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Isolated and frustrated

By Chris Valli

The Rai River on Thursday night had its biggest flood on record, estimated as a 60-year event.

A state of emergency was declared on Friday evening for Marlborough with the scale of the damage thought to be worse than the storm of July 2021, which damaged 460km of the

region’s roads and cut off residents in the Marlborough Sounds, Waihopai Valley and Awatere Valley for months.

Rai Valley Dairy Farmer Michael Shearer owns a 175 cow farm between Canvastown and Pelorus Bridge. He also sharemilks a 375 cow farm at Canvastown.

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Rai Valley Dairy Farmer Michael Shearer says “It’s the stress of dealing with the situation and knowing it’s going to be ongoing for months.

Finding feed for cows and fixing things up.”

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Michael says he is currently in the middle of calving so the flooding was ‘not too much fun’. He says the impact of the deluge saw fences wiped out and debris of stones and sand on the family farm. Fortunately he says there was no loss of stock but admits its bloody hard work trying to feed them.

“It’s by far the worst I’ve seen but we have only owned the place five years so don’t have the most experience.

From what I hear it’s up there with the biggest ones.”

Michael share milked in Brightwater for five years and during that time had to evacuate cows with the fires all around them and says the feeling becomes survival mode by checking stock and property damage.

“It’s the stress of dealing with the situation and knowing it’s going to be ongoing for months. Finding feed for cows and fixing things up. It’s not like a town job where you can stay

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home and just wait until it’s over. It just never stops, and your brain is just always working.”

Sarah White, of the Marlborough Rural Support Trust, said Rai Valley farmers were dumping milk and many had lost hay and baleage supplies.

A meeting was planned for this week with representatives from the Ministry for Primary Industries and farming groups to assess the area’s most immediate needs.

Meanwhile, relief teacher and postie Ruthie O’Sullivan and her husband live on the main road just before Pelorus Bridge.

“We’ve both had no work since Wednesday due to the rain and flooding. When the Pelorus comes up over SH6 down towards Canvastown, and the Rai comes up over SH6 towards Rai, we are blocked off in both directions.

“We’re fortunate that our house is high enough up that we don’t get

The extent of flooding damage across the Marlborough region following the storm last week.

flooded. However, just like everyone else, we are living in mud and surface water running everywhere.”

The couple has lived there for 32 years and while they are used to heavy rain, and the occasional flood, Ruthie says they’ve not experienced the ongoing relentless rain.

“It’s been unreal. I measured 542mm on Friday morning, and then overnight we had another 200mm.

All we can do is sit back and wait for

the water to recede and things to dry out a bit so we can go back to work and have a bit of normality.”

Marlborough Federated Farmers dairy sector spokesman Evan White said 70% of the dairy farms in the region were affected by the recent flood.

A meeting was held on Saturday with Federated Farmers and Civil Defence to try to coordinate clean-up efforts.

Mayoral Relief Fund to assist regional recovery ahead will be another long journey.

“It is a bitter pill to swallow but we must accept it and get on with the job at hand, and we are. Many of our local roads, in particular the Marlborough Sounds, will likely be inaccessible or affected for some time to come. Rest assured we will be doing all we can to get our communities connected again as quickly as possible, but it is going to take time,” Mayor Leggett said.

“We will continue our work with the emergency team and the many Marlborough-based agencies,

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett established a Mayoral Relief Fund on Monday to assist the region in its recovery effort following the recent weather event.

In announcing the fund, Mayor Leggett thanked Emergency Management Minister, Hon Kieran McAnulty for the central government contribution to the fund and for taking the time to visit Marlborough to see the extent of the flood damage to our communities.

Mayor Leggett said the event has been significant and the recovery

organisations and iwi over the coming days, weeks and months ahead, to get our region back up and running as soon as possible,” he said.

The fund will be primarily available to Marlborough District Council area residents who have suffered personal financial or emotional hardship because of the August 2022 Marlborough rain event.

People wishing to donate to this fund can do so online via online banking. Simply add the Marlborough District Council’s account

number: 02-0600-0202861-00 and include ‘Mayoral Fund’ as a reference. Alternatively, people can make payments to the fund at Council reception in Blenheim.

Please contact Community Partnerships Advisor Jodie Griffiths on Jodie.Griffiths@marlborough.govt. nz or Community Partnerships Project Support Natalie Lawler on Natalie.Lawler@marlborough. govt.nz for further information.

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A Grovetown resident is one of the lucky ones after her internet was reconnected on Saturday.

Dianne Williams was feeling fed up and frustrated after not having access to the internet for over three weeks after losing internet coverage from her Elliot Street address on July 31.

When spoken to the Sun last Wednesday Dianne says it had been the third week leaving fellow Grovetown residents feeling pretty frustrated as well.

“Our internet came on Saturday, so we have phone and internet now. We aren’t sure why we got it. My husband reckons it’s because we moaned the most. I was literally drained from all the ringing. The others aren’t so lucky, they are still waiting.”

Dianne says on the Chorus website it said there were about 47 houses that it’s affected.

“My son next door has no internet or phone while my friend up around the corner has neither phone nor internet…..it’s very frustrating.”

Diane says communication with Spark left her feeling disillusioned.

She says Spark lied to her and said that there was no outage and it was internal.

Spark said if they got a technician to come out to check it would be at her cost.

“I rang Chorus and they came clean and they said there was an outage and it was affecting quite a few people.

Several times they said it would be prepared by such and such but it hasn’t happened.”

She says an additional frustration was when she spoke to the Spark helpline.

She often talked to an agent, based in the Philippines and says it was hard to understand the dialogue and or breakdown in communication.

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Dianne says she went into the Spark office in town, twice. “The first time the girl was very unhelpful and said we don’t handle that here - you’ll have to ring the Spark helpline. I said I’ve done that five times and got no help.”

Southern Jam returns The Southern Jam Jazz Festival will be returning to the Marlborough events calendar from August 8 - 12 in 2023.

Community Partnerships Advisor Jodie Griffiths says the Marlborough District Council has provided annual funding for the community event.

Council will be seeking a new contractor to deliver the event and Jodie says all previously involved parties have indicated they will continue to support the event.

Southern Jam is a week-long Youth Jazz Festival. Talented young musicians from high schools around the south island travel to Marlborough to participate in the competition, participate in public performances, and a finale gala.

“I go right back to the beginning and they advise, check your modem, it might not be working,” she says.

Dianne was using her cellphone to access the internet which resulted in using up her current data and plan and upgrading to a ‘new deal’.

“I went into the Spark office in town, twice. The first time the girl was very unhelpful and said we don’t handle that here - you’ll have to ring the Spark helpline. I said I’ve done that five times and got no help.

She says it’s a hopeless dilemma for her son and his 14-year-old daughter, who is at college and requires the internet for school requirements.

“Kids need the internet - she’s frustrated as hell. Not being able to talk to someone in New Zealand about it is bloody hopeless.”

She says she was going to go door knocking in the Grovetown neighbourhood to see who else was impacted by it but says the recent weather had not cooperated.

“I just want answers and solutions not excuses.”

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Blenheim’s Laser Electrical recognised nationally

Bride of the Year contestant Lisa Bennett says being married is such a special time in a couple's life. "I’ve always loved going to the Bride of the Year. I’m also getting to dress up in my wedding gown again and get all glammed up. It’s going to be great to meet some other brides who got married around the same time.”

Laser Electrical Managing Director Brendon Adams says they were acknowledged with two awards at their gala awards dinner recently.

The first was the Champion of Change Award given to members who have made major improvements in their business over the last year.

