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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Sitting perfectly still high up in a tree for two hours, hunting the elusive Whitetail deer on Stewart Island has earned Blenheim boy Louis Willis a national bowhunting title.

Louis has been named the youngest person in the New Zealand Bowhunters Society to shoot a Whitetail deer after a family hunting ‘vacation’ to the island over the Christmas holidays. This adds to his existing record of the Society’s youngest person to shoot a deer.

“It was an awesome experience,” Louis said with great enthusiasm.

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By Glenise Dreaver The Blenheim Sun welcomes journalist Adam Poulopoulos.

He is newly arrived from Wellington where last year he freelanced for several papers, including those belonging to Sun publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside.

He was then offered and accepted a position at the Sun. Adam is 23, with a post-graduate Diploma in Journalism from Massey University as well as a BA from Victoria, majoring in international relations and

classics.

“The classics are a bit of a rite of passage when you have Greek ancestry,” he says.

Adam’s mother came from the village of Vithos in northern Greece when she was seven and is now a senior manager in Wellington.

His dad is an architect of Romanian Greek ancestry, but born in New Zealand.

There have been four trips back to Greece, the first when Adam was only two, the last on a classics trip with Scots College

in 2008, taking in Italy as well.

He loves journalism. “It’s nice to get paid to talk to people about what’s going on in their lives.”

Adam, who was a keen soccer player at school and still enjoys social games, also played tennis and badminton and he’s looking forward to his regular sports column, which starts today.

He can be contacted at adam@ blenheimsun.co.nz

Young bow hunter wins national title Continued from page 1 “I first had to find the Whitetail’s food source, then pick the closest tree that I could climb up high into so my scent would not be picked up.

“I had a hammock tied to the branches and I had to lie in it for two hours really still, holding my bow because any small noise would spook the Whitetail.

“As I saw movement I peeked around and saw its head above some bushes. I had to lean out to get the shot, and when I heard the ‘smack’ noise I knew I had got it.

“It was a great feeling to finally achieve this, and it felt like I was walking on the red carpet. Everyone was patting me on the back and shaking my hand.

“It was cool,” he grinned.

Explaining why he likes to hunt with a bow he said; “It’s a fair chase. There’s skill involved in sneaking up on game and getting the right shot and even if it takes hours I really enjoy it.”

Hunting has played a big role in Louis’s life after growing up watching older brother Kadin and father Matt bow hunting a variety of wild game, from fish and deer through to pigs and even turkeys.

His mother Lisa described the first time Louis picked up a bow and arrow.

“He was two and still in nappies when he developed a natural interest in bow hunting, and he was even hitting the target too.

“Now he has New Zealand titles and is

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The Willis family; Kadin, Lisa, Louis and Matt on their recent hunting vacation on Stewart Island where Louis (12) shot his first Whitetail deer with bow and arrow. Photo provided.

starting to gain on his brother,” she joked.

Louis watched over the years as Kadin and Matt won several New Zealand titles themselves, one of which Kadin still has; ‘The Youngest NZBHS Master Bowhunter’ earned at age 12 years and eight months.

“I’m three months away from the age Kadin was when he won that title, so I’m working hard to try and beat it,” Louis grinned.

Some time in the future Louis said his ultimate goal was to hunt wild thar.

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Marlborough resident celebrates big birthday

By Adam Poulopoulos The Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village celebrates a special birthday this week as one of its residents turns 100.

Val Coney reaches the milestone today, and the rest home will celebrate with an afternoon tea later in the day.

While preparations for the event go on, the lady known as ‘Muzzy’ by her family, discussed the subject with her typical wit.

“It’s very new to me.

“I had no reaction at all. I’ve just gone on and on.”

Last weekend Val celebrated her birthday early with her family as they went out to dinner on Saturday night.

Guests included her many grandchildren and three sons, Chris, vineyard owner Tim and former New Zealand cricket captain Jeremy.

Since moving into the rest home in 2009 Val has remained social, playing housie every week in the rest home.

“You just don’t know what’s going to come up,” she said.

Val said she enjoys revisiting old memories through letters and photo albums.

“The things I’ve thought good

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Quake claims People who suffered damage to their home, land or contents from the Eketahuna Earthquake on Monday have until the end of the day on April 22 2014, to lodge their claim with the Earthquake Commission.

Claims can be lodged on line at eqc.govt.nz/claims or call 0800 DAMAGE (326 243) or emailed to info@eqc.govt.nz.

You must have had a fire insurance contract with an insurance company on the home and contents at the time of the event to claim.

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Val Coney joins the 100 club today.

enough to have a snap of: they’re in there.”

Val grew up in Eketehuna, where she made a name for herself singing with her sisters. She said she began to enjoy running and

especially gardening as she grew older.

“I love everything that comes out of the earth, vegetables and flower gardens.

“One’s for the stomach and one’s

for the nose.”

As far as life goes, she said taking the good with the bad was important.

“You have to face the fact that life is real and life is earnest.”

New store ahead of schedule The central CBD has had a lift with the building that will house No 1 Shoe Warehouse being close to completion.

The chain’s regional manager Kristine Whitworth said yesterday that it was being completed ahead of schedule on January 31.

“Opening day is February 20 but our staff will be in to set up as from the thirteenth.”

She said the interior decor will be crisp and white, providing ideal display spaces and complementing the exterior design.

Blenheim Police say the motorcyclist involved in a crash at the bottom of Weld Pass early this morning could have suffered serious head injuries if he hadn’t been wearing a helmet.

Sergeant Mark Kirkwood said Police were called to the crash about 7.10am. The motorcycle had collided with an oncoming car while going down a hill.

The 42-year-motorcycle driver from Blenheim is believed to have suffered pelvic injuries, and was taken to Wairau Hospital.

“I have no doubt the fact he was wearing a good quality helmet has saved him from serious, if not fatal, head injuries,” Mr Kirkwood said.

The driver of the car, a 63-year-old Marlborough man, suffered slight abrasions to his head and did not require hospital treatment.

Naked man Picton Police have received reports from members of the public about a man seen naked in the Bob's Bay area.

He was also witnessed to be masturbating in a public place.

He man is described as possibly of Middle Eastern descent, about 45 years of age and about 5ft 6in tall.

