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It’s time to leave the car in the driveway and jump on a bike, as today is ‘Go By Bike’ Day. Sponsored by the Marlborough District Council, ‘Go By Bike’ Day is part of the nationwide Aotearoa Bike Challenge. The Marlborough District Council held a free breakfast at Liz Davidson Place this morning to support participants as they peddled their way to work.

A local who often “goes by bike” is retiree, Joanna Hepburn. A keen environmentalist, Joanna likes cycling as it fits into the ecofriendly lifestyle she lives.

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Blenheim retiree, Joanna Hepburn, says her quest to be more environmentally conscious sees her cycle almost daily, rather than driving.

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Joanna’s environmentalism was inspired by her father, who was a great admirer of Richard St Barbe Baker, an environmentalist who travelled the world fighting deforestation.

Joanna worries about the consequences of not respecting the environment.

“The picture gets lost with eco stuff,” Joanna says “We don’t see any consequences for years.

“My grandchildren will be living with the consequences.”

Joanna owns a specialised e-bike, purchased two years ago, and rides it most days.

“I’ve been out to Renwick, and the Vines Village.

“I’ve done 30 kilometres.

“It’s comfortable, with a proper seat, easy to ride and quiet.”

However, there is a feature Joanna likes the most.

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Joanna prefers to pedal “I’m adverse to hills and wind,” Joanna says. “No hills or wind on an electric bike.”

E-bikes have certainly made cycling more accessible and convenient for people of all ages and abilities, says Marlborough District Council’s Walking and Cycling Coordinator, Braden Prideaux.

“For many people this allows them to cycle faster and more often, meaning they’re more likely to swap the short commute in their car for their bicycle. This is not only a positive outcome for their own health and wellbeing but is also a low-cost, emission free option that reduces congestion on our roads.

“I cycle to work every day – I enjoy the fresh air on the way to work and is a low-cost option to travelling around Blenheim,” he says.

Joanna understands that cycling

Joanna Hepburn encourages others to get on their bikes.

can be intimidating, especially on busy roads.

“I think a lot of people are scared to be on the road. I’d walk on a back-road and get on a cycle road,” Joanna says.

“Get your confidence up.”

The Marlborough District Council

will be running an Adult Cycle Skills training programme in March. If you would like more information on this course, keep checking this page: www.marlborough.govt.nz/recreation/cycling-and-walking/cycling/ cycle-skills-training.

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Principal of Marlborough Girls' College, Mary-Jeanne Lynch, is excited about the co-location project. File photo.

From the community’s perspective, Marlborough Colleges’ representatives seem to have gone quiet in regards to news about the ongoing colleges’ co-location project; but sources say the project is definitely continuing to progress.

With the education brief (which lays out the schools’ visions for teaching and learning in a new environment) currently being finalised, Head of Education Infrastructure Service at the Ministry of Education, Kim Shannon, says that the project brief (a document outlining how the visions will come to life through

the design of the new property) is also expected to be completed by at least halfway through 2020.

The design brief is set to be completed by the end of 2020, but there has been no decision made about when the $100 million process of moving Bohally Intermediate School to the current Marlborough Boys’ College site, and vice versa, then the re-construction of the schools, will begin.

The project is one of the Ministry’s largest projects that they have worked on yet and is “particularly complex” because of the need to “minimise disruption” to the schools throughout the building process, Kim says.

Marlborough Girls’ College principal, Mary-Jeanne Lynch, says that she, other staff members, and students are all feeling “really positive” about the project.

“It’s a really exciting project,” she says.

“It will offer a remarkable chance to create learning opportunities for Marlborough Girls’ and Marlborough Boys’ students.

“That’s really what we’re aiming for.”

“We are in regular contact with all three schools,” Kim says.

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Bride show back on

By Celeste Alexander

Brides; save your wedding dresses and mark this date in your diary, September 12, because the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club will once again be holding the Bride of the Year Show for 2020.

At the beginning of the year it was announced that this popular and almost iconic Marlborough event would be taking a break.

However, a new organising group is stepping in and it will be headed by local marriage celebrant, Carol Taylor, who many will remember has previously hosted the show for 12 years.

“It’s happening ladies and will be going back to a previous format with tables at the Marlborough Convention Centre,” Carol says. “There will be some new changes here and there; however the important thing to know right now is that the show isn’t going anywhere.

“I’m excited to be stepping back into the role as convenor with the backing of the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club.”

Carol is encouraging local brides who were married between July 21, 2019 and August 31, 2020 to hold on to their wedding gowns and consider entering into the Bride of the Year Show.

“This show has always been held annually, and by the Lions, to raise money for local charities. Brides can relive their wedding day by putting on their gowns again, meet other ladies and have a really fun night,” she says.

A new organising committee is coming together to begin preparations

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Locator beacon helps find tramper Last Saturday a Blenheim man tramping in a remote area of the Awatere Valley on the western side of Mt. Tapuae-o-Uenuku, suffered a disabling injury to his knee. He tried to persevere, and continued walking out as best as he could, but eventually the pain and damage to the knee meant he had to stop and he was unable to continue.

Fortunately the man had a personal locator beacon with him and was able to activate it. Within an hour he had been picked up from where he was by the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and was flown to Wairau Hospital where his injury was assessed for treatment.

If you tramp, hunt or travel in remote or rural areas, you should always carry a personal locator beacon. If you find yourself in serious trouble, it could be the difference between living and dying, Police say.

Cannabis growing activity on the rise

Local marriage celebrant, Carol Taylor, has taken over the organising of the annual Bride of the Year Show, run by the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club. Carol is pictured holding the wedding gown of a bride recently married in Marlborough, and who will be taking part in this year’s show.

in the lead up to the show and more announcements in regards to applications and ticket prices will be made in the near future.

For brides wanting more infor-

mation or for local businesses who are keen to support this event, contact Carol on 021399649 or email carol@nzweddingvows. co.nz

The Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show first began in 2003. Prior to then a similar event was held by the Blenheim Lions Club for a number of years.

