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Mystery over seal deaths WILLIAM WOODWORTH

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An unusual number of dead seals have been discovered on the Kaikōura coastline, with their cause of death likely to be starvation. One hundred and forty-eight deceased seals have been counted in the last fortnight. The deaths come in the wake of especially high numbers of recorded fatalities in in Hawke’s Bay, Tauranga, Wairarapa, Greater Wellington and Auckland. DOC has counted one hundred and fifty-four dead seals in the Hawke’s Bay, seventy-two in Tauranga and ten in Auckland. Cause of death for the Kaikōura cases remains a mystery but results from alternative sites point to starvation as a possible cause. DOC South Marlborough Operations Manager Gavin Finch says investigation into the shock deaths is continuing with samples being taken for postmortem. “DOC rangers have to date found 148 dead seals of all ages – pups, juveniles and adults - along the Kaikōura coastline over the past two weeks, most of which were on the Kaikōura Peninsula.”

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New Zealand’s longest running women’s triathlon has been cancelled, falling foul of rising compliance costs. The iconic Marlborough Women’s Triathlon has attracted thousands of participants since it first began in 1983. Now escalating traffic management and compliance costs means organiser Mark Grammer, a former world tri athlete himself, has been forced to pull the plug. Council now hope a solution can be found to save the 40-year tradition. Council’s Manager Parks and Open Spaces Jane Tito says staff are in discussions. “We are in discussion with Mr Grammer about the future of the Women’s Triathlon. “If Mr Grammer decides he no longer wishes to run the event, Council could re-tender it to a new provider.” Recent rule changes have seen costs for road closures, traffic management and consents spiral to five-figures. Council have confirmed costs have risen recently, Jane says. “Traffic management is a key cost factor in running a successful event such as this and this needs to be factored into the

The Marlborough Women’s Triathlon has been cancelled this year due to rising compliance costs. Photo: File/ Peter Jones. budget. “Costs have increased in recent years. “The triathlon is an iconic event for Marlborough and one that Council would like to see continue for many years to come.” Hailed by organisers as a celebration of achievement, challenge and a healthy lifestyle, the tri has relied on local groups and organisations to help on the day. But stricter regulations have ruled this out. Former competitor and longtime supporter Maggie McFarlane was on the committee for the very first event. She says the event needs to be recognised as an important part of Marlborough’s history. “There are women who’ve been in it for 20 plus years. For it to just disappear without anyone

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asking questions is a sad state of affairs.” “Forty years is phenomenal. It really is the end of an era and even if it doesn’t come back, it should be recognised. The original idea came from Dawn O’Conner, leader of the then Blenheim Joggers’ Club. “At the time we thought it would be a small in-house thing. A group of us put our hands up to be on the committee, not thinking it would carry on for so long, Maggie says. “We taught people to ride bikes, to swim. It was a really hands-on thing.” Voted as chair of the initial ninestrong committee, Maggie says community support had been huge, with many local businesses getting behind the event. Organisations such as the then St John, Marlborough Amateur Radio Transmitters, Girl Guides and both Marlborough Girls’ College and Marlborough Boys’ College got involved. “A whole lifetime’s gone by since then … it was hugely supported by the community. “It got so big, with more than 400 entrants at one point. Numbers have dwindled in the last few years but if it was promoted properly, then I’m sure more would come.” Mark Grammer has been approached for comment.

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Incumbent Kaikōura MP Stuart Smith has held onto his seat by a large majority, but he won’t be the only Marlburian in Parliament. With special votes still to be counted, National’s Smith finished the election with 18,050 votes, a margin of more than 10,000 to his closest rival, Labour candidate Emma Dewhirst. New Zealand First candidate Jamie Arbuckle, also a Marlborough District councillor, looked set to enter Parliament as a list MP with New Zealand First over 6 per cent. Jamie said he was looking forward to taking on the “life-changing experience.” “I think it’s an amazing achievement. The team has worked really hard, it’s a great result for this electorate,” he said. “It’s going to be important to have that voice for local issues around the Sounds roads issues, [and] we’ve got those major infrastructure projects with Port Marlborough and the combined colleges.”

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Dancer Icey on fire Seal deaths spark WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A 12-year-old dancer has been dominating competitions and making her first steps onto the silver screen. Blenheim dancer Icey Bradley-Kiwi began dancing two years ago. But already she has danced her way to 10 wins, one second place and contributed to Marlborough Academy of Dance’s crew successes. Icey says she hopes her dancing inspires others. “I love being able to inspire other young people to get out there, give it a go and follow their dreams too.” Overall division victory at July’s Evolution Dance Competition Regionals in Nelson qualified Icey for January’s Evolution Finals on the Gold Coast. She also placed first at the New Zealand Dance Awards, Impact Dance Competition finals, Shakedown and the Velocity Dance Competition Grand Prix. “I have only been dancing for two years now so flying over to compete in Australia is very exciting and a dream come true,” Icey says. The Kurahaupō waka descendent also starred in Bringing Mere Home, Marlborough’s first locally made film selected for the New

Zealand International Film Festival this year. Her whānau and the dance team are her motivation and strength, Icey says. “They’re my biggest supporters, with the love, help and support they give me sharing my love of performing.” “Hana Morris, my incredibly talented independent Kiwi choreographer and mentor has been amazing with all her support, creativity and making the time to train me. “Jhustle Clothing has been amazing for their support supplying custom fits for competitions, and the Marlborough Academy of Dance whānau has been so supportive.” When she’s not performing, Icey is focusing on her studies at Bohally Intermediate. Last year she won the Year 7 Academic Achievement award, with excellence in Te reo Māori and kapahaka, and the speech competition. “Icey’s a very shy, modest, and humble young woman who does all these wonderful things and not say a thing at school or dance unless someone else does”, says her mother, Blaise. Marlborough Academy of Dance coach Fleur Hebberd says Icey’s

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Blenheim’s “Icey” has a talent for dance, having dominated the Junior Hip-Hop division at dance competitions across 2023. Photo: Supplied. work ethic is much admired. “Icey’s an inspiration to students at MAD and on social media – she’s super kind and humble, and we are lucky to have her. “She has extremely supportive whānau behind her, and I can’t wait to see her chase dreams, as she will definitely reach them.” Follow Icey’s dance journey at @iceyb.kiwi.moves

