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Anzac gesture

By Celeste Alexander

This Saturday will be April 25, an important day in New Zealand’s history and one where the community comes together to mark Anzac Day. Anzac Day is a day where veterans, ex and current servicemen and women

march with pride, as we remember the last bugle call for so many men and women who never returned to NZ shores.

It’s a day where we reflect and honour the fallen, remember veterans and acknowledge the service of the country’s serving Defence Force.

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Blenheim woman Denise O’Malley-Grey has made her own Anzac Day crosses and flag which she will proudly display on the roadside near her Weld Street property this Saturday. Photos by Celeste Alexander

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Crosses honour Anzac Day Continued from page 1.

Sadly this Anzac Day will not be a day where the community can come together for Anzac Day services across Marlborough due to COVID-19 Lockdown restrictions.

However, some members including Blenheim woman Denise O’Malley, are determined to do what they can to bring Anzac Day commemorations to their homes in a show of respect for servicemen and those who have fallen.

Denise says servicemen and veterans “deserve our respect” and with this in mind, she has made 15 wooden crosses and her own Anzac Day flag which she will proudly display at the front verge near her home on Weld Street.

“I wanted to do this because it’s important,” she says.

Denise’s homemade flag design features the Ode and a soldier kneeling in front of a cross.

“It’s been the quickest cross stitch I’ve done,” she says.

“I’ve been busy painting my

crosses and drawing red poppies on them with permanent marker.”

Denise plans to set her Anzac Day crosses out in the early hours of Saturday morning as her own mark of respect.

Her gesture is also showing her appreciation to people like her husband Monty Grey, ex NZ Army who served in Singapore, and Monty’s father who was a Vietnam veteran.

It is also for her Great Uncle, Augustus Michael O’Malley, who she says was killed in the Battle of the Java Sea during World War Two. “He was in the boiler room on the HMS Jupiter, a British Royal Navy Destroyer, and went down with the ship,” Denise says.

“I never knew a lot about him, my Pop never spoke much about him. He just had a photo of him so for years I searched and one day a medal dealer phoned me which just opened up an amazing story.

“The more I dug into finding out more about him, the more family

Denise O'Malley-Grey pictured with her husband Monty Grey (left), and son Ray Henderson and granddaughter Billy-Rose Henderson (1). The family will be standing at the end of their driveway this Saturday morning at 6am wearing service medals in a show of respect for Anzac Day.

members I connected with. It’s been amazing,” she says.

At 6am on Saturday morning, Denise and her husband Monty, will join the rest of the Marlborough community as they stand at

the end of their driveways, some proudly wearing service medals, to commemorate a unique initiative ‘Stand at Dawn’.

Read more about this in our Anzac feature inside.

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Blenheim couple Darrell and Tina Bate who own Mag & Turbo Blenheim, have announced that they would like to reward people in the community who have gone above and beyond for others during the COVID-19 Lockdown.

“With the negative nature of this virus in news feeds, we want to put some positivity out there and celebrate Marlborough’s Local Lockdown Heroes.

“We want to hear your story about someone who has gone above and beyond to help you or others.

“Tell us what makes them awesome by making us a video or photo

and they could win a prize thanks to the generosity of supporting businesses,” Darrell says.

Darrell and Tina’s initiative has been supported by businesses such as 5 Tapped, Brooklyn Burger & Meat Co, The Yard Bar, Little Amigo’s and Creatures of Habit Barbers.

To enter Darrell invites the community to post their video or photo and story to Mag & Turbo Blenheim’s Facebook page, or on Instagram with the hashtag MagandTurboHero.

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A new experience for students

By Aimee O’Hagan

Over the last four weeks, many students from around New Zealand have had their first ever taste of homeschooling.

But unlike their primary and intermediate school counterparts, most of the study high schoolers have had to do has been entirely independent.

“It’s definitely strange,” says Marlborough Girls’ College year 13 pupil, Mieke de Bruyn, when asked about her personal homeschooling experience thus far.

“It took some getting used to but I don’t mind it too much.”

MGC year 12 student, Anna Doyle, feels the same.

“It’s very different to what we’re used to,” she says.

“I’m looking forward to when things go back to normal.”

Marlborough Boys’ College year 13 pupil, Ben Mesman, says that he has struggled to adjust to the homeschooling lifestyle.

“It’s a big change for my routine,” he explains.

The three have found certain parts of homeschooling rather challenging; in particular, the lack of social interactions with

their peers.

“There’s no one to compare answers with and you can’t just quickly ask the teacher a question, which makes it harder to know if you’re on the right track,” Mieke says.

“It’s really starting to get harder now [not being around my friends every day], I miss them so much!”

“I don’t like that we don’t get the chance to interact with our friends as regularly,” Anna adds.

They’ve also found that their motivation to do work has decreased dramatically.

“I think school and assessments don’t seem as real or important when you’re away from school for so long,” Mieke says.

Despite these challenges , they are enjoying making their own schedules and the more “laid back” feel that homeschooling provides.

Each of the three have a handy tip for other students.

“One technique [that’s been] useful is to work with a friend [online]. Talking together provides a second opinion on what you are working on and giving each other feedback is great for you and your friends’ motivation towards the

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task,” Ben says.

“Listen to relaxing music, get rid of distractions like phones, set yourself a specific time to finish tasks by,” Anna advises.

“I try to make myself a to-do list for the next day so that I have

more purpose when I wake up and a reason not to stay in bed for too long,” Mieke says.

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that New Zealand will move out of Alert Level 4 Lockdown next Monday, April 27, at 11.59pm. Until then, we remain in Alert Level 4.

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As a child she was involved in dancing and music and after finishing school her love for the performing arts led her to Nelson Polytechnic where she completed her Diploma, including a second year speciality in musical theatre.

Her journey after two years of study and graduation saw her move away from the region to Napier, Sydney, London, Melbourne and now – back home to Marlborough to fill the vacant role of General Manager for Blenheim’s ASB Theatre.

“I was living in Melbourne with my husband and two daughters when I became aware that the role was vacant,” she says.

“I allowed myself to imagine being there during productions – both community and professional shows; to welcome in the kids, excited to be performing, to see their families proudly cheering them from the audience.

“It seemed like the best job in the world.

And to top it off, I would get to work with my home community and continue the amazing legacy of everyone who has contributed to the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust – financially and creatively.”

For Karyn it is also an opportunity to bring her young family to live in Blenheim and to be around a wider family unit in the “most beautiful place in the world”.

And although things have not gone as anticipated with the COVID-19 challenges, she says she is “very happy to be here”.

