Marlborough Weekly 25 February 2020

Tuesday 25 February 2020

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No more land Matt Brown Reporter

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Marlborough council’s property cash cow is coming to an end as bosses sell the last of its residential development land.

For almost two decades, land on Boulevard Park on Taylor has netted hundreds of millions of dollars for council coffers.

But the last 40 parcels of land suitable for homes is now up for sale.

Property and community facilities manager Jamie Lyall says it’s the end of residential development for council.

“It’s a revenue stream coming to an end,” Jamie says.

But the end of an era won’t adversely influence the region’s rates, he says.

Managed by council’s commercial arm, MDC Holdings, the profits made from selling the properties have gone into a fund.

Jamie says money from the fund

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has gone towards several community developments, such as the aquatic centre extension, the convention centre, the London Quay development in Picton and the ASB Theatre.

“In the past it’s been used for those type of activities, so it doesn’t have an effect on rates,” he says.

A total of three hundred and fifty lots have been developed at the Boulevard Park on Taylor development since 2007.

So far in 2020, Marlborough District Council has received applications for subdivision resource consents enabling 263 residential lots to be built on, representing several years’ worth of new builds for Blenheim.

They include provision for 131 new homes on Alabama Road,

Boulevard Park on Taylor. Inset: Property and community facilities manager Jamie Lyall. Photo: Supplied.

56 at Rose Manor on Old Renwick Road, 40 on Turnbull Drive at the Boulevard on Taylor development, and 15 in South Street.

Council chief executive Mark

Wheeler says council will continue to work with landowners and developers to provide support to assist the progress of larger developments.

“We will work alongside developers to ensure the required services, such as sewer, water, stormwater and roading, can be constructed to enable these lots to be available as soon as possible.”

Included in the the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (PMEP). Included in the decisions was new residential zoning and in total there is estimated to be sufficient land for the next 26 years of housing demand. “Not all landowners will want to develop or sell immediately but we are aware of some who do.

The high consent application numbers so far this year confirm that,” Mark says.

In 2019, Council granted a total of 20 urban subdivisions, creating 39 additional residential allotments. Ten of those were at Rose Manor and 29 were infill.

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Car restorer caught from space Matt Brown

Anthonise wants to ensure all necessary consents are in place.

An abatement notice was served to the vehicle dismantler at the beginning of 2019, when Hendrik says council staff saw the cars in a satellite photo.

Hendrik says storing more than six vehicles is not a ‘permitted activity’ under council bylaws.

He has since submitted a resource consent application for the enterprise, which he has operated since around the year 2000.

“I’ve been expecting this for some time,” Hendrik says.

Hendrik, who says he operates more as a hobby, specialises in Mercedes Benz vehicles.

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A former car dealer turned restorer has been put on notice after his stockpile of cars was spotted from space.

More than 100 vehicles were discovered via satellite in the grounds of a Tua Marina property And after several years of operating without council consent the vehicle salvage and restoration business owner is looking to legitimise the home-based hobby.

Despite there being no complaints, car enthusiast Hendrik

The satellite image that tipped off council. Photo: MDC Smart Maps.

His car collection includes about “20 or 30” classic or collectable

vehicles.

“People give them to me,” he says.

“They might have wiring issues or be too expensive to fix.”

Hendrik operated a car dealership on Grove Rd in the 90’s, but moved out to Bush Rd, in Tuamarina at the turn of the millennium.

“We’re recycling, not creating a rubbish tip,” he says.

But it’s not going to be cheap for Hendrik to gain the required consents.

A new four-bay shed is yet to be erected at the property.

“There’s a lot of money to be spent,” Hendrik says.

A council spokesman says the consent process is still to be completed.

Plucky parachutists take to the skies They came back down to earth with a bump and big smiles as they completed their jump for the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough. All 26 of The Drop for Youth fundraisers successfully completed a parachute jump on Saturday. The team headed over to Abel Tasman Skydive in Motueka for the big moment.

Blenheim’s Ernest Berry, the oldest to take the plunge at 91-years old, says he enjoyed the occasion – his second parachute jump to date. “There’s nothing to it really, it’s like falling of a log,” he says.

While the final amount raised is still to be counted, the team look likely to have raised about $70,000.

Ernest Berry. Photo: Supplied.

Fundraisers for the Graeme Dingle Foundation with family and friends.

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Classic car hope for hospice News Matt Brown

Japanese cars will take centre stage at a popular vintage vehicle display as organisers switch their focus to the 1990s.

The Classic Motoring Society of Marlborough is revved up to celebrate the 2020 Marlborough Hospice Vehicle Display.

And while it may not seem so long ago to some, classic Japanese vehicles from three decades ago will make up the main display.

Organiser Pat Pascoe says some of the once popular models are now being forgotten.

“Mitsubishi Sigmas, Mirages, they’re all disappearing now,” he says.

“There’s a lot of stuff that people forget were around.

Vehicle display organiser Pat Pascoe with his 1959 Austin A40 Farina. Photo: Supplied.

“Some people are still driving them and don’t realise how old they are.”

The term ‘classic’ is loosely accepted as a car at least 20 to 30 years old.

Nearly 500 vehicles are usually on display at the popular show held annually at Waterlea Racecourse.

Classic boats, heavy vehicles and cars, from vintage to brand

new will appear at the display, now in its sixth year.

“It’s a day out – a picnic day – at Waterlea Racecourse under the trees,” Pat says.

He encourages car-fans to bring a picnic lunch and their cameras.

The half-dozen or so organisers have raised more than $30,000 for Marlborough Hospice.

Pat says the show opens to the public, at Waterlea Racecourse, from 11am to 3pm.

“Display people come at 9.30 – although some always come earlier,” he says.

There is no need for registration, just show up on the day.

It costs $5 to display a car and a gold coin donation for spectators at the gate.

