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‘Standarised’ changes to recycling dispose through your local Transfer Station, metal recycler or in your council roadside rubbish collection. Liquid paperboard (like Tetra Pak), milk and juice cartons will not be recycled; dispose through your local Community Recycling Centre, Transfer Station or in your council roadside rubbish collection. Meanwhile, anything less than 50mm x 50mm cannot be recycled. All lids must be removed and are to be disposed of through the council roadside rubbish collection. About 16 percent of materials in recycling bins cannot be recycled, which contaminates a bin and makes it unrecyclable. Plastic bags should not go into the recycling bin - they get caught in the sorting machine. Plastic bags and soft plastics can be put in special recycling bins at participating stores. Otherwise put them in your rubbish bin. Plastics 1, 2 and 5 are used in the

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As local ratepayers adapt to the new kerbside collection service switching from rubbish bags to wheelie bins from July 1, recycling rules nationwide have changed, including Marlborough. The rules come as part of a new initiative to standardise the recycling service across the country by 2027. The strategy also sees the introduction of food scrap bins. The main points of the standardisation for all district and city councils mean, from February 1: Only plastics 1, 2 and 5 will be collected. (If the recycling symbol on a package does not have a number inside, it cannot go in your kerbside bin). In addition, you can put glass bottles and jars; paper and cardboard; and aluminium and steel tins and cans in their appropriate bins. Aerosol cans will not be recycled;

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Recycling rules nationwide have changed as of February 1, including Marlborough. The rules come as part of a new initiative to standardise the recycling service across the country by 2027. The strategy also sees the introduction of food scrap bins.

majority of the plastic packaging ratepayers put in recycling bins. Waste Solutions general manager Parul Sood says these plastics were more easily turned into other products than packaging made out of plastics 3, 4, 6, and 7, which were

lower in quality. “This means there are limited markets for them anywhere in the world. It is important to reduce our dependence on plastics and to reuse them rather than recycling right away.”

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Water restrictions ease in Picton and Waikawa As water restrictions ease in Picton and Waikawa, residents and visitors are still encouraged to save water and make ‘every drop count.’ From last Wednesday, Picton and Waikawa residents were able to use sprinklers again on alternate days as well as hand-held hoses. Flushing of boat motors is permitted and light boat washing is now allowed but should be kept to a minimum. Reduced Council irrigation continues at Endeavour Park. The popular water play area on the Picton Foreshore will also reopen on weekends and public holidays from 9am to 9pm, Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says.

ABOVE: The Blenheim Sun staff from left; Jess Buckingham, Graphic Production; Chris Valli, Journalist; Simon Byrne, Katrina Whiteside and Rebecca Samson, Sales team and Sue Schwass, Dale Woodhams, Front Office/Administration. LEFT: Katrina and Les Whiteside (with Sales Manager Simon Byrne) check the pages of the Sun for the last time under their ownership last week.

A changing of the guard - Sun sells The Blenheim Sun Newspaper was launched on November 5, 2002 by Les and Katrina Whiteside. Now after more than 21 years the reins have been handed over to Allied Press. A company that owns and publishes more than twenty community newspapers, along with the Otago Daily Times in the South Island. Les says “the time was right to sell to ensure the Sun newspaper’s longevity and Allied are the best fit.” “Allied Press are a family business, passionate about newspapers just as we have been and

their ethos aligns to represent the communities they service.” A great outcome for The Sun readers and advertisers. Katrina Whiteside will stay on with The Sun, as will all the current staff. Les says this move will give our long time staff member and sales manager Simon Byrne an opportunity to lead The Sun going forward. Simon is extremely passionate, reliable, loyal and well respected by his clients and the staff. Simon has demonstrated this while I have had to deal with a family illness in Australia recently.

The Blenheim Sun has established a trust with the Marlborough community, that has been evident from the loyal readers and advertisers alike. Not a day goes by without someone popping into the Sun’s High St office saying “keep up the great work, we love The Sun” and this has reinforced why The Sun is the No.1 best read newspaper in Marlborough. Our stories are all about local and we are sensitive to the community when the need arises. “Unfortunately some papers in Marlborough don’t understand this,” Les says. Our unique txt talk page is

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Harvesting efficiency By Chris Valli

In preparation for harvest at the beginning of March, Constellation Brands held a Vintage 2024 Training Day at Awarua Vineyard in Tua Marina last Thursday. The day saw more than 120 staff involved from six respective regions/vineyards across the district, including dozens of contracted oversees employees, and many local seasonal workers returning from previous years. Constellation Brands New Zealand and Australia grow and produce award-winning wines in Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay such as Kim Crawford and Selaks respectively. Vice President of Operations for New Zealand and Australia Barry Bacon says the key focus and component of the day was around safety. “Th roughout our t raining days we look closely at the decision-making process to identify areas of risk where injuries could happen. As we’re employing contractors to help us bring in the harvest, there is even more risk as they may be unfamiliar with the machinery. This also applies to those working in the cellar, so it’s educating the team to modify their behaviour when working in high-risk environments,” he says. “Safety is our number one priority and we believe education around

accident and injury prevention is where it starts.” Harvesting efficiency and making sure we operate in the right ways, is another. “We have harvesters with new technology and added automation, so it’s making sure our operators are all up to speed with the new technology for the coming vintage.” The training day, in its third year has ‘evolved’ into sharing of ideas, skillsets and ultimately collaboration. “It’s great to collaborate early as the winery and viticulture teams work closely during vintage but have limited points of overlap. It allows everyone involved in the region to complete harvest preparation together and understand what we want to focus on,” he says. “We have moved quickly from people managing their own individual parts of the process to managing the end to end process together as one team.” Barry says Constellation Brands had done studies of harvest and says they looked at how they could do things better, which ultimately starts with the preparation. “You can’t just say harvest is going to start on this day and throw everybody into a harvester. We’re training all of our staff in advance of vintage to ensure that when the time comes to execute those important harvest processes,

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they are able to do so safely and efficiently.” Barry says there will be follow up training days before harvest which is scheduled for March 15 in Marlborough lasting four weeks. This harvest training day is just one of the many development opportunities that the team have at Constellation Brands with other days scheduled to follow the farming calendar EG. pruning and spray season. “It’s pretty intense in Marlborough during vintage with fruit generally needing to be harvested when it comes to maturity over a four-week period. This means 24/7 harvesting for the team. Harvest elsewhere in the world can last for months, but

here it’s full-on, day and night for a month” he says. “One thing we’ve focused on over the past few years is giving our people an understanding of where they ‘fit’ in the journey of making wine. Each one of our staff and contractors can feel extremely proud of the role they play whether it’s driving the harvester, pruning the vines, ordering labels for the bottles or selling it into the supermarkets. Everyone has a key role to play.” “They know that making a quality product means cost, quality and availability on the shelf. We weave that core message into our training so they feel a connection to our consumers,” says Barry.

Managing Director Stephen Cheadle says from a business lens it was about transparency for all involved with the training day. “It’s critical for us and these training days give us connectivity with all parts of the harvest jigsaw. Our teams leave our training days knowing exactly what tonnes are, who is driving what and all the safety requirements. In essence, a full(er) knowledge of what needs to happen during vintage.” Constellation Brands NZA are working hard to make vintage 2024 yet another year where they retain their spot as growing and producing the number one Sauvignon Blanc in the USA, Kim Crawford.

