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By Celeste Alexander

The Marlborough Academy of Dance presented its end of year show ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim last Friday and Saturday.

The timeless tale of Jack selling off the family cow for some magic beans, then climbing a giant beanstalk up into the clouds was retold with humour and some quirky additions along the way.

Jack visits the giant’s house on three different occasions where he takes a golden goose, a harp and a bag of gold coins.

The giant’s wife eventually decides she’s had enough of her husband and climbs down the beanstalk and becomes best friends with Jack’s mother.

Throughout the show there were dance performances featuring over 250 dancers and up to 600 costumes required for the show.

Pictured is Jack which was danced by 17-year-old Zoe Blackmore, and Liliana Stebbings as the Golden Goose.

More photos on pages 32 and 33.

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The Salvation Army Blenheim team is well into its preparations for Christmas gifting week (December 15-18) and is already anticipating an increased need within the region.

Emma and Jacob Howan, Blenheim Lieutenants Corps Officers, say some families in Marlborough have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and find themselves struggling financially.

With Christmas fast approaching it will only add more stress to the situation when they cannot afford gifts for their families, making the Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal so important.

The gifts, the celebration, and the special meal may not be a reality without support, they say.

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Jacob and Emma Howan, Lieutenants Corps Officers for The Salvation Army Blenheim with some of the toy donations which have been received so far which will be given to struggling families this Christmas.

“During our gifting week we can have around 130 families through the building over the four days, picking gifts for their children,” Jacob says. “But we are looking at more families needing the support this year. Nationwide it’s about a 20percent increase so we are appealing to the community to help with donations.”

The Salvation Army Blenheim works with 14 different agencies and their case workers who nominate families to receive Christmas gifts.

All donations are laid out and families walk through with their case worker or a Salvation Army member to select items.

“It’s a lovely scene to see toys which have been donated,” Emma says. “We have a team which volunteers Christmas gift wrapping

so people leave with wrapped gifts.”

Jacob and Emma’s message to the community is this; “If you are looking to reach out to help another family in need this Christmas, we would really appreciate your support.

“Now is the time to think about adding some extra items to your trolley when Christmas shopping and drop them off to our office on George Street, Blenheim.”

Donations can also be dropped off to the Salvation Army secondhand store on Kinross Street. Simply state they are for the Christmas Appeal.

“We can’t do this without the community’s generosity, so thank you,” Jacob says.

Ideas for donations include toys, books, games, family activities and items for teenagers.

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One family’s kind gesture

By Celeste Alexander

‘A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal’, is a great quote to use when describing the recent charity shown by members of the St Andrew’s church community.

Members of the congregation have supported a small service project which has seen donations of toiletries donated to two local organisations, initiated by two of their members, Marion Rowe and her mother Dicky Willemsen.

Marion felt moved after hearing both the Women’s Refuge and Housing First organisations speak about the work they do in the

community.

Motivated by the desire to help them she pondered over what project she could initiate.

After a chance discussion at a family reunion she was able to arrange the first donation of toiletries through her sister-in-law who works as a merchandiser, which “set the ball rolling”.

Marion then approached the church community where she and her mother worship and the result of donations which came in were enough to fill 21 bags containing soaps, deodorant, shampoos, toothpaste and brushes, tissues and bandaids.

“I initially went to them and asked

if they could donate something to the value of $3, but they gave far more; they were extremely generous in their gifting,” Marion says.

Both Marion and Dicky have been involved in Guiding and leaders in the Scouting and Guiding movements.

Earlier days saw their enrolment promise consist of the words, ‘I promise to do my duty to God, my country and help others at all times’.

That philosophy has remained in the family and continues with her three granddaughters being in Guiding, her daughter supervising a remote Brownies, her grandson a Scout and her son a Cub leader.

Four generations of the Rowe family came together on Monday to pack toiletry bags made up of donations collected. Pictured are Marion Rowe, Dicky Willemsen, Antonia O'Donnell, Amelia Rowe, (front) Sophie Rowe, Meika O'Donnell and Honour Wallace-Horton.

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Rarangi resident Peter Mathyssen has been awarded a grant from Yealands Wines Marlborough Sustainability Initiative (YSI) to go towards restoring wetland alongside Hinepango Drive.

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Foodbank Street Appeal postponed The Marlborough Foodbank Street Appeal has been postponed to Monday November 30. Taking place from 6-8pm, organisers encourage locals to give generously when they hear the sounds of sirens that herald the arrival of food collectors. Non-perishables such as rice, flour, tinned food, and stuff for children’s lunches would be greatly appreciated.

Mistletoe Market next Saturday Next Saturday December 5, the Mistletoe Market will take place. Located at the Blenheim town centre on Market Street, stalls selling food, jewellery, and Christmas gifts will be available for locals to peruse at their leisure.

Beachside wetland to receive grant

By Frances Chin

L ocated i n Ra ra ngi, t he Hinepango Drive Wetland is one of six environmental projects that have been awarded funding from the Yealands Wines Marlborough Sustainability Initiative (YSI).

Rarangi resident Peter Mathyssen is the recipient of this funding to go towards the restoration of the native wetland.

Peter and his wife moved to their Hinepango Drive property about a year ago. As the back of their lifestyle plot borders onto the wetland, it made sense to start clearing the blackberries, gorse, and old man’s beard that ran rampant through the strip of wetland.

“When I first moved here, there was a big patch of gorse.

I removed the gorse, then got a bit carried away, removed blackberries, old man’s beard, cleared it all up.”

These invasive species were suffocating the native plants such as cabbage trees and flax, to the point where they would eventually wither and die, Peter says.

“There were hardly any natives left. They were all overgrown by old man’s beard.”

As the land belongs to the Department of Conservation, eventually the organisation was called in.

“I was disappointed with DOC,” Peter says.

“The guy said wetlands are the

bottom of the priority. It shows. It’s all overgrown.”

“Weeds are no good. Wetlands need looking after. On the walkway people come along, and say what a great job I’m doing.

“DOC and council have not been positive at all, they’ve been negative.”

Peter only started removing the weeds a year ago, but the change in the area is already noticeable.

New shoots have sprouted from the native trees that have been freed from the old man’s beard.

Peter keeps the area mowed and weed free. Now that he has received this grant from the YSI, after summer he can start planting native plants.

He plans to consult with DOC about which species are endemic to the area.

“I’ve just been doing this for nearly a year now. The natives are starting to regrow.”

“I enjoy it. It gives me exercise, and you’re doing something good for the environment.”

Lake Elterwater, Predator Control East Coast, Rainbow Sports Club Inc.’s Saving Kea programme, Kaiuma Bay Pest Control and Planting, and Mary’s Wetland are the five other not-forprofits that will receive funds from the YSI. These grants will go towards maintaining biodiversity in Marlborough.

Wineries improve compliance Wineries in Marlborough have upped their wastewater compliance. The Marlborough District Council carried out its annual wastewater inspection during this year’s harvest, testing 38 of the region’s rural wineries that discharge wastewater - which often consists of water used for cleaning floors and winery equipment. Twelve wineries were “noncompliant”, eight were “technically noncompliant” and 18, or 47 per cent, were fully compliant - two more than last year.

Council environmental protection officer Rachel Neal said it was not a standard monitoring year. Just one site visit was completed before the coronavirus lockdown in March, and wineries were unable to fix equipment as quickly.

Compliance was assessed against the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (PMEP) rules, or against resource consent conditions.

Wineries not monitored were within Riverlands and Cloudy Bay industrial zones, and discharged directly to trade waste. Three wineries in the rural zone had their wastewater taken off site.

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Making it harder for thieves By community constable Russ Smith

A scenario that is quite common is Police officers prepare a search warrant based on good evidence that stolen items are at a known address.

Having gone to some lengths to obtain evidence, prepare and secure an approved search warrant, they search the address, locate and recover the items they were seeking.

Police also find a significant number of other valuables that clearly do not belong to the occupants of the address.

Here is the frustrating bit; the additional items that the

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Police have found, like expensive power tools, have absolutely no identification

on them that allow their real owner to be identified. Some have a spot of coloured paint on them, not helpful as a way to find the owner.

Some have initials engraved on them. This is not specific enough to track an owner down. Many have nothing on them that will help with an avenue of enquiry.

Finding the owner is important because it often confirms the suspect’s involvement in a crime relating to that property, and it reunites the owner with their valuables.

Police have a solution to this problem which works well for both the owner of the tools and the Police: Engrave your tools with a

portable engraving tool Use your driver’s licence number as the engraved code Engraving like this is difficult for a thief to remove from the tool.

Your driver’s licence number is anonymous, but easy for Police to use if they locate your tool(s) in suspicious circumstances, as a means to identify you as the owner.

If you’re a Marlborough resident and you don’t have access to an engraving tool, contact the Blenheim Police and ask to speak to a prevention officer.

We can arrange for you to have access to an engraver to mark your tools with your driver’s licence number.

Man fined for parking ticket eight years after offence Towering high Retiree Pam Benseman (above) has lived in her Witherlea property for almost 27 years.

For her birthday, years ago the local gardening club planted an agave americana plant in her garden.

This spiky shrub is native to Central America and flowers every 10 to 15 years.

Fifteen years ago Pam’s agave americana flowered, sprouting a huge asparagus-like stem from which a score of drooping, yellow flowers grew.

Now, Pam’s interesting plant has sprouted again.

“I didn’t notice until it was a metre high,” Pam says. “It grew a metre in two days.”

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

A Marlborough man has had a parking ticket scrubbed after being hit with a fine eight years after it was issued.

The man was notified by the Ministry of Justice last month that he owed money for having an unlicensed vehicle on November 9, 2012.

Councillor Michael Fitzpatrick said at a council meeting last month the man had told him the original fine was worth $12.

The news triggered laughs

from around the council table.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett said the matter should be “highlighted”, while another councillor said it was good chasing.

“We won’t let that $12 go,” said another councillor.

A council spokesman said after reviewing the case, the council opted to cancel the fine, as its time had elapsed.

“Parking fines are usually paid in a timely manner. We think it is unusual for there to be such a gap of time.”

The motorist involved could not be contacted, and it’s unclear why there was an eightyear gap between the original

infringement and the latest notice.

The Ministry of Justice, which was responsible for the collection of unpaid fines, said it could not comment on individual cases as it was unable to access court files.

The ministry’s national service delivery group manager, Brett Dooley, said fines never closed or expired.

Infringement fees lodged by councils or other authorities became fines if the fees were not paid by the due date.

“When an infringement [fee] is lodged with the court for collection, a notice of fine is automatically sent, which

informs individuals of their responsibilities,” Brett said.

“The court also attempts to find updated details for people with outstanding fines through multiple avenues.”

He was unable to confirm before publication if the Marlborough incident was the largest gap between when an offence occurred and when a notice had been issued.

The Land Transport Act says operating an unlicensed vehicle has a $100 infringement fee, but this could jump to a $1000 fine if it was not paid and went to court. It’s not known what extra penalty the man faced after the case went to court.

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Christmas Fair this Sunday The festive cheer has arrived and will be in abundance at the Tua Marina School Christmas Fair, set for this Sunday (November 29).

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No Christmas fair would be complete without the chance to meet Father Christmas himself, so be sure to check out Santa’s Grotto.

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Successive governments have under the Quota Management System (QMS) allowed the fishing industry to become dysfunctional. Donations by companies to political parties, fish dumping, “cameras on boats” and over-fished stocks are evidence.

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Translation clarified at prize giving Dear Disappointed, It is with a heavy heart and much concern from people emailing, texting and ringing me to ask my opinion on your concern that there was no translation. It also concerns me that you state 75% did not understand the protocol or language.

On the latter point it is time for people who live in New Zealand to understand the culture of the country in which they choose to live in. This then leads into the earlier point – if you observe and listen you will understand the spiritual aspect of the karanga and haka.