Free film: A free short film documenting Tuia 250 ki Tōtaranui will hit the big screen next month. Highlighting the pōwhiri at Meretoto/Ship Cove, the flotilla arrival and the public welcome at Waitohi/Picton, the film captures the essence of the event and celebrates its special moments. The film will be shown at Event Cinemas in Blenheim on 18 March from 6-7pm. Limited seating is available so reserve your place by emailing megan@totaranui250.co.nz Building at Boys’: Marlborough Boys’ College is to get two temporary learning spaces ahead of the planned co-location project. Head of Education Infrastructure Service Kim Shannon says the new classrooms, situated on the corner of Stephenson and Scott Streets, will help staff be better informed when it comes to making design decisions. “These teaching spaces will be used to explore different teaching and learning arrangements and help inform the design process for the new facilities. This will help ensure the learning spaces at the new school meet the college’s future educational needs,” she says.

A global community: People from all corners of the globe came together in the council chambers on Friday with a common goal – to become New Zealand citizens. Twenty-four people were granted citizenship during the special ceremony, including German, Tongan, Brazilian, British, Indian, South African, Australian, Samoan, Filipino and Uruguayan nationalities. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett, who presided over the ceremony, the first one this year, says the decision to apply for citizenship is a commitment to the future.

Food fantastic: Saturday will see the first ever food truck off take place as The Battle of the Whangamoas gets underway at the Wine Station in Blenheim. Nelson and Marlborough will battle it out in a food truck feud to see who is awarded the top title. Head along between 12 noon and 7pm to sample some of the region’s finest fast food and vote on who you think deserves the specially designed trophy.

Thousands of litres of wine were spilled in an accident near Renwick Wednesday morning after a truck rolled off State Highway 6. Police were called to the scene of the accident, on the corner of Godfrey Road and State Highway 6 about 10.30am. No one was hurt in the incident. Photo: Matt Brown.

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Broadway beckons for ballet star Paula Hulburt A young boy with a talent for ballet is heading for the bright lights of Broadway.

James Dight, 10, from Blenheim has been chosen to join the Kiwi Allstars team.

He will travel to New York for a week of workshops and rehearsals with Broadway stars before heading to Disneyland for some hints and tips from their entertainers.

For the dance-mad youngster the chance is a dream come true.

“I’d like to keep doing ballet when I’m bigger as I really enjoy the stretches. I also like the pirouettes, they used to make me a bit dizzy, but not anymore “I was really surprised to be chosen and can’t wait to do the actual performances,” he says.

The Dance on Grove student and Blenheim Musical Theatre (BMT) member has performing in his blood.

He is the fourth generation of his family to join the performing institution.

Mum Alison Dight says James enjoyed dancing from when he was just two years

James Dight has only been dancing for two years but will be heading to Broadway. Photo: Supplied. old.

“I was a member of BMT, so were his grandparents and great-grandparents so I wasn’t terribly surprised; it’s

a bit of a generational thing.

“I have a video of James walking down a street when he was two, past restaurants and starting to dance to the

music. He got his groove on,” she says.

James faced an anxious wait after submitting his video audition to join the group of 30 picked to perform at the Music Theatre International (MTI) Junior Festival in January 2021.

Technically too young to audition, he was just shy of his tenth birthday when he sent his tape off.

“You had to be ten, but he was a month off his birthday, and they said to send it [the tape] in anyway.

“I got an email telling us he had been successful, but he was just heading to ballet class, so I didn’t tell him straight away.

“We wanted to make a big thing about it, so I rushed home and printed out photos of New York and we told him when he came home.

“It was just amazing,” Alison says.

The group will spend a week in New York putting together a short sample of a show.

They will then travel to Atlanta to join 7000 other young people for the MTI Junior Festival and perform their show before adjudica-

tors and receive feedback.

“It’s an amazing opportunity,” says Alison who will travel with him as he’s under 16-years old.

The family have been fundraising hard to try and raise $8,000 to-

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“Even if people just donate the price of a cup of coffee, it could make all the difference,” Alison says.

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‘Master plan’ takes titanic effort

By Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter

The hot dry summer has forced the closure of most tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park, including the Mountain Bike Park.

Due to the ‘very high to extreme’ fire risk conditions within the park, walkers and runners are asked to stay on the lower tracks around the town boundary only, and not to venture up the gullies

or ridge paths.

Cyclists are asked to avoid the Mountain Bike Park as this area would be particularly dangerous in the event of a fire.

Signs advising of the track closures are being installed at the Farm Park on Monday. The closure of these areas will apply at all times of the day.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett, left, ceremoniously accepts the Marlborough Environment Plan from panel chairman Trevor Hook.

Photo: Chloe Ranford.

Councillor David Oddie, who sat on the plan’s panel, says the council had originally estimated hearings and deliberations would take two months.

But in the end it took more than two years, he says.

“It’s sucked up my thinking over the years. It’s made being a councillor hard to do. I always had a pile of reading to do.”

Independent commissioner Ron Crosby says he now “had [his] life back”.

“It’s been absolutely all-absorbing in terms of personal time.”

Ron says he would celebrate by taking a one-week vacation with

friends.

Former councillor and panel chairman Trevor Hook says staff had spent about 10 years developing what was a “blueprint for the region”.

“Today represents something really special,” he says.

Independent commissioner Rawiri Faulker says he thought iwi and the wider community would be encouraged by the plan’s contents.

“It’s a great starting point for what sustainability will look like in the future.”

The popular Wither Hills farm park has been forced to close most tracks due to the risk of fire in the area.

Photo: Supplied.

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Council staff put in a 19-hour shift, finishing at 3am on Thursday, to get the region’s management “masterplan” finalised in time for its big release later that day.

After years in the making, the Marlborough Environment Plan was released at noon following a pōwhiri at Blenheim’s Omaka Marae.

The plan brings three of the region’s major management plans into a single document.

Council environment policy manager Pere Hawes says council staff worked late to format the final document.

“It’s part of the job. I’ve been working so hard that I haven’t had time to pause and reflect on its release.

“But there’s a sense of accomplishment.”

He says the plan’s release was a “New Zealand first” as no other council had successfully combined their plans.

The new plan fused together the Marlborough Regional Policy Statement, the Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan and the Wairau-Awatere Resource Management Plan.

It is expected the new plan will save ratepayers money, as the council would only have to review one plan, instead of three, every few years.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says Marlborough was the “first one to survive” the fusion.

More than 1300 submissions were made on the plan.

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Lynette Rayner, Braden Prideaux, Kiel Boynton, Brent Ackroyd, Kia King, Kieran King and Christie Hagen think more people should take advantage of the region’s prime cycling status.

