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Sew much fabric

By Celeste Alexander

If you are anything like Tracy Johnston there will be stashes of fabric around your home, just waiting to be turned into something creative.

It’s Tracy’s interest in fabric and desire to support local charitable organisation, Hospice Marlborough, that has inspired her to bring a unique fabric event to Blenheim – Fabric-a-brac.

Blenheim will be the focus of all things material in August when Fabric-a-brac is held for the first time in the South Island.

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Tracy Johnston pictured with Sandy Inwood of Hospice Marlborough with some examples of fabric people can find in second-hand shops.

Tracy is excited to bring a new fabric event to Blenheim.

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The event, to be held on August 21 from 10am – 2pm at Connect Blenheim on High Street, pulls together home sewers and independent businesses to showcase a huge variety of treasures for crafters, quilters and sewers.

It’s an event that has been successful in the North Island and even in a couple of locations in Australia after it was started in Wellington in 2009.

Founder Josie Brennan came up with the concept after her mother went into a rest home.

“I looked around and realised she had more fabric than I was ever going to be able to use. I thought if I am in this position, there are probably other people too,” she says.

The initiative has raised over $80,000 for Hospice in total, and helped precious sewing and fabric items find a new home.

Tracy says she has been following

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Fabric-a-brac for a number of years and during last year’s Lockdown decided to approach the Hospice to see if the team there was interested in it as a fundraiser.

“I thought it would be cool to bring the Fabric-a-brac concept to Marlborough and after speaking with Sandy, the Hospice promotions manager, it’s just taken off.”

“I think there will be a lot of fabric stashers in Marlborough,” she laughs.

Fabric-a-brac allows anyone to load up a table and sell sewing-related items that they no longer need.

The on-site café sells tea, coffee and sweet treats, and there will be a huge table of donated fabric, all to raise money for Hospice.

The event is free.

Tracy says Fabric-a-brac is about bringing together the many “fabric-aholics” out there who have collected more fabric than they will ever be able to use, with others who want

affordable, interesting quality fabrics and sewing accessories.

“Stallholders take out a table to sell their unwanted items, there will also be tables selling donated fabric, patterns and sewing supplies and a café, all to raise money for Hospice.

“It’s a lovely free event with a great vibe and we’re delighted that we can have that much fun and help Hospice in the process.”

Marlborough Hospice promotions manager Sandy Inwood says the Hospice is always looking for new, exciting events for fundraising.

“Fabric-a-Brac is a fun way to share, recycle and raise funds.

“We are grateful to Tracy for organising the event and for bringing people together to support Hospice.”

Tracy says the event is already getting amazing support from the community.

Supporting the event is Connect Blenheim which has sponsored the

venue and Blenheim Print has stepped up to take care of all the printing.

A group from the Good Bitch Bakers Marlborough network will be putting on their pinnies to bake and serve at the pop up café which will also be serving barista coffee, tea, and homemade cordials.

This all helps channel every dollar earned from stallholder fees, pop up café and sales of donated fabrics straight back to Hospice, she says.

“I am thrilled with the early response I have had from local fabric stores and designers who are keen to promote, participate and donate to the event,” Tracy says.

Anyone wanting to donate fabrics or sewing supplies can drop them off to the Hospice Marlborough shop in Redwoodtown from now until the week before the event.

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Artists transform alley wall

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He collaborated with Blenheim artist Sean Duffell to transform the wall into a mural depicting the New Zealand falcon/Karearea.

This bird species is iconic in Marlborough making it the ideal subject for the mural, particularly as the Marlborough Falcon Trust plays a critical role nationally in protecting and taking care of these magnificent birds.

This project is a joint initiative between the BBA and The Economic Action Marlborough Group (TEAM), part of the TEAM Group’s vision to stimulate and encourage retail and hospitality activity in our town Talented artist Mikal Carter aka SWIFTMANTIS pictured adding some centres and support the COVID-19 eco- of the final touches to a large mural on the wall of UFS Pharmacy on nomic recovery.

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The Blenheim Business Association, as part of the ongoing CBD vitalisation initiative, has organised a number of street art projects to be rolled out over the next two months.

It didn’t take long to track down the first project which was completed last week on the alley wall of UFS Pharmacy on High Street. There had been a steady stream of people all week stopping to watch the painting take place, says one of the artists Mikal Carter.

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Race up Sky Tower inbriefThe Sun On 22 May firefighters from a number of Marlborough brigades will again be racing up Auckland’s Sky Tower in full kit.

For the captain of the Rarangi-Blenheim rural team, Scottie Henry, it will be his seventh visit to the tower.

“It’s a pretty special day,’ he said.

“We have a couple of first-timers in our team this year in Craig Greenwood and Rob Horsenail and it’s been nice to see them embrace both the physical side of the event and the fundraising.”

Local firefighters Steve Smith, Todd Neal, Rob Horsenail The event is both a fundraiser for and in front, James Cowie and Scottie Henry. Absent leukaemia and blood cancer, and a race.

Andy Luffman, Craig Greenwood and Janelle White.

Until very recently the team led the Photo provided fundraising for the entire country and

in the corresponding race last year the five members managed two firsts and a second.

Much of the team’s training this year has been on the stair machine at Stadium 2000.

On the day the participants climb 51 flights of stairs, 1103 individual steps, carrying up to 25kgs of kit.

Henry and Steve Smith are entered in the Steel category which involves 10 more flights and extra weight in the form of an old-style steel oxygen cylinder weighing 18kg on its own.

Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so through the website for Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge.

A day honouring firefighters

By Celeste Alexander

Yesterday was International Firefighters’ Day – a day that was first planned to honour five firefighters who died while fighting a wildfire in Victoria, Australia in 1999. May 4 was chosen as it is the feast day of St Florian, who is the patron saint of all firefighters, and was the first known commander of a Roman firefighting squad.

As firefighters around the world are acknowledged, Fire and Emergency New Zealand shone the spotlight on numerous firefighters around the country.

One of them was Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade’s Chief Fire Officer Scott Randall. Scott spoke with pride and excitement about his crew and the work they do.

“The Renwick crew are an amazing bunch of people and I am proud to have each of them in my brigade,”

he says.

“They are from different backgrounds with varied skill sets but when everyone comes together its magic.”

As well as attending house and vegetation fires, medical calls and motor vehicle accidents, the Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade loves getting involved with the community and doing fundraisers.

Last year Scott won the brigade’s 2020 Movember competition for men’s health issues.

“Helping the community is my favourite part of the job and is the reason I decided to volunteer in the first place,” Scott says.

“My friend and I went along to the Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade open night just to have a look and I was sold. It sounded like a great opportunity to get involved and do my part to serve the community, but it was also a chance to meet new

people along the way.”

Scott volunteered at the busy Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade for five years, gaining on-the-job experience in a range of callouts.

He then moved his growing family to Renwick and joined their Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Scott’s been with the Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade for 13 years and is currently their Chief Fire Officer.

FENZ CEO Rhys Jones says; “I want to wish our people a happy International Firefighters’ Day. “International Firefighters’ Day gives us the opportunity to highlight all the things our career and volunteer firefighters do to keep our communities safe.

“We appreciate being a firefighter means time spent away from loved ones, and we also want to take this opportunity to thank families and whānau as well.”

Havelock Lions raises $1187 for child cancer The Havelock Lions have raised $1187 for the Child Cancer Foundation Marlborough branch from its showing of Soldiers Without Guns last Saturday night.

Club president Ian Cameron says the club was delighted with the result and the support given by the public.

Sunshine hours up The Blenheim Meteorological Station reports that April 2021 was much warmer than average. Sunshine hours were above average, wind-run below average, with rainfall well below average.

The 210.6 hours of sunshine was 110 percent of the long-term average for April of 191.6 hours (1986-2020) and in April 2020 233.4 hours of sunshine was recorded.

Total sunshine for Blenheim from January to April 2021 was 992.2 hours, 108 per cent of the LTA of 915.7 hours in 1986-2020.

This is the fifth sunniest January to April on record for the 92 years 1930 to 2021.

The sunniest on record was 2019 with 1044 hours.

New Plymouth is still in first place for total sunshine hours after the first four months of 2021, 44.6 hours ahead of Blenheim.

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Cheese rolls – the rolled up slices of bread with a cheesy filling which are toasted in the oven have long been a favourite snack for many, particularly those who originate from the deep south.

So it’s no surprise that these moreish treats are often used in fundraising projects.

The Beavertown Lions Club has run its cheese roll fundraiser for nearly five years and claims to have a “special Southland recipe” used by club member Wynnis Phillips.

“They’re made the way they’re meant to be,” she grins.

The Beavertown Lions ladies will soon be busy preparing,

rolling and packaging their cheese rolls so all they need is for the public to place their orders.

