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Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday were an exhilirating and historical five days for Marlborough.

There was a full weekend of festivities being held to celebrate the arrival of the Tuia 250 flotilla – a collection of European, Maori, and Polynesian vessels (a waka from Auckland, two ships from Australia, and a canoe from Tahiti) that are currently on a 75 day journey around New Zealand – in Picton.

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Tuia 250 acknowledges 250 years since the first encounters and onshore meetings between Pakeha and New Zealand’s Maori natives in 1769; celebrating the diverse range of ethnicities in Aotearoa.

The exciting event was kicked off on Thursday morning, which saw a private cultural welcome (Powhiri Meretoto) for the flotilla held by tangata whenua iwi (local iwi) at Ship Cove.

On Friday, the Tuia 250 flotilla officially docked in Picton.

Welcoming the crews on Friday were Mayor John Leggett, students from schools around the region, and various Marlborough-based community and kapa haka groups.

That evening (as well as on Saturday night), visitors witnessed a beautiful 3D animation and light installation, which was held at the Picton foreshore.

On Saturday and Sunday, attendees could explore the flotilla vessels, discover the Tuia Matauranga Roadshow, and learn about migration, conservation, star navigation, and more.

Saturday’s Kete Kai street market presented an opportunity to try food from different cultures around the world.

Throughout both days, the air was filled with the voices and music of live singers and entertainers, including Wellington-based collective, Fly My Pretties.

It was Port Marlborough Schools Day on Monday, which allowed students from schools around the region to view the vessels, and learn all about Tuia 250 and what the programme represents.

Organisers estimated that thousands of people from the top of the south area – including visitors from Nelson, Christchurch, and more – attended the festivities.

According to cultural advisor for local iwi, Ngati Apa ki te Ra To, Kiley Nepia, not only does Tuia 250 flotilla celebrate the

heritage of our country’s first Pacific settlers, but it also represents a “shared future”.

“It gives us an opportunity to share our narrative and express our identity,” he says.

“The community has been gravitating to the history and the stories, especially of the waka.

“An important question is how do we turn this into a legacy – a legacy of dual heritage?”

Kiley says that he thinks it is amazing to see schools around New Zealand integrating Te Reo Maori into the curriculum.

In his opinion, this is how we will continue to honour Aotearoa’s rich cultural history, sustain the relationship between ethnicities, and celebrate dual heritage.

“It was so beautiful to see school kids singing Maori and Polynesian songs as the Tuia 250 flotilla arrived on Friday morning,” Kiley says.

“It’s important to normalise the Maori culture.”

For more photos from the event, see The Sun’s Out and About section on page 14.

Kereama Payn from Whakatu Nelson blows on the pūtatara.

Pictured are Hinaro Drollet (left) and Hinatea Lejay, who have travelled from Tahiti to New Zealand on the double-hulled voyaging canoe, Fa'afaite. The two have been travelling on the boat since August. During the Tuia 250 flotilla festivities at the Picton foreshore on Saturday, Hinaro and Hinatea told visitors about their life in Tahiti, showed people how to design and paint pieces of art on tapa cloth, and more.

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Bill Dew holds his nose as he gets closer to a strange looking, and foul smelling, plant in his garden.

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Muller Road/Redwood Street disruption Between now and Christmas people can expect delays from the Muller Road/Redwood Street intersection up to the Easthaven Place/Redwood Street intersection as Council carries out part of its stormwater network upgrade to the Town Branch Drain.

Residents are advised to avoid this section of Redwood Street, when possible, while this work is underway to avoid congestion and delays.

Beautiful flower, but stinky

By Celeste Alexander

Bill Dew holds his nose as he inches closer to an intriguing, yet foul smelling, plant in his garden.

The Blenheim man and his wife Helen are avid gardeners. Their property is filled with beautiful colours and smells. That was until a Dracunculus Vulgaris, also known as the stink lily, flowered last week.

“It’s actually a bulb and we have no idea how it got into the

garden; it was here when we moved in,” Bill says.

The last time it flowered they happily allowed someone to dig the bulb out and take it away for their own garden, but for some reason the stink lily wasn’t done with them yet.

“It grew back, and this time with two stalks,” Bill laughs.

“We wanted to get rid of it and instead it comes back two-fold.”

The plant itself began growing around the beginning of No-

vember but only flowered last Thursday. The striking deep purple flower is beautiful to look at Bill and Helen say, but the odour it emits smells like rotting meat.

“It attracts all the flies too, but fortunately it doesn’t last long and starts to die off after 24 hours. The entire flower and stem breaks down until there’s nothing left of it,” they say.

“We’re glad it doesn’t last long.

It’s attractive to look at but just

not to be around and smell,” Bill says.

When looking online for information about Dracunculus Vulgari, it’s said to be grown as an ornamental plant, does very well in cooler temperature climates, and requires minimum water and bright shade.

