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Animal dumping worries SPCA

By Emily Elliott Unwanted animals are a problem for the SPCA, especially over the summer period when cats who have been abandoned by their owners have litters.

On Thursday alone, Marlborough SPCA Office manager, Kate Horrey, said she had seven animals brought in - all before 1pm.

“The holiday period was steady, but since we reopened on Wednesday there has been a steady stream and heaps of phone calls,” Ms Horrey said.

On Tuesday, two kittens (pictured) were brought in which had been dumped in a box in a paddock

by Hawkesbury Road.

According to Ms Horrey, they were lucky to be found before they died from exposure.

“They’re only five and a half weeks old, they should only be off their mother at seven weeks,” said Jess Monk, the animal care manager for Marlborough SPCA. Continued on page 3

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By Chris Tobin The organiser of a protest which be held next Saturday against the spybase at Waihopai say they will highlight that New Zealanders are being spied on by the Government.

“The Kim Dotcom case has added a new dimension,” said Murray Horton, of Christchurch, the secretary/organiser of the Anti-Bases Campaign.

“The Prime Minister, who is also Minister of the NZ Government Communications Security Bureau (GCBS), admitted in September that Dotcom, a New Zealand resident was illegally spied on.”

Mr Horton said well known columnist Chris Trotter had stated

this week that few New Zealanders, before Dotcom’s arrest, had been aware that the GCSB regularly co-operated with the New Zealand Police by intercepting cellphone and email messages of their fellow citizens.

“Trotter also said in his column that few would know that the Prime Minister could sign a document suppressing any and all references to the GCSB in a New Zealand court of law,” Mr Horton said.

Around 60 people attended a similar protest against the spybase last year in Blenheim and Mr Horton said 30 people had already made known they would be attending next Saturday’s protest.

He expected others would turn up on the day.

“We’ve been hammering away for over 20 years and will continue to do so,” Mr Horton said.

“The purpose of the protest is to keep pointing the finger, rather than keeping it (the spybase) secret.”

The protest will take place at the Waihopai base’s main gate from 11am on Saturday, January 19.

From 1pm there will be speeches from Adrian Leason, a Ploughshares peace activist who was acquitted of puncturing one of the inflatable domes which covered a satellite dish at the base; Green

MP Steffan Browning, well known protester John Minto of Auckland and Mr Horton.

Country Music Awards set to rock

By Emily Elliott Blenheim will be holding it’s annual Country Music Awards for the 22nd year in a row next weekend.

Committee organisers have spent a year organising the event, and have been dubbed ‘The Fab Four’.

Ross and Pam Akerblom have been part of the Blenheim Country Music Club for 22 years, Lynette Mason for 18 years, and Heather Lee, the treasurer, for one year.

Marie Chambers is in charge of catering for the upcoming weekend, a significantly large job that has made her part of The Fab Four.

According to Mr Akerblom, there are still dozens of Country Music Awards held all over New Zealand every year.

“A lot of people are keen on the competition, and the prize money is big for what they have to do,” he said.

This year there are around 140

entries, with the youngest competitor aged four, and the eldest aged 77-years.

“There is a lot of good talent locally,” Mr Akerblom said.

According to treasurer, Heather Lee, the awards take a year to organise.

“We go year to year, it costs about twenty thousand, and we have to get a lot of sponsors, who we’re thankful for.”

“We also have a lot of cabarets throughout the year to help raise money,” Ms Lee said.

The awards are still bringing in a good crowd of both competitors and onlookers.

“Finals night usually has 300400 people, and we encourage people to book early - we’ve been known to sell out,” Mr Akerblom said.

His wife, life member, and one of the Fab Four, Pam Akerblom says Country Music has been their life.

“We slid into it accidentally and

Lynette Mason, Pam Akerblom, Heather Lee and Marie Chambers are excited for the annual Country Music awards next weekend. after all these years we’re still blom added. there,” she said.

The Country Music Awards “We all love country music, will be running on the 19th and that’s why we do this,” Ms Lee 20th of January, at Floor Pride added.

Civic Theatre, and costs $5 which The aim of the Blenheim Coun- allows you to come and go. try Music Club is to the promote The committee encourages the genre, which, Mr Akerblom people to come along, and on believes, is now very diverse.

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Vietnam vets to meet in Blenheim

By Chris Tobin Veterans from the Vietnam War will hold an informal reunion in Blenheim next weekend.

They are former members of the 1st New Zealand Services Medical Team and comprise ex-army, navy and air force personnel.

Reunion organiser Lindsay Grenfell of Tirimoana said the idea for a get-together came when a former member who now lived in Australia returned home for Christmas.

“He hasn’t been back for 15 years and while here he thought it a good idea to catch up with some of the aging crew.

“What started as a few has now snowballed to 15. The oldest is one of our doctors at 91. The youngest is our visitor from Australia and myself at 64.”

The 1st NZ Services Medical Team consisted of doctors and nurses (male only) who were based at Bong Son in the province of Binh Dinh and completed tours of duty which lasted up to 12 months. The unit was based at Bong Son from 1967 until 1971.

“Work at the hospital involved medical, surgical and maternity. Surgery was extensive and upon casualties, war and road traffic,” Mr Grenfell said.

