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Theatre gathering pace

By Adam Poulopoulos The construction for the new ASB Theatre is continuing, but it is over a year away from completion.

The physical building is due to be completed in September next year, with the interior fitting, including for light and sound equipment, to take at least another six weeks after that.

Currently the roof for the studio theatre, a display space at the Alfred Street end of the building, is being constructed.

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Arrest made after WINZ phone call

Theatre construction to be complete next year Continued from page 1.

ASB Theatre Trust chairman Kevin Moseley said construction was “about a third of the way done.”

He said the building was larger than people passing by realised, and more progress was being made above ground now.

“It’s an awkward one. It’s the bit below ground that took the most time.

“I come back now and significant progress is being made each time, whereas before you’d go a few months and not see any change.”

Columns for the auditorium part for the structure are also forming, but they have only reached 40 percent of their full height.

Fully formed, they will come to a similar height

as Porse House across the road.

“It will be close to the tallest building in the CBD,” Mr Moseley said.

For the trust team, much of their focus now turns to a renewed fundraising drive in the warmer spring weather.

“It’s continuous. We’re still fundraising and working with the government,” Mr Moseley said.

“There are funds available to the government, so all we can do is put our application in and get our fair share.”

The trust has an application with the Department of Internal Affairs’s Lottery Community Facilities Fund, and will find out the result of it in November.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested at a Koromiko address in relation to a telephone call directed at Work and Income staff in Blenheim yesterday morning.

Armed Offenders Squad members surrounded the Koromiko house and arrested the man shortly after 1pm.

Armed Offenders Squad members were also deployed from Nelson and Blenheim to assist with identifying and locating the caller.

The arrest followed

the call, when the man threatened to come to the Blenheim office with a firearm.

The Work and Income offices in Blenheim were put on lock down following the incident.

Detective Senior Sergeant Ciaran Sloan said WINZ staff never faced any direct threat and the lock down was a precautionary measure to ensure staff safety until an arrest was made.

No charges have yet been laid.

Volunteer mission for Laura

By Adam Poulopoulos A Marlborough Girls’ College old girl is raising funds as she prepares to head to Africa for full-time volunteer work.

Laura Monahan (pictured), born in Blenheim but now living in Auckland, plans to work for missionary organisation IRIS Global.

She has set herself an $80,000 fundraising target, which will cover three months of study, and the first two years of volunteer work.

Laura plans to head overseas next May, starting in Pemba, a city in northern Mozambique.

She said she wants to help affect long-term change.

“It would mean everything. In a place of great need I can’t imagine anything better.

“I want to help people realise their potential and step out of poverty.”

The volunteer work is set to include feeding the hungry, working with local community elders and rebuilding, as Mozambique was badly hit by flooding last year.

Laura, the communications coordinator at LIFE church, said making the decision came down to a trade-off between home comforts and the chance to help.

“At the beginning of the year I felt an overwhelming compassion for a great need, but at first I thought it was a bit ridiculous to be thinking about packing up.

“Before I told anyone I was thinking

they would say ‘you won’t have your lipstick or your high heels. How are you going to hack it?’

“The more I asked God, the more I felt this was what I was made to do.

“The numbers of people in need, we can’t fathom over here.”

“Laura’s fundraising campaign began with a quiz night in Auckland last week.

She plans to hold a fundraising event when she returns to Blenheim over Christmas and New Year.

If you would like to donate to Laura, visit the Youcaring website and search ‘Laura goes to Africa.’

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Evening classes and Workshops for September, October and November Maxine Thompson - Pastel Techniques Workshop

Two days, 13 -14 September, 9am - 4pm, with a lunch break 12 -1pm.

Maxine will use portraits to teach pastel techniques for beginners to advanced students.

Each student will be instructed individually by Maxine who will give demonstrations with full explanations. Fees: $175.00

Glenys Della Bosca - Marketing for Artists Workshop

One day, Saturday 20 September 10am-4pm A popular workshop for artists who want to develop a marketing plan for their business.

Glenys will cover understanding your product, identifying your target market, budgeting, tools and resources. Fees: $50

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Try a variety of printmaking techniques and then develop your own ideas over four Sunday afternoon sessions. Materials are supplied, and extra paper can be purchased. Fees: $120

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World rowing title win for Sophie

By Adam Poulopoulos Marlborough’s Sophie MacKenzie’s has added to her medal collection at the 2014 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.

MacKenzie (pictured left) and crew mate Julia Edward won gold in the lightweight women’s double sculls final, in a world-record time of six minutes, 49 seconds.

They were almost two seconds clear of their nearest challengers, Canada, with China finishing third.

The crew was not expected to win the event, as it was the first time they

had raced together.

MacKenzie, fresh from winning gold in the same event at the under-23 world championships last month, came into the boat after Lucy Strack was ruled out with injury.

Elsewhere, Blenheim brothers Robbie and Karl Manson finished second in the men’s double sculls B final, leaving them eighth overall.

Their race was won by Great Britain.

In total, New Zealand won six gold medals during the meet, their biggest golden haul.

Fire guts Main Street home

By Adam Poulopoulos Fire service staff are appealing to Marlburians to take care when using candles after a Main Street house was gutted on Sunday.

Three appliances from Blenheim, and one from Renwick, were called to the home at about 3am.

The sole occupant, a man, escaped the blaze.

Blenheim chief fire officer Rob Dalton said the man was “very fortunate” to get out in time.

Firefighters received a delayed re-

Car hit while campaigning National Party Kaikoura electorate candidate Stuart Smith got more than he bargained for when he was in Renwick’s Anglesea Street area door knocking on Sunday.

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sponse to the fire, and the house was fully involved when they arrived on the scene.