While it provided drama and excitement to Bill and Helen’s garden, they were happy to be rid of the stench once flowering finished.

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Blenheim local, Iona Panoho, is no ordinary 17 year-old: the young performance-enthusiast is the first person in Marlborough to have gained an Associate of the Royal Schools of Music (ARSM) diploma for music performance.

This especially impressive qualification is not easy to attain.

In order to achieve the university level four diploma, Iona says that she first had to pass all eight grades below, which she has been working on doing since a young age.

She sat the exam for the prestigious qualification a “few weeks ago”, which involved singing multiple songs for thirty minutes straight.

“It’s been hard work, but it’s really paid off,” she says.

“I wanted to push myself and see how far I could go.”

According to Iona, her singing teacher, Eileen Guard, presented her with the certificate in front of a room of supporters and fellow performers.

“I don’t exactly know what I can do with the qualification,” Iona laughs, “but it does mean that I can add letters to the end

Iona Panoho is a passionate performer who recently achieved the esteemed Associate of the Royal Schools of Music diploma for music performance.

of my name: [I can now call myself] Iona Panoho ARSM! “It makes me feel very posh.”

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“I’m not sure about a degree, but I want to gain experience and learn as much as I can,” Iona says.

“My style of singing is usually classical, but I want to branch out and sing more musical theatre.”

Short term plans include join-

ing the Marlborough Singers for next week’s performance of ‘Handel’s Messiah’, attending the Christchurch International Musical Theatre Summer School in January, and performing in next year’s production of Blenheim Musical Theatre’s ‘The King and I’.

Busy weekend with arrests By community constable Russ Smith

While Police were busy keeping an eye on the large crowds enjoying the Tuia 250 celebrations at Picton, we were pleased there were only a few minor incidents associated with the event.

Amongst all the calls for service, local Police were kept busy with 10 arrests and nine calls to Family Harm incidents over the period from Friday to Sunday, with a few drink-drivers processed in addition to this.

On Friday a 27-year-old Blenheim man was arrested and charged with burglary to a rental car premises in Blenheim. He is alleged to have entered the premises, removing car keys, a charging cord and a bicycle shortly before Police located him. Police recovered the stolen items. The same day a 31 year-old Blenheim woman was arrested for breaching her bail conditions by consuming alcohol.

On Saturday a 29-year-old Gisborne man was arrested for driving while suspended, and in a separate incident, a 38-year-old Blenheim man was arrested for driving while disqualified.

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The same day, in separate incidents, a 27-yearold Blenheim man and a 33-year-old Blenheim woman were arrested for breach of bail by consuming alcohol. On Saturday night Police attended an incident in Blenheim after a couple had arrived home from a night out.

A 22-year-old man is alleged to have assaulted his female partner after they argued, allegedly kicking her in the stomach, smashing a car windscreen with a rock, and then slapping her in the face multiple times. He has been arrested and charged with assault with intent to injure and wilful damage.

In the small hours of Sunday morning Police in

Picton arrested a 20-yearold Renwick man and took him into custody. He was intoxicated when he began behaving in a disorderly manner, disrupting traffic, and repeatedly ignoring Police warnings to stop.

He was released with a written warning for obstruction/hindering Police.

Later the same morning a 48-year-old Tauranga woman who had been reported by members of the public as being a suspected drink-driver, was spoken to while in her camper-van by Picton Police.

It’s alleged that when she was required to undergo a breath test she became confrontational and refused.

When arrested for refusing, she is alleged to have struck the officer and subsequently bit a member of the public who assisted the officer in arresting the struggling woman. She faces a charge of assaults Police and has been referred for a mental health assessment.

And finally in the small hours of Monday morning a 31-year-old Blenheim female was arrested after Police located her on Arthur Street in breach of her curfew and bail conditions not to drink or to use drugs.

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Picton’s township will be a sea of sparkling red and green tinsel this Sunday when its annual Christmas Parade and Concert comes to town.

The parade kicks off at 2.30pm at the top end of High Street, by the Picton Police Station, and will include a number of floats put together by local businesses and community groups.

The Blenheim Highland Band is returning once again to lead the parade, and will be joined by fire appliances

which will add to the noise and excitement.

Families will be delighted to know that the parade’s star attraction, the Marlborough Lines Santa Float, will be filled with Picton kids all sitting around Santa to conclude the parade.

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Following on from the parade, a prize giving for the best community and business floats will be held at 2.45pm on the Picton Foreshore, before Santa arrives from

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Free face painting and a range of performances will take place including Christmas songs and carols.

Picton Fresh Choice will once again hold its free food raffle with tickets being given out at the parade. Prizes will be drawn on the foreshore, so be there to collect, organisers say.

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Regarding: “ New wine for RSA” Wednesday Sun November 20, 2019.

