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Harvest all go

By Celeste Alexander

It’s Thursday afternoon and the small team at FROMM Winery are busy feeding bunches of plump, purple Pinot Noir into their de-stemming machine.

There’s no hint of stress or urgency on the face of head winemaker, Hätsch Kalberer, as he coaches the two young men working with him to sort through the individual berries that have been stripped of their stalks and leaves.

FROMM’s harvest operations began two weeks earlier than normal, as it has for many of Marlborough’s wine companies this year thanks to an early flowering.

Co-owner and manager, Stephan Walliser, invited the Sun on a tour of FROMM’s harvest operations. Their Pinot Noir is currently being harvested after picking started on March 3.

Last Thursday around seven tonnes had been handpicked.

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FROMM winery co-owner and manager, Stephan Walliser, and his four-legged team member Maia standing beside some Syrah grapes which are about three weeks from being picked.

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Head winemaker Hätsch Kalberer works with Charlie Guy who has recently completed his viticulture studies at NMIT and is experiencing his first harvest with FROMM Winery. The two men are checking the berries coming out of the de-stemmer.

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Stephan walks over to the Syrah on a nearby vine and explains how it and the Malbec are a little later in ripening than normal, and anticipates they’ll take another three weeks.

Asked what his predictions are for the 2021 vintage, Stephan says they are expecting yields to be down by 15 percent.

“Flowering was about three to four weeks early in November instead of in December, and the weather wasn’t good for flowering.

“The southerlies and rain during the pollination period impacted, but it’s not all doom and gloom.

“Our pinot only has a few quality issues, but our other varieties are looking good. The Riesling looks gorgeous and so does the Syrah.

“We have budgeted for 50 tonnes but I’m thinking we will bring in about 42, and I’m feeling good about the quality,” he smiles.

Walking around the winery and looking out over FROMM’s surrounding vineyard there are no tractors, gondolas or harvesters in sight as one might expect to see during a Marlborough grape harvest.

Instead he explains that their organic winegrowing practices include handpicking, followed by an organic winemaking process.

There’s 5.5 hectares around the winery planted with Malbec, Syrah, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Pinot Gris.

More Pinot Noir and some Sauvignon come from a block in the Waihopai Valley and from the Brancott Valley, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

The small team heads out in the morning to pick, including Stephan, then spends the afternoon bringing the bins across to the winery where

Co-owner and manager Stephan Walliser pictured in the barrel room where some of the 2019 and the 2020 vintages are stored and waiting for bottling.

the bunches are fed into a de-stemmer.

“There are fingers inside the machine which shake and separate the berries from the stems,” Stephan explains.

From there the berries are put into open fermentation tanks where they have skin contact for 21-28 days. The fermenting process is done at no warmer than 27 degrees.

“This process is slower but we have time,” Stephan says.

“We believe in slower with a lower temperature for our reds.”

After this process the berries go into a ‘bag press’. Inside this press is a bag which has air pumped into it.

“This is how the berries are pressed. We don’t want to hurt the seed inside the

berry because it will release the bitterness it contains,” Stephan says.

“It’s very slow and gentle.”

Once the berries have been pressed the leftover product gets put aside to be made into compost.

The wine then goes on to its final stages before being stored in oak barrels.

At present FROMM still has two vintages barrelled.

“Some of our 2019 and the whole 2020 vintages are still in the barrels,” Stephan says.

“We store them for up to 28 months. We will have time after harvest for bottling.”

Until then it’s Stephan’s goal for his team to “enjoy working harvest”.

“It’s serious business but we should not forget to enjoy it.”

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Women building our future New Zealand recently celebrated International Women’s Day (March 8), this year focussed on ‘Recognising women in leadership: achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world’.

That’s made it timely to acknowledge some Marlborough women leading the way in construction, once a male domain.

The largest construction project in the region is the Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery build, now rising on a corner site on High Street in Blenheim, overlooking the Taylor River.

The project has been supported by the Government through its ‘shovel ready’ funding.

Women are working there in on-site roles, and in administration, design, and consenting through to project management, environmental engineering and governance.

Councillor Cynthia Brooks, has long been one of the project’s champions, even though it was stalled for some years due to resource commitments to the Renwick and Seddon water schemes.

“Because I’m a writer and a book person I’ve always been keen to see a library building that is fit for purpose,” she says.

Cynthia is a member of the Project Control Group, charged with guiding the project through its many stages.

Katherine Skipper, an architect with Warren and Mahoney, co-led the early design development. “Working with the council to unlock the potential of this project to truly reflect the amazing Marlborough community and landscape has been a real joy, and we can’t wait to see the building take shape,” she says.

Council project and contracts manager Maighan Watson, with

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a business degree and a stint in property management, oversees the administration.

While Maighan says she is relatively new to this level of project management, she is enjoying laying the foundations for an exciting career. That includes studying towards a qualification in construction management with strands in quantity surveying.

She says no day is predictable “and it’s rare if I haven’t learnt something new before 9am”, she says.

Jodie Brick is onsite as construction administrator for Robinson Construction Ltd. Originally from Blenheim, Jodie worked in construction in Auckland for five years and is also enjoying the project’s complexities, as well as working with the different cultures on the site. “We are all working to get this building up and running.”

APL project manager Mandy Clark, who grew up in Picton, is often on site, meaning she always has her gumboots and high-vis jacket in the boot of the car.

The rest of her time is spent working on administration and budgeting.

She has spent many years overseas and in Auckland. In the 1980s, she was often the only female on a site. “It was easy for my name to be remembered.

Now women are in every aspect of the construction industry.”

And that’s not all. As an environmental engineer for WSP, Sofia Gorosito does the testing to verify the bearing capacity of the foundation soil.

Robinson Construction’s Janet Ashcroft is also involved, managing documentation, including consent requirements.

The Marlborough District Council has agreed to more than double the cost of surrendering a dog to the pound.

From the end of June, the cost of surrendering a dog will jump from $40 to $100. This will prevent ratepayers from being stung with the bill if an aggressive dog is surrendered to be put down.

Six dogs were surrendered to the council last year. Council animal control manager Jane Robertson said the cost of putting a dog to sleep was “significantly more” than $40, and $100 was more appropriate. The cost of registering working and non-working dogs would remain the same.

The fees still had to be rubberstamped at full council on April 1 and, if approved, would come into force on July 1.

Easter party this Saturday Easter is coming early to the Clubs of Marlborough. The annual Kidzone Easter Party will be held this Saturday, March 20 from 10.30am – noon for kids aged two to 11-years.

There will be a bouncy castle, facepainter, live music, games and an Easter egg decorating competition.

The cost per child is $5 and registrations must be made at the Clubs of Marlborough reception by 5pm today.

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Testament to the fact that women are now in every aspect of the construction industry, from left, Councillor Cynthia Brooks, Jodie Brick, Maighan Watson and Mandy Clark are pictured on-site at the Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery project.

The Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club is once again hosting its annual Fashion Parade on Wednesday, March 24 and there are still tickets available.

It will be held at 6pm at Fashion Central and proceeds from each ticket sold will go to Blenheim Playcentre.

Tickets cost $20 each. Light refreshments will be provided as well as spot prizes on the night.

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By Community Constable Russ Smith

Theft is a bit like rust. The potential for it to happen is always there, whether it can happen depends on whether the right type of prevention has been put in place or not.

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We as Police officers see the effect that theft has on victims and the numbers of offences that are reported to Police every day, so we know it’s an issue that is costly and stressful for many people.

We would like everyone to just do some simple things that will dramatically reduce the problem; Don’t leave opportunities for thieves!