He is of stocky build and walks with a noticeable limp.

On one occasion he was later seen dressed in a dark green t-shirt, blue shorts and orange running shoes. He also wore a blue cap and sunglasses and had an earring in his left ear.

Anyone who has information that may help identify this man should contact Picton Police Ph 03 520 3120.

Overlooking the stunning vista of Marlborough, Brancott Estate Heritage Centre is now open for

Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am to 11am bookings are advised.

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Business Business inbrief

New member meeting The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce is holding a New Member Meeting at its offices at 82 Seymour Street in Blenheim on February 5. You can find out all about how to make the most of a Chamber membership.

It will run from 9.30 – 10.30am. Register at enquiries@mcoc.org.nz.

Tour by young businesspeople Commerce members are inviting you to join them on a site visit to take a look behind the scenes at WineWorks at 26 Liverpool Street on February 12 between 5.30-7.30pm.

This is a tour of a working factory and distribution centre, so closed toe footwear is required and leggings or trousers for female members as some of the walkways are exposed. Complimentary drinks and nibbles will be provided.

If you want to car pool out to Riverlands, please let Nicolene know on 5779575..

Register at enquiries@mcoc.org.nz

Customer service course If you are looking to make a good impression on customers, then the Gist Customer service course is for you.

The course will be held on Friday, February 14 from 8:30am to 1pm.

The Gist Training and Communication building at 10 High Street, Blenheim, will be hosting the event.

The course will be presented by Brian Dawson, and will educate businesspeople how to make a good impression in person and over the phone through perosnal presentaiton and interview techniques.

It costs $149 and to register email enquiries@mcoc.org.nz

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Tip Top truck whips up frenzy

By Adam Poulopoulos Kids flocked to the Forum yesterday as Tip Top’s promise of video games and free ice-creams brought in crowds from around town .

The Tip Top Truck, complete with the Frozen Frenzy video game, parked up in the area outside the Forum from 10am until 3pm as part of the company’s latest summer marketing push.

The game made participants a member of the Tip Top virtual production factory, and they had 30 seconds to jump, move and press buttons during their turn.

Their efforts were scored and ranked alongside other contestants, giving the game a competitive edge.

After playing the game participants had the choice of a free Jelly Tip, Choc Bar or Fruju as their post-workout treat.

Rory Garden is the activation manager for Satellite Media, the promotions company behind the truck’s six-month nationwide tour.

He said they were pleased with the public’s response.

“The turnout’s been great. We’ve constantly had lines throughout the day.

“All the kids seem to be loving it. We’ve got some pretty high scores happening.

“They really get into it, mainly if they’ve played other games before.”

Satisfied customers Tamanui Takurua, 7, Storm Takurua, 8, Oceana Takurua, 12, Summer Takurua, 11 and Toby Davis-McLay, 7

Feedback from the kids about the game’s difficulty was mixed. Emilie McKnight gave it a go, and said it was “easy” while others found it more difficult.

Mr Garden said the kids who were playing for a second time tended to improve from their first effort.

Through the day he said they aimed to

Starting a small business

By Glenise Dreaver Earlier this week, Graham Gosling of the Picton Business Group challenged business owners, and prospective business owners in Picton, to “think outside the square”.

Tony Smale of Forté Management has some advice about how to do that successfully.

First, ensure your great idea really is great.

“Get into the minds of people you know to find out. “ However, the world is changing so much that what can seem a completely stupid idea to older people may not be stupid to younger people.

Be prepared for Kiwi negativity though.

“So many good ideas fail because people get the message ‘Who do you think you are?’.”

Understanding why you are doing this is vital – for money, or a great passion?

“Both are legitimate, but most business owners are doing what they love.

“If your motivation is financial it’s a different road, and a different planning process.”

Tony Smale of Forté Management... Advice on starting a small business.

He says businesses have to think long term but plan short term. “You go to the bank and they ask for a five year forecast but would people starting in 2007 have forecast the catastrophic global financial crisis? Very few.”

Forté asks people to prepare a timeline at the start. “Some things need done to

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get between 200 and 300 people through the doors.

The truck leaves Blenheim today. If you want to play the game again you will have to go to New Plymouth’s Boardwalk Park on Saturday.

Photos taken from the truck can be viewed at www.tiptop.co.nz/frozen-frenzy

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by a particular date, like registering the company and for GST and preparing business cards.”

Other things are less urgent.

Visualise what your business will look like when it’s successful. That’s not just for a psychological boost, but think about what your shop will look like with 30 customers in. Or none.

Think about the busy times of your year and each day. How will you manage the peaks and troughs?

“So often retail businesses give staff a lunch hour when their business is busiest.”

Realise that it might be two years before you make a profit says Tony. That can be stressful and Forté suggests personal survival tactics.

“When you’re thinking ‘Oh ****. How will I settle this month’s bills?’ give yourself some mental space.

“If you’re in Blenheim, go down to Picton for a meal and stay overnight.”

That will relieve stress, protect your relationship and provide thinking time.

“It’s no use being a business success if it spoils you personally.”

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From the college boards Dear Ed, We, the Boards of Trustees of the two Marlborough secondary colleges, and the Ministry of Education, want to hear from as many people as possible as we review the future of the two schools.

We set out here some of the opportunities and considerations to help people think about their submissions.

Huge benefits can be gained by pooling resources to ensure we get the best facilities and teaching resources and attract specialist teachers.

We need to offer specialist subjects in areas like languages, technology and vocational areas as well as the more traditional academic subjects.

We need to provide pathways into other tertiary educational opportunities and into work as well as into university.

This requires collaboration

with other providers like Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).

A single site does not mean the schools merge into a co-ed school.

Two single-sex schools can be located on one site and share some facilities, teachers and resources.

We need to avoid duplication in expensive facilities. For example we could adopt one well-resourced engineering facility, one wellresourced hospitality centre and share between the colleges and NMIT. Let’s not get bogged down in site issues at this early stage. Size of sites, layouts, grounds and use of space are issues to be addressed later by the Ministry.

The board is asking what the community's wishes are before detailed work begins.

Janet Kelly, MOE Facilitator, Bernie Rowe, Chairman, MGC, Tony de Reeper, Chairman, MBC

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To Council Safety Body Dear Ed, I am writing because I am concerned about the safety of the bus stop concrete pad and the 100 centimetre raised concrete lip

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Noted artist to present special workshop

Blenheim artist Colin Wynn.

