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By Bill McElhinney Ken Ham is calling it quits.

One of Blenheim’s longest standing independent retailers, Ken is putting the family business, Ken Ham’s Music Works, up for sale and planning his retirement.

Ken and his wife Karenne started the business 34 years ago and in that time they have helped thousands of happy customers pursue their musical passion.

“It’s a dream I’ve had ever since I was young,” Ken says. “I even told my guidance counsellor at college that I wanted to own a music store, but he didn’t give me any encouragement!”

Continued on page 2 A family affair: Ken Ham with daughter Raewyn and wife Karenne in their Scott Street music store.

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Ken calls time on family music business Continued from page 1 Ken was born in Seddon and went to primary school there.

He was born with partial sight but a congenital condition meant that his sight gradually faded and by age 27 he was completely blind.

Failing sight however didn’t prevent Ken from pursuing his love of music.

He began piano accordion lessons as a youngster and as reading music became more difficult he learned to play by ear.

He moved to Tauranga at 17, lived with a musical family, and began playing at Orphans’ Club concerts.

“I was always shy and quiet

as a youngster,” Ken says, “but playing music gave me the confidence to go out in public.”

He moved back to Blenheim in 1971 and was working as a telephone switchboard operator with NZ Railways, but missed his music.

“Then I bought a piano accordion and a sound system and began playing with the local Orphans’ Club,” Ken says.

He’s never looked back, and 50 years later he is now the national president of the Orphans’ Club Association. The club takes its name from Orpheus, the Greek god of music, and aims to promote the various arts, encourage members to develop their talents and assists

worthwhile charitable causes.

In 1984 Ken had the opportunity to follow his dream when Blenheim business Wayne’s Musical Specialities in what was then Centrepoint Mall came up for sale.

Encouraged by Karenne, Ken took the plunge and they bought the business.

In 1986 they moved to the Scott Street shop, which was specially designed to suit Ken’s lack of sight.

Ken’s bright personality and emphasis on personal service has seen him sell musical and sound equipment all around the country, from the Catlins in the Deep South to Auckland in the north.

“It’s really satisfying, helping someone achieve their musical ambitions,” Ken says.

“I was going across the Alfred Street pedestrian crossing one day when the lady in the car that had stopped rolled her window down and called out: ‘Gidday Ken, I just want to tell you how much I’m enjoying that piano you sold me!’”

“But now I’m nearly 70 and it’s time to retire,” Ken says.

When the business sells he and Karenne will move to their holiday home in Tory Channel, although Ken’s musical interests, family, and commitments with the Orphans’ Club nationally will mean plenty of trips to town and beyond.

Ken pleased to have new guide dog

By Bill McElhinney “It’s like having your legs cut off,” says Ken Ham. Ken, who is blind, has spent the last six months without a guide dog after his former dog, Kerami, was retired.

The pair had spent a decade together but the Golden Labrador Retriever Cross was forced into retirement after reaching the ripe old age of 11.

Since then Ken has struggled to find a new match, and being without a dog has left him feeling “probably the most blind” he’s ever felt.

He was back to relying on humans for help, which is “not a good feeling”.

However, Ken has just come back from two weeks of intensive training in Auckland with his new partner, Wylie, a 23-month-

old black Labrador.

The pair are getting on well together, much to Ken’s delight.

Wylie can match Ken’s brisk pace as he strides to and from home each day, clocking up between eight and 10km.

Ken estimates he and Kerami clocked up at least 30,000km in their time together.

“I’ve been 38 years with a guide dog, and being without one is awful,” Ken says. But now he has Wylie and “I feel like a whole person again,” Ken says.

“There’s a heck of a lot of factors involved in the correct matching of a person to a dog,” Ken says.

“They have to be physically the right build and they need to operate at the right speed, have the right aptitude or interest in work, given that the dog handlers

Ken Ham is delighted to have a new guide dog, Wylie.

are going to differ hugely.”

The dogs have almost human status, Ken says. They’re allowed to go anywhere the public can go, even on an aircraft.

Ken is also grateful that the

Marlborough District Council has banned dogs from the central business district.

“Having other dogs around would make things really difficult for Wylie and me.”

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Armed callout to MBC The armed offenders squad was called to Marlborough Boys’ College on Wednesday, sparked by a plastic toy gun being allegedly carried to school by a student.

The college has issued a statement saying students weren’t in any immediate danger of an active threat or intended harm, however it’s a situation that’s not taken lightly.

Students are being spoken to to ensure they understand the serious nature of the incident, and parents are urged to exercise caution when buying toy guns for their children.

Learn zero waste Differently Abled Children of Marlborough member Hularii McKenzie with one of the group’s fundraising projects - a raffle.

Fun play for all

By Celeste Alexander As children, some of our favourite memories are of visiting the park with our family and friends for some fun, so why not incorporate some play equipment for children with disabilities?

This is exactly what local charitable organisation, Differently Abled Children of Marlborough Trust, is aiming to do - with the help of the community.

This organisation is led by a group of parents who are passionate about advocating for those most vulnerable in the community.

These parents represent 19 local children with varying disabilities who are the official members of the group.

Originally it began as a support group for parents with disabled children and in their time they have already successfully advocated the need for toilet facilities

with a hoist, due to soon open at Liz Davidson Place in Blenheim.

Their next big project is to purchase items of playground equipment which will enable children of different backgrounds and abilities to enjoy Pollard Park’s playground.

These includes a Liberty Swing which will be accessible to any member of the public that has a wheelchair, as well as a wheelchair accessible xylophone and inclusive carousel.

The MDC has considered the group’s submission for the three pieces and is looking at funding the inclusive carousel.

They are however leaving room for the items the group is fundraising for.

This is welcome news to group members like Alana Sagar and Hularii McKenzie. Alana’s threeyear-old son Archie has Pallister Killian Syndrome.

“With his cheeky smile and enjoyment of interaction with other children, this play equipment would be wonderful for Archie,” Alana says.

Hularii is also looking forward to being able to take his eightyear-old daughter Bailey who has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy, to enjoy the equipment.

