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Next rates bill delayed
Marlborough’s next rates bill has been delayed as the finalised and “complex” long-term plan is audited.
Part of that delay comes down to the council receiving its insurance premiums at the last minute, which added 0.64% to
this year’s rates rise, bringing the average to 13.6%.
Normally, ratepayers would have received their next rates bill by now.
Marlborough District Council chief financial officer Geoff Blake says the delay was due to a very complex long-term plan (LTP) process that had “many issues” to
be considered along the way.
The Marlborough Sounds road recovery was one of the big issues, Blake says.
“Finalising the LTP, including the required audit, is taking longer than expected due to all these complexities,” Geoff said.
“The length of the delay is not yet known but the draft of the LTP is
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Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ College combined band ‘Funkasaurus Rex’ band plays at the final Gala Evening at ASB Theatre.
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complete and it is now with the auditors who are well progressed through their work.”
He said Marlborough was not the only local authority that had found itself in this situation.
The council was working towards an end-of-August target for the audited LTP to be ready for adoption, but this was not yet
confirmed.
Once the LTP was adopted, the council’s rates team would prepare the rates notice which included the first quarter of rates to be paid. Ratepayers would have 14 days to pay the bill once it was received.
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Next rates bill delayed in Marlborough
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“We hope to send this out to ratepayers in the first half of September, but as soon as we have a date we will share this information,” says Geoff.
Direct debits would continue to be processed at the current rate, and payments would be offset against future rates.
Ratepayers who did not have direct debits who wanted to make a payment towards their rates could do so through internet banking
or calling into the council’s Blenheim or Picton service centres.
The council got its insurance bill on June 26, a day after long-term plan deliberations on June 25.
At an extraordinary meeting on July 11, the council voted to fund the increased premiums through rates.
The change in premiums was due to a revaluation of Three Waters assets from $800 million to $1.2b, which was driven by construction cost inflation, and a late withdrawal from some
insurers.
The council had budgeted for a 20% increase in insurance premiums, but it ended up being 35%, or $1.2m. It meant the council had to find an extra $550,000 for 2024-25, and $300,000 for 2025-26.
People wanting to see the estimated rates for their property for 202425 could visit https://data. marlborough.govt.nz/ RateReview/RatesProposed.
The Marlborough District Council has held an extraordinary meeting about an unexpected increase in insurance premiums.
LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Southern Jam “biggest and best yet’
WILLIAM WOODWORTH
With a record 21 bands and 14 schools travelling to Marlborough, this years Southern Jam reached more venues than ever before.
Organiser Katrina Lange believes this year’s event has been one of the best for positive feedback and feelings from bands, teachers and attendees.
“I think all students have been winners this week from immersing themselves in such a great atmosphere, learning from some of the best and supportive musicians, performing at “real life” venues as well as having the opportunity to showcase to our primary school students,” says Katrina.
“It’s a huge undertaking to co-ordinate but I have such a great team around me and its so worthwhile when you see the joy and musical
passion in the students as well as audiences and the students are so supportive of each other and so grateful for this experience.
“From the judge’s perspective, it was an extremely high level of playing and vocalists – it must be said how wonderful all the teachers are and the immense work
they put in to get the students to this level along with supporting them, bringing them to Marlborough from all over the South Island to SJAM.”
Christchurch’s Hagley College took State Highway 1 back south with the Best Combo and Best Overall Band titles in tow, along
with several other individual awards from the final evening on Saturday night at the ASB Theatre. Katrina says Southern Jam is more than just friendly and competitive jazz, with many accomplished musicians taking the time to share their experience and musical knowhow in a series of masterclasses with the individual instruments and players
“We so appreciate our local schools Marlborough Boys’ & Girls’ College’s being involved in the festival,” says Katrina
“It’s a real treat to see them perform – especially Uptown Funk one of my highlights of the festival!
“Our Southern Jam ethos is to be fully inclusive and supportive of all levels of musicians and our judges who also take the masterclasses certainly did that across the week.”
Appreciating Marlborough’s volunteers
The 2024 Volunteer Marlborough Awards, held at the ASB Theatre’s Whitehaven Room saw a crowd of many familiar community faces who volunteer for the benefit of Marlborough.
With many worthy people and organisations nominated by the community for acknowledgement, Volunteer Marlborough general manager Meg Martin says the efforts of the nominees make Marlborough a better place.
“Their efforts often go unnoticed by many, but their impact is profound,” says Meg.
“Whether it’s through organising community events, supporting local charities, mentoring young people, or providing essential services, these volunteers and organisations embody the spirit of generosity and compassion that defines our community.
“Volunteers and organisation representatives alike don’t seek recognition, but we can shine a
spotlight on their achievements and say a heartfelt “thank you.”
“Their dedication not only enriches the lives of those they directly support but also strengthens the fabric of the entire Marlborough community and remind us that, together, we can overcome challenges and build a brighter future.
For more photos, see our Out and About page (page 10). For a full list of the winners and nominees, see the Marlborough App
Photo File Supplied: Marlborough Express
Best Overall Band and Best Combo winners Hagley College playing at the Vines Village. Photo: Summa Bruning.
Samantha Lintern recieving her volunteer award from Mayor Nadine Taylor. Photo: Summa Bruning.
Pitching something different
WILLIAM WOODWORTH
Connections made on the football pitch have resulted in a new, community orientated event bringing some of New Zealand’s most well-known internet names to Marlborough.
Through his clothing brand OCDC and relationships playing for Trojans AFC, Aidan Treston is putting on a exhibition football game on September 1st from 1pm at A&P Park.
Aidan, and Trojans AFC’s Steve Plant, are keen to take to the pitch for the OCDC FC vs Trojans AFC exhibition game in front of a keen local crowd with giveaways, music and fun throughout the day.
“It’s just by coincidence I’ve made lots of friends with online presences that love football, and we’ve been planning for a couple of months now”, says Aiden.
“It all started with the football jersey concept, and now we’re bring-
ing something that a bit different and a lot of fun to Blenheim”.
With a roster full of local and national friends playing the debut game of OCDC FC, Aiden is hoping this will be the first in an annual tradition competing for the OCDC Champions Chalice.
“Chardé, better known as ‘Memoirs of a Māori’, has played goalkeeper in the National League competition so she’ll be plenty of fun and help keep the score down too.
“I’ve also recruited Elisha Low Schuemperli who is a Kiwi who has been playing in Spanish football academies while making content, and BB Malloy is handy with the ball up front.
“I’m hoping that we get a really fun atmosphere on the sidelines as we’re planning on music and livestreaming the day, but what’s making me really excited is that everyone involved is so excited to come to Blenheim for the weekend and play.”
