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Riding high Dressage ace Melissa Galloway once again took centre stage during the 2023 Marlborough Sports Awards on Saturday evening. The Tuamarina-based rider was named the province’s overall Sportsperson of the Year for the second consecutive year, following a season which saw her international ranking rise to the highest position ever achieved by a New Zealand combination. The 250-strong crowd at the Marlborough Events Centre individually saluted the achievements of 33 nominees across 21 different sports and were treated to an insightful address from guest speaker, Silver Ferns’ skipper Ameliaranne Ekenasio.

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In memory of mum PAULA HULBURT

A loving son has gone to great lengths to raise money for a charity in memory of his mum.

Marcus Johnstone, 25, was one of hundreds of runners taking part in Saturday’s Queenstown Marathon.

For every kilometre he ran, thoughts of his mum, Susan Johnstone, inspired him to stay strong. He finished in 3.46:54.

“She always said to us to just take every opportunity that came our way and to enjoy life,” Marcus says.

“I think she’d be super proud and say to enjoy it and have fun.”

His efforts will support work vital done by Brain Tumour Support Charity NZ who help people with brain tumours – and there is still time to donate.

Brain Tumour Support NZ was formed in 2019 in response to the severe lack of information and support for brain tumour patients and their families in New Zealand.

Many of the trustees have direct experience of either living with a brain tumour, or caring for a family member who has a brain tumour.

As New Zealand’s brain tumour support charity, the charity provides information, support and guidance to patients, their families and friends.

Susan, 59, known as Sue, from Blenheim was a born teacher, intelligent, caring and with a great

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For 12 years, volunteer Anne Knight has devoted time to a special club geared towards forging friendships.

Once the cook at Blenheim’s Tōtara Club, Anne, who retired 12 years ago, wanted to stay part of the community which helps combat social isolation.

While delighted to be named as Volunteer Marlborough’s Volunteer of the Month award winner for November, Anne says she benefits the most from all she does.

“I do it out of selfishness. It keeps me social, and it keeps me sane.

“There’s a place out there for everyone. Without volunteers, many places wouldn’t survive.”

The Tōtara Club is one of the programmes run by Enliven - Presbyterian Support Upper South Island.

It supports people in the community who are over the age of 65, live independently but who may be socially isolated.

Members meet friends, keep active, share a home cooked meal.

It is often described by attendees as “the highlight of the week”

and “not to be missed.”

Anne is one of the volunteers involved with the club, dedicating 30-40 hours per month of her time.

She can be found helping on the transport van, serving morning and afternoon tea, joining in group games and physical activities, as well as chatting to and generally supporting clients.

The club “creates a safe, social environment”, says Anne.

“If people give it a go, it does help the community and helps people to keep social, interact with others, and make friends.

“I love listening to their stories, they’re amazing. The other day we had the chance to do biographies and it was fascinating.”

Staff at Enliven speak highly of Anne and her many qualities as both a person and a volunteer.

Over and above her genuineness in all her interactions with people, she takes the time to get to know people one-on-one to provide the best support she can, says Marlborough Team Leader, Tricia Dawson.

“Anne is always willing to embrace new ideas and technology.

Recently I saw her sitting with a group of clients, using YouTube

Anne Knight from Tōtara Club with the Coordinator of Volunteer Services at Volunteer Marlborough Julie Cadwallender.

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Aside from her time with Tōtara, Anne dedicates a lot of her time to service within the community.

She is a Lions Club member and enjoys gardening, reading, ex-

ercise classes or riding her bike, lunch with friends, and spending time with her dogs.

Anne’s basket of treats is provided courtesy of New World Blenheim.

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Going to great lengths for mum’s legacy From the front sense of humour, she was much loved by her pupils.

She was a popular teacher at Blenheim’s Witherlea School with a gift of getting the best from her students.

Her diagnosis with a terminal brain tumour and death, exactly two years on Tuesday, devastated all who knew her.

Marcus, who cared for his mum at home before she moved to Hospice Marlborough, completed a half marathon in Auckland last year with brother Shaun.

The pair ran in memory of their mum and raised $5000.

“This year, my best mate Noa Woolloff is running with me, we were at school together.

“This will be our first ever crack at running 42.2kms, we have been training bloody hard and are very excited to be fundraising for this amazing charity.”

Noa completed the marathon in 4.17:56.

Sue was diagnosed in April 2020 and her battle came to an end on the November 21 2021.

Marcus says watching his mum

Sue was a loving mum who will never be forgotten. Photo: Supplied. go through such a terrible time was one of the most painful ordeals of his life.

Instead, he tries hard to remember the positives and life lessons she taught both him and Shaun.

The pair believe their mum is always with them.

“Shaun and I arrived at the hospice and Shaun looked up and saw a shooting star.

“Mum had just passed minutes before. We definitely feel mum around, and this has made me appreciate smaller things more.

“She was a member of the Blen-

heim Tramping Club and got Shaun and I interested in tramping and the great outdoors.

“Dad’s the same and we will appreciate that they did that for us.”.

Marcus hopes people will continue to donate to his Givealittle page, as he aims for a $5000 target.

“Any contributions, whether that’s the price of your weekly coffee or beers with the boys, would go a long way for supporting more New Zealanders to beat the odds with rare brain tumours.

Mum was an extremely intelligent women who loved to read, was a passionate primary school teacher, absolutely loved the outdoors, and loved acting in local plays.

“She will always be remembered for her bubbly smile, witty humour, and her top tier baking.

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Giving the gift of food WILLIAM WOODWORTH

Blenheim’s annual food drive is almost set to hit the streets once again – with organisers hopeful people will be kind.

The official Marlborough Foodbank Street Appeal gets underway on November 28.

Accompanied by the usual sirens and smiles, volunteers will take to the streets around town ready to pick up donations.

With the Christmas holiday period coming up fast, organisers hope to get essential food items and possibly some festive treats.

But with the increase in costs of living, exactly how much will be donated remains to be seen.

Organiser Wynnie Cosgrove says donations have gradually dropped off, with 800 banana boxes filled compared to just over 1000 in the preceding two years.

Commenting last year, Wynnie

says demand was rising.

“The demand for our support across the community has gone up everywhere and not all people who come to us are homeless or unemployed - we have pensioners coming to us for help which is tough for them as it is an issue of pride but at least they are asking for help”, says Wynnie.

“More than a third of families that come to us for help will have someone in full time employ-

ment, so much more hardship is out there.”

