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Lexi home safe

By Celeste Alexander A Renwick family is happy to have their beloved dog, Lexi, home again safe after she was spooked by fireworks, jumped the property’s fence and disappeared for four days.

Jo Tucker says six-year-old Lexi has always had a fear of fireworks so when a house nearby let them off without warning, it sent Lexi into “a frenzy” and sent her running.

While she’s a fan of fireworks, Jo says it would be nice for people planning to set off their own fireworks to let neighbours know so they can keep a close eye on their pets.

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A Renwick family is happy to have their family dog, Lexi, home safe after she was spooked by fireworks. She’s pictured with a happy Carter Tucker-Hamilton (3) who was devastated when she went missing.

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Lexi was only a young pup when she first encountered fireworks, and unfortunately it was an experience which has stayed with her.

“She was six months old when we were living in Woodbourne, and a group of teenage boys set off some fireworks over my fence. A neighbour caught them doing it but it was too late, Lexi has been petrified since,” Jo says.

Two weeks ago, on a Saturday night, a house nearby let off fireworks while Jo wasn’t home.

“I had forgotten it was fireworks and had been really busy so it never occurred to me they were on sale, otherwise I would have locked Lexi up.

“We came home to find she had gone missing. We looked everywhere and asked people on Facebook to let us know if they had seen her.

“There were sightings of her as far away as the Wairau river. When she came home four days later the pads of her feed had literally worn off, her toe nails worn down, she was stiff and sore and extremely hungry.

“We were so worried and grateful that she’s alive and home safe. My son Carter was particularly happy as he had been crying while she was missing,” she says.

Since Lexi’s return, she has shown signs of anxiety and sticks very close to her family.

“If I go out to appointments I have family members come sit with her as she gets separation anxiety and we don’t want her to stress,” Jo says.

Jo is one of many who are asking for consideration from others setting off fireworks at home.

“It can be as simple as letting your neighbours know, maybe popping a note in their letterboxes so people have a heads up and can prepare their animals.

“It’s a courtesy thing. When I was younger we would go around and tell our neighbours within three houses of our own. It’s also nice for families with

Taylor-Rose Blick (10) holds the family puppy, Lilly, a Pomeranian Chihuahua cross aged five-months. Lilly had her first experience with fireworks recently and spent the night barking. "We had to keep patting her to calm her down... it was a sleepless night for us all," Taylor-Rose says.

young children to have notice of any fireworks being set off,” she says.

Springlands Veterinary Centre assistant, Ellie Evans, also suggests letting neighbours know.

“Say gidday to your neighbours over the fence and let them know, or pop a note in letterboxes… it’s nice for pet owners to know when fireworks will be happening.

“The noise can affect many different animals including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and even chickens. There are several ways you can support your pets through fireworks and if they go missing, they can be returned to their owners if they are microchipped,” she says.

Tomorrow evening will see the annual ‘Lights Over Marlborough’ event, a major fundraiser for Whitney Street School.

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Addison Neal (8) with her puppy Alfie, a seven month old Miniature Schnauzer. Addison and her mum Holly say when fireworks go off Alfie tries to run off and gets upset. Holly says it would be helpful if people could alert their neighbours before setting off fireworks.

If you have pets in Blenheim who may be frightened by the noise, here are some tips.

• Never let fireworks off close to animals.

• Stay home with your pet – they will be less stressed with someone they trust close by.

• Keep them indoors – they won’t see the flashes and the bangs will be muffled.

• Close doors and windows and draw the curtains. Turn up the volume on your radio or TV to help drown out loud bangs with familiar sounds.

• Exercise early in the day.

• Make sure that your cat or dog has somewhere comforting to hide such as an igloo, box, crate or somewhere they feel safe to retreat to.

• Move horses and farm animals

away from fireworks. Make sure all fences are secure. Stable horses where possible.

• Don’t forget small pets like rabbits, guinea pigs or chickens.

Have them tucked away or even inside for the night.

In case they do go missing: Ensure microchipped and details up to date, have recent photos, collar with contact information, use facebook, trademe, Animal Control 5209033 for dogs.

Others options include: Thundershirt or wrap, Rescue Remedy, Pet Calm tablets or spray, Adaptil collars, Feliway diffuser or spray, use toys and training games to distract them or let them hide somewhere safe.

To discuss specific concerns talk to your vet who knows you and your animal.

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ABOVE: Alexander Gasson received the award for Proxime Accessit to the Dux, having achieved first in subject for Physics and Japanese, second in English, and third in Calculus and French.

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LEFT: Damien Bolliger was named the Marlborough Boys’ College Dux for 2019 at the MBC Senior Academic Prizegiving two weeks ago.

Damien dubbed MBC Dux

By Aimee O’Hagan It was a big day for Blenheim teen, Damien Bolliger, on Thursday October 31.

Not only did Damien graduate from college alongside the other year 13s, but he was also named the Marlborough Boys’ College Dux for 2019 at the school’s senior academic prizegiving.

Right on his heels was fellow student, Alexander Gasson, who achieved the runner-up award of Proxime Accessit to the Dux. Although it has been two weeks since he was crowned MBC’s top academic, Damien is still in shock.

“It’s pretty unreal,” he says.

“Even now it’s hard to register...

I’m still processing what’s happened.”

He gained the title for achieving first place in all of his level three subjects – Calculus, Business Enterprise, Chemistry, English, and first in Mathematics overall.

Damien was awarded multiple other prizes, including the WK Advisors & Accountants Prize for Economics, the Chamber of Commerce Cup for Excellence in Commerce, the University of Canterbury Business and Law Enterprise Scholarship, and more.

“I’m going to the University of Canterbury to study commerce – either accounting or finance,” he says of his plans for 2020.

“I’m interested in maths, money,

numbers... That sort of stuff – how the economy ticks around.”

According to Damien, he has pretty mixed emotions about leaving college.

“It’s exciting to move onto the next chapter, but it’s also weird – school has been such a big part of my life.

“It’s so scary now. Everyone’s going down separate paths.”

When asked about what the highlights of his time at MBC have been, Damien has two major positives in mind: getting the Dux award, and the friends that he has made.

