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Belly dancing beauties Story by Kristy Martin Photo by Celeste Lodewyk Belly dancing has come to Blenheim, with beginner and advanced classes being held over the next four weeks.

Instructor Marian Jennings says belly dancing is not just a creative art form and a great exercise, it also helps boost confidence in women.

Blenheim woman Raewyn Haggland has recently finished treatment for breast cancer and looks to belly dancing as a way to get her “life back”.

“Belly dancing is really gentle exercise, fun, uplifting and builds your confidence,” Raewyn said.

It also doesn’t matter how young or old you are, or even what shape your body is.

“I’ve had very large ladies dance and they are just as graceful as anybody else,” Marian said.

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Be lly dancer s Raew y n Haggland (left) and Marian Jennings

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New Mayoral candidates put cards on the table On August 14, the Sun published a profile of MDC sitting Mayor Alistair Sowman.

Today we publish profiles of the three contenders who are challenging him for the job.

“I’m for a fair go,” says Jamie Les Whiteside

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“I’ve been there for three years now and I have the preparation and knowledge about how council works,” says second-time MDC mayoral candidate Jamie Arbuckle.

“And I believe it’s an asset to be young and have flexible ideas ,” the 33-year-old adds. “Because you can get set in your ways...”

His mayoral slogan is: “For a fair go.”

And as Mayor he would, he says, empower his councillors.

“Management has too much of the council’s responsibilities delegated.”

The divisions are clear, he says.

“Council has responsibility for policies, plans and budgets. It’s management’s job to implement them.

“But at the moment the councillors are just the puppets.”

And accessibility to information “as per the Sheard report” was crucial. “Open and userfriendly access.”

He says his council would go to the community with the annual plan.”And then build the community’s vision back into it.”

Two big issues for the incoming council and mayor include attracting more tourism through Destination Marlborough.

But they need new performance measures. So their money is better spent.”

“We need a pro-active Mayor, who will ensure there is a huge capital injection into Port

Marlborough at Waitohi wharf.

Millions.

“Because with the Clifford Bay proposal, we need other revenue sources. Waitohi needs to be big enough to attract more cruise ships. And we need the wine industry to be shipping out of Picton, not Nelson.”

Apart from that, it’s back to basics.

“It’s not a time for luxuries.

Maintenance is the key driver.”

“Attracting people is key,” says Brian “Marlborough needs more people,” says Marlborough mayoral candidate Brian Dawson.

“More families, more businesses.”

The 43-year-old former general manager of the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce identifies this as the major challenge for this area’s future.

He sees the Mayor’s job as set-

ting a vision for the future and as “an enabler” to enlarge our small ratepayer base.

“We’re very good at attracting tourists, but we also need to package Marlborough as a place to work and live. I can see a slogan now: ‘Make the holiday last forever’.”

We haven’t he says, competed hard enough to attract talented

people here.

“And we should be using social media to attract back those who have left for other educational opportunity and to see the world.

Facebook, Twitter, for example.

“I’d want to see a newsletter sent out every six months to those people, tailored to their needs.

“For example, if they are in hospitality, it would be reminding

them about opportunities in that field back here.”

He says the council’s projected rates increases of five per cent over the next three years are not sustainable.

One way of cutting costs would be, he says, outsourcing of some council functions. “But you don’t know which ones until you’ve had a closer look.”

“I can think differently,” says Richard Mayoral candidate Richard Feather is aware that he has not got the sort of experience that other councillors have “but that is why I can think differently,” he says.

“I am not conditioned. I can look at problems with an open mind.”

He sees Marlborough’s biggest asset as the people of

Marlborough.

“I want to ensure there is opportunity for people here to own their own homes,” he says.

“And I don’t agree with the current urban plan.”

Richard believes urban growth should extend to the southern hills. “This land is less productive and has elevation. Therefore it is more economical to develop

it.”

He is highly critical of rate increases imposed by recent councils saying it is unsupportive of working people, “We live in a low income area.”

“And I would stop all court action, for example by ratepayers in Waikawa and Karaka Point, and go back to mediation with them.”

He says he has ideas to start

multiple apprenticeships, and also six week training schemes for youth.

And he believes that a way can be found for NZ King Salmon to extend their operation to bring employment into the area.

He is clear that he did not support the building of the theatre.

“Wrong place, wrong time.”

“It is a massive debt.”

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New Saturday market for CBD

By Glenise Dreaver Photo Celeste Lodewyk A new Saturday “Artisans’ Market” is being set up in the Wynen Street carpark and will run from September 28, until at least Easter.

Marlborough District Council is providing the area free of charge for six months as the project gets off the ground said Margaret McHugh of Picton, one of those who has brought the idea to fruition.