The house will have to be demolished.

The blaze began after the man fell asleep while using a candle to read with.

Mr Dalton said people should be careful when using candles.

“If you’re going to use them make sure you extinguish them properly.

“They should also be in proper candle bases, so they don’t fall over,” he said.

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WOMAN INJURED A 51-year-old Blenheim woman was flown to Wairau Hospital with an arm injury after a bad fall over the weekend.

The woman was at Nydia Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds when the fall occurred.

CENTENARIAN DIES Picton man Ian Mathieson, a war veteran, passed away on Sunday.

Mr Mathieson, who turned 100 in May, died in Wairau Hospital after being admitted earlier in the week.

A chemist by trade, Mr Mathieson was born in Havelock, and served in WWII as part of the army medical corps.

He is still the oldest person ever to compete in the South Island Masters Games.

WITHER HILLS FIRE Smoke from a fire on the Wither Hills early yesterday afternoon was caused by a controlled, registered burn-off.

The smoke, which caught the eyes of many, began billowing at about 1pm.

PRICE RISES The price of an edition of the Marlborough Express rose on Monday.

The price has become $1.50, up from $1.30.

Some callers to the Sun were disappointed the Express did not notify readers of the rise.

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Right: Waterlea Resthome resident Roger Gray had his daughter Angela Clissold and grand-daughter Isabelle (3) walk with him.

Trip down memory lane Story and photos by Celeste Lodewyk There was no missing last Saturday’s Memory Walk, organised by Alzheimers Marlborough, as 140 people wearing bright purple t-shirts walked along the Taylor River Walkway.

The event was coordinated by Viv Broughton of Alzheimers Marlborough.

Leading the walk was piper Barry Brown, who played his bagpipes most of the way, much to the delight of the young and old who took part.

Residents and staff from local resthomes also took part in the walk with their families.

The Memory Walk finished at the Forum, where stalls were set up with information and personal stories about Alzheimers.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Marlborough Red Cross is continuing preparations for their upcoming fashion parade.

The parade, which will showcase clothes from the organisation’s fashion store, is being held at the Red Cross rooms on Thursday, September 11, beginning at 7pm.

A red carpet will be laid out, and drinks, nibbles, spot prizes and entertainment will be provided.

A mystery musical guest will also be attending.

Service centre coordinator Gayle Chambers said the parade would be a good way to celebrate the beginning of spring.

“It’ll be an amazing night. So much planning has gone into this.

“Anyone who comes along will enjoy themselves.”

Mostly women’s clothing will be modelled, and the garments will be available to buy after the show.

It is the first show of its kind, and Gayle said she was hoping it would become an

Louise Thompson will be one of the models at the show.

annual event.

All the proceeds from the show will go to Marlborough Red Cross, but Gayle said she was not sure what they would be used for.

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Passed away unexpectedly at her Blenheim home on August 29, 2014 in her 50th year.

Maryanne was one of three children, born and raised in Blenheim.

Although she spent two years in Southland, Maryanne lived the majority of her life in Marlborough where she could be close to her four children, Kylie, Daryll, John and Jenny.

Described as being a devoted mother and Nana, Maryanne loved being surrounded by her many grandchildren and was an avid knitter for them, and for many local charities in Blenheim.

Prior to her passing, Maryanne

regularly knitted baby clothing for Bread of Life and Hope House.

When she wasn’t knitting or tending to her flower and vegetable gardens, she always made herself available to friends and family who needed someone to talk to.

“Mum spent a lot of time helping others, being a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to which I know people really appreciated,” daughter Kylie McKendrick said.

“She will be forever remembered and sadly missed by her family and those who knew her.

“Her passing has left a huge gap that will never be filled, and we cannot express our thanks to everyone

who has supported us through this time.”

A private service will be held this Fr iday for fam ily and close friends at 1:30pm at Geoffrey T Sowman’s Mayfield chapel.

Any cards, messages and flowers can be sent to Kylie McKendrick at 97 Hospital Road, Blenheim.

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Stubbornness sees a lifelong dream realised Renee wins second place at first ever body building championship Story and photo

by Celeste Lodewyk Blenheim woman Renee Craw said it was her stubbornness and strict training ethic that saw her win second place in a body building championship at the weekend.

The Nabba/WFF NZ Top of the South Body Building championships was held in Nelson’s Theatre Royal where Renee entered the Novice Figure category.

Winning a podium position was an incredible feat considering this was her first time taking part in a body building event, something she had aspired to do from a young age.

“It’s in the family genes I think,” Renee laughed.

“My dad was once a power-lifting champion and my brother does weights, so the influence has always been there.

Her journey began when her friend lost a lot of weight and competed in a body building competition.

“I saw that she was living my dream so that really spurred me to

get training.”

Renee wanted to shed the 27kg she had gained during her second pregnancy so began running, but after growing bored of that, she began weight lifting.

Once that goal was achieved, she then set her sights on getting her body ‘competition ready’ and over the past nine months she has ridgidly stuck to her training.

“I spent five days in the gym, I did one hour cardio sessions four times a week which was usually a run up the Wither Hills or walking the dog, and I had a really strict diet,” she said.

“I think family and friends thought I was nuts,” Renee joked.

“But I am a very stubborn person so I was determined to do it properly and be able to compete in this championship.”

Preparations for the championship included dehydrating her body to make her muscles look bigger, and coating herself in three layers of dark tanning lotion “At one stage I was looking hungri-

ly at the lotion because it reminded me of Nutella,” she laughed.

Once on stage, Renee said she was there more for the experience, but when it was announced she had won second place, the excitement kicked in.

“It was amazing.