Donations flow in throughout the year from generous supporting businesses, community gardens, orchards and farmers. But the canned and non-perishable food collected by the fire trucks are key to the year-round support that Wynnie and the Community Foodbank supply locals in need.

Without the help of the wider community, the ability for Marl-

burians to reach out and ask for help wouldn’t be available.

“I know it’s very tight for everyone, but a little bit of help goes a long way”.

“This community is very generous, and we can’t thank people enough for what they do to help.”

Donations can be delivered to the fire trucks travelling around the region on November 27 or dropped at New World, Countdown and the Salvation Army.

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Business winners cream of the crop WILLIAM WOODWORTH

It was a night of smiles and successes.

The 2023 Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Awards took place at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre on Friday.

Against a backdrop of history, some of the region’s best businesses gathered to celebrate in style.

With 14 different categories, it was the time to shine for many of Marlborough’s most recognised businesses.

Big winners on the evening was Manu Ora – taking home the Supreme Business Award as well as the New and Emerging Business and Community Impact awards.

Their commitment to providing kaupapa Māori primary health care and community support over the last two years impressed judges.

Manu Ora director and GP Dr Sara Simmons says even making the finals was a thrill.

“We were honestly just thrilled to be finalists with our new model of a general practise and when we won the New and Emerging Business award we were so humbled and thrilled that our mahi was getting recognised – but our night just ended up getting better and better.

us not forget the profound impact that individuals can have”, Corey says.

“Winning this award is not just a testament to my own efforts, but a celebration of the remarkable team and individuals that I have the privilege of leading and working with every single day. They are the backbone of my success, and I share this accolade with each and every one of them”.

“Will joined us straight out of university, and his award is an deserved acknowledgement of his growth and development too” Blenheim’s Caci Clinic followed up their recent internal Franchise Award with the Customer Service Award winner.

New Zealand Ethical Employers was awarded the Primary Sector Award for their work in fighting exploitation of primary industry employees.

Groundbreaking improvements in everyday life created in Marlborough have also been acknowledged, with Sustainability Award winner AWWA making period-positive absorbent, reusable underwear and Innovation Award winner Carbon Scape producing carbon footprint negative biographite which has the potential to revolutionise the forestry, biomaterial and battery sectors worldwide.

Manu Ora team celebrate a successful night at the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Photo: Brya Ingram.

“We are all about community impact so getting recognised for that category was so awesome as well.

“We aren’t traditional businesspeople and we really enjoyed hearing all about the other awesome organisations, but hearing people speak about our mahi so positively was overwhelming.

“It’s great that Marlborough recognises the importance of our day to day work.”

Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau also had an excellent night, with General Manager Corey Hebberd taking home Business

Jonelle Akers, Jody Batters, Skye Huriat, Krista Conningham and Reuben Levermore from Air New Zealand who presented the award. Photo: Brya Ingram Photography/Supplied.

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Cranking up local produce WILLIAM WOODWORTH

tisan cheesemakers, as well as delicacies including smoked salmon, freshly baked bread and milk, spice mixes, flowers and fill-your-own olive oil – all sourced from independently run producers.

The connections made from being on the market circuit have been an incredibly sup-

in the Pantry, so we know the story behind all of these comIt all started ten years ago, panies or have grown alonga dream to create and sell side them in the markets homemade cheese. and this has helped build Simon, Helen and Hannah stronger, and new, relationLamb started small, making ships with likeminded peoCranky Goat cheese from ple.” their Marlborough home.

“The Pantry’s always open Now the trio are celebratto new products to stock ing opening a new food whether it’s a new store, with the focus on “We personally know the venture or a new Top of the South foods. product from a producers of all of the friend – as long Cranky Pantry in Riverlands estate opened food in the Pantry, so we as it’s affordable, for business last month. good quality and know the story behind made nearby.”

Their new facilities had plenty of space to exall of these companies Helen credits The pand into once the cheeJunction in Nelsemaking equipment or have grown alongside son, a likemindwas installed. them in the markets...” ed business, with “Starting out 10 years the encourageCranky Pantry owner Helen Lamb ago, it was only about ment to get the the cheese for the fun Cranky Pantry off of it.” says head cheesemaker portive base to get started the ground – as well as the Simon. from, Helen says. many small suppliers in “From a small family side “The Pantry has come about store. business, doing events and continuing that market mind- “Just last week the Goldmaking connections, we’ve set of collaboration with en Hills team brought gradually turned into a full- other producers, while also delivered some of time operation and our Riv- supporting other small New their walnut and fig erlands space really kicked off Zealand cheesemakers off loaf, and surprised diversifying ideas.” the back of the New Zealand the Cranky PanCranky Pantry stocks in- Cheese Festival”, she says. try team with Little house-made cheeses and “We personally know the River cheeses to cheeses from fellow local ar- producers of all of the food try which will now

be stocked.”

Helen says that the team is open to suggestions from customers too, they may know someone who can fill a spot in our range.

“With all of the producers we have here, Marlborough was crying out for a place to get affordable, locally made food and by discovering local products we love through the markets.

“It’s our starting steps into something hopefully much greater than the sum of its parts for everyone involved.”

Helen Lamb is proud of the locally sourced range available at the new Cranky Pantry premises in Riverlands. Photo: William Woodworth.

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News in brief CHAMPIONS OF WINE

Four pioneers of the Marlborough wine industry have been presented with Wine Marlborough Lifetime Achievement Awards at a celebration dinner in Blenheim. James Healy, Dave Pearce, Tessa Anderson and Murray Gibbons were recognised at The Marlborough Wine Celebration Evening, which also celebrated 50 years since the beginning of the modern Marlborough wine industry. This year was the first year that four recipients have received the award in one year.

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The Market St clock in central Blenheim was upgraded on Sunday, with workers using scissor lifts to upgrade the broken Radio House LED board with a new, larger set up in the town centre.

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Large retailers like Walmart in the United States are removing self-checkouts – how often do you use them?

Community comments FAREWELL TO THE FORMER MARLBOROUGH CLUBS’ BUILDING. WHAT MEMORIES DO YOU HAVE OF THE PLACE?

Collecting up my Dad to sober drive him home to Mum on a Friday night, sometimes drop off a few of his mates too along the way, lots of fun stories they’d have to tell me after a few beers. Nice memories.

Sarah Higgins Going there for a raspberry & coke with my dad after we had been at the stock sale by A&P park.

Wendy Lindstrom

Jacqui Dean

Ben Dunden

Not often at all, I’d prefer to talk to a person when checking out.

I just used one. I normally use the self-checkouts, unless I’ve got quite a few items.

I worked there for a year.