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Coffee and croissants were trotted out on Friday morning in a bid to reward commuters that ditched their cars.

Part of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge month, the ‘Go by Bike Day’ breakfast was hoped to

encourage more people to cycle for work or fun.

Council walking and cycling coordinator Braden Prideaux says last year 29 organisations took part in the challenge of riding to work during February. “We’re hoping to grow those numbers even further

this year and see more people on bikes,” Braden says. During March council will run an adult cycle skills training programme. For more information about the course visit www. marlborough.govt.nz/recreation/cycling-and-walking/cycling/cycle-skills-training

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Toxic algae danger for dogs Parents and dog owners are being warned to be on their guard after a potentially deadly toxic algae was discovered in streams and rivers.

Marlborough District Council have issued an alert as the algae was spotted in some of the region’s waterways.

The algae are present in parts of the Taylor, Omaka and Wairau rivers and even a 50 cent size piece can be fatal.

Council staff have placed warning signs at some of the river access points but say it could be in other areas too.

A spokeswoman says dogs are most at risk and need to

see a vet urgently if they eat the musty smelling water weed.

“If the river bed is covered in thick brown or black mats that have a velvety texture and an earthy or musty smell, it is wise to be cautious and avoid that area.

Algae mats can also float at the river's edge or in shallow water, or attach to rocks in fast-flowing parts of a river.

“While there have been no reports of dog deaths from algae in Marlborough, there have been cases in the Nelson-Tasman region.”

In humans, contact with toxic algae causes vomiting, diarrhoea and skin irritation.

“It is important to keep children away and avoid touching it or swimming near it,” the spokeswoman says.

The recent hot weather has seen a growth spurt in algae which thrive in warmer conditions.

Dogs are attracted to the smell and the noxious plant can cause muscle twitching, convulsions and paralysis.

In extreme cases, death can occur within 30 minutes after the first symptoms are noticeable.

You can find out more about toxic algae, including information on how to identify it, on the council’s website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ recreation/swimming-andboating/toxic-algae

Dogs can die within 30 minutes of eating toxic algae. Photo: Supplied

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We have bins and empty them into big black bags. Sometimes need washing but empty often and it’s all good.

Colleen Murray No bin liners and I use Tony’s Trash services affordable always efficient with pickup once a week and large tin bin! Highly recommend:) Rāionā Hèāling No bin liner in our house we compost our scraps and will have chickens soon. We also grow our own vegetables, and buy as little packaging as possible. Plus use shampoo bars and face wash bars over bottled.

Gemma Bartlett Bin liner, and contents (50%plastic food packaging ) goes directly to landfill. It’s not ending up in our oceans as the greens would have you believe.

Andrew McMahon Really frustrating that we have to then place our liners into MDC plastic bags, probably about time for them to change to bins...?

Sarah Adamson Council rubbish bags are the very definition of single use plastic bags. Daz Reed

We use a couple of smallish boxes that we empty and reuse. We have different bins for recycling. The animals get the scraps anything left we burn.

Denise Tidy Either line with newspaper or use compostable bin liners from the supermarket.

Glenda Ann Barnes I still have plastic bags from years ago that I use and reuse and then buy the biodegradable ones or use the ones we get from buying supermarket fruit and vegetables ...

Rosa Elizabeth Tate Council rubbish bags are plastic.

I use them.. I dont have much in the way of other options....

Jolene Lund Nothing. Green waste goes in the compost or to chooks so mainly dry rubbish. Just rinse out the plastic rubbish bin.

Amelia Petherick My bin is plastic, I just wash it after I empty it.

Jess Ellis I don’t use anything just clean the bin if dirty. We compost so no gross food scraps.

Stacey Adam

You will be genuinely amazed by the Great Moscow Circus. Photo: Supplied.

The aptly named Great Moscow Circus Reviewed by Morgane Solignac

It is a successful reappearance for The Great Moscow Circus. After 20 years, the production is making a magnificent return to New Zealand.

Take a dive into the magical world of Russia as the show takes you on a thrilling journey of talents.

There is not a second of boredom as the talented troupe showed off their acrobatic skills and wowed the audience with hoops and lassos, comedy and clowns.

The ring mistress guides the audience through this great variety of acts.

The evening is also punctuated by slapstick comedy which had everyone laughing, young and old.

A whimsical clown was the cherry on top funwise, with a range of sketches keeping the audience in giggles.

Watch out if you are in the audience, you might be picked as a volunteer to interact with this funny guy!

Be prepared to spend a lot of time being

genuinely amazed, eyes cast upwards staring at the daring acrobatics above as they execute stunts and mesmerising jumps, displaying remarkable energy with every twist and turn.

We held our breath when “the wheel of death” appears and when the “flying men” blindfold themselves. We look at the stage thinking, “No, they won’t do that…” But they do, with an impressive lack of fear.

One of the most astonishing acts is probably performed by the daredevil motorcycle cage riders.

In a cloud of smoke and rev of engine noise, they deliver a fast and furious performance of non-stop acrobatics on wheels.

The Great Moscow Circus is sensational and great for all ages.

You won’t stop clapping and cheering, so don’t miss your chance to discover this spectacular show.

It is on in Blenheim (Corner Westwood Avenue & Middle Renwick Road, Adjacent Bunnings) until 1 March.

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Aquanort Pools is a locally owned and operated pool building business established in 1964.

Experienced staff specialise in luxury pool building in both concrete and fiberglass or can re-vamp old or existing pools to high standard.

Located at 12 Timandra place, the Bioguard retail shop is your complete one stop shop for all swimming and spa pool needs.

The business also offers a free water testing service for your pool or spa while providing specialist advice on how to balance your water to keep it sparkling.

There is a full-service workshop for pool equipment repairs and

maintenance and they also offer a full valet service.

Hynds is an award-winning New Zealand manufacturer and merchant who have been providing products to the rural and civil infrastructure markets since 1973.

Its rural division specialises in a total solution approach to infrastructure requirements. Apart from being able to supply customers with more traditional items such as drainage pipe, tanks, troughs, and their associated fittings, there is increasing demand for their big-ticket items.

Hynds’ comprehensive range includes effective effluent manage-

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ment systems, landspan bridges, and stock underpasses.