“I’ve only been here for the last two years, so it was awesome finding a friend group that I

really clicked with and sharing the times at school with them,” he says.

“Shoutout to the lunchtime boys!”

A significant piece of advice the ambitious 18 year-old has for younger students following in his footsteps is to “find the balance in their life”.

“For me, the week was for school and the weekend was time to let loose and have fun,” Damien laughs.

“Don’t focus solely on academics, because you just get burnt out and actually don’t achieve as much as you want to.

“Make sure you use your time wisely.”

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Puro, a new medical cannabis start-up, has just passed the million dollar mark in its $2million PledgeMe campaign.

Puro has a Ministry of Health licence to grow medical cannabis on a site near the Waihopai Spy Base, and is awaiting another licence to grow high-CBD hemp at Kekerengu.

Marlborough is seen as the ideal location for the growing operation thanks to its long sunshine hours and high-UV ratings.

Puro managing director, Tim Aldridge, says “there’s no doubt it could become as valuable to Marlborough as sauvignon blanc”.

“While there’s been a great uptake so far, Puro needs more people to invest so we can build the research and growing facilities we need to get growing.”

Firefighter combat challenge The Nelson & Marlborough Provincial Firefighter Combat Challenge, dubbed the toughest two-minutes in sport, is being held tomorrow at Horton Park from 10am – 4pm.

The public is welcome to go along and watch the action.

Fireworks and wind Marlborough fire services are advising people to be mindful of higher temperatures over the weekend. With wind drying out grass and vegetation, keep sheds, buildings, machinery etc well clear of long grass.

They are also reminding people to be fire conscious when lighting fireworks. Beware of debris which may fall, light them in a wide-open area, wet down the area with a hose beforehand and keep away from anything that could catch fire.

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Weekend weather MetService is forecasting a wet and windy weekend for parts of Aotearoa but it isn’t all doom and gloom as with some planning there will be opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

From Friday to Saturday, a series of fronts are expected to affect the South Island from the Tasman Sea, bringing heavy rain to places in the west of the island. MetService have already issued Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches for this event.

“We expect westerly winds ahead of the fronts to dominate the weather during this period, possibly severe gale about Wellington, Wairarapa, Marlborough and the Canterbury High Country,” a spokesperson says.

Westerly winds make for warm, mainly fine conditions for much of the east of the country on Saturday. A brief, cool southwest change will spread up the country on Monday, prior to more unsettled weather for the west of the South Island expected on Tuesday.

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Baubles on sale, benefitting Hospice

By Celeste Alexander If you are looking to add some sparkle to your Christmas tree this year, Hospice Marlborough has kicked off its annual fundraising project selling baubles.

The baubles are individually boxed and cost $10 each. And better yet, 100 percent of the sales in Blenheim go directly to Hospice Marlborough.

“The donations to Hospice Marlborough from this campaign over the last five years is well in excess of $81,000,” Hospice Marlborough fundraising and events coordinator, Sandy Inwood, says.

This year’s design is a ngaru, which is Maori for wave. It represents the journey of life – multiple waves moving together as whanau.

To purchase these baubles, look for the Christmas display instore and take them up to the checkout. There’s also the option to add a donation for Hospice to a purchase.

Sandy says these make a great secret santa gift.

“It’s what I do, and when purchasing the baubles you know you are supporting the Hospice,” she says.

Farmers’ Tree of Remembrance has also been put up on display by the entrance to Stevens kitchenware store. People can write a message to a loved one in their memory and hang on the tree.

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Police report - a day at the show By community constable Russ Smith Last Friday and Saturday the Marlborough A&P Show was held once again in Blenheim.

The Police Prevention team in Marlborough has had a long association with the A&P Show, as it is an opportunity for the Police to have positive interaction with both the rural community and the public in general.

This year the mobile Police station was set up on the north end of the covered yards at the end of the Maxwell Road driveway into the grounds.

The large awning on the Police vehicle was set up with a display table and safety information for the public, including information on firearms and safe use, information about the new Police non-emergency number

‘ten-five’ (105), property safety, personal safety, rural safety information, Police recruiting and a range of other useful pamphlets and information sheets.

The Blenheim Community Patrol group also set up their gazebo and information stand next to the Police site.

Both Saturday and Sunday were busy days for the manned

Police site, with visits, discussions, information and tours of the mobile base given to many groups of school children, parents, farmers, business people and other members of the public.

As always, the show was a great success and the Police staff attending enjoyed the positive interaction with the locals, townies and farmers alike.

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Catch a bus to Fly My Pretties Want to relax and enjoy the free Fly My Pretties concert without worrying about driving, parking and walking to the event?

Simply catch a bus from the Blenheim Railway Station at 6pm on Saturday, 23 November.

The driver will drop you at the foreshore in time for you to enjoy the Kete Kai Street Market and

Armistice Day memorial service

incredible 3D light installation (thanks Interislander), before the concert begins.

At 11pm the bus will collect you from the Picton iSite and deliver you back to the Blenheim Railway Station.

A bus ticket is just $10 return. Purchase your ticket from the Blenheim iSite or online at http://www.dashtickets.co.nz/ event/s9bjqft4z

A memorial service commemorated Armistice Day at the Clubs of Marlborough on Monday 11 November at 11.00 am.

This 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month commemorates the end

of hostilities on the Western Front in 1918. Mayor John Leggett welcomed guests to the service and an address was given by Wing Commander Kerry McKee from RNZAF Base Woodbourne.

From left to right: Wing Commander Kerry McKee, Flight Lieutenant Samantha Marra, Mayor John Leggett, Chris Bamber, President Marlborough RSA, Flight Sergeant Grant Riki

Grants Sub-Committee Community Representatives Council is calling for nominations for community representatives on the Grants Sub-Committee. The Grants Sub-Committee is appointed in line with Local Body Elections and therefore community representatives would be appointed for a three year term. The Grants Sub-Committee is currently responsible for considering allocations for the Marlborough District Council Community Grants, Creative Communities New Zealand Local Arts

Request for Expressions of Interest Marlborough District Council is seeking registrations of interest for the above contract.

The contract involves the construction of a new two-storey Sportshub at Lansdowne Park, Blenheim.

