News In Brief

Helicopter Rescue

A woman passenger onboard the Pelorus Mail Boat was taken off the boat by the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter team last week. About 70 remaining passengers headed to the Lodge at Te Rawa where they waited to resume the journey. Passngers and lodge owners have praised rescue staff for their actions.

Dog Day

Picton Vet Clinic is holding a special Traffic Light Bandana Day for dogs. Enjoy a dog walk, games and socialising with a pet portrait photographer, raffle, coffee and food carts on site at Memorial Park in Picton from 9.30am, to 2pm on March 25. The aim is to raise awareness of better dog and owner etiquette with coloured Traffic Light Bandanas. Pre-register for the event by March 23 and get a free bandana and entry to games. No gate sales.

“We’ll know more once Brayden has his follow up appointments in Wellington but he is almost his bright, bubbly self. There are hard days for us all, but he’s just getting on with it.

“We would also like to thank the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and paramedics, the Nelson Emergency department and the Wellington Emergency department, the surgical team in the ophthalmology department and the team at 7 south ward in Wellington hospital.”

Worksafe NZ have launched an investigation into the incident. A Givealittle page has been set up by a friend of the family to help Brayden and his family while he recovers. To donate visit Brayden’s recovery journey on Givealittle.

Environment Awards

Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards Event on April 20. Discover what each of the 26 entrants are working on and achieving for the environment. From recycling grape posts into farm fencing, to trapping pests and planting natives across the province, there’s a great mix of business and community projects competing for awards. Held at the Marlborough Event Centre, tickets cost $45 and include drinks and canapés. For more information and to buy tickets, go to www.cmea.org.nz

Contracts Awarded

Contracts to deliver some of the region’s popular, long-standing events including the Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival, Blenheim Christmas Parade, New Year’s Eve celebrations in Picton and the Blenheim Summer Market have been awarded to local provider Pure Events Marlborough. Council has also approved contract funding for the Marlborough Multicultural Centre, recognising its importance in celebrating our region’s cultural diversity.