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Lee Tepuia from Box on Boxing get set for a marathon training event in aid of I Am Hope.

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Pleased by cheese: Festival grows to new heights

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Cheesemakers and cheese lovers alike celebrated and sampled the best locally produced cheeses at this year’s New Zealand Cheese Festival.

Clos Henri vineyard in Renwick hosted a wide variety of cheese-based stallholders and plenty of eager foodies, with lots of cheesy goodness matched with Clos Henri’s wines, Peckham Cider, and treats from Sweet Creations.

Upper Moutere cheesemakers Thorvald took home the Ade Walcroft Champion Cheese award for their camembert as well as the Best Wash Rind for their Devotion cheese. Fellow Nelsonians Little River Estate won the More FM Marlborough People’s Choice award for their Tasman Blue. Marlborough cheesemakers also saw success, with Mooody Cow winning the Best Flavoured Cheese for their Tommey with Tempranillo, and Wairiri Buffalo winning the Chef ’s Choice Cheese with their Buffalo Stracciatella with Strawberry, and Best Fresh Cheese for their Buffalo Curd.

The second New Zealand Cheese Festival saw travellers from as far as Christchurch and Auckland make the pilgrimage to Clos Henri vineyard. Photo: William Woodworth.

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Boxing is a lonely sport, says Lee Tepuia – but he knows the battle many youth fight with mental health is harder than any punch.

To mimic the struggle many rangatahi deal with mentally, Lee and his Box on Boxing students are set to push their physical limits for a good cause.

A 24-hour Smashout marathon is being held on Gumboot Friday (3 November) to raise funds for the vital free youth counselling service.

Lee was motivated to support the cause after a friend of his daughter died suddenly.

The shock was far reaching, he says. “There’s nothing more important than the next generation, and so many kids are obviously struggling.

“There’s so little assistance out there otherwise, so the awesome work Mike King and I AM HOPE does is great because so many rangatahi aren’t getting the help they need otherwise.”

Lee will be on the focus pads training boxers for 24 hours at local gym, PR Shed.

Sponsors and members of the public are invited to don gloves too and take on sponsored punching bags to help boost

Lee Tepuia bouts with boxer Ellik putting in some training ahead of the 24-hour Smashout event.

Photo: William Woodoworth. funds.

Lee says boxing helps you learn about yourself and what you are capable of when testing your boundaries.

His 24-hour efforts last year saw him wearing gumboots and a 15kg vest.

“Opening up with struggles and getting proper support and counselling is a real challenge for many Kiwis, and showing the community do to care for our own rangatahi is so important,”

he says.

“Last year was the first Smashout, so now the target’s doubled and I hope it becomes a Marlborough Gumboot Friday tradition with people donning the gloves, fighting their own frustrations and showing the kids Marlborough’s got their backs.”

Organisations including McDonald’s, Caltex, Mitre 10 Mega, Crafar and Crouch, Thomas’s, Marlborough

Scaffolding, Bayleys, Wairau Pipefitting, Shane Cameron Fitness and the crew of local film production A Special Force have already donated a boxing bag or sponsored the event, but Lee says he and I AM HOPE grateful for any support.

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Possum traps: A photo of a cat caught in a possum trap last week has caused concern on Marlborough social media groups. A Marlborough District Council spokesperson says possums have been trapped in the upper reaches of the Wither Hills Farm Park for many years and traps are set a long way from residential areas. “While baited for possums with fruit, on rare occasions they can attract a feral cat. Possums are a common pest in Marlborough - suppressing them helps our indigenous biodiversity to thrive. Feral cats are also a significant predatory pest but are not targeted by the council in the Wither Hills Farm Park.”

Road works: Final road sealing on Nelson Street/SH6 following on from water main works is expected to start shortly with one-way traffic controls in place.

Council’s Project Engineer Melissa Hailstone-Workman says this was the final stage of works following the new water main installation on Nelson Street between Boyce and McLauchlan streets. Traffic management signage will be in place from next week to guide road users to detours and advise of possible delays.

Bug alert: A bug that has the ability to bring down eucalyptus trees is already widely established in Marlborough, despite only being detected this year. The bronze bug, similar in size to an ant, lays eggs on the leaves of eucalyptus trees. In “severe infestations”, the leaves wither and drop, which leads to branch dieback.

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Employment dispute sparks resignation WILLIAM WOODWORTH An Employment Relations Authority dispute has seen top bosses at Destination Marlborough resign.

The region’s collective marketing organisation is picking up the pieces after their chairman, General Manager and board collectively resigned in late September.

But despite a tumultuous time in the Destination Marlborough boardroom, acting General Manager Tracey Green says it’s “business as usual.”

“Change always brings uncertainty, but the Destination Marlborough team continues to focus on promoting Marlborough, building visitation for operators and delivering Manaakitanga to our visitors through our iSites,” she says.

She says plans are already set in place for campaigns and day-to-day operations are

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Newly appointed acting Destination Marlborough General Manager, Tracey Green. Photo: Supplied/Deni MacDonald. unaffected.

Tracey is keeping the GM seat “Destination Marlborough’s warm while recruitment gets promise on delivery is not underway for a new GM. impacted at all, as each year She says the role is a great Destination Marlborough opportunity for someone works to an annual plan of with a love for tourism, a activity and this plan has not strong leadership skillset, and changed.” who’s passionate about local Dispute proceedings were operators and businesses. lodged with the Employment Tracey is well placed to take Relations Authority in late on the acting role, having September and resignations worked alongside Destination quickly followed.

Marlborough for the past four Details of the dispute are not years. available at this stage.

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“I am constantly impressed by our operators and how they welcome and care for our visitors – both domestic and international”, Tracey says she is especially excited about the potential of The Whale Trail for Marlborough.

“Not only will it bring a range of new visitors to Marlborough, but it will encourage longer stays as cyclists explore the broader region both our wine valleys and through the Marlborough Sounds”.

“While our landscape is stunning and our wine and food is phenomenal, it is the friendliness and welcoming nature of our Marlborough people that make our destination.”

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Caythorpe chardonnay a winner

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Marlborough wines are no stranger to awards, but Caythorpe Family Estate’s Simon Bishell wasn’t expecting their Chardonnay win New World’s Best White Wine for 2023.

Simon and his team were taken aback after the announcement the Caythorpe Chardonnay 2021 won best White Wine and Champion Chardonnay, after previously never having a wine in the Top 50.

“It’s been really overwhelming and we’re all just elated that our hard work since Caythorpe Family Estate started making wine seven years ago is being acknowledged already,” he says.

Simon is both a fifth-generation owner of the land, and in the vineyards a hands-on help in the viticultural process.

Being a small team with limited vineyard space, Caythorpe only

produces the one line of wine, so the awards have given them a major boost of confidence.

“All of our wines are single vineyard from blocks on the estate, so the fact we’ve done this without blending from our little patch of Chardonnay is very pleasing,” he says.

“We only get one go at each variety each vintage, so our viticulturists and winemaking team led

by Jeremy McKenzie obviously weaved some magic with the Chardonnay this year.”

Simon and the team were proud to just gain their first New World Top 50 acknowledgement, let alone as the best in category.

However, he now sees keeping consistent momentum and sticking to their winemaking guns will be key in the future.