This now means I go onto the nationals in October in Palmerston North which I am thrilled with,” she said.

Renee’s next goal would ideally to win at nationals.

“I have a picture of last year’s winner so I am working hard to look like her.

“It’s all or nothing in this sport, I plan on going the whole way,” she said.

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Package aims to help more people into first homes

By Celeste Lodewyk The gover nment has announced it is doubling support for first home buyers into home ownership and encouraging the building of more affordable new homes, welcome news for many Marlburians.

Currently known as the KiwiSaver First Home Subsidy, the government will be renaming it the KiwiSaver HomeStart package, and it comes into effect on April 1, 2015.

The package comprises three changes and will cost an additional $218 million over the next five years.

These changes include replacing the KiwiSaver First Home Deposit Subsidy with a KiwiSaver HomeStart Grant, doubling the support for buying a new home and increasing the house price limits.

Professional Advisor Association Board Member Karen EssexMooney sheds light on proposed changes to the KiwiSaver First Home Subsidy.

Blenheim mortgage adviser and Professional Advisor Association board member Karen Essex-

Mooney sheds some light on the proposed package and how the changes will benefit first home buyers.

“As usual there will be confusion and misunderstandings around these changes.

“It’s important that people don’t hold out on the misconception that they will be getting a larger amount of funds from the 1st of April.

“For existing home purchases the subsidy does not change, it will remain $1000 per year for up to five years per person. The maximum per person is $5000.

“For new builds the subsidy doubles, so it will be $2000 per year, up to $10,000 per person.

“Currently the cap top figure is $300,000 but will change to $350,000 for Marlborough,” she said.

After April 1 2015, buyers can

withdraw the members tax credit contribution that would amount to around 50 cents annually, to a maximum of $521.43 per year.

“So the difference for someone buying now verses next year, if they were in KiwiSaver for five years it could be up to a maximum of $2607 extra they can draw out,” she said.

National Candidate for Kaikoura Stuart Smith said in Marlborough last year 114 people received assistance under the KiwiSaver First Home Withdrawal Subsidy.

He said the HomeStart package is estimated to lift this number to 1450 over the next five years.

“The package is particularly focused on helping young people pull together a deposit. It is estimated that two thirds of the recipients of the HomeStart grants will be aged between 20 and 35,” he said.

Police seized several thousand dollars in cash and drugs in a raid on a Kaikoura property last Thursday.

Sergeant Matt Boyce of Kaikoura Police said officers searched the property after receiving information that the occupiers were operating a commercial cannabis growing operation.

The search revealed an indoor cannabis growing operation in a shipping container on the property.

Officers were assisted by the police drug and currency detector dog from Christchurch, and seized dried cannabis material, along with 11 plants and cannabis oil.

A 39-year-old Kaikoura man and a 40-year-old Kaikoura woman have been jointly charged with Possession of Cannabis for Supply, Cultivating Cannabis, Possession of Class B Drugs and Possession of Drug Utensils.

They will appear in the Kaikoura District Court on September 26.

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Workmates chop for cancer The temperature got a few degrees cooler for five locals at Russells Paint and Panel on Friday afternoon.

Business owner Malc Russell, employees Andrew Frew, Nick Berry and Daniel Ryan, and Daniel Aitcheson of Mayfield Motors had their heads shaved at the Park Terrace business,

in support of the Marlborough Cancer Society on Daffodil Day. They had the idea as a show of solidarity for a friend who was diagnosed with the disease.

The shave was accompanied by a gold coin barbecue.

Andrew Frew and Malc Russell before the shave.

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By Adam Poulopoulos A personal trainer is using her own experiences to help women get fitter and eat healthier.

Natalie Gallagher (pictured,) who works at Snap Fitness, arrived in Marlborough from Scotland at the start of the year.

She runs a holistic programme aimed at improving fitness levels, eating habits and selfesteem.

She said she used what she learned during a tough period in her late teens and early 20s.

“I had a very negative relationship with food when I was younger.

“I used to binge-eat a lot and I didn’t exercise.

“It was an insult from my boyfriend at the time that got me going, and I haven’t looked back.”

She said a significant propor-

tion of people who came to her had an issue of some kind.

“About 85 percent of ladies are affected, either with their image, or their relationship with food.

“There’s a lot of pressure from society to conform to a certain body shape.”

As part of the programme, participants are given an exercise routine and personal training sessions, while an optional extra, the food diary, helps to record what is being eaten.

Natalie said the diet did not have to be restrictive, and factored in aspects like social occasions and food preferences.

“I like pizza, chocolate and wine, but within a balanced diet.

“The main focus is to get women to feel comfortable at a weight they are able to maintain, while not taking away foods they love.”

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A humbling sight Dear Ed, I was walking my dog along the Taylor River on Saturday and saw a long procession of purple t-shirt wearers being led by a bagpipes player.

What an interesting sight it was.

It was after reading their hard-tomiss t-shirts I realised it was for Alzheimers Marlborough, and may I say, what a wonderful idea it was.

If the purpose of the walk was to raise awareness, well it certainly achieved that.

It brought back memories of two relatives who suffered from the disease and as sad and heartbreaking as it was to watch their decline, the support we had from our local organisation was amazing.

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Digusted with WINZ threat Dear Ed, What is this world coming to!

A man shooting an innocent WINZ worker in Ashburton, then some idiot phoning the Blenheim branch with similar threats.

Soon we will be like America, having armed guards standing at every corner, not trusting anyone.

I feel so sorry for those families who had loved ones gunned down, and I feel sorry for those here who had the threats made against them.

What a waste of Police time, I hope he learns a very valuable lesson through whatever punishment he receives.

