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Rugby returns Tasman Trophy rugby kicked off across the Top of the South on Saturday. Pictured: Renwick winger Cody Weir races down the sideline during his side’s game against Stoke at the Renwick Domain. Photo: Peter Jones. See page 16 for match analysis.

Poisoned carrots key to rabbit kill Paula Hulburt Editor

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Poisoned carrots will be laid along parts of the Taylor River Reserve in a bid to reduce the

area’s rampant rabbit population.

Rabbit K5 calicivirus is to be released on Taylor River Reserve in early May with council staff using carrots to lure targeted prey.

The move comes after Marlborough District Council staff

looked for alternative culling methods to shooting.

Rabbits are causing extensive damage to the stop banks along parts of the Taylor River but conventional control tactics such as shooting have been deemed too

dangerous.

Parks and open spaces officer Robin Dunn says the K5 strain has been successfully used in New Zealand since 2018.

It is an important tool in reducing the environmental and agricul-

tural impacts of the wild rabbits which are threatening Blenheim’s flood protection defences.

“While it’s not the total answer for rabbit control, we anticipate

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that the new strain will greatly assist the control of these populations by supplementing traditional pest control methods.

“The optimal time for effective release of the virus against wild rabbits is in May and our controlled release will use a highquality commercially prepared product at selected sites,” he says.

The virus will also be released in the floodway reserve between Purkiss Street and south to opposite Turnbull Drive as well as neighbouring vineyard properties.

Robin says the virus poses no threat to other animals who eat the bait or any poisoned carcasses.

He is encouraging owners of pet rabbits to talk to their vet about possible vaccination against the

Wild rabbits are threatening the stability of stop banks along parts of the Taylor River.

Photo: Supplied/Marlborough District Council. virus.

“It is one of the only safe tools to use in these high public use areas. A vaccine to protect pet and farmed rabbits from RHDV1 is available from local veterinarians.”

Carrots will be used to convey the virus and pre-feeding of at least two feeds of carrots will take place up to two weeks before the

RHDV1 K5 release.

Pre-feeding trains the rabbits to eat bait and allows the amount of treated baits required for each site to be estimated, to ensure high bait uptake.

The impact of the RHDV1 K5 release will then be monitored.

Further information is available from the Landcare Research and Ministry for Primary Industries

websites: Members of the public can contact: Robin Dunn, Parks and Open Spaces Officer at Robin.Dunn@ marlborough.govt.nz Liam Falconer, Biosecurity Officer at Liam.Falconer@marlborough.govt.nz or Phone the Council on 03 520 7400.

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House fire victim moved to Middlemore Matt Brown A victim of a Witherlea house fire has been moved to a hospital with a specialist burns unit.

Emergency services were called to a well-involved fire, on Hope Drive in Blenheim at 5.45pm last Tuesday.

Three people were rescued, assisted by firefighters through a neighbouring property to waiting ambulances.

The other two people were not seriously injured in the fire.

A St John spokesman says one patient was quickly flown to Hutt Hospital via rescue helicopter with serious injuries.

The victim was admitted to the inten-

sive care unit at Hutt Hospital in a stable condition on Tuesday night, a Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast District Health Boards says.

The patient has since been transferred to Middlemore Hospital, in Auckland, and remains in a stable condition.

Middlemore Hospital houses the National Burn Centre (NBC) which cares for the most severe burn injured patients from around the country.

Four fire engines and 20 firefighters fought to extinguish the house fire for about an hour, which is thought to have started in the kitchen.

Three fire crews from Blenheim and one from Renwick attended.

Three people were rescued from a house fire in Witherlea last week. File photo.

Spirited adventurers overcome big challenges Over 1000 women stepped well out of their comfort zone on Saturday, testing their resilience and skills in the Spirited Women – All Women’s Adventure Race, contested for the first time in Marlborough.

The inclement weather failed to dampen the spirits of the 1320 participants, who took part in kayaking, mountain biking and trekking legs over varying distances, with special challenges including shooting, fire lighting and sling shot thrown in.

The long course was won by The Racing Donkeys team comprising Soozie Wood, Britta Martin, Eloise Fry and Dale MacDonald - who finished in

Spirited Women entrants, from left, Jodi Horsenail, Jody Batters, Anna Stewart and Sarah House. Photo: Photos4sale/Supplied. a time of seven hours, 36 minutes and 57 seconds.

Medium course champions were Aroha Adventurers (Sarah Poepjes, Tanya Ward, Hania Aitken and Blythe

Southern) who completed the challenge in 6.08.56. The Badass Brunettes (Rebecca Taylor, Kate Booker, Ami Mitchell and Katarina Milne) took out the short course section in 4.11.46.

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Siblings’ brave shave to help Paula Hulburt Manaia Huntley was just 7 years old when doctors discovered a brain tumour.

The brave youngster underwent surgery and rounds of chemotherapy and radiation to shrink an egg-sized growth.

Now fully recovered Manaia, 9, his brother, Taika, 5, and sister, Tui, 8, have vowed to help the charities who supported him at his lowest ebb.

The Seddon-based trio are set to have their heads shaved to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Christchurch, The Child Cancer Foundation and counselling service I Am Hope.

“I had horrible treatment that made me really sick and I totally lost my hair but we had lots of help from these amazing organisations,” Manaia says.

“I was thinking about it [helping] for a couple of weeks as I wanted to repay them. I told mum at the dinner table and then Taika and Tui wanted to help too.”

Treatment for the tumour meant months away from home at Christchurch and Nelson Hospitals as well as Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland.

Mania spent 80 days at Ronald McDonald House in Christch-

urch and the kind-hearted Seddon School pupil and his siblings are keen to give back.

The whole family, including dad Tahu Huntley, were able to be with him during treatment, with Tui and Taika spending time with their brother regularly.

Tui says that she loved being at Ronald McDonald House and, alongside her brothers, enjoyed the home baking and sweet treats on offer.

“I made friends with lots of other children there and got to do lots of fun things, it’s a really nice place,” she says.

For Laura, it is great to see her eldest son feeling well again.

“He had been off colour for months and had been seen by doctors and had blood tests but nothing showed up.

