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Club employees miss out on money owed PAULA HULBURT

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Former Clubs of Marlborough employees will not get any of the money owed to them, it has been confirmed. Fifty-two employees claimed

$172,411.87 in money owed for wages, holiday pay and pay in lieu of notice. But last week liquidators from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) revealed only creditor ANZ bank would receive funds. The news comes as the sale of the

building and assets reaches settlement. In a statement, a spokesperson says liquidators would look at other ways to recover money. “Given the high level of debt owed to ANZ, at this stage in the liquidation there will be no fur-

ther funds remaining to be distributed to other ranks of creditors, including employees.” Former receptionist Sylvia Rickard had been an employee at the Clubs for almost a year when staff were told the devastating news.

She says she feels let down by managers who did not show up on the last day to support staff. “Disgusted in the way we were treated by CEO, senior management and committees.

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Birthday plans take off Argosy Trust chairman Paul Davidson and pilot Allan Graham have big plans ahead for the Argosy. Photo: William Woodworth.

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Patients are set to benefit from a new $1.7 million scanner at Wairau Hospital. An increase in demand for scans means hospital radiology staff are now seeing an average of 19 patients a day. The move brings the region in line with the rest of the country for the gold standard in acute stroke imaging and will hopefully help save lives. Lexie O’Shea, Nelson Marlborough Group Director Operations - Hospital and Specialist Services, Te Whatu Ora says Wairau and Nelson Hospitals have been seeing a rise in patient numbers. “This is partly down to growing

clinical staff numbers referring to Radiology Medical Imaging Technologists who are now based in the department 24/7, and the approval of new pharmaceuticals which require scans as part of monitoring. “The team is very excited to have a new scanner platform to learn from.” Another new CT scanner is due to arrive at Nelson Hospital next month, bringing the total to two, taking the investment to about the $6.5 million mark. Since 2017, the number of scans being done at Wairau Hospital has increased every year to 6964 in 2023. This is almost 2000 more than seven years ago. Marlborough’s new scanner is

currently being stored in Blenheim as preparation work gets underway at Wairau Hospital. Final costs include materials to prevent radiation exposure outside the unit, physics testing and building changes to facilitate the new water-cooling system. The investment will help staff cope with an increase in demand Lexie says and benefit patients directly. Patients will experience increased comfort thanks to more space, as well as a quieter environment due to an upgrade from an air-cooled system to the scanner being water-cooled. The updated technology also results in a radiation dose reduction.

Quilting comfort for community Talented quilters combined their skills on Saturday, completing more than 50 quilts to donate across the community. The Community Collective workday in Blenheim was hailed as a great success by organisers as the public took the chance to see sewists at work firsthand. Many of the beautifully crafted quilts were donated to Idea Services clients. Idea Services cares for the needs of people with intellectual disabilities across eight residential homes in Blenheim Quilter Sharyn Simpson, Idea Services manager Camilla housing 40 residents. Seven quilts were also gifted to the Nilsson and sewist Eleanor Cole with some of the gifted quilts. Photo: Cynthia Brooks. Awatere Early Learning Centre.

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Cancer Society Marlborough is hoping to hear from people supporting someone through cancer. If you or someone you know is interested in meeting up, accessing peer support and hearing from guest speakers, please contact dallace@ cancersoc.org.nz ENERGY FUNDING SCHEME SCRAPPED

Council’s energy efficiency and clean heating loan scheme will be suspended from 29 February. Set up in 2010, it meant ratepayers could take out loans to insulate or heat their homes. A changing regulatory environment has sparked the change, Council’s Chief Financial Officer Geoff Blake says. “There are now other options available to ratepayers with the large banks providing top up mortgages for energy efficiency upgrades at a better rate than Council offers.” CHORUS OF APPROVAL

Chorus has confirmed an expansion of its fibre network in Marlborough. The Chorus-funded build programme will bring state-of-the-art fibre broadband to 195 Okiwi Bay premises and 99 in the Dry Hills area. General Manager of Fibre Frontier at Chorus Anna Mitchell says the move helps reduce the digital divide between urban and rural. SPENDING DROPS

Hospitality businesses in Marlborough have seen an 11.1 per cent spending drop since this time last year. “Some regions – Wellington, Marlborough and Otago – are even experiencing spending that is below the pre-Covid levels of January 2019, while spending growth in the South Island merchants remains lower than in the North Island,” says Worldline NZ’s Chief Sales Officer Bruce Proffit.

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Former club employees won’t see a cent From the front “We should have been informed of what was happening much earlier, so staff could find employment elsewhere. Not three days’ notice, staff had commitments, families etc.” Sylvia says she enjoyed her job and helping members. She had remained hopeful the sale of the building and assets would mean staff would get monies owed. “The building was worth millions. “The staff were so dedicated that they did not take holidays as they were required to do a specific job, they were told nobody else could do their job. “Everyone went over and above.” The Blenheim Working Men’s Club, known as the Clubs of Marlborough, was placed into liquidation on 10 March last year. A list of creditors shows more than a hundred companies, many local, are owed money with $6,443,882 owing to creditors, secured and unsecured, in total. The news has come as a bitter blow to staff and business owners hoping to see something salvageable from the collapse. Former cashier Alexandra Ay-

Office and reception staff at the Clubs with then CEO Dan Roos in 2021. Photo: File/Matt Brown. res was employed for just over six years. She is owed around 650 hours of holiday pay and lieu days. Responsible for daily reconciliation of cash and attending to the gaming and TAB machines, she says staff genuinely cared about each other. But the restructure in 2020 meant more work due to staff shortages, she says. “I couldn’t take more than 5 or 6 days of leave at a time, and this really took a toll on me, I was told at the time we couldn’t afford another cashier. “Towards the end I was wanting to leave but I knew this would leave the remaining staff in a terrible position.

“The staff were the most valuable assets to the club, and I wish we were included in discussions relating to the Clubs’ financial position and had a say in major decisions. “I feel like we could have had some valuable input. While the club closing was deeply upsetting for me and negatively affected my mental health, I’m one of the lucky ones. “There are staff members who were left in a much worse position than me and were relying heavily on receiving the holiday pay owed to them. “I was loyal to the club and cared about it very much but now that I think about it, I don’t think we were cared about much at all.”