The emphasis is on a fun ambience downtown, she said, and they have been co-ordinating with local retailers who are supporting the move.

The area will include a central plaza she said, where there will be food caravans and seating, with umbrellas.

Chris Tomms, also an early organiser, is one who will have her caravan, affectionately known as “Judy”, in the plaza. She said they would be bringing in giant 3m square games. “Snakes and ladders, noughts and crosses, draughts and later on, when we can afford it, a giant chess set.

“And we’ve got the Titanic bouncy castle the first week, with

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School science fair Chris Tomms with her caravan named “Judy”, which will be serving a gourmet selection at the Artisan Market set to open September 28.

the possibility of more as we go,” she added.

The list of 64 Marlborough stallholders includes a vast range of products, from fresh fruit and vegetables to fairy cakes and gateaux, to honey, face creams, salt products, jewellery, cards and bibs and garden ornaments.

There will also be the distinctive

patchwork products created by the “Two Old Bags” and Jo Huntley’s garden ornaments. “Watch out for the cheeses too,” said Margaret.

“We don’t aim to be in competition with the Farmers Market though. That will still be held on Sunday and we hope the two will enhance each other.”

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The passenger area is to be expanded to the south, increasing existing floor space from 92m2 to 240m2. A mezzanine floor is also being considered to further increase passenger space.

Relocation of the passenger check-in areas will increase the queuing space while the baggage reclaim area will be expanded and located under cover.

The travelling public was surveyed late last year as part of the planning for the improved facili-

ties. Respondents suggested the terminal building was too often congested, especially now that larger aircraft are being used on a number of flight links.

The existing terminal was opened in 1995. Within a decade, the number of passengers coming through the airport had doubled.

Currently more than 230,000 travellers are flying in and out of Marlborough Airport and projections suggest passenger numbers could grow by up to 2.5% in the

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Extensive searches by police and the NZ Navy using sonar equipment have found no trace of missing Marlborough man Craig Partridge.

Mr Partridge was lost overboard from a vessel in the early hours of Tuesday 3 September in Endeavour Inlet in Queen Charlotte Sound.

Both the Police Maritime Unit and the Navy completed their search taskings late on Sunday and police have now moved into a phase of limited searching.

A large number of volunteers have been assisting the search effort in private vessels and conducting shoreline searches, which police said had been a great help.

established that includes a retail representative from the CBD, the Chamber of Commerce, and, during the initial stages Dean Heiford, Support Services Manager for the MDC, as well as a representative of the 64 stallholders who have already committed to the scheme.

Peter Jameson has been appointed as manager.

Airport expansion plans approved A major expansion of the terminal at Marlborough Airport has been approved and will go ahead next year.

Marlborough Airport Ltd is owned by the ratepayers, through Marlborough District Council’s MDC Holdings.

Approval for the expansion was given the go-ahead after negotiations between the airport company, the airlines and other commercial tenants which use the terminal.

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Airport Manager Dean Heiford said Marlborough Airport is considered an important gateway to the region so it must be able to meet travellers’ needs.

“The terminal expansion will be funded by MAL along with the airline operators and tenants," he said.

Construction is expected to take six months and is due to begin in April 2014.

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Exciting exhibits have been constructed including fire balls made out of subway bags, rockets, dissolving and fizzing and floating and sinking objects, and even a playground designed for the school pet turtle.

The exhibits will be judged by students from Marlborough Girls’ College and some will be selected to represent Springlands School at the Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair at Stadium 2000 on September 17-18.

Crafts on show The Marlborough Federation of Women’s Institute will be holding a One Day Festival at the Salvation Army rooms in Blenheim today.

On display at the event will be handcrafts, photography, kiwiana art, baked goods and floral work, all created by members of the various institutes in the federation.

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Shades of the 60’s return Story and photos supplied Hanging on the wall at The Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Park is an old photograph depicting a band of the 1960's.

That band was The Shades - the best known band of Marlborough’s music scene at the time. It formed the careers of some of New Zealand’s leading musos, some

of whom returned at the weekend for a reunion and to celebrate the 70th birthday of Ron Davis, one of The Shades’ former members.

An afternoon of nostalgia and real music took off as musican after musican came and went from the stage, in what turned out to be one gigantic jam session at the

Scenic Hotel last Saturday.

Star attraction was former Blenheim Man Barry Leef (of Simple Image), who is now a big noise in the Sydney music scene.

For one afternoon, all the now-senior citizens became teenagers again and were left wondering where the last 50 years had gone.

Families dig in for garden project

By Kristy Martin Green thumbs of all ages pitched in to kick off Blenheim’s long-awaited Taylor River Project on Sunday.