Police have been receiving a steady stream of information in recent weeks from the public about suspicious activity and cannabis plants found growing on rural and suburban properties.

Police invite anyone who believes that they have growers using their land, or who thinks they have located a cannabis growing plot, to contact Police via the local Police station, or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Toxic algae present

The 24 brides who took part in last year's Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show.

Toxic algae is starting to show up in some of Marlborough’s streams and rivers. Parents and dog owners are warned that it poses a health risk to children and animals. The algae is present in parts of the Taylor, Omaka and Wairau rivers.

Council has placed warning signs at some of the river access points. In humans, contact with toxic algae causes vomiting, diarrhoea and skin irritation.

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Helping out from ‘house to house’

By Aimee O’Hagan

Every month, families from around NZ travel an average of 210km to get from their homes to a Ronald McDonald House; a roof over their heads while their child is in hospital.

There’s no question that these families need as much support as they can get, and Blenheim locals Rachel Haigh, Nicole Baker, and Jen Horsley are doing their part to make a positive difference.

The three women are among hundreds of others from around the country who will soon be taking part in House to House 2020; an initiative which will see them run, walk, cycle, or even swim 210km over the month of March.

Before doing so, participants have to raise $210 each to go towards providing families with a night’s accommodation, toiletries, staple food items for a home cooked meal, and other essentials.

According to Jen, the idea to take part in House to House came to her when newborn daughter Frankie was flown to hospital last year.

“Having a place to call home close to the hospital, family meals cooked by amazing

Rachel Haigh (left), Nicole Baker, and Jen Horsley are donning their active wear to take part in the Ronald McDonald House Charities House to House 2020 initiative.

volunteers, and the support of others in a similar situation is an absolute godsend,” Jen says.

So far, the three have raised over $2400 between them for the Ronald McDonald House Charities organisation, but they still want to obtain as much as they can before the cut off date at the end of February.

Convinced to take part by Jen, Rachel and Nicole have their own motivations for helping out. “[The money helps] keep families together while their child is needing specialist medical care,” Nicole says.

“Getting fit is an added bonus!”

“Having this service available allows the parents/caregivers [and other family members] the opportunity to be there supporting their child,” Rachel adds.

“Helping a worthy charity raise funds is definitely a feel good moment.”

The trio aim to make up their kilometres by going on walks together and exercising whenever they can.

To make a donation, visit: https://housetohouse2020. everydayhero.com/nz/boomtown-locals.

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Supporting these families is the organisation Foster Hope NZ, and here in Marlborough it’s coordinated

by Blenheim woman and foster parent herself, Leonie McLauchlan.

Leonie has been a foster parent for almost 25 years, and in the Foster Hope NZ coordinator’s role for three years.

It’s something she feels passionate about, so when it was announced recently that the organisation was named a finalist in the 2020 New Zealander of the Year Awards, it came as a “pleasant surprise”.

Foster Hope was nominated in the Mitre 10 Community of the Year Category, chosen as one of three finalists, with the winner to be announced later this month.

“Receiving this nomination reflects the incredible support our volunteers, local businesses, members of the public, social workers and foster families provide,” Leonie says.

“Foster Hope NZ was formed in 2010 to support foster children who often arrived at new placements with nothing but their clothes on their backs and belongings in a rubbish bag. Last year alone I put together 80 backpacks for children uplifted for emergency care situations and new placements, and at Christmas we

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have out 237 Christmas presents across the Marlborough and Nelson regions.

“I just love how generous our community is and I wouldn’t be able to do this without the public’s support,” she says.

Foster Hope Marlborough works with a number of local organisations and agencies including Oranga Tamariki Ministry for Children and the Open Home Foundation.

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

All aboard - new bus service trials begin The new Blenheim to Renwick and Blenheim commuter bus services began on Monday and Marlburians are encouraged to jump on board.

The trial services provide people with greater transport options and complement the existing Blenheim to Picton and Blenheim bus services.

The Blenheim to Renwick service operates from Monday to Saturday, and runs four daily circuits on weekdays; one early morning, one mid-morning, one midafternoon and one early-evening. It will also run two circuits on a Saturday; one mid-morning and one mid-afternoon.

The new Blenheim commuter service operates Monday to Friday and provides two simultaneous services to Maxwell Road, Redwoodtown, Witherlea and Taylor Pass Road. The morning services depart at

7.30 am and 8.00 am. The evening services depart at 5.15 pm and 5.45 pm.

Wairau-Awatere Ward Councillor Cynthia Brooks says the new services are fantastic for Renwick and Woodbourne residents and for Blenheim commuters wishing to take the bus rather than drive to work.

“The new services are an 18-month trial.

Through the public survey we ran last year, I know many residents are passionate about improving public transport in Marlborough. It’s now up to our community to support the new services so they become a long term transport option.”

Timetables including fares and route information are available on Council’s website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ services/parking-roads-and-transport Hard copies can also be picked up from Council reception.

Positive Ageing – Advocacy Services Older people are sometimes reluctant to voice a complaint because they don’t like to ‘make a fuss’.

It’s a good to be concerned for the wellbeing of a dependent elderly person who is relying on health and disability services provided by professionals.

The Health and Disability Commissioner’s Office has a free and confidential

advocacy service where a trained advocate is available. There is a Nelson-based advocate who deals with Marlborough cases and travels here as required.

For more information please contact Jacqui Gough Ph: 03 544 4116 or 0800 555 050. Age Concern Marlborough also provides an advocate. You can contact Catherine Donnelly on Ph: 03 579 3457.

Environment Plan decisions released The Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan decisions were released today, following a powhiri (welcome) at Omaka Marae.

The plan brings three of the region’s major management plans, the Marlborough Regional Policy Statement, the Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan and the Wairau-Awatere Resource Management Plan, into a single document and sets out the rules around appropriate activities in Marlborough’s urban, rural and coastal environments.

More than 1300 submissions were made on the plan, covering more than 17,000 individual submission points in support of, or in opposition to, the notified provisions. Hearings for the plan started in November 2017 at Omaka Marae and finished in April last year. The release of the decisions on the Plan mark the culmination of over two years’ work by the panel, submitters and Council staff.

