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Acclaimed artist dies in 107th year PAULA HULBURT

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Swimming New Zealand National Aquatic Education and Water Safety Manager Karen Delldorf, Stadium 2000 manager Bridget Taylor, Swim School manager Alana McLuckie, Swim School Co-Ordinator Crystal Pritchard with some of the Swim School trainee coaches. Photo: William Woodworth. See page 2.

Internationally renowned Marlborough artist Peg Moorhouse has died at her family's farm in her 107th year.

The inaugural recipient of Marlborough’s Living Cultural Treasures award in 2012, Kathleen Margaret Moorhouse, affectionately known as Peg, passed away on Friday. The Sunshine Bay resident died surrounded by the family she loved so much.

An acclaimed and talented weaver, Peg was born in 1917 near Ashburton.

She grew up in Christchurch with her cousin, the painter and potter Margaret Anderson at Risingholme, a grand old house later gifted to the city.

Maintaining her independence, Peg lived alone in the Waikawa Bay home she bought with her late husband but was assisted by a carer who visited twice a day.

Speaking to the Marlborough App on her 102nd birthday in 2019, the talented artist said she hadn’t smoked or drunk alcohol in decades. But she said the secret to her longevity was a mystery to her.

“I’m not quite sure how I’ve done it. I never expected to still be here. I just got up and got on with it, you can’t dwell on the bad times. I’ve had a full life and I’m grateful for it.”

Peg was married to former swimmer Len Moorhouse who died at the age of 66 years old. The couple had four children.

In accordance with Peg's wishes, a private family service has been held.

To read more about Peg’s achievements, see page 11.

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Stadium staff celebrate swim school success WILLIAM WOODWORTH

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Swim school staff at Stadium 2000 have plenty to smile about as they become among the first in the country to achieve special accreditation.

Marlborough’s largest swim school has officially met the national Registered Swim School Programme.

This means the school has now attained the new Swimming New Zealand Registered Swim School Programme accreditation.

Being up to standard already, means the centre was able to easily meet the mark needed, says Swimming New Zealand national aquatic education and water safety manager Karen Delldorf.

“Gaining the accreditation is almost an audit of the Swim School’s processes of everything from police vetting to pool water testing, and Stadium 2000 was already up to standard.

“The Programme accreditation

Stadium 2000’s Swim School has achieved Swimming New Zealand’s Registered Swim School Programme. Photo: William Woodworth. just reinforces the knowledge Marlborough has that the Stadium has a great swim school here that’s well positioned for now and the future with especially impres-

sive pathways for continued professional training.”

Developed to provide swim school operators with industry recognised accreditation that

marks a significant step towards improving the quality and safety of swim schools in New Zealand.

The programme, launched in September 2023.

Stadium 2000 manager Bridget Taylor says the success is down to a passionate swim school team.

“A huge congratulations to our Swim School manager Alana and her passionate swim school team, as the accreditation is a tough process and we passed with flying colours.

“Because we were already following the Poolsafe guidelines, that made this accreditation much easier to achieve.” “ … I am super proud of our team that are incredibly passionate, run a tight ship and do their upmost to keep on top of both new regulations and equipping our staff with the best tools possible to do the job.”

Now with national accreditation and a waitlist of classes, Stadium 2000 will be adding more swim teachers to the school with ongoing training – including learning with swim teachers that provide lessons across Marlborough’s community pools.

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A new event spotlighting Southern Valleys wine and spinning dancefloor fillers lands in Marlborough adding to an already busy Festival weekend.

Brookby Beats, which will take place on February 9 at Brookby Hill Vineyard, is ready to add fun in the sun with their Friday afternoon event the day before the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival.

The Brookby Hill Vineyard amphitheatre will play host to a range of wines from Two Rivers, Corofin, Sorrell, The Marlborist and Vandal, alongside dishes from Karaka Kitchen, Boom Chef and Cloudy Bay Clams.

According to Shorona McLeay, Marketing Manager at Two Rivers, Brookby Beats was created as “an opportunity to celebrate the best of Marlborough, our love of this place through wine, food, and music while providing an immersive and intimate experience.

Two Rivers owner David Clouston at Brookby Hill Vineyard, the venue of Brookby Beats. Photo: Supplied. Photo: Supplied.

“Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, music lover, or simply looking for a beautiful evening out, the event aims to offer something different and become a

regular part of the Marlborough social calendar.”

Shorona credits the collaborative spirit and enthusiasm of fellow Southern Valleys’ wine produc-

ers as vital in getting Brookby Beats underway.

“We’re glad we’ve brought together some of the best Southern Valleys’ wine producers, local foodie favourites and nationally beloved DJs in Beccie B and Murray Sweetpants to create an event with its own authentic feeling that we want to keep bringing back each year.

“By showcasing wines grown on the soil you’re standing on and trying them alongside the winemakers in a relaxed, intimate party setting, we’re to add another opportunity for locals and out-of-towners to appreciate Marlborough to its fullest.

“We imagine Brookby Beats as a celebration for the wine community and the general public, and as part of a wonderful weekend in the region for years to come.”

Purchase your tickets for Brookby Beats this Friday February 9 at https://www.eventfinda. co.nz/2024/brookby-beats/marlborough

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Trio seeks election to power trust PAULA HULBURT

A trio of candidates are campaigning together to drive change within the Marlborough Electric Power Trust (MEPT).

Simon Bishell, Belinda Jackson and Brendon Burns are seeking to win all three vacant roles.

The three have been motivated by the ongoing, chronic underperformance of Marlborough Lines Limited’s (MLL) investment in Yealands Wine Group.

Financial distributions to power consumers have been lacking on what was promised, they say.

“We believe MEPT Trustees must exercise their power to hold Marlborough Lines Directors to account.

“These Directors are responsible for the performance of the business and its investments.”

“In 2015 when Marlborough Lines purchased YWG its then Managing Director publicly declared ‘…customers will get at least one months’ free electricity as a consequence of the investment…”

Annual distributions are in fact $44 dollars less than the pre-purchase distribution of $50 in 2015, the trio state.

There needs to be more accountability and transparency says for-

Simon Bishell, Belinda Jackson and Brendon Burns are seeking to win all three vacant roles in the Marlborough Electric Power Trust’s upcoming elections. Photo: Supplied. mer newspaper editor Brendon Burns.

“The recently released Marlborough Lines 2023 Annual Report states net operating cashflow for the Group is less than $4.7 million, down from nearly $30m the previous year.”

Alongside wife Philippa, Brendon still oversees a small vineyard they developed. He also served a term in Parliament in Christchurch during the city’s

earthquakes and helped form two post-quake community groups.

“We are concerned a distinct lack of cashflow for the Group could eventually affect the core business of Marlborough Lines - keeping our lights on, maintaining the network and holding back upwards pressure on lines charges.”

Simon Bishell is the fifth generation of the Bishell family to farm Caythorpe on the outskirts of

Blenheim.

He has attended every MEPT annual public meeting since 2019.

He has qualifications in both viticulture and commerce and is a member of the NZ Institute of Directors.

He says a repeating theme is a lack of transparency by Trustees and an inability to answer questions.

“Basic questions regarding Trust or Company business are coun-

tered with excuses of commercial sensitivity, the relevant information is not available at the time or supposedly can’t be recalled.

“Consumers who dare challenge the status quo are sometimes treated with contempt,” he says.

“This is not acceptable for an organisation there to represent the interests of power consumers.”

Belinda Jackson is a well-known figure in the wine industry and consults to several industry organisations.

She has contributed at both management and board levels for Riding for the Disabled (currently President) locally and nationally, Renwick Smart & Connected and The Mistletoe Charitable Foundation Challenging the status quo is key, she says.

“I am looking forward to challenging the decision-making process at MEPT so that we can push ahead with transparency and integrity and deliver on behalf of the 26,700 beneficiaries it is there to represent.”

