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“The feedback I’ve received is that it was the best ever festival” - Tim Crawford, Marlborough Wine and Food Festival committee chairman.

Courtney Stewart, Mandy Anderson, Jodi Hollands, Krystel O'Halloran and Kim Hanifin were among the thousands enjoying the wine, food and rock at the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival at Brancott Estate near Blenheim on Saturday. See story page 2 and more photos page 15.

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Students meet The Red Checkers By Emily Elliott Students from Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ College watched The Red Checkers on Friday. The RNZAF Formation Aerobatic team performed a formation display over Base Woodbourne for the careers expo that 20 College students were able to attend. The pilots were on their way to Christchurch, and it was a coincidence that the two events overlapped. The students, a few of which were interested in joining the Air Force, were able to meet with the pilots and talk to them about flying, Air Force life, and what being an aerobatic pilot is like. As part of the careers expo, the College students took part in recruit activities, toured Base classrooms and facilities, and watched military displays. Marlborough Boys’ College year 12 student, Kadin Hegglun, thought the display was great and said he wants to join the Air Force. “I want to be a pilot. “I’ve never seen the Red Checkers, or an airshow, and I thought it was pretty good.”

Nathan Matson, Troy Mattheson, Brynn Davys and Kain Greeback talked to Checkers Three, Flight Lieutenant Matt Walls.

Kadin was able to sit in the pilot seat of a helicopter, as well as the pilot seat of an air trainer. “Do you fly everyday?” was a common question the Marlborough

Boys’ College students asked the aerobatic pilots. Flight Lieutenant and Checkers Three, Matt Walls, told the boys that the Air Force is a varied career.

“You can join in one trade, and then switch to another trade,” said Matt. “It’s not just one job for years, it’s constantly changing.”

Festival strategies work By Chris Tobin Strategies by the organisers of the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival to ensure it was a fun event with less drunkenness and bad behaviour paid off with only one arrest being made at the festival site. “We spent a big chunk talking of ways to reduce intoxication and misbehaviour,” Marcus Pickens, general manager of Wine Marlborough which organises the event said. The arrest at Brancott Estate, site of the festival, was of a 19-year-old male fencer for disorderly behaviour after he began spitting and causing problems in the crowd. He was taken to the Blenheim Police Station to sober up and

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then released after receiving a pre-charge warning. Only nine other arrests were made in Blenheim between 7am on Saturday and 3.20am Sunday, all for minor offences. The festival ran from 10.30am to 6pm. Last year 29 arrests were made at the festival site; 40 for

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the day. “We had more security; we fenced off sites better and also highlighted the water stations. We had liquid action walking around with water,” Mr Pickens said. A total of 35 security guards were employed who helped remove a dozen people for intoxication. A crowd of 7000, slightly up on last year, attended the event which Mr Pickens described as getting “better and better.” He said an attempt had been made to attract an older age group to the festival and it was pleasing to see the number of people over 60. Festival organising committee chairman Tim Crawford

said they had made “dramatic changes” from last year which were a consequence of things that had happened then. “I think we had a more mature crowd this year and that, together with a different approach with the music and beefing up the food, made a difference. “The feedback I’ve received is that it was the best ever festival and that’s due to several things, not least the fantastic weather.” Mr Crawford said the presentation of the festival site at Brancott Estate was “fantastic,” and was a credit to Brancott vineyard manager John Argyll and his team. A festival debrief will be held next week.

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Band of brothers rally to support

By Chris Tobin The police dog section around the country is banding together to help one of their own and Blenheim playing a part also. Blenheim police dog handler Senior Constable Steve Tribe, assisted by civilian support staff member Kate Smith, is organising a fundraising dinner and charity auction in Blenheim for Constable Blair Spalding, 36, of the Hamilton police dog section. Constable Spalding has been diagnosed with a rare brain tumour and needs funds for an operation that can only be performed at the International Neurology Institute in Hanover, Germany. “I’ve attended courses with Blair; he’s one of life’s good guys, and we as dog handlers want to support him,” Constable Tribe said. The police have 140 dog handlers around the country who Constable Tribe

described as being “a band of brothers.” A total of $90,000 has to be raised for the operation and this excludes living costs for Constable Spalding, his partner Carla, also a serving police officer, and their daughter, Indie 2, as well as payment for flights. They will have to remain in Germany for three months. Constable Tribe said Marlborough businesses had been overwhelming in their support for the fundraising dinner and charity auction which will be held at the Clubs of Marlborough on March 7. Sports gear, wine, women’s wear, items from a range of businesses, artwork have all been donated for the charity auction from which the proceeds will go towards Constable Spalding’s operation costs. He is a former Waikato NPC rugby player and signed jersies from all major rugby franchises including ones

Lifestyle village filling up fast By Annabelle Latz If you want to live at Springlands Lifestyle Village you will have to get your name in quick. That is the message from Chris Thornley, managing director. Last Saturday more than 250 people attended the Open Day on Battys Rd, to look at the villas, apartments, and studios. Chris said they received positive feedback about the facilities, including the new wing being built currently. “People said it was a magnificent facility, and was like a flash hotel. There were comments on the wonderful gardens, and fantastic views out to the Wither Hills.” A brand new wing is currently being built, which will include nine apartments in addition to the existing 11. They will open on March 1, and six are still available. The new wing will also include six brand new studios, which are ready to be moved into now. Chris said the studios are being signed up for very fast, and only two are still available. No more studios or apartments will be built. The villas also created much interest, and more can be built if needed. “Anybody wanting a facility needs to get in now,” said Chris.