Mark Poynter Lots of special birthdays including one that turned into a wedding. Celebrant Dave’s first wedding. Many fun teacher end of term get togethers. Who can forget the Fawlty Towers dinner show, such a great venue.

Karen Paterson Had our wedding reception there back in 2007.

Holly Neal We often had meals there and Michelle Osgood had her 21st there. It’s shocking to see it being so neglected.

Barbara McLaren

Lacky Noble

Deanna Bary

The self-checkouts are just quicker most of the time so yeah, usually.

I use it a lot, it’s just more convenient unless I’ve got a big shop to do. If it’s a big shop though, I’ll use the main checkout.

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In an article published last week titled Ex partner drains wages from bank account we wrongly published that Anita Rarere had threatened her former partner. The threat related to her partner’s brother. We regret any upset this may have caused.

COST OF SCHOOL TRIPS

Dear editor, Recently I was involved in a group discussing the cost of school trips and what a financial burden this was to a lot of families. The schools need to be aware of how some parents are feeling.

One person was saying it was brought to their attention after a recent school trip out of town.

The family had to eat baked beans for the week as the food money for the week went on the child’s school trip. This is not an isolated incident.

I’d like to suggest that unless these school trips are fully funded and not a burden on caregivers then they shouldn’t take place due to the high cost of going.

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Wine pioneers honoured PAULA HULBURT

It was a big night for Marlborough as four pioneers of the Marlborough wine industry were recognised for their work.

James Healy, Dave Pearce, Tessa Anderson and Murray Gibbons were recognised at The Marlborough Wine Celebration Evening last night with Lifetime Achievement Awards.

This is the first year four recipients have received the award in one year, each having demonstrated tireless dedication to the industry for the best part of five decades.

The special evening celebrated 50 years since the beginning of the modern Marlborough wine industry.

Nominees are put forward to the Marlborough Winegrowers board to vote on.

Wine Marlborough Ltd General Manager Marcus Pickens says to have picked just one of the recipients proved too difficult for the board this year.

“These are people who have dedicated much of their lives to championing the Marlborough wine industry, and the wonderful wines we’re capable of delivering,” he says.

“To be able to recognise them at this special event was a real honour.”

The 2023 Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect, saw regional wine experts awarded for their expertise.

Many top names impressed judges, taking away a raft of sought after accolades.

Isabel Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 took the Champion Wine of the 2023 Marlborough Wine Show.

The wine was a standout for judges, picking up four trophies in total, including the De Sangosse NZ Champion Current Vintage Pinot Noir, The Coterie Wine of Provenance and Wine Marlborough Ltd Champion Wairau Valley wine.

Chief Judge Stu Marfell says the Champion wine was a clear standout for judges.

“It showed not only how far we have come with Pinot Noir in Marlborough, but also a glimpse into the future.

“Pristine fruit, combined with thoughtful and sensitive winemaking has created a wine with elegance and vibrancy,” he says.

“Marlborough is a winemaker’s dream. We have so many great vineyards with great soils, and

Award winners celebrate including Jeremy MacKenzie, centre, holding the Champion Wine of Show Trophy with the Isabel team.

Photo: Richard Briggs/Supplied. now with vine age and experienced winemaking teams we are creating some of the most complex and interesting Pinot Noirs.”

Twenty-two trophies were presented at The Marlborough Wine Celebration Evening - Honouring 50 Years of Marlborough Wine, on Friday evening.

The highly sought-after NZ Wine Centre Legacy Trophy, sponsored by Marlborough Research

Centre, was this year presented to Tohu Wines for their TOHU Rewa Méthode Traditionnelle Blanc de Blancs 2011, 2014, 2016.

Launched in 2013, the award is a special one for the industry, and is designed to celebrate wines with pedigree.

Run by Wine Marlborough Ltd, the show saw hundreds of wine experts gather to mark the special industry milestone.

This year, Wine Marlborough Ltd was thrilled to have Oz Clarke from the UK as part of the panel for the special Legacy award, says general manager Marcus Pickens.

“Oz, is a world-leading wine expert, known for his phenomenal palate.

“We felt it was especially appropriate to have him join the Legacy Award judging panel this year to provide an outside view on how wines in our region age and develop.”

The evening was a celebration of 50 years since the beginning of the modern Marlborough wine industry and was MC’d by Chair of the Marlborough Winegrowers Association, Beth Forrest.

It included panel discussions from Marlborough wine industry pioneers, many of whom have been involved with the industry since its inception.

Five decades is a significant milestone for the entire Marlborough industry, but particularly for those people who have been involved since the start, Marcus says.

“It’s a timely reason to give a nod to the past, to look back and think, gosh, there were a lot of people who knew there was something magical here.”

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Small escapes WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A tiny home holiday rental company is making the most of Marlborough’s scenery to help showcase their venture.

Singaporean rental company Tiny Away works alongside landowners to place their tiny houses on private land, including the new Te Hau Tiny House in Blind River.

The Singaporean-based business began in 2017 when Jeff Yeo, Adrian Chia, and Dave Ng realised the potential.

As people become more ecotourism and sustainability savvy, the move makes sense, says Jeff.

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October was book-ended by frost scares – a near miss on 4 October then a hit (also called “bit of a tickle” or “a touch of frost” by down-playing Viti folk) in some areas on 28 October. The main areas impacted by this event seem to be southern Awatere and through the Southern Valleys of the Wairau. There’s a smattering of damage here and there and the vast majority of vineyards appear to have escaped unscathed so overall yield loss to the industry is likely to be minimal however that’s not to dismiss the impact on individual properties that copped it. The weekend following the frost saw quite a major grass grub flight with many vineyard edges and margins getting a nibble. For those that track these things, the flight was about a week after the full moon. Again, industry wide damage is minimal but in some blocks and vineyards, there will be an impact.

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Internship keeps wine industry buzzing WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A new Marlborough-based internship programme is helping people make the move to the wine sector.

Mother-daughter team Kathryn and Tayla Walker left their roles within the industry to create the Wine People Internship.

Based out of NMIT Te Pūkenga in Blenheim, the new internship is geared towards gaining vital experience in an array of wine industry sectors.

Backed by relevant courses, certificates, and group mentoring, the internship has been a ‘labour of love.’

It’s great to see it all come together, explains Kathryn.

“Developing the Internship has been a labour of love and now all the work is coming together to the point we’ve met with nearly every wine company in Marlborough and the Internship is now advertised for the

January 2024 intake.”

While navigating her last role in the wine industry, pressing workforce issues loomed large, Kathryn says.