“Primarily our job was to go to teach the local staff so we could walk out one day. They’d be quite capable of taking over; this was achieved to some extent.

“We lost a teammate over there. Air Force Sergeant Gordon Watt was killed on March 1, 1970.”

The hospital was destroyed when North Vietnamese forces took the area. By that time the New Zealand unit

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Tornado hits Kaikoura A small tornado took the roof off a house and slammed it into another on Beach Rd in Kaikoura yesterday morning.

The wild weather caused power to be lost to several locations, and reports stated that two mini twisters were also sighted.

The fierce winds were widespread across most of the South and lower North Islands, and with gusts over 130km/h reported in many places.

Carparking meeting Central Blenheim parking will again be under the spotlight at a meeting to be held next Tuesday.

The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce CBD group has arranged the meeting which is open to all retailers.

Debbie Carter from the chamber said those attending would have the chance to discuss issues concerning them with the Marlborough District Council’s consultants, Traffic Design Group.

The meeting will be at Scenic Hotels Marlborough next Tuesday evening at 6pm.

The 1st NZ Services Medical Team including Lindsay Grenfell (inset) who served at a hospital in Bong Son during the Vietnam War..

had left.

“We’ve had one reunion in Wellington 18 years ago,” Mr Grenfell said. “ In 1998 a group of us went back to the little town we were in and they had built another hospital. It was near where the old hospital used to be.”

One of the team doctors who will be attending the reunion is Brian McMahon, the Anzac of the Year in 2011.

Dr McMahon served as a medical officer in Vietnam in 1969 and ended his miliary career as the Director General of Defence Medical Services in 1983.

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Animal abandonment an issue Continued from page 1 “They’re not wild as they’re very tame, so someone has obviously been looking after them before hand.”

According to Ms Monk, this summer the SPCA has had a few kitten dumps.

She believes it would only take a small phone call explaining the situation to help greatly and avoid the kitten dumps.

Over the year, the amount of kittens brought in was not as bad as usual, mainly due to the free de-sexing vouchers the SPCA gave out the previous year.

“Last year we also did a TNR (Trap, Nutur, Return) for as many wild cats we could get our hands on, so there’s not that many wild kittens out there,” Ms Monk said.

On average, the SPCA sometimes have up to 40 unwanted cats being held and cared for at one time, and can hold eight dogs at a time.

Their facilities also contain a lot of rabbit hutches and bird cages.

“We also have to have kennels available for animal abuse cases.”

According to Ms Monk, Marlborough SPCA gets a fair share of animal abuse cases.

“Luckily we work really well with our animal control inspector, and we try to do more educating than taking animals off people, unless they really are being abused.”

As for abandoned Flirt and Caspian (pictured), Ms Monk is in the process of finding a foster family

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“Once they’ve had their vaccinations, which the SPCA provide, they’ll be up for adoption.

“Fostering is a lot nicer than being in a cage, as they get to be around people,” said Ms Monk.

People can also help the SPCA by checking their pets have suitable food, water, shelter, and exercise over the Summer, making sure they desex their cats and dogs before they are six months old, and responsibly rehoming unwanted pets themselves.

You can also help by donating money, food, and kitty litter to the SPCA. SPCA Marlborough welcome volunteers and those willing to foster or adopt an animal - call Kate Horrey or Jess Monk on 572 9156.

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Black Rose Tattoo Emporium The Sun would like to correct information in the article regarding the opening of Willy Wills’ new store.

Petina Parkin was quoted to work for Mr Wills, however she is still working in Christchurch.

She is a fan of Mr Wills’ work, and as Mr Wills joked, his biggest ambassador.

Building consents drop New Zealand building consents fell 5.4 percent in November.

The number of new dwellings consented fell to 1,423 in November from 1,505 a month earlier.

There were just 39 consents issued for new apartments in November, all retirement village units, and 64 percent lower than a year earlier.

On an annual basis, apartment consents are up 52 percent to 1,665.

Buyer found Pyne Gould Corp managing director George Kerr has found a buyer for its Perpetual wealth management businesses.

Under the terms of the deal, van Eyk will acquire Perpetual Portfolio Management, Per petual Asset Management and Perpetual Trust to create a wealth manager with A$25 million-plus in revenue, and Pyne Gould will then sell its 38.2 percent stake in van Eyk to interests led by London-based wealth management investor Andrew Barnes, the company said in a statement.

By Chris Tobin Re t a i le r s we r e b u s y i n Marlborough during December and on Boxing Day with sales up on last year.

Paymark compiles figures nationwide regarding retail spending and their statistics show Marlborough retail spending during December increased 2.5 percent on December 2011, both in volume and value.

Transactions increased 2.8 percent and value rose 2.5 percent from $55.2m in 2011 to $56.5m.

Hallenstein’s Blenheim manager Anita Hill said she noticed the difference.

“There were more people around town all through December and

on Boxing Day. “It was definitely busier than last year.”

Farmers Blenheim store manager Karen Stevenson said she was more than happy with December sales.

“They blew our expectations out of the water and were far better than last year.

“We worked very hard with

By Chris Tobin Major refurbishment and earthquake strengthening work is about to being in Farmers which Blenheim manager Karen Stevenson says will make the store “absolutely beautiful.”