To help support the welfare of local veterans Marlborough Returned Services, with the full support of the Head Office, launched a new wine label.

I am sure there will be an increased demand for mobility scooters and eye glasses

funding, exactly at the same rate as sales of this product. (Since drinking alcohol has a negative effect on motorskills and eye function).

May I suggest to pull out the grape vines and plant fruit trees and vegetables instead to really help our local veterans.

Rene de Ruiter.

Bad planning Two examples of poor town and country planning are currently under development.

The first is Rose Manor subdivision north of Old Renwick Rod on some of the Wairau Valley’s best soils.

It sets a bad precedent for town expansion over further fertile soils.

Blenheim should be expanding south, e.g. Omaka Landings where there are poor soils.

The second is placing a major motor fuel station on the corner of

SH 1 and Rapaura Road. Traffic accessing and exiting the station will further complicate the messy roundabout, which in turn was unnecessary and a $6.5 million waste of public money.

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Feeling isolated? Keen for a cup of tea and some kai? Want to hear some yarns, and share some stories? Need advice?

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Kahui Koroua met on Friday, 15 November at Te Hauora o Ngati Rarua office. Their goal is to bring koroua together to share their knowledge and stories.

Run by its members, the group will meet fortnightly.

They come from different iwi and communities throughout Marlborough. What do they all have in common? A sense of community. The group’s mission is to bring koroua together.

“Some of us are isolated and immobile, and don’t have a lot of support,” says Jeff, a member of the group. “It’s important to have regular get togethers.”

The group’s vision is to grow to its full potential and to meet their needs.

“This is about us and what we want to do,” says Te Ra Morris.

“Actually, we want to have fun together; to learn, explore, and share stories. What brings a smile to our face is the time that we spend together.”

The group also talks about their experiences with their loved ones’ health. They talk and exchange information, and discuss the best ways to access healthcare when you’re elderly and isolated.

“It’s about whanau health and well-being” says Amoroa Luke – General Manager for Te Hauora o Ngati Rarua.

In addition to fortnightly meetings, the group are planning future activities including a trip to White’s Bay, a visit to Grovetown Lagoon, and a karaoke night at Redwoodtown Tavern. There are also plans for a Christmas get-together.

“It’s for us to decide what we think is good for us,” says Te Ra. “It’s about what we can do for our people especially those

Te Ra Morris, David Little, Kevin Thompson, Tane MacDonald, Bill Te Huia, Jeffrey Hynes, Dig Knowles and George Te Kawa are some of the members of the new Kahui Koroua group, which is open to new members.

of us that are isolated, says Jeff.

“Thank you Te Hauora o Ngati Rarua for putting this together and [giving us] the opportunity to do something,” says Jeff. “I’m not sure that our people are aware of how they can access support.”

The next get-together will be this Friday, November 29 at 10.30am, at 2c North Street for a BBQ lunch.

Contact Amber Kerehoma-McIntyre – Kaumatua Kaimahi 577 8404 / 027 206 5501 to confirm your attendance.

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A new day for Dr Bray Former MMA world champion Brayden “Dr Bray” Graham is a fighter in more ways than one.

He talks to Jacob Page about his battle back to full health, his challenges after being diagnosed with a brain injury, and what an All Black had to do with it.

Blenheim’s mixed martial artist Brayden “Dr Bray” Graham has had to rebuild his life since his last professional fight in November.

The 29-year-old former amateur flyweight world champion suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after he was forced to tap out to Perth’s Ryan Robertson at Aftershock 31 in Brisbane during their flyweight title fight.

The injury meant he was not cleared to go back to work in even a limited capacity for three months.

“It escalated pretty quick,” Brayden said of round one of the fight where a head kick landed on his jaw and dropped him to his knees, splitting his eardrum in the process.

“I also remember my most stupid mistake of getting up and trying to chase him, while still rocked and losing my balance as I tried to punch.

“I went head-on into that mean check hook of his and (my memory) is blank, that’s the end of my recollection.”

Brayden was told his fledgling career was over by his GP but since a chance encounter with former 12-test All Black lock turned physio, Royce Willis, his odds of a comeback initially improved.

“I’ll be doing martial arts until they put me in the grave.”

It wasn’t until late June when he decided his days in MMA were over.

He said days at home had allowed him to live a more balanced life but he admits dark thoughts have been brewing at times.

“I have had days where I thought I’ve put a lot of effort into this, what if I can’t get back to something I’ve been doing since I was five-years-old?

“I’d love to get my story out there to

highlight how much concussion can affect you mentally and let people know they can reach out to have a chat if they are struggling,” he said.

“Sometimes I was way hyped-up like I’d drunk a lot of coffee and next minute I’d crash and I’d be low and really emotional.”