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Youth MPs The Minister of Youth Affairs, Hon Nikki Kaye, has opened the selection process for Youth Parliament 2013 and is inviting young people aged 16-18 to contact their local MP and apply to represent their community. As well as representing their community at Youth Parliament in July, Youth MPs will hold their position from May 1 to December 31, 2013. Young aspiring political journalists, aged 16-24, also have the opportunity to replicate the important role of the media in government. Ten Youth Press Gallery members are to be selected by the Parliamentary Press Gallery to report on the events of Youth Parliament 2013. More information on becoming a Youth MP or Youth Press Gallery member, is available on the Youth Parliament website www.youthparliament.govt.nz

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Senior Constable Steve Tribe and Kate Smith with Constable Tribe's police dog Ali.

donated by Joe Wheeler and Quentin Macdonald will be auctioned. Other auction items include a $3500 bed from Harvey Norman, $1000 of cosmetics from UFS Pharmacy and the use of a 86 coupe for a weekend from Blenheim Toyota.

Constable Tribe said Constable Spalding would like to come down to the charity dinner but it was important that he looked after his personal health. “They’ll do a DVD and we’ll play it on the night.” Constable Spalding is due to complete his sixth

course of chemotherapy on February 13. All tickets for the charity dinner and auction have been sold. However, anyone who wants to contribute to his funds can do so at the ANZ Bank, account number 06 0603 0100588 00

Charlotte, ‘our Valentine’s surprise gift’ By Emily Elliott Rodney and Annie never missed giving a gift to each other every Valentine’s Day. Then in 2007, Annie gave Rodney the gift of a baby girl. On February 14, two weeks overdue, and after two days of off-and-on labour, Annie set out to the supermarket on a scorching Marlborough day. “All I wanted were strawberries, but I got Charlotte instead.” “You wanted me too!”Charlotte added. Since then, Annie and Rodney have skipped giving each other gifts, and shower their girl with love instead. Tomorrow, Valentine’s Day, Charlotte is turning six years old, and is having a birthday party with her friends. Charlotte recognises the day as a day of love, and isn’t afraid to share that around. “I like making cards to give to my friends and teachers for Valetines, even though it’s my birthday, I still love giving them things too.” Her older brother, Jake, is seven and a half, and said it is cool that Charlotte’s birthday is on Valentine’s Day. “Mum says it’s the best Valentine’s gift she has ever had.” The family’s dog, Tui, was also born Charlotte is turning six years old tomorrow, and is celebrating on Valentine’s Day. her birthday with her dog, Tui.

Conservation Kids NZ are hosting another of many workshops for kids on Sunday. This time it’s all about Tuataras. Highlights of the afternoon will include an a slideshow, educational craft activities, competitions and fun Tuatara games. Date: Sunday, February 17. Times: 1:30-3:00pm for ages 4-7 OR 3:305pm for ages 8-13 Location: Dolphin Watch & Nature Tours Office The Waterfront, Picton.

Police sting A police sting operation at the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival caught nine stalls selling liquor ro minors. The cases will be referred to the Liquor Licensing Authority. The festival stall holders have not been named by police.

Charges admitted A Canvastown woman reached speeds of up to 131kmh in the vehicle she was driving and had been drinking for more than two hours before she crashed killing her cousin and injuring another cousin last October, the Blenheim District Court heard on Monday. Kiri Matthew, 43, was bailed to be sentenced on April 9. She admitted charges of drink-driving with excess breath alcohol of 948mcg (legal limit 400mcg) on October 2 causing the death of Warren Wilson and drink-driving causing injury to another man.

Going au naturel The hot weather will be bringing out nudists in Marlborough this weekend. On Saturday, a Nude Adventure cruise will be held on the River Queen with the boat sailing the Opawa River out of Blenheim. Next day, the naturist community will be playing golf at the Wairau Valley Golf Club.

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Business group wants town united by Chris Tobin Picton needs to have a united front as the proposal to shift the terminal ferries from the town to Clifford is being considered, says the local business group. “The business community here wants us to find out the impact of Clifford Bay but in the background there are people niggling away,” Graham Gosling the chairman of the Picton Graham Gosling. Business Group said. He was disappointed that people had chosen to be critical of him and the group while hiding their identity through nom de plums in letters to the Sun. Marlborough mayor Alistiar Sowman said in a letter to the editor last week that the public would be consulted on the proposal if it went to the next stage and the Government sought resource consent. However, Mr Gosling said this would be too late; the Picton public should be consulted now in his opinion and he was disappointed that the team from the Clifford Bay Feasibility Study had not contacted the business group or Picton community. “It’s about financial impact on this community and nobody has come to discuss that with us.”

Picton pavilion progressing well by Chris Tobin Work is progressing well on the new sports facility at Endeavour Park in Picton (above). Chairman of the society building the pavilion, Graham Gosling said the $3.1 million project was expected to be completed in May. “It will be a hub for sport and for the community,” he said.