There is increasing pressure for farmers to comply with regulations to avoid non- compliance penalties. Farmers are looking for value for money solutions, and Hynds have developed innovative products such as the Megapond (effluent storage up to 4 million litres) and Hypond range (40,000 to 140,000 litre storage). The unique panel system provides leach free storage for important 100 per cent containment.

No matter the challenge, Hynds have the experience and product to provide you with the perfect solution.

For more information, go to your nearest branch or go to www.hynds.co.nz Technology may have changed since the first electric lights shone in Blenheim homes 90 years ago, but electricity is still the same - much like Cresswells Electrical who have been serving Marlborough for more than 140 years.

East Blenheim is the powerhouse of the region.

Business owners, Dave Noad and John Mackey, are both trade trained under the guidance of Noel Cresswell, who invited them to buy into the business more than 40 years ago.

“I enjoy the work and the challenge of wiring up a place,” says Dave. “Whether it be a home or a big commercial job, I still get a real buzz flicking the switch and seeing it light up.”

From Waihopai Spy Base, Mt Robertson Radar Station, Blenheim Sewage Treatment Plant and Marlborough’s first winery Montana Wines and Pak ‘n Save to name just a few, staff have worked on some major projects and take pride in all their work.

“We do things right and we always follow through - we’ll be sticking around for a few years yet, so it’s important to do right by our customers.”

Linda Grace and Penny Dawson from The Quest Catering Co have been providing outstanding catering in Blenheim and Picton since 2008.

The pair specialise in creating a personalised service for all, taking pride in their flexibility and, of course, their food.

Along with mobile meals, the pair provide catering for weddings, dinner parties, gourmet barbeques, theme parties, family reunions, birthdays, morning

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and afternoon tea shouts, corporate functions and more.

Their mobile meals are a passion, providing cooked fresh food every day in their licensed kitchen and delivered to Picton and Blenheim at lunchtime.

Linda and Penny have all the skills needed to provide you with a memorable occasion and The Quest Catering Co is sure to impress.

The team at Details has been providing Marlborough car lovers with a professional vehicle detailing service at 10 Stuart Street in Blenheim for more than two decades.

A self-confessed “detailing nerd”, Aaryn has been in the industry for almost 25 years, training and working with some of the best.

“I’m constantly learning, investigating and reading to stay on top of what’s new, which is crucial to continue delivering a top-quality service.”

Cars, motorbikes, vineyard harvesters, caravans, campervans, boats and jet skis of all ages benefit from a regular clean, buff, polish and wax, which helps to keep the paintwork pristine and protect the interior and exterior

from UV damage, surface contaminants, general wear and tear and keeps them looking their best.

Details now provides a full range of high-quality car care products from United Car Care. Coupled with professional advice from Aaryn, you’ll be lathering up and polishing your car like a pro, getting the best possible finish.

To protect and maintain your new car or return your vehicle to its former glory, come and see Aaryn and the team at Details.

Night ‘n Day is committed to a philosophy of quality service and presentation. Their standards can be summed up in one word, excellence.

The business is one of 30 stores in the South Island and 21 stores in the North Island. All aim is to meet the demands of customers while ensuring their place as leaders in the convenience grocery store market. Their slogan “We’ve got it when you want it”, is one you know you can trust.

An extensive advertising campaign, retaining a friendly, reliable and consistent image throughout various media makes Day and Night an easily recognis-

able brand, one people know and trust.

From uniforms incorporating the company colours and logo, to the shop signage, which is colourful, distinctive, appealing and suitable to adapt to any location, Night ‘n Day is an easily recognisable brand.

After 25 years, the current owners are now ready to retire, so this very profitable business is for sale in Marlborough. Enquire in store for more details.

Whether your vehicle needs panel work or spray painting due to a smash, scratch or rust corrosion, you can rest easy knowing that it is in expert hands with Marlborough Panel & Paint.

The expert staff aim to get your automobile back into drivable, eye-pleasing condition in no time. As your local panel beaters in Marlborough, great attention to detail is part of the service and staff never sacrifice on workmanship.

Utilising the latest repair techniques and most trusted equipment, all jobs comes with the

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promise of a task well done.

Offering peace of mind, the business is a proud member of CRA (Collision Repair Association), and welcome members of NZMCA (New Zealand Motor Caravan Association).

As an approved repairer for a range of clients including Avis, Budget and Fleet Smart, staff specialise in insurance work for all the major insurance companies including AA, AMI, FMG, IAG, NZI and Vero.

In addition to panel and paint work on all makes and models of personal vehicles, commercial vehicles, and recreational vehicles; staff also work on other spe-

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cialty restoration projects.

You’ll find the ultimate home of beauty at Ladies and Lords on Kinross Street. Catering for both men and women, it offers you professional waxing, threading, tinting, brows, nails, and lashes.

Make sure you’re feeling fantastic and the most confident you with Ladies and Lords.

Laser tattoo and hair removal is available in the beauty salon and not only will the team make you feel pretty, you will leave feeling de-stressed and pampered.

So, if you’re in need of a little TLC, give the team a call and book an appointment today.

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EDUCATION CArEErs AND

KITE Are you a multi skilled administrator?

Great administrators are the heart of a well-run office and often the glue that’s hold a business organisation together. Employers today require multi skilled administrators who are professional, confident and efficient.

The Blenheim site of the Koru Institute of Training and Education (KITE) is currently taking enrolments for their February intake.

All their courses are free to New Zealand citizens or residents who want to up-skill or transition into administrative positions.

KITE offers a relaxed and safe environment that embraces people, their culture and their contributions to learning. Students thrive in the simulated office and gain the practical skills

needed to undertake administrative duties within a professional office environment. Their teaching staff have years of industry experience to help you gain the necessary knowledge to enter employment within the administration world.

Through a hands-on approach to learning, the knowledgeable tutors will provide you with the opportunity to gain various technical and administrative skills. For more information on the courses or to enrol contact K.I.T.E on 03 579 2268 or email on Kite.fluer@xtra.co.nz or call in and see the team at 5 Sutherland Terrace.