Brayden says he was used to working 16 hour days as a personal trainer and then he would fit in his training during lunch time or after work.

“I’ll be doing martial arts until they put me in the grave,” he says.

“I may not be contact but I love sparring or grappling.

“When I do think of the decision I do wonder what it would have been like to reach my full potential but I try not to think about it too much,” he says.

“My concussion symptons aren’t there any more.

“I don’t suffer memory-loss or fatigue.

“I do breathing techniques, do cold water exposure and go in the sauna regularly. All those things are meant to help and I seem to be back to normal.

Brayden says his mental health is also much improved.

“Those symptoms were caused by the concussion and heightened by the bad news that I couldn’t fight but I do not have those symptoms anymore like low energy, fatigue, memory loss and not being able to express my thoughts.

“It was diligence and routine that has really helped.

“All my concussion symptoms are gone and I’m back at it working fulltime which is a victory in itself.

“Being busy and accepting how you’re feeling if you are having a rough day, then sticking to a routine can help with that.

“Sometimes you have to accept you feel terrible and you have a choice of being good terrible or bad terrible.”

He says he does not worry about how his concussion issues may affect him later in life.

“I’m trying to lead a healthy lifestyle

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to ensure I don’t have those issues later on.

“I’m not big on quotes but there’s one that says ‘if you live in the past, you’re depressed and if you’re living in the future you’re anxious so just live in the moment.‘,” he says.

“Head injuries are to be taken seriously and even little concussions shouldn’t be ignored.

“I encourage people to take the time off their sport if they think that’s what they need.”

Brayden says in hindsight he rushed his rise to the professional

ranks.

“It was foolish to try to juggle my self employed lifestyle while juggle my professional fight dream.

“I should have taken more time off work and respected that level more.”

He says being the first amateur MMA world champion from New Zealand will always be a source of great pride.

Brayden says a concussion can also be the cause of people feeling low weeks after the injury and he encouraged people to be aware of

more than just the physical impact of a head injury.

“I’ve learnt that the fatigue and the other issues can be caused by a head knock.

“I was lucky enough to be warned about its impact straight away but not everyone makes that connection.”

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‘Spare coins’ needed for Orphan’s Aid appeal

By Aimee O’Hagan

Siblings Jett (7) and Piper Alexander (10) check out the huge pile of donated gifts at the Sun Newspaper office, for the Sun's Annual Christmas Appeal. The community has shown huge generosity by donating an array of gifts which will benefit local foster children. This appeal runs through to Friday when FosterHope Marlborough collects the donations to distribute.

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They’ll be doing so for the annual Orphan’s Aid International street appeal, which aims to raise money for children and families – particularly abandoned and orphaned children – who suffer from the effects of poverty and abuse, both in New Zealand and around the world.

All funds raised go towards providing these people with the love and care that they both need and deserve, such as paying for caregivers or even just helping them afford basic household necessities.

Marlborough’s own Orphan’s Aid International street appeal has been set up each year since 2013 by mother and daughter duo, Sharon Hunt and Ruby Roughton.

“Thanks to the generous people of Marlborough, thousands of dollars have been raised since that time,” Ruby says.

“Our goal is to make $5000 this year - we usually get around $3000.

“If we all give a little together we can make a huge difference. “ Collectors will be based at Redwoodtown, Blenheim, and Springlands Countdowns, PAK’n’Save, and around Blenheim’s CBD. For more information about the charity or to donate online, visit www.orphansaidinternational.org.

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Pictured are author and leading New Zealand scientist, Shaun Hendy (lef t), and Climate Karanga Marlborough chairman, Budyong Hill.

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If you are looking for an example of community spirit, look no further than right here in Marlborough.

In fact, the volunteer team behind Monday night’s Marlborough Community Food Bank Appeal would all agree – the community spirit is strong when locals are in need.

An army of more than 330 enthusiastic volunteers of all ages came forth to help with the Appeal with one simple goal in mind; to help put food in the cupboards of local families who are struggling.

Marlborough Community Food Bank manager, Wynnie Cosgrove, says Monday’s collection which began at 6pm has been “amazing”, and shows “true community spirit”.

“The whole night went very well.

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One of the younger volunteers who were helping with Monday night's Marlborough Community Food Bank Appeal, Xavier Lippiatt, collects donations in Renwick.

“It’s also great to see that more young people are aware of what is going on in our community, and I think it has a lot to do with the involvement of the Marlborough Youth Trust over the last couple of years,” she says.

More than 650 banana boxes filled with food donations have

been collected and money donations are up by 20 percent on last year, Wynnie says.

“We are still picking up donations so we are looking at even more to go on the shelves.

“The demand for food parcels has continued to increase these past few years so the support of

the community is appreciated.

“We estimate that what we have received will last through to August/September of next year, but there are ongoing donations throughout the year to top it up, so it will be OK. “It’s a very good start to 2020,” she says.