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“The dead seals are at various stages of decomposition and the exact causes of death aren’t clear at this time as seals examined in Kaikōura were too decomposed for body samples to be taken for testing or for post-mortem. “Tests for disease from samples from dead seals in other locations have so far been negative.” Ministry of Primary Industries and other organisations have stepped in to help uncover the cause of so many deaths. Seal deaths commonly do occur at this time of year, especially with weaning pups and juveniles that are inefficient foragers. However, especially high numbers of seal deaths across wider age ranges on the Kaikōura and South Marlborough coastline is a cause for concern. MPI chief veterinary officer Dr Mary van Andel says Biosecurity New Zealand has been assisting DOC with the investigation. While disease remains a possibility, signs of starvation in other areas make this more likely. “We have been able to collect usable samples from dead seals in

Seals have been dying in greater numbers. Photo: Supplied. Hawke’s Bay to date – autopsies on those have confirmed starvation as a cause and there was no evidence of any exotic disease.” Gavin and Mary say that members of the public see sick, injured, or dead seals, please contact DOC on 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468), or if there are three or more animals call MPI on 0800 80 99 66 to report them. “It’s important to provide accurate location data, how many seals there are, and what condition they appear to be in,” mentions Mary. “It is also important to not approach the seals, nor attempt to feed them, as non-expert intervention is likely to cause more harm than good,” added Gavin.

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Birthday milestone for Blue Door WILLIAM WOODWORTH

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Razzle-Dazzle delights Marlborough’s annual time to shine saw locals in their flashiest outfits, raising funds for young Marlburians at Dazzle Marlborough. Two hundred and fifty people joined Master of Ceremonies Luke Bird, Blenheim’s Priscilla: Queen of the Desert cast accompanied by Dance on Grove students, and special speakers for a night of dancing and decadence at the transformed Wither Hills Barrel Hall. The Graham Dingle Foundation team say they are amazed by the support, both behind the scenes from Wither Hills and by attendees on the evening purchasing auction items. Regional Manager Kelvin Watt said he was “over the moon” to announce that the preliminary tally showed over $130,000 had been raised

through the collaborative event. “Every dollar raised will stay right here in Marlborough to support our work with thousands of local tamariki and rangatahi. We are so incredibly grateful to our 250 guests, dozens of volunteers, and 100+ donors and sponsors for making that possible!” MC Luke Bird was eager to see Marlburians support the great work he saw while on a KiwiCan visit. “The opportunity to go with KiwiCan leaders to Whitney Street School and see what we’re raising funds for in action has completely sold me on the programme. “I love to see the glitz and glamour, but the support for the youth of Marlborough is so important because a 7-year-old can have the same everyday struggles as anyone.”

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The Blue Door’s volunteers celebrate the charity shop’s 25th birthday. Photo: Supplied. these needs. By week’s end, the original Blue Door was rented in Auckland Street for $34 a week. Anne Bowen and Tup Johnstone volunteered to distribute goods and work in the original shop. “I wanted to call the shop “Anne’s Place”, but she wouldn’t agree to that, so we called it “The Blue Door” after the building’s blue door”, says Beverly. “We opened two mornings a week, but trade soon built up and we were able to return the $5000 we had borrowed, rented the sample room next door and gained Donna Burgess as our third volunteer.” However, the overwhelming support meant the Blue Door consistently upscaled premises around Blenheim before settling into Charles St. The Charles St premises saw Beverly’s recycling efforts increase, with the charity shop

becoming an Incorporated Society and doubling as the Council’s recycling centre for a time. “The shop went from strength to strength and more volunteers joined, then an assistant manager was appointed, and I left as I could see it could manage without me”, Beverly reminisces. “Since I left there has been one more shift to Seymour Street which proved to be a very good move and the shop continues to provide goods at reasonable prices helping community groups, so it is a win all round”. Now with a strong team of volunteers in their Seymour Street premises, Beverly is amazed to see the Blue Door’s evolution. “One morning when we still in Auckland Street we made $60 and I thought we were on our way. “Little did I know then how far it would go!”

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Brayshaw sisters’ bittersweet visit PAULA HULBURT

Brayshaw Heritage Park is bathed in spring sunshine, two women stand silently, looking at the legacy laid out before them. Sisters Jill Breaux and Karen Boxall smile as memories of their much-loved dad and park founder Norm Brayshaw, quickly come to mind. In their minds eye, they see him towing his home made “transporter” behind him, moving old bits of farm machinery. Behind the pair is a commemorative mural; a tribute to the unassuming Blenheim man who laid the foundations for the heritage park. Ahead is the Marlborough Museum their father dreamt of one day seeing, but today its doors are only open temporarily to a tour party. To see the vision, he worked so hard for, become a reality would mean the world, says Jill who was visiting from Florida last week. But the current lack of agreement between Marlborough District Council and building owners Marlborough Historical Society have made this visit bittersweet for the pair. “It’s disappointing that we can’t visit the museum on this visit,”

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not really been any negotiations with the Council. He hopes to soon sit down face-to-face at a governance level and sort out the major strategic issues. “It is fairly incredible what Norm Brayshaw and a bunch of enthusiastic volunteers have built up over some seventy years – including the collections, the museum and the many historic buildings now at the Park. “We greatly respect those past members and are determined to preserve their legacy for present and future generations. In partnership with the Council, I am sure we can do it!” Norm Brayshaw died in February 1981 at the age of 59 years old.