The ground floor will have changing facilities and the upper floor will include a large conference meeting s which will have the capacity for 200 people together with kitchen and bars. “It means we can take a reasonably sized conference,” Mr Gosling said. “Because it’s community owned we want to ensure it has use seven days a week.” The pavilion is being developed by

an incorporated society with volunteer committee members from various business, sporting clubs and recreational backgrounds within Picton and supported by the Marlborough District Council. Stage two of the project will be to encorporate two squash courts and rooms for conferences. “It won’t be built for two years and is subject to funding. We have to find $800,000.”

Plenty of activities at festival A variety of activities will feature at the second Festival Nelson Lakes, this Sunday, February 17, at Kerr Bay. Scenic flights will be run from near St Arnaud, Murton’s classic boats will be on display, the water taxi will be running with kayaks, wetsuits and more for hire. A demonstration - Get Creative with Digital Photos - will be held, a Natural History Discovery and Adventure Trail, and the popular Have a Go at

Archery returns. A total of 40 local product Market stalls are booked , entertainment and all the fun of the fair will be enjoyed. “We think that it is important to honour the ‘natural quiet’ required by the national parks legislation, “ said Helen Campbell, of the organising team of Destination Nelson Lakes. There is no entry charge. For more information go to to www.festivalnelson lakes co.nz

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Picton community and businesses should the plan proceed, was disappointed that several people who supported the proposal did not speak up at the meeting. “Several in the crowd think it’s positive but they didn’t share that.” However, she was pleased MP Colin King attended the meeting

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Injury awareness a spinning success Organisers of the MGC Student Expo Day, Katie Cunningham, Hayley Millard, and Sarah Laybourne.

MGC holds annual Student Expo Day Marlborough Girls’ College held their annual Student Expo Day on Friday, showcasing various clubs and committees to students. Head of School Council prefect, Sarah Laybourn, said it took two weeks to organise. She was pleased with the turnout and said it looked really good. “Each prefect has a stall, there’s a

board for every committee.” Promotions and events prefect, Hayley Millard also helped Sarah to organise the event. “We have Mr Whippy, a bake sale, a sausage sizzle. “We’re promoting clubs and interest committees like SADD (Students Against Drink Driving), and all of the sports clubs,” said Hayley.

New events position established ment that the coordination job was established in response to a request from Grow Marlborough, a forum of business and visitor industry representatives brought together last year to help build the economic returns from visitors to the region. The council is funding the new role through a levy on commercial and industrial ratepayers while Grow Marlborough will provide support and guidance to the coordinator role. Mrs Witehira will begin work next month. She has been appointed for a term of three years.

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Luke Hansby and his mum Fleur, (seated) raised $680 at the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival on Saturday, for the CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust. Penny Barnett (right) was also busy collecting at the festival.

“You can’t give up something you love.” The CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust was founded in 2005, and has so far raised millions of dollars for spinal injury research.

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A Marlborough woman Susie Witehira has been appointed to a newly created position of regional events strategy co-ordinator. Mrs Witehira was the regional project manager for Marlborough in support of the Rugby World Cup 2011. The Marlborough District Council said the new role had been created to support the tourism, business and events sector and build Marlborough’s ability to attract and retain events. The council said in a media state-

By Annabelle Latz Healthy competition between mother and son reaped huge rewards on Saturday. Fleur Hansby and her 20 year-old son Luke challenged each other at Marlborough Wine and Food Festival to see who could raise the most money for The CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust. “The people were great, some people were coming up and putting $20 in the bucket,” said Fleur. Between them, in one and a half hours, Fleur raised $151, Luke raised $135, and with the help of three other collectors they raised $680 in total. “We didn’t even have to ask; people just came up and put money in the bucket.” Following a cycling accident in 2006 when she biked into the back of a bus in Marshlands while on a training ride, Fleur is now a paraplegic. She was so grateful for everyone’s efforts on Saturday. “I had hoped it would be positive.” On Saturday morning a group of riders, including Fleur and founder of the Trust Catriona Williams who is now a C6/C7 tetraplegic following a horse riding accident in 2002, were led by Jon Cunliffe from Marlborough Bunch Riders, for a 90-minute loop to Renwick, and back to the festival. Fleur, who works at Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, has always cycled, and used to be heavily involved in squash and tennis in Marlborough. Three months after her accident, while she was still at Burwood Hospital’s spinal unit in Christchurch, her husband Nick bought her another bike. “I had played sport all my life. Just because I’d become a paraplegic, it didn’t mean it was going to change.” Fleur, who has done the New York City Marathon in her wheelchair, is looking forward to working more with CatWalk Trust, and incorporating sport into fundraising activities.

By Kat Duggan About 100 census collectors will be hitting the streets of Marlborough from this Saturday onward, to deliver census forms for residents to fill in by census night, on March 5. The collectors will also be issuing internet access codes to residents, so they are able to complete the forms online if they choose to, something Statistics New Zealand is encouraging. Marlborough area manager, Anne Smith, said it was important for everybody to fill out a census form, because the results help to determine how billions of dollars government funding was distributed throughout the community. “It is used to make decisions about what services are needed in Marlborough and where they should be, such as hospitals, kohanga reo, schools, roads and recreational facilities. “If certain groups aren’t counted they don’t get considered for funding or services.” Mrs Smith said the census collectors could be identified by a blue bag and a yellow identification badge. Collectors would return to homes following census night to collect any forms not filled out online, she said. Anybody who would be away on census night would be able to get a form from any motel, hotel or campground.