The cheese rolls will be sold in packs of five for $5, or a dozen for $10.

“They’re great when guests come around,” Carol says.

Cash and online sales are welcome so if you know anyone in the club place your order now.

If you don’t, visit the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Facebook page to make contact, or phone Carol Taylor on 021399649.

The date for the last of the orders will be May 17, made on May 29, and delivered over the 29th and 30th.

Beavertown Lions members Carol Taylor, Annabel Stead, Wynnis Phillips and Sue Murdoch pictured with some delicious cheese rolls ready for the oven. The club is taking orders for their popular cheese rolls fundraiser.

Employers ready to recruit at hiring day Marlborough Hiring Day on May 13 at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 is expected to be the biggest recruitment event the region has seen.

Employers with vacancies and job seekers looking for work will attend the event where recruitment takes place ‘speed date’ style.

To date, 15 employers had confirmed for Marlborough Hiring

Day with more to come. They include horticulture, viticulture, food processing and sawmill operations. Hundreds of jobs are on offer.

Marlborough Hiring Day is organised by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and draws on the successful format established by Harvest Hiring at Motueka in February and Nelson Hiring Day in April.

“We are providing the opportunity for employers to meet directly with job seekers,” says MSD’s Regional Commissioner for Marlborough, Nelson and the West Coast, Craig Churchill.

“We’ve found that by creating this forum, job placement can happen quite quickly. Discussing work options and exploring opportunities is so much easier when you’re face to face.”

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Picton phone box used in threat to ferries

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A 33-year-old man was yesterday charged in relation to Monday’s threat directed at Cook Strait ferry services in Picton.

The man, who was apprehended in Picton following a threat from a public phone box in the town, appeared in the Blenheim District Court on Tuesday morning charged with threatening to harm people/property.

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Picton welcomes new minister

By Glenise Dreaver

On Sunday, May 2 Marie-Jeanette van der Wal was commissioned to the ministry of the Picton Anglican Parish.

She and her husband Hans were welcomed by some 150 people, many parishioners of Holy Trinity Church, with some from Picton’s other four churches and from Blenheim.

Other civic representatives included Mayor John Leggett and Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor, both with strong personal connections to the church.

The mid-afternoon ceremony was preceded by a pealing of the church’s bells, followed by the opening words from Bishop Steve Maina of the Diocese of Nelson, covering the Top of the South.

Rev Waitiri Maina preached a powerful sermon. Her sincere and moving words, revealing her close friendship with, and belief in Marie-Jeanette, clearly resonated with all in the church.

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Co-regional Dean Rev Susan Howarth told the congregation that when Waitiri’s husband, Bishop Steve, had been asked in his job interview what he would bring to the diocese, his answer was this: “I bring Waitiri!”. Laughter and applause followed.

Marie-Jeanette was presented with symbolic gifts from the parish, first a bible, then the Parish Roll and holy oil, a lighted candle to represent the Holy Spirit among them, symbolic gifts of wine glass and grapes, a paua shell, “and rope for sailing”. The latter also brought laughter as her barrister husband Hans, whose speciality includes resource management and environmental law, is a keen sailor.

The Bishop presented her with her licence as a minister and then came the keys of the church.

David Brown, who with wife Cathy had been lay ministers for three months after retired Bishop Richard Elena had served 10 months, drew more laughter when he described how wonderful it felt to see that key ring handed over.

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There are just a few days left to have your say about the Council’s 10-year Long Term Plan. Submissions are due in by 10 May. The Long Term Plan Consultation Document sets out a plan for the Council’s works and services, budgets and rates for the next 10 years, but with a particular focus on the next three years.

The Consultation Document proposes increased investment in infrastructure and economic development, the environment and in our sports and community facilities.

A rates increase is proposed for the 2021 of 5.73% - that’s about $160 per year or $3 per week for the average Marlborough household.

The Consultation Document also contains details on a number of proposals including: Creating a Covid-19 Rates Relief Reserve Council’s role in housing

read the Consultation Document, which marlborough.govt.nz or pick one up libraries in Blenheim and Picton.

the exchange of wine technology and expertise.”

“A 2020 evaluation indicated that Marlborough businesses have received $1.2 million revenue from Ningxia related sales, a return of 30:1 from Council’s investment in facilitating the relationship,” said Neil.

This is the second time the sister city relationship between the two regions has been recognised. In 2018 the Marlborough-Ningxia sister region received recognition receiving an award from the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

“Next year it’s Marlborough’s turn to host the 2022 Sister Cities New Zealand Conference providing us with an opportunity to showcase our region to a national and international audience,” said Neil.

For more information about the Marlborough-Ningxia relationship go to: www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/ marlborough-sister-cities/ningxiafactsheet

The Council has received an award at the recent 2021 Sister Cities New Zealand Conference in recognition of the Marlborough-Ningxia sister region wine technology project.

Awarded best corporate or commercial focused project, the sister region wine technology project recognises technology between both provinces. It also highlights the revenue generated for Marlborough businesses from the relationship.

Council’s Strategic Planning and Economic Development Manager, Neil Henry, said the Marlborough-Ningxia sister region relationship was signed in 2017 and was based on a mutual economic partnership, through wine consultancy, wine technology and education.

“Ningxia is the third largest wine region in China and one of the largest in the world. With opposite seasons, the Marlborough and Ningxia wine industries are well placed to facilitate

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Take 12 trucks, 100 truckloads of concrete and a few dozen pairs of hands - mix it all together and the new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery.

Last Friday saw one of the biggest local concrete pours in recent times as the building project on the corner of Wynen and High Streets in Blenheim recorded another milestone.

APL Project Manager Mandy Clark said the 12 trucks worked on rotation beginning in the early hours of the morning with 10 working either on site, on Wynen Street or in travel to and from the plant, with two on breaks.

“As well as the truck drivers and crew at the plant, Allied Concrete had staff on site from Auckland to ensure the quality of the concrete as it was pumped,” she said. slab took 12 hours and involved 500m3 of concrete, with each truck able to carry up to six cubic

continued until the late hours of Friday night, with perfect weather conditions ensuring an excellent result.

The library and art gallery build is one of the largest construction projects underway in the region, funded by the Council and Central Government through the ‘shovel ready’ funding administered by the Provincial Development Unit.

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Ploughing on If you asked Ian Woolley three years ago if competitive ploughing was a declining sport, he might have agreed. But there’s been a revival in recent times with new members taking it up, including teenagers. And when you have people like Ian who win almost consecutive national titles representing Marlborough it’s impossible not to take notice, as reporter Celeste Alexander finds out.

It’s a sport that doesn’t require the physique of an athlete, the stamina of a long distance runner or strength of a weight lifter.

But it does take co-ordination, technique and an eye for detail which makes competitive ploughing ideal for almost anyone.

It just starts with a keen interest, a tractor and a plough. And according to the Spring Creek farmer, the Marlborough Ploughing Association which he is a member of, is often able to lend a hand.

It’s this camaraderie that makes competitive ploughing so enjoyable, Ian says.

That, and the chance to compete at national and international events.

Ian recently returned from the New Zealand Ploughing Championship held over April 10-11 at Riversdale, north west of Gore.

There he ploughed his way through dry and difficult conditions to come out as the national champion in the Conventional Class – for the seventh time!

The two-day event began with a “bone dry” stubble paddock. Thanks to some misty rain in the morning it took the fire threat out of the dry conditions, Ian says.

“Even the local president was pleased with the rain as it was the driest that area has been for years.”

Despite the tough dry conditions, Ian was happy with his results from day one.

The following day was the grass ploughing. The land being used for the nationals had been ex-dairy grazed and not worked, Ian says.

“It wasn’t nice to plough.

“The judges even gave us an extra 20 minutes on our time, which is not heard of, because of the ground,” he says.

Ian’s success on both days came down to being prepared.

“On the practice day there was some bent gear,” he says. “I had practiced on some land in Tua Marina which was very hard so I was prepared.

“Plus I had encountered the same conditions in Germany and Kenya so really it came back to experience.

“It just proves that practice pays off and

you have to do the preparation for these events,” he says.

Ian won the Silver Plough trophy for Conventional Ploughing which qualifies him for the next World Champs which will be in Estonia in 2023.

Last year’s World Champs set for Russia was deferred to this year and for the first time in the history of the World Ploughing Association, there will be two world ploughing contests held in 2021 with the other being in the Republic of Ireland.

Ian’s name, and the reputation of the Marlborough Ploughing Association, are well known on the ploughing circuit with numerous titles and overseas representations over the years.

Ian has taken his John Deere 5720 tractor and Kverneland plough to a variety of countries including Denmark, England, Germany, Kenya and the United States.

This year Ian is destined for the Republic of Ireland where ploughing is considered a national sport, but with the official announcement being made this month it might be that COVID could put a damper on these plans.

