Thoughts of the Week

Questioning Councillor

Re: “Alcohol bylaw ‘loophole’ closed”

I don’t understand how someone who is in a position of control over Marlborough doesn’t understand how Marlborough works?

It’s easy for me to speak from the cheap seats, I get that. However, I do expect the people in charge of our way forward to understand where we are now.

—Joe Wade

What a waste of time. How can a councillor not know the basics and why couldn’t he ask someone first, like the police that have to enforce by laws?

Anyway, I find it ridiculous you can’t have a picnic on the foreshore with a bottle of wine in the wine capital, and why? Because of alcoholics.

—Jamarl Thompson

Councillor’s response

What the story doesn’t say is that not only did I agree with the intent of the change, I was the seconder of the motion. I was simply making sure that the bylaw didn’t prevent the intention from being achieved.

—Malcolm Taylor

Winning at life

Re: “Hunter’s ‘back in the boat’”

So inspiring! Go Hunter. Amazing attitude.

—Paula Olliver

Your recovery has been remarkable, but please, buddy, stop scaring your parents, will you? Go well, Hunter.

—Glenn Kirby

Well done, young fella, keep positive and be proud. All the best to ya.

—Brendan Ennis

All the best Hunter and congratulations on your medal haul! All the best for Maadi!

—Polly Murray

Kia ora – nga mihi

Re: “New kid on the block”

Welcome, Evan!

—Holly Turner

All the best in your new role, Evan.

—Steve Smith

You’re in good hands, Marlborough!

—William Woodworth