Marlborough Weekly 20 June 2023

Transplant milestone

Ten years ago, Lisa Erikson was terminally ill now she is celebrating the transplant surgery which gave her a second chance at life. At just 33 years old, the Blenheim mum received a double lung transplant.

And as she marked the special day last week, she paid tribute to the donor and her family for saving her life.

“I can’t not think of the donor every day, I have to take the pills and it’s a reminder twice a day. I wish they knew how much I appreciate them and love them.”

Following the premature birth of her daughter Miriana by emergency caesarean, Lisa developed breathing problems.

For four years, the former midwife saw a range of medical specialists who were baffled by her illness.

She needed oxygen 24-hours a day and struggled to complete

everyday tasks, she says. “I couldn’t even put moisturiser on without becoming breathless. I remember being so desperate to get to my oxygen that I’d crawl to it.

“I was exhausted.”

A scan of Lisa’s heart showed how very ill she was, suffering from a rare lung disorder, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, her heart and lungs couldn’t cope.

When doctors told her there was no cure, she was initially angry, she says.

“I thought ‘why me?’ Then someone said something that really touched me, they said ‘why not you?’”

Doctors told her that she would die without a double lung transplant but with a rare B Positive blood type, which only 9 per cent of the New Zealand population have, she readied herself for a long wait.

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the donor every day, I have to take the pills and it’s a reminder twice a day. I wish they knew how much I appreciate them and love them.”

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Celebrating a second chance at life

But just 10 days after going on the active transplant list, Lisa was told a donor had been found. She was flown to Auckland Hospital on Life Flight to get ready for surgery.

Her feelings on the flight up, were all over the place, she says.

“On the plane up there [to Auckland Hospital] all I could think of was that someone was going through the most horrific heartbreak.”

New Zealand’s official donor agency Organ Donation New Zealand says organ donation is only possible when a person is on a ventilator in an intensive care unit (ICU), usually with severe brain damage. Less than 1 per cent of all deaths happen this way.

“I went to the cardio thoracic ward and my transplant co-ordinator was there. The smile on her face when she saw me, said it all, she was so happy.

“I don’t know anything about my donor, but I do think of them every day.”

Going into surgery on June 13, 2013, Lisa’s 12-hour transplant was officially completed at 1.28pm on June 14. She says while the initial post operative pain was hard to deal with, she recovered quickly and within days even managed to walk.

“I had a huge smile on my face. I was very, very lucky as my recovery went 100 per cent smoothly.

There were no complications and so many people have complications.

“First, I had to learn to sit up again and then they got me to a chair and then I managed to walk to the toilet. It was a huge milestone.

“Everything felt so amazing. I remember thinking wow, so this is what’s it’s like to really live.” For Lisa, the donor and their family live alongside her every day as she embraces her second chance at life. It is a responsibility she never forgets, she says.

“The survivor guilt was intense, but I swear I could feel the energy and love coming from the

South Island.”

The survival rate for lung transplant is 60% at five years and Lisa is grateful to be marking ten years.

She volunteers her time to talk to other transplant patients and hospital staff both at Wairau and Nelson Hospitals.

Patients are relieved to see a healthy younger woman who is doing so well, she says.

“I was prepared for my new life,” Lisa says.

“It gave me something to focus on. I felt so peaceful, one hundred per cent peaceful. There was no doubt that I wouldn’t wake up.”

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Skipping for heart health

Witherlea School students put their heart and soul into a fundraising event on Friday. The whole school gathered as one to mark the start of a special sponsored skipping event, Jumping June. Run by the Heart Foundation to encourage people to keep active, the event was held across the country. The school have raised just over $34,000.

Lisa Erikson says partner Chris Lang has taken her transplant in his stride and is always very supportive.

Lisa Erikson is celebrating ten years since she underwent a double lung transplant at Auckland Hospital. Photo: Supplied.

Who pays for ‘act of God’ that destroyed Sounds roads?

The “act of God” that destroyed hundreds of kilometres of roads in the Marlborough Sounds will likely set the average Marlburian back hundreds of dollars a year for the next 25 years.

It comes as the Marlborough District Council reveals its “emerging preferred options” for restoring access to the Sounds – which is set to cost about $160 million.

The council is working on the assumption Waka Kotahi will fund about half the $160m and ratepayers across the region will cover the rest.

For a typical house in Blenheim, with a land value of $300,000, rates would gradually increase

up to an extra $300 a year – when repairs finished in 2029 – and would stay at $300 a year more for another 20 years.

If Waka Kotahi didn’t come to the rebuild party, the average Marlburian could be looking at an extra $520 a year for 20-plus years.

Consultation on the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study runs until July 11.

Part of that survey will include the sticky question – should people with properties in the Sounds pay for more of the rebuild than the rest of the region?

Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor says that 60 per cent of properties in the Sounds were owned by people outside Marlborough.

She said the rebuild would be the most significant piece of work

during her time as mayor.

Engineering consultancy company Stantec was commissioned to assess the options after the road network was damaged during flooding in July 2021 and August 2022.

The study broke the Sounds into five areas: Rai Valley to French

Pass; Pelorus; the outer Sounds (Kenepuru Rd); Queen Charlotte Drive and Port Underwood.

The options for each, including a “hazard adaption pathway” in case of another disaster, ranged from: road focused, road access, balanced, marine access and marine focus.

The “emerging preferred options” for most of the Sounds, excluding the Kenepuru, was road focused or road access.

Waka Kotahi’s top of the south director of regional partnerships Emma Speight could not give an indication as to what level of funding Marlborough might get.

“We’ve had some of the most significant and damaging weather events our country has experienced, and the infrastructure

damage across the North Island has been significant.

“What that means is that the normal budgeting that we do to allow for emergency events is not sufficient.

“So, what we have been doing in partnership with Marlborough, is to work through a business case that provides a really robust assessment of what options exist, give the Marlborough community the opportunity to contribute and see what they are prepared to pay for and what that means to them.”

For more details, see the full article on the Marlborough App.

Man admits scissor attack on passenger during Cook Strait crossing STAFF REPORTER

Passengers on an otherwise standard ferry trip across Cook Strait were alarmed to see a man suddenly lunge at another passenger and stab him with a pair of scissors.

A 23-year-old man was remanded for a further psychiatric report in the Nelson District Court on

reckless disregard, after the incident on board an Interislander ferry on February 8 this year. It happened just weeks after an Interislander ferry issued a mayday after it lost power and was left drifting with 800 passengers on board before dropping its anchors off Wellington’s South Coast.

The man, who has name suppres-

Picton.

At about 4.20pm he and the victim were in the lounge area of the ferry when the defendant walked towards the victim with scissors in his hand.

The police summary of facts said he then began to “rapidly ad vance” on the victim from behind with scissors in his hand and stabbed him in his left side. The defendant swung the scissors twice more but missed. In expla

nation, the defendant told police he had “wanted to harm the victim with scissors”.

Defence lawyer Mark Dollimore told the court on Monday that psychiatric reports already com

who appeared in court on Monday via video link from a mental health facility, had made “major progress”.

Judge David Ruth remanded the man in the care of the facility un

The road map to fixing Marlborough’s flood damaged roads has been laid out. Photo: Supplied/ Waka Katohi.

Cattles’ Cook Strait adventure to safety

PAULA HULBURT

Two cows are recovering at their new Marlborough home after a six-day saga to safety.

Pregnant Sophia, 7, and Amethyst, 9, are the newest members of the family at Te Paranui Animal Sanctuary in Koromiko.

The pair arrived in the region on Wednesday after a huge six-day trip from Auckland where they were being looked after temporarily by rescue organisation Cow Care.s

Sanctuary manager Alex Radford, who grew up in Grovetown, says the trip was expected to take three days but complications delayed their arrival.

Trucks that were too small, a broken motor on a Bluebridge ferry, blocked roads and then a truck stuck in mud saw her excitement turn to worry, she explains.

“These two have been through so much on their trip that was meant to only take three days. We are so relieved that they are almost here safe and sound.”

“The girls unloaded beautifully with a little hesitation at first,

they happily wandered along and into their paddock perfectly.”