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Wednesday February 7, 2024

‘Some police find elements of PCT challenging’ By Chris Valli

A former police officer says the compulsory fitness test is too hard and needs to change if police want to recruit and retain more frontline staff. Former police officer Gavin Benney says the Physical Competency Test - or PCT, which police college students must pass to graduate - has never been fit for purpose, and many other former cops agree. Benney, who was in the force for 30 years, says the Physical Competency Test for students and serving officers was irrelevant. A test was needed but it must be relevant and should not include scaling a 2.5m-high wall or dragging a body, which few police do in frontline work, he says. Once they have qualified, officers also have to regularly re-sit the test. The Sun Newspaper spoke to New Zealand Police and Director: Safer People, Mel Aitken and asked if change was needed for police graduates entering the workforce in regions like Marlborough and if the PCT was ‘fit for frontline duty’ as was the case in 2022 with the protests at Parliament. Mel says ‘the test has been

subject to independent review to ensure it is still fit-for-purpose’ and added ‘those reviews consistently conclude that the PCT is a highly reliable test for frontline policing.’ “The nature of Police work can be physically demanding, therefore having robust fitness and health standards are essential to ensuring our frontline is capable of facing the challenging and often unpredictable environment,” she says. “Police has a duty of care to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, as well as those they are there to protect within the community. While some staff do find elements of the test challenging, the pass rate is extremely high.” Police Association President Chris Cahill says the PCT involves a combination of tasks that must be completed within a set period of time, depending on age. “It involves a 200-metre run, pushing a heavy trailer, carrying a spare tyre, walking a beam, leaping a ditch, climbing through some windows, over a fence [and] dragging a body.” He says officers aged 50-plus do not have to climb over the wall due to how upper body strength changes over time.

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New Zealand Police and Director: Safer People, Mel Aitken says while some staff do find elements of the fitness test challenging, the pass rate is ‘extremely high’.

Benney says he was aware of a number of officers who had been injured doing the test. Cahill confirmed this, saying figures from 2020 show there were 108 injuries but it was likely the number of minor accidents was higher. The association says it did as much as it could to ensure people could stay. One police officer seriously hurt her knee leaping across a ditch. She recovered but was unable to do the test because of the psychological trigger. The officer could do every other test and the association argued

that should be enough to stay on. The police agreed. Every year about three to four staff who had been injured on the job could not pass the test and had to leave. Asked if the test should be made easier, he says it had been peer reviewed, and deemed fit for purpose. “There’s very strong polar [opposite] views about whether it’s relevant. If someone who has been in the police a long time can clearly show they can do their job but might have had an injury and can’t pass the PCT, should clearly not lose their job.”

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

When you buy new clothing, do you wash before you wear?

Deborah Turnbull Blenheim Yes I wash everything with salt before we wear it.

Hannah Ryan Christchurch Underwear yes I wash first but if I’m strapped for something to wear I’ll grab the new stuff and wear it.

Jackie McMillan Blenheim No, not usually, sometimes some underwear though.

Kirsten Fairhall Blenheim Yes always and my family thinks I’m nuts.

Mark Cartridge Blenheim Depends on what it is.

Nichola Thompson Dunedin Always wash before wearing.

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Cell phones – consistency, connection, curriculum By Chris Valli

The topic of cell phones in schools is unquestionably one that has divided many depending on one’s own values or moral compass. Marlborough’s school students will officially be banned from having their cell phones at school effective from term 2. However, after talking to various former teaching colleagues recently, some have started the ban already. How intermediate and secondary schools decide how to apply the policy will be over to teaching staff. One thing which is clear, is that schools should have consistency with implementing the ban on the use of cell phones so there is transparency. Options that have been success-

fully used in some schools include having students hand in their cellphones before class or leaving them in their lockers or bags for the day. Exemptions, I understand, will be allowed for students with health conditions or in special learning circumstances. Education Minister Erica Stanford says removing cell phones from schools would reduce distractions adding schools who have already imposed restrictions on cell phones in the classroom have reported better concentration and engagement in class, and an improvement in student achievement and wellbeing. There is no doubt the world Marlborough’s students are living in is vastly different to the world Generation X grew up in. There is more distractions, options and well, escape. Yet isn’t teaching

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about relationships fundamentally? Technology and online is a tool to assist with learning not the ‘be-all end-all’. I was told the wording in the new guidelines is that ‘cell phones must not been seen at school.’ Poses many questions though doesn’t it? Are teachers allowed cell phones? Monkey see, monkey do? The holding of cell phones is the new cigarette of the 1980’s party. Having something in your hand, an addiction, that dopamine hit when you receive a notification or like. I received an email from a drama teacher in Christchurch last week who says his school has implemented the use of no cell phones on school trips or ‘anything school related’. However, most schools have an app which sends messages to parents’ cell phones.

As a teacher of the arts (practical subject) he used cell phones in his classroom to provide ‘feedback’ from performance. He says the new NCEA standards are asking for video logs to provide assessment evidence, so he now has to front up with a class set of ‘video making devices’ which he adds the government ‘hasn’t offered to pay for’. Consistency? Confusion? Guidelines? Are our tamariki missing a sense of connection/belonging – has Covid played it’s part here in an addiction to screen time and the lack of human interaction, eye contact, personability? Cell phones have a place in society and in education, and it’s fundamentally important teachers and parents ‘role model’ how to interact with the world we live in.

Best looking pups in Marlborough Duke and Della, English Pointers, take a moment to connect. The dogs belong to the Botham family who walked the lookout track in Essons Valley in Picton at the weekend. Pointers make a great family dog because they have the energy and happy personalities to match. Photo: Charlie Botham.

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Wednesday February 7, 2024

Video showcases Sounds pine success

Ferry Bridge carpark upgrade

A video highlighting the work of the Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust has been released.

Wilding Conifer Control Programme has been transformative especially on large areas such as Arapaoa Island.”

The film features the Trust’s programme manager Andrew Macalister, chair John Hellstrom, Mayor Nadine Taylor and landowners talking about the highly successful wilding conifer control work in the Sounds.

While it was a community-led initiative with landowners actively involved, Mr Macalister said it couldn’t have taken place without government and Council support.

A much-needed redevelopment of the car park area at Ferry Bridge just outside the Spring Creek township was completed before Christmas for the summer season.

The Trust has spent the past 15 years getting on top of wilding pines in the Sounds, through a programme of injecting herbicide into tree trunks which kills them. John Hellstrom said he got a strong sense of achievement when he saw dead trees on the hillside. “We’re regenerating the place - we’re making a difference and that’s a good feeling for all of us.” Andrew Macalister said tens of thousands of trees had been killed and their demise was creating space for young natives including tawa to regenerate. “Getting funding from the National

Mayor Nadine Taylor said the dead and dying trees on the landscape made people realise how prolific the conifers were in the Sounds.