Mary

Bypass Needed Dear Ed, I was at a meeting the other day and discussion centred on the need for a bypass east of Blenheim.

All present - with no exception- were in favour of the bypass.

They saw it as important and logical to get trucks off the Grove Road bridge and out of Blenheim’s Grove Road and Main Street and roundabouts It would cut 20 minutes off the

truck’s journey.

Naturally as has been reported ‘truckies’ favour it.

If highway traffic wants a meal or a bed for the night they will turn off otherwise it’s a frustrating drag for highway traffic through Blenheim.

The imagined loss of retail business is a figment of the bypass opposition’s imagination.

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Shaun Sutton Blenheim Mrs. Doubtfire is my favourite. That is hilarious.

Dear Ed, More abuse at sports matches.

I was watching my child play the last of their soccer games at the weekend and I heard (young) children yelling out abuse and language I would have gladly soaped their mouths for.

It’s an ongoing issue, and unfortunately it’s up to the child and their parents to sort this behaviour, but it’s still frustrating as it takes the shine away from your own children playing

their hardest on the field.

What is the answer?

Well a good old fashioned smack on the bottom is out of the question.

Perhaps making that child apologise to the coach for disrupting the game would shame them out of the behaviour.

Or perhaps not.

Sadly it’s something that cannot be fixed overnight.

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Old Man’s Beard Dear Ed, There have been letters on the subject of old man’s beard before.

But nothing has been done by the authorities.

So I am taking up the issue and asking why does not (a) the Marlborough District Council/ Marlborough Roads deal to the many cases of old man’s beard growing on roads and council reserve and (b) the Department of Conservation help and/ or subsidise farmers to eradicate old man’s beard?

Old man’s beard is shallow rooting, easily grubbed out while thick trunks of it can be cut and then dabbed with a combination of diesel oil and 100per cent weedkiller.

While there’s a cleanup perhaps Fish and Game can do something about the terrible eyesore of the willow skeletons in the Para Swamp?

Frank Henry

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Divine intervention More than six years after his near-death experience, Caltex Main Street owner Grant Stubbs’s story has resurfaced in a new book. Grant spoke to Adam Poulopoulos about his faith, that fateful day, and how it affected him.

Grant Stubbs and I met on a sunny Blenheim day, much like many others, and much like the one that changed his life.

The Caltex owner’s near miss in a microlight plane made international headlines, as media marvelled over how fortunate he and the pilot, friend Owen ‘O.B.’ Wilson, were to survive.

Now, his story has been published again as part of American radio host Daniel Fazzina’s book ‘Divine Intervention: 50 True Stories of God’s Miracles Today.’

A congregant of the Blenheim Elim Church, Grant has always been a man of religious conviction.

His father, David, is a Methodist minister, and Blenheim was one of many stops in Grant’s nomadic childhood.

He attended Marlborough Boys’ College, and decided to set down roots in the area.

“My family left, but I decided to stay.

I got sick of moving,” he said.

“It’s a nice community, a beautiful place to live, and a great place to raise kids.”

A mechanic by trade, Grant bought Caltex, on its Grove Road site, in 1991.

Fast-forward 17 years, and Grant began a defining year in his life.

He bought the current Caltex site after he was unable to renew the lease for his Grove Road tanks, and soon after, wife Jenni bought him a flight voucher for his birthday.

After church on Sunday, May 18, 2008, Grant and Owen took off in clear sunny conditions.

After an hour’s flying, the microlight ran out of fuel as they approached a Marlborough Sounds mountain range, at an altitude of about 2500 feet.

Grant said he began to pray.

“Initially I was quite calm. I didn’t do the big scream and panic, but I guess as

Christians we’re not afraid of death.”

As they approached the ridge, the microlight spluttered back into life, before failing again as they flew into open airspace.

Grant was shocked Owen found a meadow to land safely in, the one place on the property not covered by livestock.

“The animals can’t have known we were coming. We were gliding in without power,” he said.

Soon after they landed the pair noticed a water pump tower near the plane, with a sign saying ‘Jesus is Lord.’

Grant said he was in no doubt a higher power had been at work.

“If that isn’t a sign of God, I don’t know what is!

“A bunch of different things happened which, when you put them together, lead you to realise God’s hand was on it.”

He said the story “went berserk” on TV and radio, and in newspapers, around the globe.

“I had friends from all over the world read about it in the paper.

Daniel Fazzina read it in an American newspaper.

“An American man on death row read the story, and made a recommitment to his faith before he died.”

Grant said he and Owen had a renewed belief in the power of prayer.

Looking back on the incident, he said returning home to Jenni and their three children, aged 15 and under at the time, had given him a new perspective.

“After a near-death experience you have a new appreciation of life, family, things like that.

“You start to think ‘what would have happened if you didn’t make it?’ and suddenly the grass seems greener, and everything is brighter.”

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Whether it’s a haircut and style you are after, a bottle of wine or spirits for an occasion, vehicle and motorcycle repairs, a new spring wardrobe or some advertising signage, Grove Road has it all and more.

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By Celeste Lodewyk Marlborough is home to a large number of motorcyclists who enjoy everything from the thrillseeking action of sports bikes, through to the thumping power of a Harley Davidson.

Because they are their owners’ pride and joy, it is important for them to know the servicing and repair of their motorcycles is done by an experienced specialist.

Marlborough Trials Centre, on Grove Road, is happy to announce that their motorcycle repair specialist Zane Boyce has returned from injury and

is taking bookings, says owner Brendon Wadsworth.

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New branch opens Show off your talents on Grove Road

Marlborough A&P Association Home Industries committee member Katherine Dobby is encouraging people to get their entries in.

