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Fight for Life By Jacob Page These are precious moments for proud new parents Richard Vuletich and Bex Smith with newborn daughter Amelia after an 18-month battle with cancer that is far from over. For Marlburian, Bex, 35, the daughter of Blenheim community constable Russ Smith and former real estate agent Jackie Herkt, and Northlander, Richard, their daughter’s arrival on January 4 “has been a bright light in a dark time” as Richard continues to battle cancer which sees him largely bed-ridden.

Continued page 2 Richard Vuletich holds partner Bex Smith while gazing at newborn daughter Amelia, yesterday. Photo: Emma Rogers Photography.

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Comebacks and setbacks Continued from page 2 A routine check-up due to a family history of cancer found Richard carried Lynch Syndrome, which is a genetic cancer of the digestive tract. All of sudden the promising cider business Richard was building and the dream early childhood teacher position Bex was working at in Margaret River, Western Australia became a distant memory as the couple returned back to New Zealand to be closer to family. “It’s hard to believe our story even as I’m telling you,” Bex says as she reflects on a period of time that has included a shock diagnosis, two lots of the same surgery, chemotherapy and a cardiac arrest from an adverse reaction to a chemo drug that left Richard in an induced coma. Despite the cardiac arrest which saw Bex perform CPR on him for more than 20 minutes, Richard battled back and by the middle of last year was given the all clear and the couple decided to try to start a family. However, a scan at Christmas time following severe back pain, Richard was found to have a cluster of cancerous lymph nodes surrounding his liver and pushing up against his lower back. Cancer nodes have also been found in both of his lungs. Jackie, Bex’s mother, left Blenheim to move closer to Bex and Richard to provide support after his cardiac arrest. Russ set up a fundraising

go home and we’d call when the birth was close. “It was quite amazing (when the time came) he came in loaded with endorphins and was determined to hold my feet while I pushed which was incredible for a man who didn’t usually have the energy to stand on a regular basis.” Bex says Richard is “the bravest person she knows” but is aware his lack of mobility is challenging on the new father. “He wants to be the type of new father that every first-time father aspires to be so it is tough on him.” Bex says Richard’s chances of beating cancer are unknown – she is realistic and resilient. The money raised will go to Richard’s ongoing medical costs as the couple look for alternative Cancer sufferer Richard Vuletich cuddles his new- treatments besides chemotherapy. “This time around Richard will have a lower born daughter Amelia. Photo Emma Rogers. dose of chemo because of his cardiac arrest which page on http://givealittle.co.nz/cause/richysfight/ donations last week to help with the continuing is scary knowing that he won’t get the amount cost of treatment as well as day-to-day expenses. we’d like him to have. “We are extremely grateful for all the money Despite not having the energy for tasks most raised so far and besides alternative treatments, it people take for granted, Richard showed plenty of determination to be in the delivery room when would be nice to have the ability to rent Richard a quiet little place by the water so he can rest and Amelia was born. He willed himself out of bed and initially made relax.” Bex says it was their intention to be married in it to the hospital where a bed had been set-up the near future. beside Bex. “The love I feel for Richard is indescribable “It was a lovely gesture (by the hospital) but it was too uncomfortable for him so I told him to and I guess that’s where I get my strength from.”

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By Jacob Page There will be a total fire ban across Marlborough from tomorrow. The Marlborough District Council has announced the move as the province prepares for its traditional hottest period of weather of the year. The ban, which comes into force at 8am covers land south of the Wairau River including Rarangi down to the Clarence River, except for Molesworth, upper Wairau & Rainbow Valleys that are adminis-

tered under the DOC Zone. The total fire ban will also cover all urban areas of Renwick, Blenheim, Seddon and Ward. All fires in the open within these areas will be banned including enclosed incinerators, pizza ovens, braziers and solid fuel barbecues. The only types of fire exempted from this ban are gas-fired barbecues. The ban will remain in place until such time as the elevated fire risk declines, either through persistent rainfall and/or falling

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Isolated inspiration By Jacob Page Manaroa-based author Marion Day has used her isolated surroundings as inspiration to win yet another award. Day has spent the past five years in the area of the Pelorus Sound and has won the New Zealand Rural Women’s/Ministry of Primary Industries farming stories competition. Her entry was an old-fashioned photo album of over 50 A4 photographic plates to represent Manaroa. Beneath each one she hand wrote captions to create a story on Manaroa, covering industry, life, people and other aspects of the community. In the next month or two, she

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will meet with the Minister of Primary Industries in Wellington to receive her award and for press releases. She considers the remoteness of Manaroa and its natural beauty, the sea against mountains, a

great place to do this. Town is a five-hour round trip – a bottle of milk, three hours. “The road is extremely slow and winding, but breathtakingly picturesque. “We are lucky that we retain Rural Delivery Service which plays a key part of living in the isolated outer Sounds. Groceries are ordered over email and delivered twice a week. The postman also picks up items from any Blenheim store that you wish to have brought in.” Day struck success in 2013 with her first full-length adult book, Injun Joe, The Legend of Smoking Joe Collins. The book made it onto the Nielsen’s NZ best-seller list and

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Whitcoulls top five sports books bi-monthly list. Day has also made her first foray into eBooks to start 2015. Working with MacKay Books, The Chestnut Mare is now on Amazon Kindle, as is the Heart of the Hunter series. These are 15 separate stories from her popular hunting books ‘Cor Blimey, Mate and Blow Me Socks Off!’ Day is now fully immersed in her first novel. Pipi Splatt is an intense story of a young boy who overcomes much adversity caused by no fault of his own. The book is set for release next year.