“I just let him sleep as he’d been so tired but then I struggled to wake him and then when I did, he just stared through me as if I weren’t there.

“He had a scan done at Wairau Hospital and was flown up to Starship at 3am.

“I’m super proud of them all but especially Manaia as when he finished treatment he wasn’t in a good place but is better now and wanting to help others.”

The Child Cancer Foundation

Tui, Manaia and Taika Huntley are supporting charities that helped them. Photo: Matt Brown. provides personalised support to each family through a one-to-one connection.

They also help with the big things like emotional, social and practical support, Laura says.

I Am Hope aims to promote positive change around mental health throughout New Zealand, and fund private care and counselling for young people stuck-in-the-mud on

waiting lists.

“I Am Hope funded counselling sessions to help Manaia to process what had happened and to provide strategies for dealing with the emotional longterm challenges of cancer treatment.

“Any donation you can give to support the kids’ three chosen charities would mean the world to them.”

The shave is scheduled to take place in June with time and place to be confirmed.

Manaia says losing his hair again doesn’t worry him.

“I know what it feels like, I could just pull big handfuls out; I’m not nervous as I know it’s the right thing to do.”

To donate visit: givealittle.co.nz/ fundraiser/three-shaved-headsfor-three-amazing-charities

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Drought toll raises mental health fears Paula Hulburt

Drought is taking its toll on farmers as their finances and mental health suffer.

Parts of Marlborough are enduring a second year of drought, meaning farmers are facing the possibility of a bleak financial future.

Top of The South Rural Support Trust staff are warning farmers and their families are facing some serious issues as pressure mounts.

While farmers are known as being particularly resilient, the effects of two years of drought are testing even the most experienced, says Marlborough coordinator Sarah White.

“Many may appear to cope with one issue, any more than that can become quite overwhelming, particularly if you’re tired.

“This can result in people becoming withdrawn from family and the community.”

Waihopai and Wairau Valleys and especially the eastern areas of Ward and Kekerengu are amongst the driest in New Zealand right now.

Farmers began winter feeding several weeks ago.

Photo: Matt Brown.

Ward farmer Ally Avery says that while recent rain greened things up there is no soil moisture deep down to retain pasture growth.

There is a very real need for significant ongoing rainfall to make any real difference, she says.

Drought, historical earthquake issues and challenging government regulation changes ahead are putting the farming community under pressure.

Sarah says most farmers have had to reduced stock or are doing so now.

But many are already well through their winter supplies.

“The continuous rounds of feeding out supplementary feed and not knowing when it’s going to end, is now causing se-

rious fatigue issues.

“Many farmers are well through their winter supplies and will need to purchase considerable amounts of additional feed to get through the cold months ahead.”

Taking time to get off the property, talking to friends, family and neighbours as well as accepting help are vital, Sarah says.

“Although many don’t like to ask for help, we at the Rural Support Trust know there are farmers in Marlborough struggling and would like to remind them it isn’t a weakness to ask for help.

“We encourage those that need assistance to phone us on 0800 787 254. All calls are free and confidential.”

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Childcare centre scrapped amid red tape blame game Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter

Plans for a new childcare centre have been scrapped, with the developer blaming council red tape.

The proposed 512 square metre centre would have catered for up to 105 children.

But Blenheim has missed out as fed-up developers pull the pin on the project.

Land earmarked for the centre has since been sold back to the nearby Rose Manor subdivision.

Developer Chris Thornley says

Marlborough District Council slowed the project by letting bureaucracy “get in the way of decision-making.”

It comes at a time when half of Marlborough’s childcare services have wait lists for children aged between two and four years old.

“In the end we decided to pull the pin,” Chris says.

“The sad thing is Blenheim is the loser for it.”

“I’ve worked with about half of the councils in the South Island ...

Marlborough’s council went from being one of the best to deal with

to one of the worst. It’s an absolute shame,” he says.

His team had spent a year researching where a new childcare centre was most needed, and another year on a resource and building consent.

A resource consent was approved in 2019 following a hearing, held after a neighbour opposed.

But Chris says sitting on an empty site was too costly on top of consents which cost $150,000.

“It’s a horrendous amount of money. The bureaucracy around the consent was unbelievable.”

Property developer Chris Thornley. Photo: Chloe Ranford.

The council warned Thornley in a letter last month that the project’s building consent was due to expire in May.

Rose Manor’s developer DeLuxe Group Ltd has confirmed the land will be turned into three house sections.

Marlborough Kindergarten Association general manager Corina Naus sayas while the region had seen low childcare wait times in the past, the current wait time was “reasonably high”.

Naus thought part of the increase had been driven by more parents wanting to return to the workforce.

“I think it’s just a ‘bubble’ we’re going through,” she said.

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Bridge closure: Pelorus Bridge will be closed overnight between 19 and 21 April so damage repairs and routine maintenance can be carried out. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency crews will be working at the Pelorus Bridge, on SH6, between Nelson and Havelock, for three nights.

The work will run between 7 pm and 6 am and will cause up to two hours delays for people arriving after the 8 pm open slot. After closing at 7 pm, drivers will be allowed through at 8 pm, with a ten to 15-minute window.

Fight for freedom: Freedom camping rules in two popular tourist regions are being challenged in the High Court by a national caravan group for being too restrictive. The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association board has agreed to ask the High Court to review Marlborough District Council’s new freedom camping bylaw which put an end to freedom camping at eight council sites. The association says it found those actions were “disproportionate and unreasonable.”

Guitar sale: A handcrafted guitar made by the principal of Richmond View School Dave Pauling has raised $1510 to put towards the school’s new senior courtyard. Dave put the unique Solace Marlburian up for sale on Trade Me to help boost school funds. There were 111 bids in totals.

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Canine cravats makes dog safety a walk in the park Matt Brown

A fed-up Picton vet sick of seeing injured pets and upset owners has launched a colourful fashion initiative to help keep dogs safe.

Picton Veterinary Clinic coowner Christine Mackenzie wants to raise awareness for a colour coded bandana system for dogs in Marlborough.

The initiative is geared to helping dog owners flag up to others if their pooch is approachable or not.