Garin College It’s often said that ‘a busy boarder is a happy boarder’. At the heart of the beautiful Nelson and Tas-

HOSTED BY NELSON COLLEGE BOARDING & NELSON COLLEGE HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT

PURSUE YOUR TALENTS

Nelson College invites you to participate in a weekend of high performance sport Fri / Sat / Sun 20th to 22nd March Nelson College invites interested students to an all inclusive weekend where you will: • •

Meet our coaches and players Build on your skills with our specialised coaches

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Experience life in our boarding houses Open to all Year 7 to 11 students

You will be hosted in your chosen sport by: Weekend includes BASKETBALL complementary: Sam Dempster - Director of Basketball (Nelson Giant) CRICKET • Coaching expertise Garry MacDonald (1st XI Coach) and Luke Toynbee (Master in Charge Cricket) • Accommodation • Meals FOOTBALL Rob Anderson - Director of Football (1st Team Coach) MOUNTAIN BIKING Alistair Matthew (N.Z.O.I.A and Skills Active qualified coach, coach trainer and assessor) Gravity Nelson RUGBY Jono Phillips (Coaching Director) and Peter Grigg (Master in Charge Rugby) All enquiries please contact either: Acting Headmaster Tim Tucker - tk@nelsoncollege.school.nz

visit our website to register

man Bay region, Garin College’s hostels offer boarders a really great place to be busy!

With wonderful beaches, safe rivers, world class walking and cycle tracks - even the chance to get to a ski-field, once in a while - the region offers a range of sporting, recreational and cocurricular opportunities which are second to none. The twin hostels, Mother Teresa and Francis Douglas House, are modern, vibrant, stimulating places offering students the chance to meet in a spirit of friendship and discovery As the region’s only co-educational Catholic secondary school, Garin College has a history and reputation of which it can be justifiably proud. Founded in 2002, they have grown steadily as a school sustained by Gospel values, living out our motto of ‘Faith and Wisdom’.

Often recognised for strengths in music and the arts, Garin’s students also have an enviable track record of sporting achievements, as well as excellent academic results curriculum-wide. In this

context, the college holds their own with the best, but it’s a sense of ‘special character’, of learning occurring within a faith community, which makes Garin and its students really stand out. The teaching is never dogmatic. Instead, students are seen as individual learners, discovering their God given potential for generosity, aroha, rangimarie, integrity and new life - the Garin values.

For more information, visit their website or contact the Hostel Manager directly.

Scots College - Learning. For life Each student is offered a variety of opportunities to realise their potential across academics, cultural, sporting and service at Scots College. With a personalized education that allows them to contribute as global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and develop the necessary skills to learn for life.

Scots College is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School delivering the Middle Years Programme in the Middle School (boys Years 7-13). In the Senior

School (co-ed Years 11-13) students in Years 12-13 are offered a dual pathway of NCEA and the IB Diploma Programme.

Students in Year 11 are provided with a unique course that focuses on quality and real-world learning to prepare students to succeed in their future years.

The College campus is located a short distance from the airport and provides onsite boarding.

Scots College has a proud history of boarding, providing a vibrant, friendly, family orientated environment.

Join Scots College staff for an information evening in Blenheim at Figaros Café, 6pm on Tuesday 3 March. Register at www.scotscollege.school.nz Nelson College for Boys Nelson College is an innovative boys’ state school, taking great pride in nurturing each boy’s individual interests and potential across all areas of academia, sport, arts, culture and leadership.

Set alongside the main college campus are Nelson College’s two boarding houses – Rutherford

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and Barnicoat. These heritage buildings recently had major refurbishments, ensuring they continue to offer the very best in boarding for the local and International students. The experienced staff are committed to creating a strong and caring community within the boarding fraternity ensuring that the boys feel supported throughout their educational endeavours, as well as taking advantage of everything the Nelson region offers.

“We’re incredibly proud of our boarders,” says Director of Boarding Samme Hippolite.

“We want them to have every opportunity to develop their interests, have fun, make lifelong friendships and create unforgettable memories within the context of a clear and safe structure.”

Nelson College celebrates achievements by its students.

In 2019, 76 students received Board of Trustee Medallions, awarded to those who win a national or international competition, or who represent NZ in a national team.

An education at Nelson College is set within a climate that fosters

manaakitanga

Nelson College for Girls - Affordable Excellence Nelson College for Girls offers high quality education for young women in a very supportive environment. We are proud of the way that our students aim to be ‘their best at NCG’ in everything that they do. Our vision is to “educate, empower and nurture each student.” Our students are purposeful, engaged learners, with respectful relationships with each other and staff.

Our boarders enjoy academic success, make lifelong friendships and enjoy strong connections within the school and its community. Our year 9 – 12 students live in Clarice Johnstone House, while our Year 13 students enjoy a more independent living experience in the Levels building.

Our boarding students are part of a very large family, with our senior students playing a pivotal role in creating the family atmosphere of the boarding community.

For more information please contact CJ House on 03 548 1332; email boarding@ncg.school.nz;

or visit our website www.ncg/ school.nz/boarding

NMIT Have you thought about elevating your career through further study? Do you have more time on your hands because your situation has changed? Are you considering starting your own business or maybe contemplating a new career? You can step into a new world of opportunity at NMIT, which has been providing high quality education in the Marlborough region for over 100 years. With NMIT’s flexible study options and supportive staff, it’s easy to upskill.

Gaining a qualification can: lead to new opportunities, boost your promotion prospects and increase your skills and expertise.

NMIT provides a flexible, supportive study experience for adult learners and more than 70% of its

Elevate your career Whakahihikotia tō rapuara

Want to keep working while you study?

No worries. We offer flexible study options, on-the-job training, micro-credentials and a range of industry-specific short courses.

0800 788 391 nmit.ac.nz/elevate-your-career

Boarding Roadshow 2020 Chateau Marlborough Monday 6th April, 10am to 11.30am Interested parents are invited to an information meeting with Director of Boarding Samme Hippolite and the Boarding Housemasters, Simon Mardon and Alex Hassan.

