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Can we grow. Yes we can A charity which helps children learn key life lessons can boast the biggest uptake in New Zealand. Staff at the Graeme Dingles Kiwi Can initiative have revealed another 1000 students have signed up to the popular life skills programme. Forty per... Page 1

5. PARADE A parade and wreath laying will be held at the Tuamarina monument, 10am on Friday to commemorate the first contingent of soldiers from Marlborough to depart for the Boer War. A ceremony will also be held at the Seymour Square at 11am. Page 2

3. FOR THE LADIES The Marlborough Migrant Centre are holding their International Womens Night on Friday from 7pm at the Marlborough Convention Centre. Guest speakers, food and performances. Entry by plate of food or gold coin. Page 2

2. WINE TIME An auction of all unopened bottles of wine which were not used during the Marlborough Wine Show will be held on Wednesday at the Marlborough Convention Centre. Viewing from 5pm, auction at 6pm. Page 2

Fresh face at the food bank A fresh face will take over the role of street appeal team co-ordinator for the Marlborough Food Bank this year. After four years of service, volunteer co-ordinators Bruce and Petrea Barker are leaving to move back home to Christchurch. Its time... Page 1

Young scientist cleans up A rising science star has been awarded a top prize after inventing a machine that helps rid the air of dangerous toxins. Marlborough Boys College student Samuel Lee, 14, won best exhibit at the Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair. The... Page 1

Packages handled with care A small gesture to help spread happiness has become an online sensation. Blenheim woman Gina Anderson is the creator of Facebook page Care Packages Marlborough. The group makes and delivers free gift parcels to people across the region. And what... Page 1

Big steps for youth centre A co-ordinator has been appointed to oversee the multimillion dollar development of Marlboroughs first specially designed youth centre. Pastor Ross Banbury will be responsible for bringing the proposed Marlborough Youth Centre to life. The move comes... Page 1

Music teachers Argentine test A school teacher with a talent for singing will lead the Argentinian rugby team in their national anthem. Elin Tomos caught the attention of the team who invited her to sing the anthem in Hamilton next Saturday as the All Blacks take on the... Page 1

Student recycling heroes Pupils at a Marlborough school have successfully campaigned to convince authorities to back their plan for a new recycling initiative. Members of Bohally Intermediates environmental group revealed their previous recycling scheme had created more... Page 1

2. WE WILL REMEMBER The Marlborough Branch Vietnam Veterans Association parade and wreath laying service on Thursday at the Blenheim Cenotaph from 11am to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the battle of Long Tan. Page 2

Waikawas monument mystery The legitimacy of a historic monument marking the site where a Maori chief discovered a well which saved his people is being called into question. A plaque commemorating the discovery of Ropoamas Well was erected in 1978 by the Picton Historical... Page 1

Teens keeping it real For many it is the highlight of the school year, a chance to sparkle and shine under the spotlights of the dance floor. The school formal is the highlight of the social calendar but with gowns costing an average of around $200 it can also be the most... Page 1

3. BOIL UP The Marlborough Thermette Society is holding another in their series of outings to the Wairau River on Sunday from 2.30pm. Turn off State Highway 1 at the south end of the Wairau River bridge and drive downstream 500 metres. Page 2

2. HOLIDAY FUN The Millennium Public Art Gallery are hosting a school holiday story and craft session today at the gallery from 10.30am to 11.20am. The theme is mountains. Admission is free. Page 2

Show gets extra style points Students performing at the combined colleges production of Hairspray will get the chance to hone their skills under a bigger spotlight than ever before. State-of-the-art technology at the new ASB Theatre Marlborough will give the cast and crew of more... Page 1

Learning te Reo is childs play Learning a new language has proved to be childs play for pupils at a Marlborough school. Pupils at Fairhall School have been learning te Reo thanks to a more casual approach in the classroom. Teacher Romsey de Beer, who has taken te Reo courses... Page 1

What is it about Elisha Dr. A suburban Blenheim street has the unusual accolade of being so beautiful, when residents move house, they often choose to move to a house on the same street. At least eight households have moved from one house to another on Elisha Dr over the past 20... Page 1

The power of friendship Socialising is key to preventing elder abuse, agencies say, as World Elder Abuse Week draws to a close. Age Concern Marlborough has found many elderly people become vulnerable through financial hardship, health problems or cognitive deterioration, and... Page 1

SVEN SAYS I have a proposal for the All Blacks: stop playing rugby. Now before you jump up and down understand that I say this with a lot of tongue-in-cheek, and also with a massive respect and reverence. The reason, you see, is that there simply isnt a team... Page 2

Chefs team up for Kiwi Can Five top chefs, each with their own unique taste, are prepping for a special charity dinner later this month. Karaka Cuisine chef Sander de Wildt, The Vines Village chef Fran Nolan, Giesen Wines chef Doug Powell, The Grove chef Marcel Rood and... Page 1

