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By Celeste Alexander

Normally, when attending kindergarten children take along their backpacks, lunchboxes, a drink bottle and a big smile for their teachers.

However last Friday three-year-old Yazmin Sandhu of Mayfield Kindergarten took along something much bigger for show and tell which had a taste for grass and a freshly cut apple - Twilight the miniature pony.

Yazmin, who is soon to turn four, has been learning to ride a pony for the past six months and funds her show riding outfit by delivering the Sun Newspaper with the help of her family.

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Three-year-old Yazmin Sandhu was proud to show her kindergarten friends the pony she is learning to ride on last Friday.

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Delivering newspapers for riding lessons Continued from page 1.

Yazmin began her horse training with Christine Reid of CT Equine Training with the plan that she will be able to ride around the ring in shows.

She has her little outfit which she wears, including her button-up jacket and riding pants, which she proudly showed off to her friends at Mayfield Kindergarten.

As she led Twilight the pony around the lawn in front of the children there were plenty of questions being asked and an opportunity for a pat.

“Where do you sit?” one child asked.

“On top,” replied another.

“Is she magical?” asked one of the little girls who eagerly lined up to meet Twilight.

Mayfield Kindergarten head teacher, Lyn Stark, says they encourage the

children to bring in things from home and the community to share with one another.

“It’s exciting for the children as they don’t get to see a horse in the playground very often,” she smiles.

Like many young children the excitement of riding a pony or horse comes through in Yazmin, but her enthusiasm also comes from her family with her Uncle Diego Adams (19) who rides with the Riding for the Disabled Marlborough Branch.

“She loves horses,” grandmother Robyn Adams says. “It all started with her Uncle Diego and her passion has just grown from there.”

Yazmin’s family all help with the Sun Newspaper delivery in the Riversdale area and the money goes towards her riding costs.

Yazmin Sandhu and her family deliver the Sun Newspaper in the Riversdale area and the money goes towards her riding costs.

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It’s official! The country has now moved into Alert Level 1 and New Zealand is now COVID-19 free after the remaining case of a person in their 50s was reported as recovered, as announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday.

All restrictions lifted from midnight on Monday however borders

remain closed, and mandatory isolation and quarantine remain in place as the country’s first line of defence.

Businesses can continue to display a QR code instore for contact tracing, otherwise people are asked to keep a diary of their movements in the event of a second wave which the Prime Minister said is a “constant reality”.

There are no active cases in the

country, almost 40,000 tests in the past 17 days have turned up no positive results, and it’s been 40 days since the last case of community transmission – and 22 days since that person finished self-isolation.

“With care and commitment our team of five million has united to protect New Zealanders’ health and ensure we now have a head-start on our economic recovery,” Jacinda said

during Monday’s announcement.

“We are confident we have eliminated transmission of the virus in New Zealand for now, but elimination is not a point in time – it is a sustained effort.

“The world will remain in the grip of a global pandemic for some time to come and we will see cases here again, which we must remain prepared for,” she says.

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Petition calling for meeting to vote out president handed to CEO

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Grovetown Lagoon planting day this Sunday Te Whanau Hou Grovetown Lagoon are having a planting day this Sunday, June 14.

Spokesperson Justine Johnson says there is a real need to get some plants in the ground as their shade house is overflowing with seedlings.

If you would like to participate, meet at the Wairau Rowing Club at 9.30am.

By Celeste Alexander

The past few weeks have been a difficult time for Marlborough businesses, particularly those faced with redundancies.

The Clubs of Marlborough has not been exempt from this and has had its own challenges including the financial impact of COVID-19 and Lockdown.

It was announced last week that more than 50 staff are facing the grim reality of redundancy proceedings and have to reapply for their positions.

On top of this, Clubs financial members Margaret and Niel Sowry have been petitioning for an Extraordinary Meeting of members to be held so they can call for a “vote of no confidence” in the Club’s committee president, Jason Clouston, Margaret told the Sun. Margaret confirmed she and Niel have collected close to 70 signatures (60 were required) and last Sunday they visited Clubs CEO, Lee Davis, at his home to present them to him.

“The Clubs has been struggling prior to Lockdown and has remained closed during Alert Levels three and two. I felt it was really important that I asked questions on Facebook when the Clubs will reopen and why they can’t reopen.

“We feel there are other people who are not able to ask these questions as they are too close to the coal face, and the comments I got back were ridiculous with no explanation,” Margaret says.

“There’s a lot to be concerned about, including the president, which is why we have taken this action. We felt that because we are new to the area we could do it with an unbiased view.

We’ve had a lot of feedback from

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Safety solution found for Alabama Road/Weld Street roundabout

Margaret Sowry handed over a petition containing close to 70 signatures from financial members of the Clubs of Marlborough to its CEO, Lee Davis, on Sunday calling for an Extraordinary Meeting of members. Margaret says the meeting will enable members to call for a vote of no confidence in the Club's committee president, Jason Clouston. Photo provided.

other Facebook posts, including from people who were Clubs members. They want to support this petition but can’t come to the meetings as they are not financial members.

“But there’s been no contact from anyone at the Clubs or committee and some posts on the Club’s Facebook were removed, so I’ve found other ways

to get around that,” she says.

When handing the petition to Lee on Sunday, Margaret says she advised him that it needed to be dealt with “with some urgency as it is now a legal document”.

“We’ve had offers of support from higher up, but for now the next step will be waiting for a date for the meeting. It’s

also absolutely critical that we can mobilise other financial members of the Clubs which is our next target.

“If we can get them on a database then we can make sure we get sufficient members at the meeting, which at this stage we don’t have a time or date for but must be given seven days’ notice,” she says.

Council’s Assets and Services Committee yesterday morning discussed a range of options to improve driver, cyclist and pedestrian safety at the Alabama Road/Weld Street roundabout.

The Redwoodtown intersection has been identified as a safety concern after a number of crashes, some of them serious, over the past five years.

At the meeting, the Committee was presented with three different measures to improve the safety of all road users. Councillors opted for a solution that will involve raising the roundabout and constructing an island in the centre of it, which will be planted and landscaped.

Marlborough Roads will undertake consultation with nearby residents, school and businesses before a final design is completed. It is anticipated that construction works will be undertaken this coming summer.

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Teacher aides feeling ‘positive’ about new settlement offer Following the recent announcement of a proposed pay equity settlement for teacher aides, one which has been dubbed “a huge win” for those who work closely with vulnerable children, reporter Celeste Alexander visited a group of teacher aides at Bohally Intermediate to hear their thoughts.

The Proposed pay equity settlement put forward by Education Minister Chris Hipkins offers 22,000 school teacher aides pay rises of up to 28percent.

This milestone pay equity settlement is a process that NZEI Te Riu Roa initiated with the Ministry of Education back in 2016. Taken together with Living Wage pay increases won during collective bargaining late last year, most teacher aides will now receive pay rises of 23-34percent across the course of 2020.

This equates to an increase of $4 to $6.60 an hour, recognising the value of teacher aides’ skills, responsibilities and experience that has been undervalued on the basis of gender. Schools will be funded to pay the increased rates.

In addition to pay increases, the proposed settlement changes the way skills are assessed, includes a more flexible and increased ‘Tiaki’ allowance (formerly dirty work allowance), makes changes to how much hours can be varied, and

increases professional learning and development funding.

In the coming weeks all teacher aides in schools will have the opportunity to attend online meetings to discuss the details before voting to endorse the settlement by the end of Term 2.

Sitting in the school library during their lunch hour teacher aide staff Ashleigh Jones, Heather Cresswell, Rachael Climo, Annette Woods and resource manager Cathy-Ann Scoon reflect back on their decision to take on a role which they say has historically been undervalued.

“This pay equity settlement has been 30 years in the making,” CathyAnn says. “I can remember my mum, the wife of a principal, saying that the support staff deserved more, so it’s accurate to say that this is definitely an historic settlement.”

Cathy-Ann also holds the position of secretary/treasurer for the NZEI Te Riu Roa Marlborough branch committee, and says this not only means more money but recognition as a profession worth being in.

For Rachael, who has been a teacher aide for five years and is also the support staff representative for the Marlborough branch committee, says pay equity reflects “what we do”.

“I didn’t come into this job for the money but for the enjoyment. It takes a special person to be a teacher aide

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Blenheim teacher aides Heather Cresswell, Annette Woods, Ashleigh Jones and Rachael Climo all agree that the Ministry of Education's latest proposed equity settlement offer has been a "long time coming".

and now with pay equity it finally gives recognition for the work we do.”

She also says this settlement paves the way for pay equity settlements for other support staff groups that includes administration staff, science lab technicians, personal assistants, executive officers and librarians.

Ashleigh, who has been a teacher aide for 10 years, says she’s “excited” about the settlement.

“I love this work because it’s

centered on the kids! I’m very excited about the settlement because it’s showing we are finally getting recognition for what we do.”

Heather agreed, saying she has always had a love for working with children and now this settlement adds more “value” to her work.

