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Vehicles galore!

By Aimee O’Hagan

Rev up your engines, ladies and gentlemen, because the annual Hospice Vehicle Display will once again be taking place next Sunday, March 15.

Held by C la ssic C a r s Marlborough, it’s a popular event that sees approximately 450 motor vehicles – from

classic cars to vintage boats, motorcycles to old tractors – exhibited and admired by the public each year.

According to organiser, Pat Pascoe, the display has been held for the last six years and has raised over $30,000 for Hospice Marlborough over this time.

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Organiser Pat Pascoe (pictured) is encouraging Marlborough locals to come along and take a look at the classic motor vehicles exhibited at this year’s Hospice Vehicle Display on Sunday March 15.

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Hospice Vehicle Display to happen next weekend Continued from page 1.

The theme of this year’s event is set to be ‘Pre 1990 Japanese’.

“People my age will see 1990 as not too long ago,” Pat laughs.

“That was 30 years ago now... In reality, the vehicles from that time and beforehand are becoming quite classic.”

There will be a “better range of vehicles” to see at this year’s event, including at least two new trucks

and some unique vintage cars from Nelson’s World of Wearable Art and Classic Cars Museum.

“They will be bringing some pretty rare cars, and one of them is quite special,” Pat says.

With a smile, Pat adds that he doesn’t want to give away what the car is – in order to make sure it’s a surprise for those who go along – but hints that there are only four of them in NZ.

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TWICE WEEKLY

Despite Japan and New Zealand being miles apart, the two countries are connected in ways you could never imagine. The Ota scholarships is one of these connections; an exchange that allows four Marlborough students from year 9 or 10 to attend a school in Tokyo for a week.

This year Liam Keegan, Natasha Henderson, Stella Henry, and Patrick Milliken were all recipients of the Ota scholarship. From January 16-28 they lived with host families in Tokyo, and attended Jissen Gakuen Junior and Senior High School, Marlborough Boy’s and Girls’ Colleges’ sister school.

“I had never been overseas before,” says Ota scholarship recipient, Patrick Milliken. “[Japan is] not something you get to see everyday.”

During his 12 days in Tokyo, Patrick and the other exchange students attended classes at Jissen Gakuen.

They would chat with the students,

helping them to practice English.

Patrick’s family had hosted Japanese home-stays previously, so Patrick got to reunite with his former host-brother at school.

“I gave him back a pair of socks he had left behind.”

When not at school, Patrick stayed with his host family, the Hiraokas.

A big family, Patrick shared a house with his host-mother, host-father, three brothers, and two grandparents.

“Everyone was so welcoming,” says Patrick.

“You felt so much more immersed staying with a family than staying in a hostel.”

Patrick embraced Japanese culture, never turning down a meal his host-family made for him.

“I tried everything I possibly could.” “[The food] textures are so different, also a lot of strong flavours.”

Patrick became close with his host family during his stay, with them taking him around Tokyo. They went to different shrines, and to the Tokyo Skytree, a tower that is 600 metres

The event is a “great family day” for the public to attend, with multiple food and drink carts on site and plenty of space to enjoy a picnic lunch.

“There’s [something] for everyone,” he says.

“Hopefully a lot of people come along.

“Get your cars out of the shed and bring them along to the vehicle display!”

Members of the public still wanting to exhibit their vehicles are more than welcome, but will need to arrive at 9:30am on the day and pay a $5 display fee.

The event will be held at Waterlea Racecourse on McLauchlan Street from 11am until 3pm. Entry is by gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to Hospice Marlborough.

For more information, contact Pat on 027 442 1786.

Marlborough Boys' College student, Patrick Milliken (centre), at the gateway to the Meiji Jingu shinto shrine. He is with his host-father Masaaki Hiraoka and host-brother Yuto Hiraoka. Photo provided.

high. After telling her that his mum likes birds, Patrick’s host-mum, Ryoko, helped him purchase cockatiel earrings as a present.

The Hiraokas wrote Patrick a letter before he left, saying that while they were apprehensive at first about having a student living with them, they ended up really enjoying his company. Patrick hopes that his host-brother Takuto will be able to stay with him and his family when he comes to Marlborough.

Patricks plans to return to Japan in

the future.

“I’d definitely like to go back, to see the countryside rather than the city.”

Patrick recommends joining the home-stay programme as a way to meet young people from different cultures.

“Take the opportunity to be a host brother.”

Finally, to the next potential recipient of the Ota scholarship, Patrick has some advice.

“You don’t go travelling unless you have your eyes open.”

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Farmers fire in 1979 The date of the Farmers Co-operative store’s fire was January 10, 1979.

In Wednesday’s front page article information we had and some online sites indicated it was 1973, however the Marlborough Historical Society have confirmed it was 1979.

A reunion for former Farmers Cooperative staff from before the fire will be taking place in Blenheim tomorrow.

If you worked in the store prior to the fire, and have not been contacted about the reunion, you can call organiser Maree Chambers on (03) 578 6311.

Andy Marks pictured with his guide-dog Bender. They have been together since Bender was two, and "just clicked." Bender Andrew Spence pictured with his canine companion, Bella. For the past 10 years Andrew has is Andy's third guide dog. been collecting for Red Puppy Appeal.

Collecting for guide dogs

By Frances Chin

As viewers of Dog Squad Puppy School know, training guide dogs is an expensive undertaking. Fortunately, the Red Puppy Appeal exists; an initiative run by Blind Low Vision NZ, where money collected goes towards breeding and training guide dogs.

Andrew Spence has been a Red Puppy street collector for the past 10 years. Andrew’s vision was affected 10 years ago, after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

While the tumour was “non malignant and very treatable,” it caused Andrew’s eyesight to deteriorate.

It was then he started volunteering. In Andrew’s 10 years as a Red Puppy Appeal street collector, he’s seen a few things change.

“The decline of cash is what I’ve really noticed.”

Andrew knows first-hand just how useful the work is that Blind Low

Vision NZ does. After finishing his cancer treatment, the Lighthouse Vision Trust and Blind Low Vision NZ helped Andrew familiarise himself with his surroundings.

“They did things like walking me through spaces.

“I’m very grateful for the work they did.”

Andrew believes in Red Puppy Appeal’s cause, as he has seen the impact having a guide dog can have. “[The dogs] give people a lot more independence.”

“Who knows, one day, I may have one of my own.”

Another Red Puppy Volunteer is retiree Andy Marks. Andy has had his guide dog, Bender, for almost seven years. During the Red Puppy Appeal collection period, Andy often brings Bender to collection points, to raise awareness of the cause people are donating to.

Training guide dogs is a long and

vigorous process, Andy says. The dogs are bred specifically for the role. After eight weeks they “go out puppy-walking,” where they are taken out and taught to be familiar with buses and cars. As the training gets more intense, “one by one dogs drop out.”

“Only one in three dogs make it,” says Andy.

After completing their training, the dogs are then matched to their handlers.

“Through their training they have so many people telling them what to do,” says Andy. “When they have one owner they have to come out of their cocoon, form a bond.”

Andy says training and having a guide dog is “like bringing up a child,” with repeated lessons needed to learn commands.

“You go to Countdown, buy an ice-cream. Then you go to Countdown again, to buy a second ice-cream. Then if you give him a

dollar; he knows where to go.”

Andy says that while most people know about guide dogs, there is still a lot of ignorance. He and Bender have been asked to leave establishments by managers. And when he is waiting to cross the road, “cars stop and wave [him] on.” While these people mean well, Bender has been trained to go behind cars, not in front, making Andy have to “play cat and mouse.”

“Treat us like a normal person.”

For Andy, having a guide dog is an essential part of his life.

“Independence with them is the best thing,” Andy says.

“It’s great to just get out on your own.”

The Red Puppy Appeal will be collecting from March 13-14. Donations and sponsorships can also be accepted online, through their website https://blindfoundation. secure.force.com/GuideDogsDonate/

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Pretty in pink

By Celeste Alexander

If you are shopping at Countdown in Redwoodtown during the month of March, you might notice some of the staff sporting some bright pink clothing and accessories.

Why, you ask? They are supporting an instore fundraising collection for Pink Packets, a local charity which provides sanitary items to women in need.

It’s the organisation’s aim to end period poverty here in Marlborough, and they provide packs of sanitary items to local schools, the Community Foodbank, some departments at Wairau Hospital and other agencies in the area.

In order to provide these free, they need the support of the community by way of donations. This is where Countdown Redwoodtown aims to help this month.