Mayor John Leggett said the plan’s release is a ground breaking development among local authorities in New Zealand.

“Others are looking to us now. It’s a new way of bringing documents together into a single resource management document,” he said.

The members of the Hearings Panel who oversaw the process are Trevor Hook (Chairperson), Councillor David Oddie, Councillor Jamie Arbuckle, Ron Crosby, Shonagh Kenderdine and Rawiri Faulkner. Former Councillor Laressa Shenfield was on the Hearings Panel but resigned in November 2018.

More information about the Plan is available at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/yourcouncil/resource-management-policyand-plans/proposed-marlboroughenvironment-plan You can read the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan decisions document from 1.00 pm today on Council’s website at www.marlborough.govt.nz

Community News – Community Information Database The Community Information Database provides a listing of community groups and organisations in Marlborough.

Information can be found at: www.marlborough.govt.nz under the ‘Our Community’ section. The database has a

wide range of clubs and groups, including art, culture, sport, recreation, heritage, schools, health, welfare and many others. The database allows you to find information about these groups and how to contact them.

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Creative Communities Scheme Fund Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

Applications can be completed online at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/our-community/ grants-and-awards/marlborough-creativecommunities-scheme

On 21 February 2020 the Marlborough District Council gives public notice that it has made its decisions on the provisions of the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan and the matters raised in submissions. As of this date, the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan is amended in accordance with these decisions.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday 28 February 2020.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves, Community Development Advisor, Ph: 03 520 7400 or email: lyne.reeves@marlborough.govt.nz

Copies of the decision can also be viewed at • Marlborough District Council offices – Blenheim and Picton • Libraries – Blenheim and Picton The decision and supporting documents are available on memory stick.

Please request a copy either by email: mep@marlborough.govt.nz or phone: Louise Walker 03 520 7400

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund Funding is available to rural sport clubs and school teams with young people aged 5 to 19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport costs to regular local sporting competitions in Marlborough.

Applications can be completed online at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ourcommunity/grants-and-awards/sport-nzrural-travel-fund Applications close at 5.00 pm on Friday

The decisions are available for downloaded from the Marlborough District Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz

Notice of the decision has been served on all persons who made a submission and/or further submission.

28 February 2020.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves, Community Development Advisor, Ph: 03 520 7400 or email: lyne. reeves@marlborough.govt.nz

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Any person who made a submission and/or further submission may appeal the Council’s decision to the Environment Court. Further details of the appeal process are available on the Council website. Any appeal to the Environment Court must be in the prescribed form and lodged with the Environment Court (PO Box 2069, Christchurch 8013) within 30 working days of service of the notice of decision.

The closing date for appeals is Friday 3 April 2020.

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

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The Sun Music opinion Not impressed with closing act at Wine and Food... Eden Kavannagh would have been much better.

Thanks but no thanks Huge thanks to the Marlborough District Council who, after I’d worked a 12 hour nightshift on Wine & Food festival night, decided to cut Muller Road’s water off with less than 5 minutes notice when I awoke on the Sunday afternoon.

It’s not like we peasants have anywhere to be on Sunday or needed any ‘proper’ warning. I bet my rates pay someone handsomely for such stellar communication.

Pool vs dam...

Share the path???

If you are cycling down Taylor river, it is far more sensible for a cyclist to go around walkers, kids, dogs and scooters than it is to ding your bell and wait for people to move.

It is only grass, I’m sure any bike can handle that kind of ‘off road’ instead of muttering and dirty looks when kids or dogs don’t move.

Sometimes walkers have headphones in too.

Fishing licence advice Fishing? Be aware that your new licence does not allow fishing everywhere, despite what the document says! But wait; there’s more.

The FREE ‘Backcountry Endorsement’ can ‘only’ be obtained when one logs on to the Fish and Game website, and ‘only’ there tick the box which automatically allows you to freely fish!

Thanks cycling Don of F&G, great advice and PR. We had absolutely no idea. Saw heaps, caught zilch!

Get on with building Labour and National declaring how great their housing policies are. Yet history shows neither have up-scaled building houses over the last forty odd years. In fact selling off state houses and military rentals, have been in the thousands.

Not since 1950s -60s governments seriously built up state house stocks! Neither. National nor Labour take high ground blaming the other. They are responsible for our housing shortage and high rents!

The new generations struggle to find a house can blame them for this situation. Enough talk get on with building! No more political bull just do the job.

Please. If I need to child proof my pool then why don’t vineyards have to do the same around their dams. Come on council play the game fair for one and all.

Maiden name Re Maiden Name. Fair enough, but surely if you knew and kept in contact with a person you would know of a passing.

I think it is very rude of people that attend funerals but never bothered to visit them when alive.

Be a tidy kiwi To the person eating pizza in his car while waiting for someone to come out of Pizza Hutt, we saw you open your car door and throw the empty pizza box under your car and drive away.

How difficult is it to get your lazy butt out of your car and put it in the rubbish bin a few steps away? Don’t leave it to others to clean up after you.

Blenheim. Sunniest Town in NZ !!!! That would shut up the nit pickers.

Re Rubbish and recycling in Blenheim. We work hard and have to put up with bad public for minimum wage.

We don’t get anything else at all and we work hard all day long so please we need positive talk back thanks and gud on you bros.

Re: EU RE EU!!!! yes I did realise I had put the wrong letter, it was meant to be the UN dictating to us. We have become a PC country.

Thank you A big thanks to the helpful staff at our local Mitre10 store. Both Jess in the Kitchen area and Ross (from Picton) in the Trades section.

It made a big difference to get good advice and practical help. Ross was so kind to help with pieces of wood I needed for my shelf.

Nothing was too much trouble for him- really made my day!

Whats the story?

I too was annoyed by TV1 omitting our daily temp and I changed to TV3. “What’s the story” 14 Feb is mistaken. TV3 does give daily highs for Blenheim as well as forecast highs for the next 4 days.