“It’s a very rewarding job and I do it for the children. How do I feel? I give it a thumbs up; it’s the feeling of value that comes from it,” she says.

Having worked as a teacher aide

for 13 years, Annette says it’s nice that the Government is “acknowledging us and our worth”.

“I love the kids and to see them grow and become independent that’s what it’s about for me. This settlement is very positive.”

Following the voting process all teacher aides will be transferred to new pay steps based on a new work grading matrix. They will then begin receiving the new pay rates by November 2020, backdated to February 12, 2020.

Council decisions on 2020-21 Annual Plan, including 1.88% rates increase The Council confirmed its funding priorities for the 2020-2021 Annual Plan on Monday, after considering 193 submissions.

Mayor John Leggett says after careful consideration, Councillors have managed to keep this year’s rates increase to below the local government cost index (inflation) of 2.2%.

Today’s provisional rates increase is 1.88%, but this is subject to change and will not be able to be confirmed until the Council meeting on June 25.

“This is a very significant reduction on the 5.92% increase that was forecast in the 2018-28 Long Term Plan.

“It’s always challenging for the Council to manage the community’s desire for increased levels of service and project funding, whilst also keeping a lid on rates increases, a task that has been made much more difficult in the current environment.

This is compounded by a forecast reduction in Council’s revenue.

“As part of Marlborough’s wider COVID-19 economic recovery programme, it’s important that the Council continues to support key community projects where possible. The Council enjoys a very solid financial position and we can continue to fund good quality community projects that provide a material improvement to Marlborough’s quality of life.

“However, the Council has recognised the

impacts of COVID-19 on people’s pockets and sought to keep this year’s rate increase to an absolute minimum,” Mayor Leggett says.

“This means many worthy projects did not receive funding this year. We have had to tighten our belts and support a relatively small number of initiatives, with much of that funding coming from our Forestry and Land Development Reserve.”

At today’s meeting, Council opted to defer the implementation of kerbside recycling for Renwick until the 2021-22 financial year. Councillors were conscious of the financial impact of a kerbside recycling rate on Renwick residents, particularly with the wider economic impact of COVID-19 on the community.

Councillors supported funding the following projects (all are GST exclusive): • $10,000 to control wattle trees from Waikawa to Queen Charlotte Sound • Up to $7,000 for Picton Little Theatre earthquake strengthening • $169,565 to complete the Link Pathway • $153,913 for upgrades to the hall, public toilets and septic system in Carluke Domain, Rai Valley • $140,000 for the upgrade of the Awarua Park rugby and community facilities in Spring Creek • $30,000 for developing a Wairau River Regional Park concept and management

strategy • $2,000 to the Picton Resource Centre.

Councillors also signalled they will consider proposed new destination attractions for Picton, including a mountain bike park and thermal spa pools, which will be investigated as part of the long term planning and economic recovery work underway for the town.

A number of other submission requests were referred to Council committees for further consideration.

As a result of COVID-19, the Council had already set aside $1.2 million to ensure community organisations and facilities like Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 can remain viable. The funds will come from the Emergency Events Reserve and have no impact on rates.

Council is implementing a number of capital expenditure projects this year. They include the new District Library and Art Gallery, the Blenheim sewerage scheme upgrade, sports facilities at A&P Park and Lansdowne Park, and waste disposal and flood protection initiatives.

Rates for the coming year will be set at the Council meeting on Thursday, June 25 and come into effect on 1 July.

“I’d like to thank all the submitters for taking the time to participate in this process, particularly during the difficult lockdown period,” Mayor Leggett says.

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Nativity Church Blenheim has a brand new digital organ, replacing its former traditional pipe organ.

This change over has been planned for a while now, says Nativity choir member, Alastair Elliot.

“For the last almost 12 months, we have been researching, and determining what is non-suitable, and what is best for the organ’s future use in church and as a civic instrument,” Alastair says.

So why has the church decided on a digital organ?

“In this day and age we need greater versatility and lower maintenance, long term reliability, and more consistent sound,” says organ specialist Ralph Cullen.

“Pipe organs need lots of

maintenance. A digital organ is low maintenance.”

“This is an Anglican cathedral organ,” Ralph adds.

“It can be identified by its particular tonal character.

It is a traditional English organ.

“The organ tends to reflect the culture of the church it inhabits. An English organ and a French organ each have a different tonality; just like each culture has different characteristics.”

Ralph and Lynne Cullen are both the owners of Keyboard Music Systems Limited, located in Auckland. Ralph and Lynne drove the new organ down from Auckland themselves, as to assure safe passage. This is their second time doing so. A few months ago, as they were driving down in February, Lockdown struck.

“The organ got as far as Taupo before they had to turn back,” Alastair says.

Alastair was bought up in the Anglican choral tradition. As a member of the Nativity clergy for 18 years he says that the organ is a very special part of the Anglican Church.

“It has been enjoyable to be a part of a small but enthusiastic choir, whose members have kept it going.

Blenheim is very fortunate to have a choral service every week,” Alastair says.

Sunday June 7 was the church’s first service with the new organ. It seems to be a hit, and a soon to be staple of the Nativity Church.

Christchurch Organist Martin Setchell will be coming to Blenheim around the end of the year to play the new organ for the community.

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Duck Hunting Safety By community constable Russ Smith

Duck shooting season started on May 23 2020 and for Nelson and Marlborough finishes on July 26 2020.

Police realise that this is an important time for many hunters and that a significant number of shooters become involved in duck shooting, but we want people to be safe while they are participating.

To help keep you safe while participating in duck shooting, here are some common-sense pointers: • Never consume alcohol before or when using firearms • Obtain a game bird hunting licence • Ensure you have a safe firing zone • Clearly identify your target

• Always handle firearms safely • Ensure you have permission to hunt on the land you enter • Be considerate of other shooters, residents and people using the area If you are caught unlawfully hunting the repercussions are severe. They can include the confiscation of all your hunting equipment, firearms, ammunition and vehicles used, along with loss of firearms licence and prohibition from being licensed in future.

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

Q: How often do you use cash since Covid - 19?

Anna Crawford Blenheim I prefer cash. I don’t like using my card.

Bridgette Knox Blenheim At least once a week.

Carol Taylor Blenheim I have only used cash once as I had the right amount and didn’t need change. PayWave for everything else as it is much easier now the amount has been raised to $200.

Renwick to Blenheim cycle trail What a great idea for commuters, keen cyclists and tourists.

Has been talked about for several years but the idea with a price tag of $9 million has been shelved as too costly. Rather than have 1.5 metre sealed trails on both sides of the road, a solution would be a two-way trail on just one side of the road. Cost may reduce to, say, $5 million.

While the trail will be well used, cyclists will be courteous of others coming from opposite direction. There are always budget constraints but one trail would be better than no trail, and better to have some encouragement for safe commuters/riders than no encouragement. Build on other side of road when funds are available.

Grant Baxter, Waihopai Valley

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It is disturbing to see hundreds of New Zealanders taking to the streets to protest events thousands of kilometres away in America.

They are putting the livelihoods of 5 million New Zealanders, our health and even our lives at risk by breaking the rules of separation for Coronavirus.

Over the years consistently, too many of

Recycling important Sir, your article on recycling by Chloe Ranford is probably one of the most important pieces of reporting done in the region for quite a while. It is an absolute indictment of the Government’s commitment to recycling and waste management which then flows down to local Government, none of them are committed to recycling and they do not want to do it the only ones who are, are the citizens of this country.

Rachel Dalgeish Blenheim I definitely still use cash, however, I do use my card.

Russell Montgomery Blenheim I still use cash. I do use my card more, you feel a bit morally obliged for the sake of others. I’m an avid boot sale visitor, so I always have cash.

Protests disturbing

Letters to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words.

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

Lauren Jarvis Blenheim We don’t want to not use cash. It’s great.

Get in quick, order confirm 22nd June 2020. our children have been battered to death, as recently as this week another child has died and no one has protested, save your protests and efforts for our own, get our own house in order and once that is done, then fix the world.

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There is real opportunity to site state run recycling centers in this country sited, say at the Huntly power station in the North Island and at Tiwai Point in the South, where there is space and facility’s in place to run a proper and responsible waste management system then rail all waste to those sites for proper recycling whatever cannot be recycled then goes through the furnace to generate power.

There must be no more use of landfill anywhere in this country. In both of those sites there is access to a power resource to run the operation. There are also enough examples of recycling around the world doing just this and it involves all types of waste. It is not the citizens fault in this country that we have waste we want to throw out it is the responsibility of our Government and local bodies to provide environmentally

friendly and responsible solutions to look after the country we live in and at the moment they are shamefully shirking their responsibility. Of course planning and implementing the structure for this to happen would be a big undertaking but the jobs and infrastructure it would create on an ongoing basis would benefit quite a lot of people in our community’s.

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paths (eg Taylor River shared pathway).