While still a bit shy, the gentle giants have started to relax, joining the other animals at the sanctuary, including donkeys, steers, alpacas, sheep, cats, cows, turkeys, guinea pigs, goats, pigs and rabbits.

They are cared for by Alex, who

has a diploma in Animal Welfare and has studied animal health science, and full time volunteer Harrison Fisher, who got to know the cows when they were in Auckland.

“I think they do recognise me but they’re in a new environment and it’s a bit strange for them right now,” he says.

Mid Winter Swim

Around 60 brave souls of varying age lined Picton’s foreshore on Sunday to take a dip for the More

FM Midwinter Swim.

The best dressed competition was incredibly heated, unlike the water, with pirates, soldiers, fairies and clowns taking the

plunge into the Queen Charlotte Sound.

All swimmers who entered were also in the draw to win a brand new heat pump with installation

The care and food of all the animals costs hundreds of dollars every day, with costs rising as they take on more rescues, including cats and kittens. Now the sanctuary needs a financial boost to make sure there is enough hay and baleage to feed the animals.

’Every winter, we need to pur-

chase hay to ensure that our animals are kept warm and healthy.

Unfortunately, this year our costs are higher than ever and we need your help to make sure our animals are taken care of.

Any amount you can give will make a difference and help us secure the feed we need, says Alex.

All animals at the sanctuary are available for adoption, except for some long-term pets.

The centre opens to the public every Saturday of the year except July when the ground is at its wettest.

It would be great to have more visitors along, says Alex, who hopes people will want to see their newest arrivals too.

“We know they are going to be so happy here at Te Paranui, with plenty of space to roam and plenty of fresh grass and water to enjoy.

“It’s going to be a new start for them and we can’t wait to give them the love and care they deserve.”

To make a donation visit https:// givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-feedour-rescue-animals-over-winter

thanks to Cuddon Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. Swimmers were welcomed back onshore by a fire engine full of warm water to fight the fresh

conditions, thanks to

Brancott Estate and Blenheim Fire Brigade, alongside the smiling faces of the More FM team.

Photo: More FM.

Te Paranui Animal Farm and Sanctuary Trust manager Alex Radford with some of the centre’s friendly rescue animals. Photos: Paula Hulburt.

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

Lecturer’s hope for grieving families

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A mental health lecturer is hoping to help the families and friends of those have lost their lives to suicide.

Dr Chris Bowden, who has spent two decades studying suicide prevention will hold a series of six presentations called Grief Matters in Marlborough.

And the lecturer hopes supporting people in the aftermath of tragedy will help provide some comfort.

Chris’s chats have been organised by CARE Marlborough in conjunction with a variety of local health organisations.

CARE Marlborough General Manager Carla Brownie says the idea for the chats came from feedback from Marlborough’s Youth.

port is key to helping those in psychological distress and for people impacted by suicide.

“Make time have a korero and really listen to what is going on for people so you can help them identify their strengths, resources, and coping strategies, help them find help and walk alongside them while they access support, he says.

A lecturer in child and adolescent development, mental health, suicide bereavement and trauma at Victoria University of Wellington Chris lost five friends to suicide when he was younger. Many factors contribute to psychological distress among the younger population, he group who can make a difference and gives them some

Grief Matters

Building Family/Whānau and Rangatahi/Youth Resiliency

Dr Chris Bowden has been invited to our community to help acknowledge the impact of suicide and help resource the community to enhance resiliency and connectedness.

News In Brief

BUS SERVICE UPDATES

From Saturday 1 July the Picton bus service will become a permanent public transport option while the Renwick service will cease operation. Assets and Services Committee Chair David Croad said the numbers speak for themselves with the service averaging 257 passengers a month in the last financial year. While these services have been made permanent, the Blenheim to Renwick service will cease operation on Friday 30 June as due to a significant decline in patronage, the Renwick bus service is no longer financially viable. The service, which began as a trial in 2020, offered four trips on a Tuesday and Thursday, and two trips on a Saturday, included Marlborough Airport.

can tackle and bounce back from adversity and community-based talks focus more on how those in services and supports can work in youthfriendly and trauma-informed ways to support children.

“By taking a whole-community approach we can widen and deepen the effective support available to Marlborough and build a strong, supportive, and resilient community”.

The talks will be held from 28 June until 30 June, with the 28th June Youth Hui at ASB Theatre and 29th/30th at the Marlborough Events Centre.

NAVIGATION BYLAW FEEDBACK WANTED

The Council’s Navigation Bylaw feedback submissions are now open. Harbourmaster Captain Jake Oliver says the new bylaw replaces the 2009 Navigation Bylaw and includes amendments to address key issues and improve clarity. Proposed changes to the bylaw include correcting information relating to the working channel for Picton Harbour Radio, incorporating water ski access lanes not currently included, updating fees and charges levied on activities and editing changes to improve the bylaw’s readability. The submission period closes on 1 October 2023, have your say at https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/ your-council/have-your-say-consultations

GRIEF GROUP GET-TOGETHER

Marlborough’s Grief Group are having their second get together this Tuesday 20 June at 7.00pm to 9.00pm upstairs at the Raupo Café and Restaurant. All are welcome to come along and have a coffee, tea and enjoy each other’s company.

“We need to educate people about what to do, how to intervene and support people who are experiencing psychological distress, and those impacted by or bereaved by suicide.”

Dr Chris Bowden has been researching youth mental health for 20 years. Photo: Supplied.

sessions facilitated by Dr Chris Bowden — lecturer in Child and Adolescent development and mental health, suicide bereavement and trauma researcher from Victoria University.

Inner Wheel keeps rolling after 50 years

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A Marlborough women’s organisation is celebrating their 50th anniversary by providing patients across the region with a touch of comfort.

The Inner Wheel Club of Marlborough help the community, arranging toiletry packs for patients suddenly admitted to Wairau Hospital alongside their yearly heart pillow sewing campaign to donate to locals dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis.

Inner Wheel Club of Marlborough president Tricia Trixl says the idea was sparked when her husband was admitted to hospital.

“I asked the ward sister and these

toiletry packs were urgent, so we took them on.

“People find themselves at hospital all of a sudden coming in with nothing, and this makes them comfortable in tough situations.”

But the heart pillows have been a long-term commitment, dating back 25 years.

Inner Wheel also contributes to Wairau Hospital’s children’s ward toy basket for before, during and after operations.

They meet on final Wednesday of each month, and love catching up for a cuppa and a chat and spending sunny Marlborough afternoons sewing heart pillows.

“Designs and patterns have changed over the last quarter century, but we sending those impacted with love and comfort

from us”, says member Margaret Alexander “We only stop when we run out of

fabric and stuffing”

If you are interested in joining the Inner Wheel Club of Marl-

help

borough, contact Dot Anderson-Lee, marlborough@iwnz.org. nz or 0210632995.

Serving those who served

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

The Marlborough Weekly and our sponsors are proud to support important community organisations like the Picton RSA, by donating a portion of advertising revenue from our feature articles to associated organisations. This year’s ANZAC Day Poppy Appeal feature fundraiser will be

going towards the Poppy Trust Fund, supporting returned veterans if with assistance if required, as well as towards repairs to their courtesy van.

To ensure New Zealand’s ser-

and dependent children.

The Picton RSA treasurer Joy Fletcher and Health and Welfare Officer John Welch were very thankful to local businesses for supporting their cause this

Margaret Alexander, Tricia Trixl, Dot Anderson-Lee, Robyn White and Chandrima Mukherjee

bring comfort to those admitted unexpectedly to hospital.

Photo: William Woodworth.

Photo: William Woodworth.

STREET YOUR WEEKLY TALK

CHATS TO LOCALS AND ASKS...

How much attention do you pay to best before dates on your food?

Community Comments

We tend to take notice but go over now and again, but we stock up weekly and buy fresh whenever possible to minimise wastage.

A lot, perhaps too much – I even check the dates in store to make sure. I have to stock up weekly and plan out meals in advance, and if I can freeze fresh stuff that works but otherwise I’m still a bit iffy.

WILDING PINE MISCONCEPTION

Probably too much to be honest. I didn’t realise until recently that there’s leeway around the dates.