The front section of the shop fronting onto Market St will be blocked off during the work which will start soon and a new temporary main entrance will be installed on High St. This will remain in place until June.

“The entire store will be refurbished to an amazing standard; everything will be new,” Ms Stevenson said.

Farmers extended into the old mall area in October which saw new fittings installed and an extension of the floor space.

Ms Stevenson said when the refurbishment is completed in June the cosmetics area will stretch all along the frontage on Market St. “We’ll be getting six cosmetic houses; we only have two at the moment. All departments will stretch out Farmers Blenheim store manager Karen Stevenson. Behind her is the front section of the store which will be closed for refurbishment and earthquake strengthening. more. It’s good for Blenheim.”

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Paymark reported significant growth in the electronics sector including computers and phones with sales up 31.7 per cent annually.

The company also saw growth in clothing and apparel, and jewellery, up 20.7 percent and 24.4 percent respectively.

Mr Whiston said spending was still being affected by the slower economic growth since the global financial crisis began but the end of the year results were encouraging.

“We hope to see this momentum continue in 2013.”

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customer service during the year.”

Spending in Marlborough on Boxing Day increased in value of spending from $1.4m last year to $1.5m.

Nationwide the country was out spending up large on Boxing Day this year with sales jumping in value to $120m compared with $105.8m the year before Paymark head of sales and marketing Paul Whiston said the strong Boxing Day figures were a great finish to what had been an already positive month of spending and a return to growth.

“This is the first time in five years that we’ve seen double digit growth and we’re rapt for retailers.”

Soon it will be a clear section.

Work was well underway demolishing the former Water Dynamics Building at 38-40 Main Street when the Sun visited on Wednesday afternoon.

The site is on the corner opposite Burger King and will be the new location for Guthrie Bowron when owners Katrina and Colin Legge move from their existing Seymour St address.

Sounds Air has recently listed all 16 sections for its planned Marlborough Sounds Airpark at Picton Airport with Bayleys Marlborough.

Priced at $250,000 the residential sections which range from 2000 square metres to 4500sqm have been for sale via Trade Me and website www.soundsairpark. com since last year.

Speaking to the Sun, Sounds Air managing director Andrew Crawford said it had been a tough market with not a lot of interest.

“Currently we have one person look ing at two sections, but until half of the sections are sold we won’t begin development,” he said.

Each section will feature its own hangar and will be linked to the runway off to the side of the development.

A l s o pl a n n e d i s t h e e s t a bl i s h m e nt of f ive tourist offices along with a commercial boat storage facility.

Resource consent for the development was approved in 2011.

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Ready to rock in London

By Emily Elliott He is all set to go to London and intern in West End before he heads back to complete his third year at Toi Whakaari in Wellington next semester.

Talented Blenheim boy, Tom Knowles, is excited about the opportunities the acting intership will provide for him, and the prospect of working on some of the biggest shows in the industry.

Now all he needs is the last little bit of help to get him there, which he is doing through a fundraising concert.

“I’ve had to fund the whole trip myself, so whatever I raise will go

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towards different things like being able to attend shows,” Tom said.

“Bascially, it’s supporting me to go and do what I want to do.”

According to Tom, the fundraising concert showcases other local talent and is mostly based around musical theatre.

The concert will feature a variety of songs from many different and popular shows, such as Les Misrables, Joseph and the amazing Technicoloured Dream Coat, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Eagles, and much more.

“It’s an event for all ages, especially music lovers!”

Locals Emma Logan, David Mose-

ley, Max Bicknell, and Fred Wiseman will be perfoming, among others.

It has taken Tom effort to put the concert together, a task he believes helps him for what he wants to do after his studies - organise shows.

“It should be a good night, and a great way to kick off a Saturday night,” Tom said.

The concert starts at 7:30pm at Marlborough Boys’ College Hall on Saturday, tickets are $10 at the door.

Police have released the name of a man who died when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a truck on SH6 between Nelson and Rai Valley on Wednesday afternoon.

He was Allan Ford, aged 73 years, from Horsham, West Sussex in the UK. Mr Ford was holidaying in New Zealand for several weeks.

He was with four other riders heading north towards Rai Valley when the collision occurred on the Rai Valley side of Serpentine straight shortly after 2pm.

The motorcycle caught fire on impact and police believe the motorcyclist was killed instantly.

The driver of the truck, which was carrying LPG cylinders, was shaken but unharmed.

The LPG cylinders were not involved in the fire.

Victim Support is assisting his companions and the truck driver.

Police have spoken to some witnesses but would still like to hear from anyone who witnessed the accident.

A serious crash investigation is under way.

Response to Nichola ‘overwhelming’ T he resp onse to t he Sun’s recent article on the plight of Nichola Noapip, (pictured right), has been overwhelming.

The Vanuatuan man’s newly built house burnt down in Vanuatu just before Christmas.

Mr Noapip worked for years to send money back to his family.

Since the ar ticle, Mr Noapip’s pastoral ca re supporter, Jean Rooney, has received numerous offers of help and donations.

“I wanted to say thank you

on behalf on Nichola.

“The response has been overwhelming for him,” Mrs Rooney said.