The rule is: cyclists give way to walkers and runners. Another general rule is keep left (same as the road rule).

If you are a walker or runner, and see or hear a bike coming, then maintain your course and don’t make any sudden movements to move over. The cyclist will have already decided some time back as to how they are going to pass

you. As a cyclist, nothing is so annoying, and scary, as having someone lurch left or right just as you are passing!

If you are a cyclist and are approaching pedestrians coming towards you, then initiate your pass early so they can see your intensions. If approaching from behind then pass with a wide margin of to one side (the faster your speed, the wider the margin).

If passing pedestrians on single track (eg Wither Hills Farm Park tracks) then slow to walking speed before passing.

If approaching from behind, slow then respectfully ask if you can pass. Then say thank you.

If two cyclists are coming towards each other, then slow and keep left.

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Shared pathways It is not an option to widen the Taylor River shared pathway (too expensive).

Slowing bikes is not an option either (we want to get where we want to go as quickly and efficiently as possible – some ebikes are pretty fast these days too).

I feel that we need to agree on some general understanding over the issue of shared use of our cycle and pedestrian

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

Council services back to normal on Monday

Annual Plan priorities decided

Council’s Customer Service Centre, Marlborough District Libraries in Blenheim and Picton, and kerbside recycling in Blenheim and Picton will

The Council has confirmed its funding priorities for the 2020-2021 Annual Plan, after considering 193 public submissions.

Mayor John Leggett said after careful consideration, Councillors have managed to keep this year’s rates increase to 1.88%, although this is subject to confirmation on 25 June.

“It’s always challenging to manage the community’s desire for increased levels of service and project funding, whilst also keeping a lid on rates increases, a task that has been made much more difficult during COVID-19.”

“The Council enjoys a very solid financial position and we can continue to fund some good community projects.”

“However, we recognise the impacts of COVID-19 on people’s pockets and have made sure we keep this year’s rate increase to an absolute minimum,” Mayor Leggett said.

Council agreed funding to support the Picton Little Theatre’s earthquake strengthening, the control of wattle trees in

Marlborough District Libraries From Monday the full range of library services will be available in Blenheim and Picton and there will no longer be a limit on the number of people who can enter. Seating and communal spaces will be reinstated and newspapers and copies of the latest magazines will once again be available to library visitors to read and enjoy.

revert back to their normal service and business hours on Monday 15 June, under Alert Level 1.

Along with borrowing services, free public internet computers, wifi, scanning, printing and photocopying services will be available.

For further information about the Marlborough District Libraries, including their opening hours visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ourcommunity/marlborough-districtlibraries

Waikawa, completion of the Link Pathway, upgrades to the hall and public toilets in Carluke Domain, Rai Valley, upgrading the Awarua Park rugby and community facilities in Spring Creek, and developing a Wairau River Regional Park concept and management strategy.

Council opted to defer the implementation of kerbside recycling for Renwick until 202122. Councillors were conscious of the financial impact of a kerbside recycling rate on Renwick residents.

“I’d like to thank all submitters for taking the time to participate in this process, particularly during the difficult lockdown period,” the Mayor said.

New Opaoa River Bridge update Customer Service Centre

Also from Monday 15 June, Council’s Customer Service Centre will open from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm and staff will be able to accept cash, cheques, Eftpos and online payments.

However, if you are coming into Council please be aware that during busy times you may be required to wait, so please be patient.

Council’s online services are operating as usual. Many enquiries, applications, payments, submissions and other business can be carried out

on the Council’s website at: www.marlboroughgovt.nz You can also contact Council via email or via telephone. Please address all enquiries to: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz. Include your contact details and one of the team will contact you.

If your request is urgent, call our 24-hour number; Ph: 03 520 7400.

Please note call waiting times may be longer than usual due to increased demand.

Work is once more underway on the Opaoa River Bridge. The crew has been back on site since the start of Alert Level 3, operating under updated health and safety guidelines.

While the effects of COVID-19 will have an impact on the completion dates for many roading projects in New Zealand, it’s too early to

say what the impact will be for the Opaoa River Bridge.

NZTA says work is progressing well. The next step is preparing to switch both lanes of traffic on to the new bridge so the team can complete the remaining pavement and landscaping works, including preparing the old bridge for walkers and cyclists.

Kerbside collections

As of Monday 15 June, kerbside recycling collected in Blenheim and Picton will be processed ready for onward sale to recycling markets where available.

Please ensure only clean recycling is placed in the recycling crate and the crate is packed and placed in a manner that minimises the potential for littering. Recycling left outside the crate will not be collected.

Excess or oversize recycling material can be taken direct to the Resource Recovery Centre in Blenheim or the

Picton transfer station.

Rolls of 10 Council refuse bags can still be purchased from supermarkets. Council refuse bag vouchers can be redeemed at council offices in Picton and Blenheim for rolls of 52. The annual council refuse bag vouchers for 2020/21 will be issued, via post, as normal in July.

For further information about Council’s recycling service visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/ recycling-and-resource-recovery

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Addicted to watercolours Sun Reporter Frances Chin speaks with up and coming local artist Sarah Higgins about her art, her love of watercolour, and her plans for the future.

Sarah Higgins is a self-proclaimed “watercolour addict.”

She teaches the Monday morning watercolour group at the Marlborough Art Society.

“We’re all addicted to water colours,” says Sarah of her group.

Despite the common conception that watercolours are less forgiving than acrylic or oils, Sarah says the permanence of watercolour adds to its charm.

“I’ve worked in oil and acrylics previously, but watercolour is my new love. It’s my new art boyfriend. It can be unpredictable at times, and you have to know the techniques, but if you want work that is very detailed, you can get very specific.”

“I love that, but I also love the splish and splash. With watercolours, you can have happy accidents. I’ve fallen in love with happy accidents.”

Originally Sarah grew up on a dairy farm in Canvastown.

She attended Marlborough Girls’ College, and boarded at Nelson Girls College. She enjoyed her schools for their drama and arts programmes.

However, Sarah had a family at a young age, discouraging her from following her passions. A white water rafting injury also complicated matters.

“At a young age I had a family, so I didn’t follow my arts,” Sarah says. “Many years ago, I had two years of formal art training at NMIT. But working full-time, and having children, a mortgage, and art doesn’t mix.”

“At the end of last year, I decided to go full-time with my art, and take myself seriously,” Sarah says.

Sarah initially started painting gift cards and tags at a local children’s store. She now paints watercolour flowers and other flora. She also works on

commission; selling paintings of babies’ birth details.

“I’ve had lots of positive feedback. It’s quite overwhelming.

I feel very fortunate. And I’ve sold my work which is fabulous, and indicative that I’m on the right track.”

Sarah can spend between three to four hours on a painting, to 40 hours. One painting, she did in water colour, then built up the layers with polychromos pencils. Sarah often photographs scenes that catch her eye, then paints them.

“Essentially I’m a drawer.

But watercolour is a medium that really lends itself to a drawer.”

When asked if the Marlborough landscape is an influence in her art, Sarah responds, “definitely.”

“I’ve enjoyed going to all the beautiful gardens in Marlborough. I have a huge love for roses. All the different landscapes Marlborough holds are fantastic. And there’s nothing like going down to the Sounds.”

“Definitely Marlborough has had a huge influence on my art.

I’d like to get into landscapes, and one day paint the Wither Hills. They look amazing in the evening light.”

This is an exciting time for Sarah. Her work is featured at the Return to Eden Gallery and at the Wine Station, and on August 1st will be featured in a watercolour exhibition. Sarah will also have her first solo exhibition next year. Eventually Sarah plans to expand into wearable art, and have her paintings printed onto t-shirts.

“Now I’m at a stage where I can focus full-time on art.”

To other emerging artists, Sarah has the following advice.

“Put yourself out there. The rewards are huge.”

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Run by dancer, musician, and performance poet Sheldon Rua, spoken word is one of the workshops offered. Through Sheldon’s mentoring, the workshop teaches young people to express their innermost feelings and emotions out loud through rhyme or verse.

The skateboard art workshop is run

by Indigo Greenlaw of the Paper Rain project. During these workshops, each student is given a skateboard made of Marlborough Blackwood for them to use as a canvas.

Skateboard art workshop participant Riley King plans to paint his skateboard black, and add flicks of paint on top. He thinks the affect will look “very cool.” This is Riley’s second time doing the workshop, as he participated last year. He enjoyed it so much he decided to do the workshop for a second time.

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Calls for freedom camp site closure after tourists intrude residents’ privacy

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Freedom campers have left residents in a Marlborough Sounds bay feeling “vulnerable” after years of defecating in their gardens, pinching their water and internet, and demanding to shower.

Double Bay residents asked the Marlborough District Council last Wednesday during annual plan hearings to close the freedom camping site just 50 metres from their homes, or move it.

Kathryn Omond, who represented nine Double Bay households, says few other Marlburians faced the issues and intrusion that they did.

