Marlborough Weekly 8 November 2022

Come and see us for the biggest range of eBikes right here in Blenheim!

8 November 2022

Redwood Hub Shopping Centre, Redwoodtown

www.bikesandscooters.co.nz

The best in the South PAGE 22

Free Range poet SEE PAGE 4

Rhymes for river PAGE 7

Hope flares for special Olympians Constable Dave Petch, equestrian Zoe Tate and constable Bridget Kiddle hold the Special Olympic’s Flame of Hope torch following their walk through Blenheim on Friday.

Photo: Matt Brown.

SEE PAGE 8

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

marlboroughapp.co.nz

2

News

8 November 2022 YOUR WEEKLY

STREET TALK

Need Reliable IT Support?

03 577 9498

17 Kinross St, Blenheim sales@bpcomputers.co.nz

bpcomputers.co.nz

CHATS TO LOCALS AND ASKS...

Vicky Leach It’s about time. Yes, we need them. The rubbish bags rip and the recycling flies down the street on a windy day - and I have to take my own green waste away. I’m all for a better bin system.

Council is consulting with the public about rolling out wheelie bins.

Do you think wheelie bins are the way to go, or stick with the status quo?

Cooper Roberts I vote for wheelie bins. They’re just easier and they have wheels on them. To be honest, I’ve never thought that indepth about bins.

Leslie Des Forges For a lot of older people, wheelie bins may be a bit awkward. But I think it’s a good idea, particularly if you can get rid of your lawn clippings.

Whenever there’s a bit of wind, I end up picking up half my neighbours rubbish.

Linda Ryan For in town, I think wheelie bins are the way. It’s taking the bin bags out of the landfill.

Wheelie bins are longer lasting and keep rubbish out of the environment.

Distributed to more than 19,800 homes & businesses in Marlborough

CONTACT US News

Matt Brown matt@topsouthmedia.co.nz Peter Jones peter@topsouthmedia.co.nz

Advertising Sales

Summa Donald summa@topsouthmedia.co.nz Rosa Tate rosa@topsouthmedia.co.nz Nikki Andrews nikki@topsouthmedia.co.nz

Accounts Queries

accounts@marlboroughmedia.co.nz www.topsouthmedia.co.nz 52 Scott St, Blenheim | Ph 928 4121 Proud to be connecting community through our dedicated regional Print & Digital platforms 100% locally owned and operated

Marlborough turned out for the return of the popular A&P show at the weekend. Photo: Matt Brown.

A&P show back and brighter than ever Hundreds of people flocked to the Marlborough A&P Show over the weekend after a threeyear hiatus.

Families and competitors from across the region made the most of the blue skies and sunshine as the popular event opened to the public once again.

The two-day event is the first to be held in three years after Covid cancelled the 2020 show and restrictions meant it couldn’t open to the public last year.

Organisers worked hard to make the event at Blenheim’s A&P showgrounds more affordable, with children under 12 years old

able to get in free.

From early on Saturday morning crowds started arriving, with the queues for the amusements stretching back to a 40-minute wait at one point.

But the fun was worth the wait as children and adults alike enjoyed bird’s eye views from the top of

the big wheel. There was also face painting, giant bubbles and animals to keep younger guests entertained. Over the weekend, people made the most of the displays and stalls, getting the chance to see a range of animals from sheep and terriers to baby rabbits and even a possum.

News

Wheelie bins proposed for kerbside collections … again CHLOE RANFORD

Local Democracy Reporter

Wheelie bins are back on the table in Marlborough, with a waste review calling them an “ideal” solution to “inconvenient” bin bags and crates.

The Marlborough District Council has been umming and ahhing over wheelie bins for more than a decade, with the cost of rolling out close to 40,000 bins – two per household – a regular sticking point.

A look at council services in 2009 and 2010 ended up settling on recycling crates and a new resource recovery centre.

The idea was debated again in 2015, but shelved, then rehashed in 2017 after a survey of 5400 residents showed 39 per cent wanted the bins to replace their bags and crates. The council concluded the price was too much for residents.

But another waste assessment compiled earlier this year could see them get over the line.

It showed residents believed the current system was “inconvenient” and had “outlived its useful purpose”, with wheelie bins the “ideal practical resolution”.

Some thought their recycling crates were too small for the amounts recycled, with some admitting their

“excess” goods were put into bin bags, “lost to landfill for ease of disposal”.

The assessment put forward 22 recommendations based on the feedback, including that the council “tender the option” of replacing kerbside crates and bin bags with wheelie bins.

The assessment estimated it would cost $2 million to send out about 36,000 refuse and recycling bins in Marlborough.

Speaking after the assessment was adopted by council last week, council solid waste manager Alec McNeil said the $2m was a “best estimate”, which could change.

Whether wheelie bins meant higher rates depended on several factors, including rubbish volumes and the number of properties signed up to the service, he said.

Residents could submit feedback on the assessment’s proposals on the council website before November 16.

It would feed into the draft waste plan, set to go out for public consultation next February through the council’s long-term plan review, before coming into effect next June.

This article first appeared in November 2020 and was published with an incorrect byline. We regret and apologise for the error.

8 November 2022

3

New service aims to see less breaks JENNY NICHOLSON

A new health service hopes to see a decrease in broken bones in the 50-plus age group.

The Fracture Liaison Service, led by Barbara Bentley and Kim Fergusson, works with people who have had a fragility fracture, with the ultimate goal being to prevent a second fracture.

Fragility fractures result from low trauma, such as a fall from standing height.

ACC says less than half those who survive a hip fracture walk unaided again and many never regain their former degree of mobility.

Barbara says most hip fractures are fragility fractures and fifty per cent of those who break a hip have previously broken another bone.

“That first break is a red flag, and we should heed that warning if the first break is from a fragility fracture,” Barbara says.

“Things should be put in place to prevent a future fracture.

That is where the Fracture Liaison Service comes in.”

The most common breaks are of the wrist, hips and pelvis, hu-

Physiotherapist Barb Bentley and, occupational therapist Kim Fergusson work with people who have broken a bone, to help prevent a second fracture. Photo: Supplied. merus, and spine/vertebrae. To pick up on the first break can prevent a subsequent break.

“A broken wrist can be a little warning bell.”

A lot of what the Fracture Liaison Service does is education around bone health and falls prevention. The service also screens for risk of falls as many fractures are due to falls.

“We can look into why they fell.”

Barbara says there have been meaningful moments talking with people who had never thought about fractures before, and she says they appreciate someone to listen and with the time to give information needed.

“It can be a blur when you go through the health system and having someone address the area of fractures and prevention is meaningful,” Barbara says. “Injury prevention is a good place to spend time and resources.”

The service runs across the Nelson Marlborough area, with a lot of phone and online consultations.

Although the service only sees those who have had a fragility fracture, Barbara encourages everyone over 50 to look at their own background and bone health.

To test your bone health, go to www.knowyourbones.org.nz

We warmly invite you to our November Grantee Ceremony, with guest speaker Matty Lovell.

The Road To Success MATTY IS LIVING PROOF OF WHAT MINDSET, A PLAN AND DISCIPLINE CAN ACHIEVE! In 2011 Matty found himself in the heart of the Christchurch earthquake. Safe from the initial shake he spent 8 hours working at the collapsed PGC building pulling survivors from the rubble. Later the same year an accident left him with two broken knee caps and a diagnosis that he’d never run again.

A lot to deal with for anyone and the emotional stress took its toll on 25 year old Matty as he began battling depression and learning to walk again.

an event

From a wheelchair he conquered depression, travelled the world, started a business and ran a marathon. Along the way discovering things that became the framework for a life less ordinary.

With insightful takeaways relevant in both business and life, Matty shares a powerful message told from the heart that empowers the audience to take on challenges, conquer fear and start ticking off that bucket list.

When: Friday 11th November 5:30pm Where: Marlborough Events Centre Tickets: $40 per person Limited public tickets are available for purchase from Harcourts Reception, 1 Scott Street Blenheim

4

News

8 November 2022

Poet pens collection for charity PAULA HULBURT A Blenheim poet has penned a second collection of works in memory of his wife to help the charity which supported them.

Retired teacher and academic Gavin Kerr is set to publish his latest work, Free Range, to help raise funds for Alzheimers Marlborough.

The special book is dedicated to his late wife Elizabeth (Liz) who died in March 2020 and to all those affected by dementia and those who strive to assist.

“My gratitude to Alzheimers for supporting me is immense.

“There’s no taking away from the devastation to the sufferer, the person who has it, as we really have no idea what they go through. The comfort that they [Alzheimers Marlborough] provided to me as a carer at a time when the stress was extremely high, was such a help.

“It was comforting, the support group, and listening to people with problems greater than mine; it placed me in a place of perspective.”

Gavin, who also served in the New Zealand Territorial Force for 12 years as an artillery officer, has drawn on his life experiences to inspire his work.

The 101-page book, which was printed locally, follows Gavin’s successful Under Lockdown collection. The book also features some of his own art.

“I took up painting after I retired,” Gavin says.

The new compilation has been written more as a reflection on many aspects of modern life, and is a meld of humour and thought-provoking poems.

“I want to show people that poetry can be fun and easily understood,” Gavin says.

Made a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order in 2007 for his services to the justice sector, Gavin says he wrote whenever inspiration struck.

“I’d accumulated around 90 poems over two years and culled a few,” he laughs. “There is a wide variety of styles and topics hence the title.”

‘People were asking when the next book was out and as I’d kept going, I’d amassed a few. I enjoyed writing them though hesitated to call myself a poet.

Liz, a fellow academic who spoke fluent French, was diagnosed with Alzheimers early in 2019.

For the pair, who were married for 61 years, it was a devastating blow.

The final poem, On My Way, is

Gavin Kerr’s second collection of poetry will help raise money for Alzheimers Marlborough. Photo: Paula Hulburt. about the end of life.

At 87-years-old, Gavin says the work is about saying goodbye without regret. “It will happen at some point,” he says.

A serious heart issue saw him flown to Wellington last year for emergency surgery.

“It was a brilliant Wednesday af-

ternoon and as we flew across the Richmond Ranges, I looked South and everything was just so brilliant and I thought to myself that if I do go, I’d be happy, seeing my beloved South Island looking so beautiful,” he says. “From that point on, every day has been a plus day”.

Free Range will be launched at Alzheimers Marlborough on 8 Wither Road in Blenheim on 16 November between 6pm and 7pm, with the public welcome to attend.

The $30 book is available to buy at Alzheimers Marlborough or by emailing gekerr@slingshot.co.nz

Every $20 spent = 1 sticker

Promotion runs from 31 October 2022 – 8 January 2023 to collect stickers or while stocks last. One sticker will be issued for every qualifying spend of $20 or more in one transaction in store or online (exclusions apply) collectable set requires a full set of stickers or the stated amount of stickers plus a Cash Top Up. You must also scan your Clubcard to redeem the Cocktail Glass set. Stocks limited, we recommend you redeem as early as you can. *Visit newworld.co.nz for full terms and conditions.