Businesses were individually trying to find medium to long term staff solutions which sowed the seeds for Wine People.

“We recognised an opportunity to address the immediate workforce need and start something now that could grow over time, so the Wine People Internship was conceived,” she says.

However, setting up the new scheme has been a daunting move.

“It was a scary leap full of faith to make the plunge from CEO to the wild ride of a startup, but I figured life’s too short to stick with the status quo and wanted to find a deeper purpose and a way to make a difference in business.

“I’ve had to dig deep both for self-belief and financially to

keep going, and we still have a way to go to make sure the programme is a successful one, but the response has been mostly positive, especially from family-owned companies who seem to be aligned with social responsibility and are willing to invest in nurturing new talent.”

The enrolments and support from wineries have been incredibly encouraging, but Kathryn says whether it’s students or wineries - the more the merrier.

“The internship beckons all, from fresh faced school leavers to those seasoned individual seeking a new opportunity and we’re impressed by the applicants, a mix of new to industry and those within it that want to try something new”.

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New vineyard tech was displayed at a show day at Pernod Ricard’s Woodbourne vineyard last week. Photos: William Woodworth.

Vineyards of the future

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

Wine industry experts have been given the chance to see for themselves the future of vineyard technology in action.

A collaborative show day at the Pernod Ricard vineyard at Woodbourne last week was popular with people from across the industry.

Some of the most technological advances available in the sector were put through their paces.

From robotic tractors and trimming technology to cutting edge

sprayers, there was plenty to see.

BA Pumps and Sprayers showed off their Smart Apply Sprayer, a world first Marlborough-made autonomous vineyard tractor OXIN by Smart Machine, and the range of Collard vineyard trimming technology.

BA founders Mark and Guy Randel joined National Sales Manager Paul France and Pernod Ricard’s David Allen.

Mark says prototypes of the technologically advance sprayer are already in action at Pernod Ricard and have been making a big

impact.

COLLARD’s foliage trimmers and Smart Machine’s autonomous tractors fill a gap, he says.

“We started a family-based business in Hautapu in the Waikato because we saw a hole in the agritech market, and the new range of more economically efficient agricultural has always been key to what we do.

“COLLARD is a French family-focus business, so their mentality matches ours.

“The relationship has been really strong to cover all needs of vine-

yard managers with our sprayers and their defoliators and trimmers – and we love to see the newest top-of-the-line additions to the agritech space especially being made locally in Marlborough.”

Sales Manager Paul France says moves being made in the viticultural technology space are impressive.

The businesses tie in with each other to make the industry more efficient and environmentally minded.

“The Smart Sprayer applies uses

Smart Apply LiDAR sensor technology to sense and detect the canopy and assess foliage density, before adjusting each spray nozzle to ensure it only sprays where required,” he explains.

“It reduces drift, saves agrichemicals and results in less waste than conventional sprayers especially early in the season, because as it travels through the vines the LiDAR sensor tells the sprayer which nozzles turn on rather than consistent even spraying.”

“The addition of sensor technology is a huge win for both the

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New tech was displayed at a show day last week. environment and the business’s bottom line”.

Since starting Pernod Ricard trials three years ago, Viticulture Transformation Manager David Allen has been impressed with the new technology.

“We’ve been keeping an eye on sensor sprayer technology so being a part of BA’s product development just made sense to us and it’s been great to see it progress,” David says.

“We also liked the attention to detail and commitment to health and safety features for our operators – like the sensors can be lowered for cleaning rather than having to climb up to reach them.”

Spayer development has seen ground-breaking efficiency in terms of time, money and chemical usage.

“We’ve seen has been groundbreakingly efficient - the field tests using the three-row sprayer showed an impressive +30 per

cent reduction in chemical usage compared to conventional sprayers.

“We’ve ordered three more Smart Apply system for the Vintage 2024 season and our testing will continue to monitor the performance of the sprayers throughout their life so we can get a fuller picture of their effectiveness.”

The day’s focus on mechanisation and efficiency extended to Marlborough’s own innovative agritech sector and Smart Machine’s new OXIN autonomous vineyard tractor.

“It’s a real all-in-one”, said Smart Machine product designer Andrew Kersley.

“The OXIN works the same way as a driven tractor, but operators can simultaneously control multiple machines at once either from on site, or remotely by using its navigation sensors setting it to mow, mulch, trim and spray in a single row pass in pre-planned

Smart Machine’s new OXIN autonomous vineyard tractor. missions’ night and day.

“It gives growers flexibility like none other, with the balance of getting the grunt work done even if the weather isn’t playing ball or vineyard hands aren’t available”.

Nineteen OXIN are currently at work in vineyards around Marl-

borough, with the team eager to speak with prospective or existing owners about adding to the all-in-one capabilities.

“We pride ourselves on our support and innovation so when our growers approach us with new ideas, we approach it as new ex-

citing challenge,” Andrew says.

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Triumphs and Tributes

Marlborough Business Excellence Honoured

For over twenty years the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce has been championing the success and entrepreneurship of Marlborough businesses through its annual Business Excellence Awards, an important highlight of the regional calendar. This year’s event held last Friday evening with 250 guests hosted by the magnificent Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre team and with fabulous cuisine courtesy of Feast Merchants, was another opportunity to celebrate the array of outstanding and innovative businesses in the region.

“This was the strongest set of entries we’ve had for years,” says Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Pete Coldwell. “It was a real cross section including some less traditional businesses which was great to see. The analysis entrants go through as part of developing their entries is hugely beneficial

to them as it makes them look at their operation in depth and identify areas they need to work on.

The winning businesses get great exposure through social media and on the radio. They also gain a greater understanding of their business overall.”

Five sector awards include those for Sustainability, Community Impact, Innovation, Youth Employer and Workplace Well-being. There are also other awards given for Young Business Person and Business Person of the Year along with the addition this year of Community Champion. Chosen from winners of all sections is the Supreme Award which was won this year by Manu Ora who also scooped the New and Emerging Business and Community Impact Award.

Manu Ora may be a small Te Tauihu primary health care team but it has made a big impact on the

Community Champions Mike Newman and Lee Tepuia. Photo: Brya Ingram Photography/Supplied.

Wairau community it serves. A medical centre with a difference, it is a kaupapa Māori charity set up to offer low or no-cost healthcare in a more flexible, culturally safe, and whānau-centred way.

“Our entire team is humbled by the results,” says Manu Ora Director and GP, Dr Sara Simmons.

“This recognition shines a light on health equity, and particularly

Māori health equity. We are incredibly honoured to be acknowledged for our mahi and would like to thank all those who have supported our innovation and commitment to do things differently, since Manu Ora was founded in 2021.”