At the moment I’m pregnant so pretty vigilant at the moment just in case, but normally I’ll have no issue if it’s fresh.

Whilst avoiding the politics involved in “Wilding pine dispute taken to High Court”,Marlborough Express 12 June I would like to correct the misconception that indigenous biodiversity will endure in time over wilding pine, the problem species in this case being predominantly Pinus Contorta and Douglas Fir, but not the least, which are of the greatest threat to our South Marlborough mountain environments. Unfortunately Pinus Contorta and Douglas Fir along with many other of the problematic wilding conifer species out perform all of the indigenous species in growth rate, vigour,height and the altitude at which they can establish.

Fir also being a shade tolerant species will strike under an indigenous canopy to grow up through and smother. The end result being a total wilding pine canopy as shown in the accompanying photo in the Branch Valley,South Marlborough. So its a complete myth to believe that wilding conifer species could act as a form of nurse crop to re-establish indigenous biodiversity as the wilding pine is the ultimate predator at the top of the plant chain.

Most of us value our unique landscape and heritage values and for our future generations to experience these values we need to act now.

Douglas

Murray Chapman Waihopai Valley

CARTOON: A TALE OF TWO CITIES’ LIBRARIES

How much commission do the ratepayers get from the sale of paintings, do artist pay for the privilege of promoting their art and themselves?

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What’s worse is the operating hours aren’t even that great & the staff were just awarded extra for working inconvenient hours. Wtf...& is the Gallery even operational yet?

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He wā pīataata – Time to shine

National Volunteer Week 2023

National Volunteer Week (Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu) celebrates the collective contribution of all volunteers who enrich Aotearoa, including all wonderful volunteering Marlburians. National Volunteer Week 2023 runs from June 18 - 24, and this year’s theme is: ‘Time to Shine - He wā whakawhiti.’

Volunteers are vital to keep communities turning. They sacrifice precious time, offer crucial aid and services to people in need. With more than one million people across the country volunteering for a myriad of organisations across the board, National Volunteer Week is a time for us to reflect on those who give so much to our communities with love. Volunteers connect communities, from charity shops to hospitals, environment, conservation and nature reserves, emergency services, student and youth col-

laboratives, education, support services, and animal welfare. Statistics New Zealand highlights that New Zealanders contribute 159 million hours of volunteer labour yearly.

Importance of Volunteers

Volunteer Marlborough General Manager Meg Martin has been

involved for 12 years, and says, “Volunteering underpins many local organizations, many of which wouldn’t keep running if it weren’t for volunteers. Stories we hear about how volunteering has changed their lives, allowed them to meet new friends, learn new skills, and even find pathways to

We’re looking for more locals to join our team

We rely on volunteers at our 20 Marlborough stations to help our community prevent, prepare, respond and recover from emergencies.

We welcome people from all walks of life and have a wide variety of roles to offer. From firefighting to helping to educate our tamariki, we need people like you.

employment... those stories really keep me going!”

“Through COVID, we saw lots of people putting their hands up to volunteer in new ways, as well as people who have never volunteered before. Our biggest age group registered with us changed from the over 65+ group to the

15-30 group, which is wonderful!”

“There’s a significant move from mindsets of, ‘you must dedicate 10 hours or more per week for the rest of your life,’ to volunteering time you have for what you’re most passionate about. This wonderful shift allows people to give back where and when they can.” Marlborough’s youth-focused organisations need volunteers most, according to Meg. “Anything to do with youth need for the right people to support these organisations that aren’t the ones tugging on your heartstrings but still have great need.”

To celebrate Marlborough’s wonderful volunteers, Volunteering New Zealand encourages collaborating and connecting with local community groups, sharing a morning tea with your team, creating thank you cards, poems and videos acknowledging your volunteers or those who have made an impact on your life. Share stories with Volunteer NZ,

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Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Marlborough. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

nominate a ‘Good Sort’ award or contact Volunteer Marlborough or the Volunteer NZ website for ideas.

“It is absolutely vital for people to enquire,” says Meg. “Many of over 200 organisations we support in Marlborough are staffed largely by volunteers and without

those dedicated people, they can’t run their services. We love people coming to us to asking to get involved! If we don’t roles you like, enquire about our Reverse Recruitment process where we build individual profiles and send it to organisations to get them thinking! We’d love seeing more youth

and business groups involved!”

Acknowledging the worth of work volunteers do is hugely important. Some organisations would not, and have not, survived without their kindness. People shouldn’t underestimate the value that volunteers have on our community, some dedicating decades of their life to their role, invaluable donations of money and invaluable skillsets they have to offer.

Ten great reasons to volunteer!

• It’s good for your health and confidence

• Being selfless makes you feel good

• Trying out a new career

• Meet new people from many different walks of life

• Learn new skills or keep skills up-to-date which looks great on your CV

• You might need help yourself one day; volunteering is a great way to pay it forward

• Make a positive impact on your community and your whanau

• You can help people and brighten up people’s their day

• Fill in your spare time

• See and experience the wider world and have experiences you might not have otherwise Contact Volunteer Marlborough on 03 577 9388 email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz or

visit their website for more information: www.volunteermarlborough.org.nz/

A continued sense of purpose after retirement

Keeping engaged after retirement can be a concern for some, but Anne Knight knew she wanted something meaningful and immediately volunteered at her pre-

Last year our volunteers dedicated hours of van riding, talking, listening, laughing and playing. They positively impacted the lives of so many older people, children, youth and their families in the Marlborough region. This year, will you join them?!

To learn more about becoming a volunteer, contact Tricia Dawson: 03 265 4240 ext 8450 triciad@psusi.org.nz

Youth Volunteers busy cleaning up local beaches.

Celia Anderson and Rebecca Wheeler volunteering their time collecting for Marlborough Food Bank Street Appeal. Photos: Supplied.

vious place of employment, knowing she was much appreciated. Five years ago, Anne retired from her job of 12 years, as a cook and assistant at Presbyterian Support’s Enliven Tōtara club, a day programme for older people.

“Working at the Tōtara club was one of the most satisfying jobs I

ever had,” says Anne.

“Although I was ready to retire, I really wanted to keep connecting with people and I loved being part of the team.”

Enliven Team Leader, Tricia Dawson, says Anne’s years of experience and ability to connect with their clients is a huge benefit to their programme.

“We are extremely grateful to have her ongoing support!”

Anne is one of almost 200 volunteers supporting local communities through Presbyterian Support Upper South Island (PSUSI).

“Our Enliven volunteers are vital to the work we do,” says Tricia. “They create inviting and homely environments; somewhere our members love attending weekly.

“Last year, our volunteers dedicated hours of van riding, talking, listening, laughing, and playing.

“They positively impacted the lives of so many older people, children, youth, and their families in the Marlborough region. This year, will you join them?!”

If you’re interested in volunteering for Enliven in Marlborough, contact Tricia Dawson at 03 265 4240 or visit www.psuppersouth.org.nz/ volunteer.

Become a VOLUNTEER

Reconnecting, reuniting and re-envisioning: St Mary’s School celebrates 150 years

St Mary’s School Blenheim is a Catholic Integrated School with a rich history spanning well over a century.

Celebrating its 150th Jubilee, the roots of St Mary’s School date back to 1872 when the first purpose-built Catholic school was established. Over the years, the educational landscape evolved, leading to the opening of the Convent High School in 1903 for girls’ secondary education and the involvement of De la Salle Brothers in teaching the

boys at St Mary’s. In the 1970s, the secondary school closed, and St Joseph’s and St Mary’s merged to become St Mary’s Parish School Blenheim. Under the leadership of Mr. Sullivan, the school opened its doors to girls and boys from five to thirteen years old, fostering a supportive learning environment within the Catholic faith. Today, St Mary’s Blenheim continues to provide high-quality education, guided by their mission statement ‘In Christ’s Light’ the children live and develop personally through

the school values of the Beatitudes guided by the Holy Spirit. Now catering to boys and girls from new entrants through to Year 8, St Mary’s welcomes students from diverse cultural backgrounds across the greater Marlborough region.