The second award was Business of the Year out of around 70 other Laser Electrical businesses from across the country.

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Convenor of the show Carol Taylor says due to a certain pandemic and after a three year hiatus, the local event is back on the calendar.

The date for this year’s event is November 5 and is to be held at the Ukaipo, Rangitane Cultural Centre in Grovetown.

At the time of writing, eight brides have formally regis-

tered with more expected in the coming weeks.

Brides who enter will have the chance to win in the following categories: Bride of the Year, Runner up, 3rd prize Mrs Photogenic, and Mrs Hair & Makeup.

This year there is a new category where the bride must choose one bridesmaid to enter.

2003 was the first year of the event. Carol says they have raised over $100,000 over the years and given to

many charities from Diabetes Marlborough to Child Cancer and Riding for the Disabled to name a few.

Entries are open to brides married or residing in Marlborough between July 21 2019 - September 30, 2022.

The Sun Newspaper is proud to once again be a major sponsor of the Beavertown Lions Club Bride of the Year.

Entries close October 3. For entry forms contact Carol on 021 399 649 or at blenheimbrides@gmail.com

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Medal haul for local firefighters

By Chris Valli

Blenheim firefighters have carried on a fine tradition of punching above their weight at last weekend’s Sky Tower Challenge in Auckland.

The annual event saw them coming away with three firsts, one second and two thirds.

A change in conditions meant for some, their times were considerably slower than in previous years. The weather was unusually warm and organisers made the decision to send racers off at one minute intervals instead of twenty seconds.

Todd Neal of Rarangi made it three in a row, winning his age group for the third consecutive year in a time of 13.43. “Due to a hip replacement in February it was my toughest race by far,” says Todd. “Plus, I stood around for over half an hour in the basement waiting to get going. It was 32 degrees down there.”

Second in his category was Andy Lufman, also of Rarangi.

Melanie Forman, from Rarangi, competing in the event for the first time, won her age group in a time of 18.19. “I don’t think any amount of training can prepare you for this race. It was a hellish 18 minutes.” Julie Lufman, another Rarangi firefighter, was third in the same age group.

Steve Smith of Blenheim Rural won his age group in a time of 16.16.

“I was over the moon because even though it’s my fifth time I felt a bit of pressure going into this one. I’d got my mate, the late Dennis McKinley’s photo on the dedication wall so it’s inevitable you remember people prior to the start. Then there was the whole issue of Covid. I know it’s a relatively short race but

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Steve Smith of Blenheim Rural won his age group in a time of 16.16. “I was over the moon because even though it’s my fifth time I felt a bit of pressure going into this one.

I’d got my mate, the late Dennis McKinley’s photo on the dedication wall so it’s inevitable you remember people prior to the start.

you train all year with one eye on it. In the lead up, I was panicking I’d pick up the virus and get ruled out.”

Rob Horesnail, another from Blenheim Rural, came third in his age group.

The event is run for the Leukemia and Blood Cancer charity and raised about $1.3 million.

“It was a lot harder that I imagined but it was worth it for the cause and a fun day overall,” says Melanie.

Big community turnout for trapping day at Boons Valley Protecting our precious flora and fauna is hard work; just ask almost 40 volunteers who turned out in force to help do predator control on a Natural Significant Area in the back of Boons Valley, Waikawa recently.

Nature put out the welcome mat, after weeks of rain, with a cloudless, sunny day to make it a really enjoyable environment for the small army of community volunteers.

Property owners Michelle Clark and Nigel Muir have been working alongside friends and family for months to prepare predator traps and trails to ensure the local bird population gets as much protection as possible going into the upcoming breeding season.

“We are so humbled by the amazing turnout in the weekend. Picton Dawn Chorus, Queen Charlotte College, Waikawa Marae, Department of Conservation, Marlborough District Council and many good mates turned out to help with the mahi. It was heart-warming to see so many wanting to protect and help our environment” says Nigel Muir.

During the weekend, almost 100 stoat/rat traps were distributed and set to help protect a

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growing native bird population.

“In the past few seasons, we have removed some 650 rats, possums and stoats and our counts are showing bird numbers have doubled.

I saw 12 tuis in one tree two weeks ago and up high we are seeing increasing numbers of Titipounamu (Rifleman) and Miromiro (Tom Tit).” he said.

The 500 acre parcel of land stretches from Mt McCormick to Mt Piripiri.

In addition to many native birds, it is also home to Pupurangi (Giant land snails), 800-year-old Rimu and Totara as well as giant Southern Rata and Beech trees. Since purchasing the land just over two years ago, the couple’s kaitiaki (guardianship) on the land has included planting 1000 native plants they have grown from seeds off the land, putting out some 350 wasp control bait stations and removing more than 8000 wilding pines.”

“We want to give our precious native taonga (treasures) every chance to survive and thrive so that future generations can continue to appreciate this very special country we are all part of,” says Nigel.

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

Q: With the local body elections on Saturday, October 8, what is on your wish list from the Marlborough District Council?

Tony Orman Blenheim More prudent spending with no ‘vanity’ projects. More accountability. More involvement by elected councillors in decision making.

Stephen Hobson Blenheim With an aging population here in Marlborough, I’d like to see a bigger investment in seniors’ social housing with pressure on affordability of rentals and homes.

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Sandra Cowan Blenheim I hope that no candidate is a VFF sympathizer (anti vaxxer and misinformation protagonist) with a determination to oust democracy.

We don’t want them.

Joy Moseley Blenheim I would like to see wheelie bins introduced for rubbish, recycling and green waste.

Also would be good to increase the free parking to two hours to encourage people to shop in the CBD.

Steve Smith Blenheim Management of rates. I understand why they are necessary but I can’ think of another service or business that gets to increase their charge, year after year and the payer has no choice in the matter.

Cell phones in schools

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Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. A maximum of 150 words please.

They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even when a nom de plume is provided for publication.

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Rob Thornley Blenheim A new bridge over the Taylor River connecting Wither Road with the back of Omaka and farmers market in town down the centre of Queen Street.

abridge letters or withhold letters from publication.

Email them to news@blenheimsun. co.nz or present to our office at 72 High St. Please note that your name and street address MUST be provided with emails.

Cell phones are an integral part of our society. To ban them from the classroom only puts on hold the behaviour that needs to be learned to become a functioning member of the workforce later.

Isn’t school a place to learn and gain skills for the future?

This cell phone ban in the classrooms only leaves stu-

dents unable to self-manage phones in the future workplace.

Expectations and education around phone addiction and appropriate use are skills that if learned early will enhance the workplace employment of our younger people. There are specific skills and ways to enhance learning through

using phones but also learning through mis-use.

Education strategists can create effective policies that cell phones are allowed in schools but with restrictions so as to avoid distractions, misuse and other undesired behaviours.

To just say ban them is, in my view, short sighted.

Lisa Wheeler

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Our council is not named (yet) but it will be interesting to hear the

views of this year’s local election candidates.

As a member of the party (Social Credit) which has consistently opposed fluoridation since it was

introduced back in the 1950s, I will be following any debate keenly.

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Talk Series, Riversdale Community House

By Chris Valli

A Friday evening talk series will be starting next month at the Riversdale Community House in Budge Street.

The first talk will be by Derek Harding, well known in musical theatre circles and the aero club, on Friday, September 2 at 7pm, followed by supper about 8pm.

Entitled “From a Different perspective” he will be talking about his flying experiences seeing the countryside and how he learnt how to fly and the

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enjoyment that comes from it.

Derek will be offering a scenic flight over Marlborough for

three people at a cost of $45 per person.