The area is a popular swimming spot with locals and the upgraded carpark provides off road parking for river users. Accessibility has been enhanced with paths and further plantings will take place in the upcoming autumn planting season. Council’s Small townships Programme provided the funds for this development as part of the

“Every dying pine is a road marker to the success of this programme,” she said.

wider Growing Marlborough Strategy. Councillor Barbara Faulls, the chair of Small Townships Committee, said the carpark had been well used. “With the recent temperatures and the great summer we are having, it’s wonderful to see this riverside asset being so well used by the community,” she said. Before swimming in rivers, it’s advisable to check the following websites. https://www.safeswim.org.nz/ http://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/swimming/

Local iwi, the Lotteries Grant Board, the Rātā Foundation and the Interislander are strong supporters of the project. Funders include Council, Biosecurity New Zealand and the Department of Conservation, who are all partners in the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme. To see the video go to Council’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ MarlDistCouncil

The revamped Ferry Bridge carpark

Water restrictions ease in Picton and Waikawa As water restrictions ease in Picton and Waikawa, residents and visitors are still encouraged to save water and make ‘every drop count.’

From left, Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust chair John Hellstrom, landowner Phil Wright, Mayor Nadine Taylor with the Trust’s programme manager Andrew Macalister on Arapaoa Island

Springlands work progresses Works are progressing well on water main upgrades in Springlands, Blenheim. The $1.7m project started in McLauchlan Street with work timed for school holidays to cause minimum disruption to students, teachers and parents. The upgrade of the old water main is part of Council’s continued upgrade of services, planned in several phases and scheduled to finish in October 2024. Contractors Fulton Hogan worked hard during January and achieved more pipe laying than expected, Council’s Project Engineer Graeme Jackson said.

“McLauchlan Street has been sealed and tidied ready for the new school term,” he said. “Work is now focused on Old Renwick Road, between Waipuna and McLauchlan streets, for the next couple of months. There will be stop-go traffic lights in place.” The new water main provides for growth to the north of Old Renwick Road to cater for the future expansion of housing in that area, Mr Jackson said. “The pipes in McLauchlan Street are old so it’s a timely upgrade. The new PVC pipes will be bigger and much more resilient.” Motorists are encouraged to take alternative routes where possible.

Picton and Waikawa residents can use sprinklers again on alternate days as well as hand-held hoses. Flushing of boat motors is permitted and light boat washing is now allowed but should be kept to a minimum. Reduced Council irrigation continues at Endeavour Park. The popular water play area on the Picton Foreshore will also reopen on weekends and public holidays from 9am to 9pm, Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney said. “We thank the community for their efforts over the past few weeks but do encourage continued conservation of water to avoid a return to tighter water restrictions. With warm and dry weather still ahead of us it makes good sense to still make every drop count,” he said. The revised restrictions are: • Hand-held hoses permitted for watering gardens • A property with an even numbered street address may use sprinklers only on even numbered calendar days • A property with an odd numbered street address may use sprinklers only on odd numbered calendar days

• Only one tap may be used at a time to run a sprinkler or sprinkler systems • The term sprinkler means any hose which is not held and directed by hand • Boat motor flushing and light boat washing is permitted but should be kept to a minimum • Reduced Council irrigation at Endeavour Park • No water use by cruise ships The restrictions apply to all properties on the Picton and Waikawa supply until further notice. For more information go to: www. marlborough.govt.nz/services/utilities/ water-supplies/picton-water-supply/2024pictonwaikawa-water-restrictions

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‘Inspiring students to pursue STEM pathways’ The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and Royal New Zealand Navy joined forces recently to support teachers and encourage more young women into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. One of them was Kaikoura teacher Breanna Moller and she spoke exclusively to Chris Valli. Forty teachers from throughout the country attended the teachers’ edition of the combined School to Skies and School to Seas Camp, which was held at RNZAF Base Auckland at Whenuapai and Devonport Naval Base from January 17 – 19. The camp ‘aimed to empower teachers’ to arm their students with confidence and curiosity, and inspire a potential career in STEM. St Joseph’s School Kaikoura Year 7/8 Breanna Moller trained to be a teacher through the University of Canterbury and says she learnt ‘so much’ and was a different environment to what she had conjured in her head. “I always imagined that the Air Force or Navy was mostly about jobs and roles that were all about being on the front line. I never thought about how many other roles there would be… so many STEM-related jobs through avionics, repair work and technology. “I navigated a bridge simulator,” she says. “I very nearly crashed the ship. Not sure the Navy really should have me at the helm.” Breanna says they were put into four different flights/divisions of ten teachers from around the country. Due to the amount of time they spent together in the respective groups, she says they got to know each other ‘really quickly’ and she now has a great deal of ‘like-minded’ friends. “We already share resources, inside jokes and we even gave ourselves Top Gun nicknames.” So what was the highlight for the 31-year-old?

“Fixing the Pegaus was cool. Definitely going up in the Hercules with the ramp over the Hauraki Gulf,” she quips. “I may well be the only person in the world who has tapped danced on a Hercules – they even let me go up into the flight deck.” Breanna is in her fourth year at St Joseph’s where the school has a ‘huge focus’ on science which ties in with her passion about the science curriculum. One week into the school year she says she already has a plan to teach a unit on the principles of flight in her class, giving the students the opportunity to ‘learn some basic physics’.

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Breanna Moller from St Joseph’s School, Kaikōura, at the Royal New Zealand Navy Bridge Simulator as part of the School to Skies and School to Seas Teachers’ Edition Camp.

“I would love to share my experience and show my students some really awesome possible future career pathways with the New Zealand Defence Force,” she says. “Aeroplanes are cool.” School to Skies programme lead, Squadron Leader Matthew Pitts, says the teachers gained hands-on experience in the aviation and maritime industries, and the camp provided them with new educational tools and ideas, as well as introducing them to the inspirational career opportunities available to their students. “The School to Skies forms part

of the RNZAF’s commitment to the New Zealand Defence Force Wāhine Toa programme,” Squadron Leader Pitts says. “The aim is for participants to develop a learning experience which will inspire their students to pursue STEM career pathways and in turn help to increase diversity in RNZAF technical and aviation based roles.” At RNZAF Base Auckland, the teachers were introduced to military skills, the principles of flight and aviation mission planning. They also boarded a C-130H(NZ) Hercules for a

flight over Auckland with No. 40 Squadron. School to Seas Project Lead, Lieutenant Commander Emily Kutarski says recruiting and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all New Zealanders is also critically important for the RNZN. “School to Seas certainly helps to show the range of career opportunities the Navy has to offer,” she says. “The camp aims to introduce what life is like at sea, as well as break down stereotypes and barriers that may prevent women and other under-represented groups

from enlisting in the Navy.” New Zealand’s STEM workforce has less than 30 percent representation of women. Female students in New Zealand drop out of studying maths and science at a rate far higher than their male counterparts, and for Māori or Pasifika that rate is even greater. “With global long-term shortages in the STEM workforce, we need to attract young women in order to sustain and grow our numbers both in the Navy and the wider maritime industry,” Lieutenant Commander Kutarski says.

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‘How fortunate we are’ By Chris Valli

The containment of a grass fire at Seddon’s Yealands Estate Winery is a credit to the emergency response teams in Marlborough. Marlborough Emergency Management, Fire, Police and the Rapid Response Team who attended the scene before 11am last Wednesday morning, dampened down any remaining hotspots. The fire grew to 25 hectares. “Yealands Estate Winery (staff, approximately 100) was

evacuated as a precaution and the team are extremely grateful to Fire and Emergency New Zealand for their quick and professional response,” says Yealands Estate Winery GM Sustainability Mike Wentworth “The initial assessment is that damage is limited to grass and vegetation, with minimal impact on the productive vineyard,” says Mike. “We would call it unproductive vineyard land, scrub and headlands.” “Everything we have done today and trained for was and

has been all about in the right precautions in place.” “We have emergency response plans in place. We’ve had two significant earthquakes out here as well, so it’s an ongoing focus on what to do in an emergency,” he says. Mike says with regards to traffic, Police had put up a precautionary cordon on Seaview Road while there was no mowing or operations in the area at the time. “Most of the land was owned by us and we did have grazing stock on site, which was moved

as a precaution.” The Awatere, like much of the Marlborough region has been ‘tinder dry, Mike says, adding the risk of the fire potentially spreading was ‘reasonable’. “It’s times like this it makes you appreciate how fortunate we are to have professionals dealing with the situation. There were three helicopters up and 30-odd emergency people on site and support crews. We are extremely grateful for their support and services and can’t speak highly enough of them.”

