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By Celeste Alexander

Starting school is a proud milestone for any five-year-old. From the new school uniform through to bags, lunchboxes and stationery it’s an exciting time for the whole family as they watch their son/ daughter step into the next chapter of their lives.

But for some Marlborough families it’s a tough time finding the money to pay for the school essentials.

This is why a local family has

stepped up to establish a registered charity that aims to make the school transition successful, enjoyable and less stressful for those experiencing significant hardship.

Meet Michelle Munro, her mother Brenda Munro and her aunt, Margaret Smith. Together these three women have been working hard over the past few months to make ‘School Start First Impressions Marlborough’ a reality, and they are thrilled to have officially launched it last week.

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Brenda Munro, her sister Margaret Smith, and daughter Michelle Munro have launched charitable organisation ‘School Start First Impressions Marlborough’ to reduce the impact of poverty on the education of local children.

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Preparing children in need for school Continued from page 1.

School Start First Impressions Marlborough was launched to help reduce the impact of poverty on the education of local children.

Michelle, Brenda and Margaret acknowledge that preparing a child for school can be difficult, and often prohibitive for local families who are in financial crisis.

Not to mention finding the money for birthday gifts when the family budget is minimal.

This is why these three women are dedicating their time and efforts to help by providing a ‘5 kitbox’ to these children turning five, which contains everything they need to celebrate their birthday and start school “on equal footing with their peers”.

The inspiration behind the Marlborough Trust came from Michelle after reading about a woman, Jane Thomas and her family in Auckland, who has established the original charity.

“They were celebrating the fact they had sent out their 1000th box and appeared on the news.

I saw it and shared the story on my social media saying how I’d love to do this if I had the resources.

“The next thing Mum and my aunt caught on and we decided to make it happen,” Michelle says.

Michelle, Brenda and Margaret met with Jane Thomas and the other two trustees of the Auckland charity ‘School Start First Impressions’ last November and gained their “blessing” to replicate it in Marlborough.

“They requested we keep the name and logo so it linked in with them,” Michelle says. “It was Jane’s dream to spread it through the country so we made it happen sooner.

Brenda Munro, Margaret Smith, M iche lle Munro and son Kaden (6) with examples of the items that will be put into a kit to support children turning five, to ensure they're equipped to start school.

“We loved the idea of it and felt it would really benefit a lot of families in Marlborough, so here we are,” she smiles.

School Start First Impressions Marlborough will work by receiving grants and community donations which will be spent locally on clothing, school uniforms, birthday gifts and school supplies.

Michelle says they have already received some funding from the Marlborough District Council and the three women have also invested some of their own money to “get things going”.

“We will be relying on donations

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to be able to put these kits together and in turn will spend it locally,” she says. “We are local, and these kits are for local families so it’s really important to us that we spend this money in Marlborough.

“Any financial donations or businesses willing to provide us with the products we need – we would be so grateful,” she says.

The families of the children receiving a 5 kitbox are referred by agencies such as Te Piki Oranga, Oranga Tamariki and Maataa Waka.

They identify a child in need and approach the family first for permission, then confirm which school the

child has been enrolled with.

“They also find out what some of the child’s interests are so we can match a gift, provide a birthday cake and include some of the things they like in the kitbox,” Michelle says.

“It’s all private and we don’t have any contact with the family. We give the kitbox to the social worker and they take it to the family to celebrate with them.

“We are so happy to be able to provide this service and are excited to see it coming together.”

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Out of retirement to give Argosy fresh coat of paint

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Picton elderly resident stabbed during break-in An elderly Picton resident was subjected to a terrifying attack in the early hours of Sunday morning after a youth broke into her home and stabbed her.

Fran Manahi (80), who lives alone, received stab wounds and was taken to Wairau Hospital before being flown to Wellington Hospital where she had surgery for her wounds and is in a stable condition.

A youth has been arrested and Police say will appear in Youth Court this week.

By Frances Chin

The Argosy aircraft received a fresh coat of paint on Monday.

The painter was no one other than ex-volunteer fire fighter Barry Bridges; the man who first painted the plane’s name and logo in 1999.

The Argosy had just been moved to its current site when Barry first painted the plane’s name and Royal Mail logo along the side.

Originally from England, the Argosy’s first flight was on March 10, 1965. It arrived in New Zealand in 1974. Renamed the “Merchant Enterprise,” the plane flew New Zealand’s main freight routes until September 1990; when it was retired and stripped for scrap.

Luckily, the plane was bought from Safe Air by Paul Davidson and fellow enthusiasts.

It was restored and moved to its present site in 1999.

Twenty-one years later, Barry is repainting his old work. As an established sign painter Barry knows exactly what to do with a paintbrush.

“I enjoy it,” says Barry. “It’s something charitable to do. I like to keep it going.”

“There’s still quite of my signs around.

I’ve left my signature all around Marlborough.”

When asked if things have changed for him in 20 odd years, Barry laughs.

“The painting will take me a good eight to ten hours. I’m not as fast as I used to be.”

“Twenty odd years isn’t very long to me. Your later years go by pretty quick.”

Argosy owner Paul Davidson says that the Argosy is embedded into Marlborough.

“Sometimes I wonder, ‘what happens if I’m not here?’ It definitely should be protected. It’s the only one of its kind in the world.”

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LEFT: Barry Bridges first painted the Argosy’s name and logo back in 1999.

Sounds Air granted urgent funding Sounds Air has been thrown a life line by the Government.

The airline received urgent Government funding support as part of the Essential Aviation Transport Connectivity package.

It’s welcome news to the more than 43,000 people who signed the petition ‘Save Sounds Air’ in support of the service which was heavily affected by COVID-19.

Sounds Air also recently announced it had added extra flights to its July schedule.

B E L O W : N o w , 21 years later, Barry has returned to give the Argosy a fresh coat of paint over its logos.

Teacher aides vote to accept settlement offer Te a c h e r a i d e s h a v e v o t e d overwhelmingly to endorse an historic pay equity settlement that includes pay increases of up to 28percent.

The endorsement follows a pay equity claim that NZEI Te Riu Roa initiated with the Ministry of Education in 2016.

Added to Living Wage pay increases won during collective bargaining late last year, most teacher aides will now receive pay rises of 23-34% across the course of 2020.

That’s 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.

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Credit card security By community constable Russ Smith

Some people will go to great lengths to commit fraud if there is a financial windfall for them as a result. EFTpos and credit cards are often targeted by others as a way for them steal from the owner’s account.

A common mistake that many people make is to trust a family member, friend or associate with the PIN for their card.

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along with the card as a matter of convenience, so that person can make a purchase for the card owner or for themselves if the card owner is doing them a favour.

Unfortunately the ‘borrower’ of the card may then be tempted to either spend far more than expected, or get access to the card at some future time and use it without permission.

The other problem with this situation is that the owner of the card has

breached their agreement with the bank if they tell someone else their private PIN for the card, and this could mean that the bank will not reimburse the card holder for any losses.

If you’re in the habit of using a credit card for on-line purchases, you should take care to visit only reputable, wellknown websites.

Ensure that the website takes you to a secure part of the page for your card details to be entered otherwise the

details you enter may not be protected by encryption and easily accessed by hackers.

Finally, keep a regular watch on the account your card is connected to. If you see any suspicious card transactions contact the bank immediately to have the card suspended and transactions investigated.

If you report the activity quickly, the bank will generally reimburse the loss from your account.

Limit screentime to rest eyes Blenheim optometrist, Alan Brown, is reminding people to limit the amount of time spent staring at a screen—or digital eye strain may occur.

Digital eye strain or Computer Vision Syndrome occurs as a result of prolonged screen usage.

Symptoms include dry or irritated eyes, difficulty focussing, sensitivity to light, headaches, and eye fatigue.

“A lot of people have been spending more time on screens recently because of COVID-19 restrictions, using computers and smart phones constantly for work and pleasure,” says Alan.

“If you’ve been going from remote working or studying to a Zoom hangout with friends or family, to a marathon session of Netflix, your overall time spent in front of a screen may add up to 10 hours or more a day. Our eyes aren’t meant to be fixed on a single object that long and it’s likely to have a negative effect

on our eye health.”

Alan also recommends families limit their children’s screen time.

“Vision and eye health can have a major impact on a child’s development – not just on their education but on sports and social interactions as well.

Staring at screens and being indoors for extended periods of time can increase the risk of a child becoming short-sighted (myopic), meaning their eyes focus well on close objects, while more distant objects appear blurred.”

Alan advises doing the following to avoid digital eyestrain.

• Drink lots of water.

• Blink more.

• Take regular breaks from the screen to give your eyes a rest.

• Make sure your screen doesn’t glow brighter than your surroundings.

• Sit 60cm away from the screen.

“Throughout primary school,

Blenheim optometrist, Alan Brown, encourages people to give their eyes a break from their screens, at the risk of developing digital eye strain.

children’s eyes are still developing so it’s vitally important that children are getting up and moving about throughout the day - spending time playing outside or engaging in activities

where their eyes are not fixed on something close to them.

Parents need to be reducing the amount of time their children are spending on screens or reading.”

Alan adds.

Picton’s future the subject of new study The future of Waitohi/Picton is the subject of a new redevelopment study for Marlborough District Council. The study is a long term development plan for the town that will include key public spaces such as the Foreshore and High Street.

The new study has been triggered by a number of public submissions made to the Council for proposed new facilities in the town, as well as opportunities created by the Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment proposed by KiwiRail and Port Marlborough.

Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor says Waitohi/ Picton has an exciting future but there are competing demands on its public spaces and, in particular, on the Foreshore.

“The Council wants to update its vision for Waitohi/Picton based on the latest trends and economic data. Obviously there has been a

significant impact from COVID-19 on the cruise shipping industry and on tourism in general, which has affected many businesses in Picton and the Top of the South.