“The Republic of Ireland is still in a Level 5 Lockdown,” Ian says. “When that comes off… I wouldn’t know.

“If there was somewhere I’d like to plough it’s there,” he adds. “It’s huge there and an event that attracts nearly 300,000 spectators as it’s their national field days too.

“At this stage I’m undecided about international travel but I’ll wait for the official decision.”

Until then the Marlborough Ploughing Association is looking forward to its regional contest to be held over Queen’s Birthday weekend near Blenheim, as well as hosting next year’s NZ Ploughing Championship near Seddon.

There is a new class in competitive ploughing called Contemporary which enables those who are inexperienced or looking to refresh their skills.

Anyone interested in competitive ploughing can contact the Marlborough Ploughing Association via its Facebook page, or by calling Allan Gifford on 027 226 2379.

Spring Creek resident Ian Woolley has won the National Ploughing Championship for the seventh time.

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Wheeler’s Luck – a quirky rural comedy

By Celeste Alexander

With 54 characters and two actors, it’s safe to say that rural comedy ‘Wheeler’s Luck’ will be action-packed from the first action call.

The play hits the stage today at the Anderson Theatre thanks to Ewa Zielinska, Liz McKay and Dave Barrett. The trio mentored some local youth last year as part of the Youth Discovery Theatre and this time, Liz and Dave are putting themselves under the stage lights to give an energetic performance.

Wheeler’s Luck was written by N.Collins, T.Leach and D.Andrews and is about a small coastal New Zealand town full of eccentric characters

and authenticity.

A determined Auckland developer comes to the seaside town of Bell End to obtain a slice of coastal paradise that’s connected to a piece of local history.

The previous owner of the land dies and gifts it to the people but for the developer to get his hands on it, there first needs to be a referendum.

The town folk must figure out what to do.

“The underlying story is that there’s a legend from the 1800s related to the land and town, but we won’t reveal it,” Ewa says.

“You will have to come and see the play.”

Woven throughout the story there’s

plenty of intrigue, a love story and even drama over a stolen horse.

“There are a lot of hidden gems throughout the play,” Liz says.

“It’s a very physical show too,” Dave adds. “There’s a lot of sweating; no tears, just a lot of sweating.

“We are often out of breath with what happens on stage,” he laughs.

Liz and Dave play 54 different characters from males to females, young to old and even animals.

Wheeler’s Luck will be performed at the Anderson Theatre from May 5-7, including a Mother’s Day special.

Tickets include a beverage, a nibble, a show and a raffle ticket. Book online by visiting www.asbtheatre. com or phone (03) 520 8558.

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Last-minute duck brings luck

By Celeste Alexander

When Leanne Hayward lined up to buy a $5 duck just minutes before entries closed, she had no idea she would be the major winner in the Life Education Trust Marlborough’s Five Buck A Duck Derby last Sunday.

There were 581 duck tickets sold on the day to an enthusiastic crowd that gathered along the Taylor River to eagerly watch the tiny yellow plastic ducks cruise their way downstream toward the finish line.

The first across the line was the corporate duck of Mayfield Motorworld.

Not far behind them were the $5

ducks.

In first place was Leanne with ticket number 518 followed by second place winner Kirsty Winder with ticket number 362, and in third place was L. Binnie with ticket number 084.

Just under $6000 was raised for the Trust from the event.

Leanne says she is sharing the $500 prize with son Jack.

“We will probably put some of the money aside for an Australia trip next year,” she says.

“When I heard my ticket number read out I thought that won’t be us… the win made my day,” she says.

A large crowd gathered to watch the ducks float downstream and cross the finish line, hoping their ducks would be a winner.

Leanne Hayward's number 518 duck crossed the finish line first, winning her the $500 cash prize. Leanne is pictured with Eva Francis of MTF Blenheim who sponsored the cash prize and Harold the Giraffe from Life Education Trust Marlborough.

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Senior housing complex without a lift ‘makes no sense’

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Plans to make seniors climb stairs to their first-floor apartments in Blenheim could leave them “trapped in their homes”, says a councillor and mobility advocate.

But her colleagues have warned against stereotyping seniors, some of whom are “fit”, with a 72-year-old councillor saying he would quite happily “run up and down stairs”.

Councillor Jenny Andrews said at a committee meeting last week she had “serious concerns” with plans to put down a dozen one-bedroom units on George St, six of which were upstairs.

Andrews said the average senior housing applicant was 73 years old and, once allocated a unit, rented for more than five years, “pushing them up to the 80-years mark”.

“To me, having stairs instead of an elevator makes no sense and will cause us to retrofit the complex at some stage ... I ask: Is it not common sense to build it now?”

She said rubbish chutes had been included so first-floor tenants did not need to take heavy items downstairs, but there was nothing to move heavy items up.

“Many of our seniors are frail and their physical and personal circumstances can change overnight ... leaving them vulnerable and trapped in their homes,” she said.

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“Seniors won’t go out if they can’t get down the stairs.”

Jenny asked for the housing for seniors sub-committee, which oversaw the council’s senior housing portfolio, to go back to the drawing board. Her suggestion was backed by councillor Thelma Sowman.

Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor said the six first-floor units (one up from the ground floor) were a “realistic addition” to the council’s senior housing portfolio.

It owned 174 units in Marlborough, most of which had been built in the 1960s and 1970s.

“I think we could very easily find some elderly who have a long-term understanding of their own health and needs, and are happy to commit to a top-storey unit.

“We have to be careful not to write off our seniors.”

Councillor Mark Peters, who sat on the sub-committee, said sub-committee members had decided there were enough “fit” seniors in Marlborough not to warrant a lift.

“From a health point of view, I’m a bit older than most [councillors] and I’m quite happy to run up and down stairs,”

Peters said at the council meeting.

He said the council was even looking to build more two-storey flats to help seniors in Blenheim’s congested housing market, starting with the property next door.

The council wanted the first right of purchase for the property, which it was discussing with the current owner.

Mark said the hope was to “mirror” the 12 units already in the pipeline, bringing the total to 24.

Council property and community facilities manager Jamie Lyall said the council had left space and power for a lift, but wanted to wait and see if one was needed.

The stairs leading to the first-floor apartments were designed for people with disabilities, having a lower rise.

Jenny’s motion, backed by Thelma, fell through without the support of other councillors. The topic could still be debated at the next full council meeting on May 13.

Feedback on the project could be submitted through the council’s long-term plan, which closes on May 10 at 5pm.

The plan proposes putting $3.7 million towards the housing complex.

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Around 45,000 Kiwis were counting down the hours to the start of the 2021 duck hunting season on which opened on Saturday.

For well over 100 years Kiwis have gathered on the first Saturday in May to take part in the annual celebration of New Zealand’s game birds.

This tradition provides a chance for whanau and friends to get together and harvest delicious free-range birds for the plate.

Even the insidious Covid-19

virus could not beat this tradition in 2020. It only delayed it by three weeks!

Fish & Game New Zealand chairman Ray Grubb says; “The ability for whanau and friends to come together each year and gather food for the table whilst reconnecting with each other is what it is all about.

“Unlike other forms of hunting, game bird hunting is done collectively as it is only for a few weeks a year and gives everyone the chance to spend

time together. Duck hunting is also multi-generational, with all ages coming together for the weekend.

“It’s this ability to connect with each other, discuss the past and plan for the future while enjoying the great outdoors that makes Opening Weekend an ingrained part of New Zealand’s culture”.

Hunters may not be aware that their game bird licence fee goes into supporting wetland habitat throughout New Zealand

and achieving public access to wetlands and waterways for all recreation users.

“Ministerial reviews and reorganisations may come and go, but this weekend is all about people enjoying their sport and Fish & Game securing high quality access for hunters and anglers,” Ray says.

“The population trend counts from our regional staff indicate numbers are up so there should be plenty of opportunity for hunters.”

Marlborough photographer Matt Winter was the 2021 winner of the Game Bird Habitat Stamp photo competition. His photo features on the 2021 game bird hunting licence as the game bird habitat stamp. Matt's photo of a shoveler duck lifting off the water is his second win in a row and was praised by the judges for its beauty and for revealing the often-hidden underside of the bird. Hunters each year pay $4 from every game bird hunting licence for the stamp which goes to the New Zealand Game Bird Habitat Trust so they can use the funds for wetland enhancement projects nationwide.

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Local fishers take kahawai depletion to Government Minister The Marlborough Recreational Fishers Association has written to government expressing deep concern about heavy depletion of kahawai along Marlborough’s coastline.

In a letter to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries David Parker, the association has called for kahawai to be classified and managed as a “recreational only” species.

“Kahawai have been labelled ‘the family fish’ because everyone from nine years of age to 90 used to be able to catch a kahawai or several, at the river mouths such as the Diversion and Wairau Bar,” says Tony Orman, spokesman for the Marlborough Recreational Fishers’ Association.