“One campervan got stuck driving up a driveway and then went wandering until they found an open garage and, thinking it was a ‘council workshop’, they helped themselves to the tools.”

The tourist was stopped by a neighbour, but the garage owners had to install security cameras after the incident “at a significant cost”.

Another camper drove up a private driveway to join a resident’s Wi-Fi, and started “screaming” after being told it wasn’t available.

One resident removed their outdoor tap to prevent water theft.

Margaret Curteis says campers often knocked on her door asking for a shower, to do laundry, to use her Wi-Fi, or to park on her lawn.

“If you refuse, they get aggressive and

Double Bay residents are calling for the Marlborough District Council to close the freedom camping site 50 metres from their homes.

Photo provided by Brya Ingram, Local Democracy Reporting

very rude with you as, ‘You’ve got a big lawn here, why can’t I park on it?’” she told councillors.

“They don’t think they’re doing anything wrong.”

Her neighbours had found beer bottles and takeaway food on their deck. “[Freedom campers] had been up onto their deck, had their dinner, had their coffee, looked at the view and left their rubbish,” she says.

Margaret said her four-year-old granddaughter had spotted human waste covered in toilet paper in her garden about five months ago.

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Tourists also lit campfires during fire bans, left behind full bags of rubbish, and emptied their urine pots, once “over the picnic table”.

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“My husband was airlifted twice by a helicopter due to heart issues.

On both occasions, had the helicopter not been able to land [due to freedom campers], it would have resulted in [him] not surviving.”

She says closing the site would cost the council nothing.

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By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter M a r l b o r o u g h’s rates have successfully been slashed, with community groups told it was “not the right year” for funding.

The Marlborough District Council is on track to honour its promise to keep this year’s rates increase to below 2.2 per cent after estimating a 1.88 per cent

rates rise on Monday, following a full day’s discussions on funding requests.

Council chief financial officer, Martin Fletcher, said it was set to be one of the lowest rates increases he had seen during his tenure, and one of the few times a proposed rate increase had dropped following the annual plan process.

Councillors approved just $553,000 worth of funding requests during this year’s annual plan process, after warning there will be no lollies in this year’s

“lolly scramble” in a bid to “freeze” rates, and help those hit by coronavirus.

“It’s an amount, but it’s not a huge amount,” Martin says.

A council spokesman said the rates increase could change, and a final amount could not be confirmed until June 25, when the council would adopt this year’s annual plan.

Staff had come together in a “cross-department” exercise to keep this year’s rates increase down, and decided to apply a “sinking-lid” hire

policy, reduce budgets in non-essential services, and shelve new projects, Martin says.

The council also agreed to reduce next year’s staff pay rise by 1 per cent, but this was subject to contract negotiations.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett said in a statement that many “worthy” projects did not receive funding this year.

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Cheap campervans for Kiwis great idea to get money back into economy. Maybe that’s why rubbish bins were overflowing Queens Birthday weekend can’t all blame overseas freedom campers for that.

Clubs of Marlborough Club’s of Marlborough are having to restructure so they can stay open. Fabulous. Smaller is a million times better than closing. Good on them for their efforts. Can’t wait to get back.

Leave clocktower Seymour Square - totally disagree with moaner re: clock. Yes it chimes and has done so for many, many years. How dare you say it’s a racket!!!!! Don’t anyone dare silence it, it is part of the CBD. Moaner - go get a life. Angry resident

Eye sore When is the McKendrys auto dump and rubbish site going to be cleaned out opposite the lovely gardens in High Street, it’s been there for over a year, blocking parks. Is not the Council inspectors office right across the park. Cannot they see the trash for the trees until they lose their leaves ?

Giving millions So Cindy gives millions to netballers and others who did nothing whilst others lose everything.

But after bankrupting the country the communications graduate will get huge tax back, not from road user tax on massive carbon imprint electric vehicles but what folks are yet to get a massive surprise with- capital gains and then death duty estate taxes up to 40%. Oops did that slip out?

Sad, but not surprising The demise of our (former) icon Clubs of Marlborough lies fairly and squarely with the original Executive of the Clubs’ who failed to make an essential staff engagement from day one 13 years ago. Namely, a full time Club Manager...competent in Commercial Business Affairs & Human Resources Affairs and who works the necessary hours....early afternoon to mid evening, Tuesday thru Sunday.

Not the place to protest I think it is disrespectful to protest at a Memorial to those who fought and Died for Peace.

I think the council should put a stop to it.

Campers fine Council closing freedom campsites. Diversion for instance, day visitors can spend all day there yet I can’t pull in to overnight in self contained campervan with own shower, toilet etc.

Council reason covid19, toilets require extra cleaning and requirement to have a contact tracing system in place for ALL visitors.

Come on council it’s the day visitors that need toilets not CSC campers. Get real and think about it ! What’s your real agenda ?

Clubs site for Library The Clubs are in strife. Lets do a deal and use this building for a new Library and save the tax payer a lot of money. We do not need another white elephant around town. Come on councillors let common sense prevail.

Northbank hazard Going for a lovely drive up the North Bank. We find Ka Ka Stream and there about 25 yards upstream is the namesake; a rare White-’Car Car’, a stream wreck, no windows, a mini hunting or fishing lodge? Alas, who will move this ungreen unsightly hazard. Forest and Bird, Fish and Game, MDC, Nelmac, Water Council, Roads Board, or wait there’s one left - DOC!!

Now Ga Ga(no life) Stream!

PM attention seeking Prime Minister Ardern is nothing but an attention seeker.

She and her socialist mates are treating the NZ public and businesses like school kids.\ If it was not for Winston and the pressure from the NZ public we would be still in level 2.

People in NZ are being sucked in with this goverment.....Noel Williams.

What is DOC doing Good letter last week by Murray Chapman on Wilding Pines. What is DOC doing about the pines in Leatham-Branch area?

Also MDC which is into pine plantations.

MDC should stick to core business and not be into commercial ventures.

Turn Clubs into library Re working mens club. Turn it in to library & arts centre. Coffee shop & bistro. Give working mens club back new library site rename it working people’s club. Heaps parking. Not like the fiasco at present.

Early delivery A huge thank you to The Sun delivery person in High Street. Getting the Sun before 8 am is a great way to start the morning. Well done!

Seymour Square To the new person to Blenheim how silly. The clock tower is a monument which is one of our attractions and known for its ringing. Maybe you should learn about Blenheim

Delay-why?

The reason why a newly passed law banning smoking in cars with children, that’s those under 18, is that it’s election year. It takes 18 months to extinguish a cigarette, wow, after you have adversly shared your drug of choice.

By then it will be like cellphone use in cars, forgotten, the police are far far too busy!

Clubs of Marlborough (Sun Wed 3rd June) Well said. There must be heaps of people out there with brains. None in the Blenheim Beehive over many years.

The Clubs could also house the library as well as the Council. The theatre also sucking the Club dry doing their own thing.

You have my vote.

Clubs of Marlborough Congratulations MDC another blunder with Clubs of Marlborough, were you told or not.

But you know better. Just shows you don’t, you certainly know how to kill Clubs of Marlborough. Congratulations. You wonder why people don’t vote in local elections.

Ask yourselves.

Well done NZ As we carefully work to Level One and then normality it is a good time to thank the Health Committee, Govt, essential workers and all Kiwis who knuckled down and followed advice.

Well done NZ. To those who are using their new found confidence to complain and criticize, shame on you. You have short memories

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Library at Clubs of Marl.

If the Clubs of Marlborough isn’t going to reopen, why can’t that building be used for the library instead of spending millions on a new building?

Just a thought.

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It’s in the BAG A HUGE THANK YOU to the Sun and all the generous readers who donated bags and goodies. You all made it a special day for those who received the treats. Heartfelt thanks from us all at SF Marlborough

$9 million for cycleway?

So $9m for a two cycle lanes from Blenheim to Renwick. What an asset but I hardly think that initially the traffic will be that heavy that a single lane won’t suffice - the majority will be travelling into town in the am and out in the pm. Come on council me thinks you have priced this project so that you don’t have to action it.

Cycleway: just do it Cycleway to Renwick. Just do it. No need to be fancy. Use local roading contractors experience and volunteers without consultants cost. No clip ons. Just lay some concrete across stream beds.

Quota system a failure Top Marks to LEGACY (page 18, last week) for challenging the failed Quota system which is beneficial only to big corporate companies.

Where have kahawai gone, Fish-head minister Stuart Nash?

All lives matter Black lives matter. So do brown lives and white lives. All lives matter. Let’s not be ignorant.

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Wake up NZ With all the demonstrations around the world.

We in NZ need to take a good look at our own Viticulture industry. Using coloured people as cheap labour. Wake up NZ and learn.

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New library and art gallery look revealed

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

A new library and art gallery is set to sculpt a “gateway” into Blenheim, and now design plans show what this will look like.

Eleven years after it was first mooted, the Marlborough District Council has made public the drawing plans behind the $20 million build, with concept design images due later this month.