Blenheim artist Colin Wynn has earned his living at his craft since the mid-seventies.

As well as being the official artist for the Royal New Zealand Navy, he is a specialist in En Plein Air painting and the Marlborough Arts Society has asked him to present workshops on the subject on February 20 and 22.

“Painting outside is something I do quite a lot of. It puts spontaneity into your work and freshness. And it’s enjoyable. You also meet people as you paint,” he says.

“I’ve been asked to show my approach, and talk about things to consider.”

He says problems can arise and he will be offering help on how to deal with them.

You have to work very quickly and remain focussed, he says.

“There’s changing light and you have to be very decisive and concise. It’s about learning to distil impressions in a very short time.”

Sometimes the work may be completed on the day, while at other times you may wish to set it aside to look at it with new eyes.

“When you’re working that quickly you might need to alter something. Or just brush the sandflies off!”

When he is working outside, Colin may use oils, watercolours or acrylics.

“Mainly oils outdoors as they give you a longer working time. Acrylics will dry darker too.

He says he can’t use acrylics when painting in Marlborough.

“They just dry on your brush here. It’s like trying to paint in a hair dryer.”

Colin is working towards an exhibition of his own work in the Ngaio Gallery.

“I’m three quarters of the way there.”

He had one last year and it was he says “pretty successful”.

He is at now working on a series inspired by his reading of Don Grady’s books about the Perano’s whaling.

“I have three paintings in the studio inspired by whaling in Marlborough.”

He’s also working on a series of live game gun dog trialling.

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School trees cut down

By Adam Poulopoulos A Marlborough primary school may have been vandalised but they are doing their best to move on quickly.

Mayfield School, on Hutcheson Street, has suffered a significant amount of damage since January 7.

A number of fruit trees have been cut down, while irrigation in the children’s garden had been cut.

Also, a water fountain was pulled off a wall twice during the period and two shed doors have been kicked in.

Nothing from the shed was

stolen.

The fountain has already been fixed, while principal David Nott hopes the rest will be fixed before school resumes on February 3.

He said the fruit trees in particular had sentimental value, as the garden was started by past students.

“They were planted by the year 6s who have since moved on.

He said he did not want to dwell on the damage.

“We’ve just had a bit of vandalism and that’s something we could do without.”

He said the school’s budget

would take a hit too.

“It’ll probably cost us around $500 to fix it all up, and a lot of the caretaker’s time.”

He said the school budgeted for vandalism each year, but had to control finances very carefully form now on.

“It just means we have to be wary - if something else happens during the year we have to be careful.”

The damage follows a break-in last year which cost about $1800 to fix.

Mayfield school has a school roll of 80 students ranging from Mayfield School Principal David Nott beside one of the vandalised trees ages 5-11.

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Special menu for Chinese New year Bamboo Garden Restaurant is preparing to celebrate the 2014 Chinese New Year, Year of the Horse at the end of this month by creating a special menu.

The menu will be available for four days, from January 29 to February 1 and bookings are essential.

This menu will feature many popular and traditional dishes that have been given a ‘modern’ twist.

One of which will be the Tsingtao Beer Braised Duck, a dish restaurant owner Bunga Krataitong believes will Bamboo Garden Restaurant staff invite you to join them in celebrating the 2014 Chinese be a hit with diners.

Also featuring on the menu New Year by trying their specialised menu. will be some Thai flavours ful addition to the dishes. people in the spirit of the New and beautiful food carvings “Noi is very talented at carv- Year,” Bu-nga said. done by new chef Noi, that ing and I think will be amazed Bamboo Garden Restaurant is will add a unique and colour- at what she can do. It will get open for lunch and dinner.

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Good service is good business Story and photos by Celeste Lodewyk “We focus on great customer service and because of that a lot of our business is customer referrals. Positive word of mouth is the best advertising,” says Elite Tyre and Alignment owner Dave Gill.

Born and bred Marlburians, Dave and son Brendan have been operating their Grove Road Business since 2010, supplying and servicing tyres and providing a range of Wheel Alignment services to almost every type of vehicle.

Last year they welcomed NZQA qualified tyre serviceman Daniel Gosling to the team and together now have over 70-years combined experience in the tyre industry.

“Experience and knowledge is something we have a lot of and what makes us different is that our experience is in a lot of different areas of the industry, including retail, wholesale, manufacturing (both locally and abroad), national and international sales, importing, exporting, motor racing and even aircraft,” Dave said.

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will be good ol’ fashioned customer service!

“Good customer service is being good, fast and friendly and finding out what the customer’s needs are, what type of roads they drive on and what conditions they drive in, not just selling them any old product,” Dave said.

“People may think that because tyres have passed a WOF that they are safe until their next inspection, but they need to be checking air pressure and tread depth regularly between WOFs.” “What many people don’t realise is that a 10% lack of air can equal a 20% loss of tread life, and by not checking tyres regularly people are wearing down their tyres prematurely and potentially wasting hundreds of dollars. In the average car tyre, 10% loss of air is as little as 3 or 4 psi,” Dave said.

For all your tyre needs call in and see Dave, Brendan and Daniel at Elite Tyre and Alignment.

• Budget priced Tyres • Exhaust • Lubes • Batteries

Rikstay Auto Ph 03 578 7074 36 Grove Road, Blenheim

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Brendan Gill, Dave Gill and Daniel Gosling of Elite Tyre and Alignment.

Phone: (03) 578 2200 26 Main Street, Blenheim Proud to be locally owned & operated

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- weekend event guide Friday 24 January 2014 Polo Tournament At the Rewi Murray Polo Park in Redwood Street. Features 8 A grade teams and around 4 B grade teams. It’s on from 10 till 4pm on the 24th to the 26th January. For more info call Roger on 5722864 Whale Chasers From Hunters to Conservationists. Whale oil once made the world go round, and whaling goes back seven generations in many parts of New Zealand. Premiers 7pm tonight at Picton Little Theatre. Also screening 7pm Sat 25th. Bar opens at 6.30pm. Tickets $25. PLT members with membership cards - $20.