At the front of the checkout area

is a collection box which is hard to miss as it’s decorated in bright pink. Customers are invited to leave donations in the box as they exit.

Customer service manager, Kim Evans, says staff are happy and “proud” to support Pink Packets.

“The charity does a lot of good in the community,” she says.

“Sanitary items shouldn’t be a luxury but unfortunately for many they are, so we are proud to be helping.”

Pink Packets co-founder, Milinda Higgins, says she’s thrilled with all of the support the charity has received.

“Pink Packets has been so well received since we first started,” she says. “Ideally we would love to get to the point where sustainable solutions, like menstrual cups and washable pads, are used, but until then we will continue to help the community where we can.”

Some of the Countdown Redwoodtown staff will be wearing pink this month in support of an instore collection of women's sanitary items for charitable organisation, Pink Packets.

Pictured are (moving left around the collection box) Jeanette Andreassend, Milinda Higgins (Pink Packets co-ordinator), Anna Drummond, Kim Evans, Vicki Eden, Porere Taoho, Belinda Flood, Karen Riwaka and Tania Penhalluriack.

Kiribati culture in Marlborough

By Frances Chin

On February 28, Omaka Marae hosted the Kiribati Federation Aotearoa’s family well-being workshop. Established in 2018, Kiribati Federation Aotearoa (KFA) exists to aid Kiribati families in New Zealand while providing a Kiri-

batian perspective.

Last Friday, Federation members were welcomed to the marae. After the powhiri, Sakalio Tekaibeti and Atata Bareteonga performed a ‘te katokabau’ or ‘garland dance,’ placing garlands on the heads of audience members. The workshop then began.

The workshop was attended by Kiribatians living in Marlborough, both settled and seasonal. There were also representatives from local iwi, in addition to people from the Marlborough Multicultural Centre, and the Marlborough Pacific Trust.

Kiribati is a spread of islands in

the pacific, with a population of 110,000. Kiribati is famous for its beautiful scenery, and for being the only country to straddle three geographic regions. Marlborough has 23 locals from Kiribati. In addition to this, many RSE workers are Kiribatian.

Toka Harrison has lived in Marl-

borough “for too long.” Originally from Kiribati, his mum’s sister brought him to Marlborough.

When given the choice to live here or Australia, he chose Marlborough.

“I like it here,” says Toka. “The weather is nice; not too cold, or too hot.”

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Kiribatians Atata Bareteonga and Sakalio Tekaibeti perform a ‘te katokabau’ or ‘garland dance.’

They are wearing a tirini mao (necklace; ) ramane (garlands; ) and karuru (bracelets for dance).

Environmental Planning Change in Marlborough

Subdivisions and Boundary Adjustments Civil Engineering Drawings Resource Consents for District Councils Anna Bensemann P 03 578 7299 E anna@blg.nz 3 Main Street, Blenheim | www.blg.nz

With the release of decisions on the new Marlborough Environment Plan we are entering a period of change for planning in our region. The decisions set out how peoples submissions were considered and makes changes to the proposed rules we were just getting accustomed to. So what has changed?

Minimum allotment sizes in the urban environment haven’t changed, its still 400 m² in Urban Residential 2 in Blenheim and 450 m² in Urban Residential 2 in other townships. They have also retained a minimum access to a rear lot at 3 m wide in Blenheim as long as there is access to water for firefighting within 75 m of the

property. However, only one dwelling is permitted per register of title (certificate of title) and there is no provision for a family flat anymore.

The big issues in the rural space is limitations on access to water and stock crossing riverbeds. As with the urban area, there is no provision for a family flat, and only one dwelling per record of title.

Just like Baseline Group Marlborough’s location (now at 3 Main Street above Rebel Sport), Marlborough’s planning environment has changed, if you want to know how this might affect you, give Anna the planner a call at Baseline Group Marlborough.

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

Marlborough Pandemic Group meets

Mayor opens Bragato Research Institute

Work is underway to prepare for the covid-19 coronavirus arriving in Marlborough.

Prior to the confirmation of covid-19 coronavirus in New Zealand last week, Marlborough’s pandemic group, made up of key players in Marlborough including Stuart Smith MP, Port Marlborough, Wine Marlborough, Public Health, Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency Management, the Council, Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and Destination Marlborough met for the first time to discuss how covid-19 coronavirus could impact our region.

Mayor John Leggett said all employers in Marlborough need to start thinking about

Mayor John Leggett was on hand to officially open the new Bragato Research Institute in Blenheim last week.

The national research winery will enable the trialling of new technology and innovation, ensuring the New Zealand wine industry is at the cutting edge of modern grape growing and winemaking.

Marlborough District Council has contributed funding to help establish the research winery.

their own contingency planning if we get the covid-19 coronavirus here in Marlborough. Having a business continuity plan is really important,” he said.

The Ministry of Health is the lead agency for national planning and people should go to their website for accurate and reliable information on the health risks associated with the virus: www.health.govt.

nz/our-work/diseases-andconditions/covid-19-novelcoronavirus An All-of-Government website has also been set up as the key information hub for covid-19 coronavirus: www.govt.nz/ novel-coronavirus-covid-19 Marlborough’s Pandemic Group will meet regularly.

Other industry group and sector representatives will be invited to join.

Leave the bus stop for the bus Airport users are reminded not to park in the bus stop at Marlborough Airport.

With the Renwick and Blenheim commuter bus service now up and running, the bus stops at the airport eight times a day during the week and four times over the weekend. It’s important that when the bus is at the airport, it has enough space to stop safely.

The 18-month trial bus services provide people with greater transport options and complement the existing Blenheim to Picton and Blenheim bus services.

Those who are interested in catching the bus to or from the airport can see the timetable on Council’s website at: www. marlborough.govt.nz/services/blenheimbus-services

at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/yourcouncil/have-your-say-consultations or email linda.craighead@ marlborough.govt.nz, or in writing to: Linda Craighead, Parks and Open Spaces, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240.

Feedback must be provided by 5.00 pm on Friday 3 April 2020.

For further information please contact Linda Craighead or Grahame Smail on Ph: 03 520 7400.

Marlborough District Libraries and REAP offer free courses on computer basics, internet safety, online banking, family history, Pinterest and more, on Tuesday mornings and some Thursday evenings.

To enrol, please phone Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) on Ph: 03 520 7491 or visit: https:// steppingup.nz/

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Places are strictly limited, so please register for the workshops via Council’s website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ recreation/cycling-and-walking/cycling/ adult-cycle-skills-workshop/?ed-step=1 If you have any other enquiries please email: caroline.stone@marlborough.govt.nz

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Last year a request was made to Council requesting more specialist bathroom and change facilities for people with multiple or complex disabilities, so they can be looked after by their caregiver in a safe, clean and private environment.

The Council agreed to fund a facility but also asked that a wider policy was drafted to guide the provision of such facilities into the future.

You can provide feedback on the draft policy via Council’s website

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Brush up on your cycle skills Marlborough District Council is running four workshops during March to help adults brush up on their cycle skills.

The free adult cycle skills workshops, held at Athletic Park in Blenheim from 9.00 am to midday on Monday 9, 16, 23 and 30 March, will help people become more cycle savvy.

Council’s Walking and Cycling Coordinator, Braden Prideaux, says if you’re new to cycling, haven’t been on a bike for a while, or just need a bit of extra confidence negotiating traffic on the road, then these free workshops are for you!

“It doesn’t matter what your riding ability is, these practical, pedal turning sessions are designed to give you the skills and confidence for riding on and off the road,” he says.

Each session will run for three hours.

Cyclists will begin on the Taylor River shared path and quiet surrounding roads, before progressing to nearby cycleways and busier intersections.

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Keeping active, even if it’s just a daily walk down the street, is important for good health. But statistics show that at least half a dozen pedestrians are injured on local streets each year.

With age, reactions tend to slow so it’s important to be aware if you have any limitations to your sight, hearing and general alertness.

It’s also important to make sure you can be seen at all times. During the day wear bright or light-coloured clothing. If you are walking in poor light or darkness it’s a good idea to carry a torch or use reflector tape on your jacket.

When it comes to crossing the road legally, you must use a pedestrian crossing if you are within 20 metres of it. Remember that the courtesy

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crossings in town are just that - you are reliant on the courtesy of a driver to stop and make eye contact before you step out. Never assume that a driver has seen you. For more information about courtesy and pedestrian crossings visit: https://bit. ly/2VEZ7RO If you lack confidence when it comes to crossing the road you can wait for others (or ask someone to accompany you). Don’t step out into the road from between parked cars and be wary of people reversing out of driveways.