“Nothing will change at the vineyard, but the advantage of having our wine stocked, highlighted and recommended at New World’s throughout the country

Simon Bishell holds a bottle of the Caythorpe Family Estate Marlborough Chardonnay 2021 - New World Wine Awards’ Best White Wine for 2023. Photo: Supplied. as a small family brand is simply invaluable.

“We’ll keep to our processes, and hopefully emulate the same success with more varieties and vintages going forward.”

In the words of the New World Wine Awards judges, the Caythorpe Family Estate Marlborough Chardonnay 2021 “exudes sophistication with delicious

A day designed for family wellbeing Marlborough’s community services are joining forces to host a one-stop-shop wellbeing day.

Hauhunga Marae and Ngāti Rārua o Te Wairau Society are holding a Whānau Wellbeing Day for Marlburians giving them the chance to access community services and resources.

Information on topics ranging from health to emergency planning will make it easier for

people to gather vital information says co-organiser Dr Lorraine Eade.

“It’s hard out there for some families, and our health system is under pressure so what better way to bring them altogether in one space to make it easily accessible,” she says.

“We understand that the health sector and community services are overstretched and that many can’t

access or afford appointments so having GP’s and nurses come along to advise people and do basic health screenings like blood pressure tests, hearing tests and immunisations will be a massive assistance for many whanau.”

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“We’re trying to cover Defence planning sessions – which she as much as possible of sees as a major gap of what our community preparation in many needs, put all of the households. help in one place to be open about questions “People can’t be ready for something if they people have, and help Dr Lorraine don’t know about it –if where and when we Eade. we look just down the can.” road at Kaikōura earthquake, The event takes place at Spring disasters like that are close to Creek School on Saturday 14 home, but many locals don’t have October from 10:30am until emergency family plans, grab 2:30pm.

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Change of guard questions museum closure PAULA HULBURT

RAZOR SHARP: Incumbent All Blacks’ coach Scott Robertson was an interested onlooker from the sideline at Lansdowne Park on Saturday as the Crusaders and Hurricanes junior sides did battle. His presence suggests recent news stories saying Robertson had been “barred” from attending the current All Blacks World Cup matches in France may have been unfounded, given he is not even in Europe at the moment.

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New bosses at Marlborough’s Historic Society are calling for council to reopen the museum for Labour weekend amid concerns over its closure.

President Dr Paul Davidson says the society are prepared to pause flagging negotiations.

Differences of opinion over the future management of the building and collections need to be temporarily set aside, he says.

The move comes as the Brayshaw Park museum remains closed to the general public three months after temporarily closing its doors.

“I’m quite happy to have an interim agreement for the management of the museum and the collections while longterm negotiations take place,” Paul says.

“Unfortunately, substantive negotiations have been delayed to absence of lawyers and there has been no consultation.

“Essentially we’ve been locked out when we were initial told it would be a two-week closure.”

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New Marlborough Historical Society President Dr Paul Davidson is looking forward to seeing the museum open again. Photo: Paula Hulburt the Museum and many other buildings at Brayshaw Park.

At their recent AGM, Paul was elected as president, taking over the reins from Jenny Andrews as she stepped down.

Two former presidents, Dale Webb and Rien Wagenvoort join well known local historian John Orchard and five others on the committee.

Paul, a well-known documentary film maker, says the committee feels let down that the museum remains closed, after being initially

being told it would close for just two weeks.

“We are very disappointed that it has been closed for so long. We are not sure why the Council feels they cannot continue to provide access for the community.

“This thing needs to be negotiated at governance level rather than just council staff, with no disrespect to them.”

A meeting had been arranged between the Society and Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor on Friday but was postponed.

Paul says its important the museum opens as soon as possible.

“I’m disturbed that despite early promises the museum is still closed.

“We’re really keen that the museum be opened. The community riches and history that are in there, we have on trust for the community.

“It isn’t right that the community can’t enjoy these or see them.”

Negotiations with Marlborough District Council over future ownership

and management of these buildings, and the extensive collection of artefacts and archives held there have stalled.

Paul says arrangements should have been confirmed a year ago. “We have no objection to council eventually owning the museum. All we want is a sound future for Marlborough’s past – and a sound future for the Marlborough Historical Society.

Marlborough District Council have been approached for comment.

Well known author and Marlburian Tessa Anderson will be kicking off the Society’s Sunday Series which gets underway again on 15 October at 2pm at The Paul Davidson Theatre at the Marlborough Museum. Tessa will be talking about her new book, 50 Years, 50 Stories which tells the history of modern viticulture.

This will be followed by a screening of the film Vintage Marlborough.

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Wairau Hospital staff bridging job gaps PAULA HULBURT A struggle to fill staff gaps is seeing people pulled from other areas to help Marlborough’s often overstretched emergency department.

Job vacancies at Wairau Hospital’s busy Emergency Department are putting current staff under extra pressure.

Triaging aims to ensure patients are assessed quickly with those deemed urgent treated more quickly.

But with staff gaps proving problematic, nurses rostered on to triage are sometimes called in to help elsewhere.

Te Whatu Ora – Nelson Marlborough Interim Chief Medical Officer Steve Low is reassuring people staff are following national guidelines.

“Our ED does face pressure due to shortages of medical staff, such as physicians and junior doctors, and we are actively recruiting for these roles.

Members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists picketing outside Wairau Hospital last month. Photo: File.

“Our triage nurses followed a process which meets National ED Guidelines wherein a triage nurse supports the ED team as need be. Our ED administration team call the triage nurse back to review patients.

“In the event that an emergency occurs at our triage desk, our administrators activate an alarm for an urgent support response. In these situations our Duty Nurse Manager is also activated and comes immediately to support the nursing team.”

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Departments use the Australasian triage scale which has five triage categories; triage category 1 patients are very urgent, while triage category 5 patients are less urgent.

Patients are usually assessed on arrival and seen in order of urgency, with maximum clinically appropriate times in place for both assessment and treatment.

However, because of fluctuations in patient numbers, the seriousness of their conditions, and other pressures on hospital resources, these times cannot

always be met. Steve says the hospital team are always supported via a system in line with national standards.

“We support our team via a system in line with national standards which matches staffing with patient demand in real time so we can have the right people in the right place at the right time.

“Sometimes this includes getting support from Nelson’s Emergency Department.

Te Whatu Ora has a number of ongoing recruitment campaigns to grow and retain health workers, Steve says.

“As with many Emergency Departments across Aotearoa, Wairau Hospital’s ED faces pressure, and while the ED is available to everyone in need, those with non-urgent issues will face longer waiting times.

“We are grateful to the Blenheim community for welcoming new staff to the region and helping them get established as they make Blenheim their home.”

Feasting fun WILLIAM WOODWORTH Marlburians turned out in force to enjoy local delicacies and celebrate the start of the summer season at Bayley’s Friday Night Feast.

Stallholders took over the High Street carparks in downtown Blenheim and left the crowds of attendees spoilt for choice for food and drink options, with about 30 vendors accompanying the open local food businesses.

Many Marlburians headed along to the food festival after work for Friday refreshments, with vendors swept off their feet by the support shown by attendees.

A busy day on High Street also included a kids movie afternoon and competitions at Te Kahu o Waipuna, with the soundtrack to the day supplied by DJ’s Arii Jade and Vinyl in the Vines, and singer/songwriter Blake.

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Trust’s community care boost WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A rural health trust geared towards helping vulnerable people can now connect with more of the community.

The Pelorus Area Health Trust in Havelock provides a vital service, with volunteers taking to the roads with hot soup and smiling faces.