Despite supporting and appreciating the huge effort Aidan is putting into the day, Steve says the club are pleased they can support their own.
However, Steve says the Trojans team, a mix of club stars and stalwarts, won’t be rolling over for their clubmate wearing blue and black.
“Aiden came to us with the idea and with him having been a part of the club for quite a few years now, we’re proud to be a part of what should be an awesome day.
“It’s excellent to see any local business being entrepreneurial and organising something that promises to be a bit of competitive fun for everyone.
“However I don’t think it will be a World Cup Final, as both teams will be organising tactics during warmups - maybe even the night before!”
OCDC FC vs Trojans FC kicks off at A&P Park at 1pm on Sunday, September 1.
Ford’s fill charity coffers
The annual get-together of Ford fanatics in the Top of the South has proven a boon for their two Marlborough based supported causes.
The Ford Club Marlborough-hosted Henry Ford Show-n-Shine meet raised a total of $4374.40 from show vehicle entries, entry donations and contributions from businesses at the event.
Donations have been split down the middle with $2187.20 to Marlborough
Riding for the Disables & $2187.20 to Marlborough Breast Cancer Support Group.
“It’s getting increasingly hard to find funding for what we do, and increasingly expensive to keep the horses, so it’s a huge help to us continuing to do our programmes” says Marlborough RDA representative Ruth Hawker.
“Having this funding is incredible, and knowing it is from people in our
community to do more with our members is amazing”, agreed Marlborough Breast Cancer Support Group representative Sharyn Cameron.
Ford Club’s Murray Eyles was incredibly pleased with the event on the day, and the resulting contribution they’ve made.
“We thank all the businesses for their generous donations of goods that were raffled off as well as all those that attended our event, whether they were local or from out of Marlborough.”
Murray Eyles, Sharyn Cameron, Dave Packer, Ruth Hawker and Barry Holmwood. Photo: William Woodworth
Photo: William Woodworth.
Breaking athletic barriers
WILLIAM WOODWORTH
One of Marlborough’s Special Olympian athletes is motivated to encourage all Marlburians to get active after acknowledgement as a local leader.
Rawiri Hawker was acknowledged as a Special Olympics
New Zealand Athlete Leader as part of their Athlete Leadership Programme
Rawiri’s award was one chosen by the other Marlborough Special Olympians and the national body, and Rawiri says their faith in him encourages him to spearhead the local organisation’s future.
“I want to show everyone how valuable sport can be for all people and prove people shouldn’t be scared in their ability to try something by their disability.”
Rawiri has been involved in the Special Olympics for 18 years and says that they’re energized by how the community they’re now representing has helped them.
Photo: William Woodworth
Teamwork making dreams
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This week in the lead up to their Dazzle Marlborough fundraising dinner, reporter William Woodworth joined the students on Graeme Dingle Foundation’s Career Navigator course at Harcourts.
Teamwork’s the key word for student teams building their towers out of skewers, popsicle sticks and marshmallows.
Aimee Pickles.
“Our lessons, like today’s showing the different ways to be a leader, are through interesting tasks encouraging experience and self-analysis.”
Marlborough Special Olympics coordinator Bob Tate says the organisation are all incredibly proud of Rawiri.
“I’ve seen a huge change in regard to his outlook on responsibilities and as a mentor, now it’s time to shine taking this leadership role on.”
“Rawiri loves talking and people on the course say how
“Through my female to male transition four years ago, the Special Olympians have stood with me, so stepping up into this presentation and leadership role is a little way I can give the support my fellow Special Olympians gave me when I needed it most.”
well people say he has done throughout the year, and we hope he will take this role to the next level locally, and kickstart a really fruitful role as an ambassador for us now graduation has happened.
“We are seeing what we can bring to increase Special Olympics awareness and visits to schools for more registered athletes, because we’re always looking for more.” Specialolympics.co.nz
Career Navigator courses encourage real-life experiences with mentors for students in workplaces around Marlborough to uncover many different working opportunities
Alongside work visits, skills like CV writing, mock interviews and community projects aim to help students moving into the workforce by answering the tricky question of “what do you want to do?
“Building the confidence for these kids to connect with different demographics and workplaces in the community is key,” says coordinator
Aimee says the workplace lessons they teach are accessible no matter what industry students end up in.
“We generally have students more interested in practical learning – the Defence Force, apprenticeships and working while studying are popular options - but community projects, application and interview skills are just as crucial.”
“We’re also very thankful to our supporters, who happily give the Career Navigator kids workplace wisdom and experience.”
QCC Students sort seating for falcon fans
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Visitors to the Karearea Falcon Trust will now have a better view of the majestic birds, thanks to the handiwork of Queen Charlotte College woodworking students.
The QCC Year 11 woodworking class has spent the last few weeks building the steps and benches for the Trust in their once-aweek class time, including time over the school holidays.
“We were looking for our community project for this woodworking class, and Antonia O’Donnell who’s been involved in the trust touched base”, says teacher Richard Maloney.
“In previous years, we’ve made planter boxes for retirement homes and similar projects, but helping the Karearea Falcon Trust was an exciting opportunity for the boys to earn their NCEA credits for construction while assisting a local organisation”.
Karearea Falcon Trust manager Holly Turner was pleased and thankful for the class’s hard work.
“We’re really happy to have received the furniture for the Trust, and a massive thanks to Richard, the class and everyone at QCC who have helped.”
“We have lots of little ones come along to the trust with their parents, so these are going to help our youngest visitors admire these majestic birds for a long time to come.”
Rawiri Hawker with his graduating plaque.
Kader, Dylan, Josh and Oli work on building the highest structure together at
Career Navigator course. Photo: William Woodworth
QCC Students Rani, Zephyr, Moss and Luke are the first to try the benches at their new home with Karearea Falcon Trust manager Holly Turner.
Photo: William Woodworth.
Motoring
Speedway desires drivers Father’s Day
The monthly meet and greet at the Riverlands Roadhouse are always a highlight for many of Marlborough’s motoring enthusiasts.
The Roadhouse Café will host vehicles and keen guests at the Father’s Day Roadhouse Breakfast from 8am, before leaving at 11am to cruise to the Pelorus Tavern in Canvastown for the Show and Shine.
WILLIAM WOODWORTH
The Marlborough home of high-octane bumper to bumper speedway racing is eager to fill out its race day fields for the upcoming season.
To kick off the 2024/25 season, Eastern States Speedway are hosting an Open Day for Marlburians keen to get involved in the sport of speedway – whether behind the wheel or behind the scenes.