Local heroes to receive medals

By Celeste Alexander

Who would you call a local hero? Well, according to Marlborough people who made nominations for the Kiwibank Local Hero 2020 Awards, the following nine people are.

Jean Wilson, Mary Hart, Henny Vervaart, Jim Thomas, David St John, Bryan Strong, Mark James, Elizabeth (Biz) Bell and Ross Beech.

As part of the 2020 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, these people are the winners of the Local Heroes category for Marlborough, and will be presented

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with their awards at a special medal presentation ceremony in Blenheim on December 4.

It was a mammoth task for the judging panel who reviewed more than 750 nominations in the Local Hero category alone.

The Kiwibank Local Hero Award aims to identify and reward everyday people doing extraordinary things in their local communities.

The awards recognise the enormous contribution, sacrifice and commitment of locals who selflessly work to make their local communities a better place.

The Local Hero Awards

celebrates one national winner each year in February, and at a regional level up to 250 Kiwibank Local Hero medals in 16 regions in November/ December.

Congratulations to our local people, who have been nominated and will be awarded for their contributions to Marlborough.

Last year’s Local Heroes Award recipients were: Scott Cowlishaw, Gillian Palmer, Chris Henry, Patricia Dean, Margaret Western, Marie Bowden, Rosie Lamain, Ken Piesse, Dave Shaw and David Collins.

Nine Marlburians will be receiving one of these medals in a special presentation next week after being judged as a Kiwibank Local Hero for 2020.

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Accident inspires fire brigade visit

By Celeste Alexander

Children at Little Footsteps on Scott Street, Callum Heywood, Phoenix Gatchell, Mason Newton, Kees Heaslip and their teacher Lisa Dobson, were thrilled to have a visit from the Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade. Volunteer firefighter, Ashlee Wiblin, and Chief Fire Officer, Nigel Botham, visited the early learning centre yesterday morning.

In late October, Little Footsteps Scott Street teacher, Lisa Dobson, had her car parked near the early learning centre one afternoon when it was hit by another driver, prompting the callout of emergency services.

Outside the preschool were three police cars, one ambulance and two fire engines, all in full view of the preschool children.

Lisa, along with the teaching team at Little Footsteps Scott Street, decided to use the incident to educate and inform the children of the important role

that emergency services have in the community.

“We have been reinforcing that yes, unfortunately bad things happen but these women and men train and work very hard to ensure our safety in many ways,” Lisa says.

As part of their learning, the preschool received a visit yesterday from Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Nigel Botham, and volunteer firefighter, Ashlee Wiblin.

The children had a tour of the inside of the appliance and enjoyed meeting real-life firefighters.

Little Footsteps Scott Street teacher, Lisa Dobson, and Callum Heywood.

LEF T: Tua M arina School students are counting down to their inaugural 'Great Elf Race' which takes place during the school's Christmas Fair this Sunday.

RIGHT: Sisters Hayley and Z ara J opson (front) and Amelia Brown came up with the idea of holding the ‘Great Elf Race’.

The Great Elf Race

By Celeste Alexander

Santa is on the lookout for some new elves to join his team.

Do you have what it takes?

It’s been called the ‘Great Elf Race’ and for the first time ever it’s being held at the Tua Marina School Christmas Fair this Sunday.

While brainstorming new and exciting activities to include

sisters Hayley and Zara Jopson, and fellow student Amelia Brown, came up with the idea of an elf inspired obstacle race.

Hayley, a former Tua Marina School student and now at Marlborough Girls’ College, has been helping Zara and Amelia to create promotional signs, and collect together props for the race.

Kids of all ages are encour-

aged to go along on Sunday and take part which will see participants dress up as an elf, find a candy cane in a hay bale, put a gift in a sack, carry it while jumping over hay bales, climb down a chimney (a tunnel), go under and over a tinsel obstacle, put the gift from the sack into Santa’s sleigh and then drag it over the finish line.

“We’re excited, it will be loads

of fun,” the girls say.

The Tua Marina Christmas Fair will also feature all of the usual goodies including live and silent auctions, the White Elephant stall, a Christmas craft stall, sweets and treats, food, live entertainment plus so much more.

It runs from 10am – 2pm and is a major fundraiser for the school.

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Wednesday November 27, 2019

EVENT: Kidzone Christmas Party

Saturday saw children from around Marlborough gather at The Clubs of Marlborough for the annual Kidzone Christmas Party. There, they enjoyed jumping on a bouncy castle, doing some arts and crafts, getting the chance to meet Santa - who popped by to say ‘hello’ - and more.

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Mia Fredericks-Mullen (left) and Iyla Wilson show off their beautiful artwork.

Charlene Anderson (left) and Hailey Wood have fun at the Kidzone Christmas Party.