I myself am not fluent in te reo but I do give respect and understand the culture and its protocols. Congratulations to the Mataroa whanau for their kotiro success as being appointed Head Girl for MGC. And with love I acknowledge the karanga.

And for those 75% (according to your statistics) that felt alienated from the activity – I disagree with you. We have many Pacifica whanau that do not necessarily understand Maori culture but they understand culture.

I am sure if they were given a voice- whilst they didn’t necessarily understand our

karanga they understood the cultural experience. Maybe this is a lesson for you and the 75% that you talk for.

Just perhaps this is a learning experience for you – one where you acknowledge that you don’t understand the culture of the country you live in and nor do you understand the right for freedom of speech.

As a mother of five daughters and two which are currently at MGC I am disappointed in your comments to the editor. I believe we should be embracing our culture and history.

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Response from MGC head girl Dear Ed, I would like to respond to the comment from “Disappointed” regarding the Marlborough Girls’ College Senior Prizegiving. As the 2020 Manukura (head girl) and a proud Maori wahine (woman), I have to say that I am in fact disappointed with your racist attitude. Culture is an important element of bringing people together.

The intention of including Te Reo Maori in our prizegiving

was to provide a sense of belonging for all. As you will have heard in the large part of my speech which was in English, knowing who you are and where you come from is important. It is also ignorant of you to assume that 75% of the audience couldn’t understand what was being said, based on the colour of their skin. Perhaps as a New Zealander (or even if you weren’t born in New Zealand, I assume you now

call New Zealand home), you should make an effort to learn some Te Reo Maori.

There is an abundance of free online courses on offer to all New Zealander’s regardless of their ethnicity. Perhaps then you will enjoy the MGC prize givings in the future, although I cannot promise that the speeches will be any shorter!

Raumati Rogers This subject is now closed.

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

South Island Masters Games heading to Marlborough The South Island Masters Games have signed an agreement with the Council that will bring the 2021 and 2023 games to Marlborough.

Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the Games and Marlborough will welcome more than 2,500 participants, from two 15 to supporters and administrators over 24 October.from 15 to 24 October. weekends Mayor John Leggett said it was wonderful news. “We are a sports mad province and friendly - I can’t wait to welcome “We are hosts a sports mad province and the participants friendly hosts - Ihere." can’t wait to welcome "It will be a boost for Itmany sectors the participants here. will be a boost including retail and hospitality for many sectors including retailwho andhave been affected the been current economic hospitality whobyhave affected by the climate.”economic climate.” current Research conducted conducted after after the 2018 event event Research in Timaru showed an economic benefit of $1.6m, $1.6m. including an additional 2,655 bed

This included an additional 2,655 bed nights and $58,000 distributed to local nights clubs. and $58,000 distributed to local sports sports clubs.

Regional Events Advisor Samantha Young Regional Events Advisor said Council would work Samantha with the Games’ workplenty with the Young said Council organisers to ensurewould there was for Games’toorganisers to ensure there was visitors see and enjoy. plenty for visitors to see and enjoy.

Apprentice success celebrated The Marlborough Regional Industry Training Graduation was held recently, celebrating the success of Marlborough people completing qualifications across seven Industry Training Organisations.

Mayor John Leggett, Industry Training Organisation representatives, friends, family and employers gathered to recognise the achievements of this year’s 98 graduates.

Guest speaker, Mark Watson from Robinsons Construction, spoke of the success he had seen with local apprentices putting the hard work in to achieve their building trade qualification.

In addition to the more well-known trades, graduates at the ceremony were also acknowledged for qualifications in cleaning, healthcare, engineering and fitness, to name just a few.

Industry Training Organisations are set up by industry but recognised by

3 Construction of Renwick’s new 1,500m 1,500m3 reservoir at 24 River Terrace is complete, marking the end of the first stage in aa three-year programme to improve Renwick’s drinking water. water.

Work on the new new reinforced concrete reservoir began in April last year year and was completed on schedule despite a slight delay due to COVID-19. The new reservoir is three times bigger than the town’s previous storage capacity.

Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says the reservoir is the first step in a significant investment in long-term water management for Renwick which will help get the town town through Marlborough’s Marlborough’s dry dry summers.

“This is a great result. The The wells wells have been been connected to the new reservoir reservoir and and are piping water water to the the people people of of Renwick Renwick in in time time for summer.”

The The next step step in in the the process process is is the the construction construction of of the the town’s town’s new new water water treatment treatment plant. plant. Due Due to to the the constrained constrained site, site, construction construction of of the the new new plant plant could could only only begin after after the the reservoir reservoir was was finished. finished. begin “Council “Council is is buying buying aa small small property property near near the the reservoir for the construction construction of of the the water water treatment plant. plant. This This site site will will provide provide aa larger larger area for construction and maintenance maintenance and will reduce the impact of of noise noise and and vibration vibration for neighbours.”

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Design of of the the water water treatment treatment plant plant is is Design underway, with with construction construction expected expected to to start underway, late 2021.

2021. late “Other steps steps include include completing completing new new wells wells in in “Other Conders Conders Bend Bend Road Road and and finishing finishing the pipeline pipeline installation installation that’s that’s currently currently halfway halfway through through construction, construction, and and scheduled scheduled to to be be completed completed by

by July July 2021.

2021. This pipeline will transfer water from from the the wells wells to both the water water treatment treatment plant plant and and reservoir. reservoir.”

“Once “Once the the three-year three-year work work programme programme is is complete, complete, Renwick Renwick will will have have aa safe safe and and secure secure supply supply that meets the current national drinking drinking water water standards, standards,” Mr Rooney said.

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Summer safety courses for jetski users Local enthusiasts have the chance to learn important personal water craft (PWC) safety tips this summer.

Run by the Marlborough Harbourmaster and Picton’s Seatech Marine, the one day courses are designed to improve personal water craft (commonly referred to as jetski) knowledge and understanding of maritime rules and regulations so people can enjoy the water safely.

“Personal water craft users are the fastest growing sub-group of recreational boaties. We are keen to include them in our wider safe boating community. When you are on a personal water craft, you should always follow the safer boating guidance,” said Harbourmaster, Luke Grogan.

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From aquaculture to vessel navigation and marine biodiversity, the health of the coastal ecosystem plays a central role to the quality of life in New Zealand.

That is why the Council is leading the charge nationally for seabed mapping the unique underwater landscape of the Marlborough Sounds, unlocking the potential of the region’s coastlines.

Following the successful mapping of Queen Charlotte Sound in 2016/17, Council and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) have just completed mapping Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere, Admiralty Bay, and Te Aumiti/French Pass. With all of Queen Charlotte Sound/ Totaranui and over half of Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere now mapped, this provides valuable information for nautical charts, making it safer for vessels.

Mayor John Leggett said the data would the Council to make decisions a enable Council to make decisions for afor wide wide range of stakeholders. range of stakeholders.

“This is incredibly powerful data that can help us to grow industry, while managing restorative projects in coastal areas,” he said.

“The health of our coastal environment is key to the prosperity of the region’s businesses and communities, and central to our social, cultural, ecological and recreational values.”

The project began in 2015 with D’Urville Island/Rangitoto Ki Te Tonga, and continued the following year with Queen Charlotte Sound/Totaranui and Tory Channel/Kura Te Au. The results from these initial projects

French Pass area seen through multibeam mapping. Orange indicates shallow areas and blue, the deeper areas

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The The seabed seabed mapping, mapping, at at more more than than 110 110 metres metres deep deep in in places, places, has has been been conducted conducted using using state-of-the-art state-of-the-art multibeam multibeam echosounder echosounder technology. technology. To To access access the the new new Pelorus Sound https://maps.

Pelorus Sound datadata visit: visit: https://maps. marlborough.govt.nz/seabedmaps marlborough.govt.nz/seabedmaps For For more more information information on on Council Council seabed seabed habitat habitat mapping mapping visit: visit: www.marlborough. www.marlborough. govt.nz/environment/coastal/seabedgovt.nz/environment/coastal/seabedhabitat-mapping habitat-mapping

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Climbing upwards Jamie Doppenberg left school when she was 16 without gaining her NCEA qualifications.

Now, the 18-year-old is a qualified chainsaw operator with NCEA Level 2, and will soon be moving to Rotorua to embark on a two year diploma in Forestry Management. Jamie will be speaking at the Marlborough Youth Trust’s upcoming Youth Job Expo about her experiences. She spoke with Sun Reporter Frances Chin about her journey.

Born and raised in Blenheim, Jamie attended Marlborough Girls’ College for her secondary school education.

However, despite enjoying subjects such as classics and music, Jamie struggled with the culture of high school.

“School wasn’t for me,” Jamie clarifies. “I like learning but I didn’t like the way you had to learn.”

Jamie struggled with maths and numeracy, and ended up missing more and more school days as she continued through years 9, 10 and 11.

“With school, it’s only beneficial for the people who can learn in that way,” Jamie says.

“There’s a big focus on English or maths. Anything else doesn’t really count. I’ve always struggled with maths.

Not being in the top class for maths meant that I ending up failing on stuff because I didn’t have the numeracy.

“I think my attendance was less than 20 percent. My confidence was quite low.”

Eventually, in order to take care of her mental health, Jamie ended up leaving school in Year 11. The teenager had no idea what she wanted to do, or even, what she was allowed to do – and her parents were in the same boat, Jamie says.

“They struggled with me, they had no clue about any of the other options out there.”

Jamie hadn’t been taught basic life skills such as what her IRD number was, or how to write a CV. The only trade Jamie had learnt of during her time at Marlborough Girls’ College was hairdressing, and even then, you needed certain grades to qualify.

“The whole thing was, ‘get NCEA level 2, or no jobs are going to want you.’

“I thought that I would amount to nothing. That I’d be moping around all day.”

Jamie Doppenberg left school when she was 16 without any qualifications.

Now, she has a chainsaw licence, NCEA Level 2, and is about to study a diploma in Forestry Management.

Photo credited to Chloe Judd.

Jamie started doing work experience with her father. While she was doing that, a family friend told Jamie about a chainsaw course at Toi Ohomai Polytechnic. Jamie enrolled. Within half a year, she had achieved NCEA Level 2, and had a chainsaw licence.

“When I was doing my course I was the only girl there. Most of the people were in their mid 20s or upwards, and I was only 16. I was going in, and actually learning

how to use a chainsaw. When I talk to someone about it – they’re like, ‘you have your own chainsaw?’

Now, Jamie works in forestry.

She enjoys being outdoors, and loves the solitude of the job – and of course, using a chainsaw is fun, too.

Jamie says that she never would have known about the course if it hadn’t been suggested by her family’s friend.

“I’m now fully qualified to use a

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Jamie plans to attend the Marlborough Youth Trust’s upcoming Youth Job Expo.

She wants to help other young people who are in the same situation she was, and explain to them their options.

“I know a lot of people like me who were failed by the system too.

That’s why we’re making this sort of Expo.

“A lot of my friends have asked me what they can do now.”

Jamie will be speaking at the Marlborough Youth Trust’s Youth Job Expo, on December 4, 2pm to 6pm. Job and training opportunities will be discussed, and employers will be in attendance.

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Pre-Christmas Peek house tour is virtual this year This year has been a challenging one, making it more important than usual to support one another and keep in touch with friends and family around the world.

It has also meant that for organisations like Hospice Marlborough, they’ve had to run their fundraising events a little differently this year.

Each year Hospice Marlborough runs its Pre-Christmas Peek house tour event but due to COVID the team has decided to run it virtually.

Fundraising and events co-ordinator, Sandy Inwood, says they have organised to have a selection of homes filmed for the event.

There are two homes in Raleigh, North Carolina, US as well as two homes in Marlborough which have been decorated specially for the tour.