R iversdale Com mu nit y House administrator Margaret Dorreen says the house is one of three in New Zealand that was opened 36 years ago. The house aims to promote a sense of community and pride in Riversdale, while providing residents with opportunities for fellowship and support.

Margaret says in recent years upgrades to the house have included interior painting, lounge carpet, kitchen refit, improved lighting as well as installation

of a data projector.

The community house, Margaret says, is a popular venue for children’s birthday parties, community group meetings and daytime activities such as card making and small exercise groups.

“We’re keen to initiate activities that appeal to a wider range of community members, especially those who work or have other commitments during the day.”

She says she hopes the programme of several Friday evening talks will appeal.

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He kōrero nā te Kaunihera o Wairau Your local news from the Marlborough District Council

State of emergency declared in Marlborough Last Friday Mayor John Leggett declared a state of local emergency for Marlborough after days of relentless rain.

Mayor Leggett said the declaration helps to ensure our emergency response teams have all the resources required to effectively support communities affected by the recent rain event.

Last Thursday night the Rai River had its biggest flood on record, estimated as a 60-year event. Over 700mm of rainfall was recorded at the Rai Falls between Monday 15 and Sunday 21 August. Tunakino Valley saw more than 1000mm of rainfall during this period.

On Saturday 20 August the Wairau River measured a peak flow of 4250 cubic metres per second. This prompted the closure of State Highway 1 between Spring Creek and Koromiko for five hours from 2.00 pm until 7.00 pm due to the risk of flooding at Para Swamp. On the same day the Branch River measured a peak flow of 910 cubic metres per second. This resulted in a significant Branch River bridge approach washout, as well as damage further west to the Wash Bridge approaches on State Highway 63.

Marlborough Roads Manager, Steve Murrin, said State Highway 63 is affected at several places. “There is also massive damage to State Highway 6 particularly over the Whangamoas and at Atawhai and Collins Valley so our big push will be to get State

Highway 63 open as soon as possible.”

Mayor Leggett said access in and out of the Marlborough Sounds is also very fragile.

“Initial assessments indicate that the new damage to Kenepuru Road, Queen Charlotte Drive, Croisilles Road going into Okiwi Bay, French Pass Road and Port Underwood Road could be worse than that in July last year,” Mayor Leggett said. Mayor Leggett extended his thanks to all the emergency services and agencies involved in the response to the weather event.

“A little more than a year on from our last significant flood, our emergency services and roading crews are being asked once again to front up for our region to do the mahi. And we thank them for this huge effort.”

“Let’s be clear. This event has been significant and the recovery ahead of us will be another long journey.”

“It’s a bitter pill to swallow but we must accept it and get on with the job at hand, and we are. Many of our local roads, in particular the Marlborough Sounds, will likely be inaccessible or affected for some time to come. Rest assured we will be doing all we can to get our communities connected again as quickly as possible, but it is going to take time,” Mayor Leggett said.

The Branch River Bridge on Saturday 20 August

The Lower Wairau Bridge on Saturday 20 August

Rai Valley on Saturday 20 August

Te Hoiere-Pelorus Canvastown area on Saturday 20 August

Flooding at Ronga Road at the SH6 intersection on Thursday 18 August

Trees fall across Kenepuru Road, approximately 2km past the Mahau Road turnoff on Thursday 18 August

Anakiwa Road, 2.2km from start of the road on Thursday 18 August

State Highway 6 near Canvastown on Friday 19 August

Antenno keeps you in the loop After our wettest July ever and the recent rain event there have been many local road and sports ground closures, but anyone with Council’s mobile app Antenno would have been informed.

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The need to support, inspire Blenheim’s George Glover plans to swim from Whites Bay to Christchurch’s New Brighton Pier/ Sumner Beach in late January 2023 to raise $100,000 for Mike King’s I am Hope charity. George caught up with Chris Valli to talk about what his ‘why’ is and his own mental health advocacy.

This writer first met George Glover on stage in the combined college’s production of Grease in 2018 where he played the character of Eugene Felsnic, the silly, naive, gullible nerd.

Fast forward four years later and the 20-year-old ‘off stage’ version of George gives greater insight into the then and the now. An extroverted introvert if you will. The former head boy of Marlborough Boys’ College (2020) concedes he has his good and bad days. Yet it is his family’s morals and values which keep him grounded in all areas of life.

George says he is very thankful for the upbringing that he had.

“Family is definitely a huge influence on me, there’s a lot of banter that happens around the dinner table and it’s hard to keep up with what the five of them get up to.”

“Competitive swimming for me was never competitive.”

“So this is the bit where I thank my parents. But on top of that, like most people in Marlborough we have a huge bond with the land, and of course the Marlborough Sounds.

So that family connection is a big rock in my life and is incredibly supportive.”

George is currently studying a double degree at Canterbury University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and sports science, as well as a commerce degree in supply chain management.

He admits he is weighing up where he wants to apply such skills after his degree, whether this is focusing on swimming more, or in other areas.

George says he gives anything a go and has experienced the likes of the Duke of Edinburgh and Outward

Bound programmes. So why does he do it?

“I tried to put my fingers in as many pies as possible, and there have been such awesome experiences.

I love signing up for anything that comes my way.

“At the same time you’ve got to be careful of not over committing or over stimulating yourself. This is something I am quite aware of as it has proven difficult at times, both physically and for my headspace.

The programs themselves are great ways to grow and experience life from different viewpoints, and at the end of it all you are incredibly grateful for what you have.”

For a young man who has achieved great exposure and profile from being in the water, what influence has swimming or the ocean had on him holistically?

“Competitive swimming for me was never competitive. I used it to go away to swim meets and see friends.

I think this created a very relaxed environment for when I competed.

However you get to a point when you get a bit tired of being swam out of the pool by all the incredibly fast and talented competitors, so you turn to open water.

“Open Water swimming is a lot more self-motivated, and you’re up against nature, rather than being in a closed environment (pool).”

His Black Dog swim in 2020 raised $60,000 by swimming the 61.5km length of the Queen Charlotte Sound (and back again) totaling 123kilometres.

His goal of raising $100,000 for the I am Hope mental health support group will provide more than 800 counselling sessions for New Zealand’s most at-risk youth. He plans to swim from Whites Bay to Christchurch’s New Brighton Pier/ Sumner Beach in late January 2023.

He admits when he’s in the ocean, it can be a scary environment, a place that he has a huge amount of

respect for.

“It’s like flicking through TV channels, sometimes I do uni assignments while swimming, sing to myself, or even try and re-watch parts of movies. You get yourself into a sort of meditation which is really relaxing.”

So what was the incentive for him to get involved with mental health advocacy?

“I can’t pin this purpose down. I would put it to just seeing this huge need for support, especially youth.

This came in the form of supporting the Gumboot Friday fund for I am Hope.”

He confesses his own Te Whare Tapa Wha (holistic well-being) journey has been exactly that, a journey.

“I have recently had a run of consecutive bad days, and I head to a counsellor whenever I feel like this. I specifically like strategies to double down on what your ‘why’ is.

That’s my silver bullet.”

George says part of his why is connecting to the whenua/land of where he comes from.

“Early summer mornings down the Marlborough Sounds are definitely a big one for me. The bach is hectic with all the different aged cousins and it’s hard to find a place to sit down, so you take yourself off down to the water.

“Another big one for me is having a big Sunday night flat dinner with all the WAGS (wife and girlfriends) and there ends up being 14 or so, which is quite hard to do on a student budget.

So between these two examples I would say just being around those that are important to me.”

He says he is influenced by ‘all of the men’ that have impacted on him throughout his life so far and not just limited to mental health fund-raising.