Lastly, remember that mobility scooter riders must observe the rules for pedestrians too. Adjusting your scooter speed to a walking pace is safer for you and those around you.

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The Sun Don’t be fooled Worried about the trick and possible outcome for future cyclists when you are called out to while biking, from a character “you have a flat tire”.

I knew I didn’t but wonder did he want my bag of groceries. It was dangerous to stop.

Don’t be fooled by this con.

Weather watch Attention network 1.

Until you get your weather right again, I’ve moved to 3 weather.

You need to up your game.

You fixed things a little, but I’d take a cue from 3 if I were you guys.

Dog park for Blenheim?

I hope so as I’m a regular user of the Renwick park despite living in central Blenheim.

Thanks, Jamie, for organising Renwick and the superb facility that it is. Now, can we have one in Blenheim? Hands up those who would support it?

Bridge Wait for it to open. What a flop. Trucks faster over bridge, traffic hold ups, oops we should have had a bypass, next time. Council missed the boat again, short sighted. Soak it up rate payers.

Let driving distract you from your phone

Virus

What more to be seen?

Will it effect wine industry-you betcha!

Have we got plenty of produce around the region-no! But Countdown will deliver one lady said.

OMG, nobody is taking it seriously. Our company will close for family welfare and health, first and foremost. Let them drink grape juice.

So sad when our borders are still wide open.

I can empathise with the cyclist who reported a near miss on his bicycle in last weeks paper. I cycle to/from Base Woodbourne every day and seldom does a week go by without a near miss.

Just like the previous article, I wear a fluorescent top, have two rear flashing red and three front lights as well as a luminous bag. I am not sure what else can be done to mitigate the poor driving amongst a minority of our Blenheim community?

Dogs gone please I don’t dislike dogs but please, please do NOT take them to the centre of town. My son got bitten by a dog down at the river, he now has a huge fear of them all.

So we have a huge problem to go to town and get him shoes and clothes, even the supermarket because dogs are allowed there. However there is plenty of other places for dogs to go like the river and parks.

So please for the sake of people who are afraid to go to town because of dogs, could they please change the rules. Dogs don’t need town, plus they get too hot and bark lots tied up outside a shop. Thanks.

Renwick rate payers Is the Renwick Freedom Camping spot by Giesen Centre monitored? Recently counted 18 vans one night. Renwick rate payers get water meters soon, will freedom campers have to pay for water like we do? Feel used.

Eltham Road Eltham road mess is mute testimony to former deputy mayor’s committee’s lack of wisdom.

Cycle way rarely used.

Street carriageway hardly two way. Traffic flow impeded. Rip it out! Don’t worry MDC. Ratepayers will cover cost.

Re: Dangerous U Turns That was an interesting read... especially the mention of Traffic Authorities... short memory you have, but a reminder that one of our local Traffic Authorities did a U Turn on Taylor Pass and wiped out a motorbike... he did plead guilty, but also served “internal Police reprimand”... which me, as a motorcyclist makes my blood boil, in that we will never know what this idiot cop received.

Well done Well done Blenheim Public House! You are consistently great, with food and service always top notch. Keep it up.

Expert service Just had Aqua Tank Services cleaning the sludge from the bottom of our water tanks under the house. Expert service. Many thanks.

Slow down SLOW DOWN THROUGH TOWN! The speed limit within the business area is 30kph for a reason

Bus Shelter Seems NZ First are enticing Marlborough voters by shouting us a Perspex dome to cover the hole in the bus shelter. Thanks to Shane Jones and the Provincial Growth Fund.

Stop for everything Richardson Ave: it’s quite simple people. Richardson Ave is on a stop sign and that means we have to stop for EVERYTHING. The sooner Marlborough Roads puts us on a giveway sign the better, but someone will probably have to be killed there before that happens!

It’s no wonder housing consents are up, sections in short supply, housing in short supply and rents rocketing.

The MDC is recruiting dozens of new qualified staff to do the things they haven’t done. And they have to live somewhere. Duh

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Good on you Good on you Sun. I must say I have enjoyed reading some quality articles in The Sun newspaper, especially regarding farming (feb28).

It is encouraging to see, in an age of deteriorating journalism. You are a rose among thorns.

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Hoarding To all those hoarding masks, think of us on the vital economic front line dealing with poisons and dust. The vintage must be harvested as a matter of national importance.

So if you see a vineyard worker without one, offer yours, ‘we are one’ and doing work that local people won’t and want to go home to our country after harvest. Kia ora.

Coronavirus I agree with the parents concerned about the lack of response to Coronavirus and the need for prep in Marl. People with the slightest hint of flu symptoms are going to freak out and rush to the GP... where other people will then be exposed. Or they will go to hospital and put staff and already sick patients at risk.

More effort to reassure the community is needed, and a dedicated centre needs to be set up for Coronavirus suspected patients to go to.

Come on Marl... sort it out!

Non event What happened with the Food Truck Event?

More like a non event! When I went there...

3 trucks had run out of food. Who organised this??

Food trucks?

Housing consents up

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Food trucks... what food trucks? My wife and I went to the Truck Off event. But my question is ‘where were the food trucks?’

We didn’t end up having any food because the lines were so long and the food ran out early so we just got a drink and sat outside.

Let down much?

Keep calm I am over hearing about coronavirus already, people are being ridiculous. Keep calm and wash your hands

Farmers fire Having read the Wednesday story about the Farmers Reunion... the date of the fire was wrong.

I know it was 1979 but looking online I found sites saying 1973. A bit confusing, but for anyone unsure, it was definitely 1979.

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Friday March 6, 2020

In memory of victims

By Aimee O’Hagan

Nearly a year on, kiwis are still grieving the more than 50 lives lost in the Christchurch mosque shootings on March 15 last year.

Next Tuesday March 10, an event will be held in the main hall at the Clubs of Marlborough to acknowledge the attacks’ one year anniversary – breaking down walls between people of different religions and ethnicities and spreading the message of togetherness in our communities.

The event is part of Auckland-based radio station Voice of Islam’s national ‘Togetherness Tour Kotahitanga’ – which has been making it’s way around New Zealand since February 29 – and will include free exhibitions and short talks by international guests.

Blenheim local and president of Marlborough Muslim Association, Zayd Ian Blissett, says that deputy mayor, Nadine Taylor, will be speaking at the event, and local identity, Nan Kahu Chadwick, will be welcoming the international guest speakers with a powhiri.

“The event is open for everybody in the wider public - it’s not specifically muslim,” Zayd explains.

“It’s about coming together to combat hate.”

With over 2000 people showing up at the vigil held at Blenheim’s Seymour Square on March 20 last year, Zayd is worried the 300 chairs at this event’s venue won’t be

enough to seat those who attend.

Despite this, he really wants to “encourage people to come along”.

“Hopefully they can make it!”

Zayd says.

Togetherness Tour Kotahitanga will be held at the Clubs of Marlborough main hall next Tuesday, March 10, from 6pm until 7:30pm. Doors open at 5:30pm and entry is free.

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Wither Hills’ tracks closed due to fire danger

President of Marlborough Muslim Association, Zayd Ian Blissett, knew 11 of the people that died in last year’s Christchurch mosque shootings, and still feels shocked that such an attack would take place in NZ.

The hot dry summer has forced the closure of most tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park, including the Mountain Bike Park.

Due to the ‘very high to extreme’ fire risk conditions within the park, walkers and runners are asked to stay on the lower tracks around the town boundary only, and not

to venture up the gullies or ridge paths.

Cyclists are asked to avoid the Mountain Bike Park as this area would be particularly dangerous in the event of a fire.

Signs advising of the track closures are being installed at the Farm Park today. The closure of these areas will apply at all times of the day.

New branding, same award winning designs For nearly three years Jason Anderson has been designing houses for clients all over the Top-of-the South, taking ideas and concepts and turning them into dream homes.

It’s been an exciting journey for Jason who has seen his business grow and evolve, and even receive awards for his modern and contemporary designs.

More recently, Jason has decided to re-brand his business to “simplify” its recognisable name throughout the community.

The business is now known as Anderson Architecture, and the new branding will soon be visible on Jason’s vehicle, site signs and outside

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of his office building located within Blenheim’s CBD area at 62a Market Street.

“Changes within the business have prompted the rebranding and essentially makes it short and simple to recognise.

“Anderson Architecture continues to specialise in new house builds and large scale renovations. I’m immensely proud of what the business has achieved,” he says.