“Filming has also taken place at Mayflower Florist Studio in their Christmas Shop,” Sandy says. “There is also a short Christmas decorating tutorial that will feature in the video and owner Jane has offered an exclusive evening of shopping at Mayflower with a 20percent discount for those in Blenheim supporting the event.”

Also supporting the Pre-Christmas Peek House Tour are Melissa at Sweet Creations and Heather at White Wabbit who have teamed up to prepare Christmas afternoon tea boxes ($15 per person). These can be ordered and collected directly from Sweet Creations.

Want a peek into homes decorated for Christmas in the US and New Zealand?

Hospice Marlborough is holding a virtual Pre-Christmas Peek tour.

For those wanting to support Hospice Marlborough by taking part in the virtual tour are encouraged to get a group of friends and family together for a Christmas ‘watch party’ on a day that suits.

“Hospice asks for a donation of $25 per person viewing the video,” Sandy says.

To order the link email promotions@mht. org.nz for bank details. The link will be released during the first week in December.

A fusion of funk

By Frances Chin

“Jazz is loved by people of all ages, from 16 to 150,” says musician Tony Thiel.

It’s because of this love of the genre, that 22 local musicians will be coming together for series of ‘Cabaret Jazz’ performances next weekend.

A mixture of students, teachers, professionals, and semi-professionals are to perform; local bands such as Sound Machine, 41 South, and the Marlborough Jazz Trio will also be present. As the concerts are to take place in the Whitehaven Room of ASB Theatre, an intimate cabaret club like atmosphere has been planned.

The mix of the musicians’ ages attests to the enduring power of the genre, Tony says.

“The Jazz [my generation] grew up with was swing, and dive. We were creating new tunes, inventing new harmonies. There was the improvisational aspect too.

“They’re very enthusiastic about this style of music,” says Marlborough Boys’ College Director of Music Barbara Song in regards to her students.

“This year is different as we have a vocalist.

It’s not easy for us to get vocalists like Marlborough Girls College. It creates a different sound.”

Cabaret Jazz will take place on Friday and Saturday December 4 and 5, at 7.30pm.

A matinee at 2.30pm on Sunday will also take place. Tickets are $24.50 with $2 donated to hospice, and can be purchased through www.asbtheatre.com

Tony and Coral Thiel, Duncan Mackenzie, Robin Randall, and Barbara Song have organised an upcoming jazz concert that brings together most of the main jazz musicians in Marlborough.

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David bids farewell to council

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

A man dubbed the “last remnant” of a bygone council has given an emotional goodbye to his colleagues.

Marlborough District Council accountant David Craig has bowed out after 40 years of public service, making his final appearance at a council meeting this month.

“Because I’m a numbers person, that’s 40 years, 14,600 days and 83,000 working hours. In that time I’ve served under four chief executives,

eight mayors and many councillors, including my motherin-law and her father.”

He fought back tears as he described the struggles and excitement of “moving onto new challenges” to over 30 of his colleagues, who packed the public gallery.

David joined the Picton Borough Council as a junior clerk fresh from high school in November 1980, before working his way up to the role of assistant town clerk.

It was there he signed off on the merger of the Blenheim Borough, Picton Borough and Marlborough County councils to become the Marlborough District Council in

1989.

After a stint in the new council’s financial management team, Craig spent a decade in rates and treasury before finally ending up in the assets and services department.

Assets and services manager Richard Coningham said his departure would leave a “big hole” in the team. “... because he’s been here so long, those people that have [also] been here that long were struggling to remember to give me some facts. So we had to do a bit of digging and ring some people who had left council.”

Deputy Mayor Nadine Tay-

lor dubbed Craig “the last remnant of Picton Borough Council”.

“It raises a reminder of ... why we all in our wisdom chose to bring these councils together: because it bought the best of us together, and you certainly fit that.”

Councillors Mark Peters, Cynthia Brooks, Francis Maher and Jenny Andrews also thanked Craig for his service.

Brooks also thanked Craig for his part in the roll out of more buses in Marlborough this year.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett said Craig had an “outstanding” career at the council, and wished him luck.

Marlborough District Councillor, Cynthia Brooks, and council's finance and information supervisor for assets and services, David Craig, pictured in February this year on the day of the launch of the new commuter bus services for Blenheim and Renwick. David is now retiring from Council after 40-years of public service. File photo

Mixed views over speed limit cuts

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Slower speeds in Marlborough’s town centres would result in more frustration for motorists, residents told a council hearing.

Much of Picton and Blenheim’s town centres are proposed to drop from 50kmh to 30kmh zones, while rural road speeds could reduce in some cases from 100kmh to 80kmh

or even lower.

Retired traffic engineer Chris Davies, who lives in Picton, told a Marborough District Council hearing panel on Monday that lowering speed limits bunched traffic, which upped frustration and therefore accidents.

“People also aren’t focused at those speeds,” he said.

While speed bumps on Picton’s High St prevented drivers from travelling more than 30kmh, this was not the case on Wellington St, set to drop from 50kmh to 30kmh.

“There’s no point to it at all ... Leave it alone,” he said.

Resident Sheira Hudson thought slower speed limits in Picton’s town centre would be an added stress and distraction.

“Spending too much time looking at that speedometer ... and getting whacked with a huge fine because you went 33kmh would just add a whole lot of misery to world that already has enough ... It’s a disconnect, I think,” she said.

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supported the proposed 30kmh town limits, saying speed reductions increased survival rates.

“Lower speeds also reduce the noise and the emissions in the environment meaning that the street environment is more pleasant. This encourages people to walk and cycle, which also has added health benefits,” she said.

The council’s website said the number of deaths and serious injuries in Marlborough rose from 13 in 2013 to 37 in 2017, with speed being a contributing factor in one in five crashes.

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RS A YE 6 1 Brumby’s Bakery owners, Sean and Sharon Boswell, are celebrating the amazing milestone of having served over 1.3 million Marlborough customers. In 2004 Sean and Sharon opened the first Brumby’s Bakery in Blenheim.

Customers have always been their priority, with Sean and Sharon forming lasting friendships with the many locals who visit the store. Over the years they have watched their regulars grow up, and begin families of their own. Sean and Sharon love to support our amazing community, and have donated many a loaf of bread to worthy causes like OSCARS, schools and church groups.

Above all, they would like to thank Marlborough for the years of support locals have shown them.

The Quilters Barn has been at the Vines Village site since 1998. The owner then had Kantara Fabric House in Blenheim and moved here to create The Quilters Barn. Present day owner Fiona Higgins lives and breaths her craft! Her interest include patchwork, quilting, and sewing, cross stitch, tapestry, knitting and many more handcrafts. Five grandchildren later she has been quilting for 25 years.

Fiona is also a qualified wool classer!

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OPEN 7 DAYS, 9.30am-4.30pm weekdays, 10am-4pm weekends • P: 03 5727240 The Quilter's Barn, The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Road, Blenheim

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RS A YE 8 1 Rob Marshall, Owner and Director of Marlborough Plumbing and Heating started his business back in 2002 under the name Running Plumbing Ltd. Then a name change happened in 2004 to Marlborough Plumbing & Heating. Since then we have served the region with our expertise in Plumbing, Heating and Solar. No ordinary Plumber that’s for sure!! Our main philosophy is that we are there to help and we will not sell you something that you don’t need! We are the “good guys” who are committed to seeing a job done right and a very happy customer.

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You may have already thought of what you’d like to have at your funeral - but does anyone else know?

Established in 1875, Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors has been part of the Marlborough community for over 145 years. The professional and caring staff at Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors will assist you to plan a funeral so your wishes are known. Feel safe in the knowledge that you are working with a professional and experienced team. We know that everyone’s needs are different, therefore we can tailor a service to suit your needs. You may have already thought of what you’d like to have at your funeral - but does anyone else know? Talk to us today.

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“If you really look closely, most overnight success took a long time” - Steve Jobs

Local Business who have stood the test of time RS A YE 4 10

31 YE AR S

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Murray and Peter Bush are proud of their long standing family business. J. Bush & Sons Ltd started producing local honey in 1916 with their grandfather Horace, then later their father John.

The year 2020 has been difficult for many but Murray and Peter would like to extend “a huge thank you” to all their loyal customers. “You have brought your containers out to our factory at 168 Old Renwick Road for honey refills and beeswax supplies, or purchased our honey from one of our local supermarket retail partners. “By doing this you have made our year feel slightly normal. Thank you.”

Phone 578 3923 | 168 Old Renwick Rd bushes.honey@xtra.co.nz

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Locally owned business since 1989, Blenheim Testing Station Ltd is the leading vehicle warrant of fitness specialist in Marlborough. We are industry leaders, consistently having the highest number of WOF services completed each year - more than any other station in the country! Our technical staff consists of 6 full-time vehicle inspectors plus another 4 parttime inspectors. Together, we have over 100 years of experience inspecting vehicles. Our inspectors are backed up by a full-time office manager, with another 4 part-time office workers. We pride ourselves on offering fast, efficient and friendly service with minimal waiting times and NO bookings required!

26 HERBERT STREET, BLENHEIM 7201 PHONE: 03 577 9942

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RS A YE 0 3 blenheim indoor sports.

Blenheim Indoor Sports has been operating for over 30 years.

Our passion is sport and its our mission to make it as simple as possible to take part catering to people of all ages and abilities all while providing the latest and most up to date equipment and playing surfaces.

We also offer Ten Pin Bowling and we are your go to venue for your next birthday or party event, plus don’t forget Fitz’s Gym.

BLENHEIM INDOOR SPORTS, TEN PIN BOWLING & FITZGYM We are taking bookings for All sports leagues.

Indoor Netball, Cricket & Ten Pin Bowling.

The origins of Premier Painting Ltd go back 40 years when Derek Borland started Borland Painting. Steve Roberts joined the business in 1998, working with Derek and managing the company for several years until 2014 when he purchased the company and changed the name to Premier Painting Limited. Steve and his crew, assisted by Steve’s partner Rachel have established and maintained a reputation for being the ‘painters you can trust’. In 2018 Premier Painting Ltd met strict criteria and became Marlborough’s only Dulux Accredited company, recognising their high levels of workmanship, professionalism, customer service and reliability.

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Borough Wines - great wines for a great cause They say it takes a village to raise a child and in Marlborough it takes a Borough.

Borough Wines is a story of generosity and collaboration from passionate people and organisations in Marlborough’s wine and grape growing industries, who have come together and produced a gift to support our youth.

Borough wine - Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Rosé - will retail at $14.99 a bottle, with proceeds going directly to helping our young people through the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough.

Mark Unwin, who chairs Socially Good Enterprises, a company set up to manage the Borough collaboration, says there are many people and organisations to thank.

“This fantastic initiative has been made possible through the generous donation of goods and services at every part of the wine production process, from growing grapes to winemaking and bottling.”

“The vision for Borough Wines is to create a long term, sustainable funding stream for the Graeme Dingle Foundation in Marlborough.

“It’s a simple equation: great wines for a great cause.

“With the exception of excise and GST, the proceeds from sales will go directly to the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough, to empower Marlborough’s young people to overcome life’s obstacles.

“Borough’s 2020 vintage will earn $200,000 to $250,000 for the Graeme Dingle Foundation in Marl-

Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough and Socially Good Enterprises’ trustees celebrate the launch of Borough Wines with the Mayor. Geoff Matthews, Lucy MacLean, Mark Unwin, Karen Draper, Mayor John Leggett, MJ Loza, and Glyn Walters. (Absent, Nicki Stretch). Photos provided

borough, and we hope this income will grow year on year,” Mark says.

The wines are available to pre-order for Christmas at www.boroughwine.co.nz or from New World and PAK’nSAVE supermarkets.