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Coastguards celebrate News in brief national accolades PAULA HULBURT

Two Marlborough coastguards have been recognised nationally for their passion and commitment to a service which helps save lives. Coastguard Marlborough President Rob Carpenter and colleague Barry Dulieu devote their time to helping save the lives of those at risk at sea. Last week the pair took home three accolades in Coastguard New Zealand’s Awards of Excellence. Rob was presented with the Supreme Award; Volunteer of the Year and Outstanding Leadership Award and Barry was officially recognised as Communication/Incident Management Team Volunteer of the Year. Coastguard New Zealand CEO Callum Gillespie has paid tribute to the dedicated duo, praising them for their contributions. “I would like to congratulate Rob for his significant contribution to Coastguard over many years – leading from the front and ensuring Marlborough are set up for a successful future.” “People like Rob are our greatest assets, enabling others to shine while also providing exception-

Coastguard Marlborough’s Rob Carpenter and Barry Dulieu have been praised for their dedication and professionalism. Photo: Supplied: Coastguard New Zaland. al leadership and direction. “Regardless of the scale of an incident, boaties in difficulty and our volunteers on the water require a calm, informative and logical voice on the end of a radio – something that Barry continues to deliver for his community.” “I’d also like to acknowledge Barry’s mahi as cultural advisor for his Unit – building relationships and enabling Coastguard to connect better with mana whenua and the communities we reflect.” Described by their crew mates as good decision makers who show empathy and encourage-

ment, the pair are well liked and respected. Rob started with Coastguard in 2011 and with expertise as an industry Specific Certificate (ISC) Master, VHF Radio Operator, and Instructor. Throughout his time with Coastguard Marlborough, Rob has improved relations with local boating clubs and raised more than $300,000 for a new rescue vessel. Rob’s firm, but fair approach has earned him the committee’s respect and the other volunteers’ admiration. “Rob leads the unit with encouragement, with growth, with

empathy; everything you want out of a leader,” says Vice President Kelsie Small. “Rob’s got a great personality and he’s just a cool guy,” says colleague and first responder David St John. “Nothing phases him, he’s got a good sense of humour and he doesn’t sweat the small stuff.” With a background in the New Zealand Navy, Barry’s calm demeanour and exceptional communication skills have proven invaluable say his crew mates. “Barry’s the sort of person that you want to be around, he’s so calm and collected,” says Kelsie. “I think, yeah, it’s about time we celebrate him and his success.” Beyond his operational roles, Barry maintains a strong connection with the local Iwi, is fluent in Te reo Māori, and serves as a cultural advisor to Coastguard Marlborough. In difficult situations, such as when retrieving bodies from the water, Barry also provides comfort by conducting blessings in Te reo for the deceased, the crew, and the vessel. But he remains humble about all he does, says David. “It’s really reassuring when you hear Barry on the radio, and you know he;s got your back.”

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More than 50 volunteers braved all of Sunday’s four seasons for the weekend’s Picton Spring Clean. Highlights included diving crews managing to pull a roller door out of Picton Harbour, and the recovery of a shopping trolley from a local creek. Envirohub Marlborough was pleased to see a major reduction in litter, but still collected half a skip of rubbish. THANK YOU

Special Olympics competitor Zoe Tate stopped by to show off her winning ribbons to Mike Newman at Meaters. The Riding for the Disabled star thanked Mike for his kind donation of sausages which he laid on for competitors at this weekend’s Ribbon event in Blenheim.

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part time at the hospital, which she will continue to do, and she will also be working part time at Blackmore Audiology. Lynda is a Marlborough local who was born and raised in the Marlborough Sounds and she shares our vision of providing Marlborough with a locally based client focused audiology service. We are delighted to have her join the team.” Blackmore Audiology conduct diagnostic hearing assessments, ear wax removal via micro suctioning and can discuss hearing aid and hearing protection solutions from leading providers.

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Sea level rise report presented to Council An initial coastal inundation assessment for Marlborough looking out 100 years has been completed by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), based on its national inundation assessment. The assessment is the first step in a staged approach to delineate the future effects of sea level rise for the Marlborough district. Its primary objectives are to identify land potentially susceptible to sea level rise, and based on initial mapping, develop the future scope of work to refine the inundation extent. The report was presented to Council’s Environment and Planning Committee recently. “This report gives us a good understanding of expected sea level rise in Marlborough through to 2130, although further research is needed to refine the inundation mapping for the Lower Wairau,” Committee Chair Gerald Hope said. “Like many local authorities, Council has started planning for sea level rise. Some councils have completed their coastal hazard assessments - Marlborough is working through this process now.”

“Although we may not see the impacts of sea level rise for decades, there is a need to start preparing. We must be proactive and start the conversation with the community on how we respond to this challenge.” However, it’s important to note that this new study assessed a range of potential futures which also included a "worst case" which is used for land use planning, he said. The main areas of expected impact are low-lying parts of Picton, Havelock and the Lower Wairau River Plain. Elsewhere, the extent of inland inundation is limited due to Marlborough’s steep backshore. The report calls for further study to be undertaken on the Lower Wairau, including Blenheim and Rarangi to Te Pokohiwi/Boulder Bank. Sea level rise is predicted to be approximately 20cm to 30cm by 2050; 38cm to 90cm by 2090 and 60cm to 1.67m by 2130. The NIWA assessment uses a static inundation model (also

called the bathtub model) to produce maps showing land that has the potential to be inundated. Inundation maps have been generated by adopting a static sea level across land and any land that lies below the level is deemed to be inundated. The next step in the assessment process is to further refine the inundation extent where required via more complex methods and studies. The NIWA study has identified the Lower Wairau River Plain for priority assessment due to the complexity of the managed waterways which are likely to affect inundation extent and likely to be overestimated in this initial assessment. This work will begin straight away. For more information go to www.marlborough.govt.nz/environment/climate-change

Council’s biosecurity success often sight unseen Council’s Biosecurity Manager Jono Underwood is content if he and his team’s work remains out of sight.