By Celeste Lodewyk In November last year the Grove Road business community welcomed Signs Now, a Picton based signage specialist that expanded its operations.

Owned and operated by Craig Chapman, wife Chris and staff member Steve, Signs Now first opened around eight years ago.

The business has grown considerably over the years, so much so that Craig decided to open a Blenheim branch.

“I wanted to supply a better service to a growing Blenheim customer

base. Grove Road provided a great location and after opening the doors we immediately had interest,” he said.

Signs Now specialises in vehicle/ boat graphics and wrapping.

The wrapping is a film that is placed over the vehicle for the purpose of paint protection, advertising or covering the existing colour with another.

The business also services a vast range of general signage requirements.

Call in and see the team at 65 Grove Road Blenheim, and 2 Kent Road in Picton.

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk The highly anticipated Marlborough A & P Show is fast approaching, November 7 and 8, and entries are being called for the popular Home Industries section.

This is the section where people can show off a huge range of creative skills from cooking, cheese making, needlework, through to photography and even craft brewing.

Home Industries committee member Katherine Dobby said every year there are 'incredible' entries

placed in the show, and she hoped this year would be another success.

"You don't have to be a professional or submit something deemed perfect, Home Industries is open to amateur entries so no one needs to feel pressured," she said.

There are entry forms available at the Sun Office or alternatively you can enter and pay online at www.showdayonline.com For more information phone 03 578 5822.

Figures indicate potential for drought in Marlborough The latest figures indicate Marlborough may be heading for an early spring drought.

Only 19.1 millimetres of rain fell in the months of July and August, the least amount to fall in these two months since records began in 1930.

Plant and food scientist Rob Agnew said there needs to be plentiful September rain if the province is to avoid an early

spring drought.

“In any given year if Blenheim received only 19.1 mm rainfall over two consecutive months during spring and summer, then the province would look very dry, and a serious drought could well be imminent or in force.

“In the winter, it is only low evaporative demand and very little plant water use that keeps the province looking green

when little rainfall is received, as is currently the case.”

The August rainfall total of 9.8 millimetres is 15 percent of the long-term average, and the second-driest August since records began in 1930.

The dry two months followed a wet June, when rainfall was nearly twice the long-term average.

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Bird knowledge Driftwood Eco-Tours is offering one free tour to a Sun reader who can answer the following question about the Royal Spoonbill (kotuku ngutupapa) which is found in the Wairau Lagoon.

Question: How do they stay so white when they feed on crabs and small fish hiding in the mud.

The best answer will receive a free ‘Meet the Spoonbill Kayak Tour’ which will be operating

in September and October from Dillon’s Point Road.

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PETTIGREW: Melanie and Michael are proud to announce the arrival of a new little sister for Alise, Chloe and Nadine. Samantha Isobel May Pettigrew (8lb) was born 23 August 2014 at 2:26am. Special thanks to our midwife Cathy Middleton and the team at the Wairau Maternity Ward. Photo provided.

SMART: James and Barbara are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl, born August 30, 2014 at 12:29am at Wairau Hospital weighing 6lb. Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and all the midwives on the Maternity Ward. Both well.

LAMB: Jeremy and Leann are blessed to announce the safe arrival of Alexander McRae (10lb 9oz) on August 21, 2014 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Shona and all the staff at Ward One. Photo provided.

FLUERTY-GRIFFINS: Dawn and Daniel are happy to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, Ata-Wera (7lb 14oz) born August 28, 2014 at 9:38pm at Wairau Hospital.

Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and all the staff on Ward One.

NEAL: Joseph and Rachelle (MacDonald) would like to announce the early but safe arrival of Maisie Ann Neal (7lb 2oz) on August 28, 2014 at 6:50pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Sue Hudson and Mandy Stanton.

KILLEN: Gavin and Charis are pleased to announce the birth of their first child. A beautiful baby girl, Theia Celeste (6lb 6oz) on Friday, August 29, 2014 at Wairau Hospital. A big thanks to Nicky Taylor, Angela White, Mandy and all the staff in the Maternity Ward.

MuM OF The WeeK Congratulations to Charis Killen this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim.

Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

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By Celeste Lodewyk Every winter home owners are asked the same question.

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When the government was offering its three-year insulation programme ‘Warm Up New Zealand,’ a number of Marlborough home owners took advantage of this and are now reaping the rewards.

The funding for this programme has since ended, but the Marlborough District Council has stepped in and introduced its own ‘Home Insulation Scheme’ to continue helping home owners to afford insulation.

“The interest in home insulation and solar water heating installations has had a recent upsurge, so council has ensured a scheme is available to the community,” a spokesperson said.

For the 2013/2014 financial year council received 53 applications.

This was down on the year before with 105 applications, but this was when the government’s Warm Up NZ programme funding was still available.

How the Home Insulation Scheme works: As a ratepayer, you contact any of the three approved service providers which are listed with the council. They then visit your home and provide an assessment for free.

This assessment will include the insulation options that are available to your home.

The service provider will then explain the option available to you through the council’s scheme, and either they or the

council will help you to complete your application form.

How do I qualify: To be eligible for this scheme you must: • Be a ratepayer • Be up to date with rate payments • Have a house built before 2000 and • Use one of the council’s approved service providers Council can approve the application up to five working days after it has been received, providing it has been filled in correctly and your rates are up to date.

Repayments A ‘targeted rate’ is calculated for you and added to your regular rates bill.

This rate is over nine years, making this scheme a popular option for people who cannot afford a lump sum payment.

Repayments include interest.

The rate is currently set at seven percent.

For more information about the Home Insulation Scheme and for a list of approved service providers, visit council’s website www. marlborough.govt.nz or contact the MDC on 03 520 7400.

