of the time.
Fewer voters turned out Marlborough District’s overall voter return is 48.83 per cent of eligible voters, down almost five per cent on the 2016 turnout of 53.64 per cent. By ward, Wairau-Awatere was highest, at 49.21 per cent (4063 votes), followed by Blenheim at 49.15 per cent (9417 votes) and Marlborough Sounds at 47.48 per cent (3134 votes). Nationally, overall turnout was 41.4 per cent, slightly down on 2016. Marlborough’s Electoral Officer, Dean Heiford, says he is disappointed Marlborough had gone below the 50 per
The Marlborough District Council staff took time out on Wednesday to hold a morning tea for OCS cleaning staff to thank them for their work. Pictured are MDC CEO Mark Wheeler (back left) and Rachel Freeth, MDC office services advisor (back fourth from left) and Mayor John Leggett (far right), with OCS employees. Thank Your Cleaner Day, a global initiative which
cent mark, but not surprised. “There are many factors at play in local elections. If the incumbent mayor and council is thought to be doing a good job overall, that can be a disincentive to vote for some people. If there are few or no ‘hot button’ issues during the election period, turnout can be lower.” Of the four new councillors elected, two are women – Thelma Sowman in the Blenheim Ward and Barbara Faulls in the Marlborough Sounds Ward, bringing the total to five women council-
originated in New Zealand, encourages businesses, schools and public facilities to stop for a moment and say ‘thanks’ for the work their cleaners do every day. OCS is a strong supporter of Thank Your Cleaner Day. Mayor John Legget t thanked the cleaning employees during the morning tea to recognise the importance of what they do; cleaning council offices,
lors out of 14, just under the national average of 38 per cent female councillors. David Croad was newly elected in the Blenheim Ward and Francis Maher in Wairau-Awatere. Francis has previously served 15 years as a councillor, from 1998 until 2013. Dean, who chairs the Society of Local Government Managers’ Electoral SubCommittee, says the subcommittee will review the national electoral results and make recommendations to the Government in due course.
community facilities and public toilets. “Everyone’s work is important in making Marlborough a great place to live and ‘brilliant every day’ for our visitors. “Thank you for your hard work, which I know is really appreciated by everyone at Council and also I’m sure by those who use our public facilities,” John says. Photo provided.
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Katie Ashdown
Kaylene Mooiman
Graphic Design & Printer Owner/Operator at Prisma Print Ltd
Ph 027 578 6202
Podiatrist and Owner of Marlborough Podiatry
What does your role entail?
What does your role entail?
Working on my own means my role entails everything from the cleaning to the accounts and every aspect in between. My main focus is customer satisfaction and I spend my day designing, perfecting, printing and then delivering products, ending the day on a high note knowing my customers are happy with the work I have produced.
My role as a podiatrist is varied, we are really lower limb specialists. We treat babies right up to the elderly. Most people think we only cut toe nails but we also help restore muscles after injuries, provide relief pain and increase activity.
What has been your biggest achievement?
Ph 03 972 2927
What has been your biggest achievement?
My biggest achievement is purchasing Prisma Print Ltd and creating a career for myself that I love. The steady growth and job satisfaction are constant reminders of how far I have come and what I have achieved.
Two things, really. I recovered from brain surgery three years ago and now I’m running a successful business helping people from all walks of life. And I absolutely love being a mum to my two children with the support of my husband.
What do you love about what you do?
What do you love about what you do?
My biggest love is the moment I present somebody with their final product. An author’s published book, a bride’s wedding invitation, even service sheets for a clients loved one who has recently passed away. The impact my work can have on another person’s life is unexpectedly large and seeing the emotion in their eyes is a constant reminder of why I do what I do.
I meet lots of awesome patients. Generally they come in pain and leave feeling like they are walking on a cloud painfree!
How do you define success? To me, success is waking up every day looking forward to what’s ahead. No amount of money compares to the satisfaction of loving life both at home and at work.
