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Theatre frustrations

By Jacob Page A Marlborough District Councillor believes community groups are “made to jump through hoops for $400” while the costings for the new ASB Theatre are not being scrutinised enough and could continue to rise.

Jessica Bagge believes there is potential the budget to complete the theatre could blow out to $25.5 million.

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Mayor stands by figure as councillor questions viability Continued from page 1 She says she saw the figure on director and Cavalcade spearhead Robin Sutherland’s computer when she was in his office.

“I’m not exactly sure what that figure meant; maybe they are looking for extra funds for overheads but it was interesting.”

Marlborough Civic Theatre chief executive Andrew Scott says there had been no increase to the cost of the theatre which remains at the $22million figure that was made public in June.

Jessica says she questions the transparency of financial information being presented to MDC on the matter.

“I know we were presented a one pager of accounts on the theatre and I know that we wouldn’t approve a grant to a community group for $400 if

they only presented that.

“We would make them jump through hoops compared to that, it doesn’t seem right to me, it’s all very secretive.”

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says there has been no increase in the $22 million figure.

“It’s a capped amount (with Robinson Construction)…

I’m asking almost every day if we are likely to be up for any more money and I haven’t been told anything that suggests we will be.”

Jessica says she has not seen anything that suggests the new theatre will be viable and says event organisations like the RSA, Destination Marlborough and the Scenic Circle Convention Centre would need to work together to change that.

“We don’t have enough people that want to go to the

The main entrance of the new ASB Theatre upon completion.

theatre and I haven’t seen anything that suggests to me that it will be a good financial move so I can’t vote for it, it’s bad governance, and we haven’t been given

the information to suggest this is a wise way to spend ratepayer’s money.

“I believe ratepayers will end up owning the theatre over time.”

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NeillyRich’s big win

By Adam Poulopoulos Country duo NeillyRich have added a New Zealand national music award to their growing resume.

NeillyRich, aka Blenheimraised Matthew McNeilly and fiancée Amelia Richards, was announced the duo/group of the year at the Country Music Awards New Zealand in Hamilton on Saturday night.

Matthew says the MC prefaced announcing their win by reciting a NeillyRich lyric.

“I was thinking to myself ‘where have I heard that line before?”

He says the duo were “pretty stoked” to claim the award.

“We reacted like crazy people I think.

“When I was doing the acceptance speech Amelia had to take over – I got a bit emotional and a bit squeaky.

“It means a lot to us.”

NeillyRich have been approached by two New Zealand

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music festivals and radio representatives since the win.

Matthew says the hard work, constant writing and touring and recent partnerships with Tomkins Guitars and Australian firm Market the Music all contributed to NeillyRich’s win.

He says winning the award has been a long standing ambition.

“I guess ever since we got the duo together it’s been something on our radar, and being a country singer from Blenheim and winning something at the CMANZ was always an end goal.

“To get it so early in my career is quite special.”

NeillyRich are playing at the reinstated Blues, Brews & BBQs festival in Blenheim on November 28, and The Yard Bar the night before.

Before that, Matthew and Amelia are getting married in Sydney and playing at the Mildura Country Music Festival, the biggest festival of its kind in Australia, Amelia Richards and Matthew McNeilly accept their award at the CMANZ Awards Night. Photo: Mike Walen / KeyImagery Photography. in late September.

Long road of rehab ahead for PJ

By Jacob Page Former Marlborough Boys’ College head boy PJ Lupi continues to make a “miraculous” recovery following a scooter accident in Phuket, his brother says.

PJ had been left in a coma after the accident on July 6 but made steady progress and was transported back to New Zealand at the end of last month.

A Givealittle page set up to help cover the medical bills and the flight home raised more than $173,000, with more than $150,000 contributed in the first 48 hours following the accident.

PJ has been through the hospital system for assessment and has

PJ Lupi.

been discharged to a specialist rehabilitation centre in Christchurch.

Brother Joe Lupi says he has constant family support with

him.

“PJ is making miraculous recovery progress and is walking (assisted) around the centre.

He is also able to speak for short periods of time and has remembered his family and their names and recognises them.

“His visual ability is intact, his hearing ability is intact, his motor skills are functioning, he does get tired easily and is still diagnosed with Post Traumatic Amnesia.

“This means he is with it some of the time but has limited short term memory ability, he still has a lot of brain re-wiring to take place and a long rehabilitation is ahead of him.

“His brain injury has been assessed as very severe, based on this, his current progress is miraculous and testament to the goodness of God who has blessed him and his family through this time,” Joe says.

“Prognosis from here is unknown, but a recovery is underway and he is with the best possible care team for his injury type.”

Joe wishes to thank everyone for their support, prayers and donations for PJ. He says the financial situation is under control and the focus will continue to be his brother’s recovery.

Film festival coming The Top of the South Film Festival is coming to Marlborough later this year.

The event will be held in the region on Wednesday, October 28, and will feature short films made in Marlborough, Nelson and Golden Bay.

Tasty tour weekday route finished Tasty Tours Marlborough weekday bus service between Blenheim and Picton ceases from today.

Owner/driver Graham Lindsay says the number of Blenheim-based Queen Charlotte College students had declined to 50 per cent of the numbers that had sustained the business over the past three years.

It also coincided with a decline in the public using the service.

Tasty Tours will still be available for charter bookings.

Spring has sprung for Step Dave TVNZ show Step Dave featuring former Marlborough Boys’ College pupil Jono Kenyon in the lead role will premiere its second season on TV 2 on September 1.

Stay alert for whooping cough The Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service is recommending that all parents check their children are fully immunised against pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

An outbreak of pertussis cases has been reported in the lower South Island.

This year, from May 1 to July 31, there have been 17 cases of suspected pertussis reported in the Nelson Marlborough region.

NMDHB Public Health medical officer of health Dr Andrew Lindsay says as pertussis outbreaks tend to occur on three to five year cycles, we are now due for another outbreak.

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Business Business inbrief

Michelle takes administration award Crafar Crouch office manager Michelle Simpson was placed third in the 2015 Association of Administration Professionals New Zealand running.

The winners were announced at the AAPNZ conference in Christchurch late last month.

Politician to speak Politician Ron Mark will be in Blenheim later this month to speak at a luncheon.

Mark, the deputy leader of New Zealand First and a former mayor of Carterton, will speak at a BNZ Speaker Series event at the Scenic Hotel on Friday, August 21.

The event starts at noon.

Contact the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Writers’ forum This weekend sees the return of the Picton Writers’ and Publishers’ Forum.

The event starts tonight and finishes on Sunday at Picton Little Theatre.

Registration is tonight from 7pm. Saturday’s session from 9am-5pm will feature guest speakers talking about their work, while a panel discussion will be held from 9:30am-12:30pm on Sunday.

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Social media storm on Earthcare arrival

By Adam Poulopoulos A Facebook post has sparked widespread interest in Earthcare Environmental’s wheelie bin service that has arrived in Marlborough.

Earthcare’s ‘budget’ kerbside collection offers 80 litre, 120l and 240l bins for $2, $3 and $4 respectively, available for pick-up weekly or fortnightly.

A green waste bin is available for an extra dollar every week on a combo deal, or for $8 a month on its own.

The service was launched about a week ago, and Earthcare product specialist Karen Hewlett says the response has been “massive.”