Stepping into the ground floor from High St, visitors would be met with a cafe, a reception area, two meeting rooms, several ‘special collections’, and a climate-controlled exhibition gallery.

On the second floor was the library, plus four meeting rooms, a children’s area, and a flexible event space with an above skylight. This level would jut over the ground floor, creating a verandah.

Crowning the build was a “plant room” and an external plant deck. A council spokeswoman said it would provide services to the building, like air conditioning and electric power distribution.

The designs were a “work in progress”, and revealed under the resource consent application the council lodged with itself last month. It thought its consent application should not go out for public consultation, as the building would provide wide benefits to the community, and only had minor non-compliance issues.

Parts of second story came over the

street, which meant it did not comply with the council’s own verandah requirements, as put down in the Wairau Awatere Resource Management Plan.

But this was allowable, as it would shelter foot traffic, it said.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett was impressed by the “clever designs”, which made the “lifetime building” look “spectacular”.

The building would overlook the Wither Hills and Taylor River, which both served as inspiration for its design, he says.

“It’s a Marlborough building we can be proud of,” he says.

“It’s a bleak time economy-wise, and this is a project that will create employment and excitement through the recovery phase.”

He was unsure when construction on the building would start.

The build would be located on the old Liquorland and Warehouse Stationery sites, which had to be dug up and binned after the council found parts had unsafe levels of fuel oils and lead.

There would be two council car parks beside the new building.

The project was one of 16 put forward for the Government’s ‘shovel ready’ initiative which, if successful, would take part of the bill off ratepayers. It would still go ahead if unsuccessful.

The council would cover $15m of the project’s $20m total, including $1.6m for some new furniture and equipment, and about $18,000 to investigate and remove the contaminated soil.

The Millennium Art Gallery Foundation Trust would pay the rest.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett stands at the new library and art gallery site in Blenheim.

Photo by Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter.

Trust chairman Richard Wilson says it had received a “substantial sum” from a benefactor, and would contract a professional consultancy organisation to raise the remaining amount. “... the building will be a standout for locals and State Highway 1 users passing through the town and will be a tremendous architectural statement benefiting all

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of Marlborough,” he says.

Millennium Public Art Gallery director Cressida Bishop says the designs allowed for shared spaces between the library and art gallery, where the two could collaborate together, like on holiday programmes.

“Every metre has been considered.”

District libraries manager Glenn

Webster says staff were “excited” with the designs they had seen and looked forward to moving in.

The $20m project was first mooted in 2009, but later delayed by water projects, land ownership hurdles and a slower than expected design stage. The final plot of land was bought last October, with buildings demolished earlier this year.

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If you are going to prune this time of the year make sure it is on a sunny day when the ground is on the dry side, cool damp conditions can allow silver leaf disease into both pip, stone fruit and roses.

gardening this week Deciduous fruit trees: By Wally Richards A request from a reader asking for an article as what to do with deciduous fruit trees now and in spring.

In winter while the trees are dormant you can do one of two things in regards to reducing disease spores on the trees and on the soil underneath.

The traditional way was to obtain Lime Sulphur and spray the tree all over and the soil underneath to the drip line and beyond. That is still good practice as it can also harm insect pests as well as helping control diseases.

However it should not be used on sulphur sensitive fruit trees such as apricots.

If you have plants growing under the tree it may be harmful to them as it tends to burn as its mode of action.

The alternative is to mix a quarter teaspoon of potassium permanganate per litre of water and spray that over the tree and soil. This will not hurt other plants but can cause temporary staining if sprayed against walls or fences.

You should treat your roses also.

If you are going to prune this time of the year make sure it is on a sunny day when the ground is on the dry side, cool damp conditions can allow silver leaf disease into both pip, stone fruit and roses.

I personally only prune to remove dead or diseased wood and to open up a tree that is becoming too dense by removing some branches back to

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After removing any branches you can protect the wound by either painting it with acrylic paint and adding some copper; or use petroleum jelly and copper combined smeared over the wound.

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Diseases such as curly leaf and black spot start when the tree begins to move in the spring.

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The Ocean solids does two things it supply’s the minerals from the ocean (114 minerals and elements) which makes available any and all minerals the tree may need. The sodium Chloride will help to kill the disease spores in the soil.

Spread from trunk to just beyond the drip line.

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2 Speak respectfully to older people / kaumātua. or grandchildren 3 Include older people / kaumātua in your social activities.

4 Phone or visit your older relatives / whānau 5 Support older people / kaumātua to spend their money how they wish.

6 Encourage and support older people / kaumātua to make their own decisions. abusers are as 7 Honour olderAlleged people’s / kaumātua’s wisdom.

8 Enable older people / kaumātua to set their own pace. likely toātua’s bestories. female as male 9 50Respect older people’s / kaum / 50 10 Seek advice from an Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service %

ELDER ABUSE HITS CLOSE TO HOME

Pandemic ‘double threat’ to vulnerable

By Marion Rowe – Volunteer Coordinator for Age Concern Marlborough

Mahatma Gandhi is credited with saying; ‘the true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members’.

On review of the Government’s plan for the various levels of lockdown under COVID-19, we are constantly reminded that our elderly are at risk and as such will also be one of the last group to return to the freedom previously experienced.

With advancing years, our bodies remind us that we do not have the strength, ability and health status we enjoyed earlier. While some families are fortunate in having family locally, many are not.

My role is that of Volunteer Coordinator for Age Concern Blenheim and I am part of a team that provides a variety of services and advocacy for our elderly.

Within this role there are two service components, one being that of the Accredited Visiting Service and the other the Carer Relief scheme. Both involve volunteers visiting the elderly.

The first being where a volunteer visitor agrees to offer friendship by visiting someone once a week. These are usually people living alone. The latter is also visiting, and usually on a weekly basis but for half a day at a time to give a family member some time off who is otherwise at home providing supervision and or care.

The current pandemic has highlighted many who are isolated but our elderly have been particularly vulnerable as they have been advised to remain more isolated than the general population.

Some have relied on welfare organisations to deliver food as even with supportive family outside of town, initial on line orders took several days to be delivered.

I also discovered that many elderly do not keep a lot of food at home, not only for financial reasons but they shop frequently as a way of social contact.

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says Gordon Strang of Marlborough Citizens Advice Bureau. “And during Covid-19 we’ve been extra busy helping clients”.

It has been a time of real stress for so many people in our community and the Citizens Advice Bureau is here to help everyone regardless of their issue. Some of the issues that people are coming to us about include employment situations affected by Covid-19, redundancy, tenancy issues, access to Kiwi saver funds and all kinds of support services.

“It doesn’t matter what your question is.

We’ll help, and if we can’t help you directly, we’ll find someone who can”, Gordon says.

Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, redundancy must follow a fair process “We have been receiving lots of calls and emails from people whose employers are talking about redundancy,” Gordon says.

“Understandably, many businesses are suffering because of the effects of Covid-19

on the economy - but this doesn’t mean employers can shortcut the redundancy process.”

Gordon says that employers are legally obliged to discuss the situation with their employees in good faith. This means dealing with each other honestly and openly, and without misleading each other.

The employer must follow a fair process.

That means discussing with their staff what the situation is and what the employer proposes to do about it, and genuinely considering feedback from staff about the proposals.

“If redundancy is unavoidable, the employer must give notice to the affected employees, in writing. If the notice period is not stated in the employment agreement then they must give reasonable notice.

“If you are an employee and your employer did not follow a fair process in making you redundant, you might have grounds for a personal grievance,” Gordon says.

Know your tenancy rights during COVID-19 If you’re a tenant and unsure of your rights and entitlements during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Citizens Advice Bureau can help.

Gordon Strang of Marlborough Citizens Advice Bureau says they have received many enquiries from renters in relation to Covid-19 Alert, highlighting a range of issues.

“For example, we had tenants who suddenly have no income but still have to pay rent and all of their other expenses,” Gordon says.

“We have also heard about flatting situations where it seemed impossible to remove an unwanted flatmate during the lock-down.

“Government measures to help renters include a rent increase freeze that is in place until late September, and a ban on tenancy terminations (except where the tenant agrees to it) that is in place until late June.

“In many cases though, it’s up to the tenant and their landlord to discuss the issue in good faith and try to agree on a solution that suits both parties.

This is especially the case if the tenant expe-

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“It is useful to know that, if your income has reduced it is worth checking whether you are eligible for an Accommodation Supplement from Work and Income.

We can help you know what your options are for resolving the matter.

“It’s important to know that tenancy law does not cover flatmates, whose names are not on the tenancy agreement, private boarders, or tenancies where one of the tenants is a family member of the landlord.

“In these situations the rights of the parties involved depend on what’s in the flatting or house sharing agreement – and any disputes can be dealt with in the Disputes Tribunal.

“Come and see us for advice on anything or check out our website at www.cab.org.nz, Gordon says.