Glider death after airstrip crash A person has died after a glider crashed at Lake Station Airstrip, Howard, near St Arnaud on Sunday. Emergency services responded to a report of an incident involving a light aircraft about 2pm. A police spokesperson said the aircraft crashed on the runway and the occupant passed away at the scene. “Police extend their condo-

lences to their family at this difficult time.” A scene examination is under way, and the Civil Aviation Authority has been advised. A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they responded with one first-response unit and one helicopter. The spokesperson said they were not required for transport and referred the matter to police.

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Cargo, cake and candles WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A special plane has been given a spruce-up in time for her birthday next month. At almost 59 years old, the Argosy looks good for her age. And as she prepares to mark her birthday on 10 March, it seemed only right she be given a bit of a makeover. Argosy Trust chairman Paul Davidson, and pilot Allan Graham, who took the Merchant Enterprisefor her last flight, are now preparing to celebrate her first flight on the 10th of March 1965. “This plane has so much local history and international aviation significance, as it’s the last one of its kind remaining in the world,” says Paul. “I think my most prized, and my saddest, memory was taking the Argosy for her final flight,” says Allan, who crewed the final flight in 1990 alongside Ian Pirie. “When we left Wellington, we departed through a tunnel of sprayed water from the fire trucks which was simply spectacular but really gut-wrenching, and all of the feeling hit us when we powered her down for the last time.” The famed Argosy at the Runway Café stands watch over planes

Argosy Trust chairman Paul Davidson, and pilot Allan Graham are preparing to celebrate a special birthday. Photo: William Woodworth. leaving and arriving from Marlborough Airport, just as it used to do. The Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy ZK-SAE ‘Merchant Enterprise’ carried cargo to and from Blenheim to Wellington and Christchurch up and down New Zealand. It also made passenger flights to the Chatham Islands under the SAFE Air banner from 1974 until the end of flying in 1990. Paul, whose involvement with the Argosy started after making the documentary The Final Flight telling the Safe Air story, later purchased the plane, which was also involved in the famous 1978 Kaikōura UFO encounters. However, the Argosy’s fate was up

in the air, as it almost followed in the wheel tracks of its sister plane – whose fuselage remains in a paddock across the highway. “Everyone expected the planes would be sold off in 1990, but Safe Air General Manager Graeme Gilmour told us it was being cut up as Air New Zealand didn’t want competition,” Paul explains. “I rushed down there and offered to buy the plane as is where is for whatever they would get for the scrap metal. If it wasn’t for that, she wouldn’t be here. “We popped over the next day, wrote the cheque and towed her to a field for eight years until we had an idea for what to do with her. “There was no logic behind it, it

just felt right.” After organising the refit and getting a fresh coat of SAFE Air paint, the Argosy’s final voyage was a quick jaunt down State Highway 6 to where she is today. However, Paul and Allan still have high hopes for SAFE’s Marlborough’s aviation history. “We’re already in conversation with our friends at Omaka to add their Bristol and create a local aviation museum.” They agree the Argosy and the

Bristol aircraft are the last visible signs that SAFE Air ever existed, and it would be wonderful to one day have them back together again. “I’m hoping that long after we are gone, we leave a visual legacy of a once thriving aviation business because Marlborough has such a deep relationship with aviation,” Paul says. The Argosy is open daily for visitors at the Runway Café in Woodbourne.

Trading paints for putts Marlborough tradespeople joined forces on Friday for a fundraising day on the golf course, supporting Hospice Marlborough’s work to the tune of $2130. With a sunny day on the links, and plenty of smiling faces keeping competitors well fed and watered, a great day was had by all attendees at the course and at the prizegiving afterwards. Kelli White and David Pitman getting ready to start their round. Photo: Supplied.

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Combined colleges plan scrapped amid budget blowout WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A multi-million-dollar plan to co-locate Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges and relocate Bohally Intermediate School has been scrapped. After a visit on Friday from Minister of Education Erica Stanford and Secretary for Education Iona Holsted, the Te Tātoru o Wairau Combined Colleges project has now officially ended. The news comes after the project, 10 years in the planning, was paused in December following a cost review by the Ministry of Education. A major cost blowout from the original $170m budget to an estimated $400m, the plug has now officially been pulled on the eagerly awaited project. Education Minister Erica Stanford says it was concerning to find that the project was nearly $200 million more than originally forecast and that funding had not been secured. “Now we must ensure we can deliver fit for purpose schools for Marlborough that achieve excellent education outcomes for their students. “It’s a relief that we have been able to find a way forward for the

The Te Tātoru o Wairau/Combined Colleges plans have now officially been cancelled just as the new hockey turf and pavilion at Marlborough Girls’ College is months from opening. Photo: William Woodworth. schools, iwi and wider community so that the necessary work can get underway as soon as possible.” The project would have seen a co-located campus for Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges, and the relocation of Bohally Intermediate School to College Park. All three impacted schools will now embark on an examination of their current needs for upgrades. The confirmed cancellation of the project coincides with stage one of the project, a new hockey turf and pavilion at Marlborough Girls’ College, which is nearing completion. In a letter to parents on Friday, Bohally Intermediate School principal Nicky Cameron-Dunn says both they and the Colleges were now working alongside the Ministry of Education around addressing immediate property needs on existing campuses.

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“While the end of the co-location project is disappointing, we have made significant progress in improving how we work together across our schools and with iwi to deliver better educational outcomes for the whole community. “A new campus would have been an amazing asset; however, we’re focusing on continuing to deliver an excellent education for our students into the future. “The Board and I are looking forward to getting construction underway quickly on our priority property needs.” Marlborough Boys’ College Principal/Tumuaki, John Kendal says while the scope of the project had changed, the kura remained committed to ensuring it had improved facilities which would benefit the community. “We have great staff and will con-

tinue to deliver high quality education in Wairau.” Marlborough Girls’ College Chair Brian Roughan says the news comes as a blow. “We are disappointed that the co-location is no longer going ahead, but will keep working together with the boys’ college, Bohally and iwi to provide the best outcome for Marlborough students.” Girls’ College Principal, MaryJeanne Lynch confirmed the school will work with the Ministry to improve its facilities for the future. “We continue to offer excellent education for young women in Marlborough and be a kura where everyone belongs and

can achieve.” Iwi spokesperson, Michelle Lavender, says iwi are disappointed the many benefits of co-location will not be achieved. “However the cultural narrative that was developed as part of the project articulated a pathway to achieve better education outcomes for ākonga in Wairau and will continue to be valuable going forward,” she says. Minister Stanford and Secretary Holsted acknowledged that this decision would be disappointing for the community and thanked everybody for the time and energy they have contributed to the project.