Mrs Rooney has since started a Nichola Appeal Fund, so that Marlburians can donate into an account.

“We’re still getting things

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coming through, and people have been offering linen and household goods.”

Mrs Rooney is still looking for second hand roofing iron to send back with Mr Noapip.

She will be continuing to collect any donations until the end of March.

If you wish to donate financially, please use the BNZ Account Number: 020600-0120516-066.

(Mrs Rooney said could the gentleman who rang on Friday offering children’s clothing and toys, to please ring again.)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that: London Quay, Picton from the eastern side of High Street to the northern side of Endeavour Lane in Wellington Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Saturday 19 January 2013 from 6.30 am to 11.30 pm for the purpose of the Picton Maritime Festival.

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Chris Parnell, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8335.

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Museum origin Dear Ed, With repect may I suggest to your correspondent, History Buff, (Sun, January 9) that being what he says he is he should start with the name Brayshaw Park and go to the museum and ask for guidance in the archives.

There he would learn the origins of our collection and how and why it came to be in the location it is in.

When I have needed information with regard to local beginnings, I have always been treated with respect and given all the assistance I have needed.

I am sure he would learn all he needs to know as to why we wouldnt dream of moving it to any other location..

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I went thru the museum in the hols, was great. Of course its at Brayshaw Park. That whole area is dedicated to historic buildings, clothing, machinery, trains and cars. Not sure where the industrial park comes in. I loved it.

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Re some kiwis lazy friday jan 4 2013 no most kiwis dont whant to work for blenheim employers for someones info. been in agri and hort feild all my working life last work before coming to blenheim 9 to 10 years on call 24/7 365 days year also as that agri contractor i will not work for blenheims employers Sarah lynn weston

In regards to comments jan 4 drivers not stopping . . Education of both drivers and pedestrians is a important safety issue . . Drivers inside the diamond (painted on the road each side of crossing) from my understanding of the road code have the right of way and pedestrians must give way when the vehicle is outside the crossing (diamond )the pedestrians have the right of way . . .

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Swim between the flags, parents, gaurdians teach your kids to swim and know the rules about swimming. There’s no reason for people to lose their lives. So sad.

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Try before you buy Story & photo by Celeste Lodewyk “Rather than buying unnecessary toys, hire them from us,” says Blenheim Salvation Army Toy Library volunteer Nickie Pharland.

Nickie and her team of volunteers are busy sorting toys in preparation of the up and coming Toy Library Info and Promotion Day on January 24.

The day starts with the under five dance group ‘Glow Bugs’ at 10am which is followed by a picnic by the playground at the Salvation Army Building on the corner of George and Henry Streets at 11am.

The public is encouraged to bring along their families, bring a picnic and enjoy the bouncy castle and playground.

There will be plenty of information about the toys and the library.

“Toy Library is a great way for parents to try toys before buying them.

“Fees are low, from 30 cents up to $5 for two weeks hire which is affordable, so make sure you come along and see what we have to offer,” says Nickie.

Blenheim Salvation Army Toy Library volunteers Cheyne Pharland (12) and Nickie Pharland get busy sorting toys ahead of the library's Info Day this month.

Time limits focusing on driver safety The introduction of time limits for learner and restricted licences is part of this Government’s continuing focus on the safety of young and novice drivers, Associate Minister of Transport Simon Bridges announced yesterday.

“The Government intends to limit learner and restricted licence periods to five years to encourage drivers to move through the Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS),” said Mr Bridges.

Currently 70 per cent of learner licence holders (205,810) have held their licence for more than two years and 37 per cent have held them for more than six years; 56 per cent of restricted licence holders (173,129) have held their licences for more than three years and 32 per cent have held them for more than six years.

When people spend two or more years on a learner licence and three or more years on a restricted licence, licence pooling is said to occur.

“The GDLS never intended drivers

Acknowledgement The Sun wishes to thank Agnes Takacs who supplied photos from Hopai Sports Day, published in the Wednesday January 9 issue.

to stay on a learner or restricted licence indefinitely.

What these drivers need to do is demonstrate their skills and competence and graduate to a full licence in a reasonable time.”

Pooling licence holders are also incurring high numbers of infringements for licence condition breaches.

In 2011, 71 per cent of learner licence breaches were incurred by pooled licence holders while 36 per cent of restricted licence breaches were incurred by pooled restricted licence holders.

“This level of offending indicates a lack of respect for the conditions of learner and restricted licences.

It is important that these conditions are not seen as optional and we need to reinforce the message that compliance with licence conditions reduces risk.

“Limiting the time that learner and restricted licences can be held is going to encourage these licence holders to progress through the GDLS in a timely way and become skilled and safe drivers.”

The time limits on learner and restricted licences changes will be enacted through a transport rule change, which will include public consultation by the NZ Transport Agency.

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this week

Why not plant oregano

Oregano is super easy to plant.

Got a corner in your vege garden that looks a bit empty?

Simply dig a little hole and plant your oregano seedling.

You don’t even have to wait for oregano to grow to harvest from it but if you let it get established before you start picking it’s leaves it won’t just be a one hit wonder of a herb.

And that’s it.

Hanging basket tips Head down to your local Warehouse and grab yourself a basket and a plastic saucer to fit in the base.