Karen was making cold calls in preparation for Earthcare’s move to Marlborough. One cold call recipient posted about the service on the ‘Online Garage Sale – Marlborough’ page earlier this week, and received over 250

responses.

The company now has a specific Marlborough Facebook page.

Earthcare owner Mike Jones says Marlburians have been attracted by the service’s low prices.

“A lot of places, especially provincial towns, have a value service, but at the moment Blenheim has Auckland prices.”

He says wheelie bins allow outdoor rubbish storage and withstand animal attacks better than rubbish bags.

Currently the company has one driver, Blenheim-raised John Tinson, but Mike says he hopes to have a second permanent staff member in Marlborough by the end of the year.

Earthcare used to oversee the Marlborough District Council collection and operates in several centres in the North Island.

Karen Hewlett, Mike Jones and John Tinson with the various Earthcare bins.

There have been plans to expand into Marlborough since the MDC contract finished in

late 2013 but the company’s IT systems had to be improved before they made the move.

Picton Carnival return mooted

By Adam Poulopoulos A Picton man is hoping to revive the town’s carnival in 2017, 45 years after it was last held.

Glenn Howard wants to bring back activities like tug of war, powerboat racing, rowing, a talent quest and Mister and Miss Marlborough, and ally them with music and other entertainment including carnival rides.

He hopes the carnival will take place for two weeks in mid-tolate January, and will conclude with the annual Picton Maritime Festival. He sees the Picton Foreshore and Nelson Square as potential venues, and says he has had favourable feedback from the Marlborough District Council.

He wants it to be free to get

Glenn Howard. in the carnival doors. He sees revenue coming from stall site fees, with buses taking people between Blenheim and Picton hourly.

Glenn says Picton has been missing something to attract visitors in the last few years.

“It’ll turn Picton into Mardi Gras central. It’ll put us back on the map. Geographically we’re ideally located.

“To boost the carnival we’ve got the sounds, but it’ll be the carnival itself bringing people in.”

He has gauged interest with some business owners about keeping shops open until 10pm for the carnival’s duration.

“We can’t have people coming into Picton and the shops being all shut. It doesn’t work,” he says.

He used Queenstown’s retail hours during ski season, where businesses take advantage of customers coming off the mountain, as a comparison.

Glenn wants the carnival to be

held after other carnivals around the country finish up.

He says the proposed dates also fall in the middle of peak cruise ship season.

“For too long we’ve watched cruise ships come through, and buses have whipped people straight off to the wineries.

“I think we have something better to offer.”

Glenn is continuing to gauge interest, and hopes to set up a carnival committee in the near future.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices

Temporary Road Closure

Saturday 15 August 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street will be closed to all vehicles between the hours of 10.00 am and 11.30 am on Saturday, 15 August 2015, for the purpose of the Victory over Japan Commemoration Service.

Also please note that there will be no parking in Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street from 8.00 am to 11.30 am.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

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Arts & Heritage Grants Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from organisations providing arts or heritage services to the Marlborough community.

Applications must be for projects/services that meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct benefit to the people of the Marlborough district.

Applications are completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards Applications close 5.00 pm 30 October 2015 For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph. 03 520 7400.

Community Grants Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from not-for-profit organisations providing services to the Marlborough community under the following category headings: • Community Welfare/Social Services • Environment • Sport and Recreation Applications must be for projects/services that meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct benefit to the people of the Marlborough district.

Applications are completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards Applications close 5.00 pm 30 October 2015 For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph. 03 520 7400.

Tendo Sister City – Children’s Environmental Poster Competition Tendo City (one of Marlborough’s Sister Cities in Japan) is running the 7th Tendo Sister City Children’s Environmental Poster Competition, which is open to all primary school children within the Marlborough District.

For the theme and rules of the poster competition, including the mailing address for entries, please refer to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Marlborough-Sister-Cities/Tendo, or contact Mike Porter at Council on Ph: 03 520 7400.

Please note that this is an international competition run by Tendo City and therefore posters will need to be sent to Tendo City in Japan by the closing date for the competition of 11 September 2015.

Supporting civic services and events for the community Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan with Malayan war veteran Ewen Robinson and Marlborough Girls’ College student Alice Schofield after this year’s memorial service marking the close of the Malayan Emergency in 1960.

Private Robinson served in Malaya and Borneo. Alice regularly performs the national anthem at civic services.

The ceremony for the Marlborough branch of the New Zealand Malaya Veterans’ Association is one of a series of events that

Council facilitates for the community.

Each year, Council helps arrange and host about a dozen military memorial ceremonies, including the ANZAC Day service, at the war memorial clock tower in Blenheim and at the smaller memorials around the district.

It’s part of Council’s contribution to civic services. Council also hosts at least half a dozen Citizenship Ceremonies each year as well as conducting honours presentations for

the Royal Humane Society and the presentation of Marlborough’s Civic Honours while the Mayor

officially receives calls from visiting foreign delegations and others making formal visits to the region.

Thinking of installing solar water heating?

Council can provide a funding service to cover the cost of an approved solar water heating system which the ratepayer pays back over nine years through a targeted rate. It includes a charge for interest at 7%, administration and GST. Ratepayers must be up to date with their rates to be eligible to apply for this financing option.

The upfront cost of a solar water heating system can range from $6,000

to $8,000 including installation and building consent costs although actual costs will depend on particular requirements.

The Council offers a similar funding service for ratepayers who want to install approved home insulation.

• A list of participating service providers who will install solar water heating or home insulation through these schemes and more information about the schemes

is on the Council website: www. marlborough.govt.nz/OurCommunity/Energy-Efficiency Council has also agreed to investigate establishing both a Solar Electricity Scheme to cover the installation of photovoltaic panels as well as a Clean Heat scheme now that the EECAsubsidised heating scheme has closed.

Stolen slide replaced made for the site by local business Norski Fibreglass Products Ltd, the subject of an overnight theft from the park.

“We’d still like to know what happened because its cost ratepayers more than $4000 to replace the slide and repair the damage,” said Mr Hutchinson.

A bright new yellow slide is in place at Burleigh Park replacing the slide stolen by playground thieves last year.

Marlborough District Council reserves and amenities officer Robert Hutchinson says Police weren’t able to track down the original slide, a one-off fibreglass product specially

Hydrangea Pruning – Pollard Park It’s pruning time for hydrangeas It’s pruning time for hydrangeas and Council’s gardening team will be holding demonstrations at Pollard Park.

Come and learn from the experts it’s also a chance to ask questions.

Hydrangea pruning at the hydrangea garden next to the white summer house by the stream.

Monday 17 August 9.00 am-10.00 am and 10.30.00 am-11.30 am.

If wet, Tuesday 18 August.

Positive ageing - Understanding your prescription medicine Deteriorating health can arrive with age and about 40% of prescriptions are written for the over-65s.

But this age group is also a big user of over-the-counter medicines and alternative remedies.

Remarkably, many people don’t discuss their alternative medicine use with their own GP. To help minimise medication risk, it’s important to understand what your medication is for and how to take it correctly. Your GP, medical specialist or pharmacist can answer these

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

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• Has it got another name?

• What is it for and how will it help me?

• How often should I take the medicine?

• What time of day should I take it?

• How long will I need to keep taking it?

• Should I take it with food?

• Do I need to stop drinking alcohol while taking this medicine?

• Are there any foods I should

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Will it interact with other medicines I am using?

• Can I take vitamins/herbal remedies at the same time?

• Are there any side effects to watch for?

