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Grapes to hands By Frances Chin

This week, the Bragato Research Institute (BRI) begins its study of the process of transforming grape marc, the skins and seeds that remain after grapes are pressed, into hand sanitiser. Winery Research Manager, Dr Tanya Rutan, will be leading the project.

“The inspiration for the project was that grape marc has been an issue for the wine industry for a long time,” Tanya says. “We’re going to look at different ways to ferment grape marc by using different yeasts, enzymes, and acids to break it down to get the maximum yield of ethanol.” Continued on page 2.

Winery Research Manager, Dr Tanya Rutan, will be leading the project. The experiment will be looking at different ways of fermenting grape marc to get the maximum yield of ethanol.

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Continued from page 1, There have already been many studies on the subject published, Tanya says. BRI’s study will focus on streamlining the process, and exploring the different ways of using the ethanol produced from grape marc. In addition to hand sanitiser, grape marc can be used to create fibres for packaging, among other things.

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Approximately 300 bottles worth of hand sanitiser will be produced, with the end product given to local health care workers and first responders in Marlborough. “We’re hoping to have enough to donate to other organisations too.” Kevin Parker of the Rai Valley Bottling Company has been a huge help to the project, Tanya says, using

his expertise in distillation to help design the project. “Kevin has lots of passion for distillation. His contribution to the project is invaluable.” Tanya hopes the project will reassure people that, in the worst-case scenario, there is someone local to provide hand sanitiser if needed. Additionally, the project could pro-

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Even the youngest in our community can help make a difference in the fight against cancer. Mason O’Donnell is only seven years old, but he will be shaving his head as part of Cancer Society NZ’s Te Kaha o te Heu, or the Strength of the Shave initiative. Mason and seven other locals will have their heads shaved in the foyer of Rangitane House on Friday, in remembrance of loved ones lost to cancer. Allure Hair Studio will shaving the participants’ heads on Friday. Mason’s aunt, Kyla McIntyre, works at the studio as a hairdresser. It was Kyla who suggested Mason take part. Mason’s mother, Christee, mentioned it to Mason—who immediately agreed. Te Kaha o te Heu’s message of recognising loved ones lost to cancer is important to Mason’s family. Tragically, Mason’s father passed away from cancer, on February 9, 2018. He was only 32 years of age at the time. Mason’s father wanted to participate in Brave the Shave when he was in remission—so Mason will be carrying on his Dad’s wish by taking part.

Christee says the response to Mason joining Te Kaha o te Heu has been incredible. Within 24 hours after Christee created the page, the amount donated had reached $1500. Now, the amount is over $2000—and is steadily growing. “Within half an hour we reached the goal we had set,” Christee says. Auntie Kyla will be the one to shave Mason’s head of curls on Friday. Christee is looking forward to Mason’s hair getting a trim. “His hair is a bit crazy. He hasn’t had a haircut since lockdown.” Te Kaha o te Heu or ‘strength of the shave’ exists to support the people who lose their hair while undertaking chemotherapy treatment for cancer. The strength comes from the support of whanau, friends, and community who support each other through these times. All funds raised through Brave the Shave are donated to Cancer Society Marlborough to support local community health promotion projects. https://youcanbravetheshave.everydayhero. com/nz/team-te-kaha-o-te-heu

vide long term business opportunities for the region, in the area of waste management. “This could turn into a bigger project with all sorts of end scenarios.” “Hopefully, the study will provide knowledge, and help people become more aware that sometimes waste can be turned into something valuable and useful.”

Mason O'Donnell nervously waits to have his head shaved by his aunt, Kyla McIntyre, as part of Te Kaha o te Heu, or the Strength of the Shave initiative.

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Bob receives surprise life membership By Celeste Alexander

When Bob Patchett arrived at the Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Inc base at Brayshaw Park on Monday morning, he thought he was just invited for a morning tea catch up with members. What he didn’t know was that the Guild was awarding him a life membership in recognition of his time and services there. Bob, who doesn’t spend as much time there now since his wife became unwell has been a highly respected member since he first joined in 1995. Bob was the first president when the Guild’s rooms were built 20-years ago, a tutor to many who visited the workshop to learn woodworking skills, and an “all round great man”, says newly elected president Damien Doyle. “It’s a testament to Bob’s popularity that so many people have turned up today to witness him receiving his life membership,” he says. “He’s made a contribution to so many people and from the stories people have told today, he’s always been willing to lend a hand. “There’s been times I’ve gone to him for advice and help and never once did he say he couldn’t help. Bob inspired many of the Guild’s members to join and thanks to him I’m in the shed making things for the grandkids,” Damien says. Bob was just 15-years of age when he started his joinery apprenticeship under the

watchful eye of Bill Davies, at a workshop on Stratford Street. He worked for Bill for 10-years before moving on to the role of a maintenance carpenter with a railway company, earning 16 pound a fortnight. After some time Bob decided to leave the railway and joined Christchurch firm, Keighleys, which operated a joinery shop on Scott Street. From there Bob went on to build glasshouses to grow peppers and tomatoes, most of which went to Timaru. “The best price I received for a 5kg box was $152,” Bob grins. Bob retired in his late 60s and dedicated more of his time to the Guild, including the building stage of the rooms. “It took three months of working bees with around 20 guys,” Bob recalls. “It’s been a pleasure being part of the Guild and I credit the other members and my wife Olwyn who has always supported me in everything I’ve done.” Speaking at Monday’s presentation Damien says it’s “an honour” to know Bob and to present him with the life membership. “He’s a fantastic man who has made some lovely pieces of furniture over the years and took pride in quality. “If you turned up with a piece of custom wood he would look at you strangely and most likely walk away,” Damien laughs. “He’d say ‘it’s looking a bit agricultural if it’s not quality wood’.”

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Okiwi Bay boating tragedy Police have named the man who died following a boating incident in Okiwi Bay on Sunday. He was Bruce Douglas Flett, aged 69, from Lower Moutere. Police and Maritime NZ are continuing to make enquiries into the circumstances of the incident.

The Quays wins architecture award The Quays in Blenheim has taken out top honours in the Public Architecture category at this year’s New Zealand Institute of Architects Awards for the Nelson/Marlborough area. The Quays was designed by Studio of Pacific Architecture Limited and helps re-connect the Taylor River to Blenheim’s town centre. Council’s Property and Community Facilities Manager, Jamie Lyall, says he and his staff were thrilled with the result. “We are proud of this space and it is great to see the area being used more often by members of our community. We look forward to watching the use of The Quays increase and evolve as the new library and art gallery takes shape.”

MySpace opens music room/recording studio

Bob Patchett was honoured by the Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Inc on Monday with a life membership.

A professional, well-equipped music room and recording studio has been opened at youth venue MySpace thanks to donors Blue Door and the Lotteries Commission. The finished rooms were re-blessed by Lotteries representative Luke Katu, and MYT manager Jo Lane says they hope to have young people using the studio shortly, with mentors training up young people to use the recording equipment. The Marlborough Youth Trust Staff & trustees hopes the facility will be well-used.

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Café reopens six months after fire By Celeste Alexander

Tania and Mike Godsall are excited for their cafe's reopening on Monday six months after their original premises was extensively damaged in a fire.

After a six month wait it’s finally here. CBD Eatery is reopening this coming Monday and is back bigger and better than before. Owners Mike and Tania Godsall, along with their team have been working tirelessly these past weeks in preparation for opening the doors to their new premises. While it’s been a huge effort it’s also a relief for Mike and Tania who have weathered not only a devastating fire in The Forum Building on February 5, but also the challenges of COVID. However they are back in a new location, still on Queen Street, and they have rebranded to reflect some exciting new changes in place, plus they are excited to finally be able to welcome back their customers. “Like a phoenix we have risen from the flames and we welcome you to the newly rebranded CBD Eatery, larger than life and better than ever,” they say. The new premises has a larger space which has tripled the size of the kitchen, allowed for a larger counter and display frontage, and a conference room upstairs for corporate bookings. “We decided to move into new location

because we were unable to wait longer for the repairs to our original café to be completed,” Tania explains. “We made the decision based on what was best for our staff and customers, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with what we have created here. “We have more internal seating, a better customer flow and the larger kitchen gives us more opportunities for other catering options,” Tania says. “We see this as someone watching over our shoulders,” Mike adds. “The fire and COVID… it gave us time for a break which we needed before we got into the next bigger and better thing. “This is why we have rebranded because we are now so much more than a café,” he says. There wasn’t a lot that Mike and Tania were able to salvage from the February fire so most of what they are putting into CBD Eatery is brand new. There is booth style seating, brand new furniture and an attractive European décor. “It’s very clean and modern,” Tania says. “But we aren’t going to stop there… we have a lot of interesting things coming in the near future so keep an eye on us and keep coming back.”