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NELSON COLLEGE Young men taking their place in the world

Welcoming family environment High-level academic, sporting & leadership programmes Tutor support for academic studies Year-round outdoor activities in the Nelson region Newly renovated boarding facilities Places available Year 7 to Year 13 Boarding Scholarships available For further information and Roadshow dates, go to www.nelsoncollege.school.nz or contact us at boarding@nelsoncollege.school.nz

programmes can be studied parttime to fit around your work and family commitments. NMIT’s flexible learning options include: part-time study, online study, flexible learning, short course

and micro-credentials. NMIT offers more than 100 programmes at certificate, diploma or degree level across a broad range of study areas. For more information, visit nmit.ac.nz

SCOTS COLLEGE

INFO EVENING 6pm / TUE 3 MARCH FIGAROS CAFÉ, BLENHEIM Located in Wellington, students at Scots are provided with opportunities to develop their potential across academia, sport, culture and service.

Day and boarding for Boys Years 9-10, Co-ed Years 11-13.

Register online scotscollege.school.nz

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Tennis play-offs: The ever-popular WK+ Advisors and Accountants Presidents grade tennis competition reaches the play-off stage this week. The semifinals will be contested at various courts around Marlborough today, with places in next week’s finals at stake. In division one the three top places were dominated by Rapaura sides. Rapaura Wairau River finished top with 51 points and will play fourth-placed Marlborough Chilli (30) in the semis. Second qualifier Rapaura Masters (41) will meet Rapaura Just Move in the other semi. In division two MTC Roger Townley Construction (49.5) will meet Rapaura Pinot (42.5) while Renwick Netsetters (47) will take on Marlborough Swifts (43). Rapaura Matador (55) lead division three and will play Renwick Re-Strung (36.5), while Renwick Rebels (51.5) will tackle Marlborough Tennis the Menace (42.5). In the fourth division playoffs Renwick Serve us a Double! (52) will play Renwick Racquets (19) while Rapaura Shiraz (33) come up against Grovetown Grove Tavern Platters (31).

Peter Jones Primary school tennis in Marlborough is booming.

Each weekend over 40 teams line up in the Inspire Marlborough Primary School competition, which involves players from 17 different primary schools in Marlborough, plus two boys who travel north from Kaikoura.

Approximately 230 children are taking part in the competition this year The competition, which began in midOctober and will conclude on March 7, is staged over five divisions.

The province’s top juniors play in division one where the standard is very high.

Rapaura Aces have lived up to their name this season and top the points table. That team comprises Ella Sowman, Poppy Parkinson, Jimmy Rumble and Reuben Kaa and have set a high standard throughout, despite losing Felix Parkinson, Pippa Clarke and Joe Bushell to boarding school.

In second place is Bohally Black, with Sid Yank playing at number one, then Hazel Glover, Ethan Guyton, Ben Preece and Taine McAnulty.

Marlborough’s youngest players are ca-

Lilly Walkenhorst keeps her eye on her backhand return during play in the division one competition. Photos: Peter Jones. tered for in the Kiwi Division.

Designed for those at the beginning of their tennis career the matches are

Left, Oliver Clarke, from Marlborough Magic, reaches for a forehand.

Right, Jimmy Rumble is part of the table-topping Rapaura Aces combination.

played on half courts with mini nets and a larger, soft ball so that it is easier for the players to have a rally.

Cricket winners: ACOB are the Tasman Premier League cricket champions after beating defending champs Stoke Nayland by three wickets in the final at Saxton Oval on Sunday. Batting first ACOB scored 190 before being dismissed in the 48th over. Nic Clark with 53 and Josh Simpson (48) provided the bulk of the runs. Tom Chambers led the way with the ball, taking 3-39, while Paddy Howes took 2-31. In reply, the defending champs cruised to 86 before they lost their first wicket. Openers Chris Dittmer (55) and Kurt Pahl (34) ensured they made a strong start.

Darius Skeaping (30) and Ricky Edwards (34) maintained the forward momentum but ACOB continued to pick up wickets in clumps and with one ball remaining in the last over Stoke needed three runs to tie. Fittingly, it was Thomas Zohrab who stepped up and claimed the wicket of Tim O’Connor to ensure there would be no last-ball heroics. Zohrab returned the outstanding figures of 5-19 off 10 overs, while spinners Simpson, who bagged 2-35, David Zohrab, 1-36, and Jake Milton put the squeeze on all the Stoke batsmen as they ended at 9-187.

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Karmah Hoani-Tito launches herself over the high jump bar. Photos: Peter Jones.

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Club president Lindsay Tilbury outlines the day’s programme.

Young athletes on a roll Peter Jones Marlborough athletics is on a winning roll and it is the younger brigade who are leading the way.

Earlier this month the province’s junior athletes claimed the prestigious Winstone Cup at the annual meet in Nelson, the first occasion for 17 years Marlborough have been able to get their hands on the silverware.

On February 9 a team of 34 children travelled over the hill to Saxton Field to take on rivals from Nelson, Richmond and Motueka. Club officials expected a strong performance but were surprised when the points were added up and proud that their charges were able to bring home the trophy.

Weekly training takes place on Wednesday afternoon at Athletic Park where a dedicated band of parents and supporters combine to provide an organised structure, allowing each of the children to experience a wide range of track and field events from hurdling to high jumping, shot

putting to sprinting.

Numbers are well up this season, said Marlborough Children’s Athletics Club president Lindsay Tilbury.

“The club continues to go from strength to strength with 180 registered athletes this season.

“The success of the club is down to an enthusiastic and dedicated committee and lots of help from parents. Our main emphasis is about the children being the best they can be with their own performance and good sportsmanship,” he said.

Tilbury said the club catered for ages from five to 15, with the five and sixyear-olds focussing on core skills relating to all athletic disciplines while the older participants competed across a range of different programmes.

Aside from the Winstone Cup, there are several other opportunities for the youngsters to show their skills outside the province.

In January each year a number of athletes compete in the South Island Colgate Games, 2020 being one of the

most successful with Marlborough taking away 18 medals.

Another seasonal highlight is the Tasman champs, which were held in Nelson last weekend, with a record number of 48 Marlborough athletes taking part.

Four Tasman records fell to Marlborough athletes. Neve MacKenzie set a new mark in the 11 girls 1500m, James Hansen took out the 15 boys hurdles in record time while Mya Wiapo set a new record in the 15 girls shot put and Isla Tilbury also broke the 11 girls 800m record.

The children competed over two days with Marlborough athletes dominating the competition.