Aquanort pools will have been in business 60 years next year. Their win in the Manufacturing and

Construction Sector is an accumulation of the intergenerational commitment and success of owners the Norton family. “It could not have been achieved without our staff, many who are long standing, and the support of our loyal customers some of whom we have built multiple pools for,” says Nicola Norton.

Krista Coningham of Caci Blenheim is thrilled to add the sector award for Customer Service to others she has received since purchasing the business in 2021.

“I was super pumped to be a part of these awards and thrilled to receive it on behalf of our loyal customers and our dedicated team of laser, skin and cosmetic injectable experts at Caci Blenheim,” she says.

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Accounting firm BDO Blenheim won both the Professional Service and Workplace Wellbeing Sector Awards.

“Entering the awards was a great prompt for us to take a step back and reflect on what we have achieved and crystallise our goals and plans for the future,” says marketing Manager Rosa Tovey. “To have our efforts recognized with two awards reflects the hard work of our team, and the leadership and vision of our directors.”

The Sustainability Sector Award went to period products company AWWA. Rooted in indigenous traditions, they support those managing their monthly cycles in an environmental way that reduces the need for single-use period products.

Carbon Space took out the Innovation Award thanks to their world-first patented biographite technology that offers an alternative to traditionally produced synthetic & mined graphite, ensuring a reduction in the carbon footprint in battery manufacture which will contribute globally to a greener future.

The Marlborough Youth Trust received the Youth Employer Award. They provide a lifeline to young people of the region, supporting and empowering them through innovation, community impact, and unwavering support to create positive change and inspiring future leaders.

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qualities in a complex stakeholder environment.

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Sporting achievers honoured PETER JONES

Marlborough’s dressage ace Melissa Galloway claimed back-to-back Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year titles on Saturday night.

During a glittering evening at the Marlborough Events Centre, Melissa initially won the Churchill Hospital Sportswoman of the Year category, then was awarded the annual Marlborough Sports Awards’ supreme prize for the second consecutive year.

Her recent rise in the international rankings of her demanding and exacting sport has been spectacular.

Melissa and Windermere J’Obei have now moved up to 33 in the world rankings, the highest position ever achieved by a New Zealand combination.

After returning home from a campaign in Europe, Melissa continued to reap the rewards of her international training and experience. She and her mount have proved supreme in Australasia, picking up 11 straight victories at International Grand Prix Level. After dominating the New Zealand National Championships, the duo took on the Australians in Sydney. Once again, they remained unbeaten and took out all three competitions to become Sydney CDI Grand Prix Champions. After a winter of training the pair headed back across the ditch for the Aus-

Melissa Galloway claimed the top prize at the Marlborough Sports Awards tonight. She is pictured with, from left, Andrew Board from Top South Media, Nic Marfell from Round Table and Ed Shuttleworth from Sport Tasman. tralian National Championships in Melbourne where they once again took out both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Freestyle - this time setting a new Personal Best and New Zealand record score of 79.865 percent.

Melissa said the award capped off a wonderful year.

“I certainly didn’t expect to win for the second year in a row,” she said.

“Especially hearing about the amazing things the other nominees had been doing with their sport.

“I have to thanks my husband, my parents, God, who is massive for me, plus my very loyal personal sponsors.

“I feel like I have huge support behind me at the moment … it is as if the whole of the equestrian community is behind me as I try to get to Paris.

“It is so special to feel that support from everybody, and Marlborough in particular.”

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a trip next week to the next Olympic qualifier in Cambridge, which counts as a selection event for the World Cup final in Saudi Arabia in April. Prior to that she plans to head back to Europe to train at the Van Olst Stables in the Netherlands, then will attend a string of competitions leading up to the Paris Olympics.

She was one of five category winners on the night who went on to contest the main award.

The Glenn Kirby, Bayleys Marlborough, Junior Sportswoman of the Year was speed skater Erin Green, who claimed 13 NZ titles and set four national records.

She represented her country on several occasions then capped off a stellar season with a trip to the world championships in Italy.

Winner of the Redwood Trust Junior Sportsman of the Year award was squash player Chris Hebberd, who attended the world junior squash champs in Melbourne, one of three trips he made across the ditch wearing the silver fern.

He also guided the MBC squash team to third place nationally.

The Greywacke Sportsman of the Year was rower Tom Murray, who made a remarkable recovery from a debilitating bout of long COVID to earn a place in the NZ elite four. The new-look crew picked up a bronze medal at the third World Cup in Lucerne, then repeated the effort at the world champs, qualifying the Kiwi boat for next year’s Olympics.

The fifth category, the WK Advisors and Accountants Team of the Year was taken out by the Marlborough Boys’ College squash team of Chris Hebberd, Jack Frisken, Reuben Henry, Max Benge and Ben Pottinger who won the Tasman Secondary Schools tournament and secured second place at the South Island Secondary School champs. Then they went on to complete an outstanding season with a third place at the National Secondary Schools championships.

The popular Marlborough Medal category, where someone who has given sterling service to their particular sport is recognised, was one of the evening’s most well-received segments. The recipient of the 2023 Marlborough Medal was long-standing rugby referee Malcolm Taylor, a man who has put countless hours into his chosen sport over many decades and is still refereeing on the local scene.

He received a standing ovation as he made his way to the stage.

Squash player Chris Hebberd was named junior sportsman of the year. With him is Ed Shuttleworth from Sport Tasman.

Long-serving rugby referee Malcolm Taylor was awarded the Marlborough Medal. Holding the plaque is Floorpride representative Kerry Fyfe.

The MBC squash team claimed the Team of the Year trophy. Presenting their award is Neil Sinclair from category sponsors WK Advisors and Accountants.

Skater Erin Green, with category sponsor Glenn Kirby from Bayleys, was voted Junior Sportswoman of the Year.

Dave Murray picked up the Sportsman of the Year trophy on behalf of his son, international rower Tom Murray. With him is category sponsor Kimberley Judd from Greywacke.

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MacDonald Trophy heads over the hill PETER JONES

The Marlborough men’s rep cricket side were on the back foot for most of the Garry MacDonald Trophy match played at Horton Park on Saturday and Sunday.

After deciding to bat first against traditional rivals Nelson, Marlborough were only able to muster 177 runs, a total that the visitors cruised past before going on to declare their innings closed at 337-9 and claim a first innings victory. Marlborough had a second turn at the crease, scoring 75-1 before the match was called off late on Sunday afternoon.