Phishing scams causing concern

CBD Eatery staff (front) Tracey Clark, Laura Bloomfield and Zarryn Boyce and kitchen staff (back) Danny Davidson, Nicola Newman and Shantara Martin. The team is busy preparing the cafe for its reopening on Monday morning.

what’s cooking Sizzling steak stir-fry 1.

Ingredients: • 400g broccoli • 500g lean steak • 4 teaspoons coriander seeds • 250g medium egg noodles • 3 teaspoons sesame oil • 1 large red onion • 2-4 cloves of garlic • 6 cm piece of fresh ginger • olive oil • 3 tablespoons soy sauce • 1 fresh lime or lemon • 1 fresh red chilli Brought to you by:

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Trim the broccoli, cut lengthways, then place in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Add a good pinch of sea salt and leave for 10 minutes, then drain and put to one side. Slice the steaks into finger-sized strips and season with sea salt and black pepper. Pound the coriander seeds in a pestle and mortar until fine. Sprinkle over the steak so they stick to it. Drop the noodles into the pan of boiling salted water and cook until tender. Drain, toss with 2 teaspoons of sesame oil and return to the pan. Cover to keep warm. Peel and finely slice the onion and garlic, then peel and finely chop the ginger. Heat a splash of olive oil in a wok or large pan over a high heat, add the onions, garlic and ginger. Fry for a couple of minutes. Add the seasoned pieces of steak and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the broccoli and fry for a further 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the soy sauce and 2 teaspoon of sesame oil, toss in the pan until everything is well coated, then serve with the egg noodles. Cut the lime into wedges for squeezing over, and finely slice the chilli then sprinkle over the top. Yummmo. Enjoy.

Phishing is the practice of sending emails, supposedly from a reputable company or someone known to the recipient to induce them to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. It may be part of a larger attack to install ransomware, gain access to sensitive information or systems, or for identity theft for financial gain. These scams are getting increasingly sophisticated and even tech-savvy people can be fooled. The government’s cyber-security agency CERT NZ have noted an increase these attacks with many scammers taking advantage of uncertainty arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. CERT NZ says reports of phishing rose 27 percent between the second and third quarters of 2019, and another 11 percent to the fourth quarter. Protect yourself by being cautious about emails which: • Ask you to update or verify your details online • Say you’ve won prizes from lotteries, or competitions you don’t remember entering

• try to get you to act quickly by threatening legal action or loss of an account • Offer a link to track an unexpected package being delivered to you • Contain grammatical errors, odd capitalisation, misspellings, odd phrases or sentences • Contain low-resolution – fuzzy, indistinct or tiny – logos or artwork, indicating they have been copied from elsewhere REMEMBER legitimate organisations like banks never ask for passwords. OPEN EMAIL ATTACHMENTS only when you’re expecting them, even if you recognise the sender. CONTACT SENDERS TO CHECK if you’re unsure they’re legitimate – but don’t use any numbers, websites or email addresses included in the email. TRY AN INTERNET SEARCH using the names or exact wording of the email to check for any online references to a scam. HOVER OVER OR TAP on the email sender’s name to reveal their actual email address; hover over a web link to see the original web address.

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Blenheim waste centre re-opens 18 months after devastating fire By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

A waste centre damaged by fire has opened its doors for the first time in over a year, this time with new equipment. Tipping bins have been added to Blenheim’s waste sorting centre as part of its $1.5 million refurbishment, after dumped rubbish scorched half the centre last January. Security cameras caught rubbish sparking to life in a skip at 3.30am on January 14, 2019. The fire then spread to two skips, one full of wood and one full of general rubbish, damaging the centre’s roof, cladding and internal wiring. Marlborough District Council solid waste manager Alec McNeil said the building was “stripped down, taken away and replaced” with like for like, apart from three new bins, which were loaded with rubbish and lifted it into the centre. The bins made dumping easier and safer, following feedback on the old dumping system, he said. Once the rubbish was in the centre, contractors sorted through it by hand, determining which could be landfilled, recycled or resold at the

re-used shop. The centre’s sort belt, not damaged in the fire, had been “mothballed” to the Bluegums Landfill until future notice. A new system was also installed at both the waste centre and the resource recovery centre, across the road, which would alert emergency services if it detected smoke. It wasn’t until smoke was spotted billowing from the centre last year that Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called, two hours after the blaze had started. Firefighters destroyed a roller door using a forklift to access the fire, which was extinguished in about 40 minutes. Alec said an investigation into the fire could not pinpoint its cause, but proved it was not malicious. “The whole area was covered with cameras, and you couldn’t see anyone running in and lighting it,” he said. The centre closed for 18 months while the council settled its insurance claim and had it rebuilt, reopening on July 6. Waste centre employees were relocated to other jobs. Alec said in that time, the new hazardous waste centre had began recycling batteries for their rare minerals, and the resource recov-

Marlborough District Council solid waste manager Alec McNeil outside the recently reopened centre. Photo by Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter.

ery centre had started landfilling “non-recyclables” like soft plastics and coloured bottles. Marlborough would still process plastics that were in demand - known as plastics types 1, 2 and 5 - which

made up 85 per cent of the region’s plastics. These plastics included milk bottles, water bottles and cleaners, he said. “The whole idea is people are sorting the waste at the top when

they come in, and that there’s various options for it.” The centre was open from 7.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4pm on Saturdays, and 10.30am to 4.00am on Sundays.

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Last Wednesday, organisers Molly Grove, Del Russell, Dinny Shanks, and Pam Bowlon hosted a Pink Ribbon breakfast at the Runway Cafe. For every ticket purchased, $20 was donated to Pink Ribbon, to fund breast cancer education, research, and support. The cafe was an explosion of pink, with every shade from fuchsia to rose seen. Attendees sported frizzy wigs and bright scarves, and balloons bobbed merrily against the ceiling as ladies sipped champagne (pink and

non-pink) and nibbled at sandwiches, scones, and other goodies. “It’s such a good cause to support,” says organiser Pam Bowlon. “So many have been affected by breast cancer, one way or another.” “The Runway Cafe has gone and done a wonderful job for us.” “Out of the people in this room, three out of four have been affected by breast cancer,” organiser Del Russell explains. “It’s a matter of bringing awareness to it.”

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

Q: Sweet or savoury? What’s your preference, and your favourite food in that category?

Beth Forrest Blenheim Definitely savoury for me. My favourite food is cheese, all of the cheese.

Harriet McLauchlan Blenheim I’d definitely be more savoury, because I eat it more often. My favourite is roast potatoes.

Hazel Thompson Blenheim I prefer savoury food. I love cheese!

Megan Littlejohn Blenheim I like savoury food, like a nice steak.

Ruby Rose Blenheim I’m going with savoury. My favourite savoury food is sticky ribs.

Shannyn Mitchell Blenheim I prefer savoury. My favourite savoury food is a mushroom and avocado omelette.

Art and Wine Fair enters fifth week By Frances Chin

Five new artists are on display at the Wine Station, as part of the Marlborough Art and Wine Fair. Sudhir Duppati paints in acrylic. His work is mostly about identity, the artist says. “Identity is a basic question we often ask, especially as a migrant,” Sudhir says. “The question becomes very vital, and is mostly displayed when you move countries. It’s about

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trying to connect to who you are.” Sculptor Gerard Verkaaik starting working with stone after his wife signed him up for sculpting courses at NMIT. “I liked it. After three years of night classes, I ordered three tones of stone, and I’ve been chipping away ever since.” Gerard’s sculptures show elegant shapes like herons. Does he start sculpting with an idea in mind? “They just grow.”

Gerard Verkaaik.

Kevin Judd is an accomplished wine maker as well as a photographer. “[With wine making and photography] they’re both disciplines which combine the artistry of creativity and technology. You can’t be a wine maker without an understanding of wine, it’s the same with photography.” “You can visualise an image, but most of time understand you need to understand camera equipment

Kevin Judd.

to capture it. Jacqueline Hocquard has been drawing and sketching since she was a little girl. Seven years ago, Jacqueline was able to devote all her time to art; something she feels very privileged about. The artist has been exhibited in France and England, and paints detailed portraits of native wildlife. “I grew up on a farm, rural. I wouldn’t swap that for anything. I love our wildlife. It’s a landscape

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in itself.” Glen Waters learned ceramics “from some of the best teachers in the world” while she was studying at the Callanwolde Arts Centre. She says that working with clay is a slow process. The artist likes to have an idea in her mind as she creates, but is also open to inspiration. Glen is always thinking of her work, and looks to forms around her for ideas, she says. “I always have clay in my hands.”