Advert

PELORUS

GET YOUR FIX ON SH6 and show your support to Havelock, Pelorus, Rai Valley and beyond!

These areas are amazing places to take the whole family, a fun weekend away with your mates or a romantic retreat for you and a loved one. No matter who’s tagging along with you, there’s plenty to keep you busy, and while you’re there, spend a night or two!

For more information visit MarlboroughNZ.com/SH6

NYDIA TRACK

HAVELOCK

8 November 2022

5

6

News

8 November 2022

Big boots to fill for departing Sport Tasman CEO JACK MALCOLM Sport Tasman’s CEO has a lot to be thankful for as he looks back on a successful tenure, leading the region through some of its biggest sporting changes.

Nigel Muir has spent almost 14 years at the helm of the organisation, coming into the top role in a time of massive change for the organisation; who were in the midst of completing the 65-hectare Saxton Field sports park development, which he now calls a “crown jewel for the sports sector”.

Within his first six months, the team had also completed a restructure to secure their financial stability, which included the amalgamation of the various sporting bodies around the region like Sport Marlborough, Kaikoura, Nelson and Buller.

The team were also hard at work creating their Sports House, which would go on to be their office space in Saxton Stadium as well as hosting the offices of nine local sporting codes under one roof.

Nigel says the direction of Sport

Tasman had changed over time into wanting to be a “lighthouse brand” rather than a series of smaller groups.

“Why do we exist, and what’s it all about? We want a healthy, vibrant community and we use the tools of play, recreation and sport.”

Sport Tasman’s role, says Nigel, is to “push the bus” by focusing their approach with their limited resources.

“Our work now is about young people.”

He says the organisation has a focus on delivering equitable opportunities to everyone in the community.

“We’re a charitable trust, we never have enough resources to do all we want to do.

“There’s not enough resources, so it’s about who’s missing out ...

There’s a lot of areas that need more work to bring them up to a level playing field.”

Their work in the rangitahi space has also seen them start up multiple initiatives that have since gone nationwide, like surveys of sport in school - which they identified as a missing building block in their understanding of how to

Departing Sport Tasman CEO Nigel Muir ran the Old Ghost Road Ultra Marathon in 2016 alongside six Myanmar teenagers from the Chin community, who tagged in and out in a relay as he ran the entire 85km course. Photo: Sport Tasman. better serve their community.

Nigel calls the drop off in participation from school leavers the “Achilles heel” of the sports sector.

“We needed new thinking and new insights.”

The data found that only 20 per cent of physical activity for youth was done in ‘traditional’ sports and they needed an updated ap-

proach. “(This) helped guide where you’re putting your effort and energy.”

Through Nigel’s time at the helm, he’s steered the organisation through some of the highest of highs and lowest of lows.

The flooding of 2013 that destroyed the floor of Saxton’s stadium, sticks out as one of the most adverse events in his recent

memory.

Over the years, the building has also doubled as a community hub, with the fires in 2019 and the recent weather in August event seeing the building converted into a fit-for-use facility for the displaced.

Nigel says the community coming together over the tragedy of the fire is something he’ll never forget, particularly when representatives from the Myanmar refugee community handed over an envelope packed with cash.

“It was thousands of dollars and these are refugees who have nothing but gave so much. . . I don’t think there was a dry eye in there.”

On Nigel’s upcoming agenda are “legacy projects,” which are near to his heart, splitting his time between project managing the new Picton to Kaikoura cycle project and a restoration project on a 500-acre block of land with his partner, Mish Clark.

“We’ll be doing that work (on the restoration project), getting youth involved and helping other landowners and community organisations.”

News

Newsinbrief CHOIR FUN Marlborough singers are invited to join in as the New Zealand Choral Federation and the Nelson Civic Choir for the Christmas Messiah Sing Fest. Singers can come on their own or bring a group of their choir friends to join in with the fun. Tickets are on sale at the NCMA website and reception ($25 and $15 discount). Sing Fest will be held on Sun December 4 at 3pm in the NCMA Auditorium.

8 November 2022

7

Poems on the river

FOND FAREWELL Year 13 leavers at both Marlborough Girls’ Colleges celebrated their achievements last week as they bid farewell to school to head off on study leave. At the girls’ college, leavers planted a tree in the school grounds and added their handprints to a special wall set aside for all leavers to make their mark.

SANTA PARADES Work is well underway for both the Blenheim and Picton Christmas parades. The Picton Christmas Parade & Concert is on Sunday 4 December and will include the Blenheim Highland Band, the emergency services and The Marching Girls. The Blenheim parade on Saturday 3 December will feature traditional favourites and of course Santa will be at both. Email events@pureeventsmarlborough.nz for details about the Blenheim parade. Registrations forms can be picked up from Harcourts Real Estate High Street, Picton or email bowers@xtra.co.nz or juliea.kett@gmail.com or phone 5736885 for more information about the Picton parade.

Tua Marina School student Claudia Anderson-Vercoe’s poem, Taylor River, was unveiled on Friday. Photo: Matt Brown.

Speeches, songs and sunshine accompanied a milestone unveiling along Taylor River.

The 20th poem in the Taylor River Writers’ Walk was unveiled on Friday.

One of only three such walks in New Zealand, poems have been added annually since 2010.

And the whole project is student led.

In 2010 a group of students from Springlands School in Blenheim decided to take action after doing a project focused on water conservation.

Part of their studies included partaking in the Marlborough District Councils - Whitebait Connection programme where students get the opportunity to do in-stream field trips and assess the health of the waterways by looking at and measuring bug life, water temperature, water clarity, water flow and catchment area.

During their field trip the Springlands School students found that there were not as many fish and wildlife as there could be in the Taylor River.

Each year all of Marlborough’s schools are invited to submit a poem.

The goal is to have every school in Blenheim represented along the Taylor River Writers’ Walk.

A group of Springlands School students are introduced to the project yearly to keep the project alive.

Yazmin, now a student at UC, was one of the original students and is still part of the Taylor River Writers’ Walk Group and attends each year.

Your Place. Your way.

Set up for a Summer of relaxation and fun.

OUTDOOR EXPO

& SAL E on now !

43 Scott St, Blenheim Ph. (03) 577 9506

www.lynfords.co.nz

8

News

8 November 2022

Fancy $5000?

Top South Media’s popular Shop & Win competition is back.

You could be in to win $5000, plus we’re giving away $100 every week to a lucky shopper.

And all you have to do is continue

supporting our local businesses.

Look out for the Shop & Win boxes at your favourite store, fill out an entry form - and you’re in to win!

Check out page 14 to see all the amazing, participating businesses.

Bowler Cameron Rowe took his turn carrying the Flame of Hope torch through the center of Blenheim on Friday. Photos: Matt Brown.

Special olympics burn bright MATT BROWN

matt@topsouthmedia.co.nz

St Christopher’s Church are hoping for a good turnout at their Christmas market. Photo: Supplied.

Popular Christmas market returns Saint Christophers popular annual market morning is set to return this weekend.

This will be their 27th annual event and it gets better each year, organisers say.

A massive array of stalls will sell baking, jams, clothing, treasures, garage sale items, toys, plants, books and more.

This year there is a special focus on Christmas items, with many of the Church’s ladies putting in months of hard work. There will be Christmas items of all sorts for all ages.

There will also be morning teas available in the hall lounge and a food court outside in the expected nice weather.

Convenor Viv Peters is hoping for a big turnout of people looking for excellent value goods.

Proceeds will be a used for carrying on the Parish's work in Blenheim, and upkeep of the property buildings.

Saint Christophers Market Morning is on Saturday November 12 from 8.30am to 12.00pm at their hall at 92 Weld Street.

The region’s most special athletes took to the streets of Blenheim on Friday with the Flame of Hope – the symbol of the Special Olympics.

About 20 athletes from Marlborough will compete in this year’s national games in Hamilton.

Marlborough special Olympics coordinator Cindy Adams-Vining says the games are a highlight for the intellectual-

ly disabled athletes.

“A lot of these people barely leave the region,” she says.

“It’s an opportunity for them to achieve and be accepted.”

This year, Marlborough is fielding teams in ten-pin bowling and swimming.

Bowler Cameron Rowe says competing against different regions is what gets him excited about the games.

“I like to win,” he says.

The 25-year-old says Marlborough’s ten-pin team is great, and he’s expecting an interest-

ing competition.

Last year’s competition was postponed due to Covid, but Cameron looks on the bright side.

There’s only three years until the next games.

The Flame of Hope torch is travelling throughout the country, Cindy says, and will have visited every region by the end of the month.

“This is a culmination of four years of training and build up,” she says.

“This is a highlight for them.”

The procession was cheered on by onlookers.

Congratulations to Isla, Lily & Skyla-Rose, each winning a double pass

to the A&P Show for their excellent colouring.

ISLA WHITTAKER 4-6 years old

LILY JAYE JOHNSON 7-9 years old

SKYLA-ROSE LA 10-12 years old

RGE

Advert

8 November 2022

SANTA DAY 10 DECEMBER 2022

As a big surprise for the littlies, moms and dads, bring along a wrapped Christmas gift for your kids clearly marked with their name and surname (no tags, please). While they enjoy their lunch, Playtime, and photos with Santa, drop their gift with one of Santa’s helpers downstairs in the foyer by 12 PM. At 12:30 PM, Santa will take a seat and hand out all the prezzies to the kids!

Photos with Santa will be from 11:30 AM until 12:25 PM only!

Please keep gifts under a $30 spend.

Booking is essential: Call (03) 578 1059 to reserve a table.

ENTER THE BEST CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT COMPETITION: BRING ALONG YOUR HOME-MADE CHRISTMAS DECORATION TO GET JUDGED, AND WIN A PRIZE!

9

10

Advert

8 November 2022

It’s official...

WE ARE NUMBER 1

Marlborough Weekly is proud to be the largest independent newspaper in Marlborough, delivering 19,838 papers each week* Just like you, we’re local

Summa Donald Owner/Advertising

Matt Brown Editor

Leigh Somerville General manager

Paula Hulburt Journalist

Nicki Andrews Advertising

Rosa Tate Advertising

Peter Jones Sports editor

Norah Blowers Administration

Klint Vicedor Designer

* https://npa.co.nz/newspaper-advertising/ circulation-bureau/

Gardening

8 November 2022

11

Garden fete full of fun

Phormium

Visitors to the Stihl Shop Garden Fete were greeted by sunshine and smiles.

Hundreds of people visited the popular fete in Churchill Glade next to Pollard Park on Sunday to round off Rapaura Springs Garden Marlborough.

A colourful array of stalls was set up, displaying a range of products from metal sculptures and rose

Flaxes are simple when you understand them Described as a clump forming perennial, phormium are known to be hardy and very attractive to Tui’s and Bellbirds.

There are two species in New Zealand.

Phormium tenax, known as Harakeke or Swamp flax, has stiff upright dark green leaves with red flowers and grows to 2 metres or more.