“The ferry precinct redevelopment is also very significant and will see hundreds of millions of dollars invested into two new ships, ferry wharves, a terminal building and rail yards, as well as new transport connections to the town centre and the national road and rail networks.

“In short, Waitohi/Picton is at a crossroads.

There are a variety of opportunities to consider, which we think need professional evaluation by experienced consultant urban designers.

“The project also includes public consultation - it’s important that everyone who wants to can have a say.

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“People in Waitohi/Picton can be assured that this will be an open, consultative process. The Council wants to see agreement and alignment about the way forward, especially for the Foreshore.”

Dean Heiford, Manager Support Services and Economic Development, says the timing was right for the new study.

“It’s been ten years since the Council last took a close look at the future of Waitohi/ Picton and now is the right time to do this.

“Ultimately it will lead to an update of the Growing Marlborough strategy and a new vision for the town.”

Immediate feasibility work will be undertaken on three public proposals: a hot pools and spa, a heritage and environment centre, and a mountain bike park. These will be combined under one study from an independent consultant.

The overall development plan framework will be presented to the Council for approval, with the feasibility studies to be incorporated into the overall plan.

The study will consider: • Improved Foreshore-related connections between the port and town centre • Evaluation of the businesses and activities currently accommodated on the Foreshore • Investigation of ways to better connect London Quay more seamlessly to the waterfront • An assessment of the current i-Site location • Identifying key property opportunities in and around the CBD • Alignment with the Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment.

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Mary and Bill Holvey settled in Marlborough four years ago. They will be married for 63 years this August.

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Bill Holvey was on his way to get something to eat. During his job as a railway technician, he often stopped at small villages out in the country for lunch.

After stopping in a small East Midlands village called Essendine, Bill was walking down the street when he saw two women approaching him.

The one in a blue jersey caught his eye.

That young woman was, of course, his future wife Mary.

“It was love at first sight. At least, for me it was,” Bill says.

“I was chatting to my friend, I didn’t notice him,” Mary laughs.

“I noticed her.”

Despite not even living in Essendine, Bill sent word to the Allis-Chalmers factory where Mary worked, asking after the girl in the blue jersey. Nine months later, in 1957; the young couple was married at the local village hall.

After marrying, the two twenty-year-olds moved in together.

Despite Bill’s wages not being substantial, both Bill and Mary knew how to live modestly; being raised during the rationing of World War Two. The couple was “quite happy.” Bill quit his job as a railway technician, and started working as a police officer.

“I worked for almost seven years with the police,” says Bill. “I saw a lot. People don’t realise what being a policeman entails.

For example, police have to assist the coroner. I saw some very sad things.

There was an old lady who had drowned herself in a flooded ditch.

Her toenails were an inch over her toes. The neglect was very sad. It was lucky I never had to do a post-mortem on children.”

Eventually, Bill and Mary decided to leave England. They wanted to buy a home; and could have bought one for approximately two thousand pounds. However, the problem was getting a loan.

“I couldn’t see us owning a home in Britain.

If you were working, getting a loan was impossible.”

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“Family is everything,” Mary says.

“We’re not very social, but family is absolutely important to us,” Bill confirms.

The couple then arrived in New Zealand in 1967.

After working in the Mt Te Awa mine, Bill joined the Hamilton Fire brigade; becoming a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers.

Eventually, the couple moved down to Invercargill, where they bought a little farmlet.

Bill worked as a fire safety officer at an aluminium smelter, and then became a fire fighter with the Invercargill fire brigade; working there for thirty years. Bill much preferred being a fire fighter to a policeman.

“When a policeman arrives, things are going to get worse.

When the fire service arrives, things are going to get better. People are not pleased to see police.”

Now, over sixty years after they passed each other on a street in Essendine; Bill and Mary have a strong understanding of marriage, and each other.

“We’ve enjoyed every minute,” Mary says.

“We hang on to each other.”

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

Q: With winter sports starting people were asked; “who is your favourite sportsperson?”

Ahureri Devon-James Blenheim Kalyn Ponga is my favourite.

He’s got the same step as me.

Barry Looney Blenheim My favourite sports athlete is Paul O’Connell. He is a good, strong leader. Munster played well under him.

Cooper Paulo Blenheim Usain Bolt. Because he’s fast, and I’m fast too.

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.

The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold letters from publication.

Email them to news@blenheimsun. co.nz or send a fax to phone 577 -7863.

Please note that your name and street address MUST be provided with emails.

Don’t rewrite the past Around the world the cries of horror were loud and long when the Taliban destroyed historical structures across the Middle East.

Hundreds of years of culture gone forever. Now certain factions are determined to destroy our own history and culture, by destroying

statues, defacing buildings and questioning names, yes there are unfortunate episodes in the past from all sides, but that is how life is dealt, remember who is to throw the first stone.

Here in New Zealand long before the next wave of colonists arrived Maori

had captives and slaves and devoured them as well.

If we are into the blame game who carries that. I have said before, concentrate on the future don’t try to rewrite and sanitise the past.

Octogenarian.

Gratitude for Wairau On 29th May my husband had a fall which resulted in a broken shoulder.

We would like to send our appreciation to all the staff at Wairau Hospital for the wonderful care he was given from the staff

at ED, Orthopaedic Dept, surgeon Prieur du Plessis, and the In Patient Ward.

We are so very lucky here in Blenheim to have such a facility.

Jock and Bobbie Glennie.

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Jarna Gray Blenheim Richie McCaw. He’s very fast and strong.

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Kaylee Gray Blenheim I like Richie McCaw. He’s the best one at playing rugby.

Clubs of Marlborough repurpose: Clubs/Library/Gallery I am a ratepayer and a consumer of the services provided by ratepayers via the council. I would like a referendum on the anticipated $20M spend for the proposed library/art gallery.

While many people are invested far in the nice designs, it’s not too late to redeploy the funds for better use.

The Clubs of Marlborough facility offers all the advantages attributable to the proposed library/gallery; too many to list here. With upgrades and improvements, the CoM/library/gallery could be up and running by xmas, expanding the overall use of the facility, extending the life of the building, and saving ratepayers ongoing

maintenance costs for decades to come. Repurposing would free up two sites for commercial use and increase the rate-income base.

Let’s be smart on this one. $20M is a lot of money.

Let’s have a referendum on how we want our money spent.

J. Hill

Statement from the Clubs of Marlborough: It is a stressful time for all concerned in the Clubs of Marlborough restructure process and I know it is hard for our members not knowing what is happening hearing all the rumours out

there but please bear with us for a little longer and know we are working our hardest at getting our Club back to a stage where we can all enjoy our Clubs’ facilities and activities again.

For legal reasons we are not able to give any statements at present, but we will let you know more in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your support.

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

Pay by Plate stage two operational from Monday 29 June

Taylor River path progress

Stage two of Blenheim’s roll out of Pay

by Plate parking is almost complete.

The 18 new terminals will be operational from Monday 29 June, following the conversion of Blenheim’s remaining 150 ‘lollipop’ meters to the new Pay by Plate system.

Projects and Contracts Manager Maighan Watson says part of the project has involved changing some on-street parks from two to four hour parking, and others to a time limit system.

“This will occur in certain areas where it is uneconomical to install a Pay by Plate terminal due to the low use of car parking spaces, or to ensure consistency with nearby parking areas. For example, 13 on-street parks in Russell Terrace will be converted to a four hour time limit to match the adjacent Clubs of Marlborough car park, and in Scott Street, three on-street parks outside

Work is underway to improve the Taylor River pathway between the Monro Street and Beaver Road footbridges.

Improvements include widening the path to three metres, realigning rail crossings to 90 degrees, and grading to create a gentle slope from path to grass.

Please keep out of the construction areas and use alternative routes,

Wairau Pharmacy will be converted to 10-minute car parks,” Ms Watson said.

Pay by Plate is easy to use; you simply enter your plate number, select your parking time, press ok, pay and walk away. If the machine is not displaying any on-screen information when you come to use it, all you need to do is press one of the buttons to ‘wake it up’ before entering your details. For any meter maintenance issues, please call Marlborough Roads on Ph: 03 520 5330.

The ticketless system means there’s no need to return to your vehicle after you’ve paid for your parking, and the ‘PaymyPark’ app allows drivers to pay for parking and top up remotely using credit/debit cards or internet banking.

Further information on Pay by Plate can be found at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ services/parking-roads-and-transport/ pay-by-plate-is-here

which are signposted. In most cases it’s possible to use the pathway on the other side of the river or you can go around the construction area on the grass.

Dog owners are asked to use a lead around construction areas, to keep themselves and their pets safe.

The work is expected to be completed by mid-July.

Lockdown stars – your nominations wanted

Stage two will see the conversion of the coin lollipop meters (shown on the map in orange), to new Pay by Plate terminals

The following meeting is open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend.

A copy of the agenda is available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

Council Thursday 25 June at 9.00 am

This year, on the rise of Matariki, the Aunties of Omaka Marae have something a bit special planned. So listen up, get your glad rags ready, you don’t want to miss out!

Famed for their Manaaki Maoriinspired condiment range, the Aunties are on the hunt for five local ‘lockdown stars’ – nominated by you – to attend a special, red carpet Matariki dinner – Aroha ki te Tangata – to be held on 13 July, a significant date on the Maori calendar and a time to celebrate and acknowledge.

All you have to do is tell them who your ‘lockdown star’ is and why.

The time and date may be subject to change, please contact the Committee Secretary Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation. For further information please visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/yourcouncil/meetings

Run your tap first Ministry of Health – Public Notice Many water sources used for public water supplies in New Zealand are plumbosolvent. This means that the water is slightly acidic and can dissolve metals such as lead and copper out of brass fittings, if the tap has not been used for a period of time. Council’s water supplies are plumbosolvent in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick, Havelock and Wairau Valley. Some plumbing

fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours. Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mug full of water from your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings. We recommend this simple precaution for all households, including those on public and private water supplies.