Red, orange, yellow and green bandanas for dogs, called Traffic Light Bandanas, are used to make others aware of what kind of temperament a dog has.

Christine Mackenzie hopes the bandanas will catch on and educate people in Marlborough.

“Many people just let their dogs run up without any communication,” Christine says.

“But there may be a reason why it is on a lead.

“I’m hearing so many stories of people getting anxious around other dogs, or their dog might be wary.”

Launched by the Mosgiel Murrays Vet Clinic a few years back,

Picton Veterinary Clinic owner Christine Mackenzie with Tibetan spaniel, Holly, at Picton’s Memorial Park. Photo: Matt Brown.

Christine says the bandanas haven’t really caught on but are a great way of communicating.

There are a lot of reasons why you might not want other dogs to approach, Christine says.

A recent attack, blindness or deafness, old age, training purposes, nervousness or frailty – there are endless reasons why people may not want their dog to socialise, she says.

“But everyone should be free to enjoy their dogs on a walk or at a park without interference or worry of altercation.

“It’s being patient and understanding other people,” she says.

A special Traffic Light Bandana Dog Walk will be held in Pic-

ton on Saturday – the first of its kind in the country. The aim is for both people and their dogs to have fun in a safe way.

“The aim is to have a fun community day, especially after COVID last year; to get out and enjoy our dogs in a controlled manner,” Christine says.

The dog walk is at Memorial Park next to the St John’s Centre in Picton and costs $10 including a Traffic Light Bandana.

Registrations close on the 15th of April. You can register directly with Picton Veterinary Clinic or at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2021/traffic-lightbandana-dog-walk/marlborough

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Commemoration project takes to the skies

Pilot Derek Harding volunteered to transport Blenheim’s poppies as part of the Poppy Flight project. Photos: Malinda Boniface.

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Volunteers hand stitch some of the poppies to secure them before they leave for Rangiora on the next leg of the journey south.

Derek Harding and wife Denise Harding in the cockpit approaching Kaikoura.

Marlborough Aeroclub’s resident cat Maisie in front of the Piper Cherokee.

A Blenheim pilot has helped spread joy across the Top of the South, delivering special cargo from the community - handmade with love.

Derek Harding is one of 34 aviators to volunteer with the nationwide Poppy & Star Flight initiative raising both money and awareness for three national charities.

The retired church minister used his own plane to transport a locally made artwork created at the Clubs of Marlborough in Blenheim using knitted poppies and stars.

These original creations are destined to be combined into larger art works using knitted contributions from across the country.

Derek says he was delighted to be able to help transport Marlborough and Kaikōura’s contributions to Rangiora where they will be picked up for the next leg of the relay.

“It’s been great to be involved and do something I really enjoy too. I always like to take the plane out for a purpose if I can.

“It was absolutely fantastic and I hope they do the same again next year.”

The brainchild of Melanie and Kevin Salisbury of Aviation Tours NZ, the initiative is helping raise money and awareness for the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association and the Starship Foundation’s air ambulance service.

Originally planned for the lead up to ANZAC Day last year, the epic fundraiser was postponed when New Zealand went into lockdown.

Derek says the warm welcome he and wife Denise received was heartening, especially after a rather bumpy flight from Marlborough Aero Club to Whale Watch Kaikōura.

“I’d volunteered last year and it was such a shame when it got cancelled so volunteering again just felt like the right thing to do.

“I am so pleased to have been part of it. There was quite a bit to do going there while I tried to find a bit to fly in that wasn’t windy but there was quite the welcome group and it’s been great to see all Mel and Kevin’s hard work pay off.”

Derek got his Private Pilot’s Licence in 2011 and has owned the plane since 2016. The Piper Cherokee is also the very one he learnt to fly in.

The campaign culminates on ANZAC Day when the finished Poppy and Star artworks will be presented in Auckland along with donations made along the way.

Organisers say there has been huge support along the way, making the initiative very valuable, not just in monetary terms but in fostering a sense of community, inspiring conversations and preserving memories, Donations can be made at www. poppyflight.co.nz/donate For more photos, check out the Marlborough App.

Joanna Yorke from Kaikoura District Council who organised the event with Wings Over Whales joins Derek Harding as they display the handmade poppies and stars.

Chrissie Stratton hands over the poppies to Derek Harding shortly before he sets off from Omaka.

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Each year on the 22nd April over one billion people from all over the world are united with one common purpose - putting the spotlight on sustainability on the annual Earth Day. ‘Restore the Earth’ is the theme for this year.

During the global Covid-19 lockdowns we had a hint of what this could look like, with overseas aircraft travel and the closing of nonessential businesses leading to a significant reduction in our global carbon dioxide emissions.

Sadly, these have now jumped back up to pre-pandemic levels, but perhaps one good thing to come out of the crisis is that we have seen the possibility for change on a mass scale.

Chief Executive of Marlborough Research Centre Gerald Hope says that awareness around environmental issues and their impacts needs to be high on the agenda.

“The reality of climate change is that we’re in our second dry year where areas of the high country and east coast are seeing minimal rain and as a result significant reductions in pasture growth. In New Zealand our primary exports are grown so it’s of great concern - and one that we can be less aware of when living in town” he says “At MRC we’re constantly working to improve the ways in which resources are sustainably managed and distributed.”

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Earth Day Picnic in the Park This Sunday 18th April come along to a zero-waste Picnic in the Park to celebrate Earth Day. Last year’s event was sadly postponed due to the lockdown but this one promises to be even bigger and better than before.

Between 10am and 3pm Pollard Park will be playing host to a variety of family-friendly activities including free workshops for adults and children, live music, pottery demonstrations, an earth-friendly craft market, interactive demonstrations and more. Sample the delicious fare from the food vendors or bring your own picnic to eat at the brand-new The power to save the earth is in your hands. glamping style picnic area. how much plastic you consume age containers. every year to put it in perspec- Go Solar - Solar is a renewable Tips for sustainability energy source. It can be harAs the organisers of Earth tive. nessed in all areas of the world Remember your reusable bag/ Day say, ‘every day is Earth Day’ - and eco-cup/metal straw, and so on. and is available every day. there’s so many dif- Most of us have them, but they We cannot run out of solar enferent ways you can easily be forgotten. Make ergy, unlike some of the other can easily incor- Earth Day the day you put an sources of energy. Solar reduces porate sustain- eco-cup in your car for those your energy bills by utilising ability into your last-minute coffees, you’ll nor- the electricity the solar system mally save yourself a few cents has generated. Find out more daily life.