The proposed works include, but are not limited to, the following: • removing the existing soil mound and excavating for the foundations • construction of a two-level architectural designed building of some 1165 m2 total area • Connection to site services Construction is expected to start in March 2020.

Registrations of Interest close at 2.00 pm on

29 November 2019 at Arthouse Architects Limited - see address and contact information below.

The intention of the registration of interest is to select a limited number of suitable contractors whom will be invited to tender in January 2020.

Registration of Interest documents together with all enquires directed to: Arthouse Architects Limited PO Box 1325 Nelson 7040 3 Haven Road Nelson 7040 Contact: Brian Riley Ph: 03 546 6664 Email brian@arthousearchitects.co.nz

Notification of meetings – November 2019 The following meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend.

Copies of the agendas will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

Environment Committee Tuesday, 26 November 2019 at 1.00 pm

Assets & Services Committee Wednesday, 27 November 2019 at 9.00 am The times and dates may be subject to change. For confirmation please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary; Ph: 03 520 7400.

Community News – Youth Mentoring Youth Mentoring is provided by Family Works and matches children from five to 12 years old with an adult buddy who is a good role model and takes the child out

for activities each week for a year.

If you would like to know more about this service, contact Family Works, Ph: 03 577 9005.

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Nominations should be in writing with a brief résumé of the nominee’s involvement in the community.

Nominations close on Friday 6 December 2019 and should be addressed to Lyne Reeves, Community Development Advisor, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240. All enquiries should be directed to Lyne Reeves, phone 520 7448 or email lyne.reeves@marlborough.govt.nz.

Temporary road closure – 7 December 2019 Christmas Parade On Saturday 7 December 2019, the following streets will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 12 noon to 5.00 pm for the Christmas Parade.

• John Street - from the intersection of Henry Street to Hutcheson Street • Henry Street - from the intersection of John Street to Alfred Street • Seymour Street - from the intersection of Alfred Street to John Street Parking of vehicles will be prohibited between 12noon to 5.00pm in the following streets, being the route of the parade • Hutcheson Street - from John Street to Alfred Street • Alfred Street - between Seymour Street and Market Street North • Seymour Street - between John Street to High Street • High Street - from Seymour Street to Market Street • Queen Street - from High Street to

Maxwell Road • Maxwell Road - from Queen Street to Market Street • Market Street - from Maxwell Road to Alfred Street.

During the period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch).

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

This notice is hereby given under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974.

Any enquiries to Deanna Gleeson, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

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Positive Ageing – Senior Net in the Sounds Senior Net holds classes at Picton and Linkwater - and seniors from any part of Marlborough are welcome.

The Marlborough Sounds Senior Net group is based at Linkwater Community Hall and also runs classes at Picton Library and Service Centre.

There are different sessions covering digital cameras, genealogy and smartphone use.

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

If you’re having problems with your device, or just want to learn more, there’s a drop-in opportunity open to anyone, not just seniors, on the third Thursday of the month, from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm at the Linkwater Hall.

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The Sun Wonderful It was wonderful walking in town with my toy poodle and having the pleasure of people stopping to touch and talk to my dog and say to me how nice it is to see a dog in town. Please let us back in town.

Say no!

What an extremely selfish woman who exploited young lads. Not only that, she let women down, plus school teachers, and preyed on young lads for her own gratification.

Her name should be known to all, even though this would expose innocent people. I would say to young people, NEVER EVER be afraid to say NO to anything they know, or should know to be wrong.

Suffering with a Toothache?

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Passing the buck Picton Park ‘n’ Pay. Several times I have tried to pay at the faulty park by Bluebridge. Complaints go thus:-Port Marlborough tell you to contact MDC who say contact Marlborough Roads, who say contact Port Marlborough all pass the buck!

But wait there’s more; clever locals tell you, go around to the railway station or wharf, get a ticket from that long term park if working and bring it back. Many thanks.

Stupid passing Speed limit. Blen/Nelson. I normally stick to 80kms. Have and still do a lot of travelling all round on open highways. I make sure I pull over to let traffic pass me, as it takes pressure off me to drive faster to keep ahead.

BUT. From Havelock to Renwick it is really difficult to find a place to pull over. That piece of road, if 80kms comes in, will be equivalent to Main St. at 5pm. Then we will see some stupid passing.

No room?

Ride smart

When on Patrol as Maori Wardens we were on the footpath outside Rangitane Building when a man on his mobility scooter came up behind us and accused us of taking up too much room. We didn’t hear him behind us. He then said ‘typical bloody maoris, you’re all the same’’. There was enough room to pass. Not a good way to start our day.

Cover up! 50KPH, shorts, singlet, jandals, helmet. A young lass all smiles on her motor scooter! Just one faulty driver and it’s calamity.

Please wear trousers, jacket + gloves regardless the weather. Scars are not tattoos, removed or changed every new model, they are disfiguring, lifelong, and deep-think before you start-RIDE SMART.

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When you play sport, be it teamsport or an individual one, only one side can win! My old Mum taught me that you play to win, no prisoners, and not just to participate otherwise you’re not giving 100%.

BUT, when you lose, as you will, do so graciously. No whinging, no finger pointing, just get up off the mat and try to make yourself better next time. The ABs got cleaned out by a better side on the day. Get over it! Jacob Pages comments this week (Nov 1) were right on the money.

Teach our kids to be good winners or losers.

I can’t ever recall Pinetree or Fitzpatrick or Lachore ever shedding a tear in public when they lost a test, but they were probably made of sterner stuff.

I’d like to give a big shout out to the old girls that take care of the babies that their parents won’t, for whatever the reason they use, some children are just objects to gain $$$, SAD AS MAN.

Slow to answer Phoning Omaka Medical this week, ring, ring ring. No answer for so long. Doesn’t seem right.

Surely calls can be answered more promptly than this at a medical centre.

More factors I would like to see Govt legislation that all new cars have accurate speed odos. Drive behind anyone in their new vehicle with cruise control and check speed on gps. All seem to under read.