Marlborough took away 14 of the 22 possible individual Tasman age group champions awards, with just as many second and third placings.

“Overall the athletes attained numerous personal bests and showed fantastic sportsmanship.

“Athletics in Marlborough is certainly going through a purple patch,” added Tilbury.

Harriet Cornelius and Leia Shaw battle on the straight.

Bella Rayner launches the shot.

Young athlete Greta Foote perfects her high jumping technique.

Brooke Harper shows her hurdling style.

Ben Blackmore and Will Turner stretch out over 100m.

Medallists from the Tasman champs. Photo: Supplied.

Denzel Hoani-Tito soars into the long jump pit.

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Youngest crew, smallest boat … no worries Peter Jones Marlborough sailor Nick Gardiner has never been one to shirk a challenge.

However, at the weekend the 21-year-old set off on what shapes as the toughest proposition of his sporting career so far, when he and fellow youngster Ben Beasley tackled the gruelling 2020 Short Handed Sailing Association Round North Island Yacht Race.

The duo are the youngest competitors in the race and will crew the smallest boat in the fleet.

Their yacht, Moving Violation, is an Elliott 7.9 designed by Greg Elliott. At just 7.0m on the waterline Beasley and Gardiner will have plenty of work to do to keep Moving Violation at the front of the pack in what will be a diverse division.

The RNI, which covers around 1271 nautical miles, is New Zealand’s most iconic yachting challenge and the 2020 edition will feature 38 yachts, ranging from Gardiner and Beasley’s 28-foooter to 52-foot craft. This is 13th edition of the race, 43 years after the inaugural event was first planned by Sir Peter Blake and Martin Foster.

The race started in Auckland with the first leg to Mangonui in the far north, leg two is from Man-

gonui to Wellington, the third leg is from Wellington to Napier and the final stage is from Napier returning to Auckland. It is expected to take around two weeks to complete.

Making it to the start line of this epic race is a challenge in itself.

Each yacht must have a Category 2 Safety Certificate issued by Yachting NZ and have completed a 250 Nautical Mile qualifying passage with both co-skippers on board.

The youngsters have followed similar path to the RNI. Gardiner began with Learn to Sail classes at the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club and progressed through the grades, he and fellow Marlburian Nick Williams winning the Marlborough Sports Awards Team of the Year in 2016 after taking out an international regatta in California.

Beasley, who owns Moving Violation, began sailing aged nine and moved quickly through the youth classes, competing in national and international regattas.

Both Beasley and Gardiner have crewed on keelboats competing in harbour races and regattas including class nationals and Coastal Classics. Together they have competed in events such as the ANZAC 250 and last year completed the Coastal Classic

Nick Gardiner, left, and Ben Beasley on board Moving Violation.

Photo: Supplied. two-handed as part of qualifying for the RNI. They both work in sailing-related industries – Ben is a trainee spar maker and Nick a trainee sailmaker.

When asked what appealed most

about the forthcoming challenge, Gardiner was to the point.

“The adventure.

“My favourite point of sail is broad reaching, because it’s fast.

The thing I like most about Moving Violation is the fact it is so

easy to manage. Also a highlight will be seeing different parts of the country at dawn, I’m looking forward to that.

“Our biggest supporters have been our parents – Dad is doing all he can from Marlborough while Ben’s family have been fantastic.”

Beasley and Gardner have a dual purpose during their time on the water, they are using the challenge to raise awareness and funds for the charity Lifeline.

The charity receives no Government funding and yet fields a staggering 10,000 calls a month offering a listening ear to people in dark places.

Beasley said, “NZ has a very high suicide rate and personally I have known people with depression who have taken their own lives.

With Lifeline there is always a person on the phone that you can talk to confidentially and I think it’s important people are aware of this”.

Nick and Ben’s Lifeline fundraising page is https://give.everydayhero.com/nz/sailing-for-lifeline-1 They also have a Facebook page where you can follow their progress https://www.facebook. com/pages/category/AmateurSports-Team/MV-Sailing-Elliott-79-280347112506534/.

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Rowers rack up NZ titles Peter Jones Reporter

peter@marlboroughmedia.co.nz

Marlborough-based crews returned from the New Zealand Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro last week with 17 medals.

Rowers representing both Central Rowing Performance Centre and the Wairau Rowing Club, both based on the Wairau River, went stroke-for-stroke with the country’s best and came away with a decent haul of precious metal.

Showing the way was international sculler Robbie Manson who claimed both the premier single and double titles.

In the single, raced on Saturday, Manson prevailed in a comfortable 7:16.97 while Waikato RPC’s Jordan Parry took silver in 7:21.53 and Mahe Drysdale claimed bronze in 7:24.93.

Earlier this year Manson indicated his intention to target the men’s double for the 2020 international season, and was recently selected into the boat alongside Chris Harris for the World Rowing Cup II and III. Parry is vying for selection into a men’s quad to contest the Final Olympic Qualification regatta, while Drysdale has been selected as the New Zealand men’s single for World Rowing Cup II and III. In the double, contested on Friday, Manson and Harris were comfortable winners, prevailing by over 11 seconds.

The women’s premier four of Jackie Gowler, Keri Gowler, Beth Ross, and Ella Greenslade also struck gold at Karapiro, beating out a strong Southern RPC crew by over six seconds.

The third fourth gold for Central went to under-20 single sculler Ricky Kiddle.

On Friday, the women’s premier pair of Kerri Gowler and Beth Ross had to settle for silver in one the most exciting races of the day, being beaten by fellow international rowers Emma Dyke and Grace Prendergast from the Southern RPC by a mere .05 of a

second. Central’s Jackie Gowler and Ella Greenslade took bronze.

Tom Murray and Phillip Wilson also had to settle for second place in the premier pair, losing to the Southern RPC duo of rowing legend Hamish Bond and James Lassche by a second and a half.

International scullers Jackie Kiddle and Zoe McBride landed a bronze in the women’s premier double while Phoebe Trolove placed third in the under-20 single.

Central RPC head coach Marion Horwell was “really happy” with the performances of her charges, especially after an early setback.

Kobe Miller, a key member of the Central under-20 and under-22 programme, fell ill and was ruled out of the regatta.