Phormium cookianum has two distinct forms: An erect plant that grows between 60cm-1m tall and a larger weeping form that grows 1-1.5m.

Cookianum has yellow flowers, followed by a twisted drooping seed pod.

Phormium tenax will tolerate wet and swampy areas wheras Phormium cookianum is more of a summer number, preferring dry and salt laden conditions.

From these two flaxes you then need to think cultivars.

The larger cultivars are of course derived from tenax, and the smaller varieties from cookianum.

Leaf variations will include: narrow, wide, very wide, upright, arching and slightly arching.

Colours encompass shades of: yellow, pink, black, brown, bronze, red, green and, of course, variegated.

Cultivars also generally prefer drier conditions and can be prone to root rot.

Variegated flaxes can revert to a single colour.

As with all plant reverting – cut out the reverted clump.

Pests and Problems Species are hardier, cultivars can be susceptible to slug and

scale damage.

Use summer oil, contact insecticides or copper oxychloride to eradicate the problem.

Easy care is not no care, so do regularly thin out the foliage and give a general tidy up.

Propagation is by seed or division. Seed for species and division for the cultivars.

Watch out for the PVR/newbies. They cannot be grown for selling.

For many years I have grown 30 odd cultivars in my paddock and I divide 2 yearly for sale.

Flaxes do grow well in pots, but do not clump up the same - if growing for division alone.

Do try these easy care plants en masse for effect or use to reflect other natives in your garden.

This week’s GARDENING page is proudly supported by

plants to Christmas goodies and liquorice.

Product stalls offered items for the keen gardener with stallholders on hand to advise and plants ranging from tiny succulents to huge box hedges were on offer.

People enjoyed live music and tried tasty cuisine from Eat Street while others made the most of the weather and bought a long a picnic.

12

News

8 November 2022

Comic

BY @YEEHAWTHEBOYS

Nelson flights to stay while SH6 shut Flights between Nelson and Blenheim will continue for the full seven-week State Highway 6 closure.

“It’s good news that there has been sufficient demand to enable Originair to commit to the service for the full seven weeks,” says Nelson Mayor Nick Smith.

“This is about making the best of a bad situation. The closure of State Highway 6 for seven weeks from tomorrow to enable major repairs after the devastating weather event in August affects thousands of travellers every day. The provision of this air service provides an option of a 20-minute flight instead of a 2 hour forty-minute drive. It is particularly important for minimising the disruption to important public services like health.”

“There was uncertainty about the level of demand and so the service was initially to be trialed for two weeks. Today’s announcement gives certainty that the service will be operating for the full closure period.

Originair CEO Rob Inglis says ticket sales were strong, and enough to ensure the route was economically viable.

“It takes a lot to set up a flight service and my team have managed to move quickly at a time of need for Nelson and Blenheim. Thanks to everyone who has booked a flight!”

Originair CFO Brendon Grundy says the flights were made possible with support from the Mayoral Relief Fund, the help of both airport companies and Nelson/Marlborough hospitals.

“This support, added onto the public seat reservations we had in the first week, has given us the confidence to extend the service. We hope it can assist travellers during a difficult time.”

Flight schedule: · Leave Nelson: 7.40am – Arrive Blenheim: 8.10am · Leave Blenheim: 8.40am – Arrive Nelson: 9.10am · Leave Nelson: 4.00pm – Arrive Blenheim: 4.30pm · Leave Blenheim: 5.00pm – Arrive Nelson: 5.30pm Tickets are still available throughout the duration of the seven-week closure. The standard one-way fare will be $89 or $99 for a flexifare (changeable and refundable).

After the floods, are some Marlborough Sounds roads no longer ‘sustainable’?

MAIA HART

Local Democracy Reporter

Some flood-damaged Marlborough Sounds roads might never be “put back”, a roading boss has conceded, as an engineering company is brought in to look at the long-term “levels of service” to isolated communities.

Marlborough Roads manager Steve Murrin told Okiwi Bay residents, at a flood recovery meeting last week, that the Marlborough District Council had been told

by Waka Kotahi it needed to “create a network back in the Sounds that is sustainable” if it wanted more funding.

“Before we can do repairs, we need to undertake the study to see what level of service and how we are going to put these roads back, if in fact we are going to put the roads back,” Murrin said.

“There’s probably going to be some places in the Sounds that we might not be able to put the road back.”

Meanwhile, the council last week approved getting engineering consultants Stantec NZ to investigate Marlborough’s roading network.

Council chief executive Mark Wheeler said the Stantec work was all about the long-term fu-

ture and “how far we go”.

Wheeler said any changes to the level of service in the Sounds would have to go out for public consultation, and nothing was “predetermined”.

“It will look at the economic and community effects on different levels of service. Do we go further? Make it even more resilient?

That's the sort of thing they will be addressing,” Wheeler said.

“Once all of that comes forward ... we look at alternative access proposals if we do have any.

“It's really significant for those communities, if there are changes to levels of service, so they need to have a say.”

Nearly 4000 faults had been identified in Marlborough’s roading network as a result of four days of heavy rain in August. That number was still growing, and was more than double that of the damage caused following heavy rain in July 2021.

Waka Kotahi agreed in 2021 to give the council more than $80 million to help fix the region’s roads. Following the August deluge, in 2022, the council asked to use some of the money it had left over to help repair the more recent damage, which it considered a “priority”.

The upcoming Stantec study was

a condition of reallocating the Waka Kotahi funding. It would look at the cost of repairs, climate change, land stability, safety, alternatives to road if necessary, community and economic impacts of access changes and housing land stability risks.

In a separate report presented to full council, Wheeler also warned Marlborough could face further storms, and repair costs, due to climate change. This would require significant rates increases.

Back at the Okiwi Bay meeting, where Murrin was fronting up along with recovery manager Dean Heiford, residents were given the chance to voice their concerns. Two similar meetings were held on Thursday in the Kenepuru Sound, which Murrin said had “copped the worst” of the damage.

Permanent Okiwi Bay resident Robbie Peat said the community needed assurance.

“It’s not ‘oh yeah, we’ve ticked a box’, and you’ve gone and listened to the whinging people out at Okiwi Bay,” Peat said.

“What we want from you guys, is a commitment to this community that we are going to see positive stuff come out of this meeting. I know that there are people in this bay who will be more than happy

Aerial photos from show damage from the flooding. Photo: Waka Kotahi. to try and make stuff happen as efficiently as we can.”

Speaking after the meeting, Peat said he hoped the council followed up on their concerns.

“I realise there are massive issues right throughout the region … but unfortunately there's been more emphasis throughout the region on the environment and nature, than there has on people and the impacts on people and mental health and everything else,” he said.

“Quite frankly, it’s crap.”

He admitted the council was

working with “one hand tied behind their back”.

“We all know there are practical solutions to fix [the roads] a lot quicker than what they are, but they can’t because of the RMA (Resource Management Act) and all that sort of stuff that’s passed down from Central Government.

“These guys are between a rock and a hard place, I don’t envy them.”

Okiwi Bay Residents Association chairperson Tim Greenhough said after the meeting they just wanted to see some action now the council had heard their concerns. “[But] They have a heap of miles to do first, we’re only one community,” Greenhough said.

Heiford said if it weren’t for locals, access in and out of the remote areas of the Sounds would have taken far longer than it had following both this and last year’s floods.

“Driving the road, and seeing what you people deal with normally, let alone with the layer of damage and other issues on the road, it gives us a really good appreciation and empathy for what you are facing.”

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ on Air.

Out & About OUT & ABOUT PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY...

4PM TO 7PM . ROCK FERRY CELL AR DOOR

8 November 2022

9 NOV, 14 DEC, 11 JAN, 8 FEB, 8 MAR

1

13

NEW SUMMER HOURS: Every Day 11am to 4.30pm

130 Hammerichs Rd, Blenheim P: (03) 579 6421 E: marketing@rockferry.co.nz www.rockferry.co.nz

2

3

Garden Marlborough Fete 1.

Barb Peterson, Pam and Alison Rothschild, and Carol Green.

2.

Rae Taylor and Shelley Thompson.

3.

Peter Twardawa, Susi Kaeszmann, Mike McCabe and Jess Twardawa.

4

4.

Jane Soar and Pauline Carr.

5.

Rachel Hutchinson, Abby James, Christina

5

Mortimer-Jones, Adrienne Harragan and Ashleigh Hutchinson.

6.

Luca Tian, Taylor Tian, Lynn Liu and George Tian.

7.

Warren and Rachael Westenra, Amanda Ryan and Nikki Hocquard.

6

8.

Matt, Duncan, Fia and Jess Bond.

9.

Ken and Megan Ross.

10. Lynne Yealands and Paige Yealands-Day.

8

7

9

Wairau Anglican Parish presents

10

19th - 20th November

Our selected 2022 gardens will be in Fairhall, Ben Morven and The Marlborough Ridge Plants, teas, cakes and sausage sizzle.

TICKETS $25 - ON SALE NOW! Available from: Devon Nursery | Islington Garden Centre | Renwick SuperValue | Selmes Garden Trust Roselands Pets and Plants | or online at www.wairaugardens.eventbrite.co.nz SPONSORS: ISLINGTON GARDENS | LIQUID ACTION | PGG WRIGHTSON | RENWICK DAIRY | TRACTOR REPAIRS | STICKY HIRE For more information contact office@wairauanglican.org.nz

Come along and enjoy a great day out!

14

Advert

8 November 2022

AVAILABLE

NOW

Y

garden centre

Huge Selection of CITRUS AND FRUIT TREES

P. 03-579 4111

cycleworldblenheim.nz

141 BATTYS RD • 578 1511 • OPEN 7 DAYS

MARLBOROUGHS

LONGEST S E RV I N G

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR EVERYONE! For Him • For Her • For Children + FREE Giftwrapping

SPORTING

GOODS S T O R E

Your Place. Your way.

15 Queen Street, Blenheim mitchellsports.co.nz

Your Place. Your way.

Set up for a Summer of relaxation and fun.

Set up for a Summer of relaxation and fun.

OUT

Serving authentic healthy delicious Turkish cuisine for 20 years!

OUTDOOR EXPO Your Place. Your way.

OUTDOOR EXPO

MOVIES

& SALE on now!

43 Scott St, Blenheim Ph. (03) 577 9506

www.lynfords.co.nz

OUTDOOR EXPO

eventscinemas.co.nz • 4 Kinross St, Blenheim

With the biggest range and best service, we are Marlborough’s choice for eBikes!

Get your celebration invites, event material and printing sorted with us

Choose

, chanel

& SALE on now!

20% off Pure Fiji xmas crackers ▪ BEAUTY PRODUCTS + SERVICES ▪ GIFT VOUCHER’S ▪ RETAIL GIFT PACKS ▪ ASK ABOUT OTHER SPECIALS

www.bikesandscooters.co.nz

1 Main Street, Blenheim | 03 578 0624 | customcopy.co.nz

0210 257 8786 | CNR BATTYS RD & NEW RENWICK RD

,

for Christmas!