Yealands Estate Winery GM Sustainability Mike Wentworth says they are ‘extremely grateful’ for emergency services support with last Wednesday mornings grass fire.

Council greenhouse gas emissions fall Council’s Climate Change Sub-committee met last Wednesday to receive a report on the Council’s latest emissions inventory, plus an update on the Climate Change Action Plan and hear from members of the community. In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions from council-controlled operations totalled 38,761 tonnes, down 14.7% from a peak in 2020. The largest sources of emissions are the Bluegums landfill (30,426 tonnes) and wastewater treatment (3,998 tonnes). Environmental consultancy WSP undertook the independent audit and report. Previous emissions

inventories in 2019 and 2020 were also prepared by an independent consultant. Assets and Services Manager Richard Coningham told the sub-committee that emissions peaked in 2020 due to Covid-19, when Blenheim’s waste sorting centre was closed and more waste was sent to landfill. The report shows a step in the right direction, says Councillor Gerald Hope, who chairs the sub-committee. “This is a whole-of-council approach to take stock of our emissions profile. While it shows improvement, it also shows where

we can do better,” Clr Hope says. “We are in this together and that’s why we’re taking a coordinated approach to reduce our emissions.” The sub-committee was formed with an initial focus on council-controlled emissions and future planning. “This was our first meeting - the role of the sub-committee will continue to evolve,” Clr Hope says. “Our initial focus is on Council’s emissions because we need to make sure we are leading by example. We hear the calls for climate change leadership from the community and the best way to do that is to walk the talk.”

Council’s Climate Change Action Plan outlines several actions underway to mitigate greenhouse gases, as well as how the organisation is planning for the future. Government rules will require greenwaste and food waste to be diverted from landfill by 2030. Council is also considering purchasing more hybrid vehicles as its fleet lease expires, as well as replacing old office air conditioning units for efficiency gains. The Climate Change Action Plan also outlines how Council is planning to adapt to climate change, such as considering rising sea levels. In October 2023, the

National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research presented a Marlborough-wide assessment of potential coastal inundation influenced by sea level rise. One of its recommendations was to undertake more advanced modelling in the Lower Wairau (including Blenheim, Rarangi to Te Pokohiwi/Boulder Bank), which is underway. Once complete, Council will work with the community on future pathways to address possible sea level rise in this area over the next 100 years. Further information: www.marlborough.govt.nz/environment/ climate-change

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essential for their future in a rapidly evolving world. The focus at Scots College is on building all-round character. Students are encouraged to realise their potential through the many opportunities available across academics, sporting, cultural and service. Students are supported through a robust pastoral care programme both at school and within their boarding life. You are warmly invited to join Scots College Principals, Boarding staff and members of the College’s community at 6pm on Wednesday 6 March at Cloudy Bay. To find out more and register please visit www. scotscollege.school.nz

The ‘Boarding Advantage’ at St Andrew’s College As well as a world-class education and host of co-curricular activities, boarders at St Andrew’s College gain valuable life skills and personal growth, thanks to the ‘Boarding Advantage’, says Director of Boarding, Matt Parr. “The immeasurable benefits Include developing socialisation, interpersonal skills, organisational skills, and resourcefulness, which benefits students well beyond school.” Matt says the boarding houses are far more than just a place to stay. “We constantly add value in a range of ways, such as our Prep (homework) programme, Academic Support programme, and the leadership opportunities

we provide. One of our key points of difference is that all our management staff in boarding, and many of our tutors, are educators. We understand what it takes for students to be successful and help them to balance academic achievement with their health and well-being, and co-curricular activities.” There is already strong demand for boarding places at St Andrew’s in 2025 and Matt encourages anyone interested in securing their child a place to be proactive. “We’ll be running our usual boarding roadshows around the South Island in Term 1 and we look forward to meeting prospective new students and families.”

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WELCOME to 2024. For most of us we were able to spend the festive season with friends and/or family. For some of our seniors this could have been a lonely time and I hope you had someone that held out their hand in friendship to you. There are also others that do not celebrate Christmas Day and for them it is just another day, but there are no shops open. One of my daughters bought me an Air Fryer for Christmas. I went out and bought a cook book and with that at hand I tried my first recipe, Chicken Kiev. I followed the recipe to the letter and proudly offered my husband his dinner. He dug in only to find that his chicken was RAW! Whereas I love that my daughter thought this new-fangled way of cooking will save me hours, the microwave came to the rescue. Gayle Chambers, President.

Office news Hearing aid batteries, sizes A10, A13 and A312 are available from the office. $6 per card of six batteries. Badges with “I have a hearing loss” are also available, $8 each. Invoices for the April 2024 – March 2025 financial year will be going out via email or post at the beginning of March. Please allow us some time to process your payment before getting in touch to follow up, as it does take a long time to process thousands of online payments all

coming in at once. Please get in touch during February with any changes of address, so that invoices can be sent to the current email or postal address. Grey Power Federation has introduced a new benefit for members: Atopis skin health system will give Grey Power members a 20% discount. This skincare helps reverse the skin damage cycle. This makes it particularly appropriate for people aged 55+, and thus a natural partner

for Grey Power. An email has been sent with the details or enquire at the office ph 03 578 4950 for the promo code. The Marlborough District Council Community News is available to view online at https://www.marlborough. govt.nz/our-community/community-infomation-database or paper copies are available from the Citizens Advice Bureau and libraries. This is a great way of finding out about what’s going on in the community.

Grey Power Marlborough Seminars These seminars are free and suitable for anyone 50 years and over, or if you would like to gain information for family or friends. Seminar 1. Tuesday March 12, 2024 Nativity Centre 2pm - 3.30pm Rest Homes - gain a bit more insight into things such as the criteria to go into a rest home, choosing a rest home etc. Ministry of Social Development

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Stadium 2000 - find out more about the great programmes and activities offered at the stadium and pool. Community Law - legal advice on a number of key topics. Hospice - what services and care is offered by Hospice Marlborough. Estate Busters - this unique service in Marlborough explains the support they offer. Emergency Management - how people can be prepared for an emergency.

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Wither Hills Farm Park fire danger Phone 03 578 4950 or visit our website on www.greypowermarlborough.co.nz

Grey Power met with the Mayor last Friday. Amongst the topics covered was the concern about people still attempting to access the Wither Hills Farm Park, even though public notice has been given of its closure because of recent hot and dry conditions. It was reported that people are ignoring the signs and advice and still entering the park, cyclists and walkers both, even with push chairs! The Mayor was clear that the

real danger is that people cannot outrun a fire such as can be expected. They will be caught in the flames. A fire in the Wither Hills Farm Park, fed by dry grass in the park, warm temperatures and windy conditions, would readily ignite, be extremely fast spreading, difficult to control and have extreme fire intensity with 10m flame heights. The danger is to both those people who put themselves at risk and also to those

Grey Power’s intentions for 2024

Grey Power Marlborough will lobby diligently again this year for the rights of seniors. We will work with council and other Marlborough agencies on a local level, and will have input into national issues as the Grey Power Federation lobbies government ministers. We will continue to meet with our mayor and our two local MPs.