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Prodigious parsnip

By Adam Poulopoulos When he started digging, Blenheim man Grahame Daines could not have predicted quite what he’d find.

Mr Daines dug up a 2.7 kilogram, 70 centimetre-long parsnip in his garden on Friday.

He said it began when a friend asked if he could dig one up for dinner.

“I said ‘alright I’ll get one. And I did.’

“I saw the crown was big, so I dug out the small one behind it. I got down to about six inches and I saw the size of it.

“I was almost standing in the hole when I managed to get it out.”

He said it was the biggest he had grown in 56 years of gardening.

The vegetable was planted on September 10 last year.

Federated Farmers call for ‘added value’ Marlborough Federated Farmers wants production to shift to an "added value" rather than commodity basis.

"New Zealand needs to derive far better value from its agricultural production by adding value through processing," said Marlborough Federated Farmers’ president Greg Harris at the organisation’s recent meeting.

“The current bulk commodity emphasis is illogical. We’ve got to improve the value by processing here.”

David Dillon of lower Waihopai Valley said New Zealand exports more logs than any other country.

“The forestry industry is looking to diversify away from that,” he said.

Timber from New Zealand was exported in raw log form to

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China, processed and then sent back to New Zealand as timber for Christchurch’s post-earthquake rebuilding.

“Really it’s quite bizarre and stupid,” he said.

Northbank farmer Brian Powell

agreed, saying there was a need to improve value by processing within New Zealand.

“Bulk commodity emphasis is crazy.”

Giving his president’s report, Greg Harris focused on wool, and said there was a need to have the wool industry managed efficiently by an over-arching body to ensure the collective good for wool.

“It takes good custodianship and stockmanship along with supporting science and technological advancement to remain efficient and competitive.”

This would be much more powerful and effective if funded collectively.

“A wool levy will help leverage government and research funding,” he said.

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Special visit from spinners and knitters Maxwell Care Home residents received a special visit recently from knitters and spinners group members Neta McDonald and Lyne Clark.

The two ladies spent time with the residents sharing their skills and donated a number of knitted gloves and socks for the residents.

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Arrests

Failure to appear At 9:10am a 24-year-old male was arrested for failing to appear in the Wellington District Court. He appeared in the Blenheim District Court on Monday.

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Bail breached At 8am a 40-year-old male was arrested for breaching his bail conditions by contacting his victim. He appeared in court later that morning, and was bailed to re- appear yesterday.

Student assaulted At 9:40am a 15-year-old male student was arrested for assaulting a student walking to school. He appeared in the Blenheim Youth Court yesterday.

A bit nuts At 4:40pm a 20-year-old German tourist and his 25-year-old German travelling companion were arrested for shoplifting at the Blenheim New World. They had both taken sweets and mixed nuts from the self serve area. They were bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court yesterday.

Vehicle damaged At 8:40pm a 43-year-old male beneficiary was arrested for damaging his ex-partner’s vehicle after a domestic dispute. He appeared in the Blenheim District Court yesterday.

Windscreen smashed At 9:15pm a 31-year-old student was arrested on Penny Street for wilful damage and resisting arrest. The male punched the windscreen of a vehicle after he became angry, smashing it.

When police went to place handcuffs on the male, he began to resist arrest.

Assault on Kinross At 1:25am an 18-year-old male student was arrested on Kinross St for assaulting a male. He was bailed and appeared in the Blenheim District Court yesterday.

Loo-d act At 2:20am a 21-year-old male was arrested on Charles St after being found urinating in the doorway of First National Real Estate. He received a pre-charge warning and released when sober.

Incidents & accidents Dive, fishing gear taken Between July 13 and August 31 a launch moored in Waikawa Bay was entered, and dive gear and fishing rods taken.

Hoarding hoarded Between August 2 and August 30 a National Party hoarding was removed from a paddock on New Renwick Rd. Billboards a saw spot Between August 9 and August 29 three Green Party campaign billboards have been destroyed with a chainsaw.

Car stolen Overnight on Saturday a Mazda Bongo van was stolen from an address on Scott St. The registration of the van is WX9431.

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out & about

Wednesday September 3, 2014

Memory Walk

Alzheimers Marlborough held its first Memory Walk along the Taylor River Walkway on Saturday.

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Operation Cover Up Marlborough knitters, volunteering part of Operation Cover Up, displayed their creations at St Christopher’s Church recently.

 Megan Hosken and Elizabeth Schofield help hold up the rug Bev Lindsay knitted.

and (front) Mattison, Steph Mattison  Ashlee Perrow, Kirsty Jennifer Mattison.

 Memory Walk organiser Viv Broughton and piper Barry Brown.

 Volunteers Margaret Cynthia Hollis.

Warnes and

 Noeline Goodwin, Barry Goodwin and Sally Bosch.

Ross.  Anne Brooks and Ann

Eco warriors

 Rona Stace brought in a basket of knitting. She is joined by Mary Coppard and Operation Cover Up Marlborough coordinator Ruth Buckley.

Springlands School hosted its ‘Eco Expo’ recently where students presented their research into precious energy.

 Dhairya Kuamar, Ayla Simpson and Jessica Rowbottom with their ‘en ergy efficient lightbulb’ display.

Robertson  Jess Harvey and Amelia play. dis ’ with their ‘solar energy

 Tessa Hyland, Mya Page and Charlotte Hobson with their ‘solar street light’ petition.

 Chloe Sell and Gus Jackson with their herb garden display.

 Sarah Thiel, Valmai Mo rden, Lily Crawford and Tahlia North with their ‘fo miles’ display. od

 Grace Grego ry Narayan with th and Latoya ei house’ display. r ‘eco friendly

 Henry Piddington, Keira Arbuckle and Molly Wilkes with their ‘recycled solar greenhouse’ display.