“Kahawai often formed the basis for a family meal in the evening. As a fish to dine on, they are very underrated but appreciated by those who know them.

“The demise of kahawai around the northern end of the South Island is sadly very evident. Reports from other regions very this view.

“Experienced anglers recall kahawai years ago in Marlborough’s Cloudy Bay and the Marlborough Sounds working in several shoals just offshore, easily identifiable by excited gulls overhead. Today to see the birds hovering above the feeding frenzy of fish today is only seen very occasionally.

“Kahawai are a very important part of the ecosystem. A shoal of feeding kahawai benefits several other species in the food chain. Gulls feed on scraps of bait fish which kahawai prey on. Kingfish are likely to feast on the kahawai.

“Below the surface activity, species such as snapper, tarakihi and others dine on the sinking scraps. Kahawai are an integral part of the food chain,” he says.

The association, in its letter, said the cause of the drastic decline in kahawai numbers is not hard to pinpoint as “big commercial companies have wrecked the resource”.

“Seiners surround the shoals offshore

and scoop the fish up in their hundreds or thousands and use spotter planes to locate schools,” Tony says.

“I’ve heard of three first-hand accounts this summer of seiners scooping up rare feeding shoals. The plundered kahawai are reportedly sent to Australia for crayfish pot bait.

“At one stage kahawai were apparently sent to Canada as pet food and ground up for fish meal. Reports indicate they have been coloured orange and marketed as cheap salmon. Overall in commercial export terms, it is a very low value fishery.

“Kahawai are very probably the number one recreational species to New Zealanders - a ‘family recreational fish’ where everyone can have a ball at a river mouth fishing.

“They are a most spectacular sports fish especially on light tackle. Overseas anglers, especially saltwater fly fishers, will travel the world to catch a sports fish. Bonefish for instance, draw US anglers to far-flung places such as the Christmas Islands and the Indian Ocean’s Seychelles Islands. Kahawai could be New Zealand’s bonefish in the eyes of those wealthy US anglers. They could earn millions of dollars as a sports “tourist” fish and as Kiwi’s recreational fish.

“The kahawai is an excellent eating fish - an important aspect given the excessive price of sea fish in shops such as snapper at $40 -$50 a kg and blue cod at $60 a kg. The New Zealand family can enjoy a feed of sea fish by catching a kahawai.

“Recreational fishing has been neglected.

Bureaucrats too often have overlooked the significant contributions generated by marine recreational fishers and of the economic value of kahawai that could be gained, with sound management,” Tony says.

The Marlborough Recreational Fishers’ Association believes there is a very compelling argument in favour of making kahawai a “recreational only species,” said the letter to the Minister.

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SIMPLY ASIA FOOD GROUP LIMITED Celebrates 12 years!

The food at The Lemongrass is all about innovative and fresh Thai inspired cooking. The menu is based on clean and tasty ingredients with a minimum of cooking. This is Asian fusion at its freshest and healthiest.

From classic Chinese to Thai and Japanese dishes, the Bamboo Garden Restaurant embraces the richness and diversity of Asian cuisine with yum cha a popular specialty. Whether a couple’s night out or a big group function, Bamboo Garden’s 110+ seater restaurant can cater for everyone.

Great food and customer benefits Journey through Asia and its many great delicacies thanks to a local business which operates not one, but three great restaurants in Blenheim.

Founders of Simply Asia Food Group, Nuttavut Rodsienglum and Bu-nga Krataitong, own Bamboo Garden Restaurant, The Lemongrass Restaurant – both on Maxwell Road, and Chai-Yo Café located on Queen Street.

Simply Asia Food Group has been operating for 12 years and also has successful businesses in Nelson and Richmond.

They all celebrate the fusion between Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine and have become a popular venue for friends, families

and large groups.

Their approach to taking the best local ingredients and experimenting and adapting to the local palate has proven to be highly popular.

Chai-Yo has also become a popular lunch spot for those who love the selection of quick and convenient meals which can be enjoyed dining in or as takeaway.

Some of the delicious options available include a range of curry dishes, noodles and rice, steamed buns, dumplings, and more recently Country Fried Chicken.

With hot, cold, healthy and gluten free as part of its offerings, Chai-Yo has something for all tastes.

According to Bu-nga the café will undergo an exciting revamp

this year which will see it become Chai-Yo Asian Eatery with a fresh new décor.

“We also have plans to make it a successful franchise,” she says.

Moving forward Bu-nga and Nuttavut believe technology is the future.

“As we move into the future we are using more technology to help with the business,” Bu-nga says.

One example is an online ordering and payment system where customers can still enjoy their favourite dishes, as well as purchasing vouchers.

This proved very successful during last year’s COVID Lockdown, Bu-nga says.

“We were well supported because

of this, and because of people buying vouchers from us.”

Then there’s Bam-Bam, the new trolley-like robot which was recently introduced on a trial at Bamboo Garden Restaurant.

“It’s to make the job of our staff easier,” Bu-nga says. “Technology like this is to help the business and make things easier for our customers.

“Even with new technology, it’s our staff who still provide the personal service.”

As a way to say thank you to their customers, and to the Marlborough community for supporting their business over the past 12 years, Bunga says there’s customer rewards available.

These include Bamboo Garden’s popular fundraising dinners which are held twice a week for individuals, groups and organisations wanting to raise funds, as well as free birthday meals for customers.

“When customers are dining with four or more people they receive a meal free,” Bu-nga says. “This is also available at our Lemongrass Restaurant.”

There are terms and conditions but these are explained when booking in advance.

“These are ways we like to thank your customers and community for supporting us.”

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Meet Bam-Bam, Bamboo Garden’s newest team member The newest member of the Bamboo Garden Restaurant team has a friendly smile, loves to greet customers and can be programmed to move about the restaurant helping with the heavier tasks.

Programmed you ask?

That’s right! Bam-Bam stands at just over a metre tall and uses artificial intelligence to meet customers as they arrive, to show them to their table, and uses shelves built into its body to help carry away heavy plates.

Specialised technology allows it to maneuver around the restaurant while avoiding obstacles, and via its touchscreen it can be sent off to perform a variety of tasks.

Restaurant owners Bu-nga Krataitong and husband Nuttavut Rodsienglum are excited about their trial of this new technology which they say is a first for Blenheim, and most likely for New Zealand.

“We are very excited for our customers to see Bam-Bam,” Bunga says.

Bu-nga insists that Bam-Bam is only there to assist their staff, and not replace them.

“We never want to replace our staff who provide the human touch that hospitality needs,” she says.

“Bam-Bam is simply here to work alongside them and take care of some of the heavier jobs like clearing dishes.

“But what’s good about Bam-Bam is that it’s something new and interesting for customers to experience

when dining with us,” she says.

Bam-Bam joined the team one month ago and has already made plenty of new friends.

And why not, when Bam-Bam uses courteous greetings, can sing Happy Birthday and a love song for special occasions like wedding anniversaries.

Bu-nga and Nuttavut invited the Sun Newspaper to meet Bam-Bam last week to see what all the fuss was about.

At the push of a button BamBam was sent off to a table within the restaurant and moved easily around the obstacles in its way.

This is important when customers, particularly children, are walking past, Bu-nga explains.

Bu-nga placed a foot out in front of Bam-Bam as it returned to its post by the entry and it immediately comes to a stop, apologises and asks politely for her to move.

After a couple of gentle reminders Bam-Bam then states; “Please move; I’m trying to work!”

Bam-Bam is then asked, with the push of a couple of buttons, to visit a small group enjoying a lunch meal, and to sing happy birthday.

This evokes laughter from the diners. Then, as Bu-nga prompts them, they stroke Bam-Bam’s head and a happy expression lights up on the screen.

“It’s very fun to interact with Bam-Bam,” Bu-nga laughs. “We are hoping that our diners will enjoy it.”

Another unique thing about using this trolley-like robot is that it can

Bu-nga Krataitong and husband Nuttavut Rodsienglum with their children Maxwell (6) and Benjamin (14), and the newest addition to their Bamboo Restaurant team - Bam Bam the robot.

enable the restaurant to continue providing service during COVID level restrictions.

“We are always thinking about how we can keep the business going if we are in Level 3 or 4,” Bu-nga explains.

“After last year’s Lockdown we implemented an online ordering system but because we don’t know what the future holds we think this will help with social distancing.

“Even though here in New Zealand we did well to control COVID,

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“And the best part is that BamBam is also very useful in helping our staff around the restaurant,” she says.

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TyreLAND Blenheim Do not underestimate the importance of good tyres and what they do for your car.

This is the message of Mike Johnston who, alongside a business partner, owns and operates TyreLAND Blenheim on Main Street.