EVENT: Tuia 250 Flotilla

Thousands of people - not only locals, but also visitors from Nelson, Motueka, and other places around the Top of the South area - flocked to Picton foreshore on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for Tuia 250 flotilla festivities.

Julianah (left), Dempsey, and Jeasinah Alipia.

Raymond and Donna Kelman enjoy the sun at the Tuia 250 flotilla celebrations on Saturday afternoon.

Jane (left) and Richard Coon with grandsons Billie Macfarlane (left) and Woody Macfarlane.

Some of the crew from Te Haeata, which is a waka tangata belonging to local iwi, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō. Back row: Lucas Baker. Middle row, from left: Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō communications advisor, Nicola Coburn; Josh Robinson; Blair Skipper; Lee Mason; and Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō staff member, Rowena Smith. Front row, from left: Te Ao Marama Nepia and Mia Robinson.

Lily Bhandal (left) and Jade Childs cool down with ice blocks by the Picton foreshore.

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However, we believe deeplyare thatour it is will get a variety of opportunities to share and develop our goal. peopleYou that bring our plans to life, turn our goals into reality, and trulyyour makeskills the difference. knowledge for a recognised career in vineyard operations.

The opportunity We are seeking a Vineyard Engineer / Mechanic to join our Marlborough team. Working in our new We workshop are allreporting aboutto supporting our Manager people, we Vineyards. recognise and reward modern Plant and Equipment National experience, offer preventative on-going practical skill-building where we  You will undertake and break down maintenance opportunities for all tractors, sprayers, harvesters, general plantyour and equipment in accordance manufacturer's place you in and a role thatvineyard matches skills, training and with aspirations. standards and specifications including: o welding and fabrication Apply your practical and skills on a day-to-day basis; o auto electricianknowledge and o machine tool work • Tractor and machinery operations  You will be responsible for maintaining accurate service records and using computerised maintenance tools

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(Pursuant to sections 100-102 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010) The Marlborough Electric Power Trust advises that it will be holding its Annual Public Meeting on Tuesday 10th December 2019 at 7.00 pm, to be held at the Whitehaven Room, ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson St, Blenheim The meeting is to: • Report on the operation of the Trust and the Company during the preceding financial year and on the financial statements of the Trust and the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; • Confirm appointment of auditor and set their remuneration; • Enable general public discussion and information to beneficiaries of the Trust.

At the conclusion of the meeting afternoon tea will be made available.

Copies of the Trust’s Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30 June 2019 will be available from Tuesday 26th November 2019 at the offices of Blenheim Accounting Ltd, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim (office hours 9am-5pm, Monday to Thursday) and can be viewed on our website www.mept.co.nz.

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Community Eldercare “Seminar Day”.

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“It hasn’t just got one runway, so classic aircraft can take off into the wind,” Tony says.

Omaka has become a bit of a hub for aircraft restoration, Tony says.

Paul and Pip Hally from PMH Aviation Limited collect aircraft that have a rich history with the region.

They’ve brought back to Marlborough a De Havilland Foxmoth from 1947, one of only seven in the world.

With two other parties, they are rebuilding a Waco aircraft, which is the only one of its type in the world, and was previously owned by Marlborough Aero Club in 1936.

“Whether you like aviation or not these aircraft are very significant to the region,” Pip says.

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Having lived in three different countries and travelled many more, Graham chooses to live in Marlborough specifically for the airfield.

“I can’t think of a place I’ve lived in or visited, or another community with the richness and ability to work together for the greater good than Omaka,” Graham says.

From the world-class Omaka Airshow to the Aviation Heritage Museum and everything else in between, the buzz around Omaka still grows.

“People from all over the world are drawn to the positive energy and great activities here.

“The community is absolutely remarkable,” Graham says.

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Established in 1928, it is one of the first aero clubs established in New Zealand and the first to own its own plane.

Last year the Marlborough Aero Club celebrated its 90 year anniversary in April with an open day, 17TH where the public were invited to have a look around the Omaka Aerodrome.

The club has over 350 members from all over the country and around the world.

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The Yak 3, which is typically used for scenic joy rides was taken apart, shipped to the Reno Championship Air Race in America, and pieced back together in an open-air pit there for the public to see.

“It was known as a Yak in a Box,” pilot Graeme laughs.

Jay, Graeme and their team were the first New Zealand team to enter the competition.

“Americans were blown away with what we were doing.

“We might have even taught them a few things,” Jay says.

Last year, they went back for another go and had great success. They even got on the local news.

“It was great, we were really promoting Marlborough and our destination. It really raised the profile,” Graeme says.

The Yak 3 was imported to Marlborough in 2004, was restored, and began its first flights in 2012 and has been flying ever since.

“Every time I fly I always see around 30 people having a look,” Graeme says.