About 100 people came together with their gumboots and spades, helping to plant 900 native trees by the riverside in Blenheim.

The Taylor River Project aims to encourage more people to use the river reserve by extending planting and recreational areas.

It has spent two years in the planning stages.

Championing the project is the Marlborough Landscape Group, which advises the council on enhancing and protecting the local landscape.

Families, older persons, community and school groups joined the planting on Sunday, near the Monro Street carpark.

The Springlands School’s environmental group took part, as did the Blenheim Lions.

The event finished up with a BBQ by the river.

Right , Susie G lover from Blenheim with daughters Eliza, 5, and Hazel, 6.

Below, Green thumbs George Adams, 4, with sister Zoe, 7, from Blenheim.

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by Celeste Lodewyk Blenheim tattoo artist Willy Wills, owner of the Black Rose Tattoo Emporium has brought home four trophies from a tattoo show held in Oamaru at the weekend.

The 'Tattooed and Proud' show is an annual event which Willy has attended nearly every year it has run and the evidence of his success adorn the walls of his Main Street studio.

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egory with his Maori ta moko design.

Other placings included second for categories Unisex Celtic and Small Back, as well as the Ink Wars category where artists are given four hours to complete a tattoo. Willy's design was a portrait of a friend's five-year-old daughter who is blind and is the face of the Foundation of the Blind for 2013.

"I'm really pleased with the awards and it was great to take three of my clients with me to show off my work," he said.

These four trophies add to Willy's collection of more than 800 awards since launching his career over 30 years ago.

The win also adds another element of success to the business which will be celebrating its first birthday in Blenheim in December.

"Jarrod, Barry and I want to thank our clients for their warm welcome and support.

"Tattooing is not a job, it's a passion and it's the people who make it worthwhile," he said.

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Belly dancing beauties Continued from page 1 In today’s world, body confidence in women can be low, as stick-thin celebrities are glorified in the media.

“It’s easy to get sucked in to the media, but my classes are all about positivity and celebrating a woman’s body shape.

“We celebrate your curves and help you remember that you’ve got hips for a reason!”

Marian understands that being a belly dancing instructor is an

unusual career choice, but explains that it was her mother’s influence that led her down that path.

“I grew up in Blenheim but moved away after high school.

“I went to South Africa and trained with my mother who was also a belly dancer.”

After travelling to South Africa in early 2009, Marian has spent the past four years completing further training at the School of Contemporary Belly Dance in Christchurch.

“I always work to the level of my students and what they’re comfortable with,” she said.

“You don’t have to wear a short or skimpy outfit, it is whatever you makes you feel comfortable.”

The weekly classes kick off tomorrow night at a cost of $10 for casual and $32 concession for four lessons.

They will be held in the Auckland Street dance studio from 6-7pm for advanced dancers and 7-8pm for beginners. Visit bellydivine.co.nz.

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By Kristy Martin A safe house for young mothers and their babies is now open in Blenheim.

Hope House will provide shelter and support for pregnant teenagers, aiming to give them the tools they need to become successful parents.

It will be a holistic service, offering inexperienced mums everything from antenatal and parenting classes to teaching them how to cook basic meals and use computers.

What started as a vision by members of the Elim Church back in 2008 has been adopted by Bread of Life and made a reality.

There is now a functioning house with six bedrooms, two lounges, two bathrooms and a dining area for 12.

The house, on loan for three years from Child, Youth and Family, has room for four mums to live-in from the time they are six months pregnant to about three months after delivery.

There has been incredible support from the local community, with numerous skilled workers coming forward to offer their services. Thirty volunteers are now available to help, two house parents and a house manager are on staff and donations are constantly flowing in.

A recent book sale put on by the Blenheim Lions Club raised $14,000 for Hope House, which gives some indication of how much support is being generated.

Marlborough Quilters has been making quilts for the infants, while others have donated toys, books and hand-knitted baby clothes.

“Almost daily people are knocking on our door to donate items,” said Annie Bately from Bread of Life.

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Ron and Helen Falconer are the live-in house parents, who will offer support and guidance to the residents.

To utilise Hope House, pregnant teens must be referred there by other services, such as Child, Youth and Family or their GP. House manager Meg McConway, a former Karitane Plunket nurse, will provide support for the mums and coordinate infant care classes.

“We can’t wait to get in and get started,” she said.

Hope House, which has an undisclosed location, is expected to start taking residents from next month.

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Nom de plume policy Dear Ed, As far as I understand it, The Sun’s policy is to publish letters to the editor signed with a nom de plume. It has printed several that I have written!