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

Funding for Marlborough projects welcomed

The Quays wins architecture award

Mayor John Leggett welcomed an announcement in Blenheim last Friday by the Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development, Fletcher Tabuteau, for funding to the Picton-toKaikoura Whale Trail, flood prevention work on the Wairau River, a Ngati Kuia initiative to process kanuka and a loan to the Marlborough Research Centre. The Whale Trail “Council has strongly supported The Whale Trail concept since its inception after the Kaikoura earthquake in 2016. We funded a share of the early feasibility work and committed $2m to project funding in 2018, as well as on-going operating budget.” “The Whale Trail will help regenerate the economy of the East Coast of Marlborough and Kaikoura. The rural communities of Seddon, Ward, Kekerengu and Clarence will get a huge boost of confidence from this announcement,” Mayor Leggett said. Wairau River flood prevention work The extensive network of flood protection infrastructure across the Wairau Plain, managed by Council, also benefitted from the announcement. “The $3m funding, supported by $1m from the Council, will go towards major Wairau River edge protection works upstream from Renwick and beside the Southern Valleys Irrigation Scheme intake, which supplies water to vineyards along

The Quays in Blenheim has taken out top honours in the Public Architecture category at this year’s New Zealand Institute of Architects Awards for the Nelson/Marlborough area. The local awards honour the best new architecture in each of the NZIA’s eight regional branches. Winners at the Local Architecture Awards level can also be considered for further honours at a national level. The Quays was designed by Studio of Pacific Architecture Limited and helps re-connect the Taylor River to Blenheim’s town centre. Mayor John Leggett said the award recognises the work by Studio of Pacific Architecture who made a real effort to understand the community’s

the south bank of the Wairau.” “The work will create 15 jobs and help reduce the risk of flooding. This funding enables the work to be brought forward so we can begin much sooner than planned,” Mayor Leggett said. Marlborough Research Centre In addition, the announcement approved a $3.79m loan to the Marlborough Research Centre (MRC) which is a 50% contribution to the cost of buildings for the New Zealand Wine Centre – Te Whare a Waina Aotearoa. “The MRC and Council have strong links and a common cause in promoting the economic development of the region. Council provides an annual grant to MRC and it is in Council’s interest to ensure that MRC achieves the maximum economic benefit it can for the region,” the Mayor said. “All the projects funded have been initiated from the ground up - it’s fantastic to see the Government supporting our local initiatives.” “We know that our economic recovery is going to take all of us working together. It’s never been more important for central Government to invest at the local level,” he said. The projects are funded from the Provincial Growth Fund and the Infrastructure Reference Group’s shovel ready projects.

Mayor Leggett (left) with Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau

Bi-monthly library book sale starts on Friday Looking for bargain books? Bi-monthly book sales at Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) start on the last Friday of every second month. The main sale opens at 9.00 am and continues on Saturday and Sunday. There’s something for everyone, from adult fiction, non-fiction and large print

Te Hoiere/Pelorus River project gets underway An ambitious, long term project to improve the environment of the Te Hoiere/Pelorus River and Pelorus Sound is getting underway. The project involves collaboration between Council, Ngati Kuia, DOC and the community, and covers the entire catchment inland from Te Hoiere/Pelorus River to the outer Pelorus Sound. The first phase focuses on the Te Hoiere/Pelorus and Kaituna rivers, and the Cullen Creek catchment. Initial community consultation took place before the COVID lockdown and will start again tomorrow night (see details below). Environmental Scientist Matt Oliver says the project has already started, with Ministry for Environment funding helping Council to increase the number of water testing sites from seven to 100, to fairly determine where contaminants are coming from. “Other projects that will begin soon include a catchment condition survey, setting up a native plant nursery, weed control and extending the long-tailed bat protection programme,” Mr Oliver said.

A stretch of the Wairau River with a rock rip-rap protection groyne and planting to protect the edge of the bank and adjoining vineyard

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requirements for this space. “The Quays supports a series of formal and informal functions. This landscapeled development re-establishes the river edge’s historical use as a cultural, social and economic hub, and also provides a key focus for the new library and art gallery,” Mayor Leggett said. Council’s Property and Community Facilities Manager Jamie Lyall says he and his staff were thrilled with the result. “We are proud of this space and it is great to see the area being used more often by members of our community. We look forward to watching the use of The Quays increase and evolve as the new library and art gallery takes shape.”

“We have already surveyed 650 hectares of the 13,500 hectare catchment to determine its current condition. As a result of this work we’ve found large areas suited for wetland restoration and 24 kilometres that require stream-side fencing.” Following the development of an integrated catchment management plan, work is expected to start on fencing and planting opportunities. The second phase of the project will start in 2022, which will focus on the wider Te Hoiere/Pelorus Sound from Te Poho-a-kuia/Cullen Point to Te Nukuwaiata and Te Kakaho/the Chetwode Islands.

Te Hoiere/Pelorus information evening in Havelock Find out more about Te Hoiere/ Pelorus Landscape Restoration Project. Come along to the Havelock Town Hall at 7.00 pm tomorrow evening to hear more and ask any questions you may have. Information about the baseline monitoring happening in the river catchment will be presented. The first phase focuses on the Te

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Ambitious behind the wheel The Marlborough Car Club has been the starting point for a number of young people keen to get behind the wheel and test their abilities at motorsport. With the likes of New Zealand’s most successful rally driver, Hayden Paddon, who competed at his first car event in his early teens, there’s plenty of inspiration for young people interested in the likes of rallying, motorkhana and autocross. Blenheim man, Liam Gee, is an example of this having spent most of his youth on the rally scene, from travelling with his family servicing for his father, through to co-driving and taking the wheel for himself, as reporter Celeste Alexander finds out. “I was always going to be a race car driver,” Liam says. “Dad’s parents were into go-karting when he was young then when dad (David) got into rallying, so did grandad (Neil). “I got involved through my parents as early as four-years of age when dad was competing in a Mainland rally series. “Mum, my sister (Becky) and I were often carted around the South Island for rally events which was cool as you get to see heaps of different places,” he says. At the age of 12 Liam began co-driving for his father who raced a 1995 Subaru Impreza, getting good experience in events such as the Mainland Series and the Otago Rally. “A stand out moment was when we won our class in the Mainland Series in 2015; class E for the pre1996 4WD teams. “Although one of the coolest events would have to be the 2018 Otago Rally. They had a new class for classic 4WD cars and we came second overall and first home without pace notes. “We were at a big disadvantage doing it without pace notes but it’s how Dad prefers to drive, by relying on instincts and just driving the road as how we could see it,” Liam says. By the age of 16 Liam had purchased his own car, a Toyota Levin (pictured), and began taking part in local events held by the Marlborough Car Club. “I think it’s good for young people to get involved with the club. I like to think I’m a better driver for it,” he says. “My advice for anyone interested is to come to an autocross event in Blenheim and talk to someone at the club.”

Marlborough Car Club member, Liam Gee, picMarlborough Car Club member, 20-year-old Liam Gee pictured driving his Toyota Levin. tured during a cheque handover with the Cancer Photo by BM Photography Society last year.

Liam’s goal for this year was to step up from local gravel sprints, autocross and sprint events to do a national rally event, however COVID-19 forced it to be cancelled. So instead Liam is looking to enter next year with the intention of bringing in his sister, Becky, to co-drive for him. “Becky co-drives for me and dad now… she’s really keen on driving too,” he says. Also on the cards is stepping up from his Toyota Levin to his

dad’s Subaru Impreza. “Dad upgraded to a 2003 Impreza so I’ll use his old one, and Becky will probably go into my Levin which is a club level car,” he says. Aside from Marlborough Car Club events this year, Liam is planning on entering into the Top of the South Rally Sprint Series which takes place in Nelson, Marlborough and Murchison. “I’m not sure which class yet but ideally I’ll be driving the Subaru,” he says.