• What should I do if I miss a dose?

• How should I store this medicine?

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The Sun Pollard Park Just hope that WM Pollard is given the full credit for giving 3000 pound, a further 500 pound and bequeathed 7000 pound at his death, to what is now known as Pollard Park on the new sign.

Housing issues I think something needs to be said.

I am a solo parent struggling to find accommodation for myself and my son who is two, this is a big issue here in Marlborough especially for Housing NZ homes.

There are none for like minded people like myself who genuinely need help to get accommodation in Marlborough.

This is I think a big issue that needs to be sorted.

There are too many cases being declined for housing for so many different reasons.

Why not instead of a dog park or a new library or spending money on a theatre that we don’t really need, spend money on building temporary accommodation for families, solo parents like myself, for males and females with kids that very soon are going to be homeless.

Come on council sort it out.

Consideration would be great Those that warm up their diesel vehicles before they go to work or mowing lawns early.

Others work too, just not the hours you do.

So have a thought. If curtains are not drawn.... maybe they WERE sleeping.

Whitebaiters @ Diversion Some arrived on Tuesday night and are illegally parked in their buses/motorhomes for 4 nights before the season starts.

Why aren’t the council policing this?

The law is they are allowed 2 nights per calendar month except after the Whitebait season which begins the 15th AUGUST. Hello? Buy a whitebait licence and stay rent-free at the Diversion for three and a half months!

Marlborough Facebook pages Sometimes texting on this page is the only access to having a voice people have.

Although we don’t want abuse of course, some comments simply convey peoples frustration and opinion.

Thanks for the opportunity to give an opinion, Sun paper.

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

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Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion.

Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

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Local just like you

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Great dance was held in Redwoodtowns new look hall on 31st July.

From jeans to diamonds, from rocking to waltzing.

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A huge thank you to the Blenheim Sun in support of the annual Picton Summer Carnival proposal.

Fantastic to have our local communities being kept informed about such projects.

Keep up the wonderful work!

Good night out

Great dance

Cheap tablets I was excited when I spotted a TV ad for a 69 dollar tablet that would suit my internet needs.

But when I made the trip to the store to buy it the salesman that came to 'help’ told me they didn’t have anything like that and tried to sell me a dearer tablet.

I almost convinced myself that I must have been mistaken, so went home.

On a whim I rang the shop and asked again, to be told they have plenty in stock at that price.

Thanks Mr ‘assistant’ you made me waste time and petrol going there twice and you lied.

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Good work

Absolutely agree.

Something has to be done about the whitebaiters at the Diversion.

Come on council and DOC. My mum & dad love the whitebait season at the diversion.

Yes they are retired but are rate payers of MDC & have paid plenty of tax over their life time.

They share their very little catch with others including strangers who otherwise would not get any.

I say good on you Ma and Pa, keep up the good work.

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Dog park Dear Ed, It was good to read your recent articles on the plans for dog parks for the Marlborough area.

As owners of two Siberian Huskies we are strong supporters and advocates for dog parks.

We moved from Canterbury to Picton more than two years ago and miss the wonderful dog park facilities provided by the Christchurch City Council and other regional councils.

Dog parks are a great benefit to dogs, dog owners and the wider community.

They provide a safe environment for dogs to explore and run freely, opportunities to teach and socialise dogs and they also provide opportunities for dog owners and families to meet and share ideas and experiences.

We believe there are at least two possible suitable areas for dog parks in Picton.

Both sites are currently dog exercise areas and could be developed further into wonderful community facilities that would be used by locals and visitors alike.

Thank you for providing an opportunity for the public to voice their opinions.

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Murder on TV Strange phone call I received a strange phone call tonight from a company called Vivid Life Health selling vitamins from a UK based company.

He said he was selling vitamins to the elderly.

Beware of people selling you products over the phone.

Our local chemist is a safer bet for buying vitamins!

Told the man as much too! Dangerous!

Sleeping on the ground!!

We have a futon mattress free it is clean and dry.

How can we get this to the family?

Dear Ed. I think New Zealand is going downhill when we get ‘How to Murder your Wife’ on TV. I’ve always wanted to keep track of the many killings happening here.

Crime Watch even showed how to ambush and rape someone. Didn’t last long.

Though dogs are trained to attack for the police, how many of those victims had to land in hospital to get their wounds healed?

I may just watch ‘How to Murder your Wife’ for a short time because I haven’t got a wife to murder. Ha. Kathie Warren.

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5 minutes with: Glenn Kirby Sales consultant, Bayleys Marlborough

Q A Q A Q A

My last meal on Earth would be...

Roast chicken with gravy and all the trimmings, followed up with apple crumble.

One of my best holidays was...

Turkey. Snorkelling Anzac cove will not be forgotten and how hospitable the Turkish are, especially to Kiwis.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

Binge watching! All the goodies like Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Fargo, Banshee.

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I’m inspired by...

Passionate people.

What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

Rock Teddy. Made by my mum, he has only one eye and his favourite band is Tears for Fears.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

My family. Since we have all left home, we have all settled in different parts of the country and hardly ever get together.

What would you spend your last $100 on?

Something that would make a difference like the Make a Wish Foundation.

What’s next on your wish list?

That my new career will be a successful and prosperous one.

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

I’ve spent some time with Ozzy Osbourne. He has an aura like you would never believe.

Marlborough-wide project continues to flower

By Adam Poulopoulos The Cancer Society, Marlborough Community Potters and the region’s school children have come together for a Marlborough-wide project to raise cancer awareness.

The Marlborough Daffodils Project will see every Marlborough schoolaged child produce a ceramic daffodil, which will then be collated to form a sculpture next year.

Between 1500 and 2000 daffodils have already been created by groups including Fairhall School, Rapaura School and Redwoodtown School.

Renwick School, Canvastown School and Kaikoura Primary School are among those awaiting their chance.

Organisers hope the project, set to contain between 4000 and 5000 daffodils, will be finished in time for next year’s Daffodil Day on August 26.

The daffodils will be ‘planted’ at an undecided location in Blenheim for about a week before being individually sold.

Proceeds will be split between the Cancer Society’s Marlborough centre and Marlborough Community Potters, who hope to use the money to fund bigger premises.

Marlborough Community Potters president Fran Maguire was approached

by Cancer Society Marlborough fundraiser and potter Zoe Gray about a year ago.

Zoe says she wanted to raise some money for the Cancer Society and build on Marlborough having the highest percentage of sunsmart-accredited schools in the country.

“Hopefully it helps us reinforce the message and reduce levels of skin cancer in Marlborough.”

Fran says the idea has continued to grow.

“I like naïve things, so I thought it would be better for the kids to make them (daffodils).

“We decided to expand the idea to be the biggest it can be, and get every kid in Marlborough to make one.

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“Hopefully it represents a whole generation of Marlborough.”

Children are making each daffodil and painting them before Marlborough Community Potters half-bake and glaze them.

The project has also involved Marlborough organisations including Cuddon Engineering, who have donated metal rods to use as flower stems, the Blenheim Menz Shed, who will stick the stems to the daffodils and Safe Air, where the stems will be painted and daffodils stored.

The Marlborough District Council and Blenheim Rotary donated to Marlborough Community Potters to help them buy a bigger kiln and cope with the project’s demands.

Photographer Peter Burge is documenting the project, and the initiative can be tracked at the ‘Marlborough Daffodils Project 2016” Facebook page.

