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Siblings Eva (1) and Cruz (3) get a cuddle with an obliging Blue Orpington, one of many pure breed species on show at the Marlborough Poultry, Pigeon & Cage Bird Association annual show today and tomorrow.

The show is in its 126th year and is being held at the Riding for Disabled Arena, off Maxwell Road in Blenheim.

There have been an incredible 600 entries with everything from poultry and ducks to bantams and pigeons and the South Island Championship award will be awarded at this show.

As exciting as the show is to the exhibitors this is an event suitable for all ages and the public is encouraged to go along.

The show will open to the public today from 1.30pm to 5.30pm and again tomorrow from 9am to 3pm.

The entry is $2 per adult, 50 cents per child or $3 for a family.

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“Brilliant” advice for councillors This is the sixth of a series of interviews with sitting MDC councillors.

“The tail does not wag the dog!”

That’s MDC Deputy Mayor Jenny Andrews talking about the role of council staff and the advice they offer councillors.

That was, she said “brilliant”.

They are really good people and I admire them.

You have to trust them.

“Our CEO is one of the best too.”

Jenny has been a councillor since 1998, all but one of those terms as Deputy Mayor, and is definitely standing again.

She says this last council, with eight out of 13 new members, did take a while to settle down.

“Before that, we all knew each other and our aspirations.”

However she is very pleased with the way discussions now go.

“It’s how a council should

work.”

Some new councillors had showed potential and quickly became team players while Mayor Alistair Sowman was “a wonderful leader” she said.

The challenges for the next council, “for me personally anyway” included the baby boomers entering their retirement years.

“We have to think about amenities for them.”

There was also a need to attract and retain younger families.

Both groups needed more userfriendly access to facilities, so roading development in places like Middle Renwick Road, while expensive, had to be done.

“We just have to bite the bullet.”

Other challenges included the possible relocation of the ferry terminal at Clifford Bay which had, however, to wait for the

Sitting MDC councillor and Deputy Mayor, Jenny Andrews.

studies on economic benefits.

“And King Salmon developments are a work in progress too. A pathway will be found.”

Is it hard being one of two women on the council?

“Heavens no!” However, Jenny says it is very different to the floristry business she had before.

“There’s more swearing.

They apologise to me though... my male colleagues are actually good fun.

I’m treated as an equal and I don’t mind making them a cup of tea.

They make me feel like a team mate.”

Jenny said family support was vital in her job, especially as she and husband Kevin have for many years been the caregivers for their grandson, now 16.

She is emphatic that age is not an issue.

“After all, sixty is the new fifty”, but said councillors need to come from a background of life experience, gender, age and common sense.

“And above all, put in team effort.”

Funding source highlighted MP Colin King is encouraging the whole community to get in behind the new theatre, “an exciting project that will greatly enhance Marlborough as a destination”.

He also said he hoped the Theatre Trust in Blenheim would take the opportunity to put together the most compelling proposal possible for Lottery Board funding.

The board’s Significant Projects Fund has had $30m allocated to it he said.

That would enable large and important community projects like the theatre to be completed.

The fund will be open to accept applications later this year with decisions expected to be made by the middle of next year.

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Love, hate with parking building

Liz Cambridge attempting to use her faulty card.

Sun staff member Liz Cambridge has a love-hate relationship with Blenheim’s parking building in Alfred Street.

In winter it’s a great boon, saving a long, cold and sometimes wet walk from the outer reaches of High Street where she would normally park.

But three times now she has found herself locked in, most recently on Wednesday this week.

It goes like this: You take your ticket as you enter, then as you leave, you go to pay.

The machine refuses to take it, saying “Card faulty”.

You try the other machine. Same thing.

You push the help button.

Finally, someone answers. The voice tells you to try the other machine. (Been there, done that.) They also tell you it will be because the card has been put with other cards with magnetic strips. (After the first experience, when she gave them the benefit of the doubt, Liz says she can totally guarantee that is not so.)