Mark thanked all the partners involved.

“Thank you in particular to Geoff Matthews from Lion New Zealand,

who initiated the Borough project, and whose team managed the winemaking and developed the brand and website. Thanks to WineWorks for the bottling, warehousing and distribution, Chandler Glass for the bottles and Adhesif New Zealand for the labels and printing.

“Thanks to our amazing growers who donated their fruit: Ben and Su-

sie Glover, John and Sally Flanagan, Mark and Jacqui Taggart, Lyn and Phill Ricketts and Bob Donaldson and family.

“I’d also like to thank Jim Tannock and Robb Duff for the amazing photography, Guala Closures, Chep Pallets, Wine Express, New World Blenheim and PAK’nSAVE Blenheim.”

Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough end of year celebration Held at the Marlborough Convention Centre last week, nearly 120 of the Foundation’s supporters gathered to celebrate what has been a busy, exciting and challenging year.

The evening was about taking a moment to share some of the key highlights, says regional manager Kelvin Watt.

Some of the Drop for Youth fundraiser participants Many of the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough trustees and staff were there gathered to be congratulated by Mayor John to celebrate with supporters.

Leggett and Anne Best for their community spirit.

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Alfresco Dining Open 7 days a week

Welcome back!

Vines Village Cafe & Deli owner Pru Adams with staff Sam Hague and Jaime Muir at the barista station.

The friendly team at Vines Village Café & Deli is looking forward to welcoming you.

Now open seven-days a week the community is invited to eat, sip and relax amongst the beautiful surroundings.

With the warmer weather arriving it’s the perfect opportunity to sit outside and enjoy coffee and great food with a view.

Families can relax while their children play on the two playgrounds, ride one of the wooden go karts, kick a soccer ball around or play a game of giant chess.

There’s an exciting menu available as well as mouthwatering cabinet food, complimented by the selection of hot and cold drinks.

Owner Pru Adams and her team of new and returning staff members are ready and waiting to make your experience at The Vines Village Café & Deli memorable.

Open seven days as of this week from 8.30am – 4pm.

New owners, same great venue It has been 18-years since Pru Adams first worked at The Vines Village and now she not only operates her own furniture upcycling business there, but she is also now the new owner of the Café & Deli.

The business was previously owned by her brothers, Tim and Jeff Fulton, who closed the doors during the Lockdown earlier this year.

Recognising a great opportunity, Pru and her husband Scott have stepped up to take on what has for years been known as a ‘destination’ for locals and visitors.

The Vines Village Café & Deli reopened in September to the delight of many.

“We initially decided to bring Pru&Co to the village last year because of the space and foot traffic; it’s a real hub for the businesses there,” Pru says.

“It was apparent that the community wanted the café open again and it was during a conversation with Tim and Jeff that we expressed how we really wanted to bring the community hub back together.

Delighted to support our neighbours at The Vines Village

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The Vines Village Cafe & Deli is well known for its covered outdoor seating area, children's playgrounds and stunning green outdoor space.

“Scott and I were already looking to invest in another business so it made perfect sense,” she says.

The way in which the village is set up is “amazing” Pru says, making it a great place for all ages to visit and relax, do some shopping and wine/gin tastings.

“Out here it’s really showcasing the amazing products that local businesses are producing.

“Here at the café and deli we have a range of

locally produced goods on offer and we use a lot of it in the kitchen.

“It’s locals supporting locals and creates a true sense of community. What we want to achieve is creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for all,” she says.

Open for all, make sure you head on out and enjoy everything that The Vines Village Cafe & Deli, Wine Cellar & Boutique Stores has to offer.

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Alfresco Dining Open 7 days a week

More reasons to visit Some things are the same and some things are different, says Pru Adams – the new owner of the Vines Village Café & Deli.

The cafe reopened its doors in September with an enthusiastic team of nearly 20 staff in both the front of house and kitchen.

Like all businesses learning to operate during a pandemic Pru says The Vines Village as a whole has become an “escape” for many.

“We have had to evolve like every other business,” she says. “There’s been a big nationwide movement towards supporting local during COVID so here at The Vines Village we shine a spotlight on the businesses within our ‘hub’; we all come together as a collective.

“There’s diversity in what is offered on the one piece of land and everyone is supporting one another.

“We also include a variety of local producers within our Deli so that it’s there for the public to browse.

There’s plenty to choose from and they make great gifts,” she says.

Another new feature of the Café

& Deli is the new summer brunch menu, designed by the kitchen team.

Treat your sweet tooth with delicious waffles, or fill your stomach with the hearty breakfast burger.

“Our seafood chowder and eggs benedict are also really popular,” Pru says. “We recently had customers tell us they were the best they’ve tasted.”

Another exciting addition which kicks off tomorrow evening is ‘Dessert Night’. Every Thursday between 6-8.30pm there will be a range of tempting desserts on offer. Bookings are encouraged but the public is welcome to go along (gluten free and vegan options will be available).

For those wanting the perfect space to host groups, events or special celebrations The Vines Village is a great option.

“We have introduced a selection of platters which are visually and tastefully beautiful,” Pru says.

“These are fantastic to share between friends and family as well as catering for special celebrations and are available by phoning ahead and pre-ordering.”

ABOVE: An example of the delicious platters on offer at The Vines Village Cafe & Deli.

LEFT: The Vines Village Cafe & Deli has a unique range of products available from postcards and wooden boards, through to olive oil and honey. Looking after customers in the Deli are Lauren Hackney and Cindy Adams-Vining who love to share the wonderful produce on offer with customers.

An example of events/celebrations held at the village are; Christmas parties, work functions, community fundraisers, birthdays and large group gatherings.

“The Vines Village is the ideal

space for functions and special celebrations; with indoor and outdoor seating people can enjoy a meal and relax in our beautifully landscaped grounds,” Pru says.

One major event which will be

held in the near future will be the Whitehaven GrapeRide in April 2021.

“We are all looking forward to hosting this event for the first time,” Pru adds.

‘Family’ at the heart of the village

A new pirate ship playground area has been installed at The Vines Village as a tribute to Nick Fulton.

Named 'Lola', the ship is designed for children aged six-years and above.

Standing proud beyond the lake and looking out over the vineyards and surrounding hills is the newest addition to The Vines Village – Lola the pirate ship playground.

The ship is a tribute to Nick Fulton, the father of Tim and Jeff Fulton who own The Vines Village and The Gin Room, and Pru Adams who owns the Café & Deli and Pru&Co. The family had the playground installed in memory of Nick who passed away last year on August 2.

It’s a playful nod to Nick who loved his boating and had owned a rustic boat named Lola.

Nick and his wife Heather have been a major part of The Vines Village for a number of years.

They became owners of the property

around 2002. In 2003 they developed the lake and saw many exciting developments take place on the four-acre property over the years.

The property was originally purchased back in 1998, and then shortly after The Quilter’s Barn was built. In 1999 Mudhouse Wines opened a cellar door.

After years and a number of developments taking place the ownership was handed over in 2013 to Nick’s sons, Tim and Jeff.

There have been many different businesses which have called the village ‘home’ over the years including a fudge factory, interior designers, artists, olive oil tasting, a dress shop, an icecream and sweets shop, and a number of wine companies.

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So much to see and do Just 10 minutes from Blenheim and boasting of four acres of tranquil grounds, The Vines Village really is the ideal destination to visit.

Upon arrival there is already so much to see and explore. To the right of the main entrance is the vibrant Pru&Co retail shop where a range of beautifully upcycled furniture, giftware, homeware and paint are for sale.

In the adjoining room is a workshop space where the upcycling takes place, and where workshops are held for the public to learn the craft for themselves.

Walking through the main entrance into the Village there is the Whitehaven Wines Cellar Door where you can sample award

winning wines. The friendly and inviting team will take you through a tasting of a selection of the wines which can be enjoyed while basking in the sun, or purchase some for gifts or to take home.

To the right is the Golden Mile Brewing’s Beer & Roots Dry Gin which is produced onsite and on offer in The Gin Room which is open seven days a week from November 30.

A doorway from there leads through into the Café & Deli where people can relax over a coffee, enjoy a light snack from the cabinet or order from the menu.

The café leads out to the spacious, lush outdoor areas and beyond the pond is a natural amphitheatre and viewing platform, plenty of green space for the kids to run about, and

the newly installed pirate ship playground affectionately known as ‘Lola’.

Nearby is an Air B&B and the headquarters for Astrolabe Wines.

To the left of the main entrance, opposite the Whitehaven Wines Cellar Door is the office of Rural Workshop Architect (RWA) where directors Jarrod Midgeley and Chris Nott base themselves.

Next door to them is The Merino Store owned by Lyn Brown. Open between Tuesday and Saturday from 10am – 4.30pm the shop has a wide range of New Zealand merino and possum/merino blend clothing and NZ inspired gift items.

Lyn also produces her own special Mihi merino garment label using wool from the

Awatere Valley property Glencairn.

Then a little further down is The Quilters Barn owned by Fiona Higgins. There, you can browse through nearly 3000 bolts of fabrics as well as patchwork, quilts, knitting and sewing accessories.

Fiona also offers sewing classes from The Quilters Barn and can help you to find a special gift for someone who has a passion for the many sewing crafts.

The Vines Village really is the perfect destination to explore, taste, shop and relax. And for those who are adventurous or curious about the region’s wine offerings, there is a bike hire and private wine tours available.

Make The Vines Village the next stop on your journey.

The Gin Room duty manager, Brett Gladman, pictured with the award winning Roots Dry Gin.

Wendi Hamilton runs the workshops at Pru&Co, sharing her skills and passion for upcycling furniture.

Customer service staff member for The Merino Store, Polly Churcher, is one of the friendly faces you will see in-store.

The Quilters Barn owner, Fiona Higgins, has the largest quilt shop in Marlborough and loves welcoming new and returning customers.

The Whitehaven Wines Cellar Door is a welcoming place where you can discover award winning wines.

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Super-cat has bullet removed

By Frances Chin

Petunia is a female cat aged approximately ten years old. She was recently found with a bullet in her lower back. The bullet has The area where the bullet was The bullet removed from been sucessfully removed. removed from.

Petunia.

Staff at SPCA Marlborough recently noticed that a cat which came into their care had a lump against the base of its spine.

X-rays confirmed that this bump was in fact a bullet – and most likely it had been there for a while.

When the SPCA took in a small black cat, they didn’t notice anything unusual about her. Aged around 10, the affectionate black female was given the name Petunia. Petunia was cuddling with a member of staff when they noticed a lump at the base of the cat’s spine.

“We didn’t even notice the lump when she first arrived,” says SCPA Marlborough

centre manager, Donna Sologar.

“There were no obvious outwards signs.”

Donna says that situation is “quite rare”. As Petunia is an older cat, it’s amazing that the bullet stayed inside here – and that there were no signs of pain or illness, Donna confirms.

The bullet was almost undetectable, as the skin had healed over the slug.

Petunia has successfully undergone surgery to remove the bullet. Vets say that X-Rays reveal there are bullet fragments still in the cat’s body, but they are not causing her any pain. At the moment, the little kitty is recovering nicely, albeit with “a couple of nice stitches in her bottom.”

“She’s a pretty little thing. She’s quite affectionate.”

Singers to perform end of year concert

By Frances Chin

The Marlborough Singers are to perform an end-of-year concert at Nativity Church.

The Marlborough Singers are a community choir that has existed in Marlborough for around sixty years, says member Elaine Harmer.

Officially called the Blenheim Choral Society, the Singers usually perform two concerts annually, one mid-year and one at the end.

However, due to COVID-19, the Singers’ usual mid-year concert was dropped, and the group couldn’t even sing together for months,

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Elaine says.

The Singers will be performing a selection of “choral classics.”