“She’s a typical girl who likes to have fun, so she would really love this equipment,” he says.

So far the Differently Abled Children of Marlborough Trust has raised around $10,000 towards the overall cost of $27,000 needed for the Liberty Swing and xylophone.

To continue fundraising towards their goal, members are running a raffle which is being sold via their social media page and at New World Blenheim Supermarket on Saturdays, with some amazing

Joocy Loocy NZ is hosting a rerun lunchtime session of a popular presentation about zero waste living.

Hannah Blumhardt and Liam Prince, the No-Waste Nomads will be at the free event on Monday, July 9 at noon.

Bayleys gets on board

Archie Sagar.

items up for grabs.

There’s also a Givealittle page set up for ‘Differently Abled Children of Marlborough’ and the group is also being supported

by Taylor Pass Honey by being able to sell a range of honey and keeping the profits.

To purchase some honey and raffle tickets, or even to make a donation towards the equipment, contact Alana on 027 426 2662 or Hularii on 027 860 8157.

Marlborough District Council has agreed an extended sponsorship deal with Bayleys Marlborough Ltd, renewing its support for the Blenheim bus service.

The agreement is for three years, with two rights of renewal, each for an additional three-year period.

Marlborough District Council is also planning to extend the bus service following a recent public survey.

Water safe to drink Marlborough District Council is pleased the latest test results show there is no PFAS in Blenheim’s town water supply bores and the town’s water remains safe to drink.

This was the fourth and fifth round of sampling since December 2017.

MDC anticipates monthly sampling for the next 12 months.

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Slip sliding away By community constable Russ Smith If you’re cycling or walking prior to sunrise you’ll know that the icy bite of winter is in the air. This means that vehicles parked outside overnight will have their windows obscured by condensation or frost, and road conditions may be hazardous.

Always clear your vehicle windows before driving. Your risk of crashing is far greater if you can’t see out of the vehicle properly.

Police have attended several crashes in the last couple of weeks that have been attributed to ice on the road, with the majority of these occurring on bridges.

Please be cautious when driving across any bridge earlier in the day when temperatures have been below zero overnight.

What tends to happen is that water doesn’t cool as rapidly as air and when air temperatures become very low, water vapour rises off the stream or river under the bridge and settles on the colder road surface forming ice.

If you’re about to drive across a bridge earlier in the day after a cold night, slow down as you approach, keep your steering wheels straight and avoid sudden movements. Avoid applying the brakes suddenly.

If you do begin to slide, take your foot off the accelerator gently and don’t apply the brakes. Keep the steering wheels pointed as close to the orientation of the road as possible.

If your vehicle starts to slide clockwise, you can turn your steering wheel counter-clockwise to correct (and vice-versa), but turning it too far will create an over-correction that is harder to recover from. Straighten the steering as the vehicle comes back in line.

Be safe out there.

JP service extends to library on Saturdays

By Bill McElhinney Members of the public needing assistance from a Justice of the Peace will be able to access such a service tomorrow.

The Marlborough Justice of the Peace Association is extending its service to the public with a Saturday service centre at the Blenheim Library.

For six years now Justices of the Peace have been available at the Blenheim Courthouse during weekday hours to witness documents, certify copies, take affidavits and undertake the many other duties for which the public have needed their services.

This service has become so popular that last year almost 3000 people sought their assistance and they dealt with over 8000 documents.

However, there are many people who are unable to come in during the week, so from this Saturday there will be two Justices of the Peace sitting in the Blenheim Library between 10am and 12 noon.

Justices of the Peace carry out a number of ministerial functions which include: Witnessing of documents such as deeds, land transfer documents and wills;

JP Kate Bristed, president of the local JP Association Alister Boyce, District Library manager and JP Glenn Webster, and JPs Ian Cameron and Sue Walbran, who was sworn in on Wednesday morning.

certifying copies of documents as true copies of an original; taking statutory declarations including declarations for marriage dissolutions; taking affidavits and affirmations and even conducting citizenship ceremonies where special permission has been obtained.

“We’re grateful to Glenn Webster and the library staff for finding room for us,” spokesman Ian Cameron, a former court registrar, says.

“The library is an ideal situation as there are photocopier services and a private room has been allocated for any work

where privacy is required.”

Justices of the Peace are nominated by community groups and must be approved by the local MP before they can be sworn in.

They hold their position for life unless they choose to resign.

Home Show on now Amy Clarke from Elite Louvres is all set up and waiting to meet you at the Marlborough Home & Garden Show, running today through to Sunday at Stadium 2000.

Come along Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Remembering the Kurahaupo Settlement: Nga Pakiaka Morehu O Te Whenua

From left to right: Sue McElhinney; Cressida Bishop; Mayoress Anne Best, Mayor John Leggett, Dr Peter Meihana, Keelan Walker, Kereana Norton and Richard Bradley.

An exhibition telling the story of the journey to the Treaty of Waitangi settlement for the Kurahaupo tribes of the northern South Island has opened at the Millennium Art Gallery.

Through photographs, writing and artworks, and public programmes, the public can see how the Kurahaupo iwi of Rangitane O Wairau, Ngati Apa ki te Ra To and Ngati Kuia eventually reached a settlement with the Crown, after 174 years.

The exhibition charts the perseverance that was required to

receive an apology and cultural and financial redress from the Crown as well as the battle of generations of Kurahaupo tribes to maintain their own identity.

The stories and images follow the history after Ihaia Kaikoura of Rangitane signed the Treaty of Waitangi at Te Whanganui (Port Underwood) in 1840 and other agreements signed later at the Wairau Bar and at Kaituna (Havelock).

Exhibition dates: 28 June – 5 August 2018

Planning for Blenheim’s new cultural heart

The new library/art gallery is earmarked for the High St site currently occupied by Liquorland and Warehouse Stationery.