Asked what his long term goals are with rally driving Liam replies; “A NZ championship”. “My ultimate goal would be to be a NZ champion for a certain class, or overall; even for a South Island Champs,” he says. “I’m always pushing to be better… I’m a very competitive person. “If I don’t think I’ve done as good as I could I’m very hard on myself,” he says. In addition to his driving Liam is in his third year as a diesel

mechanic with Drummond & Etheridge Ltd. He thanks his sponsors for their support. “Thanks to mum and dad, CH Motors, David Wraight Cottages, Russells Paint and Panel Blenheim, and Castrol.” The Marlborough Car Club is looking to hold another Autocross event next month which would be ideal for anyone interested in learning more. For more information refer to the Club’s website: www.marlborough-car-club.co.nz

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Alan’s still cutting hair after 51 years By Celeste Alexander

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When Alan Gibbons was young he had plans to work on a farm but after leaving school it was his mother, Mary Gibbons, who set him on his journey to being a barber for more than 50-years. Today Alan is still operating the same barber shop in Redwoodtown that his uncles, Ian and Jim Wilson, started 46-years ago – Gibbo’s Barber Shop. “I left school in 1968 and it was mum who said my uncles were looking for an apprentice when they had a barber shop in central Blenheim, and so that was that… you don’t argue with your mother,” he laughs. “Then they set up in Redwoodtown and now 51-years later I’m still here.” Interestingly the barbershop is one of the oldest businesses along the Cleghorn Street business strip, as well as the Redwood Lotto Shop owned by Peter and Claire Matthews which has been there since 1987. “Peter and I went to the Redwoodtown Kindy together. We didn’t go too far, we just hopped over the fence,” he jokes. “The nice thing about Redwoodtown is that everyone knows everyone; we have a good business network here. Alan says being in the trade for so long means he is now cutting the grandchildren of the men he began cutting for during his younger years. “A lot of men I cut for in town, I now see their kids and grandkids coming in which is

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When planting place about a teaspoon of Wallys Unlocking the Soil in the planting hole with a pinch of BioPhos for each strawberry plant. If the existing strawberry bed is not congested with old and new plants and there is ample room still for all the plants to grow and produce, then you can get away with not lifting the runners or only lifting those that are too close to existing plants. Strawberries are easy to grow and can be grown in open ground or containers. In open ground the most practical way is to make a bed with wood surrounds 16 to 20 cm tall and have a hinged frame over the bed that has either plastic bird netting or wire netting over the lid. This keeps the birds off eating the berries. The whole frame needs to only sit on the soil so it can be moved if required. If using tanalised timber for the surround then after cutting to size; paint all the wood with a couple of coats of acrylic paint to prevent chemicals leeching into the soil. Strawberries can be grown in troughs about 16 to 20 cm wide and similar depth; length as long as required. I like to hang these off the top

rail of a fence. Special strawberry planters made from clay or plastic are not very good and your results are likely to be poor. (Thats the types where plants are placed in holes around the container as well as on top.) Polystyrene boxes with holes in the bottom are also ideal containers for good crops if they have a rooting depth of 15cm or more. T he growing medium should be a good compost such as Daltons or Oderings to which you can add untreated sawdust and a little clean top soil or vermicast (worm casts from a worm farm). A mix of about 75% compost, 20% sawdust and 5% vermicast is good value. Mix the above in a wheelbarrow then place a layer of the mix 5 cm deep in the base of the trough or container. Now sprinkle a layer of chicken manure, some potash, BioPhos, Unlocking you Soil and Ocean Solids. Horse manure is also very good. If you do not have chicken manure available use sheep manure pellets and blood & bone. Cover with more compost mix to a depth suitable for planting your new strawberry plants.

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Bikes, cars and bargains for the lads It was a night for dads, lads and lasses which quickly became a busy event for the Mitre 10 Mega Marlborough team with a store filled with people keen on seeing the vehicle display and finding themselves a discount. The team was also collecting donations for the Life Flight Trust through door donations and raffle tickets sold for a variety of instore prizes. Thanks to the community’s generosity just over $800 was raised in donations which will benefit the Trust’s life-saving helicopter and air ambulance services. A selection of motorcycles, new and classic model vehicles were on display for people to get up close with, as well as four Eastern States Speedway cars. Photos by Celeste Alexander

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Renwick Community Memorial Hall On April 17, 1982 the Renwick community came together to celebrate a very special event – the opening of the town’s brand new hall. Then Prime Minister, Robert Muldoon, had the honour of officially opening it in front of an enthusiastic crowd which had gathered to witness the end result of their hard work, planning and fundraising. It was a joyous day for the community. Now 38 years later, the Renwick community is preparing to come together once again for the reopening of the hall after undergoing an impressive upgrade.

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A special project What’s special about this project is that the community, the school and the hard working hall committee have put so much time and energy into raising the money to enable this upgrade to take place. This committee has worked tirelessly over the years, including past members who also so passionately served to protect, maintain and take the hall into the future. This includes planning a significant upgrade which has cost approximately $1.3million. The final stage of the upgrade is now in motion and is set to be completed towards the end of September and according to the committee the public will be “blown away” by what they are about to see. While an artist’s impression has been released to the public, only a handful of people have seen what has been taking place behind the scenes of the construction process. It’s the committee’s wish that the interior of the hall, which was demolished and given a dramatic “facelift”, remains a surprise until the grand re-opening creating an exciting build-up to the final reveal. To give the public an idea of how much work has gone into this upgrade, Renwick Community Memorial Hall committee chairman, Murray Newman, says it’s been a 12-year long project which has had many ups and downs along the way, but what has been achieved is nothing short of “amazing”. “We are delighted that in around two months’ time we will have a completed hall to show off to

the community,” he says. “This hall is a remarkable building and when it was first built, it was considered very modern for its time. It still looked fairly modern and had really good bones but it was time to give it an upgrade so it could be a modern facility for the whole of Marlborough to enjoy,” Murray says. In 2009 a $10,000 grant was granted to the Renwick School Board of Trustees which was used to look into how the hall could be developed to work more effectively and sustainably, and to prepare a concept plan for consideration. Then in 2014 the first set of plans were announced for the hall’s upgrade and the following year the committee received a $200,000 grant from the Ministry of Education. Two years later, after “forthright negotiations” with the Ministry, Renwick School received an extra $400,000 in the school’s budget which was allocated across to the hall. This $600,000 in funding was set aside until 12 months ago when the committee was successful in its third application to the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board and received $447,671. From that point the committee began communicating with the Rata Foundation and was told the most they could receive was $20,000. “The next thing we received $100,000 which was just incredible,” Renwick School principal and committee member, Simon Heath says. “That almost got us to the line to start on a scaled back version

Three of the 12 Renwick Community Memorial Hall committee members Simon Heath, Murray Newman (chairman), and Anthony van de Water outside of the hall which is close to having its major upgrade completed.

of our original design.” The design had been amended a few times to enable the committee to “build to its finances”. This included foregoing the attractive foyer entrance addition to the front of the building which would open out to High Street. But thanks to a recent grant of $162,800 from the Marlborough District Council, the decision has been made for the contracting firm, Scott Construction Marlborough, to continue on and now

complete this final stage. “We are also very grateful for the likes of the school’s FoRS team which also made a significant contribution of $30,000,” Murray says. “On behalf of the committee I’d like to thank Simon and the Ministry of Education for their unwavering support over the years,” he says. Simon adds; “I’m absolutely positive that this hall will be an asset to the whole of Marlborough.”

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Up there with the best From an audio visual perspective, the Renwick Community Memorial Hall will be one of the region’s top facilities, say committee chairman Murray Newman and member Simon Heath. “What we can do when this is completed is light years from where it was,” Simon says. “There will be safe seating with great vision of what is on stage which is why the hall’s seating and furniture are two different budgets. “It’s more than just a hall… essentially it’s a multipurpose building and has so many bells and whistles to make it a fantastic facility for the whole of Marlborough to enjoy,” he says. Murray adds; “There are significant touches needing to be in place before it opens but I think people will be blown away. “The Renwick RSA’s presence has always been strong within the hall which is recognised in its new reconfiguration. At the

front entrance foyer which will face the road there will be a brand new interactive display of their memorabilia and history which people are really going to be impressed with,” Murray says. “Their meeting room has also been increased which we are all very pleased with.” Early into the upgrade a new heating and cooling system was installed which is now complimented by both ceiling and floor insulation. “It’s going to be significantly cooler in summer and warmer in winter,” Murray says. Past issues with burst pipes in the toilets area have caused issues over the years so new plumbing has been installed throughout, and the building rewired. Asbestos was found as Scott Construction Marlborough got underway with the upgrade which was safely removed. “The hall is now completely asbestos free and although it was in a safe state before this, it

The old Renwick RSA Memorial Hall pictured during demolition before the new hall was built in 1982. Photo provided.

needed to come out,” Simon says. Not too many details are being given away, allowing the anticipation and excitement to build, but the committee says the hall is already “much warmer and more inviting”, Murray says. “There’s a lot of brand new in it while retaining a lot of its character. “Everywhere I go people keep asking me about the hall’s progress. The community is talking about it and keen to get a look themselves which isn’t too far away now,” he says. In the past the hall has been used for a variety of events from weddings and funerals, through

to birthdays, special celebrations, concerts, cabarets and Anzac Day gatherings. “Now with this upgrade the hall will lend itself to even more,” Simon says. “Including meetings and conferences thanks to the new audio visual technology installed. “In education we are always looking for good venues to host conferences with teachers and staff; this is as good as any other top facility now,” Simon adds. All bookings for the Renwick Community Memorial Hall will be managed by the committee’s secretary and treasurer, Heather Johnson who is also Simon’s personal assistant at the school.

