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Rental woes

By Adam Poulopoulos A mother and her children are paying over $1000 a week to stay at a motor camp after being unable to find a new house to live in.

Charlotte Waara and her four children, aged six to 15, have been without a permanent home since the one-year rental contract on their house expired on January 20.

Continued page 2 Charlotte Waara (centre) pictured with her daughters Jo-Hana Waara-Keats (15) and Harata Waara-Keats (14). The family is distraught at not being able to find a home to live in.

Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

From the left: Lloyd Bush, Jo Renner, Alastair Hebberd and Jenny Andrews

WE’VE BEEN CARING FOR THE FAMILIES OF MARLBOROUGH SINCE 1869.

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Family staying at motor camp Continued from page 1 Now they are staying at a local motor home, paying $192 a night for two units. Charlotte is paying the bulk of the fee, with Work and Income New Zealand topping it up.

A Marlburian for 30 years, Charlotte began to look for a new home three months before the contract expired.

Having rented through real estate agents for several years, she says she has never experienced such a home shortage.

“Why is it so hard for a Marlburian to find a house to live in? Is it because I have too many kids, that we have too much stuff or that we’re not ideal for the owners of the home?

“I feel discriminated against because of how many kids I have.”

She says the current living situation is uncomfortable.

“We’re like sardines. I have four kids going to school next week, and everything is in storage.”

She says she has some family in the area, but they are not in a position to help.

“They’re in one-to-two bedroom houses. Even though they’ve offered there’s nowhere to sleep, and nowhere to eat.”

WINZ provide Charlotte with a benefit, but she works a 10-15 hour night job as a requirement, as her youngest child is over five years old.

She says she is also training as a Maori warden, volunteers for a local charitable organisation, and attends church with her children regularly.

“Even with all these different agencies around we can’t find a house,” she says.

To offer feedback on the story email adam@blenheimsun.co.nz.

Jill Abernethy, Raewyn Thomas, Jim Thomas and St John Marlborough territory manager Murray Neal at the St John Seymour Street premises on Wednesday.

St John hosted Blenheim Lions members and their partners, about 50 people, giving a presentation on the organisation and taking questions from the audience.

Exciting future ahead for English pub Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk A well known Renwick family has taken over Renwick’s Cork & Keg pub.

Larry and Wanda Smith, previous owners of the Woodbourne Tavern, officially took over the management on Tuesday.

Their son James, who lives in the United Kingdom, purchased the Cork & Keg from Diane and Larry Collins and has left it in the capable hands of his family.

“It’s definitely become a family affair, and it’s so nice for Larry and I to be working side by side again,” Wanda says.

With a new menu, new staff and a courtesy van being introduced, Wanda and Larry say they are excited for what the future will bring.

“It’s small and boutique which we like, and we plan to focus on providing a great customer service,” she says.

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O’Keeffe to referee Super 15

By Adam Poulopoulos It has been a long journey for New Zealand’s newest member of the Super 15 referees’ panel.

Former Marlborough Boys’ College head boy Ben O’Keeffe was promoted to the 16-man panel for the upcoming season earlier this week.

A winger for the MBC First XV for three years until he left in 2006, O’Keeffe took up refereeing while studying medicine at the University of Otago.

He says he remembers his first game, an under-21 encounter between the Alhambra-Union and Dunedin clubs.

“I looked at the draw at about 10 to one and saw I was reffing at one.

“I had to find my boots and I borrowed the coach’s watch, and luckily the park was across the road from where I was living.”

Ben O’Keeffe in action in the ITM Cup.

Since then O’Keeffe has gone on to officiate in the ITM Cup and as a Super Rugby assistant referee, and took charge of last year’s Junior World Championship Final between England and

South Africa at Eden Park.

Now based in Wellington, where he works as a doctor, O’Keeffe got the call from SANZAR referees’ boss Lyndon Bray while on a break.

“It’s great to be part of that team.

I still look up to guys like Craig Joubert, Glen Jackson and Steve Walsh,” he says.

He joins Jackson, Nick Briant, Mike Fraser and Chris Pollock as Kiwis on the panel.

He says he and fellow new recruit Jaco van Heerden would be slowly exposed to the Super 15 environment.

“It’s a different beast when you’re actually in the middle.

Jaco and I will be involved a lot with assistant refereeing in the early weeks and as things settle down, I’m sure both of us will get a chance in the middle.”

When he returns to Blenheim O’Keeffe often gets the chance to referee club games.

His father Peter has also refereed at a provincial level.

Total fire ban from tomorrow A total fire ban is being imposed across the entire Marlborough and Kaikoura regions for the first time in over a decade.

The ban, which includes the Marlborough Sounds, starts at 8am tomorrow.

Marlborough’s Deputy Principal Rural Fire Officer John Foley says the region is already extremely dry and the peak fire risk period is still ahead.

“The next few weeks through high summer and into early autumn are usually the hottest, driest time of the year in Marlborough and Kaikoura.”

All fires in the open are covered by the ban, including enclosed incinerators, all campfires, Chinese Lanterns, pizza ovens, braziers and solid fuel barbecues.

The only type of outdoor cooking allowed is on a gas-fired barbecue.

Mr Foley says anyone using equipment that may generate a lot of heat should take the

utmost care as a spark could be lethal.

“Chainsaws, mowers, harvesters, grinders even driving through long grass - should only be undertaken during the cool of the morning or evening. Even then, care still needs to be taken.”

He says farmers looking at their wheat and barley harvest should check their equipment, and builders should be careful with activities like cutting steel.

He said there have already been several outbreaks of fire in the region, some of which have cost property owners dearly.

The ban will remain in place until the elevated fire risk eases, and that will require lower temperatures and some persistent rainfall.

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Fire danger causes closure Due to extreme fire danger, the Acheron Road through Molesworth Station will be closed to vehicles from 7pm on Wednesday, February 4.