Then you are told to proceed in your car to the left exit and wait until someone (remotely) operates the barrier arm. Well, the last two times that’s what happened.

The first time the help centre could not

Honouring the dead Roland Wadsworth and Trevor Harris of Blenheim both have, they say, relatives lying in unmarked graves on the site of the Wairau Affray beside the Tua Marina stream.

They want the gravesites to be protected.

Roland’s great-great-grandfather, 25-year-old Constable William Northam, is one of them.

Trevor’s great-great- great-grandfather Constable Isaac Smith, aged 32, is buried in the same grave, in the shade of the historic Titoki tree to which a Maori canoe was tied on that day in June 17 1843.

Buried with them is 27-year-old Constable Thomas Tyrell.

The stories about the men, the negotiations about their burials and moves to shift the bodies, or mark the graves, along with the tragedies their families faced after their deaths, have come down to Roland and Trevor .

They are also respectful of the fact that there are Maori buried in unmarked graves there: Te Ahuta, Te Whuinui, Hopa and Te Rongo.

Roland has a painting showing an early wooden picket fence, paid for by Captain Wakefield and erected by local Maori, that has since crumbled. The men say later promises made about fencing the

contact the after hours service and Liz had a cold 30-minute wait to be released. Luckily she had her mobile with her – and charged - as they said they would contact her back about the issue.

The call came about 15 minutes later, before her wait came to an end.

Last night, as she waited behind the barrier arm to be released, the woman in the right exit lane put in her paid card and the machine rejected it. Both lanes were therefore blocked, with six or seven cars caught up in the delays.

“Someone was trying to redirect them, but it was too late,” said Liz.

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Roland Wadsworth, left, and Trevor Harris with the white crosses erected to mark the burials at the site of the Tua Marina Affray.

area off were never kept.

There were stories that the bodies buried by the stream, including land agent William Patchett and surveyors William Clanzey and Thomas Ratcliffe, were disinterred. It was said they were buried at the Tua Marina memorial in the cemetery at the top of the hill when it was built in 1866.

But the families opposed this, and documentary representations to the Nelson Provincial Council which governed this area reveal requests that the men be returned ”home” to Nelson.

Other relatives opposed any

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desecration of the site and the council papers of July 12 1864 show agreement that the graves remain undisturbed and protected from desecration unless all relatives agreed on where the bodies should be reburied (which they did not).

With current moves to include the site as part of the treaty settlement being negotiated with Ngati Toa, Roland and Trevor want to be assured that all the graves will be looked after.

They have been told by the Heritage Operations Section of the National Monuments and

War Graves Commission that the graves of both sides, if properly identified, would warrant marking as part of their mandate to recognise the dead of the New Zealand Wars between 1840-1872.

“I believe these were the first policeman to die in New Zealand,” said Trevor.

They say there are many descendants and relatives in the area who have an interest in the matter.

“And most people now have shared ancestry,” said Roland.

“This is not about politics. It is about honouring our ancestors whatever side they were on.”

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Corrections Your intrepid Sun reporter has been working under pressure this week and has two corrections and apologies to make.

In Wednesday’s story about the razing of the Podium she referred to a resource consent granted. She should have used the term building consent and apologises to the group leader of the MDC’s building control section Bill East for misquoting him.

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A Wellington buyer has paid $1.025 million for the AMI building on Main St Blenheim.

At the Bayleys auction rooms on Wednesday a lively bidding war took place, with more than 10 bidders vying for the property.

Bayleys auctioneer Simon Barrett said it was eventually knocked down to the Wellington buyer who already has other commercial property interests in Marlborough and throughout New Zealand.

The property consists of land area 1,127m2 plus floor area of 410m2 and 17 car parks with a capital value of $890,000.

The two storey building has recently been modern-

ised and brought up to 100 per cent of NBS earthquake standards.

The building is fully tenanted with two national companies including AMI. AMI will move back into the refurbished premises on August 30.

Currently the building has a net income of $69,660pa, which represents a 6.8 per cent yield said Bayleys agent Grant Baxter.