After the presentation on Saturday morning of an impressive trophy to be contested in the annual two-day fixture, the home side were quickly in defensive mode.

The loss of early wickets against a lively Nelson pace attack saw Marlborough struggling to keep the scoreboard ticking over.

The arrival of number five batsman Corey Bovey at 4-43 allowed Marlborough to reclaim some momentum, the Renwick player holding the middle order together in a revival of sorts as he complied 58 from 83 balls. However, when Bovey was the

seventh wicket to fall, with just 115 on the board, the odds on reaching 150+ looked slim.

Fortunately for the home side, rep debutant Max Armstrong had other ideas, a battling 39 from 81 balls helping the tail wag and Marlborough reach 177 in 75.5 overs.

Outstanding with the ball for the visitors was paceman Ronan Restieaux who troubled all the Marlborough batsmen and picked up the outstanding figures of 3-19 from nine overs.

Nelson’s reply was measured and emphatic. An opening partnership of 80 between Jack Aldridge (57) and Jonty Raxworthy (40) set the scene, then Finn Raxworthy, who scored 80 from 137 balls, and Restieaux, who showed his all-round skills with the top score of 81 from 115 balls, put on a 140-run fifth wicket partnership to ensure Nelson were well ahead of the game before declaring after some late order hitting from coach Sean Neal (44 from 38).

With the result decided it allowed Marlborough to get in some much-needed time at the batting crease, Hunter Ruffell seizing the opportunity to score an unbeaten 60 from 49 balls before stumps were drawn.

Marlborough medium-pacer Sukh Aulakh picked up five wickets in the Nelson innings. Photo: Peter Jones.

Club cricket Round five of the SBS Bank senior one-day competition took place on Saturday, with Wairau Valley and Celtic picking up wins.

On Horton Park three, Valley dismissed Renwick for 142, then reached their target

with two wickets in hand.

Keiran Gaudin’s 64 from 74 balls was the basis of Renwick’s innings.

Lachlan McNeill, who claimed 3-29, was the top wicket-taker.

In reply Valley were seemingly cruising to victory at 114-3 before a mini-collapse saw them lose four quick wickets. However, their lower order held their nerve to guide them to victory in the 44th over.

Pannell, with 36 from 57 balls was top scorer, while guest player and former Black Cap Richard Petrie chipped in with 26 from 41 and Eddie Swan contributed 22 from 48. Eden Pettigrew picked up 3-11 from seven overs, while Cory Golding claimed 2-28.

At Oliver Park, Wairau’s tough start to the season continued when they were beaten comprehensively by Celtic.

Wairau batted first and reached 96, Sam Young’s 39 from 58 balls far and away the top score. Aiden Conroy, with 5-21 from seven, was the chief destroyer.

Celtic raced to their target for the loss of four wickets, reaching 100-4 in the 15th over. Liam Young scored 30 from 12 while Luke Holdaway top-scored with an unbeaten 41 from 33.

Marston masters Taylor Pass rallysprint PETER JONES

Christchurch driver Josh Marston in his Barina AP4 showed his mastery of Marlborough’s backroads with victory in the annual Fairweather’s Taylor Pass Rallysprint.

The Marlborough Car Club event was staged on November 11, the second round of the Nelson Marlborough Westland Rallysprint Series.

Twenty-nine cars started the event, with drivers coming from

as far afield as Ashburton. Cars ranged from Marston’s Barina to DJ Musk’s Citroen GSA. The course started at Beneagle Station, continued over the summit into the Awatere Valley for a distance of 10km, then the drivers raced back. The event comprised three runs, with the best time in each direction added together for fastest time and overall results.

A couple of early incidents highlighted the perils of misjudging road conditions. On the first run south Christchurch driver Jeremy

Josh Marston turns on the power. Photo: Luton Anderson Photography.

Beaton, in an Evo 1, put his car on its side just before the sum-

mit. On the run back to Beneagle, Nelson’s Mantez Singh-Thandi,

driving an MX 5, hit the inside bank and then rolled off the road.

Both crews were uninjured.

Meanwhile, Marston quickly put the pressure on the rest of the drivers, his closest pursuer being local Richard Bateman in his Evo 9, who ultimately came up short by nine seconds.

The other battle was in the 1600cc class with Christchurch driver Carl Celeste (Corolla) putting in some top times in the last run to edge local Jason Clark (Starlet) by three seconds.

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Fourteen-year-olds Spencer Gregg and George Manson Jr took out the men’s division from a strong field of 128 entries. The women’s winners were sisters Mary Skilton and Marion Tripe.

The annual tournament was run as a pairs stableford with a record field of 128 entries.

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Two Tasman rugby players, Macca Springer and Timoci Tavatavanawai, have been recognised with nominations at the ASB Rugby Awards. Timoci was nominated for the Duane Monkley Medal for Bunnings NPC Player of the Year while Macca was nominated for the New Zealand Rugby Age Grade Player of the Year. The awards night will be broadcast live on Sky Sport on 14 December.

FIRST TENNIS DEFEAT

Marlborough Forrest Wines Whero tumbled to their first loss of the Wine Brokers NZ premier interclub tennis competition on Wednesday - albeit by a very narrow margin.

Whero have set the pace this term, but came up against a tenacious Rapaura Wairau River Blanc side, who eventually came out on top on a countback of games after honours in both matches and sets were even.

The evening’s other encounter was not as tight, Rapaura Wairau River Noir making it a double for the country club with a 5-1 win over Marlborough Forrest Wines Ma.

Tennis trophy goes west PETER JONES

Tennis’s Lucas Cup headed back over the hill to Nelson recently, the visitors prevailing by the barest of margins in the annual tie contested this year at the Marlborough Tennis Centre.

After a series of doubles, singles and mixed doubles matches, played in blazing sunshine, Nelson finally got the better of their senior rep rivals on a countback of sets won after the matches were tied 8-8.

Scores were even after the straight doubles and singles matches, leaving just the four mixed doubles to decide the issue. However, again honours were even, the destination of the prized trophy ultimately decided by a countback of sets won, with Nelson in the ascendancy 19-18.

The opening round of men’s doubles offered plenty of excitement. In the top match Marlborough’s Hamish Morrow and Chris Nott had a battle royal with their Nelson rivals Oscar

Amber Lyons, left, and Donna Clark celebrate their doubles victory on Sunday. Photo: Peter Jones.