Mike has worked in the tyre industry for nearly 30 years and together with his specialist team, they provide a reliable and trusted service.

The workshop recently underwent a refresh with re-imaging and new signage – all things that complement the business’s well-presented building.

“We always strive for good presentation,” Mike says. “We believe in providing a tidy clean environment as well as dealing with customers in a respectful way… this is very important to us here at TyreLAND Blenheim.”

Walking into the reception area there’s an area dedicated to displaying some of the tyres available. The friendly staff at the front desk provide great advice on a wide range of tyres for everything from wheel barrows up to large machinery.

This also includes tyres for European vehicles – an area of the business which is busy and continues to grow its customer base.

Out in the field TyreLAND Blenheim has two fleet vehicles which service viticulture and trucking customers.

“We do a lot of this work onsite,” Mike says. “The guys will spend most of the day out replacing tyres on harvesters, sprayers, tractors and trucks.”

The tyre brand that Mike and his team work with is predominantly Cooper Tyres, as TyreLAND Blenheim is the only Cooper dealer in Blenheim.

Then there’s Pirelli which caters to the

European cars, Mickey Thompson which is a specialist range for 4-Wheel drives, Toyo and Federal.

“We can source and provide a good range of tyres. Just speak with our friendly team,” Mike says.

“Whether you travel city streets, mountain roads or farm paddocks, we’re with you all the way.”

Combining local knowledge, tyre industry expertise and access to the world’s leading tyre brands, the TyreLAND Blenheim team will only recommend and fit the tyres which best suit your driving, your vehicle and the terrain you drive.

The knowledge within the team is extensive, ensuring that motorists drive away satisfied with their service.

“We have a very good team here,” Mike says.

“Andrew has been here nearly 10 years and has great knowledge, Richard has been here five years and does a great job with alignments, Brad has been in the workshop for five years, and our two fleet guys are Scott and Adam.

“Having the right people and products is what sets us apart,” he says.

The company leads the way in customer care and the TyreLAND VIP programme ensures customers receive even more benefits to get them back on the road faster and keep them safe on their journey.

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“Keep an eye on your tyres as they are the only thing keeping you on the road.

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Jamie Norton Director & Financial Advisor at RMA Financial  Are you a dog person or cat person?

Both - I have a dog called Ella and a cat called Gwen; both are super fun to be around.  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

Our eldest daughter was born 10 weeks premature, Amy and I will be forever grateful for the support we received from Ronald McDonald House, Neonatal Trust and Life Flight.  Where did you grow up and was it a good place to be?

Born and raised right here in Blenheim, I love this place!  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

The Marlborough Sounds has to be up there! I do have a soft spot for Rarotonga though.  Name your favourite and least favourite foods?

Favourite is burgers and least favourite is cauliflower.

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

We are about to start building our home soon, so some new furniture to kit it out.  If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be?

I’m a keen golfer so it would have to be Tiger Woods.  Favourite programme currently watching?

Schitt Creek is hilarious!  What do you do to prioritise your health and well-being?

Golf, chasing after my kids and generally trying to have a good work/life balance.  What’s one thing on your bucket list?

Going to the Backstreet Boys concert... It’s been delayed two times due to COVID-19 but all things going well we should be going in March 2022.

Plants create a calming atmosphere.

gardening this week Props cause dependency: By Wally Richards There are things that are only slightly known about plants and nature, such as the way plants have the ability to communicate with each other.

They also are in many ways similar to ourselves but at a different part of the tree of life. Science has proved that not only do plants communicate with each other but also they react to how we are emotionally.

For instance if in a forest of trees; if the trees on the outer rim get attacked by a disease or by pest insects then a message is sent out to the other trees, which then start making chemical defences against the invading problem.

Another example is the house plant that you care for; if monitored with an instrument like a lie detector which measures the resistance across foliage and then you the caregiver, hurt yourself miles away, then at that precise instant the plant will register a change or reaction.

Plants also create a calming atmosphere for you as their caregiver so when you go into your garden stressed and wander around do a

few things. Your stress will fade away.

Now I don’t know of any other activity you can do that has the same effect as quickly.

Plants can become dependent on us as a species for their survival just in the same way that some plants need bees to pollinate them so they can produce seeds and have progeny.

A good example is corn or maize.

Without the help of humans they can’t reproduce. If you take a ripe cob of corn and plant it whole (after letting it dry out a bit) then when the corn germinates they are too close to each other and they fail.

But old Mrs Corn knows that we humans need her and she knows that we will separate the seeds off the cob and plant them about 100 to 150 mms apart so her children will flourish.

Plants adapt to conditions and not only do they adapt over time but also appear to enjoy things that happen.

For instance grasses are the one plant that loves to be cut or eaten by browsing animals as it makes them

stronger and lush.

Then we have the NZ kowhai which has its foliage each year demolished by the kowhai moth’s caterpillars.

It has learnt to live with losing all its leaves, which would cause the death of many other plants.

Like plants when we have a good nutritious diet with ample minerals, vitamins etc Vitamin D from sunlight or supplements and moderate exercise with regular detoxing, we have a strong immune system that works to keep us healthy.

If we have pharmaceutical props then the body relies on them rather than doing what it would do naturally and regulate to overcome the problem.

This can make us more vulnerable to invading bacteria or viruses. I read recently that very elderly people not on any meds have survived better than their counterparts that maybe popping several meds a day.

Maybe we are similar to plants and nature in this respect.

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To the two gallant guys in the Rifle Range car park, plus the owner of the jumper leads. The stranded Grandma sends many thanks. It was a miserable afternoon for them to have to hang around.

Following reading of the abandoned ship wrecked yacht in Cook Strait as a boat owner, one is totally appalled by the authorities, to allow this navigational hazard to float submerged around the ocean unmarked??

Assuming all published details are correct, this unsatisfactory decision making has to be looked into. After all the said shipwreck already damaged a fishing vessel. I see the Coastguard have had a training course nearby, maybe that included the marking/buoying off, with lighting, of ship wrecked vessels in situations like this.

Native dying

Re: Lights I agree we should have lights at both Nelson and Grove Rd also Main Street. Marlborough is known to be ‘bay of islands’. In fact would go to say we are obsessed with them.

Have been up the North Island, putting up with delays at traffic lights! I can’t understand the couple of bods txting in on a crusade for traffic lights for Blenheim.

Re: Endeavour Park, Picton Being a responsible dog owner and before living in Blenheim. I found myself waiting for ferry and needed to let my dog out for fresh air and cool off and no where to do so as got told off in car park so would have gone looking for somewhere. Maybe a sign to let travellers know where they can let dogs out. Sexton field in Nelson and Avonhead Park Christchurch have it you walk dogs on perimeter but you must carry bag to clean up.

Amazing people I was recently on my way to hospital on mobility scooter with my little dog and scooter ran low on power. Ended up like a kid scooting along. I was going down Taylor River walkway when a couple came to my rescue. I got to friends place in Roger’s Street and the gentleman took me home while his wife walked the dogs. I can’t thank the couple enough and hope his wife didn’t get too wet that day. I didn’t get their name from Anakiwa with multi coloured car.

I noticed Old Man’s Beard smothering native vegetation by highway to Nelson. Who is responsible for combating it? DOC? Council?

Will someone put their hand up?

Autumn colours Blenheim central looks so nice with the colourful trees. Lovely reds and yellows. Liquid Ambers I think.

Is there anyone in Blenheim that is related to the late Peg Green who moved here from the North Island. Peg was an aunty of mine and I would like to meet any of her family.

Slow down trucks On highways I’m sick of some trucks travelling at 100km/h and tailgating cars. Intimidating!

In rear vision mirror all you can see is radiator grill. Traffic cops few and far between.

Where was the supervisor Shopping with a friend on Tuesday. Young girl manning the door. Along came her co worker on his phone proceeded to have a conversation that involved a lot of ‘f’ bombing and laughter, referring to a caller as G. We stood and watched but neither of them cared, just laughed away as he continued to swear loudly.

Shameful behaviour. We were embarrassed for you!

Well done Great to see Marlborough Recycling now cleaning up around the boundaries of other businesses in the area.

Terrible job The recent job done by roading crews on the stretch between Spring Creek and Wairau Bridge is just shocking. The bare patches are highlighted at night and it seems to be a large portion of the job. When are they going to relay it? I want to know so I can avoid it and not get another broken windscreen.

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Sad to see The Magazine Shop close. Was a wonderful place to find reading matter. Thanks John for your many years of service.

Very great Cheers to the Men at Work workman for saving my dog from serious injury at Waikawa on Thursday, keep up the great work.

Re: Local rubbish Yes there are fewer freedom campers out Rarangi, but if you’d care to check the Diversion and the DOC campground in North Rarangi you would see a fair few NZers in their caravans etc. Also many visitors from Blenheim visit the beach out here. So to say it is all down to locals is an unfounded accusation - unless you meant all NZers are local.