Blenheim Gymnastics Club Evening Holiday Programme 5-7 yrs 4.305.30pm 8-10 5.30-6.30pm 11-16 6.30-7.30pm $8.00 per session Ph Greg 0279556285 or Maureen 5786434 Havelock Theatre Company Presents “Wally Gitt and the Havelock Mission to Mars” Havelock Town Hall today and 25th 8.00pm.

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

Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Picton EcoWorld Touch a Tuatara see a Penguin, get up close and have fun discovering some amazing animals that live on Middle-earth making New Zealand, “the youngest land in the world”, Unique. Open every day from 9.30am.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com The Speights Ale House Blenheim Summer Track Carnival Starting at 6.30 till late. Saturday starting at 9.30 down at our local Athletic Park off Brewer street. Come down and watch our local star Callum Saunders mix it up on the track.

Contact Lance Spencer for further details 021454348.

Saturday 25 January 2014 Concert on the Lawn at Fyffe House From 1pm to 7pm with a line-up of fantastic local artists. Children free and adults $5. If its wet we will move it to Sunday 26th. For more info call Ann on 033195835 Maud Island Tours Pelorus Sound today & 26. Phone: 03 573 4203 Leaving 9am, Return approx. 6:30pm.

Havelock Commercial Passenger Jetty 1A. Bookings essential.

Marlborough Artisan Market 9.30-1.30pm Wynen Street Carpark includes a range of stalls, including fruit and vegetables, woodwork, handicrafts, pottery, soaps, lavender products, toiletries, oils and wines, nuts and flowers.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Phone John 578 3918.

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of the month at 1.30pm 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 5782471 Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 5781835 Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107

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

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am

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

Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

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

Liz 027 748 6666.

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

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 noon-5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz

Picton Men’s Shed Every Saturday 10am to 1pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Plants and garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am to 1pm.

Havelock Lions Market Day 9am - 1pm at Havelock Domain.

Sites available. Phone Ian, 574 2558.

Floorpride Civic Theatre Marlborough’s only Ticketek outlet www.mctt.co.nz • book@mctt.co.nz • (03) 520 8560

Sunday 26 January 2014 The More FM Raft Race with Henderson’s Along the Taylor River. Contestants take to the water in their homemade crafts.

Registrations for the race start at 12.30pm by the Beaver Road Bridge and close at 1.45pm.

The race itself starts at 2pm sharp.

Learn to fish With Marlborough Freshwater Anglers’ Club.

Bring your own rod if you have one, some are available to use. Come any time between 9am and 12pm, Boathouse Theatre, Opawa River. FREE Sounds, Salmon & Songbirds Take a trip in the Sounds. Visit Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary and Ruakaka salmon farm.

Info and Bookings 03 573 9228.

Ulysses Lunch Ride to the Paua Rock Cafe, Ocean View south of Kaikoura. Meet at the Railway Stn at 9.45am ride departs at 10.00am.

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

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.

Associated Modellers Society Minature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm till 4pm $2

UP AND COMING EVENTS 1st Feb Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs. Omaka.

10.30am onwards

Riverside Railway Departs Brayshaw Park 1.45pm and 3.00pm for Beaver Station return. Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick. Morning worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850 Summer Farmers’ Market 9.00am - noon A&P Showgrounds. Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer.

St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am. Ph Rev Derek 5783909 Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm every Sunday. Contact Sheira 5737390 Pony Club at Grounds New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

Polo Tournament At the Rewi Murray Polo Par k in Redwood Street. Features 8 A gra de teams and around 4 B grade teams. It’s on 4pm on the 24th to the 26t from 10 till h January. For more info call Roger on 572 2864

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

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

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

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

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

The More FM Raft Race with Henderson’s Sunday. ConAlong the Taylor River on in their hometestants take to the water made crafts. start at 12.30pm Registrations for the race dge and close Bri ad Ro by the Beaver lf starts at 2pm at 1.45pm. The race itse sharp.

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

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Volunteer with a passion Nostalgia - we hear the stories every time someone comes in: ‘Wow! I remember grandad had one of those!’ or ‘I learnt to drive in one of those!’ And a few other things that maybe won’t be repeated here....

What is it about classic cars that we admire?

We point at them as they drive past, marvelling at them. Perhaps it’s the irreverence they seem to have compared to today’s ultra streamlined, practical, safe and wind-tunnel - inspired vehicles.

The classics were all about chrome, big grilles and style – the James Dean of today’s polished actors if you like.

Safety, fuel consumption and economical use of space were not high priorities compared with charisma, desire and sheer beauty.

There’s no official description of the term ‘classic car’, but at Omaka Classic Cars, we’re talking 1950’s to 1980’s, the period between the pioneering vintage cars and those of today – cars that ooze sex appeal, hinting at the speeds they could achieve and for many of them, the relative luxury and comfort you could expect when driving them.

Cars that demand your attention, your envy.

From Austins to Zodiacs and one for just about every letter in between – the vehicles in the collection have been kept together to keep them from being lost forever.

All are in perfect condition and would motor happily from Bluff to Cape Reinga with nothing more than a few tweaks and a slug of oil.

These vehicles represent a significant part of Marlborough and New Zealand motoring – a piece of social history that once dispersed may never again come together.

Omaka Classic Cars is manned by a group of passionate volunteers - one of whom, Richard Herd, developed an early love for anything with four wheels and an engine.

Richard Herd with his favourite motor vehicles at Omaka Classic Cars.

As a ten year old he decided he wanted to learn to drive, so ‘borrowed’ a Fergie tractor from the Carterton A&P Show and took it for a spin until stopped by a policeman.

Sometime later he ‘borrowed’ a Bedford truck while on his uncle’s farm, swiftly followed by his father’s 1935 Ford V8, unfortunately leaving the sump on a tree stump.

At 15 Richard had saved £20 for his first car, a Morris 8, followed by a Vauxhall 10 and at age 21 his pride and joy was a MKI Zephyr.

With such a smorgasbord of cars during the 1960’s, Richard’s favourites became Chevvy’s, Rovers and Jags, although his first brand new car was a 1967 HR Holden.

Richard loves talking cars and car history and enjoys – as he puts it - the company of other car nutters!