Voting papers will be emailed or posted to all eligible consumers from Thursday, February 29 2024; voting concludes Monday March 25 with results formally notified Friday March 29 2024.

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Sparks could fly over battery fire risk PAULA HULBURT

Council staff are warning people not to ditch batteries in rubbish or recycling to help prevent a potential landfill fire.

Waste disposal methods mean sparks could fly as rubbish is

compacted down.

This puts both staff and the environment at risk, says Marlborough District Council Solid Waste Manager Mark Lucas.

He is urging people to use the council’s free small battery recycling bins instead.

Say cheese!

Former All Black Dan Carter with Burleigh Pies’ Danika Burdis and chef Giovanni Ghelfi. Photo: Supplied/Rod Burdis.

Former All Black Dan Carter scored a homemade pie when he popped into Blenheim’s Burleigh Gourmet Pies last week.

The retired rugby union player is a fan of the store’s pies, often calling in when he’s in Marlborough visiting family.

Married to national field hockey star Honor Carter, whose parents live in Blenheim, the Order of New Zealand Merit recipient was happy to pose for photos.

Shop owner Rod Burdis says the rugby great went for a traditional steak and cheese pie this time.

“As all of the waste is compacted either in a collection truck, transfer station or landfill there is a potential that this will cause sparks and start a fire, posing a risk to staff and the environment.

“Even if they don’t cause a fire, old batteries contain chemicals and other materials that are harmful to the environment.”

Batteries are found in all manner of gadgets, toys, power tools, phones, laptops and many other devices.

Keeping them out of landfill completely is the aim, Mark says.

“They take over 100 years to break down, so we do not want them in the landfill at all.

“Also, as all batteries are recyclable, and in Marlborough we recycle batteries, there is no reason for them to go to landfill in the first place.

There is no charge to dispose of batteries at a council collection points as costs are covered by rates.

Vehicle batteries or damaged small batteries need to be taken to the Hazardous Waste Centre on Wither Road in Blenheim, opposite the Resource Recovery Centre, Mark says.

“When it’s time to dispose of a battery, don’t throw it out - bring

Marlborough District Council Solid Waste Manager Mark Lucas is urging people to use the council’s small battery recycling bins.

Photo: Paula Hulburt. it to one of Council’s small battery recycling bins,” Mark says.

Dry cell and small batteries can be dropped off at: Blenheim: Blenheim i-Site: 8 Sinclair Street, The Blue Door: 46 Seymour Street, Life Pharmacy: 101A Market Street, Noel Leeming: corner of Charles and Seymour Streets, Unichem Redwoodtown Pharmacy: 70 Cleghorn Street, Unichem Springlands Pharmacy: 131 Middle Renwick Road, Bunnings Warehouse, 10 Westwood Ave, Mitre 10 Mega Marlborough: 174-186

Alabama Road, Jaycar Electronics: 8c Scott Street.

Havelock: Havelock i-Site: 61 Main Road, Havelock Transfer Station: Queen Charlotte Drive.

Picton: Fresh Choice Picton: 100 High Street, Envirohub: 14 Auckland Street, Picton i-Site: The Foreshore, Picton Transfer Station: Gravesend Place.

Rai Valley: Rai Valley Transfer Station: Ronga Road, Rai Valley.

Seddon: Seddon Transfer Station: State Highway 1.

Wairau Valley: Wairau Valley Transfer Station, Church Lane.

Road resurfacing and maintenance: night road closures Weld Pass 18 to 20 February 2024

Whangamoa Saddle 11 February to 1 March 2024

State Highway 1 Weld Pass, between Awatere Valley Road and the Riverlands truck stop, will be closed overnight on Sunday 18, Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 February, from 8pm to 6am for maintenance of this critical highway link.

The road will be opened twice each night, once to Blenheim at midnight and again at 3am to let queued traffic through.

For more information, contact Karl Burt at karlburt@ Road closed marlboroughroads.com Weld Pass or phone 03 579 4253.

State Highway 6 Whangamoa Saddle, between Rai Valley and Hira will be closed overnight from 11 February to 1 March from 8pm to 5:30am, Sunday to Thursday nights. No work will be undertaken on Friday and Saturday nights.

The road will be opened once each night. To travel overnight you will need to be at the closure points by 12:30am: • Rai Valley straight closure point • Hira weighbridge outside Rai Engineering & Mechanical For more information, contact Mario Lunjevich at mario.lunjevich@fultonhogan.com or phone 03 547 9789.

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Remembering those who served

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membrance Army (NZRA) - Te Taua Manaaki o Ngā Morehu.

Their headstone was one of many military service graves and memorials to benefit from a careful clean recently.

The New Zealand Remembrance

[Picton Cemetery]. It was quite hot and overcast but that didn’t stop people turning up to help.

The words of remembrance are “This is about reconnecting with etched on black stone, a loving communities and that’s so impormemorial to a husband and wife who lay together in Picton Cemtant.”

Last Saturday, 20 volunteers from etery. across the country arrived Florence Edna Gullery was 42 years old when she died “This is about reconnecting at Picton Cemetery, joined by locals from the RSA in 1948 and her husband with communities and and Woodbourne ready to Nathan Newton Gullery lend a hand. died at the of 62 in 1952. that’s so important.”

Over the last six years, the A Private in the New Zealand Army, Nathan was New Zealand Remembrance Army NZRA has cleaned and awarded the 1914-15-star, Chief Executive Simon Strombom cared for about 170,000 graves in most cemeteries British war, and Victory medals.

Army Chief Executive Simon across the country.

Now, the headstone marking the Strombom says the team worked NZRA rely on sponsorship donacouples’ final resting place is look- hard to make a positive differ- tions to operate, with their twoday working bee in Picton costing good as new thanks to volun- ence. teers from The New Zealand Re- “It’s looking immaculate up there ing about $5000 including flights.

“This event is an example of our work with local communities around the country to raise the standard of those graves and memorials,” Simon says.

A returned serviceman whose tour of duty saw him in Afghanistan, Simon is proud to help ensure the history and stories of those who served is not forgotten.

Younger volunteers are interested to hear about those whose last resting place they are helping maintain, Simon says.

“They can see the handwriting of the guy whose grave they cleaned, and you can tell the stories by the numbers and where The result: The headstone is clearer and cleaner after the attentions they served.” of the The New Zealand Remembrance Army (NZRA) - Te Taua The Gullerys were married in 1922 and Nathan, a farmer, enManaaki o Ngā Morehu.

Two young volunteers from The New Zealand Remembrance Army (NZRA) - Te Taua Manaaki o Ngā Morehu work together at Picton Cemetery. Photos: Supplied. listed in October 1914.

He was invalided home to Waitata Bay in Pelorus Sound in 1915 after being shot in the shoulder before returning to the Western Front. He lost a leg at the Battle of the Somme.

Fitted with a wooden leg, he fi-

nally returned to New Zealand in January 1918 on the ship Tainui.

Talking about soldiers such as Nathan is vital to help people remember what they did,” Simon says.

“The key thing is to talk about their stories.”

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Patients’ tributes to life saving Flying Doctors Service PAULA HULBURT

Looking out the window of the small plane as it soared skywards against the bright blue, Rob Barrer smiled.

A moment of joy in an otherwise bleak day, the Grovetown musician and sculptor has no doubt the NZ Flying Doctors Service helped save his life.

Paying tribute to the medical staff who helped Rob and wife Anne say how lucky Marlborough is to have access to such a dedicated team.

“They were so cool, so professional. It was a really bright moment in what was a pretty tough day,” Rob says.

“I felt that they saved my life.”

Diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumour on his parathyroid gland last September, Rob had been scheduled for surgery at Wairau Hospital.