Examples of the 12 vehicle classes the Renwick speedway schedule hosts this year will be available for aspiring drivers to admire up close, alongside age grade and open age bicycle races around the 422-meter track against drivers, a bouncy castle, food and coffee carts.
Committee member Kelly Faucett says the Eastern States committee is hoping for a great season, with the open day garnering new interest for practice
days starting in September before the October to April season.
“Our local speedway community has continued to forge ahead, and we’re now looking at a strong season schedule from the 12 – 16-year-olds in Youth Ministocks all the way to our Modified’s and so we’re looking for more entrants and more volunteers,” says Kelly
“For safety for the bike races on the day we need parents there with racing kids, but we also suspect some competitive juices will get flowing for the open age and public vs driver races.
“Nationwide speedway has seen a decline in participants, but we’re excited to have our Junior Members Club back to get the whole families keen on the speedway fun”.
The $10 Junior Members Club card gets kids free track entry and goodie bags each race day, and birthday and Christmas
presents from the club.
Speedway New Zealand representatives are also joining the local community to supply more information on licensing and vehicle requirements. However, whether it’s behind the wheel or behind the high fencing watching the races, Kelly believes Eastern States Speedway is revved up for a great next season and hopes to see many Marlburians through it’s gates this season.
“From kids in the non-contact ministocks, to streetstocks and saloons all the way through the smash and bash of sprint cars, to engineers and people waving the flags on race nights, we’re keen to have everyone join our fun family”.
The Eastern States Speedway Open Day is on Sunday 18th August from 11AM - 2PM at Pak Lim Road, Renwick, with a rain substitute day on Sunday 25th.
September’s Roadhouse Breakfast is always the largest – seeing 421 vehicles last year - and organiser Luton Anderson isn’t quite sure why.
“It seems to have morphed into being the biggest turnout of both vehicles and people turning up, which is great for us as an organisation and our fundraising efforts.
“The morning promises family orientated fun for the whole family, with delicious bacon butties and hot coffee available at the café alongside in-depth car conversations with petrolheads of all kinds welcome.
“I think the Fathers Day aspect helps, and people also love the drive out to the old Trout (Pelorus Tav ern) in Canvastown, because they also always put on a great event and for people coming from Nelson fur ther afield it’s a fun destination.”
Last year’s Father’s Day event saw people from as far as Geraldine for a total of 421 vehicles, but this month’s Roadhouse
Breakfast comes tinged with sadness missing Mike Bulman and his iconic yellow Ford Falcon.
“Bully was always one of the first people in high vis guiding in drivers, and often the last to leave,” says “My best mate is really missed, and the community has planned a great send off for him at the funeral though.”
Many local businesses have donated prizes for this year’s Father’s Day event fundraiser raffle. Proceeds go to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter, with tickets available in the leadup to the morning and at the Breakfast.
“You never know when you need them but when you do, you’re always glad to have them”, says Luton.
“In my experiences and having been a volunteer firefighter, hearing the chopper over ahead is always a relief – in my eyes, they should really be centrally funded so it’s great to show our appreciation as a car community.”
The Modified speedway class parked up before the Dynes Modified Invasion earlier this year.
Photo: William Woodworth.
The Ford F100 that will lead the Father’s Day rally to the Pelorus Tavern. Photo: Supplied.
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2. Mark O’Donnell, Leighton Heavey, Gary Gibbs and Paul Adcock
3. Gay Longbottom, Bryn Evans and Sarah Longbottom
4. Don McDonald, Mark Altoft and Trev Easton
5. Briar Bradfield-Watson, Rose Watson and Phil Bradfield
6. Kim Dannaher, Colleen Cameron and Sharleen Marfell
7. Michelle Campbell, Sandra Kennington and Nigel Kennington
8. Adrienne Wattam, Donna Wahrlich and Janet Briggs
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Mako men make early statement
PETER JONES
The Tasman Mako opened their Bunnings NPC campaign in style, racing to an emphatic 54-21 bonus point win over Manawatu in Palmerston North on Sunday. A scintillating period of attack in the first quarter at the Central Energy Trust Arena set up the victory and, although the home side pierced the Mako defence at times, scoring three tries, this was a morale-boosting effort for Tasman.
The Mako began the match with intent and execution, dominating possession and providing clinical finishes to the many chances that came their way.
Doubles to lively loosie Max Hicks and his Central club-mate Timoci Tavatavanawai allowed the Mako to register a four-try bonus point after just 20 minutes. Then halfback Finlay Christie, unwanted by the All Blacks selectors, scooted over for their fifth four minutes later as the men in
red produced a compelling opening to their campaign.
To their credit a shell-shocked home side re-grouped before the halftime break, former All Black Brett Cameron converting his own try to give the Turbos some late hope and bring the halftime score to 35-7.
Manawatu began the second spell with vigour and, although the visitors scored the first try of the spell, through rampaging midfield replacement Levi Aumua, the home side bagged a couple of their own to provide the Mako defensive coach with some homework this week.
Fittingly, the dependable Sione Havili Talitui and winger Jack Gray crossed the line in the late stages to put an exclamation mark on a match where the Mako attacking unit flexed their considerable muscle.
Although Tavatavanawai, Willie Havili, Gray, Aumua, Hicks, Kershawl Skyes-Martin, Fletcher Anderson and Sam Moli impressed
for Tasman there was no denying the influence returning All Blacks David Havili and Christie had on the speed and direction of attack. Skipper Quentin Strange, who led by example all afternoon, was happy with the effort.
“I thought we came out of the blocks pretty well,” he said.
“Playing into a bit of a wind we just played our game … then there were moments in that second half where we let them back in so those things we have to tidy up.
“I’m stoked that the boys absorbed most of [Manawatu’s] pressure, we still scored a few tries in the second half and put them away.”
Tasman’s next match is against Canterbury at Trafalgar Park, kick off 2.05pm on Saturday.
Scores: Tasman 54 (Max Hicks 2, Timoci Tavatavanawai 2, Finlay Christie, Jack Gray, Levi Aumua, Sione Havili Talitui tries, William Havili 6 con, Campbell Parata con) Manawatu 21 (Brett Cameron, James Tofa, TK Howden tries,
Cameron 3 con). HT: 35-7.
Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Tasman Mako women opened their Farah Palmer Cup championship campaign with a 51-12 loss to Wellington, at Jerry Collins Stadium Porirua.
The Wellington Pride led 22-12 at the break and continued with more of the same in the second
spell as Tasman battled to match their powerful forward display and clinical finishing.
Tasman scored tries to halfback Lucy Brown and prop Avau Valentina Filimaua, Sarah Jones landing a conversion.
Next weekend Tasman play North Harbour away, kick off 12.05pm on Sunday.