“We want to affect as many people as we can. It’s a really connected project,” Fran says.

Fran Maguire and Zoe Gray display some of the daffodils.

Last chance to thank voluntary groups Time is running out for locals to get involved in the Trustpower Marlborough District Community Awards.

Entries for the competition close at 5pm today.

Last year, 62 groups were entered, and Mayor Alistair Sowman is keen to see those numbers sustained.

“The community awards are an important way of recognising those who go above and beyond the usual level of contribution that many people make to their immediate neighbourhood.

“Just by the sheer number of entries we get, I can see it’s really popular, and valued too,” he says.

Although being on the judging panel means he is unable to nominate groups himself, the mayor urged others to do so instead.

Trustpower community relations representative Arielle Monk says although there has been a steady uptake in entries this year, there are still many groups

providing services, activities, support and events in the community who go unrecognised.

“These awards are all about finding those volunteer groups, new and old, and giving them some special attention – whether it’s the local rugby club, your kapa haka tutors or your neighbourhood watch.

“Marlborough has a real gold mine of small, but active, communities, including Picton, Seddon and Renwick, and of course Blenheim too.”

Last year’s group category supreme winner were the volunteers of Garden Marlborough, whose selfresourced and developed asset has economic, recreational and hugely aesthetic benefit to the district.

Entry forms are available from council offices and service centres, or they can be completed online on the ‘Trustpower Community’ Facebook page.

The Trustpower Marlborough Community Awards presentation will be celebrated with a function on October 19.

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Youth awards open for nominations

By Jacob Page The Marlborough Youth Council is calling for nominations for their bi-annual community awards.

The awards recognise 13 to 20-year-olds in the Marlborough community who volunteer their time to worthy organisations and causes.

The Marlborough Youth Council has been operating since 2000 and is made up of representatives from all the colleges in Marlborough (Marlborough Boys’ College, Marlborough Girls’ College and Queen Charlotte College), Community College and Business Management School.

Their goal is to provide a youth voice on council and community issues and positively raise the region’s view of youth and what

we do.

MBC Year 11 pupils Jack Dalton and George Jackson say young people should be recognised and rewarded for their efforts.

Jack and George both were part of the bike cages at MBC as well as raising funds for school lockers.

Areas recognised include community service/spirit, sport and recreation, art and culture, environment, leadership and mentoring.

Nomination forms can be downloaded from the My Voice Marlborough website or at the Marlborough District Council offices.

Nominations close on September 1, but this could be extended, and the awards night will be at the Marlborough Civic Theatre on October 10.

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Sun deliverer accepts property responsibility

By Glenise Dreaver Sun deliverer Gavin Hapeta lives on the Papatuanuku Independency Trust property overlooking Waikawa Bay. Gavin is also the board representative for the trust’s seven residents.

Their home is on a secluded rural property with supported living.

They must take care of their own cooking and cleaning, and help residents integrate into the community and sporting activities.

That includes, for those who are able, participating in Special Olympics activities like playing pool at the Picton RSA. Wherever possible, they also earn money to be saved for holidays or purchases of their own.

As well as his Sun round and his trust responsibility, Gavin is one of the residents who enjoys helping staff members manage the trust’s small flock of sheep

Gavin Hapeta, right, shows Papatuanuku Independency Trust chairman Dave Baker his Blenheim Sun round in Waikawa Bay.

among other tasks on the farmlet, and in the summer he works at Fresh Choice supermarket.

Gavin sums up his life in a few words: “Living here is awe-

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Trust chairman Dave Baker says he is proud of what the trust has achieved.

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Now, increasing administrative and compliance demands are bringing changes to the trust’s operations, though the trustees are adamant Lynne and Aileen’s “home for life” will remain the cornerstone of their activities.

This means, Dave says, they are looking for a manager with strong administrative, business and managerial skills with, hopefully, experience in this sector to support the current staff in their work.

“Because we aim that the trust will continue this work, far into the future after we have all gone.”

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The Black Seeds to headline Sweet Az Sun Festival After the inaugural event last year the Sweet Az Sun Festival is returning for a second edition early next year, with The Black Seeds the headline act.

The event will be held at Lansdowne Park on Waitangi weekend, Sunday, February 7, with Monday, February 8 being a public holiday.

The Black Seeds are returning to Blenheim after playing this year’s Wine and Food Festival.

They will be joined by Wellingtonbased band Trinity Roots.

Ex Salmonella-Dub frontman Tiki Taane and drum and bass producer Optimus Gryme are both returning after attending last year’s event.

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Next year’s event will run until 8pm. Organisers are looking for more stallholders and potentially one more local act to play in the daytime line-up.

The event will feature an expanded kids’ area featuring bungy jumps, climbing walls, bouncy castles, laser tag and face painting, with an R18 bar area set to return.

It is unclear whether the bar area will be fenced off.

Early-bird tickets will be available from August 20 at United Video on Kinross Street.

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Superior Carpet Cleaning Dan Riddell

How many years have you been in business?

My parents, Bev and Peter Riddell established Superior Carpet Cleaning in 1982 as the company to go to for high-quality cleans at reasonable prices. I took over several years ago and many of our original clients are still with us today.

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

I really enjoy the reaction I get from clients when they see the results of our cleans. Often they think they are going to have to replace their carpet or upholstery, but they call me. I give them a fully restorative clean and they are over the moon. Being able to deliver personal service is also very satisfying.

How are you different from other businesses?

We’re not a franchise, so we’re not tied into a single and often outdated system of carpet cleaning. We stay current with the latest best practices and tailor our service to indiviual requirements.

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

I grew up locally, and really this is a beautiful part of the country to live.

How has your business changed over time?

We are always evolving to stay up to date with constantly changing industry standards and new technologies.

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

Always deliver on your service promise. When you support your locals, they will support you.

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Graeme Coleman Graeme Coleman Limited

How many years have you been in business?

I started fencing 35 years ago. I’ve had my own business for 32 years.

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

Seeing a fence finished and knowing that even though its been hard work getting there, it will be standing for a long time.

What are your most memorable highlights?

Working on the hill country, the places you get to and the people you meet.

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

It’s a great place to be. Great climate if its not blowing too much. Everything is so handy; you can be way up on

some ridgeline in the morning, then down on the beach in the afternoon and we also have excellent fly fishing rivers.

How has the business changed over time?

When I started, farm fencing was all we did, mainly hill work. Now we do all types of fencing from paling fences around a house to Waratahs in steep country anywhere in Marlborough, as wells as Vineyard development and maintenance. People expect us to know how to make their ideas work and to do it well.

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

Watch the spending and be adaptable but also enjoy what you do.

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How many years have you been in business?

Kiwi Seed was started on the 1st July 1989 in the belief a living was possible trading, crop contracting and servicing the needs of arable farmers.

It was the age of mobile phones, I needed two hands to lift mine.

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

I`m never satisfied. To be perfect is impossible so many variables outside my control, weather, markets, people, competition but it`s great to line up the ducks and succeed with your projects.

How are you different from other businesses?

To survive 26 years when early opposition suggested 12 month would see the end of Kiwi Seed.

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

Marlborough is a challenge but it`s a great place to live. Hills, sea, rivers, bush, big enough to be interesting, small enough to live the life, don`t tell Auckland.

How has your business changed over time?