“That was really disappointing,” said Horwell. “Kobe started getting ill just before we left and tests showed he had contracted glandular fever. He was an important member of our group and I am sure he would have been very competitive at the championships. However, the rest of the squad were very positive and just got on with it.”

Horwell said Ricky Kiddle’s gold medal in the under-20 single had lifted the small group’s spirits. “[Ricky] can be proud of that, it was a great result for him.”

She also praised the efforts of youngster Trolove, who has battled illness over the summer, and the work of Jamie Hindle-Daniels.

“He didn’t medal but it was an outstanding effort [to place fifth in the under-22 single].”

He and Angus MacFarlane were named to trial for the NZ under-23 team in coming weeks.

Horwell was also highly impressed with Manson and the women’s four. “Robbie was just brilliant ... he and Chris were outstanding in the double and he rowed a great singles race.”

Wairau wonders The week’s highlight for the Wairau contingent came when the crew of Rhys Krappe, Sebastian Krappe, Harrison Somerville

The title-winning Wairau premier quad, Jordan Gasson, Rhys Krappe, Sebastian Krappe and Harrison Somerville. Photo: Rowing NZ.

Robbie Manson enjoyed a top regatta, winning the premier single and double scull titles. Photo: Rowing NZ. and Jordan Gasson combined superbly to take out the premier quad title, earning each a coveted red coat.

Then, on the final day, the Wairau quartet added a second gold, dead-heating with Waikato for first place in the senior quad final. Both Wairau and the Waikato quad of Karl Manson (stroke), Charlie Rogerson, Jack O’Leary and Josh Toa recorded a time of 6:31.05. The Wairau coaches labelled the quad’s efforts as “a fantastic result”.

“We are so pleased for the boys,” said Kaye Surgenor, who was

awarded a Green Coat in recognition of training a premier-winning crew at the NZ Champs.

Brothers Sebastian (23) and Rhys (19) Krappe, who hail from San Francisco and are training under Surgenor at Wairau, underlined their potential with a clear victory in the men’s senior double and bronze in the premier double.

Deciding to take a gap year to focus on rowing in the double, the siblings travelled to New Zealand in September last year, training alongside the club and attending local regattas.

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to target Olympic qualification in April.

Surgenor is delighted to have the newcomers at Wairau.

“These boys have proved the worth of a NZ rowing season and will surely feature in the US Olympic trials in this event, upon their return to the States – I am very pleased for them.”

Somerville added to the medal tally with bronze in the hotly contested men’s senior single, being beaten by Karl Manson, and Jack O’Leary both previously with the Central RPC. Elliot Rose attained a hardearned bronze in the final of the club single with coach Mark James commenting, “That was a wonderful result, well deserved for this young emerging talent who moved to Marlborough from the Porirua RC and worked locally to support himself to train here”.

Dylan Crick and Will Samson, from the Nelson RC, who trained under Surgenor at Wairau also stood out, medalling in both the pair (silver) and double sculls (bronze).

“They rowed out of their skins,” added Surgenor.

Roll of honour...

CENTRAL RPC GOLD Men’s premier double (Chris Harris, Robbie Manson) Men’s premier single (Robbie Manson) Women’s premier four (Jackie Gowler, Keri Gowler, Beth Ross, Ella Greenslade) Men’s under-20 single (Ricky Kiddle) SILVER Women’s premier pair (Kerri Gowler, Beth Ross)

Men’s premier pair (Tom Murray, Phillip Wilson) BRONZE Women’s premier double (Jackie Kiddle, Zoe McBride) Women’s premier pair (Jackie Gowler, Ella Greenslade) Women’s under-20 single (Phoebe Trolove)

WAIRAU GOLD Men’s premier quad (Jordan Gasson, Rhys Krappe, Sebastian Krappe, Harrison Somerville) Men’s senior quad (Krappe, Krappe, Somerville, Gasson) Men’s senior double (Krappe, Krappe)

SILVER Men’s lightweight Pair (Dylan Crick, Will Samson) BRONZE Men’s premier double (Krappe, Krappe) Men’s senior single (Somerville) Men’s club single (Elliot Rose) Men’s lightweight Double (Crick, Samson)

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Several of the Marlborough masters players take a break from training last week. From left: Jules Maltesen, Jo Campbell, Natasha Veltman, Jo Jones, John MacKinnon, Rosie Lamain, Sandy O’Connell, Matt Hair, Nigel Fraser, Robyn Rowe, George Nation, Abby Scott and Andrew McCaa. Photo: Peter Jones.

Hockey masters do battle Peter Jones

What is thought to be a record number of Marlborough hockey players are taking part in the National Masters tournament in Christchurch from February 23-29.

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A donation to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service, sent to P O Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A Celebration of Adrien’s Life will be held at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, Weld Street, Blenheim at 2pm on Saturday February 29.

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Christine Maria Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 18 February 2020 with family by her side. Dearly loved wife of Philip and mother of Oscar and Hannah.

Much loved daughter of Heidi and Franz and sister of Georg, Barbara and Antonia. Cherished and loved by all her extended family and friends in Germany and New Zealand. “Her generous and kind-hearted nature will be deeply missed” Special thanks to the dedicated staff at both Oncology Wairau Hospital and Marlborough Hospice. Messages to kieves@gmail. com or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A service for Christine was held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Star of the Sea Parish, Maxwell Road, Blenheim on Saturday 22 February at 10.30am followed by a private family interment.

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Our lovely gracious mother gently passed away at 12.20am on 16th February 2020 at Ashwood Park Rest Home in Blenheim with family by her side. Loving wife of recently departed Jim Curnow and the late Martin Howard Burmaz. Mother of Christine, Dianna, Janice, Warren, Sheryl and Kelly. Mother-in-law to Pete, Lindsay, Mike and Stuart. Grandmother to Rebecca, Simon, Amie, Ryan, Sam, and the late Jacob Neal (and their partners). Great Nan to Knox, Sophire and Axl. Loving Aunty to the Bambery and Lovett families and to all her dear friends – you know who you are. Messages of condolence to Sheryl Neal, 2606 SHW 63 Wairau Valley or www. cloudybayfunerals. co.nz The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the very caring staff at Ashwood Park Rest Home in Blenheim.

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