Town team takes title over Country cousins
PETER JONES
The “Townies” claimed boasting rights at the Renwick Domain on Saturday, outscoring their Country cousins 39-22 in the annual division two rugby clash.
A willing Town side, including players from Renwick, Harlequins and Central division two sides, came up against a gritty Country outfit, effectively an Awatere, Pelorus and Waitohi mix.
Town started strongly, surging out to a 29-10 lead at the break, their backs taking full advantage of some quality ball and turnovers to score five tries.
To the fore was hooker Nick Dickson, who popped up with two tries, first five Dave Fotu, who bagged one and wingers An-
drew Law and Brad Pool, with the others. Ty Bampton added a couple of conversions.
Country showed hints of their potential, with less field position, two tries to impressive No 8 Enoka Love keeping them in the contest at oranges.
Whatever was said at halftime worked for the Country side, replacement prop Willie McCormick dotting down twice from close range to bring them right back into the match, trailing just 22-29.
However, just when the Country supporters were beginning to believe, a brace of tries to Town’s big and powerful right winger Pool ripped the contest out of their reach.
The forward battle was tight, Town locks Josh Patterson, who made some telling tackles, and
MBC First XV go down fighting
The Marlborough Boys’ College First XV’s rugby season is over after a tough loss to old foe Nelson College on Saturday. The 32-10 Miles Toyota Premiership semi-final loss in Nelson was heartbreaking for the players, many of whom were in tears at full time but with many of the squad still only year 12, the future is bright for the region’s top schoolboy team.
MBC coach Tonga Taumoefolau says his players went to Nelson with the firm belief they could win the game.
“We couldn’t, but the next best thing was the performance, and we did what we wanted to do. We stopped them having territory, and once we sorted that out in the second half, we spent the majority in the time at their end of the field.”
Nelson dominated the first half, pinning the visitors into their own 22 and took a 22-5
Spuddy Milne impressive, along with Dickson and mobile prop Billy Woodworth. Behind the scrum Jarrod Ferguson directed play astutely, Jean Besombes added flair, well while Ula Fotu was a powerful runner in midfield. Country was well served up front by veteran front rower Seymour Lambert, prop Tekore Manawatu and the hard-working Love. Angus Phillips, Jesse Eising and Mason Larrington performed strongly in the wider channels. There are rumours of a potential match between the Marlborough Town v Country winner and their Nelson counterparts, not confirmed at this stage, but if it did come about either of the weekend’s combatants would be worthy representatives.
lead into the half time break.
And when Marlborough lost its talented captain Ben Gibbons to a head knock in the first half it seemed the hosts had an opportunity to run away with the game.
But Marlborough turned the tables on their more experienced opponents in the second spell, starving Nelson of possession and territory.
Unfortunately Marlborough weren’t able to take advantage of their hard work, a misfiring line-out letting Nelson off the hook deep inside its own 22 on four different occasions.
Tonga says Nelson are an “outstanding team”, so he was immensely proud of his players. “Right now it’s about acknowledging that Nelson are a great side and we wish them all the best for next weekend but we are a young side, our whole forward pack will be back next year.”
Scores: Nelson 32 (tries; Kaelan Grafton, Samuela Takapu, Jimmy West, Kobe Brownlee, Harry Inch,
Loose forward Max Hicks began the NPC season in fine form. File Photo Shuttersport.
Town hooker Nick Dickson heads for a try in the corner.
Photo Peter Jones.
ANDREW BOARD
Zyon Ford. Cons: Inch 1 from 6) Marlborough Boys’ College 10 (tries; Mason Nicklin, Luke Zillwood. Cons: Leo Marfell 0 from 2).
MBC winger Anru Erasmus heads for the corner during Saturday’s semifinal in Nelson. Photo Shuttersport.
PETER JONES
Marlborough Basketball is riding high on the sport’s nationwide wave of popularity.
During term two the Marlborough Basketball Association (MBA) held a wide range of competitions. The youngest players led the way on Wednesdays with 24 miniball school teams (years 3 and 4) in action.
The emphasis this year was firmly on enjoyment, participation, and an introduction to the sport of basketball with lowered hoops on a half court.
The season ended with a fun shootout and an ice block for all participants.
Friday nights saw record numbers participate in Marlborough college basketball.
The College League was played in great spirit, with the stadium the place to be on a Friday night with 41 College League teams competing across three grades.
This competition caters for people who have never played the sport through to highly-competitive players, with fair play and sportsmanship key pillars of the competition.
On Monday nights, senior A grade basketball for men, women and mixed teams took place.
The women’s grade this year had improved numbers with six teams entered. Despite solid efforts from a dynamic Marlborough under-16 side, it resulted in yet another Thunder v Storm final, in which the Thunder prevailed convincingly (55-23). Danielle Blackmore of Storm was the MVP of the women’s grade. In the men’s A grade, Supersonics took the title with Dan Page again named MVP, The Nearly Headless Knicks won the mixed grade while The Bottling Company took out the men’s B grade,
overcoming an enthusiastic U16 boys team with JR crowned MVP. Term three has kicked off with excellent numbers for the primary and intermediate age groups - Year 5&6 boys on Monday (25 teams), Year 5&8 girls on Wednesday (27 teams) and Year 7&8 boys (23 teams) on Friday.
Green whistles
Critical to the success of these competitions is the participation and skills of referees, the MBA utilising the skills of 27 juniors each week.
Right: Members of the Rapaura Flyers and Blenheim Breakers Year 5-6 girls teams get together after a Wednesday afternoon match, a day set aside for girlsonly competition.
To help these youngsters as they adapt to the challenges of officiating, this term the MBA has introduced a “Green Whistle” concept which follows a campaign started in Victoria, Australia whereby if the official’s whistle is green, it signals they are under 18 and are a referee in training.
This aims to provide an appropriate environment where officials feel safe and free from any unwanted negativity toward referees under the age of 18.
MBA Officials Committee members are still providing constructive feedback in a positive manner to help upskill and train these junior refs, hoping to safeguard and retain them, ensuring the future success of the sport in the region.
Above: Thirteenyear-old referees, Maggie Clark, left, and Maddie Thomas show the green whistles now in play at the Stadium, an innovation designed to help the region’s young referees.
Photos Peter Jones
Sports briefs
JACK IN CHARGE:
Rising Marlborough Boys’ College squash star Jack Frisken has been named captain of the 2024 New Zealand Secondary School Squash trans-Tasman team. This year’s event will be played at the Hutt City Squash Club and involves teams from New South Wales, Queensland, another Australian state (yet to be named) and NZ. The MBC A and B sides competed recently at the NZSS nationals, the A team finishing 10th and the B side 27th.