Working alongside Jason are two junior drafting technicians and as a team, they’re excited to see some of their projects soon to be completed.

There are two builds in the Golf View Close development, near Marlborough

Ridge, with one nearing completion and another having just begun.

“I’m also looking forward to project which is set to begin at the end of the month in Waikawa; a large scale build with beautiful views,” Jason says.

A modern villa in Grovetown designed by Jason is nearing completion, and a large renovation of a 1960s home is underway on Old Renwick Road.

“I really enjoy following the construction process with clients and seeing their ideas come to life,” he says.

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Thursday, March 12

Eels vs. Bulldogs

Bankwest Stadium

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Thursday, April 23

Titans vs. Wests Tigers

Cbus Super Stadium

6.00pm

Friday, March 13

Raiders vs. Titans

GIO Stadium

6:00pm

Friday, April 24

Eels vs. Broncos

TIO Stadium, Darwin

7.25pm

Cowboys vs. Broncos

North Queensland Stadium

7:05pm

Dragons vs. Roosters

SCG

4.00pm

Knights vs. Warriors

McDonald Jones Stadium

3:00pm

Cowboys vs. Bulldogs

North Queensland Stadium

6.00pm

Rabbitohs vs. Sharks

ANZ Stadium

5:30pm

Storm vs. Warriors

AAMI Park

8.00pm

Panthers vs. Roosters

Panthers Stadium

7:35pm

Raiders vs. Rabbitohs

GIO Stadium

2.05pm

Sea Eagles vs. Storm

Lottoland

4:05pm

Sunday, April 26

Knights vs. Panthers

McDonald Jones Stadium

4.05pm

ROUND 8 Wests Tigers vs. Sharks

Suncorp Stadium

6.00pm

Sea Eagles vs. Broncos

Suncorp Stadium

8.05pm

Rabbitohs vs. Knights

Suncorp Stadium

3.00pm 5.30pm

ROUND 1

Saturday, March 14

Sunday, March 15

Dragons vs. Wests Tigers

WIN Stadium

6:15pm

Thursday, March 19

Bulldogs vs. Cowboys

ANZ Stadium

8.05pm

Friday, March 20

Dragons vs. Panthers

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Broncos vs. Rabbitohs

Suncorp Stadium

7:05pm

Bulldogs vs. Raiders

Suncorp Stadium

Warriors vs. Raiders

Eden Park, Auckland

5.00pm

Roosters vs. Cowboys

Suncorp Stadium

7.45pm

Roosters vs. Sea Eagles

Central Coast Stadium

Warriors vs. Eels

Suncorp Stadium

1.50pm

Sharks vs. Storm

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

7:35pm

Storm vs. Dragons

Suncorp Stadium

4:05pm

Wests Tigers vs. Knights

Leichhardt Oval

4:05pm

Titans vs. Panthers

Suncorp Stadium

6.25pm

Titans vs. Eels

Cbus Super Stadium

5:15pm

Thursday, May 7

Rabbitohs vs. Broncos

ANZ Stadium

7.50pm

Thursday, March 26

Raiders vs. Dragons

GIO Stadium

8.05pm

Friday, May 8

Warriors vs. Bulldogs

Mt Smart Stadium

8.00pm

Friday, March 27

Sea Eagles vs. Warriors

Lottoland

6.00pm

Roosters vs. Storm

SCG

7.55pm

Rabbitohs vs. Roosters

ANZ Stadium

8.05pm

Knights vs. Dragons

McDonald Jones Stadium

3.00pm

Sharks vs. Knights

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

3.00pm

Wests Tigers vs. Raiders

Scully Park, Tamworth

5.30pm

Storm vs. Panthers

AAMI Park

5.30pm

Cowboys vs. Titans

North Queensland Stadium

7.35pm

Panthers vs. Sharks

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Sea Eagles vs. Eels

Lottoland

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Thursday, May 14

Roosters vs. Knights

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Friday, May 15

Bulldogs vs. Sea Eagles

Belmore Sports Ground

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Broncos v Dragons

Suncorp Stadium

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Sunday, May 3

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Saturday, May 9

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Thursday, April 2

Storm vs. Rabbitohs

AAMI Park

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Friday, April 3

Knights vs. Cowboys

McDonald Jones Stadium

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Raiders vs. Sea Eagles

GIO Stadium

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Warriors vs. Wests Tigers

Mt Smart Stadium

5.00pm

Sharks vs. Cowboys

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Bulldogs vs. Sharks

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Storm vs. Eels

AAMI Park

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Panthers vs. Broncos

Panthers Stadium

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Raiders vs. Panthers

GIO Stadium

2.05pm

Eels vs. Dragons

Bankwest Stadium

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Wests Tigers vs. Rabbitohs

Leichhardt Oval

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Roosters vs. Titans

SCG

6.15pm

Thursday, May 21

Broncos vs. Bulldogs

Suncorp Stadium

7.50pm

Friday, May 22

Dragons vs. Titans

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

6.00pm

Cowboys vs. Rabbitohs

North Queensland Stadium

7.55pm

Warriors vs. Storm

Mt Smart Stadium

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Saturday, April 4

Sunday, April 5 ROUND 5

Saturday, May 16

Sunday, May 17 ROUND 11

Sea Eagles vs. Knights

Lottoland

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Rabbitohs vs. Bulldogs

ANZ Stadium

4.05pm

Broncos vs. Cowboys

Suncorp Stadium

7.55pm

Storm vs. Titans

AAMI Park

5.30pm

Sea Eagles vs. Wests Tigers

Central Coast Stadium

Sharks vs. Roosters

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

7.35pm

Roosters vs. Raiders

HBF Park, Perth

5.35pm

Panthers vs. Raiders

Panthers Stadium

4.05pm

Knights vs. Sharks

McDonald Jones Stadium

2.05pm

Dragons vs. Warriors

WIN Stadium

6.15pm

Eels vs. Panthers

Bankwest Stadium

4.05pm

Wests Tigers vs. Eels

Bankwest Stadium

4:05pm

Thursday, May 28

Titans vs. Bulldogs

Cbus Super Stadium

7.50pm

Thursday, April 16

Cowboys vs. Storm

North Queensland Stadium

7.50pm

Friday, May 29

Eels v Cowboys

Bankwest Stadium

7.55pm

Friday, April 17

Sea Eagles vs. Titans

Lottoland

6.00pm

Saturday, May 30

Knights vs. Rabbitohs

McDonald Jones Stadium

7.35pm

Broncos vs. Sharks

Suncorp Stadium

7.55pm

Raiders vs. Knights

McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga

3.00pm

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Warriors vs. Roosters

Mt Smart Stadium

7.30pm

ROUND 13

Bulldogs vs. Eels

ANZ Stadium

7.35pm

Friday, June 5

Rabbitohs vs. Dragons

ANZ Stadium

2.05pm

Panthers vs. Wests Tigers

Panthers Stadium

4:05pm

Eels v West Tigers

Bankwest Stadium

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Thursday, April 9

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AAMI Park

7.35pm

ROUND 20

Panthers vs. Knights

Panthers Stadium

2.05pm

Thursday, July 30

Rabbitohs vs. Storm

Eels vs. Wests Tigers

Bankwest Stadium

4.05pm

Friday, July 31

Bulldogs v Dragons

ANZ Stadium

4.05pm

ROUND 14

Saturday, August 1

Bankwest Stadium

7.50pm

Warriors vs. Panthers

Mt Smart Stadium

8.00pm

Broncos vs. Eels

Suncorp Stadium

7.55pm

Titans vs. Dragons

Cbus Super Stadium

3.00pm 5.30pm

Thursday, June 11

Roosters vs. Broncos

SCG

7.50pm

Bulldogs vs. Knights

Bankwest Stadium

Friday, June 12

Titans vs. Cowboys

Cbus Super Stadium

6.00pm

Cowboys vs. Raiders

North Queensland Stadium

7.35pm

Wests Tigers vs. Panthers

Bankwest Stadium

7.55pm

Sharks vs. Wests Tigers

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

2.05pm

Sea Eagles vs. Bulldogs

Lottoland

3.00pm

Sea Eagles vs. Roosters

Lottoland

4.05pm

Knights vs. Storm

McDonald Jones Stadium

5.30pm

ROUND 21

Rabbitohs vs. Eels

ANZ Stadium

7.35pm

Thursday, August 6

Storm vs. Cowboys

AAMI Park

7.50pm

Raiders vs. Warriors

GIO Stadium

2.05pm

Friday, August 7

Sharks vs. Bulldogs