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Know the symptoms of abuse Watch for changes in the person’s mood; if they seem depressed, anxious, agitated, or listless, see if you can discover why. In short, any changes to an elder’s behaviour, disposition or physical condition could be cause for concern.

If you suspect something, say something If you do detect signs of abuse, document them. Take pictures of bruises or injuries, get a statement from the victim or any witnesses, and keep a log of any suspicious behaviour or circumstances.

Contact Age Concern Marlborough if you do have any concerns.

41 Grove Road, Blenheim • Ph: (03) 578 8251 Email: info@dominatorblenheim.co.nz

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

The professional and caring staff at Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors will assist you to plan a funeral so your wishes are known. You can pay in advance or simply record the details with us.

For a free funeral information pack or to arrange a visit to talk about your farewell wishes, please phone 578 4719. www.sowmans.co.nz

REDWOOD VILLAGE

A lovely landscaped villa to call home Spacious two-bedroom villas available now Situated in sunny Blenheim and set in beautiful scenic surroundings, Redwood is known for its lovely landscaped grounds. Infact, every villa has it’s very own garden.

Each two-bedroom, open plan villa is generous in size and spread out, giving you all the space you need. Bright, airy and basked in sun, you’ll feel comfortable in the summer, and with a heat pump, cosy in the winter. Plus, you can enjoy our indoor heated swimming pool and croquet lawn all year round.

Redwood is the perfect place to relax, because we take care of all the small things.

Fixed weekly fees for life - Guaranteed.

For residents 70 years and above.

If you would like to find out more, call Michelle on 0800 333 688 131 Cleghorn Street, Redwoodtown, Blenheim

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The Sun Newspaper will be running a series of reader giveaways throughout the year, so keep an eye out on what goodies will be on offer next.

This week...

1 copy of ‘Today in New Zealand History’, a book featuring events, people and iconic moments that have shaped the nation.

To enter into the draw to win this prize, email your name and contact to celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz The Sun is open and prizes can be collected from the office.

Congratulations to last week’s winner; Colleen Cameron.

Council supports local contractors Almost $10m of the Council’s construction work has been awarded to 15 local contracting companies since the move out of Alert Level 4 on 28 April.

Deputy Mayor, Nadine Taylor, says this is a fantastic result in such a short space of time.

“For the 2020-21 financial year, Council will finance over $60 million of capital expenditure, with similar amounts over each of the next three years.

“In addition to this, The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) group has also recommended Government support, or accelerate, a range of other long-term projects that will have huge economic benefits to Marlborough. For example, the development of land to the east of Wairau Hospital for housing, the Picton ferry terminal, berth, log yard and rail upgrades and the combined Marlborough colleges campus build.”

Indoor sports centre has nine year anniversary Nine years ago, Dorothy Fitzpatrick and her husband turned an old sawmill into the Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre. Offering indoor sport facilities, a gym, and of course, ten pin bowling; this centre is as much a part of the Marlborough community as the road it stands on.

The Indoor Sports Centre’s nine year anniversary coincided with the centre’s reopening post Lockdown.

Dorothy says the facility was affected

by Lockdown, as were most New Zealand businesses. However, since the centre’s reopening, numbers are starting to return.

“We have had a fairly good pick up,” Dorothy says.

Employee Holly Philpot says the most enjoyable part of working at the centre is the different people she gets to meet every day.

“The best part of the job is meeting people from all sorts of life. We meet grannies to babies,” Holly says.

Holly says the centre provides a variety of different services to the community that the general populace may not be aware off. The DHB, local preschools, and special education services all use the centre’s facilities.

Additionally, the venue can be hired out for special occasions such as Christmas parties, bouncy castles weekends, and weddings.

“I think we provide a service for a lot of different areas in the community,” Holly says.

“Not a lot of people know that.”

“We have a gym, we run circuit classes, and classes for parents with children.”

Indoor sports such as netball, cricket, and soccer use the establish-

Manager Holly Philpot and Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre owner Dorothy Fitzpatrick welcome the community back to the centre.

ment. Pickleball, a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, is picking up in popularity. Circuit classes are offered at the gym, with Kick n Catch, a service that teaches children the basics of sport, providing child care for parents who attend

the class. And of course, Ten Pin Bowling is always a popular pastime for Marlburians.

“It’s a community centre,” Dorothy says.

“We are pro local, pro community, and pro happiness.”

History from the

archives The Blenheim Sun Newspaper has teamed up with the Marlborough Archives at the Marlborough Museum to provide a weekly snapshot of events, people and historic moments captured through the lens.

Each week the Sun will feature a photograph with a caption about the person, place and time as kindly provided by the Marlborough Archives from the Historical Society Collection.

Four women and a man having a picnic under the trees. On the left is Anne Renwick (nee Smith), widow of Dr. Thomas Renwick.

Beside her is Erica Collyns who later married John Sharp. The man is Tom Renwick Junior, son of Herbert Renwick and nephew of Dr. Thomas Renwick. The other two women are unnamed.

Blenheim Indoor Sports , Ten Pin Bowling & Fitzgym We are very happy to be open for business again!

blenheim indoor sports.

50 Battys Road, Blenheim Phone: 03 578 4851 Website: www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

We are taking bookings for All sports leagues.

Indoor Netball, Cricket & Ten Pin Bowling.

Also available Tuesday/Thursday fitness for Mums Dads and siblings 9.30am to 10.30am.

Fitzgym open from 8am Monday to Friday 10am Sat/Sunday.

Ten Pin Bowling open from 10.30am 7 days.

Pickleball Thursday 1pm to 3pm

We are also available for birthday parties and private functions.

Phone 5784851 for all enquiries or go to our website www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

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Business

Women in

Welcome to The Blenheim Sun’s - Women in Business Feature where we shine the light on local women in business

Name: Sandy Knight Occupation: Owner/Manager Decorating Marlborough

Ph 022 017 6691

Name: Helene Marchant Occupation: Owner/Operator Eleni Cafe

What does your role entail?

What does your role entail?

My role varies between organising client projects, colour consultation, organising our team of eight staff, coordinating timeframes, quoting incoming work and being “On the tools”, which I love.

As Director/Owner of Eleni-Café-Kafenio, not only are my days focused on running and managing the Cafe, but I also prepare the food and amazing Greek dishes that we offer every day. I am also involved in many other businesses, so there is plenty that can fill any spare time that is left in a day.

What has been your biggest achievement?

Motherhood has always been my most rewarding role in life. In my career, winning awards for our work in the Master Painter of the Year competition was a highlight.

What do you love about what you do?

Ph 021 902 770

What has been your biggest achievement?

It’s probably hard to name the biggest achievement, I think being a successful business woman over the years no matter what I’ve been involved with, while raising a family and now taking Eleni-Café to an amazing success, the achievements have just built on each other as a natural progression of my career and life.

The major transformation we create in a client’s home is such a huge reward in itself. I’ve described my work to children as ‘Colouring In for Grown Ups!’ on a grand scale. Having spent years in management, decorating is much more fun!

What do you love about what you do?

How do you define success?

How do you define success?

Success is about achieving the goal you set for yourself, in life and in your work. I’m a driven person and I am fortunate to have achieved success in many facets of my life.

I think defining success is a feeling that you get when you’ve got up every day of your life, worked hard, solved problems, made people genuinely happy, including your family and friends and can reflect back on the great things you’ve been able to do throughout one’s life, and just feel good knowing that you’ve tried your best.

What do you do in your downtime?

Downtime is precious and I spend it with my partner Grant Wratt and our family making happy memories. Living in Waikawa means downtime is varied with so many great activities to be part of on and off the water.

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

I treat every client’s home as if it were my own, with care and respect. Being a woman means I have the advantage of being able to pay attention to the finer details and to work together with my clients to help them achieve their dream home.

I have always loved interacting with people through-out my life and now being solely responsible for the Café, seeing my customers smile and being around them everyday is what I love the most.

What do you do in your down time?

Down time, what is that? Actually, when I take some time to unwind, I love spending it in the garden whether it’s planting some spring flowers or veggies or just sitting on my favorite bench with a cup of tea and reading a book.

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

I believe you have got to be a go-getter, work hard, and try new things.

Honesty, being reliable and the willingness to listen to what people have to say, while keeping an open mind is key.

Name: Gina Botham Occupation: Director GMW Jewellery LTD/ Manufacturing Jeweller

Name: Rebecca Condon Occupation: Health & Safety Consultant

What does your role entail?

What does your role entail?

Manufacturing and sourcing beautiful Jewellery, we also do all repairs and re-making of old jewellery!

I work with businesses to improve their health and safety systems and culture. This includes creating new Health and Safety Management Systems, carrying out audits, accident investigations and contractor management.

Ph 577 9340

What has been your biggest achievement?

Opening the shop in 2018 is to date the biggest achievement

What do you love about what you do?

We work in a happy industry, creating beautiful things for people to treasure, whether it’s restoring the old, totally re-making or creating from scratch. It’s a very rewarding industry to work in

How do you define success?