Principal Paddy Dowling has been with the school since 2017 and says, their mission is to provide high-quality education and educate students while nurturing their spiritual, academic, cultural, and physical development. “Our school values, inspired by the Gospel

OUR VALUES: Volunteer Marlborough is a community Resource that helps individuals and organisations gain satisfaction and skills through education, encouragement, support, promotion and acknowledgment of volunteering as a valued community service. Thanks to all our amazing Volunteers and the incredible support you give to Marlborough

AMY RUSS

The space where the main St Mary’s School building was is now a large area for students to play. Photos: Matt Brown.

Anne Knight, valued volunteer with the Enliven Programme.

Our mission is to strengthen and support volunteers and the organisations that rely on them in Marlborough.

of St Matthew, include humility, compassion, community, faithfulness, forgiveness, honesty, patience, and courage. We believe in upholding these values to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for our students.”

Leaving his role at the end of the term, Paddy says the jubilee celebrations and official opening of the new spaces are a wonderful way to finish his time with St Mary’s School. “I have enjoyed every day being a part of this amazing Kura. Having the Catholic Faith as the base and purpose of this school and being part of a Catholic Christian community has constantly lifted me each day to want to come to school. The

150th Jubilee Celebrations

Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July 2023

children and their parents welcomed me with open arms and have helped to build and constantly recreate this caring and inclusive school. Walking into the playground each day being hugged, given a fist pump or a high five and seeing the smiling faces is so rewarding.”

“We are proud of the history and legacy of St Mary’s School Blenheim, and we look forward to continuing to provide exceptional education and nurturing environments for our students for many years to come.” St Mary’s School Blenheim is excited to celebrate its 150th jubilee, a significant milestone in its rich history. The celebrations include a multicultural festival, guided classroom walkthroughs, a special jubilee dinner, and a mass. It is an opportunity to honour the past, celebrate the present achievements, and look forward to the future.

During the jubilee celebrations, there is plenty for pupils past and present to look forward to. Friday,

June 30, will see a Multicultural Mass at 10:00am before Open Day celebrations kick off the following day. Saturday July 1 guided walkthroughs of the school grounds will take place from 10am to 2pm, with plenty of fun activities, games, and food to enjoy for all who attend. Pre-dinner drinks will take place between 5pm and 6pm at the St Mary’s Hall, before a ticketed seated dinner. Sunday July 2

The Jubilee Mass will begin at 10am and the official opening of the Lenora Freeth Outdoor Learning Space and the Freeth Whānau Room with Archbishop Paul Martin will take place. “The spaces are dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for students. These additions to our school symbolise our commitment to providing a holistic learning environment.”

For Paddy and St Mary’s School the weekend is about reconnecting, reuniting and re-envisioning.

“As we commemorate this milestone, we extend an invitation to

all members of the community, including past and present students and supporters, to join us in these celebrations. For more information and to book tickets for the jubilee dinner, please visit our website.”

The Jubilee celebrations are free events for the community with the exception of the Jubilee dinner. Contact the school office on 03 578 9494 or email lisa@stmb.school.nz for more information. Tickets for the Jubilee Dinner can be purchased at eventbrite.co.nz.

The former St Marys Scout hall has been extended and is now a classroom.

The Freith Whanau Room used to be a workshop and the little theatre.

Principal Paddy Dowling is proud of the history and legacy of St Mary’s School.

Driving along State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Renwick you can see some great examples of vineyard redevelopment in progress, with old vineyards cleared out and new plantings established. These have been complete redevelopments for the most part, with the old vines, posts and wires all being removed, effectively back to bare land. It also usually means that the irrigation systems are getting a re-work as well.

From a waste point of view, there’s posts and wire to be disposed of, leading to new business opportunities such as “Repost”, aiming to recycle vineyard posts into farm fencing posts. Wire and irrigation lateral can also be recycled. Some of the plastic “Future Posts” seen on some vineyards in the region may actually contain old irrigation lateral reincarnated for another use.

The pace of redevelopment is certainly picking up within Marlborough driven by three main factors: removing blocks affected by Grapevine Trunk Disease (GTD), changing varieties (usually from something else to Sauvignon Blanc) and reducing row width to make more efficient use of available land. Right now, I suspect that the main driver for redevelopment is to change varieties as no other variety can match the return back to the grower that Sauvignon Blanc gives at current grape prices. Soon, that may change as replacement of existing Sauvignon Blanc blocks due to GTD gathers steam. Reducing row width is not likely to become the main reason for redevelopment but will be an opportunity that some growers will take advantage of, as they redevelop blocks for either of the two previously mentioned reasons.

Grapevine Trunk Disease (GTD) is a relatively slow moving, at least in its early stages, wood infection made up from several different fungi that infect the vines especially through pruning wounds made into older wood. Often, infection can occur early on in a

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Recognition of pruning as a main vector of spread has led to the adoption of “soft” pruning methods where large pruning cuts are avoided and those cuts that are made are placed to encourage continuity of sap flow within the vine. It’s also led to pruning wound treatments becoming standard practice within the region (something that wasn’t rigorously done 10 – 15 years ago) and advice to avoid pruning in the wet. This last aspect can be hard to follow when folk are trying to balance the number of vines requiring pruning, the skilled and trained staff available to do the work and the time available before budburst, when pruning needs to be completed. Invariably, vine pruning will happen when conditions aren’t perfect.

Unfortunately for Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc appears to be more susceptible to GTD than other varieties however there are some older blocks that are still producing well. And by older I mean approaching or over 40 years old. By the adoption of methods and techniques that prevent or delay the impact of GTD, we should see more vineyards reaching this age in the future.

There are alternatives to completely ripping out a vineyard and starting again and I’ll be going into these next month.

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Legendary hunter tells more tales

High in the ranges over the Waihopai Valley on a crisp, clear Tuesday morning, Kim Swan and her 11-month-old dog Mint clamber up what she affectionately calls ‘Mt Jill’, reporter in tow.

With her 20-year-old silenced Remington slung over the shoulder of a bright pink shirt, Kim is the picture of an outdoorswoman in every sense of the word.

With her job in forestry quality control and silviculture fitting between writing about her adventures, breeding and training her Smithfield cross dogs, riding horses, dragon boat paddling, mountain biking, and of course

hunting, she revels in her rural life. As she climbs, Kim admires the beautifully rugged back country scenery while also observing animal droppings, ripping out invasive plants and examining the handiwork of the beds wild animals make. Kim’s home is the back country for work and for play, and she’s regularly filthy and sweaty before most people are even out of bed.

“Everywhere from the snowline to the seaside I see landscapes so many people never see. You get such a buzz from coming up here whether it’s your first time or your thousandth – it’s beautifully hard country”.

Read more on page 19

Author and hunter Kim Swan at the top of the Waihopai Valley with Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku – affectionately known as Tappy –peering over the ranges.

Photo: WIlliam Woodworth.

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

Kim is a keen admirer of both the landscape she loves and the animals on it. Her keen eye spots a fallow deer in the treeline, and she trains her dogs to humanely hold wild pigs. She gathers discarded antlers while telling tales of adventures on far hilltops.

On April 25th every year, she hikes up Mt Jack to place her ANZAC poppy down in memory of the tough back country men she follows in the footsteps of, those who left these landscapes and never came back.

Kim has written and published her outdoor adventures since 1991 and has been hunting for far longer. Her new short story anthology Hog, Dogs and a Rifle brings together 60 of her favourite anecdotes.

“Writing allows me to edit and craft stories - the lifestyle I have is awesome and I love sharing it, but for example when I speak at a Pink Ribbon Breakfast, I’m ter-

about remarks I make while kids don’t have a clue but enjoy the adventure.

“It’s amazing the amount of people that come up to me and ask ‘are you that Kim Swan lady? I’m not a hunter but I love your stories’ which I love.

“I’m never afraid to take the piss out of myself – we all have our adventures and misadventures”.

Kim advocates for competence and capability without fanfare and believes small changes in people’s lives show themselves they’re capable of more.

“You don’t have to be rural to be more observant, but being out here makes you very self-reliant.

“Test and extend yourself a little every day – people are far more capable than they think, and you get better quickly by making little improvements every week.”