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Tuesday 20 February 2024 Just two years into playing disc golf, Rochell Uys is climbing the ranks of the sport on a national level. Photo: William Woodworth.

Disc golf rookie a natural WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A rookie disc golf player who began playing the sport just last year has been making a name for herself nationally. Richmond View School’s Rochell Uys fell in love with the sport from the first throw. Now she’s brought home a FA3 division silver medal, and the junior girls distance title from the National Championships in Auckland at the beginning of the month. Year 13 student Rochell says she was hooked from the start. “My PE teacher Mr Newton introduced the class to it and from the first good forehand throw I was hooked,” Rochell says. “It’s just like any other sport where practise makes perfect - it’s taken lots and lots of field work and visits to the local Taylor River course and other courses. “I’ve picked up a better backhand throw than my forehand and had the awesome opportunity of going

to nationals.” After only having the opportunity to play with two other females at Tasman Regionals – which Rochell also won – she was left in the dark on the results until finishing her round. She credits her caddie, grandfather Martin Ruthven, for his help. “I was expecting more long and open holes like we have here, but the Auckland course was shorter, bushier, and more technical so I had to pull a few more creative shots out of the bag.” “A real standout shot was when everyone else went one way around, and I decided to risk a different route,” she describes. “The disc just floated long, avoided trees, and settled where I wanted it perfectly, and I was able to go under par on that hole which I was really pumped for. “I just want to play more courses and competitions, continue to improve my game, and hopefully get a sponsorship from (New Zealand company) RPM Discs – but I’ll keep having fun while I’m out there too.”

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Stocks of council rubbish bags are running low as preparations to switch from kerbside collection get underway. Most supermarkets have stopped stocking the official, yellow-branded Marlborough District Council bags. The move comes as staff get ready for the new wheelie bins which will replace the bags on July 1. Rubbish bags are on “borrowed time,” Council’s Solid Waste Manager Mark Lucas says. “Replacing rubbish bags with the new wheelie bin kerbside collection service will save more than 750,000 rubbish bags going to land fill every year and the wheelie bins even the smallest 80L size have a larger capacity than the existing bags.” Council has a limited supply of rubbish bags left and will sell them until supplies are exhausted. From 1 July 2024, the black rubbish bags will not be collected from the kerbside. “Council will continue to be accept them at transfer stations, the Waste Sorting Cen-

From 1 July 2024, Marlborough District Council’s official black rubbish bags will not be collected from the kerbside. Photo: LDR/File. tre, or the Resource Recovery Centre but that option will be removed as demand diminishes,” Mark says. While stocks last, rubbish bags are available to buy from Council’s Blenheim or the Picton Service Centre either individually ($1.85), in packs of 10 ($18.50) or packs of 52 ($96.00). Rubbish bag vouchers can still be redeemed at council offices in Blenheim and Picton up until 30 June. The new and expanded kerbside collection service covers Blenheim, Picton, Grovetown, Havelock, Rarangi, Rai Valley, Renwick, Seddon, Spring

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CELEBRATING 119 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY

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Celebrating 119 years of Rotarians service across the globe JAMES MCKENZIE-WILEY

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Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For 119 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end. Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s

most persistent issues. Our 46,000+ clubs work together to: promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, save mothers and children, support education, grow local economies, and protect the environment. We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our network of business, professional, and community leaders. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. A Chicago attorney who formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so pro-

fessionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to global humanitarian service. Members have a long track record of addressing challenges in their communities and around the world. “Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.” Paul Harris Rotary founder. That commitment endures today through an organisation that remains truly international. Only 16 years after being founded, Rotary had clubs on six continents. Our members now span the globe, working to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems.

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We have two Rotary clubs in Marlborough, Blenheim Rotary and Rotary Blenheim South. At a local level, we have two clubs in Marlborough, Blenheim Rotary and Rotary Blenheim South. Both clubs are committed to many projects within Marlborough. The clubs are as strong as their members and the possibilities are endless. It is amazing what can be achieved when a club member comes up with an idea and the club runs with it, or when members of the community approach us for assistance. We use our knowledge of local issues to identify areas of need,

then apply our expertise and diverse perspectives to find a solution. We’re keen for new members to contribute to the ongoing work of Rotary. Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community or communities around the world? There’s a project happening that needs your Skills and enthusiasm. You can help. Rotary members are working in your community right now to feed the hungry, tutor disadvantaged children, maintain parks

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Is February too early for Easter displays in stores?

Guessing you’ve never tried to come out of either side road? It’s a pain in the ass, sketchy and there has been a hell of a lot of near misses and a few good prangs there as well. I for one welcome the roundabout. Michael Jeffrey

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Not at all, I think the kids love having something to look forward to and the bunny in New World is especially good this year.

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Flying doctors plane a blessing

Naomi Johnson who won the name the plane competition with Kahurangi. Photo: Supplied. STAFF REPORTER

The newest addition to the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service has been officially welcomed into service. Last week in Nelson the plane, now named Kahurangi was blessed by Archdeacon Emeritus Harvey Ruru QSM. The $3 million Beechcraft Super

King Air B200 air ambulance is the newest aeromedical plane in the New Zealand fleet and joins two other Beechcraft Super King Air B200C planes which are based in Christchurch. The plane has been named in a public competition to find a name that would resonate with the community. There were well over 100 entries into the competition and the win-

ner, Naomi Johnson, selected the name Kahurangi for its meaning of the blue of the skies in the Nelson and Marlborough regions. During the evening the guests heard from Mark Sullivan, a patient who was transported by the NZ Flying Doctor plane from Nelson Hospital to Christchurch Public Hospital after a light plane crash left him