We giftwrap for free Collect your living rewards points here

26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim

101a Market Street, Blenheim

OPEN: 10-4 DAILY, FREE ON SATURDAYS

MENTION THIS AD IN STORE AND GET

$5 off

29 High St, Blenheim • 578 7801

43 Scott S Ph. (0

www.lyn

Set up for a Summer of relaxation and fun.

2 M A X W E L L S T, B L E N H E I M • 5 7 7 9 9 2 8

GIVE THE GIFT OF

& SALE on now!

GET SUMMER READY

with out pool equipment and irrigation systems

Which machine is right for you?

YOUR PURCHASE

Come and test our machines

72 Grove Rd, Mayfield, Blenheim www.thinkwater.co.nz

Get that sparklewhite shine 027 423 4864 22 George St, Blenheim

BLENHEIM ELECTRONICS GET YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY NEEDS SORTED

8c Scott St, Blenheim Ph 03 577 7710 Mon - Fri 9am-5.30pm Sat 9am-4.00pm

43 Sco P

www.

14

Feature Feature

TUESDAY 8 November 2022

spoil your loved ones this

CHRISTMAS

Your Place. Your way.

Set up for a Summer of relaxation and fun.



THE DRIVE-THRU PHARMACY

8 November 2022

ALL I WANT FOR ALL I WA NT FOR

CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS



PH 03 578 6022 • 47 SCOTT STREET OPEN: MON-FRI 8:30am-5.30pm | SAT 9am-12:30pm FREE OFFSITE CAR PARKING

DRIVE-THRU PHARMACY

TDOOR EXPO

& SALE on now!

43 Scott St, Blenheim Ph. (03) 577 9506

www.lynfords.co.nz

St, Blenheim 03) 577 9506

nfords.co.nz

ott St, Blenheim Ph. (03) 577 9506

.lynfords.co.nz

The perfect destination to taste, shop & relax amongst tranquil lakeside grounds.

OPEN 7 DAYS

(03) 572 7170 • vinescafe.co.nz

Be.... Adult Boutique

Pure Fiji XMAS CRACKERS

+ lots more gift ideas in store!

▪ BEAUTY PRODUCTS + SERVICES ▪ GIFT VOUCHER’S ▪ RETAIL GIFT PACKS ▪ ASK ABOUT OTHER SPECIALS 0210 257 8786 | CNR BATTYS RD & NEW RENWICK RD

15

603 Rapaura Road, Blenheim, Marlborough Cellar door open Wednesday to Sunday | 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Phone 03 572 8489 or Email wine@hunters.co.nz

16

Feature

TUESDAY 8 November 2022

Good vibes a plenty at bustling vineyard cafe AMY RUSS Set amongst the vineyards along Rapaura Road, lies a busy hive of activity with Vines Café being the heart of the village. Owners of the establishment, Scotty & Pru Adams purchased the business in 2020 with a vision of bringing ‘good vibes’ back to the Café.

Bringing her extensive hospitality and retail experience to the café, Pru has also added two retail stores to the mix, Larder & Giftware and Pets & Patch, over the last two years. A telling indication that she has succeeded in doing exactly that.

“I love the environment, our community, our team and of course our customers! To be part of a really supportive community and leading a really fun and awesome team and providing great customer service has been a real highlight during my time here.”

Open for all of your brunch and

Vines Cafe owner Pru Adams.

lunch needs, the café menu boasts everything from delicious Rosti Bene, Buttermilk Pancakes, the ever-popular Vines Summer Salad, to delicious Sliders, Cheese Boards, Ice Cream and amazing coffee.

“Our slider boards are out of this world! If you haven’t tried one yet, it’s a must!”

In the Larder & Giftware store they stock a huge selection of local and New Zealand products including local honey, cheese, skincare, gifts, and in-store homemade Fudge in loads of different flavours.

“We also have pre-made gift baskets or you can select your own to be made up along with some beautiful homewares.”

Through the archway is Marlborough’s ‘newest pet and garden boutique shop’, Pet & Patch, where you will find a fantastic range of pet treats, toys and Dog jackets along with a great range of gardening accessories and gifts that every keen gardener needs!

“We love the fact that we are part of a community hub and have a fabulous outdoor area.

This is what makes us unique in the region.”

Having the support from the community means the world to Scotty & Pru, and the team, with Pru saying, “It really means everything. It is so important.”

Looking forward to the summer season and welcoming visitors into what they hope to be the best summer yet, Vines Café is the ideal place to host your upcoming summer function.

“Whether it be for work or play, we have options to suit all sizes and budgets.”

“We are OPEN 7 Days a week!! Come out for a visit and browse our two retail stores as well. We don’t comprise on great customer service, and we look forward to welcoming you to our special wee part of Marlborough!” vinescafe.co.nz

Lisa Stove,

Woman in Business

Your Spring Dining Destination Providing a service that ensures guests are totally satisfied with their experience.

760 Middle Renwick 03 572 5228

OPEN 7 DAYS • (03) 572 7170 • bookings@vinescafe.co.nz

Contour and Lift with

ENHANCE YOUR FEATURES FOR A REJUVENATED AND NATURAL LOOK

Complimentary consultation

Long lasting results

Personalised treatment plan

Expert Injectors, market leading products

Have your treatment this month and receive a Murad Rapid Collagen Infusion valued at $160 on us!*

14 Market Street, Blenheim

03 577 7555

caci.co.nz

*T&Cs apply

91 Wel d S t re e t , Re dwo o d tow n C e n t re • w w w.g mw j ewel l e r y.c o. n z

Feature

TUESDAY 8 November 2022

17

Connecting the community through better quality of life AMY RUSS Seven months into opening the regions only independent and locally owned audiology clinic, Blackmore Audiology, owners Sara Blackmore and Sam Jones are grateful for the support they have already received from the community.

Moving back to the region to pursue the dream of opening her own clinic, was a no-brainer for Sara who grew up on the family Tomato Farm in Springlands. With husband Sam in the Defence Force the couple spent many years living and working in different places across the country. Now, fifteen years later and two young children in tow, Sara and Sam have their feet firmly planted in Sara’s home turf.

“I completed my schooling here in Blenheim before doing my un-

dergraduate and masters degrees at Canterbury. Our children attend Waitaria Bay school and Sam is the chair of the school board. We wanted to be able to bring the kids up with the great access to the outdoors that Marlborough offers, and we have family living here in Blenheim. It is lovely that our children get to spend more time with their grandparents, and we also enjoy the supportive nature of the Marlborough community. It is nice to have links with the community and see familiar faces when we are out and about.”

As a highly qualified audiologist with many years of experience, Sara wanted to offer people in her hometown the benefit of her knowledge and skill to provide treatment solutions that enable them to remain connected with those around them through better hearing. Sara has a Masters of Audiology and has been practicing as a clinical audiologist for fourteen years. “I hold a full registration with the New Zealand Au-

diological Society, and in previous roles I have been a clinical supervisor and mentor for new graduate Audiologists and Audiometrists.”

“We are very grateful for the wonderful support we have received from the community. We have had lots of feedback that people are happy to have an independent and local option for their hearing needs here in Marlborough and I feel very privileged to be in a profession where I get to make a genuine difference to people’s quality of life.”

Blackmore Audiology makes use of the very latest technology to assist patients. “Because we operate independently, we don’t have to stick to one brand. We have a range of hearing protection options and can ensure that each patient gets the appropriate treatment for them and their specific needs. It is such a joy to see people’s lives improved with the right assistance.” blackmoreaudiology.co.nz

Owner Sara Blackmore with colleagues Jenny Meyer and Holly Snowden.

LEVEL UP OFFER • Receive premium hearing aids for the price of advanced • Receive advanced hearing aids for the price of standard The hearing aids are rechargeable, Bluetooth capable with android and apple and waterproof.

The offer is valid until 31 December. Conditions apply.

Looking for a new accountant and feel like changing is just too hard?

OPEN EVERY DAY 9am - 3.30pm

It’s our job to make it east, we do it all for you and we do business when you need us.

Experience counts, let’s make your accounting journey a smooth one.

Talk to us today.

Apex Accounting 03 539 0446 | Level 1, 218 Trafalgar Street, Nelson apexaccounts.co.nz

Columbus Coffee at Mitre 10 Marlborough, 174-186 Alabama Road

18

Business

8 November 2022

New Construction academy at Queen Charlotte College a Game Changer PETE COLDWELL

Chamber of Commerce GM

I wandered along to a Business Trust Marlborough “Biz Breakfast” last Friday at Fairweathers, with our new Mayor Nadine Taylor as the guest speaker. If you’re in business and you’ve not been to one of these, I can heartily recommend them.

Listening to Nadine was genuinely inspirational, as she talked about focussing on the incredible positives of Marlborough and the fact that we’re not only the number one wine producing region in New Zealand (at over 80% of the NZ total), we’re also number one for aquaculture with over 60% of New Zealands production and processing. With 1800 km of coastline in the region we have over 20% of NZ’s coastline which is staggering to most people not from the region and a truly amazing resource.

The Mayor talked about research in both the aquaculture and wine sectors which is now moving at pace in the region, and providing high end technical jobs, she said “It’s not a brain drain, but more a brain influx.”

Whether it’s new flip systems for farming oysters, Aquabots cleaning salmon nets in the sounds, nutraceuticals from both the wine and aquaculture sectors, the introduction electric planes in the aviation sector, or automated tractors for vineyards, these businesses and sectors are developing and introducing cutting-edge technology, which are not only relevant locally but also on the worldwide stage.

That’s how we have to see ourselves as a region, “Cutting edge, world beating”, yes there are massive challenges, but we need reframe the story and tell people about the business opportunities and the amazing lifestyle.

Let’s not hide our ‘light under a bushel”, rather as Doug Avery said let’s be a ‘lighthouse’ and tell people just how bloody good the region is. We have an area perfectly suited to maximising renewable energy, so let’s embrace that and make the most of it.

With the collaboration between Port Marlborough and Centreport from Wellington to build a new inland port, allowing containers of wine to go direct by rail onto the new ferries, rather than over the Whangamoas, the security of our supply chain will be significantly more resilient.

We have a number of other major investments coming into the region, the combined colleges, the Port redevelopment in Picton, the Summerset retirement village, to name but three and these leave us with a shortfall of 1800 workers.

Added to this we have one area of life in the region which we have to improve and that’s education. The new combined colleges will be a massive step forward, but we still have many kids slipping through the net and not being at school, or on a training course or in a job.

We can’t abandon these kids, we need to work harder than ever to make sure they see how they can contribute, earn and be productive. Our region has a youth unemployment rate that hovers around ten times the general un-

Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Pete Coldwell. File photo. employment rate and it’s just not good enough.

So the recent signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Kainga Ora and Queen Charlotte College was an incredibly significant step for the school and for the region.

Congratulations must go to QCC and their Principal Betty Whyte, for recognising this as the “No-brainer” it is. She saw this as a major opportunity from the start, rather than focussing on the challenges.