The Yak 3 scenic flights offer a view of Marlborough you wouldn’t usually get to experience, especially at top speeds of 500 kilometres per hour.

Omaka holds a soft spot for Graeme because it was the place he did his first flying lessons.

For Jay, Omaka has been the home of JEM Aviation since 2006.

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“We have a long history with the airfield,” Owen Dodson from Marlborough Helicopters says.

“We utilise all the other skills out there.”

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“This is quite trendy for kids asTO years. She returned with her family PROUD there’s tricks and tumbling and and now runs the hip hop studio numbers are continuing to grow,”RThere and in Picton,” Robyn says.

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“It’s also a great opportunity for Jody Hughes and Mel Foster our high school leavers to take on complete the jazz teaching team. lead roles before they head off to BLEN “I also have Fleur Hebberd who HEIM study,” Robyn says. originally trained in Blenheim be-Avenue, “Sisters Laurens and Sophie PopSpringland 1 Westwood fore moving to Australia for seven ham will be our two sisters in the 7am–10pm Open Daily: si.co.nz blenheim@paknsavewww.paknsave.co.nz

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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“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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ed with ballet then at the age of seven I switched to Highland which became my main focus.

“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.

“We have Imogen Grayson who lives in Auckland and

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.

For more information about the Marlborough Academy of Dance, contact Robyn at Marlb.Dance@xtra.co.nz

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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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Then there’s the Acrodance “All of the groups have completed their exams and competitions and which is taught by Amy Potts now this is the fun part. Everyone and was added within the last few works as a team and the studio years.

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Omaka a world-wide attraction

Omaka Aerodrome is a hidden gem in Marlborough, but is well known on the world stage.

With its grassy runways, wide open spaces, world class restoration projects on classic aircraft, and one-of-a-kind aeroplanes, it’s a buzzing community.

For aviation enthusiasts, you can’t beat the ideal flying weather that the region offers.

With facilities like this, it’s no surprise that a small town like Blenheim has individuals from all over the globe coming to check out its heritage.

For Classic Aero Machinery Service’s Tony Wytenburg, the Omaka Aerodrome location is essential to his aircraft restoration work.

The several grass runways provide ideal conditions for the many classic aircraft which are built and tested by Tony and

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Rarangi Golf Club results

Production driver Max Rainey (7e) pictured during the Production Saloon Open Champs on Saturday night, which was won by an Blenheim’s Tayler Forbes (79e) puts Christchurch’s Tyler McPherson over-the-hill rival from Nelson. BM Photography sideways up the wall during the novice teams race. BM Photography

Blenheim stockcar team sends Christchurch packing

By Celeste Alexander

For those who attended Eastern States Speedway’s race meeting on Saturday night I’m sure you will all join me in asking; “Who lit a fire under Tayler Forbes?”

The young stockcar driver was one of four who put on a spectacular show during the teams races which saw Blenheim’s development team win against the Christchurch Rattlesnakes.

Right from the beginning Tayler launched his attack and without hesitation, he put out the hits. He may as well have painted a bright red target on his back because he went on to take several hard hits throughout the night, the last of which resulted in Tayler spending a night in hospital with a broken arm.

It wasn’t only Tayler who put out the welcome mat for Christchurch.

The whole team worked well with

blocking and hits, and from the first race it was evident that the novice Blenheim team was not going to back down. You could almost imagine large writing on their rear bumpers saying ‘Welcome to Blenheim boys, better luck next time’!

Could this be the makings of a team to one day race under the well-known Titans stockcar team name?

With the likes of Leighton Stanton, the son of former Titans driver Brian Stanton, Wade Sweeting, a young man who has spent much of his youth idolising teams racing and taking a few chequered flags already this season, and Tayler who has proven he can dish out the hits, we could be seeing a Titans comeback.

In the sidecars it wasn’t all plain sailing for the local teams. There were no major issues or collisions but mechanical issues held them

back from the RVTS Sidecar Dash 4 Ca$h title which was won by Nelson team, 47n of Adie Drake and Kieran Satherley.

The class which did not need an introduction – modifieds, were first out for the evening and warmed up the crowd. These monsters with their clever handling and screaming engines helped to draw the large crowd, and did not fail to impress.

Winning the SMH Mainland Modified Series was Christchurch’s Hayden Cornbett (22c), in second was Andrew Naven (69c) and in third Atama Holland of Greymouth in the number 48.

It wasn’t only the stockcars providing some bumper-to-wall action on the night. Surprisingly the productions had their own share of crashes with a three car collision which saw the 68e of Shawn Keen smack into the wall and be towed off.

The whole field were pushing their cars to their limits as they fought for the Production Saloon Open Champs and Martin Motors 20 Lap Trophy.

Sadly for Blenheim it was Nelson who scooped up most of the points with 12N Vaughan Cornelius taking first in the open champs as well as the Martin Motors 20 Lapper. Blenheim’s Brett Allan in the 88e slid into third.