For an investor this property ticked all the boxes said John O’Brien, Bayleys local sales manager.

The seller was Crown Asset Management Ltd, a Government entity.

Green Gables Bed & Breakfast on State Highway 1, also sold last month in the high $800’s said Grant.

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A Port Underwood Road home has won the top award in the Residential Alterations and Additions section of the Nelson/ Marlborough ADNZ/Resene Architectural Design Awards.

The work was done by Mark Hawkins at Hawkins Architecture.

Mark said yesterday he was thrilled when he picked up the award as the job turned out to be an amazing transformation.

“I had an excellent client to work with and a good team of consultants involved which made it such a successful project.

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It was, he said, a major rebuild with the top storey being a rebuild

and lower storey renovated.

“I am very pleased with the outcome.”

The judge said of the work: “The additions and alterations on the sea side of this house have converted a rather solid and simple house into something which is lighter and more interesting and delightful when seen on the waterfront.

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Im disgusted that that poor man will be charged over mis judgeing his passing manuver ???? This is exactly what was gonna happen when bunch riders want to dictate the roads !!!!.

Good example other night !!!! I was coming home on newrenwick rd by that bend at the fairhall golf club, blind bend as you all know ! Here was a bunch of cyclists 3 across going round it !!!!! Where r the police when you need them ?!!!! If a car came other way at same time guess who will get hurt or killed ???? Not me !!!

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Clifford Bay Dear Ed In regard to the Clifford Bay development which will cost taxpayers $420m: To every same minded rational New Zealander, and especially the locals, it makes no sense.

The effects economically will devastate the communities of Picton and Blenheim.

With the rebuild of Christchurch and the billions going into Auckland transport infracstructure, there is a paltry argument for such a catastrophic decision based on the promise that it will save around 40 minutes travel time to Christchurch.

The bay is shallow and exposed. Why not just

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The huge US oil company Anadarko has recently negotiated exploration licences for the Kaikoura Coast.

Time for the Mayor, the Greens and Labour to hop up and shout Environment!

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King of fruit Mangos really can make you feel better! Beyond being delicious and rich in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, mangos contain an enzyme with stomach soothing properties similar to papain found in papayas.

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July gardening tips

Winter pruning Long-flowering summer shrubs that are best pruned in winter include fuchsias, crepe myrtles and roses.

Prune the hydrangea shoots that flowered last season.

Prune tibouchinas that have finished flowering. This can be done in early winter in frost-free areas, but it’s best to wait until late winter in cooler parts.

Prune deciduous fruit trees and grapes that weren’t cut back after fruiting.

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Towards the end of winter give photinias, viburnums, prunus and other hedging plants a trim.

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Chris Fleming: CE of NNDHB “Some decisions could be challenging”

Nominations for District Health Board elections open today and close at noon on August 16.

Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (NMDHB) elections are for seven positions, elected by residents of Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman.

Following the election, the Minister of Health may appoint a further four members, making a total of 11.

Triennial elections for elected members of all local authorities throughout New Zealand, including district health boards, are to be conducted by postal vote closing on Saturday October 12.

NMDHB Chief Executive, Chris Fleming said, “All board members (both elected and appointed) are expected to collectively govern the District Health Board functions for all the people of the Nelson

Marlborough district.”

Board members were expected to contribute to the revision of the district strategic plan for health and disability services that set priorities for allocation of funds, he said.

Some decisions could be challenging as members made decisions that shaped future health and disability services for the district.

The NMDHB has annual government funding of $426m. It provides two secondary hospitals in Nelson and Blenheim.

It also provides community-based health services such as GPs, pharmacies, mental health, oral health, disability support services and public health services.

Nomination forms and information packs for those considering standing for election are available locally from Wairau Hospital and Marlborough District Council offices.

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- weekend event guide Friday 19 July Marlborough Poultry, Pigeon & Cage Bird Association Annual show today and tomorrow.

The show is in its 126th year and is being held at the Riding for Disabled Arena, off Maxwell Road in Blenheim.