If you want to have plants growing out the side of the basket purchase some sphagnum moss and a basket with small spaces in between the wires (so the moss won’t fall out the sides).

If you’d rather just plant the top of the basket like you would a pot – grab a basket with a coconut fibre inside.

Make sure your basket has a diameter of at least 350mm wide.

A large one will retain more water, which means it’s less likely to dry out.

While you’re out, get some seedlings to grow in your basket.

You could grow oregano in it. But why not add some parsley, thyme, basil or cherry tomatoes in the middle?

You could even add strawberries to the sides. They take up very little room and the basket allows them to stay clear of the ground – which makes it harder for pests to get them.

Once you’ve got your tools and seedlings it’s time to get started.

Place your basket on top of a bucket so the round bottom doesn’t rock around.

It’s a good idea to soak the sphagnum moss in a bucket of water.

The sphagnum is a natural sponge – which means it will soak up water and provide the plants with ongoing moisture.

Plus it stops the soil falling out!

Once your moss is damp, place it along the bottom of the basket and approximately 50mm up the sides.

Next, sit the plastic saucer on top of the moss and pour in potting mix until it reaches the same height as the moss.

Use a slow release fertiliser because it will feed the plants for up to four months – until you re-do the baskets for winter.

If you’re growing plants down the side of your basket now’s the time to lie their roots across the potting mix and poke the top of the seedlings and leaves through the sides of the basket.

Then add another lay of moss over the top. This time place the moss 100mm up the insides of the basket.

Add another layer of potting mix and seedlings, put another layer of sphagnum moss down and take it all the way up the insides of the basket.

Fill the container to the top with potting mix.

Now, simply plant your other seedlings.

Try this ideal summer recipe.

Children in the garden send us your photos

Mulch before holidays to protect the soil from heat.

Livingstone daisy

holiday, or while you’re at the bach?

You’re going to plant livingstone daisies.

These colourful plants grow to around 30cm high and thrive in summer conditions – dry, sunny and windy.

They’re perfect for planting now – before you go away.

They’re great for planting next to your caravan or bach because they don’t mind being left to their own devices.

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Send in your photo of your child (or grandchild) enjoying time in the garden.

Include their name and age.

Email your photo to: katrina@blenheimsun.co.nz We’ll publish these on our Gardening page as space permits.

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Tips

TOP TASKS Install irrigation

Mulch, mulch and mulch January is the time of year when many of you will take a break and get away from home.

And, if you’re lucky – the sun will shine and the weather will be warm.

But what are you going to do about your garden while you’re away?

How are you going to ensure it looks in the same top form when you return?

You’re going to mulch, that’s what you’re going to do.

Mulch protects the soil from heat and provides a cooler soil temperature, which enables roots to pump water efficiently.

This means it can survive a bit longer without watering.

Though, if you’re going on holiday for a significant period of time you may need to look into self-timer sprinkler watering.

And what are you going to plant at this time of year – before you head off on

Gardening

Pop down to your local Mega Mitre 10 and grab yourself some livingstone daisy seedlings for your home.

Once you’ve got your seedlings just dig a little hole and plant.

Monitor them to see if they need watering – but they like it dry so they won’t need much.

Then sit back and wait for the colourful surprise on your return.

Three cheese tomato tart 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into slices 1 sheet frozen puff pastry 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400°.

Lay out the tomato slices on a large sheet of paper towels.

Cover with more paper towels and allow to drain for approximately 30 minutes (this is crucial to not getting a watery tart).

Meanwhile, remove the sheet of puff pastry from the freezer and allow to thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Unfold the puff pastry onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, pinching to close any holes in the seams.

Using a fork, prick the dough all over to prevent it from puffing up during baking.

Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise

over the entire puff pastry.

Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.

Arrange the tomato slices over the cheese.

Season generously with salt and pepper.

Grate a generous amount of Parmesan cheese on top and garnish with freshly chopped basil.

Bake for 30 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Remove the pastry from the baking sheet and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

Cut i nto squa res a nd ser ve immediately.

Don’t leave your vege patch without water.

A week of hot sun with no rain or hose action will undo all your hardwork.

If you’re going away ask for help from a neighbour to water in your absence.

Or rig up a sprinkler on an automatic timer.

Soak the soil thoroughly before you depart and shovel on a thick layer of mulch to trap that moisture.

Feed fruiting plants

Fertilise tomatoes, dwarf beans and eggplants.

Capsicums and cucumbers also appreciate a fortnightly liquid feed after the fruit starts to set.

SUMMER TASKS FOR ROSES • Always water roses early in the morning.

Tackle this before the day heats up and target the roots if possible rather than the foliage.

Roses need water to take in fertiliser through their roots, plus wet foliage can turn mildewy.

If you water in the heat of the day, droplets of water act like a lens and can burn the leaves.

• Never spray roses in sunshine or they’ll burn.

About this time of year, spray your roses with something, either to nourish the plants or kill off the nasties.

Do this on a cloudy day preferably.

• Keep deadheading and picking your roses.

If you leave dead flowers on the bush, the rose has no incentive to keep on flowering and you also risk botrytis in wet and humid weather.

• Keep greedy poppies away from roses.

They can gobble all the rose fertiliser.