Don’t be late WARNING. Don’t be late for a flight. Just been dropped off flight because we were four minutes late for bag drop. Militant approach adopted by staff. Show some humanity and leniency. The result- 5 hours delay in arriving and $200 additional airfares.

Given priority?

Why are the Blenheim’s future refugees being given priority over our own homeless families to live in vacant state housing which are at present being renovated?

Have some sense Concrete boxes with trees in them down main street Renwick. Eltham Road concrete buffers narrowing it down, making it dangerous. Do we have a department in Council called, “silly works program”. Or is waste management now, waste money. Come on Council have some sense!

Substantial damage

Logging trucks To the person that hasn’t seen a logging truck or any other truck pull over between Blenheim and Havelock, do you know why? Because there are no passing lanes.

If you drive to Nelson , logging trucks pull over at every passing bay. 10 out of 10 for logging truck drivers. I know this because I drive this road alot. By the way I’m not a truck driver.

WE NEED MORE PASSING BAYS.

To the person who backed into my sons car that was parked at Witherlea house (Tues Nov 5) guess you have no conscience. You must have known you hit it because the damage is substantial. He struggles and doesn’t have a lot of money but he at least has his car insured for 3rd party but this will not fix his car. Karma is a great thing.

Anniversary shopping Trucks pull over Re: A joke (Nov 1). Logging trucks and other truck drivers have pulled over for me where they can like wise I do the same for them. You should try it instead of nit picking. Think the jokes on you.

It was a shame to see tourists off the cruise ship on Monday wandering about the CBD in Blenheim peering in the windows of the closed shops. Well done though to the retailers and food outlets who did open. I’m sure trade was brisk and worthwhile you opening and offering service to the tourists.

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Fireworks sales I didn’t realise people could still purchase fireworks to let off at home. I never see any advertising - which is a good thing! We don’t need them. But if we did, I hear the guys with eye patches and three fingers sell the best fireworks!

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Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266 Road rage Sick of cars and motor bikes treating Faulkland drive like a drag strip. They drive so fast.

Something or someone are going to get hurt.

Can something be done about this?

Noise complaints?

I am sincerely hoping that the Marlborough Aero Club are not being forced to deal with noise complaints from people who have recently moved into the new subdivisions.... the airfield was there before you..... (see advert regarding a meeting Wed Sun 6.11.19)

Deputy Mayor Where’s Jamie? Why, after polling highest for years is not our man; oh, now we get it; not Deputy Mayor? Wrong family-again!

Dangerous Re: parent parks Perhaps you should try walking an extra 30 metres with an infant and toddler! Especially now the trolleys are outside and in an extremely busy car park it is dangerous navigating around the works while trying to hold a toddlers hand, shopping bags and an infant.

Perhaps you ought to count the disabled car parks against the parent parks - you might find there is actually more disabled. Before you react to a complaint perhaps you should think about others as well - namely parents trying to deal with children in an extremely busy car park where the percentage of people don’t stick to the speed limit.

Indeed there was a time where we all shared a car park but times are changing, parks are busier, cars are going faster.

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A Christmas-themed cinema!

By Aimee O’Hagan Members of the Marlborough Youth Trust are currently preparing for a special event happening on Saturday December 7: it’s the organisation’s first ever Christmas Outdoor Movie (‘The Grinch Who Stole Christmas’), which will be screened at Blenheim’s Seymour Square.

Although the event is set to start at 8pm, the movie will begin at 9pm and go until 11pm.

There will be competitions, food vendors, merchandise, lots of “Christmasy” things, and even giveaways available on the night as part of preentertainment.

Entry into the event is $5, and tickets can be purchased

online at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/christmasoutdoor-movie/blenheim.

“If you bring your ticket on the night, you will also go into a draw to win prizes,” says MYT youth worker, Rebekah Nafe.

“There will be a donation bucket going around if you would just like to give a koha.

“All proceeds go back into our com munity th rough Marlborough Youth Trust programmes, projects, and events at MYSpace.

“If you want to help some families in need this Christmas, you can bring some canned goods to add to the donations box on the night.

“These cans will be distributed out to families in

our community in Christmas parcels.”

She adds that there won’t be any seating available on the night, so those who come along are advised to bring picnic blankets or fold-up chairs.

To those at MYT, the event is very special: it’s the first that has been entirely planned by the MYT Advisory Group (MYTAG) – a collection of 20 young people aged 12 to 24 who are the ‘youth voice’ at the trust.

According to MYTAG member, Ashleigh McElhinney, the aim of the Christmas Outdoor Movie is to “get people into the Christmas spirit”.

“Who knows: maybe the Grinch will be there as well?”

Rebekah says.

Youth advisors, Ashleigh McElhinney (left), Taylah Rasmussen, and Schkiya Klimeck, have helped plan the exciting Christmas event.

Three local collision repair industry people were recognised at the recent IAG Trades Scholarship presentation in Christchurch.

Nicholas Weaver and Thomas Wilson of Blenheim Toyota Panel & Paint were inducted into the First Line Management programme, and Thomas graduated as a collision repairer along with George Jackson of Marlborough Panel & Paint.

Pictured at the presentation are Marc and Vanessa Flood of Marlborough Panel & Paint, Nicholas Weaver, Thomas Wilson, George Jackson and partner Nikayla Gane, and Sturrock Saunders MITO Board Director.

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Tresca Forrester, Journey Manager for the NZ Transport Agency, advises people travelling along SH1 this summer to allow plenty of time for their trip.

‘We’re still working hard along the coast to make the road safer and more resilient for the future, and many parts are still construction zones.’

The expected journey time between Picton and Christchurch is around 5 ½ hours. There will be some Stop/Go controlled sections of road and some places where it is reduced to a single lane.

With the weather improving and the road maintenance season starting, there will also be other crews out on SH1 between Picton and Christchurch. Please expect delays and allow plenty of time for your journey. At some sites there could be short delays of up to 10 minutes although the expected journey time between Picton and Christchurch should still be within 5 ½ hours.

People travelling along State Highway 1 between Picton and Christchurch are now able to stop and take a break at two new safe stopping areas at Rākautara and Te Ana Pōuri, just north of Kaikōura.

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EDUCATION Scots College Learning. For life Each student is offered a variety of opportunities to realise their potential across academics, cultural, sporting and service at Scots College.