Commonly a large number of valuables are stolen from insecure vehicles. Often drivers think their

vehicle and contents are safe if left unlocked down a driveway or on a property off the road. They are not.

Police receive lots of complaints from vehicle drivers relating to valuables stolen from their vehicle while it was parked on a driveway or private property.

Increasingly rural properties are becoming the target of these opportunist thefts too, and in some cases items stolen from rural properties are extremely valuable, including quad-bikes,

four-wheel-drive vehicles, large quantities of fuel and expensive power tools.

Police advice is that you always lock your vehicles, whenever and wherever you leave them unattended. This includes rural vehicles left in open-sided implement sheds, keys should never be left with the vehicle.

Valuables should never be left in plain view inside an unattended vehicle; this increases the risk that a thief will damage the vehicle to gain access to valuables.

Take a ride in a rally car for charity

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There are only three race meetings left for the 2020/2021 Eastern States Speedway season before drivers begin the laborious task of rebuilding engines, straightening panels and preparing for a new season towards the end of the year.

This Saturday will see the Stockcar Open Champs take place, as well as the Streetcar Series Final, Production Best Pairs, Streetstock Pit Crew & Sponsors and of course, other supporting classes.

Another feature will be the Marlborough Car Club’s rally cars. Eight local rally car drivers will bring everything from race equipped Evos to Starlets.

What’s special about this feature race is that it will be fundraising for Hospice Marlborough by giving rides to the public for a donation of $50.

This is strictly a first in first serve basis. Those who are interested are encouraged to head on down to the track and meet club member and organiser, Jason Clark, at his rally car between 4pm – 4.30pm.

A Marlborough Car Club flag will be set up.

The conditions for participants is that they must wear closed-in shoes. Overalls and a helmet are supplied.

This event has been held on and off for around six years, and is the third year that Jason and his wife Tracey have been involved. Last

Eight drivers from the Marlborough Car Club will be holding a fundraising 10-lap race at Eastern States Speedway this Saturday night.

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year they presented a cheque for $510 to Hospice Marlborough.

Saturday’s racing begins at 6pm.

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By Celeste Alexander

A high court judge and a former Music Administrator of The Royal Ballet will be among the line-up of expert lecturers coming to Marlborough this year to share their specialist knowledge on a wide range of subjects related to art and design.

The lectures are being presented by the Decorative & Fine Arts Societies of New Zealand, of which Marlborough is one of the eight.

These societies offer opportunities to discover and support the arts of yesterday, today and tomorrow, and to hear lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts.

Normally lecturers travel to NZ to undertake a three week north to south circuit around the eight societies, but the challenges of COVID-19 means there are four live lectures, and four live broadcasts from the UK. The first lecture has already been held in Blenheim and the second, District Court Judge based in Wellington Arthur Tompkins, has been set for March 25. Judge Tompkins’ talk is a survey of the theft, displacement, plundering and loss of great works of art during war down the centuries.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: How do you feel about the COVID vaccine delays?

Alistair Mitchell, Rarangi “I wouldn’t criticise. They’re taking their time, analysed the choices and now we have to wait.”

Andrea Barnard, Blenheim “Some people are waiting to see - they don’t want it immediately.”

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Dear Ed. An Encyclopedia of New Zealand, (Vol 2 pg 656) is helpful.

One version of the tradition of Kupe’s voyage says he named his discovery Aotearoa.

About 1850 Aotea was recorded as the name for a substantial portion of the North Island.

In the mid-19th century two of the people who were recording language differed.

One found Aotearoa meant ‘Long White Cloud’. The other found the Maori questioned found the word unknown and incomprehensible.

It is possible that although the descendants of the (very) first settlers knew physical land features and the boundaries of tribal districts they had no word of reply when asked – “What

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So the word Roa (long) as added to Aotea to describe Long Aotea. Not traditional, but adequately filling the need for a name which gained strength with the rise of the King movement.

What is more important is that Aotearoa was used by us, particularly when overseas, as a word of pride to distinguish our country (particularly from Australia) and our people as Kiwis.

New Zealand, as a name, long ago lost any connection with Dutch Zeeland.

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Minister deaf over kahawai demise Dear Ed. The letter of Tony Orman last week over depleted kahawai stocks sadly was so true.

Kahawai have been over-fished by corporate purse seiners.

The kahawai is a very important cog in the food chain.

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Wither Hills Farm Park remains closed – for now While cooler mornings are making themselves felt and the heat of summer has begun to subside, more rain is still needed on the parched Wither Hills.

Robin Dunn, Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Officer, said a significant amount of rain was still required to reduce the fire indices to enable the reopening of the Farm Park.

“Although temperatures are dropping and morning dews occurring, the indices are still very high for the Lower Wairau/Awatere and Wither Hills,” he said. “We will monitor the fire indices with Fire and Emergency NZ and look to reopen the park as soon as the

fire risk drops below the park closure trigger point.”

The upper tracks in the Farm Park were closed in late January due to tinder dry conditions. The Council still strongly advises users not to enter the closed areas and use only the Lower Farm Track, Mapp Track, Rifle Range and Stockyard Tracks or Taylor River Reserve tracks.

‘Upper Track Closed’ signs remain in place at entry points to reinforce the message.

For further information go to the NIWA Fire Weather website and scroll down to the Marlborough indices: https://fireweather.niwa.co.nz/indices

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Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil said the next event from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm on March 28 was a great opportunity for people to move on items for which they had no further from them. “It’s very much on the premise that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure,” he said. People must register for the event and provide a list of the items they are giving away free. This will be promoted on the Council’s website. A sign is available to download which people must place on their letterbox to show they are part of the day.

“Make sure you list what you have available as that will draw people in,” said Alec. “And when all your items have gone to a new home, which we hope they will, be sure to put out a

Budge Budge Street Street night night works works designed designed to to shorten shorten disruption disruption Works underway overnight as part of the northwest Blenheim Sewer Upgrade will likely shave ten days off the project and are intended to reduce the impact on local businesses.

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sign saying ‘sorry all gone’,” he said.

“You are responsible for any items that are not taken away. Please do not leave anything outside your property or you will be in breach of bylaws related to dumping,” he said.

There are plenty of options for items left over to ensure they still go to someone in need - charity outlets, the Re-use Shop or transfer station.

“Consider the 5Rs of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover or as a last resort, take Residual items to the transfer stations,” said Alec.

Food and dangerous goods such as chemicals, faulty electrical re not able to be given away.

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Manager Breneke Steyl. “There is also a high volume of traffic around the commercial properties in Budge Street which makes it challenging to do these works during normal working hours.”

Doing the work at night will allow for a safer work zone with minimal traffic or pedestrians, less heavy commercial vehicles on the road and the contractors will be able to use the entire road as a work zone.

A number of letter drops have been done in Budge Street to keep residents and commercial property owners informed of the impacts of this stage of the $13.7m critical infrastructure sewer upgrade project.

Schick contractors will continue to liaise with residents and neighbours as the works progress.

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Working the land Not far along Rapaura Road after turning off at Spring Creek is Stephen and Sally Harnett’s three hectare horticultural paradise. They talk to reporter Celeste Alexander about their Golden Mile Produce operation, and how their hydroponic strawberries are still ripe for the picking.

Stephen and Sally estimate they are the fourth owners of the property which was previously set up to grow lettuce and herbs.

They’ve have spent the past two and a half years making use of their land to grow a range of produce; and realising their dream of working together.

What’s more, they’re still in the thick of picking their hydroponic strawberries, a delicacy many might assume has ended its season.

Stephen and Sally both hail from farming backgrounds; Stephen from dairy and Sally sheep and beef.