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

Perhaps it’s the kind person who helped you out with groceries or that friend who called you each day… no act of kindness is too small. The lucky winners will be treated like stars, with a night of great food, manaakitanga and entertainment.

So, go to www.marlboroughnz.com/ matariki/ and nominate your local star.

“Aroha mai, aroha atu – Love received, love returned.”

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Ted takes to the skies Fundraising events often involve dinners, social gatherings, raffles and auctions, but not many of them ask people to plunge 20,000 feet from a plane.

However it was a challenge that didn’t scare off Ted Culley, Sanfords general manager of aquaculture, who put his body on the line to take on New Zealand’s highest skydive, as reporter Celeste Alexander finds out.

Ted raised over $31,000 for Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough, he shares his experience taking part in the Foundation’s Drop for Youth Marlborough skydiving fundraiser earlier this month.

Two weekends ago Ted travelled over to Motueka for a tandem jump with Skydive Abel Tasman.

He donned a skydive suit, bravely walked across the field to the plane and gave one of his broad smiles to his supporters and even a television camera crew, before taking to the skies.

He, and a number of others, nervously sat in their seats waiting for the moment they would take those final scary steps towards the open door to jump.

Ted was the last to go as he was going to extraordinary heights for his fundraising - 20,000 feet to be exact.

And not only did he take on New Zealand’s highest skydive, but he also had to lose weight for it.

“I had to meet the weight limit by losing 12kg,” he says. “But I managed to lose 20kg.”

It wasn’t an easy process for the self-confessed “lover of food”. Ted began his weightloss in September last year and had Christmas and Lockdown to “endure”.

“I was hoping to jump before Christmas but the date changed to earlier this year. Then COVID hit and I was working from home.

“The hardest part was social distancing myself from the fridge,” he laughs.

“I happen to really like food and by the end of Lockdown there wasn’t a cookbook in the house that I hadn’t explored.

“It was my way of breaking up the day and I was doing some crazy things like a 12hour marinade and an 18hr cook on a pork belly; but I ate it in small portions of course,” he jokes.

While this wasn’t Ted’s first time tandem skydiving for the Graeme Dingle Foundation, he admits his nerves were

“playing up a bit” that day.

“The rest of the plane was full of people jumping at 16,000ft so once they had jumped, I was the last one.

“My nerves got a bit rattly at that point and the move from my seat to the door was the hardest,” he laughs.

He says the freefall lasted 1minute 25 seconds and provided “great views” from Mount Taranaki through to Kaikoura.

When he landed Ted was bearing a broad smile and promptly kissed the ground.

“It was a great experience and felt like it went so quickly,” he says.

Ted’s fundraising total is sitting at around $31,000 and the total for this year’s Drop for Youth Marlborough group is around $80,000.

For Ted, who has been involved in past fundraising events such as the ‘Drop Your Boss’ estimates that he has now raised around $60,000 for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

This is in addition to his ongoing connection to the Foundation since 2002.

“Sanfords was the inaugural sponsor for the Graeme Dingle Foundation in Marlborough and I believe in the benefits of that relationship,” he says.

“What better way to instill in children integrity and respect, resilience and the importance of strong, positive relationships so kids have the confidence and value structure to always do the right thing when no one is looking?”

Now that Ted has accomplished NZ’s highest skydive, what will Marlborough Foundation’s regional manager, Kelvin Watts, have instore for him next?

“I’m hoping for retirement at some stage so I’m avoiding talking to Kelvin at the moment otherwise I’ll get roped into something even crazier,” Ted laughs.

“But I’m still committed to supporting the Foundation, as is Sanfords.”

Sanfords general manager of aquaculture, Ted Culley, plunged 20,000 feet in a tandem skydive two weeks ago. Photos provided.

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“The amount of contact and support has shown that people actually do care,” Rāwiri says.

Now, Rāwiri is thriving. He trains every Saturday to compete in the Special Olympics for ten pin bowling, and he is engaged to be married to his girlfriend Nicole.

He is also a proud step-father to Nicole’s son, Tyler. Additionally, Rāwiri now feels that he is accepted by the community as a man.

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“People around town now know me as a man, no longer as a woman.”

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“There’s this stereotype that people with disabilities can’t do anything and they’ll always need support,” Rāwiri says.

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Once upon a time the role of a ‘paper-boy’ was to stand on city streets calling out the name of the newspaper, or entice people to buy a copy by shouting out the headlines.

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The Sun Newspaper, which was established in Blenheim 18-years ago, employs people to deliver its newspaper into the letterboxes of nearly 20,000 homes throughout Marlborough every week.

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In fact, it’s been the first job for many children.

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Te Pataka: providing care in an uncertain time

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Despite Lockdown being lifted, for many the affects of COVID-19 still linger. Therefore, organisations like Te Pātaka provide a vital service to the community; creating packages of kai (food), firewood, cleaning, and hygiene to be delivered local whānau with emergency needs.

Originally, Te Pātaka was called the Marlborough Maori Welfare Recovery Group.

The group was established in response to COVID-19; working in partnership with Civil Defence to provide aid to vulnerable whānau.

“We managed to supply over 400 packages, and reach out to 1000 whanau,” says Te Pātaka Kairūruku (team leader) Joshua Joseph.

“During Level 4, there were daily deliveries. There was a triage team who would receive referrals, and then contact whānau and assess the need. We would ready a delivery of kai and wood. The delivering team would work seven days a week, delivering parcels.”

After the Civil Defence state of emergency was lifted, the team started looking at the next step. The Marlborough Māori Welfare Recovery Group became Te Pātaka; in order to continue providing aid to whānau māori in a post Lockdown world.

“We knew that the need is still great among us,” says Joshua.

“There are a lot of unknowns still. A lot of organisations are on brink of closing, so there is no real certainty for workers in hospitality, food, restaurants, and bars.

“A lot of whānau have gone down to one wage. These are tough times. Some families are having to choose between having power

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“We want to provide whānau an avenue for support.”

Te Pātaka Inc started operations on June 15, 2020. It operates three days a week, preparing packages for organisations to uplift and deliver to referrals.

Many different people from all over the community have contributed to Te Pātaka’s mission.

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Omaka Aerodrome is a hidden gem in Marlborough, but is well known on the world stage.

With its grassy runways, wide open spaces, world class restoration projects on classic aircraft, and one-of-a-kind aeroplanes, it’s a buzzing community.

For aviation enthusiasts, you can’t beat the ideal flying weather that the region offers.

With facilities like this, it’s no surprise that a small town like Blenheim has individuals from all over the globe coming to check out its heritage.

For Classic Aero Machinery Service’s Tony Wytenburg, the Omaka Aerodrome location is essential to his aircraft restoration work.

The several grass runways provide ideal conditions for the many classic aircraft which are built and tested by Tony and

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“It hasn’t just got one runway, so classic aircraft can take off into the wind,” Tony says.

Omaka has become a bit of a hub for aircraft restoration, Tony says.

Paul and Pip Hally from PMH Aviation Limited collect aircraft that have a rich history with the region.

They’ve brought back to Marlborough a De Havilland Foxmoth from 1947, one of only seven in the world.

With two other parties, they are rebuilding a Waco aircraft, which is the only one of its type in the world, and was previously owned by Marlborough Aero Club in 1936.

“Whether you like aviation or not these aircraft are very significant to the region,” Pip says.

Graham Orphan has been publishing the Classic Wings Magazine for 25 years out of Omaka.

Having lived in three different countries and travelled many more, Graham chooses to live in Marlborough specifically for the airfield.

“I can’t think of a place I’ve lived in or visited, or another community with the richness and ability to work together for the greater good than Omaka,” Graham says.

From the world-class Omaka Airshow to the Aviation Heritage Museum and everything else in between, the buzz around Omaka still grows.

“People from all over the world are drawn to the positive energy and great activities here.

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The Sun Re Birthday PM Jacinda Ardern photo to celebrate Neves 2nd birthday. Sadly a young police officer will never celebrate a birthday again. Kill by a man with no firearms license an a firearm that doesn’t exist in New Zealand anymore as they were all made illegal. Don’t panic though as the gun registration will make us all safer.

Free speech Social media. Meh... you can’t have a opinion these days or the bulling mob will jump on you. What’s the world coming to. Everyone’s entitled to free speech last time I looked.

Bumbling departments Cindy during your speech announcing the country moving into level one you mentioned that inevitably we would have more cases in future. Was that your way of telling us that you can control the masses but have no control over your bumbling govt departments letting two untested new arrivals travel the north island and letting people isolating in hotels mingle with other guests?

Inevitable So we’ve been through lockdown. Done everything Cindy requested. Now it seems inevitable that new cases will occur due to pathetic rules and controls around new arrivals. I dont think Kiwis will be so ‘kind’ Cindy if we have to lock down again because of incompetence and stupidity.

Support local?

The new Marlborough library architect Richard McGowan says that the design has been ‘heavily influenced by the Marlborough landscape ‘.

Did he get the inspiration from a plane window when traveling between his office in Auckland to his parent company in Australia? Way to support local MDC.

Seymour Square Clock Tower What a laugh I got reading the angry replies from who I guess are angry little people.

I didn’t think that anyone new to the area could convince the council to silence the clock.

Oh well each to their own opinion without getting your knickers in a twist of course.

Looks like I might have to do some more ‘moaning’ to get some more laughs.

Great idea What a great idea. Those ladies planting flowers in all the pot holes on 7 sharp. The pot holes got fixed quick.

Covid 19 A report reveals that staff and visitors were responsible for Covid 19 transmissions into rest homes. Well blow me down with a gust of wind.