With a personalised education that allows them to contribute as global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and develop the necessary skills to learn for life.

Scots College is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School delivering the

Middle Years Programme in the Middle School (boys Years 7-13).

In the Senior School (coed Years 11-13) students in Years 12-13 are offered a dual pathway of NCEA and the IB Diploma Programme.

Students in Year 11 are provided with a unique course that focuses on quality and real-world learning to prepare students to succeed in their future years and life beyond secondary school.

The College campus is

located a short distance from the airport and provides onsite boarding.

Scots College has a proud history of boarding, providing a vibrant, friendly, family orientated environment.

Bo a r d i ng st u d e nt s’ emotional and physical well-being is cared for t h roug h pa stor a l- ca r e systems alongside support for learning.

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EDUCATION Students chart course for success Young Marlborough students recently celebrated their graduation from the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough’s “Career Navigator” programme.

The graduation capped off a successful year which saw the students explore a wealth of different pathway opportunities. The course saw them hop into (and in some cases fall out of!) kayaks, don beekeeping suits, ship into the Sounds to learn more about aquaculture, mingle with the Mako, pick the brains of chef, Al Brown and much more!

They also gained skills along the way, working on CV and interview preparation – before undergoing mock interviews with real-life Marlborough employers.

The Career Navigator programme has eleven business people from a range of industries across the region serving as mentors - coupled with the support of over 120 local businesses and organisations - all backing this programme which helps young people find career pathways.

Programme coordinator, Tania Smith, says the programme has

been very successful: “Some students have discovered new pathways they had never considered before. Other students have had their career pathways confirmed (now they know more about the reality of the industry they were contemplating).

“We’re also really delighted that some of our students have found jobs in their chosen field with employers right here in Marlborough. It all goes really well with our vision for all young people to have a purposeful pathway into their future,” she says.

In his speech on graduation night student Logan Lowther said; “I really enjoyed this programme. One of the main things for me was it allowed me to see the jobs I’d enjoy. Before starting Career Navigator I thought I’d be studying engineering at Canterbury University. Now I’m planning to study boat design in Tasmania! Career Navigator really opened my eyes.”

Fellow graduate, Georgie Ballagh explained; “Career Navigator has confirmed for me that I do want to be a nurse, but I am

clearer on how to get there through effective goal setting. My plan is to become a paediatric oncologist nurse – a path that has been strengthened and clarified by Career Navigator”.

Career Navigator is currently offered to Year 12 and 13 students at both Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College.

Students who are keen to find out more or sign up for the 2020 Career Navigator course can email tania.smith@dinglefoundation. org.nz.

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Pictured at the Career Navigator Graduation Night recently: Back row, Matt Preece (Port Marlborough), Brittney Johnson, Josh Wilkinson (Hortus), (joining via screen, Tane Anderson), Jacob Collins, Grant Boyd (Sanford), Chris Parnell (Churchill Private Hospital), Chelsea Yates (New Zealand King Salmon), Daniel Francis (Smith & Sons) and Greg Stretch (SBS Bank).

Middle row, Georgie Ballagh, Sam Butts, Naomi Nailer (Springlands Lifestyle Village), Bridgette Yarrall, Katie Ball, Tana Connor-McClean, Rachel Rodger (Spy Valley Wines), Lucy Martin, Logan Lowther, Mark Watson (Robinson Construction).

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Summer Dining The Chartroom Restaurant Join us for a beautiful meal, and superb summer sunset at our very own Chartroom Restaurant. Set beside Picton Harbour, the stylish and modern Picton Yacht Club hotel provides a great base to explore the dramatic local coastline and New Zealand’s wine country. Your summer memories will never be forgotten when joining us.

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The Picton Yacht Club Hotel has spectacular views and specialises in a relaxed, casual dining experience.

Picton Yacht Club Hotel With spectacular vistas over Marlborough Sounds, the Picton Yacht Club Hotel is a sought after destination for both the leisure and business traveller.

It comes as no surprise that the popular hotel has

a locally renowned and celebrated restaurant, The Chartroom Restaurant.

Offering panoramic views, The Chartroom Restaurant specialises in a relaxed, casual dining experience, featuring international fare

created with the freshest local produce from this exceptional region.

Being based in Marlborough means the restaurant boasts a fabulous wine list from one of the best wine regions in the world.

Book for Christmas buffet With the festive season now upon us, The Chartroom Restaurant have just released their famous Christmas set menu buffet and are now taking bookings. Head Chef, Martin Spring, focuses on sourcing organic seasonal ingredients and this year promises a traditional Christmas with a modern twist.

Taking advantage of the bounty of fresh seafood in the region, the menu features a mouth-watering antipasto platter with marinated mussels, calamari and shrimp.

Followed by baked monk fish in raisins, olives, pine nuts, garlic, capers and tomatoes, this is a true feast for seafood lovers.

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GARDENING THIS WEEK Can’t grow tomatoes?: By Wally Richards It is a sad state of affairs when gardener’s second most favourite plant can’t be grown any more.

Some gardeners think that they have a disease in the soil which is killing the plants. They sterilize the soil which makes no difference as that never was the problem in 99% of the cases.

They grow in a different area each season and still no luck.

I get phone calls from gardeners wanting potassium permanganate or Terracin to sterilize the soil to overcome the problem.

It is good that they call because I can then find out what is actually happening, analysis the problem and then once I have pin-pointed the cause we can provide a remedy.

About 10 years ago was when I first found a problem and that was with a

crop of potatoes I planted around Labour weekend and when I harvested them a few months later I had potatoes about the size of marbles and they were re-shooting.

I thought I had put too much nitrogen into the soil so my fault. Tomatoes were not as good as previously so I thought that was likely the weather.

I moved to a new property and took the problem with me on container plants I had growing. By then I had learnt what was causing the problem and that was psyllids.

The adults you could see if you knew what to look for but the young nymphs are so small you need a good magnifying glass to see them. Once you do see them then on the plant there can be hundreds even thousands of the pests feeding and injecting a toxin into the plant

which is the main cause of the plant’s problems.