Kim extends this theory to challenge hunters to take more care of the land they patrol, and knows they are a key cog in conservation efforts.

young and male. They tell cracking jokes and are fantastic to work alongside, and I’m always happy to lend an ear or give them a hug, to be a spoonful of sugar in what can be a landscape and industry full of salt”.

After countless adventures into the wilderness Kim knows things go wrong, but says how you react makes all the difference.

the other is climbing over the ridgetop, I’m still just one person and I must decide –you suck it up and pick the least bad option.

“I’m nearly 60 and I still make mistakes, it’s part of being a human being but out here your mistakes get punished, especially on your own – but that’s ok.

“I’m not stopping for the fear of failure”.

Hog, Dogs and a Rifle releases on the 10 July for $39.99 through Bateman Books and bookstores around the country.

rified because I don’t have a live filter,” she explains.

“If I write my stories in the right way, adults can have a chuckle to themselves

“Hunting done right is conservation in action; harvesting game animals is only one part, you gain so much respect and knowledge from trips.

“Dogs are athletes, they need to be match fit to perform because pigs are far smarter and craftier than people give them credit for. Smart hunters give animals as much respect as they give themselves and their dogs, if not more.

“Because I’m observant of my environment, I spot what’s unnatural or unbalanced and take action – responsible hunters help find ecological solutions.”

For her last planting season for her silvicultural role, Kim was in Banks Peninsula and this year she’ll be down in the Mackenzie Basin. No matter where she is though, the outdoors is her home and she’s never afraid to be feminine in a heavily male-driven industry.

“I love doing tough jobs while being a feminine presence on the worksite or in hunts, especially when working alongside forestry contractors, who are generally

“I make delightful adventures out of everything, but things go wrong for the sake of going wrong.

“If I’ve got one dog down by the river while

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Kim and her adoring 11 month old Smithfield cross dog Mint. Photos: William Woodworth.

“Hunting done right is conservation in action; harvesting game animals is only one part, you gain so much respect and knowledge from trips.”

Plantings restore Pelorus catchment

PENNY WARDLE

Native seedlings are being planted in wetlands and along rivers and streams in Marlborough’s Te Hoiere/Pelorus catchment this autumn and early winter.

Te Hoiere Project is supporting the planting of 13 sites totalling 7.2 hectares, says catchment care coordinator, Aubrey Tai. Landowners and the Project share costs including buying and planting seedlings, fencing to keep stock out, weed control, and planting maintenance.

Mark and Simone Zillwood are Te Hoiere Project catchment leaders for Pelorus/Wakamarina, offering over-the-gate advice to not only farmers but anyone wanting help with restoring land. They milk 140 cows on a 50-hectare effective farm between Canvastown and Pelorus Bridge.

Since buying the property in 2008, the Zillwoods have fenced and planted the banks of a Pelorus River tributary in native species. This protects against bank erosion.

This autumn the couple planted another 1000 native seedlings and installed tree guards, supplied through Te Hoiere Project. Unproductive areas were filled and gaps between streamside

plantings.

“The Project is helping people who are short of time and money, enabling them to get things done more quickly than originally planned,” says Mark.

Ronga Valley farmers, Glyn and Carol Jones, bought their 120-hectare farm in the Ronga Valley, near Rai Valley, township four years ago.

“We wanted a place with hill country, native bush, waterways and firewood trees,” says Glyn. The wish-list was filled, including a 5ha pine plantation.

Glyn collects native seedlings from the native bush backdrop to the farm. These are grown out in a shade-house, along with nursery purchases and “anything donated or pillaged”.

“We were already doing the things the Project wants to see happen off our own bat and could see with Project support, we could make five years progress in one.”

So far about 7000 kānuka, mānuka, beech, hoheria, tōtara, kahikatea and other seedlings have been planted.

This includes 600 planted this autumn by Project contractor, Landscape Marlborough, behind fences built by Glyn.

Te Hoiere Project is also supporting Ngāti Kuia restoration of the 14-hectare Ruapaka Wetland near the iwi’s Te Hora Marae at Canvastown. Diploma of Horticulture graduates trained in a Ngāti Kuia-NMIT partnership will plant 15,000 mixed wetland species this year.

Restoration began with controlling willows and other weeds that had colonised the wetland,

drilling and injecting trees and vines along the edge then helicopter spraying. Dead trees were ground to sawdust being used to mulch seedlings.

The Ministry for the Environment is helping pay for this restoration along with Fonterra and the Department of Conservation. Waka Kotahi/Marlborough Roads provided a stop-go road crew as machinery ground poisoned willows into mulch, alongside SH6.

To access Te Hoiere Project support, landowners must agree to a free catchment condition survey and sign an agreement. Packages are tailored to each property and ability to contribute labour, plants, or materials.

A partnership between the Marlborough District Council, Ngāti Kuia, Rangitāne o Wairau and the community, the Project aims to protect catchments, improve water quality and restore biodiversity ki uta ki tai/from the mountains to the sea at Motuweka/Havelock Estuary.

The Department of Conservation, NZ Landcare Trust, Fonterra, Forest & Bird, Top of the South Wood Council, Waka Kotahi/Marlborough Roads, the Ministry for the Environment and Ministry for Primary Industries provide support.

Ford Hemi is part of the Ngāti Kuia planting team. Photo: Melissa Banks.

Late try wins it for Waitohi

PETER JONES

peter@topsouthmedia.co.nz

Waitohi picked up their first Tasman Trophy rugby win of the season at Endeavour Park on Saturday afternoon, digging deep to get the better of Waimea Old Boys 31-24.

In a see-sawing encounter, the Tohis broke a 24-24 deadlock with the decisive final play of the match.

With Waimea hot on attack, a dropped ball gave Waitohi a sniff of victory, fullback Kyren Taumoefolau kicking the loose ball ahead, regathering and sprinting away to dot down behind the posts.

After a scrappy first half, which ended 10-5 to the visitors and featured a plethora of dropped ball and inaccurate passes, both teams found more cohesion and produced some well-executed scoring plays in the second stanza.

Ahead 24-17 with 10 minutes on the clock, Waitohi lost a player to the sin bin then conceded a close-range try, the conversion setting up a nail-biting conclusion.

Waitohi spent long periods on defence, their resistance led by

halfback Karlos Tautari, plus flankers Andre Hebberd and Jake Collins.

Powerful lock Joni Maleme, hooker McLeod, the elusive Taumoefolau and No 8 Campbell Hart were prominent on attack.

Scorers: Waitohi 31 (Toby McLeod, Kyren Taumoefolau 2, Seymour Lambert, Taimi Fangatua tries, Corey Bovey 3 con) Waimea Old Boys 24 (Latu, Lauvale, J

Palmer tries, Grimes pen 3 con) HT 10-5 WOB

In other Tasman Trophy matches on Saturday, the news was less favourable for Marlborough-based sides.

Central’s unbeaten record went west at Greenmeadows, Stoke prevailing 35-28 over the previous table-toppers, while Moutere were well beaten by Kahurangi, going down 67-0 at Cooks Re-

serve. In the other clash, Marist eclipsed Nelson 47-10.

The Central v Stoke top-of-thetable match-up was another to go down to the wire.

Stoke quickly built a 21-0 lead after 15 minutes but the Blues, on the back of set piece pressure and a Nigel Satherley try, fought back to level the scores.

Tevita Koloamatangi dotted down next to help his side push

ahead 28-21 but Central were not done, a try from a push-over scrum drawing the scores level once more.

However, in the final minutes, replacement forward Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta made the initial break, then sent Taine Robinson under the posts for the match-clinching score.

Tasman Trophy points: Stoke 23, Kahurangi 23, Marist 22, Central 22, Waimea Old Boys 6, Nelson 5, Waitohi 5, Moutere 0.

In the women’s Tasman Trophy semifinals Marist booked a place in next week’s final with a 32-15 win over Waimea Old Boys, but the Marlborough-based Wairau Wāhine crew were unable to extend their season, going down 47-10 to Kahurangi in the later game.

In grassroots division two rugby, Waitohi maintained their competition lead with a 22-12 win over Renwick, in Renwick, Central kept the pressure on the leaders with a 41-13 victory over Awatere at Seddon while Pelorus claimed their first win with a 17-7 triumph at home against Harlequins.