“I had been following the development of the theatre through the years and had been in on a couple of occasions during family holidays home – once for a walk around, and once to see a ballet performance.

“I had been really impressed by the venue and especially the commitment and passion within the community have built it.

“I had performed on the Boathouse and Civic Theatre stages so long ago and never dreamed I would set food on this stage (albeit not before an audience),” she says.

The COVID-19 impact on the ASB Theatre’s functions has seen the remainder of the financial year lost, Karyn says.

“The COVID-19 situation has crippled the theatre and events industries as it has with many others.

“Our revenue for the remainder of the financial year has been lost. It’s distressing for everyone concerned. Our employees are impacted as are all the many community members who were preparing productions or have bought tickets.

“Before we closed the doors we were processing lots of refunds for ticket holders (these can still be processed through calling Ticketek on 0800 842 538).

“During this Level 4 period we have taken an opportunity to review our operations and identify areas for revision. There is a list of p hysical activities we will get to when we can return to the theatre but while we are home we trying to make the most of the time to develop strategies, simply procedures etc.

“We are looking at ways to manage our finances for the future. We are using technology to stay connected and enjoying a chance to recharge too – no late nights and weekend work at the moment.

“We don’t know what the future holds but we are grateful for the goodwill and support we have been shown through our stakeholders. We are looking forward to throwing open the doors and welcoming everyone back in when it’s safe to do so,” she says.

Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust Chair, Kevin Moseley, says Karyn’s corporate experience in strategy, management and stakeholder engagement “makes her the ideal person to undertake the important role of general manager”.

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

ANZAC Day message from Mayor John Leggett

New group to action economic recovery

ANZAC Day is an important event in our community.

The turnout to the services held around our region reflects the increasing interest in this national day.

Sadly, this year the public health risk of coming together to pay our respects is too great.

Many of the returned servicemen and women who would normally be the honoured guests at our ANZAC services are also those who are at greatest risk.

But that does not mean the day will pass unmarked.

From our bubbles we can all become part of the audience for the national dawn service, “Stand at Dawn” organised by the RSA and the NZ Defence Forces.

We may not, this year, have a traditional commemoration but we can still recall with honour and respect those who gave up their lives, their health and their futures.

To all who have served our nation, in conflict and in peacekeeping, we owe a great debt of gratitude.

We will remember them.

John Leggett Mayor of Marlborough

Marlborough District Council is the regional lead during emergencies and COVID-19 is the biggest challenge Marlborough has faced in our lifetimes.

Council itself will spend over $60 million in 2020-21, with similar spending over each of the next three years.

Given the impacts of COVID-19 on many Marlborough businesses, Council’s role extends to supporting a wider recovery, working with key sectors and agencies.

That has seen a new group formed this week to lead Marlborough’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) group brings together Council and representatives from the wine, aquaculture, forestry, tourism, transport and farming sectors, iwi, Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Social Development.

Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor is chairing the TEAM group which had its first videoconference meeting last Tuesday. It looked at four phases for recovery from the current ‘Respond’ phase, dealing with the immediate lockdown issues, moving to ‘Resilience’ where maintaining cashflow and jobs are the focus, to ‘Return’, where capacity and scale are rebuilt, and a final ‘Reimagination’

Stand at dawn this ANZAC Day Even though public ANZAC Day services are unable to go ahead, it doesn’t mean the tradition of remembering and commemorating our veterans and service personnel should be cancelled too.

On Saturday 25 April at 6:00 am you’re invited to remember those who have given their lives for our country by standing at your letterbox, your front door, in your

lounge or on your driveway.

Wherever you are, take a moment to remember our fallen – but please stay within your bubble. You can also listen to the dawn service broadcast live from 6.00 am on Radio New Zealand on 101.7 FM or 567 AM, or at: https://bit.ly/34PLd1T. For more information about Stand at Dawn please visit: www.standatdawn.com/home

phase where a new normal is developed.

An initial economic recovery plan will be brought together by the TEAM group over the next month, with a second plan covering later phases due in August.

“As we start our work we are taking particular note of the impact of COVID-19 on our tourism and hospitality sectors,” says Councillor Taylor.

The Infometrics economic consulting agency will provide an initial view of what COVID-19 means for Marlborough industry sectors and businesses. Ongoing information on how local businesses are faring is being provided by the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and Business Trust Marlborough.

Councillor Mark Peters has also brought together some Marlborough accountants and lawyers who will assist with further advice and insights for the TEAM group.

Council services on ANZAC Day and Monday 27 April

Boosted Community Grants Fund opens Marlborough District Council’s 2020/2021 Community Grants Fund opened on Monday and as a result of the COVID-19 crisis new funding of $200,000 has been allocated to top up the existing $300,000 fund.

This means a total of $500,000 is available this year to sports, recreation, heritage, environment, arts, culture, social services and welfare organisations to provide extra support to community organisations.

Mayor John Leggett says Marlborough’s community organisations are the glue that binds our district together.

“They support an incredibly wide range of important functions, from the arts to sport and social services. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve changed the focus of the fund this year to ensure that not-for-profits can continue to maintain their staff and services.”

Funding is available to support community

organisations so that they can maintain their current level of service and, for some, get a short-term boost in capacity to help them get through the COVID-19 recovery.

The fund of $500,000 is available to allocate over two funding rounds: • Round 1: opened on Monday 20 April and closes on Friday 15 May 2020 • Round 2: dates to be confirmed.

All applications must be completed online at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/our-community/ grants-and-awards/marlborough-districtcouncil-community-grants More information on the grants can also be found by visiting this website.

Organisations needing further information should contact Lyne Reeves, Community Development Manager; Phone 03 520 7448 or 021 415 708 or email: lyne.reeves@marlborough.govt.nz

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Although ANZAC Day is commemorated on Saturday 25 April 2020 – the public holiday is observed on Monday 27 April. This has some effect on the Council services outlined below.

Bus services Council’s off-peak bus services in Blenheim, Picton and Renwick that have been operating during the COVID-19 lockdown period will not operate on Monday 27 April.

Saturday services for Blenheim and Renwick will operate as normal but people are asked not to use public transport if they are feeling unwell.

Passengers using the bus to access essential services, such as the supermarket, pharmacy or medical care, should exercise physical distancing when waiting for and travelling on buses. Stay at least two metres away from other passengers and leave the seat next to you empty. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before and after your journey.

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Waste services All of Council’s transfer stations will be closed during the morning of Saturday 25 April and will resume normal operating hours from 1.00 pm. You can visit Council’s website for further information: www. marlborough.govt.nz/services/refuse/ public-holiday-opening-times Council’s transfer stations will be open under normal operating hours on Monday 27 April however, residents in Blenheim and Picton are urged to use the kerbside rubbish and recycling services which will continue to operate as usual, rather than travelling to transfer stations.

