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Ian Allen

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As seen in: The Marlborough Express, Manawatū Standard, Stuff.co.nz, The Nelson Mail, The Southland Times, The Timaru Herald, Radio New Zealand (RNZ), The Press (New Zealand), The Waikato Times
A journalist from Portrush, Northern Ireland living in New Zealand. Chief News Director at the Marlborough Express.
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Warmest December on record in Marlborough

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By Ian Allen Verified
| The Press (New Zealand) Verified
Last month was the warmest December on record in Marlborough. And the region wasn’t far off having its hottest December day too. Data released by Plant and Food Research this week showed the hottest day of December 2024 was December 5, when the mercury reached 32.4C. This was the second equal hottest day recorded in any December on record, going back to 1930. The hottest day was 33.4C in December 1948. But only four days in 2024 recorded a maximum temperature of 30C or greater.
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Blenheim band to make swan song ... available on cassette

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By Ian Allen Verified
| The Press (New Zealand) Verified
Big Scout are calling it quits the only way they know how. Full noise. The punk rock band from Blenheim will play their last headline show on Friday, after almost a decade together, and bassist Jim Tannock says he’s planning to “just f...ing smash it”. Lead singer Gregg Slatter says he’s going to “give it the beans”. The three-piece has been on a wild ride for the past nine years.
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Marlborough school upgrades subject to Budget process

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By Ian Allen Verified
| The Press (New Zealand) Verified
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers her Budget Policy Statement in March. ROBERT KITCHIN / THE POST The Ministry of Education has developed a proposed “scope of work” for Blenheim’s two colleges and its intermediate following the cancellation of new builds for each. However, the ministry can’t reveal what those individual upgrades look like, as the proposals and the money needed to deliver them is part of the Budget process and needs cabinet approval.
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