Thoughts of the Week

Paddle tales
Re: “Simply the Breast”
This was great to read; sorry I wasn’t aware of the fundraising. Go enjoy and all the best.
—Helen Harris
Kia kaha. Be strong, travel safe, have fun.
—Tania Moanaroa
Go ladies! Have an awesome time away. Do STB proud!
—Carol Anderson

Pride of Picton
Re: “Marlborough’s Local Legend”
Marianne Govaerts, thank you for everything you do.
—Natasha Haddon
So kind and gracious.
—Johanna Lane
That she is, and we all love her.
—Tynisha Awhina

Netballer rises
Re: “Bex makes her mark”
Just love this so much. Respect my friend Bex Mark.
—Laws Robinson
You’re an absolute star, Bex!
— Abby Ward

Rooftop ceiling?
Re: “Sky is the limit for local solar”
Why would you not want to see low-income households getting subsidised?
Anything that incentivises people in Marlborough to install solar on their unused roofs is a positive. Certainly preferable to covering our highly productive soils with solar panels rather than food production.
—Guy Pickering

All that jazz
Re: “Toast for Southern Jam”
Can’t wait! The level of musicianship by these kids is always phenomenal and we love seeing them literally having a blast; especially Funkasaurus Rex, the MBC band.
— Lucy Walter

In the scrum
Re: “Mako duo selected for SA trip”
As they should be.
—Clive Aitchison

Tree-totallers
Re: “Wither Hills’ canopy grows”
That will be great for the next major earthquake.
—Charlie Alexander Procter

Tally ho
Re: “Kaikōura braces for big flood repair bill”
Obviously a strong consideration in merger talks? Would we want to get saddled with their debt and ongoing flooding issues?
—Richie Walter