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A grassroots partnership has been announced to help champion nature regeneration, address eco-anxiety, and encourage mental wellbeing. The Bupa Foundation and NZ Landcare Trust have announced a nationwide programme – Junior Landcare. It comes as part of a response to address concerns from younger generations about threats to the natural world. Junior Landcare will provide opportunities for young people to actively contribute to solutions through a series of nature regeneration projects. The projects will be carried out by schools and youth groups and include a range of activities, such as planting native trees, ecological monitoring projects, wetland restoration and pest control. Chief Executive of NZ Landcare Trust Dr Nick Edgar says being

constructive has shown to help combat mental health challenges. “Taking action to protect nature has proven to alleviate eco-anxiety and address mental wellbeing challenges some of our young people face. “Through working with the Bupa Foundation, we have created something that goes beyond environmental conservation; it extends to supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of participants, fostering a sense of purpose and connection to nature. “Our team across Aotearoa loves working with schools and the younger generations to create a legacy for those who come after us and this partnership will ensure we can have a great impact.” Junior Landcare, in conjunction with schools and local communities, will deliver 10 regeneration projects around New Zealand. It will develop educational resources and research into the effects of nature on wellbeing and

Chief Executive of NZ Landcare Trust Dr Nick Edgar says being constructive has shown to help combat mental health challenges. Photo: Supplied. mental health and provide an opportunity to establish intergenerational connections by including Bupa’s residents in activities. Managing Director of Bupa New Zealand Pedro Sanchez says there is a clear link between looking

after people’s mental health and connecting with nature. “We’re focused on improving people’s lives and the planet’s health through the restoration and regeneration of nature. “Enabling people in aged care to

connect with younger generations, to share their wisdom and life experiences, and to connect with nature is proven to have positive impacts on mental wellbeing. “It’s clear to us that to look after people’s health, we also need to look after the health of our planet. “I am excited to see our partnership develop as the youth involved in Junior Landcare will take the lead on deciding what we do, where we focus and what’s important to local communities.” As part of this announcement, the Bupa Foundation and NZ Landcare Trust extend a call to action to young people across New Zealand. “We want a high level of engagement in Junior Landcare across Aotearoa. So, if you’d like to find out more, or to register your interest as an individual, school, classroom or youth-based group, please visit our website and register your interest”, says Dr Edgar.

Cross-strait connection cancellation causes highlighted at Select Committee WILLIAM WOODWORTH

The Cook Strait ferry upgrade deal with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is officially scuttled, as KiwiRail announced they have begun negotiations to cancel the arrangement. And after a meeting between KiwiRail bosses and the Government’s Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee on the 15th of February, questions are now being asked as to how New Zealand’s most vital ferry service will find funds for necessary investment over the next 10 years. At Select Committee, KiwiRail bosses partially blamed poor project governance for the heavy increase in costs which caused the December $1.2b funding request denial from the Government. One option that KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy told MP’s they are looking into is a second round of purchasing second-hand ferries - following the path of the Kaitaki’s arrival from the Irish Intercontinental Group in 2005 and the Kaiarahi’s in 2013. However, Reidy says there are only 22 second-hand ships that meet the criteria of being at most 10 years old, has modern safety backup systems and hardy enough for Cook Strait sailings – with none of these options for sale. KiwiRail bosses said despite the iReX projects canning, the infrastructure on both sides of the Strait - including Wellington’s CentrePort and Bluebridge terminals - will require a variety of upgrades in the next decade. That is now a “problem to be solved” for the Transport Minis-

The Interislander’s Kaitaki in port in Picton. Photo: William Woodworth. try and all New Zealand, not KiwiRail, said Reidy. “Port Marlborough wharf has probably got about two to three years left. It is at a very end-oflife state. You talk to CentrePort, there’s work we’ve got to do as well.” They also said they do not know what cancelling the ferry contracts and quitting 150 contracts for the terminal works in Wellington and Picton will cost the Crown-owned enterprise. However, despite claims that the size and price of the Korean-built ferries that had driven the blowout as terminal needs of the two larger ferries had pushed up terminal costs only 7 percent, Reidy said. The two ferries were being tailor-made for the crossing at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea, such as to make wakes that would be kind to Tory Channel and were purchased for a good value price of about $550m when ordered in 2019. Reordering a pair of similar spec

ships now would cost 30-40 percent more due to inflated prices, ship brokers advised. Peter Reidy claimed that $250m of seismic work due to findings from the 2016 Kaikōura quake that required the Kaiwharawhara site, one which KiwiRail believed was unsuitable, to be raised a metre. KiwiRail preferred a King’s Wharf upgrade in central Wellington, but other stakeholders, including city councils, CentrePort, NZTA and Bluebridge, backed Kaiwharawhara due to subsequent King’s Wharf plan’s impact on water sports and the required parking and traffic management. Other costs included escalating construction costs and price rises pegged to the year-long search for a new site, which combined for a “perfect storm of factors” for an $1b blowout. Throughout the Select Committee, the inclusion of private capital, cruise ship berthing access, the purchase of ferries without

rail access and a coordinated upgrade effort across Interislander, CenterPort and Bluebridge were posed as routes forward. KiwiRail chair David McLean told MP’s that he and Peter Reidy were horrified by revised iReX costings in 2022 showed a huge blowout from the initial “piein-the-sky” $800m expectations when they were both still in their first year of their roles. “The question we have always struggled with is why was KiwiRail building terminals? We are not a wharf owner”. After recalculations returned “a completely different set of numbers, to our horror, which really showed us it was going to be well over $2b”, McLean said “it was a surprise to everyone… we didn’t really have that analysis. “And why didn’t we? Because it hadn’t been governed properly internally.” Finance Minister Nicola Wil-

lis said on Thursday that getting ferries that did not have roll-on roll-off tracks for rail freight, was absolutely a possibility. However, McLean told MPs that KiwiRail required a single rail system which allowed freight to move easily across the Strait and subsidised passenger movements. If ships could not take trains, it would add time to freight movements as containers were double handled, putting customers off, he said. To date, the iReX project spent $424m on ship related costs, port design and minor wharfside works. This was not all lost money, said Peter Reidy, because they had the designs for Kaiwharawhara ready to go. However, with the full crossstrait plan now being reviewed by an advisory group, plans both on and off the water for future upgrades are all up in the air.