The Department of Conservation, which manages Molesworth, will be monitoring the fire risk. If it reduces sufficiently the road may reopen during the current open season, which ends on April 12.

DOC Renwick partnerships ranger Clare Moore said early closure of the road was necessary to protect the station’s working farm and outstanding natural and historic features.

Rural grant Seddon School has been selected as one of 11 rural schools nationwide to receive a $2000 gardening grant from Rural Women New Zealand and Farmlands.

Thirty eight South Island schools applied for the grants.

Competition changed The annual Marlborough Wine and Food Festival’s Fashion in the Vines competition has been altered by organisers this year.

The competition will be run via photo sharing app Instagram this year.

Entrants are challenged to post a photo of themselves somewhere at the venue, and use the appropriate hashtags, to enter.

The competition has been run on the catwalk in previous years.

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Bookworld sale Bookworld Blenheim is continuing to liquidate stock following management’s decision to sell.

Interest has also been registered in some of the store’s furniture.

The deadline for the store’s closure is February 28.

Get-together The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce is holding a get-together for local businesspeople next month.

The event is being held at the Blenheim Club on February 12, starting at 5:30pm.

Chris Bowhill from B&S Foods is the guest speaker.

For more information, contact the Chamber.

Motel recognised Hillsfield House in Renwick has been named one of the top 25 Bed and Breakfasts/Inns in the world by travel review website TripAdvisor.

The B&B ranked 23rd on the list, one of two from New Zealand to make the cut.

Z Energy investing in making service station safer The latest equipment in Z’s crimefighting arsenal was installed last week at Z Grove Road in Blenheim.

Z has installed high-definition CCTV equipment to deter would-be robbers as part of an $8 million nationwide programme.

Z’s retail general manager Mark Forsyth says the rollout is a major line in its defence against robberies, and is one of the biggest investments Z will make on its existing sites during the next couple of years.

“Robberies don’t cost us a lot from a pure financial perspective because we keep virtually no cash on site, but every robbery is one too many when we consider the stress and potential physical or psychological harm to staff and customers.”

New driving force for bus company

By Adam Poulopoulos Parky’s Charters is set to take on a new name after the business was sold earlier this year.

Graeme Parker has handed over the business to Gary Wright, who is renaming it Roadtrips Marlborough.

The business will continue to take charter groups.

Originally from Invercargill, Gary has driven on-and-off for Graeme for the past 18 months, and has just bought a block of land in Grovetown and turned it into a vineyard.

Before moving to Marlborough he also worked for Kiwi Experience for five years, driving mostly month-long nationwide charters.

He says he is looking forward to living a less transient lifestyle.

“For me, driving tour buses has an expiration date.

“I like the social side of it, but instead of living out of a suitcase I wanted to have something more permanent.”

He has just bought a new bus from Christchurch to add to the fleet.

Graeme will continue to drive buses but says he is happy to have stepped away from the administrative side of things after four years owning the business.

Graeme Parker, left, has sold his business to Gary Wright.

“I wanted to cut out the organising more than the driving. My partner Christine did most of the work behind the scenes.

“About 70 percent of the business is administration, and the 30 percent I really like is driving, which is the part I really enjoy.

House of Hearing opens

By Adam Poulopoulos The owner of a South Island hearing healthcare company’s local practice says the business saw a gap in the Marlborough market before expanding here.

House of Hearing opened its Henry Street premises on December 1.

Charge audiologist and coowner Claire Dwyer says hearing healthcare in Marlborough needed something different.

“We felt there was a real need in the Marlborough area – there had been only been one permanent hearing health clinic for a long time.”

House of Hearing offers wax removal and hearing aid services, and Claire says having both under the same roof was uncommon.

Claire moved from Christchurch to take the position, and says name recognition has helped get the business going locally.

“We’ve already had a few people say they knew us from Christchurch and see we’ve moved to Blenheim.”

House of Hearing offer various deals, and hearing monitoring for companies. Claire says they are also interested in sponsorship opportunities around the region.

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“I’m still doing that as long as he keeps me on!”

He says he is thankful for the support he had received.

“The customers have been loyal to me, and they’ll continue to be loyal to Gary.”

The honey Company’s Tiffany Rusbatch inside the new shop.

By Jacob Page The Honey Company is set to use the opening of its new store to benefit Relay for Life next month.

The store, which offers Marlburians the chance to purchase locally-produced honey made on-site will hold a familyoriented opening on February 28 with the all the proceeds, above cost, going to the Relay for Life cause.

The shop, on Taylor Pass Road, is open to the public from Monday to Friday but the day will be a test of the desire

for weekend trading hours.

Natasha Kimura, who works on-site, says she wanted to get behind the cause after having known a lot of people affected with cancer.

The store also has an area where bees produce honey and people can watch the action as well as tasting pots of nine different types of honey.

Natasha says they try to educate people about bees as well as offer them a chance to try the honey.

Most of The Honey Company’s products go overseas.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices

ANZAC poppy planting

Renwick and Picton Water Restrictions

Stylised Anzac poppies are picked out by clever planting in the garden beds next to Blenheim’s Cenotaph in Seymour Square.

The blossoms of red begonias represent the petals of the Flanders poppy with black petunias at the centre, set off against a white background of alyssum.

The town’s war memorial clock tower is the setting for daily ceremonies in which Marlborough’s war dead are being acknowledged. Every evening at 1800 hours

Due to excessive water consumption in Renwick and Picton water restrictions have to be implemented. The restrictions are to take effect immediately and are as follows: Renwick and Picton hosing restrictions apply until further notice: • A property with an even numbered street address may use sprinklers only on even numbered calendar days.

• A property with an odd numbered street address may use sprinklers only on odd numbered calendar days.

• The term sprinkler means any hose which is not held and directed by hand. There is no restriction on hand-held hoses but residents are asked to limit such use wherever possible.