Is there a report on how Covid19 got into NZ? I can answer that. Covid19 entered NZ via passengers from flights and cruise ships due in incompetence from our governments in action to close our borders an restrict entry early. Well that just saved the tax payers a couple of million.

Thank you to the police, you do a good job, I’m glad that if I’m in trouble they are there to help and keep the peace. It would be a hard and confronting job. Thank you.

We all need to stop watching the news, its putting people against each other. Now they want police to apologise to Maori for having a trial run wearing guns. What the hell will be next ??

Thank you Thank you Stadium 2000 poolside staff for your care, support and rigorous cleaning routine both prior and post Covid-19 lockdown, ensuring patrons are treated kindly and a safer pool environment. Thank you also for being vigilant re no showering for our own safety during lockdown 2. Unfortunately some Patrons were unnecessarily verbally rude to staff over this rule. However, thank you to the Stoic Pool Staff, your care and kindness makes this complex usable once again, for all.

Outstanding service Hi Text Talk. Just wanted to let you and the local community know about the outstanding customer service that we received whilst purchasing new wheels and tyres from Mag and Turbo Blenheim recently.

Their attitude, expertise, communication and professionalism throughout was truly awesome! Thank you Darrell and your team for all your exceptional help. Keep up the great work! Cheers COLMX5

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Blood donations June 14th World Blood Donor Day. However this service stopped in Blenheim due SH1 closure post November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake.

Then a lack of Air NZ direct flights from Blenheim to Christchurch to transport this life saving product. Does anyone know when or if this service will resume, so Blenheim Blood Donors can once again contribute? Thank you.

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Thanks Mr Green Thank you Mr Green for tidying up our Renwick police station .

A neat tidy job.

Really?

The best notion I’ve heard in years - the clubs of Marlborough as the new library. Imagine the savings to council - and us! Someone’s (mis)concept of the new library supposedly sculpting a ‘gateway’ to Blenheim - Really?

Wrong side of the highway to start with.

Enough is enough!

The vocal minority get their way again. Where are we! Our history is our history, like it or loath it! We don’t condone some things but we learn from them. Soon every city, town or street will have to have a name change because someone doesn’t like it! Stand up, majority - and politicians - We have to draw the line. Leave our history alone!

Forgotten history?

Leave our STATUES alone they are history that you learn from, before Europeans arrived the Maori when fighting against another tribe took the ones that lost as slaves, is that forgotten???.

Isolation Thank you!

What next?

The W.H.O has warned about not politising Corona virus, so, Wellington with at least 4 major hospitals, huge empty hotels, in the middle of town with an international airport, plenty of defence and police-why are flights not going direct? Too close Cindy!

Professional service Just have to say what professional service Michael Jones plumbing have. Fantastic service from an Amazing young guy Kyran who was polite, works to schedule especially through these tough times with Covid. Have had them a few times now and the service is impeccable from the person on the phone to the plumbing service. Always on time and amazing job. Big thumbs up to you guys. Thanks so much.

Who is to blame?

How is it that two relatively new comers to The Club get see so much publicity in this paper?

Do they represent all the membership? If all the support they can get is from disgruntled staff and a few members then it doesn’t count.

There are over 10,000 members and the majority are aware that things are not financially good at the club and who is to blame ? ??

Yellow Pages Has anyone else noticed that the latest Yellow Pages book just out has a lot of businesses that have long ago closed? Or ads with business details incorrect.

Waste of money Totally agree with all texts relating to library going into the clubs, it makes sense as us rate payers are getting sick of the increases every year. That eyesore of a top story car park hardly gets used waste of money.

Appalling Calling our Prime Minister a Stalin as one person recently did is appalling! The measures she took saved hundreds of lives...Stalin on the other hand was a monster who killed thousands! Gratitude is what is required not small minded insults.

Disgusting Totally agree with txt about the disgusting collection of dead and dying cars at entrance to Spring Creek, two properties involved.

Absolute disgrace to an otherwise tidy little town. Clean up get rid.

Where’s the uproar?

Where’s the uproar after this young policeman was shot. All lives matter and the mongrel who did this will be out of prison in few years I bet.

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Future bright for Ward farmers Ward farming partners, Ally Avery and Locky Taylor, have always had “lofty goals” for their sheep, beef and viticulture business.

The couple say they’re well on track to achieving these after doing the Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) Future Focus programme.

The nationwide programme supporting farmers to plan for their future is bouncing back from a COVID pause, re-launching first in Blenheim.

Future Focus is a two-month business planning programme that equips sheep and beef farming partnerships to set and achieve future goals and lead their teams to success.

Ally and Locky run a sheep, beef and viticulture farm near Ward, which has been in Locky’s family for 100-years.

The farming partners were keen to do Future Focus after Ally had previously completed AWDT’s Understanding Your Farming Business (UYFB) programme.

“When I saw Future Focus advertised, I was immediately keen to do it,” Locky says. “Ally would come home from UYFB and discuss what she’d learnt with me.

I could see how doing a similar programme together could help us with our goals for the business.”

The programme came at an opportune time for Ally and Locky, who were in the process of purchasing a neighbouring block of land.

“It was good to take the time to step away from the business and look at what we were planning and how best to map that out,” Ally says.

Communication skills, conflict resolution and different approaches to managing staff are some of the other things Ally and Locky gained from doing Future Focus.

“It was useful to get some new skills in understanding different personality types and how to best work with them,” Locky says.

The couple say there was a lot to be gained from doing the programme with other farming

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Ward sheep, beef and viticulture farmers, Locky Taylor and Ally Avery, say a business planning programme coming to Blenheim has helped them with their own business goals. Photo provided.

partners in terms of sharing ideas and hearing about other people’s goals.

“Being in a group also gave us a bigger perspective on what we see as problems. As the saying goes, ‘it’s always easier to farm the neighbour’s property’.

Listening to other people’s challenges helps you to gain insights into your own ones and how to address them,” Locky says.

In addition to their sheep and beef operation, Ally and Locky grow grapes for supply to three wineries.

They say they found Future Focus useful for both parts of their business.

“Anyone in business could benefit from doing the programme.

There were lots of aspects that were applicable to any business, such as overall management, dealing with staff, business planning and leadership,” says Ally.

Ally and Locky are also using the skills they’ve gained in the various community initiatives they’re involved in, including the rebuild of a local preschool and heritage centre that were destroyed in the Kaikoura earthquake.

“Coming from local farming families, we’re both passionate about our local community,” says Ally.

“We see what we do off-farm as having a benefit for our business.

Having a strong community as well as a strong business helps in attracting staff.”

The farming partners are feeling positive about what the next century could bring for them and future generations.

“We’re both more confident in the business that we’re doing what we need to achieve our goals, and that we’ve got the skills to take it to the next level.”

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Monday saw the official opening of OsFeed, located onsite in Riverlands Industrial Estate.

This new and exciting venture is in response to demand from new and existing clients asking the OsGro team to help them fulfill their animal feed requirements, Jeremy says.

“We’ve had clients asking us for some time. This became extremely prevalent through the drought and over COVID that there was a real need for a reliable supplier of quality stock feed at affordable prices in the region.

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Upton Oaks is owned and operated by Blenheim husband and wife, Dave and Sue Monahan.

Together they operate their successful handcrafted furniture business alongside their beautiful gardens which have been enjoyed by locals and tourists from all over the world.

Upton Oaks was built upon humble beginnings. What is now their home’s dining room was once Dave’s first workshop where he took his ideas, passion and creativity and turned them into what is now a thriving business three decades on.

A carpenter by trade, Dave came to Marlborough to work when a freezing works facility was built at the Cloudy Bay Industrial Park in 1982.

After meeting and marrying wife Sue, the couple purchased their Upton Oaks property in 1987. It was then that Dave had “inklings” he wanted to focus on woodwork.

After some time Dave decided to “take the bull by the horns” and establish his own business, building a workshop and later employing his first staff member in 1993.

By the end of the 90s he had a team of nine and the demand for handcrafted, New Zealand made furniture saw Dave supplying a large client base of retailers throughout the country.

“We predominantly made just furniture,” he says. “Antique reproductions, country style… it was

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big back then.

“At that stage the bulk of retail furniture wasn’t imported so we were supplying furniture stores all over NZ, which required me to get off the tools and focus on design, management and sales.

“We established a range of furniture that stores bought from us as well as special orders for customers,” he says.

It wasn’t until the mid-late 90s that Dave began to see a rise in imported furniture arrive in NZ from Indonesia which had an effect on sales, prompting him to “diversify” into other areas.

“For five years we made caskets for funeral homes,” he says.

“Then in 2012 things took a change; we had a difficult year

and had to reduce our staff, so I went back on the tools.

“We had some interesting years after that but I quite liked the diversity of the business.

The past four years have got us involved with kitchen joinery, new kitchens, remodeling and refurbishing of old kitchens.

“It also opened doors to our ability to work in clients’ homes, so two years ago I purchased a van and decked it with a variety of tools so if a job required something outside of the normal, I could do it,” he says.

By diversifying, Upton Oaks can provide services from furniture renovation through to modern and contemporary designs.

“It’s not unusual for us to make something that is state-of-the-art and modern in design, through to replicating a 17th century style dining table.

“It’s a great variety,” he says.

Dave and Sue, along with their team, are thrilled to be celebrating 30-years in business and say the enjoyment is still there with every piece of furniture they create.

“I’m still just as enthusiastic and passionate about what I do 30-years on,” Dave says.

“I’ve met some wonderful people in that time, created some really interesting and unique work, and have clients who have supported us as far back as 27-years.”

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Bespoke, high quality designs Upton Oaks is well known for its ability to cover the whole furniture design spectrum.

Each and every piece is lovingly and carefully handcrafted by Dave Monahan and his two workshop staff.