Jill Pendleton, of Rarangi, will be delivering census forms to houses across Blenheim, beginning this Saturday.

Statistics New Zealand are highlighting the importance of this year’s census, as the 2011 census had to be cancelled due to the Christchurch earthquake.

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Remembering Cook’s stay at Ship Cove

By Chris Tobin A total of 92 people travelled on the Beachcomber cruiser on Sunday visiting sites that Captain Cook visited during his five stays at Ship Cove in the 1770s. During the day-long trip, visits were made to Hippa Island, Motuara Island, Cannibal Cove, Wharehanga Bay and Ship Cove. While at Ship Cove a wreath was laid at the Cook Monument to mark the centenary of its unveiling in 1913. Marlborough Historical Society president Dale Webb said those who took the trip incuded members of the society, as well of members of the Captain Cook Society, Cr Peter Jerram from the Marlborough District Council and others mainly from Marlborough. Peter Cozens of the Captain Cook Society laid the wreath at the memorial monument.

More FM Annual Beach Day The MoreFM Beach Day this Sunday February 17 will be held at White’s Bay. Music, sunscreen, and laughter will feature throughout the day. The Sandcastle Competition will be held from 10.30am-12.45pm, followed by a beach dig at 1.00pm. W h e n o n ly t h e b e s t W i l l d o !

Casual comfort, Tone up walking! Ruby Webb of Blenheim fires a replica musket at Wharehanga Bay. Photos: Graham Brooks

Peter Cozens of the Captain Cook Society laying a wreath at the monument.

Captain Cook died in Hawaii on February 14, 1779, and the wreath was laid also in his memory in addition to mark the centenary of the monument unveiling on February 11, 1913. On that occasion a crowd of 2000 was in attendance. “Ship Cove was Cook’s favourite spot in New Zealand,” Mr Webb said. “He visited five times and spent about 106 days there in total.” “He maintained his ships Endeavour,

Resolution, Adventure on the various voyages, took observations, collected green vegetables to combat scurvy and generally explored the area.” Mr Webb said a society committee member Robin Cox organised the trip with John Orchard running things on the day. “We concluded the day enjoying a great display by a very large pod of dolphins that must have followed the Beachcomber for about 15 minutes as we made our way home.”

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street. Q: What does Valentine’s Day mean to you and how do you celebrate?

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Ratepayers paying Dear Ed, As I drive down upper Maxwell Road I see that the house that was the grave digger’s house is still empty. I see the council put an ad for this place to rent on a month to month basis. Well no one has been in there for almost a year. This is another waste of my money as a ratepayer. Surely there is someone on the staff who would love some cheap rent as who’s paying for the lawns to get cut while no one is there? You and me. Neil Wilson

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Dear Ed, Re: Mr. Henry’s letter ‘MP’s Truancy,’ February 1, 2013. This letter reflects the poor understanding many New Zealand citizens have of their parliamentary system. Parliamentary Standing Orders require that, for a party to be able to vote unanimously, only a certain number of their MPs can be absent from the House at any one time. Regarding absences, ministers have first priority as one would expect, followed by those who have requested leave on compassionate reasons. Then there are those who have Colin King MP. engagements in their electorate such as the allowable number did not report when I have to attend a public meeting to vote, it could result in a vote of no on behalf of the government. confidence in the government. Standing Orders are policed by Speaking as an MP, we each have the Party Whips and unaccounted two major select committees to study absences have the potential to result and prepare for each week; this is couin expulsion from caucus. pled with caucus policy development Such is the seriousness of ignoring and house duty as per our schedules. the directives of Party Whips. Far from being truants as suggested When voting is taking place in the by Mr Henry, MPs across the house debating chamber, another party can are diligent, hardworking and pasrequire all MPs to make a personal sionate about their country and their vote. parliamentary system. If it is discovered that more than Colin King MP

Dear Ed, The vigilantes are out again. I would rather have horse droppings in the street than what all the cats do in my garden, at least the horse droppings are of some use for the garden. I know some folk clean up after their dogs but who washes the fences and power poles etc, after the dogs have christened them? As far as the horse man goes he is no more a drain on the tax payer than many others. And I’m sure the horse is happy wherever it is. Gotta go and tidy the back yard! Clarkie

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Life, real estate and life lessons Catching up for tea with happy new home owners is one of the best parts of Debbie Webster’s job. But the Mike Pero Real Estate franchise owner never seems to have enough hours in the day, so is looking forward to finding someone to work alongside her with her business venture. Debbie caught up with Sun reporter Annabelle Latz, for a chat about the day to day life in the world of real estate sales, and other things that make her smile. She is well known around the region in her black Holden Commodore, which does not go quite as fast as some people may expect. “What’s a granny going to do with a V8?” she asked, saying her 31 year-old son would appreciate it more. But the V6 engine still has a fair bit of grunt. And Debbie does love cars. She wishes she could be in Christchurch this weekend for the National Super Saloon Championships, as she is sponsoring the new South Island Champion Ian Burson and his team from Nelson. “I’m a real petrol head, I also love motocross.” Having entered the game of real estate 15 years ago, she knows all about long hours, open homes and endless market research. She bought the Mike Pero franchise twelve months ago, and her feet have barely touched the ground. “I had always been interested in real estate,” she said. Born and bred in Otago’s Balclutha, Debbie had always watched with interest the housing market, and what properties sold for. In 1992 she moved up to Blenheim, and for five years she and her husband at the time ran the Top Spot restaurant on High St. “I did a bit of everything. I cleaned the loos, did PR, worked in the kitchen, but front of house is what I loved the most - making sure everyone was having a good time.” She said it was very enjoyable, and they met