But because the tumour was growing rapidly and he was facing a dangerous build up of calcium levels in his body, doctors decided to transfer him to Nelson Hospital.

Anne says she offered to drive Rob to Nelson, but he needed the medical staff and intensive care the NZ Flying Doctors could offer.

The couple will always be grateful

Anne and Rob Barrer are both grateful to the NZ flying doctors service for their care which helped save Rob’s life. Photo: Paula Hulburt. for the 24/7 transfer service. fers and will be instrumental in a really good set up,” Anne says.

The service is set to launch a $3 getting patients in the Nelson “I got to Rai Valley and Rob text million air ambulance plane for and Marlborough area to the spe- me to say he was already settled the New Zealand Flyon the ward. ing Doctor Service “The plane isn’t just for emergencies, “It [the service] was based at Nelson Airfor getting it’s a vital link between Blenheim crucial port.

Rob across and made and Nelson when time matters.”

The new plane, the the trip less stressful.”

Beechcraft Super Rob says knowing Rob Barrer King Air B200, is the he was in safe hands newest in New Zealand’s aero- cialist or higher acuity care they while being transferred was very medical fleet. need,” says Nelson base manager, reassuring.

“This model of plane is ideal for Ryan O’Rourke.

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Blenheim vineyard owner Virginia Williams, 74, is also “incredibly grateful” for the service.

After her lung spontaneously collapsed for the third time, Virginia needed treatment at Christchurch Hospital but couldn’t fly commercially because of her diagnosis.

The New Zealand Flying Doctor Service stepped in to help.

“II had been told not to fly with a collapsed lung, but once the drain is in, I thought it might be OK. “To be told no, the Flying Doctors Service would be taking me, was a surprise. I knew they operated from the West Coast but was unaware they were busy transporting people between other South Island hospitals.

“The flight was perfect, and I felt incredibly safe on the stretcher throughout with a nurse beside me.

“Grateful thanks to all the flying crew, and ambulance staff involved in my transfer.”

People are being given the chance to christen the newest addition to fleet. Visit https://www.nzflyingdoctors.co.nz/name-the-plane/ for more details.

Closing date for entries is 9 February 2024.

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Lab strikes loom over failed pay talks News in brief PAULA HULBURT

Laboratory staff at Wairau Hospital will be taking strike action again after last ditch efforts to secure pay parity failed.

Union staff at the hospital based Awanui Labs (formerly Medlab South) and from the blood collection rooms on Maxwell road will take strike action on February 5.

The move comes as fed-up staff accuse Awanui CEO Anoop Singh of not taking their concerns seriously.

The lab workers’ union, APEX, says the company was paying 30 per cent less than Te Whatu Ora-run labs.

“Apex goes to the table in good faith but that doesn’t seem to be reciprocated by Awanui management,” a spokesperson says.

“At the last meeting in Wellington Anoop Singh, the CEO, didn’t even have an offer to present to the delegates.

“Apex had to suggest an offer that possibly could be accepted.

“This led to the employer say-

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Laboratory staff based at Wairau Hospital collect and analyse blood samples from across the region. Photo: Supplied. ing that those around the table could not make that decision and would have to refer it to the board again.

“If that’s the case, why can’t a member of the board be at these meetings?”

Awanui Labs operates all the community and hospital medical laboratories in the South Island and the Wellington region and is 95 per cent publicly funded.

But it is the shareholders who benefit most, not staff or patients, the spokesperson says.

“Awanui are more interested in paying the shareholders than the staff.”

In June 2023, APEX met

Awanui management looking for a 23 per cent raise. This would cover a catch up with Te Whatu Ora counterparts in the lab sector, plus a cost of living pay rise.

In later meetings the issue of pay parity with newly settled pay equity rates at Te Whatu Ora was taken off the table, the spokesperson says.

“Awanui would need to get funding from Te Whata Ora; talks are ongoing for that.

An experienced laboratory technician moving from an Awanui lab to a public lab would receive a 30 per cent increase to do the same job.

A phlebotomist, the person who takes blood samples

both at collection centres, on the wards and at home visits, is paid $23.50 an hour after two years training.

Lab scientists and technicians have already carried out several strikes as the dispute escalated and Apex may now be looking towards seeking a recommendation from the Employment Relations Authority.

Life Preserving Services Agreements have been made for those hospital labs where a union member must be available during the strike in the event of a life, limb, or possibility of permanent disability or a medical crisis event.

Bright ideas needed for Wave funding across Top of South WILLIAM WOODWORTH

The next round of a pioneering social investment fund for Māori businesses is looking for bright ideas from across Te Waipounamu.

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island, has operated the Wave social innovation model for almost 10 years.

Now, applicants who want to continue the mahi forward are being sought for the18th round of funding.

Pouārahi Ivy Harper says each investment round brings an inspiring array of ideas and initiatives.

“It is always an exciting time, for us and for whānau,” Ivy says.

Megan Hadfield, who runs children’s ocean education programme ‘Ngā Tauira o Tangaroa’, knows firsthand the benefits the backing brings.

“I was brought up in the Kenepuru Sound fishing with my grandad Frank Godsiff, and popping bombs with my cousins, and my husband

New Zealand rental prices have recorded an alltime high according to Trade Me’s latest Rental Price Index. Marlborough has bucked the trend being the only region experiencing a year-onyear decrease in rental prices nationwide, with a decline of 0.9 per cent. Marlborough, alongside Gisborne, were the two places that experienced an increase in demand, with an 61 per cent increase in demand for rentals.

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Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre opens its doors and encourages people to join them for a spectacular this Sunday February 4 for their Wings & Wheels Open Day showcasing local and international classic aircraft and cars. This year’s lineup of aircraft includes a special guest Corsair flying alongside Reno Racer, Steadfast, the Harvard, and the world’s only flyable Avro Anson. Gates open at 9am with the first classic planes taking to the skies from 10am. Visit https://www.omaka.org.nz/events for tickets and schedules, or purchase tickets at the gate.

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Grey Power Marlborough’s project, Digital Story Telling for Seniors has received a $10,000 grant from the Age friendly Fund. Digital Story Telling is a year-long project to promote older persons’ uptake of digital technology by recording their life stories in new and creative ways.

Grey Power Marlborough Vice-President Annie Percy says they are thrilled to receive the funding. “Receipt of this grant will enable the development of community-based project supporting seniors in Marlborough to record their stories using digital technology.”

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Morgan is a life-long fisherman so we’ve both had a love of the sea from a young age.

“We instilled that love in our kids, and now Ngā Tauira o Tangaroa aims to instil the same love in Marlborough’s rangatahi and fill a real need”.

Through her role as a navigator at Maataa Waka, Megan was inspired to combine her passions for water and education after seeing youth justice system kids needing guidance.

“Wave funding has given us

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Reimagining Blenheim’s buildings How buildings are used is being reimagined as town centres, office buildings, commercial premises and industrial facilities hunt for new residents. William Woodworth chats to entrepreneurial Marlburians breathing life into local industry.

Both began life as industrial buildings.

Central Blenheim bar 5Tapped and Burleigh-based Sawmill Studios bear signs of their previous lives.

Unique quirks, like 5Tapped’s warehouse commercial décor and Sawmill Studios’ flexibility of working spaces that come with their facilities are key to their visions, say their owners.

For Haydn Mearns from 5-Tapped, his engineering training and experience in converting commercial spaces into residential and workshop spaces came in handy for his personal pub project.

“When it came to wanting to open 5Tapped it was pretty much a given doing an existing commercial property conversion”, he explains.

“Older buildings are a better blank canvas to incorporate unique characteristics, and larger building redevelopments means

multiple businesses can benefit, like Creatures of Habit barbers and Bergs Chow restaurant here.”

The warehouse’s industrial atmosphere has helped craft a unique setting born out of two of his passions, motorcycles and engineering.