• Only one tap may be used at a time to run a sprinkler or sprinkler systems.

• In the case of corner sections and double sections the day is to relate to the street number displayed and used as the property’s address.

• If no street number is allocated one will be given on application to Council’s Assets and Services Department.

All households on the Renwick and Picton water supply need to adhere to these water restrictions, which are now in place.

The restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The Council is also asking people to adopt water conservation habits: • Don’t leave automatic irrigation systems running for long periods.

• Consider installing flow limiters to taps to reduce water volume.

• If you have a timer on your irrigation system, irrigate at night between the hours of 10.00 pm and 5.00 am We ask everyone to think carefully about their water use and to cooperate with the Council’s request to observe restrictions. If this doesn’t happen, properties in elevated areas will run out of water when storage empties. We realise this is the time of the year when everyone irrigates their lawns and gardens but hope everyone will do this in a responsible manner, observing the limits Council has put in place.

Waitangi Day Council Services 2015 Refuse, recycling and kerbside collections Kerbside refuse and recycling collection due for pick up on Waitangi Day, Friday 6 February 2015 will be collected on Thursday 5 February 2015.

Please have your recycling crate and Council rubbish bags placed on the kerb by 7.30 am.

The Resource Recovery Centre, Re-use Centre and transfer stations will be open as per a normal weekday.

The landfill site will be open between 8.00 am and midday only.

Marlborough District Council Blenheim Office Friday 6 February 2015 – CLOSED. Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre Friday 6 February 2015 – CLOSED.

moment of remembrance that will continue each day until ANZAC Day. The brief ceremony is attracting large numbers of people with local youth groups and schools participating in the reading and laying of poppies.

• Any youth group, school or relative of those listed on the Roll of Honour wishing to participate in the ceremonies may contact the MRSA Coordinator, email mrsa@ clubsofmarlborough.co.nz or Mrs Christine Bamber, Ph: 021 370 440.

“In Flanders fields the poppies blow between the crosses row on row…..”

(6.00 pm) the last post is sounded and half a dozen

names from the Roll of Honour are read out; a

Half Iron Man event

Picton Harbour reserved area A Half Iron Man event is to be held in Picton on Saturday 7th February.

The swim component of the race will take place from the Picton foreshore between 7:00 am and 8:30 am.

In order to ensure the safety of contestants the waters in Picton Harbour encompassing the swim course are reserved for the exclusive use for the event.

All persons and vessels not involved in the event as contestants, officials or emergency response personnel are required to keep clear of the reserved

area. Vessel access to and from moorings within the reserved area will be restricted for the duration of the swim event.

A navigable safe corridor to and from the Picton Marina and Picton visitors berth will be maintained throughout the event and marked with orange coloured buoys.

The approximate swim course outline is shown in yellow.

For further information please contact the Harbour Master on Ph: 520 7400.

Future recycling at our smaller townships Last year’s recycling trials at five centres proved to be popular and almost 5000 kg of materials were recycled.

Renwick residents put the most into their recycling container although Tua Marina, Spring Creek, Grovetown and Rapaura were not far behind.

This trial indicated that by offering this recycling

opportunity we can cut back the amount of material going into the landfill by up to about 400 tonnes a year.

Positive ageing A rest home or residential care facility sometimes becomes necessary for the last years of life or after an illness or deterioration in health.

Whether its help needed with everyday tasks or 24-hour nursing care required, the first step is a ‘needs assessment’, done through the NMDHB. In Blenheim, the DHB’s Support Works staff deal with this matter.

An assessor will visit you at home, or in hospital, to discuss your situation, the amount of support you have from family or friends, and whether existing social services could help you stay living in your own home.

The assessor will recommend the level of care you need.

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

The trial also confirmed that it costs significantly less to operate this kind of community recycling system than offering a kerbside collection system.

Councillors will look at long-term funding for future community recycling facilities as part of the 20152025 Long Term Plan.

Considering residential care?

A residential care subsidy may be available, depending upon your income (and that of your spouse or partner) and your assets. Work and Income handles this.

Certain criteria must be met before a subsidy is granted including a requirement that you be in an approved residential home or hospital.

If you qualify, that subsidy plus most of your national superannuation is used to pay for your care. The subsidy is paid directly to the rest home by the Ministry of Health. As a patient, you receive a small amount of money regularly for personal spending.

The Ministry of Health certifies

Phone: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

homes and hospitals providing residential care and audits them regularly. You are entitled to see those reports.

Age Concern also has a checklist which may help you make a decision about which rest home will best suit you.

• NMDHB Support Works, Ph: 03 520 8765 or 0800 244 300 • Work and Income residential care subsidy brochure available, Ph: 0800 999 727 • Age Concern tips on what to look for in a rest home: www. ageconcern.org.nz/my-home/homechoices/residential-care

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Airport staff carpark vehicle vandalism

The Sun WINZ fairness As a solo mother of three young children.

I lost my job after my daughter was admitted to hospital.

I went to see winz last week after getting a quote from a mechanic business to get my car fixed so it will pass its warrant (I paid for the inspection and had 28 days to get a few things fixed). Winz said no they wouldn’t lend me approx $400 to get my car fixed.

Even though I said I need to get it fixed so I can go to job interviews, get a job and take my kids to school.

As well as an expired warrant I now have an expired rego also.

So now I am left without transport.

Cannot go to job interviews for a new jobs which I have applied for or drive my kids to school.

How are people expected to get out of financial burdens if winz are not prepared to help people in need?

I’m giggling to myself that you, had the whole of school holidays to buy the school uniforms that’s longer than two weeks.

You say you have pay.

Maybe it’s your way of budgeting you need to look at.

No shame in seeking budget advisory help.

That’s how, alot of beneficiaries’s survive, and pay bills. Using 2nd hand things too. Please me no one else.