‘Zadok the Priest’ by Handel, ‘Hear my Prayer’ by Mendelssohn, ‘Five Mystical Songs’ by Vaughan Williams, and ‘Requiem by Faure’ will be among the music performed.

Talented young musicians will travel to Marlborough to take part in the concert. Freelance organist and accompanist Heather Easting is to play the new Nativity organ, and Will King and Amelia Barry will perform solos alongside the Singers on the night.

Robert Tucker is the group’s

Community choir Marlborough Singers are to perform an end-of-year concert on November 28.

conductor and musical director.

Robert is a baritone singer who sings with NZ Opera, and has recently been asked to sing the baritone solo in Messiah with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Robert says that he’s looking forward to Singers’ upcoming performance. “We’ll be performing some of the most beautiful choral pieces,” says Robert.

“And we have some wonderful

soloists.”

The Marlborough Singers will be performing at the Nativity Church on November 28, at 7pm. Tickets cost $25 and will be sold through door sales only.

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The Sun Prize giving Prize giving re: ed letter. 100% agree. Far too long and didn’t understand any of the Maori spoken - would have been an idea to follow each Maori with English language translation as majority were left wondering what on earth had been said. Refer to letters page for answer.

Speed limit needed Time for the MDC to put a total 40klm speed limit around urban Blenheim before Xmas.

Start at Westwood Pak n Sav and Opawa bridge. Most ‘e’ bikes can easily do that.

Vehicles would not have to ‘dodge’ us. Less traffic noise, lower accidents, no road rage, less nasty carbon emissions. We are doing it now with road works, school zones, roundabouts and slow machinery, narrowing new roads.

Encourage garage sales Wednesday Sun. Why don’t you encourage advertising for garage sales in your paper. You are a great interesting little paper. We all miss Friday Sun. Other weekend papers don’t get delivered to everyone and they are too late if delivered. Not all of us want to pay $2.30 for Marlb.Express with nothing new in news.

Wednesday Sun does accept Garage sale adverts. Publisher

Bad service Had the worst experience with Marl Taxis Sat night/Sun morning, called 11 times from 12.26-12.44, three hangup and never got a taxi! Come on one taxi service. So how does anyone get home safely if they don’t take your call. New to Blenheim this is appalling.

We need another service like anywhere else in NZ, you normally have options ?

Stop means stop Today Tuesday at 13.13pm a Police Patrol car with a woman Constable driving with a male passenger with glasses, failed to stop at the Cleghorn Street compulsory stop. The vehicle slowed BUT never stopped, no flashing lights .

One rule for some not for others?

Speed limit to Nelson SH6 speed reduction decision flies in the face of the Police recommendation, 1000 submissions against and 14,000 opposed by online survey - which NZTA counted as one!

How arrogant.

The NZTA senior at January 2019 consultation told me his background was 40 years in the Army. No recognition that drivers manage their own risks except for some who sadly are full of substances and or won’t conform to anything.

Moa’s sex?

The highlight of my week. $300,000 dollars given to research the sex lives of MOAS by our illustrious government. Lost for words, I would like to know the person who needs to know that. Geez we have some wollys in our society. Mind you.. Makes me feel better!! Who really cares.

Guy Fawkes A man was hung, drawn then after all his bones were pulled out of joint. He was quartered, cut up with a sword! We celebrate Guy Fawkes death and attack on Englands parliament! No meaning to our country and history! Madness.

Frightened animals, fires, and injuries. Its nothing to do with us! Find a better thing to celebrate! Ash Bevans.

MGC prize giving I read a shared Facebook post to a public group which contained an article titled “letters to the editor”. I noticed a lot of people are upset the sun paper would publish such a negative letter titled “prizegiving language barrier”. I was at the same event. I’m non Maori however I thought the touch of Maori culture was a nice gesture. In fact there mostly English language used in the event. ABRIDGED

Speed limit ?

Blenheim - Havelock travelled twice a day last week. The planned speed reduction to 80kph will create more stupid overtaking. Decisions taken by unlicensed Policy Analysts at NZTA commuting by train in Wellington?

Cat by - laws Can we now have Cat By-laws. Canines always seem to get a raw deal here in Blenheim yet Felines that decimate our bird life get off lightly. Thanks to those cat owners who use collars.

APP tracer So should this become mandatory, this would mean that every single being who can go around independantly must be supplied with a new device, over 2.5 million new cell phones at over $600 a piece, none given inferior model to comrade or neighbour and govt made to order issued trackers, personal details, all id’s and clearances will already be implanted.

Yes to reduced speed Congratulations to N Z T A for the plan to reduce speed limits between Blenheim and Nelson. During recent years we have faced that trip with apprehension due to witnessing speeding and poor driving by many drivers. In the future we may be able to enjoy the journey!

Colleen Bevans.

Thanks to Shay Really appreciate young guy (Shay) who looks after High St and surrounds in Picton. Hardworking, never idle, dedicated to detail. Hope his boss(es) appreciate him too and pay him a decent wage. Thanks Shay. You are awesome.

Helen Powell

DOC need to be responsible On Thursday night it was on prime news that DOC are pursuing the person who shot a wood pigeon in Wainuiomata because its a serious offence, even jail time, well DOC the amount of wood pigeons you have poisoned over the years of 1080 drops you should be put away for a very long time. Plus the 40 killed in a net in the Pelorus area, you should be held accountable for these offences, you need to pull your head out of the hole behind you and take note for all the damage you have done.

Nude dude Thanks for the amusement to all you “golfers” at what must have been a Christmas do on Tuesday night 17th at the Blenheim Golf course.

You were all in high spirits and full of jollity.

What was his misdemeanour? One guy at the green on Parker St. stripped off completely, and putted, bare-butt naked!! Only wish my camera had a telephoto lense.

Stop meths Meth is destroying our youth and taking a heavy toll on our communities. Can’t somebody do something?

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To the Rambo lady on your bike barrelling towards our dog down the Taylor river reserve on Friday, and not giving us time to get our dog out of the way. What part of slow down and common courtesy when passing people on the path do you not understand?

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Toilets expensive?

Good news! With rocketing house prices the planned new $340,000.00 toilet block in Seymour Square probably won’t exceed the median house price in Marlborough. Unless of course demand for public toilets follows the housing market! Who voted for this nonsense?

Roundabouts v lights Re Roundabouts; the answer to your question is because over half the population doesn’t know how to go through a roundabout correctly and in the process cause a lot of stress and angst.

On the other hand most people understand what a red, orange or green light means.

Compulsory tracking?

TV news re compulsory tracking. I am all for it! We all have a national identity number at birth, so why not a fashionable 'fit bit' type watch. Drivers, fishing, arms licence, bank, fuel, gold cards, PIN activated, NHI, Health alerts, NOK, PRN, Passport, and more. Fingerprint activated; all preloaded and updated or cancelled remotely, saving offices, paperwork, less staff. If lost, instant burnt and renewal. Perfect cashless and control! .1984.

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Painting for wellbeing

By Frances Chin

Local artist Karen Burns started painting six years ago – but she still wouldn’t consider herself an artist.

“I just paint for fun, selling is a bonus. I would never have called myself an artist,” Karen laughs. “It’s always so surprising when someone buys a painting.”

Karen was born in Blenheim, and always “vowed and declared” that she would never live here as an adult.

However, when she moved back to the region, Karen was pleasantly surprised by how much she enjoyed living here, she says.

With an artistic older sister, Karen was always more interested in music.

It was with her sister’s encouragement that she started painting, but being creative is an important part of her day to day life, Karen says.

“Getting in and being artful, for me it’s an important part of wellbeing/ mental health.

Local artist Karen Burns says that being creative is an important part of her wellbeing.

I need to be creative.

“I paint for myself. With a paintbrush in your hands, time just melts away. It uses a really abstract part of

your brain.”

Karen has no plans to stop painting.

“As long as I’m loving it and going at it, I’m going to continue to do it.”

Derelict house for museum expansion?

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Derelict buildings in a Marlborough town could be the council’s next “strategic purchase”, as two community groups look to expand.

But the final decision will follow the findings of a business case, with some councillors doubting the benefits of buying the property on the main street of Havelock, which doubles as State Highway 6.

The Havelock Museum and Havelock Menz Shed want to add outdoor display areas, storage and display sheds on a bordering property currently occupied by a fire-damaged house with broken windows.

The two groups submitted to the Marlborough District Council’s annual plan in June, asking for it to purchase the 1288 square metre property next door, suggesting half could be turned into car parks.

Council property and community facilities manager Jamie Lyall advised that there were few benefits to the purchase.

It would cost about $360,000 to

buy the property, plus $200,000 to demolish its “derelict” buildings, dump a layer of contaminated soil, then put down a 20-space car park.

At 270 metres from the heart of Havelock, he said the car park could be deemed too “remote” for core activities.

However, councillor Cynthia Brooks described the property as a “strategic purchase”.

“I think sometimes we have to have a heart for passionate people in small communities ... and if not support that, then it’s forward thinking about owning the land,” she said.

Councillor David Oddie felt the request was too expensive until he visited the site.

“It overlooks the water, it’s in the centre of town. It has a lot going for it.

I think as a strategic purchase, it could be good for [the] council.”

Councillor Jenny Andrews agreed, saying the house would be a “practical purchase” as land could not be replaced.

Councillor Francis Maher said while he did not approve of strategic purchases “because sometimes these eat their head off”, he thought parking was an issue in Havelock.

“Parks are full on either side of the

street. The supermarket’s car park is often full ... I think this is worthy. The Havelock community hasn’t asked for much recently.”

Marlborough Roads told staff that Havelock’s parking supply only reached capacity over a small period each year, and that it was looking at other ways to up parking spaces.

“We’re looking at pretty significant rates rises [in coming years]. We’ve got the three waters reform to deal with.

“There definitely could be some long-term advantages for the museum if we bought the land, but the Menz Shed I have reservations about ... I think we’ve got to be careful about jumping into these so-called ‘strategic purchases’.”

Councillor Mark Peters said there was no evidence the two groups would use the land once it was purchased.

“There’s no plan. They’ve got balance sheets with virtually no equity.

Where are they going to raise the money from?”

The Havelock Museum had about $60,000 in the bank, while the Menz Shed had about $1700. The Menz Shed’s rent and power bills were covered by Port Marlborough.

The council agreed to investigate a

The Havelock Museum and Havelock Menz Shed want to expand onto the property next door, which has an abandoned house.

Photo by Scott Hammond, Local Democracy Reporting

business case on purchasing the 76 Main Rd property, with findings to be reported back to the assets and services committee.

Mayor John Leggett clarified after the decision that whether or not the land purchase proceeded was down to the business case.

Speaking after the decision, property co-owner Graeme Rose said the house had been left to deteriorate after a fire ripped through the house two-and-a-half years ago.

“The house has been trashed. It’s

worth nothing.”

But the property was zoned commercial and boasted a large concrete workshop, which was still “quite sound”.

Graeme was in the process of demolishing the house.

The group’s expansion plans were supported by nine people and organisations during the annual plan process, including Havelock School, the Havelock Community Association and Havelock Four Square Supermarket.

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Felicity Spencer Centre Manager for Cancer Society Marlborough  What food do you crave most often?

Oysters… there are a couple of good spots in Marlborough to get a taste.  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Cuddle up with my beautiful kids, they’re a great distraction!  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

This may sound a bit cliché, but my Mum is my inspiration – she is hard working, kind, would do anything for her family and friends and loves a good laugh!

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

A new home for the Cancer Society… but a family holiday to a tropical island would also do the trick!  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Best purchase was a big old 2-bedroom canvas tent for $50 from the Recycle shop.  Favourite programme currently watching?

The luminaries, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Ripper Street – quite different genre!

 What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Too many places to choose from, but Tinopai in the winterless North is pretty beautiful.