Blenheim - bands pre-tour base By Jacob Page The 2015 National Youth Brass Band will be in camp at Blenheim’s Woodbourne Airbase, from January 25 to January 28. The band will perform three concerts in Westport on January 29, Nelson, January 30 and Blenheim on January 31. The young musicians come from all over the country and will be presenting a concert programme entitled ‘Summon the Heroes” which includes a bracket of pieces in remembrance of 100 years since the Gallipoli invasion as well as some arrangements for brass bands of well-known music that will appeal to everyone. Four of them will be fea-

tured as soloists with the band during the tour. The band members are all under 23-years-old and are selected from nationwide auditions of young band members. There is no automatic selection for a place in the band, as each player must audition annually. Many band members have gone on to professional careers in services bands, the NZ Symphony Orchestra, professional conducting and of course the National Band of New Zealand. During the past seven years, the National Youth Brass Band training programme has developed a successful formula that both challenges and encourages our young mu-

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MOUNTAINBIKE TRACK VICTIM NAMED Police have named the woman who died on a mountainbike track in Blenheim on Sunday as Julie Todd, 56, from Blenheim. A member of the public phoned emergency services at around 11am after she was found near Taylor Pass Rd. It remains unclear whether she died from a fall from her bike or medical emergency. Her death did not appear suspicious and the matter has been referred to the coroner.

MAN CHARGED WITH THREATENING WORKER A 51-year-old Auckland man will face court on February 2, after allegedly threatening a pharmacy employee, in Blenheim on Friday afternoon. The man went into the pharmacy asking for a prescription and when told there was no prescription available he threatened the staff member. Police were called and located the man a short distance away. Acting Marlborough Area Commander senior sergeant Peter Payne said threatening behaviour of any kind was not acceptable. The man was charged with speaking threateningly.

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The warning for the public not to take or eat shellfish from Tory Channel is still in place due to toxins that can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Nelson Marlborough medical officer of health, Dr Ed Kiddle said, “In December shellfish from Tory Channel were found to have low levels of the toxin that can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning.”

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The Marlborough RSA advise that effective Thursday 15 January 2015, the last post will be sounded at 1800 hours (6:00 PM) at the Blenheim Cenotaph in Seymour Square each evening and the names of six Marlborough men and women read out from the Marlborough Roll of Honour, who made the ultimate sacrifice as the result of wars or conflicts since the Boer war in 1899. A poppy will also be laid for each and every name read out each evening. This ceremony will continue each and every evening until ANZAC Day, 25 April 2015. The New Zealand and Australian ensigns will be flown at the Blenheim Memorial for the 100 days from 15 January as well. Denis Teeling from the Marlborough District Brass Band who proposed the one hundred last posts as a personal commemorative activity towards the World War one hundred year ANZAC centenary for 2015, will play the Last Post and Rouse, ably backed up by fellow bandsmen to ensure a trumpeter is in attendance each evening. The Marlborough District Brass Band was originally the Nelson Marlborough West Coast Regimental Brass Band and it has had a long association with the District since 1854. All veterans, Ex Service and Serving servicepersons and the public are invited to participate each evening and the MRSA will mark the commencement on Thursday 15 January with a parade (medals may be worn) at the Blenheim Cenotaph to mark the occasion. MRSA will also support the daily events as we are able. It is envisaged that Marlborough youth groups and schools may wish to support this activity by reading out the six Roll of Honour names and laying poppies for them each evening on a rotational basis, over a period such as a week.

By Jacob Page Yealands Winery and the Department of Conservation have joined forces to offer $100,000 over the next three years for conservation intitiatives on and around the Queen Charlotte Track. Conservation minister Maggie Barry announced the move yesterday “Winemaker Peter Yealands is renowned as a leader in sustainable wine production and his company’s values of environmental sustainability are reflected in its significant contribution to conservation on the Queen Charlotte Track and in Queen Charlotte Sound,” says Barry. “Yealands Family Wines will also be contributing to their

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Projects in pipeline at Omaka By Adam Poulopoulos A new hangar at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is one of the projects planned for the area in the near future. The centre is hosting a flying day on Saturday, January 24, starting at 10am, to raise funds for the hangar. It will feature several aircraft not normally viewable at the airfield, taken from private hangars for the event. The new hangar will house World War Two aircraft, to go with the two currently displaying aircraft from WWI. Aviation Heritage Centre chief executive Jane Orphan says the flying day will be the first of many events held to raise funds. “We’ve got to gather up as much as we can. It’s an expensive process.” She says the new hangar will be larger than the existing ones. “This one will be slightly taller – there will be bigger aircraft and we want to suspend some from the ceiling.” The money is also going towards an upgrade for the centre’s café and foyer area,

Plans are in place that will see the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre expand.

which are being extended to cope with anticipated demand from the new WWII exhibition. Orphan says she hopes the hangar and café extension will be complete in time for the next tourist season. A temporary café extension will be in place in time for the Classic Fighters Airshow over Easter Weekend. Plans for a second new hangar are also in the pipeline, but sufficient funds have not been raised yet. Elsewhere, the Omaka branch extension of the Blenheim Riverside Railway is on course to be completed by late March. Foundations for the station building have been laid, and a concrete platform is being built. When the platform is complete the station building, taken from Kekerangu Railway Station, will be moved in by crane, and 80 more metres of track will be laid. The track’s grand opening could take place on March 21, but the date has not been confirmed.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street. Q: Do you shop at the butcher or the supermarket and why?