GREAT SCOTT:
Stadium 2000 lifeguard Scott Keay has been named in the New Zealand men’s 17 and under water polo side. He will compete in a tri series in Brisbane then the national state champs on the Gold Coast. He is the only South Islander named in the NZ team.
Thrilling finales to football semis
PETER JONES
Trojans will take on Rangers Reserves in football’s Knockout Cup final after both sides survived extra-time semifinals on Saturday to reach the ‘big dance’. Rangers Reserves were made to go the distance for their overtime victory against division one champs Central Buccaneers, the match tied 1-1 at the conclusion of normal time, then going scoreless through 30 minutes of extra time. The ensuing penalty shootout was also tight, the sides trading successful spot kicks until, with the score 6-5 to Rangers, Central missed the target to send the Reserves’ players wild with delight and into the final. Rangers led early in this one, Rico Chen converting a penalty at the second attempt after Elijah O’Donnell was fouled in the area.
penalty shoot-out win over Central Buccaneers in their semifinal at A&P Park on Saturday. Photo Peter Jones
However, just as time looked to be running out for Central late in the second spell Tom Morley was on hand to force the ball home following a goalmouth melee, sending the sides into overtime.
Kane Elvy, O’Donnell, Chen, Hugo Rowden, Nathan Brooke-Taylor and Cody Stone stood out for Rangers, Morley, keeper Liam Kennedy, Ryan Palmer and striker Thom Hall
Six seek semifinal spots
PETER JONES
With just one week of round robin play remaining in the Marlborough premier netball competition, all six teams have a chance of reaching the semifinals. Defending champs Pelorus and Harlequins Totalspan have remained unbeaten through the final round and are assured of positions one and two in the play-offs. They met last yesterday evening to decide top position. Below them the battle is well and truly joined, the remaining four teams separated by just one point. Tokomaru, Marlborough Girls’ College and Harlequins Fairweathers sit on four competition points, Awatere on three. That scenario set up an intriguing final round. Last night Tokomaru took on HQ Fairweathers and Awatere met MGC, the winners of those games making up the semifinal bracket.
Meanwhile, under the Stadium 2000 roof last Tuesday, Pelorus and HQ Totalspan underlined their play-off credentials with emphatic victories, Pelorus romping past an under-strength Awatere side 85-32, while Totalspan battled their way to a 57-38 win over Tokomaru.
The evening’s third game was much tighter, HQ Fairweathers and MGC going toe-to-toe for 60 minutes before Quins came home stronger, prevailing 50-45. MGC came into the match with a thrilling victory over Toko last week and started with confidence, winning the first two quarters to take a 23-20 lead into the halftime break.
Showing the way was centre Bree Flynn, goal defence Izzy Tupouto’a and midcourter Paige O’Brien. Quins took a while to settle but, with a reliable target and shooter under the goal in the form of Jorja Bacchus, her off-sider Ramona
Waikato, plus the energetic Zara Jopson, joined by her mother Tineka Jopson in midcourt during the second spell, they came right back into proceedings.
A 17-11 third quarter pushed them ahead, then they held their nerve and showed typical grit down the straight, keeping MGC at bay to notch their first win of the round, thus keeping their play-off hopes alive.
A highlight of the evening’s first encounter was the effort under the Pelorus goal of Paige Lovell. The vastly-experienced shooter put up 65 shots, landing 62 of them for a stunning 95 percent average.
Pelorus put up 97 shots to their rival’s 48, the Dark Blues mixing up their midcourt but still able to maintain a healthy rhythm on attack and some inspired defence. The final match of the night saw Toko make a promising start, taking the first quarter 10-8, before
catching the eyes for Central.
On the adjoining ground at A&P Park, another battle royal took place.
After a scoreless first 45 minutes Trojans struck first, Steve McGinnity scoring in the 65th minute. However, Wolves struck back immediately through Steve McCaa to level the scores at full time.
The sides went toe-to-toe in a
fiery extra time period, three players being shown red cards, before Trojans dealt the trump card, Ben Mesman scoring in the second period of overtime to spare the uncertainty of a penalty shootout.
Saturday’s finalists seem evenly-matched. The young Rangers crew held their nerve superbly to get the job done under pressure in their match, while Trojans possess a particularly dangerous attacking unit, making for an intriguing match-up.
Meanwhile, the Knockout Bowl will be contested on Saturday by the unbeaten Trojans Spartans and Central Privateers, who won through on goal difference.
This weekend Spartans, who won all three round robin matches, downed Privateers 1-0 in a final preview, while Trojans Strikers beat Trojans Red 3-1.
Quins made several changes and came roaring back.
Scores from August 6: Pelorus Edridge Contracting 85 (Paige Lovell 62/65, Cara Gallop 18/25, Laura Evans 5/7) Awatere 32 (Bobby Childs 10/16, Anna Hewson 22/31). Quarter scores (winning team first): 18-11, 22-8, 25-7, 20-6. Harlequins Totalspan 57 (Jack Frew 11/16, Wiri Bristowe 30/47, Lauren Murray 16/28) Tokomaru Crafar Crouch 38 (Dakota Tepuia
8/13, Gemma Hika 30/38). Quarter scores: 8-10, 17-6, 16-12, 16-10. Harlequins Fairweathers 50 (Jorja Bacchus 43/51, Mahina Henry-Campbell 2/2, Ramona Waikato 5/5) Marlborough Girls’ College Liquid Action 45 (Hazel Glover 11/14, Sophia Nicholas 14/23, Anel Moli 20/29). Quarter scores: 11-13, 9-10, 17-11, 13-11.
Points: Harlequins Totalspan 12, Pelorus 12, Tokomaru 4, MGC 4, Harlequins Fairweathers 4, Awatere 3.
The Rangers Reserves players rush to celebrate victory with their keeper after a
Awatere’s Aleisha Smith looks for passing options. Photo Peter Jones.
MARLBOROUGH’S COMMUNITY NOTICES
PROUDLY
MONDAY
MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS BARBERSHOP CHORUS. 7pm, Spring Creek Hall. If you love singing, come and join us. Ph: Chris 021445261.
BLENHEIM SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 7pm, Whitney St School Hall. Ph: Heather 02102587325.
BLENHEIM BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASSES
2-3pm & 6-7pm. Senior Citizen’s Hall, 172 High St. Ph: Judith 5787554 / 0212341095. First lesson free, $7 per lesson after that.
CARE & SHARE A place for creatives to meet, encourage & share their skills. 9.30am fortnightly. Barnies, Nativity. 76 Alfred St. Ph: 5783909.