Hooked on Boars Magazine Presents A Mid Winter Community Festival HOB’s Boar Slaying Super Comp July 19, 20 & 21 at the Giesen Sports and Events Centre, Renwick Compete for you share of a prize pool valued in excess of $30,000! Someone will win a Toyota Hilux Hunting Wagon! Find out more and/or enter in store at Marlborough Hunting and Fishing (46 Main Street) or online at hookedonboars.com.

The Muslim Association of Marl Inc. Friday (Jummah) prayers every week between 12pm 2pm, PH 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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

Saturday 20 July Furneaux Lodge Captain Cook’s Landing Trail Run The course is 26km from Ship Cove to Punga Cove/Camp Bay along the Queen Charlotte Track. Competitors travel via boat to the start at Ship Cove, and are then transported to Furneaux for the event prize giving after finishing at Punga Cove. Following the prizegiving all competitors then travel back to Picton via boat. From 7.30am - 7.30pm Queen Charlotte Track, Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough Sounds R18 Ph: 0 3 548 3655 Cruisey Church at St. Andrews Come and join us at 5pm, children between 3 and 11 years, Games and Craft, celebrate with God then share food together. Everyone welcome.

Marlborough Harriers Yealands Estate, Seddon at 2:00 pm. Turn left at the Seddon shops and head up Seaview Road for approx. 5 km. Carpooling will depart the clubrooms at 1:15 pm sharp. Ph Allister, 577-8870 Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John’s Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 5782471

Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Blenheim Rotary Boot Sale Market Every saturday 7am to noon. “I” site car park.

For info Ph John 578 3918

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

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday and Wednesday. Monday 1 - 4pm.

Building relationships, sharing skills and working on your own or community projects. Ph Gerry 5781835

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.

Marlborough 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

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 21 July 2013 Bike Fit Marlborough Cyclocross Series Don’t miss Marlborough’s 2nd Cyclocross Series hosted over 6 Sundays this winter. We are promoting this new sport and want to give everyone the opportunity to have a go and experience the fun and thrill There will be two levels plus a kids category infovisithttp://www. nzcyclocross.co.nz/marlborough

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

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

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

Winter Farmers’ Market 10am - 12.30pm -Liz Davidson Park, Cnr Charles & Queen Streets,Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer Fresh, local and Marlborough grown sold by the producer.

Abundant with seasonal fruit, vegetables, baking and much much more

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

Marlborough Fun Duathlon Series Based at the Wither Hills Farm Park , Blenheim.

Suitable for all levels. Course is 2.3km run / 15km cycle / 2.3km run. You just need running shoes and a bike that will travel 15km Ph Mark Grammer 021 533 635

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 books.

Free admission.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Departs Brayshaw Station 1.45 and 3.00pm for Beaver Stn Blenheim. Return journey approx 1 hour.

Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY The Peoples Sunday Market Winter location 10am Market Place (The Forum) Plants, Books, Jewellery, Pine Cones, Crafts. Sites $5 Ph 5787918 Ulysses Ride Lunch ride to Clinker Cafe, St Arnaud. Meet at the Railway Station (southend) at 10.45 departing 11am Prospective members welcome.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

Marlborough Modellers Association 1st and 3rd Sunday’s of each month. Brayshaw Park, 8 Arthur Baker Place.

Open Skate @ the roller skating rink Fun, music and skating! BYO skates $1 - skate hire $2. College Park Skating Rink, Stephenson St, 2pm - 4pm. Weather permitting.

UP AND COMING EVENTS Free seminar PROTECTING YOUR FINANCES The Wesley Centre 3 Henry St 24th July 1pm, All welcome. Enquiries and registration: Wendy, AGE CONCERN ph 579 3457

St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 09.30 Contact Rev Derek 03 578 3909 Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

Contact Sheira 578 3909 or see the notice board outside the church Pony Club @ Grounds New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

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

Petanque

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

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

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Proudly locally owned Being a locally owned and operated service station in Blenheim gives Caltex Main Street StarMart a real point of difference, says owner and operator Grant Stubbs.