Under the COVID-19 Level Four restrictions, transfer stations will only accept bagged waste to ensure the health and safety of our contractors and of the public during this time.

This means people should not be bringing trailer loads of household items or green waste to the transfer station for disposal - now is not the time to carry out a spring clean.

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Sun readers have their say... from their Lockdown bubble!

Q: What is something you have missed during Lockdown?

Holly Wills Blenheim I miss going tramping.

Megan Gander Blenheim Definitely McDonald’s!

Rosie McAllister Blenheim I miss people saying hello.

Sage Keen Blenheim I miss being able to see my family.

Sophie Batt Blenheim Being with my boyfriend and friends.

William Sabiston Blenheim School productions. Rehearsals were just about to start and will probably be cancelled now.

Marlborough’s economic recovery from COVID-19 gears up The new group to lead Marlborough’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis has been formed, held its first meeting (via Zoom) and started work.

The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) group has brought together Council and representatives from the wine, aquaculture, forestry, tourism and farming sectors, as well as a mandated iwi representative, Port Marlborough, Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and Ministry of Social Development.

Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor is chairing the TEAM group.

“Council is designated as the regional lead during emergencies and COVID-19 is the biggest challenge Marlborough has faced

in our lifetimes. We’ve already announced Council itself will spend over $60 million of capital expenditure in 2020-21 and similar spending over each of the next three years,” she says.

Given the impacts of COVID-19 on many Marlborough businesses, Council’s role extended to supporting a wider recovery, working with key sectors and agencies.

“Staff worked over the Easter break to bring together the TEAM group and provide the background papers. We’ve got a very strong group now underway on helping steer our region through the economic impacts the virus is creating,” Nadine says.

The TEAM group looked at four phases for recovery from the current Respond

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phase dealing with the immediate lockdown issues, moving to a Resilience phase where maintaining cashflow and jobs are the focus, to a Return phase where capacity and scale are rebuilt, and a final Reimagination phase where a new normal was developed.

An initial economic recovery plan will be brought together by the TEAM group over the next month, with a second plan covering later phases due in August.

“We are taking particular note as we start our work on the impact of COVID-19 on our tourism and hospitality sectors,” Nadine says.

To support the planning, the group backed Council contracting the Infometrics economic consulting agency to provide an initial view of the impact of COVID-19 on Marlborough industry sectors and businesses. Ongoing information on how local businesses are faring will continue to be provided by the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and Business Trust Marlborough.

Councillor Mark Peters’ told the group he was bringing together a meeting of some Marlborough accountants and lawyers who are prepared to provide advice and insight on business responses to COVID-19 across the region.

“The information from all these sources which now includes that welcome input from accountants and lawyers will help build a quality picture very quickly of what we are dealing with and allow us to accurately target our recovery efforts,” he says.

Last week’s first TEAM group meeting included an update from MSD Regional Commissioner Craig Churchill who

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett pictured with Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor who is chairing the The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) group. File photo

says further Government support programmes would likely focus on projects that are ready to go and creating jobs while navigating through the likely impacts of COVID-19. This could include projects that expanded social housing.

Nadine says some of Marlborough’s economic activity stretches across into Nelson/ Tasman region in areas such as forestry and aquaculture, so some of the responses emerging from the TEAM group will need to align across the top of the South.

“We are also conscious of the work Council has been supporting with the Te Tau Ihu Intergenerational Strategy and see that particularly being reflected as we enter our Reimagination phase.”

She says while the TEAM group represents a good cross section, it cannot include all sectors and will be supported in its work by an Industry Advisory COVID-19 group, to be chaired by Cr. Gerald Hope. This will pick up and develop the work done to date by the initial COVID-19 group chaired by the Mayor.

John Leggett sat in on the first TEAM group meeting.

“We all know we face some major challenges ahead and it is really encouraging to see such a good group has been pulled together so quickly to give direction and support to our business sectors. We’ve all got to get behind this initiative to keep Marlborough moving.”

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A life with animals Today Charlotte is a successful equine veterinarian working in all corners of the beautiful Marlborough region. But it has taken a huge amount of work to get to this point and it hasn’t always been an easy ride.

Charlotte was born in Nottingham, England but grew up in Glen Clova, in the Grampian mountains of Scotland.

Her secondary education required a long commute to the city of Dundee where she attended a historic school, founded in 1239 by the Lindores Monks.

Following school Charlotte spent five years at Glasgow Vet School before emigrating to the South island of NZ in 2007.

Vet school was a natural choice for Charlotte. Her father studied as an animal physiologist and her maternal grandfather was the chief animal technician at an Ag College which is now Nottingham Vet School.

“It was at the Ag College that my parents met,” she says. “Something about a handsome phD student or so my father tells it,” she laughs.

Interestingly Charlotte’s father then went on to do a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Lincoln college (prior to it being made independent of Canterbury University) in equine reproduction. Charlotte now uses some of the medications derived from her father’s research to help mare’s get in foal.

“When telling someone about your life it is easy to put a rose-tinted perspective on things but I want to be authentic here and say that things haven’t always been easy,” Charlotte says.

“I was a diligent straight A student at school but following glandular fever and the development of chronic fatigue syndrome I struggled at vet school. I went from As to Cs and felt constantly exhausted and unable to concentrate. I became quite depressed at one stage and I was unsure if I could get through it.”

However, travelling to California to work at the UC Davis Equine Hospital for two consecutive summers helped to keep her on track.

“I started in the surgical department and then went into medicine and neonatal ICU,” she says. “After that I was keen to go back and do an equine

surgical residency.

After graduating from University, Charlotte along with her partner at the time, came to Christchurch and worked for an equine practice with racehorses, both trotting and gallopers.“ “When the relationship ended and I found that I was pregnant I decided to come up to Marlborough, where my parents lived. I had to give up work with the racehorses fairly early in my pregnancy as there was too much of a risk of being kicked by my young, spirited thoroughbreds,” she says.

Charlotte isn’t afraid to admit it was a struggle being a single mother and working fulltime as a vet.

“It nearly broke me,” she says.

“There were times I lacked confidence in my ability and I had to tell myself everyday ‘I can do this’. I’m now living my dream!

“It’s certainly been a challenge to adapt to this new lifestyle.”

“I want women to feel that they can achieve their dreams. There will always be circumstances and people in your life that make you feel that you can’t do it, but never give up believing in yourself if you really want something.”