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Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution.

Ph: 5795304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

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The Warehouse car park, behind John’s Kitchen. Good used linen at bargain prices.

Donations, gratefully received. Phone 578 1355.

St Christopher's Goodwill Friday 5th. September. 9 am - Noon at the Church Hall Redwoodtown (opp Countdown) Usual bargains good used clothing, household goods and books.

3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am - 1pm.

Stonewood Homes Office, 68 High Street.

Free Christian healing prayers available to anyone. Phone 5789704.

Bingo/Housie 1st Thursday of each month at 7pm. Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 houses, 3 supers 1 of $1000, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

mental illness/addictions please contact– Sup- gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353. porting Families in Mental Wellbeing - Cheryl, Lyn, Karina or Sandra on 577 5491 or visit us The Hospice Shop - 78 Cleghorn St, Redwoodtown. We are needing furniture and at 4 Scott Street. bric brac, Donations will be gratefully received.

community services Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

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Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics.

Ph Margaret 021 0260 7468 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday.

Phone 578 2006.

Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451

PICTON Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

death notices MATHIESON, Ian Spencer (Reg No 36619): Passed away, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital on August 31 2014. Aged 100 years. Loved husband of the late June. Loved father of Neil and Moire, Brent and Aylene and Vicki. Treasured grandad of Kylie, Jemma, Callum and Drew; Amy, Julia and Briar and great Pop to Olivia and MacKenzie. “A long and inspirational journey for us all - this marathon is over”. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Hospice Marlborough P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240 or made at the service. A celebration of Ian’s life will be held at the Picton Union Parish, 2pm Saturday 6 September 2014 followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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*Offer available September 2013 on purchases $1,000 and over with no deposit, no interest or repayments for 16/15 months. Credit and lending criteria, $45-$55 establishment fee and $45-$55 annual account fee apply. Prevailing interest rate will apply to any outstanding balance on the expiry of the 16/15 months interest free promotional period. **40% off selected carpets only. Stock is limited and may sell out.

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THAI THERAPUTIC MASSAGE 8a Buick St Redwoodtown Blenheim Ph 021 025 65255 or 578 3778. 9am-9pm.

Tuesday and Thursday.

C H I N E S E F OO T Massage and reflexology, relieve pain, reduce stress and anxiety improves circulation boost general health. $38 session. Ladies only. Ph Lily 5778715 or 0224326880

Family owned & operated GARAGE DOORS garage doors

CANCER support and information. Contact The Cancer Society in the Forum. Open Mon - Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm.

Ph.579 4379.

(Lance) 021 361912 cts@xtra.co.nz

Great established business for sale now • Full client base • Full training, equipment and set up provided • Simple business to own and run, with great returns for motivated owners • Suit individual or couple • Guaranteed work revenue Phone 579 9333

public notice MALE DANCING Partner wanted age 5065 Ballroom dancing every wednesday Call 0224326886 SU M M E R Leagues starting 29th September.

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IS RETIRING Thank you to all my valued customers & for all the fun over the years.

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Gift idea for Dad *Qualified Dog Groomer *Specializing in smaller breeds. *Reasonable rates. *Weekend appointments available For an appointment phone Carolyn Harrison 5778573.

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COLIN KING

MP KAIKOURA ELECTORATE

Free legal education All welcome

Holding monthly meetings in Blenheim with constituents and community groups by appointment.

Monday 8th September

lawnmowing

For quality section care, general section tidy ups and shrub trimming.

17 years experience.

Pensioner discounts.

For a free quote call Ross or Janet on 03 570 5557 or 021 252 6981

lifestyle lawns

10.00am – 12noon Family law Grandparents raising children & changes to the family court.

For a confidential appointment please contact the electorate office:

Wednesday 10th September 10.00am – 12noon Know your consumer rights.

THE KAIKOURA ELECTORATE OFFICE ADDRESS: The Forum, Queen Street, P.O. Box 130, Blenheim

Thursday 11th September

PHONE: 03 579 3204

10.00am – 12 noon Wills and enduring power of attorney.

St Mary’s Parish Centre 61 Maxwell Road, Blenheim.

Interiors - Exteriors - Varnishing Gardening

*Within 6km radius of Blenheim CBD

Tradesman with 37 years experience Ph 027-859-7074 A/H 03-579-3368 e: samkar@xtra.co.nz

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WEBSITE: www.colinking.co.nz

Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Colin King MP, Forum Building, Market Street, Blenheim

To register Phone: 03 577 9919 or email: reception@commlawmarlb.org.nz

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Wednesday September 3, 2014

COMPASS CHARTERS BASE STAFF NEEDED

• Triplebank Vineyard • Marlborough

at busy Boat Charter Company for seasonal work.

Familiarity with boats a MUST for • yard work • maintenance • cleaning and grooming of vessels and vessel briefings

It’s now more than 30 years since we introduced the world to the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - today, our Marlborough wines are still making history. At Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand, we maintain an exceptional focus on premium products as well as results. We are New Zealand’s premier wines and spirits company leading the way in everything we do.

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We are seeking a capable and self-motivated individual to join our established and skilled team at the Triplebank Vineyard.

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the season, punctuality and the ability to work unsupervised. Experience in in approving the advertisement Viticulture/Horticulture, an aptitude with vineyard equipment and machinery REsPoNsIbIlIty to chEck thE ac RUN DatE operation,PosItIoN plus a Growsafe Certificate would be preferred, but are not thE aDvERtIsEMENt and the med essential as training is provided. nominated.