Near misses

GREAT JOB! Well done to the contractors who removed the two old toilets in High St, Picton, & erected the new block all in less than 2 weeks. We need to acknowledge more often for a job well done.

Happy for bus service

Overgrown Trail Riverlands Bike Trail. When is the overgrown, dry grass going to be cut down there? Has been like it for months. A real fire hazard with the amount of trains going past.

Heads up to the ladies at Whitcoulls who are coping with the extra work load and being so helpful and still smiling.

I had no idea what was going on after seeing a Ritchies bus driving through Woodbourne past my house this week. But once I found out it’s a new service and got the timetable from the Sun I reckon I’ll use it often. More should!

And if you don’t, don’t grumble that there’s no public transport outside of Blenheim.

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THANK YOU! Massive thank you to the Wairau A&E staff especially Ian - you made a bad situation a whole lot more bearable.

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Dangerous U-Turns

‘Near misses’ (14/2) New Renwick Rd/Richardson Ave. You’re wrong. You were turning right on the ‘give way’ from Battys and I was proceeding straight ahead after my ‘stop sign’ from Richardson.

When New Renwick road is clear I have right of way (you turned and almost hit me). Right turning traffic from Battys always gives way to straight traffic proceeding across to Battys.

I checked with the police.

Please give way as you will cause an accident.

Thanx

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Keep It Simply Safe... Yikes. Yet another horror near miss T-bone accident at Morrington & Weld due to a highly dangerous (& illegal) U-turn manoeuvre.

Local School, Council & Traffic Authorities are well aware of this ongoing problem in Witherlea but obviously don’t care. Local Residents though, do not want to see or hear of the senseless maiming (or worse) of a Witherlea School Pupil. So come on.

If your children are unable to walk, bike or scoot to school at Witherlea, use the logical alternative of a 3 point turn further up Morrington or simply drop them off in McKenzie St. Oh, & U-turns at Weld & Solway are dumb too. Keep Them Safe.

New Seat Thank you to MDC for the new seat at Scott Street by the Muller Road dairy bus stop.

Passing lanes Nelson - Blenheim speed review. Speeding drivers will always speed. Lowering speed limit is just going to frustrate the law abiding drivers.

I often see slower drivers or trucks causing long lines of traffic along this stretch of road.

There’s just very limited passing opportunities because of the nature of the road. PUT in some good passing lanes.

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WOMEN OF THE MONTH

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Women in

Welcome to The Blenheim Sun’s - Women in Business Feature where we shine the light on local women succeeding in our community

Name: Lavina Diamanti Occupation: Manager Property Management Harcourts

Name: Anita Burrell-Smith Occupation: Owner Operator Anita’s Shop

What does your role entail?

What does your role entail?

Essentially I make sure my team have the tools to do their job well. From legislation changes and compliance, training and support to problem solving, lots of that. Plus I look after the portfolio of commercial properties as well.

Anita’s shop shelves are popping with a raft of foreign and Asian specialties, I also boast a variety of organic goodies and locally-grown products that even surprises some locals. There is more than meets the eye here! Open 7 days a week.

What has been your biggest achievement?

What has been your biggest achievement?

Seeing one of my team members named as Harcourts No 1 Property Manager in the South Island and having the whole team in the top 10. Very special.

With no previous experience, I took over a small Asian food shop in 2005. Fifteen years later the business has grown and the shop has grown to what it is today.

What do you love about what you do?

What do you love about what you do?

Every day is different and I love seeing my team learn and grow and become top quality property managers. It is also really satisfying knowing that our owners feel less stressed because of what we do for them.

I love finding customers what they want, so much the better if it’s made or grown right here.

How do you define success?

I rate my success on my teams achievements and getting amazing feedback from both our owners and tenants.

Enjoying what I do. I work with more than dollars in mind. I am an unlikely shopkeeper, having had a hand in every field but retail, but my love of good food comes naturally.

What do you do in your downtime?

What do you do in your downtime?

Dogs, and more dogs. Everything I do outside of work seems to revolve around my dogs in some way.

I don’t drive so I ride my bike everywhere, enjoy the fresh air and sunshine of our lovely region. I enjoy really good food and really good friends.

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

I am Marlborough’s only REINZ Accredited Property Manager which is an acknowledgement of my level of skills, knowledge and experience.

I greet customers like family. “I guess this is more than a food shop, really,” Anita says with a bright even bashful grin. “It’s about building trust with the customers, the growers, and the producers.”

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Name: Jenny Eyles Occupation: Owner of Solutions 93 Ltd

How do you define success?

Name: Pru Adams Occupation: Owner of Pru & Co

What does your role entail?

What does your role entail?

Taking care of my clients, by listening to them, making them feel and look good while giving them a great experience. Making sure our team at Solutions 93 Ltd have the opportunities to gain their qualifications and provide the best service to their clients

Running day to day things at Pru & Co with the help of my amazing team! Also been known to fix up things.

What has been your biggest achievement?

What has been your biggest achievement?

Seeing staff grow with confidence and gain their qualifications, plus becoming a grandmother of course!

Apart from being a proud Mum of one and numerous ‘adopted’ children. I love to bring “JOY” into people’s lives even if they are having a bad day!

What do you love about what you do?

What do you love about what you do?

I love to help people, see my clients face light up with confidence. The boost to their self esteem is the best part.

How do you define success?

Having a loyal and trusting client base, while providing a high quality service. Our team does its absolute best for our clients, some of my clients I have had for 45 years!

Finding “JOY” in someone’s unloved piece and making someone’s treasure. Also love seeing people’s reaction when their piece has been transformed, and seeing people getting out of their comfort zone and trying something new.

How do you define success?

What do you do in your downtime?

I find the secret of success is being in love with what you do, it makes work a “PASSION” not a job. Also having an incredible team around you both at work and home.

Cruising in the Ford with my husband Murray, while having a relaxing time with family and friends.

What do you do in your downtime?

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

Consistent quality service, with a great eye for details, followed up with great product knowledge and advice.

Love listening to music, enjoy spending time with my wee family and friends, traveling and boating.