“To write up a list would take a very long time, but there’s a couple near the top that have shared pearls of wisdom. “Think like a fish” is a

George says he has a huge amount of respect for the ocean. “You get yourself into a sort of meditation which is really relaxing.”

big one.”

George believes the landscape is changing around mental health and especially young men articulating their own battles.

“It is becoming more and more present within the media. However at the same time saying you’re depressed after having a shit day isn’t the way to go about it. Everybody has bad days, and I feel that the acceptance of having a bad day is being lost. It’s when those days continue to beat you down we should seek help. Another aspect is the anxiety caused by constant stimulus from the world around us, but now we have a tuning fork which we carry around in our back pocket

all day. Personally the last thing I need after a bad day is to go on my phone. Reading a book or going for a walk might be considered a bit old fashioned by my peers and those younger, but it helps reduce that anxiety so much.”

He confesses there are still some pretty big goals to tick off.

“Today everybody is listening, we have been taught to listen about how people feel. But not everyone knows how to start talking and to continue the conversation, so we’re halfway there in having that conversation and making a dent. But speak up, even if it’s a whisper about how you’ve had a bad day.”

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What started off as a wee idea has turned into something rather delicious.

Life Education Trust Marlborough has launched a cookbook called Food for Life. The coffee-table book includes over 60 favourite and trusted recipes.

‘Food for Life’ also features a collection of special recipes by some of Marlborough’s best food producers, eateries and wineries plus recipes by celebrity chefs Two Raw Sisters and a Kids Can Cook section by Chris Fortune.

Life Education Fundraiser and Event Coordinator Tasha Knox says they were brainstorming ways to engage with the community and fundraise at the same time, without any worries about covid restrictions.

In a region such as Marlborough and an extensive network of coastal waterways and access to the best kai moana there is on offer, Tasha says the book is a testimony to what is on our back door and the people associated with the district.

“Marlborough has incredible seafood and produce; we’re quite a foodie haven. We also have extremely talented chefs and

great businesses with interesting stories. This cookbook is a celebration of our region. It’s totally unique, – there’s nothing else like it.”

Tasha says Life Education is grateful to all the wonderful contributors for helping make the book happen and come to fruition.

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Tasha says all proceeds go to Life Education Trust Marlborough so they can continue to deliver their programme to local schools. To purchase visit www. lifeeducation.org.nz/regions/ marlborough Since commencing in May 2006, Life Education’s interactive mobile classroom visits schools across Marlborough, Kaikoura and Murchison. In 2019 they extended into the Hurunui region. With the help of Harold the Giraffe, Life Education helps young people build their identities and make positive choices.

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Pros and cons of screen time in youth University of Canterbury Associate Professors Kathryn MacCallum & Cheryl Brown, Co-Directors of Te Puna Rangahau i-Ako | Digital Education Futures Lab discuss the pros and cons of our children’s increasing screen time, and how to deal with it.

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Research has emphasised the negatives of excessive screen time and has led to issues with eyesight, general wellbeing and often means the absence of more positive activities - like play.

However research has also shown there are many positives. It is important that we take a step back and consider that screen time isn’t all bad, it’s about that old adage ‘moderation’.

It is also about emphasising the benefits that technology has, which often are wider than just the time spent on the device.

Kathryn’s sons aged seven and nine are currently in a Minecraft craze. While this obsession is centred around an online game, Kathryn has seen the obsession trigger a wider set of interests and skills, many spilling into the real world.

Her boys are now avid readers of the many books written about the fantasy world of Minecraft, and have a renewed interest in their blocks and Lego. These toys have been hauled out to recreate and create Minecraft worlds offline.

This offline/online play has also led to new discussions and new vocabulary. She has had some interesting conversations with her youngest about what exactly is a biome and the components of glass, concrete and fire fuses, as well as how to create an automatic drawbridge and crop irrigators.

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Parents are discovering the negatives and positives of technology, in particular online computer games.

influences. Her oldest, typically shy about engaging with others in a playground, now, with the simple mention of Minecraft, will spark great friendships with his peers.

Wider gameplay has also taught her children wider social skills, like collaboration, problem-solving and creative play, but also how to handle losing and build resilience.

Cheryl’s kids are a bit older and her 13-year-old son is currently immersed in Roblox. When Cheryl asked him what he thought about the value of games for learning he immediately sent a link to a TikTok video on seven reasons gaming is good. “But how do you achieve balance?” she asked. “That’s what parents are for,” was his response.

Turns out he values the boundaries his parents set and even remembered when he had stricter time limits and how it taught him how to manage his time and maximise his gaming enjoyment.

So while devices can draw on many positives, it is important we set boundaries and don’t let it run the household.

Some advice to consider: The boundaries you set will depend on your family values and contexts.

Transparency is important so being purposeful about screen time and setting limits that everyone agrees and adopts (including we parents) is an important first step.

Create routine screen-free family time, for example: making family dinners a tech-free zone.

Consider not taking tech to bed - research has shown that screens can impair sleep (some families have a tech-basket in the hallway which everyone puts devices into before bed).

While having daily timed limits is one way, have a day (or even part of a day) when devices are discouraged. Dig out those old family board games, find an old puzzle or play some frisbee.

Be aware of what your children are watching or playing. Ask them about their games and get them to show you and talk about it.

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A new coffee support group has been launched for people living with cancer.

The Marlborough Cancer Society held their first ‘Daffodil Connect ‘ at Raupo Cafe yesterday.

Cancer Society Centre Manager Fliss Spencer says the group has been set up to provide a time and place for people to come along and meet others living with or caring for someone with cancer.

“People only find out about us when someone has directly put them in touch with us.

They expect us to know about their cancer and that they live in Marlborough. We only know about people if they have been referred to us from oncology or if they have walked in the door.

“This is another forum for people to connect and a place to find out and know about others

and what services are available.”

Fliss says the support group is aimed to bring ‘hope’ to others and provide a positive connection to others with similar lived experiences.

She says the society will have a designated person attending every week, just to help find and establish the forum. The coffee group will meet every Tuesday at 11am at Raupo Cafe.

The Blenheim location of the Cancer Society is now 76A Maxwell Road. They have been in their current set up for just over a year after 14 years in the CBD’s forum.

“There’s been a lot of change for us,” says Fliss. “We were temporarily housed for a year. People might have lost that connection of where we were and Daffodil Day did that for us with our central location.”

Support and Information Coordinator Christabelle Grant says as the new location is a home and not a clinical environment, the

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Listening is probably one of the biggest things we do.”

The daffodil is the first flower of spring, bringing light after the cold, dark winter days and the hope of a new beginning.

Fliss says it has become a symbol for people experiencing the winter of cancer diagnosis

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The Cancer Society will be out and about all over Marlborough this week with their preparations for Daffodil Day, and out in force on Friday, August 26 collecting.

“Daffodil Day is one of our major fundraisers, with all funds raised in Marlborough supporting our local health promotion programmes and cancer support services.

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The full time apprentice hairdresser has worked at Blenheim’s Beyond the Fringe for the past two years.

Recently, she was part of the team who rose just over $400 for the Leukemia and Blood Cancer foundation.

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Cancer doesn’t stop so we won’t either The daffodil is the first flower of spring, bringing light after the cold, dark winter days and the hope of a new beginning.

Fliss says it has become a symbol for people experiencing the winter of cancer diagnosis and treatment, finding hope of a new life ahead.

The Cancer Society will be out and about all over Marlborough this week with their preparations for Daffodil Day, and out in force on Friday, August 26 collecting.

“Daffodil Day is one of our major fund-

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“We receive no government funding to provide our free and confidential services.”