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A new wellbeing hub is bringing hands on help to people in more remote Marlborough communities. In a joint initiative with Waikawa Marae, primary health provider

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Te Piki Oranga have launched Heartland Services across the Top of the South. People will be able to get help with a wide range of issues – from email, printing, photocopying, scanning, phones and internet as well as accessing government and community service forms. A series of drop-in sessions and health clinics will also be held throughout the year. Pūkenga Kaiwhakahaere (Site Manager) for the Te Piki Oranga services in Wairau Ricky Carr says the move will help make life easier for those living in more remote rural communities. “We can offer a physical location – a place to get things done in-person – as well as support on the phone or by video-conference. “Living, working and raising a family in rural and remote Marlborough can be challenging enough as it is. With Heartland Services we can provide access, information, support and specialist health and wellbeing services that will make life a little easier.” The Picton-based hub opened to the public on Valentine’s Day, giving people the chance to find out more about the help on offer. Government and community agencies are already keen to run regular drop-in sessions,

able to whānau and others who need awhi, we decided in favour of the High Street hub from iwiowned premises. “This way we can uphold the tikanga of whakaruruhau to provide a safe, comfortable place as we do on the marae, and that happens to be in a convenient, central location for people.” DROP-IN SESSIONS AND HEALTH CLINICS

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Drought conditions loom WILLIAM WOODWORTH

As hot, dry weather conditions continue in Marlborough, rural residents and farmers need to be ready to deal with drought. Long term forecasts are predicting continued dry weather across the region. People need to be ready for drought conditions warns Federated Farmers Marlborough president and Wairau Valley farmer Evan White. While drought hasn’t officially been announced for the region, farmers should begin planning their responses to the conditions for both stock and agriculture, he says. Short of a miracle, drought is looming, Evan says. “We’re not officially in drought yet as that gets officially announced by Government, but it is becoming serious especially in areas without irrigation options. “Soil moisture levels have been low since July across the region, and South Marlborough especially is parched with creeks running dry around Seddon and Ward, some for the first time. “Driving down the Wairau it looks good on the surface, but

Federated Farmers Marlborough president Evan White says that many rural areas in Marlborough, including the Awatere Valley shown here, are nearing drought conditions and farmers should have plans in place. Photos: William Woodworth. that’s due to vineyards and the existing water infrastructure and storage. They’re not under restrictions for A Class water use yet. “I believe short of a miracle; Marlborough will be announced

under drought conditions shortly.” In January, the region has seen 312 sunshine hours - second only to Nelson. As dry conditions continue to bite, those affected have been

asked to sound the alarm to Government, MPI and MDC. The Marlborough District Council’s environment and planning committee was told by surface water hydrologist Charlotte Tomlinson on February 1 that it was

up to farmers and vineyard owners to reach out and tell them how the dry conditions are affecting them, and where they need assistance. “Between council or NIWA and the community, we can decide whether the effects are impacting us enough to go to MPI and say that assistance is needed for a certain sector,” she said. In a pre-emptive action, Federated Farmers Marlborough sent a letter to the Minister of Agriculture earlier this month and are working alongside Marlborough Primary Sector Groups to consider the next action as the local situation worsens. Evan says that while rain still isn’t on the radar in the short-term forecasts, current conditions will need two or three decent rains over several weeks to make a difference for soil moisture and ground water levels. “If conditions stay the same the Wairau and Southern Valleys schemes could have access shut in a week or two while the Waihopai and Awatere are already at low levels. “Farmers are mostly well organised with their stock plans, but we are aware of some people in the region with stock water issues

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The Awatere Valley, pictured from Seddon, is becoming close to drought conditions Areas of South Marlborough around the Weld Pass, Lower Dashwood, Seddon and alongside the rest of the region. Ward are nearing meteorological drought. and having to cart water to some places. “Having spoken to some of the old guard farmers, they believe it’s already a serious drought.” Dry conditions mean Marlborough farmers are starting to have to make decisions which will impact the bottom line. “Most are already feeding out; next farmers must start thinking about destocking. “Some may have to consider sell-

ing or grazing off Capital Stock. “Usually at this time of year brassica crops are going in the ground, so farmers will have to decide if their sowing schedule will have to change due to dry conditions. Sheep farmers are especially struggling with low prices. “From what I understand, vineyards are a bit concerned too due to the time of year just before harvest. While it’s great seeing the grapes coming up, not every-

one has the storage dam capacity to operate fully.” However, Evan says while the region’s farmers and agriculturists face drought conditions, it is most important to look after the people out there working if times get tough. “When drought is announced it opens more options for farmers, but they should still be looking into destocking and speaking to bank managers to be precau-

tious. “Farmers don’t want people to feel sorry for them, but when they’re in the thick of a drought out in dusty dry paddocks, the headspace can get messy so that community and national support is crucial for the agricultural sector, and the people within it to get through”. Call Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)

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Knowing how perverse the universe can be, it’s always a risk to write about how dry things are. It’s probably one of the best ways of guaranteeing wet weather, up there with cloud seeding and rain dances. But it is dry. Blenheim’s 6mm of rain in January continued the theme of the previous seven months and February is shaping up pretty similar. Different areas in Marlborough experience different levels of rainfall though and the Ben Morven area had a short, sharp dump of around 25mm in late January. The limited impact of that has long gone now.

So what can a grower do to conserve moisture and retain a healthy vine canopy in these last weeks to harvest? Number one is to ensure that your irrigation system is working as efficiently and effectively as possible – leaks and lateral line blowouts are promptly fixed to ensure that all water pumped is delivered to where it’s needed. Removing or controlling other plants than may be competing for moisture is also key. Undervine, this will mean herbicide or mechanically removing actively growing weeds if they are impacting on vines, along with mowing (only if safe to do so, given the enhanced fire risk we are now seeing) the inter-row. A managed inter-row sward or cover crop is better than bare soil though, as bare earth easily loses moisture through evaporation. Inter-row cover can also keep a vineyard cooler than bare ground.

Access to Class B Awatere River water is already cut off. Forward thinking growers are assuming that’s it for the season and are rationing their stored water to ensure it lasts through until the end of March. As of mid-February, there is a real risk that Awatere Class A water may be restricted before the end of February and Wairau Class B is headed the same way. River flows hitting the Class B shut off level means that water can no longer be taken for schemes like the Southern Valleys Irrigation scheme however growers relying on Class B takes will have alternative water sources, either on-farm storage or consented wells.