WITHERLEA INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Mon, 6.50pm for 7pm start, Redwoodtown Community Hall, Cnr Cleghorn & Weld St. Please wear soft soled shoes. For info Ph: Chris 0272722739 or Heather 0273106675.
ROTARY CLUBS BLENHEIM Meet Mon & Tues
5.30pm. World-wide service club for men & women doing great things in your community. For info on meeting venues. Ph: Blenheim Club Frank Porter 0272781546, or Blenheim South Club Secretary Dean Heiford 0212462642.
TUESDAY
KNITTERS & SPINNERS Meet 10am, Picton library. Bring your knitting for this social catch-up.
TUESDAY BLIND WINE CHALLENGE, Tues, 10:30am - 10pm, Fidelio Cafe & Wine Bar. Come and try a mysterious wine by the glass every. Wines and questions change weekly. 18+. $14.
PICTON TABLE TENNIS for adults 10-12pm. Little Theatre, Picton. $4 Morning tea included. Ph: Ernest 0275888453.
PICTON LINE DANCING, Tues, 10-11.30am. Picton Anglican Church Hall. Beginners welcome. $7 per class. Ph: Carol 0212125252 or Raewyn 021715484.
MARLBOROUGH WOMEN’S CLUB MAHJONG, 1 - 3.30pm, 12 Battys Rd. Ph: Gail 0272214121. $4.
STEADY AS YOU GO Gentle Exercise/ Balance Class for Seniors. Tues, 11.30-12.30pm, St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld St. Ph: 0273852333 or e: donna@stchristophers.co.nz. $3.
PERSISTENT PAIN SUPPORT GROUP, Tues, 5-6pm. Drop-in group for people with persistent pain & those supporting them. For info Ph: Cindy 0273809120
WELLBEING CHATS at CARE Marlborough. Tues, 12:30-1.30pm, 26 Percy St, Blenheim. 2 student counsellors are here at CARE running Wellbeing Chats. Free. www.carem.nz. Enq: admin@carem. nz.
TENNIS AT MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB, Tues, 8.30-12pm, Marlborough Tennis Club, Pollard Park, Parker St. Social Doubles Tennis. Morning Tea at 10am. Non-Members $5. All Welcome. Ph: 0275786436.
JUMP N JIVE FOR UNDER 5’S Come along to our preschool rhythm and music group. 9.30am, The Foundry on John St. Jump n Jive runs during school terms. Morning tea included. Check out tautokotrust.org for more info. Gold coin donation.
RENWICK ARMS COUNTRY CLUB CARD SECTION, Tues, 1pm, Redwood Tavern, Cleghorn Street, Blenheim. Meet and play EUCHRE and CRIBBAGE. Beginners are welcome to learn and play. $5 per afternoon. Ph: Chris 0272077631.
SUNBELT TOASTMASTERS Learn public speaking. Improve your confidence. 6.20pm fortnightly. St Mary’s Community Centre. P: 0276001788 or e: sunbeltblenheim@gmail.com.
MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB, 8.30-12pm, social, Morning Tea 10am, Parker St. Non-members $5. Ph: 0275786436.
BLENHEIM CHORAL 7pm. Nativity Church Hall. www.blenheimchoral.org.
BLENHEIM AIR TRAINING CORP, 6.30-9pm, RNZAF Base Woodbourne. Recruiting new cadets aged 13 & 15 years. e: 27sqn@cadetforces.org.nz.
PICTON NEWCOMERS NETWORK 1st Tues of month, ‘COFFEE & CHAT’ 10-11am, Seabreeze Café, London Quay. New to town? Need help to settle in? Interested in local activities? We can help! Ph: Cathy 0210451799 e: picton@newcomers.co.nz.
MARLBOROUGH HEART HELP SUPPORT
GROUP meet, 1st Tues each month, 1-2.30pm, The Library, High St. An informal meeting of people affected by heart disease. A place to receive or give support. For info: Ph: Bron Mogridge 0276531790 or 0272153836.
RED HAT SOCIETY for women to enjoy fun & friendship. We meet 1st & 3rd Tues of the month. Ph: Tina 0211045945.
MARLBOROUGH HERB SOCIETY Meet 4th Tues of month, 7pm. Various locations. To promote use, educate & identification of herbs. e: mhsgarlicpress@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY
MARLBOROUGH MULTICULTURAL CENTRE hosts newcomers, Wed, 10.30-12pm, Henry St. Opportunities for Newcomers & Marlburians to make friends, practice English & support each other. Ven y practica tu inglés. Te esperamos.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS casual parents/caregivers catch up. Wed, 10.30-12pm Town Plunket Clinic, 16 Henry St.
MARLBOROUGH CHINESE FELLOWSHIP Wed, 6-7.30pm, St Christopher’s Church. 92 Weld St. 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. Ph: Guan 0221642782 | Mandy 0224326886.
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, Wed, 1011.30am. To support each other. Regular speakers, outings, share in a safe environment. Ph: Alistair Crawford 0272883032.
MARLBOROUGH VINTAGE CAR CLUB MUSEUM, Wed & Sun, 1.30 – 3.30pm, Brayshaw Park, Arthur Baker Pl, Blenheim. Other times by arrangement. Ph: Bill 0275784322. Donation appreciated.
BLENHEIM PETANQUE CLUB, Wed, 1-3pm and Sun, 10-12pm, Games held at courts, 65A Weld St. Ph/Txt: John 021979323.
STRETCH & BREATHE Gentle strength/ balance class for seniors.Wed, 10-11am, St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld St. Ph: 0273852333. $3.
ART WORKSHOPS WITH VERENA FREI, Wed, 12:30-2pm, 26 Percy St at CARE Marlborough. www.carem.nz enq admin@carem.nz. Free.
GROVETOWN INDOOR BOWLS. Wed, 7pm,
The Foundry on John St. Come along and play at our friendly club. Ex Bowlers most welcome. Ph: 035778412 for more info.
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, Wed, 7.30pm. Blenheim Bowling Club, 65 Weld St. Ph: Erin 0272341709.
PICTON - SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING, Wed, 7.30pm, Picton Little Theatre. No partner needed. Beginner’s welcome. Ph: Lynda 0212600860.
CHEESE & CHEERS is part of the Silent Book Club Aotearoa. 1st Wed of month, 5.30pm, Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Rd. Ph: 035727170 for info.
BLENHEIM PROBUS CLUB Retired/semi-retired?
Meet 1st Wed of month, 10am. Wesley Centre. Ph: Ann 5787046 | Jan 0226353919.