A new library-art gallery for Blenheim in the year plans to have a concept prepared. is moving through the planning A small project team, headed by the stages now that Council has Mayor, will oversee progress but the reconfirmed a $16M overall budget full Council will have responsibility for the project. for approving the concept before The aspiration for the Riverside detailed plans can be drafted. It’s Precinct site in lower High street is hoped that concept sign-off can be a new library-information hub for achieved by the end of this year so the town alongside a gallery with that design can get underway in exhibition and storage space, looking 2019. out on the Taylor River and the new The overall cost of the High Street Quays riverside park. project will be met partly through The Council has requested Expressions of interest from architects reserves and the sale of property in Blenheim. interested in the project and later

Community News Workbridge provides vocational services to people with any medical or injury condition including preplacement services such as CV preparation, job application letters, interviewing skills, understanding

the labour market, job searching and other placement support as required.

For more information Ph: 0508 858 858.

Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health.

Treated water is available at the public tap on the corner of Marama Road

and Foster Street.

A new Seddon water treatment plant is under construction and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

For further information contact our Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Long Term Plan: Message from the Mayor Councillors agreed that this Long Term Plan 201828 should address three key priorities: • Looking after the environment • Building and maintaining our infrastructure • Investing in economic development.

This Plan provides $525m of capital spending over ten years on our core services, and uses our reserve funds wherever possible. Providing essential services is driving increases in capital spending on roading, water and sewerage networks – and community facilities and flood protection. We are also meeting new Government-imposed national standards for the environment and public health.

We’ve been upgrading our water supplies to meet the New Zealand Drinking Water Standards. The need to achieve compliance was reinforced by the serious gastroenteritis outbreak in Havelock North in 2016. Council is proposing to spend 40% of its capital expenditure budget over the next 10 years on water and sewerage services.

This Plan also proposes more resources for environmental science to enable Council to deliver better environmental management and monitoring. The public have told us they expect more emphasis on protecting our biodiversity.

With a new Marlborough Environment Plan on the way we need to be able to fulfil its aspirations for managing our natural and physical resources well.

Provision of future funding for the Marlborough Kaikoura coastal cycling and walking trail and for a new Blenheim library and art gallery are included in this Plan. The cycle trail investment will attract significant visitor numbers and create opportunities for South Marlborough to generate new business, post the Kaikoura earthquake. The new Blenheim library and art gallery will not only help invigorate the lower High Street river area and attract more visitors, but will also offer a better service to the public, as we have seen with the new Picton Library and Service Centre - Waitohi Whare Matauranga.

Councillors decided to accelerate the Youth Development Centre project some years ahead of schedule by contributing $400k from Council Reserves. As Council owns the former CRT building, this means a significant saving on capital previously

allocated to fund a new building.

Council adopted its Development Contributions Policy as proposed, the 2018-28 Financial Strategy and the 2018-48 Infrastructure Strategy, which underpins Council’s planning for climate change adaptation.

On the proposed rating policy changes, we decided to remove the Rating Area Percentage targets for each Geographic Rating Area and agreed to provide rates remissions to Picton Vicinity ratepayers for increases above 40% for a period of three years. While the review of the Geographic Rating Areas’ cost allocations was challenged by some Picton Vicinity ratepayers, Councillors confirmed their view that the previous methods were inequitable from a district-wide perspective.

We consulted the community widely in preparation for this Plan and received 305 written submissions.

Over 100 people presented their submissions to Council during 30 hours of hearings.

In considering the submissions, Council was very conscious of the need to strike a balance between rates movements, already higher than in previous years, and meeting the needs of the community.

After final funding calculations, the rates increase proposed in the Consultation Document prior to consultation has been reduced by over 0.6% to 4.15% for the coming 2018/19 year.

I believe we have been as fair and reasonable to our community as we can be. Where we have declined funding, we have sought to identify other income streams submitters can access or we have offered non-financial Council support where possible.

Overall there was strong public support for the projects proposed in our Consultation Document.

I’d like to thank Councillors and staff for their hard work and pragmatic decision-making.

Thank you to everyone who made a submission or came and spoke to us in person. It was inspiring to hear from such a broad range of Marlburians who want only the best for their community.

John Leggett Mayor

Law change recognises retirement village residents as ratepayers The Government is changing the law so that eligible retirement village residents will be able to apply to the Council for a rates rebate.

The change to the Rates Rebate Act 1973 came into effect on 1 July 2018, addressing a long standing anomaly in the law which had prevented people who had purchased a retirement village unit from applying for a rebate.

Under the Government rates rebate scheme, a full or partial rebate is available to those on a fixed low

income. The rebate can be claimed only on the home in which the applicant lives.

The Department of Internal Affairs, which oversees this scheme, will be sending information on the change to the retirement villages.

In the meantime Council has been working with local retirement village operators to make sure things go smoothly. Council staff will visit retirement villages to help residents with their applications.

Rose pruning demonstrations POLLARD PARK The Gardeners will be pruning the roses and will be available for hands on demonstrations and questions.

Monday 9th July & Tuesday 10th July 10.30 am-12.00 midday and 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm Bring your secateurs If wet postponed to Wednesday

Ageing Positively - Library resources and services for older readers Marlborough District Libraries has a wide range of resources, including large print, audio books and e-books. Membership is free – all you need is a library card.

The libraries have an interesting range of programmes from computer skills, author visits, Bookchat and drop-in sessions with local groups.

You can get help to use devices and library resources such as online newspapers, Ancestry. com and downloading audio and e-books from the library website.

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

Both libraries have a special service for housebound or convalescing readers who cannot get to the library to choose their own books. The service, assisted by the Friends of the Library, will deliver a selection of books, magazines, audio books, DVDs or jigsaws.

Maybe you’d like to join The Friends of the Libraries? This group helps fundraise for extra items for our libraries, hosts regular talks and assists with special events.

New members are always welcome - pick up a membership form at the library today.

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Eltham Road What a mess... Why the kerb thats nuts.

Come on people this is ridiculous.

MDC you need to remove that kerb.

Will the persons responsible for the work put their hands up when the ACCIDENT waiting to happen happens, close the road get it sorted.

So Eltham Rd has been altered to have a cycle lane to accomodate children biking to and from Bohally & Girls College.

