Headliners

from Marlborough Magazine - December 2022

What’s On

What made news in our region...

Clubs of Marlborough closing a shock Mayor Nadine Taylor has expressed her shock and sadness at the news that the Clubs of Marlborough has closed its doors. After operating for 134 years it is a shock felt by much of the community. The club went into voluntary receivership last month, Nadine says council will work closely with the receivers and that the building is an incredible asset for the Marlborough region.

Exton’s career revs up 18-year-old Marlborough karter William Exter is living life in the fast lane – both here and in Europe. Recently William took out the win and a cash prize of $37,500 at Hampton Downs. Now, he is in Portugal competing in the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals against some of the best in the world. William says he is super excited about the finals which is run on a one-engine basis, with all drivers provided with the same controlled and sealed engines, chassis, tyres and fuel, which leaves the focus on the driver ability.

New Zealand’s Young Winemaker of the Year A Marlborough winemaker with a passion for improving the industry has been named as the 2022 Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year. After winning the Marlborough Young Winemakers award earlier in the year, 28-yearold Alun Kilby, production winemaker at Marisco Vineyards, faced off against four other talented young winemakers from across the country at Kim Crawford winery in Blenheim on November 3. The gruelling day of competition saw Alun take out the prestigious title, along with a cash prize and a trip to Burgundy. Young people inspire A group of talented young Marlburians have had their dreams bolstered by Marlborough’s Inspire Foundation. Ten young people, from golfers to dancers, had their moment in the spotlight last month at the Inspire Awards, which saw each of them awarded a sum to go toward the cost of chasing their dreams. An auction on the night of a signed Black Fern jersey raised $2000 for the charity.

SH6 repairs pass halfway mark Repairs to SH6 have now passed the halfway mark with a huge amount of work happening on the main route between Hira and Rai Valley. Waka Kotahi regional manager for Wellington/Top of the South Island, Mark Owen says additional crews are working on two of the sites and the road is expected to reopen in the later part of the evening on 18 December.

EcoWorld animals to get top quality service Port Marlborough says the welfare of EcoWorld’s animals remains its top priority, with “specialist” staff contracted to assist them when they take over the Picton site this month. This comes after a decision from Justice David Gendall last month that ruled EcoWorld owner John Reuhman has 20 working days to leave the waterfront building, after a High Court bid to stop him being kicked out failed. He could look to rehome animals during that time, should he wish to. Port Marlborough will take over responsibility of the animals which remain after the 20 working days.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“I’ve always been one of those people who once they’ve decided something, never gave up. I always knew that whatever I did it wouldn’t be a normal job.”

Melissa Galloway Pages 15-17