Please give generously or support daffodil day initiatives in your area.

Picton is hosting a Daffodil Day breakfast on Friday at the Seabreeze Café.

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REVIEW: Sour Creme - The Musical

By Chris Valli

There may have been a plethora of rain in the upper south last week yet it was all sunshine and smiles for the cast of Sour Creme The Musical.

The show was on at Blenheim Musical Theatre and saw a successful six show season come to fruition on Sunday night, amidst a section of proud parents and families.

Written and directed by StageLab’s Rose Platenkamp, Sour Creme defined all that is good about community theatre, especially when it comes to the wonderful, organic immersion of children involved in the collaboration and the social dynamic of teamwork.

The story focused on Connie la Creme (played by charismatic Lucy Muir), the owner of a successful spa resort and seller of an effective anti-wrinkle cream. However,

the top-secret ingredient behind this money-making product is tears, children’s tears.

Intern Sarah (Jessica Sinclair) and her friends work under unbearable conditions and they must cry for hours on end. Sally decides to write a letter to her cousin Billy (Joseph Stallard) to come and rescue them.

A benefit concert is planned to raise money for the children which resulted in the most wonderful definition of live theatre and the magic that is song, dance and letting go of one’s inhibitions (why aren’t adults more like this?). The soundtrack and music resonated with many of the audience as hits from the 90s came alive.

There were some lovely, priceless moments on stage none more so than ‘Team White’s (the junior children were in two groups) Lili Philips as ‘Laura/The Diva’ and her lip sync of Whitney Houston’s, I Will Always

Love You. It bought the house down and then some.

Other quality moments included Arthur Pinheiro and his character Jack’s take on Lou Bega’s 1999 remake of jazz song Mambo Number 5 which was comedy gold and so well depicted. And as for character Trixie (Ayla Shaw’s) choreography of her take on MC Hammer’s You Can’t’ Touch This, the riffs got a few feet tapping to the feel good nature of her interpretation.

Some lovely nuances and subtleties shone from the junior cast in their collective chorus

on The Beatles, Help which was cuteness overload and the reasons why theatre creates a happy medium. The facial expressions and innocence were to the fore and then some.

The production crew of volunteers led

by Rose, Margie Fletcher, Tash Stewart, Mill Sinclair, Megan Rosene and Robert Tucker are to be commended and installing a new-found confidence for those children of Marlborough new to theatre and the continued growth of the ‘seasoned veterans’.

Indeed, the future of performing arts in this region looks healthy.

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txt talk with The Sun RSE workers

Tui increase

I always had my suspicions about the treatment of rse workers and after Sundays program on TV 1 it showed that it is nothing short of slave labour. I hope all you vineyard owners and CEOs of big companies take some of the responsibly for this abhorrent use of overseas workers

Has anyone in the Seddon area noticed an increase in tui numbers in the last few years? I have predator trapped here for over 20 years and I think I have a strong breeding area of tui established. Curiosity gets the better of me, so I would be very interested to hear if they’re getting into the Awatere area. Please reply here. Tui.

Referendum?

Milking it

I heard on the news last night that in 2026 all New Zealand towns with Maori names will then revert to Maori and we’ll officially be Aotearoa Surely this should be a referendum not just for Jacinda to decide.

Found it interesting just watching One news, the PM tearfully saying families, children ought not be living in cars!!

So why is that? Mm because RENTS are too high, wages and benefits don’t cut it, so who’s responsible?

Put a cap on landlords ability to charge the earth.

And stop realestate agents TELLING them to milk tenants for all they are worth.

Double standards?

A Caucus in crisis over double standards?

A very, very strange situation our (final term?)

Labour Caucus finds itself in! Suspending a Member who by all accounts is a victim of bullying, but was quite happy to give their former speaker of the house... who appeared to be an avowed bully... a cushy retirement position overseas to get rid of him!

Saturday markets Is anyone else sick of all this whining with “he said...she said” rubbish….Perhaps we create a reality show or competition and have a “ Flea market off”!

On a given Saturday who ever puts on the best market wins and the losers just shut up and stop whining for ever. - on behalf of most of Marlborough.

Rude Rang around to find a reducer for laptop charger cord, local store told me they had what I wanted. Drove from Picton to Blenheim only to be told (quite rudely) they don’t stock what I wanted. I’m the one that orders stuff he said.

No apologies for our time wasted. Warehouse had what we wanted, service with a smile too.

What right?

What right have vineyard developers got to diverting an old water drain to flow across a State Highway. Also divert one out of a vineyard on New Renwick Road in the vicinity of Brancott Road to cross the road then froze hence a vehicle lost control and smashed a Marl Lines pole. Hope the vineyard pays for damage.

Queues Countdown Redwoodtown checkout queue’s are now really disgustingly hopeless.. perhaps manager should check out New World..no queues, they immediately open another counter...soon as...pity Pak n Save didn’t grab the site first off !

Re: be warned Emergency housing is not about meth addicts, what a nasty uninformed person you are.

There IS still emergency housing in motels actually, plus seasonal workers too.

People find themselves in circumstances of like to see this comments author deal with.

Yes our homeless are now homeless again.

These people have respect despite the stigma they face. Anyone could have stolen your things. That’s been on the rise since COVID began. Show some compassion and insight for the daily struggles for a large number of people in our communities.

To the text re emergency motel housing.

It’s not about meth addicts, such nasty uninformed comment to make.

And yr info is wrong, there is still emergency housing going on.

People are not in emergency housing because they are meth addicts, I’d be interested to see what this person would do put in situations others are currently in, none of which is their fault.

Talk of the week Slippery bricks I agree the slippery paving bricks around the forum area etc are so dangerous in the wet and even at other times when leaves fall.

Seen many a scary mishap with people falling in the years I’ve lived in Bln too.

Government ETS They plan to charge farmers for cattle burping and farting! If that’s not an example of ‘true cost accounting’ per Rockefeller:Reset the Table plan I dunno what is. All should read this plan - then decide. No Farms No Food!

We need to protect farmers at all cost from more central govt overreach. Roll these plans back! Say no to eating GMOs and bugs @ iceagefarmer telegram.

We need help We live at Grovetown..we have had our phone and internet out since 31 July. Its into the third week now. Our neighbours are the same. We’ve been lied to by our internet service providers saying ‘there’s no outage’ or ‘a technician from chorus will visit you’ or the latest ‘it’s up and running’....we are at our wits end trying to get help. We’re disgusted with Spark and Chorus..it’s like living in a third world country.

How do we get help!!!!

One basket A discussion on MCCC about rse workers only having one towel for months … ok so wash it or buy another one! Maybe instead of some booze or sending $10 less home. There are plenty of people struggling, juggling finances, families, not just the workers.

Picton Ecoworld Visit My access was denied on Sunday because I would not sign a petition against its closure as a condition of entry. My gold coin was returned and I was told I was the only person who would not sign visiting that day.

No one should be bullied it is a freedom of choice. Your attitude is certainly not a good image for any visitor or your business.

Irresponsible One basket Global warming. Yet Blenheim Grape growers still put all their eggs in one basket. Now look at what you stand to lose with all the flooding.

Re floods Why wasn’t Northbank rd closed Friday to public? Residents access only. Slips every where, water over road, and what do we see?

6 van loads of vineyard contractors going up the valley. More rain forecast where are they going of to stay if road gets completely blocked?? Stupid

Costly exercise I’m questioning the logic of the Stuff papers delivering in Marlb still. Surely this is a costly exercise with paper at a shortage currently and to be frank there’s very little in the midweek or SatExpress to read. I gave that one a miss long ago.

The Sun is my paper of choice.