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Subdivision jumps major hurdle By Jacob Page Colonial Vineyard Ltd chairman Mark Davis says there is relief more than anything after a ruling that allowed a planned subdivision get through another hurdle. Marlborough Aero Club Incorporated and New Zealand Aviation Museum Trust had been battling for five years to have the Burleigh housing development stopped. Following an appeal hearing in Blenheim High Court last August, Justice Lowell Goddard dismissed the appeal in a decision released prior to Christmas. The area in question is more than 21 hectares of flat land planted in sauvignon blanc grapes, framed by by Richardson Avenue, New Renwick Road, and Aerodrome Road. The plan was to build 230 homes on the site. Two of the major concerns were the impact it would have on Omaka airfield and if residents would complain about the noise. However, the ruling dismissed these as issues. “It’s been frustrating that things have been so drawn out, it has cost us a lot of money but this is a major step forward in our plans,” Davis says A reappeal process expires at the end of the month and Davis says if there are no further appeals, rezoning work of the land would start soon.

Gerald Grocott Napier I go to the supermarket but I go to the butcher more often. I prefer the personal touch and the different cuts of meat.

Jenni Nicholls Blenheim I shop at the supermarket. I don’t eat that much meat personally.

Jeremy Claasen Blenheim The supermarket. It’s so much easier. It’s like fishing - why would you go when you can go to the supermarket?

Peter Chapman Blenheim A bit of both. If I’m serious about the variety of meats I’ll go to the butcher, but if I want mince for that night I’ll go to the supermarket.

Fowl love match By Adam Poulopoulos They locked eyes from across the plain, and it was love at first sight. In one of the stranger liaisons, a male pheasant, Pecka, and a female bantam, Ruby, have produced chicks on a Waihopai Valley farm. The unlikely duo produced half a dozen eggs and two chicks at the end of last year, and the bantam is currently nesting a clutch of about a dozen more, with two having already hatched. Farm owner Katrina Ferris says she thought the eggs had been fertilised by a bantam rooster on the farm which had since passed away. “A couple of months after the rooster died they hatched and we thought ‘how could they stay fertile for that length of time?” She says the chicks display many pheasant traits, including speckled chests, lacy feathers and a more upright posture than a bantam. The pheasant/bantam mix is rare, and often the chicks produced die shortly after birth. On the Ferris farm the chicks are eating, drinking water and have shown no observable health defects. Katrina says she is amazed they have not only produced healthy offspring,

Saxon Ferris with Pecka the pheasant and the two chicks.

but become a family. “They might mate, but for them to produce and then become a family unit is quite extraordinary. “The pheasant has become so protective of the chicks – he’s with them all day.” The unit has been dubbed the ‘Phan-

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By Jacob Page The Burleigh Park playground is likely to be without its swings and slide at least until the end of the month. The swings and large yellow slide were taken in a daring act in the middle of December and while there were hopes of finding the slide, it still remains elusive. Marlborough District Council reserves and amenities officer Robert Hutchinson says they will give it to the end of January to see if items can be relocated before replacements are sourced. “We have had a couple of

pieces of information come through from the public including a yellow slide for sale on a Trade Me-like website but they have come to nothing at this stage.” Burleigh Park is one of the most used playgrounds in the province despite it being built in the 1980s. Hutchinson says while the swings will be an easy piece of the playground to replace the slide would be trickier. He says a mould may have to be sourced for it. Hutchinson had stated previously it could cost $4000 to replace.

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The final chapter Like many similar businesses nationally and around the world, independent bookstore Blenheim Bookworld is shutting down. Owners Peter and Charlene Scott spoke to Adam Poulopoulos about the store’s run. Peter and Charlene Scott had always hoped to work for themselves, and in 2006 they got the chance with Blenheim Bookworld, on Market Street. For both it meant a move from Christchurch and a change of career – Peter was a teller at Kiwibank and Charlene was studying, following a stint working for the Christchurch District Council. It helped both had a passion for books, as the 16 cases they brought with them during the move is a testament to. Their interest also gave them an idea what they wanted the bookstore to be like, and Charlene says the dark wood shelving, armchairs, nooks, crannies and natural light were all part of the ‘gentleman’s library’ aesthetic they wanted. “We set about creating a bookstore we’d want to go into. “Books are a mood thing, and people want to be able to take time with them. “In a library you can spend time among the aisles and the stacks, and that’s the look we were going for.” However, signs the store was not coping with the rise of online shopping started to emerge. Two years ago, the store received 200 special Christmas orders, but last Christmas, that number dwindled to below 20. When the store opened, more than three of its bays were dedicated to adult fiction. Now, there is only one. “Since opening we’ve diversified the stock, held events and refitted the store, but we couldn’t adapt to online shopping,” Peter says. Charlene says the store has always had a website, but competing financially with online retailers was impossible.

“New Zealand online shopping law allows people to get books cheaper than we get them from the wholesaler, and being independent we don’t buy as much from the supplier, which means we don’t get as much of a discount as the chains do. “Spending two or three dollars online on an author you don’t know is not a big deal, and we just can’t compete with the margins.” Over the years the store has hosted a kaleidoscope of different events, based around subjects like hunting and fishing, poetry, tattooing and alternative faith. “Most events are based around an author, but because Blenheim is small and expensive to fly to you don’t get many visits,” Charlene says. She says the range of functions has given her an appreciation for the region’s arty types. “The musicians, actors, artists and writers – Marlborough’s cultural wealth is seriously underrated. “You only need to fall out the front door one morning and you’re probably living next to one. “One thing that struck us was we saw more stage shows in our first six months here than our last six years in Christchurch.” Peter and Charlene will take some time to ponder their next move, but are likely to stay in Marlborough. As for taking on another bookstore, they’re not ruling it out just yet. Peter and Charlene have already been contacted by other bookstores looking to take their books. The store will continue to liquidate stock, with February 28 the final Book lovers Peter and Charlene Scott are closing their business after almost eight years. deadline for closure.