Grey Power National Federation newsletter

This is delivered to all financial members who can opt to receive it by email or a hard copy by post. Obviously, the email option is cheaper for the Federation and helps environmentally.

Older Persons Seminar

The Older Persons Seminar at St Christopher’s Church Hall is on Thursday 22 February, at 10am – 1pm, morning tea and light lunch provided. Only $6. Guest speaker is Catherine Donnelly from Alzheimers New Zealand. Contact Donna on 027 385 2333 for more information.

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Grandparent and Grandchild cooking classes

Carol Boswell of Senior Chef Marlborough invites registration for cooking classes offered to pairings of grandparents and grandchildren. Classes will be Thursday evenings from 6.30pm, finishing at approximately 8.30pm at the Connect Church Hall, Beaver Road, Blenheim. They will cost $30.00 per session for grandparent and grandchild. A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 6 caregiver and child groups are sought. Four sessions will take place on February 29 and March 7, 14, and 21. Course menus are: 29 February Chicken Tetrazzini, fresh and tasty Cheese Salad; 7 March - Sweet and Sour Chicken, homemade Tortillas, Noodles; 14 March - Picnic Pie, Roasted Pumpkin, Beetroot and Walnut Salad; 21 March - tasty spicy Rice Pilaf, Vegetarian Stewed Chickpeas. Contact Carol as below about attending and payment. She will forward bank account details. Carol Boswell Senior Chef Marlborough ph: 021 0656789 or email seniorchefmarlborough@gmail.com

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Marlborough Seniors Expo:

The Seniors Expo will take place on Tuesday March 5 from 9am - 1pm at the Marlborough Events Centre, 42A Alfred Street, Blenheim. This will feature recreation and activities for older people in our community.

Falls Prevention

Sessions are starting up again this year. Where: Stadium 2000, Kinross St, Blenheim. When: Thursday 29th Feb 1pm - 3pm, Thursday 28th March 1pm - 3pm, Friday 31st May 1pm - 3pm. Contact the Falls Prevention Coordinator, Angela Baker, on 021 790415 or email: angela.baker@nbph.org.nz for more information or to book in. Bookings are essential.

Annual General Meeting

The AGM of Grey Power takes place at 2pm on Tuesday 18 March at the Nativity Centre Hall at 76 Alfred Street. The guest speaker is Helen Grenall who will talk most interestingly about her time as a nurse in Saudi Arabia.

Open Day Alzheimers Society

Alzheimers Marlborough is having an Open Day on Tuesday February 13, 2024 from 10am - 7pm at 8 Wither Road, Blenheim. Anyone interested in older persons’ health or who are interested in volunteering, family/whanau who are experiencing the onset of dementia, and those involved in professional services are especially invited. Come and meet their friendly team. Hear about and see first-hand the work that they do at their centre and in the community supporting dementia friendly support services. Tea, coffee and refreshments provided. For further information, phone 03 5776172.

Courtesy crossings

Our representatives also discussed with the mayor the issue of pedestrians not being fully careful in the town centre when using the courtesy (non-zebra) crossings. Those walking were advised to wait and check with road users, who still have right of way, to cross safely.

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MBC alumni feature, Pasifika preseason By Chris Valli

Two Marlborough Boys’ College First VX rugby players featured in the Moana Pasifika and Highlanders’ preseason game in Queenstown on Friday night. Wing/Fullback Kyren Taumoefolau and hooker Sam Moli benefitted from quality game time in a result, which went the way of the home team beating Moana Pasifika 36-28, played in four 20 minute quarters. Kyren was included in the 23 man squad for the Ikale Tahi’s Rugby World Cup in France last year, only two years out of college. He was also part of the Tongan side that won the Oceania 7s in Brisbane 2022 and was one of the impact players at the Hamilton and Sydney World Series. Sam(iuela) signed with Moana Pasifika for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season and made his debut off the bench against the Crusaders. The first of four quarters at the Queenstown Events Centre was one-way traffic as the visitors ran in three unanswered tries, putting them ahead 21-0 after 20 minutes. However, the Highlanders de-

Nine-year old Kyren lines up an autograph from All Black Julian Savea in 2012. The pair are now team mates in the Moana Pasifika rugby squad.

fence eventually held up well to the Moana Pasifika onslaught, and it took the visitors until halfway through the fourth quarter to see the tryline again. Head Coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga says it was an important match in Moana Pasifika’s preparation for the new season, which sees them add 20 new players to the squad. “It was a good opportunity to go through new combinations and have a hit out, and with a lot of fresh faces in the team this year, we want to

give everyone available the chance to have a run,” says Umaga. Kyren’s inclusion in the Moana Pasifika squad for 2024 (wider development squad) comes 12 years after meeting the All Blacks and a visit to Marlborough in 2012, getting an autograph with former Hurricanes and All Black winger Julian Savea. They now are team mates after Julian transferred from the Hurricanes to Moana Pasifika last season.

MBC Old Boys Sam Moli and Kyren Taumoefolau are a new wave of Moana Pasifika talent which is set to light up Super Rugby Pacific in 2024. Twenty newly contracted players headline the 38-man squad. The team boasts 19 players that featured at Rugby World Cup 2023 and eleven Super Rugby debutants.

Road resurfacing and maintenance: night road closures Weld Pass 18 to 20 February 2024 State Highway 1 Weld Pass, between Awatere Valley Road and the Riverlands truck stop, will be closed overnight on Sunday 18, Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 February, from 8pm to 6am for maintenance of this critical highway link. The road will be opened twice each to Blenheim night, once at midnight and again at 3am to let queued traffic through. For more information, Road closed contact Karl Burt at karlburt@ Weld Pass marlboroughroads. com or phone 03 579 4253.

Whangamoa Saddle 11 February to 1 March 2024 State Highway 6 Whangamoa Saddle, between Rai Valley and Hira will be closed overnight from 11 February to 1 March from 8pm to 5:30am, Sunday to Thursday nights. No work will be undertaken on Friday and Saturday nights. The road will be opened once each night. To travel overnight you will need to be at the closure points by 12:30am: • Rai Valley straight closure point • Hira weighbridge outside Rai Engineering & Mechanical For more information, contact Mario Lunjevich at mario.lunjevich@fultonhogan.com or phone 03 547 9789.

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They are not the cleanest around. You just have to look at the state of the people that clean them for a start. That in itself says a lot.

To grant self government of the colony of New Zealand Island’s received the royal assent on 28th August 1846. New Zealand colony day 28th August 2024 should be a public holiday.

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The cleaners do fabulous mahi cleaning the public toilets around Blenheim. It’s not that they are poorly cleaned...it’s the people who use them and don’t clean up after themselves that makes them disgusting!

Why stand again If being an MP is so stressful, why did the thieving one stand again? Anyone who believes the sympathy-seeking BS being put out would believe that the cow jumped over the moon.

