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By Chris Valli

Blenheim trainer Kendra Gill had plenty of reason to smile last Friday after her horse Amarla finished first in Race 4 the Carters Blenheim mobile pace.

The 1850 metre race was part of the Marlborough Harness Club’s Summer of Racing. The distance suited the five-yearold Standardbred running out a five and a half-length victory, disproving her $46 winning odds.

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HOME HEROICS: Kendra Gill (right) and her five-year-old Standardbred Amarla after her success at the Marlborough Harness Club’s Summer of Racing on Friday.

Amarla won comfortably to give Kendra her first training win.

Kendra is pictured with Mum, Jacqui and Grandad Mark.

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The mare clearly enjoyed racing at home and won comfortably to get Kendra her first win. She trains in partnership with Grandfather Mark Gill. Kendra says Amarla’s form going into the race wasn’t that flash so the result was a pleasant surprise.

“She was lacking a few runs going into Nelson whereas coming into Blenheim she was a lot fitter and the draw suited her,” she says.

“It definitely helped her a lot.

She didn’t have to work as hard and do as much work. She positioned well and stayed there throughout.”

Kendra says Amarla has been racing recently with ‘higher rated horses’ so Friday’s contest allowed her to be on a level playing field albeit in warmer conditions over four and a half laps.

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Sam’s Town owned by Miss J E Van der Woerd and G Burgess takes out The Ossie Hickman/Taimate Equine Marlborough Pacing Cup on Sunday in the hands of driver Tim Williams for the R&J Dunn stable.

Mary Hickman accompanied by son John presented the Marlborough Cup to connections.

“She wasn’t too bad overall, the wind out there was a lot cooler than what we thought so that helped,” she says.

The 28-year-old is in her second season training in partnership with Mark, who has provided plenty of know-how and insight into racing.

“Mark has been involved with horses long before I was born,”

Kendra quips. “You can’t win with Kendra around, she’s stubborn for sure,” he says.

Mark says he wasn’t surprised by the result after a promising meet at Addington three months earlier where Amarla came from the back of the field.

“She had a good feeling and she (Kendra) told the driver,” he says

(Alana Cameron).

The weekend weather certainly played its part. A parochial crowd of onlookers attended while Sunday provided the ideal opportunity for local families to enjoy the warmer day with live music and hospitality.

The TAB Turnover for the two days was a healthy $2.7million.

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Blenheim’s Hannah Lamb is missing ‘lots of shoes’ from her Carvell St home and has a fair idea who it might be.

Hannah says her home is within the Marlborough Boys’ College area and says she is missing eight children’s shoes and two of her own are missing. Her black shoe was the first one to go.

“I would love to get the other half of each of these pairs back,” she says. “We often get lots of differ-

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ent cats in our garden and there’s no way it could be a dog with how frequent they are disappearing.”

Hannah says over a period of three weeks she has noticed the shoes going missing nearly every other day.

“Occasionally we would find one outside of our gate or on the road which the cat had dropped”.

If any locals happen to come across random footwear on their front lawn or garden this week, get in contact with Hannah on Facebook.

Hannah says her home is within the Marlborough Boys’ College area and says she is missing eight children’s shoes and two of her own are missing. Her black shoe was the first one to go.

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Meetings to discuss fate of roads The public’s ideas on what should be done with Marlborough Sounds roads to make them safe and resilient to future flooding is being sought.

The council will hold community meetings in the Marlborough Sounds for input into the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study. The study will look into four areas in the sounds, French Pass, Pelorus, Kenepuru and Port Underwood.

The meetings, which start on January 31, will be held in French Pass, Rai Valley, Havelock, Picton, Portage and Waitaria Bay. A Zoom meeting will also be held for those that could not make it in person.

By Chris Valli

Woodbourne RNZAF Firefighters Eli Dalton-Harvey and Stefan Kahu are good mates and always up for a challenge. They are also passionate runners.

So what better ways to put their talents to good use than a ‘fund run’ for local charitable organisation School Start First Impressions Marlborough. SSFIM works to reduce the impact of poverty on the education of Marlborough children.

Eli says doing the run for SSFIM was a no brainer.

“We wanted to support a local charity so our efforts would be directly helping our community and after meeting with the people involved we were all in. School Start First Impressions works closely with the Stadium 2000 which is where this event will be taking place. That’s right, every single kilometre will be run on treadmills,” he says.

“Both Stefan and I are passionate runners and are always up for a challenge. I had just completed an 80km trail run and was looking for the next event, a challenge to train for.

They both got talking about an annual challenge called the David Goggin’s 4 x 4 x 48 run.

In the challenge participants run four miles (6.5kms) every four hours for 48 hours totalling 48 miles (78 kms) often in efforts to raise money for charity and

Woodbourne RNZAF Firefighters Stefan Kahu and Eli Dalton-Harvey will be doing a ‘fund run’ for charitable organisation School Start First Impressions Marlborough in early March at Stadium 2000. The run consists of running 13km’s every four hours for 48 hours totalling 156km’s each.

to push outside of their comfort zones.

Eli says what makes this challenge so difficult is the fact that you can never get a good rest in between runs and just as your muscles begin to relax you are back out there moving again.