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

6.00pm

Dragons vs. Sharks

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

4.05pm

Panthers vs. Dragons

Panthers Stadium

7.55pm

Titans vs. Rabbitohs

Cbus Super Stadium

3.00pm

Eels vs. Roosters

Bankwest Stadium

5.30pm

Sea Eagles vs. Raiders

Lottoland

7.35pm

Warriors vs. Knights

Mt Smart Stadium

4.05pm

Wests Tigers vs. Broncos

Campbelltown Stadium

4.05pm

Saturday, June 13

Sunday, June 14 ROUND 15

Sunday, August 2

Saturday, August 8

Thursday, June 25

Wests Tigers vs. Dragons

Bankwest Stadium

7.50pm

Friday, June 26

Panthers vs. Sea Eagles

Panthers Stadium

6.00pm

Broncos vs. Storm

Suncorp Stadium

7.55pm

Warriors vs. Cowboys

Sky Stadium, Wellington

5.00pm

Bulldogs vs. Rabbitohs

ANZ Stadium

5.30pm

ROUND 22

Eels v Sharks

Bankwest Stadium

7.35pm

Thursday, August 13

Panthers vs. Cowboys

Panthers Stadium

7.50pm

Knights vs. Titans

McDonald Jones Stadium

2.05pm

Friday, August 14

Roosters vs. Sharks

SCG

6.00pm

Raiders vs. Roosters

GIO Stadium

4.05pm

Eels vs. Storm

Bankwest Stadium

7.55pm

Rabbitohs vs. Warriors

Sunshine Coast Stadium

3.00pm 5.30pm

Saturday, June 27

Sunday, June 38 ROUND 16

Sunday, August 9

Saturday, August 15

Thursday, July 2

Broncos vs. Panthers

Suncorp Stadium

7.50pm

Knights vs. Sea Eagles

McDonald Jones Stadium

Friday, July 3

Storm vs. Wests Tigers

AAMI Park

7.55pm

Dragons vs. Bulldogs

WIN Stadium

7.35pm

Saturday, July 4

Roosters vs. Warriors

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Broncos vs. Titans

Suncorp Stadium

2.05pm

Sunday, July 5

Sharks vs. Raiders

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

4.05pm

Raiders vs. Wests Tigers

GIO Stadium

4.05pm

Thursday, August 20

Cowboys vs. Sharks

North Queensland Stadium

7.50pm

Friday, August 21

Warriors vs. Sea Eagles

Mt Smart Stadium

8.00pm

Storm vs. Roosters

AAMI Park

7.55pm

ROUND 23

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Sunday, July 12

Sharks vs. Panthers

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

6.00pm

Bulldogs vs. Warriors

Bankwest Stadium

7.55pm

Titans vs. Storm

Cbus Super Stadium

3.00pm

Dragons vs. Eels

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

3.00pm

Raiders vs. Broncos

GIO Stadium

5.30pm

Rabbitohs vs. Raiders

Central Coast Stadium

5.30pm

Rabbitohs vs. Wests Tigers

Bankwest Stadium

7.35pm

Broncos vs. Knights

Suncorp Stadium

7.35pm

Roosters vs. Dragons

SCG

2.05pm

Wests Tigers vs. Titans

Campbelltown Stadium

2.05pm

Eels vs. Sea Eagles

Bankwest Stadium

4.05pm

Bulldogs vs. Panthers

Bankwest Stadium

4.05pm

Cowboys vs. Knights

North Queensland Stadium

6.15pm

Thursday, August 27

Sharks vs. Dragons

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

7.50pm

Friday, August 28

Eels vs. Knights

Bankwest Stadium

6.00pm

Roosters vs. Rabbitohs

SCG

7.55pm

Bulldogs vs. Wests Tigers

Bankwest Stadium

3.00pm

Cowboys vs. Warriors

North Queensland Stadium

5.30pm

Storm vs. Broncos

AAMI Park

7.35pm

Titans vs. Raiders

Cbus Super Stadium

2.05pm

Sea Eagles vs. Panthers

Lottoland

4.05pm

Thursday,September 3

Dragons vs. Rabbitohs

WIN Stadium

Friday, September 4

Wests Tigers vs. Cowboys

Leichhardt Oval

Broncos vs. Rooster

Suncorp Stadium

Sharks vs. Warriors

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Titans vs. Sea Eagles

Cbus Super Stadium

Raiders vs. Storm

GIO Stadium

Knights vs. Bulldogs

McDonald Jones Stadium

Panthers vs. Eels

Panthers Stadium

7.50pm 6.00pm 7.55pm 3.00pm 5.30pm 7.35pm 2.05pm 4.05pm

ROUND 18 Thursday, July 16

Panthers vs. Rabbitohs

Panthers Stadium

7.50pm

Friday, July 17

Warriors vs. Titans

Mt Smart Stadium

8.00pm

Wests Tigers vs. Roosters

Bankwest Stadium

7.55pm

Dragons vs. Cowboys

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

3.00pm

Raiders vs. Eels

GIO Stadium

5.30pm

Bulldogs vs. Storm

HBF Park, Perth

5.35pm

Sea Eagles vs. Sharks

Lottoland

2.05pm

Knights vs. Broncos

McDonald Jones Stadium

4.05pm

Saturday, July 18

Sunday, July 19 ROUND 19 Thursday, July 23

Eels vs. Rabbitohs

Bankwest Stadium

7.50pm

Friday, July 24

Panthers vs. Titans

Panthers Stadium

6.00pm

Storm vs. Sharks

AAMI Park

7.55pm

Roosters vs. Bulldogs

SCG

Broncos vs. Warriors

Suncorp Stadium

Cowboys vs. Sea Eagles

North Queensland Stadium

Sunday, July 26

Dragons vs. Raiders

WIN Stadium

Sunday, July 26

Knights vs. Wests Tigers

McDonald Jones Stadium

3.00pm 5.30pm 7.35pm 2.05pm 4.05pm

Saturday, July 25

Sunday, August 16

Saturday, August 22

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Volunteers sought for house/garden tours This year Breast Cancer Foundation NZ (BCFNZ) and NZ House & Garden Magazine are very excited to be holding a NZ House and Garden Tour in Blenheim on Friday, March 13 and 14.

As the charity partner of the

event the Foundation receives some funding which goes a long way to help Kiwis affected by breast cancer.

The tour gives people the opportunity to view eight beautiful, handpicked homes and gardens.

Unfortunately, organisers have

struggled to recruit volunteers in the Blenheim area to assist in the tours.

As a thank you volunteers who help on one of the two days, will receive a free ticket to attend the other day of the tour.

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8:30am-4pm with the following at a designated tour house: • Assisting with registration in the morning • Putting up signage • Being stationed around the house to help move people along to avoid congestion

• Ongoing monitoring of wristbands.

• Ensuring people use their shoe bags and don’t leave shoes at the door.

Anyone interested can contact the organising team on 0508 105 105 or at volunteer@bcf.org.nz.

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Council, in conjunction with Nelmac Marlborough Ltd, is set to begin trialling a new organic alternative to glyphosate in its maintenance of central Blenheim’s street plots and gardens.

A non-toxic, pine-based organic herbicide will be trialled over the next three months to determine its effectiveness. The oil will be sprayed on to weeds outside areas including the Clubs of Marlborough and the Blenheim I-SITE, as well as other open spaces in Blenheim’s CBD. Parks and Open Spaces manager,

Jane Tito, says people may notice a slightly different smell as a result of using the pine-based oil.

“We will be closely monitoring the trial which will run until June 2020.

During this time we welcome feedback from the community,” she says.

The trial of the pine-based oil excludes Seymour Square and Pollard Park.

“Council’s in-house gardening team have tended to these gardens by hand for the past 15 years. Hand weeding and largely organic weed and pest management control has been a

long standing maintenance method applied to these two premier parks,” she says.

At today’s Assets and Services Committee, Councillors requested staff undertake further work at Seymour Square to try to eliminate the current use of one litre of glyphosate annually, making Seymour Square Marlborough’s first glyphosate-free open space.

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gardening this week Wet and dry: By Wally Richards A bad drought makes you realise that water is more precious than gold. Also in a crisis, food and water becomes valuable and money is worthless as we can see on news items of empty shelves in Supermarkets elsewhere in the world and Auckland.

Plants in pots are totally dependent on their owners for all of life’s requirements of food and water.. and with pots there is no buffer as that which plants in the ground enjoy... it’s that simple.