The full penalty If you steal anything and get caught then the full penalty of the law should be exercised. We all have problems at some stage in our lives most don’t go out thriving and blaming stress. Absolutely no excuse. Throw the book at them/this person. Too much mamby pambying in today’s society.

Wheelie Bins The disadvantage of wheelie bins is the collection trucks we have in Blenheim... they have a most horrendous stench emanating from them as they drive around, leaving a goodness only knows sticky wet trail on the road. Stick with rubbish bags, as wheelie bins are a backwards step.

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Re: Mallard, Mental Health, Priorities and Broken You all seem to turn imagined slights against your own personal understandings into giant catastrophes for everyone. Perhaps you could try understanding that your feelings of certainty are only feelings and not reflections of objective reality. Your constant outrage must make your days long, painful and dreary. I truly hope you can step back and find peace.

What next? Ferry and Port development halted, College rebuild “paused” CBD full of empty shops. What’s next? I guess it’ll be made up in rates to fund MDC excesses? Watch this space!!!

Talk of the week Doing us proud Businesses doing Blenheim proud. Briscoes, a lovely lady helped me with a new iron I had purchased, Precision Auto, for fast and efficient service of my car and Rebel Sport, for the friendly, helpful service, sourcing a product from their Nelson store.

High demand Many retired senior citizens live in a house too large for them now and struggle to maintain them like they did. There are gated, and retirement villages but why not one bedroom homes like the council have that you can own? I am sure there would be a high demand for something like that.

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Sort it out Walking and Scooter dangers I was interested to read the article to lower speed of cars to aid children biking, walking and scooting to school. Biking yes but walking and scooting? With doing a lot of walking myself, their biggest danger is cars coming out of driveways and not stopping until they reach the road. A small toot of the horn and stopping could avoid running into excited chattering walkers or fast scooters.

What is happening at Marlborough Softball! It has certainly gone downhill this season. The diamonds are a mess and have not had lines sprayed for months. It’s an embarrassment when away teams come and play. Not to mention drawers and rule changes all the time. Sort it out, or you will lose players.

Re: Gaza Agreed and well said.

Move on I’ve now heard it all. Mitre 10 changing names of a bathroom range of products because the current names are suddenly deemed culturally insensitive. And there was surprise that M10 had not done a cultural audit sooner to recognize that these names were ‘inappropriate’. What next?!

Junk mail Who ever delivers pamphlets in Mayfield area for Chemist Warehouse, Living, Woolworths, Domino’s, my letterbox says no junk mail, this means I don’t want any. Just because your are trying to get rid of them, otherwise I will contact your provider, it’s like when you get 2 lots of the same thing. I don’t want them.

Co governance The political right wing in NZ don’t want Co governance! Isn’t that exactly what we have in power right now? We have NZ’s most cunning politician, an idiot and a political greenhorn in charge. That’s the Co governance we should be looking at getting rid of!

Vineyard Spraying

Woolly Sheep

Hey legal, how about approaching your neighbor, nicely, about spraying. You may have more success than bitching about it in the newspaper!

When is someone going to shave that sheep in the paddock in Riverlands? It has so much wool on it that it can’t move, it will be hot as well. Cruel and disgusting. Do the right thing.

Saturday/Sunday Markets This probably has been brought up before but perhaps it might be time for all the local markets to combine at say the A and P Park every Sunday all day with the added space. and some protection from the elements. The Christchurch market in Riccarton is a success, bigger population though of course.

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Re: Broken Agree education system is broken. Return to three terms, three weeks holiday max over Dec/Jan, teachers are there to teach, put responsibility for feeding children and seeing they get to school, back where it belongs, on parents. No more excuses. No wonder our kids are failing so dismally. Our fault for allowing successive govts with their wacky ideologies, to bring our education system to its knees. Education, not indoctrination!

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gardening this week Looking after citrus trees: By Wally Richards Growing citrus trees for their fruit, glossy foliage and heavenly perfume is a New Zealand tradition. In years gone by just about every garden had a lemon tree which was a handy source of lemon juice for colds and sore throats. Many gardens would also sport an orange, grapefruit and likely a mandarin. These were valuable specimens for vitamin C, eating and drinks. Back in those times before manmade chemical sprays and fertilisers came along, the citrus trees would be of high health with little problem from disease and pests. Oh how the world has changed and certainly not for the better when it comes to health of plants and people. I had an email this week from a reader that I would like to share with you: Hi Wally, I’ve been meaning to relate my experience with your Neem granules back to you which may be of interest. I inherited a small citrus patch when I bought my place in Auckland a few years ago. There are about 15 trees which were small then (but quite a lot bigger now) - and planted closer together than is ideal. So a perfect scenario for a severe Whitefly outbreak which is what I had about last October. Spraying with Neem Oil etc was problematic as it’s very difficult to coat the back of every leaf. Anyway, I used about 1/2 kg of Neem granules around the drip line of each tree. I’d say it took about 6 weeks to fully activate but I have since then not had a Whitefly problem at all - if a couple of small Whitefly patches appear even now, they’re gone the next time I check. No signs of borer or other sap suckers this year either. Most satisfyingly, because I haven’t sprayed, the trees are covered in Ladybugs which can keep on top of the massively reduced levels of pests. Regards David. I have often suggested the use of Neem Tree Granules to use around citrus trees to assist in getting rid of pests in or on the tree. Citrus trees when not pruned correctly become dense and very difficult to spray so pests and diseases can have a field day. Back in days when New Zealand was

a happier place and people were a lot healthier, we used to care for our citrus trees by feeding them with Blood & Bone, chicken or other animal manures, potash, epsom salts every so often and the tea pot leaves now and then. About once or twice a year a spray of copper would be used to keep diseases from establishing. Now we have the new Wallys Copper Nutrient which works from inside the tree, it is a better option to spray. One reader that has great success using it against curly leaf in stone fruit told me that his fruit are much bigger this season. Once again the Copper Nutrient increases the health and performance of the trees and fruit are juicer and much bigger than normal. Back to our citrus story - we would always plant our citrus where they would be free draining as we knew they would die if they had wet feet. We would never cut the end off a branch as we knew that would only cause the branch to sprout lots of new branches making the tree too dense. Instead we would remove total branches right back to the trunk if and when the need arose. Often the great citrus trees we would see in gardens were grown from pips by a caring gardener. Years ago during my travels to the Hawkes Bay as a sales Rep, I would marvel at some of the citrus trees that I came across often reaching heights of 30 feet or more. Now days we tend to have a lot more problems with our citrus trees and I put a lot of that down to fertilisers such as Citrus Fertiliser and Fruit Tree Fertiliser. Nasty concoctions that harm the soil life, give a quick feed and then nothing till the next application. Feast or famine stuff. Then there are the chemicals such as herbicides that are used around the trees to control weeds. The manufacturers say they don’t harm established trees unless directly sprayed but thats rubbish, they get into the soil and do effect the health of both soil and established plants. Research has shown that Roundup has a soil residual of up to 22 years! Then if chemical fungicides and insecticides are used you don’t only effect the health of the tree but your own as well not to mention the honey bees and

bumble bees that will die if they visit your tree. This can still happen weeks later when the tree flowers. Most citrus diseases can be easily controlled or prevented with sprays of Wallys Copper Nutrient. If there is a problem spray a couple of times, a month apart, or as a prevention spray twice a year, spring and autumn. Our gardening friend has the answer for insect pests on your citrus trees by using Wallys Neem Tree Granules which most garden centres and Mitre 10’s stock, otherwise can be obtained by mail order. Sprinkling granules is much quicker and easier than spraying. The new strain of whitefly that love citrus trees are a problem easily solved by this method along with scale and mealy bugs and the beauty of it is, no harm to lady birds or bees. The black sooty mould that is formed by the insect pests peeing honey dew over the foliage can be remove with the product Karbyon. Simply spray Karbyon onto the foliage, leave for 48 hours and hose off. Heavy deposits may need more than one treatment. Leaves with sooty mould on them cannot gather energy from the sun so the production from your tree will be reduced. If your fruit lacks flavour or juice then you need to apply Wallys Fruit and Flower Power every month. You should be doing this anyway during the tree’s time of flowering and fruiting. Follow the old ways of care and feeding and you will be rewarded with lots of great healthy fruit for you and yours.