Now the trust has been able to expand into neighbouring premises, creating a new Community Lounge next to their current charity shop.

Grateful for a helpful landlord’s assistance and flexibility with their ideas, the Health Trust’s Chairwoman Glenda Davies and Administrator Jenny Garing have plans in the works to create even more community connections.

“We have community groups or organisations like the Lions join us, but we are open to anyone – whether you just need some time off, health advice or a cup of tea and a chat, we’re here,” says Jenny.

“Even if it’s something as easy as organizing someone to do the lawns or a podiatrist appointment – we even had one of our lovely firefighters volunteer times to install some smoke detectors.”

Each Friday, soup, bread rolls and

Jenny Garing and Glenda Davies are part of the Pelorus Area Health Trust who volunteer their time to help create a stronger community. Photo: William Woodworth. sweet treat deliveries currently go sisting the partners of dependent ing after those with Alzheimer’s to more than 30 homes across the people. or Dementia – or allowing them Pelorus region. to have some time off Volunteers stay for to run errands. “...Whether you just need some or a chat which helps “We’ve had mums time off, health advice or a cup and three kids come combat loneliness while seeing how just for a change of tea and a chat, we’re here.” in else they can assist, of surroundings, to a taking away the presman from D’Urville Pelorus Area Health Trust sure from people to Island who needed Administrator Jenny Garing ask for help. to stay with us and Glenda, Jenny and the Trust They now host a retired nurse on have bandages changed daily noticed another key issue was as- Fridays to advise for people look- because our key is assisting peo-

ple how they need it by just being there.”

“We eventually want to bring together people we deliver to the Lounge for an activity day, make organic connections to one another and fight loneliness together,” Jenny says.

Soup mastermind and sweet treat creator Glenda says she loves cooking up community spirit and encourages people that struggle to reach out, even if it’s only for a Friday meal and a chat.

“We started doing the soup because there’s no Meals on Wheels around Marlborough and people who can’t cook are living off frozen ready meals and are so isolated.

“All of the ingredients are donated, and the rolls are supplied by the Havelock Four Square - I even do a special vegan soup for those who ask.”

“The weekly soup shows that the smallest thing that may seem simple spreads a bit of love.”

The Pelorus Area Health Trust try to cover the Pelorus from funding with charity stores, grants and donations, however they run on volunteer hours – so supporting the Trust with time, donations or shopping supports the most vulnerable in the Pelorus.

Sea level rise maps in Marlborough reveal areas most at risk MAIA HART

Local Democracy Reporter

Low-lying parts of the Wairau River plain, near a nationally significant archaeological site, are particularly sensitive to the effects of sea level rise, new research has found.

The Marlborough District Council earlier this year engaged Niwa to model sea level rise in what was said to be a “true representation” the wider community could trust.

The initial mapping was presented in a report to the council’s environment and planning committee on Thursday.

The modelling looked at both the likely permanent sea level rise, and the extreme sea level rise seen in one-in-100 year events, taking into account effects of waves, astronomical tides and storm surge, the report said.

Based on projections from the Ministry for the Environment, and depending on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, sea level rise could be between 20cm and 33cm by 2050, 38cm and 90cm by 2090, and up to 160cm by 2130. The upper measurements were considered a “worst case scenario” for each year.

It was expected to particularly impact low-lying parts of Picton, Havelock and the lower Wairau

The lower Wairau River plain is at risk of becoming inundated, new research has found. Photo: Anthony Phelps/Stuff.

River plain. Other areas such as the Marlborough Sounds had a steeper backshore.

The assessment used a “bathtub” model to produce maps that showed the “spatial extent” of sea level rise, the report said. Any land below the projected level was assumed to be inundated with water.

The report said land that was lower than the inundation level but not connected to the sea could see increased groundwater levels or increased susceptibility to catchment-based flooding, due to higher coastal water levels.

But, it said the bathtub model came with “caveats”, as it did not account for blockages, or the short length of storm tide peaks.

Niwa said “robust hydro-dynamic modelling” of the lower Wairau

plain, including Blenheim, Rarangi and Boulder Bank, would improve confidence in the modelling.

The low-lying areas of Wairau River plain, mostly agricultural land near the Wairau Bar, were particularly sensitive to sea level rise.

“By 2050, the existing flood defences are likely to maintain normal tidal variations,” the report said.

“However, large areas of the Lower Wairau River Plain are likely to be situated below high tide level.

“Assuming no further flood protection or modification, by 2130 much of

these areas have the potential to be permanently inundated.”

Council’s chief executive Mark Wheeler told the committee a lot of resilience planning was being done to cope with sea level rise, particularly by the Ministry for Environment.

Assets and services manager Richard Coningham said more detailed study would help inform where the council should raise stopbanks.

Planning and finance committee chairperson Gerald Hope said

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there were protective mechanisms that were “doable”.

The modelling project was a specific action in the council’s climate action plan, published in 2020.

More information could be found on the council’s website: https:// www.marlborough.govt.nz/environment/climate-change.

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Charity gets set to Dazzle WILLIAM WOODWORTH

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“Marlborough’s such a generous Thousands of Marlborough school community and seeing my kids see children benefit from its pro- benefit from the evening means I gramme every year, now adults are had to support it.” in for a treat too.

“As Elemental celebrates our new Graeme Dingle Foundation’s Ki- cellar door this November, we’re wiCan programme runs in most of also auctioning off a food and the region’s primary schools. drink experience at the new premTeaching pupils the values of in- ises, as well as a few bottles.” tegrity, respect, Chef Matt says and resilience the “Marlborough’s he is “honoured” team are preparto get the call up such a generous create his first ing to dazzle as they get set for menu. community and Dazzle their annual din“I love being a seeing my kids see part of communer fundraiser.

Picton Food Carevents and benefit from the nity tel’s Matt Heath, was really happy evening means I to be included Elemental Distillers’ Ben Legjust three had to support it.” after gett and the team years being here. at Allan Scott “Supporting the Elemental Distillers’ Family Winedevelopment of Ben Leggett makers are eager children is someto bring their best. thing everyone should be for.”

Ben’s children are at Whitney Without spoiling the whole experiStreet School where they take part ence - Dazzle Marlborough guests in the KiwiCan initiative. can look forward to Carter Valley He says he can see the benefit of duck leg, Allan Scott ginger wine the work first hand and is delight- and a new surprise dessert, alonged to be able to expand his support. side Allan Scott wines and Elemen“I’ve been a big supporter of the tal Distillers spirits.

Foundation since it first came The sold-out Dazzle dinner will be across my desk and giving bottles held on 14 October at Wither Hills is an easy answer to support so far,” Barrel Hall.

Picton Food Cartel Chef Matt Heath, the KiwiCan Kiwi and Elemental Distiller’s Ben Leggett are ready for Dazzle Marlborough. Photo: William Woodworth.

Setting their own stage A welcome return to the stage sees Marlborough students prepare to recreate Shakespeare – with a modern take.

Marlborough Girls’ and Marlborough Boys’ Colleges’ Junior Production of Romeo and Juliet takes to the stage this November.

It is the first junior production to be staged since 2017, with the cast helping to rewrite the modern-styled script, pen the soundtrack and craft costumes.

For many, including ‘Romeo’ played by Austin Quinn and ‘Juliet’ performed by Nova Rino, this will be their first production.

Both have had experience on stage - having been a part of dance performances – but

acting is a new move.