Eggs are usually laid on leaf edges or on veins on the underside of leaves, attached by a short stalk.

Nymphs inject saliva into the plant while feeding, causing ‘psyllid yellows’ which stunts growth and reduces yield by up to 80%.

Nymphs are pale brown when they first hatch and gradually turn green.

Adults feed on leaves and can mate more than once.

A female can lay up to 500 eggs over a 21-day period, but in the field it is more likely to be around 200 eggs. The number of eggs laid also depends upon the host plant.

I have the solution and that is to make the cells of the host plant so tough that the nymphs who have weak feeding mouths cannot piece the plant to feed.

This means they will die with a few hours of hatching which breaks the life cycle.

It takes three products to do this strengthening of the tomato plant/potato/ tamarillos, which are sold as a kit to start with.

A silicon and boron soil drench applied either prior to planting, at planting time or to existing young plants already planted and again 2 weeks later.

A spray comprised of the Silicon Cell Strengthening spray with the Silicon Super Spreader added (at only 1mil to 5 litres of spray) which drives the other product into the plant.

You repeat sprays every two weeks while the plant is growing until you reach maturity which at that time the cells of the tomato plant are so tough the nymphs are hatching into a grave yard of Nymphs.

Foodbank appeal on Monday The shelves are empty at the Marlborough Community Food Bank, but the demand for food parcels is growing.

Next Monday, November 25, the Marlborough Foodbank Street Appeal will take place on a street near you from 6-8pm, so when you hear the sirens head on out with your food donations for the volunteers to collect.

Non-perishable food items are gratefully accepted such as canned food, cereals, sugar, flour, pasta, jams and spreads.

The Marlborough Youth Trust is currently collecting boxes for the street appeal, so if you can help drop the boxes off to the Youth Trust Centre, My Space, on Redwood Street today between 9am – 5pm.

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I put on music - usually showtunes. Currently my go to soundtracks are Hamilton, Come from Away, and Dear Evan Hansen.  What was cool when you were young but isn’t now?

Writing notes to classmates in gel pens.  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

I am lucky to have several amazing women who have been inspirational to me. My mum Jacque Taylor most of all but my sisters and my wonderful friends Liz Mackay, Sam Baxter, Danica Mason particularly.

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

Angkor Wat was stunning. We loved living in Cambodia for a little while.  What was the last photo you took?

Flowers my mum sent me for the opening night of Nell Gwynn!  What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

Plane tickets.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Best purchase would have to have been my Thermomix.  Favourite programme currently watching?

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Saturday 16 St Christopher’s Morning Market: With cakes and baking, jams, chutneys, fresh produce, plants, treasures, second-hand clothing, books and sweet treats. 8.30am-1pm. St Christopher’s Church Hall, Weld Street.

Mission: Possible Quest For The Key: Marlborough Academy of Dance proudly presents an original story of fun-filled adventure and intrigue. With local dancers performing a wide range of dance styles including Jazz, Highland, Irish, Hiphop and Acro, alongside Stagelab’s musical theatre kids. $27.50$40.50. Today 6.30pm-8.50pm and Sunday 4pm-6.20pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Sea Mouse: Don’t miss Sea Mouse with another blistering night of glorious bone rattling, hip shaking rock. 8:00pm. R18.

Dharma Bums Club, 65 Church Lane, Wairau Valley.

Nell Gwynn: A witty, bawdy and exhilarating play.

Imagine London in the 1660s, King Charles II has come to the throne with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. At the theatre in Drury Lane a young Nell Gwynn, one of the first actresses on the English stage, is causing stirrings amongst theatre goers and catches Charles’ wandering eye. 7.30pm. $27.50-$37.50. On until Saturday November 23. Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horten Street.

Marlborough Community Potters Annual Exhibition 2019: A range of quality work on display created by club members. 10am-4pm with free entry. On until November 16.

Marlborough Convention Centre, 42A Alfred Street.

The Best And The Worst: A small exhibition of photographic works from members of the Marlborough Camera Club. Featuring The Green Wall a montage of images showing the beauty of our world hangs next to Oceans of Plastic telling a different story of what is happening beneath the ocean’s surface. On until November 23. Upstairs foyer, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Exhibition on show 26 Artists of Marlborough “Le Groupe II”. On until November 24. Open every day 10.30am-4.30pm. Marlborough Art Society’s 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 9am-2pm, October to February. The Quays, Riverside Park, High Street.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show ‘Time Travellers - Tuia Te Muka Tangata Ki Uta: Shared Futures’, Tuia 250 Encounters Marlborough Children’s Art Exhibition, on until January 26, 2020. Also ‘Te Pokohiwi o Kupe – Revisiting Past Voyages’, on until March 1, 2020. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

the real world, it is a story where the virtues of love and forgiveness in the end conquer evil and betrayal.

7.30pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

The Cook Talks: Longitude and Captain Cook, a talk

by Don Jamison. This talk will include Captain Cook’s knowledge and skills, and the navigational challenges of his Pacific voyages. This will also cover celestial navigation as it was used in the Pacific. 7pm, all welcome, entry by koha (donation). A fundraising event for the Picton Museum and Historical Society. Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Waikawa Road, Picton

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Members of the organising committee for this weekend’s St Christopher’s Morning Market are; Mark Peters, Colleen Agnew, Viv Peters, Lynne Simpson and Dale Simpson pictured with an example of what will be on offer for tomorrow’s Market.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday 17 Marlborough Automotive Swap Meet And Vehicle Display: All vehicle and motorbike makes and models welcome, don’t miss this opportunity to swap or sell automotive parts. $10 per single stall,

$2 per vehicle display. Public entry by gold coin donation.10am-2pm.

Food and drink available to purchase.

Please note cash only sorry no Eftpos facilities available. Marlborough District Council Carpark Building, Alfred Street. All proceeds will go to St Johns Marlborough.

Rarangi Christmas Market: With plenty of handcrafted local craft, Christmas presents, art works, treasures and trinkets, jewellery, plants, preserves, photography, soap, wax wraps and raffles. Plus food and refreshments, music, and children’s craft. 9am-2pm. Rarangi Community Hall, Rarangi Beach Road.