LIONS’ CLUB OF BLENHEIM, Tea Meetings, 1st & 3rd Wed (Feb-Nov). Serving the community for over sixty years. Would you like to know more about the Lion’s club or are interested in becoming a Lion? Ph: Delphine Lee 0299425004 | Helen Williams 0211458572.
PICTON LIONS, meet 1st Wed on month. Join a worthwhile volunteer group, both female & male members wanted, good fellowship, all money raised goes back to Picton community. Ph: Norman 0274336242.
WAITOHI SOCIAL CLUB, 3rd Wed of month, 10am, Picton Library. Meet for fun & friendship. After meeting we go for lunch if you wish to join us. Gold coin donation for morning tea.
BLENHEIM SENIOR CITIZENS 2nd & 4th Wed of month, 2pm, 172 High St. Entertainment and afternoon tea provided. Ph: Shirly 0210388616.
THURSDAY
FOREST & BIRD TALK Thurs, 15 Aug, 7.30pm, Blenheim School Hall. Andy White, Rivers and Drainage Engineering Manager will talk about Marlborough District Council’s work on the rivers of Marlborough. All welcome, gold coin donation please.
KEEP U MOVING Gentle indoor walking exercise for Seniors, Thurs, 11.30-12.30pm, St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld St. Ph: 0273852333 or e: donna@stchristophers.co.nz $3.
PICTON BRIDGE CLUB, Thurs, 6.50pm, Port Marlborough Pavilion. Ph: Judy 021685348.
SOCIAL BADMINTON Thurs, 9am-12pm, Simcox Stadium Batty’s Rd. All adults welcome. Ph: Cathy 021503348. $6.
PICTON TABLE TENNIS for adults, Thurs, 10am12pm. Port Marlborough Pavilion, Waikawa Rd. Morning tea included. Ernest 0275888453. $4.
THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT, Thurs, 6:30pm, Fidelio Cafe & Wine Bar. Get your team together to match wits for a fun evening of quizzing with plenty of time for great banter and laughs aplenty. Four Trivia rounds. 18+, unless with a parent or guardian. $20 per team.
KNIT & NATTER, Thurs, 10am-12pm, Blenheim
Library. All welcome. Bring your yarn & have a yarn. For info Ph: Sue 5785317.
COMPANIONS Ages 60+, 1st Thurs of month 1pm, Harvest Life Church, 22 Nelson St. Ph: Avon 035792440 Lorraine 035781240 |or Shirley 035783728.
MARLBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 2nd Thurs of month, 7.30pm, EOC, 4 Wither Rd. For all interested in Amateur Radio, Electronics & Emergency Communications.
COPD SUPPORT & EXERCISE GROUP Tailored for people with breathlessness. 2nd & 4th Thurs of month, 1.15pm. Redwoodtown Community Hall, Cnr Weld & Cleghorn St. Ph: Diana 0272105780 | Gillian 0274545102.
OLDER PERSONS SEMINAR, 4th Thurs of month, 10-1pm, St Christopher’s Church Hall. Speaker/Entertainment. MT & light lunch. Ph: 0273852333 or e: donna@stchristophers.co.nz. $6
FRIDAY
LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS, Every Friday, 6:30pm, Fidelio Cafe & Wine Bar. Enjoy lively music every Friday evening with rotating musicians from the Top of the South and on tour, with varying music styles and genres. 18+, unless with a parent or guardian. Free.
MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY CLUB INC Meet Fri, 4.30pm, Redwood Tavern. Courtesy Coach available. Wayne Love, Country Ramblers, and many more entertainers. Line Dancers, Rock and Roll Club. Raffles, Lotto draw. Fellowship, meals and drinks. Ph: Margaret 0276238269 for info.
NATIVITY TUNES FOR TOTS music, food & fun for pre-schoolers & caregivers, Fri, 9.30am, Nativity Hall, 76 Alfred St. During term time. Ph: 5783909. SALVATION ARMY GAMES Rummy O or Cards ‘500’, Fri, 1-4pm. Ph: Moira for info 0284213163. $2 to cover afternoon tea.
BOLIVIA CARD GAME, Fri afternoons. Redwoodtown. Ph: Mal 0273157675.
PICTON NEWCOMERS NETWORK ‘SUNDOWNERS’, Fri, 5-6pm, Café Cortado on the waterfront. New to town? Need help to settle in? Interested in local activities? We can help! Ph: Cathy 0210451799 or e: picton@newcomers.co.nz. LINK, Fri, 1pm, Nativity Centre Lounge, 76 Alfred St. Fun, board games & afternoon tea. Ph: 5783909 for info. Gold coin donation appreciated. UPBEAT ORCHESTRA All ages. Instruments. Fri, 5-6.30pm, St Ninians Church Hall, Alabama Rd. From beginner-grade 5. e: upbeatorchestra@ gmail.com.
MARLBOROUGH WOMEN’S CLUB ARVO, Fri, 2-4p.m, 12 Battys Rd. Guest speakers. Ph: Dianne 0212147757. $5.
SATURDAY / SUNDAY
REDWOOD MARKET, Sat, 8-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Cleghorn St. 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.
MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB, Sun, 3-5pm, Parker St Social Tennis Non-Members $2. All welcome. Ph: Joanna 0275786436.
BARNABAS CHURCH BLENHEIM, Sun Service, 4pm, St Ninians Church, cnr Riley Cres & Alabama Rd. barnabas.org.nz.
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.
RENWICK SOCIAL TENNIS, Sat, 2-4pm (weather permitting), 10 Uxbridge St. https://clubspark. kiwi/RenwickTennisClub, FBook, or Ph: Leigh Andrews 0211913034 for info. Members $2, Visitors
$5.
SOCIAL TENNIS AT MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB, Sun, 3-5pm, Marlborough Tennis Club, Pollard Park, Parker St. Non Members $2. All welcome. Ph: 0275786436.
BLENHEIM ROTARY BOOTSALE MARKET, Sat, 8am-12pm, Railway Station carpark. 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 FARMERS MARKET, Sun, 9-12pm, A&P showgrounds. Local fresh & seasonal produce & products.
SOUNDS ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICE, Sun, 9.30am, St Peter’s - 30 Lawrence St, Havelock.
BLENHEIM FAMILY HISTORY GROUP, Informal gatherings, 3rd Sun of the month, 1.30-3pm, Family History Rooms, Brayshaw Park. Interested in Family History Research & building your Family Tree? For for advice & assistance. Ph: Lauri 578 8385.
GENERAL GROUPS
MARLBOROUGH BRIDGE CLUB, Mon, Tues, 6.45pm, Wed, 12.45pm, Connect Hall, 8 Beaver Rd. Ph: Christine 021315650 (Mon), Ann 0212296933 (Tues), Marsha 02102395252 (Wed).