As long as you tell them you do not want them to publish your real name, but give it to the Editor anyway, you can sign with a nom de plume or fictitious name. Those who object to this policy are purblind and live without imagination!

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Dear Ed, Environment week has just passed and what was Mr Jerram doing planting trees alongside a polluted urban drain? Why not make streams, creeks and drains healthy first, then plant trees for the remaining birds we have left in the district.

It is very sad that the Marlborough District Council’s Environment Committee does not address some of the major problems being faced by the region: dirty Opawa river, cattle in streams, unnecessary use of aquatic

weed sprays in creeks and drains destroying ecosystems. It is no wonder local organisations are resorting to their national bodies to sort out the state of Marlborough’s environment.

The Fish & Game Council, who represent approximately 6,000 anglers and hunters across the top of the South Island, recently visited Spring Creek and were disappointed at the poor state of the creeks and drains that feed that creek. “Clean & Green”, you’ve got to be joking!

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Farmers on Council Dear Ed, Do voters in the Awatere-Wairau ward realise, it seems, there is only one farmer standing for election?

That is councillor Geoff Evans.

Perhaps farmers need to look at putting up candidates in 2016?

Rachel Chapman-Munro Blenheim Thunderbirds. I guess I just loved the impossibility of it. Bringing it back would be a hoot.

For now in this election, it’s obvious to me, that farmers need a stronger voice.

Farming is the economic backbone not only of NZ but Marlborough.

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Beer a part of Marlborough Dear Ed, For Cloudy Bay Vineyard director Mr Morden to say: Marlborough Express Sept 6th; that Moa Brewery has no links with the land, just shows how little he knows.

I suggest he check a dictionary to find out what beer is made of. Malt House Rd Mr Morden?

Ever heard of it? Nelson hops, barley fields.

Clarkie

High road costs Dear Ed, I want to thank Marlborough District Council for giving us a list of MDC expenses as I was requesting.

But the roading cost was unbelievable, MDC told us in the past that joining up with Marlborough Roads would save costs? Also we would expect a high standard of roads. But driving from Leitrim St to town, from start to finish is like being in an earthquake! And there are other roads not much better!

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Hundreds enjoy fun in the sun

Story and photos by Kristy Martin About 400 people turned out to enjoy a fun day in the sun at Seddon on Sunday.

The family fun day, held at Seddon Domain, included face painting, a bouncing castle, gladiator jousting, a sausage sizzle and coffee cart, photo booth and musical entertainment.

Everything was provided for the community to enjoy for free.

CRT Farmlands organised the afternoon event, which was aimed at giving Seddon and Ward families a place to get together and relax following the recent earthquakes.

Susan Pope, business manager at CRT Farmlands Blenheim, said it was the brainchild of her regional manager, George Miller.

“He said we needed to do something for these families,” Ms Pope said.

Brothers Brendan, 5, and Cory, 7, Clemett had their faces painted as dinosaurs at the Seddon Fun Day.

“It just came together and it was absolutely wonderful.”

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By Kristy Martin A group of Japanese school students have been given a taste of life in New Zealand, participating in kiwi cooking classes, English lessons and Maori studies, as well as local sports and activities.

Likewise, the students from Marlborough boys’ and girls’ colleges were given an insight into the lives of their exchange students from Tokyo’s Jissen Gakuen school.

The girls’ college hosted 38 female students and the boys’ college received 39 male visitors, who returned home to Japan last week.

Fifteen-year-old Momo Kamata said she loved the shopping in New

Zealand most of all, followed closely by fishing, cycling, baking pizza and tasting hokey pokey ice cream.

Momo was staying with local student Brit Lyall, 14, who described all the Japanese girls as “really happy”.

“Their lives are really different to ours,” said Brit.

“They told us they can’t see the stars at night because the air is really dirty, so they were really excited about seeing the stars here.”

The Marlborough girls and their exchange students enjoyed a “friendly”, yet fiercely competitive, volleyball match, which was followed by a “sayonara party” to bid farewell to the foreign guests.

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Born to carve...

Reg Thompsett of Spring Creek speaks to Glenise Dreaver about his life, and his passion for carving.

The carvings at Ship Cove, in the chapel at Wairau Hospital, the meeting house at Omaka Marae and at Whakatu Marae in Nelson, all demonstrate the carving talents of Reg Thompsett of Spring Creek.

Reg always felt he was born to carve. “It was in me,” he said.

He didn’t have the easiest start in life. When he was just ten he was one of seven children who lost their mother.

“My dad had a dairy farm in the Tutaki Valley near Murchison and we moved to Tua Marina after my mother died,” said Reg. It was a good childhood though, riding horses, going up the bush, floundering and eeling along the Wairau River. They worked in the market gardens for the O’Sulllivans too. “Really good people,” said Reg. The money earned from that helped Reg buy his first set of carving tools when he was just fifteen years old.