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‘fish is great brain food’ - it’s true! Eat them on some whole-wheat bread and you have a healthy, long-lasting meal of complex carbohydrates, vitamins and protein.

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Helping with course choice As your child moves on into secondary school it becomes more important to choose the subjects and courses that will lead them to the sort of work they want to do. Parents have an important role here. Careers NZ (www.careers.govt.nz) has excellent advice for students and their parents. Tools to develop ‘career maps’ and help young people plan what to study to get the NCEA qualifications they need to meet their goals are available on the government’s youth guarantee website.

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Celebrate the New Year in 2015 with a resolution that you’ll actually enjoy completing. Enter the world of Maori art by immersing yourself in the ancient art form of raranga – weaving traditional harakeke (flax) work. As part of its 2015 study options, Te Wananga o Aotearoa is offering an opportunity for creative people to engage with this traditional knowledge through Kawai Raupapa – The Certificate in Maori Art (Raranga) – Level 4. During the course, you’ll produce fine pieces of work while learning tikanga (protocols) appropriate to this art form. You’ll also learn traditional knowledge around basic research, safe practice and workshop management. On completion there is the opportunity to further your study pathway with the Diploma in Maori Art Level 5. For further information on course outlines, delivery timetables and how you can enter this class, please phone (03) 579 2543, or free phone 0800 355 553.

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Blenheim School –Te Kura o te Waiharakeke Learning for life Learning to Think, Learning to Do, Learning to Be, and Learning to Live Together.

Blenheim School is looking forward to 2015 Blenheim School Board of Trustees and Staff welcome current students and new enrolments back to school for 2014. School commences on Monday 2nd February at 9.00am. Office open for enquiries and new enrolments from Monday 26th – Friday 30th January. Enquiries please phone 03 577 5542 Or email principal@blenheim.school.nz

“A community of lifelong learners who make a difference”

School commences at 9.00am on Monday 2nd February

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela

New enrolments welcome Enquiries - please phone 578 6250 or email: principal@grovetown.school.nz

Start date for 2015 2nd of February Check the website for dates and stationery lists.

Mayfield School Successful Learning For All – For Life Your Primary School - In Your Community - Educating Your Children

2015 Term One Start Date: Monday 2 February – 8.55 am The school office will be open for new enrolments on Friday 30 January – 10.30 am to 3.00 pm

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2015 Commencement Returning students seeking course changes contact their Dean directly or email office@mbc.school.nz.

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79 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim 7201, Marlborough, NZ Phone: 03 5789040 • Cellphone: 021 029 45650 email: admin@mayfield.school.nz Principal: David Nott email: principal@mayfield.school.nz

School buses will operate at normal times from Tuesday February 3 Monday February 2 Any New Students in Year 9 - 13 who have not already enrolled, report to College Office at 9.30am to complete enrolment Tuesday, February 3 Year 9, 13 Year 9 and any other students new to the College, assemble at Francis Street gate for Powhiri (Hall if wet) Returning Year 13 assemble on Parapet 8.50am – 10.30am Powhiri for new staff, Year 9, and other students new to the College. Parents welcome to attend. Year 9 programme operates until 3.15pm Year 13 programme finishes 1.00pm unless involved with Year 9 programme Wednesday, February 4 Year 9, 12 8.50am Year 9 go directly to Form Rooms Year 12 assemble in Hall Year 9 programme finishes 3.15pm Year 12 programme finishes 1.00pm

St Joseph’s School Picton We will open again for instruction on Monday the 2nd of February 2015. We are accepting new enrolments Physical Address: 1 Otago Street, Picton 7220 Contact: James McMullan (Principal) email: stjopicton@xtra.co.nz phone: 03 573 6895 web: www.stjosephsschool.co.nz

Commencement Date: Monday 2nd February 2015 Skirt collections from BIS office: 28th, 29th and 30th January 2015 between 12pm-3pm. New enrolments and school visits welcome. Office open from 19th January 2015

Thursday, February 5 All students attend 8.50am Year 10, 11 Assemble in Hall All other levels go directly to Form Rooms Full programme for all students until 3.15pm THE PTA UNIFORM SHOP (Located on Stephenson Street) HOLIDAY SHOP HOURS Saturday January 24 10:00am – 4:00pm Monday January 26, Tuesday January 27, Thursday January 29 3:00pm – 6:00pm Wednesday January 28 and Friday January 30 12:00 – 3:00pm Saturday January 31 10:00am – 4:00pm Monday 2 February, Tuesday 3 February, Thursday 5 February3:00pm – 6:00pm CLOSED FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY Normal Trading Hours (from Monday February 9): Mondays 3.00pm – 5.30pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 12 noon – 2.30pm

School will commence Monday 2nd February 8:55am The office is open for enrolments, stationery and uniform purchases Wednesday 28th January, Thursday 29th January and Friday 30th January 10am - 3pm. For all enquiries please phone 578 3028

Full Primary – Zone Applies

We welcome our returning families. Starting date: Monday, 2nd February at 8.45am A quality learning environment that is... • Learner centred • Supportive • Exciting

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Enquiries to Michelle Spencer, Principal 349 Hammerichs Road, Blenheim • Phone 570 5752 Fax 570 5248 • email office@rapaura.school.nz

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Dining Bringing you stunning waterfront dining right in the heart of Picton.