It was when a position came up at a local veterinary practice that Charlotte decided to set down permanent roots in Marlborough and not long after, she met her husband Matt.

“Matt works in the wine industry, at Jackson Estate where he’s been for around 20 years working as head winemaker,” she says.

Charlotte’s career focus shifted from all-round veterinary services to specialising in horses.

“Being a mother and wife really meant that I couldn’t go to do the surgical residency that I dreamed

Local woman, Charlotte Patterson-Green, has always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and now specialises in equine. She’s pictured with one of her family pets, puppy Fern. Photos provided.

INSET: Charlotte pictured on her horse Alaska, an Appaloosa breed.

about but operating HorseVets Marlborough is a pretty close second best and I am very grateful for the life I have here in Marlborough,” she says.

At home, Charlotte, husband Matt and children Kate and Angus enjoy their family of pets including two Brittany dogs, three cats, two chinchillas, some chickens and Charlotte’s newest horse, Alaska, an Appaloosa.

Asked how she’s managing the business and family life during

the COVID-19 Lockdown, Charlotte says it’s “been busy”.

“Because Matt has been working crazy hours during vintage I’ve pretty much had to shut the business down during Lockdown and only offer emergency services.

“It’s certainly been a challenge to adapt to this new lifestyle of homeschooling, responding to emergency call-outs and keep the business ticking over in the background.

“Despite a drop in workload during this time we are still have exciting plans for the business and continuing to up-skill and I’m really looking forward to having Dr Paul Fraser come down to mentor me one on one when we are able to travel again.”

“He’s an equine consultant now but was a founding member of the Cambridge Equine Hospital and to have one-on-one training with someone like that is amazing,” she says.

history from the

archives The Blenheim Sun Newspaper has teamed up with the Marlborough Museum archives department to provide a weekly snapshot of events, people and historic moments captured through the lens.

Each week the Sun will feature a photograph with a caption about the person, place and time, as kindly provided by the Museum.

A photograph of a group of mostly ladies in front of the Beef a la Maori stand celebrating the coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Credit: Marlborough Archives, Marlborough Historical Society Collection.

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Attempted Burglars Some residents in the De Castro subdivision have been reporting that they have had prowlers trying to open external doors in daylight while the residents have been home during the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown in recent days.

To date, there have been several residents report hearing their front or rear door handle being tried, and when they have investigated the prowler has already left the property.

Police are encouraging anyone who experiences similar activity, or who believes they have a prowler on their property to call Police on 111.

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Some people, however, don’t seem to have worked out that this means that if they are out there doing things they are not supposed to be doing, it’s a lot easier for Police to find and

deal with them.

Police have issued a number of formal written warnings to individuals in Marlborough who have been found in breach of the Level 4 rules, and around a dozen people have been arrested for continuing to breach the rules after having been previously warned. The court is treating these breaches seriously and most who have appeared have been set stringent bail conditions including 22-hour per day curfews.

Police in Marlborough have also been arresting and charging a steady stream of people who have been found driving while intoxicated and driving when they are disqualified or prohibited from driving. As previously mentioned, they are easier to spot and more obvious while fewer people are moving around as a result of the Level 4 restrictions.

Please follow the rules. The restrictions are all about saving lives.

Greetings from around the world flood in on Facebook From the pen of the Unlikely Kiwi – Bruce Anderson (Lochmara Lodge marketing and education facilitator, is currently in Switzerland where he wrote this story) Lochmara may be closed at the moment, but it hasn’t stopped people from around the world sending in good wishes, happy memories and photos.

Silvia from Switzerland visited Lochmara seven years ago. Five years ago, Michael from Waikanae named his house ‘Lochmara’ after asking his boys to choose a name.

Jon proposed to Kelly at Lochmara in 2018 - she said ‘yes’!

Megan sent greetings from Hawaii, Fern said ‘hello’ from Peru, Lisa from Sydney, Bram from the Netherlands, Chloe from Derbyshire, Jonathan from Brunei, Karen in Hamburg and the list goes on to include Scotland, USA, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Portugal and more.

It’s heart-warming to know that there are people all over the globe who hold fond memories of visiting Marlborough.

The underlying message was clear, they want to come back! And who can blame them? Picton in the ‘Heart of the Marlborough Sounds’ has become

Bruce Anderson, Lochmara Lodge marketing and education facilitator, is currently in Switzerland and is pictured in a village above Lake Constance, near the Austrian and Life carries on at Lochmara Lodge where a few staff German borders. He says he has received greetings from people all around the world remain to take care of the resident animals there, who have visited Lochmara Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds. safely in their bubble. Photos provided.

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Stand at Dawn in Remembrance ANZAC Day Saturday 25 April 2020

The life of a WWII Wren They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

ANZAC Day

By Frances Chin

Pamela Jungersen was born in Wellington,1923 and moved to the United Kingdom when she was two. When she was 16, Pam and her mother went on holiday to Egypt. When World War Two began, in 1939— they were stuck there.

As a civilian Pamela began working for the Navy in Egypt.

Later she went to South Africa, and worked as a Cypher Clerk.

Three years later, she moved back to the United Kingdom where she joined the Women’s Royal Navy Service, as a Wren.

Life became different for her. “I wore a navy uniform while in the United Kingdom. The food was so awful in quarters. Breakfast was oleomargarine. We used to put mustard in it to make it more edible.”

After completing her training, Pam worked for six months in the UK and then was posted to Beirut. At this time sailing was a dangerous way to travel.

“At sea it was scary. They would be aiming for our ship to sink it. We’d sit inside. We were not allowed to smoke on deck. You couldn’t light a match— they could see for miles. We’d sit inside and sing songs while we were zigzagging around trying to dodge the bombs and torpedoes.”

Once in the Middle East, Pam continued working as a coder; decrypting messages, or sending coded messages.

“I did coding there right until the end of the war. It was fun actually; we used to do watches like sailors did. Four hours on, four hours off.

When the Wrens weren’t on shift, they were free to leave the wrenery (hostel.) The Wrens would borrow each other’s “civies,” and go to restaurants and parties.

“We did a lot of clothes swapping— which is what young people do at university now.”

“I was very lucky with food.

Everything was rationed, and we were always hungry— but if I had relations or friends nearby I could eat with them. There were some

National commemoration Anzac Day takes place each year on April 25 and commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war, while also honouring returned servicemen and women. April 25 marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers, on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915 and WW1 centenary commemorations began last year. The aim was to capture the Dardanelles, the gateway to the Bosphorus and the Black Sea, however, at the end of the

campaign, Gallipoli was still held by its Turkish defenders. Among those who lost their lives in the Gallipoli campaign were 2779 New Zealanders, almost one in four of those who served on Gallipoli. Ceremonies have normally been held at war memorials up and down New Zealand.