Land use changes have been massive, it`s affected Kiwi Seed greatly. Today we have a retail, seed cleaning and process plant, market dryland pasture species thoughout NZ and provide seeds to sheep and beef farmers, dairy farmers, vineyards and the home gardener.

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

Never stop thinking even at night.

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Tony Flood How many years have you been in business?

32 years.

in all types of motor sport and the Marlborough Sounds.

How has your business changed What is it about your line of work over time?

When I first started, I could carry 15 that is most satisfying?

Talking to customers and being able radiators in stock and they would fit around 80% of the cars on the road. to help them with their problems.

Now with all the imported cars in NZ What has been your most it is not possible to stock them all memorable highlight over the and some have to be sourced from years? overseas.

Having satisified customers served What words of advice would you by good, competent staff. give to other businesses in this What is it about this region that economic climate? has kept you here?

Have good, friendly staff. Offer good Family, good friends, being involved service and stick to what you know.

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Blenheim Engineering Supplies Paul Corbett How many years have you been in Business?

We opened our doors in April 1983.

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

Providing solutions to our wide range of customers, spreading across the many varied industries throughout Marlborough/Kaikoura and Nelson districts.

How has your business changed over time?

The principal of what we do has never changed, but the business technology behind the scenes has changed significantly, along with our customers requirements.

What makes Blenheim Engineering Supplies unique?

We are part of the TradeZone Group

of industrial supply companies, giving us access to over 160 specialist suppliers throughout NZ. Every year members of our staff travel amongst our supplier network staying up to date with product releases and new technology. In 32 years we have seen major changes in local business and industry, with the ongoing development of the wine industry and our customer base which demands quality solutions.

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

Do your homework. Wherever possible work along side your customers.

Broadbridge Transport Weir Broadbridge

How many years have you been in What is it about this region that business? has kept you here?

The original Business started in 1946 The weather – I have been involved for 47 years.

How has your business changed What is it about your line of work over time? that is most satisfying?

We now only specialise in the Dealing with great staff and clients. cartage of livestock.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

Taking the business over and having the support of my Brothers, Leon and Ross.

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Dominator Lou Taylor How many years have you been in the business?

I have worked for Dominator Blenheim for 25years. I started as a fabricator/ installer in1990 and now I am the installation manager.

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

I get to meet a lot of different people, and every day is different.

Sometimes I can be out at the heads in Kenepuru, and then somewhere in Seddon or St Arnaud. I’m here, there and everywhere.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

Nothing stands out, but I’ve certainly met a lot of interesting

characters over the years.

What is it about this region that you love the most?

The climate. The people. I was born and bred here, and my family is here.

How has business the changed over time?

I’ve seen a lot of changes in technology. Communication and ordering of stock has changed, and the technological advancements in our product have been huge.

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

Just focus on what you’re doing.

Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing.

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An Evening of 3 One Act Plays A One Man Show written and starred in by Adrian McNamara, Fred and Bob, directed

by Bruce Weston and MBC’s Shakespeare Troupe perform their award-winning excerpt from “Love’s Labour’s Lost” Door sales, only $10. Come and discover Blenheim’s coolest little theatre. Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horton St, Blenheim.

Yealands Gallery Members’ Annual Exhibition.

The annual members’ exhibition, including many well-known Marlborough artists.

Prizes awarded in categories in Oil/Acrylic, Pastel, Photography, Prints/Drawing, Watercolour, Weaving/Pottery/3D. The Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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Grand Book Fair **Now at 9 Pitchill Street** The Grand Book Fair is back. Come and browse through thousands of books, puzzles, DVDs and jigsaws. Run by the Blenheim Lions and Beavertown Lions Clubs. All funds go towards the Riverside Railway and a Community Bus Shelter. 9am - 4pm.

Grand Book Fair **Now at 9 Pitchill Street** The Grand Book Fair is back. Come and browse through thousands of books, puzzles, DVDs and jigsaws. Run by the Blenheim Lions and Beavertown Lions Clubs. All funds go towards the Riverside Railway and a Community Bus Shelter. 9am - 4pm.

Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock.

Writers’ and Publishers’ Forum Presentations by writers. Meet them and see their books. Picton Little Theatre, 9am – 5pm.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages.

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

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

The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Rainbow Ski Area See www.skirainbow.co.nz for more details.

Millennium Art Gallery Brian Brake, this exhibition offers two slices from Brian Brake’s career: photographs of China in late 1950s, and those of Japan in 1963 and 1964.

Kerry Hines-Young Country. Young Country is a fresh and engaging exhibition that brings together nineteenth-century photography and contemporary poetry to offer a new and often surprising view of New Zealand’s past.

Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square.

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Peter Pan Double Bill Paquita Grand Pas Classique The unspoken story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up, is told in vivid detail with loads of colour and humour to be enjoyed by all ages. Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Corner of Queen and Arthur Street, Blenheim, 4pm.

Sounds, Salmon & Songbirds Depart from Picton for a trip to Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary, take a guided stroll around the reserve to spot the native birds and wildlife. Back onboard, cruise to New Zealand King Salmon’s Ruakaka farm. Learn how the Marborough salmon are farmed, visit the farm and feed the fish. Bookings at www.marlboroughtourcompany.co.nz or phone 577 9997.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am - 12pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm.

Phone Rex Carson 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

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Thomas the Tractor returns to action at Brayshaw Park after a break for maintenance. The Pioneer Cottage will be open from 10am, and the blacksmith’s shop from lunchtime onwards. A Devonshire Tea will also be held, along with a garage sale raising money for the Pioneer Cottage. 10am - 3pm.

Woodbourne Half Marathon Half marathon walk and hybrid start at 9am.

Half marathon run starts at 10am. Fun runs start at 10:15am. Half Marathon course is up Brancott Rd, over the Wrekin and down Brookby Rd. Fun runs are one or two laps around a vineyard. RNZAF Woodbourne, Cnr S.H. 6 and Caldwell Road.

Peter Pan Double Bill Paquita Grand Pas Classique The unspoken story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up, is told in vivid detail with loads of colour and humour to be enjoyed by all ages. Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Corner of Queen and Arthur Street, Blenheim, 2pm.

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Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.

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

Petanque 10am and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or mjsrusty@kinect.co.nz.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission.

Associated Modellers Society.

Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm 4pm $2.

Up & Coming

Writers’ and Publishers’ Forum Panel and guest speakers discuss paper and electronic publication.

Picton Little Theatre, 9.30am – 12.30pm.

18 August Mid-week Market, crafts, jewellery, bric-abrac. Anglican Church Hall, Renwick - 10am -2pm, ph 577 5354 for more info.

Mitre10 Mega Home Show Two massive days at the Mitre10 Mega Marlborough Home Show. See you there!

8am - 6pm.

Mitre10 Mega Home Show Two massive days at the Mitre10 Mega Marlborough Home Show. See you there!

9am - 6pm.

Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road.

Grand Book Fair **Now at 9 Pitchill Street** The Grand Book Fair is back. Come and browse through thousands of books, puzzles, DVDs and jigsaws. Run by the Blenheim Lions and Beavertown Lions Clubs. All funds go towards the Riverside Railway and a Community Bus Shelter. 9am - 4pm.

23 August Seddon School, Tussock Run! A running / walking event full of fitness, family festivities and fantastic prizes. www.tussockrun.co.nz.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

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

Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts.

‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz Farmers Market Showcasing the best of Marlborough some of the stalls are Harwood Produce, Koromiko Eggs, Banjo Brews, Traditional Country Preserves, Nuggety Creek, Riverina, Garden Bee Honey, Spudz n Greens. Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local.

