Community Comments

I don’t think so as I’ve only been skiing once at Cardrona. I’d need more disposable income to be able to afford heading to Rainbow so not really the right time for me, but would be keen to spend some time there.

I’ve been twice and loved it both times. I’ve moved away from Marlborough so I think it would be too much to come back here just to head up to Rainbow, without even considering all of the costs.

“IT’S NOT REALLY US”: BOWLING CLUB BACKS OUT OF HOSTING STOP CO-GOVERNANCE TOUR MEETING

Thank you so much Blenheim Bowling club. We’ve come so far as a nation, it’s sad that Mr Batchelor is able to take his over the top racism on tour, and tragic that a few are still believing him. Thanks to you taking a stand, as well as others - at least 7 councils and private groups eg Scouts NZ, our present and future generations will benefit.

Glenys

Harwood

So pleased to read this, great decision bowling club! Small actions like that make our community a good one to live in.

Jennie Crum

The last time I went up as a kid was really fun with the family, but now that I’m a student money is much tighter. Maybe I’ll go for another visit down the line, but not right now.

I haven’t been to Rainbow and it doesn’t really interest me. It’s a bit too cold for me and I’m not really a skier.

JUST $49.99 per year

Well done Blenheim Bowling Club for blocking Julian Batchelor’s tour of white supremacy. Thank you for telling Julian Batchelor that him and his supporters are not welcome at your venue. Thank you for communicating very clearly, that you will not tolerate racism. Tautoko.

Anna Dobson

Great call, we need unity not division and Julian has a polarising position. He’s not only openly racist and tries to argue the opposite- like the con artist he is, but he really wants us to divide and pick a side. Opposite of what we need.

Pere Huriwai-Seger

BLENHEIM ART GALLERY FUNDING BOOS NOT ENOUGH, SAYS CHAIRPERSON

Free money never goes far enough. Be grateful for what you get and do your best with it.

Graham Lloyd-Jones

Sheesh, everyone expects the council to cough up all the time. There is only so much in the kitty they can spend to support all these places that require ratepayer funding. I agree - where is the initiative from the Art Gallery to do some fundraising themselves or even try Lotto for a Grant.

Linda Young

I sense a little ungrateful, shouldn’t they be saying thanks for what will be a forever stream of ratepayer funding? Try fundraising and lobbying other sources of funding and show some initiative.

Jamarl Thomson

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