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

We have passion and knowledge behind the products we use in what we recreate, with great customer service and being family orientated.

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Phone Robert on 03 574 2333 or Phillip on 021 628 544 (for Picton people) to book a one-to-one session during Drop-in Day.

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Summer Dining Bamboo Garden A medley of flavours from Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine inspired by family recipes

Open 7 days for lunch and dinner.

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Just when you thought t a ke away m e a l s we r e quick and convenient, local restaurant owner Bu-nga Krataitong introduced an online ordering system for her restaurants Bamboo Garden and The Lemongrass.

Bu-nga says she is always “looking to the future” when it comes to the technology she uses, and online ordering was the next step forward.

“This is a new system for us and we are welcoming feedback, but so far it’s been positive and I hope our customers find it to be an easier option for ordering their takeaway,” she says.

How it works; simply visit the restaurants’ websites and along the top there is a tab ‘Order Online’.

Click and scroll through the menu, selecting the dishes you wish to order along the way.

Once complete go to the shopping cart and complete the order. It’s that simple!

The order is then accepted by the restaurant chefs and they quickly get to work on preparing the order.

“Of course you can still phone or call in to order, but with the online ordering it can speed up the process,” Bu-nga says.

Bamboo Garden Restaurant is now also offering regular chef specials, giving diners the opportunity to try new and exciting dishes.

From classic Chinese to Thai and Japanese dishes, Bamboo Garden Restaurant embraces the richness and diversity of Asian cuisine.

With their top chefs from all over Asia and their commitment to using the highest quality and freshest of ingredients, the menu is sure to deliver new and exciting taste to your palate.

Try a slow cooked lamb shank, sizzling pork, a tasty curry both mild or hot, or even a vegetarian option and finish off your meal with a cocktail, beer or wine. There are also children’s options available.

Whether a couple’s night out or a big group function, Bamboo Garden’s 110 + seater restaurant can cater for them all. It’s also the perfect location to host fundraising dinners.

Located on the outskirts of Blenheim’s CBD, it is just a minute’s walk from the town centre.

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Book a table by phoning or going online and order from Bamboo Garden Restaurant and The Lemongrass.

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Lunch 11:00am-2pm Weds to Sun. Dinner from 5pm 7 days Takeaway available 4:30pm-9pm www.bamboogarden.co.nz Email: admin@bamboogarden.co.nz 31 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim Ph: 0-3-579 1118

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Exercise or a wine

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Sitting on a boat with my family in the middle of the ocean with a drink in my hand, sun on my face and laughter around me.

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Travel the Greek Islands

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A wee miracle arrived on February 10, 2020.

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 Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

Not one person – just anyone that has a dream and then does what it takes to achieve it!!  What was the last photo you took?

Before and after of renovations.  What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

A launch to travel the Marlborough sounds.

 Favourite programme currently watching?

I don’t tend to watch TV. I am more of a Netflix movie person or listen to music.  If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live?

There is no other place that I have travelled to, that I would want to live permanently. Maybe, just travel the world until I found that place. It would be somewhere waterfront away from the crowds.

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Saturday 22 Drop For Youth Marlborough: Head on over to Motueka and support the 25 brave Marlburians taking part in Drop For Youth Marlborough. All in the aid of raising money for the Graeme Dingle Foundation. Jumpers arrive from 9.45am. Skydive Abel Tasman, 16 College Street, Motueka.

Great Moscow Circus: With an array of enchanting acrobatics, slapstick comedy, breath-taking stunts, FMX jumps and so much more.

On until March 1. Various dates, times and prices. Great Moscow Circus Big Top, Westwood Avenue. Tickets available from iticket.co.nz Crop Swap Blenheim: Sharing abundance from our gardens, giving generously and mindfully taking. Including fruit, vegetables, preserves and relishes, jams, herbs, eggs, flowers, seedlings and baking.

2-3pm. $2 to register. Crossroads Café, 2 Redwood Street. Further details 021 512 802.

Picton Summer Concert: Summer time fun for the whole family.

Pack a picnic plus blanket and settle for a great afternoon. With live music, food stalls and refreshments and plenty to keep the children entertained. 2pm4pm. Picton Foreshore, Picton.

Marlborough Horticultural Society Late Summer Show: An enjoyable outing for any garden enthusiast. Including amazing flowers, fruit and produce on display, including a large range of dahlias. Also a sales tables and raffles will be available.

9am-4pm. Entry $2. St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 92 Weld Street.

Kaipupu Point Walk: Enjoy two hours on Kaipupu point and take a self-guided walk to explore this beautiful island. Adults $11, child (2-14 years) $6, under 2 years free. Two departure options 11.30am or 1.15pm.

Beachcomber Cruises, The Waterfront, corner of London Quay and Wellington Street, Picton.

Creative Travellers Craft Faire: Come on down and experience the Creative Travellers Faire. With a variety of arts and crafts hand made by the folk selling them, live music and fun activities for the children. Today and Sunday 9am-5pm. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

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.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: 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 ‘Te Pokohiwi

Presbyterian Church, 1 Riley Crescent.

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Calling all Marlborough families: the final concert for the Marlborough Summer Concert Series is set to be held at the Picton Foreshore this Saturday, February 22. There will be plenty of food and drinks, activities for the kids, and live entertainment on offer at the event, which will run from 4pm until 7pm.

Pictured are Bobbie (left), baby Delilah, Fletcher, Logan and Arlo Brown, who were one family of many who attended the Blenheim Summer Concert on Sunday February 9. o Kupe – Revisiting Past Voyages’, on until February 23 and Elizabeth Thomson - Cellular Memory, on until March 8. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

Marlborough Museum: Visit the new Meretoto 1770 Exhibition, all welcome with free entry on Saturday’s. Open 10am-4pm daily.

Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

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 10am4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

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

come. 2pm-4pm. The Vines village, 193 Rapaura Road.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Kekerengu for coffee. 1pm departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Thursday Group rides, meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

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). Eftpos now available.