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Hidden time capsule discovery During the interior demolition work Scott Construction staff found a homemade time capsule hidden in a wall between the hall and the toilet area. The plastic coke bottle held some older coins, a supermarket advertisement clipping and a Marlborough Express newspaper dated Friday, February 19, 1982. At the top of the newspaper were names from the Haines family; Pauline, Kevin, John and Shirley, as well as the address 50 Nicholson Street, Renwick. “We would love to hear from this family,” hall committee member ,Simon Heath says. There was also a copy of a Renwick

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The Renwick Community Memorial Hall Refurbishment Project.

Hall upgrade almost complete Renwick community set to gain a more ‘modern and user-friendly’ facility

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Interior alterations have included new walls and wiring, new services including toilet facilities and plumbing throughout. A dedicated disabled toilet has also been included. The interior has been repainted, new floor coverings put down, and new fixtures and fittings installed, including new aluminum joinery. The ceiling and floor has been insulated and many of the ceilings have been lowered. The Renwick RSA meeting room has been enlarged and connects directly to the front entrance and foyer area. The next and final stage of the upgrade has only recently been given the green light after the Renwick Community Memorial Hall committee received additional funding from the Marlborough District Council.

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This now allows for an attractive front entrance area to be built facing the road, and will include a new deck area and landscaping. With details of the project not being released until the committee holds a public grand opening event, what John will say is that what was a very dated hall has now become “improved, modernised, and more user friendly”. “It has a warmer feel with additional lighting and insulation,” he says. “It’s modernised a long standing community landmark and it will now go a long way to serving the community for decades to come. “It’s certainly been a good investment for the hall committee and community as a whole. “A lot of thought has been put into this by the committee and the beauty of it is that the school uses

it a lot as well. It’s a great facility for them too,” he says. For Duncan, who worked on the Christchurch rebuild prior to joining Scott Construction, he says the fact the hall has withstood the test of time comes down to being built on solid ground. “After seeing the damage in Christchurch you have to have good solid ground to build on which it does here,” he says. It has been a “pleasure” for Duncan and his team to be working on the Renwick hall, after having also worked on the Awatere project. “To be asked to do this has been a real privilege and knowing you will walk away from this project and a part of you stays with it, that’s a great feeling. “We’ve left our mark on it and left it in a better way,” he smiles.

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Former student leads project For Scott Construction Marlborough site manager, Duncan Gardiner, the Renwick Community Memorial Hall upgrade has been a project close to his heart. His mother, Lesley Gardiner, was a well-respected teacher at Renwick School

Scott Construction site manager, Duncan Gardiner, leads the team working on the Renwick Community Memorial Hall's upgrade and has an interesting link to the neighbouring school. Duncan's mother, Lesley Gardiner, taught at the school for 17 years before retiring in 1987. Duncan is holding a class photograph of his Form 2 class from 1973.

located beside the hall. Mrs Gardiner as many may remember her, taught at the school for 17-years before retiring in 1987. She began teaching there due to a shortage of relief teachers and became a long standing member of the staff. Her five children, including Duncan, attended the school which he fondly remembers. “I was there from 1966 through to college,” he says. “ From memor y mum taught the juniors after they started their schooling with new entrant teacher Pearl Thompson. The kids would start with Miss Thompson then mum would get them half way through the year. “I remember Mum’s classroom

was always full of books and I think there will be a lot of people in the community who will remember being taught by her,” he says. Duncan brought out his class photo from his Form 2 class in 1973 in which he says the hall’s committee chairman, Murray Newman, was also pictured. “It’s funny how things work out,” he laughs. “Now I’m back working on the hall and reminiscing on how the school used to look. “It’s cool to come through once again,” he says. Duncan also has a letter he wrote to his parents as part of a school project. “We had a bus trip to the Denniston Plateau planned between mum and Mrs Valerie Giles and we had to write to our parents stating what the costs would be. “It’s a real treasure now,” he says.

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The Sun Another fiasco Forget new ferry terminal Picton. Two very large vessels Wellington to Lyttelton. One ferry Wellington to Picton three times a week. Scenic train Picton to Christchurch return. Would save roads, would make Picton a holiday resort again.

Kiwi ‘We are all Kiwis’ -July 15th. Amen to that - we are all immigrants and there is no one who is ‘of this land’ I’m getting fed up with all this separatism and what is descending into Apartheid between Maori and every other race here. We all came here from somewhere else. Lets just be Kiwis.

Happy parking I was in town and the lovely parking Warden (The one with the one who Smiles) showed me how to use the new parking machines, as I have never used one with a card before, I had used my two hours parking earlier in the day so when I came back I needed to pay, to be able to stay, she was so patient and happy. I felt it rub off for the rest of the day. Kind wishes Oldies using New things.

Referendums Please folks look very carefully. One is for a law on end of life, already passed, just when to begin? The other, a ‘proposed’ law only, to be changed, enlarged, expanded, amended to vast extremes way beyond our naive imaginations, before putting, passing, if, the ‘current lot’ stay and will endanger all.

Beware of Socialism Socialism, which labour party is applying, will conduct the country straight to ruin. Lot of subsidies for lazy people, and immigration closing doors for workers like myself. Learn from Argentina, about not doing what we do. They are winning for what they did during catastrophes. Be rational.

Perfect building too late C’mon council we have the perfect building on Taylor’s river with parking and the view. Why waste money that could go to better causes. The site has no view no parking come on common sense here.

Too late read the Annual Plan Re New Library - I’ve said this before but people calling for referendum and moaning about the new Library - you are too late! The new Library was mooted many years ago, but was postponed many times. It was laid out in the Annual Plan last year which every citizen has access to from the Council, or Library - so you could have made your submissions against having a new Library a long time ago. It’s too late to jump on your keyboard and complain now. It’s going to happen. Please get access to the Annual Plan to find out what is up and coming for the next year , then you can have your say.

Deer and Thar Congratulations to alpine helicopters for not supporting DOC in there Deer and Thar destruction programme, well done, it would be good to see the SPCA doing their bit now, instead of being selective on the animals they are supposed to protect.

Kaput Clubs of Marlborough going kaput, don’t waste our rate payers money on new library councillors. The one they HAD EARTHQUAKE STRENGTHENED

A bit boring To the same texter that keeps referring to ‘Cindy’ ... it’s getting a bit boring. And frankly some of your texts are hard to follow.

Not the roads Stop blaming the roads, it’s the speeding drivers that are the problem and no cops on patrol on main roads.

Queues? Has anyone ever seen people entering, leaving or queuing at the Art Gallery? Hmmm, me neither.

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Great concert What a great concert Remember Me was on Saturday. A big shout out thank you to the performers and organisers.

Plain wrong Brilliant Letter to the Ed from Minti (Sun July 22) well said. We are one race. Stop all this divide that’s creeping in more and more. It’s just plain wrong!

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Not natives Great to have huge palm tree felled, so much nicer to walk past this area now thank you. Maybe several others could also be removed as not natives.

Phone collection Folks , don’t forget Riverlands school with your old cell phones. They are still collecting them.

Wh in Māori Regarding the wh in Māori pronounced as an f: in olden days a boat taking people across the River Thames was called a wherry, from which comes the word ferry. Remember that Māori had no written language, so everything was written down by Pakéha.

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Golliwogs Congratulations & thank you Tammy for your research & enlightening us all regarding the history of Golliwogs. We have had a Golliwog in our house for 50 years. We are as white as they are black. Children and adults love them and need to be told the truth about the history, let’s focus on the positives. Thank you once again Tammy, all the best for your studies.

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Re golliwogs: Love them, and thank you Sun for publishing Tammy’s story. A great article. Anything can be made racist if people are so inclined.