29 August Winter Marlborough Artisan Market. Come and support your local Artisans at 67 Market Street, Blenheim. 10am - 1pm. 027 848 0463 for stall information.

Picton Cinemas Trainwreck (R16) new Fantastic Four (M) Mission Impossible Rogue Nation (M) Mr Homes(PG) Madam Bovary (M) Minions (PG) The Falling (R16) Marshland (R16) @ EcoWorld Picton Aquarium P: 573 6030 | www.pictoncinemas.co.nz

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

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wanted to rent

wanted

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for sale

for sale

2 BEDROOM home not to close to CBD. Phone 579 4558 or 021 139 4344.

BE E S , retirement looming, seeking a hobby beekeeping, want a Beehive or nucleus of healthy bees, will look at or travel anywhere phone 570-5880.

St Lukes’s Anglican Church, Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Contact 0273 432 814.

Honda CRF450R Fresh top end, oversized radiators, flywheel weight, performance exhaust, fuel injected $ 6,490 inc GST. Marlborough Trials Centre ph 579-2500 or 027-230-3151

PGO ZIP50 Scooter red $2,350+orc NEW Marlborough Trials Centre ph 579-2500 or 027230-3151 PGO 50 NAKED Scooter carbon black $ 2,550+orc NEW M a r l b o r o u g h Tr i a l s Centre ph 579-2500 or 027-230-3151 2011 H onda T R X 4 2 0 auto, 2100hrs, farm bars, $6,700 incl GST. Marlborough Trials Centre ph 579-2500 or 027230-3151 2 015 S H E R C O SER300 2stroke enduro bike NEW was $ 13 , 5 0 0 S P E C I A L $ 12 , 8 0 0 i n c l G S T. M a r l b o r o u g h Tr i a l s Centre ph 579-2500 or 027-230-3151 2 015 S H E R C O 3 0 0 S E F- R 4stroke fuel injected enduro bike NEW was $13,995 SPECIAL $13,000 incl GST. Marlborough Trials Centre ph 579-2500 or 027-230-3151 2012 TRX420 2012 Auto $ 6,800 Marlborough Trials Centre ph 5792500 or 027-230-3151

3 BEDROOM, house with log fire, fenced and allows medium size dog, willing to pay one off bond for dog, $ 320$360 p/w, ph 021 0244 5129.

RURAL PROPERTY wanted to rent, warm 3 bedroom home, for myself & 80yr old Mum. Fully fenced suitable for pets, a garage too please, long term, references available ph 027677-0087 or 577-6999.

ROTARY Lawnmower wanted, going or not, phone 570-5880.

public notice

Nu-Look Clothing Alterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

public notice TAROT Card Readings, Spiritual Counselling. For insight and guidance, Blenheim Central. $40 for 30 min. Contact Patrick 03 927-3033 or 022-643-2248 or see www.soulandpepper.co.nz.

Clubs of Marlborough - Outdoor Bowls Section The AGM of this section will be on Sunday 23 August at 11am At Clubs of Marlborough

TOWNHOUSE

WANTED

TO BUY

Private buyer looking for a townhouse / house to buy.

Must be easy walking distance to the CBD. Up to $330,000

Phone/text 0274250422

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service, Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Night church.

public notice A.G.M. Marlborough Maori Wardens to be held at 64 Seymour Street on Thursday 3rd September at 6pm.

PICTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY A.G.M. Saturday, 22 August at 2pm in the Museum 9 London Quay, Picton.

Refreshments will follow the meeting.

ANOTHER TIME Another Place Art Gallery, open daily. 269 Alabama Road, Riverlands.

Ph 027 249 8418.

TE N P I N Bowling.

Open 7 days. Phone 578 4851 to book a lane now.

garage

SALES H o u sehold items, c utler y, clothes, all sorts!!

Saturday from 7am, Leitrim Street.

Key CrescentSeddon, Sat 15th Aug 9 am - 3 pm.

Workshop, garden tools, oddments, household items, piano, beds, craft equipment, oil & watercolour paintings, vinyl LP’s, linen and much more!

All day Sunday from 8am, 174a Weld Street, toys, indoor furniture, woodlathe, all cheap all must go.

Property for sale Lifestyle Block 2.52ha

8 Camerons Road - Okaramio Open Home Sun 16th Aug 1pm - 2pm Ph 572 8466 or 021 074 1992 Trade Me Listing #. 927125174 situations vacant

St Mary’s School Blenheim

SAMSUNG Galaxy tab pro (higher specs than or 4) 10.1 16gb WiFi Bluetooth 8mp camera full HD 2gb ram.10 mths old.not used for last 6 months. perfect order . absolutely no scratches.

Original box and accessories. Paid $650 asking $350 Ono. Phone/ text 021615508

health & beauty The Fastest Way to Positive Change. www.scopehypnosis. c o m. Prove n Te c h niques, call NOW 021 758 648.

TRIMMERS Mobile Hairdressing. Haircuts specials for August. 027 925 0889.

situations vacant

Relief delivery person wanted

Students 9-13 yrs Are you a hard worker and looking for a small job? Do you have parental or caregivers support? If this sounds like you, please discuss with your parent or caregiver and give us a call.

Please phone 577 7868

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Three Supervisors Required • Min 5 yrs experience in vineyard • Full drivers licence • can speak Thai/Chinese/English

Ph 021 035 4853 or 027 777 7795 newjrltd@hotmail.com

Te Kohanga Reo o Nga Puawai Blenheim

Kaimahi vacancy We are offering a part time kaimahi position • Must enjoy working with tamariki aged from 0-6 years.

• You are competent in Te reo me ona tikanga.

• Have great leadership, planning & organisation skills.

• Have good admin & communication skills.

• Be energetic, motivated and able to work unsupervised and as well as part of a team.

Position to start as of 24th of August Please send Current CV & apply in writing to: Kim Ruri Email : kim@ kohanga.ac.nz.

Applications must be in by 21st of August 2015.

VINEYARD WORKER Allan Scott Family Winemakers are seeking a vineyard worker to join our Marlborough based team.

Working under the Vineyard Manager, this hands-on position is to manage our Estate owned vineyards.

The successful candidate will ideally have prior experience of (but not necessarily restricted to) all aspects of viticulture including day to day programs and machinery operation.

We require an individual who can demonstrate a positive work ethic, energy and enthusiasm, as well as be a team player and eager to learn.

This is a permanent full time position with immediate start.

Please apply with a covering letter and CV to: vineyard@allanscott.co.nz

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Blenheim Marlborough

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150 Year Jubilee Past pupils, staff, parents, parishioners and religious are invited to the Labour Weekend, Friday 23 October – Sunday 25 October 2015 150 Years Jubilee.

Details available through the school office: Phone (03) 5789494 or office@stmarys-blenheim.school.nz

Marlborough Girls’ College

INTRODUCTORY EVENING An Information Evening for prospective

Year 9 students 2016 and Parents Wednesday August 19th 7.00pm Marlborough Girls’ College Hall All welcome

Blenheim Marlborough

Trident Homes is an established home building franchise. Our team are committed to working with their customers to achieve their ultimate goal of a brand new home.

An opportunity exists in the Blenheim area for a local builder to join in our success.