Folk Song Singalong with Hugo del Mar and Friends at Cob Cottage: Bring your instruments and your voice for a singalong at the old Cob Cottage. 2pm. Tickets $5. Cob Cottage, SH1, Riverlands. Tickets available for Marlborough Museum.

The Litter Project, Beach Clean Up: Pop down to the Picton Foreshore and the crew from Envirohub Marlborough will show you how you can clean and survey your own piece of coast as part of the long-term litter monitoring programme being set up around Aotearoa. Spot prizes to be won.

9am-11am. Picton Foreshore, Picton.

Ulysses Club Ride: A social ride to the Brick Oven in Rai Valley for afternoon tea. 1pm departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. 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 Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Ev-

ery 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.

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.

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.

Upcoming events: Monday 18 Marlborough Sports Awards: Celebrating Marlborough’s finest sporting achievers. Including a complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres on arrival, a three-course meal and an evening of great achievements and entertainment, including special guest, former Silver Ferns Captain Bernice Mene. 6pm-10pm, tickets $85.

Marlborough Convention Centre, 42a Alfred Street.

Tuesday 19 Swan Lake: The Imperial Russian Ballet Company returns to New Zealand with the most loved classical ballet of them all Swan Lake. Crossing the world of magic and mystical creatures with that of

Totaranui 250 Cruise: A special four hour cruise to commemorate the first meetings between Maori and Pakeha during James Cook and the Endeavour’s 1769 voyage to Aotearoa New Zealand. With personalised commentary of the people, history, wildlife and events that have made Ship Cove the reason so many people visit this beautiful part of the world. Various prices. Beachcomber Cruises, corner of London Quay & Wellington Street, Picton.

South Island Junior Secondary Schools Water Polo Tournament: Come and watch one of the hardest sports there is to play, Water Polo has been described as Rugby in the water.

Today and Sunday. Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St, Blenheim.

Friday 22 Tuia 250 ki Totaranui - Welcome To Waitohi/Picton: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Tuia 250 flotilla sail into Waitohi/Picton harbour joined by waka crewed by our local iwi. It will be visible from 10am. Welcome the crews from Tahiti, Aotearoa and Australia and stay on for the entertainment and civic welcome by the mayor. 10am2pm. Picton Foreshore, London Quay, Picton.

Sundown Sport Series: With social sports and activities, spot prizes and special guests. Dinner included. Every Friday in November 7pm10pm. Suitable for ages 12 years plus.

Marlborough Youth Trust, MySpace, 18 Kinross Street.

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

Flora and Nature of the South Island with Rebecca Bowater & Will Parsons Travel the South Island with alpine flora guide Rebecca Bowater and local guide Will Parsons. Rebecca is well known in New Zealand photographic circles for her outstanding SLR tributes to nature. On the tour Rebecca will help you with flower identification and give her tips on macro photography.

Love beautiful gardens? The tour will stop at the expansive Flaxmere Garden in North Canterbury, a Garden of International Significance.

Rebecca Bowater (red cap) Departure: Blenheim Monday 6th January 2020 Return: Christchurch Friday 10th January 2020

Bird photographer and local guide Will Parsons Fitness and flora experience required: Minimal fitness.

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- backdrop courtesy Photos by Celeste Alexander It’s an idea which literally took flight thanks to a storyline about a Grandma who was a famous aviator, but becomes trapped in a trunk in the attic.

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But alas, Grandma they celebrate the work adventure this amazing idea.in the attic Dance asdone A story of a fun-filled in the trunk throughout the year. told in a trapped the they’ve girls the “Jann already hadkey thetoTerracotta and intrigue will be music, and tells the split into pieces, Prepare to be entertained! colourful mix of dance, has been Warriors as part of her WOW colare available from the trunk Tickets countries online at different song and drama. left in lection and has made a Chinese who and ASB Theatre either or at the world.

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Robyn’s daughter and dance teacher, Sara Bishell, wrote the script based on the idea for the plot comes together which is so wonand from there, an engaging and derful.”

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There will be 220 dancers involved Marlborough Academy of Dance, with the production, the Academy’s there are eight teachers involved. big end-of-year event, which is a There’s the Highland and Irish culmination of all their work from taught by Robyn, Sara and Jenna throughout the year. Dancers are Hook, who themselves have been aged from as young as three-years. champions over the years, and are “It’s one big studio production,” now producing more and more national champions every year.

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“Other lead dancers in the show are Jayna Potts who will be the Dragon in China, Carla Hauswirth is Rafiki in Kenya, Anna Holdaway will be Sabine in France and Maddie Horton will be the Statue of Liberty in the USA.” Tickets are now on sale for Mission:Possible – Quest for the Key which will take place at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim on November 16 at 6.30pm and November 17 at 4pm.

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It’s been a very busy few weeks for Marlborough Academy of Dance director, Robyn Simmons, as she oversees all of the preparation for the up and coming end-of-year production Mission: Possible – Quest for the Key. With a year’s worth of lessons, exams and competitions now finished for the Academy’s students, Robyn is looking forward to seeing students have fun and embracing the mix of dance, music, song and drama together on stage.

Dance has played a huge role in Robyn’s life since the young age of three.

Her journey began with her mother Daphne, a dancer who had learned from iconic dance figure Betty Vercoe. Betty was a long-standing Blenheim teacher and one of the Blenheim Operatic Society’s best-known stalwarts.

“As a three-year-old mum took me along to learn. I start-

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“I grew up in dance and Betty put me into operatic shows where I gained more experience. Unfortunately Betty died young so I started teaching at the age of 18 and have been ever since,” Robyn says.

Robyn has gone on to be involved with Highland dancing nationally and internationally for more than 40 years and has seen many of her students achieve New Zealand championship titles.

This was seen again this year during the NZ Highland Dancing Championships hosted in Blenheim where a number of Robyn’s Highland dance students won titles.

“A lot of local kids did very well and our senior Highland class has several national champions in it.

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travels to Blenheim for lessons, and is the NZ U18 Highland dancing Champion and the PACANZ Young Performer of the Year winner, as well as Zoe Blackmore who is number two under Imogen, and also a national champion,” Robyn says.