His good friend and mentor Eddie Hastilow, knowing that Reg loved to carve and work with wood, taught him many skills including a technique of polishing wood without varnish or oil.

That’s a special secret that Reg has passed on to only one other person.

It was in 1973 when Reg was just fifteen that Mrs Gladys Travers

took several of his carvings to Hone Taiapa, the head tutor at the New Zealand Maori Arts and Craft Institute in Rotorua.

“He has to come to me,” Gladys was told. Two years later, when Reg was 17 and old enough to be accepted he went, doing a threeyear apprenticeship.

“It was “old school stuff,” Reg said of the teaching. “No notes.

You learned by listening and doing.”

It was strongly disciplined too.”You only got one chance.”

He stayed with other graduates t o h elp f i n ish Waititi Marae in Auckland.

Some to-ing and fro-ing between Rotorua and Tua Marina followed, with work in forestry, before the meeting house at Omaka marae began.

Reg, still in his twenties, became the head carver and trained young men to carve under the Labour department’s PEP scheme.

Since then, his varied career has included other local commissions like Ship Cove and the hospital chapel pou, as well as twice winning Blenheim’s BMW fine art award.

His other interests include the Tua Marina rodeo, though he no longer rides.

“I got busted up a few times.

But it didn’t knock any sense into me!”

“You learned by listening and doing”

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- If the soil has been left undisturbed, now is the time to dig over empty beds and weed as needed.

- Continue pruning to encourage growth ahead of summer and fertilise with liquid feeding throughout the garden.

- Plant accordingly as there may still be some frosts ahead.

- Roses could use a hearty feed to build up strength for the coming season. Spring bulbs could also use a feed as they conclude flowering.

- Spring blooms will need to be pruned once flowering has finished.

- Delphiniums can be planted this month.

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Left your garden to its own devices over winter? Now is the time to whip it into shape. dendrons, wisteria.

- Once frosts have finished prune and - Plant lettuce now so it will stand the fertilise citrus trees. Ensure the young trees summer heat. Asparagus can also be have the support they’ll need to grow. planted in spring.

- Sow and grow the following: Brussel - Prepare your frames and stakes for sprouts, parsnips, silver beet, capsicums, your beans so they are not at the mercy celery, eggplants, broad beans, leeks, courof the wind. gettes, cucumber, spinach, celery, feijoas.

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- Low areas in the yard or next to the foundation should be filled with compacted soil.

- Examine the wood trim around windows, doors, railings and decks and repair any gaps and cracks now.

- Examine the exterior of the chimney for signs of damage. Have the flue cleaned and inspected by a certified chimney sweep ready for next winter.

- Remove firewood stored near the home.

- Check outside hose faucets for freeze damage. Turn the water on and place your thumb or finger over the opening. If you can stop the flow of water, it is likely the pipe inside the home is damaged and will need to be replaced. While you’re at it, check the garden hose any damage.

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The colour of the sky and ocean is going to continue to make an impact but this time the attention is on dustier, petrol-inspired shades. As deep as the ocean, a mix of Royal and Navy blue will be the primary dark of the season.

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The power of the neutral shades can not be denied and for the spring/ summer 2014 season the focus is again on tinted neutrals. The attention for the season is on green and blue-

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The unexpected colours of the desert are inspiring this neutral direction.

Dusty shades of beige, brown and grey serve as the basis for future playful and colourful explorations.

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Forbes Paint & Panel

Collins Septic Tank Services Ltd

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Noel Collins How many years have you been in business?

We have been in business 30 plus years.

What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

I enjoy satisfying my customers when they get in the sh@%... because I am always in it.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

The highlight of my job is finding things in tanks.

What is it about this region that has kept you here?

I have lived in Marlborough for 72 years

and I love the region for it’s people and weather. I relax by going hunting and fishing.

How has your business changed over time?

We have had a lot of areas going on to the town sewage including Picton, Havelock, Renwick, Seddon & Grovetown. There are alot more requirements and licenses needed now along with alot more paperwork.

What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

My advice is try and keep your customers happy.

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What is it about this region that has kept you here?

Definitely our family and friends, but also the weather here in Marlbrough.

The night life's not too bad either!

How has your business changed over time?

There have been vast changes in the technology used in our industry.

This has meant ongoing training on the lastest equipment and techniques.

What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

Tell your insurance company Forbes Panel will repair your car. Your car repair is your choice.

Phone 577 5293 18 Nelson Street, Nelson

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Perrys Book & Map Shop

Ken Ham’s Music Works

Denis Jaques

Ken Ham How many years have you been in business?