“I haven’t dove as deep into the idea of character development or expression before so that has been new but excited to perform on stage, try something new, and start to be a part of the acting community,” Nova says.

After being involved in the ‘School of Rock’ production, Bronson Brissett has been tasked with writing and performing the soundtrack.

He has enjoyed the creative process, he says.

“Being given a story like Romeo and Juliet to make my impression has been a fun change from playing written songs and soundtracks.”

The play’s director, MGC

drama and English teacher Shalom Del’Monte-Aberhant, is pleased to see the students’ hard work pay off.

“The cast and crew have come along such a long way in the short time we’ve been rehearsing..

“We’ve also had so much community engagement, whether it’s the year nine art classes doing set design or having experiences like Geoff Anderson choreographing fight scenes and stunt work and giving our young people the opportunity to really make something of their own is so liberating.”

The Production of Romeo and Juliet opens October 26 at Marlborough Girls College.

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All things bright and beautiful PAULA HULBURT

explains Gillian Mutch.

“I’m hoping I’m doing the right thing as we want to carry on her fantastic tradition.”

This is the first time Dianne has had her work showcased in

plenty of yuccas.

But keen for more colour, Dianne quickly got to work, transformBright blooms flaunt their many ing the lack lustre land into an colours in a garden that just a eye-catching retreat. year ago was almost bare.

Talented Blenheim gardener Di“There was a sort of garden here, but it wasn’t what I wantanne Woolf has created a botanical haven which “The Japanese Garden is ed. I hate yuccas, I’m not sort of person, I she’s set to showcase as my favourite part of the alikeyucca colour.” part of the upcoming St Andrew’s Church Garden garden, there’s something From a riot of tulips, primulas, an ornamental Tour. quite special about it.” pear tree to cyclamen, And organisers hope this anemones and a tranquil year’s fundraising tour Blenheim gardener Dianne Woolf will be extra special in Japanese garden, a lot of work has gone into the transfortribute to friend and former tour the tour. co-ordinator Christine Grant Moving in just a year ago, Dianne mation. says the house had been rented Being outside in her garden is who died unexpectedly in April.

“We want it to be special for her,” out, with the last tenants planting one of her favourite things to do, Dianne explains, especially when accompanied by her one-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Scotty.

“It’s a bit of a passion, I’ve always loved gardening. I love pottering around doing bits here and there.

“I’ll start digging, thinking ‘I’ll do this’ and then I think, ‘okay, no, I’ll do that instead and keep digging.

“The Japanese Garden is my favourite part of the garden, there’s something quite special about it.

“The garden tour is a great idea; everyone is so interested to see Dianne Woolf has paid attention to detail redesigning her Blenheim what people have done.”

The tour featuring 11 gardens in garden. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

Dianne Woolf, Patricia Cromerty and Gillian Mutch hope the garden tour will be extra special this year. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

Blenheim takes place on 14 and 15 October.

As well as the ever-popular plant sale, being held at Dianne’s house this year, the tour also includes cream teas, craft and Christmas stalls, a pickle and jam stall and a

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Tech company’s vineyard growth Trail blazing technology being pioneered on Marlborough vineyards is helping shape the future of growing.

Cropsy Technologies is helping local growers achieve new levels of performance with its ground-breaking crop monitoring technology.

Company bosses have revealed the successful completion of its second funding round, raising $1.7 million in an extended and over-subscribed capital raise.

Lead investor, Tracy Atkin, of Angel Investors Marlborough says it has been an extremely tough year for start-ups raising in a post-pandemic and recessionary environment.

“For Cropsy to not only reach their target but exceed it is a testament to their team and technology.

“It is a fantastic achievement and one I was proud to support as lead investor for their second round on behalf of Angel Investors Marlborough.”

Each Cropsy scanner analyses over 30,000 vines per day in real-time.

The technology is currently crafted specifically for vineyards, helping localising disease in its early stages, tracking missing and dead vines, analysing pruning status, counting buds, inflorescences, and bunches for yield estimation – all on a per-vine level, tracking each plant down to the centimetre.

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Cropsy co-founder Leila Deljkovic in Marlborough with a tractor with the Cropsy setup on the front. Photo: Supplied. neers fresh out of university in 2019 the company has grown to ten full-time staff.

“2023 has shaped up to be a momentous year for us,” says CEO Ali Alomari.

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The homes, built by Marlborough Sustainable Housing Trust, offer the families a warm, spacious four-bedroom to call home, complete with solar panels on the roof to assist with reducing power bills.

A $1.8m loan from the Rātā Foundation provided cornerstone construction funding for the project, with additional rentals and subsidies to be provided by the Ministry for Housing and Urban Development.

The homes will be managed by the Christchurch Methodist Mission.

The Marlborough Sustainable Housing Trust is made up of local trustees. The Trust builds homes that are affordable, energy efficient and follow lifetime design principles, including wheelchair access, so it is a house clients can grow old in. The Canterbury Community Trust has provided the funding for the Marlborough Sustainable Housing Trust.

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Retirement Volunteering – A Fresh Purpose in Retirement Transitioning from the workforce into retirement can be a liberating and exciting time but also challenging. Some people will blossom as they are able to do many of the things they have longed to do but never had the time for and others will struggle with the loss of familiar connections and routine.

Keeping healthy mentally and physically is important for enjoyment of the years ahead and volunteering can be an excellent way to bring fulfilment, a sense of purpose and companionship to those who want to try something new.

Volunteers are the basis for so many of New Zealand’s community organisations with over one million people engaged in this vital activity and Marlborough is no exception. Greater participation is always needed and welcomed by many organisations.

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SI Masters Games Masters Games coming to town The South Island’s sporting masters come out to play in Marlborough over the next fortnight.

PETER JONES From October 10-23 the province will play host to the annual South Island Masters Games, an ever-popular mix of competitiveness, companionship and camaraderie which is expected to attract around 2000 participants, officials and supporters to town.

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“It will definitely be a little more relaxed in terms of requirements … we are just looking forward to getting up [to Marlborough] again.”

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He says numbers will be similar to the 2021 Marlborough event, with team registrations down slightly, but individual participants on the rise.

“I think a lot of people are still getting that postCOVID travel bug out of the way, travelling overseas,” said Simon. “But in saying that, we still have over 45 teams in both netball and football. I’m really

happy with those numbers … we are sitting around 1800 to 2000 total participants at the moment.”

During COVID the ever-important social events were restricted, but not this time, said Simon.

“We were really hampered two years ago in terms of the social aspect, what we were able to do, but this year we have a full range on offer.

“Among other social events, we have an Oktoberfest Party at the Marlborough Events Centre on the first Saturday night, then on the second weekend we have a cocktail function with live bands and a DJ playing out at the Vines Village.”

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Tuesday 10 October 2023

Local TKD Mako season ends exponents in New Plymouth shine PETER JONES

PETER JONES Four members of Blenheim Olympic Taekwondo Club returned with a healthy swag of medals from the Taekwondo Union NZ Open in Wellington recently.

Clubs from New Zealand, Fiji and Samoa competed, with events contested in Poomsae (patterns) and Kyorugi (fighting).

Jazmine Moon and Tyson Moon shone in the Poomsae event, winning gold and silver respectively.

Tyson also competed in Kyorugi where he came away with silver - narrowly missing gold after drawing the final, only losing on countback.

Daniel Li-Wilkes fought well to win gold with point gaps, and Bill Josephs had strong fights to take gold in two divisions.