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what’s on

Friday January 11, 2013

in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 11th January The Secret Garden Presents Nikita the Spooky and a Circus of Men South Island Tour. 8pm at the Secret Garden.

Kaikoura Peninsula Guided Walk Learn about the history and wildlife of the Kaikoura Peninsula. Meet at PointKeen car park, 10am - FREE Riverside Railways Train departs from Brayshaw Park Station for Beaver Station in central Blenheim at 1.45, 3.00 & 4.15pm. Journey takes approximately 1hr return. Return Fares; Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY Stadium 2000 Pool Friday 6am – 6pm. Adult $5, Child $3, Seniors $4.50, Family $12 The Muslim Association of Marlborough Inc Friday (Jummah) prayers every week between 12pm – 2pm, upstairs meeting room at Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim. (Space for ladies also). For details contact: Br Zayd 027 644 979 or Br Fouad 021 0253 1275.

The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open everyday from 9am Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!

Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street, plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette.

Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton.

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Tango Lessons Improvers, 7pm, Basics 8.30pm. Nurses Hall, Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667.

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888.

Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.

Liz 027 748 6666.

Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283.

Pelorus Gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128.

Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

The Diversion Gallery Open 12noon-5pm Wed – Sat. 10 London Quay, Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www. thediversion.co.nz Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com Clear Water Gallery Lou Davidson exhibition. 11th - 27th January. www.marlboroughartsociety.com/exhibitions. htm

Saturday 12th January Falcon Talk Meet an NZ falcon up close and listen to a presentation by the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust. Marlborough Museum, 10.30am - FREE Live music - Rockova 7.30 pm. Picton RSA, admission free.

Riverside Railways Train departs from Brayshaw Park Station for Beaver Station in central Blenheim at 1.45, 3.00 & 4.15pm. Journey takes approximately 1hr return. Return Fares; Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY Stadium 2000 Pool Saturday and Sunday 8.30am – 5pm. Adult $5, Child $3, Seniors $4.50, Family $12 Picton Farmers’ Market 1pm-4pm at Cnr Auckland St and London Quay, Picton - on the grass between the Museum and Playground’s Pirate Ship.

Queen Charlotte College Pool Open daily from 12noon – 5.30pm. Entrance off Hampden St, Picton. Free entry, life guards will be on duty.

Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107 Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

Sunday 13th January Interislander Summer Festival Marlborough Trots 10am till 6pm. Waterlea Raceway, Old Renwick Rd. Adults $5. Enjoy exciting harness racing at Waterlea Racecourse this summer. Pack the picnic and the kids and join Marlborough Harness Racing Club for Interislander Summer Festival Marlborough Trots. There is plenty for the kids to see and do with all day free entertainment, live music and thrilling racing on-track.

Dharma Bums Club Presents Hannah Howes - Beautiful Land By Bus. 4pm – 7pm, Wairau Valley Blenheim. http://dharmashed.wordpress.com/ for more info.

Bush Skills Workshop Learn the skill to confidently head into the hills on our fantastic tracks. Basic navigation, equipment, packing your pack and survival skills. 9am till 3pm, 252 Rarangi Beach Rd. Workshop is free but bookings essential. Phone (03) 572 9100

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Riverside Railways Train departs from Brayshaw Park Station for Beaver Station in central Blenheim at 1.45, 3.00 & 4.15pm. Journey takes approximately 1hr return. Return Fares; Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY Farmers’ Market A and P Showgrounds, Cnr Alabama and Maxwell Roads, Blenheim Ulysses Ride Short afternoon ride decide destination on the day. Meet at the railway stn at 12.45pm ride departs at 1pm.

Tai Chi - Tod ay and Mo nda 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 ys. 10a m, 6666.

Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

Contact Sheira 573 7390 Pony Club Pony Club Grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

People’s Sunday Market Noel Leeming Carpark. Open through the holiday season. Good quality crafts, belts and buckles, woodware, jewellery, clothing, olive oil, F/R eggs, book. Sites $5.

NZ fal co n up Fa lco n Tal k - Me et an sentation by pre a to close and listen Conservation the Marlborough Falcon m, 10.30am, seu Mu h ug Trust. Marlboro Saturday 12th - FREE

Rail Sail Open every day over the holiday period on the Picton Foreshore. 10am – 4pm for train rides and model yachts to sail.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789.

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale.

Malcolm: 578 8809.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park.

Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and book. Free admission.

Bu sh Sk ills Wo rk sh op skill to confidently he - Le ar n th e on our fantastic tra ad into the hills ck Sunday, 252 Rarangi s. 9am till 3pm Beach Rd. Workshop is free but bo ok Phone (03) 572 9100 ings essential.

If you have an event contact Aynsley at The Sun on 5777 868

Springlands Lifestyle Village

New apartments opening soon Retirement Lifestyle second to none: that is what is on offer at Springlands Retirement Village.

The stated goal of those who developed this beautiful complex was to create the ultimate in retirement living.

Springlands Lifestyle Village achieves an outstanding level of supurb facilities, beautiful buildings and surroundings, quality and caring staff with a great location.