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Investing in stocks - worth the risk?

The prospect of investing in stocks may seem quite daunting for many people.

The stock market is highly unpredictable so even the most experienced stock brokers can fail to predict future market trends.

The current Covid-19 pandemic is an example of a monumental curveball which came out of nowhere.

With the current rate of inflation in New Zealand being around two percent and bank interest rates at one percent or less, your money is actually losing value by simply being kept in a standard savings account - and even worse if it’s just sitting in a zero interest current account.

When it comes to investing in shares, the average Joe doesn’t need to be a stock market brain box in order to make an informed decision which should pay off financially in the long-term.

The waiting game Before you make any investments, you need to make sure that you are financially secure enough to afford to.

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want to keep your money in your stocks and shares for at least around 10 years.

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The safest bet is to invest in a variety of different level assets - low, medium and high.

Hedge your bets Diversifying simply means not putting all of your eggs in one basket when it comes to investing, i.e. not ploughing all of your money into one single company.

Digital investment platforms such as Hatch offer you the option to invest in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) which allow you to spread your money over tens or even hundreds of investments, owning just a very small share in each.

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School’s Out

Although it feels like we’ve only just had a holiday thanks to the long Easter weekend, the end of the school term is fast approaching.

The school holiday starts on Saturday 17th April and ends on Sunday 2nd May. That’s a fortnight of freedom for the kids, or two whole long weeks of time to fill - depending on your perspective!

At a loss for what to do? We’ve got ideas for your kids whatever their age.

away an hour or two while keeping the kids happy.

For older kids

Why not go for an impromptu camping trip? Even if just for one night, getting out into the bush is a great way to spend quality family time together. Why not pass the responsibility on to your kids to plan your camping meals - they might just surprise you (although maybe bring some backup snacks just in case!).

Biking in the area is also great for kids who love the great outdoors. From riverside routes to up the Wither Hills, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to cycling in Blenheim.

Whatever the age

Find things to do away from the screen this school holidays.

For the little ones

With the weather becoming a little chillier any sort of indoor activity is a winner.

Indoor play areas are the perfect place to let your little one run off some much-needed steam. Shipwrecks’ supersized indoor playground in Picton offers an action packed and fun filled experience for boys and girls up to the age of 11. During the holidays they will be open Monday to Sunday 10am until late (closed Anzac Day).

Peter Rabbit is making a return to our cinema screens with Peter Rabbit 2: The Runway. A cinema trip on a rainy day is a great way to while

This year Anzac Day falls on a Sunday so the following day (Monday 26th April) is a public holiday. If you’re lucky enough to not have to work on the Monday this gives you a nice long weekend to do something a bit different with the kids.

You could take a moment to reflect on the historical significance of the day as a family - a little history lesson never goes amiss (for both children and parents!).

Round ‘A’ Mini Golf in Picton is a great family-friendly activity whatever the age - and located right on the Foreshore in Picton it makes for a lovely day out when the weather is good. While in Picton you could also pop down to the Underwater Observatory moored right outside Lochmara Lodge. See if you can spot stingrays, crayfish, blue cod, conga eels and other fascinating marine life.

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Making retirement work for you In New Zealand there is no official retirement age. Although most Kiwi men and women will start to receive their Superannuation (also known as NZ Super) at the age of 65, there is no reason to stop working at this age - many people continue working for many years if they so choose and are able to.

Others may relish the opportunity to have more freedom away from the confines of the 9-5. Either way, it’s extremely important to be serious about saving - the NZ Super won’t cover anything more than basic needs. So if you want to achieve that lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of, saving needs to be your number one priority.

Look on the bright side

The prospect of retirement may be daunting for some people, especially if you have been working for the vast majority of your life. It takes some life adjustment for sure, but think

Make the most of your retirement with these tips. about all the things you can do with your newly-acquired free time.

One great bonus to being free from the constraints of working life is the ability to go on holiday out of peak season and for extended periods of time. In New Zealand we are spoilt for choice with our great outdoors - from the tip of the North Island to the very bottom of the South Island you’ll never get bored.

With the free time on your hands you’ll be able to spend more time with the people who matter the most to you. You can also use the opportu-

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Underscoring everything here is your financial situation without money saved or invested you won’t have the freedom to make many of the choices you might want to. Dependent on the type of lifestyle you want to lead, in retirement you will need around 70-80 percent of the pre-tax salary you earned before retiring. There are plenty of resources available online to help you calculate how much you should be saving, although it is dependent on whether you have already paid off your mortgage and other variables too.

To qualify for NZ Super you must be a citizen aged 65 or over who has lived here for more than 10 years. The sum that you receive isn’t means tested

so everyone who falls into this bracket can receive it, however there is no guarantee that any of this won’t change in the future so it can’t be fully relied upon.

In order to try and guarantee financial freedom saving is paramount - and the earlier you start the better. With your Kiwisaver look into upping your contribution and switching to higher risk investments. The longer you are able to save for, the higher you can risk - these will also offer the potential for higher returns. Three percent of your income is matched by your employer and is the bare minimum. This alone won’t be enough to retire on, so consider contributing up to the maximum of eight.

In retirement your health care costs may well increase, and you can’t necessarily rely on being able to secure work, so starting to save early is the best thing you can do to help make retirement work best for you.

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Central halfback Ethan Jones prepares to fend off the Wanderers’ fullback during their match at Brightwater on Saturday. Photo: Shuttersport.

Marlborough teams struggle in Tasman Trophy openers Peter Jones Reporter

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Marlborough-based teams found the going tough when the Tasman Trophy premier rugby competition kicked off in the top of the south on Saturday.

All four club combinations from this side of the hill took on Nelson-based opposition in crossover matches, but none were able to muster a victory.

Coming closest were last season’s Marlborough Sub-Union champs Central, the Blues managing a 19-19 draw with Wanderers in Brightwater.