Looking for family

Need a trim Where in Blenheim can senior citizens get a decent haircut at a decent price for a light trim?

Another great shop shut

Re: Speed changes Yes I was unaware of change, big surprise to get pulled over 67km in 50km. Nelson policeman not thought of education just a fine. Called council to enquire on how this change was promoted. Answer through paper and social media - no thought of roadside signage for pending change. Letter to Police reclaiming situation they won’t cancel ticket.

Leave a bad taste.

Regular bus user As a regular passenger on the BLM bus, I couldn’t believe what I was reading in the Saturday Express about how the bus service may get the chop. I was gobsmacked to read it and find it hard to believe, especially in the town itself. Monday’s I can understand would be quieter, as there’s nothing much on in BLM, but the rest of the week to myself always seems to have all the regulars aboard.

Besides, BLM is expanding, so if the bus got the chop a lot of people would be stuck for travel.

A lot who don’t own vehicles travel from one end of town over to the other side and probably would never be able to go there again unless someone gives them a ride.

As Taxis would be too dear. Let’s hope the Council rethink that idea of giving the services the chop. After all not everyone can afford cars plus a lot are unable to drive due to disability.

Maybe we need Mr Chapman on the case.

Ferry staff great!

Big bunch of thanks to crew Tuesday night on the Kaitaki Wellington to Picton sailing. Your help appreciated.

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How low can people go Living amongst us are lowlife trespassers who stole two large animal statues from a retired couple Ashwood Drive garden. Put there to bring joy to cheer neighbourhood children.

Each is irreplaceable, easily identifiable and much loved. A giraffe laying down and a warthog. To neighbours, drone, aerial enthusiasts, when sighted contact Police as they are aware. Finally may bad Karma forever befall the thieves.

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Wanted – garage sale items

By Celeste Alexander

Everyone loves a bargain so when a garage sale or book fair is held, they always draw a big crowd.

Big crowds are exactly what the Blenheim South Rotary Club is hoping for as they combine the two into a Mammoth Garage Sale Book Fair which will be held over three days, May 21-23.

This event will take place at the Waterlea Racecourse Hall but first, to make sure it’s highly successful, the club is seeking donations of items to sell.

These can include china, glasswear, bric-abrac, sports equipment, kitchenware, small household furniture, outdoor furniture, garden tools, tools and equipment, books and magazines, vinyl, CD’s, cassettes and videos.

Clothing and old televisions are not needed.

The club is hoping to raise in excess of $10,000, president-elect Kevin Moseley says.

“The reason we are having the sale is because we lost a couple of major fundraisers; the Wine Festival and the Omaka Airshow where we help

on the gates.

“Also due to Covid we lost a few smaller projects so at this point we need to fill the financial gaps,” he says.

The Blenheim South Rotary has been involved in funding a variety of community projects as well as supporting youth in the community.

“It’s a busy club with about 35 active members who are always contributing or doing something,” Kevin says.

To donate items to the Rotary Mammoth Garage Sale and Book Fair, books can be dropped off at Z Springlands, Z Grove Road, Z Picton or NPD at the corner of Alabama Road and Redwood Street.

All other items can be collected.

Simply contact the people in the advertisement on this page.

“Go through your garages, kitchens and storage cupboards and find what you don’t use,” Kevin says.

“People are always looking for good quality stuff to buy, so support our club so we can continue supporting the local youth and community.”

Blenheim South Rotary members Kevin Moseley (president elect), Greta Firth and Frances Maher with some examples of donated items the club is seeking for its up and coming Mammoth Garage Sale and Book Fair.

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EVENT: Duck Derby

There was plenty of quacking great fun last Sunday along the Taylor River in Blenheim during the Life Education Trust Marlborough’s Five Buck A Duck Derby.

Nearly $6000 was raised from the event.

Bella Strong and Hannah Gilhooly were helping out on the day.

Jo Grooby and Sarah Higgins both had ducks in the race.

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Lauren Kelly, Matilda Berger, Adelaide Creusot and Dom Gavan with their duck derby tickets, hoping for a prize win.

Brad Millar and Colin Simmons manning the BBQ to help fundraise for the Marlborough Academy of Dance.

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The major prize winners of the Five Buck A Duck Derby were Leanne Hayward and son Jack. They're pictured with Eva Francis of MTF Blenheim who sponsored the $500 cash prize.

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URGENT services

Death notices

Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

In Memoriam

WADSWORTH, Leslie Howard (Charlie) Passed away peacefully on Friday, 30 April 2021 at Hospice Marlborough, with his family at his side. Loved husband of Suliana (Mary). Loved Dad and father-in-law of Cherryl & Steve, Philip, and Olivia and Tristan. Much loved Grandad of Jarad, Cael and Nate. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Christine & Trevor, Graham & Pam, Peter & Robyn, Yvonne & Philip, Michelle & Simon, Andrew & Solina. A big thank you to all the medical staff and carers who have looked after Charlie. Messages to 133 Redwood Street, Redwoodtown, Blenheim. “Here for a good time not a long time” Rest in Peace Charlie. A funeral service for Charlie will be held at the Church of Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim, at 11.00 am, Thursday, May 6, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

ANDREWS, Audrey Esther: Peacefully on Sunday April 25, 2021 at Hospice Marlborough. In her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Dave. Loved Mum and Mum-in-Law of Gary and Heather, Elizabeth, Rosalie and Trevor Alderson, and Natalie and Graeme Wallace. Loved Nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Messages may be sent to the Andrews Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. At Audrey’s request a private family farewell has been held.

McNABB, Ian Martyn: On Monday May 3, 2021, after a short illness. Adored husband of Katie. Dearest Daddy of Rachel, Kate and Johanna. Loved stepfather of Thomas Jameson. Grandad of Zaria, Fynn and Seb, George and Arlo. Brother of Beryl Vernon.

Messages may be sent to P O Box 634, Picton 7250. A service for Ian will be held at Endeavour Park Pavilion, Waikawa Road, Picton at 2.00pm on Tuesday May 11, followed by private family interment.

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

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LEVERMORE, Vernon Leonard: On Friday April 30, 2021, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Susan, dearly loved father of Reuben, Catherine, Annora, Marcus, Elizabeth and Victoria. A respected and loved father-inlaw and grandfather. Messages may be sent to the Levermore Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the NZ Brain Research Institute via https://www.nzbri.org/Support/ Donate/ A funeral service for Vernon will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1pm on Friday May 7, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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

McKINNON: Margaret Marian (née Wadsworth) Passed away on 1st May 2021 surrounded by family. Treasured, devoted and respected mother and mother-in-law of Donald and Rose, Peter (deceased); Lynley and Terry and a much loved sister, sister-inlaw, aunty and nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a dear friend to many. Your strength and courage is an inspiration to all those you leave behind. Your warmth and kindness will be sorely missed.

Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Special thanks to Dr Gellatly and all the wonderful staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village for the care and kindness during her time with you.

Much love Mum, R.I.P. At Margaret’s request, a private cremation will be held.

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Kia ora, welcome to Cancer Society Marlborough

We are seeking a suitably qualified person to work with our members who have Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and other rare neurological conditions.

Hours of work will be flexible over the fortnight to suit the needs of our members. A vehicle, a phone and a laptop are provided to facilitate the work in the Community.

The successful applicant will have experience of working empathetically with people and hold a current nursing registration.

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Closing date for applications is 18th May, 2021.

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Relay For Life 2021 Cancer Society Marlborough were pleased to host our biennial fundraising event at A&P Park where Relay teams completed 13.5hours of continuous walking/ running throughout the night.

358 participants braved the chilly evening and enjoyed the delights of the Kete Kai Street Market, Relay raffles & auction items, live entertainment, volunteer hospitality and community camaraderie. There were many moments to reflect and remember our loved ones and all were rewarded with a heart-warming breakfast from the Rapid Relief Team as we watched the dawn of the new day.

The amazing efforts of our Relay teams and participants raised $65,498, with standout efforts from MBC prefects team & Mr Peter Olliver taking out the top fundraiser spots. Happy Hipsters took out the best dressed, while Julie’s People were presented best team mascot and several spot prizes were given out for outstanding efforts.

The volunteer committee worked hard behind the scenes to seek local sponsorship and run other fundraising initiatives to bring our grand total to just over $80,000!

We are so very grateful for these funds, which go directly towards running our local cancer information & support services, thank you Marlborough!

Keeping active to fight cancer Keeping active before, during and after cancer treatment is important for your health and wellbeing. Research shows that keeping active can help you cope better with cancer treatment and may even help reduce the risk of some cancers coming back.

If you or someone you know would like to join our ‘Yoga for cancer’ class, please get in touch with us. We also fund introductory memberships to the team at Stadium 2000 to support you back into physical activity.