My wife Karenne and I are in our 30th year in business after taking over an existing small shop in Centre Point mall.

We moved to our much larger purpose designed store in Scott Street in 1986.

What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

Helping people fulfil their musical hopes and aspirations and assisting them to select the right instruments irrespective of whether they are beginners of any age or seasoned professionals.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

Watching Marlborough’s many musicians go on to make it on the national and world stage and tracking their progress and success is very special.

How many years have you been in business?

10 years. We started out in Grove Road in April 2003, and moved our operation to Sutherland Terrace a couple of years later. Earlier this year we relocated to 18 Nelson Street, and we haven't looked back.

What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

Restoring vehicles back to pristine condition and seeing the big smiles on our customers faces. That, and training our apprentices and seeing them develop into professional panel beaters.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

The huge growth in our business as Marlborough itself has grown.

What is it about this region that has kept you here?

People, family, lifestyle, climate and the Marlborough Sounds.

How has your business changed over time?

Electronic technology has seen the greatest change in our industry. When we started in business large wooden cabinet organs formed a major part of our turnover.

What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

Train and treat your staff well, smile and be happy in your chosen business.

Treat everybody as you would like to be treated.

How many years have you been in business?

Perrys Bookshop has been in existence since 1908, 105 years. Trading last month, the third oldest bookshop in NZ. We have operated the shop for over 18 years.

What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

The regulars make it all worthwhile, they bring the humour and the fun.

Also customers from all parts of NZ, even overseas customers who drop in and check out our NZ non fiction.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

Being judged in the top three independent bookshops in the South Island by the Sunday Star Times in 2000.

No one has been judged South Island bookshop since.

4 Arthur St Blenheim

Ph 03 578 3195 Uptown in Scott Street, 578 5576

What is it about this region that has kept you here?

The people, the climate , the mountain ranges. I have a shed full of bikes, kayaks, tramping packs, running shoes.

Also Marlborough’s bike tails , rivers, the sea, tramping and running tracks.

How has your business changed over time?

Fiction books no longer play a major part in our business. We specialise in non fiction books especially NZ and Marlborough, also, ToPo maps and good quality childrens books at low prices play a major part.

What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

In retailing you have to be consistent, know your product and keep smiling.

Perrys Book & Map Shop

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Exchange students’ volleyball match A group of Japanese students from Tokyo’s Jissen Gakuen School spent time in Blenheim recently, and while in town they challenged Marlborough Girls’ College to a volleyball match.

happy to  Akari Yamamoto was pose for the camera.  Riko Fuji gets some serving practice before the game.

Tree planting

 The students from Tok yo’s Jissen Gakuen School share a laugh du ring the match.  The Marlborough Girls’ team with ref Hannah Craighead.

Blenheim’s Taylor River Project, which aims to increase use of the river reserve, was officially launched on Sunday, with a public tree planting and BBQ.

 Pitching in from the Arbuckle fam ily were Keira, 5, DJ, 8, Shannon,13, and Paige, 9.

Seddon Fun Day

 John Black from CRT and Jason Gray from Coopers man the BBQ.

inglands School.

Lewis Grady, 8, from Spr  George Glover,10, and

 Springlands School enviro group students Devlin Grady, 11, Cam Woodley, 9, and Jack Webb, 10.

CRT Farmlands threw a family fun day for Seddon and Ward residents to enjoy some free entertainment following the earthquakes. The event was held at Seddon Domain on Sunday.

 Mia Armstrong, 9, fro m the Awatere Valley puts in a gutsy performance in the sack race.

 Brendan Clemett gets his face painted by Claire Falvey.

 Shaydon Streeter, 2, from Seddon was all smiles on the bouncing castle.

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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

SLAPE, James Henry (Jim): On September 4 2013, peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Lois, much loved father and father-in-law of Karl and Josie, Paul and Gloria and Vicky and a loved grandad of Evelyn, and Joseph. Messages to 188 Wither Rd Blenheim 7201.

A private family service has been held.

Family, friends and colleagues are invited to gather at 188 Wither Rd from 1pm Saturday September 14.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Bingo/Housie Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street.

40 houses, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

Family/Whanau For 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.

Hospice Shop, Redwoodtown We gracefully accept donations of bric-a-brac, linen, books, furniture, plant and produce in good condition.

We thank you for your support.

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: 5795304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Public Meeting Notification Meet the Candidates Meet your local Marlborough District Mayoral and Waiaru / Awatere District Council Candidates at the Renwick Community Hall Wednesday 11th September 7.30pm All welcome

Sheets'n'Things ‘require warm linen and blankets now. Please phone or drop in to Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street Phone: 578-1355 ext:5 - happy to collect linen.