Re disgrace It’s not just the Countdown central the Redwoodtown town site is a mess also!! Rubbish all trough the gardens there.

After reading the txt Blenheim drivers in August 17 paper, just thought I would pass this on. Coming back from Picton sometime ago, I was concerned about the driver in front of me driving very slowly and weaving all over the road.

At the first chance to pass I pulled up beside him, I was absolutely dumbfounded to see he was watching a video on his phone!!!!!! He was driving a well known local construction company ute.

I drove on and pulled over to take a photo,only to find that whatever he was watching had finished, and he went past so fast I missed the chance. Bad driving, Yes, but absolutely irresponsible.

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gardening this week Tomato time: By Wally Richards If you are like me, your fingers are itching to get the new seasons tomato plants under way.

The earlier you start the sooner you will have ripe tomatoes to eat.

If you have a glasshouse or similar then no problem in getting your first tomato plants started either in the ground or in containers.

If you do not have a glasshouse there is no reason not to plant one or more tomato plants into 20cm containers to grow on for planting out into your garden later on as a well established plant.

You just need to have the containers in a sunny sheltered spot and if the weather turns to custard or looks like a frost then bring them inside (porch, carport, shed, kitchen) they will be ok then till weather improves and back to their spot outside so they get ample sun light.

Firstly lets look at planting your purchased tomato plants, whether in the ground or into a container: make a hole that will be deep enough to bury the plant up to the first leaves.

The reason for this is that the plant will produce roots all the way up the trunk making a bigger root system.

More roots, bigger plant and better results.

Place about half a teaspoon of Wallys Secret Tomato Food with Neem Powder at the base of the hole and just cover with a little of the growing medium.

Also sprinkle Wallys Secret Tomato Food onto the growing medium surface but not against the trunk of the plant.

Not only are you giving your tomato a great food but also the Neem Powder helps prevent insect problems.

In a glasshouse also sprinkle Wallys Neem Tree Granules as the smell of the granules will further disguise the smell of your tomato plants so whitefly will not know they are there.

Hang Wallys White Fly Sticky Traps in the glasshouse near the door and vents as well as above your tomato plants.

These will catch any adult insect pests that find their way into the glasshouse.

The biggest problem that many gardeners had over the last season or longer is the dreaded psyllid.

They are sucking the goodness out of your tomato plant and even worse injecting a toxin into the plant.

The results seen are the plants lower leaves may turn yellow prematurely, be distorted, fruit will become progressively smaller and the end result will be a fungus mold up and down the trunk before the plant dies.

Lower and very high temperatures reduce their activity and that is why very early and late in the season, while temperatures are mild they are not much of a problem in open air gardens.

Late self-sown tomato plants will do well till winter knocks them out.

From personal experience I found that once you have a psyllid population in your backyard that each season it will be far worse than previous up until growing of tomatoes, potatoes and tamarrilo is a waste of money and time.

For instance Opiki (between Palmerston North and Levin) was a great commercial potato growing area a few years ago. Now there are none grown as the chemicals needed to control had to be applied so frequently and the costs too high to be economical.

Sprays such as Neem Oil or chemical ones will help control a bit but the populations become so great that they just don’t control sufficiently to be any thing other than a waste of money.

About two years ago the psyllid problem in my big glasshouse had got so bad that I went out looking for a safe means of control.

I found the answer in silicon which if used to treat the tomato plants from seedlings to maturity not only prevented psyllid damage but actually got rid of them completely from my glasshouse and gardens.

So for other gardeners I bottled 3 products the first is Wallys Silicon and Boron Soil Drench which is watered into the soil where your tomato plant is to grow either before planting or after planting.

Another drench is applied 2 weeks

later.

Then you mix Wallys Cell Strengthening Spray and Wallys Silicon Super Spreader together.

The Super Spreader forces the Cell Strengthening spray into the plants.

This spray can be started once your tomato plant has foliage and repeated every week as it grows.

Once it gets to flowering and about a metre tall then spray every two weeks.

Once you start harvesting fruit spray once a month.

Add Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) to the cell strengthening spray.

I make up the spray into a one litre Trigger sprayer and leave by the plants out of direct sunlight to use again till all contents finished as it keeps ok. Just shake the bottle in case of settling.

You will not only have lots of tomatoes as it used to be but also the fruit will be bigger and tastier as the leaves of the plant will love the silicon spray and grow to about double their normal size.

The plant will get more energy from the sun having larger leaves and the plants will be the best tomatoes you have ever grown using the Wallys Secret Tomato Food and the Silicon cell strengthening products. Even if you do not think you have a psyllid problem it is worthwhile to use the cell strengthening products as you will have better tomatoes as a result.

These products also work well on preventing or reducing the damage to garlic from the garlic rust problem.

You could try the cell strengthening spray with MBL added on your favourite plants such as roses and see what happens.

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EVENT: Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge

Blenheim Firefighters competed in the annual fundraising event in Auckland at the weekend to give it their all for Kiwis living with blood cancer.

RARANGI REPRESENT: Firefighters Janelle White, Todd Neal, Scott Henry, Julie Lufman, Grant Robinson, Melanie Forman and Andy Lufman.

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Region hit by flooding

Rai Valley has been hit hard with over a metre of Rai Valley fuel (aka flood water)in just four days.

Flooding on Boyce Street, July 1983 (top) and August 20, 2022 with little or no change to flood management during the intervening years.

Before and after a massive mudslide at Miro Bay which completely wiped out a bach (roof line just visible in the bush) and its jetty.

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Wednesday 24 August New Stretch & Breathe exercise class for seniors: 10am -11am. St Christopher’s Church Hall 90 Weld Street Blenheim. Donation (Koha) $2, cuppa & chat afterwards. Contact Diana Brooks Eldercare Coordinator on 0212694198 for more information.

Blenheim Depression Support Group: Every Wednesday from 10am – 11.30am.

We meet to support each other, have regular speakers, outings, and share in a safe environment. For details contact Alistair Crawford 027 2883032.

Lions’ Club of Blenheim: Like to know more about the Lion’s Club?

Tea meetings are held on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Next meet 24th August. Contacts: Delphine Lee 029 942 5004.

Picton Mahjong: Marina Cove Club Room at 1pm. Vaccination Passes required.

Grovetown Indoor Bowling Club: Meets every Wednesday at the Foundry, John Street for a 7.30pm start. New and ex bowler and families most welcome to come along. Contact Morris 578 6699.

Whitehead Park Bowling Club, Redwoodtown: 9.30am to 3pm.

All day Wednesday, all welcome, contact Bob 577 9436. Summer timetable starts October.

Heart Help Support Group a community group dedicated to the well-being of those who live with a heart condition and experienced a heart attack also offering support to whanau/family. Next meet 21 September (every 3rd Wednesday of the month), 10.00am at Quench Chateau Marlborough 95 High Street. Phone Jenny Goss 0211629102.

Thursday 25 August Older Persons Seminar 10am-1pm Older Persons Seminar on the 4th Thursday each month. St Christopher’s Church Hall from 10am to 1pm. Interesting speakers, jokes, games & chat. Morning tea & a light lunch provided. Cost $5 Sign in & masks please. Contact Diana Brooks Eldercare Coordinator on 0212694198 or email diana@stchristophers.co.nz for more information.

Social Badminton: 9am-noon Thursday mornings. Simcox Stadium, Battys Road. $5. All adults welcome. For more details phone Cathy 021 503 348.

Ulysses Retreads Group: 11am Meet Brayshaw Park Thursdays. 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.

Blenheim Rock N Roll Club Nights: 7.30-9.30pm Top of the South Rock n Roll Club, club nights downstairs at Clubs of Marlborough, bring comfy shoes and water.