 If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live?

It would have to be somewhere warm and COVID-free, how about Rarotonga!

 What was the last photo you took?

A photo of the Cancer Society Daffodil/Christmas cake.

 What’s one thing on your bucket list?

To heli-ski the Tasman Glacier.

gardening this week Problems with tomatoes?: By Wally Richards It is a sad state of affairs when gardener’s second most favourite plant can’t be grown any more. It’s not so much that they can’t be grown; it is because they get to a reasonable height with fruit on, then the plants die in front of your eyes, no matter what you do. I get phone calls from gardeners wanting potassium permanganate or Terracin to sterilise the soil to overcome the problem.

It is good that they call because I can then find out what is actually happening, analyse the problem and then once I have pin-pointed the cause we can provide a remedy. To give a diagnosis I first ask are you growing potatoes and if you are how are they?

Many gardeners don’t grow potatoes because they do not have the space to do so, but if they do I need to know at harvest time whether they have potatoes about the size of marbles? If the potatoes are of a good size do they have dark rings inside them when cut open and taste funny? Also what date they plant and harvest?

That helps greatly to determine what is wrong with their tomatoes as they are both of the same family and similar pests and diseases can affect both crops.That is one of the reasons why it is best not to grow tomatoes and potatoes near each other. If it is only tomatoes they grow, I ask if the following happens: You plant your seedlings and they grow well enough and likely reach a height of over a metre, flower and set some fruit. Then the plants start going backwards with

older leaves going funny; drying and falling off. This progresses up the plant so only the upper leaves are looking ok for a while.

Then a fungi growth starts appearing on the trunk and our tomatoes’ days are numbered. Another season with no tomatoes.The cause is progressive as in the first season when it starts you will not likely notice a problem other than the early fruit are likely to be larger than the later fruit and the plants may finish earlier than expected. The following year it gets worse and with another year or two no ripe tomatoes anymore.

You can use Neem Granules/powder, spray with Super Neem Oil, spray all sorts of chemical insecticides and in the early times those things will help but once the problem builds over a season or two then you are pushing the proverbial up hill. Several years ago (about 10years ago) was when I first found a problem and that was with a crop of potatoes I planted around Labour weekend and when I harvested them a few months later I had potatoes about the size of marbles and they were re-shooting. I thought I had put too much nitrogen into the soil so my fault. Tomatoes were not as good as previously so I thought that was likely the weather.

I moved to a new property and took the problem with me on container plants I had growing. The new location was a micro-climate because of the commercial buildings and the problems escalated. By then I had learnt

what was causing the problem and that was psyllids. Once you do see them on the plant there can be hundreds even thousands of the pests feeding and injecting a toxin into the plant which is the main cause of the plant’s problems.

But we have the solution and that is to make the cells of the host plant so tough that the nymphs that have weak feeding mouths cannot pierce the plant to feed. This means they will die within a few hours of hatching which breaks the life cycle. It takes three products to do this strengthening of the tomato plant/potato/tamarillo, which are sold as a kit to start with.

A silicon and boron soil drench applied either prior to planting, at planting time or to existing young plants already planted and again two weeks later. A spray comprised of the Silicon Cell Strengthening spray with the Silicon Super Spreader added (at only 1mil to 5 litres of spray) which drives the other product into the plant. You need to start when fist planting your tomatoes as I don’t think it will work so well on a well-established plant. The plants need to absorb the silicon as they grow. You repeat sprays every two weeks while the plant is growing until you reach maturity which at that time the cells of the tomato plant are so tough the nymphs are hatching into a grave yard of Nymphs.

That’s it. The tomato plant is growing very happily hopefully with my Secret Tomato Food to ensure great tasting tomato flavour.

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EVENT: Teddy Bears Picnic Cushion Concert Families with teddies in tow lay down their picnic blankets and settled in for an enjoyable concert on Sunday night at The Marlborough Convention Centre.

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The Cutts family enjoyed their picnic together last Sunday.

Kate and Laura Anderson bought their teddies along to the picnic.

Sally and Indy Coleman enjoyed their picnic together.

Olivia Marsden and Hazel Berry with their teddy bears.

Sophie Campbell and Harold the Giraffe.

Bluebell, Debbie, and Scarlett Odell dressed in matching outfits for the occasion.

The”Lindfield Gang” enjoyed the cushion concert together.

EVENT: Jack and the Beanstalk

Marlborough Academy of Dance performed this beloved children’s tale over the weekend.

RIGHT: Dancers Belle Sweeney, Olivia Brown, Phoebe White, and Victoria Gaines.

Highland dancer Imogen Grayson, Zoe Blackmoore who played Jack, and backstage member Jayna Pitts.

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Wednesday 25 November Picton Mahjong Group:

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Lions’ Club of Blenheim:

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Serving the community for over fifty years. Would you like to know more about the Lion’s Club? Would you be interested in becoming a Lion? Tea meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Contact Kevin Wilkey 578-6353, or Delphine Lee 029-942-5004

Thursday 26 November Ulysses Retreads Group:

Meet Brayshaw Park Thursdays 11.00am.

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.

Salvation Army Toy Library: Today 3.30 to 4.30pm

Friday 27 November

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Nia and Julian are utterly stoked to welcome their firstborn daughter into the world. Eira Aroha Staite was born October 19, 2020, at 1.12pm. Nia and Julian say a big “thank you” to all the staff involved in the birth, and send love to their families in the Top of the South.

If you missed our reporter at the hospital then email your photo and details to babies@blenheimsun.co.nz

Kidzone:

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

Avon 579 2440

Jack and the Beanstalk

Salvation Army Toy Library: Today 10am to 12pm

Vintage Farm Machinery:

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

Wednesday

The angels.

“Tea @ Ten”:

Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: 10am-11am, Picton Little Theatre, Tea Coffee & Great Conversation

Saturday 28 November Blenheim Chess Club:

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

Havelock Lions:

Last market for 2020 will take place outside Havelock Town Hall on Saturday 28th November between 9am -1pm: Honey, fresh produce, arts and craft, bric-a-brac, knitwear, plants and books.

This will also be the opportunity to visit Carol and her food stall selling cakes, gluten free bread and more. Sites still available. $5 Ring Ian 574 2558

The giant orders the golden goose to lay more golden eggs.

Sunday 29 November Working Bee at the Grovetown Lagoon:

9.30am meeting at the Wairau Rowing Club on Steam Wharf Road. Weeding and mulching of plants.

Hiphop dancers as the giant's footsteps.

Marlborough Museum, 26 Arthur Baker Place:

2pm The History of the Molesworth and Rainbow Stations from the 1850’s.

Presentation by John Orchard. $5, booking essential 578 1712 info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Monday 23 November Rotary Clubs in Blenheim:

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

Jack prepares to cut down the beanstalk.

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

Jack’s mother dances after Jack’s third trip up the Zoe Frances and Emma Thomas as Daisy the Cow with Zoe Blackmore as Jack. beanstalk.

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Jack and the Beanstalk a ‘huge success’ Three performances over two days saw the Marlborough Academy of Dance hold another successful end-of-year show – Jack and the Beanstalk.

Academy director, Robyn Simmons, says ticket sales were “overwhelming” and the show a “huge success”.

“I was delighted with how well the dancers all performed and how all aspects of the show came together seamlessly once we got into the theatre. Although it was a risky decision to go ahead with a show that needed an Alert Level 1 to proceed, the camaraderie of our dancers working together to produce the best show they can and their joy in performing to an appreciative audience, made the anxious moments worth it.”

In the giant's land.

Photos from Saturday’s 11am show by Celeste Alexander.

One of the many dances performed in the show.

ABOVE: Senior Jazz dancers Ayla Shaw and Jess Douthett danced the roles of the giant's wife and Jack’s mother.

LEFT: A little boy waters a sunflower so it can grow in the giant’s land.

The use of acrodance throughout the show added to the wow factor.

One of the hiphop dances.

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Death notices MacGREGOR, Dorothy Adelaide: Passed away peacefully at Aberleigh Village, on Thursday November 19, 2020. Dearly loved wife of the late Lex, loving Mum of Sandra, Neil, Teena and Jude. Loved mother-in-law of Warren (deceased), Graeme and Jan. A muchloved Nana of her grand and great grandchildren. A special thank you to the staff at Aberleigh Village for their kind and compassionate care of our Mum. Messages may be sent to the MacGregor Family, 1 Admiralty Place, Waikawa, Picton 7220. At Dorothy’s request, a private family farewell has been held.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

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

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

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

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

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

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

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

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

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

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

MORRIS-DENBY, Noelene Esther Caroline: On Monday November 23, 2020, passed away peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lew, loved sister and sister-in-law of Dorothy and the late Keith Fenemor, and “Aunty Nono” of Kevin and Lana (Canada), Graeme and Liane (Australia), and Tony and Janet. Special thanks to Ashwood Park staff.

Messages may be sent to 670 Old Renwick Road, RD 2, Blenheim 7272. Flowers welcome and/or a donation to SPCA Marlborough may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 115, Renwick 7243. A farewell service for Noelene will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 1.00pm on Friday November 27, followed by interment at Tuamarina Cemetery.

Church Notices

Garrick Dulcie: 13.1.24 - 25.11.18 Much loved mother of Anne, James, Dale, David and Wynne. Always in our hearts.

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m.

All welcome. 5785030.

Public Notices

BROWN Yvonne: 25 November 2014. 6 years ago I lost my amazing beautiful, kind, generous, forgiving, compassionate, courageous Mum who had so much empathy for others. I miss my best friend, my confidant and my best supporter. Everyday I think of you, and miss you and our talks. Love you Mum. See you soon. Lisa

HOUSIE/BINGO Marlborough Community Housie INC. Every Thursday, 6.45pm start. Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. Food available.

St Christophers Older Person Seminar Day

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Wither Road, not before 8 o’çlock. Household items.

From 10am to 1pm, is held at St Christophers Anglican Church Hall, 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 4th Thursday of each month. Enquiries to Sharon 021 813 559. Come along for some food, fun and fellowship – Everyone Welcome

COMBINED HOUSEHOLDS, End of Endeavour Street, Saturday 8.30.

Saturday 28th November, 9am.

10C Cleghorn St. Furniture, outdoor clothes, household goods.

1 Rothwell Place, Nov 28, No sales before 8am. Furniture and household goods.

Will take place outside Havelock Town Hall on Saturday 28th November between 9am -1pm: Honey, fresh produce, arts and craft, bric-a-brac, knitwear, plants and books. This will also be the opportunity to visit Carol and her food stall selling cakes, gluten free bread and more. Sites still available. $5 Ring Ian 574 2558

312D Waikawa Road Picton from 9.00am - 2.00pm, Sat 28/11/20 Women’s clothing + household items.

Book your space now in our next (by 3pm Tuesday)

Garage Sale Column!

The Marlborough Singers invite you to a concert of Choral Classics

Phone 5777 868 Deliverers WANTED

Nativity Church, 7pm Saturday 28 November $25 Door Sales Only

The Sun newspaper is looking for reliable deliverers and relief delivers in Renwick and all areas of Blenheim.

This could suit retire, semi-retired or school students.

Are you up for a bit of exercise and some extra pocket money, if so give us a call 03 5777 868

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For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words.

EXCLUDES: AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. All notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High St.

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Saturday 28th, 8.30am. Lakings Road. Household items, furniture, outdoor.