I know I was one of those persons to have winz supply me a new, washing machine, I still had to pay it back I was thankful to winz.

It’s a matter of choose, or loose.

Re winz fairness yep understand where you are at. I struggle too.

It seems if you are a genuine case you seem to get big fat nothing.

Yet if you jump up and down you get most things.

Why is this? I no of others in different towns get more help.. why?

Or is this to compensate for the ones who lie and rip the system.

Yep come on people there are different cases for all but you try paying your way on it.

Not all want to be in this situation.

I want to work.

Only advise I can give you is drip feed your bills, its the only way esp if you need school stuff.

I admit I’ve gone without food but my kids get what I have.

Govtn got to look into this more and you ask why kids have no breakfast/lunch.

Take a minute and add up your out goings then half it and then take prob another 10% off it could you live on that?

Didn’t think so.

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Picton stunners...

To the person who sent this.

You work for the contractor who does the work..does he not praise you for the work you do..you have to praise yourself..

More jobs in Blenheim Great to read there is a influx of jobs here...but its not for the average, u have 2 have a degree or every licence possible.

Why does it seem you have 2 be the star student or a back packer to get work here or is it on a who knows who list.

Love to see some more business open up, come on people go forward grow this town keep our young here.

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Must be time for the quoters to be made again on Maxwell Rd !

The black mufti car was up & down the rd pulling car’s up all day Thursday! !!

That policeman is not a traffic cop !!!

Get out & do police work & stop harassing the public! !!

I’m paying my taxes for you to protect us from ( crime ) not collecting revenue! !!!

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Re: Loving Blenheim No need 4 traffic lights in Blenheim.

Coming from UK l can testify that they actually hold traffic up, whereas roundabouts allow vehicles 2 merge.

Long may Blenheim be traffic light free!

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Accident waiting to happen I have had enough of marl express cars, the drivers are totally distracted while throwing papers outside the passenger windows while swerving around parked cars!

Today travelling in a 80 km area a marl express car coming towards me drove over my side of the road to throw a paper then swerve back over to their side.

I’m sure that a crash is going to happen one day very soon!

Not only tourists

To the person who was walking a small horse with a child on it down Hutchison St on Saturday morning.

Why did you not pick up its poo?

Tourist drivers a problem?!

Half the local clowns in Blenheim don’t even know the rules.

After 3 years of observation, I’ve noticed that most locals use traffic circle incorrectly and fail to signal the majority of the time.

No Smoking

Poor parking

Its amazes me how many people can’t read around Blenheim there is a clear signs outside the library no smoking but thats where everyone and there dog smokes there please learn to read or smoke else where thank you from non smoker.

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Went to warehouse sunday morning & there a big silver V8 F-250 4x4 on a angle taking up 4 carparks.

Now they think they own not only our roads but now our carparks.

Try being more considerate to other shoppers.

Ugly deck chairs Am I the only person that thinks picton deck chairs are ugly and the mussel float planters tacky.

Too much litter Who’s leaving the rubbish bags and nappies and other waste spread around the recycle container at Rarangi?

Would you be the first to complain if you never got rubbish collection or recycled options left to you.

No you will keep littering.

Why ruin it for others ..about time a camera is installed to catch these culprits..better still I will happily donate mine hooked up to the fire station and catch these lazy sods.

I’m disgusted in you !

Marina madness On Sunday we went to launch our boat at Picton Marina, both lanes were blocked by unattended boats.

I spoke to 1 owner when he finally arrived & politely asked that he use the side of the ramp & thereby allow others the use.

He responded with yeah next time I will just steal a boat.

Really? The mentality - or in this case - astounds me.

Hope HE had a good day. We did.

Letters to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words.

They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication. e mail them to news@blenheimsun.co.nz.

The Maid, the Man and the Master Dear Ed, Having recently read this complimentary book we found the story quite intriguing.

It reflects on the bullying the author has had to tolerate plus the manner in which some eccentrics treat others.

Proof reading could have been better due to the spelling errors.

Apart from that, a well written story - one that has to be followed to the end to learn the end result. Well done!

G and C Ralls.

Christ sign Dear Ed, On return from holiday I read the letter from arvensis (7/1/15).

It is good to know our Christmas sign has been read by people passing by, however I wish to clarify the meaning of the sign ‘Christmas isn’t Christmas without Christ.’

It does not mean that Jesus is just one of many Christs – we believe that Jesus is the only Christ!

If this seems too hard to accept – I call on arvensis and other readers to consider the words of Jesus himself who declared, “I am the way, the truth and the life.”

(John 14:6).

There are many other claims of Jesus that are worth seriously investigating and I invite all interested readers to a Sunday night ‘Soapbox’ series at St Ninians starting 1st March, 7pm.

Rev. Brendan O’Hagan St Ninian’s Presbyterian Church Abridged - Editor.

Stop over using water!

Dear Ed, As a Renwick resident being very careful with his water usage, I am saddened and sometimes peeved when I see a whole street dotted with brown lawns, then there’s one or two which have lovely green grass by the roadside and surround their homes.

One man in particular I see running his sprinklers morning and night for longer than two hours at a time.

Then there’s me who uses the two week old water from my son’s paddling pool to water my vegetables.

I don’t care about the lawns. Nor should anyone else when we are facing a serious water shortage.

Perhaps we need to be taking photographs of these well watered houses and send them to council for them to start listening!

Dried up

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A road trip through USA, from Los Angeles to Canada then back down through the national parks, many years ago.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

E TV, The Kardashians – so funny to see how the other half live.

Q A Q A Q A

I’m inspired by...

I’m inspired by fashion and trends, not only in the shoe world but with clothing styles and interior design, love pretty girly things.

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

My first teddy bear sewn by my mother, it even survived a house fire (like myself) when I was a child.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

Annah Stretton, I admire that woman for creating and building up a fashion empire. I would pick her brains.