How do you define success? I’m goal orientated, so if I have an aim with a patient, I will do anything and everything to get as close to achieving that outcome as I can. I think success is an accumulation of lots of little achievements.
What do you do in your downtime?
Downtime for me is all about family. Other than a game of netball each week all spare time is devoted to those I love.
Family time is a biggie for me. I love baking for my growing children, having time with our dog Arthur, and getting stuck into the garden. I also really enjoy making cards for friends and family for special ocassions.
What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?
What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?
What do you do in your downtime?
I will go above and beyond to make sure my customers get what they need and are completely happy. The benefit of being self employed is the ability to go that extra mile without having to charge extra for the service. I am able to fulfil the smallest order without sacrificing quality or cost which I believe is what sets me apart.
Janine Collett
Owner of Blossoms Home-Based Childcare Service What does your role entail?
Radial Pressure Wave Treatment - treats long term chronic archilles problems and plantar faciitis, with some people’s pain totally resolved! Clearanail Treatment - recently caught up with my first patient whom I used this treatment on two years ago. They are still fungal free and their toe nail has grown back, which they didn’t have for 12 years! www.marlboroughpodiatry.nz | 202 Scott Street, Blenheim
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Angela Bowers
Branch Manager First National Marlborough What does your role entail?
Assisting families and their children to find a childcare option that suits their individual requirements, ensuring that all homes where the care of children takes place are a safe and caring environment. Supporting those caring for the children to provide the best possible atmosphere for learning and development to occur in, Ph 0274 247 540 ongoing internal review and appraisal of our service to ensure we are constantly improving and completion of the relevant mandatory documents.
First and foremost is inspiring my team. I have an amazing team of people with incredible skills but in this industry it can be hard work keeping everyone happy - from your clients to your family and my role is to help the team with this. Ph 0274 320 446 Whether it be solving challenging real estate scenarios or encouraging them to take time out with family.
What has been your biggest achievement?
What has been your biggest achievement?
Establishing Blossoms and having Educators and families make the decision to be a part of our service.
My first answer would be my children but when it comes to business I have been blessed with several achievements from Marlborough self-employed business women of the year to sales awards and more recently achieving my Branch Manager and Agent licences with First National Marlborough.
What do you love about what you do? I get a huge amount of satisfaction seeing our Educators grow and learn in their role – this means the children are also growing and learning as a result. I also love to see our families/whanau, children, and Educators establishing close relationships amongst themselves. Many friendships have been developed as a result of being a part of our Blossoms community.
How do you define success? When each person (child, employee, Educator, family/whanau) within our service is content, happy and feels supported, and when the children and Educators are continually progressing.
What do you love about what you do? I love making a positive difference in people’s lives whether that be helping clients and customers make their real estate move smoothly or being there for my team when it counts.
How do you define success?
What do you do in your downtime?
It’s when you wake up in the morning and you are proud of what you achieved the day before and you have people around you that celebrate that success because you included them in it. I guess some would say work life balance.
I love to just hang out with my family and friends, I also enjoy getting outdoors and exercising – great for the mind and body!
What do you do in your downtime?
What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?
Spend time with my loving family. And I’m actively involved in my church especially with creative arts (dance/drama). Also I love going to the Sounds for some fishing although that doesn’t happen enough.
The high quality of our Educators and Teaching Co-ordinator! Each of our Educators is caring for children for the absolute right reasons – they want to and do, provide top level care to support children to learn and grow in an environment where they feel safe and secure. Kelly our Teaching Co-ordinator is extremely knowledgeable, supportive, approachable and lovely, in her role of providing guidance for our Educators. All of this is reflective in our Education Review Office report which was carried out by the Ministry of Education earlier this year.
What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest? Our company motto is ‘we put you first‘, this has also been my belief coming back to making a positive difference in people’s lives.
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Jan Matthews
Chris Steadman
Owner Operator, Jan’s Preschool
Ph 03 577 8866
Hypnotherapist, with the emphasis on the ‘Therapist’
What does your role entail?
What does your role entail?