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While grapevines are generally tolerant of dry conditions, they still need water to ripen crop loads. There are also varietal differences in vine water demand (linked to yield?) and Sauvignon Blanc is generally regarded as being less tolerant of water stress. The older, basal leaves, shaded leaves and leaves damaged through mechanical leaf removal operations yellow and drop when stressed, impacting on flavour development through increased fruit exposure and just plain old lack of moisture.

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Landscaping: Landspec time to be thinking about keeping up lawn care with existing lawns or preparing for a new one,” he adds. Landspec specialises in new lawn establishment using the environmentally friendly, and cost-effective hydroseeding technique that is sprayed onto the prepared soil. “As water is a key ingredient in the strike and maintenance of lawns, we also design and install irrigation systems to take away the hassles and stress of watering,” says Andrew.

throughout the year.” The team at Decks4u love what they do with a passion and will get you the best result possible. Every job they undertake is completed to the highest standard whether it is a small entry deck or an extensive wraparound extravaganza. “Now while the weather is settled it is the perfect time to call us in for a free quote and give you some ideas as to what is possible to enhance your living space,” says Sarah.

Leaking taps, pipes and roofs can add considerable cost to the running of houses and business premises. Many people don’t realise they have an issue until it has become a major and sometimes costly problem. “The amount of water lost on a daily basis in Marlborough is substantial while leaking roofs and gutters can result in expensive repairs,” says Neal Young of Morgan Plumbing. The company specialises in all aspects of plumbing, drainage and gas fitting and has an experi-

Andrew and the team from Landspec are experts when it comes to the seasonal tasks required to keep outdoor areas looking their best all year round. “This is a great time of year to be building structures that enhance outdoor living areas,” says Andrew. Landspec offer a full landscaping service with a qualified builder on the company’s team. Pergolas, decks, and any other landscape construction required can be created to beautify outdoor spaces. “This is also a good

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enced team of roofing staff who supply and install roofs for new homes and renovations while also undertaking repairs and maintenance. “We have years of experience in both the residential and commercial fields and pride ourselves on our high-quality workmanship and ability to solve problems,” says Neal. “Autumn is an important time to check for these so that you can have peace of mind when the winter comes and avoid costly repairs.”

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Sport

Tuesday 20 February 2024

The world at Jemimah’s feet PETER JONES

Competitor Alex Roberton tackles a downhill turn. Photo: Neil Sinclair Sports Photography.

Mountain bike madness WILLIAM WOODWORTH

Picton hosted its first ever round of the Mountain Bike New Zealand National Cross-Country Series, with a huge community effort key to putting on the event in Marlborough. With the ongoing fire risk at Wither Hills Farm park the decision was made to relocate to the trail network in Waikawa. The Picton mountain biking community worked hard to repair trails and bring them to standard for the race, which included a mix of steep climbs, smooth tracks, and bumpy descents over a 5.6km lap with 175m of climbing. The pace was furious from the outset for each with a big field sprint around Queen Charlotte College’s playing fields before diving into the trails. Caleb Bottcher won the Men’s Elite title, while Josie Wilcox took the Women’s.Local athlete Finn McKenzie continued his great form from the Coast 2 Coast, winning the men’s Junior title and Millie Donald

the women’s Junior. “I got off to a strong start in the Senior and Master’s field and led the pack through the fields up to the first climb, here I slipped back a few places and had some great battles with Vaughan Watson and Alan Newton”, said contestant Alex Roberton. “My race was about pushing as hard as I could sustain on the climbs and recovering where possible on the challenging dusty descents”. “I kept drinking as much water as I could throughout the race to battle off the searing heat and it certainly helped keep mistakes to a minimum. “All the marshals around the course were highly encouraging and given the great track design and work done by Peter Webster and the whole team”. Spirits were high at the race finish with everyone commenting on the fantastic course and conditions. The national competition is now wrapped up after the 4 round cross-country series, with stops in Te Miro, Rotorua, and Nelson.

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An impressive showing at the Gary Sowden National Secondary School girls’ football tournament in Blenheim late last season has earned Jemimah O’Donnell a silver fern. The 15-year-old, year 12 Marlborough Girls’ College student, has been named in the New Zealand under-16 secondary schools girls’ team which heads to Melbourne in April. Selection was unexpected for the Renwick club defender. Although she was named MVP for her side after the national tournament, in which MGC finished second, Jemimah says her elevation was a total surprise. “I got this original email [from the national selectors] saying I was one of the players who was being looked at, but then it was like, ‘OK, cool’, and I kinda forgot about it. “Then, around the middle of January they sent another email saying I had been selected … I did not expect that at all. Then we had to keep it quiet until they released it on Facebook … although I did tell a few of my friends,” she said with a chuckle. “But I was happy when it [officially] came out because I could talk to [NZ under-16 rep] Katie Pugh and my other football friends about it.” Although the modest teen was somewhat taken aback by her NZ call-up, she had been on the Mainland Football radar for some time. In 2022, when she was at Rangi Ruru for year 10, she was named MVP playing for Marlborough at a rep tournament. That same year, she played club football in Christchurch for Coastal Spirit, winning the club’s overall junior midfielder of the year award and last year she attended the NZ under-16 trial - so her talent was not going unnoticed by the Mainland and NZ selectors. Since being told of her selection, Jemimah has “amped up” her training. “I have got about three months to get myself ready. My game plan is to get as physically fit as I can, so that even if I am not the most skilled player, I can have a really high fitness base. I am doing plenty of running and cardio work at the moment.”