Division two points: Waitohi 35, Central 31, Renwick 26, Harlequins 15, Pelorus 7, Awatere 6.

MBC overcome Christ’s College

JONES

They may have left it until the final minute, but the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV rugby side eventually came away with a 23-21 Miles Toyota premiership victory over Christ’s College on Saturday.

In an evenly-matched, roller-coaster encounter on the MBC front field, the Falcons were forced to go the distance.

The visitors trailed 17-7 at halftime, tries to outside backs Leo Marfell and Carter Aitken coupled with two conversions and a penalty to Hugh Robinson giving the home side an edge. However, Christ’s came out stronger in the second stanza and, with 15 minutes remaining, edged ahead 21-20 as MBC struggled to exit their danger zone and create multi-phase pressure.

In the final minutes a superbly-judged 50-22 kick from Robinson finally allowed the home

side to establish vital field position, after which pressure at the breakdown elicited a penalty adjacent to the posts which Robinson coolly converted for a much-needed victory.

MBC head coach Tonga Taumoefolau felt his side’s “defence won the game”.

“We were forced to defend multiple phases but what I was really impressed with was the way we worked hard for each other, especially when they tried to batter us up front. We had the right mentality today.

“Our attack was also pretty good but we have to show more patience and build those long phases.”

Tonga said Robinson was a key to the side’s success with his astute game management, and also praised the work of lock Thomas Large, loosies Ben Gibbons and Rico Nicklin, plus hooker Johnny Vakaloa.

MBC welcomed flanker Will Flynn back to action, the team’s

co-captain having sat out a lengthy injury break.

Ryan Webb, MBC First XV statistician and one of the team’s most avid followers, described the Falcons’ effort as “an awesome win”, but quickly suggested “they have got another big one

next week”.

On Saturday MBC travel south to meet traditional rival St Bede’s College.

Scorers: MBC 23 (Carter Aitken, Leo Marfell, Hugh Robinson 3 pen, 2 con) Christ’s College 21 (Ethan Jones, Frankie Meates,

Murphy Dargue tries, Leo Jelley 3 con). HT: 17-7 MBC Miles Toyota premiership table: Nelson College 29, Christchurch BHS 26, St Thomas 20, Christ’s College 15, St Andrew’s 14, St Bede’s 14, MBC 9, Shirley 6, Selwyn 6, Timaru 1.

Waitohi’s replacement hooker Taimi Fangatua looks up after scoring his side’s fourth try off an unstoppable lineout drive. Photo: Peter Jones.

PETER

MBC co-captain Hugh Robinson celebrates as referee Andrew Matthews signals the success of his lastgasp penalty attempt and the end of the match. Photo: Peter Jones.

GIVING FOOTBALL A GO: Marlborough Football staged a five-a-side “Give it a Go” tournament on Friday, with over 90 players aged between 11 and 13 involved. Under clear blue skies 12 teams from Bohally Intermediate, Renwick Primary School and MGC played a series of 30-minute matches on reduced size pitches. Participants boasted various levels of footballing expertise and experience, but judging by the shouts of encouragement and squeals of delight, much fun was had by all.

Trojans bounce back

Call Care Trojans bounced back quickly following their loss to Central Buccaneers last weekend, downing Central Wolves 3-0 in a Marlborough division one clash at Athletic Park on Saturday. As the first half progressed Trojans’ quick passing movements began to pay dividends. In the 34th minute Tomas Lupani forced a fine save from the Wolves keeper after Matthew Weaver’s pin point cross then, a few moments later, Weaver rifled a shot against the upright. Finally, Wolves defences were breached in the 43rd minute when Brayden Livingston was slipped in behind the defence smartly by Weaver for a first-time

Trojans began the second half strongly, Ben Mesman forcing two top saves from the Wolves’ keeper.

After an hour, a precise through ball from substitute Dario sent Weaver free and he produced a delicate left-footed finish over the keeper to double Trojans’ advantage.

Then, five minutes later, a scramble in the box saw Mesman smartly lay the ball off to Livingstone who completed the scoring. Standout performances came from Trojans’ central midfielder Livingstone, as well as Weaver who provided a goal and an assist.

Aaron Powell shielded the Trojans defence well, as did Phillip

which provided minimal threat on goal despite the best efforts of Central pairing Sam Boyce and Matthew Stretch.

Central Buccaneers maintained their position atop the points table with a 10-0 victory over Rangers Woodbourne at Woodbourne, Jono Masters notching a hat-trick. In the other match BV Masters registered a 3-0 default win over Picton Wildcats.

Division one points: Central Buccaneers 23, CC Trojans 22, BV Masters 18, Picton Wildcats 7, Central Wolves 4, Rangers Woodbourne 4.

In division two, leaders Rangers City beat Call Care Red 6-0, Rangers Reserves downed Central Privateers 7-1, Call Care Spartans overcame Crow Tavern Picton 4-1 and Trojans Marlb Men picked up their first win with a 3-2 result over Rangers Masters.

Division two points: Rangers City 24, Rangers Reserves 22, Spartans 21, Privateers 13, Picton 10, Call Care Red 9, Rangers Masters 3, Trojans Marlb

Men 3.

Rangers win again Meanwhile, Rangers AFC kept their Nelson division one title hopes alive on Saturday with a 4-1 win over FC Nelson Locomotive on a bumpy Neale Park pitch. This saw the return of Taine Swete, slotting into the midfield next to Tore and Bjorn Waechter, while Boyd Elvy returned to the left back position next to Jordy Columbus and Callum McDonald. Jack Morris and Kane Elvy joined forces with Guy Nolan and Alex Duley on attack. Rangers scored first in the 20th minute through a converted penalty by player/coach Tore Waechter after Nolan was brought down in the box. Duley was second on

the scoresheet, converting Rangers’ second penalty after 35 minutes when Tore Waechter was fouled in the box.

Immediately before halftime Tore made it three, with his back to the goal from 16m, looping the ball over the keeper.

Tana Connnor-McClean and player of the day Shiv Chandra came on in the second half for the hard-running McDonald and Nolan.

The visitors scored their fourth, a fine combination between Tore and Bjorn Waechter putting the game to bed, although Locomotive scored a late consolation counter-attacking goal.

Next week Rangers are hosting Suburb Seals.

Photo: Peter Jones.

Central Privateers’ striker Jake Rounthwaite slams the ball towards the Rangers Reserves’ goal. Photo: Peter Jones.

PETER JONES

Netball competition tightens up

JONES

Harlequins Indevin continued on their merry way as their Marlborough premier netball competition rivals became involved in tighter tussles at Stadium 2000 on Tuesday night.

The table-topping Quins accounted for an under-strength Marlborough Girls’ College side 59-20, but the other two matches were far closer affairs.

In the battle of the two Pelorus premier sides, Pelorus Edridge Contracting eventually got the better of clubmates Pelorus Gill Construction 59-50, the final nine-goal margin no true reflection of the tight contest that ensued for most of this match.

The evening’s early match was even closer, Tokomaru getting up 50-49 against the winless Harlequins Fairweathers after

chasing down a seven-goal deficit at three-quarter time.

At the end of proceedings two teams remain unbeaten after three rounds, Harlequins Indevin and Pelorus Edridge Contracting, effectively last season’s finalists, although there have been plenty of personnel changes in both squads over the past 12 months.

Scores: Tokomaru Crafar Crouch 50 (Naomi Fowler 13/15, Gemma Hika 29/39, Kayla Wilson 8/9) Harlequins Fairweathers 49 (Jorja Bacchus 37/44, Sophie Ridley-Scott 12/18). Quarter scores (winning team first): 10-13, 11-13, 12-14, 17-9.

Harlequins Indevin 59 (Fiaali’i Solomona 44/54, Kayla Collins 3/4, Lauren Murray 8/12, Ramona Waikato 4/8)

Marlborough Girls’ College 20 (Emily Flynn 13/21, Hazel Glover 7/18). Quarter scores:

17-7, 17-2, 14-4, 11-7.