Q A Q A Q A

What would you spend your last $100 on?

My children Joshua and Rhianna, gives me a buzz to see them smile and happy.

What’s next on your wish list?

To buy a house with my lovely partner Willie Vosloo.

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

I am very spiritual, things all happen in for a reason. I trust my instincts and guides along the way on this path which is life.

New programme for Alzheimers in Picton

By Celeste Lodewyk Alzheimers Marlborough is pleased to announce it will be beginning its new day programme in Picton on Friday, February 13.

Day Care supervisor Jo Dell says the programme was initiated after it was identified that Picton had a ‘genuine need’.

At this stage, Jo says the programme will run every Friday from 9am - 3:30pm from the Endeavour Park Pavilion, located next to the Queen Charlotte College.

Already nine clients have been signed up out of a maximum of 16 places available.

Jo is also seeking volunteers to help her run the programme.

“I only have two for Picton, ideally we need as many as we can get to help us provide the quality of care for our clients.

“If you are interested please ring Alzheimers Marlborough, or you are more than welcome to come visit us at the Endeavour Centre on Fridays once we are up and running,” she says.

The programme will be run the same as Blenheim’s,

including daily activities along with morning and afternoon teas.

“Alzheimers Marlborough and myself are very excited to be able to bring the Day Programme to Picton , we look forward to the future in providing our community with the Day Respite Programme.

“Our emphasis is on providing day respite for carers, in a family atmosphere with fun stimulating activities along with happiness and laughter,” Jo says.

FACTS - In Picton there is also a Memory Group which meets monthly which began late last year. People experiencing early memory loss meet with others at the Endeavour Park Pavilion.

- A social group meets at the Wave Cafe in Picton once a month.

Contact Alzheimers Marlborough for more information.

Ph546 5785012 6134 Redwood Street Ph - 59- 33 Parkers Rd, Tahunanui

Exhibiting photographers, Carolyn Hope, Will Parsons, Gillian Clover, Colin Francis, Rachel Marfell and Roger Thwaites.

Through the lens Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Six photographers have put up a selection of their personal images as part of a new exhibition that opens tonight at the Yealands Estate Gallery.

Rachel Marfell, Gillian Clover, Roger Thwaites, Will Parsons, Carolyn Hope and Colin Francis are all thrilled to be part of this exhibition which features a number of photographs depicting everything from landscapes, wildlife, flora and creative effects.

For Colin, a local businessman, photography has long been a hobby.

One of his images titled ‘Hoi Ann Fish Pens’ was taken on a handheld

Canon 7D, in Vietnam during a holiday in 2013.

“We were in a taxi driving over a bridge and I saw the sun setting over the water and I yelled to the driver to stop.

“I must have given him a fright, but I got a great shot,” he laughs.

For Will the exhibition is an opportunity for him to share his passion for the environment.

“I’m big on texture and light and enjoy capturing images of bird life, reeds and movement in the water.

“I love sunsets too, showing the peace and spirit of the lagoon,” he says.

Also well known in the community,

particularly for their photographic contributions, Rachel, Gillian, Roger and Carolyn are using this exhibition to showcase the many different styles of photography and how to present the images.

“It will be interesting to the public, especially as the exhibition shows everything from photos transferred onto corrugated iron, behind glass and on canvas plus much more,” Rachel says.

The exhibition opens tonight at 6pm, which the public is invited to attend, and will run through to February 15.

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t r a t S y h A Healt 

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Is Yoga for me?

By Sharon Thatcher RYT Simply put, Yoga is a physical and mental discipline adopted by people from all walks of life, with the main goal being to develop and maintain a healthy body and happy, balanced lifestyle.

The practice of Yoga should be a holistic one where you work within the limitations of your own body, improving strength and flexibility, and keeping the joints mobile and limber. Yoga helps you to gain an understanding of how your body works and also helps you deal with stress and encourages good sleep. Think of the physical practice as realigning and rebalancing the body.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be fit or flexible to do Yoga. In fact, Yoga Therapy or a Yoga Stretch class can be hugely beneficial for dealing with structural problems, injuries and lack of mobility and flexibility. You become your own body mechanic and once finely tuned, you have much less chance of injuries and illness. Prevention and care is by far the best medicine for the body, especially once we start to get a little older.

There are many ‘styles’ of Yoga that will suit different people depending on their age, capabilities and what their goals are.

A dynamic General Yoga class is great for

people with a reasonable level of flexibility and no major structural problems. For those who have suffered from an injury or with decreased flexibility and mobility, a great place to start is a Yoga Stretch class or Hatha Yoga, where the main focus is on stretching and mobilising joints rather than dynamic strength work. At Loka Yoga, there is a class to suit everyone.

Sharon has her own privately run Yoga Studio in Burleigh, Blenheim. She taught Yoga in Fiji for three years before returning home to Blenheim in 2013 to open Loka Yoga and teach in NZ.

Protect your eyes Marlborough residents are being warned to protect their eyes from extreme levels of UV radiation that could cause early onset of conditions such as macular degeneration and cataracts.

With UV levels peaking across New Zealand throughout the summer months, Nelson and the surrounding Marlborough region often reach eight or above on the UV Index (UVI), which is classed as ‘very high’ to ‘extreme’ exposure.

U V exposu re causes premature ageing of the eyes, so it can mean people develop cataracts or experience macular degeneration earlier than they usually would.

Look for sunglasses that offer 100% UVA and UVB protection, and that fit well.

Wearing eyeglasses is also a way to protect from UV, and there is now technology such as Essilor’s Crizal Prevencia UV coating that blocks all harmful rays and can be added

to any lenses for extra protection.

T he te ch nolog y a lso blocks some blue light - the range of the visible light spectrum with wavelengths between 380-500 nm which can have a harmful effect on the retinas of eyes and also contribute to macular degeneration.