“Motorcycles were always on my mind; to involve them in the décor, and the industrial size and setting lent itself to the theme as well as hosting films, photos and live gigs,” he explains.

“The painted brickwork, roller door and wooden floors of 5tapped makes half of the decor on its own, I just had to add my own twist.”

The uniqueness of 5tapped’s atmosphere has already attracted international attention, with actors Norman Reedus and Dylan McDermott stopping in as part of season 5 of Reedus’s travel series Ride.

“These buildings used to be the industrial heart of Blenheim on

Haydn Mearns at Blenheim’s 5tapped. Photos: William Woodworth.

Stu McCormick, Phil McKinnon and Matt Stevens are glad Marlborough’s growing film industry has a multi-use space at the former Andersons’ Sawmill. the edge of town, so repurposing them to be a part of the thriving hospitality scene is a sign of a changing town,” Hadyn says.

The conversion itself was not an easy process but well worth the end result, he smiles.

“It was still quite a process, with planning, design, consents, change of zoning, adding fire exits, bathrooms and commercial kitchen facilities, wheelchair access etc – it took me 14 months to work through it but that could have been shortened with help.

“It isn’t quick or easy to do property conversions, especially for a bar, but the reward of the unique atmosphere is such a prize for doing the work.”

Over at Sawmill Studios, Stu McCormick, Random Directions’ Phil McKinnon, and The Prop Circle’s Matt Stevens reside in the former Andersons Sawmill.

The hulking building transferred from producing building materials to producing creative materials - thanks to a generous patron.

“The Sawmill Creative Society was set up so filmmakers and

visual artists could collaborate and brings likeminded people into one base,” Stu says.

Rick Osborne was kind enough to donate the Sawmill rent-free while the Creative Society explore what they can make of the studio.

Visions of the Sawmill as a film hub are underlined by Phil’s Random Directions meetings, where local filmmakers give current project updates and invite experienced film industry workers to share expertise.

“By having one base for meetings, guest speakers, local amateurs and professional outfits, we can keep developing Marlborough’s thriving filmmaking industry,” he says.

Matt, who started The Prop Circle at home, has also found having a hub has made a huge difference to his prop-making business.

“Talking daily with filmmakers about their productions, swapping ideas or just nerding out has been great all around,” he says.

“We’ve had occasions where filming is going on while paint was still drying, or we’ve had to fix

something so having everything on site makes everything so much easier.”

Stu, Phil and Matt acknowledge that they are in a position of privilege with a willing landlord but spy possibilities for like-minded community groups across Marlborough.

“Obviously with the support we have with Rick being a big patron of the arts and nobody is competing for this space he wanted used, we’re not having to go through lease agreements, tender offers, zoning and other red tape,” Stu explains.

“We know that Council’s decisions have to answer to ratepayers with lots of other hoops to jump through, but for example the old library could have endless uses.

“It’s not unique to Blenheim, but we seem to have unleased shops in town and Council owns a lot of property but not seeming to do a lot with it.

“However, the Clubs of Marlborough development is promisingly underway, and hopefully that kickstarts more creative community ideas for available spaces.”

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A woman of tenacity and talent PAULA HULBURT

Kathleen Margaret Moorhouse, affectionately known as Peg, was far from the frail, elderly woman I’d been expecting.

Opening the door to her Sunshine Bay home, Peg beamed widely as she welcomed me in. A bundle of vivacity, with her hair pulled back in a bun atop her head, she looked much younger than her given years.

Just days shy of her 102nd birthday, she laughed as she shook her head, telling me she had no secrets of longevity to reveal.

“I’m not quite sure how I’ve done it,” she pondered. “I never expected to still be here.”

Born in 1917 near Ashburton, her mother had died when she was just four years old. Peg grew up in Christchurch with her cousin the painter and potter Margaret Anderson at Risingholme, a grand old house that was later gifted to the city.

Kathleen Margaret Moorhouse, affectionately known as Peg, passed away on Friday. Photos: File/Marlborough Weekly.

The memories of life there still made her smile.

“I remember turning 16-yearsold and getting a cup of tea and then a piece of bread and butter in bed like the rest of the household.

“I wore my hair up for the first time and changed into a velvet dress and, later, got to try a sip of

Len and Peg Moorhouse were married in 1937.

sherry. I didn’t like it.”

It was easy to imagine the young 19-year-old who caught the eye of her husband Len. At 33-yearsold, his attentions, she says caused “a bit of an uproar” at home.

“The night he proposed we went for a walk in the garden, and he asked me to marry him. I hesitated slightly as I didn’t quite expect it and he threw me over his shoulder and said I could stay there until I said ‘yes.’ “I only kept him waiting for a few seconds,” she chuckled.

In 1937, the pair were married, Peg in a family heirloom veil. In 1963 she and Len moved to Marlborough’s Sunshine Bay. But six years after he retired as head of NZ Breweries, Len died suddenly aged 66-years-old.

“I still miss him,” Peg explained.

Following Len’s sudden death, Peg sought solace in her fam-

ily, her four children and in her talent. Accepted to exhibit at the inaugural Wearable Art Award, in 1987, spurred her on to experiment.

She created award winning damask table runners, napkins and wall hangings. Trained in damask weaving at the famous Saterglantan College of Handicrafts in Sweden, Peg’s unique designs won her many fans.

The inaugural recipient of the Marlborough Living Cultural Treasures award in 2012, Peg was always humble about her success.

But as she talked about taking a call from Te Papa for a possible exhibition of her work, there was a resonance of quiet pride.

Colourful works of weaving adorned the walls of her home, and a huge loom imported from Sweden in 1992 took pride of place. It was somehow only fitting that one of New Zealand’s most celebrated weavers should live in such an inspiring place.

Her gaze was drawn to the water beyond her living room window

High school students across Marlborough and New Zealand have had their 2023 exam results released, and with that come the good and the bad grades.

That means young people will be ecstatic for achieving their goals – whether it’s just graduating, university entrance, endorsements, or Scholarships, but many will also be disappointed by their results. Some may be having both feelings at once.

I know that only a few years ago, having been in the situation of feeling both happiness and hurt for achieving some, but not all, of the results I was after, and subsequently being unsure what I wanted to do.

And once students graduate from high school, their results may seem like the biggest thing in their life at that stage.

However, what seeing your results allows is an opportunity to set your next target – wheth-

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2023 NCEA exam results came out in mid-January. Photo: File. er that is for your next year of high school education, starting university, securing an internship or apprenticeship, getting into the workforce, or any other number of pathways.

Every year, people of all ages decide they want to do something different than what they started. Millions of people around the world retrain, upskill, or start new careers altogether.

Once I had finished my high

school career, I took an opportunity to travel to the UK and work in a school for a year. That year gave me a better insight into what I wanted instead of what others wanted for me.

The first decision you make out of high school isn’t your final decision for the person you become, and nobody leaves their education knowing exactly what the future holds for them.

Making your first decision now is the only way to start.

as she watched the ever-changing view somewhat pensively before turning and smiling.

“I just got up and got on with it, you can’t dwell on the bad times.

I’ve had a full life and I’m grateful for it.”

Peg Moorhouse captivated those she met, not just for her talent as an artist but for her fortitude and love of life.

The glee and grind of grades WILLIAM WOODWORTH

As a young debutante, Peg Moorhouse posed for a portrait which later graced the walls of her Sunshine Bay home.

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Sun First residents move into new sells to Blenheim retirement village out of region buyers MAIA HART

Local Democracy Reporter

STAFF REPORTER

The Blenheim Sun newspaper has been sold, Marlborough Weekly understands.

The Sun was owned by Leslie and Katrina Whiteside, but, after some time on the market, they have sold the paper to Dunedin-based Allied Press.