Open 7 days 8am til late Open all weekends and public holidays. No surcharges ever.

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Lunch: Tues - Sun, 11am-2pm Dinner: Everyday, 5.00pm onwards Takeaway & Delivery from 4:30pm - 9pm Ph: 0-3-579 1118 • 31 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim www.bamboogarden.co.nz

Experience Marlborough’s best. Award winning dining

Bamboo Garden Restaurant owner Bu-nga Krataitong holding one of the new customer loyalty cards.

Bamboo Garden Restaurant The year 2014 was a happy and successful one for Bamboo Garden Restaurant owners Bu-nga Krataitong and Nuttavut Rodsienglum. So as they launch into the New Year, Bu-nga wishes to thank all their loyal customers who have supported the restaurant. “Since taking over the business two years ago we have had such great support, so I want to thank everyone who has dined with us,” she says. The feedback from customers on their dining experience with Bamboo Garden Restaurant has been “so nice”, Bu-nga says, showing that the restaurant has a loyal following. “We are so happy when customers say our restaurant is a ‘destination’ for them to visit. “One lady said when she travels from Christchurch to Wellington, she likes to stop in Blenheim for dinner at Bamboo Garden. It was so nice to hear,” Bu-nga smiles. Celebrating the New Year Bamboo Garden Restaurant is introducing its brand new loyalty card for its custom-

ers next month. How it works: When you spend $25 or more simply present the card and points will be added to it. The card can be used when dining in or for takeaway, and one point will be earned for every $25 spent and can be spent the next time you visit Bamboo Garden Restaurant. “This is another way for us to thank our customers for their support,” Bu-nga says.

Fundraising

SPecial grouP bbQ PacKage dealS MoutH-watering PlatterS available. MeatS & SeafoodS - SeaSonal SaladS freSH vegetableS & deliciouS deSSertS $15 to $40 P.P. relaxing in our sunny courtyard or spacious function room oPen 7 daYS 10.30am - 9.30pm dining booK now!

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Bamboo Garden Restaurant is a proud supporter of the community, sponsoring all types of fundraising events with vouchers and in-house fundraising events. A large number of fundraising dinners have been hosted by the restaurant, something Bu-nga says will continue. “We are happy to support the community, it’s another way for us to give back to the community and thank the people for supporting us,” she says. For more information contact the restaurant.

Top dish - Sizzling Duck

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chef’s special

Last year Bamboo Garden Restaurant introduced its Sizzling Duck dish as a chef’s special. Diners loved it! So much so, that it has been made the restaurant’s signature dish. Another new addition to the menu last year was the Yum Cha selection which too, has proved to be so popular that diners can expect to see it on the menu again Bamboo Garden’s Sizzling Duck. this year.

Did we miss you? Your restaurant or cafe could be featured here! Call Jill or Simon for more details 577-7868

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Weddings

WOOD: Colin (Woody) and Keryn are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their second baby, Cooper Maxwell (3860g) on January 8, 2015 at 10:34am at Wairau Hospital. A little brother for Jorjia. Special thanks to Sue Hudson, theatre team, Ward One staff, friends and family for support. Both doing well.

HOTHI: Manpreet Singh and Rajisha Hothi are proud to announce the blessed arrival of their baby girl, Iyanna Hothi (3.1kg) born January 4, 2015 at 6:36am at Wairau Hospital. Many thanks to midwife Adrianna. Photo provided. GREEN: Simon Green, youngest son of Erica and Tim Sprosen, and the late Terry Green, and Hannah Foster, second daughter of Vaughan and Lynda Foster, were married on December 31, 2014 by celebrant Herb Ritchie. The ceremony was held at Brooksdale, residence of Michael and Dawn O’Conner. “A huge thank you to those who made our day special when we married our best friend.” Photo by Wyesguy Photography.

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d to an beaut and nou are delighted to anTHOMSON-PARKER:urMatt iful ba Sophie b , tha nce the saf e ar Catherine nkgirl, nounce the speedy arrival of theirybaby s for aIsabella ll the srivale of upp (6lb 13oz), born on December 8, 2014 at 3.07am atortWairau . Hospital. A little sister for Gianna. Special thanks to Cathy Middleton and all the staff at Ward One. Photo provided.

AMSLER: Walt and Gemma are extremely happy to announce the arrival of their first baby girl Emily Amsler on Christmas Eve 2014, at 00:55 at Wairau hospital. We would like to say a special thank you to all our family and friends, Rhianne, Shona, Carmen and all the staff on ward one who have helped us. Photo provided. PLEASE NOTE Wairau Hospital Maternity Ward visiting hours are: DAILY at 10am - 12pm and 4pm - 7pm

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MuM OF THE WEEK Congratulations to KERYN WOOD this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim. Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

Jamie Patrick George Norton and Amy Nicole Norton (nee McNamara) are thrilled to announce their marriage which occurred on the 27th December, 2014. A very special and memorable day celebrated with family and friends. Photo provided.

Just married ? Send us your wedding photo and announcement and we will publish it for free.

“Proudly 100% locally owned and operated” Tel: 03 520 9030, Fax: 03 520 9080, Email: blenheim@newworld-si.co.nz

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Police

Blenheim Country Music Club Inc.

inbrief

Presents the

Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards

Indecent assault A 34-year-old unemployed man was arrested on Friday morning for a historic indecent assault incident. He appeared in court that morning and was bailed.