Models and Kitsets

Omaka Classic Cars

Showcasing the best of the ‘50’s, ‘60’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’s Over 50 cars on display at any one time, from a collection of 120 plus motorbikes and other memorabilia.

Open daily from 10am – 4pm. $10 entry, kids go free!*

Aerodrome Road, Omaka. Phone 577 9419. (*up to two kids free (under 13) with every paying adult)

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Our Havelock mussel grading facility supplies product for both our Motueka and Blenheim factories during the harvest season from now until June.

Phone The Manager 03 578 4512 for an interview

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We are looking for a positive, energetic person as a Kitchen Assistant in our Boutique Chocolate Factory in Blenheim.

Previous kitchen experience in a café, bakery etc. definitely an advantage, but not necessary, as the successful applicants will be trained in all aspects of the role.

Work pattern – 5 days per week including either a Saturday or Sunday.

Colemans Rd, McLauchlan Rd and Nelson St area Suit school aged children aged 8 and over.

Must be honest and reliable.

We need additional staff to help. Can you: • work a variety of hours as part of a small team?

• undertake physical work in a factory environment where food safety and quality is important?

A forklift licence or forklift experience is preferred but not essential.

Call Liz 577 7868

For more information please contact Barry Romero via email: havelock@talleys.co.nz All applicants must have the legal right to work in NZ.

Ph: 577 7868

Kitchen Assistant Permanent Full Time Position

Paper Deliverer Required Springlands

Regular Seasonal Work, Havelock

A position will soon be available for a person to join our tyre sales and servicing team Experience is not required, as full training will be given.

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Sous Chef A great career opportunity awaits you! www.talleys.co.nz

Join the great team at our very busy Ale House.

Due to the great success of the Ale House we now require a full time bar supervisor.

Must have had experience and a Managers License would be great as well.

It’s now more than 30 years since we introduced the world to the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – today, our Marlborough wines are still making history. At Pernod Ricard, we maintain an exceptional focus on premium products as well as results.

Brancott Estate Heritage Centre, one of New Zealand’s leading wine tourism attractions, is seeking a dynamic, committed and professional Sous Chef. The Visitor Centre, positioned on a ridge with majestic views over the regions vineyards promotes tastings, lunches, private functions and winery tours.

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef who is looking for the next step to join our motivated kitchen team. Reporting direct to the Head Chef, you will have strong Wine and Food knowledge as well as creative talent - experience is essential as this is a fast paced restaurant!

Important qualities we are looking for are • • • • •

Stove Experience essential Ability to work and cope under pressure Strong Leadership and ability to train others Stocktake skills and COGS management Natural drive for continuous improvement

You will have an energetic positive outlook and a professional attitude with

Drop off CV to the Kitchen Manager the ability to communicate clearly with other staff members and customers. at Makana Confections, O’Dwyers How to Apply: Applications are preferred online at www.pernod-ricard-nz.

Please email or drop off cv to Road, Blenheim or phone the com. Written applications to: Brancott Estate Heritage Centre, 180 Brancott Road, RD2, Blenheim. Should you have any questions please contact Hayden Kitchen Manager for details on John@alehouseblenheim.co.nz Martelli, HR Advisor 09 570 8732.

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Please apply online at experienced truck driver for the 2014 Grape Harvest. www.pernod-ricard-nz.com C47223 PLEASE NOTE: The position job: will start mid-late March for that we have prepared this the duration of the harvest. This start date advertisement proof based on our sizefor : 9 the x 2 right candidate. format:www.alehouseblenheim.co.nz b&w can be flexible understanding of the instructions You must have a class 5 licence. Trailer run date position sort cost (excl gst) received. In approving the experience ispublication essential, and you must be advertisement, it is client’s responsibility able toBlenheim back a 4-axle Sun trailer.

Fri 17 Jan Sit Vacant $130.50 to check the accuracy of both the For the right applicant, this could turn into advertisement, the media and the a permanent role, potentially driving our Fri 24 Jan $130.50 position nominated. spreader truck and tractors.

Cancellation adverts booked with Trade ofHiab Driver/Sales Team Member TradeMe $139.13 Please call our office on (03) 578 5300 media will incur a media cancellation Permanent Full Time – Monday to Friday Blenheim or Jason Tripe on 027 434 2712, or email fee of $50.

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• Full clean license/HT License/Forkhoist License a MUST The Su n by n Ph: 577 team,

• Attention to detail Looking for a career in the retail Butchery 7868

• Ability to work within strict timelines industry and would like to get paid as you

• Excellent customer service communication skills gain a trade, then come and see us. www.jtcviticulture.co.nz

• Willingness to learn \We have an excellent opportunity available

• Flexibility and ability to work on weekends for a school leaver or someone who perhaps

• Honest, hard working, and good team spirit has completed an introductory course at

• Physically fit and healthy Polytechnic. Perhaps you have had work

• The ability to work un-supervised experience in this field or see a supermarket Butchery position is for you.

Knowledge of Geographic area for Marlborough and surrounding areas is essential.

Proven experience of operation of hiab equipment and transport of cargo is If you can show us that you: Vintage Forklift Driver essential. Knowledge of timber and building products and good computing skills • Have a commitment to work Indevin Ltd is a leading contract winemaking facility in is desirable.

• Show Initiative and Integrity Marlborough, New Zealand. We are one of the largest contract The role: • Possess innovation and flair winemaking facilities helping to produce a multitude of award The successful candidate would be responsible for the safe and efficient loading • Aim at providing Customer service winning wines. and operation of company vehicles.

• Care for detail Effective delivery and collection service to customers in the local and surrounding We are currently recruiting for our 2014 vintage team and we • Have excellent hygiene skills area. require a Vintage Forklift Driver. The position will run from March Some shop floor work including sales required through to late April / early May. During the busiest 4-5 weeks of If you want to join our friendly team and harvest, our staff should expect to work 12 hour shifts over a six to This is an autonomous role requiring a self motivated go getter!! believe that you have the knowledge, ability seven day week. and enthusiasm, then, please register and Applications close 4 February 2014.