Queen Charlotte College’s journey started last year when the Marlborough Chamber of Commerces’ Education to Employment broker, Chris Shaw approached the Hastings Boys High School Head of Technology, Salla Delport, and Patton Engineer-

Looking for sound advice on your business insurance?

FOR A SECOND OPINION, CALL ME TODAY

Luca Biuso Assistant Leader - Business Development & Sales / Commercial Broker E: luca.biuso@rothbury.co.nz P: 021 921 348 rothbury.co.nz

ing’s Managing Director Jono Williams to fly to Marlborough and tell their story.

Chris saw what they had done at Hastings Boys High and also the results it was having, and wondered if this would work for our Marlborough colleges. And the QCC MOU was the result of those conversations.

Salla and Jono are the architects of “The Initiative”, a now flourishing collaboration between industry and schools. The people who heard them speak were the lucky ones, they are incredibly passionate and the results they have had speak for themselves.

Jono was frustrated that none of the school leavers he took on as apprentices were ready for a job, so he approached the school and asked if he could help. The school

and business then began to collaborate and get other businesses to help support (with equipment and materials) the academy.

The return on investment was $5.10 for every $1 invested.

For Picton, the Queen Charlotte College the agreement with Kainga Ora is crucial and will allow a program which will have profound effects on student outcomes, self esteem, retention to a higher age, employment prospects and mental health. .

Crucially it’ll also make a difference in the number of students leaving the school, going into industry and helping fill some the shortfall in skilled vocational workers in the region.

We have an amazing region and this addition will just make it even better.

Advert

8 November 2022

19

20

Sport

8 November 2022

Tennis pace-setters maintain momentum PETER JONES

peter@topsouthmedia.co.nz

Marlborough Forrest Wines continued their winning streak during the latest round of Wine Brokers NZ premier tennis.

They accounted for their clubmates, Marlborough Forrest Wines 2 on Wednesday at Pollard Park, winning 5-1.

The only win for the losing side came at the top of the order, Joseph Sandford-Jury beating Hamish Morrow 7-6, 6-2 in the No 1 men’s single. The rest of the singles matches went the other way, Chris Nott beating Stephen Dempster 6-0, 6-3, Scott Walpole accounting for Daniel Riordan 6-4, 6-2 and Amber Lyons downing Mieko Kimura 6-3, 6-2.

In the doubles, Nott and Morrow took care of Sandford-Jury and Dempster 6-4, 6-2 while Walpole and Lyons overcame Kimura and Riordan 7-5, 6-3.

The other division one clash was also a derby match, Rapaura Wairau River Noir easing past clubmates Rapaura Wairau River Blanc in difficult, slippery conditions on the grass courts.

The match ended tied 3-3, with Noir taking the honours by virtue of their 7-6 advantage in sets won.

The doubles were shared, Glen Cameron and McRae beating Ant Walkenhorst and Clyde Sowman 7-6, 6-3, then Donna Clark and Jared Bell getting the better of Ella Sowman and Eveline Apthorp 6-0, 6-2.

Blanc suffered a setback with Walk-

The Kaha Basketball team, back row from left: Brodie Materoa, Te Ariki Hook, Oliver Harris and Aki Collins.

Front from left: Leon Wightwick, Mana Collins, Couper Robinson and Louis Thomas. Absent: Ryan Quinn and Thomas Blackmore. Photo: Supplied.

Ballers eye US trip PETER JONES

Chris Nott and Hamish Morrow continued their winning doubles form on Wednesday. Photo: Peter Jones. enhorst pulling out of the top men’s singles clash against Hamish McRae with a back injury. However, Bell levelled the scoreline with a super tie breaker 4-6, 6-4, 10-6 win over Ella Sowman. Cameron pushed Noir ahead with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Clyde Sowman, before Clark eased past Apthorp to draw the teams level, necessitating a countback.

In division two, Marlborough Next Gen scored a 5-1 win over Marlborough Falcons, Theo Sandford-Jury, Leon Marusaki and Ben Preece bagging both singles and doubles wins. The other tie was won by Marlborough Mix ‘n’ Match, who prevailed over Rapaura Wairau River Rose 7-6 on set countback after the matches were tied 3-3.

WK+ Presidents Grade results from November 1.

Division 1: Renwick Netsetters 1 Marlborough Chilli 3; Renwick

Racketeers 3 Rapaura River Rats 1; Marlborough Accessman 2 (32) Rapaura Just Move 2 (32); MTC Townley Construction 0 Rapaura Masters 4; Rapaura Wairau River 2 (28) Marlborough Power 2 (23).

Division 2: MTC Tennis the Menace 1 Renwick Miss Hits 3; Rapaura Newhawkes 1 Renwick Mighty Four 3; Renwick Rookies 2 (29) Rapaura Pinot 2 (28); Marlborough Swallows 3 Marlborough Volleyeurs 1.

Division 3: Rapaura Matador 3 Renwick Rebels 1; Rapaura Blenheim ITM 2 (26) G’town Grove Tavern Turf & Tackle 2 (22); Rapaura Hakinakina 0 Renwick Re-strung 4; Rapaura Chardonnay 2 (33) Renwick Raptors 2 (29).

Division 4: Grovetown Grove Tavern Platters 2 (27) Rapaura Syrah 2 (26); Renwick Rascals 0 Renwick Racquets 4; Rapaura Shiraz a bye.

Marlborough’s rising basketball talent is set to be showcased at the home of the sport, the USA. In April 2023 a group of 10 boys, mostly under-15, will travel to the States to compete against similar-aged teams, offering a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to gain experience, face new challenges and grow as basketballers.

The trip has been the brainchild of Kaha Basketball, an initiative created by a group of Marlborough parents to enable new opportunities for the province’s ball players.

Kaha Basketball has selected a group of boys who have “shown great development and strength within their own playing and sportsmanship”. They say, “With recent success at the South Island Secondary Schools under-15 tournament, we believe our players are more than capable and have the skills to come away with great results in

America”.

To help fund the trip an evening of entertainment and food has been organised.

It will take place on Friday, November 11, at the Lansdowne Sports Hub. Tickets are $125, with top class food promised, complimentary wine, a wide array of auction items (silent and live), plus world-class entertainment from international comedian/magician Brendan Dooley. Doors open at 5.30pm. Given the strong community culture in Marlborough, organisers would appreciate support through a donation of items for auction, or a direct koha (donation) of funds.

“Items can be anything from a voucher, through to artwork or merchandise from your business. The profits made from this fundraiser will go towards the flights, accommodation, club start-up expenses and other natural travel costs, say the organisers.

Sport

8 November 2022

21

Wairau, Celtic show the way PETER JONES Wairau and Celtic underlined their final pretentions with contrasting victories in the SBS Bank senior 40-over competition at Horton Park on Saturday.

While Wairau scored an overwhelming victory over Renwick on the No 3 ground, Celtic were scraping their way to a one-wicket win over Wairau Valley on the No 1 pitch.

Valley won the toss and opted to bat in this one, their batters finding it hard to score fluently against a steady Celtic attack, eventually reaching a moderate 157-5.

Openers James McVittie, who finished unbeaten on 81 from 132 balls, and Sukh Aulakh, 31 from 31, set a strong base for a higher total with a 70-run first wicket partnership but the latter part of the innings was dominated by Celtic’s bowlers.

Spinner Josh Poole was his usual parsimonious self, claiming 3-14 from his full complement of eight overs, while Tom Sloan was also miserly, bagging 1-19 from eight.

Celtic’s reply was steady rather than spectacular. Opener Ben Holdaway got the ball rolling with 21 from 23, Poole chipped in with 22 from 18 then Ben Blackman anchored the middle of their innings with 37 from 50 balls.

Luke Holdaway contributed 26 from 27 balls and at 138-6, with plenty of overs in hand, Celtic appeared to be cruising.

However, the loss of Holdaway, then Blackman, put them under wicket pressure. Liam Young dug

Celtic batsman Tom Sloan hits out at Horton Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. in and edged his side towards their target, but when he fell with seven runs required and just one wicket in hand, the Celtic camp were sitting uneasily.

Ultimately the cool heads of Jaden Adams and No 11 Aidan Conroy saw them home, albeit through a scrambled single, and on their way to another final.

On the other ground, the result was much more clearcut, Wairau winning by 186 runs. Opting to bat first, their total of 268-6 was built around two punishing partnerships, opener Hunter Ruffell and No 3 Andrew McCaa combining to put on 106 for the second wicket, then McCaa joined forces with Tim Petrie to contribute 86 for the third wicket.

McCaa finished with a superb 125 from 111 deliveries, hitting 19 fours along the way. Ruffell scored 63 from 50 balls while Petrie added 37 from 42.

The Renwick attack took a pasting, with Cody Golding’s 3-58 from eight and Eden Pettigrew with 1-34 from seven the outstanding figures.

In reply Renwick never got going, being bowled out for 82 in 21 overs.

Golding top scored with an unbeaten 25 while Piers Landon-Lane was next best with 19 at the top of the order.

Griffin Carter, 3-31, Petrie, 3-1, Josh Alexander 2-17 and Baxter Croad 1-11 did the damage with the ball.

MBC side struggles Earlier last week the Marlborough Boys’ College First XI travelled to Palmerston North for the annual Central Districts Gillette Cup finals.

With all play on Monday being washed out, the teams each played two Twenty20 matches to decide which college progressed to the national finals.

First up, MBC met Napier Boys’ High School and lost by five wickets. Batting first, MBC limped to 64, Luke Holdaway’s 12 runs being top score. The Falcons were better with the ball, claiming five Napier wickets before the eventual tournament victors reached their target in the 18th over. The wickets were shared round with

Griffin Carter, Hunter Ruffell, Tim Petrie, Baxter Croad and Josh Alexander snaring one apiece.

Later in the day they took on another traditionally strong North Island side, New Plymouth BHS. This time MBC fielded first and were unable to make serious inroads into the NPBHS batting as the Taranaki lads raced to 172-2 from their 20 overs.

Luke Pannell and Ruffell were the wicket-takers.

In reply, MBC stuttered early before an unbeaten 56 from 52 balls from Petrie and 33 from 28

by Holdaway steadied the ship.

However, they came up well short, reaching 136-6 at the conclusion of their 20 overs.

FREE RENTAL PROPERTY HEALTHY HOMES CHECK For all new rental property clients, we will provide a free independent Healthy Homes* check and the first month's management free.

Contact one of our specialist Property Managers and find out more today.

Viv Smith Blenheim Office 027 246 0646

Download the Marlborough App free at

Jodie Brown Blenheim Office 027 244 6666

Lottie Jane Blenheim Office 027 544 0070

Stacey Tredo Picton Office 027 431 2632

*From 1 July 2021, all new or varied Tenancy Agreements MUST COMPLY with all the 5 Healthy Homes Standards within 90 days. Terms and conditions apply, this promotion cannot be used with another promotion or discount

www.summitrentals.co.nz

FREE RENTAL PROPERTY HEALTHY HOMES CHECK

22

Sport

8 November 2022

The Tasman team, from left, Sue Murray (Awatere), Michele Reardon (Nelson), Debbie Smith (Greenacres), Jo Rainbird (Rarangi), Tracy Bary (Rarangi), Aroha Minhinnick, (Rarangi), Emily Stenhouse (Marlborough), Andrea Thomas (Rarangi). Photo: Supplied.