Criminal harassment A 17-year-old man was arrested for criminal harassment. He received a pre charge warning and was released a short time later.

Threatening language A 51-year-old unemployed man was arrested in Scott St on Friday afternoon for threatening language. He has been summoned to appear in the Blenheim District Court February 2.

Disorderly conduct A 40-year-old unemployed woman was arrested at a Weld St address for disorderly behaviour. She will appear in the Blenheim District Court this morning.

Breach of parole A 53-year-old labourer was arrested in Picton on Friday afternoon for breaching his parole conditions. He was held in custody and appeared in the Blenheim District Court.

Warranted arrest A 38-year-old painter was arrested in Picton on Friday on warrants for failing to appear in the Blenheim District Court. He was held in custody and appeared the following day.

Sobering up A 32-year-old male fabricator was arrested in Arthur St on Friday night for disorderly behaviour. He received a pre charge warning and was released when sober.

Woman arrested for breach A 30-year-old female farm worker was arrested on Saturday morning for breaching her bail. She appeared in court that morning and was bailed to a later date.

Historic incident A 19-year-old man was arrested for assault with intent to injure on Sunday morning. This charge relates to a historic incident on New Year’s Eve. He was bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court on January 26.

Assault charge A 28-year-old fork lift operator was arrested for assaulting a female. He was held in custody.

Danielle Coles (9) will be competing again this year.

Jenny Sweet performing at last year’s competition.

Tracey Ruffell and son Michael took part in last year’s awards.

Country awards concert

Get your ticket, take your seat and prepare to be blown away by some amazing singing talent. The 24th Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards kicks off on Saturday in Blenheim, and with 55 acts from all over New Zealand – it’s set to be another great event. Around 220 acts will be performed over the weekend, with two people from each category going into the ‘finals concert’ on Sunday night. It’s this concert that organisers are inviting the public to, and it’s being held at the Floor Pride Marlborough Civic Theatre.

The concert starts at 6:45pm and finishes around 11pm. “With two finalists from each section performing at the finals concert we are expecting an awesome night,” organisers say. Prizes include: Senior Overall – $2000 Runner Up – $1000 Intermediate Overall –$400 Runner Up –$200 Junior Overall –$200 Runner Up –$100. Opening the concert will be last year’s overall winners from Christchurch and Tokoroa, who will also be performing at

the end while the results are being finalised. Judging the awards are Maureen Thompson of Murchison, Paula Connor and Les Stilwell of Nelson, Sharon Russell of Kaiapoi and Allan Barron of Christchurch. “We are looking forward to seeing you all in Blenheim for this great weekend of country music.” Tickets for Sunday’s finals concert are available at Floor Pride Marlborough Civic Theatre or Ticketek. Tickets cost: Adults $25, Senior Citizens $23, Under 16 $12 Extra booking fees may apply.

Auditions and finals concert Auditions for the 24th Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards begin on Saturday morning at 8am and go until 5pm. On Sunday they begin at 8:30am and finish at 3pm, followed by the presentation of all awards except for the sections. The finals concert Sunday night, beginning at 6:45pm, will showcase the two finalists from each section and winners will

be announced at the end of the concert. The 24th Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards is organised by a sub commmittee from The Blenheim Country Music Club and is done voluntarily. Grants and sponsorship from local businesses, as well as the club fundraising help fund these awards.

Proud to have supported the Blenheim Country Music Awards for over 20 years.

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Ribbon parade

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Wednesday January 14, 2015

The Marlborough Kennel Association welcomed dogs and their owners to a doubleribbon parade at their headquarters on Sunday afternoon.

 Lauren Morris grooms her bearded

e the great dane.  Alison Jones with Kan

collie Peso.

 Savarnah Goulding and Hawk, a german shepherd.

whippet Bria.  Larissa Rennie and her

Campground

s Nixon, Loki, Nushka and  Michelle Maisey with her samoyed Sakari.

 Tracie Eyles with her ma remma sheepdogs Luke and Pippa.

The Blenheim Top 10 Holiday Park was busy over the weekend as visitors enjoyed the warm weather.

the  The Invercargill Metro primary schools cricket team, in Blenheim for week. this ent Tournam Schools South Island Primary

 Jason and Justine Ho lland.

 Peter and Judith O’Connell.

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Wednesday January 14, 2015 LLOYD BUSH

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

Alzheimers Marlborough VOLUNTEERS for Day Programme Needed. Alzheimers Marlborough is starting a Day Programme on Fridays in Picton. For more information please phone 577 6172.

Havelock Theatre “Cut and Run” 14 - 24th Jan, 8pm - 10.30pm. Enjoy this hilarious comedy in the historic Town Hall. Bookings Ph 574 2590

Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support For families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Cheryl, Lyn, Karina or Sandra ph 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125. Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Manager & Funeral Director

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Sheets `n` Things Now located beside The Warehouse car park, behind John’s Kitchen. Good used linen at bargain prices. Donations, gratefully received. Phone 578 1355.