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On formulating the phonetic tribal language in 1817, it was and remains an a multi-ambiguous diction. The first language which established the Chronos stone 2500 years ago with the Patupaiarehe people and later the tall people was lost. Reliance was with one tongue out of twenty or more. The challenge was with only 20 letters deciphered to differentiate this sound. ‘Pf’ was German, ‘ph’ was English and classic, ‘f’ was indeed formal English and hence the phonetic working with physical lip configuration wh was created!

You want to give credit to Cindy’s mob for the work put in place by the last government on the Kaikoura earthquake? Funny how you lefty socialists work.

Strike it away This is something that l always do when using matches. Always strike it away from you then put it in water when you have finished with it. l know some fires have started because they have just been thrown in the rubbish bin.

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Ministry worried stormwater upgrades could increase flood risk at Blenheim schools By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporting

The Ministry of Education is concerned plans to pump more stormwater into creeks in a Blenheim suburb could increase the risk of flooding at three schools. The Marlborough District Council wants to pipe stormwater runoff from 393 hectares of land in north-west Blenheim into four creeks, filing a consent application with itself in February.

But the Ministry of Education has lodged a counter submission, concerned the works could increase the risk of flooding at Marlborough Girls’ College, Bohally Intermediate – which together will be the site of the town’s new co-located college campus – and Springlands School. Two of the creeks, Fulton Creek and Murphy’s Creek, were located within 200 metres of the schools, and were set to take up to about 3000 more litres per second from the Springlands area. Flood modelling run by the

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council concluded the works would not harm the three schools or the co-located colleges when built. The ministry said it appreciated the modelling, but would not support the application in full until it could check the results. It also pointed out that the modelling for the co-located schools was based on a presumption that the site would increase its footprint by 50 per cent, despite no final designs being agreed. Ministry of Education head of infrastructure service Kim Shannon said the ministry planned to review the modelling using a Resource Management Act consultant. “The safety and wellbeing of staff and students is a priority for us as it is for schools, and we have a responsibility to make sure our school properties are safe,” she said. The ministry kept an eye on resource consent applications that affected schools, and responded to those which could impact the operation of a school, or the safety of teachers and students. The works were part of a larger management plan for the Springlands Stormwater Area. The area was the largest of Blenheim’s 11 stormwater catchments and the first one to receive a management plan, to provide for future development in the northwestern growth zone. Management plans were on the docket for all stormwater areas in Blenheim, and later for all built-up areas within the region. The council saw two other submissions on its application – one of conditional support from Springlands couple Tony and Helen Smale, who wanted changes to the management plan, and one in opposition from

Springlands residents Helen and Tony Smale want the Marlborough District Council to treat Murphy’s Creek, pictured, as an ecosystem first and a drain second. Photo by Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporting.

Thomsons Ford resident Lindsay Dahlberg. The Smales said the proposal that landowners be responsible for bank stability along Murphy’s Creek was “somewhat perverse”, as it was the council that hooked stormwater from the Westwood development to the waterway, upping its flow. They wanted the council to support landowner efforts to stabilise the banks. They also said the council should aim to restore the creek’s mauri (life force), rather than maintain it, because its essence was effected by its use as a drain. The Smales asked for the creek’s water quality to be monitored, and for the council to investigate and clear up potential issues. Dahlberg said the proposed works violated the riparian rights of landowners, as some owned sections of Murphy’s Creek.

He also thought the proposal did not promise to improve the mauri of the creek, which was listed by the council as having the sixth worst water quality in Marlborough, of 34 waterways. He said coronavirus had impacted the ability for residents to submit on the application, which should have been extended. A hearing between the parties would occur on September 2. Kim said both Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ College had completed a project brief outlining their approach to co-location, and how this translated to their new school. “These briefs will play a key role in procuring design and construction suppliers and developing proposals for the schools.” The ministry expected to be hunting for design and construction suppliers by the end of the year, with design work continuing throughout 2021.

New sponsorship supports Marlborough’s heritage education Marlborough Lines has agreed to sponsor the Marlborough Heritage Trust’s education programme for school students. The funding, $20,000 a year for five years, will enable the Marlborough Heritage Trust to employ a senior teacher to teach the Marlborough Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom Heritage Education Programme, Trust executive director Steve Austin says. The Marlborough Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom Heritage Education Programme is delivered to all Marlborough schools and has an extremely impressive track record developed over the past 20 years, Steve says. More than 6000 students are taught through the programme each year. Steve says Marlborough Lines has a fine reputation in terms of supporting the youth of Marlborough, and the trust is delighted it has agreed to support the programme, which will now be known as the Marlborough Lines Heritage Education Programme. Marlborough Lines chief executive, Tim Cosgrove, says there is a renewed interest in teaching New Zealand

John Orchard taking some heritage education at the Edwin Fox in Picton. Photo provided.

history in all schools, and Marlborough Lines is keen to ensure that Marlborough students have the best opportunities to learn about our local history and area. Marlborough Lines has played a role in that local history, with the lines company and its predecessors ensuring the district has had reliable, safe, and efficient access to electricity for decades. Steve says the heritage education programme is largely funded by the Ministry of Education, but the government funding has not been increased for many years and does not

cover the full cost of remuneration in today’s employment context. “The Ministry are not in a position to increase funding, but we know that Marlborough schools rely on our programmes to enhance their work in history, geography, social studies, science and technology. “We have been very fortunate in John Orchard’s outstanding leadership of the heritage education programme, but he has retired now and we have to be realistic about the new salaries offered by schools in the coming years. “We need to do our best to match these expectations.”

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Patricia Clay was shocked. She had been knitting baby blankets and sending them overseas—but according to an ad in a local publication, children on her own front doorstep were suffering from cold. Since then, Patricia has been knitting baby blankets and donating them to Plunket Marlborough. “I hated the thought of local babies being cold,” says Patricia. “Plunket does so much great work. They were there for my babies when they were young.” Patricia knits the baby blankets out of pure wool, as to best conserve heat. Initially, she started by using left over wool she found around the house. Now, she purchases her own wool. Patricia kits two blankets a week on average. She doesn’t even need to look at what she’s

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A crowd gathered to watch the BioStart Hortisports event, while eating a BBQ lunch. Afterwards, eight local contestants competed in the Young Viticulturist Competition.

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The Hospice Shop in Redwoodtown celebrated its 15th anniversary on Saturday with an afternoon tea for staff and volunteers. Photos provided.

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We require a part-time Secretary 18-20 hours per week commencing September 2020. Duties include banking, accounts payable and receivable, wages and general administration. Knowledge of either MYOB or XERO would be an advantage. Please forward a cover letter and CV to Picton RSA & Club or email pictonrsa2@gmail.com. Closing date Monday 17th August 2020

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Friday 31 July Renwick Kindergarten Quiz Night Fundraiser Where: Woodbourne Tavern, High Street, Renwick. When: Friday, 7 pm - 31 July. Tickets: $80/table (teams of 8 max); book:amy@mountriley.co.nz

Sunday 2 August Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train is being hauled by Steam Locomotive “Donald” with return trips to Omaka only at 1.15, 2.00 2.45 & 3.30pm Train Departs from Brayshaw Park. Steam to Omaka. Adults $15 Child $7. Eftpos now available. Ulysses Club Ride: 1pm - Social ride. Decide on the day. Leave from the south end of the railway station car park.

2pm - The History of Brayshaw Heritage Park – Presentation by John Orchard Part of the Winter Series hosted by Marlborough Historical Society. Brayshaw Heritage Park developed from the late 1960s and is home to many societies and clubs. Marlborough Museum, 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim All Welcome $5.00. Limited Spaces Booking Essential 578 1712 info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Coming Up Marlborough Community Housie. Mid winter housie, 6th August 2020. 50 games, 2 x $500 Supers, teno, plus a bonus super. Food available. Doors open 5.30pm. Early bird starts at 6.45pm. Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. Picton Mahjong Group Endeavour Park, Wednesday 1.15pm. Contact Gyllian 03 5735383 Te Rerenga o Te Ra Fundraiser Housie fundraiser. 15th August 2020, 1pm start. 40 games, 2x supers and raffles. RSA room, Clubs of Marlborough.