This year with COVID -19 New Zealanders will gather to pay tribute at “Stand at dawn” at your place of residence.

Sacred Day of Anzac Who died in Freedom’s name We sought our fame not glory In the playing of the game Nor did we vision monuments To glorify our memory; We died ...that you might live In a world forever free!

From out the past we send to you Pamela Jungersen was a member of the Women's Royal Naval Service during World A challenge and a call Hallowed soil of Anzac, War Two. She is pictured with her medals; earned for being in active service during Build a Brotherhood of Nations Bridgehead of valor, unsurpassed, wartime.

A better world for all.”

May the plots wherein they lie very good restaurants the Midkilled red that I cared about. I nearly either of them again until 1946.” ship leaving for Sweden.

Be ever in spared from war’s dle East. The usual food during got married to the poor guy but I At the time of the war, Pam’s “They rang his mother to tell her Remembered Of Anzac blast! wartime was not very exciting.” broke it off. It was lucky for him— Sons future husband, Jørgen, was in they’d got him again. I have one or You have not died vain! resistance. Jørgen two of his letters he wrote to her sacrifice “I rememberMay somethe of the parties.theywemade, were far too young.” theinDanish Upon your Sacrifice the tears if of bitterness When I got Outlast to Alexandria, Pam says the biggest fearthe sheAltar had of was arrested for distributing anti in jail— they’re quite sweet. It was we had to some off— we’d ofwas of being Peace will shineGerman again! leaflets. He was still in tough times. He was very young.”

Thetime Sacred Flame Anzac, lightbombed. go to the yacht and have a down “Eastthe London was obliterated school at the Pam says, despite everything, Who will struggle ‘gainst thetime.

Theclub future’s pathway fabulous time. I had my favourite by fire bombs. Thank god they “[The Germans] went to his the fact that the world was able tempest years! meal there: fresh, really ripe, cold didn’t use chemical weapons in home first. Afterwards, his mum to come together back then is In memory see the light figs, and beautiful crisp rolls with those days.” tried to that ring shone; the school but she inspiring. She likens the battle The Sacred Flame of Anzac, Roll on, lashings of butter, andYe icedrums water. of memory!

“There was a dance hall just couldn’t get though. That time he to stop the spread of COVID-19 We’d go swimming or sailing.” fromon where was lucky; they put him in Danish to the effort it took, with people Blow ,Ye bugles blow!around the cornerBurns ...and on ...and on!

Despite all The the fun and merrimy mother lived.

I was staying jail with Danish people. However, “coming together, and working pause if Ye would hear them ment; the world was at war. with my mum, when a stray plane the German SS would interrogate as a team.”

Poemthe bydance W.Whiteside from ago!along and bombed “You’d meetAnswer somebody andthe getlongcame him at night. After 18 months he “It’s a bit like it is now— but April 3rd 1947. thevanish.

Sons of Anzac, to like them, “We then are they’d hall. There wereWhakatane, hundreds ofNZ.was released. we’re not actually shooting each They’d get drafted or you’d hear people inside. I had to go catch “He didn’t dare go home again other.” that they were killed. You got my train— but my mother and and would sleep at other people’s Pamela says she was “lucky,” philosophical about things like my cousin spent the rest of the houses until the end of the war.” as she was never hurt or injured that. You’d have to say goodbye night patching people together.

After being arrested, Jørgen tried during the war. to people a lot.”

My mother was a VAD (Voluntary to escape to Sweden, which was “I had all the fun in between “I got engaged one time, on Aid Detachment) and my cousin neutral. Unfortunately, he was being scared. Things could be the rebound from a guy who got was a theatre sister. I didn’t see caught by a German patrol, on a great or they could be awful.”

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Anzac Day takes place each year on April 25 and commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war, while also honouring returned servicemen and women. April 25 marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers, on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. The aim was to capture the Dardanelles, the gateway to the Bosphorus and the Black Sea, however, at the end of the campaign, Gallipoli was still held by its Turkish defenders.

Among those who lost their lives in the Gallipoli campaign were 2779 New Zealanders, almost one in four of those who served on Gallipoli.

Ceremonies have normally been held at war memorials up and down New Zealand.

This year with COVID-19 New Zealands will gather to pay tribute at “Stand at dawn” at your place of residence.

Sacred Day of Anzac

Of memories ...forever dear Trysting place of loving hearts Of yesterdays ...drawn near; Of long remembered faces Dimly thro the Veil of Time; Voices in the far-off distance, Cherished memories sublime

Hallowed soil of Anzac, Bridgehead of valor, unsurpassed, May the plots wherein they lie Be ever spared from war’s red blast!

May the sacrifice they made, Outlast the tears of bitterness The Sacred Flame of Anzac, light The future’s pathway down the years!

Roll on, Ye drums of memory!

Blow, Ye bugles blow!

The pause if Ye would hear them Answer from the long ago!

“We are the Sons of Anzac, Who died in Freedom’s name

We sought our fame not glory In the playing of the game Nor did we vision monuments To glorify our memory; We died ...that you might live In a world forever free!

From out the past we send to you A challenge and a call Build a Brotherhood of Nations A better world for all.”

Remembered Sons Of Anzac You have not died in vain!

Upon the Altar of your Sacrifice Peace will shine again!

Who will struggle ‘gainst the tempest In memory see the light that shone; The Sacred Flame of Anzac, Burns on ...and on ...and on!

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Wednesday April 22, 2020

Young people: reach out, stay connected, stay strong

By Frances Chin

With the structure provided by school, work, and sport disappearing, for many young people the lockdown has been a period of confusion. The Marlborough Youth Trust— led by manager Jo Lane— has been working tirelessly to provide local youth with support during this uncertain time.

“We are trying to just keep them connected with people,” Jo says.

“Some are attending school, which is good, but some aren’t. A lot of young people are missing out on sport, and aren’t engaged with

anything.”

Jo and her team of youth workers have been doing virtual youth groups via Facebook live. During these sessions, each youth worker has been “unlocking one of the five ways to wellbeing.” Each “way,” is explored, such as: connect, give, learn, take notice, and active; helping young people be mindful during this period.

“We don’t normally work so much through an online forum,” says MYT youth worker Rebekah Nafe. “We’ve been trying to catch up with them all via message and zoom.”

“I look after my MYT advisory group.

We would normally meet up once a fortnight with the group but we have increased our contact via zoom to 1-2 times per week to keep that contact and monitor their wellbeing.”