St John Community Shop

The Blue Door Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm. Saturday 9.00 - 2pm. Items surplus to your requirements we would glady accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

• 150 Seat Mayfield Chapel • Sowman Catering Lounge • Marlborough’s only cremation facility • FDANZ Pre-pay and pre-planning funeral options

24 HOUR SERVICE PHONE 578 4719 Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts www.sowmans.co.nz

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 PICTON Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

death notices BLACK, Nola Margaret: Passed away, peacefully, at Aberleigh Rest Home on Wednesday January 7 2015. In her 93rd year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Christine, and Glenn and Robyn. Loved Grandma of Julie and Terry. Messages to the Black Family, c/- 23A Pitchell Street, Blenheim 7201. At Nola’s request, a private service has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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

Needs your support, with donations of good quality items to sell, clothing, bric brac, books etc... 11 Boyce Street. Phone 578 1754.

acknowledgement The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00. You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

TARDIEU, Janice Gillian (Jan) (nee Saul): Died, peacefully at home, on Sunday January 11 2015. Aged 74 years. Cherished wife of Carson (Ernie), much loved mother of Karen, Philip, and Leanne. Loved mother-in-law of Mike, Trudy, Graham, and Jane; most awesome Nana of Jonathan, Cameron, and Morgan; Frano, Finn, Polly, and Gary; Haley, Gemma, Lara, and Marcus. Special sister, aunty and friend who will be sadly missed. Messages to 24 Colemans Road, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Jan will be held at the Wesley Centre, Henry Street, at 1pm Thursday January 15, followed by interment at Omaka Cemetery No. 2, Maxwell Road. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Pike River Mine families to have weekend of local hospitality It has been just over four years since the Pike River Mine Disaster which claimed the lives of 29 men. But the memory of it remains with people all over New Zealand. Wayne Carey, formerly of Reefton, and now residing in Blenheim, knew three of the men and he felt strongly that he would like to do something for all the families of the 29 men. As a way of moving forward for them, he thought a weekend of Marlborough hospitality where they could just relax and enjoy themselves would be something he and this province could offer. Wayne has organised travel accom-

modation, meals and activities for their weekend, but he now needs to raise the money. Local woman Erica Sprosen has now joined forces with Wayne to help with the fundraising. On Monday, February 16 there will be a fundraising dinner and auction held at Bamboo Garden Restaurant where they hope to raise the bulk of the money. Erica and Wayne are hoping the community will get behind them by way of sponsorship, purchasing a ticket to the dinner and donating auction items. Erica, who has organised a number of fundraisers, says she is confident

the people of Marlborough “will not let us down”. “We have an extremely generous and supportive community here,” she says. Tickets for the dinner/auction will be $35 per person and can be purchased by contacting Wayne on 577 5444 or 027 3035417. Anyone wishing to donate items can contact Wayne or Erica on 578 0273 or 021 048 5327. Right: Wayne Carey is hosting a fundraising dinner at Bamboo Garden Restaurant.

Cricket tournament under way By Adam Poulopoulos Teams from around the island have descended on Blenheim for the South Island Primary Schools’ Cricket Tournament this week. The tournament began on Monday and finishes on Friday, with each team playing a game each day. About 200 players and staff, along with the families of the players, have arrived in Blenheim for the event. Marlborough began the tournament with a loss on the first innings to Mid Canterbury at Horton Park. Ma rlborough bat ted first, scoring 135/8 from 60 overs. Joel Lavender

scored 55 and captain Tom Sutherland 35, together putting on 84 for the second wicket. After Tom was run out the innings stalled, with wickets falling regularly and runs hard to come by throughout. In reply Mid Canterbury were 51/4 at one stage, but ran down the total in 43.2 overs with four wickets in hand. Coach Mark Mason called the performance “an aberration” and his players responded yesterday against Nelson at Oliver Park. Marlborough bowled them out for 67 in their first innings, before declaring their innings at 130/4. Nelson was 9/1 shortly after

National stockcar championships Eight Blenheim drivers attend meet Mark Taylor and Gavin Marshall were the best of the local drivers at the New Zealand Stockcar Championships in Nelson over the weekend. Taylor, who lives in Lawrence but is registered to Eastern States Speedway, placed 26th in the final, and was the seventh South Island car home. Marshall placed 13th in tier two, and 43rd overall. He was racing a new car he had built from scratch himself.

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Gavin Marshall. File photo.

Complimentary tickets The Sun has two complimentary tickets to give away to the Havelock Theatre Company’s new show ‘Cut and Run,’ which premieres tonight. The season runs until January 24, and the tickets are for a night of your choosing. The play is a comedy about the dangers of private healthcare. Bread rolls and soup will be served at all performances, while Bladen wines and the Slip Inn restaurant are providing complimentary refreshments for tonight’s opening. The tickets will go on a strictly first-in-firstserved basis, so be in quick!

tea, as Marlborough pushed for an outright win. Marlborough plays Buller at Oliver Park today, and Mason says his team will have to remain focused. Buller has strengthened since Marlborough beat them outright in a warm-up game before Christmas. They play Christchurch Red at Endeavour Park on Thursday, and Canterbury Country at Horton Park on Friday.

Left: Marlborough captain Tom Sutherland drives as the Mid Canterbury keeper looks on.

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Surf boat crew to face Australia By Adam Poulopoulos The hard work has paid off for the Rarangi surf boat crew, who have been selected to take on their trans-Tasman rivals next month. The four-person boat, swept by Neil Watts, will be the New Zealand under-23 men’s development team facing Australia at the Trans-Tasman Test Series at Waihi on February 7. The crew sealed qualification by winning their division at round two of the New Zealand Surf Boat Series, at Whangamata, on January 2. Crew member Joe Lepper says their achievement had not sunk in yet. “It’s a bit surreal. You’ve got to pinch yourself to realise you’re representing your country.” The achievement is a big step for a crew that has gone from rowing casually to competitively in the last few years. The crew now trains six times a week, in preparation for six or seven meets a year.

Sport inbrief TOUCH The Marlborough touch competition resumes this week after the Christmas break. Mixed-grade games are tonight, while men’s and women’s-grade games are tomorrow night. The competitions continue until the end of next month.