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Kids Gone Fishin: Spend a great morning out with your children at this free, fun filled fishing event. Please bring along your own rod/s as limited number of free handlines are available. 10am12.30pm. Waikawa Foreshore and Wharf, Waikawa.

The Marlborough Beekeepers Association: A workshop with Phil Vercoe talking about queens and how to graft in a queen cell for autumn. Please bring a beesuit if you have one. All welcome.

2pm. Community Gardens, Budge Street.

Dancing At the Vines: An afternoon of Latin dancing and music, food and fun. With Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Zouk, Cha Cha Merengue and Rueda. Everyone wel-

night and tea and coffee provided. $20-$25. Picton Fire Station, 87 High Street, Picton.

Women’s 6-A-Side Cricket Competition: Get your friends, family and workmates together for some summer fun with Marlborough Cricket Association’s 6-a-side social cricket competition. Free to enter and all females are welcome. There is no age limit and no experience is required.

6pm-7pm. Horton Park, 31 Redwood Street.

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St Andrew’s College 2020 Boarding Road Show: Offering prospective parents and students the opportunity to learn more about the wonderful boarding environment at St Andrew’s College.

Meet the boarding staff and current boarding students and their families, in a relaxed and informal get together over drinks and nibbles. 6pm–8pm.

Marlborough Vintners Hotel, 190 Rapaura Road.

Marlborough Children’s Athletics: Every Wednesday from 5.30pm-7pm during the athletics season. Athletic Park, Brewer Street. For further details contact marlboroughathletics@ gmail.com Quiz Night: Come along and enjoy a fun quiz night. Great for family teams, teams of friends and workmates. With prizes for first, second, random and second to last. Teams can consist of any number up to a maximum of eight. Registration from 6.30pm, entry $5 per team. All materials are supplied. 7.15pm-9.15pm. Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

The Schizophonics: Head along to The Plant to catch San Diego band the Schizophonics. 8pm.

The Plant, 2 Redwood Street.

Tickets available from undertheradar. co.nz

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Thursday 27

Life with a New Pet Workshop: Do you know the 10 essential needs of a New Pet? Get the basics right to ensure you enjoy a safe and healthy new pet. Presented by Dr Christine Mackenzie a practising veterinarian passionate about animal health and welfare. 6pm-9pm. Spot prizes on the

Community Choir - Creative Voice: If you love singing but are not confident in your musical ability, then this may be for you. Learn tips and tricks to help build confidence with your voice and have fun at the same time.

Everyone welcome. 7pm-9pm. Every Thursday until April 9. St. Ninians

Upcoming Events

Family Fishin’ Competition: With over $10,000 worth of prizes to be won, get your family together and hunt out those fishing rods. Today, Saturday and Sunday. Entry price for members $20, non-members $25, under 12 years $5. Entry forms available at all outlets displaying poster or from the Renwick Arms Country Club, 92 High Street, Renwick. Please note entries close at 9pm, Thursday February 27.

Eastern States Speedway: Featuring the MTF Blenheim NZ Super Saloon, the Grand Prix plus Rally Cars.

7pm. $5-$25. Vintage Lane, Renwick.

Annual Skin Awareness Clinic: With New Zealand having one of the highest incidence rates of skin cancers including melanoma, don’t miss this opportunity to have your skin checked by local doctors and visiting specialists. 2pm-7pm. Entry is by donation.

Marlborough Convention Centre, 42a Alfred Street.

Hononga Opening Preview: An international exhibition curated by local artist and educator Sudhir Duppati. Artists featured in the exhibition include Fawad Tamkanat, Kandi Narsimlu, Sreekanth Kurva, Pramod Reddy Gade, Ermias Ekube, and Afza Tamkanat. 6pm. Marlborough Art Society’s Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade Quiz Night Fundraiser: A great opportunity to support the Picton Volunteer Fire Brigades first team to attend the Sky Tower Stair Challenge. Just imagine 1103 steps, 51flights of stairs and 25kg of gear worn. $5 per person (teams of 4-6) which includes a basic BBQ, cash bar only. 6.30pm. Picton Fire Station, High Street, Picton. All money raised goes to Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ. How To Make Friends With Your Mind - 8 Verses Of Mind: The way we perceive and react to our world can bring us either happiness or confusion. By understanding our mind and learning to deal with ourselves and others in a gentle way we can help transform our daily lives and relationships. Today 7pm-8.30pm and Saturday 10am-11.30am. Don’t miss this unique opportunity, everyone welcome. Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road.

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

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Come and join a great team environment where responsibilities are rotated.

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FAIRHALL SCHOOL Relief Teaching

We are updating our relieving teacher list.

If you are a registered teacher with the Education Council and are seeking relief teaching work in Marlborough please consider adding your name to our relieving list.

To add your name, please contact: jo@fairhall.school.nz or 03 5778939.

For further information please contact the principal, Steve Crockett at: steve@fairhall.school.nz

FAIRHALL SCHOOL

Fixed Term Part Time Teacher Position – Middle School We are seeking a highly motivated teacher to work part - time (0.4) for the remainder of the 2020 school year. The appointee must be willing to teach in a collaborative learning environment, form positive relationships with all school and community members, and support and promote our Fairhall School Vision – Fairhall PRIDE. Position - Strengths in literacy and numeracy are required, as well as, the ability to work in a collaborative teaching and learning environment. A desire to support our school Enviroschool and EOTC programmes is also required. This position is for the Year 5 and 6 area of the school.

For further information please contact the principal, Steve Crockett at: steve@fairhall.school.nz For an Application Pack please contact the school office: jo@fairhall.school.nz or phone: 03 5778939.

Applications close 4pm, Friday 28 February, 2020

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Marlborough Boys’ College We need your help please.

We wish to secure a pool of Toe by Toe adult volunteers to help identified struggling readers.

This involves one hour in the morning, 2 days a week, during school terms, in a school space, working one-on-one with an individual student.

You don’t have to be trained in any field of Education to tutor with the Toe by Toe reading resource. You will be provided with training on how to use the Toe by Toe manual.

It’s important you are a kind, patient person who can build a trusting rapport with young people. Strict privacy of the student must also be respected.