“I completed this challenge in early 2022 and although it was uncomfortable I didn’t find it particularly hard. After much discussion we decided we would double the distance and make it 13kms every four hours for 48 hours totalling 156km each (312 between us).”

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Eli says the plan was implemented and after more discussion they agreed that the challenge was big enough that it could be used as a way to provide exposure and to raise funds for a charity.

“We have family and friends crewing the race as well as support from Stadium 2000. There will also be open treadmills next to us for anyone that wants to come along and run with us. If Stefan and I can help just one child it will all be worth the effort,” he says.

The run will be starting on Thursday, March 9 with the first

run of 12 kicking off at midday (12pm). The final run will be on Saturday, March 11, starting at 8am.

The full time table is as follows; 12pm March 9th, 4pm March 9th, 8pm March 9th, 12am March 10th, 4am March 10th, 8am March 10th, 12pm March 10th, 4pm March 10th, 8pm March 10th, 12am March 11th, 4am March 11th and 8am March 11th.

To donate to the event visit the School Starters First Impressions website for more information on the charity and a link to their Give a Little Page.

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Marlborough Museum Natural History Week Marlborough Museum Natural History Week continues this Friday at 2p.m. with Crazy Neighbours – fascinating Australian animals.

Join Museum Director Steve Austin who will talk about all sorts of animals across the ditch, and what makes them so special.

Call 03 578 1712 or email info@ marlboroughmuseum.org.nz to book.

Workshops filling up The first of three workshops to develop a new Marlborough Arts and Creative Strategy is full.

Project Manager Nicola Neilson, who is leading the review, said it was great to see such strong interest.

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Wednesday January 25, 2023

Dads of Marlborough Group established

By Chris Valli

Year of the Rabbit Blenheim student Vincent Meng leads a performance dance with Chinese drums.

The Chinese New Year celebrations took place at St Christopher’s Anglican Church at the weekend.

The celebration is centered on removing the bad and the old and welcoming the new and the good.

It is also celebrated to mark the start of the Lunar New Year.

Chairperson of Chinese Association Marlborough Mandy Li says they had a successful celebration with around 150 community members including Neil Henry, MDC Manager of Economic Development and councilors Brian Dawson and Deborah Dalliessi involved.

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Joni Morrissey’s goal is to support Marlborough Dads as they transition into fatherhood, something she believes that is not outwardly spoken about.

Dads of Marlborough Post Natal Group is a forum for Dads to get together and discuss all things fatherhood. The group has been created with the help of Connect Marlborough.

Joni who is the facilitator and creator of the program is an internationally certified therapist specialising in intimacy and relationship counselling.

She says she is incredibly passionate about helping families stay together and helping individuals find connections to themselves in a gentle trusting manner.

“I have studied mainly in the UK and America in sex therapy and couples therapy, my counselling training was done here in New Zealand,” she says.

“My work as an intimacy therapist has led me to work a lot with men, I find this work incredibly rewarding. My main aim for this group is to support our Dads as they transition into fatherhood.”

Joni says she hopes to cover many different aspects such as the emotional strains that come with going down to one income if Dads and their partner decide that one should stay at home.

“The realities of baby blues, hormones, and sleepless nights that all new parents go through just to mention a few. We don’t

have an existing group like this in Marlborough and I believe it will make a huge difference to the health and well-being of both parents if both are feeling supported through the postnatal process.”

So how can ‘we’ get men to speak about their well-being?

“Men don’t tend to talk about their mental well-being and can be slow to get help. It might seem like society expects them to handle the problem alone or ‘harden up’ and get over it. Feeling shaky or vulnerable may not be easy for them to admit. Asking for help and support might be perceived as a weakness by them,” says Joni.

“Being ‘tough’ can be stressful for them, as well as their family and friends.

My hope is that if they think they may need some support, they will feel comfortable reaching out if others are. It’s also vital to have their families and friends support their decision to seek help. I hope to create that safety within this group. As a society, I feel men struggle to articulate their needs so in turn as a therapist I hope to create change in this area.”

Joni adds that this group is also for separated Dads and Dads in same-sex relationships.

“All are welcome,” she says.

Dads of Marlborough Post Natal Group runs for the next six weeks every Thursday starting tomorrow, January 26, 6:30pm, 8 Beaver Road, Connect Marlborough.

Joni Morrissey’s goal is to support Marlborough Dads as they transition into fatherhood, something she believes that is not outwardly spoken about.

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Wednesday January 25, 2023

MBC Haka Powhiri, Mau Rakau

By Chris Valli

A new year and a new tradition for Marlborough Boys’ College students.

Year 9 students starting their first day at college next week will be welcomed with a Haka Powhiri and the inclusion of a traditional Māori art, Mau Rākau.

Principal Matua John Kendal says with the implementation of the Aotearoa Histories Curriculum this year and a focus for all secondary schools to better understand Mātauranga Māori (knowledge of Māori and traditional concepts) they will be including Mau Rākau into their Inter-House competition.

Mau Rākau is a traditional Māori martial art which gives the ākonga (students) the opportunity to learn the ancestral practices, values and protocols.

Matua John says a new tradition that will begin this year will be to gift each incoming Year 9 student with a Mau Rākau, which will be placed into the school hall.