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“For us that means many new and emerging threats continue to be suppressed. Our focus is what people don’t see - as we want to keep it that way,” he said. Jono presented the Biosecurity Operational Plan Report for 2022/2023 to Council’s recent Environment and Planning Committee meeting, outlining a successful year for the biosecurity team with 100 per cent of operational targets achieved. “We have continued to ensure numerous new pests are not taking hold, undertaken investigations into potential wallaby sightings and facilitated over $4M worth of National Wilding Conifer Control Programme funding going into a range of control programmes from the Marlborough Sounds to Molesworth,” he said. “Importantly there continues to be no sign of invasive species we want to avoid establishing here such as wallabies and Mediterranean fanworm. The pointy end of our biosecurity work is keeping new threats like those out of our region full stop.” Council’s Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) outlines several programmes

targeting the most strategic threats to Marlborough. These range from high threat species not found here but which are elsewhere in New Zealand such as wallabies and fanworm, high threat/low incidence pest plant species already in Marlborough and high threat/widespread but manageable species such as nassella tussock. To support efforts to manage other established threats, Old man’s beard mites being released in the Awatere biocontrol research continues Valley by Senior Biosecurity Officer Brent Holms late last year to be supported by Council and releases of new agents made as appropriate. such as the Marlborough Sounds In December 2022, Council released the Restoration Trust and South Marlborough old man’s beard mite at three locations in Landscape Restoration Trust. It is also Marlborough in conjunction with Manaaki heartening to see the work done by Whenua Landcare Research. Council is landholders or even other projects also working with them to receive a release targeting wildings occurring in their local of old man’s beard sawfly (Monophadnus ‘patch’,” Jono said. “We encourage members spinolae), which may help control this pest of the community and groups to carry out control of common plant pests like old plant. “While Council directly oversees some man’s beard.” programmes, others are delivered by For more information on how to control excellent community-led organisations pest plants go to: www.weedbusters.org.nz

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Nurturing new entrants WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A charity supplying Marlborough’s new school entrants with everything to thrive in transitioning to school needs your help funding their starter packs. School Start First Impressions (SSFI) equips Marlborough families with school start kitboxes - including everything from school uniforms and stationery to personalised cakes and presents for the child’s 5th birthday. The move helps make transitioning to school for children and families easier. There has been a concerning leap in requests for help so far this year, with 150 appeals so far.

SSFI’s mother-daughter duo Brenda and Michelle Munro hopes Marlborough will support the Empower Kids Charity Dinner on November 18 at The Fancy Cow. “2023 has been harder for everyone – many more families in Marlborough are in hardship where they can’t afford to send kids to school, let alone afford uniform costs,” says Michelle. “If we can take the financial pressure off struggling families, they can concentrate on supporting children’s learning.” The Fancy Cow’s Hospitality Manager Wendy Trolove is glad to host such a worthwhile event. “It was a no brainer to say yes, and we can’t wait to show off

State highway slip celebrates first birthday PAULA HULBURT

School Start First Impressions Brenda and Michelle Munro. Photo: William Woodworth. the new building and put on a great evening for an incredible cause.” “Our kitboxes returns selfworth that poverty strips away, changes family outlook on going to school gives the same opportunities,” expands organiser Brenda Munro. “It’s an amazing dinner doing

good for the most vulnerable Marlburians.” “Applying for grants doesn’t support everything without the support of our community.” Purchase tickets or the School Start First Impressions Empower Kids Charity Dinner at https://events.humanitix.com/ empower-kids-gala-dinner

Winning smiles for RDA team

Marlborough riders, from left, Isaiah Hei Hei, Hannah Dickens, Zoe Tate, Emma McQuinn and Jarrod Temaro with coach Samara Lloyd. Photo: Supplied.

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It was all smiles for competitors at this weekend’s Special Olympics Ribbon at Marlborough Riding For the Disabled. Five local riders, Hannah Dickens, Isaiah Hei Hei, Emma McQuinn, Zoe Tate and Jarrod Temaro, were joined by four Wellington entrants for a day of competitions. Competing in dressage, equitation and working trail, riders were encouraged by many family and friends watching. A huge bake sale and sausage sizzle were a bonus to help to raise

money for feed for the horse team. Marlborough RDA’s core purpose is to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs living in the Marlborough region. Taking part in the competitions means independent riders can join Marlborough Special Olympics to develop their riding skills. To find out more about RDA: www.mrda.org.nz Special Olympics Marlborough: www.specialolympics.org.nz

A slip which has closed part of a major highway for more than a year is attracting attention from drivers. The rock-strewn slip on the Rai Saddle has been cordoned off with traffic cones since last year. And the slip has become such a part of the landscape, a passer-by put a happy birthday sign up. But the slip’s days are numbered say road bosses. Waka Katohi NZ Transport Agency System Manager Top of the South Rob Service says work is scheduled to begin soon. “We do acknowledge fixing this slip has taken longer than we would have liked. “However, work for fixing this slip site on State Highway 6 is scheduled to begin before December as part of our summer state highway maintenance program.”

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Marlborough’s remarkable wine history ADRIENNE MATTHEWS

150 years ago, the Marlborough’s first vines were planted and it is now 50 years since the first large-scale commercial vineyards were established. Scotsman David Herd saw winemaking potential as early as 1873, planting Muscat vines at Auntsfield vineyard in the Oma-

ka area and producing Port-like wine until 1905. Not until 1973 did Montana Wines, now Brancott Estate, back Marlborough’s wine making future by purchasing over one thousand hectares. French Champagne maker Daniel Le Brun arrived two years later with fifty thousand cuttings excited to make a version of champagne in the tradi-

ally covered with vines, creating the distional style, ‘Méthode Traditionnelle’. Thanks to the abundance of vine growing tinctive look of the region with 70% of Marlborough land available, the 1980s saw New Zealand’s cultivated vineyard area, New Zealand’s major wine producers move 75% of all wine production and 300 to 400 in and hundreds of hectares were planted. million bottles annually. Initially, Müller Thurgau was preferred but There are now over 140 vineyards in Marlsoon replaced by Sauvignon Blanc. Thanks borough from corporate operations to to the country’s economic crisis and a glut small boutique affairs, with many more of wine, the government paid vineyard grape varieties - with Pinot Noir considowners to remove vines but many pur- ered a rising star. The size and complexchased new varieties resistant to the ity of the region’s wine has spawned many Phylloxera disease. developments for New Sauvignon Blanc suited the MarlborZealand’s wine industry. Wine Marlborough terroir, and ough Ltd, formed in resulting wines put New Zealand firm- Frank Yukich, founder 1992 trading for the Marlborough Wine ly on the world’s of Montana Wines wine-making stage Growers Association, creating the international quality bench- has been pivotal in providing educational education for the industry, managing its mark for the variety. Family-owned Hunter’s Winery attract- growth, protecting industry interests with ed worldwide attention winning the research and promoting the many achieveUnited Kingdom’s Sunday Times Vin- ments. tage Festival in 1985, and a Sauvignon New Zealand’s longest running wine festiBlanc from Cloudy Bay was lauded by val, the Marlborough Wine and Food Fesinternational wine writer Oz Clarke as tival, established in 1985 to celebrate local wine and fine foods, continues to draw al“arguably the best in the world”. Thirty-thousand hectares were eventu- most 8000 people annually - a third from