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The Rarangi team: Mick Boon, sweep Neil Watts, Joe Lepper, Keagen Saul and Matt Jackson.

Watts says the selection is good reward for their efforts. “Nothing in life comes easy for these guys – it shows what you can do with a bit of hard work.” He says the crew has continued to progress. “Last year we won nationals and that was the pinnacle, but this has

gone past the pinnacle. “We’ve come up against the Red Beach crew who are world champions and beaten them eight or nine times. “Clubs like Red Beach and Orewa have expensive boats but we’ve got a boat that’s 12 years old, held together with duct tape,

a bit of spit and a bit of luck. “It shows the little man can do it.” The team will race against the open men’s crews sent by either country in the three-race series. Points will be added up across all crews to find the winning country.

Four fleet-footed Fissendens One local family featured heavily at the North Island Colgate Games in Wellington last weekend. Four members of the Fissenden family were included in the Marlborough dozen who competed at the games, with Grace, 13, leading the way. She secured two of Marlborough’s three medals, with silver in the long jump and bronze in the 100 metres. Her identical twin Samantha finished fourth in two of her events, the 100m and 200m, after spending seven months out with an ankle injury. Their brother Will, 8, and cousin Alice, 9,

placed in their divisions in nine of their 10 events combined, but no semi-finals or finals were held for those under ten years of age. All Marlborough athletes competed under the Tasman umbrella. Jade Otway, 11, got Marlborough’s other medal, with bronze in the high jump. Other standout performances included Cooper Roberts, 9, who won his division in all five of his events, and Alex Dawson, 14, who finished fifth in a high-quality 100m final, and ran a personal best of 11.75 seconds. A Marlborough contingent is also heading to the South Island Colgate Games in Dunedin this weekend.

10km in a race. Lovell was joined by daughters Jessica, 7, and Nicole, 5, who swum the 100 metre race. Jessica finished 23rd, and Nicole 32nd. Jodie Lovell and her daughters Jessica, 7, and Nicole, 5. File photo.

The Marlborough Summer Runners have a pack run/walk tomorrow night, beginning at 6pm at the Redwood Street Reserve, opposite Nikau Drive. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Marlborough was beaten by Canterbury Country in their final Hawke Cup match of the season over the weekend. They were beaten by nine wickets in Rangiora.

The Fissenden family. Back: Grace and Samantha and front: Alice and Will.

Three Blenheim swimmers won medals at the Swim Nelson Marlborough Country and Town Meet in Nelson over the weekend. Kazuki Jahana was second in the 13-14-year-old boys division, Thomas Loza second in the 11-12-year-old boys category and Oliver Mandeno third in the 10 and under boys grade.

Open-distance swimmer Jodie Lovell has finished 14th in the 10 kilometre race at the Epic Swim in Taupo over the weekend. Lovell finished in two hours, 55 minutes and 50 seconds, 43 minutes behind the winner, Axel Wohlfarth of Auckland. It was the first time Lovell has swum

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The Top of the South softball team finished sixth in the men’s national under-19 championships in Nelson over the weekend. The team, made up of players from Marlborough and Nelson, lost a playoff for fifth to Hutt Valley. The tournament was won by Auckland.

Kazuki had six podium finishes, while Thomas achieved five and Oliver three. Each of the 14 swimmers who made the trip set personal bests during the meet. Overall, the team secured 32 podium finishes, including three firsts, 15 seconds and 14 thirds.

CATTERICK PICKED Cyclist Georgia Catterick has been selected for the New Zealand junior under-19 cycling team. The team will run from April to September this year.

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TRANS-TASMAN FOR NEWMAN, CAMPBELL Local touch rugby players Jordy Newman and Te Hauora Campbell will represent New Zealand in the Youth Trans-Tasman event in Australia later this week. Newman is in the under-21 squad, while Campbell will play for the under-19s. The matches are being played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Cronulla, in suburban Sydney.

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Enquiry from $295,000

NUMEROUS OPTIONS ON 946M², INFINITE POTENTIAL

www.mikepero.com/RX307850

124 Alfred Street, Central

Enquiry from $319,000

GENEROUS LIVING, ABSOLUTE PEACE & QUIET

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www.mikepero.com/RX312970

15 Gill Crescent, Redwoodtown

Enquiry from $289,000

TASTEFULLY REFURBISHED, LOVELY OUTDOOR SPACE

www.mikepero.com/RX312973

8 Isobel Place, Rarangi

HUGE 99M² MANCAVE ON 6,979M², MODERN HOME

BY T G EN IN TM EW IN VI PO AP

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www.mikepero.com/RX285380

www.mikepero.com/??? www.mikepero.com/RX312956

3/157 Howick Road, Witherlea

NORTH FACING, INTERNAL ACCESS GARAGING ??

6A Wilson Street, Seddon

Enquiry from $199,000

Enquiry from $549,000

RELOCATED 2007 – BEST BUY JUST GOT BETTER! ??

Enquiry from $169,000

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I’VE BEEN SELLING, ARE YOU? High buyer activity has exhausted my listing stock

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BUYERS IN ALL PRICE RANGES IN ALL LOCATIONS DESPERATELY WANTING THE RIGHT HOME

Allow me the opportunity to show them yours… PICK UP YOUR PHONE NOW PLEASE! Enquiry from $??

Debbie Webster

03 578 3760 • 021 797 454

debbie.webster@mikepero.com New Office - Bythell Place (next to Scotch Wine Bar)

www.mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)