“Mau rākau will be added to our incredibly competitive Inter-House Haka competition. We acknowledge that in traditional times, Mau Rākau and taiaha were weapons used in warfare. In today’s

world, we use them to revitalise wellbeing, identity, and foster a sense of belonging within our school and community,” Matua John says.

“As we prepare to welcome our incoming Year 9 students and new staff to Marlborough Boys’ College, we look forward to the various academic, cultural, leadership and sporting opportunities that will be offered to our students throughout the course of 2023.”

John says Owen Eastwood, the author of Belonging, speaks to the essence of what the MBC school values strive to develop and foster for every student who enters through our school gates.

“To feel a sense of belonging is to feel accepted, to feel seen and to feel included by a group of people, believing that we fit in, trusting we will be protected by them” - Owen Eastwood .

The core school values are built upon, whakanui (respect), whakauru (involvement) kawenga (responsibility), and whakahī (pride).

This year’s haka pōwhiri is taking place on Wednesday, February 1, starting at 8.30 am with all manuhiri (visitors), students and whānau meeting at the Francis Street gate entry.

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Wednesday January 25, 2023

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

Q: Does Chris Hipkins have what it takes to lead Labour to victory in the October election?

Alistair McLeod Blenheim Well, he’s from the ‘mighty Hutt’. Of course, he’s the man for the job.

Doug Avery Blenheim Probably not. He’s really going to struggle if he dumps 3 Waters with his own caucas.

And even then everyone knows what the agenda is.

Letters 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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Juliet Cottrell Blenheim I guess time will tell – he is familiar and comes from a different values upbringing than Luxon.

to the editor 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.

Mel McCosh Dunedin I think the public know what he might potentially be capable of after his Covid role and minister of police – watch this space I guess.

Sam Lewis Wellington Honestly, I’m more of a greenie and don’t follow politics too much. I will say about Chris Hipkins is he has a kind face.

Zara Mason Blenheim My main memory of Hipkins was referring to Kiwi’s being deported back after committing crimes here when they had grown up here as ‘garbage’ after (Australia’s) Peter Dutton referred to it as ‘taking out the trash’. Hope he has a better moral compass than that.

Vote accordingly Dear Editor.

There has been considerable talk already about the legacy that our just retired Prime Minister has left.

Sadly her legacies will be remembered for years to come as the country is forced to recover from the huge debt that has been created by her and the Government she lead and the significant divide that she has created between the people of this country.

The Treaty of Waitangi should be encased and remembered for what it meant all those years ago.

Today it’s meaning and in particular

its interpretation has no bearing on the people of this nation and is being used by less than a fifth of the population in a monetary and ridiculous way to create divide that can only be considered racist in the extreme.

How predicable that Jacinda would throw in the towel when it became obvious before Xmas that her mana had gone.

What sad legacies she has left for someone else to sort out.

I only hope that the majority of New Zealanders have common sense and vote accordingly in this year’s election.

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Wednesday January 25, 2023

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

Public meetings scheduled for the Sounds from next week The Marlborough community is invited to attend upcoming public meetings to provide input into the Marlborough Sounds Future Access Study.

The meetings are being held around the Sounds from 31 January.

Council has embarked on the study to support the case for funding safe, resilient and affordable long-term access solutions for the wellbeing of residents, homeowners and businesses in the stormaffected areas of the Sounds.

Mayor Nadine Taylor said the views of the community are crucial in helping the project team develop solutions to how we might get in and out of the Sounds in the future, and to underpin the business case for investment.

“The study will identify a series of potential options for solving the Marlborough Sounds access issues, and these potential options will be developed incorporating feedback received from the community,” she said.

“There are important decisions to be made for the Sounds, and meeting face-to-face is a valuable way of having good conversations and gathering quality information, so we encourage people to attend a meeting if they can. There will also be a Zoom meeting for those who can’t attend a face-to-face meeting, and there will be a survey for people to also provide feedback.”

At the meetings, the project team will present the evidence that outlines what has been identified as being needed, and

ask the community for: • feedback on whether there is more evidence to make a stronger case for investment • additional ideas, including potential evidence or alternative options to be included in the study • feedback and ideas about where improvements or interventions may be able to solve the problems that have been identified The project team will then collate this information for input into the study.

At the end of the study, Stantec will prepare a business case to support the funding plan for a safe, resilient and affordable transport system for the Sounds. Alongside Council, Waka Kotahi will consider the funding for the preferred options. The Department of Internal Affairs and National Emergency Management Agency are also taking a keen interest in this work.

For more information please go to www. marlborough.govt.nz/services/roads-andtransport/marlborough-sounds-futureaccess-study/2023-public-consultationmsfas

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French Pass Town Hall

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Rai Valley, The Millers Rest

Wednesday 1 February

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Havelock Town Hall

Wednesday 1 February

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Picton, Port Marlborough Pavilion

Thursday 2 February

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The Portage Hotel, Kenepuru Sounds

Friday 3 February

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Waitaria Bay Hall

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Temporary road closure 29 January 2023 - Seaview Road, Seddon On Sunday 29 January 2023 Seaview Road (Seddon), 400m from intersection of Reserve Road to 400m prior to Flemings Road intersection, will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 7.30 am until 5.00 pm for the purposes of Marlborough Car Club Sprint Races.

During the period of closure, ordinary vehicle traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety

Branch).