Pelorus Edridge Contracting 59 (Paige Lovell 50/60, Laura Evans 5/9, Megan Cosgrove 4/5) Pelorus Gill Construction 50 (Liv Pinkerton 8/14, Cara Gallop 18/22, Kate Gaudin 20/23, Karli Murphy 4/8)

Young rep netballers spring into action

Marlborough age grade netballers enjoyed plenty of success at the Betty Woodham top of the south tournament staged at Lansdowne Park on Sunday June 11. The under-18 team scored a meritorious 30-23 win over their Nelson counterparts to wind up the action, shooter Zoe Jordaan and defender Dakota Tepuia standing out in a solid team effort.

U18 results: Nelson 25 Marlborough Mixed 34; Marlborough 41 Motueka 11; Motueka 12 Nelson 39; Marlborough 25 Marlborough Mixed 28;

Marlborough Mixed 37 Motueka

18; Marlborough 30 Nelson 23. Under 16 and under 16 mixed results: Under 16 Blue 22

Selwyn U16A 35; Nelson Mixed

29 Marlborough U16 34; Motueka U16 4 Marlborough Mixed 27; Nel son Mixed 14 Marlborough Mixed

29; Marlborough U16 22 Under 16

Blue 33; Motueka U16 7 Selwyn U16

A 52; Under 16 Blue 17 Marlborough

Mixed 11; Motueka U16 24 Nelson Mixed 25; Marlborough U16 19 Selwyn U16A 40.

Quarter scores: 11-15, 11-11, 17-10, 20-14.

Points: Harlequins Indevin 9, Pelorus Edridge Contraction 9, Pelorus Gill Construction 6, Tokomaru 3, MGC 0, Harlequins Fairweathers 1.

Paul O’Donnell

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Richie Marsden

Rod Thompson

Terry Duff

Peter Jones

Michael Winkler

Brad Taylor

Jayden MacDonald

Matt Ryan

David Sutherland

Glenn Kirby

Simon Muir

Terry Renner

Greg Somerville

Chris Goodyer

Susan Barron

Rob Hellstrom

Warren Cairns

Jamie Norton

Mike Newman

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Pelorus Edridge Contracting wing attack Megan Cosgrove feeds the ball into the circle during her side’s clash with clubmates Pelorus Gill Construction on Tuesday.

Photo: Peter Jones.

Marlborough under-18 netballer Hazel Glover looks for a team-mate to pass to during her side’s match against Nelson.

Photo: Peter Jones.

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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Every Wed 7.30pm. Blenheim Bowling Club, 65 Weld St. Come along & enjoy yourself! Ph Erin 027 234 1709.

GROVETOWN INDOOR BOWLS Wed 7pm at Wesley

Foundry. All bowlers welcome. Ph Morris 5786699. RAPAURA INDOOR BOWLS CLUB Wed 7.30pm. Rapaura Hall. New members welcome. Ph Sue 021661717

BLENHEIM PROBUS CLUB Retired/semi-retired? Enjoy good fellowship? We’d love to see you at our meetings. 1st Wed of the month. 10am. Wesley Centre. Coffee mornings & outings as well. Ph Ann 5787046 / Jan 0226353919.

PICTON - SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Wed 7.30pm. Picton Little Theatre. No partner needed. Beginner’s welcome. Ph Lynda 0212600860.

STRETCH & BREATHE Gentle stretching & balance class for Seniors. Every Wed 10-11am. St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld St, Blenheim. Cost $2. Stay for a cuppa & chat after. For more info ph Donna Wahrlich, Eldercare Coordinator 0273852333. Email donna@stchristopers. co.nz

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.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS casual parents/caregivers catch up, Wed 10.30-12pm, town Plunket Clinic, 16 Henry St. No charge.

MARLBOROUGH CHINESE FELLOWSHIP Chinese Christian group. Interested in the Bible or Christianity, desire to grow in the faith or would like to meet new friends, we welcome you. Wed 6-7.30pm, St Christopher’s Church. 92 Weld St. Ph Guan 0221642782/Mandy

022 4326886.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Meet every Wed 1011.30am to support each other. Regular speakers, outings, share in a safe environment. Ph Alistair Crawford for details 0272883032.

MARLBOROUGH VINTAGE CAR CLUB MUSEUM Sun & Wed, 1.30 – 3.30pm, Brayshaw Park, Arthur Baker Pl, Blenheim. Donation appreciated. Other times by arrangement. Ph Bill 0275 784 322.

BLENHEIM PETANQUE CLUB Games held at courts, 65A Weld St, Wed 1-3pm & Sun 10am-12pm. Ph/Text John 021979323.

LIONS’ CLUB OF BLENHEIM Serving the community for over fifty years. Would you like to know more about the Lion’s club or are interested in becoming a Lion. Tea meetings held 2nd & 4th Wed. Ph Delphine Lee 0299425004/Helen Williams 0211458572.

WAITOHI SOCIAL CLUB. We meet 10am at the Picton Library, every third Wed of the month for fun & friendship. Gold coin donation for morning tea. After meeting we go for lunch at one of the venues in Picton, should you wish to join us.

THURSDAY

OLDER PERSONS SEMINAR Thurs 22nd June. St Christopher’s Church Hall. 10am-1pm. Speaker, Sophie Smith, Elder Abuse Navigator. Entertainment, Blenheim Orphans Band. Morning tea & a light lunch provided. Cost $5. donna@stchristophers.co.nz. Ph 0213852333

PICTON BRIDGE CLUB CLUB Every Thurs 6.50pm Port Marlborough Pavilion. All levels welcome. Ph Judy 021685348.

KEEP U MOVING Gentle walking exercise for Seniors. Every Thurs 11.30am-12.30pm (Except 4th Thurs in each month). St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld St, Blenheim. Stay for a cuppa & chat after. Cost $2. For more info ph Donna Wahrlich, Eldercare Coordinator 0273852333. Email donna@stchristophers.co.nz

INVITING YOU TO COMPANIONS Ages 65+. Free. 1st Thurs of Month. 1pm. Harvest Life Church, 22 Nelson St. Afternoon tea, interesting programme through the year. For info ph Avon 035792440/Lorraine 035781240/ Shirley 035783728. COPD SUPPORT & EXERCISE GROUP Free. Every 2nd & 4th Thurs 1.15pm. Redwoodtown Community Hall, Cnr Weld & Cleghorn St. For info ph Asthma Marlb 0272057244.

SOCIAL BADMINTON Thurs morning 9am-12noon Simcox Stadium Batty’s Rd. $6. All adults welcome. Ph Cathy 021503348

PICTON TABLE TENNIS Thurs 10am-12pm, Port Marlborough Pavilion, Waikawa Rd. All adults welcome. $4 incl. morning tea. Equipment supplied. Ph Ernest 0275

888 453.

MARLBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 2nd Thurs of month, 7.30pm, EOC, 4 Wither Rd. For all interested in Amateur Radio, Electronics & Emergency Communications.

KNIT & NATTER Blenheim Library every 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month. 10am-12noon. All welcome. Bring your yarn & have a yarn. For info ph Sue 5785317.

FRIDAY

NATIVITY TUNES FOR TOTS Music, food & fun for pre-schoolers & caregivers. Fri 9.30am. Wesley Centre, 3 Henry St. During term time. Ph 5783909 for info.

PICTON NEWCOMERS NETWORK ‘SUNDOWNERS’

5-6pm at Café Cortado on the waterfront. New to town?

Need help to settle in? Interested in local activities? We can help! Ph Cathy - Coordinator 0210451799 or email picton@newcomers.co.nz

LINK Fun, board games & afternoon tea in the lounge at Nativity Centre, 76 Alfred St every Fri 1pm. Gold coin donation appreciated. Ph 5783909 for info.

UPBEAT ORCHESTRA All ages. Instruments. From beginner-grade 5. St Ninians Church Hall, Alabama Rd every Fri 5-6.30p. Email upbeatorchestra@gmail.com for info.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY

MESSY CHURCH Free event. Create with activities, fun & games. Celebrate with Bible stories, songs & prayers. Get together for a delicious meal. St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 92 Weld St. Sun 25th June 4–6pm. Everyone welcome. Children pls bring a grown-up! Ph 5780139 or email office@stchristophers.co.nz

RENWICK SOCIAL TENNIS Every Sat, 2-4pm weather permitting. Members $2 Visitors $5. 10 Uxbridge St (behind the Bowling Club) Ph Leigh Andrews 0211913034 or visit our Facebook Page for more details & other upcoming events.