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Marlborough Showing Championship

The Marlborough Showing Championship took place at Marlborough Equestrian Park, in Spring Creek recently with all breeds from miniature horses to ex racehorses, with classes for all types including pleasure horses and ponies. Photos: Tiffany Otley Photography.

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After ferocious winds, storms and even snow in some places on Saturday, blue skies are on the way However, health officials are warning people to stay cool and hydrated. Hot conditions returned to the eastern South Island on Monday with Blenheim and Ashburton expected to reach 33°C and Christchurch 30°C. This is despite heavy snow falling on Mt Hutt in Canterbury on Saturday afternoon. Yesterday, hot air arrived from across the Tasman, potentially bringing the hottest weather of the summer for some areas. MetService meteorologist Alain Baillie says the week would be settled and dry for many regions with mild to hot afternoons. ‘‘It should be fine and warm for most - hot again for Marlborough and Canterbury. Te Whatu Ora is urging people to ensure they keep cool and stay hydrated during

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Price Code

1 April 2024 Forecast ICPs

Prices (excluding GST) effective from 1 April 2024

Units

Delivery Price

Distribution

Transmission

Discount

Delivery Price to 31 March 2024

$/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

2.1337 2.2050 3.9756 3.1130 3.3454 5.7106 6.6104 0.0622 0.0226 0.0214

1.7978 1.8286 3.4596 2.9645 3.0418 5.2658 6.4179 0.0622 0.0226 0.0214

0.3359 0.3764 0.5160 0.1485 0.3036 0.4448 0.1925 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

0.4107 0.4244 0.7653 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0120 0.0044 0.0041

1.9829 2.0287 3.7778 2.5665 2.7822 4.7279 5.0250 0.0598 0.0249 0.0214

$/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

2.4531 2.5244 4.3663 0.0848 0.0000 0.0226 0.0000

2.1172 2.1480 3.8503 0.0848 0.0000 0.0226 0.0000

0.3359 0.3764 0.5160 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

0.4722 0.4859 0.8405 0.0163 0.0000 0.0044 0.0000

1.9829 2.0287 3.7778 0.0598 0.0598 0.0249 0.0214

$/con/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

0.6000 0.1294 0.0966 0.0728

0.3935 0.1294 0.0966 0.0728

0.2065 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

0.1155 0.0249 0.0186 0.0140

0.4500 0.1297 0.0947 0.0728

$/con/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

0.6000 0.1822 0.0744 0.0966 0.0000

0.3935 0.1822 0.0744 0.0966 0.0000

0.2065 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

0.1155 0.0351 0.0143 0.0186 0.0000

0.4500 0.1297 0.1297 0.0947 0.0728

$/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

2.6816 3.8558 3.6798 5.2131 5.7508 7.6739 8.5709 14.1005 25.2240 33.3970 0.0622 0.0515 0.0471 0.0226 0.0214

2.4454 3.7540 3.3460 4.6217 4.8883 6.5457 8.2270 11.5676 19.9965 24.6427 0.0622 0.0515 0.0471 0.0226 0.0214

0.2362 0.1018 0.3338 0.5914 0.8625 1.1282 0.3439 2.5329 5.2275 8.7543 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

0.4920 0.0000 0.6752 0.0000 1.0552 0.0000 0.0000 2.6113 4.6929 6.2424 0.0125 0.0103 0.0095 0.0044 0.0043

2.5206 3.1080 3.4658 4.2734 5.4276 6.3136 6.5750 13.3841 24.0831 32.0632 0.0598 0.0515 0.0471 0.0249 0.0214

$/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/con/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/con/day $/con/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh

2.6816 3.6798 5.7508 0.0778 0.0000 0.0226 0.0000 14.1005 0.0644 0.0000 0.0226 0.0000 25.2240 33.3970 0.0589 0.0000 0.0226 0.0000

2.4454 3.3460 4.8883 0.0778 0.0000 0.0226 0.0000 11.5676 0.0644 0.0000 0.0226 0.0000 19.9965 24.6427 0.0589 0.0000 0.0226 0.0000

0.2362 0.3338 0.8625 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 2.5329 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 5.2275 8.7543 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

0.4920 0.6752 1.0552 0.0156 0.0000 0.0044 0.0000 2.6113 0.0129 0.0000 0.0044 0.0000 4.6929 6.2424 0.0119 0.0000 0.0044 0.0000

2.5206 3.4658 5.4276 0.0598 0.0598 0.0249 0.0214 13.3841 0.0515 0.0515 0.0249 0.0214 24.0831 32.0632 0.0471 0.0471 0.0249 0.0214

136 Daily fixed price Day energy LV Night energy LV Day energy HV Night energy HV Capacity charge LV Capacity charge HV MLL equipment Capacity charge HV consumer owned Transmission charges

$/con/day $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kWh $/kVA/day $/kVA/day $/kVA/day $/kVA/day

7.3332 0.0172 0.0040 0.0172 0.0040 0.3893 0.3802 0.3707 0.1945

7.3332 0.0172 0.0040 0.0172 0.0040 0.3893 0.3802 0.3707 0.0000

0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.1945

1.3968 0.0035 0.0008 0.0035 0.0008 0.1041 0.1016 0.0991 0.0000

6.9181 0.0172 0.0040 0.0172 0.0040 0.3743 0.3656 0.3564 0.1887

157 171 2 29 30

$/con/day $/kW/day $/kVA/day $/con/day $/kW/day $/kWh

4.0990 0.1765 0.1141 5.2753 0.2283 0.0290

3.6996 0.1472 0.0937 4.7935 0.1985 0.0290

0.3994 0.0293 0.0204 0.4818 0.0298 0.0000

0.7504 0.0323 0.0208 0.9658 0.0417 0.0058

3.7966 0.1645 0.1064 4.8712 0.2118 0.0290

SL energy MDC fixed charge NZTA fixed charge Port Marlborough fixed charge RNZAF fixed charge

$/kWh $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day $/con/day

0.0107 419.8379 236.0104 23.9299 12.2870

0.0107 373.9400 215.0729 21.8190 11.5489

0.0000 45.8979 20.9375 2.1109 0.7381

0.0021 78.7196 44.2520 4.3509 2.2340

0.0107 385.7159 216.8334 21.9576 11.2426

Temporary supply (residential <50kVA) CLOSED Uncontrolled energy temporary supply CLOSED

$/con/day $/kWh

2.5824 0.0622

2.2465 0.0622

0.3359 0.0000

0.0000 0.0000

2.2032 0.0598

41 3 1

Unmetered supply Private SL less than 150W fixed charge Private SL above 150W fixed charge Unmetered supply energy