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicle traffic during the period of closure.

This notice is given pursuant to the Transport (vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Dean Hawkey, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 021 923 536.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Mental health first aid comes to Sounds Hato Hone St John is running a series of mental health first aid courses in the Marlborough Sounds next month.

Tania Nash, community engagement coordinator for St John, said the courses, being held at Waitaria Bay, Portage and Linkwater, provided valuable tools for improving mental wellbeing.

They are designed to teach people how to support colleagues, friends and family members who may be experiencing mental distress and equip individuals with skills to build their own mental fitness.

The first such day was held in Havelock in November last year and was attended by 14 people including local residents, workers and small

business owners.

“It was great to have the opportunity to bring this course to the community,” said Tania.

The course in Portage on 22 February runs from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm and is a full eight-hour course while the two other courses at Waitaria Bay on 21 February and Linkwater on 23 February have been condensed to fit the school day and run from 9.30 am to 3.00 pm.

All courses are free and include tea, coffee and lunch.

Registrations are essential, please contact Marlborough District Council Navigator Charlotte Wood on email recovery@marlborough.govt.nz or phone 027 213 0341.

Temporary road closure – Marlborough Wine & Food Festival On Saturday 11 February the following portion of road in Renwick will be closed or restricted to ordinary vehicle traffic for the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm: • Blicks Road between Inkerman Street/ Blicks Road and Alma Street/Blicks Road intersections.

During the period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police

(Traffic Safety Branch). It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

This notice is hereby given under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Dean Hawkey, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 021 923 536.

NADINE TAYLOR

Youth voices sought Young people’s views are important and the Marlborough Youth Council is currently seeking applications from those who would like to contribute to the community.

The Marlborough Youth Council is made up of 21 diverse young people of secondary school age from varying backgrounds and ethnic origins. It aims to encourage youth to become involved in community affairs and events.

They meet monthly to discuss youth issues, gain valuable skills and learn about local government and all share a desire to make a difference for the region of Marlborough.

Members contribute to Marlborough District Council’s decision making by providing a youth perspective.

Community Partnerships Advisor Jodie

Griffiths said it was vital that youth had a voice in the community and on Council and it was an opportune time for parents and grandparents to encourage their children and grandchildren to apply.

“It gives young people a voice and helps them understand local decision making,” she said. “We’ve had some great young people on the council involved in making good decisions including the inspirational George Glover who is about to embark on a fundraising swim for mental health.”

There are currently 12 vacancies on the Council and applications close on Sunday 26 February – for further information go to https://www.marlborough.govt. nz/our-community/marlboroughyouth-council?ed-step=1

Notification of Committee Meetings – February 2023 The following meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. Copies of the agendas will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

Environment & Planning Committee Thursday 2 February 2023 at 9.00 am Economic, Finance & Community Committee Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 9.00 am

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

The times and dates may be subject to change, please contact the Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

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Talk to someone, listen, and don’t feel uncomfortable Blenheim’s Lee Te Puia is the founder and team coach of Box on Boxing in Redwoodtown which opened in August 2022. For his own sanity, Lee turned to boxing. A carpet layer by trade, Lee talks to Chris Valli about his own journey when through a friend he learned of several youths in town that were also down on their luck.

The name Te Puia translates to geyser or geothermal. A geyser is a spring characterised by an intermittent discharge of water ejected turbulently and accompanied by steam.

Blenheim’s Lee Tepuia admits he ‘let off steam’ throughout his life.

And with good reason. Often judged by what he looks like and not who he is. Indeed, the 45 year-old has certainly come full circle and then some.

The mission statement on the ‘Box on Boxing’ website reads….an inclusive, empowering and motivating space for youth and adults who are keen to work on their fitness, mental health and general well-being in a supportive environment.”

Mental health you say?

He opened up to Stuff to explain his own korereo in what he says, exposed his vulnerability in September 2022. The impetus for the story was to convey the changes in his own life, for good and bad.

“I really opened up,” he says. “I get anxious and having that story come out about my own childhood.

I still get people messaging me about that story, a lot of men through their own mental health. It’s hard to leave behind at times.”

Lee admitted to having a troubled upbringing growing up in Blenheim.

The son of a gang associate, he was sexually abused by a family friend as a child and ultimately left for Australia in search of a better life in 2005.

But first let’s rewind the cassette tape back to the 1990’s.

School wasn’t exactly the place where Lee admits he wanted to be

and confesses he was, at times, with the wrong crowd. Sport provided a sense of purpose and belonging and he says playing rugby and basketball was the stimulus to engage and burn off energy in a controlled environment.

Yet there was a void. Something missing.

A fresh start beckoned to Perth in the early 2000s. Options of working in the mines were presented to Lee but he reflects having a young family at the time, including twins just didn’t quite fit with a work schedule that was four weeks on and one week off.

“We’re human; it’s alright for us to cry.”

Subsequently, life took a turn. His time in Western Australia saw Lee become a high-ranking Rebels gang member. The Rebels are the largest outlaw motorcycle club in Australia and are run by former boxer and founding member, Alex Vella with over 2000 members.

On September 6, 2017, he walked free from the Perth Immigration Detention Centre after Australia’s highest court ruled a decision to cancel his visa using secret information was invalid.