RENWICK MENZ SHED, Tues, 8.30-2pm, Fri, 8.3012pm, 54 High St Renwick. Left of church. Morning Tea provided. Ph: Dave 02102282592.
PICTON MEN’S COMMUNITY SHED, Wed, 8.30am-3pm, Sat, 8.30-12pm, 2 Market St. Ph: Bill Rogers 5735507.
PICTON DAWN CHORUS, checking volunteer trap lines, walking through native bush. Ph: Jen 03 928 4957 ext 1. e: volunteering@pictondawnchorus. nz.
BLENHEIM MENZ SHED, Sat, 9-12pm, Mon & Thurs, 1-4pm, 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. Ph: Dave 0212340057.
SENIORNET MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Linkwater Hall, Queen Charlotte Drive. Tutors for people 50+ needing assistance with computer/smartphone. Ph: Ian Cameron 035742558 to arrange.
BROOKLYN CROQUET CLUB Tues, Thurs, Sat, 1pm, Golf Croquet, Whitehead Park grounds, Brooklyn Dr. Mallets supplied.
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. e: marlboroughmountainbike@ gmail.com.
MARLBOROUGH TRAMPING CLUB A very active club. Mid-week, Sunday trips, overnight & extended trips. Info at www.marlboroughtrampingclub. co.nz or e: marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com
LEARN TO ROW, Sun, 8.30am or from 4.45pm on Tues & Thurs. Give rowing a go, or get back into rowing, with the Blenheim Rowing Club. We’ll teach you the basics and get you on the river with experienced rowers to get you started. More info: blenheimrowing.co.nz.
CUDDON CYCLING MARL Road racing alternate
Sats, details on facebook. Loan bikes, coaching & tuition available. Ph: Chris 035780433 | Warren 021663910 for info. www.cyclingmarlborough. co.nz.
SIT AND BE FIT, Tues & Thurs, 1.15pm, Riversdale Community House. Ph: 5780469 | 0223007342. $2.
MARLBOROUGH GUILD OF WOODWORKERS, Mon, 9-12pm & 7-9pm. Wed, Sat, 9am-12pm, 1st Sun of the month, 1-4pm, Brayshaw Park. Wooden toys, projects. Ph: Philip 5705188.
WORKING BEE – TE WHANAU HOU GROVE
TOWN LAGOON plant/weed/mulch, Wed, 9.30-11.30am & Thurs, 1.30-3pm. Ph: Rosanne 0210709267. Sun session, every 2nd week, 9.3012pm, Wairau Rowing Club, Stream Wharf Rd, Grovetown. Followed by BBQ. e: justinejohnsonmarlborough@gmail.com.
ULYSSES CLUB, Coffee, Sat, 10am, The Runway Café. For info e: marlborough@ulysses.org.nz or marlborough.ulysses.org.nz.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, Thurs/Sat 7-8pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St.
MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST
Have difficulty getting to medical appointments in NELSON? This trust was created to carry people to Nelson for medical appointments. Ph: 5741311 or e: soundsvehicle@gmail.com.
AA MEETINGS Marlborough area. Meetings: Mon, 7.30pm, Plunket Rooms, 21 Bythell St | Web, 7.30pm, Picton Model Railway, 1 Picton Wharf | Fri, 7.30pm, St Luke’s Church Hall, 20 Ferry Creek Rd, Spring Creek | Sat, 7.55am, Salvation Army Rm, 35 George St | Sun, 7.30pm, Church, 54 High St, Renwick. Ring alcoholics anonymous for help to stop drinking. Ph: 08002296757. www.aa.org.nz.
JOHNSTON, Grant
MbChB Distinguished Fellow of RNZCGP
Dr Peter GRANT Johnston passed away peacefully, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday August 5, 2024. Aged 74 years. Loved husband of Lis, father of Shelley and Olivia, father-in-law of Rob and Kurt. Brother of Dale and Carey. Boom of Finn, Ella, Luka and Tate. Thank you to Springlands Health, Wairau Hospital, and Hospice Marlborough for their amazing kindness and care over the past few months. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 03-1369-0365207-00 Ref. JOHNSTON. According to Grant’s wishes, there will be a private service and cremation, followed by a memorial celebration of Grant’s life at a date and place to be advised.
Respectfully cared for by
Geoffrey T Sowman FDANZ
Phone (03) 578 4719
www.sowmans.co.nz
BULMAN, Michael Anthony
06 March 1952 - 06 August 2024
After a short but hard battle, he passed away with his close family by his side, dearly loved Dad of Michelle, Geoff and Becky. Loved Grandad of Taine and Alia. Loved brother of the Late John, Jane and Toby, Felicity and Paul, and the late Andrew. Cherished partner of Pat. Loved Uncle and Mr Mike of his nieces and nephews and friends. The coolest enthusiast of Cars, Fishing, and dogs. Heartfelt thanks to A&E, HDU at Wairau Hospital and the Marlborough Hospice. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www. cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A funeral service for Michael has been held. The service was livestreamed and is available to view on our website.
“We will miss the happy go lucky and the “all good” guy”.
Locally Family Owned
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services FDANZ Phone (03) 578 2004 www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
HAZELDEN, Christopher
Passed away in Blenheim on Friday August 2, 2024. Aged 67 years. A longtime resident of Pollard Park. It is with sadness Sowman’s Funeral Directors inform the Marlborough community of Christopher’s passing, and they will be providing a farewell for him at Omaka No. 2 Cemetery, 10 Taylor Pass Road, Blenheim at 1pm on Thursday August 15. All welcome.
Respectfully cared for by Geoffrey T Sowman FDANZ Phone (03) 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
HADFIELD, Janet Helen
Miss Janet Helen Hadfield formerly of Meehan Street passed away peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village on Thursday 18th July, aged 90 years. A Private Cremation has taken place with a Memorial celebration of Janet’s life to be held at the Hunters Wines Cellar Door, 603 Rapaura Road, Blenheim on Friday 23 August at 1.00pm.
Locally Family Owned Cloudy Bay Funeral Services FDANZ Phone (03) 578 2004 www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
JELLYMAN, Eric Wayne
Reg. NO. R764500
On August 2, 2024 peacefully at Redwood Lifestyle Care, after a short illness, in his 67th year. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Trevor and Paula, twin bro to Lex, and Kim, Noel and Christine, Philippa and Nigel Greenbank. Loved father of Ben and Georgia. Very much-loved uncle and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to c/PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
In accordance with Eric’s wishes, a private cremation and service has taken place.
Locally Family Owned
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services FDANZ Phone (03) 578 2004 www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
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