Grant has been a Caltex retailer in Blenheim for the past 20 years but his history with the company extends back to his days as a mechanic working for Grove Road Auto Centre, where Eckford Engineering now stands.

“After finishing there I purchased the Caltex site at 20 Grove Road in 1991, and then in 2008 I relocated to the Main Street’s Caltex and purchased the property and business from its Nelson owner.

“What makes this business unique is the fact that both the property and

business is owned locally, we are the last remaining Caltex in Marlborough and it is now the only locally owned major service station in Blenheim,” Grant says.

With easy access and friendly staff to welcome you, Caltex Main Street StarMart is proud to offer a wide range of services including the new AA Smartfuel card.

“It is free to apply and you automatically receive 6c per litre with purchases of $40 or more, so I really encourage people to get registered and use it with us.

“Caltex Main Street StarMart also offers everything from LPG bottle swaps to food and drink, ice and fish bait,” Grant says.

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Forest & Bird is backing the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report, released this week, advocating greater 1080 use.

This update report follows up her 2011 report that also recommended more 1080 should be used to protect New Zealand’s wildlife and forests.

Using 1080 as a method to control pests has generated heated opposition, despite research showing it does not build up in the environment and seldom kills non-target species.

Forest & Bird Advocacy Manager Kevin Hackwell says the PCE’s latest report reinforces Forest & Bird’s stance that 1080 remains the most cost effective way of controlling the three “key pests of possums, rats and stoats” over large areas.

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We need to get on top of the pest situation if we want to reverse the decline of our native wildlife.

“We fully agree with the Commissioner in that aerial 1080 drops over large areas are the best way to do that,” he says.

“Other methods of pest control, like trapping and ground-based poison operations, are expensive, time-consuming, cover small areas, and often fail to get into the heart of the back country where it’s most needed.

Forest & Bird is disappointed that the Department of Conservation has not acted on the PCE’s key recommendation from the initial 2011 report to increase the use of aerial 1080 operations.

“There’s no need for any more delay, we should be acting on the PCE’s recommendations now,” Kevin Hackwell says.

FF commitment Federated Farmers has announced it will join the dairy industry’s Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord, to lift dairying’s overall freshwater performance. It forms part of a strategy that could see dairying double its export value by 2025.

“Federated Farmers’ signature on the new Water Accord is the individual farmer’s commitment to do all we can to protect the water quality in our streams and rivers,” said Willy Leferink, Federated Farmers Dairy chairperson. “ If we want to meet the aspirations we have as an industry, meet government expectations and earn the respect of the wider community, then farming sustainably is the way ahead.”

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Rabobank forecasts New Zealand’s beef prices to firm next quarter, as supplies tighten after the higher, drought-induced slaughter volumes.Forecasts of a wetter-than-average winter may also encourage producers to retain stock.

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Annual General Meeting Wednesday July 31st 7.30pm at the Clubrooms.

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We URGENTLY require deliverers in the Picton and Renwick areas for delivery of The Sun weekly on Wednesday & Friday

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STALLHOLDER MANAGER This part time position exists to ensure the smooth operation of all Marlborough Farmers’ Market activities and to promote and grow the market.

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• Proven understanding and commitment of Farmers Markets • Sound knowledge of food and locally grown produce • Proven marketing experience including recent experience marketing with electronic media • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills For more information on either of these positions please contact Sally Higgins on 0274119430, or to receive an application package which includes a position description please e-mail stallholdermanager@ marlboroughfarmersmarket.co.nz.

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Wa rau Power Serv ces Ltd Casual Relief Person Wanted For meter reading and electrical support with network experience.

Would assist with this position, some after hours and weekend work may be involved.

This position would suit a recently retired physically fit person with some electrical knowledge or Authorised Holders Certificate.