It is emitted by the sun, but also by artificial sources such as LEDs, computers and smartphones.

Chronic pain can be brutal, and depression, not surprisingly, often accompanies it.

So what is chronic pain?

It’s defined as pain that lasts longer than six months and can be mild or excruciating, episodic or continuous, merely inconvenient or totally incapacitating.

With chronic pain, signals of pain remain active in the nervous system for months or even years.

This can take both a physical and emotional toll on a person.

The most common sources of pain stem from headaches, joint pain, pain from injury, and backaches. Chronic pain may originate with an initial trauma/injury or infection, or there may be an ongoing cause of pain.

Talk to one of Marlborough’s health practitioners about medicinal and alternative ways to cope with chronic pain.

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- weekend event guide Friday 30 January

Saturday 31 January

Through the Lens Exquisite photography from local photographers Rachel Marfell, Will Parsons, Gillian Clover, Liz Davidson, Carolyn Hope, Roger Thwaites, Colin Francis & Rob McPhail.

Creative and traditional photos from Marlborough, and as far afield as the Antarctic. Opening Preview: 6 - 7pm. Exhibition Season: 31st January -15th February, Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

3 Days After The next disaster, when there’s no more food or medicine in your SURVIVAL KIT will you know what you can eat or what you can use for medicine? There’s a Survival Kit right at your feet. The Emergency Plan didn’t tell you, but The Weed Lady will. Meet her, rain or shine, at 11.30 a.m. at the bridge entrance to the Sutherland Stream Walkway, Hospital Road East.

Shayna King - South Island Summer Tour Christchurch artist Shayna King is a singersongwriter - though not in the traditional sense. Backed by a proficient band and with a voice described as a “stunning mix between soft and powerful”, the 2014 Taite Music Prize nominee is fast making a strong name for her music. Le Cafe, 12/14 London Quay, Picton, 8:30pm, $5 cover charge.

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. We have oil, water and acrylic paintings, pounamu, bone carving, fabric art, sculpture, ceramics, photography, superb woodwork - and objects that defy description - come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock.

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, great photo opportunities. 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.

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

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

Summer Beer Fest Come and try some amazing craft beers.

Entertainment features The Shop Live Blues, Denny & Stamp and Two Armed Men and a Twisted Bandit. R18 and limited to 300 tickets only. This event sold out last year so get in early. Tickets $60 and available from Dodson Street Beer Garden. Dodson St Cafe, 1 Dodson St, 3pm – 11pm.

Summon the Heroes - National Youth Band NZ Summon the Heroes is the theme of the 2015 Tour, marking the forthcoming 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli, and featuring a range of music both evocative and modern that will appeal to all ages. The concert will also showcase the talents of some of the outstanding soloists within the band. 5pm, Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Corner of Queen and Arthur Street, Blenheim.

Marlborough 4WD Club Trip Beeby’s Knob, Tophouse Road, Blenheim, 9am. Join the Marlborough 4WD club on a 4WD adventure and drive to Beeby’s Knob and see the stunning views if you are interested meet at 9.00am at the Tophouse Road/SH63 intersection. For further details contact Mark Shepherd 027 438 4792 or email mark.shepherd@xtra.co.nz Gold coin donation.

The Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs Marlborough Aero Club, Aerodrome Road, 10.30am – 4pm. Come and watch the 3rd Annual Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs at the Omaka Aerodrome, Marlborough.

With over 60 pilots from around NZ competing in two competitions: Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) and Precision Landing.

Grovetown Lagoon Celebrate World Wetland Day by experiencing Grovetown Lagoon by kayak. Kayaks and lifejackets provided (or bring your own). Meet at information panel beside the lagoon on Steam Wharf Rd. Bring clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.

Guided kayak trips will depart at 10 am, 11 am and noon - to book Ph Jenny 572 7288.

Gold coin donation for kayaking.

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.

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 Every Saturday 10am - 1pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Plants and Garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am 1pm.

Marlborough Artisan Market Wynen Street Carpark Wynen Street, Blenheim, 9am – 1pm. Highlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls, salmon, cheese, strawberries, tomatoes, veggies, blueberries, cherries, bread, ibiccis, your jam and preserves.

Sunday 1 February Teddy Bears Picnic Bring a picnic lunch and your favourite bear to Pollard Park. There will be lots of free events like face painting, bubbles, planting pots, etc as well as prizes for special teddy bears. Pollard Park, Parker St, 11am – 1pm.

Mt Fyffe 4WD Trip Join the Canterbury Recreational 4WD club for a tag-along drive up Mt Fyffe near Kaikoura, enjoy the exciting drive and spectacular views from the top. Bookings required, phone 572 9100. Cost: Free for your own vehicle, donation for drive along, meet at Blenheim Railway Station Carpark, 10am.

Sunday Evening Cruise Marlborough’s River Queen, Join us cruising the Opawa River on a relaxed Sunday evening A lovely meal and dessert provided with full bar available, comfortable indoor and outdoor areas on two levels, gorgeous scenery and plenty of wildlife Horton Street Wharf, Blenheim, 6pm - 9pm, more info ph 021 507 404.

Riverside Railway From Brayshaw Park Station, Blenheim, 1.45pm & 3pm, $5 Child & $10 Adult (cash only). This 2 foot gauge Railway takes you on a scenic ride in open air, canopy covered carriages along the Taylor Riverside, a return journey takes just under one hour.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.

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

Farmers Market Summer Season, Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm.

Buy Local - Cook Local.

Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer fresh, local and Marlborough grown sold by the producer. Abundant with seasonal fruit, vegetables, baking and much more ..

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

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

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

Up and Coming 7 February Waitaria Bay Classic Tri, this year we have the support of Pelorus Mail Boat for transport on the day to our Tri. The Mail Boat plans on leaving Havelock at approximately 7am and then departing Waitaria Bay jetty for the return journey at around 3.30 – 4 pm. Ph Jim or Amanda for more details 574 1088.