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Every year, the Pete Carpenter Wellness Fund allows stroke survivors to access beneficial therapy at subsidised prices. Neurological physiotherapist Amelia Petherick, and Music Therapist Anna Moore will be speaking at the Marlborough Stroke Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) next Wednesday, to discuss how their therapy benefits stroke survivors. Amelia’s area of expertise as a neurological physiotherapist is “anything related to brain and spinal cord,” she says. “I commonly help people improve their walking and balance. We work on preventing falls, and improving hand function.” Amelia greatly enjoys her work. She praises the Pete Carpenter Wellness Fund for providing the opportunity for stroke survivors to access to her physiotherapy. “The Pete Carpenter Wellness Fund is amazing.” Music Therapist Anna Moore uses music to meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of her clients. Anna uses melodic intonation therapy in many of her sessions with stroke survivors. She emphasises the melodic patterns in speech, to help people communicate and speak again. For example, Anna will sing a short sentence, and ask her client to sing it back. “Signing is actually processed in a different part of the brain to speech. You’re coming at speech from another direction.” Sessions can be emotional. Often, for spouses of stroke survivors, they are hearing their loved one’s voice for the first time in a while. “It’s hugely empowering for stroke survivors to express themselves again. They can have a bit of independence.” “It still blows me away how receptive people are. They go from you can’t understand them,

Neurological physiotherapist Amelia Petherick will be one of four panellists speaking at the Marlborough Stroke Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) next Wednesday.

to suddenly being able to order a coffee, or say ‘how are you’ to their kids.” “The brain is always up for recovery. Given the right tools, it wants to heal itself.” Anna has a personal connection with a stroke survivor—that actually led her to become a Music Therapist. “My grandmother lived here in Blenheim. In my 20s, she had a massive stroke. The whole family was told to come to her bedside. We started singing her songs, and she could sing all the songs along with us. We stayed up all night singing to her. Next morning she got up, made herself a cup of tea, and asked what we were doing there. She lived for years after that.” “It was amazing. That’s when I knew I wanted to be a music therapist.” Amelia and Anna will be attending a panel discussion at the Marlborough Stroke’s Club AGM on Wednesday August 5, at 5.30pm. The meeting is being held at Alzheimers Centre, 8 Wither Road, Blenheim.

Women’s Ryniker cup and Duncan Salver The annual women’s Ryniker cup and Duncan Salver was played at Wairau Valley on July 26 and a great day was had by all. Ryniker cup winners: Gross Rarangi 242, R/u Kaikoura 275. Ryniker cup Nett winners Marlborough 228, R/u Blenheim 231. Duncan Salver winners Gross Rarangi 284, R/u Kaikoura 292. D unc an S alve r win ners Nett Blenheim 223, R/u Wairau Valley 228, Duncan Salver winners Anne Newman, Sue Godsiff, Picton 228. Thank you all for playing. Wendy Moffett and Sue Lang.

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Golf Results Blenheim Golf Club July 22, Medal LGU 0-29 Rachel Bell 98-24-74, Sa-nga Grupp 101-23-78, 30+ Dawn Walker 127-44-83, Colleen McLeod 117-33-84, 9 Holes Yvonne Hore Nett 38. July 23, Medal Jim Findlay 69, Graeme Daines 71, Blue Arthur 71, Cyril Scammell 72, Tome Bainbridge 72, Mike Gardiner 72, Paddy Couchman 72, Don Lamond 72, Phil Starkey 73, Ian Clarke 74, 9 Holes Bill Varrall 79, Ross Agnew 17, Arnold Newman 17. July 25, Stableford Mixed Hidden Pairs Gary Hildyard, Graeme Daines 75, Doug Shaw and Alf van der Hulst

69, Tom Bainbridge & Phil Starkey 69, Warren Ingram & Sa-nga Grupp 69, Jim Findlay & Dan Crawford 67, Mike Guillemot & Mike Gardiner 65, & Patrick Norton Bob Tapp 64, Bernice Arnold & Norbet Thaler 63, Fairweathers NTP 6/15, Judith Batty Sowmans NTP 9/18 Murray Belk. July 27, 9 Holes Stableford, Brian Burges 22, Roy Lilley 20, Don Lamond 19, Allan Martin 18, Clarry Neame 18, David Waters 18, Bill Varrall 17, Bob Tapp 17, Hay Montgomery 17, Ivan Neame 17, Ladies Shirley Godsiff 19, Jacqui Hurcomb 17, Jenny Adams 15, Trees Rewi 14.

Awatere Golf Club July 22, Women, Stableford: Margaret Roberts 34, on countback from Wendy Avery 34, Margaret Hastings 33. July 25, Men, Par Agg: Greg Jowers +5, Eddie Davis +5, Brian Fastier +4, Tony Jordan +3, Mike Van Dyck

+2, Barry Drummond +2, David Moorhouse +2. Women - Par Agg: Rachael Westenra +3, Mary-Ann Reinke +3. Coming up on August 1– Stableford Aggregate.

Wairau Valley Golf Club July 25, Ladies, medal: Robyn Lacey 67, Maureen McKenzie 74. Putts: Robyn Lacey 22, Robyn Pupich 28. Mens, Stableford 0-14: Dene Cross 34, Drew Ellis 33. Stableford 15-36: Sam

Rutherford 37, Mike McKenzie 36, Bevan Roughan 34, John McLauchlan 33. Putts: Alan Johnston 27, John McLauchlan, Pete Jerram and Pete Way 28. Twos: Pete Jerram.

Rarangi Golf Club July 22, Men’s Stableford: Alan Rutledge 37, Tony Nichol 37, John Jones 35, Dennis Wye 34, Mike Walker 34, Phil D’auvergne 34, John Cootes 33, Neil Reeves 32, Roger Mitchell 32, David Holdaway 32, David Best 32, Gordon Lang 32, Jack Gleeson 31, Barry Fyfe 31. July 23, Ladies, Medal, Net: Best Over the Field – Tracy Bary 79-5-74, 21-27 – Maryann Best 102-27-75, Sue Lang 98-22-76, Rachel Bell 101-24-77, 28+ Joy Brehaut 103-28-75, Carolyn Reaney 106-29-77. July 25, Men, Medal, Net: Brian Gill 71, Shane Weaver 71, Neil Reeves 72,

Jerome January 73, Lindsay McAlpine 73, Dennis Wye 73, Ian Hale 73, Clarry Neame 73. Ladies, 5th Rd MacDonald Bisque Par: Diane McCarthy +6 on c/b Sue Lang +6. July 26, Men, Stableford: Men – Kaharoa Bradley 40, Terry Lane 38, Greg Thomas 37, Jim Thomas 36, Rod Thompson 35, Brian Gill 35, Lindsay McAlpine 33. Ladies – 5th Rd LGU, Robertson & Stretch Trophy, Net, Best Over the Field – Marilyn Smith 74. 0 to 18.4 – Bridget Quaife 82 on c/b Janet Laing 18.5 to 40.4 – Carla Heppelthwaite 76.

Picton Golf Club July 23, Stableford: Paul Howden 36, Mike McGuire 36, Ian Johnson 36, Gary Aldridge 34, Jeff Pascoe 34, Didier Comaincoure 34, Ron

Peters 33, Ant Booker 33. Friday 9 Hole Stableford: Mary Butler, Odette Roper 17, Joan Gabara 16, Beryl Tripe 14.

Whitehead Park Bowling Club results July 22, 1st Jack Humphries, Dave Moore, Lyn Green. 2nd Rex Dovey, Val Richards, Joy Davey. 3rd Roberta Marshall, Chris Howard, Richard Lissaman. July 25, 3rd Round of the Winter

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Indoor Bowls – singles tournament Eighteen players took part in the N.Z. Hensilite Singles Tournament at the Simcox Stadium on Sunday, July 26 sponsored by Mitre10 Mega Marlborough. Eight players managed to qualify for the post section play in the afternoon with Tony Fenemor (Raparua) beating Steven Grant (Clubs of Marlborough) 11-8 in one semi-final and Brian Booker (Strand) beating Georgia Watt (a new player from Otago) 10-7 in the other semi-final. The final, with some high quality bowls being played, started with Tony Fenemor taking an early 3-1 lead after three ends only to have Brian Booker come back and score 2-3-3 on the next three ends making the score 9-3 at the half-way point. The next six ends were evenly fought with Brian Booker coming through for a good win 13 points to 8. The results of the Social Indoor Bowls Triples Tournament also played on Sunday were - Winners - Larry Hoole, Ricky Parkinson and Shirley Umbers. Ricky Parkinson is