And last but not least to be mentioned are the Canterbury ATVs which brought an added element of interest to the night.

The noise these put out almost rivalled the modifieds, and when watching them cornering you could see the skill involved in keeping the handlebars from jerking out of the riders’ hands.

If you missed this race meeting you will get two more chances before Christmas, with dates set for December 7 and 21.

Polo contest The Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 indoor pool played host to the South Island Junior Secondary Schools Water Polo Tournament which ran from Thursday through to Sunday, and saw one local college take out a medal placing.

Marlborough Girls’ College won silver, losing out to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School who took the top spot. In third was St Margarets College.

In the boys, Burnside High School won the gold, followed by St Bedes College A in second and Christchurch Boys’ High School

in third.

Marlborough Boys’ College did actually place third, however being a composite team (with three Southland boys playing for them), they technically cannot finish higher than fifth place. Still, fifth place was a great achievement, a spokesperson says.

This was the first time that a water polo tournament of this level was held in Marlborough and described as ‘rugby in the water’, it drew a crowd over the four days who went along to cheer on the teams.

Shirley Boys’ High School (blue) attempts to intercept Christchurch Boys’ High School (white).

November 20, Men – Stableford: Ezra Kahaki 42; Neil Reeves 37; Leo Coffey 37; Phil Hill 36; Iain Berrie 36; Terry Lane 36; Len Barlow 36; Terry Allen 35; Gavin Coombs 35; Allan Ryder 35; David Robertson 35; Mike Garrett 35.

November 21, Ladies – American Foursomes: Tracy Bary/Anne Newman 69.5; Dale McCrindle/Sue Greenstreet 70.

November 24, Stableford – Men & Ladies: Gordon Lang 40; Dick Hubert 38; Terry Allen 38; Ezra Kahaki 36; Tony Nichol 34; Lindsay McAlpine 34; Greg Thomas 33.

Coming Events November 28, Ladies: 9am for 9.15 start – Stableford.

November 30, 12 noon start – Men’s Monthly Mug, Ladies Monthly Flute – Stroke.

December 1, 11 am start - Men & Ladies – Stableford.

Picton Golf Club results November 16, Pairs Stableford: Paul Lane + Ant Booker 86; Mark Ivamy + Ian Johnson 69.

November 19, Grannies TournamentOverall Winner Margaret Frisken 9930= 69. 0-22 – Helen White 39; Maria McConway 37; Kerry McConchie 36; Margaret Hastings 34. 23-30 Joy Brehaut 38; Joyce Bullock 35; Margaret McLeod 34 c/b; Jan Overall 34. 31-33 Cushla Brosnahan 35 c/b; Sue Hutchinson 35c/b; Kaye Keys 35c/b; Lin Stone 35.

34+ Judy Jones 36; Beryl Tripe 32; Colleen McLeod 31; Diane Marsh 29.

November 21, Anthony Booker 42; Paul Howden 41; Ron Jones 39; Gary Aldridge 39; Alan Butland 38; Paul Towers 38.

November 22, 9Hole: Lynette Pearce 20; Trish Dahlberg 20; Joyce McClelland 19; Lyn Pawson, Beryl Tripe 15.

Marlborough Golf Club results November 20, Diana Pye Stableford.

Marion Tripe 42; Mary Ann Jacobson 41; Lizzie Turnbull 38; Jane Anderson-Bay 38; Angela Beard 36; Lucy Jefferis 34.

November 21, John O’Brien 44; Jon Nicol 44; Hugh Bay 44; Mike Ponder 43; Graeme Barsanti 41; Tony Armstrong 40; Malcolm Pettigrew 40; Brian Burgess 40; Graeme Glackin 39; Robin Taylor 39.

November 23, Closing Day stableford.

Women Div.1: Marilyn Keenan 34, Ann Rutledge 30. Div.2:Jean Dowling 45; Angela Beard 43; Denise Pickering 43; Julie Smith 42; Cherry Wilson 41; Jackie McGarry 40. Men Div.1:Paul Silke 43; Andrew Hickey 42; Andrew Stowell 41; Bede O’Malley 37; Hugh Robinson 37; Allan Parker 36; Pete Marfell 36; Lance Nuttall 36. Div.2:Hans Blohm 45; Richard McLean 43; Dave Knappstein 38; Trevor McGarry 38; Brandon Brooker 38; Graeme Barsanti 36; Mike Ponder 35; Tim Rutledge 35; Lyndsay Burrow 35; Terry Loomis 35; Graeme Glackin 35.

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Wednesday A Queen Charlotte College player goes for the ball.

Photo by Frances Chin.

Villa Maria College defends against Queen Charlotte College who attempts to pass to a team mate. Photo by Frances Chin.

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