Elsewhere, Waitohi went down 41-10 to Marist at Trafalgar Park in Nelson while the newlyformed Awatere/Moutere combination lost 55-14 to Waimea Old Boys at Seddon and Renwick succumbed 30-13 to Stoke on the Renwick Domain.

That match was locked up 13-13 at halftime before the visitors, on the back of a powerful scrum,

scored three second half tries to grab a bonus point and leave the home side pointless.

The Green Machine were well up with the pace in the first half, defending securely, creating breakdown turnovers and using the ball intelligently.

Showing the way was the inside back partnership of halfback Jayden Lister, first five Ruairiah Swan and midfielder Kyle Marfell, while loosie Josh Holdaway and lock Isaiah Miller carried and cleaned proficiently.

However, the second 40 belonged almost totally to the visitors.

Guided around the park expertly by first five Corey McKay, halfback Mason Lund and midfielder Taine Robinson they pinned Renwick in their own half and profited from the territorial advantage.

Fresh legs off the bench maintained the scrum dominance and, with their rivals’ lineout operating poorly and their discipline waning, Stoke were able to take almost complete control of possession.

Mako regular Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta was a standout at No 8 while tighthead prop Brock Kaahu and skipper Antonio Shalfoon were also influential.

It was a big ask for the Awatere/ Moutere combination to take on a tried and tested Waimea Old Boys side with only one training run together and it was predictably one-way traffic in the first spell at Car Horn Valley.

Home coach Kaleni Taetuli said his side struggled for cohesion early on but worked their way into the match and there were some early positives to take from it, especially when their scrum stabilized in the second spell.

“We saw what we could do as a team at times and there were some good individual performances,” he added. Tristian Taylor, who started in the midfield before moving to halfback when Tim Waghorn was injured, was one to stand out, along with Ben Finau who handled the first five’s role comfortably.

Central coach Dave McCormick

suggested his side’s drawn match in wet conditions against Wanderers was “probably a fair result”.

Central were unable to undertake any pre-season matches, so this was their first outing.

“We were a bit over-eager at times, probably blew four or five tries, but played pretty well for a first hit-out,” McCormick said.

Lock Jack Powell, hooker Quentin MacDonald and flanker Matt McCormick impressed up front while midfielders Jake Cresswell and Timoci Tavatavanawai, plus lively winger Nigel Satherley showed up out wide.

Waitohi player/coach Jimmy Giles also said the scoreline in his side’s match was a fair indication of proceedings.

“We played into the wind in the first half and were down 24-0 at the break having struggled with our set pieces. Marist were well structured, big and fast and played a forward-oriented game which we didn’t handle well.”

The Tohis’ best were replacement prop Seymour Lambert, winger

Gannon Karena, lock Dylan Burns, midfielder Tim O’Malley and hooker Taimi Fangatua.

Scores: Stoke 30 (Naki Vaematahau 2, Kendall Hodson, Fergus Hughes tries, Corey McKay 2 pen, 2 con) Renwick 13 (Jayden Lister try, Kurt Schollum 2 pen, con). HT: 13-13.

Marist 41 (Leopin Maupese 2, Hopoate Taufa, Nikola Vikena, Te Puoho Stephens, Cleve Barrell, Sam Briggs tries, Briggs 3 con) Waitohi (Luke Bergman, Tiare Tautari tries). HT: 24-0 Waimea Old Boys 55 Awatere/ Moutere 14 (Tristian Taylor, Henry Ryan tries, Ben Finau 2 con) HT: 35-0 Wanderers 19 Central 19 (Braden Stewart, Jesse MacDonald, Solomon Vecena tries, Mitch Smith 2 con). HT: 12-7 Central Points: Waimea Old Boys 5, Marist 5, Stoke 5, Central 2, Wanderers 2, Kahurangi 0, Nelson 0, Renwick 0, Waitohi 0, Awatere/Moutere 0.

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Rangers AFC underway with comprehensive victory Peter Jones

Marlborough’s 2021 football season got off to a slightly soggy start on Saturday, but there was plenty of exciting, high-scoring action on display.

Opening their Nelson division one campaign were Rangers AFC, the playing-through champions, and they made an emphatic statement at A&P Park.

Their season begins with three qualifying matches, designed to sort 16 teams into two divisions, and Rangers met FC Nelson side Karenni, a side made up of players from Myanmar, first up.

The home side prevailed 6-0, although player/coach Tore Waechter said they were under the pump in the first part of the opening stanza with the visitors employing a high-energy game.

However, Rangers soaked up the pressure and when Jono Masters landed their first goal from a Harrison Pine free kick, they settled into their job and were 3-0 up at the break.

Keagan Mortimer bagged their second before Masters nailed a third.

The striker completed his hattrick soon after the break, with goals to Waechter and substitute Adam Rose completing the scoreline.

Rangers’ player of the day was youngster Dylan Endersby whose work rate, especially in defence, was outstanding.

Pine, filling a new role as a central defensive midfielder, was also influential, along with defender Aaron Hayes, right centre back Ryan Palmer, left centre back Jordy Columbus and goalie Liam Kennedy.

Next week Rangers are back at home, against FC Nelson Locomotive, who won the other pool A game 1-0 over Wakefield.

The local division one and two competitions also kicked off on Saturday.

In a nine-goal thriller Rangers Development beat Call Care Trojans 5-4 at A&P Park.

Development went down 1-0 early on, but quickly began to dominate through strong midfield work from Jake Bezant, Callum McDonald and Joshua Clamp.

Boyd Elvy levelled the scores after 14 minutes, before goals from Logan Robb, Liam Clamp and Nikau Bell saw Development surge ahead 4-1.

Trojans pulled one back to make it 4-2, then Jay Geris bagged Development’s fifth to put the match out of reach. Two late goals to Trojans narrowed the scoreline, but Rangers had enough of a buffer to hold on.

Call Care Hotspurs winger George Bond tries to break clear of BV Masters defender Matt Robertson during their division one match at A&P Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

Centre back Kane Elvy was Development’s man of the match.

Trojans’ scorers were Phil Newport and Gustavo Cruz, with a brace apiece.