What’s unique about Dave’s approach to each design is that he still prefers to hand-draw with pencil and paper. He welcomes clients to take along their own ideas and weaves them in with his own skills to create furniture the client will love.

“I enjoy any challenge thrown my way,” he says. “Last year I made a couple of cool dining tables which almost defied gravity.

“It was a design that at first glance I didn’t think would work, but I dug deep to find a way for it to work and it did.

“We’ve also seen some interesting renovation jobs come through the workshop including a client who brought in a box of parts for an antique Victorian corner chair.

“We had to decipher what the parts were and how to put it back together, and the result was great,” he says.

Trends in wood have changed over the years with American Oak being the most popular to date.

“Around 15-20 years ago it was predominantly New Zealand Rimu and the odd special pieces in Oak. Now it’s predominantly Oak and special pieces are Rimu.

“I buy timber when I know there’s a demand which is why I have a shed full of it which I call my ‘museum of wood’,” he laughs.

While Dave and his team can design, build and install new kitchens, another trend which has seen an upturn in work has been kitchen refurbishments, rather than replacements.

“I think there’s a real market out there for this,” he says. “People are starting to opt to reuse the existing structure of their kitchen and put on new doors, draws and hardware.

“Kitchens and bathrooms wear out fast but the great thing is that they can be remodeled.

I go on site, do a measure and discuss with the client what they want.

“I think the reason people come to us is because they want something a bit different that’s of a high quality and made in NZ.

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Dave still chooses to design furniture freehand with a pencil and scale ruler.

“Cellar doors, restaurants, high-end accommodation through to people’s homes, we cater for it all,” he says.

Working alongside Dave are two longstanding employees, Pete and Chris.

“Pete has been with me for 22-years; he was 19 when he started. He took a shine to the finishing side of the business but at the same time he’s adapted to being a great furniture maker,” Dave says.

“Chris did an adult apprenticeship with us starting in 2002. He went away for a few years but returned to us last year and is thrilled to be back.

“I absolutely believe your business is only as good as your staff and if you have got great staff around you can do great things,” he says.

After 30-years, Upton Oaks is still making bespoke furniture for clients all over the country, specialising in creating ‘one-off pieces’.

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Demand on legal advice ‘increasing’ due to COVID

By Celeste Alexander

The implications of COVID-19, particularly on employment, has seen Community Law Marlborough inundated with questions and requests for help, says manager Stephanie Moses.

The organisation provides free, confidential legal information, assistance and education to the community, and over the Lockdown period the team saw an increase in client numbers.

“Right through Lockdown to now we have had a high number

of clients and it hasn’t slackened off either, it’s continued to increase,” Stephanie says.

“The majority of the need has been in the area of employment law where employees have needed advice, whether it is with redundancies or contracts.

“People have wanted advice and often need an advocate. We can take on that advocacy role and contact the other party to find out more information.

“There are genuine redundancies out there and some which may not be, so we are here to

help,” she says.

Due to the demand Community Law Marlborough has increased its hours to open longer on a Wednesday evening for appointments and walk-ins.

“We’ve been inundated with people walking in off the street with a range of issues including immigration and benefits. There’s not one legal topic that we are seeing during this time… people have lost jobs or are facing redundancies and have been left with debt and financial worries,” Stephanie says.

“It’s also affected tenancies, and as time goes on and the situation changes, like rent freezes ceasing, we are expecting more people to come in.

“So we are offering a late night on Wednesday to 7.30pm, to make it easier for people working, or for families to have a parent at home with the kids so they can come in.

“We are also offering Zoom meetings but by appointment,” she says.

For more information refer to Community Law Marlborough’s advertisement on this page.

Apprentice of the Year On Saturday, June 20 the Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year Competition took place.

This competition, in partnership with Carters, allows apprentices in the building and construction sector to push themselves in the pursuit of excellence.

Apprentices Mark Lovelock, Cameron Palmer, Henry Leov and Daniel Small all took part in the competition; the goal of which was to build a tool box to the specifications provided.

Following the competition on Saturday, the apprentices will then be shortlisted.

These shortlisted apprentices will progress to stage two of the competition, which is an interview and a site visit.

Finally, the winner from the Upper South Island will be announced Friday September 18, at the regional awards. Each winner from their region will go onto the national competition in November.

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Byrnebuilt Engineering buys Hydraulink dealership A company with extensive experience servicing machinery vital to the economic mainstays of the Marlborough region, Byrnebuilt Engineering Ltd, has been appointed to represent the national Hydraulink Hydraulic hose and fittings group across the area.

The Byrnebuilt team, led by Adrian Byrne, has purchased the Hydraulink dealership for Blenheim, joining more than 400 Hydraulink service outlets throughout New Zealand and Australia which bring essential hydraulic hose, fittings and safety-compliant and traceable service expertise to industries requiring prompt, quality 24/7 service either on or off site.

Byrnebuilt Engineering is located in Renwick which is the main service hub for the Marlborough grape growing area and forestry industry.

“We are delighted to be joining the Hydraulink family, with its can-do ethos and emphasis on quality, reliable work and continued world class training and education for all its members,” Adrian says.

“The Byrnebuilt team comprise Joel Hart, Steven Hitchman and Dave Latimer, each of whom has a huge range of skills they have brought to the business and all will be able to provide the excellent service that Hydraulink is known for.

“The big advantage of having such an experienced workforce is that they are all already familiar with the types of machinery used in the various Marlborough industries.

“With our fleet of 4x4 service vehicles now complemented by a 4x4 hose truck we can access areas that other companies cannot and quickly get equipment up and running again. In addition, being a specialist in earthmover repairs, our staff can also carry out welding repairs while on site and therefore save the customer time and money by having one company being capable of such a variety of work.”

Adrian appreciates the need for prompt service, even in remote locations, having worked in the Mining Industry in both Western Australia and West Borneo, Indonesia.

As the Construction and Maintenance Manager for several projects in West Borneo he is well aware of the costs of having machinery down and the urgency to get it running again.

In 2003, after almost 10 years working overseas on underground and surface earthmoving machinery, Adrian and his family returned to NZ and shortly after set up in business.

He and his team have since developed comprehensive expertise complementary to their Hydraulink role, including services such as mobile welding, specialist earthmover repairs, machining, line boring, general engineering and fabrication.

Byrnebuilt Engineering is also the Australasian Importer and Distributor for Geier Crawler Tractors from Italy and sales and service agents for Braun Under Vine Cultivation equipment from Germany.

“Customers value the fact that we deliver the same industry-leading standards of service for a diverse range of equipment from the one trusted Hydraulink brand with efficiency and consistency, whether delivered on-site at the customer’s facility, or at Hydraulink facilities,” Adrian says.

“The peace of mind achieved by assurance of quality and safety is a major plus to our customers.”

Hydraulink New Zealand National Sales and Service Manager, Chris Cox, says experience on the large and sophisticated machinery involved in the Blenheim region is vital to safety and efficiency.

“It is very reassuring to customers that the Hydraulink people serving their needs are already familiar with the specialised requirements of their machinery and worksites. This is such a time saver-which translates into high efficiency-and is also a great asset to high and uniform safety and compliance practices over many sites.”

The introduction of Byrnebuilt Engineering strongly complements Hydraulink’s service capabilities throughout the wider Marlborough region, with Hydraulink distributors now located in Blenheim, Picton and the Rai Valley.

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Fresh carrots with onion and bacon dip.  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Have fun with my kids, or watch a funny movie, or better still talk to my wife who works at the hospital and listen to her day to unwind.  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

Probably my mum. She is a black belt at nearly 50.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

The West Coast heading down past Hokitika, purely stunning.  What was the last photo you took?

I take hundreds a day for work but best one in last few days was the wobbly tyre on the work car, no thanks to wheel bearing.

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Me and my wife a new wardrobe.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

The best was the house I helped build with Andrew Pope Homes, and worst was the timeshare, we use it but it cost a lot to get it and maintain it.  Favourite programme currently watching?

The Mandalorian, but I’m not really a TV watcher.  If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live?

Germany or Scandinavia.  What’s one thing on your bucket list?

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gardening this week Trying to beat garlic rust: By Wally Richards Shortest day is approaching which is the traditional time to plant garlic cloves. These used to turn in to fat garlic bulbs and give you your own supply of garlic for use during the year plus enough to plant the following winter.

Unfortunately this has not happened for the last few seasons as a terrible rust disease has decimated crops.

Garlic Rust is a fungal disease that affects garlic, but can also invade other alliums such as leeks and onions.

The spores of this relentless fungus (Puccinia allii) travel by wind, so a rust infection in one part of the garden may affect garlic (or other alliums) in another part.

Here is the traditional way to grow garlic: Garlic needs full sun, free-draining soil and its own bed (it doesn’t like competition from weeds or other crops).It won’t do well in light sandy soils, nor in heavy clay soggy soil. The more organic goodness in your soil, the better and bigger your bulbs will be. Dig in well-rotted horse manure, compost, seaweed, fish guts - anything you can lay your hands on.

Your garlic will only ever be as good as the seed you start with. Use only New Zealand-grown garlic as seed - the bulbs should still have trimmed roots on the base, whereas imported garlic must be scraped at the border.

This is important as last year several people said the garlic they purchased and planted did not sprout.

Look for little rootless on the cloves you plants. My own, kept from last year, are already starting to develop new roots.

The purchased garlic (NZ) from supermarkets show little of this rooting.

Also imported or NZ grown can be subjected to radiation to prevent it been able to grow.

Imported maybe a condition applied

by MAF to prevent disease or pests entering the country.

In NZ this may be done to prevent licensed strains, growers pay for, to become available for gardeners personal use.

Once you’ve source your seed, split whole bulbs into individual cloves (this breaks their dormancy).

Save only the fattest outer cloves for planting, about four or five bulbs.

Eat the skinny inner cloves or if short of planting material plant them as well.