Jemimah O’Donnell looks for options while on the ball playing for Marlborough Girls’ College at the 2023 Gary Sowden National Secondary Schools Football Tournament. Photo: Peter Jones. Also a leading junior tennis player, Jemimah has divided her time between that pursuit and football, but admits it is ‘the beautiful game’ which has been her “main sport since I was about four”. “I just have a passion for football … I quite like the team aspect of the game. My brother plays, my Dad played, I have got cousins who play as well it is a real family affair. I really enjoy the physical side of the game as well.” One of the biggest influences on her young career and confidence has been her twin brother Elijah. She has played alongside him since the age of four, the only exception being her year in Christchurch. She credits her decision to adopt football as her winter sport of choice to “having a good female group of football friends growing up”. “Marlborough had a good mix of girls, like Katie and Jaimie [Elrick] … we would always stick together and played well together. “There is a good [footballing] community that has been built in Blenheim … Andrea and Nicky [Smith-Scott] do a great job.” Blazing a trail for women’s football in this province is Katie, a member of the NZ under-16 girls’ side last season, who Jemimah describes as “an inspiration”. “She inspires me a lot. Katie is one of the hardest-working people that I have seen. She is always training, training, training. She is one of my best friends but she is also someone I look up to a lot … really motivated.” As to her future ambitions in the game, after putting her foot on the national ladder,

Jemimah is not looking too far ahead. “I kinda just play for the love it and I will see just where it takes me. I don’t put too much pressure on myself to make a particular team but I would love it to one day take me to America, through a scholarship or something because I want to study overseas,” she said. Andrea, Marlborough Football’s general manager, was “absolutely stoked” for Jemimah. “She so deserves it,” said Andrea. “I had the pleasure of coaching Jemimah when she was in 11th/12th grade reps, and even back then it was evident that she was well beyond her years with her ability to read the game. “A solid defender with a great football mind, she positions herself well on the field to not let anything get past her, and her through balls/eye for the perfect pass to play to her team mates is admirable for a player of her age.” Jemimah has been an integral part of every Marlborough representative side and girls Academy team throughout her teenage footballing years. “We have also recently employed Jemimah as part of the Marlborough Football coaching crew, where she helps out on holiday programmes and also helps run the new Fantails (girls only) programme that was rolled out by NZ Football last year to encourage more girls in to the game. Jemimah has a great rapport with the kids and is a fantastic role model. “It has been a pleasure to be part of Jemimah’s football journey and I’m just so happy for her that she’s been recognised for the player she is,” added Andrea.

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Tuesday 20 February 2024

Junior softball begins The region’s junior softballers swing into action at Lansdowne Park on Saturday morning. Twelve teams came out to play last week, showing their burgeoning skills at both T-ball and regular softball. Photos: Peter Jones.

The fourth-placed Marlborough under-18 mixed team. Photo: Supplied.

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The Marlborough under-18 mixed touch team exceeded all their expectations with a fourth-place finish at the recent Youth National champs in Auckland. Prior to the tournament the team’s ambition was a place in the top eight, so a top four placing was an outstanding achievement for arguably one of the smallest provinces at the event. This is the highest placing by a Marlborough team at the Youth Nationals. The first game against Whanganui was livestreamed, which added to the pre-game nerves, but the players stepped up and played a very fast and direct game which resulted in an 8-2 win. In a pool dominated by North Island provinces, Marlborough were the dark horses and took a couple of unexpected scalps, beating North Harbour and drawing 5-5 with perennial powerhouse Waikato. The draw with Waikato put both teams on the same standings with the same points differential and as the game was a draw, a countback calculation put Marlborough ahead by 0.04 percent, which was

enough to see them reach the semifinals. Their semi opponent was Manawatu, who had topped the opposite pool and they prevailed 9-3. Marlborough then went into a bronze medal match against Counties, which also didn’t go their way, losing 7-2. Coaches Harry McKenzie and Tom Downes put in a sterling effort to bring the team together so well. The Marlborough under-18 mixed team: Ajay Gane, Axell Allen (co-captain), Ben Blackmore, Finn McCarthy, Isabella Tupouto’a (co-captain), Jake Gane, Jake Lawson, Leo Marfell (co-captain), MacKenzie Sampson, Paige O’Brien, Rico Nicklin, Shani Tilbury, Sophia Saggers. Harry McKenzie and Tom Downes (coaches); Ngaire Lawson (manager). Results Pool games: v Whanganui won 8-2; v Auckland lost 8-2; v North Harbour won 5-2; v Te Tai Tokerau drew 3-3; v Waikato drew 5-5; Playoff Games: v Manawatu lost 9-3; v Counties Manukau lost 7-2. Marlborough Touch also sent an under-16 girls team to Auckland, the first time they had done so.

In previous tournaments Marlborough has sent mixed teams but this year identified that there were enough girls of Nationals standard to be able to compete. The U16 Girls team finished eighth, competed hard in all games and showed promise for the future, especially with three of the girls only 13-years-old. There were 16 teams in the U16 girls grade, with games very hotly contested. Marlborough were a welldrilled unit who played with flair and skill. They were unlucky in their play-off game against Queensland Maori, with a couple of referee calls going against them, leaving them playing off for seventh and eighth. Tiredness and injury hampered the team on the last day but their final placing was well-deserved and put Marlborough firmly on the national touch map. The group’s tour manager said, “Everyone is very proud of the players who represented Marlborough on the Nationals stage. The whole group gave it their all. “It is a huge effort to get players to Auckland in terms of both time and resources but we were rewarded by some great touch being played by both teams.”

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Young guns get a crack at Chapple Cup WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A youthful Marlborough cricket team fought valiantly at the 2024 Chapple Cup in Palmerston North but returned without a victory. Led by new captain Sam Boyce, Marlborough named debutants in Luke Holdaway, Nathan Brooke-Taylor and Josh Alexander for the Central Districts provincial competition. A late withdrawal from vice-captain Nick Weaver with Covid meant the short-handed side expected to rely on many new faces. Three days of games strongly started against Whanganui with Corey Bovey and Andrew McCaa combining to hit early boundaries that left Marlborough at 54/1 in the 9th over. However, a destructive two overs by Nick Holding saw Matthew Stretch bowled, before both Luke Holdaway and Sam Boyce were caught in a double wicket maiden. Griffin Carter and Hunter Ruffell’s rearguard action, and quickfire cameos from the tail, saw Marlborough bowled out for 146 in the 35th over. Whanganui opener Greg Smith’s 101 not out off 52 balls, which included 20 fours, battered the Marlborough bowling attack as he and Joel Clark finished unbeaten in the 15th over. Jaden Adams removed both openers to start the Saturday game against Horow-