Havelock Lions last market for 2020

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WOODHAM: Keith Abbott On 20 November 2020 passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty. Much loved father and father-in-law of Shirley and Murray Hocquard, Helen and Frank van Helmond (Auckland) and the late Kevin. A very cherished Poppa of Geoffrey and Kelly Hocquard, Hayley and Zeb Foote; Ashlynn and Mike Waaka-Iraia; Mikayla Woodham-Enosa and Casey; Daryl and Jasmine Woodham, Kerri-Ann and Beau Coleman; and Great Poppa of Jorja, Honor, Miller; Riley, Tyson, Dylen; Hunter, Savannah, Sorayah; and Kingsley. Much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Messages to 38 Cob Cottage Road RD4, Blenheim 7274 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Life Flight Trust c/- PO Box 14-449 Wellington 6241 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A Celebration of Keith’s life will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street on Thursday 26 November at 12 Noon followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery. As Keith was a “True Blue” Central Man, please feel free to wear Blue.

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Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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• Sectional Doors • Roller Doors • Tilt Doors • Commercial Doors • Gate Systems • Garage Door Openers 41 Grove Road BLENHEIM Ph 578 8251 info@dominatorblenheim.co.nz

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WHETHER YOU NEED GAS, DRAINAGE OR PLUMBING SERVICES, WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED.

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Wednesday November 25, 2020 Situations Vacant

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Digital Services Officer (Visual) - Fixed term Do you have experience designing for web and print, and using design to communicate sometimes complex concepts? Are you looking for an opportunity to hone your web and digital skills to complement your graphic design skills?

We have a 12 month part-time position available to cover maternity leave in a friendly, digitally-savvy team.

In this role, you’ll work on a variety of projects, dividing your time between graphic and visual work; and helping to keep our web, digital and online service channels up-to-date. Ideally you’ll have a positive attitude to learning and promoting new technology; and an eye for detail with the ability to multitask.

Applications close at 5:00 pm on 2 December 2020.

Applications should be made online via the careers section of Marlborough District Council’s website where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For more information please contact earle.williams@marlborough.govt.nz.

www.marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

WINERY RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY 4-5 December 2020

Want to learn about a career in the wine industry?

We are hosting an open day at our massive, state-of-the-art Marlborough winery, so you can take a tour, meet us and hear more about the roles we have available for the upcoming 2021 harvest.

We are one of New Zealand’s leading producer of high-quality wine, and we deal with large international clients. Our Marlborough winery can crush in excess of 40,000-tonne and has a whopping 40 million litres of tank capacity – trust us, it’s massive. If you’ve always been a little curious about working with someone like us, then come along, we’d love to chat!

Marlborough District Council (a unitary authority) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive (CE).

We are looking for a proactive, motivated Executive Assistant who will support and help organise our CE’s programme. This is a great opportunity to work with a motivated leader, our Mayor and Executive Team who focus on leading with empathy and fostering a culture of empowerment to support the Marlborough Region.

About the role This is a challenging role where you will often be required to assess situations quickly and communicate priorities using a balance of facts and intuition. You will need to be a team player with an ability to enjoy the diverse range of interactions and tasks supporting the CE. A sense of humour is also essential. At times, support to the Mayor and the wider leadership team will be required so you will need to be able to juggle competing priorities.

This is a part time role (30 hours per week).

To be successful in your application, you will be able to demonstrate: • Experience in managing the information and organisational needs of a senior executive, ensuring adequate preparation and arrangements are made for all upcoming meetings.

• Intermediate to advanced experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.

• Experience managing a diary that has regular conflicting appointments.

• Experience in interacting and building relationships across a wide range of people inside and outside the organisation.

• The ability to manage competing workloads and priorities whilst working under pressure.

• The ability to treat information with sensitivity and confidentiality.

• Political awareness.

• A positive outlook and sense of humour.

What’s in it for you?

• A role with a variety, challenges, and great people.

• Being part of an organisation which is committed to supporting and developing its people.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 4 December 2020.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact marianne.aitken@marlborough.govt.nz

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THE DATES Friday 04 December, 4.30pm – 6.00pm Saturday 05 December, 10am – 11.30am WHAT TO EXPECT • Induction to Indevin and overview of roles • Tour of the Winery • Talk directly with our team • Express interest in roles no experience necessary Please register your attendance by emailingwork@indevin.com

WINERY WORK – BLENHEIM BASED Here’s your chance to replenish your bank account after Christmas!!

• Are you looking to take a gap year from study or have you finished study and wondering what to do?

• Working seasonally just suits your lifestyle?

• Or you just want to earn some money and experience the buzz of Vintage time in Marlborough?

We have positions available to play an important part in carrying out the physical aspects of making wine for the 2021 vintage. EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED! This role is a fixed-term position. We’re starting people over January and February. Vintage is likely to come to an end mid to late April 2021. These roles include shift-work to cover our 24-hour operations. During peak harvest period shifts may be up to 12 hours, six days a week.

What’s in it for you?!

• A competitive pay rate.

• Staff discounts across our product range.

• Access to a range of staff discounts from local businesses.

• On-shift yummy meal provided over peak vintage period.

• Great team environment- work with people from all around the world • We can cater to recruit couples or groups of friends, so you can work together!

• We are planning for a fun end of harvest party.

We are passionate about making great wine and ready to welcome you on-board! We’re planning some fun treats and thank you gifts for those that join us for Vintage 21!

To be successful in this role you will need to be a hard worker, with good communication skills who is comfortable following instructions. Please note our Marlborough winery is smoke free. To be considered you need to have NZ residency or working rights until the end of March 2021.

Pernod Ricard Winemakers produce iconic brands, including locally grown Stoneleigh and Brancott Estate. Our talented teams craft award-winning wines that are rich in character, including our newly launched Organic and Vegan range of environmentally responsible wines.

Interested? Email vintage.prwnz@pernod-ricard.com OR use QR code

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Functions Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the Executive Leadership Team Marlborough District Council (a unitary authority) is seeking an experienced Functions Coordinator to organise civil events and provide support to the Executive Leadership Team.

You will be somebody who can anticipate needs, approach challenges with an open mind set and be able to liaise at all levels, with a broad range of key stakeholders.

The ability to juggle the competing demands of organising functions, the Executive Team, and at times be the support person for the Mayor and Chief Executive and Democratic Services Team is a must.

About the role This is a challenging role which interacts with a broad range of people and organisations so excellent communication, prioritisation and organisation skills are essential. Some functions are out of hours so flexibility is required. Minute taking experience, or a willingness to learn this skill, would also be an advantage.

This role is a part time role (20 hours per week).

To be successful in your application, you will be able to demonstrate: • Event organisation skills; liaising and co-ordinating arrangements with all concerned parties.

• Managing the information and organisational needs of senior executives, ensuring adequate preparation and arrangements are made for all upcoming meetings.

• Intermediate to advanced experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.

• Experience managing diaries that have regular conflicting appointments.

• Experience in interacting and building relationships across a wide range of people inside and outside the organisation.

• The ability to manage competing workloads and priorities whilst working under pressure.

• The ability to treat information with sensitivity and confidentiality.

• Political awareness.

• Positive outlook and a sense of humour.

What’s in it for you?

• A role with variety, challenges and great people.

• Being part of an organisation which is committed to supporting and developing its people.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 4 December 2020.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact marianne.aitken@marlborough.govt.nz.

www.marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Situations Vacant

BLENHEIM

Support Workers - Disability Support Services We have a range of permanent, part-time and casual positions available.

Please refer to our careers site for full details and a copy of the position description.

Closing date: Sunday, 6 December 2020.

Ref: W20-214.

Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies

www.nmdhb.govt.nz/careers

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

Wanted to Buy WANTED TO BUY- Old tobacco tins, NZ postcards, military items, garden tools, woodworking tools, records from the 1970’s/80’s, old petrol station related items, fountain pens, crystal decanters/whisky & wine glasses, NZ history books, gold jewellery, antique bottles, Tonka, Fun Ho & tin toys, white Crown Lynn vases & swans & all collectables. Also NZ/Maori & whaling related items. All of the above are popular & fetching good money at the moment. Free quotes we travel. Rarity, condition & collectability = more $$$. Just Browsing 26 Battys Rd (03)5775402

Situations Vacant

FULL TIME AND PART TIME positions available in our busy store.

Will include weekends and nights.

Call in to Night n Day for an application form.

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Public Notices HEATPUMP supply, service, install. Free quotes. Call now 0284052863

Sewing Machine and Overlocker repairs

To advertise in the classifieds, call 03 5777 868

Overlocker Blades Scissors and Knives sharpened Reasonable Rates Please call Jim on 03 5775354

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Rural Guy Hedges cut, Late Pruning,Trees removed, Sections tidied, New Stihls. Experienced operator. Also walls, decks, fences, gates made. Town or Country Pete the Rural Guy 03 5793371, 027 4467179

Clothing Alterations:

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

ANTIQUE BUYERS Gold Jewellery, scrap gold Pocket watches, wrist watches Old bank notes & old coins Military & other medals Sterling silver, Ivory, old pens Paintings & Maori artifacts Clocks, Fun Ho & tin toys Moorcroft, Clarice Cliff etc.

Green Contracting Ltd provides professional, reliable lawn mowing and property maintenance services to the Blenheim region.

We offer a range of lawn/gardening services that can either be on a regular or one-off basis.

To learn more please call: Kevin 027 333 0767 or Roxanne 027 765 3522 We welcome your inquiry

ph 0800 00 24 25

Dominator Garage Doors Blenheim We are looking for a friendly and helpful Customer Service/Administrator for our small team.

The ideal person would be well organised with high attention to detail. It is a mostly autonomous position, so being self-motivated is a must – able to prioritise tasks and stay focused while the usual meeting and greeting of customers via phone and in person takes place.

The role oversees the whole administrative process of helping customers choose the product that is right for their requirements, providing quotes, ordering of new garage doors, booking installations and maintenance – right through to sending the invoicing information through to the Office Manager to process.

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Notice of Annual Public Meeting (Pursuant to sections 100-102 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010) The Marlborough Electric Power Trust advises that it will be holding its Annual Public Meeting on Monday 14th December 2020 at 7.00 pm, to be held at the Whitehaven Room, ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson St, Blenheim.

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AGENDA 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Minutes from the AGM of 28 November 2019 4. Chairman’s report 5. Annual Financial Report 30 June 2020 6. Appointment of Auditor 7. Retirement of two trustees 8. Confirmation of the Trust Board for the 2020 - 2021 year: 9. Election of Chairman and Vice Chair 10. General Business You are welcome to join Trustees for tea/coffee after the meeting.

The meeting is to: - Report on the operation of the Trust and the Company during the preceding financial year and on the financial statements of the Trust and the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2020; - Confirm appointment of auditor and set their remuneration; - Enable general public discussion and information to beneficiaries of the Trust.

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Brenda Munro Trust Secretary

TENDERS ARE INVITED FOR THE PURCHASE AND REMOVAL OF A THREE BEDROOM VERSATILE COTTAGE AT KOROMIKO Health Care Assistant Required We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team. The applicant will need to have the following attributes: • Great communication and organisational skills • Great interpersonal skills to be able to relate effectively and positively with our Residents and their families.

• A passion for working in Aged Care • Be flexible and able to adapt well to our Residents constant changing needs If you are a team player and would like to work in a fresh friendly environment then contact Lucy Moore, Clinical Nurse Leader on (03) 5775208 or email lucy@slv.net.nz.

In Accordance with company policy the successful applicant will need to undergo a pre-employment police check. Applications close Wednesday 2nd December 2020.

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Golf Results Wairau Valley Golf Club November 21, Summer Stableford: Pete Way 42, Ben Way & Mike McKenzie 33, Mel

Hampton, Bill Linklater & Rex McGarry 32, Elaine Brown & Steve MacKenzie 30.

Blenheim Golf Club November 14, Medal: Roland van Asch 68, Graeme Daines 69, Doug Shaw 69, Paddy Couchman 69, Paul Meehan 69, Ross Agnew 70, Ryan Windleburn 71, Clive Drummond 71, Jim Findlay 72, Brent Baker 72, Arnold Newman 72, Mike Guillemot 72. Ladies: Bernice Arnold 77, NTP Fairweathers 6/15 Ross Agnew, Sowmans 9/18 Flea Norton.