13 February Marlborough Wine Festival Market Day, Blenheim CBD comes alive with the annual Marlborough Wine Festival Market Day. From 9am to 4pm the centre of town is closed off to vehicles and comes alive with arts, crafts, food, clothing, entertainment and more, 9am - 4pm.

14 February Branch Mountain Bike Ride, join the Marlborough Mountain-bike Club for an adventure up the Branch River. Bring your own bike and food/water. Grade 2 riding (med). Meet at the Railway Station car park 8.30am and be back about 3:30 pm, more info cmoore@doc.govt.nz or phone 03 572 9741.

15 February Picton’s “That Kid can Sing” Kids karaoke competition, registration, at Mikey’s Restaurant & Bar, Jim’s Automotive Picton or Jackie on 021 611 031.

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

FLOORPRIDE CIVIC THEATRE

NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND NZ

Summon the Heroes 31st January 2015 @ 5.00pm Adult $27.00 Conc (65+) $22.00 Child (u16) $12.00 Family (2a,2c) $68.00

nd Amazing shows all year rou

BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Saturday 14th March 2015 @ 8.00pm A Reserve $85.00 B Reserve $79.90 Child (u18) $57.00

WIND IN THE WILLOWS Tue 7th April 10.30am, 1.30pm Wed 8th April 10.30am, 1.30pm, 6.30pm Thur 9th April 10.30am, 1.30pm Admit One $13.50 Family 4x tickets $45.00

QUEEN IT’S A KINDA MAGIC Sunday 3rd May 2015 @ 7.00pm Adult $61.00 Child (u13) $32.00 Groups (6+) $56.00pp

DENNIS LOCORRIERE PRESENTS DR HOOK

FOSTER & ALLEN Tuesday 2nd June 2015 @ 7.00pm Admit One $71.90

Tuesday 5th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Admit One: $85.00

MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE SLEEPING BEAUTY Tuesday 19th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Wednesday 20th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $82.00 Child (u16) $72.00 Group (6+) $82.00pp

Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Some Fees May Apply

www.mctt.co.nz book@mctt.co.nz • (03) 520 8560

If you are buying your tickets online, you can now choose your own seats.

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Best foot forward Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk It’s that time of year again where people don their shoes and head to the Taylor River for what has become a popular tradition in Blenheim.

It’s the Taylor Riverside Walk to Brayshaw Heritage Park, and it’s being held next Friday, February 6.

Organised by the Blenheim Rotary Club, the event is an easy four kilometre walk starting from the Riverside Amphitheatre to Brayshaw Park.

What is making this year’s walk even more noteable is that it will be directly supporting the Marlborough Riding for the Disabled organisation.

The walk is a great way for people wishing to attend the park’s annual heritage day celebrations, says Blenheim Rotary Club president Toni Gillan.

Marlborough RDA president Gaylene Kelly says the walk will help to spread awareness for what the

organisation does.

“It’s the first time we have been involved, so we are very grateful for the financial help and the opportunity to let people know we are always looking for volunteers.”

Check-in time is 9:30am at the Amphitheatre for a 10am start.

Simply give a gold coin donation or a sponsorship form, which will be circulated next week, and receive an entry certificate.

By having this certificate stamped at the start, checkpoint and finish, people will gain free access to Brayshaw Park Heritage Day celebrations.

“For those worried about how they will get back to town or to their vehicles, the riverside train will be running from Brayshaw Park every half hour,” Toni adds.

“Get your family and friends together and take part in this great event, and support a wonderful local organisation.”

Marlborough Riding for Disabled president Gaylene Kelly and Blenheim Rotary club president Toni Gillan.

New music festival

By Adam Poulopoulos The organiser of an upcoming festival says he wanted to bring a family-orientated event to Blenheim where the focus was mostly on the music.

Dave White is behind the inaugural SWEET-AZ Sun Festival, to be held at Lansdowne Park on Waitangi Day. The event will be headlined by Tiki Taane, but features an eclectic mix of artists, including Optimus Gryme, Blenheim reggae band Onestep and One Vibe, who are based in Nelson but are influenced by songwriter Ras Judah Seomeng’s Botswanan background.

Dave, who has hosted events in Nelson, says it will be a good day out.

“Nelson has been really spoilt for a long time, with so many international acts coming through.

“Blenheim seems a lot hungrier for gigs.”

He says Blenheim has a different musical atmosphere to Nelson.

“I think it comes down to a combination of things, mainly history.

“People are hungrier to see local music and hear songs they know, but also to listen to a wider variety of genres.”

The event will also feature a children’s area, with bouncy castles, face painting and a trampoline.

Dave says he hopes that would help separate it from

Tiki Taane is headlining the upcoming festival.

Photo supplied.

the Wine and Food Festival, which is R18.

The gates for the event open at 11am and finishes at 6:30pm. After-parties will be held at Dolce and Paddy Barry’s.

About 500 tickets have been sold so far. To purchase them, visit Dolce or the Cosmic Ticketing website.

Toothbrushes for local children Colgate has donated a whopping 1625 toothbrushes to Nelson and Marlborough children, and a further 276 to underprivileged families in the region.

This is part of a nationwide promotion in February for healthy oral hygiene habits by Colgate, Plunket and the New Zealand Dental Association.

The aim is to highlight the risk of early childhood aries, a common oral health disease, and children visiting their local Plunket nurses for their five month checks will receive one of these toothbrushes.

“Many parents aren’t aware that early childhood caries can lead to tooth pain and infection, adversely affecting children’s eating, growth, and sleeping

patterns.

“We want to help our local communities, and decrease the risk of caries amongst our young Kiwis, by providing parents with the information they need to develop healthy family oral hygiene routines.” says Colgate scientific affairs manager Dr Rebecca Schipper.