henua Kapiti, but the Marlborough attack battled to break the 83-run 3rd wicket partnership of Jayden RoseMiles (58) and Prabodha Liyanage (49). Kelsey Fahey also scored a quickfire 51 off 33, being the final wicket to fall leaving Marlborough 271 to win. Griffin Carter took 3/62 off his nine overs, while Adams, Andrew McCaa and Sam Boyce chipped in with two. McCaa’s great batting form continued, building partnerships with Matthew Stretch (32) and Luke Holdaway (30) while Griffin Carter chipped in with 22. However, suffocating death bowling and fielding from Horowhenua Kapiti kept Marlborough’s batsmen hunting runs. McCaa’s starring effort saw him bat the whole innings, finally falling for 109 off 142 as Marlborough fell short by 43 runs. Sunday saw Marlborough play Nelson, who set 302 to win. Younger players were given more opportunity, while playing on a pitch that hindered Marlborough’s seamers and helped Nelson’s spinners. Baxter Croad bowled an efficient nine overs taking 3/45, while Sam Boyce claimed 3/63. Corey Bovey set a platform with his opening 45, while significant contributions from Baxter Croad (28),

Kobe makes the cut PETER JONES

Blenheim Golf Club junior Kobe Hart has won the right to represent New Zealand at the Future Champions Golf Junior World Championship in Palm Desert, California. The talented teen qualified to play in the final at a twoday tournament held at Christchurch’s Russley Golf Course in December. In the championship final being held over three days in July, Kobe will compete against 850 young golfers from around the world – including young golfing

talent from North America, China, Canada, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Thailand, Pakistan, Norway and a strong representation from NZ. Seen as a pathway into a professional golfing career, players in the Future Champions Golf Junior World Championship are closely watched by North American college golf coaches and recruiters. Kobe, formerly one of the province’s leading junior tennis players, is a recent arrival on the golf scene but has made big strides so far, with more to come.

Matthew Stretch (59) and Joshua Alexander (29) down the order resulted in Marlborough being bowled out for 231 in the 47th over. Despite the weekend’s results, player-coach Andrew McCaa was pleased by the grit shown by the young side. “We knew it was a tough tournament with tricky games against some very experienced sides with only having four players experienced at this level of cricket, but the boys toured really well”, says Andrew.

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“The boys got a rude awakening on day 1 and didn’t match the necessary standard, but day 2 saw a really good attitude and effort change and despite falling short on a very tricky, turning, slow and low wicket we took lots of learnings”. “We knew Nelson has a strong batting lineup and saw it as an opportunity to test our younger guys and see how they battled on with everything against them, including the pitch. “Nobody backed down, and I’m really proud of how everyone applied themselves”.

Batsman Matthew Stretch plays a cover drive in earlier in the season. Photo: Peter Jones/File.

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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. 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. 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 1st & 3rd Wed (Feb-Nov). 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. 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. FOREST & BIRD TALK Sonya Roxburgh, ecologist and ornithologist, will talk about her monitoring work on Marlborough’s East Coast. 7.30pm, Thursday 15th February, Blenheim School Hall, all welcome, gold coin donation please.

FRIDAY NATIVITY TUNES FOR TOTS music, food & fun for pre-schoolers & caregivers. 9.30am. Nativity Hall, 76 Alfred Street. During term time. Ph 5783909. 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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Passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Monday February 12, 2024. Aged 75 years. Much loved partner of Elsa, loved father and father-in-law of Rosemary and Nini, Rex (Australia), Graham and Tinamarie, Debbie and Damen, Hazel, and stepdad of Samuel. Loved and adored grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren. Loved brother, uncle, and friend of many. Messages may be sent to 55 Colemans Road, Springlands, Blenheim 7201. A service for Rex will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 30 Lawrence Street, Havelock at 1pm on Monday February 19, followed by interment at Havelock Cemetery. Respectfully cared for by Geoffrey T Sowman FDANZ Phone (03) 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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SNOWDEN, Marie

On 17 February 2024, at Maxwell Life Care, aged 85 years. Loved daughter of the late Mary and Leonard Snowden and a respected cousin of Selwyn and Yvonne Sidaway. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimers Society (Acc. No. 02 0600 0112284 00 Ref: Snowden) would be appreciated or may be made at the service. Special thanks to Waterlea Life Care and Maxwell Life Care for their wonderful care of Marie. In accordance with Marie’s wishes, a private cremation will take place with a Memorial Service to be held at Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street on Thursday 22 February at 2.00pm Locally Family Owned Cloudy Bay Funeral Services FDANZ Phone (03) 578 2004 www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

SORENSEN, Erna Kristiane

On 10th February 2024, surrounded by family, aged 93 years. Dearly loved and most treasured wife and soulmate of the late Sigurd. Dearly loved and most treasured mother, mother-in-law and friend to Ole Sorensen and Lisbeth Jensen; and Dorte and David Henry. Dearly loved and most treasured Mormor to Nick and Marcus Henry. “You meant the world to us and we will love you and miss you forever.” Messages to 26C Severne Street, Blenheim 7201. A private service for Erna will be held. Locally Family Owned Cloudy Bay Funeral Services FDANZ Phone (03) 578 2004 www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

CHEESMAN, George Michael

On 13 February 2024, passed away at the Marlborough Hospice, in his 82nd year. Much loved husband of Linda, loved father and father-in-law of Nigel and Sarah Peterson, Mark and Neide Cheesman, Michael Cameron, Joanne and Murray Marfell. A treasured grandad of “Yogi”; Julia; Blake; Matthew and Emma. Messages to 33 Ashwood Grove Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Thank you to the Marlborough Hospice for their love and care during George’s illness. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Hospice would be appreciated (Acc. No.03 1369 036520700 Ref: Cheesman). In accordance with George’s wishes, a private family celebration of his life has been held.

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23.03.1977 - 20.01.2024: Nina (46) passed away after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Much loved daughter of Edna and Graeme, sister of Kim and Marty (Brisbane), Todd and Nicole. Aunty of Brittney and Mac (Wellington), Caleb and Flynn. The family would like to thank the staff at Wairau Hospital especially the teams in Oncology, HDU and the Surgical Ward, extended family and friends for all their support, floral tributes, messages, baking and meals, and Sowman’s Funerals for their care of Nina. Messages may be sent to Edna and Graeme Stanley, 19 Burden Street, Redwoodtown, Blenheim 7201. At Nina’s request a private funeral service has been held.

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