The club is now well into preparations for hosting the Top of the South Tournament on Saturday October 21 at Marlborough Lines Stadium. It is the 20th anniversary of the event, with a number of clubs from across the country set to compete.

From left, Bruce Moon (coach), Jazmine Moon, Tyson Moon, Daniel Li-Wilkes, Bill Josephs.

Photo: Supplied.

Tasman’s 2023 NPC rugby campaign came to a shuddering halt in New Plymouth on Saturday evening, Taranaki curtailing their season with an emphatic 34-18 victory.

At a ground where they had not lost since 2017, Tasman entered the quarterfinal clash with high hopes but they were dashed in the early stages of the second spell.

After the scores were tied 13-13 at halftime, the home side produced a dynamic 13 minutes of rugby, scoring 21 unanswered points, albeit including a preposterous TMO-inspired penalty try ruling, to take the game out of the visitors’ grasp.

Although Tasman never gave up and scored a consolation Max Hicks try to lend some respectability to the scoreline they were still three scores adrift when the final whistle brought their disappointing campaign to a close.

The first half was a typical quarterfinal arm wrestle and ended with the sides locked together as they went into the sheds.

Tasman made the early running, stringing multiple phases together and looking the most likely to score.

However, they conceded the first points after 10 minutes when Levi Aumua’s wide pass was intercepted by speedy Taranaki winger Vereniki Tikoisolomone who raced 80m before dotting down. The Bulls’ first five Josh Jacomb converted.

It took just four minutes for the Mako to reply, winger Macca Springer and flanker Hicks creating the initial

Loose forward Anton Segner was a stand-out in Tasman’s losing quarterfinal. Photo: Shuttersport. momentum before powerhouse winger Timoci Tavatavanawai rumbled over in the right corner. Fullback Taine Robinson converted.

With both sides unable to maintain sufficient control to crack each other’s defence the remainder of the half became a penalty shoot-out, Jacomb and Robinson both finding the posts twice to create a stalemate after an intriguing first stanza.

Tasman lost key midfielder Levi Aumua at the break, Irishman Colm Hogan replacing him.

Taranaki moved ahead in the 42nd minute, fullback Jacob RatumaitavukiKneepkens scoring after a superb chip and chase.

Nine minutes later they were invited into the Tasman 22 again through Mako ill-discipline and errors, Tom Florence scoring from close range.

Jacomb converted both tries but was not called on four minutes later when the officials somehow conspired to award

a penalty try against Mako midfielder Alex Nankivell who brought down Pita Gus Sowakula from behind close to the Tasman line.

The referee suggested his tackle was fair, only for the TMO to intervene and call for a penalty try, which was duly awarded.

Although that was an undoubted turning point, the Mako were far from their best, their attack often looking disjointed, their set pieces shaky and their discipline lacking. Those to impress were Anton Segner, Hicks, Hugh Renton, Tavatavanawai, Springer and replacement Hogan.

The Mako end their season with a positive six win/five loss record and, although they reached the play-offs, they will be far from satisfied with their efforts in the closing stages of their campaign, losing three straight games to concede a possible home advantage and a quarterfinal match against a side they had beaten a month earlier at the same venue.

Mako co-captain Mitch Hunt was blunt when assessing his side’s efforts and optimistic for the future. “I’m heartbroken for our men … there is so much potential in our guys and such an amazing group of fellas as well. A couple of games let us down and just moments in that second half.

Mitch felt an upside of the season was the continued improvement of the younger players in the squad.

“Our younger players continue to grow … the future is bright for our club as long as those guys keep looking after the jersey. I think the club is in a good place.”

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Local MTB contingent among medals

PETER JONES

Marlborough riders immediately took advantage of competing on familiar territory when the Skoda Nationals Schools Mountain Biking Championships were staged across the region last week.

Under clear blue skies riders from all over the country gathered at the foot of the Wither Hills Farm Park for the first day’s action, with the individual cross country and cross country relay races being staged on Wednesday.

The local contingent quickly made their presence felt, picking up medals of all colours on opening day.

The highlight was provided by Marlborough Boys’ College rider Finn McKenzie who claimed a gold medal in the under-20 boys grade, leading from start to finish and crossing the line 24 seconds ahead of second-placed Eddie Adams from Dunstan High School, who edged out Hamilton Boys’ High School rider Hunter Adams in the 31-strong field.

Finn made amends for missing out on a possible medal last year, when the nationals were held in Bluff. Gear failure when he was among the leading riders saw him register a DNF in his favourite discipline, however he was a clear-cut victor this time.

“It has been a pretty wicked day,” said Finn, whose game plan was to get to the front early and control the race from there. “I have been practising the downhill a lot and it is quite hard to get right so I knew that if I could get in there first that I would get a bit of a gap. I was strong on the flat and tried to hold it … be consistent on the climbs, keep my breathing

constant and be as efficient as possible.”

Finn, a flanker in the MBC First XV rugby side, has shed 8kg since the conclusion of the rugby season and feels he is at his optimum weight.

He was full of praise for the state of the course and the organisation behind bringing such a highprofile event to the province.

“Credit to Fraser [Brown] and the team at the Marlborough Mountain Bike Club, they have done an epic job of setting this course up … the council have also been very lenient with us, letting us get in among the walking tracks, and I think it has really put Marlborough on the mountain biking map.”

The Marlborough crew also registered three bronze medals in individual cross-country events.

Maddy Sinclair turned in a gritty performance to better her seeding in the under-20 girls event, Neve McKenzie placed third in the under-16 girls race while Bohally Intermediate student Billy Hurren bagged bronze in the under-13 boys event.

Lachlan McNabb narrowly missed a medal in the under-20 boys’ division, finishing fourth after a gutsy ride.

Later in the day the relays were staged.

The MBC team of McKenzie, McNabb and Elijah O’Donnell placed second behind Hamilton BHS, while the MGC combination of Sinclair, McKenzie and Erin Green were also forced to settle for silver, behind Cashmere HS. In the under-16 relay Renwick School placed second.

On Thursday, attention turned to the downhill, staged on the

Finn McKenzie won the under-20 boys’ cross-country crown.

Photo: Peter Jones. demanding and exhilarating Binsbergen from New Plymouth Homebrook course. The junior BHS second and Sam Dunnett races were first, with the junior from Christchurch BHS third boys and overall title claimed overall. The top three riders were

by Jaxon Mair from Otumoetai all under-16 competitors. Roisin Intermediate and the girls crown McGuinness from Cashmere, being won by Fiordland College’s another under-16 rider, won the Libby Excell. girls overall title.

Bohally rider Kobie Madsen was Marlborough’s best was MBC the quickest of the 13-strong rider Jacob Herd who finished Marlborough-based contingent, 25th overall and 10th in the finishing seventh overall among under-20 boys, while Maddy 133 racers and winning the Sinclair came home fourth in the under-13 title. under-20 girls’ section.

Jono Planthaber from MBC was On Saturday the champs next best, finishing 16th overall concluded with the three-stage and 10th in the under-15 division. enduro event, contested by over Fairhall’s Billy Hurren came 300 riders at Jentree and in the home in 55th place overall but Taylor Pass Forest. made the top 10 in the under-13 Lachie Ross from Hutt grade, finishing sixth.

International School was the The senior downhill was held at overall winner, from Nayland the same venue on Friday and College’s Nico Schroder provided a feast of adrenaline- (under-16) and Cameron inducing action.