Lee was classified as a deportee, known as 501s, named after the section of the Australian Migration Act that has allowed the cancellation of many of their visas.

Most have criminal records, but others, like Lee are deemed to be

of bad character because of their association with bikie gangs and apparent ties to organised crime.

Now back in his turangawaewae, he admits he’s trying to find his feet again and make positive, cultural connections to his own identity and his own whakapapa (genealogy).

On his Dad’s side he hails from Kai Tahu while his Mum was Nga Puhi.

“My Mum passed away two years ago,” he says. “The cross and the name on my face represent her.

While I was locked up, Mum was sick I was trying to fight to stay in Australia but I was still worried about my Mum. She walks around me, anything I’d done she was always on my side, right or wrong.

She taught me the please and the thank you and what it means to show respect.”

Lee believes Marlborough youth require positive role models and support to assist them on their own pathway during and after secondary school. He says there are opportunities if they believe in themselves and ‘break the cycle’.

“I tell people where they are from.

I had 36 years of pain. I came back home to where it happened and that was when I opened up. Talk, listen and support our youth,” he says. “I have boys coming into the gym talking to me and they start crying and they say sorry bro. We’re human; it’s alright for us to cry.”

“Don’t look at a person based on their appearance. Have you talked to them? Some folk in Marlborough need to get off their keyboards and leave their square box,” he says.

Lee says the major characteristic most people lack when they turn up

Lee says the major characteristic most people lack when they turn up at his gym is confidence. “We’re all different shapes and sizes. They want to hide from the mirrors. Mirrors are the number one thing you see in a boxing gym. You can see who you are and look at the next person beside you, she or he is not the same as you are they?”

at his gym is confidence.

“We’re all different shapes and sizes. They want to hide from the mirrors. Mirrors are the number one thing you see in a boxing gym. You can see who you are and look at the next person beside you, she or he is not the same as you are they?”

Lee says the next few months will be busy with a corporate event on March 17 at Marlborough Boys’ College featuring former Commonwealth Cruis-

erweight champion Shane Cameron and mental health advocate Mike King. Both he says, have their own powerful messages which will entice many to get along and listen.

“It’s about getting the message out to Blenheim about mental health. Blenheim needs a wakeup call. Mike’s presence alone will be unreal. We need to open our eyes,” he says. “We need to advocate and action for our youth.”

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Karen says she is telling her story now because last year she buried her good friend, Chloe Rarity, during lockdown in August 2021 and memorial service in January 2022 from breast cancer. She was only 32 and left behind two children and a husband. She has also lost two other friends to cancer.

Born in Christchurch, Karen moved to Invercargill when she was 15. A return to Christchurch beckoned with a degree in social work, she moved to Blenheim 12 years ago.

Diagnosed in September 2019 with ‘Stage Three’ Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the cancer tests negative for all three receptors (oestrogen, progesterone and HER2). About 15% of breast

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Karen, 49, was to join the statistics. “I had five tumours which spread into my lymph nodes,” she says.

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Karen and her best friend Chloe who died from breast cancer. Chloe was only 32 and left behind two children and a husband.

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The WMBT paid for her sister and husband to fly over from Australia and for my brothers in Auckland. The day we went was the day I found out I had breast cancer. I didn’t tell anybody, it wasn’t about me,” she says.

Her father lived an additional 500 days and her brother did a documentary on him which features on You Tube.

“I had my wig on in some of the footage, I used to hate that wig, I glued it onto my head,” she says.

She has since had a back operation and is due for a liver test in the upcoming weeks.

Karen works as a social worker. Her short-term future is one of hope and optimism. She says having four children and a ‘beautiful grandson’ certainly helps her to fight every day.

“The day I turned up from radiation in 2020 and when my son says to me he was having a baby that was a huge focus. My Dad was very strong. Being part of a Live Strong group in Blenheim helps me to have an extraordinary group of friends.”

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The people that moan about a business not being open when they want it are probably the same ones that moan about a surcharge on a public holiday!

Hopefully head of NZTA and head of road police should resign.

Road to zero is a joke. Put in some people who know how to fix the problem.

Diabetes device Until you have an arm fracture that you realize the necessity of two available arms to carry out the task. Even the administration of insulin is tricky with only one arm/hand!

I am a strong advocate for this device to be made available as basic equipment for all diabetics of any age.

The cost is quite prohibitive especially for superannuitants at $105 per unit which only gives 14 days of convenience for testing blood sugar levels.

Diabetes, unfortunately, seems to be the poor cousin of many ailments and grossly overlooked by our powers-that-be in New Zealand.

Kiwifruit Can anyone explain why we are unable to have NZ grown kiwifruit in our supermarkets?

Italian kiwifruit are there but certainly not the standard of ours.

I realise it is in our trade interests to sell produce from other countries but we should not be denied NZ kiwifruit. Surely we can keep some of ours for us!

Service??

Terrible service from a cafe in Havelock. I work with a group of people who do an outing once a week for coffee in different locations.

After 4 of us ordered coffees they said they couldn’t do any more hot drinks as they didn’t have enough milk - at 11am - and could only do one bowl of fries. I ordered an ice chocolate and the lady at the coffee machine let out a very large sigh.

Those who had already ordered stayed and the rest of the group went to a lovely cafe just down the road who were friendly and accommodating.