Springlands Lifestyle Village is the pre-eminent option for retirement living in MARLBOROUGH. Springlands Lifestyle Village Retirement Lifestyle second to none

Phone 03 577 5208 Email: info@slv.net.nz 5 Battys Road, Blenheim www.springlandsLifestyleVillage.co.nz

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Quad bike use in debate The recent deaths on quad bikes has sparked debate regarding safety regulations, after a popular Canterbury farmer was killed on the weekend.

Over the last three weeks, there have been two deaths and four people injured in relation to occupational and recreational riding of quad bikes.

According to Federated Farmers health and safety spokesperson, Jeanette Maxwell, farmers are taking quad bike safety seriously, however recreational users

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However she also states that a degree of perspective is needed.

“The number of quad bikes on-farm are similar to the number of road going motorcyles.”

Mrs Maxwell believes the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment needs to look at how it is com mun icat i ng sa fet y messages to casual quad bike users.

are not fully aware of the risks of quad bike use.

“Quad bikes are not toys but powerful machines,” Mrs Maxwell said.

Mrs Maxwell believes it is vital for an untrained person

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Mr Campbell said the agricultural sector was the pillar of New Zealand’s economic prosperity.

A challenge ahead was to expand the sector in line with government Greg Campbell goals, while responding to increasing concerns about air sustainably required all the environment. sections of the industry to Managing soil, water and work together, he said.

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We are looking for people to join our casual/relief team, which means providing cover for leave and being available on an on call basis.

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Applicants should be able to work independently and as part of a team, hold a full driver’s licence and have previous experience or an interest in working with people in a support role.

The Government Communications Security Bureau is seeking a Security Officer to join our professional and friendly security team at Waihopai Station. The Bureau is part of the New Zealand Security and Intelligence Community and applicants must be New Zealand citizens.

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Vacancy 13/2 The Government Communications Security Bureau is seeking a Handyperson/Driver to join our friendly team at our Waihopai Station. The Bureau is part of the New Zealand Security and Intelligence Community and applicants must be New Zealand citizens. The successful applicant will need to be able to obtain a security clearance.

The Handyperson/Driver is responsible for the Station’s driving requirements, the maintenance of vehicles, buildings and grounds; assist with logistics and provide relief assistance for our Protective Security Officers when required. This is a varied and integral role ensuring the smooth running of the Station.

MARLBOROUGH This is an enormous opportunity for people with the passion, pride, courage and credentials to help chart and drive the very future of one of New Zealand’s most successful and exciting wine companies, Delegat’s Wine Estate, the name behind the global phenomenon that is Oyster Bay. We are recruiting for a permanent Fork Hoist Operator to join our team based at our Marlborough Winery on State Highway 63.

Activities will involve fork hoist operation including frequent barrel movements and some dry goods receival. Other duties around the cellar and winery could include maintenance of fork hoists, barrel cleaning, stock take and inventory and other minor cellar operations as required.

Applicants will need to be fork hoist certified with extensive fork hoist experience.

A 'F' endorsement is preferred, although not essential. You must be energetic and a self-motivated performer with a positive attitude toward team work, quality standards and achieving targets.

Shift work and extended hours will be required over our harvest period and infrequently on other occasions.

If you wish to be part of a dynamic team, please apply through our website www.delegats.co.nz/careers or send a cover letter and CV to: Delegat's Wine Estate PO Box 305, Blenheim.

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BROADBR IDG E , N o el Weir (“Captain Fish”): Passed away, peacefully, on January 10, 2013.

Aged 87 years. Cherished father, grandad and great grandad.

Messages to 203 Maxwell Road, Blenheim 7201. A graveside service for Noel will be held at Fairhall Cemetery at 1.00pm Wednesday January 16.

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Sport inbrief Ellison out All Black midfielder Tamati Ellison will miss the bulk of the Highlanders Super Rugby campaign as he recovers from offseason shoulder surgery.

The 29-year-old first injured his shoulder playing for Otago during last year’s NPC, and underwent surgery after returning from the All Blacks end-of-season tour when a scan revealed a dislocation and a break at the top of the shoulder bone.

Have to reapply Wallabies coach Robbie Deans will have to reapply for his position when his contract runs out at the end of the year, the new ARU chief executive Bill Pulver says.

Deans has made it clear he wants to keep his position through to the 2015 World Cup in England and has already told Pulver, who was appointed on Wednesday, of his intention.

Qualifying possible Bullish New Zealand Football high performance director Fred de Jong said the All Whites could “absolutely” qualify for another World Cup without Ryan Nelsen.

“It’s a tough ask, with or without him,” de Jong said.

“In recent times, the All Whites have been better with him in the team than they have without.”

Should suit NZ Home town boy Robin Peterson believes St George’s Park will suit New Zealand better than any South African ground, and expects today’s second test to go the distance.

The left-arm spinner, who made his name in Eastern Province, is now the Proteas’ frontline tweaker after the struggles of legspinner Imran Tahir.

He expects the tourists will feel much more at home in this peaceful seaside city, and a slower, lower pitch at St George’s when the test starts at 9.30pm (NZ time).

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Top sport – it’s entertainment One thing you can say about top sport – there’s plenty of drama and entertainment.

This evening the second cricket test between the Black Caps and South Africans starts in Port Elizabeth.

What can we expect?