The other Trojans side, Call Care Hotspurs, fought out a 1-1 draw with BV Masters.

Hotspurs, a new team to the league, led their favoured rivals 1-0 at halftime through an Aaron Henderson goal, while their man of the match, stand in goalie Dillan Huxtable, kept their rivals scoreless with some remarkable

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Hotspurs had more chances in the second spell and were left to rue missed opportunities as Masters rallied to peg back a goal with 10 minutes left on the clock.

The third division one match saw Central Buccaneers win a club derby 3-1 against Central Wolves.

The match, at Athletic Park, saw Buccaneers take an early lead through a Tom Hall goal after five minutes. Steve McCaa levelled from the penalty spot soon after, before Buccaneers had a player

sent off in the 25th minute and played the rest of the game with 10 men.

From then the match was evenly contested, both teams having missed opportunities until the latter stages when Ben Shallcross decided the issue, slotting two goals within two minutes off the left foot.

In division two, Rangers Clubs of Marlborough beat Call Care Spartans 5-1, Central Privateers and Rangers Masters drew 4-4 and Picton beat Redwood 2-1.

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Junior numbers a feature of Moutere make-up Peter Jones

The Moutere Rugby Club, founded in 1906, has built a wonderful heritage over more than a century, having won more Marlborough championship titles than any other club.

The Magpies, in their tradional black and white-hooped garb, have produced a steady stream of representative players, plus engendered a tremendous spirit and culture at their Awarua Park base. Moutere, buoyed by a loyal and hard-working band of vol-

unteers, have been very prominent at junior level, providing opportunities for a vast number of youngsters to play the game.

However, in recent years they have battled for numbers to fill their senior ranks, due to a combination of factors.

Since winning the Marlborough division one final in 2015, the Magpies have had an on-going struggle to maintain a large core of senior players.

This year has been no different and forced the Spring Creekbased club to take unprecedent-

ed action, combining forces with the Seddon-based Awatere club to field a team at premier level in both the Tasman Trophy and Marlborough Sub-Union competitions. With both clubs reporting to parent body Tasman that they were struggling to attract sufficient numbers, a meeting was called and it was agreed that the country cousins combine forces for one season only, allowing both clubs to have a presence in top level club competition. The new team will be known as either Awatere/

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Moutere or Moutere/Awatere, with their five home fixtures shared between Seddon and Spring Creek.

The team’s colours on those days will be appropriate to the venue

they are playing at. Away fixtures will see the side wearing alternate strips. They will play in both the Tasman Trophy and Marlborough sub-union competitions as a com-

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bined entity. Awatere/Moutere will be coached by mentors from both clubs. Awatere’s 2020 head coach Kaleni Taetuli will handle the head coach’s role alongside his assistant from last season, JP Koen, plus Laurie McGlone and Baxter Wilson from the Magpies staff.

Moutere president Laurin Gane said this was the first time in the club’s long history they have not been able to field a team on their own at the top club level.

“However, the club have all bought into [the combined team],” he said.

“It was either that option or we wouldn’t have had a team representing Moutere at the top level.

“It will give us time now to work on players etc for next season … at the moment it is a one-year deal.

“Marlborough rugby and Tasman rugby both need Moutere and Awatere in that div one competition … so it’s our aim that both clubs will be back in their own colours next year.”

Laurin said the Covid pandemic had also played havoc with their plans.

Moutere had arranged for four Tonga A representatives to join the club this year, but they are stuck in Tonga. On the up side, Laurin said word outside the region had spread of their plight and he had received a call from a former clubmate, advising him of a possible connection with a Wellington club player.

“We’ve just got to battle through this year and look ahead,” he added.

Laurin said the club planned to field a division two team, although that had yet to be confirmed.

The Magpies will once more have a women’s team in the Tasman division one competition, the only women’s side from this side of the

hill. They have enjoyed plenty of success in the past and will again front up with a strong line-up. They will once more be coached by Paul Kahui. A major positive for the club is the continued uptake in junior ranks. “The JAB is as strong as ever,” said Laurin. “We have 240 registered players already, making around 18 teams, so we are the biggest [junior section] in the Tasman area. We have plenty of coaches and helpers in that JAB sector.

“Our junior ranks have been strong for many years now, it’s just a question of getting those players back when they go to college.”

A full team list for the Moutere/Awatere combined side is unavailable but some proven performers from within Moutere ranks will be key members. Towards the top of the list is livewire halfback Ben Finau, who has represented the Mako. Any team with Ben in their ranks will be competitive. The multi-talented Tristian Taylor is back, along with Clyde Paewai, the evergreen Stu Campbell, who has represented both clubs with distinction over many seasons, former captain Luke Scott and the durable Kaleb Avery.

Moutere/Awatere’s Tasman Trophy schedule: April 17 v Nelson (away) April 24 v Central (away) May 1 v Stoke (home) May 8 v Marist (away) May 15 v Waitohi (home) May 22 a bye May 29 v Renwick (home) June 5 v Kahurangi (away) June 12 a bye June 19 v Wanderers (home) June 26 Tasman Trophy semis July 3 Tasman Trophy final

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The smile says it all as Nat Price crosses the finish line in Taupo. Photo: Supplied.

Hawaiian trip beckons for Marlborough multisporter Peter Jones Marlborough triathlete Nat Price is heading for Hawaii.

The 31-year-old produced a superb effort at the recent Ironman New Zealand event in Taupo, ensuring qualification for the prestigious Ironman World Championships scheduled for Kona, Hawaii in October.

Nat won the female 30-34 category and was third overall among all the female age group entrants, finishing in a time of 10 hours, five minutes and 55 seconds.

The gruelling event comprised a 3.8km swim, which she completed in 1.01.44, a 180km cycle leg, covered in 5.34.13, and a 42.2km run, which she cut out in 3.22.05.

Nat said that, considering it was her first “proper” Ironman, “I did what I wanted to do and more”.

“I qualified for Kona and made top three AG, with fastest female AG run too.

“All elements can be improved on though … if I had realised how close I was to [breaking] 10 hours I may have pushed a bit earlier on the run, but hindsight is a wonderful thing.