But here is the catch, plants in winter that are dormant, say like a rose bush have very little or low water (and food ) requirements and you may not need to water at all as the rain will take care of it all.

Come the summer months when they are in full swing of leaves and flowers... well it’s a different story all round. Watering until the water runs out of the pot may be a daily requirement or even twice daily.

I can tell you that roses generally wilt when they

are caught short and yellow leaves in the centre of the plant is a dead giveaway that they went without water even for just one day.

Now here is why you have to look... a new plant in a large container will not need as much water as a more root bound older plant. Different plants all have differing water needs to boot...

You can’t over water a rose in summer but you could a

plant that likes to be kept on the drier side, for example Acacia fettuccine.

When planted in the garden there is usually much more of a moisture buffer but this year it has been really dry.

If you can water directly to where it will be most needed and therefore have the most effect, it will be the latest planting that will seem to be affected first as they will have the least established

root system.

An upside down funnel made out of a reused bottle with the bottom taken out will seep water directly.

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Fun at musical training weekend Members of the Marlborough Civic Orchestra (MCO) recently enjoyed an idyllic setting for a training weekend in preparation for their forthcoming concert. Rotoiti Outdoor Education Centre was filled with the melodious sounds of Brahms and Dvorak as MCO, perfectly in tune with the beautiful surroundings of bush and bird-song, put in some hard yards under the baton of conductor, Elgee Leung.

Perfect weather ensured a great weekend for all, with the local Lake Rotoiti community being treated to a free mini concert on Saturday night, as the sun streamed in through the large deck windows.

Marlborough Civic Orchestra's NOVA concert will take place at the ASB Theatre on Saturday, April 4 and will feature international guest pianist, Michael Tsalka. Pictured are Michelle Brown (front) and Helene Kähler.

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Anything that I haven’t cooked myself.  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

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Saturday 7 Renwick Rugby Club Quiz Night: A fundraising evening for the Renwick Rugby Club Tasman Travel JAB and Senior 2020. $100 per table of eight which includes a complimentary bottle of wine for the table, or $15 per individual person. With a silent auction running all night, raffles, nibbles and prizes for the best rugby theme dressed table. Doors open 6.45pm and quiz kicks off at 7pm. Renwick Sports and Events Centre, Uxbridge Street, Renwick. To book tables please email renwickrugby@gmail.com Rai Valley A&P Show: Spend a day in the beautiful Rai Valley.

With live entertainment throughout the day including the Really Young Farmer of the Year, the Rai Valley Challenge, Equestrian events, BMX stunts, wood chopping, Sturgeons side-shows and food galore. 9am. $3-$7. Carluke Domain, Carluke Road, Rai Valley.

Country Harvest Fair: Don’t miss the Rapaura School Country Harvest Fair. With fresh produce and baking, fun and games, crafts, chocolate wheel, silent auctions and the amazing white elephant sale. 10am2pm. Rapaura School, 349 Hammerichs Road.

Marlborough Multicultural Festival: A day of fun, ethnic music, dance and food. Come and celebrate Race Relations Day and enjoy the growing diversity of Marlborough. 11am-4pm.

Pollard Park, Parker Street.

New Zealand Antique and Classic Boatshow: From sleek cedar kayaks, jet boats from the 60s, clunky clinkers and veteran sailing craft, all displayed in the spectacular setting of Lake Rotoiti. Today and Sunday 9am-4pm, with displays on land from early morning and races on the lake in the afternoon. Day pass $15.

Kerr Bay, Lake Road, St Arnaud.

Die Innere Stimme - Chamber Music Concert: Join award-winning pianist Dr. Michael Tsalka and Blenheim-local musician turned winemaking student, Elgee Leung. Performing a programme featuring chamber works for piano and cello by Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms. 7pm-9pm. Door sales only adults $40, students $20. St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 5 Henry Street.

Fiona Pears & Connor Hartley-Hall: A musical experience not to be missed. With a mix of fiery Gypsy jazz, heart-warming ballads and some well-known classics. 7.30pm. Tickets $25 available from Eventfinda. Le Cafe, 12-14 London Quay, Picton.

Permaculture Workshop: Food, Soil, Energy, Waste: Packed with highly practical information to help start living more sustainably through Permaculture practices.

Learn how food, soil, energy and waste systems can be developed sustainably from your own home. 10am-3pm. Book your place by emailing info@teparanui. nz or calling 027 53 222 67. Te Paranui Homestead, 1310 SH1, Koromiko.

starting at 6pm. Main Hall, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

Wednesday 11 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.

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Pull on your gumboots and get the whole family together for some country fun tomorrow at the Rai Valley A&P Show. There will be plenty to do and see, including the very cute Valais Black Nose sheep. Gate Admission: $7 per adult; $3 child (5-16yrs). Under five-years free.

The Flaming Mudcats South Island Tour: Join Auckland based band The Flaming Mudcats a high energy guitar and harmonica Rhythm and Blues Band.

8pm. Dharma Bums Club, 65 Church Lane, Wairau Valley.

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: ‘Hononga’ an international exhibition curated by local artist and educator Sudhir Duppati. On until March 22.

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 Elizabeth Thomson - Cellular Memory, on until March 8 and Te Moana Nui A Kiwa, an exhibition of works selected from the Gallery’s permanent collection, on until April 26. 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.

Sunday 8

A Tribute to Kenny and Dolly: Madsen Promotions presents a tribute to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton plus Johnny Cash. Performed by Stevie K and Jo Hill. 7.30pm. Tickets $20 available from the Picton RSA. Picton RSA, 66 Wellington Street, Picton.

Leaving Jackson - The Jonny Cash And June Carter Show: Take a step back in time to when country music told a true story of life, love and heartache as Jeff Carter and Brooke McMullen bring to life a captivating and unforgettable musical concert. 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Adults $69, seniors $64, child $27.75.

ASB Theatre, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Requin With Model Home: Head along to The Plant to catch Requin, an Australian art-focused pop band. 6pm. $15. The Plant, 2 Redwood Street. Tickets available form undertheradar.co.nz

Conservation and take part in the Massive Marlborough Clean Up. Meet at the playground and bring gardening gloves, sunscreen, water and a picnic lunch. All ages welcome.

10am-1pm. Picton Foreshore, Picton.

Spring Creek Messy Church: Community fun paint ball, splat sign writing, with a shared dinner to follow. Please bring clothes to Friday 13 get dirty. 5pm-7pm, all welcome. St New Zealand House And Garden Luke’s Anglican Church, Ferry Road, Tours: Spring Creek.

Experience some of the Marlborough’s most outstanding interiors and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand. Today and Saturday 10am to 4pm, with Monday 9 last house entry at 3.45pm. Tickets Adult Cycle Skills: Get cycle savvy with Marlborough nzhouseandgardentours.co.nz

Upcoming Events

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Queen Charlotte Tavern, Linkwater for lunch. 11am 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.

International Women’s Day Breakfast: Celebrate International Women’s Day with a buffet breakfast and a glass of bubbles with guest speaker Sarah Scott-Webb. 9am-11pm. Tickets $40.

Marlborough Convention Centre, 42a Alfred Street.

Massive Marlborough Clean Up - Picton: Join Envirohub Marlborough, Conservation Kids and Department of

District Council’s adult cycle skills series. If you’re new to cycling, haven’t been on a bike for a while, or just need a bit of extra confidence negotiating traffic on the road, then this free workshop is for you. Mondays 9am12pm, on until March 30. Free event.

Athletic Park, Brewer Street.

Census Regional Tour: Come and hear from Statistics New Zealand and find out about the results from the 2018 Census. 1.30pm4.30pm. Scenic Hotel Marlborough, 65 Alfred Street.

Tuesday 10 Togetherness Tour Kotahitanga: Let’s spread the message of togetherness in our communities in view of the tragic events in Christchurch last year. Doors open 5.30pm with talks

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

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Work Wanted

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

FIT, Strong older man looking for casual work.

Licences 1, 2, WTR, Forklift. Competent, capable and reliable. Phone 0221523976.

We are looking for P endorsed drivers in the Blenheim area. You need to be flexible with work hours and be available to work some weekends.

Please contact Dawn at: marlborough@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA INCOME

Situations Vacant

Reliable distributors wanted for part time work delivering catalogues and mailers into household letterboxes in Blenheim.

You’ll be delivering for Reach Media - an established National Distribution Company.

Call/text now for more details.

Ph: Tracy on 021 217 2407 Or Email: tracylindsaydoak@hotmail.com

Nightshift Supervisor HAVELOCK We have a vacancy for a Nightshift Supervisor for our mussel grading division In Havelock, located approx. 30 minutes’ drive from Blenheim.