November 19, Stableford: Alby Atkinson 40, Bob Tapp 39, Leo McKendry 39, Doug Shaw 39, Nigel Smith 39, Ian Clark 35, Roy Lilley 35, Mike Guillemot 35, Blue Arthur 34, John Anderson 34. 9 Holes: Brian Brown Bill Varrall.

November 21, Nov Bisque Par: James

Brunel +7 Clive Drummond +6 Dan Crawford +6 Bernice Arnold +5 Jane Ingram +4 Warren Ingram +4 Desz Campbell +4 Nigel Martin +4 Fairweathers NTP 6/15 Graeme Daines Sowmans 9/18 James Brunel.

November 23, Stableford, 9 Holes: Alan Martin 22, c/b Dan Crawford 22, David Waters 21, Neil Gibbs 20, Gary B 19, Les Boniface 19, Stuart Parker 18, Leo McKendry 18, George Addis 17, Bob Tapp 17, Steve Griffin 17, John Burns 17, Clarry Neame 17, Blake 20, Ian Clark 20, Don Lamond 20, Don March. Ladies Helen Neame 20, Jan Peglar 19, Jan Blake 19, Trees Rewi 19, Shirley Godsiff 16, Jenny Evans 16.

Picton Golf Club November 14, Nett: Andrew Sunley 68, Paul Silke 69, Jeff Pascoe, Brian Carver, Alan Butland 72; Ron Peters 73.

November 17, Grannies Tournament: Overall Winner, Kaye Keys 97-29-68; 0-23- Dido Harper 37, Angie Beard 35, Sue Murray 34, Sue Lang 32. 24-28 – Ann Walker 35, Joan Gabara 32c/b, Margaret McLeod 32, Rachel Westenra 31c/b. 29-34 Margaret Frisken 41, Sue Hutchinson 39, Ellie Gillies 38. 35+ Maureen McKenzie 38, Judy Jones 36c/b, Odette Roper 36,

Jan Rutherford 32c/b. 9 Hole- Barbara Fechney 15, Great Grandmother Elaine Brown.

November 19: Gary Aldridge 47, Didier Crevecoeur 42, Mike Ashworth 41, Andrew Sunley 40, Nic Wright 39, Don Jamison, Damien Pollard, Paul Towers 35.

Friday 9Hole, team Stableford: Joan Gabara, Beryl tripe, Judy Jones 38; Margaret Frisken, Lin Stone, Linda Thompson 37; Joyce McClelland, Lyn Pawson, Joyce Allen 34.

Rarangi Golf Club November 12, Ladies Summer Stableford.

Best Over the field – Margaret McLeod 40, Dianne Betts 38, Pat Olliver 35, Rete Kydd 34, Sue Lang 34, Denise Hodson 33.

November 21, The Rarangi Golf Club had their annual competition with Greenacres Golf Club, Richmond. 26 Rarangi members travelled over the hill and had a great day golfing and socialising with the Greenacres members. An excellent day was had by all.

November 22, Men & Ladies, Closing Day, American Greensomes, Mixed:Marc Roberts/Margaret Tapp 60.2, Carla Heppelthwaite/Terry Grant 64.6, Bruce Curgenven/Margaret York 64.8, Tony Nicol/Pat Olliver 68.6, Allan Shutkowski/ Anne Newman 66.6, Wendy Moffat/ Brian Gill 67.4 and Di McCarthy/Graham McCarthy 67.6. Men: Jerome January/ John Cootes 66.6 and Bill Keenan/Mike Garrett 67.2.

Marlborough Golf Club November 19, Men’s Stableford Div.1: Robin Whiting 42, Gary Duke 41, Paul Roughan 37, Ken Bennett 35, Terry Loomis 35, Ian Newport 34, Malcolm Pettigrew 34. Div.2: John Davis 40, Brian Chippendale 37, Richard Anderson 37, George Mitchinson 35, Tony Armstrong 35, Mike Ponder 35.

November 21, Closing Day Women’s

Stableford Div.1: Julie Nicolle 40, Tina Marfell 38, Lizzie Turnbull 36. Div.2: Julia Knowles 38, Louise Pearce 38, Angela Beard 37. Div.3: Lyndy Larkin 40, Leanne Stowell 33. Men Div.1: Lance Nuttall 41, Paul Silke 39, Hamish Beard 38, Mark Mason 38, Mike MacLeod 37.

Div.2: Neal Ibbotson 41, Chris Henry 40, Graham McHaffie 39, Ian Newport 38.

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Three golfers, 72 holes in one day

By Celeste Alexander

Three local men will be putting their golfing endurance to the test in two weeks in an effort to fundraise for the Cancer Society Marlborough.

Jamie Norton, Matt Croad and local professional golfer, Saxon Balck, have put their best clubs forward to participate in a nationwide initiative called the ‘Longest Day’.

It is essentially an ultramarathon of golf which involves 72 holes (four rounds) played in a single day at the Marlborough Golf Course on December 11.

The three men estimate that it will take around 14 hours and cover 36km; “If we hit the ball straight all day,” Jamie laughs.

The idea to participate for the three ‘golfing buddies’ began when Jamie spotted an online advertisement for the Longest Day challenge.

“I sent the link to Matt joking that it would be a big day of golf, but then it just took hold,” Jamie says.

“We thought if we are going to do this we might as well go big and get a local pro like Saxon involved.

“He plays a lot more golf than we do… I think we will be doing a lot of walking on the day,” he laughs.

Jamie, Matt and Saxon will play each of the four rounds differently. The first round will be off the white tee (men’s), the second off the blue tee (professional), the third will be played with one club and a putter, and the fourth will be off the yellow tee (ladies) with a 14 club challenge.

“I think the first three rounds will be getting down to business,” Jamie laughs. “We might be a bit tired by the last.

Last year The Longest Day was run in Auckland so this will be the first time it has been done in Marlborough, Cancer Society Marlborough manager Felicity Spencer says.

“It’s a first for us and we are so excited,” she says. “We thought it would potentially have a good engagement with people as it would

Jamie Norton, Saxon Balck and Matt Croad are 'The Right On' team taking part in an ultramarathon of golf to fundraise for the Cancer Society Marlborough.

reach some of the community that we wouldn’t.

“It’s a great opportunity to share some of our preventative messages around cancer.

“We are so excited to have these guys on board… it’s a marathon event for them over a whole day which will be huge. It’s definitely a fair challenge,” Felicity says.

Asked what inspired them to support the Cancer Society they both agreed on one answer – cancer touches so many lives.

“In my job [insurance] I see how prevalent cancer is and its effect on people and their families,” Jamie says.

“This is a good way for me to try to help out.”

Matt says; “There’s not one person on earth who doesn’t know someone who has lost a loved one to cancer.

“I personally have had a close family member affected; an eight-year-old cousin.

“My family is also good friends with the Osgood family who have their daughter Zoe battling cancer.

“In fact Michelle Osgood, Zoe’s mum, has already donated

towards our cause and is supporting us,” Matt says.

Jamie, Matt and Saxon have set themselves a goal of raising $1500 but within the first three days of their team page going online they had already raised over $500.

“Of course we’d love to raise more which looks likely,” Matt says.

All men say they are looking forward to the day and hope to get in a “bit more practice” before they tee off.

“The most I’ve played was 36 holes when I was 15 and now I have to play 72 with a dad bod,” Jamie laughs. “I won’t be as young and spritely.”

“I’d like to think we will walk the whole day; depending on how our legs are feeling,” Matt jokes. “Hopefully it’s not too hot or wet.”

The Right On team would like to thank their supporters including Jonti Philipson at the Marlborough Golf Hub, and Sandra Collins for catering and refreshments on the day.

To donate to their cause visit www.longestday.org.nz/t/righton

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sports talk With Jacob Page

Cane shovels into trouble Someone needs to take the shovel out of Sam Cane’s hand.

His comments about All Blacks fans last week, in the wake of the Argentina defeat were tone deaf and alienating.

They screamed a man under immense pressure without the skills to cope early in his captaincy tenure.

Speaking to Sky Sport’s Breakdown rugby show he said “I think we have pretty amazing fans but we have some brutal ones and with that you have to remind yourself that hey they may like to think they know a lot about the game of rugby

but in reality they don’t really and they don’t - they may see the game for what they see in the 80 minutes but they don’t see the stuff that goes on behind the scenes.

“If I’m having my leadership questioned in public, the people’s opinions who really matter are my teammates and coaches who I work with every single day and I have a lot of confidence from them that we are on the right track.”

To question the intelligence of All Blacks fans is insulting in the first instance.

No more astute rugby punters are

there on the planet than Kiwis.

Do they know what goes on behind closed doors? No they don’t but if a first ever loss to Argentina is a result of those efforts away from the public scrutiny then it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realise something is wrong with this team.

Cane is coming across as a cry baby, pointing the finger at every opportunity while his team regresses under his watch.

Fan is short for fanatic, so yes, you will get those knee-jerk reactors that want mass changes and social media has only intensified that

pressure.

Fans are entitled to their opinion because they are the ones paying to see the game.

Quotes from an All Black captain have to be less confrontational to their own supporters.

There’s no way Richie McCaw or Kieran Read would have ever questioned the rugby IQ of New Zealand rugby fans.

I personally believe rugby fans have improved greatly over the past 15 years.

Now, back-to-back World Cup victories will mellow any supporter

base but many fans now take a loss on the chin and congratulate the opposition.

Fans don’t mind a bit of losing, we’ve been so spoilt over the past 15 years, but the two losses suffered over the past fortnight showed the team was not capable of learning from its mistakes and putting it right seven days later.

The tone is set by Cane and coach Ian Foster.

Right now, you’d have to be the biggest Waikato fan with the largest cowbells to suggest it is going well.

The reality is that it simply isn’t.

Streetstocks hold successful cup challenge

By Celeste Alexander

The battle between the streetstocks took place last Saturday at Eastern States Speedway with drivers racing for points in the inaugural Crankshaft Cup. The competition was created by the ESS streetstock class to entice more Nelson drivers over the hill.

Streetstock class rep, Jo Baker, says there was a fantastic turnout of 14 drivers including three from Greymouth and two from Christchurch.

“I was more than happy with the turn out for the Crankshaft Cup and we ended up running it as an Open Cup since we had the other out of town drivers come to race.

“It was well worth running it,” she says.

In first place was Cody McCarrison (11N),

second was Ryan Musgrove (9N) and third Corey Schumacher (22C). The Entertainer of the Night was awarded to Ricky Gavegan (31E).

Richard Bateman Motors sponsored $300 cash for first place, Hitech Automotive in Picton $200 for second place, and Funky Fish $100 for third place.

Streetstock Driver Daniel Honey who has Metal Munching Racing (MMR), has sponsored the $50 cash prize for the Entertainer of the Night.

This Friday night there will be more racing with the Hydraulink War of the Wings. These monsters of the track – sprint cars – will put on a thrilling display of their raw power.

Time trials will take place at 6.30pm and racing starts at 7pm.

Winners of the Crankshaft Cup Streetstock competition are in second place Ryan Musgrove (9N), in first place Cody McCarrison (11N), and in third place Corey Schumacher (22C).

Entertainer of the Night award went to Ricky Gavegan (31E). Photos by SK Photography

The 8N stockcar of Michael Paynter meets the wall while Youth Ministock driver Jess Boyce (56E) is all smiles during the the 36C car of Shane Steer and 57E of Leighton Stanton Streetstock driver Shaun Arthur (63E) ready to compete for grand parade. pass him during last Saturday’s race action. the Crankshaft Cup.

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