So does this mean the decision has been made to upgrade the current college or build the new College over that side of Blenheim?

Guessing this maybe so as lights also supposedly going up over there as well on Nelson Street to accomodate the kids.

From the success of Eltham Road, we are now told of plans to widen unused western council frontages one lane wide on Maxwell Road form Alabama Road through to Taylor Pass Road subdivision for the safety of thousands of cyclists heading to the Wither Hills.

No inconvenience for cars.

Fantastic, and in finished time for summer.

Ride free.

Love the Eltham Rd cycle way!

We us it regularly.

Ignore the whining baby boomers!

I live on Eltham Rd and don’t mind the cycleway at all.

I am also able to drive in a straight line on a straight road without hitting anything.

The negativity towards trying to make cyclists a little safer is hilarious.

Botched up road works in Eltham Road... Just a thought are the team that approved this going to be doing it else where like outside the Catholic Church and Seymour St, fairs fair.

Or is someone going to stand up and admit the stupidity.

I think we all want this sorted.

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Logical parking

RNZ Ballet Show

Ever wondered why people angle park in straight shop parks?

So did I; until recently.

Two ladies did this as I saw, benefits were obvious.

1. Opening both doors without damaging the car next door in narrow normal parks.

2. Clearly see more backing out safely.

4. No disability sticker required.

3. Grocery bags and trolley easier to manipulate.

Brilliant, now we angle park

An outstanding performance by our very own company.

The diversity in the programme defines what these talented artists have mastered.

Ballet incorporates many forms of dance and this was shown on the night.

Supermarkets Supermarkets how about having more checkouts open not everyone likes the self service.

The personal service is heaps better and friendlier.

Not exceptable at all!

The 16 yr old scum that shot, ran over andstomped on those birds.

Those sorts of people go on to torture dogs, cats, kids, old ladies.

That’s a person that takes pleasure in pure evil.

Poor dogs So many dogs for sale on trade me.

I hate when they put free.

Ripped off Because we don’t have or want a computer we get penalised.

Have to pay $3 xtra to pay car rego over counter than online.

What a rip off specially for us pensioners.

Congratulations Girls college, at last someone with common sense with baking and childcare as career options after all it is nearly basics of life.

The 50’s were better than today anyway.

Bad example The prime minister is setting a bad example to the country by having a baby out of wedlock.

Why didnt she do the decent thing and get married early on.

This is typical of way society is going.

Not on Councillers waste my money so they can make monuments to themselves.

You have a moral obligation not to waste our money.

Beavertown What Red(faced) bull!

What about logging off cuts destroying livelihoods, barren eroding hillsides; visual polluting hilltop wind farms - previously greenie detested, land and water poisoned by grapes; statues and airport signage-all grapes; holes in the MDC bus stop (joke) roof.

Ratepayer funded mates trips to China.

Now a proud public concept to make us all smile, share and make together.

Deserves a lotto grant.

Its us!

Name these towns by symbolic erections - Harbour Bridge; Carrot; L&P bottle; Caketin; Water tower, Cathedral or Gondola (there was at least 2 of each) Trout; Salmon; Ancient celtic burial site; Huge fruit (at least 2); Viking, White Heron or Crayfish sign; Casino tower; almost omitted Beehive(hint politics).

Haven’t travelled NZ? Overseas even have PYRAMIDS! Well this is our historic name, empower the beaver.

Be kind to our country Being a long time anti plastic campaigner I came home from the supermarket Thursday night madder than hell.

I watched van loads of itinerant workers (21 vans) all taking their groceries home in dozens of plastic bags.

Not one of them used a recyclable bag!

They do not give a continental stuff about our country!

State Highway One Between Blenheim and Picton just wanted to thank Vince for his sentiments - happy to supply paint if required Vince!

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Thank you A big thank you to the family of C.J . who have erected a seat in her memory on the Wither Hills walkway.

This is a nice thing to do and appreciated by the many walkers.

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

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1080 Tua Marina residents if you hold a 1080 meeting please txt time/place in this paper as I’m very interested in attending.

The secretacy around storing & movement of 1080 is a dangerous practice to residents & animals if there is a fire or accident.

Go to Youtube - poisoning paradise ecocide nz festival or google www.tvwild.co.nz Please text in where the place is to meet, for the Nationwide Ban 1080 protest in Blenheim scheduled on 6th Oct. Thank you Lloyd with your very informative letter regarding 1080.

I myself have been very concerned DOC continues to use 1080 in NZ, even though 1080 effect’s, kill other wild life, not just pests.

Death being cruel to both.

Prioritise our money Re-elect me and I’ll spent $30 mill of your money on a new library & community hub.

How about cleaning up the poo in the waterways, fixing strained stormwater and providing core essentials first?

Oh yeah, hard to put a brass plaque on a stormwater pipe eh?

Horrible farmer Whangarei farmer beating his cows with pipes.

We know they are for the table but you’re in the wrong industry.

Scumbag I hope you have the book thrown at you, not right!

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“More recent out-of-date chemicals are being recovered instead,” Agrecovery General Manager, Simon Andrew says.

The majority collected at the event last month were fungicides from vineyards.

“This shows that efforts by farmers, growers and recycling programmes are paying off,” he says.

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“This is a key focus of the programme that also recycles empty agrichemical containers and seeks to do more to reduce rural waste.”

Ma rlborough Distr ict Council’s solid waste manager, Alec McNeil, says that New Zealand’s primary industries need infrastructure and services to keep up with the growing demands of the sector.

Events like these are one way “to reduce the reliance on burying, bulking or burning hazardous waste”.

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“By providing safe and sustainable solutions to waste, our rural communities will benefit and so will our environment,” he says.

Andrew encourages other farmers and growers to participate in the programme.

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By Bill McElhinney A top musical duo from Edinburgh, Scotland, are coming to Blenheim next week to judge the NZ Brass Band Championships.

Russell and Mareika Gray will form the musical judging team when brass musicians from throughout New Zealand assemble in Blenheim from Wednesday.