Stephen pursued horticulture while Sally went into banking. After marrying they planned to one day work together.

After two and a half years that dream was realised when they purchased what was a former herb and salad business, and named it Golden Mile Produce.

The property had been set up with grow houses nearly two decades ago.

Stephen says no one had used the land for production in the last 10 years and he instantly saw its potential, as he did with the twin-skinned plastic houses which “created the ideal environment for hydroponic strawberries”.

“After Jones Berry Fruits closed we decided we would grow a similar quantity to supply Marlborough,” Stephen says.

In that first year the couple decided to order in their first crop of strawberries, not realising that orders were required “12months in advance”.

“We scouted the country high and low to find a supplier with strawberry plants available,” Stephen says. “We found one in Invercargill and paid heavily for them, but it meant we could have strawberries available that season.

“We started with 12,000 strawberry plants and now have 30,000.”

The plants were originally grown in soil so it took five weeks to clean and sanitise them before going into the

Stephen and Sally Harnett pictured in ‘Sal’s Shed’ where they sell their freshly picked produce.

hydroponic setup, but it paid off.

“We picked for seven months last year… into May,” Stephen says.

“This year we expect that again.”

After the first 12months of owning the property Sally took the plunge and left her job to join Stephen fulltime.

They built a quaint little space affectionately called ‘Sal’s Shed’ where Sally sells their freshly picked strawberries and vegetables, pickled onions, sauces and other items made by local producers.

Before opening her shop at 2pm she spends the morning picking and packing with Stephen and the part-time workers they employ.

Her interest in growing chillis has also seen her experiment with 12 varieties. This year she has started a new trial and used some of the vacant space in one of the plastic houses.

“Our natural resource in Marlborough is the sun,” she says. “We don’t have to heat anything. The plastic houses retain the heat; we’ve

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“Everything on this property has a purpose and has to work for itself so we try to use as much of the space we have.”

Outside Stephen has what was an empty paddock now planted with six types of eggplants, as well as cucumbers, kamo kamo, zucchini, and even rockmelons and water melons.

While it’s their produce that attract people to Sal’s Shop and to their stall at the Farmer’s Market,

Sally says it’s common for people to visit purely out of curiosity.

“I love it when I get talking to people and I can explain the passion behind everything we sell,” she says.

“We quite often get people coming in who previously worked here or have memories they want to share; we love that.

“We are proud to be among the few fulltime vegetable growers in Marlborough and what we have achieved here.”

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Winning pumpkin rolls in at 173.9kg When the Rai Valley Show was cancelled earlier this month due to COVID Alert Levels, it meant that the giant pumpkins, the decorated cakes and machinery prepared for the show would miss out on being publicly displayed.

However a small working bee team got together last weekend and carried out the official weigh-in for the Giant Pumpkins competition. The winner was Nigel Couper with his pumpkin

weighing 173.9kg.

Young show supporter, Sophie Frost is also pictured with her sheep cake made for the Children’s Decorated Cake Class before the show was cancelled.

This year was the first time the Rai Valley A&P Show has been cancelled since 1947.

Fortunately with the current Alert Level the Flaxbourne A&P Show looks set to continue on Sunday, March 28.

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Calls from Picton residents prompts Justices of the Peace service Marlborough Justices of the Peace have run Service Centres at the Blenheim Courthouse since 2012 every weekday and, since 2018, for two hours on a Saturday morning at the Blenheim Library.

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Foreshore clean-up On Sunday March 14, one important event in the Massive Marlborough Clean Up calendar occurred.

Envirohub Marlborough invited locals to come along to clean up the Picton Foreshore.

At 9.45am, the volunteers were welcomed and given a safety briefing before heading

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They returned to the playground at 11.30am to compare the spoils and receive their spot prizes. Event organiser Tash Luxton says the Massive Marlborough Clean-Up is an annual multi group/multi location campaign.

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Teddy Bears to the fore ‘Ted’s Big Day Out’ is a teddy bear-themed public picnic and programme of fun activities to celebrate Children’s Day in Marlborough.

It was originally planned for March 7, but Alert Level 2 meant a change of plan.

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For the same reason, the water slide might be substituted for a dry one but a decision will be made closer to the time.

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Of course, there have been some real benefits from online meetings (hands-up if you wore pyjama bottoms with an office-appropriate top at some point in 2020). But video-conferencing calls have quite a lot to answer for in terms of self-criticism. If you look at yourself more than others during your Zoom chat you’re not alone and concentrating on wrinkles, blemishes and frown lines may well have killed your confidence.

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Xuemei Zhang New Zealand Chinese Association Nelson and Marlborough Branch chairperson  Are you a dog person or cat person?

I am a cat person, but dogs like to be around me too.  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

New Zealand Chinese Association. It supports cultural diversity in New Zealand and provides unity and hands -on support to the Chinese community.  Where did you grow up and was it a good place to be?

I grew up in a small town in the mountainous area in NorthEast China. In winter the temperatures drops to -30 degrees.

It was a beautiful place to be.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

The Marlborough Sounds is the most beautiful place I have been to.  Name your favourite and least favourite foods?

Chinese steamed bun is my favourite food. My least favourite food is a sausage roll.

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

An air ticket to Beijing to visit my Dad.  If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be?

LI Qingzhao, the Chinese female poet who wrote beautiful poems lived from 1084AD-1155 AD.  Favourite programme currently watching?

Amazing Planet.

gardening this week What to do during drought times: By Wally Richards It’s a sad time for gardeners when water restrictions play havoc with your gardens.

The key to this is to reduce moisture loss so that what water that can be applied; whether it’s grey water or tap water, will stick around for a longer time.

Evaporation occurs from two sources; one is the soil and the other is out of the leaves of the plants.

The first can be reduced by placing a mulch or material over the soil after watering.

I have used the plastic bags that compost or potting mix comes in, sliced open and spread over the soil around plants to prevent moisture loss.

A lot of these bags are white which means they reflect light and heat which is better at this time of the year than using black plastic to absorb heat.

Plastic cordial bottles are ideal to use to water roses, shrubs and trees in dry times.

You cut off the end of the base of the bottle and then bury the neck and top of the bottle deep into the soil near the trunk of the plant. When you water you fill the bottle with water; the water will go down deep and not dry off as surface water does.

Mulch around the plant of plastic held in place by soil or rocks will ensure the tree or bush gets maximum benefit of the water.

Established roses are very capable of handling a drought as they can go into summer dormancy.

Don’t feed or water and don’t prune. The rose should recover (if the drought is not too long) in the autumn.

Moisture loss through the leaves of plants is very high in hot sunny days so we need to reduce this by spraying the foliage all over with Vaporgard.

This can reduce moisture loss by 30-40 percent and protect the foliage from damage. It will also help a little with insect and disease control on the plants.

Container plants will dry out quicker than open ground plants because of the exposure to the sun through the sides of the container.

Containers that can be moved should be placed in shaded areas and plastic or pebbles placed over the top of the mix to reduce moisture loss.

A spray all over with Vaporgard is a must to help keep the plants out of stress and alive.

Well established trees and shrubs have deep rooting systems so they will survive longer than shallow rooting plants. Unfortunately in times of long droughts they will eventually succumb.

If your trees and shrubs could do with a tidy-up, now is a good time to do so.

Thin them out by removing some

branches cut back to the trunk. Don’t just nip the ends off the branches as this causes new branching on the branch. You don’t want to encourage growth at this time.

After a tidy up you can spray what you are able with Vaporgard. Lawns will brown off and will recover in most cases when the rains come.