Brian Booker (Strand) and Tony Fenemor (Raparua). showing a great run of form Tournament at the Simcox at the moment with her fourth Stadium. All Indoor Bowlers tournament win in a row. welcome. Please contact Glen Runners-up -Donna Ham- Hurcomb Ph 579 2574 for ilton, Graeme Liddicott and further details. Betty Schofield. Lucky Draw The following Sunday, Au- Glen Hurcomb, Allison gust 9 is the N.Z. Mixed Pairs/ Husband and Wife qualifying Rouse and Jan Ham. Upcoming events: The NZ tournament starting at 10am. first to five year Pairs Zone Further entries urgently needFinal is to be held in Blen- ed, inquiries to Deidre Wells heim on Sunday, August 2 on (03) 578 7748. along with the Social Bowls

Table tennis – Perry and Couper Shield matches this weekend The fourth round of the competition was played last Thursday. The Northwestern beat The Hazards 8-4. Matt Pigou was in dominating form for the winners, with his backhand flicks to open up play being very impressive. Young junior Rory Osborne backed him up with two wins, including an entertaining four set win by 11-8, 8-11,13-11, 11-6 over Josh Sim. One memorable shot from Rory was a top of the bounce down the line forehand service receive in the fourth set. Dennis Burkhart was a solid performer at number 3, picking up a singles and a doubles win. Warren Haszard was the pick of the opposition winning two singles including a four set win over Rory, illustrating that there are different styles in table tennis. A clean sweep of the doubles saw Nathan Cross’s team beat Forest Gump 7-5. In the singles, Nathan carried on his good form with three wins. After a break last year, he has been in form since the start of the truncated season with his serves and topspin forehand being point winners. Rob Honour won a single with Peter Wells , who must have played hundreds of doubles

matches in this sport, being impressive in the doubles. The Forest Gump side have three players of differing styles. Billy Hebberd’s backhand shots found their mark while Jeff Sawyer skilfully used his anti-spin bat to also record two wins. The hard hitting Marcus Osborne won the last single of the night. Vanessa Wood-Lin and Hannah Smit were back, joining Jacqui Wood in the Chips’ n Dip team. They beat Unknown 7-5 with Jacqui and Vanessa winning two each and Hannah one. Nathan Watson was in good form throughout the night with his opponent’s shots being returned with laser-like accuracy with flicks and counter topspins. Peter Welsh also got on the board for Unknown and continued his 100% winning run with Nathan, in the doubles. Just Us beat Wham Bam 7-5. Ping Muanwong was playing his first match of the season and he showed good skills to win two singles, His relaxed style was evident and he found the corners of the table with regularity. Steve Rowsell also had a good night, picking up two wins including an 11-5, 7-11, 7-11, 11-7, 13-11 win over Malcolm

Honour. Joseph Ruwhiu won the last single of the evening. Alex Kennedy was untroubled in his matches while Malcolm won the first match of the night. Barbara Burkhart played well in her doubles win with Alex. Points: Just Us (Ken) 28, Nathan Cross 28, The Northwestern (Matt) 25*, Chips’ n Dip (Jacqui) 25*, Forest Gump (Billy) 23, A Rose and Two Thorns (Jason) 22*, Wham Bam (Alex) 22, Unknown (Nathan Watson) 20, The Hazards (Josh) 15* The Perry Shield and Couper Shield matches against Nelson will be played in Blenheim this Saturday. The competition has been held since 1950 and it is the first home match for the Perry Shield team since 2014. Play starts at 9.30am. Thanks to Alfred and Kelsey from Waitemata. These two highly ranked national players were in Blenheim last week and their skill and dedication were there for all to see.

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Wednesday July 29, 2020

sports talk With Jacob Page

Back on the Phoenix bandwagon The Wellington Phoenix are now must-watch television. After years of ho-hum results, I have no shame in admitting I had continued to follow their results but rarely tuned into a game. So jaded by their mediocrity, I planned for the worst but hoped for the best. Even this season, when results were tremendous, I waited for the bubble to burst.

It was how I was programmed to think. I’m a casual football fan. I’ll watch the English Premier League, Champions League and the World Cup but if I’m honest, New Zealand football has, at times, been a little dreary in execution. Too often, I’ve seen Kiwi teams defend against conceding goals rather than try to score them. In that sense, the Phoenix of 2020

are a breath of fresh air. They attack with purpose and intent, they have pace on the wings. Coach Ufuk Talay seems to have his attacking third of the pitch sorted. Liberato Cacahe and Ulises Davilla have formed a formidable combination while David Bell and Gary Hooper have provided excellent support. Luke Devere offers a calming

Horses wear pink for breast cancer For the first time out of Lockdown the Marlborough Dressage group was able to run an event last month, and with a spectacular show of pink too. Competitors put pink ribbons in their horse’s mane and tail and wore pink ribbon on their show jackets to support the Breast Cancer Foundation. A raffle was also run on the day with over $200 raised for the Foundation. Around 60 riders entered, a similar number organisers are expecting at their next event on August 2. They are part of the Marlborough Equestrian Barn Winter Dressage Series

influence at the back. If they can find their feet in Australia and play a good brand of football without complaining about being home sick, then they could go close to winning the A-League title. They currently sit second and have proved difficult to disrupt since February. I’m back on the bandwagon and happy to go along for the ride. There is something special brew-

ing if the team can get a little luck. A promising team which started under Mark Rudan appears to have only got better with added time and some wise signings. No longer are the Phoenix the cellar-dwellers of Australasian football. They are now one of the big boys and they deserve a heap of support for what they are trying to achieve away from their home, The Cake Tin.

LEFT: Amy Nicholls riding Novi at a recent Marlborough Equestrian Barn Winter Series event. Photo by Alexandra van den Brink.

which normally features four events per year, but due to COVID only two were able to be held. The public is encouraged to go along to the August 2 event which is held at the Marlborough Equestrian Park at Spring Creek, between 9am – 3pm. “It’s the best time of day to watch,” a spokesperson says. “Pack a picnic lunch, follow the signs to stay safe and enjoy a free family day out.” The range of competitor ages are from as young as five-years through to those in their 50’s.

Marlborough’s vineyard half-marathon event gets funding boost By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

A $15,000 grant would not have saved the company behind a beloved half-marathon through Marlborough vineyards from liquidation, says its founder, but will give its new owner a leg up. Founding company The Grape Run went into liquidation during lockdown after it was forced to cancel this year’s Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon due to restrictions on large events. The popular run was later purchased by Not Just Events. Councillors were told on Thursday that Not Just Events would receive a one-off $15,000 grant for next year’s half-marathon from The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) group. Former co-owner Chris Shaw said the grant was a “fantastic” boost for the half-marathon, but would not have saved The Grape Run from liquidation, as the company had too much debt. “We were contacted by the council and told there was funding available, but we didn’t apply for it as we knew the company would be going into Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon co-owner, Chris Shaw, said liquidation,” he said on Wednesday. “We worked through options, but he was gutted to lose the event. Photo by Scott Hammond, Local the council shouldn’t take on the Democracy Reporting.

liability that we had, because it would impact communities.” Council staff wrote a report in May suggesting the council look at buying the half-marathon if a new owner could not be found, but it was purchased before the report went to full council. In June, a separate report said a number of interested parties had bid for ownership, which was “testament to the success of this event and the reputation it has gained over the years”. Chris was aware the council had considered purchasing the event, and thought it was because it brought in money. “We’re fully in support of the council giving money to the event. It’s significant to the region, and it’s important it goes ahead.” He was “gutted” by the liquidation, but was “excited to be moving on”, and even planned to show the event’s new organiser around. “It will be a bittersweet thing to be helping this year,” he said. Not Just Events owner Sheree Stevens said she was “very grateful” for the grant, which would help soften lost sponsorship. All but one of the event’s sponsors had signed back on, but each had reduced their sponsorship amount due to the coronavirus.

“I approached the council as I get a lot of funding from the Christchurch City Council [for other events]. Funnily enough, Marlborough District Council said we have this Covid-19 event fund, and this is essentially what it’s designed for,” she said. “We will be breaking even – if not less – next year, but Marlborough needs an event like this. I’m just the gutsy person who took the risk, because I knew this was a fantastic event. “It’s one of the key five events in the area. Most of the people who take part are outsiders that need food, accommodation.” Much of the event would be kept the same, down to the start and finish lines, and contributing to Bowel Cancer New Zealand. “If a person has come to the half-marathon the last five years, they probably won’t see a lot of different compared to next year.” Tickets could be purchased from September 1, she said. TEAM had set up a $200,000 contingency fund to support events as part of an $865,000 “recovery package” earlier this year. Councillor Mark Peters, recently appointed TEAM chair, confirmed funding support would be considered for events which brought “significant” economic benefits to Marlborough.

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