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A family legacy NMIT hosts the world leading Bragato Research Institute, aimed to keep New Zealand at the forefront of international wine research and developement. Photo: Richard Briggs. outside of the region. Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology hosts the world leading Bragato Research Institute, which was built on behalf of NZ Winegrowers. It aims to keep New Zealand at the forefront internationally, as the only such national body of its kind to undertake collective process, technology and sustainability research. The New Zealand Wine Centre, a central hub to foster research, education and development of the sector, and experimental vineyards add even more opportunities for research and training. These facilities acknowledge Marlbor ough’s standing as an internationally important wine-making region, benefitting

both regional and national economies. Marlborough has also been a key region for vineyard inventions, including modified net winder managed by one person, wine tanks, vine strippers, under-vine mowers and specialised multiuse vineyard machines. The Auntsfield vineyard till found few of the original mother vines were miraculously located, allowing new vines to be propagated which, in 2004, were planted by David Herd’s great-grandson in the restored vineyard. When Frank Yukich, founder of Montana Wines, planted his first vines in Marlborough he prophetically stated that “Wines from here will become world famous.” He was so very right.

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In 1973 John Marris was employed by Montana Wines to source the first commercial land for vineyards in Marlborough. Often referred to as a founding father of the region’s wine industry, this began a family legacy that has become the iconic Marisco Vineyards brand. Brent, his winemaker son, has a passion for producing fine wines. He owns, with his wife Rosemary, around one thousand hectares of Waihopai Valley vineyards and the Waihopai and Leefield Station wineries. These produce premium, award-winning, internationally sought after brands, The Ned, Leefield Station and The Kings Series.

Their four daughters wish to ensure the family legacy continues including winemaker Emma and Georgia on the sales and marketing team. Attention to detail is at the core of the Marisco Vineyards brand with sustainability a priority. Leading edge technology is used at every stage of the grape growing and winemaking process resulting in over one million cases of wine now departing from Marisco Vineyards to more than twenty countries annually. “My dad would be so proud if he knew that fifty years after his journey started, our wineries would be thriving in New Zealand’s epicentre of viticulture and producing world class wines,” says Brent.

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Chipping away at rural time constraints WILLIAM WOODWORTH

Crucial health decisions in remote regions are being revolutionised, thanks to a business founded in a Marlborough garage. DNAiTECH’s Dr Murray Broom has developed a new approach for pathogen diagnostics, focused on delivery of agritech, environmental and biomedical diagnostic tests where they are needed in the field. This means infections can be quickly identified at the point of care. DNAiTECH uses a DNA sequence amplifying method and reader technology - and the powerful chemistry is incorporated into a small credit card sized diagnostic chip. The advantage of point-of-care is saving time and avoiding the spread of disease, Murray says. For instance, within apiculture, American foulbrood (AFB) is a notifiable disease and affected hives must be burnt. For rural beekeepers a test performed at the hive will enable more effective disease containment, minimising economic loss and preventing spread. “The remote location of hives means conventional laboratory testing can take days before the

DNAiTech’s post-doctoral scientist Dr Calum Morris and Dr Murray Broom have expanded their business since it first began in a Marlborough garage. Photos: William Woodworth. results are received and point- ample, a Staphylococcus that is Vancomycin,” Murray says. of-care testing will be a game MRSA from MSSA. “So distinguishing MRSA from changer - with MSSA in small D NA i T E C H ’s “The next phase is expensive, and we’ve primary care solution, the test got to where we are on the smell of an clinics without is taken to the existing diagproblem”, ex- oily rag through our own investment nostic services plains Murray. both save in the business and multiple grants.” will D NA i T E C H ’s lives and prevent system enables screening of four “MSSA can be treated by peni- the overuse of last resort antibigene sequences simultaneously cillin derivatives, whereas MRSA otics, something which is critical rapidly distinguishing, for ex- requires last resort antibiotics like with the rise in antibiotic resist-

ant pathogens.” The company won the 2023 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Supreme Award. Judges were impressed with their technology’s innovative environmental applications, the system’s ease of use, and their commitment to engaging young scientists. Murray is eager to progress the technology to the next level. “The next phase is expensive, and we’ve got to where we are on the smell of an oily rag through our own investment in the business and multiple grants. “However, we want DNAiTech to deliver on our goal of creating equitable diagnostic opportunities wherever in the world where pathogens threaten people’s livelihoods, products and businesses”. Unlike other developers, DNAiTECH has integrated this system into chips using the porous qualities of paper, resulting in a low-cost, rapid, highly portable diagnostic system with huge application potential. Point-of-care diagnostics are familiar to many as the Covid-19 RAT tests, but DNAiTech’s testing approaches using amplifying strategies. Photocopying a target DNA sequence billions of times, are

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much more powerful tools for “The paper approach means syssensitive diagnostics. tems will be low cost, and we “The use of ‘LAMP’ and ‘CRISPR’ have a real opportunity to deliver on paper means that positive tests equitable diagnostics systems in resource limare bright like neon lights, “Using our PLACID ited locations”. The technoland our disystem, the remotest ogy platform agnostic systems will be clinics can test for is advancing and portable, batdiseases themselves rapidly, the system is tery powered, and obtain results o p e r a t i o n a l able to be dein prototype ployed into quickly without form. While the remotest relying on distant both scientists of locations are molecular or drone delabs.” liverable with biologists, the positive results readable by naked work requires them to wear muleye or smartphone”, says Murray. tiple hats, including engineering, “Using our PLACID system, the designing, and building devices remotest clinics can test for dis- daily using their rapid prototypeases themselves and obtain re- ing laser technology. sults quickly without relying on DNAiTECH’s first product is S-TECH, a universal DNA exdistant labs. Dr Murray Broom has been researching DNA sequence amplifying methods to make tests mobile.