Applicants must have a Full New Zealand Licence. A forklift license apply on line at: NZ Residency or a valid NZ Work Permit is required, as well as Pre-employment http://foodstuffs.careercentre.net.nz and F Endorsement is also preferred, although necessary training vetting (Criminal Records check). will be provided for the right applicant. We are looking for a Overseas applicants must hold New So, if you think you have what it takes to be our new Hiab Truck Driver – then candidate who has a professional approach to work, has the ability Zealand Citizenship, New Zealand please send your application along to hr.marlborough@mitre10.co.nz to work effectively within a team and also individually. Previous Permanent Residency or a Valid New Please quote TRA20 on your application. experience is preferred.

Zealand Work Visa.

HR Administration To apply for this position please send your CV and cover letter Applications Close: Mitre10 MEGA to work@indevin.com or via post to Indevin Ltd, Friday 14th February 2014 PO Box 67 P O Box 164, Blenheim Blenheim 7240

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Job opportunities It’s now more than 30 years since we introduced the world to the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – today, our Marlborough wines are still making history. At Pernod Ricard, we maintain an exceptional focus on premium products as well as results.

Harvest Weighbridge Crew • Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand, Marlborough Winery The Vintage is one of the most exciting times on the winemaking calendar, and is fast approaching. The 2014 Vintage is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet! We have an exciting opportunity for several people to join the weighbridge team, for a period of 4 to 6 weeks, commencing early March, for both day and night shifts.

Duties include: • Collection and collation of grape juice samples • General weighbridge administration tasks The successful applicants will have: • A sound and willing work ethic • Excellent communication skills • An ability to work both as part of a team and individually This role will work individually and also as part of a team. Vintage is fast-paced, challenging and exciting - we are seeking individuals who enjoy working under pressure, and who are able to commit to vintage working requirements (there will be a requirement to work 7 days during some weeks).

If you are passionate about making world-leading wines, apply today and you could experience the excitement of vintage, our way.

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2 B drm t o w n house with garage close to CBD, sunny, private, delightful .Suit older mature couple $260 /wk plus bond .Ph 5738058 or 0272416915. no txt.

SUMMER DANCE WORKSHO P. Ballet and Contemporary.

Ages 8 to 12years. No experience necessary.

January 28-31st. Contact Nina 027 7322 820 & Gemma 027 3921 190.

TUTO R Maths and English to NCEA Level 1. Redwwod St $20 for 45mins, $30 for 1 Hour.

3 places available. Ph 972 0248 or 021 293 4067.

H avel o ck L i ons Market Day Saturday 25 January 9am - 1pm at Havelock Domain. Sites still available. Phone Ian 574 2558.

HAY FOR SALE good quality ideal for horses small bales. Ph 572 2521.

to lease Approx 200 m2 Central Blenheim High foot traffic.

Possible to sub lease.

Rent negotiable.

Phone Rebecca 0274 835 776

Phone 577 7868 to place your ad here

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BURNLEA GARDENS

Garden Tours • Wedding Ceremonies Gift & Garden Shop OPEN: Sat & Sun 11 am till 4 pm or by appointment. Entry $10 pp.

FREE Entry to garden 1 person with every $50 sale at shop.

130 O’Dwyers Road, RD3, Rapaura Ph 03 570 2089 or 021 222 4544 www.burnleagardens.co.nz

M . B .C Unifo rm senior shorts 76cm one year old Ph 579 5504.

H o nda Acc o rd 1993 new WOF Rego to June 2014 Two owners good condition $850 ono Ph 578 2621.

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Taking enrolments NOW for Tap and Jazz 4yo - adults Phone 572 5112

SALES AT PAK-IT-IN Storage 4 Chandler Close 9am Sat/Sun Abandoned goods garden tools household items Moped Boat&Trailer Lots of miscellanous items WARD ST SATURDAY includes small boat, motor, dive gear plumbing tools and material all household goods Sign out 8am.

Applications close: 7 February 2014

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Vineyard Workers x 3 • Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand, Marlborough Viticulture We are New Zealand’s premier wines and Spirits Company leading the way in everything we do.

We are seeking three capable and self-motivated individuals to join our established and skilled teams at Conders Forrest Vineyard, Brancott Vineyard, and Fairhall Vineyard.

Special General Meeting

You’ll be actively involved with all aspects of vineyard work, from vine management activities, to supervising casual/contract gangs and operating various types of machinery. With your positive and hard working attitude, you will show your skills as a team player to achieve big results from a small team.

Wednesday February 5th 7.30pm at the Clubrooms.

These roles require an ability to work longer hours during the peak times of the season, punctuality and the ability to work unsupervised. Experience in Viticulture/Horticulture, an aptitude with vineyard equipment and machinery operation, plus a Growsafe Certificate would be preferred, but are not essential, as training is provided.

Your Committee urges all members to please attend.

This role requires a full driver’s licence and your own transport.

Applications close: 31 January 2014

Vintage 2014 Harvest Operators • Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand, Marlborough Viticulture

Jeanette Wilson LIVE!

The Vintage is one of the most exciting times on the vineyard calendar, and is fast approaching. The 2014 Vintage is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet! We have an exciting opportunity for a number of Harvest Operators to join the viticulture team for a period of approximately 4 – 6 weeks, commencing mid-March.

Duties for this role will be varied, but predominantly involves driving and operating harvest machinery (gondola/tractor), working within the established vineyard teams across a variety of Marlborough vineyards.

We are looking for experienced machine operators/drivers, ideally with previous Vineyard machinery experience. You will need a current driver’s licence, team spirit and the ability to work under pressure.

Harvest is fast-paced, demanding and requires commitment and tenacity. Hours of work are long (around 70 per week), and spread over 7 days per week.

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Certificate in Community Support Services (Care for the Older Person - level 4) Certificate in Computer Technology (level 3) National Certificate in Retail (level 2 or 3)  Zero fee (for NZ citizens or permanent residents)  Regular flexible workshops  Ideal if you are looking to upskill, and retrain.

Enrolling now!

For more details call 578 0215 Ext 587 or email: kylie@skillsupdate.co.nz

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ANSWERS - January 24 Issue Deploy - 25 words: doe, dole, dope, dopey, dye, eld, led, ley, lode, lop, lope, loped, lye, ode, old, pled, plod, ploy, ply, pod, pole, poled, yelp, yodel.

If you are passionate about making world-leading wines, come and join New Zealand’s largest winery, experience the excitement of vintage, our way.