Anderson from Mt Aspiring.

The quickest time (1.50.25) was MBC’s Jacob Herd finished registered by Wakatipu rider just off the overall podium in Malik Boatwright, with Seppy fourth place but was third in the

under-20 division.

Kobie Madsen again underlined his potential by adding the under-13 enduro title to his downhill crown, with Bohally schoolmate Billy Hurren third.

Neve McKenzie also got on the podium, finishing second in the under-16 girls’ grade while Maddy Sinclair came fifth among the under-20 girls.

Marlborough Mountain Bike Club president Fraser Brown described the event as “an absolute blast”.

“We are thrilled with how the event unfolded, almost exactly as we had envisioned four years ago when we started planning it.

“The preparation was a little consuming at times, but to then host over 500 riders and families and see everyone having a great time was very special and made the long hours and hard work all worth it.”

The skill level of the riders is truly inspiring. With many riders bringing professionalism, maturity and riding ability far beyond their years. NZ mountain biking is in looking in good shape for future years.

“Our events team was humbled by the support we received from our community. From the property owners where our venues were, our event sponsors and the army of volunteers and supporters who all went above and beyond to ensure the event was a success, we extend a huge thank you. “There was definitely a huge ‘phew, we’ve done it’ from the events team as the event came to a close late Saturday afternoon, but we have proved that Marlborough and our MTB community is capable of hosting these large-scale events.”

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Four of the best square off at Horton Park PETER JONES Marlborough played host to three highly-ranked college cricket teams during a threeday quadrangular round-robin tournament which concluded at Horton Park on Thursday.

The local Marlborough Boys’ College First XI took on their counterparts from Auckland Grammar School, Christ’s College and Otago Boys’ High School in a series of 50-over matches.

On Tuesday Marlborough played the southerners.

After being inserted on a wicket made tricky after overnight rain MBC were only able to muster 133 runs, being dismissed in the 42nd over.

Otago BHS made relatively short work of the chase, reaching 137-4 in the 40th over.

On the Horton Park No 3 wicket, Grammar comfortably accounted for Christ’s, scoring 183-6 then dismissing the Christchurch side

for 77.

The following day MBC took on a powerful Grammar combination and lost by three wickets in a lowscoring encounter.

The home side had first use of the wicket, battling their way to 113 in 39.3 overs. Tim Petrie topscored with 26.

In reply Grammar initially struggled, Luke Pannell’s 5-32 having them in trouble at 40-6

before their lower order saw them home.

On the adjoining wicket Christ’s got the better of Otago BHS, dismissing the southerners for 196 then reaching their target for the loss of only four wickets.

The final day’s play brought joy for the MBC side, who beat Christ’s by six wickets to end the quad on a high.

Christ’s were held to 174 all out

in the 36th over. Nathan Brooke Taylor, 3-38, Sam Young, 2-25, and Pannell, 2-17 from six overs, did the damage.

In reply, MBC lost a couple of early wickets but an unbeaten 77 from 146 balls from Petrie, along with 41 not out from Young, who combined for an 81run partnership, guided them to victory in the 45th over.

In the other match on Thursday,

MBC batsman Tim Petrie put together a match-winning knock against Christ’s College. Photo: Peter Jones.

Grammar beat Otago comfortably to remain unbeaten.

MBC coach Greg Logan said the visiting sides were keen to return next year after making the most of their chance to play earlyseason cricket on good wickets.

“Great weather, great conditions … it was fantastic to have a chance to play these top colleges at home and they were all wanting to come back for more.”

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The 2023 Marlborough under-16 rugby side. Photo Wendy Lindstrom.

Young Red Devils do province proud

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PETER JONES

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The 2023 Marlborough under-16 rugby side travelled to the South Island tournament in Ashburton as the top-ranked Tasman side.

The question was, although they had dominated in seeding games, could they cope with the extra power that the southern sides possessed?

They certainly answered that question in the affirmative, claiming a third place finish out of the 16 teams that took part.

Marlborough got straight into their work in Friday’s cup quarterfinal with a demolition job on the home side, Mid Canterbury. After leading 24-0 at halftime into a strong wind, Marlborough pulled away to claim an emphatic 54-5 victory set up by powerful forward play and astute guidance by the backs.

Saturday’s semifinal was against eventual winners Otago Metro.

Nerves bubbled to the surface early for the Devils with a string of unforced errors culminating in

a yellow card. That card came at a cost of 26 points which forced the Devils into catch-up mode, but the gap proved too far to bridge.

The Devils mounted a stunning three-try comeback, racking up 23 unanswered points, but Otago Metro scored a late try and eventually prevailed 43-23. High tempo and the ability to attack space coupled with superior game management served Marlborough well but the size and power of Otago Metro proved the difference on the day.

This put the young Devils into a playoff for third/fourth against Nelson.

Marlborough, bitterly disappointed with their loss against Otago, were extremely motivated to finish with a dominant performance and achieved just that, prevailing 41-7.

Marlborough started well with early physical domination and by halftime had scored two tries to Nelson’s one.

Then, in the second stanza, they upped the ante, dominating every facet of the game to end their spirited campaign on a high note.

Coach Tristan Moran said, “As a team we decided early on that we weren’t going to be victims and that we wanted to transcend the adversity and hardships that we faced. We set a goal of strength in the face of adversity not protection. For us it was about more than rugby, it was about being someone that could be relied upon in a time of need by our teammates and our families.”

Everyone played their part for the young Marlborough side. The forwards were led by “a couple of runaway buses” in Ben Gibbons and Rico Nicklin. The set piece was a strength with Jake Gane’s accurate throwing and Tom Robinson and Finn Neal dominating in the air. Ajay Gane grew into the tournament, directing the team around and delivering quality ball.

Kyan Marcroft proved hard to handle by running some sharp lines. Josh Flynn stood up and proved a vital asset with his boot. Ben Musgrove AKA the Kamikaze kid was fearless in his tackling.

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TUESDAY MARLBOROUGH HERB SOCIETY Meets 4th Tues of month, 7pm. Various locations. To promote use, educate & identification of herbs. Email: mhsgarlicpress@gmail.com RENWICK ARMS COUNTRY CLUB CARD SECTION 2pm every week, we play CRIBBAGE. Springlands Tavern Restaurant, 16 Boyce St. $5. Ph 0272077631.

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STEADY AS YOU GO Gentle Exercise/Balance Class for Seniors. 11.30am-12.30pm St Christopher’s Church Hall. $3. 92 Weld St. Ph 0213852333. Email donna@ stchristophers.co.nz SUNBELT TOASTMASTERS Learn public speaking.

Improve your confidence. 6.20pm fortnightly. St Mary’s Community Centre. Ph 0276001788. E: sunbeltblenheim@gmail.com

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PRIVATE CINEMA HIRE

RED HAT SOCIETY for women to enjoy fun & friendship. We meet 1st & 3rd Tues of the month. Ph Tina 0211045945.

MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB Parker St. 8.30am12pm. Social Tennis. MT 10am. Non-members $5. Ph 0275786436

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LINK Fun, board games & afternoon tea in the lounge at Nativity Centre, 76 Alfred St every Fri 1pm.

Gold coin donation appreciated. Ph 5783909 for info.

MARLBOROUGH MULTICULTURAL CENTRE hosts newcomers 10.30-12noon Henry St. Opportunities for Newcomers & Marlburians to make friends, practice English & support each other. Ven y practica tu inglés. Te esperamos.