Bury or press the individual seed cloves into the soil so they are 5cm

The last few seasons as a terrible rust disease has decimated garlic crops, Wally Richards says.

deep, with the pointy end of the clove facing upwards.

Any shallower and they will actually rise up through the ground in a frost and end up sitting too close to the surface to root firmly. Space 50 to 70 mm apart but if you have plenty of space make about 100mm apart.

Expect to see green shoots within three to four weeks.

At the beginning of the season, garlic needs nitrogen, so any general NPK fertiliser is beneficial. The bulbs do the bulk of fattening up during September and October, so liquid fertiliser helps then too.

After October, lay off the food as you want the bulbs to focus on swelling up, not putting on more green top growth. You do all the above and the rust strikes and your crop is fairly much history.

We are going to try and prevent or reduce the damage caused by the rust by making the growing medium/soil better and strengthen the plants cells making it more difficult for the rust to establish and also by keeping our fingers crossed..

A few weeks ago I suggested things to do to prepare the soil environment where you are going to plant the garlic. I also mentioned a product which I was going to call Wallys Soft Rock. Unfortunately my supply of this has not happened so we are going to make our own. Follow the traditional preparation of the soil as above with ample animal manure , chicken manure, blood & bone, sheep pellets, Bio Boost (any or as many of the above as available) Also add

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The spray will keep well enough in the spray bottle stored in a shed so you do not have to mix it up fresh every time and can use up all that is left.

What we are doing with the spray is strengthening the garlic’s leaves making them less suitable for the rust disease to establish.

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Lights on after four

By Frances Chin

Local road safety volunteer Nigel Perry above reminds drivers to have their headlights dipped after 4pm.

COVID-19 Support grants for community organisations A recent Planning, Finance and Community Committee endorsed a second round of Community Grants funding to support Marlborough community organisations to assist them get through the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions.

In April councillors had agreed to establish a Community Facilities emergency budget of up to $1 million and also increased the Community Grants budget by $200,000 to $500,000.

Both initiatives were funded from the Emergency Events Reserve.

Request for Community Facilities assistance had been received from organisations including Marlborough Heritage Centre, the Giesen Centre, Endeavour Park Pavilion, the Youth Hub, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, the Millennium Art Gallery and Stadium 2000.

The first round of Community Grants took place in May with eighty applications requesting a total of $920,719.40 received.

After consideration of eligible requests the Grants Sub-committee allocated 68 grants totaling $374,072.00.

This leaves a balance of $125,928 to allocate in Round 2.

The focus of the Community Grants in Round 1 was for operating costs where organisations can identify a loss of income, due to COVID-19 restrictions and for increased demand in their services.

Committee Chairman, Mark Peters, says the Council’s Grant’s Committee had been fair and consistent in its deliberations.

“It’s really important that our treasured Marlborough community facilities and organisations can keep the lights on and get through the impacts of the recent lockdown.

Council has a solid balance sheet and very sensibly set aside funds for crises of this kind in our Emergency Events Reserve.

“I’m pleased to say we are able help our community organisations

get through this very challenging period.”

The Committee today made the following recommendations for Council to consider on 25 June: • Round 2 of Community Grants to be usual timing – opening in August, closing end of October, with deliberations in mid-November • Criteria for Round 2 to be the usual criteria for Community Grants, with COVID-19 loss of income and increased demand for services added.

• Successful applicants who have received COVID-19 assistance are not able to apply again for COVID-19 assistance in Round 2 for the same purpose.

• Request that the balance of unspent funds from the Community Facilities budget be added to the balance of Community Grants budget for allocation in Round 2.

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Picton ferry precinct fast tracking Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed Monday’s Government announcement that the Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment Project is in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Bill introduced to Parliament today.

“This is a major project for Marlborough and New Zealand,” he says.

“Two new, bigger modern ferries will significantly improve the service for passengers and freight from 2024.

Local road safety volunteer Nigel Perry says Marlborough drivers are making a serious mistake during the winter months, by not having their headlights on after 4pm, or during conditions with low visibility.

“I was out last Friday afternoon.

There was a drizzly sort of rain, and it was quite dark. I made a check on the number of vehicles on the road. One third did not have headlights on.”

“Why are drivers afraid to put their lights on? They’re not saving their battery or anything. It’s an unusual situation. People like the police and the AA, they’ve been saying for years and years, ‘this is what you should be doing.’ But other drivers are just not doing it.”

Nigel was “born and bred” in Marlborough. He has seen the traffic in Marlborough change greatly since he was “riding his bike as a boy,” despite the roads

themselves staying the same.

Nigel has been a member of Road Safety Organisation for 35 years, and was previously the president of the Road Safety Council, now disbanded.

Nigel says that during the winter months, the mornings and evenings are becoming darker and darker.

“The shadows are long, very deep and dense at the moment,” Nigel says. “On Alabama Road on a sunny day, you can’t see cars because they’re in the shadows of the trees. During situations like last Friday afternoon, everyone should have their headlights dipped.”

Nigel urges drivers to have their headlights dipped, not on full, or on park.

“Two cars had parked lights on.

They’re not strong enough. When you put park lights on, they are only for parking.”

“It’s not to see, it’s to be seen,” Nigel reminds.

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Library concept - ground floor please Re Library design I totally agree with Sylvia Barrett comments on 17/6/20.

I was disappointed at the proposed Library Design. I was not excited about the library being on the second floor. I would have thought the library was the main concept and this should have been on the ground

floor – not as an afterthought on the second floor.

Blenheim has more than enough cafes in the area and as for the meeting rooms, the Clubs of Marlborough are nearby.

The library is a library and is not an afterthought.

Ivan - Redwoodtown

Library design I am in total agreement with Sylvia Barrett (17/6/20). For disabled people, especially in the event of a fire or earthquake, egress via lifts is immediately stopped.

How frightening to be trapped

up there – even if the fire department is across the road.

A library is the reason for the new buildings and should be on the ground floor.

The rest is empire building.

Shirley – Redwoodtown.

Clouded waters Dear Ed Standing at the influence of Doctor’s Creek and the Taylor River at Munro Street, why is Doctor’;s Creek in a constant state of murk while he Taylor River is crystal clear. Does

Council monitor the condition of waterways? These spring creeks in Blenheim and around the Wairau Plains are delightful, stable waterways. Fish and Game should be on the alert too.

“Water Nymph”

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“The new ferries will also be effects of the redevelopment. more fuel efficient and safer.

The Council and Port are also “This is very good news for currently involved in commerWaitohi/Picton, which will see cial negotiations with KiwiRail hundreds of new jobs for local on how the project will be contractors and businesses. funded.

“The project is a long term The new ferry precinct will infrastructure investment in an create better road and rail conWhen I was a young lad we essential transport service for nections into Picton, Blenheim were often told, don’t do as I the country.” and to the rest of the South do, do as I tell you. Now we The Council has been working Island.

SaleS • Service • repairS • rentalS are repeatedly being told, “the closely with its subsidiary Port There will be a new wharf, jetpolice to make the roads safer Marlborough and KiwiRail on a ties, terminal building and a rail are stopping speeding all year public consultation considering corridor that can accommodate round.” Now we learn that a the roading impacts and other longer trains. senior police officer has been clocked doing 150kph in a

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July is Women’s Refuge Awareness Month and showing her support for the Marlborough Refuge is a Blenheim woman who has much to thank the team for after leaving an abusive marriage two-years ago.

The woman was a domestic abuse victim, who has asked to remain anonymous for her protection. She experienced emotional, physical and financial abuse, and it’s her hope that by sharing her story it will help other women in a similar situation.

For eight years the woman was in a “bad relationship” with her ex-husband who she says was controlling, abusive, and often threatened to harm her and their son if she tried to leave.

“In my culture we don’t talk about those things with our families. It’s very normal to have violence,” she says.

The couple married then came to New Zealand and settled in Blenheim. Feeling isolated in a foreign country made her feel “alone” and after eight years of marriage she reached a point where she knew she “needed help”.

“I was going through a really hard time and I had enough. I needed help because I was so mentally drained, so I wanted to talk to someone.

“I just couldn’t take it anymore.

“I walked into the Plunket rooms to talk to someone; I didn’t know where to go. I needed to tell someone what was happening to

me and let it out.

“The staff there called Women’s Refuge and an Advocate came down to see me and we talked about my relationship.

“I realised I was in a very controlling and violent relationship and when I came to NZ I didn’t know what emotional or physical violence is as it’s very normal in my country.

“My husband controlled the money. I didn’t work and was expected to stay home and do housework. He would go out often but didn’t let me; I had to stay home with our son.

“If I told him how I felt about the relationship or said I wanted to leave him he would get physical, and would say he would hurt our son or kill himself. He didn’t want me to leave the relationship and made me feel afraid.

“He would also tell me bad things like I’m ugly, I’m a fool, and I can’t do anything without him; and I believed those things.

“The ladies at Women’s Refuge helped me understand it was violence and that it’s not right, and from that day they helped me start a new life,” she says.

A support system was put in place to help the woman and her son including gaining refugee status, as if she returned to her home country it would endanger their lives.

“They were with me at all the court meetings, they found us a safe place to stay, provided food and everything we needed,” she says.

“I think they went beyond their

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riod, we supported her through a Protection Order and sourced an immigration lawyer to help her and her young son gain refugee status and a visa.

“It was a complex situation with immigration as we were literally fighting for her life; she couldn’t go home as in all likelihood they would be killed or severely impoverished.

“She suffered extensive forms of violence so it was important that she had a support system around her and that she had someone to talk things through with. “Now two years on she has transformed and is so strong and looks amazing. She has worked so incredibly hard to support herself. It’s been a privilege to know her and walk alongside her,” she says.