You may see playing fields of dry, brown grasses and think that it’s all dead; but no, when the rains come the grass regrows again. Grasses survive as long as their roots do not get cooked.

Thus it is best not to mow the brown grass leaves as these offer some protection from baking roots in the soil.

On lawns where water or rain has been applied and you see brown patches with nice green grass around the sides is a good indication of ‘dry spot’.

This is when the surface tension gets too much that water will not penetrate so it runs off to the side where it does seep in.

If this happens put warm water into your watering can and add a good squirt of dish washing liquid. Lather up by hand to make it nice and soapy and then water this over the dry spot.

It breaks surface tension and allows water to penetrate again allowing grasses to recover.

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 What do you do to prioritise your health and well-being?

I do light exercise every morning before breakfast. The exercise focuses on calming the mind and maintains the flexibility of the body developed from Chinese traditional medical principles. I join a Chinese dancing group every Saturday afternoon. It gives me time to relax.

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Often tractors travel on SH6. Passing them is risky on a busy two lane highway. Making a right turn from St Leonards Road to SH6 can be challenging at peak times. It’s dependant on there being not only a gap in traffic but no vehicles coming from Bells Road. This is a slow process which with the number of vehicles using the road tell us SH6 is a two lane road here is reaching it’s limit as a safe and efficient highway. Yes it costs more for four lanes but the cost per vehicle using this part of SH6 would be less for four lanes than on SH6 between Wairau River and Havelock. We have a growing region and nation. Do we wait until our infrastructure becomes inadequate or do we invest in having good infrastructure today that will meet our future needs?

Re: Traffic lights

Speeding in limited zone To the plonker travelling to Picton Sunday afternoon. Just because its a passing lane doesn’t mean you wind your silver Falcon up to pass 3 cars. The signs say 70km. Thanks for the broken windscreen!

If Nelson bods like traffic lights, it confirms there’s something weird in the drinking water.

Not on

Lived in Christchurch (1/3rd of all traffic lights in NZ) for 10 years, including through the 12,000 odd earthquakes. Lights are no good when the power goes out. Shift workers sitting at red lights, late at night, for no reason. Your rates will go up to pay for them. Learn to plan your route.

To the person that walks his dogs from Warwick Street. Pick up your dog poo. I hope someone leaves it at your place like you leave in front of everyone else’s driveways. We know who you are.

Huge thank you...

Rate paying rip-off Our councillors are busy organising a weighbridge at the transfer station at huge expense, on going - while their company offers us wheelie bins for green waste AT A COST! Double dipping surely. Just give us the green bins now. Only a few have cars and trailers to go to the dump. They’re wasting money.

Salary sabbatical Bullying not ok Bullying at MGC, it’s not ok. I wonder how many parents know their daughters are bullies!

Would they believe it if approached. Why do these girls always act in groups. So sad for the victims, but they will be the better person.

Bullies will never amount to anything.

So we heard directly from the person in charge that MP’s will be taking a pay drop. Terrific! But, was that just overseas allowances and travel, as it cannot be done; or real and existing income and when will it now start, due to delayed voter referendum? There are now more reviews, investigations etc than ever! And the local wine still is delivered free to MP’s.

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Wipe up your sweat At the Stadium gym 10am Tuesday 9th. A young man white t-shirt, black shorts working out hard on cardio bike two away from me.

Got off bike and walked away leaving pools of sweat all over the bike. No worries mate, I cleaned it for the next user. Saw you on a treadmill, please tell me you cleaned that afterwards.

Does anyone else find the Stuff site hard to follow now? All the important news, particularly national news is pushed down the bottom.

With lesser stories at the top. Switching to the Herald now.

Great to see Marlborough Recycling keeping their boundary tidy of rubbish. What about the other company boundaries where rubbish blows across to?

... to Simon at Novus glass for your helpful friendly service repairing our windscreen at home 9/3. Much appreciated.

TV Ads How come they allow ads for helping Maori give up smoking, also ads about Maori midwives, Maori only. Should they not be for all people? I think this is being racist.

Police I have a question for you, since when has traffic rules become selective. Bikes on the back of cars 1 to 4 at a time, can’t read the number plate, difficult to see indicators and braking lights. This is a road rule isn’t it NZ Police? Easier to revenue collect on highway to Nelson. Do your job.

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of the week Unfair

How unfair that small lifestyle blocks having little creeks have to fence them off if having one calf. So vineyards can spray their poisons over other properties nearby but people can’t grow their own meat?

This country is going nuts. All Blenheim cares about is their stupid wine.

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Shop local I would shop local but some of the locals are ripping us off! How come I can get the same thing sent from Auckland for free for under half the price and we aren’t talking a few dollars either, we are talking hundreds. What’s going on?

Winter flooding Blenheim Taylor and Opawa Rivers are choked up with weed and stop bank outlet behind Boathouse Theatre blocked. The result rising water levels and with winter coming major flooding maybe. MDC do not seem willing to fix problem.

Can someone please waterblast the Court House, it’s looking quite shabby and unloved.

Re: Disgusted Council rates rise With the rise then maybe a couple of tsunami sirens at Rarangi. Civil Defence out there no better than a bit of drift wood.

Blowing rubbish

I’d like to know how much a set of traffic lights would have cost in lieu of the $5 million roundabout?

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Unfair on farmers Tony Ormon, once again you are bang on with your article.

Watch for cyclists Now that we’ve established rules for pedestrian crossings we move onto The Wave of Death.

It’s when you hold up traffic behind you, and wave that car to turn across traffic in front of you. They wave back to say thanks and then hit a cyclist neither you nor they saw. Being “polite” on the road kills.

I live in Blenheim and I agree with disgusted re bad drivers in Blenheim. Not indicating correctly at roundabouts, or not indicating at all, pulling out in front of me in a 100km area and most of the time there is no one behind me. And do people not know the rule - when two cars on opposite sides at an intersection the car turning right gives way to car turning left. I’ve nearly been taken out twice because drivers don’t know their road rules.

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Wijesekara: Baby girl Born March 9, 2021 Weight 3.48kg Hospital Wairau

Moody: Skylah Born March 9, 2021 Weight 5lb 2oz Hospital Wairau

Talarion: Khyla and John welcome their bundle of joy into their lives. Kheirra Callie Talarion was born March 5, 2021 at 6.25pm at the Emeraldo Velasquez birthing clinic, Phillipines. 2.7kg .Mother and daughter are doing well and their NZ family are thrilled.

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Wijesekara: Miriam Soysa and Tim are delighted to announce the safe arrival of a daughter on March 9, 2021 at Wairau Hospital at 9.13am. 3.48kg. A sister for Thivainya.

Thank you to the hospital staff and midwife Bronwyn.

Moody: Jessica Edwards and Justin welcome Skylah, born 7.06pm on March 9, 2021 at Wairau Hospital. 5lb 2oz. Thank you to all the maternity and paediatric staff at Wairau.

Halliday: Baby girl Born March 10, 2021 Weight 7lb 6oz Hospital Wairau

Barnes: Baby boy Born March 11, 2021 Weight 3.22kg Hospital Wairau

Halliday: Rebecca and Charlie are very delighted to announce the safe arrival of a baby girl at 4.43pm on March 10, 2021 at Wairau Hospital. A sister to Henry. 7lb 6oz. A million thanks to Gwen and the team at Wairau.

Barnes: Keely Delaney and Richard are overjoyed to announce the safe arrival of a son, a brother for Riley, on March 11 2021 at 10.57am. 3.22kg. Thanks to the team at Wairau Hospital.