There’s the rub. You never quite know. You bet quite a few of us will be watching to see what happens at the start of this test given what occurred in the first test when the New Zealanders plumbed the depths in returning the ignominous figures of 45 all out.

The pressure is now on to ensure this inept performance isn’t repeated but, dare one say it, it could.

The situation confronting our

cricketers is an intriguing one and creates a climate in which both drama and entertainment are certain.

At the moment too we have further drama with drug-busted cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Dear old Lance, the man who first won and then lost the Tour de France seven times, is going to have a webcast chat with Oprah Winfrey next week.

An American commentator said we could expect a more emotional Armstrong to be revealed.

So there’s the chance it’ll be heart to heart stuff with perhaps Lance crying on Oprah’s shoulder.

I think Lance will go either one of several ways – he’ll either make

excuses for his drug cheating or maybe he’ll keep on saying he was innocent.

Can we expect a full public admission as to his guilt? Probably not.

Regardless of which way his chat with Oprah goes, it’ll be entertaining.

And there will be more drama and entertainment in the coming days with tennis’ Australian Open set to start on Monday.

Novak Djokoviv is primed to achieve a unique achievement seeking to become the first man in the 45 year professional era of the sport to take a hat-trick of Australian Open singles titles.

You can be sure rivals Roger

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Federer and Andy Murray will be there doing all they can to upset this turn of events.

Again, it is certain to be dramatic and entertaining.

That’s what top level sports is all about.

While it’s not show business, it sure is close to it, and ensures the bucks keep flowing for the professionals.

Honey the answer for John’s fitness

By Chris Tobin John Bush was not crowned King of the Withers but he deserves to be named Prince of the Withers.

The 81-year-old was the oldest finisher in the popular but gruelling New Year running/walking event on the Wither Hills last week.

Asked for the secret he replied: “Eating lots of honey!”

John operated a honey business in Old Renwick Road all his working life which is now being run by two of his sons, Peter and Murray.

John worked with bees and honey from the age of 10 and took up the occupation when he left Marlborough Boys’ College.

He said the physical work over the years helped him stay fit.

“It’s a very physical job working with bees and honey.

“You’re checking hives, dismantling hives, lifting 80lb boxes of honey and there was a lot of walking.

“It’s changed today with pellet loading with forklift but it’s still very physical.”

After his wife Joy passed away 18 months ago, John found walking was an

ideal outlet.

When he was a young man he had tried harriers and for a period of his life he had run three miles each morning just to stay trim.

“I discovered how marvellous the (Wither) hills are.

“I hadn’t been up Mt Vernon in my life but now I’ve been up there several times.”

Last year he walked the King and Queen of the Withers for the first time and managed a time of 2hrs 3mins over the demanding 10km course.

“I’m not fast but one of my sons (Peter) who is a mountaineer said, ‘no matter how slow you are, don’t stop.’ I followed that maxim.”

After this effort, one of his two daughters, Shirley, who lives in Sydney, persuaded John to take part in the hugely popular Sydney to Surf, an event open to runners and walkers.

“It was a great experience and my daughter walked with me.”

John walked the 14km in 2hrs 49min 52sec.

His time in this year’s King and Queen of the Withers was slower than last year (2hrs

John Bush with the certificate and medal he has received for his walking efforts.

5min 45sec) but he said this year included an extra loop which he believed added 10 minutes to the time.

He is still uncertain about entering next year’s event but before then he is planning a driving trip around Britain – something he did last year.

Playing petanque, c’est si bon

Kiwi motor car driver Mitch Evans knows he’s got a huge ask on his hands to emulate his success in 2013. Evans is expected to step up to GP2, one step below Formula 1, after winning the GP3 division in 2012.

He says his early impressions of the GP2 car show he’s got his work cut out.

Harness racing The Blenheim Twilight Harness Races will be held at the Witherlea Racecourse today with the gates opening at 12.30pm.

A second day’s racing will be held on Sunday. Gates open at 9am.

Friday January 11, 2013

Enjoying a game of petanque on Wednesday were, from left, Warwick Storey, Lorraine Neal, Dianne Storey and John McMurdo.

By Chris Tobin If you ever fancied playing the French game of petanque, now might be the time.

The Blenheim Petanque Club is about to get into gear for another year and is keen to interest new members.

“We have a bit of fun and it’s more social than competitive,” club presdient and club captain John McMurdo said.

“In the past we’ve played against the Nelson club and we might look at playing against them again this year.”

The club is based in Weld St next to the Blenheim Bowling Club.

John has been a club member since he arrived in Blenheim nine years ago.

He said numbers had been up and down.

They reached over 40 but are now around 25.

Social members are welcome, they pay $2 each time they play.

Games are held on Sundays at 10am and 1pm and John said it was also a sport that was ideal for people in wheelchairs.

Petanque involves throwing hollow metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (literally “piglet”) or jack.

It is also sometimes called a bouchon (literally “cork”) or le petit (“the small one”).

The current form of the game originated in 1907 in La Ciotat, in Provence, southern France.

The casual form of the game of pétanque is played by about 17 million people in France, mostly during their summer vacations.

Anyone interested in taking up petanque can ring John at 5779789 or Chris Haymes at 5787303.

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The Sun

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