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“I want women to know that if they have this violence it’s not right and to ask for help. I really want to thank Marlborough Women’s Refuge for giving me a new life,” she says.

One of the Blenheim Community and Education Advocates who worked with the woman says the Refuge provided a supportive network for her to feel safe and rebuild her life.

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Women’s Refuge Awareness Month

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Crisisline: 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 Proud to support Women’s Refuge

Support for leaving Are you thinking about leaving?

We encourage you to make a plan, be cautious about how you implement it, and make positive choices in your life.

There are challenges to leaving any relationship, especially when there is abuse and violence involved.

It’s very common for women to leave their abuser several times: Women’s Refuge have found that a woman can leave and return to

an abuser between four and seven times before she can feel strong and supported enough to make it permanent.

Some advice from us to help your decision-making Be proud that you have done whatever you needed to do in order to keep yourself and your children safe, but you all deserve to live without fear, shame and anxiety.

If you’re considering your options, there is no right or wrong

way to feel at this moment.

You are likely to be feeling a mix of emotions that change in strength and urgency throughout the day, and over time.

There are many things to consider, so try to get clear in your mind before you make your final decision.

Talking to someone you trust or people who know about violence against women may help you with the choices you need to make.

Do not let the person abusing you know you are thinking of leaving.

You can phone our confidential Crisisline if you want to talk to a Women’s Refuge advocate.

Make a Safety Plan, whether you’re choosing to stay for now or leaving the relationship.

We have designed some you can use for free, outlining exactly what you need to think about for a safe new future.

We are here to help At Women’s Refuge, we provide the support and information you need when you’re dealing with violence in your life.

So what is domestic violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of power, control and coercion.

Abuse is not just physical, trust your intuition. If something does not feel right to you, then it’s not OK. If you are being abused, remember it’s not your fault.

Violence is never okay. No one deserves to be abused, and we are always here to help you.

At Women’s Refuge, we won’t judge you. We will listen to you and support you to make choices for your safety. Kia kaha.

Our services are confidential and mostly free. The only charge is rent if you use our safe houses, where you and your children can live if you need accommodation urgently. If you can’t afford this, don’t worry – our main concern is your safety.

Here are the different types of

abusive behaviour that can occur.

Psychological or emotional abuse Threatening to harm you or the children, damaging belongings, stalking, isolating from friends and whānau, actions or threats, hurting animals or pets, constant put downs and belittling, exposing children to trauma.

Economic abuse Withholding money, monitoring the finances, making all the financial decisions, demanding proof of all expenditure and checking receipts, allotting an allowance.

Sexual abuse Forced to have sex, feeling sexually harassed, being made to engage in degrading or unsafe sexual behaviour.

Physical abuse Slapping, beating, punching, kicking, strangling, shaking, biting or pinching. It may involve the use of weapons and can cause serious long term injury or fatality.

Spiritual abuse Feeling as though your spirit/ wairua is being attacked, stops you from expressing your spiritual or religious beliefs, stops you going to church/ temple, puts down your beliefs, uses their/your religious beliefs to justify their behaviour.

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By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

A Marlborough District councillor looking to close an “unsuitable” freedom camping site has been told the council has “no power” to close its own areas.

Councillor Mark Peters said there was “compelling” evidence to shut the Double Bay camp site after residents revealed tourists defecated in their gardens and stole water.

“A, it can’t be policed easily. B, it’s too small. C, it’s an absolute nuisance for residents there, because it’s right in the middle of a built up area,” Peters told the council’s annual plan deliberations recently.

But council chief executive Mark Wheeler said until freedom camping rules were reviewed in November, the council’s only option was to continue policing the site.

The council’s current bylaw prohibited self-contained freedom camping in all but some parts of the region, and as Double Bay was a designated site, its

status could only be changed under the bylaw’s review.

But Wheeler said certain criteria had to be met.

“You have to show there were access issues, environmental issues, or health and safety issues on an ongoing basis [at a freedom camping site] to close it.”

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett said the council monitored and policed freedom camping rules, but he suspected offences in Double Bay were either changed or removed before enforcement officers arrived. “​ It’s a long way to drive to get to Double Bay,” he said.

“Ever since I’ve been on this council there have been things that don’t sit easily with me, but we have to work within the legislation ... closing a freedom camping site just because we’ve heard a series of submissions during our annual plan process is not the right time.

“We’ve got no power to do it, is what it comes down to.”

Peters withdrew his motion to close the Double Bay site, with other councillors adding it was a “shame”.

Councillor Cynthia Brooks said the

Double Bay residents want the Marlborough District Council to close the freedom camping site 50 metres from their homes. Photo by Brya Ingram, Local Democracy Reporting

residents were “thoroughly” consulted before the current freedom camping bylaw came to pass, and were “welcoming”.

Councillor David Oddie said it was obvious residents had since changed their minds, and encouraged staff to begin the bylaw review process before this Christmas.

Kathryn Omond, who represent-

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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.

E.J. (Edward John) Brock, Mr Henry Redwood’s Manuka, September 1869, oil on artist board. Source unknown.

By 1869 Henry Redwood could turn

ed nine Double Bay households during the annual plan, said after the meeting residents would not stop until the site closed.

She was “delighted” a councillor agreed with residents, but thought the council was hiding behind legislation.

“None of us are against freedom camping ... It’s not a case of Nimby [Not In My Back Yard], but a case

to a local horse painter to immortalise his winners. The colt Manuka ‘The Magnificent’ (The Peer out of Waimea) scooped the pool at the 1869 Canterbury Jockey Club Spring Meeting, winning the Derby, the Canterbury Cup and the Christchurch Plate.

Nelson veterinary surgeon and artist Edward Brock painted this portrait just before Manuka left Nelson to race in the 1869 Melbourne Cup. Edward Brock (c.1829 - 1905) graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 1851. He was appointed late in the Crimean War in 1856 to the 4th Infantry Division to care for the horses. He arrived in Nelson in 1857 and established his veterinary practice.

Henry Redwood’s commission re-

of it really being in our backyards,” she said last week.

Omond said when the site first opened, it received about two or three campers a night in summer, which later ballooned into “a whole wave of campers”.

A resident once counted 23 vehicles at the site.

The council will adopt its annual plan on June 25.

vived Brock’s second career as a horse painter, which he continued after moving to Christchurch in about 1877.

Brock’s image of the sturdy healthy animal standing on a bed of clean straw and with water to drink promoted best animal care. Photographs of the popular painting also acted as an advertisement for Henry Redwood’s state-of-the-art stables at Waimea.

The well-ventilated stables were constructed of local red bricks, which you can see in the painting.

Disaster struck Manuka when he was injured during the precarious sea voyage to Melbourne and he failed to start, never to race again.

Henry Redwood sold him in Australia and he lived his days in Tasmania, a successful stud animal until his death in 1891.

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Freemasons donation buys riding gear for RDA instructors

By Celeste Alexander

Instructors at the Marlborough Riding for the Disabled will soon have some new clothing and riding boots thanks to a donation from the six Freemason Lodges in the region.

The charitable organisation employs four qualified instructors who are trained to work with people of all ages and abilities.

Around 80 people with differing needs ride as part of a therapeutic programme each week, as well as 17 after-school riders who take lessons with the instructors.

To enable this charity to exist donations and grants are integral so support from community groups “is gratefully received”, Marlborough RDA president Alana Sagar says.

Alana met with four members of local Masonic Lodges last Friday to show them around the facility and accept a cheque for $1056.

“We are just hugely grateful first of all for the recognition of RDA as a great service to make a contribution to. Secondly, this money will be well spent on the gear our instructors need, so thank you,” Alana says.

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Half of the money was raised last year during a combined Lodges midwinter Christmas dinner which was then matched dollar-for-dollar by the national Grand Lodge Charity.

“We knew the RDA needed support and it was good timing for us to donate,” says Chris Williams of the Eckford Lodge 334.

“We felt it was an important cause as they do a lot of good work within the community, so we applied to our Grand Lodge for a 50/50 subsidy and are now proud to present this cheque,” he says.

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Lockdown has ‘little effect’ on resource consents

Marlborough Riding for the Disabled president, Alana Sagar, pictured with horse Goldie, was visited by local Freemasons last Friday and presented a cheque. Patrick Rowlinson of Lodge Havelock 104, Ian Plummer of Lodge Awatere 292, Chris Williams of Lodge Eckford 334 and Peter Barker of Lodge Awatere 292 were on hand for the presentation.

Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, the first 22 weeks of the year have been busy for the Council Resource Consents Team.

Over this time the Council received 395 resource consent applications. Of those, 366 were new applications for resource consent, 25 were applications for variations to resource consent conditions under section 127 of the Resource Management Act (RMA), three extensions to lapsed dates under section 125, and one objection to conditions under section 357.

In the same 22-week period in 2019 Council received 386 applications, and in 2018 373 applications were received.

In the first 22 weeks of 2020 the Council issued 448 decisions.

Of that total, 408 were for new applications for resource consent.

Council also issued 37 section 127

decisions (variations to resource consent conditions) and three section 125 (extension to lapse dates).

In the same period in 2019 and 2018 Council issued 398 decisions and 412 decisions respectively.

Resource Consents and Compliance Group Manager, Gina Ferguson, says it appeared the lockdown had had little effect so far on the level of planned activity in Marlborough.

“At the moment it feels like business as usual in Marlborough.

Whether we see a slowdown in consent activity later this year is hard to predict.

“It’s possible that people had more time during the lockdown to progress their plans. It will be interesting to see what happens during winter and then into spring.”

Water meter installation in Renwick and Havelock almost complete Metered water is just around the corner for Havelock and Renwick residents, with water meter installations in the two towns almost complete.

Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer, Stephen Rooney, says work on the project began in July last year and was originally expected to take nine months to complete; however the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a slight delay.