The Peoples Sunday Market Market Place 10am Plants, clothing, Bric-a-brac, jewellery and much more Stall sites $5 Ph 578 7918

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

Phone 579 4353.

Writers Retreat

Richmond Estate Rai Valley 18-20th October Registrations close 20th Sept Contact Dot Scott 5788029 dotscot@kinect.co.nz

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community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: 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 Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Har vey 5788125

Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Al-Anon Adult Children of Alcoholics: A support group for those who grew up with addiction. Meet every Wednesday 7pm, SF Marlborough rooms (upstairs), 4 Scott St. Ph Tania 972 0155, Ross 578 5896.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm.

Hospital Visiting Hours: Wa i ra u H o s p i t a l : D a i l y 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am8pm. 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.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Nonurgent 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.

GODSIFF, David William Grant (Grant): On September 9 2013, peacefully, at Woodlands Home, Motueka. Aged 83 years. Much loved Dad of Debbie and Aika, Glen and Hellen, Christopher and Sue, Jane and Kevin, Mark and Sarah, Sarah and Tony and treasured grandad (Ethel) of all his grandchildren and great granddaughter. Loyal friend of Lynda and the late Eleanor. Messages to 33 Greenhill Rd RD 1 Motueka 7196. At Grant’s request a private service will be held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Stock liquidation sale bargains galore for early birds.Inc NZ Paintings, Rugs, Books, China, Toys etc. Ph 579 6046 Souchebys Antiques 50 Grove Rd (SH1) Blenheim

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Colin’s Diary

Colin King MP FOR K AIKOUR A Friday September 13: In Blenheim meeting with constituents by prior arrangement.

Saturday September 14: Colin judges the conservation sand sculptures at ‘ Whites Bay Big Play for Conservation Week’.

St John Region Awards, Marlborough.

Sunday September 15: Lay a wreath at the Battle of Britain/Air force Commemoration Service.

By Kristy Martin St Mary’s Youth Group in Blenheim is holding a fundraising concert to help a small African community get clean drinking water.

The event, on Friday September 20, will feature local musos and an auction with scores of goodies, including an inflatable dingy, a kayak, a Raupo café voucher, and works of art.

St Mary’s is trying to raise $9000 to build a borehole freshwater well in the 500-person community of Emali, Kenya.

This is the home of Childfund foster child Joseph, who has been sponsored by the team at St Mary’s for the past 10 years.

Youth worker Mieke Hilhorst got to visit Joseph and his family in 2012 and said she was overwhelmed by the poverty and lack of basics like education and fresh water.

“Joseph’s family and community are often sick from the dirty water they drink,” Mieke said.

“This project will bring not only fresh water to drink, clean and cook with, but also irrigation for crops and the potential to be self-sufficient and even productive.”

The concert will feature a variety of music from classical and piano to pop and dance numbers. Artists include Jacinta Nott, Maurice Davies, Priya Reddy, Pearl Bray, Oscar Eves, the Panaho sisters and many more.

The event will be held at the St Mary’s Parish Centre on Maxwell Road.

Single tickets are $10, or $30 for families.

Find the concert on Facebook at www. facebook.com/wellforjoseph or phone Mieke on 5786772 for tickets.

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Monday September 16: Speaking to the year 11 boys’ agriculture class at Marlborough Boys’ College.

In Blenheim meeting with constituents by prior arrangement.

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Saturday September 21: Kaikoura Rock N Roll Hop, Kaikoura Health Centre fundraiser.

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Tuesdays September 17-19: In Parliament. Education and Science and Primary Production Select Committee meetings.

Friday September 20: Colin in North Canterbury meeting with rural constituents.

Monday September 23: In Blenheim meeting with constituents by prior arrangement.

Tuesday September 24-25: In Parliament. Education and Science and Primary Production Select Committee meetings.

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New mayor, new powers Whoever Marlborough’s new mayor is, he will be operating with extensive new powers granted under totally new legislation, passed in December last year.

The brand new Section 41 of the Local Government Act gives him the power to appoint the Deputy Mayor, the committee chairs and to decide the committee structures and processes.

While his decisions are still subject to ratification by council

members, it is the new Mayor who will now hold the ultimate responsibility for the Council’s decisions.

While this might reflect much of what effectively happened before, the ultimate statutory responsibility and accountability for driving council plans, both short and longterm, and for budgets, will belong with him, rather than with either the council as a whole or with senior Council managers as in the past.

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Chief Executive Keith Marshall says that the new regime will provide a real and visible test of Mayor’s leadership abilities.

“A Mayor will need to have the political control to carry through these plans and budgets. There is going to be no hiding from the decisions they are now legally responsible for driving.