I co-ordinate between our tamariki, kaiako and whanau to ensure we are providing the best care and education we can for our tamariki, whilst meeting the requirements of the Ministry of Education, our NZ curriculum and our Montessori philosophy. I enjoy this role and have grown a lot as a leader since I started my business, three years ago.
Helping people to take control, whether it be weight loss (through Virtual Gastric Banding), quitting smoking, overcoming stress and anxiety, helping resolve relationship problems, phobias and fears, and so many other problems which get in the way of living the life they want.
What has been your biggest achievement?
Ph 021 671 195
What has been your biggest achievement?
Opening Jan’s Preschool would have to be my biggest achievement. This has been a dream of mine since I was 8 years old. Finding the right location, renovating and marketing the preschool was a huge job, and with the help and support of my family came together very well. It is more successful than I even envisaged it would be, which I am very whakahi (proud) of.
Quite honestly, it is difficult to say. I have helped people lose twenty and often more kilos, I have saved relationships by using simple relaxation techniques, and I have helped people give up drinking, smoking, and getting rid of chronic pain. For me, as a therapist, these are everyday achievements but for my clients, they can be quite life-altering.
What do you love about what you do?
What do you love about what you do?
I love watching and working with the children to help them grow into their special unique selves. It’s a privilege to be part of this process.
I love watching people come into my clinic, anxious and desperate for a solution. I then watch them float out again with a smile on their face. This must be the best job in the world!
How do you define success?
How do you define success?
I define my success when I see the tamariki being confident, independent and resilient. I also find success in the small things like working with a child using their words or holding a pencil correctly. When I see them doing this independently I feel success.
What do you do in your downtime? I love the outdoors, running and walking, and spending time with my husband, grandson and family. We spend quite a bit of time at our bach in the Pelorus Sounds and I like nothing better than taking our dog for a run along the Nydia track.
What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest? While Jan’s Preschool provides high quality education and care in a small homely family-feel environment we have a Montessori and Nature focus. With degrees in both Primary and Early Childhood education I have a very clear vision on what skills a child needs to enter school smoothly. I regularly receive feedback from parents and teachers that our children are well equipped for starting school. 203 Howick Road, Witherlea, Blenheim | www.janspreschool.co.nz
By both immediate and long term results. When someone tells me that they haven’t had a cigarette for two years after seeing me, or are easily maintaining their weight loss, I get such a warm feeling that together we have achieved something wonderful, something that they thought would be so difficult, but has turned out to be so easy.
What do you do in your downtime? Because this is my hobby as well, I spend a lot of time researching new ideas and ways of doing things. Other than that, I walk the dogs, or potter in the garden.
What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest? Two things, I guess. One is my voice which people seem to find ultra-relaxing. The other is my magic box, which sends a very gentle, utterly painless current through the head. This deepens relaxation so that the mind becomes even more receptive to new ideas, or habits or ways of doing things. www.ntrance.co.nz Ntrance Hypnotherapy
Yvonne Palley
Melissa Bayne
Dental Prosthetist, Clinical Dental Technician
Ph 577 8600
What does your role entail?
What does your role entail?
Consultation, design and fitting quality dental prosthetics, dentures, relines,repairs, mouth guards directly to the public, from start to finish, as well as managing the business day to day.
Meeting with new clients and growing the business. Along with daily bookkeeping, payroll, admin, business management, and health and safety tasks.
What has been your biggest achievement?
Establishing a Dental Practice in 1998 in Blenheim.
What do you love about what you do? I enjoy meeting, and interactng with my patients. Seeing their happy faces at the end of the treatment is always a great moment. Plus the creativity, and challenge. Everybody is different, and one always can learn something new.
How do you define success? I define success in my life by the goals accomplished and how I accomplished them, helping and inspiring others. Success is, in every happy smile and seeing how it changed someone’s life.
What do you do in your downtime? Hahaha, so many things, not enough time. I love adventure, travel, hiking, kayaking, sand boarding, reading, biking. After major smash on my bike in 2005, I consider every year after that as a bonus.