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The Cancer Society is funded entirely by charitable donations and thanks the Marlborough community for its continued support.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to work for a long-established family owned and operated business in the epic Marlborough district. You will be working out of a brand new custom-built depot.

• Background in logistics would be advantageous • Decent level of computer literacy • Class 2 to 5 licences advantageous but not essential if you’re willing to work towards it • Forklift endorsement is essential As our Blenheim Depot is a smaller satellite, you will need to be a versatile person capable of taking responsibility and getting the job done. The position is responsible for ensuring the complete and accurate day to day running of the depot. Customer Service, efficiency, leadership and most importantly – taking responsibility, will be required of this role which does come with a high level of autonomy.

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• Students • Adults • Retirees The Sun newspaper is looking for reliable deliverers and relief delivers in Taylor Pass Road and Parker Street areas.

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Graperide 2021 Cancer Society volunteers were back to support this iconic Marlborough event in 2021! Many thanks to the brilliant people who give up their time and expertise to support these events. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with us, please email hilaryg@cancersoc.org.nz to find out more about some of the volunteer support roles we have.

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Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply as no appointment was made due to unforeseen circumstances.

Please email your covering letter and CV to apply@mbc.school.nz Applications close Thursday 6 May 2021.

Night Duty MaNager Permanent part time The hours for this role will be 10.00pm-7.00am 3 nights a week either Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. It will include public holidays.

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Joiner Nazareth Joinery has an opportunity for a Joiner to join our growing team.

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The Forum 3:30pm - 8:30pm. Outstanding food, beverages and wine plus a few added surprises! Iconic street food party in the heart of Blenheim, using the forum area and surrounding streets. There is free admission to this fabulous event so turn up, enjoy the live music and entertainment and savour outstanding dishes from the region’s top chefs, including our acclaimed local seafood.

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We’re looking for growers of: • Pinot Noir • Pinot Noir for Rosé • Pinot Gris • Chardonnay • Sauvignon Blanc.

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by Forest & Bird, Nelson Tasman Weedbusters and Department of Conservation. The Open Day aims to give landowners and community groups tips and tricks for restoration planting. Free BBQ lunch provided.

Bring solid shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, and a chair/blanket to sit on. Please RSVP and for further details to Wendy: wendy.sullivan@landcare. org.nz.

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9am-noon. Fresh produce from your local farmers. Come and see the tasty line up of fresh and seasonal, gourmet and artisan produce and products that this region has to offer.

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Clocksmiths climb the 334 stairs of the Elizabeth Tower 3 times a week to wind Big Ben’s clock, whose timing can be affected by the weather, atmospheric pressure or simply by being 161 years old.

On the Foreshore - mini train rides and mini yacht hire to sail on our pond every Sunday 11am - 3pm, operating every day during school holidays. Still only 20 cents per ride / yacht hire!

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Te Rerenga o Te Ra Kapa Haka Society AGM, May 30, 2021, 1.30pm, Blenheim School Hall

Clothing Alterations:

by Lynette Atkinson-Parker

Wednesday May 5, 2021

Sun 2nd May. 1pm Social Ride. Queen Charlotte Tavern.

Thurs 6th May. 11am. Retreads Group.

Sun 9th May. 11am. Pelorus Bridge or Rai Valley.

Thursday rides depart Brayshaw Park. Sunday rides depart Railway Station Carpark. All rides are weather dependent.

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Golf Results Marlborough Inter-club for Women Held at the Marlborough Golf Club on May 2 Results as follows: Marlborough 37 v Blenheim 35 Picton 38.5 v Kaikoura 33.5 Rarangi 42.5 v Wairau Valley 29.5

Standout performance of the day was Bridget Quaife from Rarangi with 14.5 points.

With two rounds to go Rarangi are currently leading the inter-club with 122 points.

Next round to be played in Kaikoura on June 13.

Wairau Valley Golf Club Results for April 24: Medal/LGU & Putts: Mens -Tim Pupich 68, Bevan Boon 68, Mike McKenzie 69, Richard Bruce 70, Colin Baker 70.

Ladies LGU: Elaine Brown 71, Robin Lacey 73, Yvonne Wallace 73, Jan Rutherford 76.

Putts: Drew Ellis 27, Bill Lacey 28, Richard Bruce 28, Robin Lacey 29.

May 1, Medal/LGU & Putts: Mens - Bevan Roughan 70, Mike McKenzie 71, Bill Lacey 73 Ladies LGU: Yvonne Wallace 69, Jan Rutherford 73, Robin Lacey 75, Elaine Brown 75, Robyn Pupich 76, Mel Hampton 76 Putts: Mike McKenzie 29, Robyn Pupich 30.

Rarangi Golf Club April 28, Men’s Midweek Stableford: Ian Hale 41, Roger Mitchell 41, Alan Rutledge 40, Terry Grant 39, Tony Nichol 39, David Holdaway 38, Gordon Lang 37, Alan Hogg 36, Norman Fowke 36, Len Barlow 35, Clarry Neame 35, Bruce Curgenven 35, Bob Penington 34, Terry Allen 34.

April 29, Ladies, Robertson Trophy, Medal, Net, Best Overall: Joy Ashby 66, 0 -20 Anne Newman 93-20-73, Helen Neame 94-20-74, 21-27 Diane McCarthy 96-26-70, Sue Godsiff 93-22-71, 28+ Carolyn Reaney 99-28-71, Pat Olliver 101-28-73.

May 1, Men’s Rarangi Trophy, Ladies, Monthly

Flute, Stroke: Brook Hale 69, Clarry Neame 69, Ryan MacDonald 71, Alan Rutledge 71, Terry Grant 73, Luke Ryder 73, Dennis Wye 73, Peter Browning 73, David Price 73, Ezra Kahaki 73.

Ladies, Gross: Tracy Bary 77, Net – Wendy Moffat 71, Denise Hodson 73, Janet Laing 74.

May 2, Men, Stableford: Ladies, Charters Cup, Stableford: Peter Browning 44, Timothy McKay 41, Brian Gill 35, Phil Hill 35, John Cootes 34, Ross Mckay 34.

Ladies, 0-20 Sue Campbell 33, 21-27 Sue Godsiff 31, 28+ Pat Olliver 33.

Picton Golf Club April 24, Paul Towers 66, Brian Carver 69, Alan Butland 70, Gary Aldridge 71; Jeff Pascoe, Paul Lane, Ant Booker 72.

April 29, Mike Ashworth 37, John Saxton 37; Jock Mannington, Mike McGuire 35; Jerome

January, Brian Carver, Gary Aldridge, Aaron Wilson, Grant Aikman 34.

April 30, 9Hole: Margaret Cosgrove, Lin Stone, 18; Lynette Pawson 17; Mary Butler 16; Joyce McClelland 15.

Marlborough Golf Club 20 April, women’s 9 hole net medal: Bev Lindsay 35, Jenny Speight 35, Rebecca Harvey 39.

21 April, women’s net medal Div.1:Lucy Jefferis 72, Angela Beard 73, Lizzie Turnbull 78.

Div.2:Marion Tripe 69, Janet Leith 70, Denise Pickering 70, Lynn Dowler 73, Jackie McGarry 73. Div.3:Di Lofthouse 66, Lyndy Larkin 66, Ann Duncan 71, Pam Pullar 78.

22 April, men’s stableford Div.1:Trevor McGarry 39, Ken Steel 38, Dave McGuckin 38, Terry Shagin 37, Tom Kelsall 37, Jon Nicol 36, Brian Burgess 35, Malcolm McKenzie 35. Div.2:Robert Hille 42, Jock Glennie 41, Neal Ibbotson 40, Alastair Boyle 39, Mike Dwyer 36, Tony Armstrong 36, Rex Scoble 35, John Rodgers 35, Brian Chippendale 35.

23 April, St Clair Greensome. Women’s Gross:T Marfell & J Nicolle 82. Net:Jane Anderson-Bay & D Pickering 67, M Tripe & L Jefferis 69, L Turnbull & M Skilton 70, J Knowles & F Shagin 70, G Rodgers & J McGarry 71, J Leith & J Dowling 71, A Mason & L Stowell 72. Men’s Gross:P Marfell & L Nuttall 72. Net:T Shagin & W Harrison 63, M MacLeod & R Hille 64, R Taylor & M Pettigrew 65, M Mason & J Humm 66, B Nicolle & G Kirkwood 67, A Boyle & R Whiting 67, W Green & M Watson 67, B Burgess & N Ibbotson 68, A Yemm & A Stowell 68, R Johl & D Knappstein 69, T Sloan & P Morton 69, G McHaffie & W Pluss 69, C Leith & G MacKenzie 69.