SUNDAY WORKING BEE – TE WHANAU HOU GROVETOWN LAGOON Every 2nd Sun of the month. 9 Jul. 13 Aug. 10 Sep. 8 Oct & 12 Nov. Meet at Wairau Rowing Club, Steam Wharf Rd, Grovetown. 9:30am-12pm, followed by a BBQ. We plant trees, tend previously planted trees, weeding, mulching & any jobs for continued conservation. E: Justine Johnson Johnsonmarlborough@ gmail.com

BAHÁ’Í DEVOTIONS 1st & 3rd Sun, 10.30-11.15am, Marlb Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, 12th Lane, Blenheim. Cnr Farmers carpark. “In the garden of thy Heart plant naught but the rose of love”. www.bahai.org.

THE ROADHOUSE BREAKFAST for car enthusiasts of all genres. 1st Sun of month, Riverlands Roadhouse, coffee cart on site, cafe has great food. 100+ cars at each of first two events.

BLENHEIM ROTARY BOOTSALE MARKET Railway Station carpark, Sat 8am-12pm. Blenheim Rotary Bootsale operating over 25 years, funds to local/international projects. New or used items, plants, food, coffee carts welcome. See bootsalemarket on Facebook.

MARLBOROUGH STROKE CLUB a voluntary organisation dedicated to the wellbeing of those who have experienced a stroke, and to the support of their caregivers. We offer support, friendship & education with various meetings held each month. Ph Vyvienne Dunlop 5783837 or 021929955.

MARLBOROUGH MUSEUM at Brayshaw Park, open 10am-4pm. Maori treasures, Wairau Bar 1250 AD, The Wine Exhibition, Early settlers, Asian Dolls, 1870 to 1970 Fashion, 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 FARMERS MARKET A&P showgrounds, 9am-12pm Sun, local fresh & seasonal produce & products.

REDWOOD MARKET Redwood Tavern car park, Cleghorn St. Sat, 8am-12pm. Plants, garden products, flowers, crafts including handmade soaps, cards & jewellery. Raising money for your community.

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

subject to weather.

BLENHEIM RIVERSIDE RAILWAY Runs 1st & 3rd Sun of the month. We have Eftpos. Facebook / Riverside Railway.

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

BARNABAS CHURCH BLENHEIM 4pm Sun service. St Ninians Church, corner Riley Cres & Alabama Rd. for info email barnabas.org.nz.

MARLBOROUGH ASSOCIATED MODELLERS SOCIETY miniature train rides $2. 1st & 3rd Sun of month. Model yacht & boat sailing Sun, 1pm-4pm, Brayshaw Park. CRUISEY CHURCH for kids of all ages & their families. Includes bible stories, games, songs, crafts & dinner. 3rd Sat each month 5-6.30pm. St Andrew’s Church, 5 Henry St, Blenheim. Koha appreciated.

KETO SUPPORT GROUP meet Sat fortnightly (approx. beginning & mid-month) 10am. Revival Café, Springlands. Informal gathering of folk interested in this dietary practice. No charge, no obligation but the coffee’s great! For info Ph 0275057774.

REPAIR CAFÉ We’ll fix your small repair on site, on the day, while you have a cuppa. Sewing, darning, bikes, small furniture, wooden items, toys, electronics & mobile phones. 9am-12noon. 24th June (every 4th Sat of the month). John’s Kitchen, 2 Redwood St. Donations accepted.

GENERAL GROUPS

SOUTH ISLAND MASTERS GAMES Over 30 sports for players of any level. 10-23 Oct in Marl. For more info go to simasters.com

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Thurs /Sat 7-8pm. Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. BLENHEIM ROWING CLUB Rowing on Wairau River from the boatshed. 259 Jones Rd, Grovetown. Every Sun 8.45am. Tues & Thurs 4.45pm. Novice & experienced rowers welcome, any age. Learn to Row programme. Full details at blenheimrowing.co.nz or contact 027487622.

WEEKLY STEADY AS YOU GO CLASSES Mon 10.3011.30am The Foundry, John St. Tues 1.30– 2.30pm, Union Parish, 40 Broadway, Picton. (2 doors down from Police Station). Tues 11.30am-12.30 St Christophers Hall, Redwoodtown. Wed 1.30-2.30pm, Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim. For more info ph Age Concern office 5793457. Cost Blenheim $2 per class. Picton $3 per class.

MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST AGM

2-3pm Thur 22nd June. Picton Public Library.

MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST Have difficulty getting to medical appointments in NELSON? This trust was created to carry people to Nelson for medical appointments. Email soundsvehicle@gmail.com or Ph 5741311.

AA MEETING - PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL OPEN MEETING of Alcoholics Anonymous. All welcome. Sat 24th June 7.30pm-9pm. Community Hall of Star of the Sea (St Marys Parish). 61 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim.

AA MEETINGS Marlborough area. Ring alcoholics anonymous for help to stop drinking. Ph 0800229 6757. www.aa.org.nz. Meetings: 7.30pm Mon, Plunket Rooms, 21 Bythell St / 7.30pm Wed Picton Model Railway, 1 Picton Wharf / 7.30pm Fri St Luke’s Church Hall, 20 Ferry Creek Rd, Spring Creek / 7.55am Sat Salvation Army Rm, 35 George St / 7.30pm Sun at Church, 54 High St, Renwick.

PICTON MEN’S COMMUNITY SHED 2 Market St. Wed 8.30am-2.30pm. Sat 8.30am-12pm Ph Bill Rogers 5735507/Rex 21469191. A place of welcome for Picton’s menfolk.

BLENHEIM MENZ SHED 4 Dillons Point Rd, Bright Centre Complex. Where men of all ages meet to just chill out or do projects for themselves or the community. We provide equipment, tools & workspace for most woodwork & metalwork projects. Open Sat 9am-12noon. Mon & Thurs 1-4pm. Ph Dave 0212340057.

SENIORNET MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Linkwater Hall, Queen Charlotte Drive. Our tutors are available for people 50+ who need assistance with their computer/ smart phone. Ph Secretary - Ian Cameron (03)5742558 to arrange.

BROOKLYN CROQUET CLUB Tues, Thurs, Sat, 1pm Golf Croquet, Whitehead Park grounds, Brooklyn Dr. Mallets supplied.

MARLBOROUGH TRAMPING CLUB A very active club. Mid-week, Sunday trips, overnight & extended trips. Info at www.marlboroughtrampingclub.co.nz or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com

Personal Trainer

Build on your client base quickly with a ready source of new potential clients. Your role will include providing inductions & orientations to new members, running small group functional training classes (paid) and contributing to and participating in club activities and campaigns.

Scan the QR code for more information and to apply.

Assistant Club Manager

Snap Fitness are looking for a well organized and motivated individual that can not only hit sales KPI’s but also exceed set targets. You will need to be someone who thrives in a busy environment and has the ability to work autonomously whilst effectively managing your time. Scan the QR code for more information and to apply.

We are seeking a motivated, positive person to work within our team as the Grocery Department Manager. The successful applicant must be reliable, a strong leader and a team player.

Experience is ESSENTIAL in the following areas:

• Be driven to work autonomously

• Strong leadership skills to manage a team

• Stock management and product management

• Ordering of stock & understanding buying patterns

• Ability to maintain order accurately with analysis of sales data

• Computer skills, including experience using a stock management IT software system

• Supermarket industry and merchandising experience

• Ability to manage invoices & inwards stock records

• Proven time management & customer service skills

• Be fit & able for a physical role

It is a permanent contract for 40 hrs per week; some flexibility is required during the busy summer season. Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Please apply with CV and cover letter. Applications may be made via email to The Manager before 30th June 2023: heide@pictonfreshchoice.co.nz

Excavator Operator

Must be highly skilled in all aspects of operating Excavating around live services is a must | Drainage scope | Final trim & finishing | Good safety culture | Daily per-starts & greasing | RTW licence with Class2 Excellent conditions base on experience. Send through your current CV to: info@clarkesdrainage.co.nz

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