Symonds and Zak Lyttle, the visitors eventually prevailing 7-6, 5-7, 10-8 in a super tiebreaker. The other match saw Marlborough’s Brooke Adams and Glen Cameron level the tie with a 7-6, 2-6, 13-11 win over Dave Averill and Jules Day. The women’s matches were also shared, Marlborough duo Amber Lyons and Donna Clark defeating Suzanne Spencer and

Mandy Beynon 6-3, 6-4, then Eveline Apthorp van der Linden and Anna Simpson losing 6-4, 6-0 to Eleni Hogg and Claire Williamson. Singles wins to Morrow, Nott, Adams and Lyons kept Marlborough in the running, before mixed victories to Ant Walkenhorst and Clark, plus Nott and Simpson, ensured the calculators came out to decide the victor.

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MARLBOROUGH WOMEN’S CLUB MAHJONG 1-3.30pm $4. 12 Battys Rd. Ph Gail 0272214121.

WEDNESDAY WAITOHI SOCIAL CLUB We meet 10am at the Picton Library, every 3rd Wed of the month for fun & friendship. Gold coin donation for morning tea. After meeting we go for lunch at one of the venues in Picton, should you wish to join us.

PICTON LIONS Join a worthwhile volunteer group, both female & male members wanted, good fellowship, all money raised goes back to Picton community. First Wed of the month. Ph Norman 0274336242 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 7.30pm. Blenheim Bowling Club, 65 Weld St. Ph Erin 027 234 1709.

BLENHEIM PROBUS CLUB Retired/semi-retired?

Meetings 1st Wed of the month. 10am. Wesley Centre. Ph Ann 5787046/Jan 0226353919.

PICTON - SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 7.30pm.

Picton Little Theatre. No partner needed. Beginner’s welcome. Ph Lynda 0212600860.

STRETCH & BREATHE Class for Seniors. 10-11am, St Christopher’s Church Hall. $3. 92 Weld St, Ph 0273852333. Email donna@stchristophers.co.nz MARLBOROUGH MULTICULTURAL CENTRE hosts newcomers 10.30-12noon Henry St. Opportunities for Newcomers & Marlburians to make friends, practice English & support each other. Ven y practica tu inglés. Te esperamos.

HEART HELP SUPPORT Community group dedicated to the well-being of those who live with a heart condition or experienced a heart attack. Offering support to whanau. Meet 3rd Wed of the month, 10am. Ph Jenny Goss 0211629102.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS casual parents/caregivers catch up. 10.30-12pm Town Plunket Clinic, 16 Henry St. MARLBOROUGH CHINESE FELLOWSHIP Chinese Christian group. Interested in the Bible or Christianity, desire to grow in the faith or would like to meet new friends, we welcome you. Wed 6-7.30pm, St Christopher’s Church. 92 Weld St. Ph Guan 0221642782/ Mandy 022 4326886.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP 10-11.30am to support each other. Regular speakers, outings, share in a safe environment. Ph Alistair Crawford 0272883032.

MARLBOROUGH VINTAGE CAR CLUB MUSEUM Sun & Wed, 1.30 – 3.30pm, Brayshaw Park, Arthur Baker Pl, Blenheim. Donation appreciated. Other times by arrangement. Ph Bill 0275 784 322.

BLENHEIM PETANQUE CLUB Games held at courts, 65A Weld St, Wed 1-3pm & Sun 10am-12pm. Ph/Text John 021979323.

LIONS’ CLUB OF BLENHEIM Serving the community over sixty years. Would you like to know more about the Lion’s club or are interested in becoming a Lion.

Tea meetings held 2nd & 4th Wed. Ph Delphine Lee 0299425004 or Helen Williams 0211458572.

THURSDAY PICTON BRIDGE CLUB 6.50pm Port Marlborough Pavilion. Ph Judy 021685348.

KEEP U MOVING Gentle Walking Exercise for Seniors.

11.30am-12.30pm St Christopher’s Church Hall. $3.

92 Weld St. Ph 0273852333. Email donna@stchristophers.co.nz COMPANIONS Ages 65+. 1st Thurs of the month.

1pm. Harvest Life Church, 22 Nelson St. Ph Avon 035792440, Lorraine 035781240, or Shirley 035783728.

COPD SUPPORT & EXERCISE GROUP Tailored for people with breathlessness. Every 2nd & 4th Thurs 1.15pm. Redwoodtown Community Hall, Cnr Weld & Cleghorn St. Ph Diana 0272105780/Gillian 0274545102.

SOCIAL BADMINTON Thurs morning 9am-12noon Simcox Stadium Batty’s Rd. $6. All adults welcome.

Ph Cathy 021503348 PICTON TABLE TENNIS for adults 10am-12pm. Port Marlborough Pavilion, Waikawa Rd. $4. Morning tea included. Ph Ernest 0275888453.

MARLBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 2nd Thurs of month, 7.30pm, EOC, 4 Wither Rd. For all interested in Amateur Radio, Electronics & Emergency Communications.

KNIT & NATTER Blenheim Library every 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month. 10am-12noon. All welcome.

Bring your yarn & have a yarn. For info ph Sue 5785317.

FRIDAY BOLIVIA CARD GAME Fri afternoon. Redwoodtown.

Ph Mal 0273157675.

RENWICK SOCIAL TENNIS every Fri 4.30-6.30pm weather permitting. Members $2, visitors $5. 10 Uxbridge St (behind Bowling Club) Ph Leigh Andrews 0211913034. Visit FB page for upcoming events.

PICTON NEWCOMERS NETWORK ‘SUNDOWNERS’ 5-6pm at Café Cortado on the waterfront.

New to town? Need help to settle in? Interested in local activities? We can help! Ph Cathy - Coordinator 0210451799 or email picton@newcomers.co.nz LINK Fun, board games & afternoon tea in the lounge at Nativity Centre, 76 Alfred St every Fri 1pm.

Gold coin donation appreciated. Ph 5783909 for info.

UPBEAT ORCHESTRA All ages. Instruments. From beginner-grade 5. St Ninians Church Hall, Alabama Rd every Fri 5-6.30pm. E: upbeatorchestra@gmail. com MARLBOROUGH WOMEN’S CLUB AVO 2-4p.m.

Guest speakers. $5. AT. 12 Battys Rd. Ph Dianne 0212147757.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY MARLBOROUGH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY are holding their Summer Rose & Flower Show at St Christopher’s Hall, Redwoodtown. Sat 25th Nov 10am - 3pm. Houseplants, fruit & veggies also exhibited. Dahlia tuber fundraiser, sales tables, Bonsai & Floral Art displays, raffle, and complimentary tea/ coffee. For info, ph 0210321073.