What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest? Dedication, attention to detail, persistence to achieve the best result, quality of service, personality, enthusiastic and passionate approach. 9 Tremorne Ave, Blenheim www.orthodentdentureclinic.co.nz
Owner/Operator of Kowhai Business Services
‘OrthO - Dent’ Denture CliniC ltD Full, Partial, Relines, Repairs European Quality
Ph 021 109 7655
What has been your biggest achievement?
Seeing my vision come to life, growing my business to the point where I was able to employ staff and increasing my client base while still keeping the personal touch with all my clients.
What do you love about what you do? Helping people and being able to reduce people’s workload so they can do the things they enjoy in life. I like being able to bring clarity to people’s numbers and seeing them succeed. I like helping people with their business strategies and working with a wide range of business owners throughout Marlborough. I love that I have been given the opportunity through my business to be able to give back to the community through a range of different initiatives.
How do you define success? To me success is living my true purpose, being a good role model and having a positive impact on the lives of my children and people around me, setting a goal and achieving it, to be happy and content with all areas in life. I like the quote by John Wooden that says “Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming”.
What do you do in your downtime? I love spending time with my children and friends, walking, yoga and dancing.
What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest? We are a small business but we are flexible for our clients and can visit them at their premises. We are approachable, down to earth and easy to talk to.
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Bring your whanau
Kevin Neal pops down to the river every morning to throw some bread to these two black swans and their five cygnets.
Swan family Kev’s friends By Bill McElhinney Kevin Neal walks his bearded collie, Wag, down by the Taylor River most days, and recently came across a pair of black swans with five cygnets. “We’ve made friends,” Kevin says with a grin. “I bring a bit of bread down to feed them, and now when they see me coming they head for the bank.” Kevin reckons the little swans are about a month old, and if the swans left alone they will Logo-are Te pātaka
probably stick around the river, in the vicinity of the Boathouse Theatre, until the cygnets are big enough to fly. The little swans sometimes ride on their parents back for trips in deeper water. The cygnets are able to feed themselves as soon as they hatch. The little swans are tended by their parents for six to nine months until they are ready to find their own territory. New Zealand used to have native black swans, which experts believe probably arrived from
Australia between one to two million years ago and evolved to be heavier and taller than their Australian cousins. However, the native black swans were hunted to extinction by Polynesians and almost all the black swans living here now are recent arrivals from Australia. In the 1860s, black swans were introduced from Victoria and it was thought that they were the same birds as found in the New Zealand fossil and archaeological records.
Te Pataka o Wairau Maori Night Market will kickstart Labour Weekend off at Seymour Square on Friday 25 October from 4-8pm. Come along and check out the great line up of authentic Maori arts, crafts, rongoa and a range of beautiful kai from local enterprises such as Kumuhore Kanuka, Manaaki Ngahere with rongoa products from Mama Whenua and Wild Krafty, Michael Thomas and loads more amazing stalls. Celebrate all things Te Ao Maori with your whanau at this event which is designed to showcase Maori businesses and products within our community. The market delivers a range of Maori delights alongside entertainment from local kapa haka roopu and local performances by soul singer Emile McKenzie, uplifting music by Tee and Cass and the stunning Emma-Jaye King. The entertainment line-up will be worth coming down for alone. “The local legend award, a tradition
of the market, will be presented on the night as this is a chance for us to pay tribute and say thank you to our Maori volunteers who work tirelessly for and within the Maori community,” Chair Dr Lorraine Eade says. Here's what some of the public said about the last market. “Te Pataka o Wairau Maori night market in Blenheim was incredible, performances were awesome, such a vibrant atmosphere, stunning crafts and yummy kai." "Amazing atmosphere beautiful people and excellent entertainment must make an effort whanau, well worth it." “Ngati Toa, Ngati Rarua and Rangitane thank everyone for their ongoing support to this event, especially our sponsors for the event.” Stall enquiries contact: Te Ra Morris on tepatakaowairau@gmail.com. Entertainment enquiries contact: Lorr.Eade@westpac.co.nz PBA.