Stuff, which publishes the Midweek and Weekend Express newspapers, is owned in Wellington.

The sale of the Sun means the Marlborough Weekly continues to be the only locally owned and operated newspaper in the region.

Marlborough Weekly co-owner Summa Donald says the change of ownership of the Sun just reinforces how important it is that local ownership of media continues.

“We’re really proud that the Marlborough Weekly is the region’s only locally owned newspaper and supports the community that we are glad to be a part of.

“We’re on a mission to be the best source of local news and information for our readers and be the best possible platform for local businesses and organisations to advertise what they do.

“We will continue to strive towards that goal.”

Ria, 83, and John van der Burgh, 85, aren’t “getting any younger” - so they jumped on an opportunity to move into Blenheim’s newest retirement village.

The pair officially get the keys to their villa at Summerset Blenheim Retirement Village home today, with their moving van booked to shift their big items on Wednesday.

Their current home is just down the road, so they have been shifting a carload of items each day to make the move easier.

They are the first to move into the village, which downsized its original building plans in July 2023.

“Really the main thing is, moving here, when one of us passes away, at least you will have company,” Ria says.

“And if I go before John, at least he can eat somewhere.”

However, the pair still lived an active lifestyle and look forward to enjoying the village together which, in time, would include a café, library, pool and other recreational areas.

In fact, John still walks 10km a day - 5km in the morning and 5km in the evening - and sometimes they cycled too.

“We don’t smoke, we walk, we still bike,” Ria says.

“We have no pills from the doctor, never in our life. All we take is a fish pill and a zinc pill, every day.”

Summerset Blenheim opened its first 13 properties to the market last year.

The organisation had 28 villages across New Zealand, and some in Australia, and more than 7500 residents.

Last year, the organisation

Ria and John van der Burgh are the first residents to move into a home at Blenheim’s new Summerset retirement village. Photo: Supplied/Stuff. changed its plans from a 15m high, multi-storey main building consented in 2021, to only single-storey buildings.

Initially, the consented design of the main building was going to be twice as high as what the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan allowed for, following a decision from an independent commissioner.

The altered consent meant the number of independent living units dropped from 224 to 180, while the number of care bed spaces was reduced from 43 to 30.

The van der Burghs, who immigrated to New Zealand from Holland about 50 years ago, said they had been looking at different retirement villages in New Zealand.

But in 2020, they decided to move to Blenheim from the Kāpiti Coast, which meant they were closer to one of their children who lived in the region with his wife and two children.

“[It’s] fantastic, we love the wineries, we go twice a week,” Ria says.

“We have done all of the tastings, and now we walk in, and they say, ‘is it the usuals?’ and we say ‘yes’.”

She said they intentionally chose their three-bedroom home because it had some shade when it got too hot.

They hoped to walk to get their groceries at Pak’nSave Westwood, and wanted to get involved with village activities too.

The new single-storey main building would house hospital beds as well as shared recreational spaces and was expected to open at the end of 2026. A temporary recreation centre would open in the interim.

The main building would be surrounded by independent villas, with onsite parking and internal roads connecting to Old Renwick Rd. Onsite rest home and hospital-level care would start once certified by Te Whatu Ora.

At a pre-sales event held in October, Summerset announced that prices for their 72m² one-bedroom cottages, each with an allocated car park, would start from $615,000.

The 112m² two-bedroom villas started at $750,000 and three-bedroom started at $879,000. That sum paid for a licence to occupy, with a $167 weekly fee for services such as maintenance, exterior cleaning, rates, and village management paid on top of that.

Summerset Blenheim Village manager Jo Neuhauser, who relocated to Blenheim for the role, says the second residents were expected to move in to the village in February.

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What’s your favourite way to cool down on a hot Marlborough day?

Tracey Crosby

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I normally go for a swim at the pools or sit in the shade by the river or have an ice block.

Normally the Stadium 2000 pools, or the swimming spots by Spring Creek.

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Generally stay indoors with the air conditioning on, or take off to somewhere in the camper.

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Letter to Community comments the editor SUPER CHALLENGE AWAITS LI’I

Love this Li’i!!

Rebecca Scherp

EROSION OF LEGAL CONSERVATION ESTATE ACCESS

Public access easements were created under the Crown Forest Assets Act 1990, and are for the establishment and protection of public access rights. They are to provide enduring public access over private land.

Mt Richmond Forest Park had many Public Access Easements (PAEs) put in place on the privatisation of the forests to allow for public access to the conservation estate. It has long been the recreational playground for trampers, mountaineers, kayakers, mountain bikers, anglers, hunters, horse trekkers and so the list goes on.

Unfortunately there has over time been a steady erosion of our rights to access the Richmond Forest Park culminating in the communities of Marlborough and Nelson virtually being shut out over the past year.

Rather hypocritically when Australian owned One Forty One purchased the forests the then chair of the One Forty One board John Gilleland was quoted “We want to be part of the community, its a wonderful forest and a wonderful mill. The trees will grow but everything else that happens is about the people.” Well, we were well and truly duped.

Of course a requirement of foreign ownership is the Overseas Investment Office (OIO) must be satisfied that One Forty One have met the requirements to “Provide, Protect and Improve” walking access.

As these requirements have fallen well short of what is acceptable is it time for the OIO to ask for compliance from One Forty One and if that does not eventuate, force the sale of the forests to a party that are willing to comply with public access to our conservation estates.

Murray Chapman, Marlborough Tramper.

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Karen Tattersall So deserving Li’i, can’t wait to watch you rip into the Aupiki season.

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Most of his six staff have made joinery their career and worked in the field for at least twenty years.

“I am fortunate to have such a wealth of experience in the workshop,” says Tony.

“We get great satisfaction from working with both residential and commercial customers to create whatever they want be it bespoke kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, staircases or anything else. If they can dream it, we can build it.”

Tony was working for another joinery business up until 10 years ago when the owner made the decision to close it down.

Tony could see the potential and, taking a bold step, asked if he could take over the lease. It was a brave leap into entrepreneurship but that step has certainly paid off with TH Joinery now the go to place for high quality joinery for builders and private customers alike.

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Photo: William Woodworth. jects or commercial ones, it is always satisfying to come up with the right design, perfectly executed, for every piece or collection we make.”

Customization is a hallmark of the business which can produce pieces in any style or design.

“We recently built sets of doors and windows in the style of fifty years ago to match the particular era in which the home was built.

“We also frequently construct kitchens and cabinetry in the latest contemporary styles.” The work produced at the TH Joinery factory consistently demonstrates the versatility that is the essence of joinery craft.

Some projects, particularly for new builds, can involve months of work and consultation as the team work with builders and owners to design, make and install pieces as the building progresses.

“We are seeing a much greater amount of joinery going into homes now,”

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“People are realising that there is great benefit in organising enough storage from the start.”

“On some projects we do all the timber doors and windows and then move to the interior doors and staircases. Then it’s time for kitchens, vanities, wardrobes and everything else the client requires.

“Our joinery goes all over the region with some being made in the factory and then being barged to homes in the Marlborough Sounds or sent further afield.”

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Tony’s team creates exterior joinery, including windows and doors, as well as interior cabinetry, kitchens and wardrobes. Photo: Supplied.

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“If we can buy what we need in New Zealand we will.”

Technology has completely revolutionised the business over the last 5 years.

“We now have machines we can program to cut all our cabinetry to the exact measurements required,” he says.

“We have got the latest kitchen design software and are able to produce photorealistic renders to make it easier for customers to visualise what the finished product will be like.

“We also have the latest technology in edge banding which goes around the edges of cupboard fronts. It is put on with laser technology which provides amazing precision and an excellent finish. With these new technologies we have been able to become much more efficient, reducing waste and saving customers money.”