Are You:  Trade Qualified in the Carpentry and Joinery Industry  Currently self employed  Computer literate  A team player  Driven for success  Tired of being uncompetitive with the big players  Ready to go to the next level in your career A Trident Homes building Franchise offers:  Being part of a national team with the same ethics & goals  Exclusive franchise territory  National purchasing power  The use of a national brand  Business systems & support For further information please contact: Neil Hawker Ph. 0275 321 191 www.tridenthomes.nz st

By Tuesday 1 September 2015

Library Circulation Assistant (Fixed Term Part-Time)

Council is seeking two people who have a passion for excellence in customer service, are physically We are looking fit and can demonstrate ability with computer for keen and applications.

enthusiastic people who enjoy working with the public, have excellent communication and ICT skills, and a strong customer focus

These positions are for a fixed term of six months, are part-time and approximately four hours per day.

Applications for these unique opportunities close at 5.00 pm on 27 August 2015.

Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

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

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Births This Week MARSDEN, Kawana(Kawe) (8lb 12oz): August 10, 2015

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Death Notices AVE, Mea Tangi Me Ma’ara: August 9, 2015 CROSS, Ellwyn Marjorie Joyce (Joyce): August 6, 2015 DRUMMOND, Valerie Doris: August 8, 2015 EVANS, Amanda Bette (Mandy): August 7, 2015 KING, Denzel: August 7, 2015 MILLS, Susan Mary (Sue): August 4, 2015 Le WARNE, Lyn (nee Coker): August 5, 2015 LOVELL, Daphne Joyce (Rosier): August 8, 2015 PARKINSON, Trevor Mac (Tim) Reg No 74980 LAC R.N.Z.A.F Malaya: August 7, 2015 SEYB, Mary Christina: August 11, 2015 SUMMERTON, Carroll Edward (Carl): August 8, 2015

death notices

BICHAN, Duncan Eric Lewis (Chum): On Tuesday August 11 2015, peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough. In his 71st year. Dearly loved husband of Shona, much loved father and fatherin-law of Ricky and Jo, David and Tracey, Maggie and Cory Crossan. Stepdad to Chris and Diane Blythe. A special grandad and great grandad of his grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Hospice Marlborough for their wonderful care and support. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. Messages may be sent to the Bichan Family, 6 Clyde Street, Renwick 7204. In accordance with Chum’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz NORRIS, Eileen Ruby: On Wednesday August 12 2015, peacefully, at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank Norris and loved mother and mother-inlaw of Robyn and Willie O’Donnell (Blenheim), Richard and Merle Caldwell (Wellington), Wendy Caldwell (Brisbane), Bill and Maureen Caldwell (NSW), April Taylor (Nelson), Phil and Cherie Caldwell (Napier), and Irvine and Tarryn Norris (Christchurch). Loved stepmother of Frank and Diane Norris (Keri Keri), and loved Nana to her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Special thanks to Wendy and all the wonderful staff at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. Messages may be sent to c/- W & R O’Donnell, 79 Hardings Road, RD 4, Blenheim 7274. A service for Eileen will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am Monday August 17, followed by a private interment.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz NORRISH, Gladys Rae: On Wednesday August 12 2015, at Bethsaida Retirement Village. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Nola and Bruce Dick, Joy, Lyn and John Bremner, Colin and Sue. A loved Nan of all her grandchildren. By request, a private cremation has taken place.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz RAYNER, Peter: Passed away on August 12 2015, at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village, with his family at his side. Aged 83 years. Cherished husband of the late Lone, loved father and fatherin-law of Raymond and the late Norma, Rata and Mark, Cheryl and Lindsay, Teresa and Alan, and Charlie and Beana; loved Da Peter to all his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 16 Dodson Street, Spring Creek 7202. A service for Peter will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1pm Saturday August 15, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

Tom Knowles back with a little horror Marlborough actor Tom Knowles will be part of a cast that brings Live Live Cinema: Little Shop of Horrors to Blenheim’s Civic Theatre on Tuesday.

Tom will be one of the actors re-voicing the multiple on-screen characters in perfect lip

sync, the musicians will play a new original musical score by Live Live creator Leon Radojkovic, under the direction of Oliver Driver, as well as creating live Foley sound effects designed by esteemed sound and Foley artist Gareth Van Niekerk.

From ‘I can’... to ‘I do’

Week 10

Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk’s health journey as she approaches her wedding day.

Happier inside and out “Your body can do anything. It’s your brain you have to convince!”

This is one of the most important lessons I have been learning during my healthy journey.

It’s also something my coach Jane Butler reiterates each time we meet.

She hears my excuses then finds a way around them, providing a solution so I can keep on track with my goals.

A friend commented on my fortnightly reports recently, pointing out that the best result I could hope for is to feel happier within myself.

I have to agree.

When you feel better about yourself you feel more positive about life in general and don’t slip back into bad habits.

I met with my personal trainer Emma Burrell two weeks ago and had my second monthly weigh in.

She took the same measurements of my body and the results put a big smile

C R O S S W O R D Puzzle CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Graduate with academic degree (6) 4. Person’s vulnerable point. (8,4) 11. Skull. (7) 12. Stack of hay. (4) 13. Nunnery’s female superior. (6) 15. Part of house let seperately. (10) 16. Deceptive. (8) 17. Large forearm bone(pl) (5) 18. Final. (8) 21. As soon as possible(abbr) (4) 23. Brazilian port, ... de janeiro (3) 25. Ox(pl) (4) 27. Notion. (4) 29. Bay Of Islands town (7) 31. Craggy. (6) 32. Sorrows. (4) 34. Male whale. (4) 35. Reach (6) 36. Mongol conqueror, ... Khan. (7) 37. Win & place bet(horses) ... way (4) 38. Narrow opening. (4) 40. Arable land. (3) 42. Sworn to telling the truth, under ...(4) 44. Male soprano(pl) (8)

on my face First I stood on the scales and measured everything from body weight to hydration.

Interestingly those numbers were the same as last month.

When I saw that my heart dropped, but Emma advised not to focus on the scales and wait for the measurements.

Good advice!

After measuring chest, waist, hips, quads and arms I had lost a total of 14cm.

This was the best news ever. It showed me that by focusing on nutrition my weight is decreasing at a healthy rate.

It also showed that the exercise I have been doing, although not huge amounts, is still toning and strengthening muscles.

The whole point of this journey was to show that as a busy working mother with very little spare time, it is still possible to make healthy changes and see the difference.

By Russell McQuarters 45. Nut of the areca palm. (5) 48. Old T.v’ series, Dr. Findlay’s ... (8) 49. Reeling. (10) 52. Early counting frame. (6) 53. Star. (4) 54. Pale. (7) 55. Female Relative. (12) 56. Deadly. (6) DOWN 1. In retreat (13) 2. Type of trumpet. (7) 3. A captive. (8) 5. Gold measurement. (5) 6. Former Peruvian rulers. (4) 7. Overpower. (6) 8. Adversaries. (7) 9. Hard cotton thread. (5) 10. Hasty. (9) 14. Smallest planet. (5) 19. Flavour. (5) 20. Pardon. (6) 21. Aged. (5) 22. Relating to the mind. (13) 24. Peaceful. (6) 26. Cloth measurement. (3) 28. Covered with water. (5) 30. Traditional saying(pl) (5)

33. Petroleum bore, ... well. (3) 34. In two languages. (9) 39. Forbidden. (5) 41. Deny. (8) 43. Having left a will. (7) 46. Success. (7) 47. Nonsensical. (6) 48. Coarse. (5) 50. Annoy. (5) 51. Ark builder. (4)

SOLUTION Wednesday solutions

For January 12, 2005

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sport

All Blacks’ bubble bursts

If anyone believed the All Blacks would romp to a first World Cup victory on foreign soil, they certainly don’t now.