For five days around 30 bands and brass musicians will compete for solo, ensemble and band titles in the 2018 New Zealand Brass Band Championships, being held at the ASB Theatre and Marlborough Convention Centre.

At least 1500 visitors are expected in town for the duration of the event.

“We’re both really looking forward to coming to Blenheim and hearing the bands,” Russell said from Scotland last week.

Russell’s career as a conductor began in 1998, when he was appointed as the resident musical director of the Stravanger Brass Band (Norway).

Since then his reputation as an authoritative interpreter of brass band music has been acknowledged throughout the world, and he has enjoyed considerable success within the world of brass band competitions.

A proud Scot, Russell was born near Glasgow, and came to prominence within the world of brass bands as a cornet virtuoso.

During his student years he was a member of the world famous Black Dyke Band and went on to enjoy a number of years as principal cornet of the Leyland Band.

Nowadays Russell dedicates much of his time to the development of young musicians and has trained and conducted the National Youth Brass Bands of Switzerland and Queensland (Australia). In 2014 he was appointed artistic director of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland.

Mareika was born in Papua New Guinea and raised in Australia where she played the violin for 10 years

before changing to brass at the age of 18.

She played with Brisbane Excelsior Band, Sola Brass Band in Norway, and the Ransome Band, and has been regularly engaged at a number of high profile events as an adjudicator — most recently at the Dutch National Championships.

In recent years Mareika has gained a reputation as a conductor leading a number of bands to success at various competition levels in the UK, Europe and Australia.

As well as adjudicating solos and band events at the championships Russell and Mareika will conduct the two NZ representative bands that will premiere at a public concert to conclude the five day championships.

Mareika will lead the newly formed Bras and Brass womens band, which supports breast cancer awareness and research, whilst Russell will lead the all star invitational band, Bandwagon.

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Friday 6 Marlborough Home & Garden Show: With over 100 exhibitors.

With latest trends, innovations and exclusive show specials. Today and Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Tickets $5. Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, Kinross Street.

Tempo: A great night out with a Celtic themed concert by Marlborough’s young musicians and singers. Special guest performer Abbey Burns, playing violin. 7pm, $3 per person or $10 for a family. A shared supper will follow afterwards, please bring a plate to share. Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street.

Marlborough Book Festival: A weekend of wonderful writers, curious audiences and beautiful Marlborough locations. Not to be missed.

Various locations, times and prices.

On until Monday July 9.

St Christopher’s Goodwill: Usual bargains, good used clothing, household goods, tools, and books. 9amnoon. Church Hall Redwoodtown.

Matariki Public Art Installation Add Your Mark: Come and add a Matariki star, design part of the 7 Sisters korowhai, colour-in part of the billboard display or add a piece of poetry during the Matariki Festival.

Markers supplied for use only, all ages welcome. The Matariki Art Billboard will be available outside the Picton Library, 2 Dublin Street, during opening hours. Led by local artist Caroline della Porta. On until July 22.

The Gallery Havelock: Open 10am4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Golf Club: Half price green-fees after 4pm every day. 74 Paynters Road.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Museum: Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Children’s Matariki Art Exhibition: The children of Waikawa Bay School are creating Matariki artworks to display and brighten up the empty stores in Picton. Various locations throughout Picton Central Business District. On until July 22.

The Edwin Fox Ship. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am on the Dunbar Warf, Picton Foreshore.

Saturday 7 Picton Women’s Institute: Come along and grab a bargain. Funds raised will go towards various local charities. 9am-1pm. Picton Scout Den, Market Street, Picton.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Opening hours 10.30am4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton: Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

Brooklyn Croquet Club: Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show Kurahaupo Ki Te Waipounamu. An exhibition with associated public programmes telling the story of the local Kurahaupo tribes’ Treaty of Waitangi Settlement through words, photography, artworks, practical workshops and talks. On until August 5. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

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Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Marlborough Gliding Club: Sunday’s 10am onwards (weather permitting). Everyone welcome, instructor’s available. Omaka Airfield, Aerodrome Road.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Blenheim Country Music Club: Come along and join in. All new performers welcome. $3 with afternoon tea. 2pm. $3 with afternoon tea. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

Kapa Haka: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. All welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Explore the decks and depths of the Edwin Fox Ship. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Kapa haka: Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm. All welcome.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride down to Clarence Bridge and then back to the Cosy Café in Seddon for lunch.

10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Picton Rail & Sail: Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays.

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Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf: Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Road.

Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3). Cash only. Also running on Wednesday June 11.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street.

Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own.

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Model Aero Club: ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Petanque: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street.

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Robin Randall

Q A Q A Q A

My ideal day is spent...

Prepping my college music groups for performances and spending time on the beach at Parapara, Golden Bay, with my Golden Retriever, Harley.

One of my best holidays was...

The adventure my wife and I had discovering Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.

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Absolutely an African Safari.

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Head of Music Marlborough Girls’ College If I could, I would...

Make far better choices as a teenager.

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My guilty TV pleasure is ...

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I think it’s because I can picture myself on that idyllic beach at north of Sydney.

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My parents used to say...

If you don’t eat your vegetables you won’t get any pudding!

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What to do with new season roses Many gardeners have a love affair with roses and if there is one species of garden plant that receives more attention than any other it would likely be roses.

When the new season roses arrive, the garden centres awaken from the autumn/ winter lull and become alive with keen gardeners and newbies seeking a rose (or several) for containers and gardens.

New roses are a rewarding plant as they will establish quickly and in a few months time provide the glorious blooms that make them features in any garden. You don’t have to be a specialist to grow a rose but you do have to have a bit of knowledge and understanding to grow a healthy rose.

In the past all new roses were sold bare rooted. This means that a rose is cut back and lifted from its home and the bare roots wrapped in shredded wet paper or sawdust.

We still see this practice in some of the cheaper roses found in chain stores.

The best rose growers moved away from this practice a few years back and placed

their roses into planter bags or plastic pots, because it is fatal for rose’s roots to dry out.

A few garden centres still buy their roses bare rooted and pot them up themselves to keep the price lower.

The roses you buy will be based on the colour picture of the rose and the information on the label.