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EVENT: Sound to Sound

On Saturday morning, the Marlborough Branch of The Life Education Trust farewelled 23 New Plymouth riders as they set off from Picton Foreshore on an 11-day ride to Milford Sound, which will raise at least $100,000 for the national trust. See story page 26.

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With the sun rising over the Picton Foreshore, the 23 riders of the Joe’s Garage Charity Cycle peloton set off on their 11-day ride to raise funds for the Life Education Trust.

Seasoned rider Richard Barlow happily wore the Life Education Trust mascot Harold on his helmet on his fourth ride in the charity series.

Sharyn Jury, Wendy Hawkey, Noel Hodson and Ray Hall, just some of the support workers loading up one of their two vehicles just before the Sound to Sound cycle team left on the first stage of their journey.

Riders Keith "Tanker" Mawson and Hamish Archer relaxed at the Picton RSA on Friday Chris "Chook" Rudd and Janko "Half Pint" Reinders were two of night before their massive 1400km ride the New Plymouth group who relaxed at the Picton RSA the night began on Saturday morning. before they set off.

Sister and brother Sharn and Anthony Roebuck were riding in their father’s From left, Colleen Williams, Kara Northcott and Sharn Roebuck, three of place in a tribute to him after his death the women in the group of 23 riders enjoying breakfast on the foreshore late last year. before their 8am departure.

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Wednesday March 17, 2021 Acknowledgements

HOGG: Mary Mary’s family wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness received following our sad loss. Thank you to all those who attended the service or joined us online; those who sent food, wine, flowers and cards; and those who visited, phoned and sent messages. A special note of thanks to Dr Jenny O’Donnell, the staff at Wairau Hospital and Bethsaida Retirement Village for their care of our special Mum and Grandma over the past two months. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our gratitude.

URGENT services Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm, Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: 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.

Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

Death notices GAGE: Margaret Flora (retired: Renwick Nic Nacs) On 12 March 2021. Passed away peacefully in Blenheim having resided in Renwick for many years, aged 77 years. Loved wife of the late Murray Gage.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Carol, Nicki, Terri and Martin Schott. A treasured grandmother of Ryan, Lance, Rochelle (deceased), Adam, Courtney, Lily, and Shelby.

Proud dog owner and love of Beauden and many pets that have gone before her. Messages to 6 Rushleigh Cres, Renwick 7204 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to SPCA, P O Box 115 Renwick 7243 would be appreciated or made at the service. Wearing ‘a touch of green’ in remembrance of Margaret would be a tribute for her at her funeral, to be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim, on Friday 19 March at 12.30pm followed by interment at the Omaka Cemetery.

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FEATHER, Joan Price (née Shrives): Born Karoro, Greymouth on Sunday 15 May 1932, passed away ‘bravely’ at Hospice Marlborough on Monday 8 March 2021.

Aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard Alexander Feather, loved mother of Richard, Eveline, Gaye, Joanie and Joel.

Treasured daughter of the late Joseph and Eveline Shrives. Adored sister of the late Stella Houlahan, Margaret Gilliman, Bethy Mathieson, Frank and Harry Shrives. Respected in-law of her siblings’ partners. A proud grandmother and great grandmother.

Much loved aunty of her nieces, nephews and their families. Messages may be sent to 82 Milton Terrace, Picton 7220. Due to family circumstances, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

WILLIAMS, Kevin Leo: On Monday March 8, 2021, peacefully at Wairau Hospital. Aged 56 years. Loved son of Leo and Sylvia (both deceased). Much loved brother of Wendy and Craig, and Graeme and Debbie, and a loved uncle and great uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to the Williams Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. At Kevin’s request, a private cremation has taken place.

DUCKWORTH, Nigel Thomas: On Saturday March 13, 2021, peacefully at Aberleigh Village, Blenheim, Aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Jennifer, father of Martin, James, and Ashley, treasured grandfather of Thomas, Amy, Luke and Josh, and treasured great-grandchild Grace. Special thanks to the staff and administration at Aberleigh Village and the Wairau Hospital doctors and nurses for taking great care of Dad over the past two years, and over the last week of his life. Thanks to Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors for their prompt care in looking after Dad and the guidance through the steps required to follow Dad’s wishes, and to all who have contacted us with their condolences. Dad loved the high country and his life in Lees Valley, and cared deeply for people in those remote areas; he was in Search and Rescue for 40 years and received a Police Commendation and Medal for his great work in saving a pilot in a plane crash in the Ashley Gorge area. He was also a pilot in early years, earning his wings in the Air Force on conscription training and carried on flying at the Christchurch Aero Club for some years after. An amazing skier in younger years and a top fly fisherman. Messages may be sent to 1185 Marshmans Road, RD 1, Amberley, 7481. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Oxford Search and Rescue, c/- Ron Ealam, Chairman SAR, jealam@xtra.co.nz, phone 027-42-407, 03-312-4473 would be much appreciated. Dad’s wishes were for no funeral, only a private cremation.

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WILKINSON - Darrin Albert Wesley - On Sunday 7th of March, suddenly at home, aged 54 years old. Dearly loving husband of Upulasi and amazing father to Petrina and Kimberley, dearly loved eldest son of Gavin and Mary, much loved brother of James and Natalie. Loving brother in law and loved by his nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Darrin was held at Hope Church, 27 Aymes Road, Hornby on Friday 12th of March.

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PARKER, Mary Ethel: On Thursday March 11, 2021, peacefully at Wairau Hospital with family by her side. In her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mother of Ron and Losalini, Carol and Bruce, Shelley and Rio, and Jacqui and Steve. Treasured grandmother of Jason and Jennifer; Kim and Vicki; Leia and Tama; and David, Luke and Paul. Loved GG of Samantha, Matthew and Violet. Special thanks to the medical staff at Wairau Hospital and Hospice Marlborough for their wonderful care. Messages may be sent to 16 Argosy Place, Blenheim 7201.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Salvation Army or Marlborough Cake Decorators Guild would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1.30pm on Tuesday March 16, followed by the interment of Mary’s ashes at Fairhall Cemetery.

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Thursday 18 March Knit and Natter:

Marlborough District Library 10.30am till noon. Are you looking to meet new people? Are you interested in knitting?

Join a group of social knitters. Bring along your knitting project, or get inspiration from the other knitters. Enjoy the company of other knitters and admire their beautiful work. Tea and coffee will be available as well. Adults Only.

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Whanau ora Navigator Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu Trust is a Māori Social service provider based in Wairau. Working in collaboration with Oranga Tamariki and Te Putahitanga O Te Waipounamu, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Whānau Ora Navigator to support vulnerable pregnant/ new mums and their whānau to develop a safe and nurturing environment for their pepi. This is a unique role working closely with Oranga Tamariki and Maataa Waka team members.

Utilising a Whānau ora approach which is kaupapa Maori centric and is not bound by statutory limitations; the navigator will encourage whanau self-determination by assisting them to develop a plan which represents their dreams and aspirations for the future wellbeing of their pepi and whānau.

The key components of the role are: • Being part of a multi-disciplinary Oranga Tamariki team to identify suitable whānau.

• Using a strength based approach form long term professional relationships with whānau.

• Facilitate and mentor whānau to identify aspirations and develop a whanau plan • Advocacy and support whānau to access services • Draw on a range of approaches to support whānau in achieving their aspirations The ideal candidate will have: • An understanding of the Vulnerable Childrens Act and experience delivering Tamariki centered services.

• An appreciation of statutory requirements and the ability to work in both statutory and community settings.

• Enjoy working part of a team; recognizing and appreciating individual strengths.

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Meet Brayshaw Park Thursdays 11am. Ride to various destinations for lunch. Come by bike, tin top or magic carpet. Bring your laughing gear, a thermal to wear and a story to share.