Top: Central pitcher Charlie-Lee Taoho on the mound.

Above: Wairau’s Pera Wills hits out. Photos: Peter Jones.

Softball’s back in Picton PETER JONES Marlborough softball broke new ground on Saturday when the first-ever competition matches were played on Picton’s Endeavour Park.

Two senior women’s games were staged at the seaside venue, marking the return of the softball to the town after what locals estimated as three decades since the sport was last played there.

Players from the Wairau, Waitohi and Central clubs fronted up, demonstrating their skills on a

neatly-mowed diamond on the lower field.

There was a wide range of ages taking part, some of the more experienced campaigners passing on tips to the youngsters in the hope that four competitive teams can be formed to create a strong women’s grade.

There was also plenty of action earlier in the day at both Endeavour and Lansdowne Parks, where junior muster days were held. Both venues reported promising turnouts for T-ball and little league teams.

Tasman golfers top of the South PETER JONES A superbly-consistent effort throughout the order propelled the Tasman women’s golf team to the South Island Interprovincial title last weekend.

The eight-strong side, containing six players from Marlborough clubs and two from Nelson, combined to rack up comfortable wins over their three provincial rivals – Canterbury, Otago and Aorangi.

The event was staged at the Taieri Lakes Golf Club near Dunedin and Tasman made a strong start against the hosts, prevailing 7-1, No 7 Jo Rainbird

and No 8 Sue Murray scoring particularly decisive wins.

Next up they took on defending champs Canterbury and came away with a 5-3 victory, Tasman No 1 Aroha Minhinnick prevailed 2up over Catherine Bell and No 2 Tracy Bary beat Olive Tapu by the same score to give the top of the south crew a strong start at the top of the order.

Then a 4/3 win to No 5 Emily Stenhouse, a 2/1 victory by Andrea Thomas at six and a 4/3 victory by Rainbird at seven clinched victory over a traditionally-strong rival.

In their final encounter Tasman

saw off Aorangi 7-1, Minhinnick, Bary, Stenhouse, Thomas and Rainbird finishing the weekend with unbeaten records.

The last time Tasman won the SI title was 2019, when they prevailed in Marlborough.

Before that it was 23 years since they got their hands on the silverware.

Final points: Tasman 19, Canterbury 15.5, Otago 8, Aorangi 5.5.

Now Tasman turn their attention to final preparations for the 2022 NZ Women’s Interprovincial to be played in Tauranga in December.

www.forklifthireservices.co.nz

Casual or Long-Term Rentals Maintenance & Repair Services Locally Owned and Operated

Phone: 579 2921

21 Redwood Street, Blenheim

928 4121

or email peter@marlboroughmedia.co.nz

Sport

8 November 2022

23

MBC awards night PETER JONES Target shooter Dom Henry claimed the much-coveted Sportsman of the Year trophy when the Marlborough Boys’ College sports awards were held at the Marlborough Events Centre recently.

Dom has continued to impress across several shooting disciplines, producing top results on the fullbore, smallbore and air rifle ranges. He gained national selection at both open and junior level, representing his country on the international stage.

The other finalists for the main award were squash player Tom Marshall and rower James Fitzgerald, who both attended world age group championships.

One of the other two main awards presented on the night, the James d’Auvergne Memorial Trophy for best all-round sportsperson, was claimed by First XV co-captain and First XI cricketer Cooper Roberts, an integral part of both sides.

The other main award, the Sports Team of the year, was taken out by the senior squash team, comprising Tom Marshall, Chris Hebberd, Jack Frisken, Bryn Woolley, Dylan Guillemot and Manu Andrews.

They won the South Island title and finished third at the national schools champs.

Junior Blues 2022 CRICKET: Luke Holdaway FOOTBALL: Elijah O’Donnell, Brooklyn Bartlett, Cedric Meetan HOCKEY: Jock Flanagan, Lou-

Shooter Dom Henry took out the MBC Sportsman of the Year award. Photo: Supplied. is Girling, Mason Herd, Luke Holdaway, Lachlan McNeill, Harry Wilkin, Sam Young KARTING: Arthur Broughan ORIENTEERING: Fletcher Kopua ROWING: Hamish Lindstrom, Jock Flanagan, Brodie Materoa, Louis Girling.

RUGBY: Rico Nicklin, Tomasi Langi SHOOTING: Reuben Henry TENNIS: Dan Clarke Senior Blues 2022 ATHLETICS: James Hansen BASKETBALL: Saxon King, Massimo Romano, Flynn Ritchie CRICKET: Luke Pannell, Tim Petrie, Cooper Roberts, Griffin Carter FOOTBALL: Liam Clamp, Joshua Clamp, Kane Elvy HOCKEY: Sam Hamilton MULTISPORT: Ryan Marfell,

Finn Mackenzie ORIENTEERING: Angus Kopua ROWING: James Fitzgerald, Hugh Straker, Zac Jenkins, Dylan Locke, Leon Poswillo, Walter Wickham, George Lindstrom, Shane Henry, Hunter Neilson, Blake Fitzgerald, Tyran Carter SHOOTING: Dom Henry TOUCH RUGBY: Jack Burdon, Hugh Robinson, Jake Pacey, Bray Taumoefolau RUGBY: Cooper Roberts, Hugh Robinson, Jake Pacey, Jack Kelly, Bray Taumoefolau, Cohen Stewart, Charles Tupouto’a SQUASH: Tom Marshall, Chris Hebberd, Jack Frisken, Bryn Wooley MOUNTAIN BIKING: Nate Washer, Cam Anderson, Lachlan McNabb, Finn McKenzie National representatives Hugh Robinson - Touch and Rugby Cooper Roberts – Rugby Dominic Henry - Shooting Reuben Henry - Shooting James Fitzgerald – Rowing Chris Hebberd - Squash Tom Marshall – Squash Main Trophies James d’Auvergne Memorial Trophy for Best All-Round Sportsperson: Cooper Roberts.

Sports Team of the year: MBC senior squash team (Tom Marshall, Chris Hebberd, Jack Frisken, Bryn Woolley, Dylan Guillemot, Manu Andrews) Sportsman of the Year finalists: James Fitzgerald – Rowing; Tom Marshall – Squash; Dom Henry – Target Shooting.

Winner: Dom Henry.

Women’s cricket festival Eight teams turned out at Horton Park on Sunday to try their hand at cricket during the annual festival. Clockwise from top: Deana Diamanti sweeps. Freya Lawson relishes her stint at the bowling crease. Jess McCone slams the ball to the boundary. Fenella Cooney drives down the ground. Photos: Peter Jones.

Top Of The South Employment Specialists Labourers Civil Construction

Truck Drivers

Hospitality Hammer Hands Factory Hands

Engineers

Carpenters Temporary and Permanent Positions Available

Painters Tradies Machine Operators

P: 027 659 5801 | EMAIL: emma@atemp.co.nz

24

8 November 2022

Advert

HEALTHNEWS

www.nmdhb.govt.nz

NOVEMBER 2022

NELSON MARLBOROUGH | NELSON (03) 546 1800 | MARLBOROUGH (03) 520 9999

Health Care Assistant apprenticeships provide an appealing path into healthcare Did you know that more than 60 people have been placed into local jobs through our apprenticeship programme in just the last year?

Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough staff representing nursing and Allied Health attended a career fair at Motueka High School and found that students were especially excited about the Health Care Assistant (HCA) apprentice pathway into healthcare.

5

Left to right: Corrina Baker (Registered nurse Te Waka Hauora), Jodi Miller (Associate Director of Nursing Workforce Development), Annie Egan (Pharmacist), Jason Nicholls (Workforce Development Facilitator, Allied Health Scientific & Technical), Kirsten Mirfin (Team Leader, Nelson Occupational Therapy) and Andrew Callander (Apprenticeship, Schools & Tertiary Recruiter).

important reasons to get your COVID-19 booster

1.

Your immunity from COVID-19 reduces over time so keeping up-to-date with your boosters provides an extra layer of protection.

2. Boosters help protect you from getting very sick from COVID-19, ending up in hospital, and even death.

Andrew Callander, the Apprenticeship, Schools & Tertiary Recruiter, expressed that the HCA role is a great way to pursue a career in health without the considerable commitment of tertiary study.

3. Boosters can provide stronger immunity than the

HCA apprentices can work toward a health care qualification through on-the-job training and the apprenticeship programme also opens the pathway to higher-level roles in nursing, midwifery, and social work without having to commit to these study paths until ready.

5. The more of us who stay well, the less disruption on

natural immunity you get after having COVID-19.

4. Boosters help you stay well so you can continue to

work, travel and spend time with friends and whānau. our communities, businesses and our health sector.

Check if you’re eligible for a COVID-19 booster at Covid19.govt.nz or call 0800 28 29 26.

The apprenticeship programme provides the practical experience and a clearer picture that can make the decision to commit to further study a simpler one.

To learn more about becoming a Health Care Assistant, read the full article in the News & Notices section of our website and search our Careers & Education page for vacancies: www.nmdhb.govt.nz HP8214 | Sept 2022 | English | Five Reasons to Get Your Booster Poster

Free health advice when you need it

0800 611 116

Community Notices

8 November 2022

25

MARLBOROUGH’S COMMUNITY NOTICES PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY

MARLBOROUGH’S HOME OF ENTERTAINMENT • THE LATEST BLOCKBUSTERS • SNACK BAR • FAMILY MOVIE DEALS

MONDAY WEEKLY STEADY AS YOU GO CLASSES Mon 10.30-11.30am The Foundry, John St. MARLBOROUGH GUILD OF WOODWORKERS Mon 9am-12pm, 7pm-9pm. Wed 9am-12pm. Sat 9am12pm. Wooden toys & projects. 1st Sun monthly 1-4pm.

Brayshaw Park. Ph Philip 570 5188.

U.3.A.MEETING Mon 14th Nov held at Cloudy Bay Funeral Services Rooms, 15 Boyce St, Springlands, 2pm.

Keeping the mature brain active. Ph Ann 5784200.

RUMMY-0 CLUB Mon 12.30-4pm Bowls club rooms, Weld St. Ph Joy 577 6191/Mary 5788747.

BLENHEIM SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Mon 7.30pm Whitney St School Hall. No partners needed.

Beginners welcome. Ph Heather 02102587325.

CARE AND SHARE A place for creatives to meet, encourage & share their skills. Mon 9.30am fortnightly.

Nativity Centre (76 Alfred St). Ph 5783909 for more info.

LINE DANCING Beginner line dance classes. Mon 2pm & 6.30pm at Senior Citizens Hall 166 High St. 1st lesson free for new beginners. Ph Judith 5787554 or 0212341095.