Great music, have fun and exercise at the same time.

Library Book Club: 6.30pm-8pm Marlborough District Library. We meet on the last Thursday of the month. Simply bring a book to recommend to other members, and enjoy listening to other member’s (including librarians) book picks. To attend you must wear a mask, sign-in to the library and present your My Vaccine Pass. We will also observe social distancing at our meetings.

Picton Library Book Club: 6.30pm-8pm Picton Library and Service Centre. Join us in meeting new people and chatting about books. We meet on the first Thursday of each month. To register please email pictonlibrary@marlborough.govt.nz.

You must wear a mask, sign-in to the library and present your My Vaccine Pass. We will also observe social distancing at our meetings.

Community Choir: Thursdays 7-9pm, during school terms.

St Ninian’s Hall, 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown (opp church). Come and join the community choir Creative Voice. All musical abilities and new members welcome. CreativeVoice@singforfriendship

Friday 26 August Vintage Farm Machinery: Open daily, 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage Farm. John 577 7442.

Marlborough Museum Open daily, 10am to 4pm, free entry to the museum on Saturdays. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. 03 578 1712.

Saturday 27 August Craft Fair – Redwood Community Centre – Free Entry Oliver Park. Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August. 10am-4pm daily. Sausage sizzle, lots of crafts. Supporting Cancer Society.

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

Repair Cafe: We’ll fix your small repair on site, on the day while you wait and have a cuppa.

Sewing/darning, bikes, small furniture/ wooden items, toys; electronic items and mobile phones. Every 4th Saturday monthly 9am – noon, next one 27th August. John’s Kitchen, 2 Redwood St. Donations for repairs accepted. Enquiries to Gerrie 0273030762.

Sounds SeniorNet: Meet at the newly refurbished Linkwater Hall for Saturday information afternoons at 2pm. Entry free and afternoon tea provided. Everyone is welcome.

Whitehead Park Bowing Club, Redwoodtown: Saturdays mainly tournaments from 9.30am to 3pm. All welcome. Contact John 573 9086. Also Mondays and Wednesdays. Summer timetable starts October.

Sunday 28 August Craft Fair – Redwood Community Centre – Free Entry Oliver Park. Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August. 10am-4pm daily. Sausage sizzle, lots of crafts. Supporting Cancer Society.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: 9amnoon.

Marlborough A&P Showgrounds. Fresh produce from your local farmers. Tasty line up of fresh and seasonal, gourmet and artisan produce and products that this region has to offer.

Blenheim Country Music Club Day: BCM is hosting a club day at Redwoodtown School Hall this Sunday 28 August starting at 2pm, finishing about 5pm.

Door entry $3.00 pp financial members, $4.00 non-members. Afternoon tea provided. Contact John 03 5778701 or Nola 027 7727484.

Picton Rail and Sail: On the Foreshore - mini train rides and mini yacht hire to sail on our pond every Sunday 11am-3pm, operating every day during school holidays. Only 20 cents per ride/yacht hire!

Blenheim Bonsai Group: Islington Gardens, Rowberry Road on the 2nd Sunday of the month 1pm-3.30pm.

Marlborough Tennis Club: 3pm to 5pm Parker St. Every Sunday– Social Tennis.

Non Members $2 All welcome. Contact: Joanna 027 578 6436

Wednesday August 24, 2022 Public Notices

Clothing Alterations:

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

Monday 29 August Rotary Clubs in Blenheim: Monday & Tuesday evenings at 5.30pm.

Rotary is a world-wide service club for men and women – doing great things in your community. For further phone Kevin on 0211 738 784.

Witherlea Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm start Every Monday at St Ninians Church Hall.

Soft sole shoes essential. Contact Moira 0274808272 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 928 4479.

Blenheim Badminton Club: Every Monday: Juniors 5.30-7pm, seniors 7-9pm, St Mary’s Hall, corner Francis and Hudson Streets. Anna or Mike, email blenheimshuttlers@gmail.com.

Whitehead Park Bowling Club, Redwoodtown: Every Monday afternoon from 12.30pm to 3pm. All welcome. Contact Mike 572 4013 or John 577 5295. Summer timetable starts October.

Tuesday 30 August Toastmasters Club in Blenheim: Meets 6.30pm every second Tuesday.

Friendly group encourage shy people how to give a speech, how to tell stories, how to make business presentations etc. Ideal for young people entering the workforce. Older adults are welcome to share their experiences. No charge for guests. Contact: Brian Morris 0211922936.

Art therapy group for pregnant women: Every Tuesday 5pm to 8pm. Call Tatiana 027 901 9807.

Persistent Pain Group: Meet every Tuesday at Biddy Kates , 2 Market Street, 5pm-6pm. For people with persistent and chronic pain and their supporters. All welcome.

Picton Line Dance Classes: 10am Anglican Church Hall 10am. $6 per class.

Beginners Welcome. Vaccine Passes required. Enquires Carol 0212125252 / Raewyn 021715484.

SAYGO (Steady As You Go): Gentle exercise and balance class for Seniors. Every Tuesday 11:30am-12:30pm at St Christopher’s Church Hall. Stay for a cuppa and chat afterwards. Cost $2. 92 Weld Street, Blenheim. Contact Diana Brooks Eldercare Coordinator on 0212694198 or email diana@stchristophers.co.nz for more information.

Marlborough Tennis Club: Parker St. Every Tuesday 9am to 12 Noon - Social Tennis. Morning Tea 10.30am. Non Members $5. All welcome. . Contact: Joanna 027 578 6436.

Rides Calendar: Every Saturday, Coffee at The Runway Cafe 10am. Sunday Rides depart Railway Station carpark as listed. Thursday Rides depart Brayshaw Park carpark 11am. All Rides are weather dependent.

Thursday 25th August 11am Retreads Group Sunday 28th August 11am Pelorus Thursday 1st September 11am Retreads Group Sunday 4th September 11am Kaikoura for lunch

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The Annual General Meeting of the Picton RSA Will be held at the Clubrooms, 66 Wellington Street, Picton at 10.30am on Saturday 24th September 2022

BUSINESS • Confirmation of Minutes • Adoption of Annual Report & Balance Sheet • Election of Officers • Future of the Club • General Business Remits to the Meeting must be lodged with the Secretary no later than 21 days prior to 24th September 2022

Annual General Meeting 2022 Will be held on Thursday 1st September 2022 at the Marlborough Community Centre Seminar room, 25 Alfred Street Commencing at 2pm All members, supporters and other interested persons are cordially invited to attend

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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 578 0797.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm.

Saturday 9.30am - 4pm. Sunday 10am 2pm. Public Holidays 10am - 2pm. 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 2.30pm - 8pm, 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

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McINTYRE, James Donald (Don): On Wednesday August 17, 2022, at Blenheim. It is with great sadness a much-loved brother of the late Alan and Colleen; Mary and Rob McIntosh; Cathy and the late Gary Ruffell, passed away. Also fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

HAMMOND; Annette May (Netty May).

On August 19th, 2022 peacefully after a courageous battle, aged 83 years. Much loved wife of the late Colin (C.J). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Barrie; Geoff and Sharon; Steven and Renee; and Ian and Ronnie. Adored Grandma to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Kathleen and Jimmy West, the late Anthony (Luke) Reardon; Rachel and Gavin Clemett. Loved Aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A funeral service to celebrate Annette’s life will be held at the Seddon Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, Foster Street, Seddon on Thursday 25 August at 1pm followed by interment at the Seddon Cemetery.