UPBEAT ORCHESTRA All ages. Instruments. From beginner-grade 5. St Ninians Church Hall, Alabama Rd every Fri 5-6.30pm. E: upbeatorchestra@gmail. com

HEART HELP SUPPORT Community group dedicated to the well-being of those who live with a heart condition or experienced a heart attack. Offering support to whanau. Meet 3rd Wed of the month, 10am. Ph Jenny Goss 0211629102.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS casual parents/caregivers catch up. 10.30-12pm Town Plunket Clinic, 16 Henry St. MARLBOROUGH CHINESE FELLOWSHIP Chinese Christian group. Interested in the Bible or Christianity, desire to grow in the faith or would like to meet new friends, we welcome you. Wed 6-7.30pm, St Christopher’s Church. 92 Weld St. Ph Guan 0221642782/ Mandy 022 4326886.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP 10-11.30am to support each other. Regular speakers, outings, share in a safe environment. Ph Alistair Crawford 0272883032.

MARLBOROUGH VINTAGE CAR CLUB MUSEUM Sun & Wed, 1.30 – 3.30pm, Brayshaw Park, Arthur Baker Pl, Blenheim. Donation appreciated. Other times by arrangement. Ph Bill 0275 784 322.

BLENHEIM PETANQUE CLUB Games held at courts, 65A Weld St, Wed 1-3pm & Sun 10am-12pm. Ph/Text John 021979323.

LIONS’ CLUB OF BLENHEIM Serving the community over sixty years. Would you like to know more about the Lion’s club or are interested in becoming a Lion.

Tea meetings held 2nd & 4th Wed. Ph Delphine Lee 0299425004 or Helen Williams 0211458572.

THURSDAY

KEEP U MOVING Gentle Walking Exercise for Seniors.

11.30am-12.30pm St Christopher’s Church Hall. $3.

92 Weld St. Ph 0213852333. Email donna@stchristophers.co.nz

KNITTERS & SPINNERS Meet 10am, Picton library.

Bring your knitting for this social catch-up.

TO ENTER: pop into the office at 52 Scott St, or email by midday Friday with your name & contact number to hellomarlborough@topsouthmedia.co.nz & the subject line

STRETCH & BREATHE Class for Seniors. 10-11am, St Christopher’s Church Hall. $3. 92 Weld St, Ph 0213852333. Email donna@stchristophers.co.nz

BLENHEIM AIR TRAINING CORP 6.30-9pm RNZAF Base Woodbourne. Recruiting new cadets aged 13 & 15. E: 27sqn@cadetforces.org.nz

FOR DETAILS CONTACT BLENHEIM_MANAGER@EVT.COM 4 KINROSS STREET, BLENHEIM 03 577 8273

MARLBOROUGH WEEKLY DOUBLE PASS MOVIE TICKET GIVEAWAY

PICTON - SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 7.30pm.

Picton Little Theatre. No partner needed. Beginner’s welcome. Ph Lynda 0212600860.

PICTON BRIDGE CLUB 6.50pm Port Marlborough Pavilion. Ph Judy 021685348.

PICTON NEWCOMERS NETWORK 1st Tues of month ‘COFFEE & CHAT’ 10-11am, Seabreeze Café, London Quay. New to town? Need help to settle in? Interested in local activities? We can help! Ph Cathy - Coordinator 0210451799 picton@newcomers.co.nz

PICTON TABLE TENNIS for adults 10am-12pm.

Little Theatre, Picton. $4 Morning tea included. Ph Ernest 0275888453.

PICTON LINE DANCING 9.30-11.30am Anglican Church hall. $6 per class. Beginners welcome. Ph Carol 0212125252 or Raewyn 021715484.

MARLBOROUGH WOMEN’S CLUB MAHJONG 1-3.30pm $4. 12 Battys Rd. Ph Gail 0272214121.

WEDNESDAY WAITOHI SOCIAL CLUB We meet 10am at the Picton Library, every 3rd Wed of the month for fun & friendship. Gold coin donation for morning tea. After meeting we go for lunch at one of the venues in Picton, should you wish to join us.

PICTON LIONS Join a worthwhile volunteer group, both female & male members wanted, good fellowship, all money raised goes back to Picton community. First Wed of the month. Ph Norman 0274336242 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 7.30pm. Blenheim Bowling Club, 65 Weld St. Ph Erin 027 234 1709.

0211913034. Visit FB page for upcoming events.

PICTON NEWCOMERS NETWORK ‘SUNDOWNERS’ 5-6pm at Café Cortado on the waterfront.

New to town? Need help to settle in? Interested in local activities? We can help! Ph Cathy - Coordinator 0210451799 or email picton@newcomers.co.nz

BLENHEIM CHORAL 7pm. Wesley Centre, Henry St. www.marlboroughsingers.org.

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BLENHEIM PROBUS CLUB Retired/semi-retired?

Meetings 1st Wed of the month. 10am. Wesley Centre. Ph Ann 5787046/Jan 0226353919.

COMPANIONS Ages 65+. 1st Thurs of the month.

1pm. Harvest Life Church, 22 Nelson St. Ph Avon 035792440, Lorraine 035781240, or Shirley 035783728.

COPD SUPPORT & EXERCISE GROUP Tailored for people with breathlessness. Every 2nd & 4th Thurs 1.15pm. Redwoodtown Community Hall, Cnr Weld & Cleghorn St. Ph Diana 0272105780/Gillian 0274545102.

SOCIAL BADMINTON Thurs morning 9am-12noon Simcox Stadium Batty’s Rd. $6. All adults welcome.

Ph Cathy 021503348 PICTON TABLE TENNIS for adults 10am-12pm. Port Marlborough Pavilion, Waikawa Rd. $4. Morning tea included. Ph Ernest 0275888453.

MARLBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 2nd Thurs of month, 7.30pm, EOC, 4 Wither Rd. For all interested in Amateur Radio, Electronics & Emergency Communications.

KNIT & NATTER Blenheim Library every 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month. 10am-12noon. All welcome.

Bring your yarn & have a yarn. For info ph Sue 5785317.

FRIDAY RENWICK SOCIAL TENNIS every Fri 4.30-6.30pm weather permitting. Members $2, visitors $5. 10 Uxbridge St (behind Bowling Club) Ph Leigh Andrews

MARLBOROUGH WOMEN’S CLUB AVO 2-4p.m.

Guest speakers. $5. AT. 12 Battys Rd. Ph Dianne 0212147757.

KETO SUPPORT GROUP meet Sat fortnightly (approx. beginning & mid-month) 10am. Revival Café, Springlands. Informal gathering of folk interested in this dietary practice. No charge, no obligation but the coffee’s great! For info Ph 0275057774.

REPAIR CAFÉ We’ll fix your small repair on site. Sewing, darning, bikes, small furniture, wooden items, toys, electronics & mobile phones. 9am-12noon.

14th Oct (Monthly, every 4th Sat). John’s Kitchen, 2 Redwood St. Donations accepted.

GENERAL GROUPS CRAFT FAIR Havelock Town Hall, Oct 21st, 22nd, 23rd 10am-4pm Sat & Sun. 10am-3pm Mon. Free entry.

Lots of crafts, plants & sausage sizzle. Supporting Alzheimers Marlborough.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY

SIT AND BE FIT Tues & Thurs 1.15pm $2. Riversdale Community House. Ph 5780469 / 0223007342.