“It’s going to be a Brave New World of transparent political accountability.”

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Community groups address candidates

By Kristy Martin Candidates for the Marlborough District Council and Nelson/ Marlborough District Health Board sat quietly and listened as representatives of local community groups spoke passionately about the work they do.

The candidates heard tales of abuse and neglect of the elderly, domestic violence, the plight of families who struggle to feed and clothe their children and of those who are drowning in debt.

The meeting, held at the Wesley Centre in Blenheim last Thursday, was to familiarise candidates with local organisations and the challenges they face.

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The people who live here make good use of the village’s community centre – it includes a library, and craft, games and activity rooms – and enjoy all sorts of social functions together. A daily main meal can be bought from the kitchen, and residents frequently dine together.

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The minimum age of entry for residents is 65 years. Marina Cove Village is part of the Oceania Group which owns and operates 58 villages and care homes across New Zealand.

groups, this included a lack of funding.

It was not all doom and gloom, however, with many organisations proudly showcasing their positive achievements, such as running successful courses or events and being able to provide people with the help they require.

Presenters included representatives of the Migrant Centre, Bread of Life, the Women’s Refuge, Awatere Community Trust, Family Budgeting Service, Age Concern, Maataa Waka, Foundation for Youth Development and Barnados.

The meeting was also attended by Christchurch deputy mayor Ngaire Button, who delivered a speech.

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in the area shortly after the alleged assault.

This person is described as wearing a red hoodie with a full zip, a red hat and long pants. He is short at about 5’5” in height and of stocky build.

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The Marlborough CIB has launched an inquiry into a sexual assault which is alleged to have occurred early on Sunday morning at an address in Belnheim’s Faulkland Drive - Rata Place neighbourhood.

Police were alerted to the incident just before 9am on Sunday and have been speaking to several witnesses.

Area enquiries have been conducted and police now wish to speak to a male Maori or Polynesian aged about 20 years old who was seen

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‘Family’ is focus of league’s campaign

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by Celeste Lodewyk

The Marlborough Lions Rugby League is starting its 2014 campaign with a message for the community.

“We are stamping out the negative views of rugby league by promoting the sport in a positive, family orientated way,” chairman Nikki Wall said.

“We are all about the community and welcome interest from men, women and children. We offer complete transparency for players and we are proactive in keeping the community up to date with what we are doing,” she said.

When the league was first initiated in 2011 it faced the dilema of having the players but no sponsors.

Treasurer Shaun Tipene said despite the initial funding setback they refused to give up and their persistance has been rewarded, with three sponsors now on board.

“We are so grateful to Bamboo Garden Restaurant, Hendersons Ltd and Positive Potential for supporting us, as well as the wider community which has continually supported us.

“We are still looking for additional sponsors, but our main focus is getting our message out about what we are doing and inviting men, women and children who are interested in playing league to get in contact,”

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Marlborough Lions Rugby League Incorporated treasurer Shaun Tipene with sons Mattix-Mor (3) and Paxton-Lennox (2).

Shaun said.

There will be an open committee meeting held this Sunday at 138 Howick Road at 1pm and anyone wanting to know more are welcome to attend.

The Marlborough Lions Rugby

League will also host an open day at Oliver Park in Redwoodtown on October 6, from 2pm for all who are interested. This is also open to people interested in playing, coaching, management or sponsoring the group.

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Anna Barnes, Sophia Bendell, Lucy Bendell and Hannah Munro: filled with the joys of spring post race.

Photo, Emily Burgess.

Runners give all at Fairhall Runners and walkers competing in the Marlborough Harrier Club Fairhall Road Race on Saturday had to contend with warm and windy conditions.

The event was held on the Ben Morven Circuit, with Ray Waters taking first place in the main 9.2km race, and therefore also receiving the Annual Road Race 7 Mile Cup. In addition, Ray was presented with the Veteran Fairhall Trophy, affectionately known as the “Burglars Trophy”, which is given annually to the first Veteran Man home.

Allister Christie, Michelle Fox, Paul Gunningham and Robbie Barnes rounded out the remaining top

five placings overall. Robbie’s was the fastest time recorded on the day, at 33 minutes and 24 seconds.

In the walking section Hellen Munro crossed the line in first place just ahead Sheila Waters, followed

by Alison Brook, Judith Hyndman and Carol Ryder.

Judith recorded the fastest actual time of 64 minutes and 44 seconds.

Winners in the childrens grades were Amber Bendell, Hunter Bendell and Lucy Bendell, plus Bailey McKay, Anna Barnes and Hannah Munro, who were caught jumping for joy in the wake of the competition.

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