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STYLES: Denise (Nig) nee Marson. Our youngest sister sadly passed away on 15-822 at Hospice Marlborough. Loved by your sisters and brothers in law June and Allen Knight, Ann and Ian (dec), Glass, Wendy and Owen Packham. Loved Aunty of all your nieces and nephews. Our Chain has been broken – one link missing now.

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McINTYRE, James Donald (Don): On Wednesday August 17, 2022 at Waterlea Lifecare. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce, loved father and father-in-law of Donna Knudsen, Judy McIntyre, and Paul and Aimee. Beloved grandfather of Tony and Lee Knudsen, and Jeffrey, Roger and the late Glen Hollidge, Zac and Holly McIntyre, and great-grandfather of his great grandchildren. Messages may be sent to the McIntyre Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or to a/c 02-0600-0112284-00 Ref. McINTYRE. A funeral service for Don was held at the Church of the Nativity yesterday, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. The service may be viewed via https://youtu.be/9T1eEddVsmw.

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NRL’s lop-sided weekend exposes depth issues It’s been a rough weekend for the NRL. The haves and the have nots have been ruthlessly exposed in a series of lop-sided games.

On Friday night, the North Queensland thumped the Warriors 48-4 and Melbourne embarrassed Brisbane 60-12.

Saturday saw Parramatta thrash the Canterbury Bulldogs 42-6, Cronulla humbled Manly 40-6 and the West Tigers gave up early on as the Sydney Roosters humiliated them 72-6.

Having so many games turn into non-competitive laughers, is an indictment on certain clubs and also the depth of the player pool and club as a whole.

These results set a terrible backdrop for the emergence of the new Dolphins franchise that will join the competition next year.

Each of the 16 current clubs have 30 contracted, top-level players, yet it only seems there is enough players for 11 competitive teams.

The rich teams seem to be getting

richer year-on-year.

Over the past decade, only three teams have won the minor premiership - Melbourne, Penrith and the Sydney Roosters.

Many would argue, that trio are the best run clubs on a consistent basis and there is some truth to that but such statistics do not make it easy to draw in new and younger fans.

The Tigers have not made the top eight in a decade, the Gold Coast Titans haven’t come close to being title contenders in their 15 years of

Third place at Nationals Marlborough Girls’ College Year 11 student Maddy Sinclair placed third in the Cycling New Zealand National Cyclocross Championships, held in Christchurch recently.

Maddy who competed in the U19 women's section has been competing for four years.

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turing pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles requiring the rider to quickly dismount and carry their bike while navigating the obstruction and remount.

true but there are some cautionary tales that must be taken into account.

The NRL has the potential to be a really great product, but it clearly needs more depth.

Adding another 30 contracts to their books does little to make this a reality.

More pathways for emerging players need to be created with continued investment.

If not, those who have the money will continue to triumph and will eventually make the competition stale.

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Parramatta hasn’t won a title in 36 years, the Warriors have the third longest streak at 27 years as they await a maiden title.

How long will it take for the Dolphins to be competitive? Will they become competitive?

This past weekend would suggest they have a tough task of making it a success on the field.

With Wayne Bennett at the helm, they have a chance and if the signing of Cameron Munster proves to be

Golf Results Picton Golf Club Saturday 13th August ; Tim McCaffrey 67; Ant Booker 68; Nick Wright 69; Philip Hawke, Richard

Avery, Ian Molloy, Jeff Pascoe, 72; Aaron Wilson 73

Wairau Valley Golf Club Saturday 13th August 2022: Medal/LGU/Putts: Robyn Pupich 25. Ladies: Maureen McKenzie 70, Leanne Young 71, Robyn Pupich 71, Alison Graham 74, Mel Hampton

75, Jan Rutherford 76. Men: Bevan Boon 71, Rex McGarry 72, John McLauchlan 72, Grant Hagen 72, Jake Nurse 73, Mike Collins 73, Colin Baker 74, Richard Bruch 74.

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Marlborough Golf Club 9 August, Mixed 9 Hole 4BBB net: 1st Shirley White & Leonie Savage.

2nd Pam Morris & Leana Gargiulo.

10 August, women’s stableford: Angela Beard 34, Heather Stenhouse 31, Jane Anderson-Bay 29.

11 August, Men’s stableford Div.1: Matt Croad 33, Ken Steel 32, Ramon Coleman 31, Kevin Price 30, Lindsay Mason 30, Duncan Bint 30. Div.2:John Wadsworth 37, Hugh Bay 36, Paul Eden 32, Dave Wiley 31, Trevor McGarry 29.

13 August, women’s stableford Div.1:Jane Anderson-Bay 33, Jean Dowling 30. Div.2:Kirsty Hardy Boys 37.

Div.3:Gloria Rodgers 28, Heather Stenhouse 26, Lynn Dowler 26.

Men’s stableford Div.1: Yuichi Ando 36, Bruce Snowden 34.

Div.2:Andrew Stowell 36, Ravi Johl 33, Steve Holtum 32, Bob Nicolle 30, Denis Tocker 30. Div.3:Gary Duke 40, Alan Yemm 39, Trevor McGarry 36, Jock Glennie 36, Ian Newport 35.

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The Marlborough Girls’ College King Salmon A netball team won the Tasman Area Super Net competition in Nelson last weekend. Left to right (top) Delyth Jame-Sitters, Izzy Tupouto’a, Holly Feltham, Fiaalii Solomona, Liv Matthews. Left to right (bottom) Stormy Tupara, Hazel Glover, Zoe Scaife, Mya Wiapo, Mele Moli. The team is co-captained by Mya and Fiaalii.

Wednesday 10 August 2022 – Men’s Midweek Stableford Jerome January 41; Peter Parish 40; Arthur Ross 39; John Jones 38; Roger Mitchell 38; Iain Berrie 36; Tony Nichol 36; Allan Ryder 35; Ezra Kahaki 34; Terry Grant 34; Murray Ingram 34; Jim Thomas 34; Dennis Wye 34; Brian Gill 32; Allan Shutkowski 32; Stuart McLagan 32; Brian Burgess 32; Terry Lane 32; Gordon Lang 32; Shane Weaver 32.

Thursday 11 August 2022 – Ladies – Medal Best Over the Field – Anne Newman 73; Suzanne Lang 75; Carolyn Reaney 78; Pat Olliver 78; Marilyn Smith 79.

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August – The LDV/SsangYong Marlborough Rarangi Open – 18 Holes Each Day -Combined Gross & Net Men – Overall Gross Winner – Chaz Craig 137; Overall Net Winner - Adam Marshall 137;

Men -Div 1- Gross – Luke Ryder 146; Cam Clarke 148; Nathan Moore 148; Jonty Phillipson 149; Mathew Grimes 149; Blair Bavin 151.

Net – Tony Nichol 144; Mike Inwood 148; Phil d’Auvergne 148; Mark le Compte 149; Jerome January 149; Ben Holden 150.

Men Div 2 – Gross – Greg Thomas 127; Rob Lopez 151; Gordon Lang 174; Mark Milne 175; Net – David Best 144; Laurie McGlone 146; Owen Gibbs 148; Terry Allen 151; Paul Hay 153; Bernard Walsh 153; Josh Abrahams 154; Clarry Neame 154; Terry Grant 154; David Lightfoot 155.

Ladies- Overall Gross Winner – Aroha Minhinnick 157; Overall Net Winner -Tania Appelman 144; Gross - Tracy Bary 164; Emily Stenhouse 166; Andrea Thomas 170; Net – Wendy Moffat 147; Sue Lang 150; Carla Heppelthwaite 153; Marilyn Smith 154 on c/b Margaret McLeod.

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