Choir:

Thursdays 7-9pm. St Ninian's Hall, 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown (opp church). Come and join Creative Kids Trust community choir Creative Voice. All musical abilities and new members welcome.

Picton Mahjong:

FOR SALE Established Cleaning Franchise Full training, equipment provided Simple business to own and run Potential for growth if desired Phone 579 9333 marlborough@mrgreen.co.nz

The Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month.

11am-12.30pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry Street, Blenheim. Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

Crop Swap Gathering:

1:30-2:30pm, Marlborough Multicultural Centre, 21 Henry Street. Sharing abundance from our gardens: Fruit, vegetables, preserves, relishes, jams, herbs, eggs, flowers, seedlings, baking. Giving generously and mindfully taking.

Further details 027 372 2897.

Multicultural Tea Party:

Marlborough Multicultural Centre 12:30pm - 3:00pm.

Come and celebrate Neighbours Day Aotearoa and Race Relations Day with us. Enjoy our Multicultural Tea Party at Marlborough House Garden on the corner of Henry Street and George Street. Neighbours from everywhere come and meet your community. Prizes for the best national costume, best teacup and best mocktail glass. Complimentary light refreshments provided. Join the Crop Swap from 2.00pm.

Lions Market at Linkwater:

In the pleasant grounds of Queen Charlotte Tavern between 9:30am and 12:30pm. A variety of stalls including vegetables, luscious water melon, preserves, farm produce, art and craft, bric a brac, whitebait fritters, BBQ food. Bring your knives and garden tools and have them sharpened while you cruise the stalls. Sites still available $5. Ring Ian 574 2558.

Marina Cove 1:15pm. Contact Gyllian 573 5383.

Sunday 21 March

Kotahitanga Mo Te Taiao strategy and Te Hoiere Project.

Peter Hamill of Marlborough District Council, will talk about this multi-agency strategy and the Te Hoiere (Pelorus catchment) project. Blenheim School Hall, 7.30pm.

Everyone welcome. Will go ahead at Covid level 2, but cancel at level 3.

Marlborough Farmers' Market:

Forest & Bird Monthly Talk:

Blenheim Senior Citizens Meeting:

172 High St. 2pm, All welcome. Guest Speaker from Age Concern. Bring a friend or come and make new friends.

Afternoon tea. For further information contact Sharon 578 5311.

Friday 19 March Under 5s stories and crafts:

Every Friday. Picton Library’s Under 5’s programme 10.30am – 11.15am is designed to enhance the library experience for 2-5-year-olds. Come along and share a favourite or new picture books and construct simple crafts. Make sure your little person wears clothes you don't mind getting messy.

No need to book. Running till April 16.

Kidzone:

Fridays 3.30 to 5.30pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge Street. Avon 579 2440.

Vintage Farm Machinery: Open daily, 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage Farm. John 5777 442.

Kete Kai Street Market:

Marlborough A&P Park 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Community Market Food, arts and crafts from different cultures from around the rohe (region). Coming together again for a great community fun-filled night – and what better way than celebrating those who have survived, the carers and the loved ones we have lost.

Relay for Life Marlborough:

Marlborough A&P Showgrounds. Friday 6:00pm - 11:55pm and Saturday midnight - 6:00am. Your teams fundraising efforts are celebrated at the event with good music, entertainment, and remarkable community spirit. Cancer doesn't stop, and neither does your team baton as dedicated team members take turns walking (or running) around the track for the full 12 hours. Everyone and anyone can get involved, so gather your friends, whānau and workmates and join your community because no one fights cancer alone. Visit our website to register your team, or contact our office with any queries, email relaymarlborough@ cancersoc.org.nz or phone 579 4379.

Saturday 20 March Marlborough Artisan Craft Market:

Blenheim CBD 9.30am-2pm. The market is a showcase of local Artisans with a large selection of craft products to select from. The market has a vibrant atmosphere to browse and enjoys at your leisure. Children are catered for with an activity zone with outdoor games for young and old to enjoy.

Blenheim Chess Club:

Meets at Delicia Café, Scott Street, every Saturday 10am – 1pm. All welcome.

Marlborough A&P Showgrounds. 9am-noon. Fresh produce from your local farmers. Come and see the tasty line up of fresh and seasonal, gourmet and artisan produce and products that this region has to offer.

Market on the Green:

12:30-3:00pm. 12 Mills St, Seddon. Artisan and community market with a local charity feature. March charity is the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre. Come and visit!

Messy Church:

A free event – create with activities, fun & games; celebrate with Bible stories, songs & prayers; get together for a delicious meal. At Picton Baptist Church – 293 Waikawa Rd, Sunday 21 March 4–6pm. Everyone is welcome, from babies to grandies. Children please bring a grown-up! Ph 573 6315 or email pictonbaptist@gmail.com.

Blenheim Riverside Railway:

Steam train is being hauled by Locomotive ‘Donald’ with return trips on the Omaka Line only at 1.15pm, 2pm and 3pm.

Ted’s Big Day Out:

Pollard Park noon - 4:00pm. You and your teddy bear are invited to 'Ted's Big Day Out', a free family event to celebrate Children's Day in Marlborough. BYO picnic and teddies don't forget your togs and a towel for the giant free water slide! There will be lots of teddy bear-themed games and activities, local musicians and community stalls. Everyone is welcome! For more information, check out Active Dads Marlborough's Facebook page, phone 03 921 5006 or email blenheimoffice@barnardos.org.nz

Monday 22 March Line Dancing:

Senior Citizen Hall. Every Monday 2-3pm. Come along and give line dancing a go. Join us for friendship, fun, exercise, music and dance. Men, women and children welcome. No partner needed. A social is held every couple of months so all classes can get together for an afternoon of fun and dance. The first lesson is free for all new beginner's, then $5 each time. For more information phone Judith 03-578 7554 or 021 234 1095.

Rotary Clubs in Blenheim:

Meet Monday & Tuesday evenings at 5.30pm. Rotary is a world-wide service club for men & women – doing great things in your community. For further information on meeting venues, please phone Kevin on 021 173 8784, or Jon on 027 222 9505.

Witherlea Indoor Bowling Club:

Meets Monday's at St Ninian's Church Hall for 7pm start.

Soft sole shoes essential. Contact Gary 578 4704 or Heather 578 9350.

Blenheim Scottish Country Dance Club:

Every Monday at 7.30pm at Whitney Street School Hall, Whitney Street. Come and try it! You don’t need a partner.

For information ring Miriam 9284479.

If you have an event for the next issue of ‘What’s On’ email The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

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Clothing Alterations:

by Lynette Atkinson-Parker For your sewing requirements Phone 03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010 Quality Service Guaranteed

Do you need assistance with English as a second Language?

Marlborough Junior Golf Society Notice of Special General Meeting

Private English Tuition for Adults & Teens (Includes IELTS)

We will be holding a special general meeting on March the 17th at the Blenheim Golf Club at 7pm.

Qualifications: BA (English).

B. Communications.

C.E.L.T.A. Grad. Cert. Teal.

The meeting is to discuss the ongoing operation and viability of the Society, if you have an interest in this please attend.

Call Tom 027 5020 555

Nick Robinson – President

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AUDITIONS for The Pink Hammer by Michelle Amas, ‘a comedy that nails’ it directed by Pam Logan and Tamara Henry are being held at the Boathouse Theatre this Sunday 21st March at 4pm, for more information contact Emily on 0212984077.

RURAL or spacious private property wanted in June long term for working couple. Good references. Clean, tidy and honest. Please phone Bridget 02102306983.