Success to me is always improving on what you do! The world is evolving constantly and for a business to be successful it has to keep growing and changing too.

What do you do in your down time?

At the moment my downtime is pretty much filled with DIY at home… Painting, Installing Pink Batts, More Painting… I’m an active relaxer

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

We are a local business that specialises in Unique 1 off pieces of jewellery and most of what we create is done right here onsite!! For us it’s a Passion, not just a job!

Ph 021 511 102

What is your biggest achievement?

I completed a diploma in Occupational Health and Safety while having 2 children and growing my business. That was a huge sense of achievement.

What do you love about what you do?

I am really passionate about keeping people safe at work. I love that I get to make workplaces safer and help prevent more workers injuries and deaths. I care deeply about the fact that more than one worker dies at work every week in this country and I want to do all I can to change that.

How do you define success?

For me, success is when I can see a culture shift in an organisation. When I hear or see that health and safety has become a part of everything they do, not just a side project, and can see that workers are engaged and the system makes sense to them.

What do you do in your downtime?

Spend time with my family, go walking and spend time cooking and baking.

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

I am good at relating to people at all levels of an organisation and I’m able to explain Health and Safety in a way that makes sense to them.

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Out & About Photos can be purchased from The Sun Newspaper office 72 High St Blenheim . PH 03 577 7868

Tom Masters was selling second hand records and other treasures at the Saturday morning Rotary Harley and Lisa Ball got up early Saturday mornMarket. ing to attend the Rotary Market.

Marlene Funnell offers customers a variety of jewelry to choose from at her Rotary Market stall.

Jon Haack, Don Fraiser, Nicky Simpson, and James McKenzie-Wiley worked hard to organise the Rotary Market.

Janez Karlin and Emma Fuller at a recent informal function.

Maxime Borderie and Borna Navab at a recent function.

Marife Samson and Victoria Lewis.

Nikki Thompson and Julie Hepworth at a recent informal function.

Q Johnson, Jahvantaz Pirika, and Schleiya Klimeck show their linear photography skills in their Expression Sessions photography class.

Any of our “out & about� photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

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On the Road Marlborough Motoring

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Book your winter service NOW before you head out and explore our stunning backyard!

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LEARN FROM THE BEST! • Learner practical test - $100 • Restricted licence test - $130 • Full licence test - $100 • Refresher rides Check out the dates on our website and give us a call

Blenheim Toyota Panel and Paint Joinery, painting, vehicle repairs and panel beating – there’s an extensive list of services which Blenheim Toyota Panel and Paint can offer, and a great team that delivers top results.

Tucked in behind the Blenheim Toyota dealership on Park Terrace is a large panel beating and fabrication workshop, and situated alongside are two vehicle painting booths.

The team of nine experienced and qualified panel beaters, fabricators and paint refinishers take on any job and complete the work to a high standard.

Why? Because they all love what they do and they’re backed up with the latest technology and equipment.

Manager Corey Fransen says the scope of service they offer can be from heavy collision to smaller repairs, repairing motorhomes and caravans, restoration, or just a simple full cut and polish on any vehicle or boat.

An example of one of the more unique jobs completed is marine work; repairing and painting of hulls and top sides.

“Motorbikes, joinery and furniture refinishing – our painters are well skilled to work on a wide range of projects.

“We are a member of, and have a strong relationship with the Collision Repair Association (CRA) which means that our customers can trust that no matter the scale of damage to their vehicle, we will have it returned to them at the highest level of workmanship and safety.

“We pride ourselves on the feedback we receive from our customers. Usually the customer can be quite stressed when

they are in for an assessment after an accident, so we take great satisfaction in delivering a more personalised customer service during the entire repair process and seeing the relief from the customer on receiving their repaired vehicle back.

“And being Collision Repair specialists, we are approved repairers and recommended by all insurance companies,” Corey says.

Blenheim Toyota Panel and Paint strives to provide an easy and enjoyable experience, right from the moment you step into their office.

The first friendly face at reception is that of Sheryl Markham who makes sure the customers’ needs are look after and provides reassurance to those dealing with insurance claims.

Working alongside Corey in the office is Aaron Smith. They can both provide assessments and estimates for each job, and coordinate the work.

From there the workshop and painting team take care of the rest.

“We also offer a tow and salvage service for Blenheim and surrounding districts with one of our highly skilled refinishers, Nick Weaver, being our tow truck driver.

“This can be a convenient service for a lot of customers as we can pick up the vehicle straight away after an accident to get the vehicle to our workshop and the insurance claim underway,” Corey says.

Call in and see the team at Blenheim Toyota Panel & Paint at 3 Park Terrace, or phone (03) 578 4319.

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Fresh coat of paint for local mausoleum

By Frances Chin

Anyone who has been to Omaka cemetery has seen the large white “house” situated there.

This mausoleum is the resting place of John and Catherine Higgins; two settlers from Castlegregory, Ireland.

Recently, the mausoleum has been given a fresh coat of paint; emphasising the building’s unique architecture and large size.

Sun Reporter Frances Chin spoke with John and Catherine’s last surviving grandson, Graham Higgins, about his family’s history in Marlborough.

John and Catherine were both born in Castlegregory, in 1857.

They came to New Zealand when they were both 25, sailing on the Edwin Fox. They landed in Port Nelson in 1878 along with their

baby daughter Mary; their only child that survived the journey.

The family then settled in Seddon, at Marama Road/Old Ford Road, in 1899. Their farm was situated alongside Graeme Orchard’s family farm and the Lissamans’ farm, Trelaune.

Eventually, the farm was sold in 1955 by John’s children.

In 1910 Graham’s father Ted bought a second farm at Higgins Road/Marama Road. Ted married Graham’s mother Mary in 1936, but sadly died in 1949 at only 60 years of age, leaving Mary to carry on with the farm with nine children.

Catherine died in 1918, and John in 1946, aged 92. Their son Michael also rests in the mausoleum.

The mausoleum is a traditional form of burial in Ireland, Italy, and other parts of Europe.

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John Higgins (pictured), his wife Catherine, and their son Michael are buried in the mausoleum, located in Omaka Cemetary.

Right: Graham Higgins pictured next to his grandparents' mausoleum. The mausoleum has recently been given a "face lift" via a fresh coat of paint from Graham's cousin Mick Higgins.

Volunteers still with Hospice Shop 15-years on

By Celeste Alexander

Back row: Lorraine Pickering, Maureen Waters, Jeanette McConnell, Jenny Bryant, Bev Lyford (who sadly passed away recently), Lorraine Boyce, Sue Stichbury.

Front: Joan Fyfe, Pat Jones, Rosemary Fissenden, Viv Patchett. Photo provided.

It’s been 15 years since The Hospice Shop first opened its doors, selling items donated by the community to fundraise for Hospice Marlborough.

From the beginning there was a core group of volunteers who gave their time on a regular basis and today that same group is still there, sorting, cleaning, stacking and serving customers.

In fact, on average just over 1100 volunteer hours are given to the shop every month.

Shop manager Christine Law says it’s a unique time for The Hospice Shop as it is not only celebrating a 15-year milestone, but also reopening its doors this week at its “new normal” hours after the COVID-19 Lockdown.

“For two weeks we have been open on restricted hours for our main shop and just taking a cautious approach. But Monday was our first day back for both the main shop and our Discount Shop next

door at more normal hours, and it’s been really busy too which is fantastic.

“It’s great to be back and nice to be up and running for our customers, and our donators have shown amazing support,” she says.

During Alert Level 3 a group of volunteers took the opportunity to give the shop a “spruce up” to prepare for reopening, Christine says.

“It was so we could be organised and able to process our donations; plus it helps the shop look really great.”

Now back to its “new normal” customers have flocked to the shop and supported Hospice Marlborough with their purchases.

“Our figures have been great so far,” Christine says.

Next to be celebrated will be the shop’s 15th birthday in the first week of July.

“The local community should be very proud of itself as the generosity shown to us over the past 15-years is what enables us to fundraise for Hospice,” Christine says.

Cancer Society raffling donated vouchers

By Celeste Alexander

During Lockdown the Cancer Society Marlborough team launched its ‘Vouch for Recovery’ fundraising initiative which invited members of the community to purchase vouchers from a local business and donate this for an online raffle.

Manager Felicity Spencer says it was Cancer Society Marlborough’s hope that the vouchers would boost local businesse’s cash flow, as well as help to raise much needed funds to continue their services for local people going through cancer treatment

and recovery.

“Our planned fundraisers have been postponed or cancelled,” she says. “An online fundraiser is a little unorthodox for us as our volunteers who are the backbone of our local office, would usually have helped us to sell raffle tickets at sites around Marlborough.

“We value face to face interactions with the public (and our donors) but this hasn’t been possible in the current climate and the safety of our volunteers is paramount.

“It is extremely challenging for us to fully fund our own services in Marlborough. We’re complete-

ly independent in this respect and rely heavily on fundraising events and community support.