All internal applicants must notify their line manager before applying for an internal role.

Applications close: 7 February 2014

Vintage Research Assistant • Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand, Marlborough Viticulture The Vintage is one of the most exciting times on the winemaking calendar, and is fast approaching. The 2014 Vintage is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet! We have an exciting opportunity for a Harvest Research Assistant to join the viticulture team for a period of 8 to 10 weeks, commencing early February.

Duties for this role will be varied, but will include: • Planning and assisting with data collection • Data entry • Data analysis and report writing • Instructing and supervising Pest and Disease teams.

The successful applicant will have a high level of accuracy and organisation, strong computer skills especially in Excel and statistical software, be results driven, and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and a current driver’s licence. This role will work individually and also as part of a team. Vintage is fast-paced, challenging and exciting – we are seeking an individual who enjoys working under pressure, and who is able to commit to vintage working requirements (there will be a requirement to work 7 days during some weeks).

If you are passionate about making world-leading wines, come and join New Zealand’s largest winery, experience the excitement of vintage, our way.

Applications close: 31 January 2014

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Tractor and Harvester drivers for 2014 Grape Harvest Vintage Harvesters operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District.

We are looking for experienced harvester and tractor drivers. You will need a minimum of a class 1 driver’s licence for tractor driving and a wheels endorsement for harvester driving.

We anticipate work will commence approx. mid-March and finish mid-April. Drivers must be available for extended hours and weekends.

Please phone the office on 578 5300, text Jason Tripe on 021 848 470 or email admin@jtcviticulture.co.nz

How to Apply: Applications are preferred online at www.pernod-ricard-nz.com.

Written applications to: PRNZ Marlborough Winery, PO BOX 331, Blenheim, NZ. If you have any questions please contact Hayden Martelli, HR Advisor on 09 570 8732.

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Wine Marlborough has announced that Executive Chef Nick Honeyman will be cooking in the Culinary Pavilion at the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival on February 8.

He is Executive Chef at ‘The Commons’, his modern French restaurant in Takapuna, Auckland and joins two other top chefs Josh Emmett and Sachie Nomura in the Electrolux Kitchen.

Following appearances on Masterchef NZ in 2012, Nick opened the awardwinning restaurant ‘The Commons’, named in Cuisine’s list of New Zealand’s top 50 restaurants.

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BALLANTYNE, Gwyndoline Juanita: January 20, 2014

FLOOD: Kenzie Jorja (7lb 11oz) January 12, 2014

BRYANT, William Lyall (Bill): January 16, 2014

LYNCH: Lyra Kate (5lb 9oz) January 8, 2014

CLARK, Wilfred Montgomery (Wilf/Monty): January 15, 2014

POTTER: Keira Jordan January 11, 2014

MARTIN, Flora Constance (nee Boyle): January 17, 2014

SIMPSON, Douglas Athol (Doog): January 16, 2014

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BUTT, Shirley Margaret: Murray, Robyn, Vanessa, Melissa and Nicole would like to thank the many friends and families for their love and support.

Special thanks to the staff at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village for their care of Shirley. Gratitude and thanks to those who provided food, sent flowers, attended the service, or extended any other act of kindness, along with the professional guidance of Sowmans Funeral Directors and celebrant Terry Terrill. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

MIDDLETON, Daphne Doreen: January 17, 2014

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Australian Open heats up Amidst the heatwave across the Tasman, which has rightly gained headlines, there has been a major tennis tournamnent happening, albeit with a twist.

Symptoms reported by players in Melbourne sound like those you would expect someone lost in the desert to experience, leading to calls earlier in the championships to postpone some matches.

Ailments include chronic dizziness, full-body cramps and hallucinations.

Women’s fifth seed Agnieszka Radwanska said she could tell those players who played on uncovered courts by their red

complexion and inability to speak.

Probably a bit too hot then?

One of the Australian Open’s charms is its ability to produce the unexpected.

Remember Marcos Baghdatis, the charismatic Cypriot with the fiery temper.

He went to the final in 2006, being adopted by Melbourne’s huge Greek population in the process.

This year’s maverick is FrenchCanadian 30th seed Eugenie Bouchard, who has captured the Melbourne crowd’s imagination, and stolen their hearts.

Not yet 20, the 2013 WTA newcomer of the year’s relaxed

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demeanour is a breath of fresh air.

“Dropped my phone in the ice bath and it still works.

“Today is a good day,” she tweeted on Wednesday.

However, her honesty may have got the better of her when she declared in an on-court interview compatriot and retired pop star Justin Bieber was her dream date, leading to cacophonous boos from the crowd.

However, this seems to have been the only place she put a foot wrong.

Her aggressive baseline game has left several opponents in the dust already and she appears a marketers’ dream.

Adam Poulopoulos She played Li Na in the semifinals yesterday.

Special mention must go to Kiwi Michael Venus, who exceeded all expectations by making the third round of the mens doubles, but great hope Marina Erakovic followed up a fantastic win over seeded Sorana Cirstea in the first round with abject defeat in the second.

Rarangi golf record beaten A pair of Rarangi golfers have just broken a 32-year-old course record, but two weeks before the round, they had not even teamed up yet.

Joe Cooke and Brian Gill shot 191 over two days at the Summer Spectacular Golf Tournament, held at the Rarangi Golf Club, last weekend.

Their score beat the record by one shot, and their nearest challengers in the tournament by eight.

Cooke said they paired up after his dad was forced to miss the event following a hip replacement.

“At the last minute I asked Gilly to play.

“Now the old man has to find a new partner.”

On Saturday, the player with the best score at each hole was tallied, while both players’ rounds were tallied on Sunday.

Despite leading the field after day one, Gill said the record had come as a shock.

“I didn’t realise we’d done it. It was tough going.

“I’ve been a club member for 30 years, and this is the first time I’ve had a win.”

Cooke said tournament convenor Martyn Birch was just as surprised.

“On Sunday morning he said the record would

The Rainbow Rage mountain bike ride has been brought forward to February 22.

The route goes through the hills from the start of the Rainbow Station to Hanmer. There are four options to ride: 42kms, 70kms, 106kms or 144kms.

For all the details go to – www. rainbowrage.co.nz Winners Lyn Phillips, Sue Lang, Joe Cooke and Brian Gill

never be broken!”