“The Covid 2020 lockdown allowed me time to investigate even more computer design software and ways to streamline our processes. The innovation is constant and something super important to keep abreast of along with new design concepts and materials,” says Tony.

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“It is a pleasure collaborating with other businesses and a bar fit out for the Good Home Gastro Pub is one I always like revisiting.

“We enjoy everything we do, whether it is commercial, private residential, for building companies or for the likes of Kāinga Ora. Our sense of achievement comes from our work ethic and pride in the results we achieve.”

“Fifty per cent of the design work that comes our way is now done in-house and the rest comes from architects,” says Tony.

“We enjoy working with builders, architects and clients to come up with results that are even better than they envisioned.”

Tony is seeing a few trends in joinery style and design.

“For example, many people are now choosing pocket-doors that slide out of site and provide the feeling of more space in a room,” he says.

“There is also a lot more work going into patio and barbecue areas and even bars.

Garages are another place where good storage is becoming popular. People like

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10 YEARS OF BUSINESS having their living spaces organised and a place for everything.

“Carefully thought-out joinery can contribute to a more organised and less stressful life.”

“The most notable trend in our field is that there is a higher degree of individualisation than before with customers wanting to personalise their homes. They are beginning to explore more colour options and choosing combinations of different textures.

“With the renovation work we do we are finding people increasingly appreciating the styles from different eras such as a new kitchen we are currently working on for a mid-century home that will be very much in keeping with its original style.”

Sometimes clients want to make use of their own timber. Another kitchen the firm is building is being constructed from macrocarpa grown on the customer’s rural property.

“Another interesting field we work in is joinery for campervans and caravans,” says Tony.

“There are many ways to modernise these and new joinery can give them a new lease of life and ease of use.”

As demand for their services increases, TH Joinery has seen the need to take on a

new staff member.

“We now have a kitchen designer who also has experience in interior design.

“We are also working towards opening a new showroom so that customers can easily see the enormous range of options available no matter what project they require us to make for them.”

“Going forward,” he continues, “one of my main goals is to source more products that come from sustainable sources and I am also spending more time back-checking where goods come from and the conditions they are made under.

“We are also very happy to work with recycled timber, re-purposing it into items that will bring the owner pleasure for years to come.”

Tony and his team enjoy interacting with their clients and always work diligently to find the best options for what is required.

“There is an extraordinary array of choice available in every aspect of the joinery world and that makes the business extremely interesting and enjoyable,” he says.

“It is so satisfying to see projects coming to fruition from the drawing board through to the finished product and seeing client’s excited reactions.” www.facebook.com/thjoinery

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It would be difficult to find many people in New Zealand as experienced with radiators and cooling systems as Tony Flood from Radiator Services who has been in the business for 41 years.

Owning the only radiator specialist business in Blenheim, he has spent his life working on a vast range of vehicles and equipment.

“If it’s got a cooling system in it, we can fix it,” he says.

Along with standard auto radiators for the likes of cars, bikes, trucks and vans, the business also repairs high-performance radiators for classic cars, hot rods, race cars and bikes, classic and vintage cars.

They also repair heavy-duty intercoolers in ATV and quad bikes and harvesters, tractors and wind machines for vineyards along with marine heat exchangers used in boats, yachts and jet skis.

“A terrific lot of people come to us to identify their problem,” says Tony.

“The correct identification right at the start by specialists with our experience can save customers a lot of money.”

Cooling System services include radiator inspections, cleaning,

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“We service all areas in the top of the south,” Tony says.

“Doing eight to ten repairs a day on a wide range of vehicles and machinery makes the job very interesting.”

Tony’s personal favourites are vintage cars and the oldest he has worked on is a 1904 model.

“They are challenging and you really have to know what you’re doing,” he says.

“Completely different to today’s vehicles, everything is soldered together and sometimes requires a complete rebuild. It is intricate work but very satisfying.”

“Radiators and cooling systems are key to keeping engines at the right temperature. If you are suspicious there might be a problem you need to get it looked at straight away to avoid the potential of a much greater expense if the problem is left to get worse,” says Tony.

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Young cyclist locks in Spanish opportunity PETER JONES

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By rights, at this time of year Lockie McNabb should be preparing for his final year at secondary school, aiming for good NCEA Level 3 marks with a view to future university study.

Instead, exams and school are firmly in the 17-year-old’s rear vison mirror as he mounts up for a Spanish cycling adventure.

Late last year, Lockie was named dux of Marlborough Boys’ College, the Year 12 pupil having gained higher marks overall in his subjects than any Year 13 student.

His rare achievement effectively allowed him to depart school 12 months earlier than his peers, giving him what he describes as a “free year”.

And what better way to spend that time than doing what he loves, riding a bicycle, on the other side of the world.

In mid-2024 Lockie will fly to Spain where he will ride for the Café Dromedario-Flotamet road cycling club, based in Durango, for three months. The 10-strong junior [under-19] team will race each weekend in the Basque area of Spain, plus tackle five big fourday stage events, which provide opportunities for promising riders to be seen by European teams.

In recent times Lockie’s cycling progress has matched his academic achievement.

He has excelled on both mountain and road bikes over the past few years.

He has raced on the national mountain biking scene for the past seven years, claiming the 2023 South Island under-20 cross country title.

Last year his attention turned firmly to road cycling. In October he competed in the Junior Tour of Southland, finishing seventh in general classification and third in the King of the Mountains category.

Three days later, he returned home for the secondary school mountain biking nationals. He finished fourth in the under-20 cross country and was part of the second-placed MBC relay team, later admitting the rigours of the Southland Tour had taken their toll.

However, by then the road cycling bug had well and truly bitten, good results in August’s Road Tour of Manawatu, coupled with his Southland Tour efforts, piquing his interest in the testing discipline.

Lockie is intrigued by the tactical side of road cycling. “I found it is quite a bit more intellectual, it is way more strategic than mountain biking and I enjoyed some

Lockie McNabb plans to put his ‘free year’ to good use.

Photo: Peter Jones. success straight away.”

His Spanish move was prompted by a desire to further his road cycling ambitions.

Opportunities to make an impact on the road are limited in New Zealand, especially with the Black Spoke development team having folded. “The only opportunity was Australia or elsewhere and I couldn’t find an opportunity in Oz that would work,” Lockie explained.

Now, he is relishing the chance to test himself in the hugely-competitive Euro environment.

“It is crazy different racing there … the biggest race we get here is 40 people, at the nationals …

over there 220 will show up at a Saturday club race. It’s a different calibre of racing there.

“It is all about seeing if I am actually good enough to continue with [a road cycling career].”

Initially signing on for three months, Lockie is able to extend his stay if things go well. “I would love to have an offer from a world Tour team. There are Tour de France Development teams who take on young riders, but the competition is intense.”

Lockie describes his forthcoming trip as “pursuing my life’s dream” but is well aware how tough it is to break through in the top echelon of road cycling.

He hasn’t set any hard and fast plans in place for Plan B but suggested university study was a likely option, “probably studying aeronautical engineering at Canterbury”.

However, a cycling/engineering cross-over is never far from his thoughts. “There are plenty of engineers in the pro teams … lots of maths and numbers that go into trying to make the fastest bike around.

“Aerodynamics is huge now, you have got to be the best of the best though – most of the people that are in the bike industry have done five or 10 years of aeronautical engineering. You don’t come straight out of uni and get hired by the best pro teams to design bikes.

“But I find it all fascinating … it all seems to make total sense physics-wise.”

Next up for the talented teen are February’s national under-19 mountain biking champs in Queenstown, followed by the under-19 road champs in Timaru, then April’s Oceania cycling champs in Australia – after which he sets off on his Euro excursion, a ‘gap year’ with a difference.

Lockie was quick to praise the Marlborough Mountain Bike Club and Cuddon Cycling Marlborough “for their constant support”.