PICTON DAWN CHORUS Checking volunteer trap lines, walking through native bush. Contact Esther 03 928 4957 ext 1. volunteering@pictondawnchorus. nz

MARLBOROUGH GUILD OF WOODWORKERS Mon 9am-12pm, 7-9pm. Wed 9am-12pm. Sat 9am12pm. wooden toys, projects. 1st Sun monthly 1-4pm. Brayshaw Park. Ph Philip 5705188.

MARLBOROUGH QUILTERS meeting 2nd Sat of the month at Marlb Vintage & Farm Machinery, Brayshaw Park 10am-4 pm. Join us to learn quilting or bring your own projects. Sewing Machines available.

Newcomer’s welcome. Liz 0212067382.

WORKING BEE – TE WHANAU HOU GROVETOWN LAGOON plant/weed/mulch Wed 9.30-11.30am.

Thurs 1.30-3pm. Ph Rosanne 0210709267; & every 2nd Sun (8th Oct) meet at Wairau Rowing Club, Steam Wharf Rd, Grovetown. 9:30am-12pm followed by a BBQ. E: Justine Johnsonmarlborough@ gmail.com

BAHÁ’Í DEVOTIONS 1st & 3rd Sun, 10.30-11.15am, Marl Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, 12th Lane.

Blenheim. Cnr Farmers carpark. www.bahai.org THE ROADHOUSE BREAKFAST for car enthusiasts of all genres. 1st Sun of month, Riverlands Roadhouse, coffee cart on site, cafe has great food. 100+ cars at each of first two events.

BLENHEIM ROTARY BOOTSALE MARKET Railway Station carpark, Sat 8am-12pm. Blenheim Rotary Bootsale operating over 25 years, funds to local/ international projects. New or used items, plants, food, coffee carts welcome. See bootsalemarket on Facebook.

MARLBOROUGH STROKE CLUB a voluntary organisation dedicated to the wellbeing of those who have experienced a stroke, and to the support of their caregivers. We offer support, friendship & education with various meetings held each month. Ph Vyvienne Dunlop 5783837 or 021929955.

MARLBOROUGH MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB committed to seeing mountain biking flourish in Marlborough. We hold regular rides suitable for all levels of fitness & ability. Including back country expeditions, easy local rides, more serious mountain bike races.

Marlboroughmountainbike@gmail.com.

BLENHEIM FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Interested in Family History Research & building your Family Tree?

Contact us for advice & assistance. Informal gatherings held 3rd Sun of month, 1.30–3pm, Family History Rooms, Brayshaw Park. Ph Lauri 578 8385.

MARLBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET A&P showgrounds, 9am-12pm Sun, local fresh & seasonal produce & products.

REDWOOD MARKET Redwood Tavern car park, Cleghorn St. Sat, 8am-12pm. Plants, garden products, flowers, crafts including handmade soaps, cards & jewellery. Raising money for your community.

PICTON RAIL & SAIL on the Foreshore. Mini train rides & yachts from 20 cents. Every Sun & the school holiday’s, subject to weather.

BLENHEIM RIVERSIDE RAILWAY Runs 1st & 3rd Sun of the month. We have Eftpos. Facebook / Riverside Railway.

ULYSSES CLUB Coffee 10am every Sat, at The Runway Café. For info on other rides, E: marlborough@ ulysses.org.nz or visit marlborough.ulysses.org.nz.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Thurs /Sat 7-8pm. Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. WEEKLY STEADY AS YOU GO CLASSES Mon 10.3011.30am The Foundry, John St. Tues 1.30– 2.30pm, Union Parish, 40 Broadway, Picton. (2 doors down from Police Station). Tues 11.30am-12.30 St Christophers Hall, Redwoodtown. Wed 1.30-2.30pm, Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim. For more info ph Age Concern office 5793457.

Cost Blenheim $2 per class. Picton $3 per class.

MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST Have difficulty getting to medical appointments in NELSON? This trust was created to carry people to Nelson for medical appointments. Email soundsvehicle@gmail.com or Ph 5741311.

AA MEETINGS Marlborough area. Ring alcoholics anonymous for help to stop drinking. Ph 0800229 6757. www.aa.org.nz. Meetings: 7.30pm Mon, Plunket Rooms, 21 Bythell St / 7.30pm Wed Picton Model Railway, 1 Picton Wharf / 7.30pm Fri St Luke’s Church Hall, 20 Ferry Creek Rd, Spring Creek / 7.55am Sat Salvation Army Rm, 35 George St / 7.30pm Sun at Church, 54 High St, Renwick.

RENWICK MENZ SHED 54 High St Renwick. Left of church. MT provided. Tues 8.30am-2pm. Fri 8.30am12. Ph Dave 02102282592.

PICTON MEN’S COMMUNITY SHED 2 Market St. Wed 8.30am-2.30pm. Sat 8.30am-12pm Ph Bill Rogers 5735507 or Rex 021469191. A place of welcome for Picton’s menfolk.

BLENHEIM MENZ SHED 4 Dillons Point Rd, Bright Centre Complex. Where men of all ages meet to just chill out or do projects for themselves or the community. We provide equipment, tools & workspace for most woodwork & metalwork projects. Open Sat 9am-12noon. Mon & Thurs 1-4pm. Ph Dave 0212340057.

MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB Parker St. Every Sun 3-5pm. Social Tennis Non-Members $2 All welcome.

Ph Joanna 0275786436

SENIORNET MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Linkwater Hall, Queen Charlotte Drive. Tutors for people 50+ needing assistance with computer/smart phone. Ph Ian Cameron (03)5742558 to arrange.

BARNABAS CHURCH BLENHEIM 4pm Sun service.

St Ninians Church, corner Riley Cres & Alabama Rd. barnabas.org.nz.

BROOKLYN CROQUET CLUB Tues, Thurs, Sat, 1pm Golf Croquet, Whitehead Park grounds, Brooklyn Dr. Mallets supplied.

MARLBOROUGH ASSOCIATED MODELLERS SOCIETY miniature train rides $2. 1st & 3rd Sun of month.

Model yacht & boat sailing Sun, 1pm-4pm, Brayshaw Park.

MARLBOROUGH TRAMPING CLUB A very active club. Mid-week, Sunday trips, overnight & extended trips. Info at www.marlboroughtrampingclub.co.nz or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com

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HUTCHESON, Robert Lindsay (also known fondly as Hutch or Bobpa)

MOVING SALE SAT 14 OCTOBER 188 Mt Riley Rd from 9am

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Hospice Marlborough after a long battle with cancer.

Aged 81 years.

Treasured husband of Alison. Loved father and father-in-law of Bronwyn and Paul Robb; Rachel Stanford and Reiner; Nigel and Jenny. He was a proud and fun loving granddad to Holly, Jessie, Kelly, Jason, Alejandro, Luis, Isabella and Robert. Great granddad to Elena, Carter and Valentina.

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As your honorary sister Margaret said to you, “go in peace and see you on the other side” and, as Hutch often said “Cracker bye now... .”

email: bookings@motorhomerentalsnz.co.nz

www.nelsonminibushire.co.nz

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who have supported Dad and our family over the last couple of years. We would especially like to thank Dr Steve Delaney for his care and the Hospice staff for their compassion and round the clock support towards Hutch and our family.

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Messages may be sent to 12 Bank Street, Blenheim 7201.

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