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back detection. Research and Development Scientist Dr Calum Morris says he’s enjoying the opportunity to be hands-on with the development of new technologies. “I’ve been focused on the designs of incorporating the tests into the paper chips and tweaking the diagnostic platform’s incorporation to the point we are at today. “The proactive hands-on side of what we are doing is really appealing - developing the whole system and building the tech-

nology ourselves has been a new side to science to me and the methods we’re doing are a major step forward with so many possibilities”. Glossary of Terms LAMP - Loop‐mediated isothermal amplification CRISPR - Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (within genetic material) PLACID Paper-based LAMP-CRISPR integrated diagnostic

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Celebrating 5 years

The original, one and only, Marlborough Wine Tours ADRIENNE MATTHEWS

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Opinion YOUR WEEKLY

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CHATS TO LOCALS AND ASKS... With Friday having been the 13th of the month, do you have any superstitions?

Community comments MENTAL HEALTH HEAVYWEIGHT

How stupid and irresponsible can a local gossip sheet get? Answer - Not much more! The front page photo of this issue showing a thug Māori boxer. Wow, promoting violence and judging by the photo GANG nonsense! hankvonjakoff@gmail.com EMPLOYMENT DISPUTE SPARKS RESIGNATIONS

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I have a specific few hype songs I need to listen to before any sports game I play.

I don’t really have any, but walking under ladders just seems unsafe in general.

I thought the new GM was fantastic and shocked to see him leave.. He was the only one to pick up the phone to ask how my business was going and wasn’t in the click. Sad for Marlborough same as Steve Austin big huge loss. Juliearna Kavanagh Great stuff keep that ship steady as I know you will Tracey! Debs Summers NEIGHBOUR WANTS KĀINGA ORA TO HELP DOUBLE GLAZE HOME IF TOWN HOUSES BUILT.

Rachel Friend

Liam Hughes

I’m not very superstitious to be honest, I didn’t even realise the date!

Not especially, but any roulette bets have to be on black.

Councils never take into consideration the effect that new builds will make on existing homes. They are too anxious to get their hands on the application fees for new builds, and do not consider possible adverse effects on the already existing neighbours. Patricia Bryan I think the owner has some

case for support. At least they are not asking a downright no! For those complaining it is Kai Ora housing who fail to see it could be any housing development and be two storeys anyway, rented out to whoever. Many are showing your bias very hard. Steve Hutchinson

without fail gave his time and knowledge freely, then turn up to local shows to show support. Forever grateful Mr Register. Tracey Anderson

The bigots of Blenheim! Not all people behave the same. Suzanne Parle-Hutchinson

Relocate it to the Brayshaw park area. Close by and in keeping with the history and preservation of Blenheim heritage. Could be set up as a really nice classroom/pony club room right next to the RDA. Rachel Sharples

Why should Kainga Ora be responsible for upgrading an old home not up to modern standards? Double glazing sounds like it’s needed regardless of what is or isn’t built there. Tom Pegler

Why not leave it where it is and develop a community garden around it? That way the gardeners would have excellent infrastructure right from the start. Duncan Davidson

When we extended our garage, we had to get the neighbour to sign a paper for the council stating she didn’t mind because of shading (supposedly on her driveway). We tried to explain to MDC it didn’t even shade in that direction, but they still made us for the permit to be approved, it was ridiculous. Jane Olding

Someone must want the old girl. Has a kitchen, bathroom and large living area. Such a shame she’s solid as. Andrea McCabe

OLD PONY CLUB CLUBROOMS TO BE DEMOLISHED…

Seeing that takes me back to my teenage years and memories of the legend that was Mr Register. MacKenzie-Hughes Margaret Catherine Yes, he was. Every Wednesday

CAYTHORPE CHARDONNAY A WINNER

So good - a lot of hard work and great to get the recognition. Well done to the whole Caythorpe team. Edwin Massey Looks like it will be top cherry crop as well. Congratulations. Mary Skilton Congratulations Simon, Scott and your team! Well deserved guys. Barry Wong

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Cricketers to pad up on Saturday PETER JONES

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Marlborough senior cricket begins on Saturday, with club competition beginning across two grades. In a change from previous seasons, when clubs fielded senior, second and third grade sides in separate competitions, this time around players will be split into division one and division two teams. Both competitions will be played on Saturday, beginning with 50-over matches for the div one players and 40-over clashes for div 2 sides. The four division one sides – Wairau Valley, Wairau, Celtic and Renwick – will play two full rounds culminating in a final on December 2. There is expected to be five teams in division two, with a final date to be confirmed. Post-Christmas both the division one and two sides will undertake a 40-over competition which will take them to the end of the season. Adding to a wide range of playing opportunities for senior players this season is a senior Twenty20 midweek competition, played Wednesday or Friday and begin-

ning in December, as well as a second grade T20 league, beginning mid-November and played on Thursday afternoons. Just four teams will contest the senior T20 this season, the Marlborough Boys’ College players returning to their respective club sides. There will also be a third grade T20 competition beginning on Friday November 17. Both the men’s and women’s rep sides will be in action, home and away. The men, under new head coach Andrew McCaa, will contest the annual Newman Shield match with Nelson in Blenheim on November 5, tackle the same opposition for the MacDonald Cup in a two-day clash at Horton Park on November 18-19 then begin their Hawke Cup campaign, playing Nelson at Saxton Oval on December 9-10, Buller in Westport on December 16-17 then hosting Canterbury Country on January 13-14. Their season concludes with the annual Chapple Cup tournament in Palmerston North on February 16-18. The Marlborough women also have a busy schedule. They take on their Nelson counterparts in Nelson on November

26, meet Wairarapa in Blenheim on December 1, play Taranaki and Manawatu on consecutive days in Masterton on January 13-14, host Manawatu at Horton Park on January 26 and conclude their season with a return fixture against Nelson in Blenheim on March 3. A late highlight on the Marlborough cricketing calendar is the International over-50s quad series, which will be staged in Blenheim from March 13-18. Junior cricket begins on Saturday, November 4. Emerging sides meet On Sunday, the Marlborough Emerging Players side took on their Nelson counterparts in a match which was abbreviated by the rain. On the Horton Park number one wicket Marlborough batted first, reaching 113-6 from 35 overs before the weather turned nasty and the match was abandoned. Top scorers were Hunter Ruffell with 27, Luke Holdway, 22 not out, Jaden Adams, 20, and opener Sukh Aulakh with 18. Club squads 2024-24: Celtic (from): Tom Sutherland (captain), Josh Poole, Matt McCormick, Logan Robinson, Liam Young, Jared Stewart, Jaden