This is a challenging role where you will need to be organised, have the ability to think on your feet, show enthusiasm and be able to demonstrate safe work practices, all whilst encouraging the team to do the same.

The key requirements for the role are: • Ensuring safety Is the highest priority • Maintaining operational performance to a high level • Ensuring plant up-time Is at a high level and down-time Is minimized • Organising staff, ensuring clear communication across the shifts • Making the tough calls during the night • Completing activity reports • Co-ordination of all activities while working Within the scope of GMP and quality standards • Operation of grading machine • Unloading/loading harvesters and trucks • Forklift driving 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.

Carpenter Wanted Full time

To be able to meet the increasing demand for sustainable houses, we are looking for an experienced carpenter to join our family business in Blenheim.

What we offer • Working on exciting projects within Blenheim, Marlborough and the Marlborough Sounds • To be part of a team that is passionate about what we do • Reward you with a great pay • Opportunities to develop your career • Make a change in the Construction Industry to build healthier homes with less impact on our environment What we are looking for • Be eligible to work in New Zealand • Have a trade certificate in Carpentry, or being close to completing your Carpentry apprenticeship • Have a Full Drivers License • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test • Have a good eye for details & set high personal standards on site • Be able to work efficiently without supervision

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Marlborough Boys’ College Relief teachers urgently required We are looking for qualified and NZ registered teachers in Blenheim to join our team (part/time or fulltime hours negotiated on daily basis).

We have ongoing vacancies to cover staff professional learning and sick days for the remainder of the year.

Please contact lisa.taylor@mbc.school.nz for further information.

Paper Delivery Wednesday

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

The Blenheim Sun is now recruiting for paper-delivery people/children in Taylor Pass Road/Boulevard Subdivision. (relief and permanent roles available)

If you’re motivated and reliable call Susan now on 5777 868

Just email your CV to info@johnthompsonbuilders.co.nz or get in touch with Katja under 0221676082 for more information. www.johnthompsonbuilders.co.nz

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Projects Engineer (Fixed term) Marlborough is recognised internationally as the centre of New Zealand’s wine industry and for the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds. As a unitary authority we look after Marlborough’s outstanding natural environment, investing in the region’s infrastructure, its people and its quality lifestyle.

Our Assets and Services Department is responsible for delivering the key services of roading, river control, drainage, water, sewerage, stormwater, waste management and emergency management. The Department accounts for approximately 70% of Council’s annual operating expenditure plus significant major capital projects.

The Assets and Services Department is looking for an experienced civil engineer, preferably with background in water and wastewater infrastructure, to assist with the implementation of capital works in 3 waters in Marlborough for 12 months fixed term period (Parental Leave cover).

This role will be responsible for: • Preparation of specifications for pipe laying projects.

• Preparation of minor works contracts using Council’s template form.

• Tendering civil construction works.

• Managing civil engineering projects, both directly and with consultants.

• Contract monitoring.

• Working with Council’s consultants on specific projects.

To be considered for this role you should: • Have a suitable tertiary qualification, namely BE (Civil), NZCE (civil), or New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil).

• Preferably have a minimum of five years’ experience in civil engineering, preferably in the fields of water supply and/or sewerage. Candidates with less experience with high skill levels will be considered for the role.

• Have experience in contract monitoring and administration.

• Be able to work in a small team to achieve specific goals.

• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with members of the public.

A salary package reflective of the successful candidate’s experience will be offered for this role.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 18 March 2020.

Applications should be made online via the careers section of Marlborough District Council’s website where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact stuart.donaldson@marlborough.govt.nz.

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MAINTENANCE/SHIFT ENGINEERS We are looking for Maintenance and Shift Engineers to provide day-to-day maintenance at our Blenheim Plant with a mix of reactive and proactive maintenance.

Be part of this established and growing team of engineers maintaining the production machinery as well as installing and commissioning, as new plant and equipment is added.

The successful candidate will have or be: • Trade Certified Fitter/Turner/Welder, or Level 4 Maintenance & Diagnostics • Minimum 4 years Industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food production • Experience and proven successes In Preventative and Reactive maintenance • Project work, new installations, commission, etc, all an advantage • An eye for detail and identifying areas for Improvement • Good time management, organisational skills and enthusiasm for getting it right • Impeccable communication skills • Proven Health and Safety practices as a daily priority • Experience and/or qualifications with ammonia refrigeration and coal-fired boilers would also be advantageous • Eligible to work In New Zealand If you are Interested In this role and feel you meet the above criteria, please apply now.

Applications with CV and references should be emailed to: bhe.recruitment@talleys.co.nz

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Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m.

All welcome. 5785030

Armourguard Security are looking for staff to join our team in Marlborough. The role is a “4 days on 4 days off” position, includes weekends and stat days, but could be flexible to the right applicant.

This is a diverse and often challenging role. Prior experience working a night shift role is highly favorable and attention to detail is key.

We would like to hear from you if you: • are physically fit and technically savvy • hold a full New Zealand driver’s license with no demerit points • have a mature outlook and are confident dealing with a range of situations • excellent verbal and written English language skills • excellent time management skills, aptitude and presence to work in an enforcement orientated role.

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

Applications may be forwarded in confidence to: Chris.dewagt@armourguard.co.nz

Give me a call on 027 7790 535 Havelock Charity Shop

Huge Barn Sale Everything $2 or less March 4th to 24th.

Barn only. Grab a bargain in clothes, shoes, kids stuff, kitchenware, paintings, linen, bric-a-brac.

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-3pm. Also open Sunday March 15th.

66 Main Road, Havelock.

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Cookes Tree Services for tree removal, trimming, thinning, line clearance, stump grinding, hedge trimming, mulch supplies. Fully insured. Free quotes.

Call Lance 021-361912 or 578-0083 MOBILE Hairdressing and Barbering. “ Professional hairdressing at affordable prices”. Phone 0211878748.

Redwood Market

Fresh Flowers Local Honey Garden Plants Craft 8 till noon Saturday Redwood Tavern Carpark

FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW Sunday 22 March Weld Park, Ward FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES available on application

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We have a vacancy for a qualified or partly qualified Quality Controller for our mussel grading plant In Havelock.

• Experience in staff supervision, mussel and food processing Is desirable • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • The ability to work with minimal supervision 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.

DILLONS Point Road town end.

Sat 9am. Huge combined garage sale. All sorts! Collectables, tools, furniture.

ALMA Street, Renwick. Saturday, not before 8am. Beds and bedding, household items and lots more.

Signs out.

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MASON, Braden Andrew: March 3, 2020 MOFFAT, Roderick George (Rod): February 25, 2020 MOSS, Beverley Alison: February 29, 2020 PETRIE, Valerie (Val): February 27, 2020 WADSWORTH, Walter (Walt): February 28, 2020 WILLIAMSON, Martin Frank: March 2, 2020

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We have vacancies for Forklift Drivers in our Group processing plant near Renwick for our night shift Coolstore Dispatch Department. The position includes container loading, picking of orders and forklift driving pertaining to dispatch and packing operations.

Brooking, Atlas George: February 27 2020 Noble, Charlotte Arianna: March 1 2020

The successful candidate will have: • The ability to be able to work with minimal supervision • To be able to work a 12 hour shift - 6pm to 6am

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• A full Class 1 driver licence - forklift experience preferred, however full training Is available 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 Blenheim: 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

GLEDHILL, Henry (Arthur): February 26, 2020

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SLOANE, John Alexander: Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday March 3, 2020, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen for 51 years. Loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Glenn and Megan, Jenni, and Clinton and Natalie. Treasured Grandad of Brooke, Nicole, Hayley, Sophie, Harry and Jasmine. Special thanks to the fantastic staff at Ashwood Park. Messages may be sent to the Sloane Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 10am on Saturday March 7, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

ATKINSON, Annie: March 1, 2020

You must have good communication, document recording and numeracy skills.

The successful candidate will have:

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Holy Communion in Barnies Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service - 10am Family Service - 5.30pm Canvas All Age Service See www.nativity.org.nz for details

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30 years ago, you had about 17 minutes to escape a house on fire.

Today it’s down to 3 to 4 minutes because newer homes and the furniture inside them burn faster.

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

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sports talk With Jacob Page

The next Tyson era?

Tyson Fury could be the man to put boxing back on the map for the masses.

The 31-year-old undefeated world champion seems to understand his role while also remaining relatable.