“The plus side of this is that everything we do raise stays in Marlborough and we’re so proud to be a Marlborough charity,” she says.

The response to the call for voucher donations has seen a prize pool of more than $1800 in vouchers donated.

Cancer Society Marlborough is now raffling tickets for $10 each, with a total of 500 tickets up for grabs. There are currently 400 left.

Tickets can be purchased by

calling in to the office on Maxwell Road, between 9am – 3pm with your money, or by transferring money directly into the following bank account.

Bank account: 06 - 0601 0044826 - 02 Particulars: FULL NAME Code: RAFFLE Reference: PHONE NUMBER People can purchase as many tickets as they like and the raffles will be drawn using a random number generator.

Winners will be announced on Monday, June 15 and contacted directly.

First prize is valued at over

$1300 and features vouchers such as a two night accommodation stay at Mill Stream Cottage, groceries, massage, flowers, retail shopping and restaurant dining.

Second prize is valued at over $265 and includes vouchers for grocery and produce, retail, hair and beauty and restaurant dining.

Third prize is valued at over $185 and includes vouchers for retail, a café, groceries and meat.

There are also a number of bonus prizes which will be drawn out separately.

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Congratulations to the winners of the Sun Newspaper’s recent colouring competition.

ABOVE (left to right): Tasman Carpenter (6), Laylah Van Rooyen (5) and Sienna Beven (5).

Bradley Boxall (9) was excited to come across this winter visitor on his way to school yesterday, located on Forrest Park Drive. Photo provided.

FAR LEFT: Celia Spencer (10).

LEFT: Hayley Gallop (10).

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For Sale Custom made garden Boxes/beds. Any size Call Neil 02102739755 or checkout on Straightlines Mowing Service on Facebook.

We are looking for an experienced Part Time Cook/Chef to join our team. The applicant would need to be a team player with a positive attitude, able to work all shifts including weekends. Previous cooking experience is a necessity, experience in the Aged Care Industry would also be an advantage.

To advertise in the classifieds, call Gemma

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SMITH, Helena Isobel (Isobel): On Saturday May 30, 2020, peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Zackie, cherished mother of Hine, and grandmother of Jason.

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Dan a darn good thing Dan Carter playing rugby in New Zealand again is nothing but positive for the game.

As a fully patched one-eyed Cantabrian, I have no issue with him signing with the Blues late last week.

Sadly, I think that puts me in the minority of my red and black brethren, with many labelling it treason

after his stellar Crusaders career was confirmed to not have a second act.

Carter is 38-years-old and well and truly in the twilight of his professional career.

His value is as much, if not more, in the top two inches as it is his in his playing ability.

He has a young family and is based in Auckland.

Carter can now mentor some of our emerging national talent.

Personally, I hope he mentors Beauden Barrett with his goal kicking because it is extremely concerning to someone like me who puts high value on a quality kicker which Carter is and Barrett currently is not.

Carter is a top five All Black of all

It is only common sense for him to play for the Blues at this point.

The fact Crusaders’ fans are getting upset is absurd.

They got the best 15 years of his career.

The Blues are getting his last gasp, a gasp that would not be happening had it not been for a global pandemic called Coronavirus.

Indoor bowls back up and running The Marlborough Indoor Bowls Association has announced that indoor bowls is starting up again in Marlborough at the Simcox Stadium on Battys Road.

There will be social bowls held on Sunday afternoons from June 14 starting at 1pm; enter on the day and the

cost per player is $5.

Hygiene and contact tracing rules apply.

New players always welcome.

The Rapaura Indoor Bowls club has also started playing on Wednesday nights and is inviting players from other clubs to join them at 7.30pm at the Rapaura Community

Marlborough Golf Club results

June 2, Women’s 9 hole Stableford: Rebecca Harvey 19, Bev Lindsay 14, Pam Morris 12, Angela Pretty 12, Morag Dobbs 12, Elizabeth Bibby 12.

June 3, Women’s Stableford Div.1: Janet Laing 35, Jane Anderson-Bay 35, Julie Nicolle 34. Div.2: Jackie McGarry 35, Mary Ann Jacobson 33, Heather Stenhouse 33, Janet Leith 31. Div.3: Tessa Sutherland 36, Vivienne Boyle 35, Lesley Corbett 33.

June 6, Women’s Net Medal Div.1:

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Marlborough Indoor Bowls President, Collin Blake, also advises that the President’s Knockout Challenge will take place on Sunday, July 12 at 11am as previously scheduled.

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Julie Nicolle 77, Pru Jensen 80, Jane Anderson-Bay 80. Div.2: Frances Handforth 81, Marion Tripe 82.

Div.3: Heather Stenhouse 79, Leanne Stowell 82, Elaine Porter 87.

Men’s Monthly Mug Gross: Richard Barnes 76. Net Medal Div.1: Mike MacLeod 75, William Harrison 75, Allan Parker 76. Div.2: Andrew Stowell 69, Ian Newport 71, Denis Tocker 72, Mark Mason 74, Paul Eden 77, Bob Nicolle 77. Div.3: Mike Ponder 75, Tony Armstrong 79, Hugh Bay 81, Brian Chippendale 82.

Rarangi Golf Club results

June 3, Men’s Midweek Medal, Red Tees, Net: Chris Harvey 68, John Cootes 68, Mike McConnell 70, Allan Shutkowski 71, Terry Grant 71, Phil D’auvergne 72, Iain Berrie 72, Alan Hogg 72, Allan Ryder 73, Ezra Kahaki 73, Leo Coffey 73, Mike Garrett 73, Hans Bloemberg 73, Gordon Lang 74.

June 4, Ladies Medal, Net: Margaret Tapp 77, Dale McCrindle 80.

June 5, Men, Stroke, 4th Round Jack Enright Tournament, Ladies,

Monthly Flute, Gross & Net Men, Net: Tony Nichol 71, Lindsay McAlpine 72, Gordon Lang 72, Allan Shutkowski 73, Phil D’auvergne 73, Ben Godsiff 73, Terry Grant 74, Barry Ellis 74.

Ladies, Monthly Flute, Gross: Tracy Bary 77.

Net: Janet Laing 70, Mariann Grant 74, Susan Godsiff 76, Margaret McLeod 77.

June 6, Men, Single Par, Ladies, LGU, Stretch & Robertson Trophy Men: Ian Hale 4, Steve Taylor 1, Phil D’auvergne 1, Brook Hale 1, Maurice Soper 0, Clarry Neame 0, Tony Nichol -1, Brian Gill -1, Paul Silke -1.

Ladies Net, Best Overall: Wendy Swanson 69.

0.0 to 18.4 – Janet Laing 74, Joanne Rainbird 75, Helen Neame 77.

18.5-24.8 – Maryann Best 78.

24.9-40.4 – Kathy Payne 73.

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Individual: 1. Mike McKenzie (Wairau Valley) 41 points, 2. Tony Nichol (Rarangi) 38pts, 3. Roland van Ash (Blenheim) 37pts, 4. George Mitchinson (Marlborough) 35pts, 5. Murray Ingram (Rarangi) and Terry Grant 34pts, 7. John Nicol (Marlborough) and John Jones (Rarangi) 33pts.

Team: 1st Rarangi #1: Terry Grant, Dave Holdaway, Tony Nichol, and Murray Ingram, 106 Points.

2nd Wairau Valley, 96 Points.

3rd Marlborough #1, 93 Points.

Next Tournament: Monday, June 22 at Awatere Golf Club.

Picton Golf Club results

March 21: Nett Trevor Gullery 63, Paul Lane 65, Ian Johnson 65, Richard Avery 66, Andrew Sunley 66-.

June 2: LGU- Overall Winner Sue Hutchinson 77. 0. 0- 20.6- Maria McConway 78, Dido Harper 79. 20.729.3 Ricky Ashworth 78, Joan Gabara 79, Joyce Allen 81. 29.4 + Judy Jones 80, Odette Roper 92.

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Anything he can offer to anyone with a playing future in New Zealand and the black jersey must be soaked up like a sponge.

I hope he has a great Super Rugby campaign - just perhaps not against the Crusaders.

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Marlborough Harrier Club Thursday, June 11 at 5.45pm for a 6pm start: Outside Redwood Community Hall, Oliver Park. Please report into Allister Leach to record you name etc as attending. Everyone is welcome to participate. For further enquiries contact Allister Leach 021 159 0678.

Saturday, June 13 at 1.45pm for 2pm start. Pack Run Twin Dams Tirohanga Track, Picton.

All meet at Nelson Square (as you get into Picton), 1.45pm ready for a 2pm start, where you will sign in and decide how far you want to run/walk.

This is very non-competitive.

Fund closes soon Two weeks to go! The Community Resilience Fund closes for applications on June 19.

If your club or regional organisation needs support head to www. sporttasman.org.nz to find out if you’re eligible for the fund.

Join marching The Marlborough Marching Association is taking names for people interested in joining a marching team.

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