When you find a variety you fancy, then look at all the ones with that name.

Here you are looking for a rose that has ideally three strong canes or more that radiate out from the crown in a balanced manner.

It is these initial canes that will bear the growth and flowers this coming summer.

A rose with only two good canes can be good in years to come with a bit of pruning and a season or two under its belt, so don’t despair if that is all that’s left.

Bush and standard roses will do well in a container that is about 30cm by 30 cm.

Make up your own mix for container planting using an animal manure based

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For instance mushroom compost is good with about two thirds compost and one third bark fines. When you have just about enough for one container, mix into it about a handful of clean top soil. Clean means free of weed seeds.

Partly fill the container to the level where the roots of the rose will just touch the top of the mix and the root stock base will be about 2-3 cm below the rim of the pot.

Next sprinkle a table spoon of gypsum and about a handful of sheep manure pellets onto the mix.

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The same process can be used in the garden by digging a bigger and deeper hole than needed and using the mix made at the base.

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During the growing season use sheep manure pellets, blood and bone along with good compost.

Sprinkle a little fruit and flower power under the rose every month for the magnesium and potassium.

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By Megan Connolly As part of the Feast Marlborough event in May, an inaugural Rare Fare competition was held and the winners have now been announced.

David Haase from Highfield TerraVin vineyard restaurant took out the over $25 dish, while Jason Brown from Twelve Trees at Allan Scott was the winner of the under $25 dish.

Rare Fare was a monthlong event which invited local cafes and restaurants to create a signature dish that highlights the essence of Marlborough and features local food producers.

Chef David Haase really enjoyed creating his over $25 dish, ‘Campfire on the Beach’.

“I really liked it. I love that Blenheim and Marlborough have taken part in it. It’s amazing,” David says.

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wild pork shoulder roasted with beetroot charcoal, smoked black garlic, cauliflower puree and crispy Renwick shallots.

“I thought most people would do something with mussels or salmon. I wanted to do something else,” David says.

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The mural won the ‘Resene Worthy Wall Campaign’ a month ago, beating out the other schools in New Zealand by gathering the most votes.

The juniors were very happy and excited to see how their hard work had paid off, and knowing that their contribution to both the painting and the mural was on display for all the school to see.

Student Kalara Green says the most exciting part was “seeing what I did.”

The mural features a black robin in the

centre, which was inspired by a real story from the 1970s where a Chatham Islands black robin named Old Blue helped bring the native species back from extinction.

This message of conservation and the environment was always at the forefront of the junior and seniors who painted the mural.

It also inspired Janelle Wilkey, who initially entered the competition.

The enviro-leaders at Riverlands School used the motto ‘Looking after our rivers.

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Netballer Irene van Dyk coming to town

By Megan Connolly New Zealand Silver Ferns netballer and goal shooter Irene van Dyk is coming to Blenheim next week to run two coaching sessions with netballers aged from five to 10 and 11 plus.

The two ‘shooting clinics’ will run on July 9 at Lansdowne Park and will give young netballers the opportunity to learn important skills from a world-class player.

However the clinics have been hugely popular, and registrations are now closed.

Irene played her first game in 1994 and captained and represented the South Africa team 72 times before relocating to New Zealand in 2000, where she played for the Silver Ferns shortly after.

It was her accuracy, rarely shoot-

ing under 90 per cent, and perfect positioning under the hoop that made her one of the world’s bestknown netballers and most capped netballer of all time.

Irene was honoured for her services to Netball in 2009 when she was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Now Irene is an official Netball New Zealand ambassador and Netball Central Development Officer after retiring from international netball in 2014.

Participants of these sessions will receive a t-shirt on top of the netball sessions.

Irene will also be going out for lunch with a lucky competition winner in between shooting clinics.

New Zealand Silver Ferns netballer and goal shooter Irene van Dyk is coming to Blenheim next week. File photo.

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The last round robin game of the Tasman rugby league competition was played on Saturday with Motueka Tigers hosting Wairau Taniwha at Cooks Reserve, Riwaka.

Jason Garlick opened the scoring for the Taniwha. Tana Pouniu and Phil Roberts stretched the lead for the Taniwha to 16-0.

Arikihana Corbett-Burrows got Motueka back into the game with a long range try.

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Taniwha regained their ascendancy early in the second half with tries to Ray Roebuck and Siemena Konelio.

Both tries were converted by Simon Duncan to make the score 28-10.

As in the first half, Motueka mounted a comeback with tries to Jone Selestino & Ben Kelly.

Esau Faamanatu got the first conversion but unfortunately the second conversion hit the post and was flagged away.

This meant that the score was 28-20 which required the Tigers to score twice in the last seven minutes to win the game.

However, Simon Duncan had other ideas and finished the scoring in the game for the Taniwha with a field goal in an effort to run down the clock. This made the final score 29-20 to Wairau Taniwha.

Although this game had no bearing on the final points table, it was a pretty willing game with the players not holding back.

It was a bit untidy in parts as players went away from their structure in search of the big play, but overall the crowd was entertained by some great rugby league.

The points table after the round

robin games: Wairau Taniwha 21; Victory Phoenix 16; Motueka Tigers 11.

Congratulations to Wairau Taniwha on taking out the Minor Premiership for 2018 for the second year running.

On Saturday in the semifinal, Victory Phoenix host Motueka Tigers at Lower Ngawhatu. Kick off is at 2:30pm.

Wairau Taniwha get direct entry to the grand final on July 14 out at Champion Green with the winner of the semifinal aiming to meet Wairau Taniwha in the grand final.

Avengers lead in table tennis Avengers have gone into the last round of the Marlborough table tennis competition leading by one point.

A 9-3 win over Barb’s Boys saw Avengers take the title by five points from Contenders and the Unreturnables.

Zac Cowdrey had a great night, finishing with three singles wins including a hard-fought 11-9, 8-11, 13-11, 9-11, 11-9 win over Sam Flaherty.

Josh Sim has been in sensational form all season at number two, and his only loss on the night was to Sam. Zac and Josh won 40 from 48 singles in the first round.