As a jaded boxing fan, tired of poor judges decisions, hyperbolic pre-fight press conferences and underwhelming action in the ring,

Fury’s fight with Deontay Wilder, while one-sided, was entertaining.

I’d made a late decision to see it with a boxing-mad buddy and my sports-loving partner at the Christchurch Casino.

It was a big fight day with UFC Auckland happening on the same day but rest assured there was very little drop-off in interest when the

MMA gave way to the sweet science.

The two entrances, Fury’s king-like entrance and Wilder’s terminator themed walk was the perfect start, a very entertaining nod to professional wrestling.

The fight itself, was one-sided as the boxer, Fury, out-worked the puncher in Wilder.

Staggering, right?

Wilder has the power but not the technique and he was ruthlessly exposed.

One thing is for sure, he cannot sing but it’s all part of his charm.

The so-called ‘Gypsy King’ has certainly said some questionable things about the role of women in a 2020 society but his openness around his mental health battles

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GrapeRide welcomes kids

By Aimee O’Hagan

On March 28, hundreds of cycling enthusiasts from around the country – even some from overseas – will once again come together in Marlborough for the annual GrapeRide.

Participants will take part in a variety of races, whether it’s the mountain biking course, Classic GrapeRide and 202km Magnum, or the 42km Taster.

Some might even bring their children to do a brand new kids ride that is set to make it’s debut this year.

According to organiser, Duncan Mackenzie, the ride will be 5km of off-road riding for children 12 and under.

“Each rider will receive a kids ride t-shirt and finishers medal,” he says.

“It’s all about having fun on the bike and we’re encouraging parents, grandparents or whoever to ride along with the kids on the course.”

Registrations for the ride opened

just last week, and multiple children from schools around the region have put their names down to take part.

The first child to sign up was seven-year-old Grovetown School pupil, Skyla Large, who is “very excited” for the day.

Her reasoning for taking part is her passion for cycling.

“I like biking because it’s fun,” she smiles.

According to mum, Sandy Large, Skyla loves any sort of exercise – not only biking, but also football, gymnastics, hockey, and swimming – and goes cycling “whenever she gets the chance”.

Skyla’s 12 year-old twin sisters, Maddie and Mollie, will also be taking part in the new ride alongside her.

For more information or to sign your children up for the brand new course, visit https://graperide. co.nz/.

On February 15, 14 boats lined up at the Havelock Marina for the Te Hoiere Seagull Fleet Hikoi.

First away was Hudson and Zac in their Canadian Kayak with 3hp Seagull motor, followed by Simon in the “Legs 11’, then a scramble of the remaining fleet, with support boats behind. Out to last beckon at

Cullen’s Point and heading up Te Hoiere Awa, both boats established a clear lead on the remaining fleet to make their way up to the Awanui Bridge.

Further back in the fleet, the lead changed a number of times, Mac 1, Ant, Sunshine, Black Pearl, Shady Lady and Ruby K, followed by the P Wee, Trudooles, Waka Wombles and Petal then back at the rear of

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Growetown School student, seven-year-old Skyla Large, was the first child to sign up for the new Graperide kids ride.

Arotea Kiwi Hockey Club have their registration and muster day coming up on Tuesday 17th March at the Stephenson Street Hockey Turf. All new and existing players are invited to attend and register.

For more information contact Yvonne Boyd on 027 355 1627.

Marlborough Veterans Golf Association Results of Tournament played at Marlborough Golf Club on Monday, March 23.

Individual: 1st Buck Miller (Wairau Valley) 46, 2nd Charli Leith (Marlborough) 40, 3rd Hans Fisher (Marlborough) 40, 4th Desz Campbell (Blenheim) 40, 5th Graham Glackin (Marlborough) 39, 6th Allan Ryder (Rarangi) 39, 7th John Mclaughlan (Wairau valley) 38, 8th Don Elley (Marlborough) 38, 9th Jock Glennie (Marlborough) 38.

Team: 1st Marlborough#5: Charlie Leith, Don Elley, Neville Patterson, Hans Fisher (118 points). 2nd Wairau Valley #1 : 117 Points. 3rd Marlborough #1, 114 Points.

Te Hoiere Seagull Kikoi

By Sharyn Smith

makes him relatable, affable even.

He is a showman and we all love to be entertained.

There is nothing like a dominant heavyweight boxing champion and there has not been one since Lennox Lewis in the early 2000s.

Fury has the chance to add new life to the division in the next three to five years if he is good enough.

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the Fleet, the Wai -Naki and Krusty Krab.

With the Awanui bridge in sight a tussle for the lead between the Black Pearl and Shady Lady emerged, around the corner the Black Pearl ran into some weed, which stalled the motor and allowed the Shady lady to steam ahead.

Most of the boats made it through the Willows, some under tow, at the

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Double Crossing, the Shady Lady, hit the shallows, broke a spring and was out of action, until Sunshine, Black Pete and the Bishop, stopped and changed the spring and she was away again.

Under tow was the Black Pearl, by our new support boat Coonch, Waka Womble with Dave & Crew. Passing under Popes bridge was Mac 1, Ant, & Shady Lady, behind them was

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Ruby K, P Wee and Trudooles.

Hudson and Zac were first to hit the home straight, followed by Legs 11, Shady Lady.

1st home: Hudson & Zac, 2nd Legs 11, 3rd Shady lady, 1st team Sunshine, Black Pete and The Bishop. Sunshine’s course record of 1hr 51 minutes still stands as a target for the next Hikoi, which will be in June.

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Creativity behind the scenes

By Aimee O’Hagan

It’s a known fact that it takes many people to make a production happen.

This can definitely be said for Blenheim Musical Theatre’s upcoming show, The King and I, which will be held at Blenheim’s ASB Theatre from May 8 to 16.

It’s not just the cast that have been putting in the hard yards in preparation for the exciting production, but also the crews behind the scenes.

One such team is the group of about 12 women who are working in the wardrobe department, currently putting together a large number of colourful costumes to truly make the show come to life.

According to wardrobe manager, Viv Patchett, the group first got to work back in August last year.

“We’ve made most of the costumes from scratch,” she says.

“The cost of fabric is quite expensive so we’ve made many out of recycled material.

“We’ve done a lot of shopping at op shops around town.”

When one walks into the wardrobe quarters at the BMT rooms, there are row upon row of racks of brightly coloured outfits.

Pieces of cardboard are adorned with sketches and photographs of costumes from past adaptations of The King and I, there to guide the team towards their end vision.

Blenheim Toyota CEO, Scott McDermott, received a surprise visit on Wednesday from Henry Shaw and his fiance, Marion Valentine, who presented Scott with a certificate of appreciation for sponsoring Henry's Special Olympics team.

Henry says thank you to Blenheim Toyota

By Celeste Alexander

Head of Wardrobe for The King and I, Viv Patchett (left) and Blenheim Musical Theatre patron and wardrobe helper, Trish Burtenshaw.

The group of creatives habitually go to the BMT rooms every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to work on the costumes.

Many – especially Denise Harding and Annie Gleeson, who are in charge of making the costumes for the leads, Aria Bakker (Anna) and Spencer Kingi (King Mongkut) – take the clothes home and adjust them there.

The wardrobe of the characters

is one of the key components that conveys the coming together of the European and Siamese (Thai) cultures in The King and I. “You couldn’t tell a story without the costumes – words wouldn’t be enough,” Viv says.

“They have to look the part.

“It’s been a lot of hard work, but it’s good because we get to use our creativity and put our skills to work.”

Henry Shaw is a super Toyota fan and has had an ongoing association with the team at Blenheim Toyota for several years.

This has been through the purchase of six vehicles from the Blenheim dealership, as well as sponsorship that’s been given to Henry and other local athletes who are part of the region’s Special Olympics teams.

Henry has thanked Blenheim Toyota on several occasions in the past for this sponsorship, and he was back there again on Wednesday to surprise CEO, Scott McDermott, with another certificate of appreciation.

Blenheim Toyota sponsored the hats for the West Coast Special

Olympics team which Henry was part of last year.

“We’re happy to have provided this support for Henry,” Scott says. “Henry has been in and out of here for as long as I can remember providing smiles and buying trucks,” he laughs.

This visit was a little more special for Henry as he relocated to the West Coast with his father 12 months ago. But he still insists that he prefers to deal with Blenheim Toyota.

“I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else,” he says.

Henry’s father, Dave Shaw, also thanked Blenheim Toyota for the ongoing support.

“The team here has done so much for our family and I take my hat off to them; they always see Henry right,” Dave says.

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