Over the years Robyn’s students have performed in NZ teams in Scotland, USA, France, Korea, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.

She has been a member of the NZ Academy of Highland and National Dancing since 1975 and on a local front, has also been involved in charity events such as this year’s Stars in Your Eyes show.

For her services to Highland dancing, Robyn was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal in 2012.

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SPORT

Friday November 15, 2019

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Time for ABs to get Razor’s edge A week or two removed from the Rugby World Cup, it is evident change is in the air.

The All Blacks need a fresh lick of paint and Scott Robertson is the man who is much needed to kick-start the stalling team.

Ian Foster, an assistant under Steve Hansen for the past four years, is, at least in the public’s eye, too closely associated with

the old regime.

Yes, in previous years that was a successful one but it is also an era which felt like it came to an end with that semifinal loss to England.

To pick Foster, who had no silverware success of note as Chiefs head coach, may look like the NZRU is flogging a dead horse.

Robertson has won three Super

Rugby titles with the Crusaders, yes the PC brigade still let us call them that for now, a franchise with excellent players but one which had grown a reputation for not winning the big games until his arrival.

Is he unproven? Certainly at international level and the last time the All Blacks tried that with John Mitchell more than 15 years ago it

failed in spectacular fashion.

While the public may see Robertson’s selection as a no-brainer, it would in many respects be a bold one from the rugby brains of this country.

Robertson, an above average provincial player who had limited chances in the black jersey, seems to have a way of getting the most out of the young players.

He’s got the best out of Sevu Reece, Jack Goodhue and Bryn Hall while rejuvenating guys like Sam Whitelock and Joe Moody.

It is time for the rugby brass to be bold, accept a new era is upon us and go in a slightly new direction.

Robertson represents that.

Fresh thinking with a nod to the past and a respect for what the jersey means to this country.

Mako fans up close with cup

Natasha Knox and Nikita Leck.

Lyall Gleeson is a huge Mako fan, having watched most of the games except the big final. So he was excited to see the cup up close, and says his Twins Jennifer and Alex Neal were thrilled to get up close to the cup. Alex is a big fan favourite player is Liam Squire. of Mako players Finlay Christie, Liam Squire and David Havili.

LEFT: Brooklyn Williams came with his Dad to see the cup. He's a big Mako fan and says Liam Squire is his favourite player.

RIGHT: Renwick School student Ku r ti s Pi n co t t was pretty happy to see and hold the cup. Kurtis’s favourite Mako player is Mitch Hunt.

By Celeste Alexander Celebrations following the Tasman Mako’s incredible historic win in the Mitre 10 Cup premiership have continued in Blenheim this week, as the cup made its rounds to local schools, sponsoring businesses and made an appearance in Blenheim’s CBD on Wednesday.

Members of the public, young and old, all took the opportunity to have their photo taken with the cup, which is officially called the Rugby Cup for National Provincial Championship, as well as have a go at holding it.

One die-hard fan even went to great lengths to dress up in Mako gear and tracked the cup down to have his photo.

A spokesperson says the best part of the cup’s tour of Marlborough has been “visiting the schools”.

“Being the first time that the Tasman Mako have won the cup there’s been a huge amount of excitement from students when the cup arrived at their schools.

“It was really neat when talking to some six-year-olds and asking them ‘what do we do when the Mako score?’, and they all put their fins up.

“The reaction we get from the kids is particularly special as they are the generation who will be inspired by the team and go on to become rugby players themselves,” she says.

The Mako sealed their victory for the first time since the team competed in the 2006 premier national provincial competition, beating the Wellington Lions 31-14 at Trafalgar Park, Nelson and being crowned the champions.

The first team to win the championship was Bay of Plenty in 1976, and the region which won the most was Auckland, followed by Canterbury.

Spring Classic golf tournament The Marlborough Grape Growers, Spring Classic two-day tournament is being held this weekend at the Marlborough Golf Course, Fairhall.

Saturday is a stableford competition and Sunday a gross and net competition. There are two mens’ divisions and one ladies’ division on both days.

If anyone still keen to enter phone the club house on (03) 578 7646.

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Celebrating nature through photography

By Aimee O'Hagan Advancing the flight of stairs to the first level of the Clubs of Marlborough building, turning left, and then continuing on will lead a lucky visitor to a display of vivid and thought-provoking photographs.

It's an exhibition named 'The Best and the Worst', made up of two contrasting sets of images, which were all taken by members of the Marlborough Camera Club.

One collection of images is named the 'Green Wall', and is comprised of 18 photographs exploring the beauty of nature, with subject matter such as insects, plants, and even the colour-changing fountain at Seymour Square.

According to Marlborough Camera Club member, Carolyn Hope, the "stunning display of images" were purposely joined together to make a single piece.

All images featured were selected

by a Photography Society of New Zealand accredited judge.

The other set of photographs at the exhibition – named 'Oceans of Plastic' – were taken by Carolyn herself, who wanted to "tell a different story of human plastic waste, which never completely degrades and is destroying our marine life".

"The images illustrate that story of vibrant life ending in a colourless, disintegrated state of accumulated debris and micro plastic particles at the bottom of the ocean," Carolyn says.

"They were created from underwater plastic bags, bottles, and twine, with a background of plastic debris."

This year, Carolyn was "thrilled" to have received the Fellowship of the PSNZ award, which was granted by the honours board that judged her collection of photographs.

The Best and the Worst exhibition will run until November 23.

Clubs of Marlborough event coordinator, Amber Sullivan, with Marlborough Camera Club exhibition organiser, Margaret Anderson.

Cook talks - all welcome The Cook Talks is being hosted by the Picton Historical Society next Tuesday, November 19 at 7pm, at the Endeavour Pavilion.

There will be a talk by John Freeman, Captain Cook Society titled ‘Have

you seen my husba nd lately?’, focusing on Cook’s voyages from the perspective of the wife he left behind.

This will be followed with a talk by Don Jamison, Picton Historical Society, titled ‘Longitude and Cap-

tain Cook’, from celestial navigation to the marine chronometer and GMT. Entry is by koha (donation), supper will be provided. This is a fundraiser for the Picton Museum and Historical Society – all welcome.