Thanks to all the cafes around Marlborough who have been awesome, guess we have had a good run so far with our weekly coffee outings.

Rude As a customer of the hospital, for a staff person to tell me by talking to me, it’s keeping them away from other clients there, for putting them behind their work, wow, rude.

Post shops Agree with txt talk person Blenheim needs more postal shops. Whatever happened to the one promised years ago for Redwoodtown locals?

Marlborough Lines Just a word of acknowledgement and thanks to the team from Marlborough Lines who worked until midnight last night to restore power to parts of Waikawa affected by the broken pole.

You may think it is just “part of the job” but to some of us it means so much more. Sincerely, thank you so much.

Time for change This quote is attributed to American computer scientist Grace Hopper.

“The most dangerous phrase in our language is “We’ve always done it this way”.

Over the last weekend, in a place that was touted by the MDC as a haven”, (when selling the Taylor Pass Road sub-division), has been anything but a haven.

We have been subjected to a barrage of noise, with Omaka pilot’s flight paths directly over the Taylor Pass Road housing community. This represents a complete lack of consideration for others.

Simply moving the flight path away from the housing area would make things less unpleasant for many people. Changing a mindset can’t be terribly difficult.

Unripe Of COURSE strawberries ripen off the branch, the same as pears, apples and other fruits do.

Common courtesy Medlab Maxwell Road... Common courtesy costs nothing when serving members of the community. Please and thank you go a long way.

I felt sorry for the elderly people waiting to give blood because if they got the same staff member as me it would be a rude miserable outing for them. It takes more muscles to look grumpy than it does to smile.

Re eggs I’m not complaining about lack of eggs, as a free range egg makes me ill. Apart from dry egg powder what will be my alternative.

You obviously do not feel that sorry for the battery hens! Its cruel how they live and get treated to give people eggs.

Learn to live without them for now or forever.

Thank you A huge thank you to the generosity of Marlborough for helping fundraise to contribute to the amazing work that Orphans Aid International do both here in New Zealand and also with the abandoned children of the world.

At the moment we are especially helping to shelter and care for Ukrainian children as they arrive in Romania having left behind all they have ever known.

Drownings Yet another drowning in New Zealand. Why do people swim in places with no lifeguards and especially when conditions are rough? No-one can beat the sea, very rarely.

Between the flags Swim between the flags. How hard is it? Don’t risk your life as the sea can’t always be your friend.

Wasting money Why are the foyer lights of the Clubs of Marlborough going 24/7. Aren’t they out of money?

Re Well done Why Not Cafe in Kaikoura is my absolute favourite when I pass thru.

Their breakfasts are a real treat. And if they have increased coffee by $1, I would happily double or treble that to keep them in business.

And I’m happy to pay their surcharge for nice friendly staff.

Keep looking at the seals for free. Sounds like you want everything for free!!

Talk of the week Grateful I would like to thank Morgan Plumbing for attending to my hot water cylinder, and Mint Air for attending to my heat pump, during the Christmas holiday period. Both companies, went out of their way to help, and provided a fantastic service, very grateful.

Lights over Picton If people remember, several years ago, Blenheim and Picton had turn about each year. In Blenheim, the lights would be sent off at midnight from the Hutcheson St Bridge, so why can’t the organization and council do that again.

Eggs This is a good thing the govt have done. Inconvenient? Yes maybe, but this has had to be addressed. And I say hoorah !!

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Uncalled for Why do the Jehovah’s witnesses do their preaching outside businesses? I think it is uncalled for. Move on, you are upsetting the public as well!

Honest company Chaos last week - plastic top broke off my ignition key with all the clever stuff inside it.

Called at Gary Ching lock smiths and surprise surprise fixed in five minutes. And at a price I still can’t believe $50 - well done CHINGS an honest company.

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Something for everyone Cable Bay Adventure Park, boasting 400Ha of private, pristine native forest and only a short 15 minute drive from Nelson CBD. Home to one of the world’s longest zip line experiences, The Skywire Experience.

An amazing scenic ride which takes you on an aerial journey above the treetops, reaching speeds of up to 100kmph.

Scenic guided Quad Bike tours journey you through native forest up to the Skywire. Our longer tour takes you as far as our lookout – Bay View, which boasts

undisrupted views of Delaware Bay, Cable Bay, D’urville Island, and the Tasman Sea. Shoot up your mates at paintball or give our self-belay Rock Climbing Wall a go, 30-minute sessions and four routes to choose from. Young children love our Petting Zoo and Animal Feeding. We have alpacas, highland cows, Valois sheep, and eels.

Onsite is our licensed Base Café, open daily with delicious cabinet food, a sitdown menu and a great range of local beverages.

Year round holiday park just 4.5kms from Nelson city A holiday park is a viable holiday option year-round particularly if located in a region of temperate climate; Tahuna Beach Holiday Park and Motel is one such option, basking in the high-sunshine hours of Nelson Tasman, with beautiful views and loads to do.

Located behind the popular Tahunanui Beach, the Park spans almost 22 hectares along 1km of coastline. A beautiful family-friendly swimming beach.

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Enjoy the simplicity of a holiday park next break.

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Locals attended the Marlborough Harness Club’s Summer of Racing at Waterlea Racecourse at the weekend.