$/con/day $/fitting/day $/fitting/day $/kWh

3.6127 0.7984 1.0641 0.0000

3.5385 0.7808 1.0641 0.0000

0.0742 0.0176 0.0000 0.0000

0.6283 0.1452 0.0000 0.0000

3.2965 0.7258 0.9674 0.0000

ToU Non-ToU

$/kVAr/day $/kVAr/day

0.3151 0.4688

0.0000 0.0000

0.2931 0.4361

Injected Energy (Distributed Generation)

$/kWh

0.0050

0.0000

0.0050

Price Code Description

Residential Non-Remote and Remote (excluding Low Fixed Charge)

Marlborough Lines Limited Delivery Price Schedule from 1 April 2024 This schedule sets out Marlborough Lines Limited’s (MLL’s) line delivery prices to apply from 1 April 2024. These prices cover the costs of MLL operating and maintaining the network which distributes electricity to approximately 27,000 consumers. MLL’s costs include recovery of charges from Transpower, the owner and operator of New Zealand’s electricity transmission grid which MLL’s network is connected to. MLL’s price changes from 1 April 2024 include: • A small increase for most consumer groups to cover increases in MLL’s costs (note that increases are generally to the fixed price components). • The introduction of optional time of use price categories for Residential and General consumers. • Increases for remote consumers relative to non-remote consumers. Connections in remote areas cost significantly more to maintain a supply to, higher prices reflect and signal the cost of supplying these connections. • Increases in the fixed daily charge for Residential Low Fixed Charge consumers from 45c/day to 60c/day consistent with the Electricity (Low Fixed Charge Tariff Option for Domestic Consumers) Regulations 2004. For an ‘average’ residential consumer (DL, DS15) who consumes 8,000kWh per annum, the postdiscount price increase will be approximately 13c per day (5.4%). Any consumer who owns (or purchases) an Electric Vehicle (EV) may like to connect their EV charging point to MLL’s controllable tariff (12 or 16 in this price schedule). MLL charges approximately 3c less per kWh of energy under the controllable tariff. For further information, please contact MLL or your local electrician. MLL passes its prices on to consumers’ electricity retailers who may in turn rebundle these prices. This may mean that you will not see MLL’s prices reflected in the same manner on your monthly invoice from 1 April 2024. If you are concerned whether you are on the price plan best suited to your circumstances, please contact your electricity retailer. Further information on MLL’s line delivery pricing, including guidance on eligibility criteria for price plans and a copy of the delivery price schedule, can be found under the pricing section of MLL’s website at: www.marlboroughlines.co.nz Notes: 1. The Delivery Price is the price MLL invoices electricity retailers (Traders) trading on MLL’s network and includes both distribution and transmission components. 2. This Price Schedule should be read in conjunction with our Delivery Price Guidelines, Pricing Methodology, published Loss Factors, and Remote Areas map (available on our website). 3. Discount payments will be made to eligible consumers approximately in May 2025, based on prices and consumption between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, providing that there is no legislative or regulatory changes that would adversely affect the provision and/or receipt of discount payments. 4. Temporary supplies and consumers located in areas designated remote are ineligible for the discount payment. Other eligibility criteria may apply.

DS15 DS30 DT DSR15 DSR30 DTR DXR 10 12 18

7,792 2,398 680 1,897 158 69 80

Standard fixed daily price up to 15kVA capacity Standard daily fixed price 16kVA to 30kVA capacity Standard daily fixed price 31kVA to 50kVA capacity Remote daily fixed price up to 15kVA capacity Remote daily fixed price 16kVA to 30kVA capacity Remote daily fixed price 31kVA to 50 kVA capacity Extreme remote up to 30kVA Uncontrolled energy Controlled energy (hot water and/or EV chargers) Night only energy

Residential Time of Use (Non-Remote only) DS15TOU DS30TOU DTTOU 13 14 02 08

0 TOU Standard daily fixed price up to 15kVA capacity 0 TOU Standard daily fixed price 16kVA to 30kVA capacity 0 TOU Standard daily fixed price 31kVA to 50kVA Uncontrolled energy Peak Uncontrolled energy Off Peak TOU Residential Controlled energy TOU Residential Night only energy

Residential Low Fixed Charge DL 11 16 17

9,468 Daily fixed price up to 15kVA capacity Uncontrolled energy Controlled energy (hot water and/or EV chargers) Night only energy

Residential Low Fixed Charge Time of Use DLTOU 15 19 06 07

0 TOU Low user daily fixed price up to 15 kVA Uncontrolled energy Peak Uncontrolled energy Off Peak TOU Residential Low Controlled energy TOU Residential Low Night only energy

General Non-Remote and Remote NS NSR NH NHR NT NTR NXR RT RV RX 23 31 40 22 28

948 167 512 32 1,304 40 45 281 99 52

Daily fixed price up to 15kVA capacity Remote daily fixed price up to 15kVA capacity Daily fixed price 16kVA to 30kVA capacity Remote daily fixed price 16kVA to 30kVA capacity Daily fixed price 31kVA to 50kVA capacity Remote daily fixed price 31kVA to 50kVA capacity Extreme remote connection up to 50kVA capacity Daily fixed price 51kVA to 70kVA Daily fixed price 71kVA to 105kVA Daily fixed price 106kVA to 150kVA Uncontrolled energy 0kVA to 51kVA Uncontrolled energy 51kVA to 70kVA Uncontrolled energy 71kVA to 150kVA Controlled energy 0kVA to 150kVA Night only energy 0kVA to 150kVA

General Time of use (Non-remote only) NSTOU NHTOU NTTOU 24 25 34 35 RTTOU 32 33 34 35 RVTOU RXTOU 41 42 34 35

0 TOU Daily fixed price up to 15kVA 0 TOU Daily fixed price 16kVA to 30kVA 0 TOU Daily fixed price 31kVA to 45kVA Uncontrolled energy 0 to 45kVA Peak Uncontrolled energy 0 to 45kVA Off Peak Controlled energy 0 to 140kVA Night only energy 0 to 140kVA 0 TOU Daily fixed price 46 to 70 kVA Uncontrolled energy 46kVA to 70kVA Peak Uncontrolled energy 46kVA to 70kVA Off Peak Controlled energy 0 to 140kVA Night only energy 0 to 140kVA 0 TOU Daily fixed price 70 to 105kVA 0 TOU Daily fixed price 106 to 140kVA Uncontrolled energy 70kVA to 140kVA Peak Uncontrolled energy 70kVA to 140kVA Off Peak Controlled energy 0 to 140kVA Night only energy 0 to 140kVA

Large Commercial/Industrial >150kVA BF/BHM/BHC 51 50 61 62 AL AM AH WL/WM/WH

Irrigation PM PK PH PMU PKU 96

Daily fixed price 7.5kW to 23kW Daily fixed price above 23kW Daily fixed price CLOSED Daily fixed price 7.5kW to 23kW (uncontrolled) Daily fixed price above 23kW (uncontrolled) Irrigation energy

Street Lights (SL) – Distributed unmetered load 80 MDCFC NZTAFC PMFC RNZAF

1 1 1 1

Temporary Supply TS 71

Unmetered US PSLT1 PSLT2 88

Power Factor Charges PFT PFI

Distributed Generation DG

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