PICTON DAWN CHORUS Checking volunteer trap lines, walking through native bush. Contact Esther 03 928 4957 ext 1. volunteering@pictondawnchorus. nz

TY miniature train rides $2. 1st & 3rd Sun of month.

Model yacht & boat sailing Sun, 1pm-4pm, Brayshaw Park.

KETO SUPPORT GROUP meet Sat fortnightly (approx. beginning & mid-month) 10am. Revival Café, Springlands. Informal gathering of folk interested in this dietary practice. No charge, no obligation but the coffee’s great! For info Ph 0275057774.

REPAIR CAFÉ We’ll fix your small repair on site. Sewing, darning, bikes, small furniture, wooden items, toys, electronics & mobile phones. 9am-12noon. 4th Sat of the month. 25th Nov. John’s Kitchen, 2 Redwood St. Donations accepted.

GENERAL GROUPS CUDDON CYCLING MARL Track cycling, end of Brewer St. Mon & Fri 5.30-7pm. Loan bikes, coaching & tuition available. Contact Chris 03-5780433 or Warren 021663910 for more info. www.cyclingmarlborough.co.nz SIT AND BE FIT Tues & Thurs 1.15pm $2. Riversdale Community House. Ph 5780469 / 0223007342.

MARLBOROUGH GUILD OF WOODWORKERS Mon 9am-12pm, 7-9pm. Wed 9am-12pm. Sat 9am12pm. wooden toys, projects. 1st Sun monthly 1-4pm. Brayshaw Park. Ph Philip 5705188.

MARLBOROUGH QUILTERS meeting 2nd Sat of the month at Marlb Vintage & Farm Machinery, Brayshaw Park 10am-4 pm. Join us to learn quilting or bring your own projects. Sewing Machines available.

Newcomer’s welcome. Liz 0212067382.

WORKING BEE – TE WHANAU HOU GROVETOWN LAGOON plant/weed/mulch Wed 9.30-11.30am.

Thurs 1.30-3pm. Ph Rosanne 0210709267; & every 2nd Sun (12th Nov) meet at Wairau Rowing Club, Steam Wharf Rd, Grovetown. 9:30am-12pm followed by a BBQ. E: Justine Johnsonmarlborough@ gmail.com

BAHÁ’Í DEVOTIONS 1st & 3rd Sun, 10.30-11.15am, Marl Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, 12th Lane.

Blenheim. Cnr Farmers carpark. www.bahai.org

ULYSSES CLUB Coffee 10am every Sat, at The Runway Café. For info on other rides, E: marlborough@ ulysses.org.nz or visit marlborough.ulysses.org.nz.

THE ROADHOUSE BREAKFAST for car enthusiasts of all genres. 1st Sun of month, Riverlands Roadhouse, coffee cart on site, cafe has great food. 100+ cars at each of first two events.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Thurs /Sat 7-8pm. Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St.

BLENHEIM ROTARY BOOTSALE MARKET Railway Station carpark, Sat 8am-12pm. Blenheim Rotary Bootsale operating over 25 years, funds to local/ international projects. New or used items, plants, food, coffee carts welcome. See bootsalemarket on Facebook.

MARLBOROUGH STROKE CLUB a voluntary organisation dedicated to the wellbeing of those who have experienced a stroke, and to the support of their caregivers. We offer support, friendship & education with various meetings held each month. Ph Vyvienne Dunlop 5783837 or 021929955.

MARLBOROUGH MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB committed to seeing mountain biking flourish in Marlborough. We hold regular rides suitable for all levels of fitness & ability. Including back country expeditions, easy local rides, more serious mountain bike races.

Marlboroughmountainbike@gmail.com.

BLENHEIM FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Interested in Family History Research & building your Family Tree?

Contact us for advice & assistance. Informal gatherings held 3rd Sun of month, 1.30–3pm, Family History Rooms, Brayshaw Park. Ph Lauri 578 8385.

MARLBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET A&P showgrounds, 9am-12pm Sun, local fresh & seasonal produce & products.

REDWOOD MARKET Redwood Tavern car park, Cleghorn St. Sat, 8am-12pm. Plants, garden products, flowers, crafts including handmade soaps, cards & jewellery. Raising money for your community.

PICTON RAIL & SAIL on the Foreshore. Mini train rides & yachts from 20 cents. Every Sun & the school holiday’s, subject to weather.

BLENHEIM RIVERSIDE RAILWAY Runs 1st & 3rd Sun of the month. We have Eftpos. Facebook / Riverside Railway.

MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB Parker St. Every Sun 3-5pm. Social Tennis Non-Members $2 All welcome.

Ph Joanna 0275786436 BARNABAS CHURCH BLENHEIM 4pm Sun service.

St Ninians Church, corner Riley Cres & Alabama Rd. barnabas.org.nz.

MARLBOROUGH ASSOCIATED MODELLERS SOCIE-

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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DEATH NOTICES FYFE, Barry John

Christine is an honest, easy going lady who prefers the country lifestyle.

An attractive lady with a nice figure and a beautiful smile she enjoys cooking, travelling, rugby, fishing, gardening and the outdoors .

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Passed away suddenly on Saturday November 11, 2023 at Wairau Hospital.

In his 81st year. Cherished husband of Joan. Much loved Dad and fatherin-law of Tony and Kim, Lisa and Mark, Paul and Deborah. Beloved grandad and poppa of Callum, Jamie, Nina, Cara, Mia and Thomas. A service for Barry was held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel at 11.00am last Friday November 17. The service may be viewed via our website www.sowmans. co.nz/upcoming-funerals.

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After a short illness, Judi passed away in peace on Tuesday November 14, 2023. Aged 83 years.

Now with her beloved husband of 50 years, the late Rodney. Treasured only daughter of the late Percy and Bessie Pearmain, much-loved Mum, Nana, and Great Nana to Kate, Rob, Rachel and Blake; Sue, Peter and Nicole; Chris, Jodie and Aart. Special ‘Mum’ to Fiona, Mike, Phoebe and Sam. Beloved sisterin-law of Doug and Laurie Exton and their families.

Deep heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the wonderful staff at Waterlea Lifecare who cared for Mum in health and sickness.

Messages may be sent to Sue Davies, 253 New Renwick Road, RD 2, Blenheim 7272. A private cremation has taken place.

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Dearly loved husband of Cherie, loved father and father-in-law of Denice and Brian Healey, Brian, Lynne and Myles, Alastair (deceased) and Michelle.

Loved granddad of his 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Messages may be sent to the Morris Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

A farewell for Brian will be held at the Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 11.00am on Thursday November 23, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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