some great people. “It was an identity in Marlborough. It was basic old school food, we’d do 200 meals on a Friday lunchtime. We had six dollar meals for the oldies, and bottomless cups of coffee for a dollar.” They sold the restaurant at the end of 1997, and in 1998 Debbie decided to study real estate. From when she started her profession in 1998, Debbie said the influx of the digital age has meant many changes. “Up until a couple of years ago I was allergic to technology.” Debbie works from home, and said 90% of her business is from online inquiries. There are three components Debbie looks at when selling a house; pricing, presentation and promotion. “If something is not working, you have to change it.” Many of Debbie’s work principals are used in everyday life too. “I treat people as if they were in my shoes.” For each sale Debbie makes, a portion goes to CASPER, an organisation assisting suicide prevention within families and communities. “The stats for deaths in New Zealand are mind boggling to say the least.” Debbie loves seeing young couples with small children placing priority on buying a property with trees to climb and enough room for a vegetable patch. “For me that is a real buzz, getting back to how I was brought up.”

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Vikki Rodger Vikki Rodger loves waking up everyday knowing she is going to make someone’s day by giving them their first hit of coffee. The manager of Smoove has been in hospitality for thirteen years, and says she would stay in it until she retires. Vikki works with Claire, the owner of Smoove, making coffee, frappes, waffles, chips, and providing ice cream, sandwiches, slices and more.

Vikki said she is particular about food and drink, and believes consitency is the key. As a barista, Vikki said she has pumped out up to 400 coffees a day in the past. “I made my first coffee at 19, and I haven’t looked back since. “You’re always striving to make someone’s day, and it’s so much fun to crank out the machine.” Vikki also loves the people aspect to hospitality. “I love having a conversation everyday with someone, whether they are a regular or a tourist.”

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with their computer and materials.” Julia helps people who are just getting into computers, offering assistance with email, Skype, internet use, iPads, managing, editing and sending photos. She specialises in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and creating websites. She also helps with fixing Word documents when the formatting won’t behave and advanced Excel skills for streamlining processes used regularly in businesses. “Training can be done remotely and we never train for more than two hours at a time. In fact a lot can be gained in just one hour”. What Julia loves is that the training she provides is customised. “The training I do is meaningful to each person; they are doing and learning at the same time.” 03 578 7737 0275 363 707 julia@targettraining.co.nz www.targettraining.co.nz

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A passion for children has inspired full time Blenheim mother, Claudia Wiesner, to provide Kiwi kids with the luxury of feather & down bedding, duvets & pillows, hence the name ‘Babyclouds’. Claudia set up BabycloudNZ Ltd, after being unable to find the quality baby bedding she was used to in her homeland of Germany, when her daughter, Sophia, was born in Blenheim 19 months ago. With the help of her husband Oliver Wiesner, and eldest daughter, Leila Marie, who Claudia says was the ‘research wizz’ behind the business, the

“Having an efficient and personalied plan, as well as the support of a qualified trainer gives clients the confidence that they are using their time and energy effectively.” When a plan is in place, other health benefits such as better sleep patters, reduced blood pressure, and more self-confidence positively impacts overall health and well-being. Wendy mostly, but not exclusively, works with women over 30. Wendy can work with your time restraints, with options for a short and sharp lunchtime session, and she can also provide options if you are financially restrained. If you’re not happy with your own progress, take control and prove to yourself that results can be different with professional support.

team set about providing the luxury product for children. “I saw a gap in the market, and with my entrepreneurial spirit and my love for children, it all just fit together with us.” The team spent over a year researching for the project, searching for suppliers that matched up to their high standards, and the business was launched in December, with the feather inners being produced in China, and the cotton outers provided by seamtresses here in Blenheim.

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Heritage Day Hundreds turned out to enjoy train rides, mock battles, vintage cars, old farm machinery and a wide range of displays at the Heritage Day held at Brayshaw Heritage Park, Blenheim, on Waitangi Day last week. Among those there were.....

Swif  Rose and Earl Preston in their 1915

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 Laura Thompson, Am elia Brown, 3, and Linda Thompson.

James Potbury, Sam Young and  Back from left, Ethan ry. bu Pot y ng and Jud Potbury. Front, Emma You

Wine and Food Festival Thousands basked in hot, sunny weather enjoying wine, music and eating tasty morsels at the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival at Brancott Estate near Blenheim on Saturday. Among the big crowd enjoying the great day were.....  Shirley O’Malley, Da kota Tyson, 7, Maure en McLean and Bob O’Malley wi th a 1931 Ford Mode l A sports coupe.

self. has a tractor all to him  Harper Bullen,2,

 Darrell O’Brien, Leo Sluys, Teresa Sluys and Alessandra d’Olivira.

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 Lance Clarkson, lef t, Mark Patterson, An drea Patterson and Jill Cla rkson.

Cross,  Ange Thompson, left, Rachel Zinsli, Linda Zinsli, Sarah Hodgett, Pam Amy Chandler and Jenny Woolley.