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Runs well $450. To view phone Pete on 5793371 or 0274467179.

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FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW Sunday 28 March Weld Park, Ward FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES available on application Bernadette Gilmore Ph 577 7174 flaxbourneshow@gmail.com

MARLBOROUGH A & P ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 24th March 2021 Upstairs Pavilion, A & P Park, Maxwell Road commencing at 7.30pm “Interested members of the public welcome”

Annual General Meeting

BUSINESS

1. President’s Welcome.

2. To confirm the Minutes of Annual General Meeting held 15th July 2020 3. To adopt the President’s Report.

4. To adopt the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2020 5. To elect a President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, and General Committee of twentythree Members (Nominations for the above officers should be in writing with the nominees’ consent endorsed and lodged with the Secretary prior to the commencement of the Meeting.)

6. To elect an Auditor 7. General Business

Members and friends are invited to attend the Band’s Annual General Meeting at 7:30pm Wednesday 31st March 2021 In the Band Rooms 21 Auckland Street, Blenheim.

Christine Fowles SECRETARY

How much clearance is required?

Under the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003, trees must be kept a safe distance from power lines for public safety and to protect electricity supply.

The Regulations define the clearance requirements using two zones, the Notice Zone and Growth Limit Zone.

The Growth Limit Zone is the space around the power line where trees must not encroach at any time. The Notice Zone is one metre beyond the Growth Limit Zone.

The distance required for each Zone is dependent on the line voltage, as shown in the table below: Growth Limit and Notice Zones for Line Spans less than 150 metres OVERHEAD LINE VOLTAGE

GROWTH LIMIT ZONE

NOTICE ZONE

33,000V (33kV)

2.5 metres

3.5 metres

11,000V (11kV)

1.6 metres

2.6 metres

400V/230V

0.5 metres

1.5 metres

Stay safe - use a professional Only approved contractors are permitted to work within four metres of power lines and the tree work should be left to these trained and experienced professionals.

Attempting to do the work yourself could result in injury or even death. Please contact Marlborough Lines for a list of contractors approved to undertake tree work around power lines.

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Golf Results The first 2021 Marlborough Women’s Pennants Held at Blenheim Golf Course March 8 Blenheim 11, Awatere 8, Picton 6, Rarangi 6,

Kaikoura 4, Marlborough 1. Next Pennant Match Marlborough on Monday, April 12.

Rarangi Golf Club March 10, Men’s Midweek Stableford: Leigh Somerville-Smith 44, Dick Hubert 41, Hans Bloemberg 38, Ezra Kahaki 36, Roland Van Asch 36, John Jones 36, Jason Minhinnick 36, Dennis Wye 36, Murray Ingram 36, Ray Tomlinson 35, David Best 35, Jim Thomas 35.

March 11, Ladies, Stableford. Best Overall: Denise Hodson 40, 0-20 Helen Neame 39, 21-27 Anne Newman 34, 28+ Lynn Naysmith 32.

March 13, Men, Red Tees, Medal, Ladies, Stableford. Men: Allan Shutkowski 69, Brian Gill 70, Terry Grant 70, Paul Sainsbury 72, Alan Milne 72, Allan Ryder 73, Owen Gibbs 73,

Bruce Verry 73, Terry Allen 73, Peter Browning 73. Ladies: Susan Godsiff 36, Wendy Moffat 33.

March 7, Men, Stableford, Ladies, Charters Cup, Stableford. Me – Graham McCarthy 42, Tony Nichol 38, Ezra Kahaki 37, Terry Lane 36, Allan Ryder 36, Jerome January 36, Owen Gibbs 36, David Best 35, Alan Rutledge 35, Shane Weaver 34, Laurie McGlone 34. Ladies, Best Over the field: Diane McCarthy 38 on c/b Helen Neame & Kathy Payne. Div 1, 0-20 Helen Neame 38, Rete Kydd 37. Div, 2 21-27 Susan Godsiff 36. Div 3, 28+ Kathy Payne 38.

Marlborough Golf Club March 9, Women’s 9 Hole Stableford: Neryl Savage 20, Rebecca Harvey 19, Suzanne Clifford 16.

March 10, Avril Watson Stableford Div.1: Jane Anderson-Bay 38, Angela Beard 37, Julie Nicolle 36. Div.2: Judy Dwyer 41, Sue Lissaman 39, Cherry Wilson 37, Vivienne Boyle 37, Marie Grant 36, Lesley Corbett 34. Div.3: Judy Ibbotson 43, Lyndy Larkin 41, Di Lofthouse 39, Vivienne Bond 38, Helen Lissaman 36.

March 11, Men’s Stableford Div.1: Dave Knappstein 39, Arthur Dovey 38, Chris Henry 38, Hans Blohm 37, Ken Steel 37, Stephen

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A perfect Picton send-off for cyclists The sun rose from behind the hills on a perfect Picton morning as a team of 23 cyclists from New Plymouth left Picton foreshore at 8am on Saturday.

The ‘Joe’s Garage Charity Cycle Riders’ ‘Sound to Sound’ ride saw them farewelled by local Life Education Trust members who provided a magnificent breakfast as they started on a trip to make a difference.

It will see them riding close to 1400km from the Marlborough Sounds through to Milford Sound in 11 days.

The trip was delayed from last year due to COVID, but the team was undeterred in their purpose to raise funds to support the trust, which provides education for children to combat pressing health problems like obesity, diabetes, and bullying.

They are highly successful in that. The four rides held since they began have raised

some half a million dollars through their sponsorship and fundraising efforts.

The Life Education mascot Harold the giraffe was there to see the cyclists off and there was a special hug from him for Sharn Roebuck, who with brother Anthony was riding in their father Keith’s place.

Sharn wasn’t the only one of the group who was emotional – Keith was a stalwart and founding member of the group. He died late last year and members were visibly upset as Chris Milne, the group’s spokesperson, remembered him and all the riders who were no longer with them just before they left.

James Ryan, chairperson of the Life Education Trust Marlborough, wished them God Speed as they went, clapped out of the foreshore carpark by their supporters.

To support the ride and make a donation visit: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/joes-garage

Harvey 36, Terry Loomis 34, Jon Nicol 34.

Div.2: Robert Hille 41, Don Elley 40, Paul Ham 39, Nevil Paterson 39, Dave Wiley 35, Michael Dwyer 34, Peter Gurr 34, George Mitchinson 34.

March 13, Avril Watson Stableford Div.1: Lucy Jefferis 37, Lizzie Turnbull 35. Div.2: Vivienne Boyle 43, Rebecca Harvey 40, Christine Armstrong 39. Men’s Stableford Div.1: Ray Grubb 38, Andrew Stowell 37, Stephen Harvey 36, Dave Knappstein 35, Mike MacLeod 35.

Div.2: Scott Allen 39, John Humm 39, Daniel Adriatico 36, Ian Newport 36, John Rodgers 36, Tom Kelsall 36.

Picton Golf Club March 6,7, Dewar Cup + Marlborough Stroke, Dewar Cup Nett: Jack Evans 129 (P), Lewis Wilson 136 (W/T), Lance Morris 137 (Nga), Craig McIsaac 138 (P), Billy Reeves 139 (P), Bradley Crabb 139 (W/T).

Marlborough Stroke, Gross, Senior: Brook Hale 143 (R), Blair Bavin 146 (R), Lance Morris 147 (Nga), Trent Davies 150 (B), Ezra Kahaki 151 (R). Intermediate: Jeff Pascoe 161(P), Kaharoa Bradley 163 (R), Jack Evans 165 (P),

Craig McIsaac 170 (P), Paul McCrae (W/T).