Seven-year-old gelding ‘Sam’s Town’ with Gavin Burgess from Christchurch. Sam’s Town won the Marlborough Cup.

Lachlan Smolenski from Christchurch and five-year-old ‘Lightning’.

Stephane Ughetti, Nicky Higgs and Caiden Ughetti.

ONE EACH WAY ON THE THIRD: Tai Daniel, Ana Moriarty, George Young, Geoff and Laura Thompson and Callum Ross from ‘Eyore’ racing syndicate.

Les Whiteside, Peter Baken, Judy Shaw, Kathy and Robin Foster enjoying a bet at the races.

THUMBS UP: Christine and Zach Jenna Dunn and Pauline Trathen QUINTESSENTIAL MARLBOROUGH SUMMER: The ice cream has Wardle. grabbing a coffee.

Karen Prendergast and Brenna Cook. it. Coen and Eva Meadowcroft with Violet Keown.

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Volunteers behind success of Marlborough Harness Club Hot weather, a larger than normal crowd, capacity harness racing fields and excellent oncourse and off-course TAB turnover figures were a great introduction for incoming Marlborough Harness Racing Club chairperson Shirley Morrison.

The two-day meeting had racing on the Friday and Sunday which was greatly enjoyed by the Marlborough public.

Behind the scenes there was a lot of hard work by a dedicated band of volunteers working tirelessly to ensure Waterlea was prepared for the weekend.

“We had people who returned from elsewhere to come back and help with preparations” says Shirley.

Our thanks to Cathy Taylor and Daryll Fairweather, Susie and Steve Waddell and Lindsay Pearson.

Our local regular volunteers all worked extremely hard ensuring the entire facility was looking great – particularly working on the stables and track.

These included: Gary Bugler,

Di and Paul Scott, Alan Grant and Alan Marshall, Alan and Petrina Shutkowski.

Tony Thomas (trainer and on the committee) works extremely hard all year round mowing the track and grassed areas.

The track and grounds were looking great and were a credit to the work he does.

Mike Rangi (vice-president of the Harness Racing committee)

worked long hours ensuring the parking, marquee facilities, catering and bar facilities were all organized.

He also ensured that the cleanup was done between days and after the meeting.

This was all handled very well with the areas well-managed on race day. Thanks Mike.

Lee Wilde, who is also on the committee, did a great job with

the cleaning of the buildings, ensuring that all areas were clean – even arranging for the windows to be done.

Lee also arranged the food and crucially with such hot weather the water for the trainers, drivers and people working on the race days.

This was greatly appreciated by all.

Our secretary Lynne McIntosh had to work long hours prior to the meeting ensuring that all the people required were booked and importantly had a place to stay.

There are a surprisingly large number of people required including tote operators, crash crew, bar staff, gate personnel, office personnel and food providers.

All are important and we appreciate everyone who worked on the race days.

Of course, for a race meeting you need the racehorses.

The level of support from the trainers and owners was excellent – with great fields and exciting action on the track.

The other thing that made for

great race days was the Marlborough public who attended the meeting.

It was wonderful to see the crowds enjoying a day out at Waterlea Raceway.

This weekend was a boon for local businesses with hotels and motels booked out and restaurants full with many locals and out-of-towners.

To keep harness racing in Marlborough the ongoing support of the community is crucial.

We would like to acknowledge the contribution of everyone who volunteered, worked, bought their horses and attended the weekend – your support is invaluable.

The club was thrilled to acknowledge some of our past members and volunteers with the John Taylor and Eric Percy Memorial races on Friday and the Graham Neill Memorial Trotting Cup and Ossie Hickman/Taimate Equine Marlborough Pacing Cup on Sunday.

To all our sponsors a big thank you also.

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Harvester and Tractor drivers 2023 Grape Harvest in Marlborough Start date: Mid to late March 2023 End date: Late April 2023 Tractor drivers need full licence.

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You harvester driving. of a class 1 driver’s licence for tractor will need a minimum We anticipate work will commence approximately middriving March and aandwheels harvester finishingendorsement mid-April. Driversfor must be availabledriving. for extended hours and weekends.

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Based from our Renwick branch in the Marlborough region we have an opening for a Service technician.

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Customer satisfaction is our number 1 aim. Whether you are looking for a change or a move to the fantastic Marlborough region, TRS has the opportunity for you.

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Death notices ELLISON, Norma Materoa (née Reeves): On Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Waterlea Lifecare. In her 90th year. Much loved mother of Christina, John, Elizabeth, Kevin, Albert, Joseph (deceased), Michael, Phillip, Andrew, Francis, Dellis, and Ann-Maree.

Adored grandmother and great-grandmother of her many mokopunas. Special thanks to the staff at Waterlea Lifecare, especially Richel, Kathy, Jenny, Linda, Margy and many others. Messages may be sent to her family, c/- 86B McLachlan Street, Springlands, Blenheim 7201A graveside interment of her ashes will be held at 1100am on Thursday January 26 at Omaka Cemetery.

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HELMAM: Donald (Don). Born Manchester England 1936, died Blenheim New Zealand 2023. Private family funeral. To view the full notice please visit our website.