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By Kat Duggan Riverlands School has been a part of the Marlborough community for over 100 years, and it has come a long way since its humble beginnings at Cob Cottage. Starting with 16 students in 1906, the school now has a roll of 215 pupils, and a strong focus on ensuring the future of its kids, according to Principal Dave Parsons. “Our school Motto is ‘learning to learn, learning to live’, so we’ve definitely got a focus on children leaving the school as constructive citizens, and that is part of our learning regime, as well as being numerate and literate, we still need to keep sight of that vision.” Mr Parsons added that they could not do the job without the support of the school parents, saying he prided the school on being a full primary semi rural school, and having great kids, and great parents. One hundred and seven years since its establishment, the school still has a strong affiliation with Cob Cottage, which is now a part of the school emblem. “We can easily walk down the bike track to it, there’s not many schools in the country where you can turn around and say that they’ve still got their original buildings.” The school has recently expanded, building new classrooms on a neighboring property, and expanding the outdoor area, which includes a field, tennis courts, and a fruit and vege garden. Mr Parsons said the new additions to the school have been very successful, and the focus for 2013 will be on developing e-learning within the school, using their computers, iPads and data projectors. “The focus is now professional development for teachers, and pedagogy, which is how to teach, so it’s improving our teaching skills and using the tools we have, to do the best we can.”

Riverlands School principal, Dave Parsons, works with Paige Norton, 5 (left), and Ezekiel Lyall, 5, on their new spelling words.

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death notices WALTON, Michael Thomas (Mike): On February 9 2013, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital Blenheim. Aged 72 years. On holiday from the UK. Dearly loved and adored husband of Elaine, treasured father and father-in-law of Helen and Alastair Murphy (Picton) and Emma and Alex Newton (Perth). Precious Grandad of Laura and Ben. Messages to 27D Dorset St Picton 7220. A service for Mike will be held in the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim, at 12 moon Thursday February 14 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREYTSOWMANFDANZ 5784719 www.sowmans.co.nz.

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The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be prepaid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

Blenheim Healing Rooms open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am - 1pm. Stonewood Homes Office, 68 High Street. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704 Family Life Pregnancy Support. Are you worried about being pregnant? Free local support and pregnancy tests. 0800 367 5433

Family/Whanau or information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness/addictions please contact– Supporting Families in Mental Wellbeing - Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

Learn to Play Bridge 12 week course starts Wednesday 6th march at Marlborough Bridge Club, Clubs of Marlborough. Cost $30 Phone Chris 578 3735 or Bev 579 3990.

Hospice Shop Redwoodtown Donations of lemons wanted please. Volunteers wanted please. Phone 579 4686

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service. Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Picton Rotary Club. Car boot sale. Picton RSA carpark, from 9am - 1pm, every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 573 7390

Sheets ‘n’ Things good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577 5423.

3 super houses Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

The Blue Door is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Item surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

CROSSWORD

DARLING, Graham: On February 10 2013, peacefully, at Maxwell Care Home Blenheim. Aged 87 years. Husband of Judith, much loved father and father-in-law of Vanessa, Karl and Teresa, and John and Maria, loving grandad of Sam, and Samantha; Nathaniel; and Lochlan and great grandad of Sophie. A service for Graham will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim, at 1.30 pm Friday February 15 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREYTSOWMANFDANZ 5784719 www.sowmans.co.nz.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Ser vices: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 5206377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5775549, Office hours Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information Ph 570 5137 Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm. Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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SIMMONS, Graeme Barry: At Rose Bank Hospital Ashburton. 8th Feb, 2013, aged 76 years. Much loved eldest son of the late Iris and Ralph Simmons. Loved brother and brother inlaw of, John and Barbara: Allan and the late Marion: Doug and Janette: Tex and Pauline: Pam and Ken Partridge: Bruce: Jeanette and Barry Davies: and Anne and Barry Griffin, Hinds: Friend of Win: A service for Barry was held (yesterday) at Ashburton. He will be sadly missed. SIMMS, Susan Mary: On February 5, 2013 peacefully at her home in Wellington. Aged 54 years. Dearly loved mother and motherin-law of Angela and Damien, loving grandma of Luke and Hamish. Much loved daughter of David and the late Joy, loved sister and sister-in-law of Mark, Catherine and William, and the late Shane; loved aunty of Sheridan, Rebecca and Vanessa; and Joseph and James. Messages to 58 Colemans Road, Blenheim 7201. At Susan’s request, a private service will be held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 5784719 www.sowmans.co.nz. CAWTE, Ina Constance (nee Higgins): On February 10 2013, after a short illness, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village Blenheim. Aged 92 years. Loved wife of George for 69 years, loved mother and motherin-law of Tony and Shirley, Brian and Christine, Murray, Dean and Sue, loved nana of Kathryn, Paul, Georgie and Dylan and loved great nana of Brigitte and Emily. Messages to 150 Rowley Cr Blenheim. Ina’s funeral service will be held at St Lukes Anglican Church Linkwater at 1.30 pm Thursday February 14 followed by interment at Mahakipawa Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ

BAMBER, Annie Leake: O n Fe br u ar y 9 2013, peacefully, at Maxwell Care Home Blenheim. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Ed and Chris (Blenheim) and Bernice and Garry Horne (Auckland), much loved Nannie of Sarah, and Michael; and Cameron, David, and Matthew and loving Great Nannie of George. At Annie’s request a private service has been held. GEOFFREYTSOWMANFDANZ 5784719 www.sowmans.co.nz.

memoriam notice

HOPE Leslie John Passed away on 14th February 2012. Often thought of and sadly missed from Maurice & Brenda

Also sadly missed by The Super Liquor staff; Graham, Shelley, Paula, Jill, Toby and Sherry. HOPE Leslie John Passed away on 14th February 2012. Forever in our thoughts. May the winners be with you!