Adams, Luke Holdaway, Ben Holdaway, Jack Holdaway, Greg Knowles, Tom Sloan, Joel Logan, Aiden Conroy, James Croker, Ben Blackman. Wairau Valley (from): Sam Boyce (captain), Greg Stretch, Luke Pannell, Matthew Stretch, Harry Campbell, Danny Knox, Jordan Alford, Sukh Aulakh, Lachy MacNeil, Jethro Moran, Patrick Wilkins, Eddie Swan, Mark Gear, Michael Dillon, Tim Abrahams, Ben Ivory-McCullum, Liam George. Renwick (from): Luke Frankland (captain), Keiran Gaudin (vice captain), Kirk Nicholas, Corey Bovey, Rikki Bovey, Piers Landon-Lane, Tim May, Mike Anstis, Joe Timms, Blair Timms, Max Armstrong, Mark Zillwood, Cody Golding, Richard O’Shaunessy, Eden Pettigrew, Nathan Brook-Taylor, Archie Cornelius, Daniel Karena. Wairau squad (from): Nick Weaver, Tarin Mason, Alex Kennedy, Chris Turkington, Andrew McCaa, Colin Wood, Hunter Ruffell, Griffin Carter, Harry Boyce, Josh Alexander, Carter Aitken, Baxter Croad, Mike Croad.

Sam Boyce, cricketer of the year last season, will be hoping for more success in 2023-24. Photo: Peter Jones.

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The two Marlborough teams at the southern regional champs. Photo: Supplied.

Basketball tyros in action PETER JONES

Two Marlborough under-13 basketball sides attended the recent southern regional championships in Ashburton. The under-13 boys team stepped up to the challenge of playing in A grade this year. After eye-opening losses to Canterbury Black and North Canterbury in their first two games, Marlborough bounced back on day two, beating South Canterbury Green 50-43 to secure a notable scalp. Next up was Mid Canterbury

and a battle royal eventuated, the home side having the final say to prevail by one point. Hard-fought losses to Otago and Southland followed before Marlborough ended their tournament on a high by scoring another win over South Canterbury, finishing 10th overall. The Marlborough under-13 girls’ team were also in action, making an impressive start by winning four of their B grade pool games convincingly. A standout game came against Buller, who beat Marlborough

at the regionals two weeks earlier. Mackenzie Haronga and Emma Eyles stood out. With a finals berth at stake Marlborough took on Eastern Southland, slipping to a 48-39 loss after the scores were tied at halftime. Mackenzie and Alyssa Haronga, along with Georgie Fissenden, playing outstanding defence and relentless offensive plays. Overall, Marlborough’s girls put on an impressive performance across all seven games, with a full team contribution, to come third from 14 teams.

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Jack enjoys trans-Tasman success PETER JONES

Taking on and beating Australian opposition is the ambition of every Kiwi sportperson - and rising squash star Jack Frisken is no exception. The 17-year-old Marlborough Boys’ College year 12 student recently travelled across the ditch as part of the NZ Secondary Schools team which came home with the Trans-Tasman Trophy and the Doubles Cup, beating their Aussie opposition 17-13. Jack was one of five senior boys, alongside MBC head boy Chris Hebberd, the pair winning all their matches during an intensive week in Sydney, first against New South Wales and Queensland combinations, then as part of a combined side for the test match. Each player had 10 matches, seven singles and three doubles, with Jack winning all but one of his encounters in straight sets. It was the third overseas squash trip for the B1-ranked player, who says he has, “played the game basically since I could run”, his first outing coming in late 2022 when he travelled to Canada and USA with a development side.

In early 2023 he made his first trip to Australia, playing in the Australian Junior Open where he finished fourth in the under-17 age group, but this was his first trip representing his country, although he was picked in the junior side in 2021, but missed out on playing through COVID restrictions. This time around Jack was determined to make the team and backed up his selection claims with a strong showing at the schools’ nationals, helping the MBC team to third place overall. Jack, who played number two for MBC, won all his matches, not dropping a set along the way. Although in-form and with the results to back up his claims, Jack was relieved to hear his name among the NZ side. “It was pretty sick … you do get short-listed and you sort of expect it then, but it still came as a surprise when my name was read out,” he recalled. Jack’s game has improved markedly in recent times, a fact he simply puts down to “heaps more time on court spent practising with my coaches, to be honest”. He has been working with local

Jack Frisken is rapidly moving up the squash rankings. Photo: Peter Jones. squash stalwarts Nic Dann, who was coach of the NZ boys’ team in Australia, Mickayla Kerr and Grant Craig on “improving heaps of little things” in his game. He is continually working on shaping a game that suits his strengths. “I used to go for far more shots than I should have but now Grant is helping me build my game more as I get higher in the rankings, instead of always going for random shots … just building

patience. “The games are tougher now … a think back to a couple of years ago when I felt ‘I’m getting quite good at this game’ and realise that now I am so much better. I like how much I can improve in such a short amount of time. Within a year you can make huge improvements if you put in the work.” With Marlborough producing a string of top juniors in recent years, there is no shortage of players of a similar age and standard

for Jack to test himself against. His squash progress has paralleled that of Chris, his national schools’ team-mate, who recently finished third in the under-19 grade at the national junior champs. Jack travelled to the champs but was floored by an illness which prevented him from playing. “It is good to have Chris around … when we go away we support each other and it is good to have someone of his ability here.” A sociable young man, Jack enjoys the camaraderie associated with the sport. “You meet people from all around the country at various tournaments … then you get to catch up again at later events which is great fun. That’s what keeps me coming back.” The next step, and his immediate goal, is to make his way into the NZ side for the forthcoming junior world champs, which will be held in July. Jack was keen to mention his sponsors Mitchell Sports and Tecnifibre, plus Inspire Foundation Marlborough and others who have supported him on his recent trips.

Premier interclub tennis begins PETER JONES

Chris Nott, nearest camera, and Hamish Morrow made a strong start to their premier interclub season. Photo: Peter Jones.