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KNIGHT: Mary Elizabeth. On Saturday 21 January 2023, peacefully at Ashwood Rest Home, aged 95. At Mary’s request, a private cremation has been held. To view the full notice please visit our website.

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SCOTT; Cyril Bennett. On 16 January 2023, passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, Blenheim surrounded by his loved ones. Aged 73 years. At Cyril’s request a private cremation has been held. To view the full notice please visit our website.

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In Memoriam Acknowledgements

NORMAN, Darryl: Ces, Matt, Josh, Neil, Gaynor, Karlene and families would like to thank everyone for their love and support following the recent passing of Darryl. We so appreciate the many cards and messages we have received and would like to thank all those who attended the celebration of Darryl’s life, particularly those who travelled some distance to be there with us.

Special thanks to Gary, Paul and the team at Affinity Funerals for helping to make the day so meaningful and respectful. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks from the family.

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SWAIN, Edwin (Ted).

Peacefully passed away one year ago 22-01-22. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving dad to Peter, John & Dorcita, Roseanne and grandchildren Jason, Hayden and Amy and all his great grandchildren. He is sadly missed but never forgotten. We all miss you. Love you Pops.

You have left my life but will be forever in my heart.

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Want to improve your health and fitness? Come along and give our introductory class a go. Starting Friday 10th Feb – 17th March 10:30-12:00pm.

At Redwood Community Hall corner of Cleghorn/Weld St. Cost $40.00 Great for: • Fitness, stamina, coordination • Strength, suppleness • Confidence, self-esteem • Improves flexibility, memory • Helps lower blood pressure It’s about fun, being social and building friendships Contact Heather 021 025 87325 This is not Highland dancing.

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Havelock Lions Summer Market outside Havelock Town Hall on Saturday 28th January (9:00am - 1pm). A variety of stalls with some great bargains plus a sausage sizzle and the Leg of Hoggett raffle.

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Mary Hickman (far right) and son John, presented Sam’s Town connections with a rug and Cup for the 2023 Ossie Hickman and Taimate Equine Marlborough Pacing Cup. The second feature race at the MHRC meeting on Sunday was the Graham Neill Memorial Trotting Cup. The popular winner was Zsa Zoe, (right) trained and owned by K Ford and A Tomlinson and driven by Sheree Tomlinson.

Pictured from left: Amanda Tomlinson trainer, Kaylene Donaldson, Les Whiteside MHRC committee, Mike Rangi MHRC committee and Honora Undrill.

Photo supplied Race Images.

Golf Results Marlborough Veterans Golf Association Mon 23 Jan: Individual: 1. Keith Doonan (Awatere) 40 points; 2. Jelle Keizer (Picton), Tim McCaffrey (Picton), George Mitchinson (Marlborough) 38 points; 5. Guy Latham (Marlborough) 37 points; 6: Ross Agnew (Blenheim), Desz Campbell (Blenheim), John McLauchlan (Wairau), Pete Jerram (Wairau),

Mike McKenzie (Wairau Valley) 36 points.

Team: 1st Picton: John Saxon, Jelle Keizer Mike Ashworth, and Tim McCaffrey 104 points. 2nd Blenheim: 100 points. 3rd Marlborough #1: 99 points.

Next Tournament: Tuesday 7th February 2023 at Blenheim Golf Club.

Blenheim Golf Club Jan 9th: 9 hole Stableford Men David Dyer 23 Don March 20 Desz Campbell 17 Kobe Hart 17 Jan 16th: Stableford 9 holes Ian Clark 21 Ross Agnew 20 Don Lamond 19 Colin Marsden 19 George Addis 19 Mike Gulleimot 18 Brian Brown 18 Stuart Parker 18 Bob Tapp 17 Lyndsay Burrow 17 Allen Knight 17 Clarry Neame 17 Ladies Jan Pegler 22 Jacqui Hurcomb 20 Yvonne Hore 20 Jill Hurcomb 19 Colleen McLeod 18 Helen Neame 18 Jenny Adams 17 Anne Newman 17

Jan 18th: Summer Stableford 0-29 Sue Duckworth 37 30+ Jenny Adams 38 Marion Flynn 34 9 Holes Joy Brehaut 21 Jan 19th: Medal Sam Rainbird 64 Desz Campbell 66 Nigel Smith 66 Phil Starkey 69 Tom Bainbridge 69 Doug Shaw 69 Mike Gardiner 70 Alex Herd 70 Stuart McLagan 70 9 holes Stableford Alan Wilson 20 Allen Knight 19 David Waters 18 Ian Clark 18 Arnold Newman 16 Jan 20th: Twilight Stableford Andre Tewhiu 24 Ian Hatcher 23 Roy Lilley

23 Shirley Godsiff 22 Don Lamond 21 Kobe Hart 20 Jan Pegler 20 Jan 21st Ambrose Net Medal Trent Davies + Ezra Kahaki + Sue Thaler + Norbert Thaler 57.5 Graeme Parker + Albertus van Dyk + CJ Taylor + Brian Biggs 59.62 Rachel Bell + Brian Yarrall + Luke Yarrall +Mike Gullemot 60.5 Ross Agnew + Ray Herd + Roy Lilley +Don Lamond 60.62 NTP Sowmans 3/12 Trent Davies Fairweathers 9/18 Norbert Thaler

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