“Research done by Live for Tomorrow has shown that young people are more expressive and open online which we are coming to understand more and more through this experience of the lockdown’’ “[Lockdown] is helping us to develop as youth workers so ultimately it is a blessing in disguise. Plato said ‘Necessity is the mother of all invention’ which has taken on meaning to us now in this time.

MYT has offered a survey through their Facebook page, to give young people an outlet to express their needs.

“We put out a survey and started asking questions, like, do you have any needs. Food parcels, counselling, blankets, firewood. We have the funding to deliver these services if needed.”

“There’s been heaps of responses,” Rebekah says. “We’re working through that at the moment, and putting together care packages for those in need.”

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The Marlborough Youth Trust has been providing online support and activities for local youth during lockdown.

Expression Sessions. Young people have the opportunity to be mentored in creative art forms by professional local artists. Spoken word, run by Sheldon Rua, has started via online sessions.

“The young people are so excited,” Rebekah says.

In addition to Expression Sessions, Rebekah has launched a competition called, “From my bubble to yours.”

“Basically they’ve got a week to come up with a creative piece explain what’s happening in their bubble.[It can be] lovely or funny; a short film or painting or photography.” website that supports grit and resilience for youth and family. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ YouthPulseNZ is a survey aimed at giving voice to young people/

With the due date next Thursday at 5pm, the entries will go into a virtual gallery.

“People can have a look at it, click like. The person with the most likes wins.”

“Hopefully people get creative, capture the moment, and appreciate what’s happening in [their] home.”

Jo praises the Ministry of Social Development for their continuous support. She urges young people who are struggling to reach out.

“There are some amazing young people in Marlborough. Real rock-stars.” rangatahi’s lock-down experience.

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GARDENING THIS WEEK Family time in the garden Autumn is a fantastic season in the garden. The air is crisp, with warm long days, perfect for the tasks that need doing following the heat of summer.

It’s is a great time for sowing a new lawn, planting bulbs, trees and shrubs, and of course planting the vegetable garden for the months ahead.

Autumn to do list: Autumn is the perfect time for lawn TLC, and to sow a new lawn.

Harvest seeds from last season’s crops for use next season. Label them carefully before storing.

Plant up pots and containers with autumn potted colour.

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Sow seeds for your winter crops like carrots, swedes, turnips and radish. A good seed raising mix that is light and free draining will ensure your seeds get the best possible start.

Autumn is a busy season for slugs and snails so protect your young vegetable seedlings.

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If early frosts are a concern, protect seedlings with a cloche or growing tunnel.

In the fruit garden Autumn is a busy time for the home orchardist as new season fruit trees

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Fertilise citrus trees in early autumn unless there is threat of frost.

Prepare new planting sites with compost and plant into garden mix.

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In the flower garden Autumn in the flower garden signals a time to change to new season’s potted colour.

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Ollie Bryant delivers supplies to the High St dairy on Thursday. Ollie is one of the many essential workers keeping businesses stocked.

Blenheim Golf course greenkeeper Mike Newman mowing the number 4 green on Monday morning in anticipation of golfers being allowed to play.

"Is this your neck of the woods? Or am I just too irresistible?” says Mr Murphy. He offers “a big old A reindeer stuffed toy hangs from an umbrella in a bear hug (after Lockdown)”. tree by the corner of Glenroy Crescent in Blenheim.

ABOVE: This resident of Murphy Street practices safe cycling; rocking shades, a pink helmet, and hi-vis.

Pollard Park's playground sits dormant, equipment tied off while leaves from nearby trees begin to cover the ground.

Mary Pennington (left) is a keen Bridge player, and has missed playing her weekly games with her friends during lockdown.

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“I’m originally from Westport,” Kaye says. “[My husband] Tony and I moved to Blenheim after experiencing 27 wet weekends in a row. At first, I was a bit homesick; so one night I turned on the sprinkler, left it on all night and aimed it at our bedroom window. Homesickness cured.”

Kaye and her husband have lived in Marlborough for coming up 35 years.

“Blenheim has long since become home.

I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else, either in New Zealand, or anywhere else in the world.”

“It’s a wonderfully friendly town, it has a really attractive CBD with great shopping, you don’t have to drive miles to sporting venues or medical centres, and it has acres and acres of vineyards liberally dotted with wineries— what else can I say?”

Kaye has written three historical novels: Cross the River to Home, Mecca’s Gold, and a Secret Mind. She has also written for the Young Adult genre: The Body Snatcher, a novel set in the Marlborough Sounds circa the 1940s.

“Although I have fairly Catholic tastes in my reading choices, I’ve written mainly historical novels, an odd choice seeing I found the research quite difficult at times, requiring heaps of patience— a virtue I’m rather short of. These days the internet is a wonderful tool for research, almost anything you want to know is right at your fingertips and easily verified.”

When asked for advice for aspiring

Author Kaye Kelly admits to enjoying the lockdown period. She encourages aspiring authors to reach out to other writers for critique and encouragement.

young authors, Kaye jokingly says “don’t give up your day job!”

“Seriously though, the main thing I would advise is to read, read, read and simply start writing. Find a writing group in your area, if you’re too shy for that, then search the internet for online writing groups. Writing’s a solitary occupation and you do need contact with other writers for critique and encouragement.”

Kaye has to confess that she is enjoying the solitude of lockdown.

“I hope those words don’t come back to haunt me. Yesterday I found myself talking to a cucumber I’d decorated with a face and hat.”

Helping the vulnerable through supermarket trips

By Aimee O’Hagan

Approximately 18 volunteers from around Marlborough – from college and university students to adults not working full time over the level 4 lockdown period – have banded together to help support those who are elderly, medically vulnerable, or are currently working on the front lines to slow the spread of COVID-19.

They’re all part of the Student Volunteer Army: a national group doing good around New Zealand which just launched a shopping and delivery service in Marlborough last week.

“We aim to get to the supermarket between 7am and 9am with the intention of avoiding large numbers of people,” Marlborough Boys’ College year 13 student and member of the Marlborough SVA, Tane Anderson, explains.

“We then deliver [groceries] to those needing support.”

Full protective gear is also worn to ensure there is no undetected spread of the virus.

Having completed his first shop as part of the group yesterday morning, Tane describes the experience as being a “good feeling”.

“I did my first order [yesterday] and delivered to an elderly man,” Tane says.

“His son had put through an order on behalf of him.

“It was a huge surprise to him to receive a few goods – I’m sure it left him with a positive and cheerful start to his morning.