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Please email your CV and cover letter to: admin@wairaupower.co.nz Or post to: PO Box 5065, Springlands, Blenheim 7241

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Blenheim Assistant Manager Permanent Full Time We are currently accepting applications for a suitably experienced, fun and outgoing Assistant Manager for our Blenheim store.

As an Assistant Manager at Kathmandu, your core responsibility will be to inspire and lead a dynamic team of passionate individuals and assist in the profitable running of the store. Working closely with the Store Manager, you will be pivotal in the management and development of a team of outdoor enthusiasts to reach set KPIs and sales targets, whilst also creating an enjoyable experience for our customer.

Desired skills and attributes: • Previous management experience in a retail or customer service environment • Proven ability to lead, motivate and build sales and service through exceptional management • Experience in staff rostering, recruitment, performance management and all aspects of building a successful team • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills • Exceptional problem solving abilities and proactive outlook • Sound knowledge of retail requirements; POS, stock control, cash handling, security and store presentation • A genuine passion for our products and the growth of our business The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of growing and developing business initiatives, and will be focused on meeting and exceeding KPI’s, and sales targets in line with company direction and strategy.

If this sounds like you, don’t miss out – Apply now to live the dream and join our team!

Please send a covering letter and CV to jobs@kathmandu.co.nz.

Applications close: Monday 29th July 2013

As the Marlborough District Council is a Unitary Authority it deals with both regional and district matters.

It is therefore in a unique position to offer you: • Valuable experience in a wide range of pest management activities.

• An opportunity to help reduce impacts to Marlborough’s rural sector and unique environment.

• The enjoyment that comes from working with a range of landholders and the community to achieve positive outcomes.

• Plenty of scope to help develop innovative solutions to pest issues and future planning.

Marlborough District Council is looking for a team player to help implement pest management programmes. You will be predominantly field-based undertaking a range of activities from Nassella tussock compliance inspections to rabbit trend monitoring.

As part of a small and supportive Biosecurity team, you will be committed to providing a high quality service to council and the community. You will be able to work fluently within the rural community and be able to maintain a steady flow of quality information to landholders and the public.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 22 July 2013.

For information on how to apply please visit our website http://www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Careers/Current-Vacancies.aspx.

For further information you are welcome to contact: annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

Clerical Assistant Accounts Permanent Part-time Are you a team player, adaptable, self-motivated, computer literate, familiar with accounts payable and the Microsoft Office Suite?

We are looking for clerical support in our Accounts Payable team with the primary tasks of scanning in our accounts payable invoices, journal scanning and processing. Hours are 25 a week between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm You will have a good head for numbers and be able to reconcile creditor accounts.

This role also assists the Rates Office and the Heat Smart programme.

We are looking for the following skills and attributes: • Good organisational skills • Computer literacy • Interest in accounting principles • Positive attitude • An ability to deal with the general public with a courteous and positive manner • Self-motivated and hard working • Accounts payable experience would be an advantage.

Applications for this position close at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 24 July 2013.

For information on how to apply please visit our website http://www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Careers/Current-Vacancies.aspx.

For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

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CAMERON, Aureen Theresa (Twink): July 14, 2013

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HUXFORD, Peter Warren: July 16, 2013

GRAHAM: Kaylee Rose (10lb 7oz) July 10, 2013

PERRY, Joyce Ellen: July 12, 2013

PERKIN: Hunter Harold ( 9lb 15oz) July 10, 2013

POYNTER, Daphne Esther (Daph): July 14, 2013

SLOAN: Kieran Daniel (8lb 5oz) May 25, 2013

SKELTON, Maurice: July 13, 2013

SMITH: Keegan John (8lb 13oz) July 10, 2013

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creasing pressure on remaining areas, unfair restrictions on recreational set netting and blue cod issues.

The MRFA group reiterated their concerns about the rules relating to cod fishers in the Sounds.

"The delegation was pleased by the interested reception by the Minister, and look forward to continuing a dialogue on matters of concern to recreational fishers in the Sounds," Mr Leader said.