Junior: Lewis Wilson 176 (W/T), Leigh S-Smith 180 (P), Nick Wright 188 (P), Tom Weiss 189 (W/T), Mark Ivamy 190 (P.Junior B – Bradley Crabb 201 (W/T).

March 11: Paul Towers 40; Roger Jones, John Saxon 38; Jeff Pascoe, Hiram Taylor 37.

March 12, 9 Hole, Par, Penny Edwards 4+; Lynette Pawson +1; Mary Butler, Lynda White, Joyce McClelland -1.

Marlborough Veterans Golf Association Results of Tournament played at Picton Golf Club on March 15.

Individual: 1. Tony Armstrong (Marlborough) 43 points; 2. Richley Down (Picton) 42 points; 3. Mike Ashworth (Picton) and Grant Aikman (Picton) 40 points; 5. Jon Nicol (Marlborough) and Glen Hurcomb 39 points; 7. Robin Whiting (Marlborough) 38 points; 8. Colin Marsden

(Marlborough), Dennis Wye (Rarangi), Ron Frisken (Picton), Hans Bloemberg (Rarangi) and George Mitchinson 36 points. Hole in One: Phil Starkey (Blenheim) on #13.

Team: 1st Marlborough #2: George Mitchinson, Jon Nicol, Tony Armstrong and Brian Chippindale 118 points. 2nd Picton #3: 117 points. 3rd Rarangi #1 and Picton #2: 107 points.

Golf Marlborough Interclub Played in Blenheim on March 7 Blenheim (39) v Picton (33) Jane Ingram 9.5 - Helen McIsaac 8.5 Rachael Bell 10 - Kaye Keys 8 Sa nga Grupp 8.5 - Penny Edwards 9.5 Marion Flynn 11 - Lynda White 7 Wairau Valley (39.5) v Marlborough (32.5) Mel Hampton 6.5 - Tina Marfell 11.5

Yvonne Wallace 12 - Pru Jensen 6 Robin Lacey 11 - Kaye Eggers 7 Robyn Pupich 10 - Mary Skilton 8 Kaikoura (31) v Rarangi (41) Chrissie Mackie 8 - Aroha Minhinnich 10 Lyn Batchelor 6 - Tracy Bary 12 Barbara Ford 8.5 - Jo Rainbird 9.5 Jenny Davies 8.5 - Marilyn Smith 9.5

Brendon Adams rode his motorcycle as he led the riders out of Picton.

Marlborough Harrier Club Saturday, March 20 at 1.45pm for 2.00pm start, Opening Day, Harriers Shed located at the end of Hospital Road. Look for the Harrier sign. Meet and greet then a relay run around the

sloping Wither Hills or along the Taylor River. Post event, stay to chat and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee provided.

Please bring something for afternoon tea to share with others. For full details go

to http://harriers.net.nz/ event/club-open-day-2/ Everyone is welcome to participate.

For further enquiries contact Allister Leach 021 159 0678.

Cuddon Cycling Marlborough March 19 at 5.45pm, Track Cycling training and coaching at Athletic Park. Track bikes available for newcomers (just bring your helmet and runners). Ideal age 11 to adult.

Come and give it a go.

March 20 at 1. 30pm, corner Dillons Point Road/

Rowberrys Road, Open Grade, 42km Handicap.

Junior U17 21km Handicap.

Please assemble 1pm. Open $5 Junior $3.

March 22 at 6.00pm, Track Cycling at Athletic Park. Warm-up from 5.30pm.

Track bikes available for

newcomers ( just bring your helmet and runners).

Ideal age 11 to adult. All welcome. For further info contact Warren 021663910 or Graham 0278212379.

Also see website www. cyclingmarlborough.org. nz for more information.

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sports talk With Jacob Page

In a league of their own I’ve never been one to pick sides in sports.

The notion that you can’t like both rugby and league at the same time has always seemed archaic.

This year I’ve noticed the way I feel about viewing both sports to be a little different.

After the opening round of NRL, there can be little doubt that for a neutral fan, league is the much better product.

The game is far easier to understand, it’s faster and the rules

encourage the ball being in play.

Rugby has tinkered with some laws to try to make the game more appealing but constant reset scrums chewing the clock, yellow cards for cynical play having a big say in the way the game is played and often hard to understand rules have left me cold.

I’ll always watch the Crusaders play as they are my team but after four straight titles I’ve become a little spoilt.

I’m not as emotionally invested in their season because of the over-flowing success of the team.

Sorry to rub your faces in it, particularly the battler fans of the Highlanders and Hurricanes but if the Crusaders get beaten, it just won’t be the end of the world to me.

Much like the All Blacks at the 2019 World Cup, when you’ve won the previous two tournaments, that thirst for victory from fans does start to subside.

When it comes to the NRL, I lost faith in the Warriors in 2007 and switched to the St George Illawarra Dragons.

I have accepted that this year, they will be battling to avoid the wooden spoon as one of the worst teams in the competition.

Having made peace with that likely outcome means I can watch the season largely as a passionless fan just looking to be entertained by the product.

After the opening round, it’s

clear which is the superior viewing product.

Sure, rugby league will never have the global reach of rugby but what it does have on its side and what rugby seriously lacks is simplicity.

Reset scrums, constant penalties and overzealous officials will continue to harm rugby.

League may be a little rough around the edges but it is a far more consistent spectacle weekin and week-out.

Visiting players take top spots in croquet tournament

By Celeste Alexander

Blenheim rolled out the welcome mat to visiting croquet players who came from as far as Rangiora, Kaiapoi and the Nelson area to compete in the annual Croquet Marlborough Handicap Tournament, held over Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday 12 doubles (24 players) and on Sunday 18 singles played at the Brooklyn Croquet Club.

Saturday’s Doubles was won

by Stephen Green and Shona McLean of Nelson, second were Terry Green and Liz Partridge of Kaiapoi, and third were John and Christine Foster of Rangiora.

Sunday’s Singles saw Terry Green in the top three once again with his first place win, followed by David Galvin of Ashburton in second, and John Foster of Rangiora in third.

Tournament manager and Brooklyn Croquet Club captain Glenys Stevenson was “delighted” with the turnout.

“We have some top players here,” she told the Sun reporter on Sunday. “We had some very good sponsors; Redwood Bak-

ery and Z Energy, which made it very attractive to outside players.

“It’s a sport we would love to encourage more players into; younger players especially. It’s a lot more competitive than people would expect,” Glenys says.

The interest in golf croquet has continued to grow thanks to international representation such as the World Championship hosted by New Zealand last year and played in Nelson, Glenys adds.

“NZ’s team of four won over Egypt… it was very exciting.”

Marlborough will be hosting the 2021 South Island Masters Games in October which will include golf croquet as part of the sports lineup.

This will be preceded by a Marlborough Veterans Tournament on October 16-17, before the Masters Games start on the 18th.

“It will be a big programme and one we are looking forward to,” Glenys says.

If anyone is interested in playing or learning about golf croquet, contact Croquet Marlborough secretary Roz Bridges on 0276428008.

The Croquet Marlborough Handicap Tournament was held at the weekend, hosted by the Brooklyn Croquet Club.

Players from Blenheim, the Nelson area, Rangiora and Kaiapoi took part. They are pictured with the Redwood Bakery vehicle; one of the major sponsors of the tournament.

Kevin Freeth from the Blenheim Joy Hayes from the Peter Burt from the Terry Green of Kaiapoi and Brooklyn Club.

Croquet Club.

Brooklyn Croquet Club. winner of the singles.

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