Dawn Library Blessing

Marlborough’s new base of knowledge was blessed at dawn on Friday, with selected locals shown through Blenheim’s brand-new Library and Art Gallery. After the blessing from local Māori representatives from Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Rārua and Rangitāne o Wairau with a few words and the pūtātara (shell trumpet) welcome, Mayor Nadine Taylor was joined by important figures that spearheaded the project for the unveiling to celebrate the co-operative community effort to bring the $20 million idea to reality.

“It’s a great morning this morning”, said Nadine. The blessing marks a new chapter for Marlborough, bringing together years of planning and the start of a new community home base.

All involved were very proud to see the finished product on the banks of the Taylor River.

“This is for our children and our grandchildren” says Millenium Public Art Gallery’s Rick

Wilson, encouraging locals to “bring them here soon”.

Robinson Construction’s Managing Director Phil Robinson, the lead building firm for the Library and Art Gallery, said he would feel very proud bringing his family to check out the finished project.

Libraries manager Glenn Webster said it was an exciting time for library staff. The new facility opens on Friday May 12 with a grand opening set to happen at the end of June.

Wanting to get back into the rugby community or help your local club? Be a part of the Associate Referees Course on the 3rd of May at Lansdowne Sports Hub. All rugby teams from under 8 to under 13 across Marlborough must have an associate referee, and there’s no game without a referee!

Contact Stephen Caunter at ref@ tasmanrugby.co.nz for more information.

Bohally Students Star In New Music Video

Local musician Tom Knowles has just released the music video for his new song “My People”, the second track off his upcoming album “Atarangi: Morning Sky”. The video was made in collaboration with Bohally Intermediate School students throughout, with the video filmed on site in Blenheim and Rarangi.

Watch the video at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=OXgWL-SbPow