Great line-up of entertainment including Tee and Cass, above.
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Friday 25 October 2019 4-8pm at Seymour Square - FREE WHĀNAU ENTERTAINMENT Come along & celebrate Te Ao Māori Enjoy a range of Māori arts, crafts, kai, kapa haka & entertainers organised under the korowai of:
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Summer Dining Slip Inn Brasserie & Bar Book now for pre-Christmas functions With the festive season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to book your pre-Christmas function. If waterfront views, warm hospitality and an exciting new menu appeals to you, then look no further than Slip Inn Brasserie & Bar at Havelock. Located in the heart of Havelock and resting right at the edge of the Marina, there’s only one way to describe the dining experience – simply stunning! Manager Ross Sinclair says the restaurant is well equipped to provide both intimate group dining as well as seating in the main restaurant, and outside overlooking the water. “With the weather starting to warm up we can open the
doors and people can enjoy their meals and drinks outside on the deck while enjoying some great views. “Inside we can provide up to 70 seats right through the whole venue for all types of functions, and we also have a conference room which can seat 40 for groups who may want a more private space,” Ross says. Chef Peter Meikle has recently joined the Slip Inn team and with summer in mind, has created a brand new menu. “We are very excited to have Peter on board with us. He’s an extraordinary chef and his new menu is already proving very popular. “For functions Peter is more
than happy to provide a full function menu with a variety of options to suit,” Ross says. Another unique feature is the ability to match meals with an excellent range of beverages. “With an expanded large influence on healthy, fat free and fibre rich food, complimentary menus and our exceptional beverage list of award winning wines, beers and spirits – Slip Inn is your perfect venue of choice,” Ross says. “Talk to us about your group functions and let us create something really special for you. “Book with us to celebrate the festive season and the end to another great year - we look forward to hearing from you,” he says.
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Slip Inn Brasserie & Bar is owned by Richard and Chrissie Wright who took over the popular Havelock restaurant in 2015. The couple are beef, cropping and dairy farmers on their Mid Canterbury 1470 hectare property near Mt Somers – a farm named Tamar. Chrissie grew up on Arapawa Island, then later in the Pelorus Sound where her brother and his family still farm today. Slip Inn is privileged to share their Tamar homegrown, grass
fed beef as part of the menu complementing the paddock to plate concept, manager Ross Sinclair says. “Enriching the heritage heartland New Zealand culi-
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Friday 18 Transforming Problems Into Happiness: We all experience problems in life, but we can control how we react. Discover Buddhist techniques to train the mind and to use each problem we encounter as an opportunity for personal growth. 6.30pm-8pm. All welcome entry by donation/koha. Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road. Friday Latin Social Night: A fun night of Latin music and dancing. 8.30pm. Fairweathers, 36 Scott Street. 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. On show a Retrospective art exhibition by Rick Edmonds. On until October 18. 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 19 Springlands School Gala: A jam packed day full of fun and excitement for all ages. With so much on offer including awesome side shows, entertainment, a chocolate wheel, climbing wall, laser tag, trailer rides, plus a silent auction just to name a few. This day is not to be missed. 10am-2pm. Springlands School, 16 Murphys Road. A fundraiser for the upgrade of the senior playground. Wairau Valley Anglican Parish Country Gardens Tour: Take the opportunity to view twelve beautiful gardens located right here in Marlborough. Today and Sunday. Programmes $20 which provide all the tour details. Programmes available from Devon Nursery, Islington Gardens, Selmes Garden Trust, Roselands Pets and Plants and Renwick Dairy. Eastern State Speedway: Opening night with plenty of action for the whole family. Including saloons, super saloons, youth ministock, streetstocks, stockcars, productions and side cars. $5-$25. 6pm. Eastern State Speedway, Vintage Lane, Renwick. 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.