“I was 10 minutes short of the 10% I need to consider a pro license so that’s certainly something to aim towards.”

With the Taupo race being postponed from March 6 due to Covid levels, many athletes

struggled to reset their training schedules.

However, Nat just “got stuck in” telling herself, “if the town of Taupo could make a miracle happen and change the date, then I would be ready”.

“The swim was warm in comparison to the Marlborough Sounds, where most of us do our open water swim training during summer.

“Ironman NZ is well known for its deep water, mass start and I wasn’t looking forward to it. A lot of my visualisation pre-race was around how to deal with this and what I would do if I lost my goggles or my wetsuit got pulled open. Luckily neither of those happened and I actually swam in clear water for a lot of it.”

Helped by a tailwind on part of the cycle leg, Nat felt strong going into her favourite discipline, the run.

“I got into my stride fairly quickly on the run and as I caught up with [fellow Marlburian] Dylan [Hodson] within the first kilometre, he was so happy to see me pass by … with no idea of what place I was in, I was running to feel, enjoying the cheers of teammates and spectators alike.

“Coming into the finish chute, I heard the commentator say that I was the third place female overall and the smile [in the photo] says it all. What a day!”

Nat is looking for supporters/

partners to help with going to Hawaii and asks anyone willing to help to get in touch via her Facebook page Nat Price - Triathlete.

Three other Marlborough athletes made the trek to Taupo and came away with outstanding personal achievements.

Dylan Hodson, competing in his first Ironman, placed 26th in the 35-39 bracket, finishing in a time of 11.23.21.

“Well, that was an experience,” he said. “I’m happy to say I am now an Ironman.

“It’s such an awesome event. I had a good swim and felt pretty good on the bike. The run, as always, was my nemesis but managed to push through and hold my composure … going sub 12 was always the goal.”

Running alongside the Ironman NZ was the Ironman 70.3 event, basically a ‘half Ironman’ covering a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and half marathon run, in which Marlburians Chris McMurtrie and Paul Beckett took part.

Chris [4.51.43] managed seventh place in the M30-34 section and 45th overall among 517 competitors. Paul beat his personal best by 15 minutes, finishing in 5.20.34. He was 155th overall.

“I am always humbled to race here and be involved in these events,” said Paul. “Especially when half the world can’t even go for a brew with their family.”

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Basketball Blitz 2021 Exton bags karting Three of the nation’s leading basketball teams will show their considerable skills at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on Friday and Saturday.

The Nelson Giants, Wellington Saints and Canterbury Rams will meet each other in the NBL Preseason Blitz tournament, offering the teams a chance for a final pre-season hit-out before the New Zealand NBL tips off next week.

The tournament has been staged in Blenheim before, but this time the format will be different.

There will be two games, at 6.30pm on Friday and midday Saturday, with all three teams involved.

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Games will be played over six quarters and offer a chance to get all the squads involved.

Organiser Grace Rodger, from Marlborough Basketball said, “The tournament will provide an exciting opportunity for spectators to get a taste of the

action that the 2021 season will provide”.

Tickets (offering admission to both games): $10 adults, $5 children. Doors open 45 minutes before the game.

Tickets available at Eventfinda or MTF Finance.

SPORT Making a splash: Marlborough swimmer Jack Bugler underlined his potential with some top performances at the national championships staged in Auckland last week.

Jack picked up silver medals in the 200m freestyle and 100m breaststroke events and a bronze in the 100m backstroke race, improving his personal bests along the way. He narrowly missed podium placings in the 200m IM, the 100m fly and the 100m free events.

Riding high: Marlborough dressage exponents Melissa Galloway and Diane Wallace

picked up titles at the Festival of Future Stars in Christchurch at the weekend. Diane picked up victories in the NZ Medium champs with KP Denver and the NZ Big Tour championship, riding Profile. She also finished as reserve champion in the Small Tour champs with KP Denver. Melissa won the 7YO YDH class on her rising star Windermere Zephora W and was reserve champ in the advanced medium championship on Windermere Integro, another of her younger horses.

Special time: Two Marlborough golfers earned medals

John Eaton and Sam Claughtan. Photo: Supplied. during the top of the south regional Special Olympics meeting at the weekend. John Eaton picked up a gold medal and Sam Claughtan bagged bronze in Nelson. Both have now qualified for the National Summer Games to be staged in Hamilton in December.

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Marlborough karters may have had a small representation at the recent National Sprint Championships in Christchurch, but they certainly made their presence felt.

Just three members of Kartsport Marlborough made the trip south for the Easter meet, claiming three podium positions from the eight classes they contested.

Leading the way was rising star William Exton, who out-raced a world champion on his home track to win one of the most popular classes.

Exton, the reigning South Island champion, claimed the 2021 #1NZ title in the 125cc Rotax Max Light class.

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William Exton, centre, on the victory podium. Photo: Supplied.

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Thurs 7-8pm & Sat 5.30-6.30pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St.

FRIDAY KIDZONE Fri 3.30-5.30pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. Contact Avon 579 2440.

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

PICTON NEWCOMERS NETWORK 5-6pm Fri, Cafe Cortado for ‘Sundowners’ over conversation.

New to town? Want to meet new friends? Need help to settle in? Interested in local activities?

We can help! Cathy 021 045 1799, 573 9111, picton@newcomers.co.nz.

RENWICK SOCIAL TENNIS MEMBERS ONLY every Fri from 4.30pm weather permitting. Contact Club Captain Anna Simpson 021 270 2662 or visit www. renwicktennisclub for membership details or our Facebook page for upcoming events.

TUNES FOR TOTS Music, fun & a snack for preschoolers & their caregivers - Fri during term time 9:30am Nativity Centre (76 Alfred St). $3/child or $5/family. Call 578 3909 for info.

UPBEAT ORCHESTRA; community orchestra, all ages, instruments, beginner to grade 5. St Ninians Church hall, Alabama Rd, Fri 5-6:30pm. More info: upbeatorchestra@gmail.com.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY 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.

BARNABAS CHURCH BLENHEIM Sun services, 4pm (all welcome). Alzheimer’s Hall, Wither Rd. Scripture-based, church (est. Jan 2019). Affiliated to Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa New Zealand (CCAANZ). Info: barnabas.org.nz.