ROTARY CLUBS in Blenheim meet Mon & Tues 5.30pm.

A world-wide service club for men & women, doing great things in your community. For info on meeting venues, ph Jon 0272229505 or Kevin 0211738784.

TUESDAY SAYGO program resumes 15th Nov. Ph Diana Brooks Eldercare Coordinator 0212694198 or email diana@ stchristophers.co.nz for more info.

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 (Coordinator) 0210451799 picton@newcomers.co.nz ST JOHN BLENHEIM YOUTH DIVISION 6-7.30pm Tues (school term) All youth welcome, 5 - 18 years. Adult leaders 18+ Marlborough Youth Trust 18 Kinross St, Blenheim Central.

PICTON LINE DANCE CLASSES Beginners welcome.

Tues 9.30am. Anglican Church Hall. $6 per class. Ph Carol 0212125252 / Raewyn 021 715 484.

RENWICK PLUNKET PLAY GROUP Tues 8.45-11.45am during school term. Renwick Playcentre building, Havelock St. Come & join us for some great fun. All welcome!

MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB Parker St. Tues 8.30am-12pm. Social tennis. Morning tea 10am. Nonmembers $5. All welcome. Ph. Joanna 0275 786 436.

PERSISTENT PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Tues 5-6pm, Biddy Kate’s, 2 Market St. Drop-in group for people with persistent pain & those supporting them.

DAFFODIL CONNECT an informal support group to meet other people living with cancer. 11am every Tues at Raupo Café. For people with any cancer diagnosis, support people are also welcome to attend. Look for the daffodils on the table or call Christabelle at the Cancer Society 03 579 4379.

MARLBOROUGH HERB SOCIETY Meets 4th Tues of month. 7pm, various locations. Promote use, educate & identification of herbs. Text only Meredith 0272122773.

SIT AND BE FIT Tues & Thurs 1.15pm Cost $2. Contact Riversdale Community House 5780469 or 0223007342.

SUNBELT TOASTMASTERS Learn public speaking & improve your confidence. Tues 6.20pm fortnightly, St Mary’s Community Centre. Email sunbeltblenheim@ gmail.com ph 027 600 1788.

BLENHEIM CHORAL (Marlborough Singers) Tues 7pm, Wesley Centre, Henry St. New members welcome, no auditions necessary. www.marlboroughsingers.org.

BLENHEIM AIR TRAINING CORP Tues 6.30-9pm RNZAF Base Woodbourne. Recruiting new cadets aged between 13 & 15 for 2022. For more info email: 27sqn@ cadetforces.org.nz KNITTERS & SPINNERS MEET-UP Meet up Tues 10am, Picton library. Bring your knitting to the library for this social catch-up.

ART THERAPY GROUP for pregnant women. Tues 5-8pm. Ph Tatiana 0279019807.

TABLE TENNIS for adults Tues 10am-12noon. Little Theatre, Picton. $3 per session. Meet people & get some exercise. New members welcome. Ph Ernest 0275888453.

RENWICK MENZ SHED 54 High St Renwick. Left side of church. Morning tea provided. Tues 9am-12pm. Ph Dave 021 0228 2592.

WEDNESDAY LITTLE CRITTERS PLAY GROUP Wed 9.30-12noon.

Community House, 131 Budge St. Ph Linda 0221099242 STRETCH & BREATHE program resumes 16th Nov. Ph Diana Brooks Eldercare Coordinator on 0212694198 or email diana@stchristophers.co.nz for more info.

MARLBOROUGH MULTICULTURAL CENTRE hosts a newcomers morning tea, Wed 10.30am-12noon, 21 Henry St. Opportunities for Newcomers & Marlburians to make friends, practice English & support each other.

Everyone welcome. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided. 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, Quench Chateau Marlborough, 95 High St. Ph Jenny Goss 0211629102.

BLENHEIM PROBUS CLUB Retired/semi-retired? Enjoy good fellowship? We’d love to see you at our meetings, 1st Wed of the month (except Jan), 10am, Wesley Centre. Coffee mornings & outings as well. Ph. Raewyn 5784576 or Robert 5788938 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS casual parents/caregivers catch up, Wed 10.30-12pm, town Plunket Clinic, 16 Henry St. No charge.

SUPPORT GROUP for postnatal mothers. Every Wed, 9.30am to 12pm. Childminders help with babies. Ph Tatiana 0279019807.

MARLBOROUGH CHINESE FELLOWSHIP Chinese Christian group, whether interested in the Bible or Christianity, desiring 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 0221 642 782, Mandy 0224 326 886.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 7.30pm, Wed, Picton Little Theatre. No partner needed. Beginner’s welcome.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Meets every Wed 1011.30am to support each other, have regular speakers, outings, share in a safe environment. Ph Alistair Craw-

ford for details 0272 883 032.

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 Chris 5787303 or Brian 5742267.

LIONS’ CLUB OF BLENHEIM Serving the community for over fifty years. Would you like to know more about the Lion’s Club? Interested in becoming a Lion?

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

WAITOHI SOCIAL CLUB for a bit of fun & friendship.

Join us the last Wed of month, 10am Picton Library.

FREE event, all welcome!

INNER WHEEL CLUB OF MARLBOROUGH Womens’ Service Organization. We’re looking for new members interested in service for the community, along with fun & friendship. Meetings 4th Wed of the month. Ph Dot 0210632995.

THURSDAY COPD SUPPORT AND EXERCISE GROUP Free. Every 2nd & 4th Thur 1.30pm, the Foundry hall, 3 John St. For more info Ph Karen at Asthma Marlborough Inc 035791609 or 0272057244.

Keep U Moving program resumes 17th Nov. Ph Diana Brooks Eldercare Coordinator on 0212694198 or email diana@stchristophers.co.nz for more info.

KNIT & NATTER Marlborough District Library 2nd & 4th Thur of the month, 10am-12noon, tea & coffee provided. All welcome Bring your yarn & have a yarn. For info ph Sue 5785317.

COMMUNITY CHOIR Thurs 7-9pm, during school terms. St Ninian’s Hall, 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown (opp church). Come and join the community choir Creative Voice. All musical abilities and new members welcome. F: CreativeVoice@singforfriendship.

HOUSIE Clubs of Marlborough, Thurs, 12.30pm. RSA Lounge. All Welcome.

MARLBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 2nd Thurs of month, 7.30pm, Emergency Management Operating Centre. For all interested in Amateur Radio, Electronics & Emergency Communications.

INVITING YOU TO COMPANIONS for ages 65+, 1st Thurs of Month. 1pm. Harvest Life Church, 22 Nelson St. It’s free, so no strings attached & there’s YUMMY afternoon tea. We have an interesting programme throughout the year. For more info ph Avon 03 579 2440, Lorraine 03 578 1240, or Shirley 03 578 3728.

SOCIAL BADMINTON Thurs morning 9-12noon Simcox Stadium Batty’s Rd. $5. All adults welcome. Ph Cathy 021 503 348 PICTON TABLE TENNIS 10am-12pm, Port Marlborough Pavilion, Waikawa Rd. All adults welcome. $3 incl. morning tea. Equipment supplied. Ernest 0275 888 453.

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

FRIDAY RIVERSDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE TALK SERIES Fri 11th Nov 7pm. Community House 131 Budge Street. Free entry. Helen will talk on her

years nursing in Saudi Arabia, she went for a year & stayed for 21. Supper to follow. Ph 5780469.

RENWICK SOCIAL TENNIS Fri 4.30-6.30pm weather permitting. Members $2. Visitors $5. 10 Uxbridge St (behind Bowling Club). Ph Leigh Andrews 0211913034 or visit our Facebook Page for more details & other upcoming events.

UPBEAT ORCHESTRA community orchestra for all ages, instruments, from beginner-grade 5. St Ninians Church Hall, Alabama Rd every Fri 5-6.30pm For more info email upbeatorchestra@gmail.com.

PICTON NEWCOMERS NETWORK ‘SUNDOWNERS’ @ Chart room, Picton Yacht Club Hotel, 25 Waikawa Rd, 5-6pm. New to town? Need help to settle in? Interested in local activities? We can help! Ph Cathy (Coordinator) 021 045 1799 picton@newcomers.co.nz LINK Fun & board games & afternoon tea for all in the lounge at Nativity Centre, 76 Alfred St every Fri 1pm.

Gold coin donation appreciated. Ph 5783909 for info.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY 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.

BAHÁ’Í DEVOTIONS 1st & 3rd Sun, 11am, Marlborough Community Centre, 12th Lane, Blenheim cnr Farmers carpark. “In the garden of thy Heart plant naught but the rose of love”. www.bahai.org.

CRUISEY CHURCH for kids of all ages & their adults.

Includes bible stories, games, songs, crafts & dinner. 3rd Sat of the month from 5-6.30pm. St Andrew’s Church, 5 Henry St, Blenheim. Koha appreciated.

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

MARLBOROUGH STROKE CLUB is 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 / 021929955.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Sat 5.30-6.30pm Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. MARLBOROUGH MUSEUM at Brayshaw Park, open 10am-4pm. Maori treasures, the Wine Exhibition, Wairau Bar 1250 AD, Early settlers, Asian Dolls & Textiles, local pottery plus more! FREE entry on Saturdays.

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 ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET Sat, Market Place. Come down & meet your local craft people.

Children’s area with games for young & old. A free Community Site to promote or fund-raise your organisation.

Renwick Tennis Club 8 Uxbridge St. REPAIR CAFÉ New community initiative. We’ll fix your small repair on site, on the day, while you wait & have a cuppa. Sewing/darning, bikes, small furniture/wooden items, toys electronic & mobile phones. Every 4th Sat monthly, 9am-12pm, John’s Kitchen, 2 Redwood St. Donations accepted.

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

BLENHEIM RIVERSIDE RAILWAY Runs 1st & 3rd Sun of the month. We have Eftpos. facebook/RiversideRailway.

MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB Parker St. Every Sun 3-5pm. Social Tennis Non-Members $2 All welcome. Ph Joanna 0275786436.

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

BARNABAS CHURCH BLENHEIM Sun services, 4pm (all welcome). St Ninians Church, corner Riley Cres & Alabama Rd. Scripture-based, church (est. Jan 2019).

Affiliated to Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa New Zealand (CCAANZ). More info: barnabas.org.nz.

WORKING BEE Te Whanau Hou Grovetown Lagoon, followed by BBQ. Every 2nd Sun, Feb to Nov. Planting & tending trees, weeding, mulching & continued conservation. Meet at Wairau Rowing Club, Steam Wharf Rd, Grovetown. 9.30am-12pm. Email Justine: Johnsonmarlborough@gmail.com KETO SUPPORT GROUP meets Sat fortnightly (approx. beginning & mid-month), 10am, Revival Cafe, Springlands. Informal gathering of folk interested in this dietary practice. No charge, no obligation - but the coffee’s great! Ph 027 505 7774 for more info.