The annual Springlands School Gala is on tomorrow. Havelock Lions Market Day: With produce, books, preserves, plants, knitwear and crafts, raffle, sausage sizzle and much more. 9am-1pm. Outside the Havelock Town Hall, corner of Main Road and Inglis Street, Havelock. Tasman Mako vs Auckland: FinzUp. Come on down and support Tasman Mako as they take on Auckland in this semi-final showdown. 2.05pm kick off. Various prices. Lansdowne Park, Lansdowne Street. Marina 2 Marina 2019: With picturesque trails around Picton and a variety of walking or running courses to choose from. Suitable for the whole family and for all levels of fitness. Options include the 9km Marina 2 Marina, 13km Snout Run/walk, 2km Kids Dash plus a 24km Link Run (with optional boat cruise) from Anakiwa to Picton along the new Link Pathway. 7.30am-2pm, various prices. London Quay, Picton. Monster Garage Sale Spring Fair: With yummy treats, plant sales, morning teas, home baking and preserves, a bouncy castle plus a monster garage sale. Today 9am-12pm. Blenheim Baptist Community Church, corner of High Street and Beaver Road. Crop Swap Blenheim: Sharing abundance from our gardens including fruit, vegetables, preserves, relishes and jams, herbs, eggs, flowers, seedlings and baking. $2 to register. 2pm-3pm, giving generously and mindfully taking. Crossroads Café, 2 Redwood Street. For further details 021 512 802. Sam Manzanza DUO: Sam Manzanza will be performing his infectious, hot, spicy, high energy music originating from tribal Afro-beats. An experience not to be missed. Tickets $20 available from Le Cafe. 8pm10.30pm. Le Cafe, 12-14 London Quay, Picton. Women’s South Island Interprovincial Golf: Come and watch the South Island top women golfers at Marlborough Golf
Course. Teams competing include Tasman, Aorangi, Canterbury and Otago. Today and Sunday starting at 8am both days. Marlborough Golf Course, 74 Paynters Road, Fairhall. Top Of The South Kizomba And Bachata Festival: Prepare for a weekend of inspiring Latin dance with workshops, amazing performances and plenty of social dancing. $20-$150. Saturday from 9am and Sunday from 10am. Harlequins Rugby Clubrooms, Lansdowne Street. Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Edge Of The Universe’ paintings by Arlin Sukarlin. On until November 3. Open every day from 10.30am-4.30pm. Marlborough Art Society Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim. Marlborough Artisan Craft Market: Come on down and check out the local craft stalls, coffee, food, music and children’s zone. Every Saturday 9am2pm, October to February. The Quays, Riverside Park, High Street. Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show “Spring” an annual, themed fundraising exhibition. On until November 10. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated. 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 Museum: Free entry on Saturday’s. Open 10am– 4pm daily. All welcome. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Round’A’Mini Golf Picton: Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday. Facing Challenges In Your Daily Life: By cultivating understanding and compassion, we can learn to engage
with challenges in a healthy way. Discover Buddhist techniques to transform habitual ways of thinking and to be able to face each situation with a calm confidence. Includes the playing of Tibetan Singing bowls. 10am-11.30am, all welcome by donation/koha. Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road. Gravel Grind Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road. Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas the tractor rides are available. Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday. Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.
Sunday 20 Marlborough Team Sailing Have A Go: If you have never sailed before but would like to have a go, head on down to the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club and try team sailing. Suitable for youth 11-12 years upwards. Life vest available.12.30pm. Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Shelly Beach, Picton. Harcourts Marlborough Kids Duathlon: Run and cycle through the Brancott Estate vineyard while having fun with your friends. Two courses to choose from according to your age and fitness level. Open to children 6-18 years. Race entry $18, or race entry plus T-Shirt $35. Spot prizes on the day. 9am-12pm. Brancott Estate, 180 Brancott Road. Blenheim Family History Group: Are you interested in knowing how to research family history and how to build your family tree? We offer advice and
assistance. Informal gatherings held the third Sunday of each month except for December and January. 1.30pm-3pm. Family History Rooms, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Kaikoura Caves Café for lunch. 11am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Please note Sunday rides will be subject to the winter conditions and rides may change on the day. Also Thursday Group rides, meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome. Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $12 Child $6 (Omaka $7 & $4). Sorry no Eftpos, cash only. Marlborough Associated Modellers Society: Miniature train rides at Brayshaw Park, first and third Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm, $2. Model yacht and boat sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday, 1pm-4pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. 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. Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road. Picton Rail & Sail: Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays. Picton Foreshore. Model Aero Club: ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199. Blenheim Petanque Club: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday. All welcome. 65A Weld Street.