“He was very appreciative and full of praise for the service we’re providing for the community.”

Tane first heard about the SVA through a Facebook post and says he was drawn to the amazing work they do for communities around NZ. Although Marlborough didn’t have a team at that point, Tane made a note to put his name down regardless.

“I made contact with my fellow MBC prefects and a few other boys were keen to also jump on board to volunteer their time, [including] Max Morris and Jono Poswillo,” Tane says.

SVA Grocery orders can be placed online at www.shop.sva.org.nz and volunteers can register to help out at www.sva.org.nz.

The service will continue as long as it is needed.

Marlborough Boys' College year 13 student, Tane Anderson, is part of the Marlborough Student Volunteer Army. Photo supplied.

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Wednesday April 22, 2020

Beautiful autumn colours

A once busy Pollard Park now sits empty with only the sounds of ducks from the creek below, while the trees put on a beautiful show of their autumn colours.

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Wednesday April 22, 2020

Death notices PICKERING, Jennifer Judith: On Friday April 17, 2020, at Maxwell Lifecare. Aged 83 years. Loved wife of the late Barry Pickering, much loved mother of Jo Pickering. A private interment has taken place at Fairhall Cemetery.

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LAING, Allan Stuart: Died peacefully at Maxwell Lifecare on Tuesday April 21, 2020. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary.

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FACT of the WEEK

D’Urville Island gets predator free green light D’Urville Island is set to become stoat free after the signing of agreements between an island-based trust and funders this month.

D’Urville Island Stoat Eradication Charitable Trust (DISECT) Co-Chair, Oliver Sutherland, says the six year, $3.1m funding commitment was the culmination of 16 years of preparation and planning by the group.

“Thanks to Predator Free 2050 Limited, Rata Foundation, Marlborough District Council, the NZ Lotteries Grant Board and landowners we have the opportunity to reverse the history of wildlife loss on Rangitoto ki te Tonga/ D’Urville Island.”

The 16,782-hectare Marlborough Sounds island, the fifth largest in New Zealand, is free of ship rats, Norway rats, possums and weasels, but stoats have caused the local extinction of little spotted kiwi, yellow-crowned kakariki and South Island kaka and threaten an important population of South Island longtailed bats/ pekapeka. Removal of stoats would also increase protection for significant nearby nature reserves, such as Stephens Island/Takapourewa, home to 50,000 tuatara.

The island has around 45 permanent residents, 80 private land owners and significant areas of public conservation land, including the 5869-hectare D’Urville Island Scenic Reserve.

DISECT Co-Chair and island resident Pip Aplin remembers hearing kiwi above his home in Manuwhakapakapa Bay in the early 1980s. “But when the Wildlife Service started to remove them because of the threat from stoats they could only find four old males.”

Ngati Koata Kaumatua Council Chair Pirihia Paul says “We have been working alongside DISECT since 2004 to make the return of taonga to Rangitoto ki te Tonga possible, in which time many of our early champions for this project have passed on.

Wouldn’t it be lovely to see kiwi back on the island?”

Predator Free 2050 Limited CEO Ed Chignell says the project will provide an important boost to the national Predator Free 2050 effort. “This is a challenging and ambitious project

D'Urville Island. Photo by Tamzin Henderson/ Driftwood Ecotours

Oliver Southerland and Angela Fitchett signing the Marlborough District Council agreement at a carefully prepared COVID-19 signing station. Photo provided.

with a lot at stake for wildlife and important opportunities for innovation and learning.” The government-owned funder is providing $975,000 and facilitating expertise from other projects around the country.

Rata Foundation Chief Executive, Leighton Evans says “Congratulations must go to both the team and the D’Urville island community, for their perseverance in bringing this ambitious project to life. We are confident this project will bring lasting benefit to the local natural environment of D’Urville, as well as provide an opportunity to help other communities learn how to more effectively involve people in conservation efforts.”

Rata Foundation is contributing $1m to the project.

Marlborough District Coun-

cil Mayor John Leggett says “We are delighted to work with the island community, Ngati Koata and the Department of Conservation to enable the restoration of wildlife and open up new nature-based jobs and opportunities for the island.” The council is providing $500,000 of support through its biosecurity programme.

Department of Conservation Sounds Operations Manager Dave Hayes says DOC has been providing technical advice to the project. “We are pleased to support this community led initiative and will be continuing to provide expert advice and input throughout its duration of the project.”

The island is around 15 times bigger than other islands previously cleared of stoats and

attention will be given to lessons learned from stoat eradication operations carried out by the Department of Conservation in Fiordland and a parallel project currently underway on Waiheke Island.

The project will use a variety of traps (boxed snap traps, self-setting and live capture traps) and lures (ferret and stoat bedding, automated luring with an egg mayo mix), as well as smart detection techniques (cameras and DNA analysis).

Special attention will be given to trapping on the mainland within five kilometres of D’Urville and establishing a surveillance network to quickly detect any incursions across the narrow channel from French Pass.

Field work is expected to start towards the end of this year.

txt talk People started wearing pajamas, originally spelled “pyjamas,” instead of nightgowns so they’d be prepared to run outside in public during World War I air raids in England.

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SPORT

Wednesday April 22, 2020

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Scribbles from a stir-crazy scribe Forgive me for going a little stir crazy.

Three weeks in and the curve is certainly flatter due to this lockdown but whether that can be maintained at a level below level four is yet to be seen.

This is nothing more than gut instinct but it seems unlikely any sort of winter sports season will happen

in 2020.

Potentially a bold claim given it is only April but the uncertainty around Coronavirus means a quick-fix seems unlikely.

As New Zealand approaches level 3, the government has already ruled out competitive sport in that environment.

Senior club competitions around the country look destined for frustration

and if they can’t get going, junior fixtures like Rippa rugby seem to have even less of a chance.

It’s hard to see how the risk of spreading Coronavirus can be quashed enough for physical contact sports like rugby, football and hockey can continue.

It’s one thing for professional leagues to get up and running, there

is money to be made after all but amateur sport could be left out in the cold for some time.

There are also logistical issues that come with amateur sport.

Can games be played with no spectators?

How does an under-10 rugby game go ahead with no parents able to watch on the sidelines?

Pick ups and drop offs become a concern.

So many head-scratching issues.

Staying home and saving lives means forgoing sport with the possible exception of a lonely round of golf.

Sport is also a big socialising event for a lot of people and that will leave a massive gap for many in their calendars.

Staying active, together but apart

By Frances Chin

Sport Tasman has been supplying Kiwis with "recipes for wellbeing and mindfulness" during our lockdown.