25 April, ANZAC Tournament. Women’s stableford: Francie Shagin 39, Elaine Porter 38, Pru Jensen 37, Julie Nicolle 36, Marion Tripe 35, Vivienne Boyle 35, Rachel Bell 35, Helen Neame 34, Lesley Corbett 33, Bridget Quaife 33. Men’s

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stableford:John Rodgers 40, Mark Mason 39, Mark Watson 38, Glenn Kirkwood 36, Werner Pluss 36, Bob Nicolle 36, Malcolm McKenzie 36, Hans Blohm 36, Simon Billington 35, Ravi Johl 35.

Mens Interclub results from April 18: Foote Cup: Blenheim 4 1/2 beat Picton 1 1/2. Fairhall Cup: Picton 4 beat Blenheim 2. Awatere 5 beat Marlborough 1.

April 27, Women’s 9 Hole Irish Stableford: Neryl Savage 47, Leigh Andrews 40, Christine Burns 39, Suzanne Clifford 38, Bev Lindsay 32.

April 28, Women’s Net Medal Div.1: Denise Pickering 73, Lucy Jefferis 79. Div.2: Vivienne Boyle 69, Marion Tripe 71, Mary Skilton 74, Morag Dobbs 74. Div.3: Ann Duncan 70, Susan Barnett 71, Kath Elley 71, Di Lofthouse 72.

April 29, Men’s Stableford Div.1: Malcolm Pettigrew 40, Arthur Dovey 38, Jon Nicol 38, Ken Steel 38, Paul Eden 37, Hans Blohm 37, Chris Henry 36, Dave Knappstein 36. Div.2: Alastair Boyle 45, Ross Inder 40, Hugh Bay 39, John Davis 38, Gary Duke 37, Graeme Parker 36, Neal Ibbotson 36.

May 1, Women’s Monthly Mug Gross: Julie Nicolle 81, Net: Lucy Jefferis 72. Net Medal Div.1: Tina Marfell 75. Div.2: Julia Knowles 74, Heather Stenhouse 77. Div.3: Elaine Porter 74, Annette Mason 76, Judy Ibbotson 78, Leanne Stowell 78. Men’s Monthly Mug Gross: Paul Silke 74, Net: Bruce Snowden 69. Senior Net Medal: Mark Watson 70, Steve Young 72. Intermediate: Peter Diack 69, Ian Newport 71, Glenn Kirkwood 73, Dave Knappstein 73, Bob Nicolle 73, Hans Blohm 73. Junior: Jeff Clarke 73, Graeme Parker 73, Alan Yemm 74, Terry Sloan 74, Neal Ibbotson 75, Terry Loomis 75.

Second place going into next rally round

By Celeste Alexander

“Steady as you go, that’s the way we always go!”

It sounds like a line out of the children’s fable The Tortoise and the Hare, but for local rally car driver, Brendon Wadsworth, it was his race tactic going into the Otago Rally two weeks ago.

Brendon was taking on the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship opening round at the Dunedin event where there were 49 entries.

His goal was to stick to his game plan of staying on the road and preserving his Ford Fiesta R2 rally car.

“We stuck to our game plan and never set out to chase the fast times. We didn’t even look at what everyone else was doing, we just went there and drove.

“It was a bit like the tortoise and the hare. We just drove consistently,” he says.

The plan worked well and Brendon slid into second place in his category; 0-2litre 2000cc 2WD. Brendon was also collecting points for the Asia Pacific Rally Championship qual-

Brendon Wadsworth and co-driver Shane Reynolds pictured at the prizegiving for the recent Rally Otago event.

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ifier where he came in at third place. This places him in a position where he could be picked to compete in Australia in November.

“We were pretty excited,” Brendon says. “It’s our best result to date.”

Brendon now goes onto the Mark Cromie Motor Group International Rally of Whangarei on May 14-16.

“We are going into it with a

similar game plan,” he says.

“It’s another long rally like Dunedin with long stages.

“We are sitting in 15th position in the NZ rally champs to date,” he says.

The only modification that Brendon expects to make to his car is to mount an extra spare wheel.

“Apparently the roads in this round are tough on the tyres,” he says.

Public buy ride in rally car to support Hospice

By Celeste Alexander

As Eastern States Speedway’s 2020/2021 season came to a close on Anzac weekend another local motorsport club joined the race programme – all in the name of charity.

The Marlborough Car Club had nine cars belonging to its members out on the track doing laps with members of the public in the co-driver seat.

These people paid $50 per ride and all the money raised was handed over to Hospice Marlborough last Friday.

The club’s committee member, Jason Clark, met

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with Hospice Marlborough promotions manager, Sandy Inwood (both pictured below), to present the $1100 in cash raised from the rides.

Jason and his wife Tracey took over organising these charity rides for the club.

Money raised from the rides has benefited the Cancer Society and the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter in the past.

Their tie to the Hospice stems from Tracey’s father using the service before passing away.

Jason says they were “blown away” by how well the fundraiser was supported and managed to double the previous total raised.

“Some of t he people who took part had a close connection to hospice, and others who turned up said if they couldn’t get a ride they would still make a donation.

“That’s how supportive people were; I was gobsmacked to be honest,” he says.

Sandy, who often goes along to watch speedway with her husband, says Hospice Marlborough appreciates events such as this which not only raise money, but show “strong support” from the community.

“No matter the size of the donation the support never ceases to amaze me,” she says.

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Silver Lake a silver lining?

This Silver Lake deal is getting as messy as a captain’s challenge during a Super Rugby game.

The players continue to hold things up and potentially with good reason.

I thought by now, I’d sit clearly on one side of the fence on this issue but it turns out I’m still riding the picket fence.

NZ Rugby wants to secure a deal worth $387.5 million with the US investment behemoth because it needs money and Silver Lake could,

potentially, enable it to rake in some much-needed cash.

At the annual meeting in Wellington on Thursday, NZ Rugby announced a $34 million loss for 2020. This followed a loss of $7.4 million the previous year.

The players want their slice of the pie as the lone money earners for NZ Rugby.

NZ Rugby has admitted through chairman Brent Impey that they need the cash injection to fund the

grassroots of the game.

Impey has stated the current way of doing things is broken.

NZ Rugby needs the money so he says, to prop up the provincial unions who all agreed to accept the deal, to prop up the club game which is run on the smell of an oily rag.

Impey says they need the money to invest in Maori and Pasifika rugby, in women’s rugby which all seem like fair points.

The players, through their spokes-

man Rob Nichol, want to be more thorough and believe that selling off 12.5 per cent of the brand forever another fair point.

The cynic in me just thinks the current crop of top players want their slice of the pie while I wonder if NZ Rugby can look at themselves and wonder why the game is struggling financially, why are poor crowds so common to Super Rugby games and provincial contests so common?

The finger-pointing won’t resolve

the issue and that is that the grassroots level of the game badly needs funding.

While the professional players have a fair point, they are all products of that grassroots system.

Without it, there is no All Black jersey or juicy overseas contracts as their careers hit their twilight years.

If Silver Lake is the best deal going, then it may be just a matter of time before it is accepted - like it or not.

More medals for local taekwondo clubs The NZUTA (Taekwondo) South Island Champs was held in Oamaru last Saturday and from Marlborough, two local clubs travelled to compete and came away with medals in the various divisions.

The Blenheim Olympic Taekwondo Club and the Renwick Taekwondo Club took teams down to compete in the Poomsae and Kyorugi.

This adds to both clubs’ successes this year after they came away from a Top-of-the-South tournament in Nelson earlier this year with a medal haul.

Results: Blenheim Olympic Taekwondo Club Poomsae Gold - Tyson Moon, Zihan Hong, Zoey She Gold (pairs) - Zoey She and Joy Xu Silver - Joy Xu Bronze - Jazmine Moon Kyorugi Gold - Tyson Moon, Zoe She Silver - Joy Xu, Daniel Li-Wilkes Bronze - Zihan Hong Renwick Taekwondo Club Poomsae Silver – Daemyn Ireland and Jack King Kyorugi Gold – Daemyn Ireland (2 divisions) and Erin Josephs Silver – William Josephs, Jack King and Piper Alexander Erin Josephs also received an award for ‘Respect Towards an Opponent’.

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ABOVE LEFT: Tyson Moon of the Blenheim Olympic Taekwondo Club competing in the poomsae.

Photos by Jaimee Josephs ABOVE MIDDLE: Zoey She of the Blenheim Olympic Taekwondo Club competing in the poomsae.

ABOVE RIGHT: Daniel Li-Wilkes of the Blenheim Olympic Taekwondo club competes in the kyorugi.

LEFT: Members of the Renwick Taekwondo Club who travelled to the tournament with their medals. Coach Colin O'Brien, Erin Josephs, Piper Alexander, Jack King, Daemyn Ireland and William Josephs.

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