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Tackle the TMO in favour of common sense Tackle round the legs, it’s the only safe place to make contact at this Rugby World Cup. The way the high tackle laws have been set by World Rugby, the reality is teams in playoff games over the next week will be with 14 or even 13 men on the field. The rules around high tackles and in particular contact to the head have zero wiggle-room when it comes to cards being fished out. Regardless if a ball carrier is fall-
ing, carrying low or simply going to ground close to the try line, high contact will result in at least a 10 minute sin-bin and that could be tournament defining. Common sense seems to be thrown out the window. I’m a fan of protecting players against concussions, that’s a real issue in all contact sports in 2019 but a high-speed game will result in high contact from time-to-time. Rugby lawmakers need to put
more emphasis on the attacker to protect themselves. Attackers should not be allowed to run low or take close contact to the try line and have to protection of the high-tackle laws. It’s simply farcical and it is ruining games as spectacles. The Rugby World Cup is an entertainment entity first-andforemost and while typhoons are unavoidable, poor laws and horrible interpretations are inexcusable.
It also creates another issue with the television match officials having too much say over general play issues. A game, already slowed by messy and hard-to-understand scrum laws, is now being slowed as a TMO watches replay after replay of potential foul play. It’s grating as a viewer. It is important to get the obvious decisions right but marginal decisions are resulting in penalties and
Canterbury too strong for Tasman in tennis tourney A selected Tasman tennis team hosted a Canterbury representative selection over the weekend at the Forrest Marlborough Tennis Club. The age groups were 10, 12s and 14 year olds. Unfortunately a few injuries, other sporting commitments and timing meant Tasman were not at full strength, but those that played represented the province with pride. Canterbury are always a strong team with plenty of depth in the junior levels, and this year was no exception. The team, coached by Matt Meredith, made a strong start with Tasman picking up only two wins in the doubles to Rocket Richards and Liam Howes in the 10’s boys and Lily Parkinson and Ashley
Welsh in the 14’s girls. Tasman, coached by John Gardiner and Ashleigh Calder, tried to regroup before the singles matches but again Canterbury were very strong with only Ashely Welsh and Poppy Eradus picking up wins in the 14’s girls and Rocket Richards in the 10’s boys. The mixed doubles also went the way of Canterbury, although the wins were hard fought and Tasman put up a strong fight. The weather played its part and kept the games on schedule with Sunday morning being left for the reverse singles. Wins were recorded by Sid Yank in the 12’s boys and Liam Howes in the 10’s boys. Marlborough player Joe
Bushell came in at the last minute and helped out Canterbury, who had a sick player, and had four wins in the 10’s competition. Whilst this was a hard result for the Tasman team it is a good opportunity to assess the level of tennis for our Marlborough juniors, as the season starts this weekend with the beginning rounds of the Marlborough Primary Schools. Tasman (Marlborough players): Jay Geris, Brandon Brooker, William Poff, Joe Yank, Dan Clarke, Ryo Kimura, Elijah O’Donnell, Sid Yank, Oliver Clarke, Josh Harris, Lily Parkinson, Poppy Eradus, Lilly Walkenhorst, Jemimah O'Donnell, Poppy Parkinson.
Poppy Eradus and Sophia Aymes competed in the junior tennis tournament at the weekend. Photos: Nigel Perry.
Joe Yank in action for the Tasman team.
coloured cards which are affecting games and their outcomes. Japan appear to have been fantastic hosts and energetic crowds but the product on the field has been officiated with a level of overzealousness which has been hard to stomach. All this before the big games happen, the matches where countries set their sights four years out. Buckle-up, folks - it’s bound to be contentious.