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LAWNMOWER 4hp Briggs & Stratton motor with catcher. Goes well. Phone 570 5880 2007 SUZUKI JR80 kids motorbike, very tidy condition $2,200 incl gst. Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd. 53 Grove Rd, Blenheim Ph 0064 3 579 2500

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Wednesday 27th February 2013 - 7.30pm Meeting room, Marlborough Research Centre 85 Budge St, Blenheim.

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All members and intending members are most welcome to attend. Starting dates and contacts for Badminton Clubs Blenheim Badminton Club - St Mary's Gym Seniors from Monday 4th March 7pm – 9pm Contact : Maree Way 570 5500 Central Badminton Club - Marl Boys’ College Gym All ages from Tuesday 5th March 7.30pm – 9.30pm Contact : Raewyn Rice 577 9890 Picton Badminton Club - Qn Charlotte College Gym From Tuesday 19th February 7pm - 9pm Contact : Helen Quentin-Baxter 573 6440 Jude Tootell (evenings) 573 8551

TEACHER AIDE Approx 19 hours per week The key task is to assist an ORRS identified Year 2 student to have success in an inclusive learning environment. Strong empathy is an important requirement. Applications, along with a C.V and references/ referees to office@witherlea.school.nz or : The Principal Witherlea School Upper Weld Street Blenheim Applications close Monday 18th February.

Colin’s Diary Colin King

MP FOR K AIKOU R A

Tuesday February 12-14: Parliament, Caucus, Primary Production Select Committee meetings, reception to welcome the English cricket team. Friday February 15: Colin speaks at ‘Shearing Wellness’, a men’s health seminar in Rotherham. Primary Production Select Committee meeting in Christchurch. Monday February 18: In Blenheim and Picton meeting with constituents and community groups by arrangement. Tuesday February 19-21: In Parliament, Caucus, Primary Production and Education and Science Select Committee meetings. Friday February 22: Education and Science Select Committee meeting in Auckland. Saturday February 23: The Kaikoura A&P Show. Sunday February 24: Attend the Alzheimers NZ Marlborough 25th Anniversary function. Monday February 25: In Blenheim meeting with constituents and community groups by arrangement. Tuesday February 26-28: In Parliament, Caucus, Primary Production and Education and Science Select Committee meetings. www.colinking.co.nz

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Wednesday February 13, 2013

Going digital message in the mail The going digital television message is being delivered to letterboxes throughout Marlborough “With less than 100 days to go until Marlborough goes digital, it’s really important to keep people informed about what they need to do to make sure they keep enjoying watching their favourite programmes,” said Greg Harford, national manager. The package includes information about the equipment needed to go digital, specific regional information, digital recording advice and also includes information about the going digital targeted assistance

package. “At the moment, about 47,000 households in the South Island are still to go digital so it’s great if you have already made the move. “However, it’s also good to check with your friends, family and people within your community to make sure they’ve received their information pack if they haven’t gone digital,” said Mr Harford. “If you haven’t received your pack, if you’d like more information, visit our website www.goingdigital.co.nz or give our South Island team a call on 0800 838 800. In addition, before April 28, Going

Digital advisers will be out and about throughout the South Island chatting with people and discussing what needs to be done to make sure everyone can keep on watching TV.

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Friday, February 8 ·At 2.30pm a 17 year old male student was arrested and charged with shoplifting after being caught taking a can of deodorant from Farmers. ·At 7.30pm a 21 year old unemployed male was arrested on Alabama Rd after he hit a car with a soft ball bat. He will appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 18/02/13 charged with wilful damage ·At 10.50pm a 19 year old unemployed male was arrested for being in possession of instruments used to smoke cannabis when police assisted noise control officers at a Rogers St address. Police located the instruments inside the house and the male admitted they were his. He will appear in the Blenheim district Court on the 18/02/13 ·At 11.30pm a 17 year old male student was arrested for breaching bail and obstructing police after police returned to the Rogers St

Housing affordability considered The Government is looking at changes to the way councils charge for new sections and other developments by releasing a discussion paper on Monday as part of its work on housing affordability and local government reform. “Section prices have more than doubled in the past decade. A significant factor has been the sharp rise in the development contributions charged by councils. The average charge nationally has increased from $3,000 per section to $14,000 per section over the past decade, an increase of 360%, and can be as high as $64,000 per section. These costs need to be contained if more kiwi families are going to be able to afford their own home,” said Minister of Housing Dr Nick Smith.

Murder accused named The two people charged with murdering Picton woman Robyn Grace have been named. They are husband and wife David Adrian Holl and Janelle Amanda Holl. Name suppression was lifted yesterday, by Judge Richard Russell. David Holl, 19, is believed to be Ms Grace’s elder son, and appeared in Blenheim District Court yesterday, dressed in grey overalls, and handcuffed. Holl was remanded to appear again on April 15. Janelle Holl, 26, unemployed, has been remanded to Christchurch Women’s Prison, and will appear again on April 15. Psychiatric assessments have also been undertaken.