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Sport in brief ATHLETES EXCEL

Several Marlborough athletes have been in action in recent weeks, achieving top results around the country. At the recent Lovelock Classic 2024 meet in Timaru Remy Le Brun finished fourth in the open C grade 100m and third in the open B grade 200m. Abbey Moody, a former Marlborough athlete currently on a USA scholarship also competed, winning the open women’s javelin with a throw of 40.73 and coming second in the open women’s discus. John Mottus, another former Marlborough Children’s Athletics Club member, was second in the open B grade 100m.

Five Marlborough Masters athletes competed in the South Island Masters Track & Field Champs in Nelson on January 20-21. Remy was the standout, breaking two South Island Masters records in the M35-39 Age Group (subject to ratification) and narrowly missing a third. He won the 60m, 100m and 200m events. Laura Smidt, in the women’s 35-39 age group, won both the 800m and 1500m, Dave Hansen (M45-49) won the 400m while Adrian Phillips, in the same age group, won the high jump, triple jump, javelin and discus. Tracey Sims (W50-54) was second in the 1500m.

Also held in conjunction with the champs was a local interclub event which featured James Hansen who competed in the 400 metres long hurdles recording a time of 55.93sec.

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Marlborough riders Finn McKenzie, centre, and Lockie McNabb, right, placed first and third in the under-19 division at the Cycling NZ Criterium Nationals in Palmerston North early last week. McKenzie got up in the frantic final sprint to take the honours from Oamaru’s Reef Roberts and McNabb, all recording the same time.

“I managed to catch up along the flat and come from behind to overtake Reef and win,” said McKenzie. “I only asked a week ago if I could come up. It is awesome to get this win. Can’t beat it.”

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Marlborough players picked up several titles and podium placings when the New World Marlborough Junior Summer Open was staged over three days at the Forrest Tennis Centre last weekend.

Ella Sowman won both the girls 18 singles and doubles crowns, Issy O’Brien took out the girls 14 singles, Lily Atkinson and Amy Watmough-Smith claimed the girls 10 doubles, Flynn Weaver won the boys 17 doubles while Mia Harris prevailed in the girls 14 doubles.

Winners, and Marlborough-based runners-up: Singles: Boys 10 singles: Louis Tian (Canterbury). Girls 10 singles: Ava Nercuit (Mid Canterbury); runner-up Amy Watmough-Smith (Marlborough). Boys 12 singles: Keith Pua (Canterbury). Girls 12 singles: Elsa Pryor (Wellington).

Boys 14/16 singles: Nicholas Raynor (Canterbury). Girls 14 singles: Isobel O’Brien (Marlborough); runner-up Mia Harris (Marlborough). Girls 18 singles: Ella Sowman (Marlborough).

Doubles: Boys 10 doubles:

Leon and Louis Tian (Canterbury). Girls 10 doubles: Lily Atkinson and Amy Watmough-Smith (Marlborough).

Boys 12 doubles: Tom Dawson and Keith Pua (Canterbury). Girls 12 doubles: Sophie Bartlett (Mid Canterbury) and Annabel Burton (Wellington). Boys 17 doubles: Nicholas Raynor and Flynn Weaver (Marlborough). Girls 14s doubles: Mia Harris and Elsa Pryor; runner-up Emily Preece and Josephine Walkenhorst (Marlborough). Girls 18 doubles: Ella Sowman and Ava Doddridge (Wellington).

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Busy times for cricketers PETER JONES

On Friday afternoon the Marlborough senior women’s side took on their Manawatu counterparts at Horton Park in a Twenty20 clash.

The match was effectively a trial encounter to gauge Marlborough’s strength and ability to gain entry to the Shrimpton Trophy competition in the future.

The home side gave a good account of themselves, scoring 114-7 batting first, then making Manawatu work hard to attain their winning target, the visitors reaching 116-2 in the 16th over.

Marlborough’s total was based around a couple of solid knocks.

Recent recruit Megan Sandford hit 33 from 23 deliveries to provide some momentum after the home side was struggling at 3-38.

Eden Pettigrew continued that surge, remaining unbeaten on 34 from 38 when the innings concluded. Carly Englefield added 18 from 24.

Pettigrew picked up an early wicket in the Manawatu innings but their classy batters had the final say, scoring at over eight runs per over to get the job done with 35 balls remaining. Pettigrew, with figures of 1-5 from three was the pick of the Marlborough attack, Sandford picking up the other wicket to fall while many of the younger players in the side excelled in the field, keen to restrict every run.

Ella Hogan, 46* from 42 and Abby Treder, 41 from 31, did the damage with the bat for the visitors, who travelled over the hill

to play a double-header against Nelson at the weekend.

Marlborough: Eden Pettigrew (captain), Carli Englefield (vice-captain), Anna Booker, Fenella Cooney*, Stella Cornelius, Pania Dellarosa, Saroj Jat*, Jody Klempel, Tyler O’Donnell, Megan Sandford, Maddie Winstanley, Charlotte Brooke-Taylor*. * on debut.

Twenty20 action In Friday evening’s senior men’s T20 competition, Wairau and Renwick scored relatively clearcut victories.

Wairau beat Celtic by 37 runs while Renwick downed Wairau Valley by eight wickets.

Batting first Wairau, thanks to 26 from Andrew McCaa, 20 from Harry Boyce and an unbeaten 25 from Mike Hood, scored a modest 113-6 from their 20 over allocation. Fred Dodson claimed 2-14 from his three overs.

Celtic’s reply was all over by the 16th over, being bowled out for a mere 76.

Joel Logan got them off to a good start with 27 from 32 at the top of the order, but the wheels quickly fell off after that. Chief destroyers were Boyce with 3-27 from four, Griffin Carter with the outstanding figures of 3-8 from four, and Josh Alexander with 2-16, also from four overs.

Wairau Valley also registered a below-par total, but were unable to defend it.

Eddie Swan, 25, and 31 from Luke Pannell saw Valley amass 104-5, Renwick’s tight attack led

by Piers Landon-Lane, 2-16 from four, and Akhil Bhardwaj, 2-23

Megan Sandford hits out during the women’s rep clash at Horton Park on Friday. Photo: Peter Jones. from four.

Renwick passed their target in the 17th over, scoring 106-3. Corey Bovey, unbeaten on 40 from 41 balls, anchored the innings, with Rikki Bovey adding 20 and Luke Frankland chipping in with 23 not out. Pannell, 2-21 from four, and Sam Boyce, 1-8 from four, were the pick of the Valley bowlers.

40-over games On Saturday the senior postXmas 40-over competition resumed, wins this week going to Wairau and Renwick.

Renwick continued their fine

form, especially with the bat, to get up by 24 runs over Wairau Valley, while Wairau accounted for the Falcons by five wickets.

On the Horton Park three pitch, Renwick set Valley a hefty run chase, scoring 239-8 from their 40 overs. Opener Andrew Marshall got the ball rolling with 23 from 20, Rikki Bovey added 58 from 56, Luke Frankland top scored with 69 from 74 then Max Armstrong iced the cake with a quick 52 from 36. Sam Boyce, Luke Pannell and Greg Stretch all bagged a brace of wickets.

Valley’s reply was solid, eventual-

Smithers swims away with Hipkins Cup PETER JONES

Chris Smithers took advantage of “pristine” conditions to claim victory in the annual Hipkins Cup sea swim on Sunday, January 21.

Twenty-one swimmers took the plunge this year, providing an age range of 13 to the mid-70s, with a couple of brave souls covering the approximately 2.5km distance with no wetsuits.

The event, from Rarangi to White’s Bay, was raced in a light nor’ east breeze, creating a little chop which, aside from the fresh water temperature, was the only obstacles

Trophy winners: Chris Smithers (first overall and first male), Georgie Kydd (first female), Hannah Gilhooly (youngest competitor) and Graeme Corrin (oldest competitor). Photo: Supplied. on the day.