Throughout the season newcomer Steve Teague contributed vital doubles wins and the odd victory in singles, while Rob Honour got on the board for

Barb’s Boys.

Tri-Mates just edged out Contenders 21 games to 19 when Kylie Hurren and Warren Haszard beat Jacqui Wood and Malcolm Honour in the last doubles of the night.

Earlier Kylie and Warren had won two singles each while Murray Stead picked up a win in the doubles and came close in his second doubles.

Jacqui showed her class in winning her singles matches comfortably, with her topspin shots being very accurate.

As they have done all season, Malcolm and Bjorn Cowdrey gave good support.

The Unreturnables had a 7-5 win over Predators. Nathan Watson was in great touch, with some of backhand flicks and drives coming off the table at

great pace.

Vanessa Wood-Lin got the team off to a good start with a win over Ross Ward.

She was then involved in a great match with Jamie Marfell, just losing it by 8-11, 11-4, 15-13, 9-11, 11-5.

Rory Osborne, in his first year of senior competition, picked up a single and two doubles.

For Predators, Peter Welsh joined Jamie on two wins.

Matt Willis led the way as Double MD beat Golden Oldies 7-5. Matt’s backhand orientated game was in good order as he only dropped one set in his three singles wind.

Martin Stephens and Dennis Burkhart won a single each.

Martin was involved in a long match with Jeff Sawyer of 112 points with Jeff taking it 7-11,

11-7, 20-22, 11-5, 13-11. The third set took one back to the old scoring system of 21 up.

John Diamanti matched Jeff’s two wins.

Final points: Avengers 65; Contenders 60; The Unreturnables 60; Double MD 57; 3 of a Kind 53; Predators 52; Golden Oldies 44; Tri-Mates 39; Barb’s Boys 38.

Leading players: Alex Kennedy, won 18/played 18; Nathan Watson 23/24; Jacqui Wood 19/21; Zac Cowdrey 21/24; Jason Kennedy 17/21;p Sam Flaherty 19/24; Josh Sim 19/24; Matt Willis 18/24; Warren Haszard 16/24; Jeff Sawyer 15/24. There is the Half-Way Singles tournament on Thursday, with the new round of competition with new teams starting on July 19.

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Underrated Kaino passes the torch to the willing The past, present and future of New Zealand rugby was on display when the Blues beat the Reds at Eden Park last Friday.

Jerome Kaino got to farewell his home ground with one last win while brothers Rieko and Akira Ioane showed just how talented they are.

Many may have forgotten just how talented Kaino was as a loose forward in his prime.

For much of his 83 appearances for the All Blacks, he was an au-

tomatic selection and considered the enforcer of the team, such was his uncompromising and physical approach.

His peak was the 2011 World Cup where he was Graham Henry’s most reliable player under the intense scrutiny of a home tournament with fans desperate for a title.

The 35-year-old may well have passed the torch onto Akira for that role, much like his brother Reiko took Julian Savea’s barn-storming

winger tag.

Akira has already been earmarked for national honours for many years and with the All Blacks mulling their loose-forward options, Akira looks to be the next long term option.

The brothers Ioane were the best players on Eden Park, chewing up the run metres and busting tackles.

Rieko, starting at second five, seemed to thrive on getting his hands on the ball more often.

His performance was remi-

niscent of his Blues coach Tana Umaga who moved from the wing into the midfield in the latter stages of his career.

The Blues showed, against a terrible Reds side, there is talent in the franchise.

Fans can be rightly frustrated, maybe 2019 will be their year?

With the Ioane brothers, they have two weapons that could make that a reality.

Marlborough’s Water Polo dominates Five Marlborough Water Polo teams travelled to Canterbury last weekend to compete in a regional tournament against teams from Canterbury and Otago.

This was also preparation for some of these teams prior to the Pan Pacs, an International tournament held in Auckland with over 150 teams from NZ, Australia, USA and Canada.

This was a chance to see how our teams were progressing against other regions, particularly the under 14 girls as their last major hit out prior to being the first Marlborough team to play in the Pan Pacs starting 13 July.

The under 12 team played the first game of the tournament on Friday night beating one of the Canterbury teams 8-3.

Next up on Saturday was the second Canterbury team; this was a walk over to Marlborough winning 11-0.

Then finally on Sunday it was Otago, again the under 12’s showed that all their training was working with a resounding 11-2 win taking out the under 12 competition scoring 30 goals and only conceding 5.

The under 14 girls faced teams from Otago and Canterbury and

Ryan Marsh Shoots while Kara Beattie holds off and Otago Play with Jessica Bennett looks on. Photo provided.

first up was Canterbury B. Marlborough really showed what a great team they have become with a 19-2 win proving they are not a team to take lightly.

Next up was Canterbury A who are also going to the Pan Pacs.

This was possibly one of the best games of the weekend with a real battle for domination from both sides. Marlborough finally shone through with a nail biting 9-8 win.

The girls’ final game was against an equally strong Otago team.

After a tightly fought first half Marlborough was only one goal up and it wasn’t until the last quarter that Marlborough’s superior fitness and skill came through with a 9-5

victory over Otago.

The under 14 boys were up against some very strong teams but didn’t shy away from the opposition’s physicality. Their second game against Canterbury was the best effort for the boys, just missing out 5-4.

The under 16 girls fought right through the tournament. Unfortunately due to the lack of teams they had to play a strong Canterbury under 18/20 team first up going down 17-5, but getting five goals against a team of this calibre is something to be very proud of.

Next up was the Canterbury under 16 team in their final preparation for the Pan Pacs which

resulted in an 11-4 loss to the Marlborough girls. The final game was another of the top games of the weekend with Marlborough playing Otago and winning 9-5.

The under 16 boys played well in all three games and have come away stronger as a team with a better level of skill and understanding of the standards required at this level.

They are a determinated group which should see them being very competitive on their next outing.

Anyone wishing to play Water Polo or find out more information should contact Bridget at the Stadium, 03 577 8300, Email: waterpolo@stadium2000.co.nz.