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Last week a delegation from the Marlborough Recreational Fishers Association visited Parliament to discuss the controversial blue cod and set net rules with Minister of Primary Industries Nathan Guy and came away satisfied with an "attentive and fair hearing".

Accompanied by Kaikoura MP Colin King, the delegation comprising scientist Dr John Leader, immediate past chairman Tony Orman, Terry Schwass and Laurie Stevenson said the recreational fishing public just wanted equality and "a level playing field" as far as fishing rights and access to fishing went.

"Management measures and rules should be justified and equally shared by all sectors," said Mr Orman.

The meeting was arranged as a result of a long-standing request to meet with the Ministry to discuss matters of mutual interest.

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Run-on for ‘rusty’ Richie?

Young rower off to worlds Eighteen-year-old Picton rower Mitchell McKenzie-Mol leaves on Saturday for the world junior championships in Lithuania.

He rowed in New Zealand quads team in the under-19’s in last year’s championships in Bulgaria and is the only returning rower from that squad this time round.

Strong representation Marlborough has three rowing representatives in the New Zealand under-23 rowing team competing in the world championship regatta in Linz between July 25-28.

Sophie McKenzie, Tom Murray and Karl Manson are already on site and have begun training.

Having Richie McCaw on the bench will give the Crusaders a lift in their sudden death Super Rugby play-off against the Reds in Christchurch tomorrow evening.

And it will be interesting to see, should McCaw have a run-on part, which I am sure he will have, just what effect his prolonged sabbatical has had upon his play.

The answer to that is more than likely to be, no effect whatsoever.

A player in his early 30s can still be at or near the peak of his powers and I’m sure that will be the case with McCaw. Yet, there has to be no doubting – the clock is ticking for McCaw As for the Crusaders, if they enter the match against the Reds as they did against the Hurricanes

last week they could be in trouble.

The Hurricanes’ match followed a spectacular win by the Crusaders over the Chiefs the week before.

The old adage is, ‘you can’t run the Melbourne Cup every week,’ which could explain the flatness of the Crusaders last week.

Yet, having McCaw there, and the hometown advantage, should help secure a win for the Crusaders.

Meanwhile, the British Open is in action at Muirfield and everyone is wondering whether Tiger Woods can end his majors drought.

He’s the bookies’ favourite but it has been five years since he won his last major (the US Open). Jack Nicklaus still has the record for the

most majors won.

Fifty years ago one of our own, Bob Charles, beat a field that included Nicklaus to win the 1963 British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes.

Charles’ win remains an important achievement in NZ sports history. The only other major won by a Kiwi since then is Michael Campbell’s US Open victory in 2005.

Reflecting on his famous victory this month Charles said the philosophy he adopted which brought his success was a simple one: “Two things are going to happen,” he told a reporter.

“You’re going to win, or you’re going to lose. You’re going to make putts and you’re going to

Let the hunt begin

Chris Tobin miss putts.

The thing is you’ve got to take the good with the bad and move on.”

Finally, talking of taking the good with the bad and moving on, apologies to Sun readers for a report I did on the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV match against St Bede’s.

And thank you to the reader who pointed out the errors.

Lessons learned!

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Young players shine The South Island junior age group squash championships were held in Oamaru at the weekend.

Two Marlborough players took titles in the under-15 boys’ and girls’ divisions.

Quinn Udy was the boy’s division champion and Kiriana Andrew won the girls’ competition.

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By Celeste Lodewyk Today at 6am hunters from all over New Zealand began their search for a prize boar for the HOB Boar Slaying Super Comp.

The popularity of this event attracts hunters from all corners of the country who will converge in Renwick on Sunday to weigh in their boars at the Giesen Sports and Events Centre.

Sunday’s weigh in will be part of the HOB midwinter festival, a family and community event.

“You don’t have to be a hunting enthusiast.

The midwinter festival is a community event with something for the whole family including stalls, food and loads of entertainment plus much more,” said organizers Matt and Lisa Willis.

This annual event has been named New Zealand’s biggest pig hunting competition, something Matt and Lisa are extremely proud of.

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