From the start the first two swimmers, Smithers and leading triathlete Gus Marfell, took different routes,

Smithers managing to round the first marker ahead of the field and finishing in 27.39 minutes, followed by Marfell in 30.31 after a slight naviga-

tional delay.

In third place was Georgie Kydd with a time of 34.04, picking up the top female prize.

Hannah Gilhooly took put the youngest swimmer trophy with a respectable time of 43.24 at the age of 13 while at the other end of the age spectrum was Graeme Corrin, creeping closer to the mid-70s, who had a solid finish up the beach.

Organisers, the Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club, thanked Burnsco Waikawa, Meaters of Marlborough, and Pak ‘n Save Blenheim for their support of the event.

ly dismissed for 215 in the 39th over. Stretch, with 66 from 69 balls, led the way, Harry Campbell scoring 31 from 33, Matthew Stretch 26 from 22, Jethro Moran 20 from 34 and Jordan Alford 36 from 33. Nathan Brooke-Taylor, Rikki and Corey Bovey all bagged three wickets apiece.

The Falcons struggled with the bat on the Horton one pitch, dismissed for 124 in the 38th over.

Eddie Swan scored 22 while Kayse Holdaway compiled an unbeaten 26. Sam Young took 3-26, Griffin Carter 2-16, Hunter Ruffell 2-8 and Josh Alexander 2-22 to clip the Falcons’ wings.

Opening the innings, Carter set up a successful chase with 43 from 46 balls and although Wairau lost five wickets along the way, they had things well and truly in hand. Luke Holdaway took 2-24 to lead the Falcons’ attack.

MBC quadrangular The Marlborough Boys’ College First 11 took part in the annual quadrangular tournament in Nelson during the past week.

They won two of their three matches, retaining the Clinton Baker Trophy with a five wicket win over Rathkeale College on day one, lost heavily to Hutt International on day two then bounced back to beat arch-rivals Nelson College by 89 runs on the final day. Highlights included a superb century (107 not out) to Luke Holdaway against Rathkeale, then a five-wicket bag (513 from 5.4 overs) by Luke Petrie against Nelson. Ben Armstrong also chipped in with a half century against Nelson.

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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. Last class will be Wed 20th Dec. 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.

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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 1st & 3rd Wed (Feb-Nov). Ph Delphine Lee 0299425004 or Helen Williams 0211458572.

THURSDAY NATIVITY TUNES FOR TOTS music, food & fun for pre-schoolers & caregivers. 9.30am. Nativity Hall, 76 Alfred Street. During term time. Ph 5783909.

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. Last class will be Thurs 21st Dec. 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 SALVATION ARMY GAMES Rummy O or Cards ‘500’.

1-4pm. $2 to cover afternoon tea. Contact Moira for more info 0284213163.

BOLIVIA CARD GAME Fri afternoon. Redwoodtown.

Ph Mal 0273157675.

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.

RENWICK SOCIAL TENNIS Every Fri 4.30-6.30pm weather permitting until daylight saving finishes.

Members $2, Visitors $5. 10 Uxbridge St (behind Bowling Club). Visit our website, FB page or contact Leigh Andrews Mob: 021 191 3034 for more information.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY ALPHA COURSE Dessert & Coffee Information evening. Sat. Feb 17. 7pm Salvation Army Lounge, Cnr. Henry & George Sts, Blenheim. This course explores life, faith and meaning. Free and open to all. Come check it out! Enquiries to Anna: harperanna@yahoo. com SOCIAL CARDS ‘500’ at Redwood Tavern. 1-4pm.

Free. Contact Moira for more info 0284213163.

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

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 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.

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 SOCIETY 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 Starting again 27th Jan 2024. 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. John’s Kitchen, 2 Redwood St. Donations accepted.

GENERAL GROUPS LEARN TO ROW Give rowing a go, or get back into rowing, with the Blenheim Rowing Club. From 8.30am Sun, or from 4.45pm on Tue & Thu. We’ll teach you the basics and get you on the river with experienced rowers to get you started. Other details at blenheimrowing.co.nz.

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 9am-12pm. wooden toys, projects. 1st Sun monthly 1-4pm. Brayshaw Park. Ph Philip 5705188.

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

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

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.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Thurs /Sat 7-8pm. Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. 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 9am12noon. 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 TE WHANAU HOU GROVETOWN LAGOON are planning to run a guided walk and free BBQ at the Lagoon on the 3rd of February to celebrate World Wetland day.

Meeting at 9am on Steam Wharf Road.

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DEATH NOTICES MOORHOUSE, Kathleen Margaret (Peg) Died peacefully in her 107th year surrounded by love at the farm. Wife of the late Leonard James Moorhouse. A vibrant, colourful, positive mentor to her 4 children - Mary, the late Tim, Reade and Gendy; her son-in-law Tom and her daughter-in-law Alofa. Inspirational Grandma of Joanna and Garth, Andrew and Fiona, Matthew and Tracey, Stephen and LeeAnne; Rebecca and Shane, Andrew; Lynley and Darryn, Rachel and Tony; Sofara, Sia and Nathan, Ola and Aidan, Michael, Tino and Becky Treasured Great Grandmother of Hayden and Tash, Emma; Joshua, Amber and Te Awariki; Charlotte and Lucia; Thomas, Harrison, Caitlyn; Leo; Kingston, Reign. Much loved God Mother of Hikatea, Geoff and family. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz. Very special thanks to Dr Sarah Perano, Dr Richard Smithers, Annette, Belle and the Hospice team. Donations would be much appreciated to the Marlborough Hospice ( Acc. No. 03 1369 036520700 Ref: Moorhouse) In accordance with Peg’s wishes, a private family service has been held.

Respectfully cared for by Cloudy Bay Funeral Services FDANZ Phone (03) 578 2004 www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

COATES, Tom (Thomas William) Tom passed away late morning on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 at Nelson Hospital after an acute medical event late on Sunday night. His wife and family were at his bedside.

Loving husband to Liz Coates for 49 years. Devoted father to Lara and Edwin Coates. Beloved grandpa of India Michaela, Noah, and Lily Amanzi Coates. Thanks to the wonderful ICU staff who cared for him in his final hours. A private gathering was held at his burial on 26 January 2024 at Havelock Cemetery. To my loving husband: 2 Cor 5:8 - ‘We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.’

Respectfully cared for by Cloudy Bay Funeral Services FDANZ Phone (03) 578 2004 www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

PICKFORD, Eleanor Jessie Passed away peacefully at Redwood Retirement Village on Friday January 26, 2024. Aged 101. Loved wife to the late Harry Pickford.

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law to Barbara & Graham, Margaret & Alistair and David (deceased) & Patricia. Much loved Nana G to her grandchildren and their partners Mathew & Lucy, Campbell & Bridget, Andrew & Vanessa, Amanda, Dean & Adria, Jaque & David, Jamie & Katie, Nicholas & Rochelle and Morgan; and her great grandchildren Olivia, Kiela, Samantha, Ben, Archie, Imogen, Amelia, Phoebe, Caleb, Ismalia, Rafael, Leo and Jake.

Thanks to all Redwood Rest Home staff for their special care and support for Eleanor. A private family service has been held. A Beautiful Life Well Lived.

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O’DONOGHUE, Patricia Joan (Trish) Passed unexpectedly at home. Aged 60. Loved by Noel & her six children, Lisa & Matt, John, Danielle, Shayna, Kayla, and Nile. Loved Nan to Meika, Kylah, Alyssa, Jack and Maddie. Beloved sister of Lee and Kaye. Eldest daughter to Alison and Lindell.

In liew of flowers a donation to the SPCA would be greatly appreciated - 03-0599-0278454-00 REF TRISH. A private cremation has been held.

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