New use for old technology While some people might just throw away their broken phones, a Marlborough school is putting them to better use. Riverlands School is the second highest contributor to Swapkit, a project that collects old cellphones to be refurbished and sold, with... Page 3

Youth get ready to rock The time has come to showcase Marlboroughs budding young musicians. The Marlborough Youth Trust is making the most of New Zealand Music Month and Youth Week by organising a free concert which will feature young performers from across the... Page 1

SVEN SAYS What weird weather we are having. Ive only lived in Marlborough for about four years now, but Im sure having such warm days this well into winter is very unusual. Im not complaining of course. I detest the cold season, so the longer it stays away... Page 2

Funding unlocks extra support With Hospice Awareness Week on the horizon, Hospice Marlborough is unveiling an exciting project to further their reach into the community. The organisation has received a major funding boost from the government for an innovative project that will see... Page 1

Appreciating our mums We all know mums are pretty special people, and now you can tell everyone what makes your mum the best. Blenheim Salvation Army Family Store volunteers and employees have set up a space in their shop window for Mothers Day, and theyre inviting... Page 1

SVEN SAYS Ive always wondered by human pregnancy is nine months long. Other than the biological side of things, it just seems a very long time. I understand that a lot has to happen in that time - a whole mini-human has to be created after all. A lot of... Page 2

Beat the coffee pod guilt A new recycling initiative in Blenheim will help caffeine lovers avoid the recycling guilt that comes with using Nespresso pods. Jamess Nursery, in Blenheim, has become a drop-off point for people who want to recycle the aluminium capsules and reduce... Page 1

SVEN SAYS I guess I should start to care about rugby again. It seems like a strange thing for this die-hard South African rugby supporter to say. Perhaps it was the Springboks early exit from the World Cup - by early I mean they didnt win. The reason is more... Page 2

Healthy meals on a budget Cooking a healthy meal on a budget can be tricky for some families, but the owners of a popular Marlborough restaurant are doing their best to help out. Arbour owners Liz Buttimore and Bradley Hornby, in collaboration with Synergy Youth Mentoring,... Page 1

Tears over kindy kindness Andrew Kaloros left his home in Vanuatu last November to work on the vines in Marlborough so he could afford school supplies for the kindergarten he runs back home. Months later and Renwick Kindergarten, with help from the community, has helped the... Page 1

Leaving a lasting legacy After 11 years, 400 successful mentoring matches and countless hours of hard work, a much-loved member of the community is calling it a day. Synergy Youth Mentoring coordinator Nancy Sherwood has decided to retire, but says she has had the most... Page 1

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Schoolchildren have their say Marlborough school children have held a mock flag referendum, and the results may surprise you. Redwoodtown School, in Blenheim, held their own flag vote on Thursday to see which option the children wanted flying on top of the flagpole. Assigned... Page 1

Fun day to celebrate youth Grab the kids and head to Brayshaw Park this weekend for a day out the whole family can enjoy. Blenheims annual Childrens Day celebration is set to be a blast, with about 6000 people expected to attend the event this Sunday. Organiser Jodie... Page 1

All ready for rodeo action The bucking broncos and bulls are ready, but they arent the only things to see at the Tuamarina Rodeo this weekend. The 67th annual Tuamarina Rodeo and Vintage Machinery Field Day will be held on Sunday from 11am. Tuamarina Rodeo organiser Grant... Page 1

Ultimate day out at the beach Slap on that sunscreen and grab the bucket and spade, because two of Marlboroughs most loved events are coming together. The second Summer Concert Series of the year and the annual More FM Beach Day will be held together at Whites Bay this... Page 1

Concert series set to sizzle Grab your Valentine, round up your friends, and gather the family, because the annual Summer Concert Series kicks off this weekend. The event starts at 5pm on Sunday at Pollard Park, and Marlborough 4 Fun chief executive Katrina Lange says this years... Page 1

FROM ANNA It is Waitangi Day on Saturday, and I amashamed to say my knowledge about the Treaty of Waitangi dwindled after I left school. The treaty is at the root of our countrys history, but it seems to many people it now represents a day off work rather than... Page 2

Everybody needs good neighbours A social media site is giving community groups in Marlborough the chance for a cash boost to start the year. Neighbourly and insurance company AMI have teamed up to give organisations across the country a chance to win some cash to further their... Page 1

Pay it forward wedding dress When Sarah Murphy got engaged the first thing she felt was pure joy and excitement. She had been with the man of her dreams for five years and they had two children together. But it was not long before pure panic went through her head. I just... Page 1

Bigger, better, wetter fight As the summer sun hits its peak, Marlborough youth are gearing up for the regions largest water fights. The third annual Marlborough Youth Trust water fights are just days away and organisers are saying they will be bigger, better and wetter than... Page 1

2. MARKET Pop-up Christmas Marlborough Farmers Market, Wednesday, 3pm to 6pm. See Santa and grab your Christmas day essentials and gifts. Page 2

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