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The Lammas’s love of speedway By Celeste Alexander It’s not too common to find a speedway club in New Zealand which has multigenerational involvement from associated families; however this is something quite unique to the Eastern States Speedway club. The Lammas family this season has a heavy involvement with the committee. Leading the club’s committee for her second season is Shaloe Lammas, the second of three generations of her family to be involved with the club. Her parents David Lammas and Michelle Way have been either watching, pit crewing or volunteering for ESS for over 30 years, taking Shaloe and her sister Hayley along with them when they were young. David’s involvement began when he became a pitcrew member for stockcar driver Brian Stanton. When Brian took a break from racing David became a track volunteer, often out in the centre driving the tow and rescue vehicles over the past 13 years. His brother Chris Lammas became involved at a later stage when his daughters Fiona and Jacqueline Lammas joined the club. Fiona’s partner Scott Duncan was driving a ministock, then later a standard stockcar which Chris pitcrewed for. Fiona went on to drive the ministock for a period of time before helping Jacqueline with catering in the BBQ shed which Chris built in the pit area. The catering was then moved to a food caravan run by Jacqueline and helped by several family members over the years. Chris then moved into the role of flag marshall, then to tow truck driver. Today he owns the tow truck as well
as this season taking care of the committee’s health and safety portfolio and co-ordinating volunteers on race night. Both David and Chris jointly won the Patron Cup at the end of the 2017/2018 season, and David the Volunteer of the Year award. Michelle has served on the committee for a number of seasons in her time with the club, first joining when daughter Shaloe was 16. They job shared the role of secretary and treasurer for two years as well as other volunteer roles. This season Michelle is again serving on the committee as well as being the volunteer co-ordinator, saloon class rep, assistant clerk of the course and holds the food vendor portfolio. Her husband Andre Way has been involved for 15 years including as a driver in the production and saloon classes, but more recently as a volunteer. In addition to her role as president, Shaloe is also the streetstock rep and is passing down her love for speedway to children Madie (8) and Cooper (4). “Madie is a keen lap scorer and likes to sit at the bottom of the tower with her own clipboard, lap scoring each race. She hands her scores in to the office at the end which makes her feel part of the team,” Shaloe says. Madie, Cooper and their cousins, Chris’s grandsons, Charlie and Jack Duncan, are keen junior members and have attended speedway since a very young age. “It’s exciting to see the new generation coming through and showing a keen interest,” Shaloe says. Eastern States Speedway’s 2019/2020 season opens tomorrow night. Gates open at 5pm.
Some of the members of the Lammas family which has a long association with the Eastern States Speedway club. Brothers David and Chris Lammas, Shaloe Lammas (president), Michelle Way and siblings Madie (8) and Cooper (4) Lammas. Young Cooper is wearing his mum Shaloe's jacket she wore when she was a child attending speedway. Another interesting fact that was discovered was that it’s not only the Lammas family who have a long standing association to the club, but also a number of other local families. Speedway families with the surnames Flood, Alexander, Stanton, Marshall and Coutts have ties to the very early days of Eastern States Speedway when it was first founded in the late 60’s, early 70’s and known as the Marlborough Scramble Car Club. Local man tony Flood recalls the
early days, saying racing was held at the ‘Para’ track, near Speeds Valley, before moving to Richard Tripe’s property for a stint. “There was a race meeting where the St John’s Ambulance is now located in Picton when it was a big paddock, and even a race in the middle of Waterlea Racecourse. “It then moved up to Colin Dungie’s property on Hospital Road and from the right view point, you can still see part of the track where it was cut out of the hill. It was that area where Ted
Alexander used to stand with the flags. “Another original was Reg Stanton who was involved from 1968,” he says. Tony Flood joined in 1974 and remembers fondly being the first one out onto the new track leading the grand parade at the Foxes Island track on Labour weekend, 1982, when it was known as Sun City Speedway. Later that decade the name changed to what it is known today as Eastern States Speedway.
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