MARLBOROUGH ASSOCIATED MODELLERS SOCIETY miniature train rides, $2, 1st & 3rd Sun of month, model yacht & boat sailing Sun, 1pm-4pm, Brayshaw Park.

GENERAL GROUPS MARLBOROUGH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (MYP) not-for-profit networking group dedicated to the next generation of professionals. Connecting like-minded people & fully integrating them into Marlborough lifestyle. Connect with us on Facebook.

MARLBOROUGH TRAMPING CLUB 90th Anniversary. 13 Nov 10.30am walk up to MT Vernon Trig from Redwood St, followed by lunch at the Vintage Car Club Brayshaw Park. Go to marlboroughtrampingclub.co.nz for more details & RSVP. 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 574 1311 or soundsvehicle@ gmail.com.

AA MEETINGS Marlborough area. Ring alcoholics anonymous for help to stop drinking. Ph 0800 229 6757. www.aa.org.nz.

SENIORNET MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Linkwater Hall, Queen Charlotte Drv for people 50+ to learn about technology & what it can do for them. Includes monthly ‘Drop-In’ session open to all. Interest groups meet monthly. Digital imaging, Family History, Smartphones, Tablets. Ph Liana Bull 027 255 1511.

COMMUNITY NOTICES ARE FREE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, GOLD COIN DONATION EVENTS & FUNDRAISING ONLY. DEADLINE: 10AM FRIDAY. 50 WORDS OR LESS. TO ADD A COMMUNITY NOTICE PLEASE CALL 928 4121 OR EMAIL HELLOMARLBOROUGH@TOPSOUTHMEDIA.CO.NZ. DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS COLUMN, WHILE EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE, INCLUSION CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR FREE ADS.

ENTER TO WIN MARLBOROUGH WEEKLY

DOUBLE PASS MOVIE TICKET GIVEAWAY TO ENTER: pop into the office at 52 Scott St, or email by midday Friday with your name & contact number to hellomarlborough@topsouthmedia.co.nz & the subject line “WE LOVE THE MARLBOROUGH WEEKLY & EVENT CINEMAS BLENHEIM”

WINNER OF THE 1ST NOVEMBER

MARLBOROUGH WEEKLY DOUBLE PASS MOVIE TICKET DRAW

Maria Hine

26

Trades

8 November 2022

TRADES + SERVICES

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS

TRADES ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Friday 1:00pm |  928 4121 |  hellomarlborough@topsouthmedia.co.nz |  www.topsouthmedia.co.nz

YOUR TRADE OR SERVICE RIGHT HERE? 6cm x 2 column

ONLY

$49 +gst pw

*

+ GET IT ON THE APP AS WELL!

PHONE: 928 4121

PEST CONTROL

Creating a Pest Free Environment Residential & Commercial Pest Control

Roger Abernethy Qualified Technician Urban Pest Management (3) PMANZ Ant Specialist

021 025 06271 abernethypest.co.nz

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

providing quality homes for quality tenants • Boutique Rental Property Management Company • Personalised expert service • Free advice for property owners • We take the hassle out of being a landlord • Free rental appraisals • Healthy homes assessments and reports • Maintenance services and more With over 10 years experience managing properties, we’re here to help.

Neal 021934233

neal@nco.co.nz

www.nco.co.nz

SEWING ALTERATIONS

SEW THRILLED

• Sewing Alterations • Repairs • Weddings • Curtains

FOR APPOINTMENTS sewthrilled@outlook.com

PH 0273062221

PLUMBING

MARLBOROUGH’S TRUSTED PLUMBER, GASFITTER & DRAINLAYER Call Steve today

021 625 378

majesticplumbing.co.nz

Classifieds

8 November 2022

27

CLASSIFIEDS

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Friday 5:00pm |  hellomarlborough@topsouthmedia.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Monitoring Administration Officer - Compliance Due to an internal transition, we are seeking our next Monitoring Administration Officer (Compliance) to join our Compliance Team in Blenheim.

The purpose of this role is to provide administration support to Regulatory Officers/Environmental Protection Officers in assisting Council to carry out its regulatory functions under the Resource Management Act (RMA). This administration support will include preparing general correspondence and reports, the maintenance of databases, and ensuring that the process of monitoring resource consents complies with the statutory provisions.

Ko ngā pūmanawa ōu | About you Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: • Attention to detail.

• That they can work well under pressure and with a high level of tact and diplomacy.

• That they have good oral, written and interpersonal skills and sound judgement.

• The ability to work individually as well as being a team player.

• Your working knowledge of the statutory processes under the RMA (would be preferred).

As this is a customer focused role, the ability to provide highlevel customer service and engage with internal and external stakeholders, from all walks of life, will be key to your success.

Ko ngā āhuatanga pai | What we offer • A workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing.

• An environment where input, initiative and innovation are encouraged.

• A fantastic learning environment and support for continuing education.

• A competitive remuneration and benefits package (including life and income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation, and relocation support where applicable).

If you’re ready to progress your career with Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Wairau - tono mai | apply now!

CLASSIFIEDS

Te tono mo tenei mahi | Applying for this role Applications should be made online via the careers page www. marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies.

Here you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

PH 928 4121

hellomarlborough@topsouthmedia.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICE

RESIDENTS/USERS OF TAYLOR PASS

Saturday 12th November 2022

Applications close 5.00 pm on 13 November 2022.

For further information you are welcome to contact Claire Frooms on 03 520 7400 or by emailing: claire.frooms@marlborough.govt.nz

TRADES / SERVICES

Proudly bringing the weekly puzzles to Marlborough

STRAIGHT LINES

Clue:

MOWING

LOOKING FOR A SUB-CONTRACTOR PART TIME HOURS AVAILABLE

Must have your own vehicle with towbar.

Phone/Text Neil 0210 273 9755

GARDEN SERVICES GARDEN TIDY UP? LAWNS NEED A TRIM?

TEXT OR CALL 027 77 90535

FOR SALE

FIRE WOOD Seasoned Gum, Macrocarpra per 3m3 load $300

DELIVERED Phone or Text 03 572 8732 021 066 1468

WEED

Weekly Puzzles Your

Puzzle 2422 1

© Gemini Crosswords 2012 All rights reserved

2

3

4

5

9

6

7

8

19

20

10

11

12

13

14

21

17

15

18

22

23

24

DURING THE DATES OF

7TH - 20TH NOVEMBER

25

26

The spray being used is “VOID”.

27

28

(03) 578 4320

blenheimgolfsecretary@gmail.com

Clues

Down Across 1 Biting in manner (7) 1 A fine German porcelain (7) 2 Stamp (7) 5 Gigantic (7) 3 As it were (2,2,5) 9 Generally considered (7) 4 Gentle push as reminder (5) 10 In the distant past (4,3) 5 Very difficult assignment (4,5) 11 Inappropriately (5) 6 Stretched tight (5) 12 Declare free from blame (9) 7 North American river (7) 13 On the credit side (2,3,4) 8 Hand in hand (7) 15 Cautious (5) 16 Search by feel for hidden weapon (5) 14 In succession (2,3,4) 18 Large hairy spider (9) 15 18c. Italian view painter (9) 21 Adopt measures (4,5) 16 Vacantly silly (7) 24 Ignite (5) 17 Faint suspicion (7) 25 Ennobled English actor, d. 1989 (7) 19 Raise in status (7) 26 Set in motion (7) 20 Ingenuous (7) 27 A part cut off (7) 22 Pigs (5) 28 Natural series of changes (7) 23 Barely honest (5)

www.marlborough.govt.nz

The road closure for this event is from 7am to 6pm.

Due to an injury, I’m going to have to sell my great little business.

Good client base for someone to start with.

All work based in Blenheim. For $15,000 you get all you need to start making a good income, trailer, mowers, weedeaters, hedgetrimmers etc all in good order included.

FOR SALE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO HEAR MORE, PLEASE CALL 027 246 6363.

472 Easy SuDoKu PUBLIC NOTICE 7 8 4 6 9 8 1 6 7 4 2 8 1 about no5 4 Speak to us today Clue: obligation, free funeral planning 5 4 6 7 Saturday, 12th November 2022 B C 6 03 9 578 4 14719 8 Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts, Blenheim Proudly bringing the weekly puzzles to Marlborough 4 5 9 1 6 www.sowmans.co.nz 3 2 5 9 © Gemini Crosswords 2012 All rights reserved Puzzle 2422 37 28 1 2 3 4 5 6

Weekly Puzzles

Your MARLBOROUGH HOSPICE TRUST Clues

www.sowmans.co.nz

POLLARD PARK, PARKER ST

LAWNMOWING BUSINESS

RICHARD BATEMAN PRESIDENT: 021 458 178

03 578 4719

Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts, Blenheim

16

at Blenheim Golf Course

C

Speak to us today about no obligation, free funeral planning

SPRAYING

The Marlborough Car Club are using the Taylor Pass from Beneagle Station south over the summit for a distance of 10km for their annual Taylor Pass Rallysprint.

If access is required over this portion of road, there could be a delay of at least 1 hour

B

9

AGM

Across contd.

Across 11 21 Adopt measures (4,5) 1 A fine German porcelain (7) 24 Ignite (5) Thursday 4.00pm 5 Gigantic (7) to 12:00pm 25 Ennobled English 8:30am actor, d. 1989 (7) 10th November 2022 9 Generally considered (7) 13 26 Set in motion In (7) the St Christopher’s Hall 10 Blenheim In the distant past (4,3) 27 A part cut offCnr. (7) Weld & Cleghorn Streets Bowling Club, 11 65E Inappropriately 28 Natural series of changes (7) Weld Street,(5)Blenheim BARGAINS GALORE 16 17 12 Declare free from blame (9) Down 13 On the credit side (2,3,4) PHONE 578 1373 w w w. stchristophers.co.nz 1 Biting in manner (7) 15 Cautious (5) 2 Stamp (7) 21 16 Search by feel for hidden weapon (5) 3 As it were (2,2,5) 18 Large hairy spider (9) 4 Gentle push as reminder (5)

Answers next week

10 Last weeks solutions

SuDoKu 471 Medium

Puzzle 2421 R A D I C A L

E C A 12 E P I I N H E A N 14 U N D M B E C L R A V I M G 18 E M B

22

O R I U T U N A L N F E R O O M A A T O E Z

D

P R A T I D N E O V I R L E B Y E N

Y L M O W A B R WO W E F I O I Z L E

23

O D I T A T U R I E B E D P C H R M A S R E

I G A L U I N I U M L I G E N T E O A R D T 15 S T O P E R A N C E T V N I L A V I V E A L

24

19

20

28

8 November 2022

Advert

CLEMENS TECHNOLOGIES

DOUBLE-SIDED MULTI CLEANS ON A TWIN PEAKS FRAME

• • • •

Complete two rows in one pass Remove buds Control weeds without herbicides A solution to labour shortages whilst being environmentally friendly

11 Jacks Road, Renwick  03 577 5508  sales@cmmechanical.co.nz

www.cmmechanical.co.nz