The Wallabies’ 27-19 victory in Sydney on Saturday night sent the Rugby Championship trophy across the Tasman, and a reality check to AB fans.

It’s easy to point the finger at public enemy number one Wayne Barnes.

He seemed to take a ‘lenient’ view of the Australian rush defence but the result was decided by other factors.

It was clear the Wallabies wanted it.

Their commitment and relentless energy was a testament to that.

Dan Carter is the top points-scorer

in international rugby.

The Wallabies put him off his place-kicking by racing up on him, and saved four points by doing so.

Selecting twin openside flankers, Michael Hooper and David Pocock, worked for the Wallabies.

They beat the All Blacks at the breakdown, nullifying Richie McCaw and Aaron Smith’s pass. Add that to a powerful Wallaby scrum and they won the forward battle.

The All Black tactics were questionable.

It looks great when it works but having forwards passing at the line requires time, something the Wallabies did not afford them.

There were no short kicks and few high kicks.

Kicking to the corners might have reduced the number of breakdowns, lessening the Hooper/Pocock influence.

Ian Jones speculated the All Blacks were ‘foxing,’ keeping aces up their sleeve for the World Cup. With the lack of creativity it’s easy to see how he got that impression.

The rest was individual.

Sekope Kepu and Nic White both broke first-up tackles to score their tries.

The All Blacks have lost three tests in the last four years, so it’s a wake-up call – if they lose at fortress Eden Park tomorrow that’d be more worrying.

It’s just reinforced winning in the UK will be no walk in the park.

Sport inbrief

sports talk

Tussock Run

With ...

Adam Poulopoulos

Entries are still open for this year’s Seddon School Tussock Run. This event is being held on Sunday, August 23, with all races starting at Seddon School.

Five kilometre, quarter-marathon and 15km runs are being held on the day.

To enter, visit the Tussock Run website.

UC Championship In their final round-robin game of the season the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV staged a secondhalf resistance before falling 31-21 to St Andrew’s College in Blenheim on Saturday.

St Andrew’s led 24-9 at half-time.

MBC finished seventh in the roundrobin. Their plate semifinal is against Nelson College in Nelson tomorrow.

McMath with two personal bests Blenheim swimmer Sally McMath has begun her busy New Zealand Short Course Championships meet strongly, swimming two personal bests earlier this week.

McMath finished fifth-equal in the 200 metre freestyle event in 2:06.35, shaving 0.4 seconds off her PB. It was the first of eight events McMath is competing in during the Auckland meet.

All of her events are in the women’s 17-18 year-old age group.

Since competing in that event McMath has finished sixth in the 100m backstroke with another PB and ninth in the 200m individual medley, and been disqualified in the 50m butterfly.

McMath is the only Blenheim Swimming Club member competing at the meet. She had a day off yesterday, but swims the 200m backstroke, 100m butterfly, 100m freestyle and 50m backstroke before the meet finishes tomorrow.

Woodbourne Marathon

Runners are awaiting this year’s Woodbourne Half Marathon, which is being held on Sunday.

Registrations will be taken at the Woodbourne Golf Clubrooms between 7:30am and 9:45am on the day.

The half marathon walk and hybrid begins at 9am, with the full run at 10am and the five kilometre and 10km divisions at 10:15am.

Sally McMath. File photo.

Marlborough-based Makos in squad

Quentin MacDonald.

The first Tasman Makos team of this year’s ITM Cup season has been named, and it features a strong Marlborough contingent.

Hooker Quentin MacDonald and South African-born tighthead prop Ross Geldenhuys make up two thirds of the front row, and they are joined in the tight five by lock Joe Wheeler.

Geldenhuys and Wheeler were both part of the Highlanders side which won the

Duathlon

Super 15 title earlier in the year.

Quentin’s brother Jesse is on the substitutes’ bench, and can expect some game time in the hooker’s jersey.

The Makos kick off their campaign at 6:05pm tonight against Waikato in Hamilton.

They play five home games this season, two in Blenheim and three in Nelson.

In Blenheim they play Manawatu on August 27 and Auckland on September 20.

Marching club recruiting Looking for a sport with dancing for your child after school? Why not give marching a go!

The Renwick Marching Club have teams that cater for all ages 4 years and over and you do not have to have any experience.

Renwick marching will be holding an open day tonight at 6pm at the Renwick Community Hall next to the school on High Street.

We would like to encourage everyone and anyone big and small to come along and have a look.

If you would like to be involved with the sport in other ways you could become a judge, or help out

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Entries are still open for the Marlborough Kids’ Duathlon later this year.

The event will be held at the Brancott Estate Winery on Sunday, October 18.

Visit the Marlborough Kids’ Duathlon website for more information.

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

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F42

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This great little, flat-roof, garden shed kid is the ideal solution when space is limited. It will fit under most eaves and provide secure storage for gardening tools and more. You’ll be surprised how much it can store especially if you use some wall shelves or storage hooks.

G56

1760 x 1410mm 1800mm 630mm

This is a serious shed! Not huge – but plenty big enough for your mower, blower, tools, pool chemicals, garden gear and more. Especially if you use some storage books and wall shelves to keep your floor space clear. A great, flat-roof, garden shed with a great big door!

Zinc $268.99 Smooth cream $319.00 Rivergum $319.00 Slate Grey $319.00

Width x Depth Height Door

Width x Depth Height Door

Zinc $389.00 Smooth cream $449.00 Rivergum $449.00 Slate Grey $449.00

G98

1760 x 2105 1800 / 2025mm 980mm

Here’s the baby of our ‘big shed’ range – a very special baby! You’ll be able to keep all your power tools, gardening gear, pool gear and other stuff secure in here. Need a great ‘big’ shed? Here’s your baby.

Width x Depth Height Door

3145 x 280 1800 / 2085mm 1325mm

This is the ‘Big Daddy’ of DIY metal storage garden sheds. You can park your ride-on mower in here – right next to your gardening gear, power tools, camping gear, pool toys, surfboards and the kids’ bikes. Why clutter up your house or garage – get it all out of there and store in here.

Zinc $498.99 Smooth cream $588.99 Rivergum $588.99 Slate Grey $588.99

Zinc $789.00 Smooth cream $899.00 Rivergum $899.00 Slate Grey $899.00

Flooring Kits SKU

SKU

5616643 5616645

42 Flooring Kit 54 Flooring Kit

$128.99 $198.99

5616646 5616651

56 Flooring Kit 98 Flooring Kit

$268.99 $699.00

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Hinged, lockable single door for secure storage Ribbed steel walls, roof and door for added rigidity High tensile steel for superior strength Easily transportable, ready to assemble kit Pre-punched holes in frame and sheeting for easier assembly Illustration instruction booklet with photos makes installation easy 15-year warranty for added peace of mind Hold-down brackets supplied with kit Other sizes available Kit includes masonry anchors See the friendly staff at PlaceMakers for more information

Offers valid 31st July 2015 till 31st August or while stocks last. Offers only valid at PlaceMakers Blenheim. No special orders or rainchecks.

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