Mannea Pitt, of Melbourne, left, and Mailena Rawiri, of Wellington, were among the many checking out the shopping bargains at the Market Day in central Blenheim on Friday. Both women were in town to attend the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival at Brancott Vineyard on Saturday.

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address after being called as the party was getting out of hand. The male tried to interfere when police were making the above arrest of the 19 year old for drug utensils. He was held in custody and appeared in the District Court the following morning

Saturday, February 9 ·At 12.35am a 20 year old male labourer was arrested on Scott St outside the Fairweathers bar for fighting. He was held in custody until sober and was released with a pre charge warning ·At 2.35am a 20 year old female prostitute was arrested for failing to appear in Court. She was held in custody and appeared in the Blenheim District Court that day. · At 2.50am a 24 year old male hairdresser was arrested for breaching the liquor ban on Kinross St. He received a pre-charge warning and was released · At 3.15pm a 19 year old male fencer was arrested at the Wine and Food Festival for disorderly behaviour after he began spitting and causing problems in the crowd. He was taken to the Blenheim Police station to sober up. When he was sober he was released after receiving a pre-charge warning · At 9.25pm a 22 year old unemployed male

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was arrested for breaching the liquor ban on Maxwell Rd.He received a pre-charge warning and was released. · At 9.26pm a 23 year old Unemployed male was arrested on Scott St outside Paddy Bary’s Irish bar for disorderly behaviour. He had been removed from Paddy Barry’s due to his level of intoxication and became abusive towards police and door staff.

Sunday, February 10 · At 1.05am a 25 year old beneficiary was arrested on Market St for disorderly behaviour after being asked to leave the area a number of times because of his level of intoxication and his aggressive actions. He became abusive towards police and was arrested. He was held in custody until sober and released with a pre-charge warning. ·At 1.30am a 28 year old forestry worker was arrested for disorderly behaviour after being observed throwing bottles onto the dance floor area at the Scotch Bar. He was held in custody until sober and released with a pre-charge warning · At 1.40am a 31 year old male brick layer was arrested for disorderly behaviour on Maxwell Rd outside Scotch bar after being asked to leave the area and continuing his

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inappropriate behaviour. He was held in custody until sober and released with a precharge warning · At 2.25am a 17 year old student was arrested on Market St for disorderly behaviour and resists arrest after the male stepped out in front a the police patrol car and threw his cell phone at the vehicle and hitting the wind screen. When he was informed he was under arrest he began to fight with police. He was held in custody until sober and bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 18/02/13 · At 3am a 22 year old male engineer was arrested for offensive behaviour on Scott St after he dropped his pants to his ankles and placing his private parts on display. He received a pre-charge warning and was released when sober. · At 3.20am a 20 year old male freezing worker was arrested on Kinross St for disorderly behaviour outside the Loft. He was kept in custody until sober and was released with a pre-charge warning · At 2.20pm a 17 year old male was arrested at a Kowhai Drive, Renwick property for wilful damage of two cell phones. he will appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 18/02/13

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Strong field in SI stockcar champs Darrell Bate Motorsport fans will be heading to Eastern States Speedway in Renwick on Saturday evening as an estimated 30 competitors will go head to head for honours in the 2012/13 Renwick Meat Centre South Island Stockcar Championship. Local driver, Ralph Gillespie will endeavour to secure the title win for the second time after taking victory in 2009/10 and a second place last year. Gavin Marshall, Brent Goulding, Daryl McDonald and Ricco Gray will also be hoping for a great result on their home track with the possibility some other Blenheim racers joining the

list before entries close for the event. Many competed in the national championship in Christchurch last month all missing qualifying with bad luck but as a collective, the Eastern States Speedway Titans Stockcar Team were runner up in the NZ teams’ title held in Palmerston North a couple of weeks later. The first of two southern title championship meetings to be held at Eastern States Speedway this season, the stockcars always generates interest from many tracks due to the spectator following that the class attracts. The club’s committee hope that many local families and

fans will support the event as well as looking forward to March’s South Island Modified Championship. Gates will open for Saturday evening’s meeting at 6pm with racing starting at 7pm. Another local driver will be concentrating his efforts towards success in his national championship event this weekend is Paddy North. He will compete against nearly 40 other Super Saloon drivers from around the country over Friday and Saturday evenings at Woodford Glen Speedway in Christchurch. Updates on North’s progress can be found at www.paddynorth.co.nz.

Coast to Coast achievable By Annabelle Latz She stood beside her bike at 5.45am last Friday morning, in semi-darkness, and suddenly realised what she was embarking on. However, Mandy Macfarlane described the Two Day event of the Speight’s Coast to Coast as a fun couple of days, and encouraged anyone to give it a go. The 42 year-old admitted she did question her actions when she pushed the ‘Enter’ button for the race mid last year, but she loved both the training and the race. “It was a long couple of days, but it was great.” Mandy, who has a vineyard and makes leather garments, said her approach to the training was quite ‘low key’ and her goal was to complete the race. “Anything can happen, the goal is getting to the end, that’s for sure.” The world of kayaking, trail running and cycling was not new to Mandy, who has already completed four Spring Challenge

Mandy Macfarlane competing in the Two Day event at Speight's Coast to Coast at the weekend. She says it was great fun, and very achievable for many people.

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