You will be Police Vetted to ensure safety for our students and that you comply with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children’s Act. A Code of Conduct also applies to ensure student and volunteer safety.

This is an unpaid volunteer role which is making a real difference in helping students to read.

If you are interested to know more please contact: Gwenda Muir Toe by Toe Coordinator Email Gwenda.Muir@mbc.school.nz Alternatively Telephone 5780119 to leave a message for Gwenda to return you call

Paper Delivery

Baseline Group Marlborough are a resource management planning, surveying and civil engineering consultancy, specialising in land development consulting in Marlborough, Nelson, Tasman and Golden Bay. Baseline Group Marlborough is part of Baseline Group, with offices in Christchurch and Cromwell. Our planning team prepares and processes resource consent applications, prepares plan change applications, provides expert evidence at hearings, and generally provides District Plan help and advice to all manner of land developers, large and small.

We are seeking an experienced Planner (Intermediate Senior) to help develop our Top of the South Island based planning team. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in New Zealand, and will also have proven experience with client communication and liaison. The role will be part time with flexible working arrangements available for the right candidate.

You will be reporting directly to the Marlborough Director and working within our small but established Planning team. You will prepare resource consent applications, and other similar documentation as needed on a job-by-job basis.

Please email your CV and cover letter to info@blg.nz

Assistant Bar Manager We are seeking an Assistant Bar Manager to join our enthusiastic and established team.

You will: Assist the Manager with day to day running of the business.

Enjoy flexible working hours.

Have significant hospitality experience - this is essential.

Contact mark@goodhomebar.co.nz with your CV and cover letter to apply.

Dominator Garage Doors Blenheim

GaraGe Door Installer/ servIce technIcIan Permanent/Fulltime Dominator Garage Doors Blenheim is looking to add to our busy team.

We are looking for a technician/installer who is mechanically minded, preferably with experience in the trades industry or mechanical background to help service and install garage doors and door hardware.

The role requires someone who enjoys learning on the job and working with their hands. It would involve use of power tools and hand tools. Welding experience would be a bonus, but not essential to this role.

You must be customer service orientated, able to communicate well and listen to customers’ needs – helping to troubleshoot and problem solve. We aim to provide our customers with great service and be willing to go the extra mile.

You must have a current drivers’ licence as you would spend the majority of your day offsite, delivering and installing our product.

Responsibilities would include –

• Installing and/or adjusting a wide range of residential and commercial garage doors and operating systems • Identify opportunities to provide customers with products and services • Tracking and maintaining job related paperwork (job cards) and submitting in a timely manner to office staff • Operating in a safety conscious manner while performing all job duties Full training will be given.

Please apply by emailing your CV and letter through to admin@dawsonaluminium.co.nz

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Full time permanent position Due to growth we are looking for an experienced plumber (alternatively a 3rd year apprentice) who is keen to broaden their skills and horizons.

You will join an enthusiastic tight knit team with • A variety of work within our industry • Further professional development and training • Good rates of pay • Company van and phone provided Marlborough Plumbing and Heating is a dynamic and proactive plumbing and heating company specialising in central heating installations, new house builds, bathroom renovation and underfloor heating as well as all aspects of general plumbing, maintenance and repairs.

Please send CV’s and cover letters to FAO Laura info@mph.co.nz Must have a full drivers license and be legally allowed to work in NZ. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Wednesday want to earn some cash/pocket money (Prompt payment fortnightly)

The Blenheim Sun is now recruiting for paper-delivery people/children in Seddon Township (relief and permanent roles available)

If you’re motivated and reliable call Susan now on 5777 868 The pyramids were built by paid labourers. Not slaves.

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Factory Staff & Forklift Drivers - Havelock We have positions available at our Havelock Plant for processing mussels and the dispatch of orders, which Involves forklift driving.

The successful candidate will have: • The ability to be able to work with minimal supervision • To be able to work 12 hour shifts - 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am • High regard for Health and Safety • Forklift drivers - Full class 1 driver licence with forklift experience Is preferred, but full training will be given to the right person Looking for physically fit and reliable self-motivated all-rounders Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Applications with CV and references should be emailed to: bhe.recruitment@talleys.co.nz or apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to:- Talley’s Group Limited 3 Rangitane Drive, Havelock Warf, Havelock.

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This is a diverse and often challenging role. In any week no two days are the same. Prior experience working in a challenging customer face-to-face role is highly favorable, although training is given. We are currently looking for candidates who have the ability to educate the community on parking regulations and enforce these regulations when required.

We would like to hear from you if you: • are physically fit and technically savvy • have previous customer service experience • have a mature outlook and are confident dealing with a range of people • have excellent conflict resolution skills and are able to stay calm in the face of conflict • excellent verbal and written English language skills • excellent time management skills, aptitude and presence to work in an enforcement orientated role.

• hold a full New Zealand driver’s license Grab the opportunity to be trained by New Zealand’s largest, most progressive security company. We look forward to welcoming you into our team.

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Halberg Awards celebrate the known and unknown alike It was a fascinating Halberg Awards last week.

Israel Adesanya’s speech taking aim at New Zealand’s tall poppy syndrome was a ballsy play considering many mainstream sport fans would have not known anything about the UFC champion until he received his sportsman of

the year award.

Ignorance of UFC does not mean Adesanya is not deserving of the award because he is.

To be a world champion in mixed martial arts is a truly global feat.

Far more people compete in MMA than cricket, rugby, netball, V8 SuperCars etc.

Take nothing away from Kiwi driving ace Scott McLaughlin who dominated the V8s last year but it’s an achievement done in an Australasian fish bowl.

The world champion Silver Ferns, won the team and supreme award after their form-reversing final win last year.

It goes to show the fine line between success and failure.

Their one goal win was enough to see them and wonder-coach Noeline Taurua lauded with accolades.

Meanwhile, spare a thought for the Black Caps who drew their World Cup final with England in

Richard achieves gold star status

By Celeste Alexander

What do a Mitsibishi Evo and a Datsun 1200 have in common? They both starred in a recent championship rally event and came away with top podium finishes thanks to the skill of their drivers, locals Richard Bateman and Steve Cattermole.