The four-team Wine Brokers NZ Marlborough premier interclub tennis competition kicked off on Wednesday. Winners on opening day were Marlborough Forest Wines Whero and Rapaura Wairau River Blanc. Whero came up against club mates Marlborough Forrest Wines Ma and came away with a hard-fought 4-2 victory. Four players form each team with ties a mixture of doubles and singles. In the top doubles the vastly-experienced Whero duo of Hamish Morrow and Chris Nott overcame Stephen Dempster and Jaco van Hensbergen 6-4, 6-3 while Mieko Kimura and George Guthrie downed Koos Richter and Anna Simpson 6-3, 6-1. Both Morrow and Nott won their singles, against Dempster and van Hensbergen respectively, to sew up the overall win. Simpson beat Kimura and Richter overcame Guthrie in their singles clashes to claim two consolation wins for Ma.

The other tie was even closer, Blanc getting home 8-7 on countback after the games were tied 3-3. The doubles were shared. Glen Cameron and Dan Clarke beating Ant Walkenhorst and Jared Bell 5-7, 7-6, 10-6 to give Noir an early advantage, before Blanc’s Stu Campbell and Heidi Stenhouse-Allen levelled the score with a 5-7, 7-6, 10-6 victory over Owen Dodson and Eveline Apthorp van der Linden. The singles were also shared, Walkenhorst beating Clarke, Cameron downing Bell in a three-setter, Dodson getting the better of Campbell and Stenhouse-Allen toppling Apthorp van der Linden. Making the difference when the final calculations were made was Bell’s effort in taking Cameron to three sets. There is no division two interclub this season. President’s grade Meanwhile the ever-popular president’s grade competition began on Tuesday, involving 32 teams this year. Thirteen of the teams come from

the Rapaura club, 12 from Renwick, five from Marlborough and two from Grovetown. Results: Division one: Rapaura Wairau River 2 (26) Renwick Racketeers 2 (27); Renwick Netsetters 1 Marlborough Power 3; Marlborough Chilli 2 (22) Rapaura Triple Fault 2 (26); Rapaura Masters 3 Rapaura Just Move 1; Rapaura Four Strung a bye. Division two: Marlborough Swallows 4 Rapaura Matador 0; Marlborough Tennis the Menace 2 (24) Renwick Rookies 2 (32); Renwick Miss Hits 1 Rapaura Newhawkes 3; Rapaura Pinot 1 Marlborough Volleyeurs 3; Rapaura Mavericks a bye. Division three: Renwick Rebels 4 Renwick Racquets 0; Renwick BTL 4 Renwick Chardonnay 0; Renwick Re-Strung 2 (27) Rapaura Floorpride 2 (29); Grovetown Turf and Tackle 4 Renwick Raptors 0. Division four: Rapaura Shiraz 0 Rapaura Hakinakina 4; Rapaura Spring Creek 4 Square 0 Rapaura Mainfreight 4; Grovetown Platters 3 Renwick Rascals 1.

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Rātū 17 Oketopa 2023

Masters of their sporting universe Participants in the 2023 South Island Masters Games added a dash of colour to competitiveness and camaraderie when the annual event kicked off at sporting venues across the region over the past week. Basketball, netball, football, athletics and water polo were just some of the sports contested, with social events also keeping the Masters occupied. The Games continue through the week, with croquet, hockey, touch, tennis, volleyball and swimming events to come. Photos: Peter Jones.

The Enforcers from Nelson with a couple of photo bombers.

Christchurch team The Monarchs added colour to the netball courts.

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Footballer Nishan Rai played for the Beavertown side.

Basketballer Hoani MacDonald in action at Stadium 2000.

It was a busy weekend for local parliamentary candidate Jamie Arbuckle who competed in the athletics events.

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Natalie Sherman and Eric Munro had fun at the water polo.

The Pink Sox footballers, from Nelson.

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WEEKLY STEADY AS YOU GO CLASSES Mon 10.3011.30am The Foundry, John St. Tues 1.30– 2.30pm, Union Parish, 40 Broadway, Picton. (2 doors down from Police Station). Tues 11.30am-12.30 St Christophers Hall, Redwoodtown. Wed 1.30-2.30pm, Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim. For more info ph Age Concern office 5793457. Cost Blenheim $2 per class. Picton $3 per class. MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST Have difficulty getting to medical appointments in NELSON? This trust was created to carry people to Nelson for medical appointments. Email soundsvehicle@gmail.com or Ph 5741311. AA MEETINGS Marlborough area. Ring alcoholics anonymous for help to stop drinking. Ph 0800229 6757. www.aa.org.nz. Meetings: 7.30pm Mon, Plunket Rooms, 21 Bythell St / 7.30pm Wed Picton Model Railway, 1 Picton Wharf / 7.30pm Fri St Luke’s Church Hall, 20 Ferry Creek Rd, Spring Creek / 7.55am Sat Salvation Army Rm, 35 George St / 7.30pm Sun at Church, 54 High St, Renwick. RENWICK MENZ SHED 54 High St Renwick. Left of church. MT provided. Tues 8.30am-2pm. Fri 8.30am12. Ph Dave 02102282592. PICTON MEN’S COMMUNITY SHED 2 Market St. Wed 8.30am-2.30pm. Sat 8.30am-12pm Ph Bill Rogers 5735507 or Rex 021469191. A place of welcome for Picton’s menfolk. BLENHEIM MENZ SHED 4 Dillons Point Rd, Bright Centre Complex. Where men of all ages meet to just chill out or do projects for themselves or the community. We provide equipment, tools & workspace for most woodwork & metalwork projects. Open Sat 9am-12noon. Mon & Thurs 1-4pm. Ph Dave 0212340057. SENIORNET MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Linkwater Hall, Queen Charlotte Drive. Tutors for people 50+ needing assistance with computer/smart phone. Ph Ian Cameron (03)5742558 to arrange. BROOKLYN CROQUET CLUB Tues, Thurs, Sat, 1pm Golf Croquet, Whitehead Park grounds, Brooklyn Dr. Mallets supplied. MARLBOROUGH TRAMPING CLUB A very active club. Mid-week, Sunday trips, overnight & extended trips. Info at www.marlboroughtrampingclub.co.nz or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com

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