BLENHEIM RIVERSIDE RAILWAY Runs 1st & 3rd Sun of month. Eftpos avail. FB/RiversideRailway.

COMMUNITY GOLF all Marlborough residents welcome to have a round of golf for just $15. Sun arvos & all day Mon, Marlborough Golf Club, Fairhall.

BLENHEIM FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Interested in Family History Research & building your Family Tree? Contact for advice/assistance. Gatherings 3rd Sun of month, 1.30pm-3pm, Family History Rooms, Brayshaw Park. Lauri 578 8385.

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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 info.

MARLBOROUGH ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET Sat at its new site, Market Place. Come on down & meet your local craft people. Children’s area with games for young & old. There is a free Community Site to promote or fund-raise your organisation.

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

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

MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB Social tennis 3-5pm every Sun, Parker St. Visitors $2 each. Info: Joanna 021 134 9110.

MENZ SHED BLENHEIM 4 Dillons Point Rd, the Bright Centre Complex. A place where men of all ages can 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-12 noon. Mon & Thurs 1pm-4pm. Dave, 0212340057.

PICTON RAIL & SAIL on the Picton Foreshore. Mini train rides & Yachts from 20cents. Every Sunday & all school holidays subject to weather.

RAPAURA SOCIAL TENNIS Pop along & join the members every Sat from 1pm, weather permitting, for a social hit. 770 Rapaura Rd. Contact Club Captain Glen Cameron 021 115 7239 or 03 579 5949 or visit us on FB/Rapaura.Grass.Tennis.Club.

REDWOOD MARKET Redwood Tavern Car park, Cleghorn St. 8am-noon Sat. Crafts, flowers, garden products, dehydrated foods, Christmas cakes. Raising money for your community.

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

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

FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF MARLBOROUGH Local social gatherings. Travel with a difference, be home hosted in a welcoming environment. Share lifestyles, experiences & ideas. Create international friendships through hosting. Jan 578 9834 or Rosemary 579 1755. www.friendshipforce.org.nz.

MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST Difficulty getting to medical appointments in NELSON? This trust was created to carry people to Nelson for medical appointments. 574 1311 or soundsvehicle@gmail.com.

MARLBOROUGH GUILD OF WOODWORKERS Mon 9am-12pm, 7pm-9pm. Wed 9am-12pm, wooden toys & projects. 1st Sun monthly 1pm-4pm.

Brayshaw Park. Philip 570 5188.

MARLBOROUGH MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB commit100% locally owned and operated ted 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 CLASSIFIED races. marlboroughmountainbike@gmail.com.

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MARLBOROUGH VINTAGE CAR CLUB Museum open Sun & Wed 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Brayshaw Park. Variety of unique & rare vehicles, motor bikes & paraphernalia. Entry by donation. Can open at other times by arrangement. Ph Bill, 578 4322.

MARLBOROUGH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (MYP) not-for-profit networking group dedicated to the next generation of professionals. Connecting RepoRteR like-minded people & fully integrating them into We have a vacancy for an experienced lead reporter to join our 3 person Marlborough lifestyle. Find us on Facebook. editorial team. This can be 32 to 40 hours per week and is a permanent OMAKA CLASSIC CARS Aerodrome Road, Omaka.

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On Sunday April 4, 2021, peacefully at his home with loved ones. Aged 54 years. Loved eldest son of Ray and the late Sue. Loved brother and best mate of Rob and Tim. Dearly loved and cherished father of Rikki, Corey and Baylee.

Loving partner of Kay. Missed by Beth, Sasha, Kynan, Felicity, Faith, Beth, Jamie, Briar and Corbs. Messages may be sent to c/- PO Box 295, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers a donation to SPCA Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 115 Renwick 7243.

A celebration of Richard’s life was held at his home in the Onamalutu Valley, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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On Monday 29th March 2021, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Ashwood Park Retirement Hospital in her 90th year.

Loved Wife of the late Dennis. Dearly loved mother and motherin-law of Sue and Don Boon; the late Denise; Rodney and Roseanne; Garry and Judy; Keith and the late Debbie (Motueka); Dennis and Debbie; Trudie and Sean Jones. Loved Nana of her 17 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz At Freda’s request a private family cremation service has taken place.

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On Friday 2 April 2021 peacefully passed away at Wairau Hospital surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice. Much loved sister of Joan and Bev and daughters Amanda, Sarah and the late Melanie. Messages to 48 Lee Street, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz. A service for Maureen was held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim on Thursday 8 April at 2.30pm followed by private cremation.

Passed away peacefully on March 30th 2021 at Bribie Island, Queensland (formerly Motueka and Blenheim), in her 101st year. Dearly Loved Wife of the late Sydney Arthur (Syd). Dearly loved Mum and Tom of Peter and Margot Robinson (Darwin), Atholie and Chris Rayner (Blenheim), Beverley and Brian Sykes (Townsville), Lynette and Mick Ball (Bribie Island) and Joanne and the late Sam Bowler (Nanango).

Much loved and devoted Nanna of Colin and Barry Robinson, Jason Rayner and Nicola and Jock Conroy, Shane Sykes, Rachel and Aidan Bush-King, Megan and Jayson Jeffers, and Sam Bowler. Treasured Great Nanna of Connor and Jax Sykes and Imogen Jeffers.

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On 10 April 2021 at the Marlborough Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved and adored wife of Ewan and a much loved mother of Cody and Jordan. Treasured Nan-Nan of Ellie.

Messages to 83 Te Hora Pa Road Havelock RD1 7178 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or made at the service. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Wairau Hospital and Marlborough Hospice for their loving care of Karen. A celebration of Karen’s life will be held a the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Thursday 15 April at 1.30pm followed by private cremation.

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A loved sister, sister-inlaw and aunt and now with her parents, the late Vic and Anne Coleman and sister Alison and brother Ron. Messages to 2 McKendry Street Blenheim 7201 or www. cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A Funeral Service for Colleen will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim on Tuesday 13 April at 1.30pm followed by private cremation.

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