Richard and Steve, members of the Marlborough Car Club, competed at the New Zealand Hillclimb Championship event held at Port Waikato last Weekend.

MotorSport NZ’s Gold Star Hillclimb Championship is a ClubSport championship comprising of four qualifying rounds run by member clubs in both the North and South Island, and a final round which alternates between the islands each year.

The outright NZ Hillclimb Champion is awarded the title of NZ Gold Star Hillclimb Champion, reflecting the championship’s status as one of MotorSport NZ’s Gold Star championships.

Richard won the New Zealand

Hillclimb Gold Star Championship after completing the final round of the champs after a closely fought battle against second place getter, Michael McLean in his WRX. Richard managed to score the maximum points across the championship to become the Hillclimb champion. He will receive his Gold Star at the Motorsport New Zealand Awards Dinner in Wellington in May. “I’m absolutely rapt to have it,” he says. “It means a lot after having strived so hard to win.

“I’ve had a lot of great feedback which makes you feel good, but I think it will really sink in when we’re at the awards and receive the medal; it will make it more real.

“I’m looking forward to that, and I’ll be in a suit for a change,” he laughs. “And not a race or wet suit either.”

Steve also performed extremely well in his Datsun with a 599.17 points overall lead in the 2WD category, as well as in the Gold Star Championship, coming home on the podium in third.

Marlborough Car Club members, Steve Cattermole and Richard Bateman, are pictured celebrating after their incredible wins at last weekend’s New Zealand Hillclimb Championship. Photo provided.

For Steve, it’s been a huge achievement which has “taken a while to sink in”, he laughs.

“It’s a bit surreal to be honest. At my age it’s probably one of few chances to win at a NZ title; a bit of a one-off deal,” he says. “But I’m really stoked.”

Steve’s Datsun will be semi-retiring his Datsun from rallying this year as

it will be 50-years-old, but not before he competes one more time in it for the Golden 1200 Hillclimb event in two weeks.

However speedway fans may still be able to see it in action when the car club holds a fundraising race on Friday, February 28 where they will be selling rides in a rally car around the track.

every conceivable way yet only have a runners-up medal and the memories of what might have been that still bothers me to this day.

A run here or there and the Halberg Awards would have been their night.

That is sport in a nutshell.

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Blenheim Golf results February 8, Men & Women Stableford: Kevin Mills 42, Doug Shaw 42 Jane Ingram 41, Phil Starkey 39, Nigel Smith 38, James Brunel 38, Desz Campbell 38, Barry Forbes 38, Chris Wolfe 37, Cyril Scammel 37, Mike Guillemot 37, Bernice Arnold 37, Albt Atkinson 36, Brian Brown 36, Jim Findlay 36, Fairweathers NTP Kevin Mills 9/18.

February 10, 9 Holes: Alan Knight 20 on c/b, Ian Hatcher 20, Don Lamond 19, Jan de Zwart 18, Stuart Parker 18, Leo McKendry 18, Paddy Couchman 18, Hans Fischer 18, Gary Blake 17, George Addis 17, Doug Shaw 17, Ross Agnew 17 Ladies Marg Hamilton 21, Colleen McLeod 19, Shirley Godsiff 18, Jill Hurcombe 17, Jan Peglar 17, Chris Currie 16 Trees Rewi 16.

February 12, Starter’s choice: 0-33 Rachael Bell 52, 34+ Jenny Adams 60, Kay Ayson 54, NTP 9/18 Bernice Arnold.

February 13, Par: Bob Tapp +7 c/b, Clive Aitcheson+7, Murray Ingram +4, Alby Atkinson +2, Alan Wilson +1, Roy Lilley, +1 John Rewi, +1 mike McConnell, a/s Morgan Bowe a/s, Ross a/s, Mike Guillemot a/s .

9 hole Stableford Steve Griffin 21 Paddy Norton 20.

Saturday Bisque Par drawn partners: Dan Crawford & Patrick Norton +14, Kevin Mills & Mike McDonald +13, Jane Ingram & Bernice Arnold +12, Paddy Couchman & Ted Collier +12, Ian Clark Barry Forbes +10, Graham Kerrigan & Luke Yarrall +10 Brent Baker & Barry Ellis +9, Fairweathers NTP 9/18 Murray Belk.

February 17: 9 holes Paddy Couchman 23, Hans Fischer 22, Ivan Neame 21, Bob Tapp 21, Roy Lilley 21, John Rewi 20, Brian Brown 19, Dave Menzies 19, Mike McConnell 18 Alan Wilson 18, Ian Clark 18, Women Dawn Walker 19 on c/b Colleen McLeod 19, Margaret Ogier 18, Trees Rewi 17, Margaret Hamilton 16, Trees Rewi 16.

Cuddon Cycling

Once again, Blenheim put on beautiful weather for the Blenheim Annual Association Croquet Tournament on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February. There were 16 players from Nelson, Kaikoura, and Blenheim who attended the tournament and played handicap doubles, competing against very tough competition. The winners of the tournament were Dawn and Gavin Reid from Blenheim Club; runners up were Alan Winwood and Doug Nottage from Nelson/Hinemoa Club; and third place winners were Ron Ereckson and Kevin Freeth from Blenheim Club. Photo supplied.

Today at 5.45pm at Athletic Park will be Track Cycling, Coaching and training. Come along and give it a go. For ages 11-years and up. Plenty of track bikes available. Just bring helmet and runners.

Saturday at 1.30pm at Fairhall Hall will be the Open Grade Stage Race Series, No 6 Final (Stage 1- 14km Benmorven/Ridge/ Fairbourne, Stage 2- 12.6km Fairbourne/ Barracks, Stage 3- 22km Barracks/Top Hawkesbury x 2/Dog Point Rd , Stage 4- 6km TT Godfreys/Fairhall Hall. Junior under 17 shorter event. Open $5 Junior $3. Please assemble at 1pm. All riders welcome.

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