Sport Tasman has gone above and beyond to help Kiwis stay active and connected during lockdown.

Inspire YOU is one of these ways, an online project that looks at five aspects of health and wellbeing during lockdown.

“Our purpose is to create community wellbeing,” says Chief Executive of Sport Tasman, Nigel Muir.

“We want to find creative ways to help keep our community moving and active for their wellbeing.”

Nigel says that in the absence of traditional sport, people are trying to be active in different ways.

Some have started running, doing the couch to 5K app; others are doing fitness challenges with the occupants of their bubble.

“It’s been a wonderful response as people look to unique ways in this time.”

As part of Inspire YOU, Sport Tasman has been posting daily on social media; providing recipes, games, and ideas to keep healthy.

“It looks at movement, fun, nutrition, nature, and mindfulness. We’ve been getting good responses.”

The “Isolation Olympics” is part of Inspire YOU. As part of the project, people take part of exercises such as (pretend) skiing, or track and field. Of course, all events are performed in the safety of their own homes.

In addition to these exercises, Inspire YOU shares inspirational messages, to help people stay motivated.

“Messages of where people can get help, things they can do to help promote kindness, and expert advice about how we can build resilience in these times, and keep yourself strong in your bubble.” “[These are] recipes for wellness and mindfulness.”

Sport Tasman had more than 70 responses to a survey they set up— proving that people are keen to come together and tackle this challenge as one.

“Forty sat in on a zoom conference [we hosted,] sharing challenges.”

“It’s really important for all of us. That out of the personal challenge we all face, we find that inner strength and be the best we can be.”

Jonty’s joy in rallying Promising Canvastown rally driver Jonty Brenssell has had more than just his sporting ambitions put on hold thanks to Coronavirus.

The 22-year-old received the Otago Rally Scholarship last month but the event was cancelled due to the lockdown. ”That had a happy ending as the organisers said they would honour it next year which was great,” he said.

Jonty, an engineer by trade, was hoping to be in Australia working ”to get some money behind me” but has instead found him back at his family’s Canvastown property.

“It’s nice and peaceful and you’re halfway between Blenheim and Nelson.

“I grew up with a good bunch of kids and we’d ride our bikes and have a bit of a laugh so it’s great out here.

Jonty’s road to rallying took some

interesting twists.

“I was sitting down watching the V8 Supercars and I thought that’d be cool.

“In 2015 I gave speedway a go and really enjoyed that. ”I found out about a local hill climb in Seddon, the Reserve Road hill climb so I went and had a look and I was fortunate to jump in a race car with Jason Clarke from Havelock, went for a ride and I was hooked after that.

Jonty’s first car was a Honda Civic he got off Marlborough-based national champion Richard Bateman. ”It was a way to do some club events and have fun,” he says. ”It was a cheap car to start in and one I enjoyed. ”I got my first class win in it at the Tua Marina Gravel Sprint and that gave me a lot of confidence. ”Not long after we blew up the motor

and I found out about that Toyota Starlet that I have now and a bunch of people helped me into that which was cool. ”Anything on gravel in the top of the south I've managed to win my class so the car has really helped me progress.”

He says winning his class at the Ashley Forrest and Westland have been highlights and has even grown to enjoy the maintenance of a car. ”It’s not a great feeling when something goes wrong but it can be good to go in the shed, have a beer, turn the music up and play around with the car after a long day at work.”

Jonty says he is keen to do more national rally events after the Coronavirus pandemic is finished.

He said everyone at the Marlborough Car Club had been extremely supportive in helping him get to the point he has and he was eager to keep it going.

TALENT: Jonty Brenssell, 22, hopes his 1984 Toyota Starlet can bring him more rally success.

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Wednesday April 22, 2020

SIMPLYJOINERY FIN E TI M B E RC RAF T

SUPREME AWARD WINNER Best Kitchen $20,000 - $40,000 JADA Awards 2020

Local companies take out top award A simple, timeless kitchen design hand-crafted and detailed by Marlborough-based company Simply Joinery has won the Nelson Pine Industries Supreme Award, as part of the Master Joiners Joinery and Design Awards (JADA) for 2020.

The company, which specialises in high quality custom built joinery, including bespoke kitchens and cabinetry, also won the Carters Bestwood Best Kitchen in the $20k-$40k price category; two incredible results for all involved, owner Glen Godsiff says.

“I’m really rapt about it,” he says. “The project was a collaboration between myself and Aimee Materoa of Materoa Design, and the awards themselves are a result of the great team from everyone involved.”

The project took place 12months ago when the client purchased a half-finished barn house and employed RSM Construction to finish the build, and Materoa Design to create a stunning yet simple kitchen using durable materials which complemented the exterior cladding.

Materoa Design commissioned Simply Joinery due to their reputation for their “unique innovation and attention to detail”, Aimee says.

“Materoa Design collaborated with Simply Joinery because of their attention to detail on projects and that each bespoke piece is carefully hand-crafted to meet the client’s brief,” Aimee says.

It was important to the clients that their love for steel, concrete, wood and stone was to be incorporated into the design, as well as establishing the correct workflow in the

cleaning area.

One of the challenges highlighted in the awards entry was to design a pantry with the space designated beside the fridge and to maximise storage.

This was achieved by creating a cavity and installing a Hettich sliding door system enabling access to an otherwise lost corner space in the pantry, therefore maximising storage.

“One thing I’m really proud of is that the results of working alongside people who share a similar passion for the industry and creative vision are an award winning kitchen.

“It’s that teamwork and everyone’s drive to do their best which resulted in these awards,” Glen says.

Aimee adds; “I’m extremely blessed to be amongst some of the best joinery and kitchen designers in the Top of the South island and feel extremely humbled to be the winners of the supreme award.”

Simply Joinery entered the kitchen project into the JADA 2020 Awards in March and due to the COVID-19 Lockdown restrictions, judging took longer than expected.

While awards are normally announced during an awards evening it was instead done over an online Zoom conference.

Upon hearing the results, Glen says it was “fantastic”.

This is not the first time that Simply Joinery has won these awards.

“We have had previous success which is great, including in 2018 when we won the Supreme Award and Best Kitchen Design in the $20k-$40k category,” Glen says.

About Simply Joinery: The company was first established seven years ago by Glen Godsiff, a member of the Master Joiners Association.

Today he employs two additional joiners and prides himself in working alongside award winning architects and designers to produce high quality custom built joinery.

About Materoa Design: Aimee Materoa is a Marlborough based kitchen designer and interior stylist who strives to achieve natural, timeless designs for her clients.

She believes every home should tell its own unique story through its history and above all – aroha.

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