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June 28; mens stableford: John Cootes 40; Murray Ingram 39; John Rewi 39; Mike Guillemot 36; Cyril Scammell 35; Jim Findlay 34; Des Campbell 34; Alby Aitchison 32; Theo Russell 32. 9 holes: Ross Kennington 19; George Addis 18; Roy Lilley 16; Ian Hatcher 16.

June 30: American greensome: Blue Arthur and Mike McConnell 64; Phil Starkey and Carl Bulfin 66.5; Bob Tapp and Bill Varrall 66.5; A Foote and D Newman 67; Vern Ayson and Roland VanAsch 68; Mike Guillemot and Barry Forbes 68; Brian Brown and Ross Agnew 69; Ray Herd and Don Lammond 69.

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Results from Marlborough lnterclub golf matches played at Blenheim on July 1: Blenheim v Wairau Valley: Sa Nag Grupp 9.5 v Yvonne Wallace 8.5; Kate Dickson 10 v Frances Price 8; Sue Greenstreet 9.6 v Marion Flynn 8.5; Joan Watson 8 v Dianne Marsh 10.

Blenheim 37, Wairau Valley 35.

Rarangi v Marlborough: Andrea Corbett 9 v Emily Stenhouse 9; Reyes Kydd 7.5 v Marilyn Keenan 10.5; Aloha Minhinnick v June Maslin 9; Jo Rainbird v Kate Eggers 11.5.

Kaikoura v Picton: Lyn Batchelor 13 v Helen McIsaac 5; Chrissie Mackie 6.5 v Sandra Bunt 11.5; Jill Carpinter 14 v Heather Smith 4; Jenny Davies 12 v Lyn Stong 3. Kaikoura 46, Picton 26.

The winners: Marlborough on 191; 2nd Rarangi, 187.5; 3rd Kaikoura, 186.5; 4th Blenheim, 181.5; 5th Wairau Valley, 175; 6th Picton, 158.5.

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weekend’s inclusions: nights in our luxury apartments throughout Australia, NZ Your and Europe, tours her own shows (Productions), writes music for f • 2for nights’ accommodation at the Bay of Many • Return transfers to/from Picton and composes and performs Silent Movies.

Coves • A welcoming glass of the Taittinger Champagne After studying classical piano, thenResort working in theatre and rock bands in her native NZ, Jan • Breakfast on both mornings • A three course dinner on Friday night with her band Coup D’Etat, and soon after moved to Sydney where she is still resident.

• 3 Course dinner on your first evening • A bottle of Taittinger Prestige Rose an piano composition Herand original was used as the Theme to ABC’s “Australian Story” for 6 yea • 7-Course degustation dinner on your second accompanying gourmet platter forhas lunch on Satappeared on ABC TV’s Spicks nightand Specks. urday, served in your apartment – or out on the She is currently touring (Live Shows) writing music and songs for her next CD release.

• All boat and transfers apartment balcony with a special view of the Bay. • All tuition fees • A full decadent degustation dinner on Saturday Jan,the along with her drumming willon be what performing Friday and as Saturday For husband, full details is being billed “the nights over the w night - our executive chef outlining dishaddition on Saturday morning Jan will provide an extremely humorous insight into ‘the piano’. photography event of the year” – please contact es they have created to match the outstanding enquiries@bayofmanycoves.co.nz and we will Champagne with a representative from taittinger send full details.

We look forward to hearing this you extraout ordinarily talented performer in the magiclal Marlborough telling you their story.

Don’t be disappointed – book early!

• On Friday night after dinner we will have a

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themed ‘concert’ where Jan will take on a The us Taittinger Story: Package starts from $547.50 per person/ night (share twin) Boogie piano journey.

And some special extra’s in 2018: * in 1734, the Taittinger Champagne house is based in Reims. The flagship wines of the h Founded • As a special treat on Saturday morning, Comtes in de an Champagne (composed of 100% Chardonnay) and Comtes de Champagne Rosé (100% [1] optional part of the programme, Jan will run a workshop where she will gives us a humorous and enlightening insight into ‘the Piano’. Jan’s Headed by Claude Taittinger (born 1927), a member of the consultative committee of the Banqu humorous narration and images will enlighten the Taittinger Group is reputed to be ranked in the top 250 businesses in France. you to some extraordinary facts about pianos.

• On Saturday afternoon we will have a “Champagne Master Class”. Our representative from Coves Resort celebrates Taittinger.

Bay of Many the House of Taittinger will compare various champagnes – age, brut and rose as well as some different champagne houses.

‘Bay of Many Coves Resort is celebrating the Champagne Taittinger with a very special and luxur Package starts from $525.00 per person/night Included in the weekend will be: (share twin)

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*Workshops not included

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Accommodation at Bay of Many Coves for 2 nights in our luxury apartments

For bookings contact the team at the Bay of Many Coves Resort. Tel: (03) 579-9771.

Email: Return transfers to/fromenquiries@bayofmanycoves.co.nz Picton with our partners Cougar Line

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND OUR “LOCALS WINTER  A three course dinner for 2 on Friday night RETREAT” 

A welcoming glass of the Taittinger Champagne

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A bottle of Taittinger Prestige Rose and an accompanying gourmet platter for lunch on

2 nights luxury accommodation your Apartment – or out on the apartment balcony with a special view of the Bay. • • • • •

3 Course Dinner with glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (night 1).

5 Course Degustation Dinner (night 2) • Fully Cooked Breakfast both mornings.

Return Transfers • A bottle of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc on arrival. $720.00 per person - 1 bed apartment, share twin (Minimum 2 guests). $617.50 per person - 2 bed apartment, share twin (Minimum 4 guests).

Other packages available!

Contact us today and ask to book the Locals Winter Retreat and then leave the rest to us. We look forward to welcoming our local community to the Bay of Many Coves Resort.

Offer ends 31st October 2018 purchase the locals Winter retreat package to go in the draw to have a return weekend (2 nights) with our compliments!

The Bay of Many Coves Queen Charlotte Sound Picton

(03) 579-9771 enquiries@bayofmanycoves.co.nz