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Interiors - Exteriors - Varnishing Gardening Tradesman with 37 years experience Ph 027-859-7074 A/H 03-579-3368 e: samkar@xtra.co.nz

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Infrastructure Technician (Electrician) Does working in a dynamic and interesting environment while making a real contribution to the security of New Zealand appeal to you?

The Government Communications Security Bureau is seeking an Infrastructure Technician to join our professional and friendly team at Waihopai, Blenheim. In this

Colin Calcott - Hearing Aid consultant can discuss the best Hearing Aid options for you and will be visiting at:

Unichem Mortimers & Frasers Pharmacy 101A Market Street, Blenheim Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th September, 2014 For a no obligation appointment call 578 5228

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role you will be responsible for providing Electrical and Mechanical services to a wide range of infrastructure equipment.

This position offers the opportunity to learn new technical skills across a wide range of technologies. Anyone recently registered and licensed as an Electrician or those with these qualifications who also have comprehensive experience or anything in between are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates must be New Zealand citizens and will be required to obtain and maintain a high level of security clearance, so utmost integrity and trustworthiness is required.

For further information about GCSB, and details of how to apply visit www.gcsb.govt.nz Applications close 5pm Friday, 5 September 2014.

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Exton wins

Wind in their sails Summer’s coming, and that means more sailboats are returning to the water.

The Queen Charlotte Yacht Club will be holding Learn to Sail courses during the next school holidays.

The three-day courses begin on Sunday, September 28 and Sunday, October 5.

Sailors will have use of an optimist boat for the courses, which will each contain 12 hours of tuition.

After completing the course, they have the option of taking up sailing on Saturday mornings.

Pre-registrations are also

being taken for courses either side of Christmas and New Year.

Sport

Cricket

inbrief Harriers Young Marlborough kart driver William Exton (pictured) has gone one better than last season by winning the cadet class at the 2014 Mainland Karting Series.

Exton completed the job in the final two races, in Invercargill and Dunedin, on August 23 and 24.

He placed first over those two races, to go

The Marlborough Harriers’ pack run leaves from the clubrooms at 6pm tomorrow.

On Saturday the Fairhall Road Race is being held on Ben Morven Road, beginning at 2pm.

with his first placing in the Top of the South round, in June, and second in Christchurch in May’s opening round.

Exton’s win came after he finished second in the same class last season, a point behind the winner.

Exton is off to the South Island Championships in Dunedin on Labour Weekend.

For more details, visit the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club website.

Enrolments are open for the Marlborough Cricket Holiday Clinic, to take place during the upcoming school holidays.

The clinic will run three days each week, from September 29-October 1, and October 6-8.

Each day goes from 9am-noon at Horton Park.

Children attend one of the clinics in one of the two grades - from six to eight years old, or nine to 12 years old.

For more information contact Marlborough Cricket.

Squash players dominate in Australian tournament Amelia Wadsworth and Quinn Udy (pictured) were part of the victorious New Zealand Secondary Schools’ team that recently returned from their tour of Australia.

New Zealand convincingly

beat New South Wales and Queensland, before thrashing Australia by 27 matches to three.

In total, Amelia and Quinn each played three matches in the doubles and seven in the

singles, with Amelia going through unbeaten and Quinn dropping one match.

The next assignment for both is the Marlborough club championships from September 11-13.

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Catterick wins yellow jersey Marlborough Girls’ College student Georgia Catterick starred for the Marlborough riders in the Cuddon South Island Secondary Schools' Two Day Tour, held in Blenheim over the weekend.

Catterick, a year 12 student, won the under-20 girls’ cat-

egory.

She won three of the four stages she competed in, including the time trial, hill climb and criterium, before being pipped into second in the road race.

Fellow Marlburian Hannah Morgan was fourth in the same division.

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Triathlon Jess Barnes has finished 19th in the women’s 20-24 year old sprint at the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton.

Seddon-raised Barnes, 20, was one of two New Zealanders in the field.

The race was won by Canadian Severine Bouchez.

Catterick was one of 12 Marlborough riders competing in the tour.

Other high placings included Ethan Batt, who finished sixth in the boys’ under-17 category, and Niels van Antwerpen, who was 7th in the under-15 boys’ grade.

Touch Registrations for the 2014-15 Marlborough touch rugby season are now open.

Men’s, women’s and mixed grades are all being run.

For more information visit the Marlborough Touch website, or their Facebook page.

Netball The Canterbury Tactix will play two ANZ Championship matches in Blenheim next year.

The Tactix will face the West Coast Fever on Sunday, April 12, and the Queensland Firebirds on Sunday, May 24.

Both matches will take place at Stadium 2000.

The Firebirds were ANZ Championship runners-up in each of the last two seasons.

Left, The Marlborough Mariners development team, and right, division two winners, Rangers Masters.

Marlborough Football prizegiving Footballers from around Marlborough came out in force for regional prizegiving, held at Clubs of Marlborough on Saturday night.

The awards marked the end of an unbeaten season for Central Pirates, who finished their season with a 6-1 win over Blenheim Valley Masters to win the knockout cup competition.

Pirates won the division one title earlier in the season, while Ben Blackman won the division one player of the year.

Blenheim Valley Masters striker Ben Clarke won the golden boot.

In division two, Rangers Masters won the title, with Rangers United’s Sam Pearson winning

Hockey The Marlborough Boys’ College First XI hockey team started their Coaches Cup campaign this week.

The 16-team tournament, being held in Blenheim, features teams from around the South Island.

Finals day for the tournament is on Friday.

both the golden boot and player of the year.

In other awards, Casey Mischeski won the women’s sportsperson of the year, while Pete Mortimer and Christabelle Grant were named the men’s and women’s personalities of the year respectively.

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