“As soon as New Zealand moved to Alert Level 3, Fulton Hogan resumed work on the project, finishing off the meter box and manifold installation so that the water meters can be installed,” Stephen says.

“All meters are now expected to be installed and the first meter reading taken at the end of July rather than June. This will provide Council with an initial reading and thereafter meters will be read on a regular basis to

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provide residents with a comparison between winter and summer demand.

“After each meter reading, residents will be provided with an indicative water usage statement which will detail their water consumption prior to charging beginning next year.

Residents can expect to receive the first indicative invoice at the end of September. This lead-in period will also provide water usage data through a complete summer period, prior to

charging starting.”

“The move to metered water comes following public consultation, where a majority of the towns’ residents supported metering,” Stephen says.

“Water meters are the fairest way to pay, as you only pay for the water you actually use, giving you control over your bill. Metering helps secure future water supplies by encouraging people to conserve water. Meters also help to identify leaks and get them

fixed quickly.”

The meters have been trialled since 2017.

For advice and information, members of the public can contact Operations/Project Engineer, Margie Fletcher, on Ph: 03 520 7400.

For more information about the water meter project visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/utilities/ water-supplies/domestic-water-metering-in-havelock-and-renwick

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Wednesday June 24, 2020 LEFT: Marlborough Riding for the Disabled president, Alana Sagar, receives a cheque for $1056 from Freemason, Peter Barker, of Lodge Awatere 292. The money was raised during a combined Lodges midwinter Christmas dinner last year, and will be used to purchase boots and clothing for the riding instructors.

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EVENT: Marlborough Youth Trust Advisory Group Graduation

The Marborough Youth Trust Advisory Group (MyTAG) had their graduation on Monday Jun 22, 2020. Also in attendence were the chairperson of the Marlborough Youth Trust Russell Smith, and Mayor John Leggett with his partner Anne Best.

Latu Nganamo and Wiki Waihapi attended their YEP graduation at the Marlborough Youth Trust.

Madelaine Freeth and Cara Duncan attend their graduation of the Youth Employment Programme (YEP.)

EVENT: Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year Competition

Mayor John Leggett, Carters manager Hamish Scott, and National MP for Kaikoura Stuart Smith attended the competition Saturday morning.

Mark Lovelock and Cameron Palmer both competed Henry Leov and Daniel Small also participated in the in the Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Apprentice of the Year Competition.

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Environmental Protection Officer Marlborough District Council (MDC) is made up of a diverse workforce who pride themselves on providing a safe and healthy workplace. As a Unitary Authority, MDC provides unique opportunities for their people to learn and grow across a wide range of functions.

Marlborough District Council (MDC) is now seeking a full-time Environmental Protection Officer to join their team in Blenheim, situated in the heart of wine-growing Marlborough region on New Zealand’s south island. This is a Monday to Friday role with occasional rostered after hours work, as required.

Reporting to the Compliance Manager and working within a team of Environmental Protection Officers, this role will see you monitoring resource consents and responding to customer concerns to ensure the Marlborough region maintains its high standard of environmental protection and compliance. This could include anything from compliance issues regarding winery waste, through to marine farms, air pollution or water quality.

Some of your day-to-day duties will include (but not be limited to): • Formulating strategies for enforcement of the Resource Management Act (RMA) and Bylaws; • Understanding and investigating complaints objectively and impartially; • Preparing and presenting evidence to Council hearings and potentially to Court; • Informing and educating landowners and businesses on the benefits of consent compliance; and • Fostering working relationships with industry to minimise their environmental impacts.

Ideally, you will hold previous experience in an environmental protection or similar role with the proven ability to interpret key policies, legislation and procedures.

Tertiary qualifications in resource management, environmental science, compliance or similar will be highly regarded but are not essential, providing you can demonstrate sound judgement and decision making skills, with an investigative mind and an aptitude for dealing with compliance issues that can at times be complex and contentious.

As this is a customer facing role, the ability to provide high-level customer service and engage with internal and external stakeholders, from all walks of life, will be key to your success. You will have exceptional communication skills, be comfortable working collaboratively, and have the conflict resolution skills to navigate occasional difficult situations.

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If this sounds like the role for you then please apply.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 5 July 2020.

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BOESE, Pauline Frances: Passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital on Friday June 19, 2020. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Donald, much-loved mother of Jenny, Donna and Roger. Loved Nana of Jessie, Emma, Lucy, Arna, Kate, Tracey and Anna.

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Unsettle, 8. Stress, 13. Accumulate, 15. Scramble, 17. Submerge, 18. Scrape, 20. Trowel, 22. Awaken, 24. Band.

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RTS stuck in groundhog day scenario It is about time pity set in for Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

Undoubtedly one of the best players in the NRL, the 27-year-old must be sick of babysitting the 12 men in front of him in the defensive line.

Watching another dismal display from the Kiwi franchise against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, it was clear RTS was simply a cut-above.

Sure, the captain and fullback is earning $1.1 million a year but it

must be tough to lead a side with a constant losing record.

The 40-12 thumping on Friday night lacked heart but not from Tuivasa-Sheck who continued to be in the right place at the right time to diffuse dangerous situations at the back.

He is also the team’s main and some would say only attacking weapon with ball in hand.

When he has the ball, you can bet

he is going to get his head through the defensive line through utter determination.

It is fair to wonder whether he stands at the back and wonders what life might have been like if he had stayed at the Sydney Roosters.

Yes, he’s the face of the franchise and his form has always been top-notch, his level of dedication uncompromised but in a quiet moment he must reflect on all the team

success he passed up to come home and play for the Auckland-based franchise.

The fullback will be at the club until the end of the 2022 season, by which time he will be 29.

The Warriors have, in my opinion, the most consistent fullback in the competition and what’s more is they have him at the peak of his powers.

Sadly for him, he is stuck behind a forward pack which struggles to win

inbrief

Netball’s triumphant return Despite some early morning rain and fog, Saturday June 20 started bright and cool; the perfect weather for netball. The beginning of the weekend saw various Marlborough families flock to the netball courts for their first match of the Netball season. Everyone was keen for some friendly competi-

tion, and to blow the cobwebs off the netball that had been sitting on the shelf during Lockdown. Mum, Dad, siblings, even grand-parents; all were standing at the sidelines cheering on the players. There was even a cheeky sausage sizzle to keep players (and family) happy and energised.

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Whitehead Park Bowls results June 17: 1st Sandy Marshall, Geoff Sandford, Pim Mellish; 2nd Adrienne Waters, Bev Newell, George Arneson; 3rd Rex Dovey, La Rita Franklin, Kevin Dixon.

June 20: 1st Keith Hopgood, Rex Dovey, Kiri Bond; 2nd Dot Arneson, Chris Howard, Georg Arneson.

Picton Golf Club results

Lyla Bullen, Jasmine Tierney, Jadey Jopseon, and Amelia Brown proudly represented Tuamarina School for netball last Saturday.

Marlborough Golf Club results J u n e 16 , Wo m e n’s 9 H o l e Stableford: Rebecca Harvey 22, Neryl Savage 19, Bev Lindsay 19.

June 17, Avril Watson Stableford Div.1: Lizzie Turnbull 33, Lucy Jefferis 31, Karen Morris 31. Div.2:

Marie Grant 31, Janet Leith 29.

Div.3: Vivienne Boyle 32, Lyndy Larkin 32, Lesley Corbett 31.

June 20, Women’s Net Medal Div.1: Emily Stenhouse 78, Julie Smith 78, Julie Nicolle 80. Div.2: Tina Marfell

78, Vivienne Boyle 81. Men’s net medal Div.1: Matthew Croad 70, Wesley Green 72, Stephen Harvey 74, Paul Silke 74, Kerry Fyfe 75, Alan Yemm 75, Bob Nicolle 75, Malcolm Pettigrew 75, Terry Shagin 76,

William Harrison 77, Mark Mason 77, Tom Hindmarsh 77. Div.2: Ravi Johl 68, Graham McHaffie 70, Paul Eden 76, Scott Allen 77, Ian Newport 77, Terry Loomis 78, Tony Armstrong 79.

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An ideal run/walk reasonably flat on well established paths and boardwalks. Stay and enjoy a tea or coffee provided post event and a chat. Please bring some afternoon tea to share with others. Look for the Harrier sign.

Woodbourne Half Marathon Sunday August 16 from 8.00am to 5.00pm. Support the organisers of this annual event.

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Marlborough Harriers Club Marlborough Harrier Club pack training run, Thursday June 25 at 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start.

Meet in the kitchen of Redwood Community Hall, Oliver Park.

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June 27, 1.45pm for 2.00pm star t, Wairau Lagoons pack run through the Wairau Lagoons boardwalks ending up at the shipwreck Waverley then loop back to the carpark. Distance; 9.7km.

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the battle up-front and a backline which needs his injection to look potent.

The Warriors continue to be a team waiting for it all to click.

The harshest of critics would suggest that has happened rarely in their 25-year existence.

At this rate, they look set to waste their best fullback in club history and one of their best ever attacking players.

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June 13, Stableford: Rich McLean 39, Andrew Sunley 35, Jeff Pascoe 35, Ron Peters 35, Graham Couldrey 33.

Marlborough Veterans Golf Association Results of Tournament played at Awatere Golf Club on June 22.

Individual: Owen Farrell (Awatere) 41 points; 2.

Mike McConnell (Blenheim) 41 p oints; 3. Murray Ingram (Rarangi), Nevil Paterson (Marlborough), Georg Mitchinson (Marlborough) 36pts; 6.

Robin Taylor (Marlborough), Terry Grant (Rarangi) 34pts.

Team: 1st, Marlborough #1: Nevil Paterson, Stuart Parker, George Mitchinson and Hans Blohm, 104 Points.

2nd, Blenheim #1: 104 points on a countback.

3rd, Rarangi, 103 Points.

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