Despite their feat both golfers struggled at different times.

“The first nine holes on Saturday were shocking - I couldn’t hit a ball,” said Cooke.

“The driver was going wide as usual - I should be used to it.”

Gill said they each stepped up when they had to.

“As one crashed the other had a good hole.

“We were just saying to each other ‘Don’t panic, don’t smash it. It’s just a game of golf.”

On the women’s side of the draw, Sue Lang and Lyn Phillips took the title by two shots with a score of 208.

Next year’s tournament has been scheduled for January 17 and 18, and organisers have recommended booking early to save your spot.

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The NZ King Salmon Nelson Marlborough Falcons made it two wins from two in the ASB youth league, beating Heartland Wairarapa 3-2 in an entertaining game at Lansdowne Park last Sunday.

The match was particularly memorable for local lad Taine Swete. The 18-year-old midfielder scored early to give his team the lead, but received a straight red card after half an hour for retaliation.

After Wairarapa equalised, the ten men retook the lead through Ryan Stewart, and substitute Dan Grimshaw added to it soon after.

After a second Wairarapa goal the Falcons held on for the last 10 minutes to claim the points.

The Falcons welcome Team Wellington to Trafalgar Park next Sunday in a top-of-the-table clash.

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Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa www.tidewiz.com www.tidespy.com

Senior Athletics Athletic Park hosts the next senior athletics meeting on Tuesday, January 28. The pentathlon championships have been rescheduled from last week. Competitors will participate in the 100 metres, shot put, javelin, long jump and a longdistance event (800 metres for women, 1500 for men). The first event gets under way at 5:45pm, and everyone over 15 years of age is welcome and eligible to participate. Season memberships are $60 for those under 17 and $70 for others, while a casual one-night fee is $5.

For more information contact Tracey on 0276152958 or Dave on 0272354012.

Nelson to Christchurch bike ride Entries for the Nelson to Christchurch bike ride, run by Rainbow Rage, open on Monday.

The 426 kilometre event begins at midnight on Friday March 7.

This is the 25th successive year it has been held.

The race begins in Nelson, proceeds to Murchison, over the Lewis Pass, through Amberley and into Christchurch.

You can enter as an individual or in teams of two, three or four.

Entries are $50 per person, and $5 from each entry is donated to your local hospice.

For more information or to enter visit www.rainbowrage.co.nz or phone Mike Gane on 0273 151138.

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Friday January 24, 2014

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ocal home builders are helping to put Blenheim on the real estate map, taking out prestigious gold awards in the Registered Master Builders 2013 House of the Year competition.

Rowan and Donna Lee from Peter Ray Homes took gold in the New Homes $250k-300k category for a unique property they built for local couple Tim and Anna Gifford. The Lees proved they are a force to be reckoned with by also securing a bronze award for New Homes between $350k-400k.

Rowan Lee said Marlborough builders had done extremely well in the nation’s top building competition, considering the high calibre of entries.

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lenheim couple Tracy Taylor and Peter Sutherland had a firm idea of how they wanted their home built, so they were pleased when Peter Ray Homes worked closely with them to deliver what they wanted.

“This was the first time Peter and I had built together so we had a big list of ‘must haves’ and wanted to be involved in every stage of the build.

“Rowan met with us regularly, sometimes in the evenings and went over everything in detail. He took us through showhomes to see how our ideas would look and when our build started he encouraged us to visit the site.

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outhlanders Judy and Trevor Grey moved to Blenheim early 2012 to be close to family.

Judy says moving to Blenheim and building their first home was beyond their wildest dream for these retirees.

“We looked at showhomes in Invercargill, but didn’t see the right plan for us.

So Trevor decided to draw our own plans.

“We contacted Rowan at Peter Ray Homes.

He drew the plans to the right specs, and presto we had our plans back in three days and made the decision to go with it.

“The reason other plans didn’t feel right was because of the unusual shape of our section in Blenheim.

“Now house and section complement each other.

Judy says the entire process was easy.

Judy has previously worked for a kitchen consultant, so

etirees Judith and Allan Hutton weren’t considering building a new home, until they looked at an established Peter Ray Home built some years ago.

They liked the home, says Judith, especially the living areas, but it was a bedroom short.

So they decided to phone Peter Ray Homes. They spoke with Donna Lee. Donna owns Peter Ray Homes with her husband Rowan.

Right from their very first meeting with Donna everything went smoothly.

The thought of building was easy because her husband Allan was a builder, although “he was going to watch every nail,” she joked.

There was no need to worry. Donna and Rowan had

she was particular about the kitchen.

But there were no hassles.

“The subbies that worked on our house were excellent and we had no problems.

We visited most days while they built our home and we felt welcomed.

Both Judy and Trevor agree building a new house with Peter Ray Homes is excellent value for money.

They built a 4 bedroom home 235sq and they are very happy with the finished product.

“It’s easy” says Judy.

They also installed solar power water heating.

Trevor cannot understand why more homes in Blenheim haven’t considered this option when building, with the amount of sunshine hours we have here. It is so very cost effective when building and saves on the power bill.

talk us through everything, so throughout there were no surprises, everything was done to how we wanted it to be,” Tracy said.

Rowan told Tracy and Peter the build would take approximately five months, and it did!

“Rowan and his team worked day,night and even weekends to have our home built on time. Everyone who was involved was clearly dedicated to their craft,” Peter said.

“People ask us what would we change... to which we reply - nothing!

“The trust for Rowan and Peter Ray Homes was there from the start and the whole experience was stressfree and fun,” Tracy said.

everything under control.

Allan says today Peter Ray Homes have the buying power and it is so cost effective to build, without compromising on quality.

Donna said it would take 16 weeks to build, and that’s exactly how long it took.

A plus building with Peter Ray was the helpful advice received from interior designer Simone Hill. “She was extremly efficient and matched our furniture with the new house colours.”

Allan commented they had very good builders and being a builder he knows.

“The end result, we were totally satisfied Peter Ray did an excellent build for us.

We have already recommended Peter Ray homes to friends. We were very pleased.”

Judy & Trevor Grey.

Phone: 579 2368 Mobile: 027 675 6727 Donna Lee & Rowan Lee www.peterrayhomes.co.nz