February gardening tip

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Being one of the hottest months of the year, it is important to keep in mind that both sun and heat take at lot of moisture from the flower garden.

Only plant in the morning or evenings as it is less stressful for the plants, and keep garden beds well watered.

Bulbs will appear in bulk sometime this month, they are best planted once autumn rains arrive and the soil cools down.

It is fine to buy bulbs in February as they will store well in a dry, dark place for a few months.

February is also the time to hang flowers for drying: pick long stems, remove lower leaves, bundle together and

hang upside down somewhere out of direct sunlight for a few weeks to dry.

Pick: Roses, cornflower, hydrangeas, carnations, delphiniums, strawflowers, lilies, gladiolus, sweet peas, cosmos, gypsophila, agapanthus, pineapple lily, sunflowers, geraniums, marguerite daisy.

Sow: Calendula, snowland daisies, polyanthus, violas, primula, pansies, snapdragons, flowering kale, gazania, poppies, wildflowers, bellis, dianthus.

Plant: Fuchsia, petunias, impatiens, dahlias, echinacea, verbascum (for spring flowering), verbena, alyssum, cosmos, gaillardia, arctotis, gazania, marigolds nemesia, wallflower.

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Curiosity as to the story behind an oil painting of an elderly woman, and the discovery of hundreds of 19th Century letters to and from the Renwick family, has led to a newly released book that will resonate with many Nelson and Marlborough families.

Wellington author Elisabeth Airey says her new book, ‘For the sake of my daughter; From Aberdeen, Scotland to Nelson, New Zealand’ is a family story, but will have much wider appeal than just to immediate family.

The book tells the story of 66-year-old Elizabeth Smith, who was compelled to leave her husband and the rest of her family in Aberdeen and sail to Nelson solely to enable daughter Annie to have a better chance in life.

What started out as a book about one woman and her daughter, and their migration from Aberdeen to Nelson in 1867, became much more during the research and writing, she says.

“I had grown up with this portrait of an elderly woman in our living room,” says Elisabeth Airey. “I knew who she was (my great-great-grandmother), and a little about her, but had always wondered about the real reasons she up and left her home and the rest of her family in Scotland to live in Nelson.

Elizabeth’s research uncovered some 650 letters written to and by members of the Renwick family, who the Marlborough town was named after, that have been lent to the Marlborough Historical Society Museum Archives and which, as a result of her research and interest, Elisabeth was helping catalogue.

Visit Elizabeth Airey’s WordPress website for more information.

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Missing from the new subdivision, Taylor Pass area; could be anywhere.

Desperately missed.

Any information most grateful. Reward.

Ph 577 6478/ 027 468 3058

CARPET Layer - Urgently, good tradesman, no cowboys. Ph 575 7586

2015 Sherco 300SE-R

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HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED

NMIT is seeking families willing to offer a place in their home to an international student. We encourage families who: • Have a home within walking distance to Blenheim central and NMIT Campus in Budge Street.

• Can offer a safe, supportive and welcoming environment to an international student.

• Would enjoy being able to offer students a kiwi family living experience • Are interested in learning about another country and culture.

Full Board Homestay payment is $225 per week. This includes power, internet and most meals.

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SAUVIGNON BLANC WANTED If you are interested in above district average prices for 2015 with no yield restrictions then call Nick on 027 609 0009.

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WANTED TO BUY – Old NZ postcards & books, fountain pens, military items, scrap gold or damaged jewellery, stuffed birds etc, deer antlers, NZ Maori historical items, antiques & collectibles.

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DRIVER Grape Harvest Mon - Fri. Must have clean class 4/5 licence. Should be a people person and willing to go the extra mile. Ph Rex 0272 068 668.

public notice D O E S your garden need watering while you are away? call Jenny 577 9567 or 027 304 6363.

HAVELO CK Lions Market Day at Havelock Domain, Neale St, Tomorrow 9am - 1pm.

Try petenque, sausage sizzle. Sites available $5. Ph Ian 574 2558

2015 Grape Harvest Tractor & Harvester Drivers

Vintage Harvesters operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District.

We are looking for experienced harvester and tractor drivers.

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

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

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

8 – 10 weeks in March/April Please contact Kate on 021 704 777, or Email kate.bennett@nzwineries.co.nz

Marlborough Dance Centre

Nu-Look Clothing Quality tailoring at competitive prices

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Garden Plants, Produce and Craft.

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An outgoing and friendly personality, with a fantastic smile.

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2015 Grape Harvest Truck Driver We have a vacancy available for an experienced truck driver for the 2015 Grape Harvest.

The position will start mid-late March for the duration of the harvest. This start date can be flexible for the right candidate.

You must have a class 5 licence. Trailer experience is essential, and you must be able to back a 4-axle trailer.

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

Classes offered in the following dance genres:

HIGHLAND – JAZZ – CLASSICAL BALLET CONTEMPORARY – ADULT BALLET PRESCHOOL INTRODUCTION TO DANCE

Term commences Monday February 16.

Existing students who have re-enrolled will be emailed timetables.

New Enrolments please email: ROBYN SIMMONS: Marlb.Dance@xtra.co.nz For Jazz, Highland, Contemporary, Preschool JEANNIE MARK Phone or Email : 5787270 / 021 472 885 jeanniemark1@me.com for Ballet, Adult BALLET

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Tractor Drivers Harvest 2015 We are looking for hardworking, motivated people to join our team for the upcoming harvest (late March to late April).

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Previous gondola driving experience is preferred but not essential.

Training is available to the right candidates. Must have a clean full drivers licence.

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WANTED ROOMS OR HOUSES TO RENT FOR WINERY WORKERS

Friday January 30, 2015

Experienced Cleaner Required We require a reliable staff member to assist us with evening cleaning and provide cover for holidays at various locations throughout Blenheim.

Applicants to have a mature attitude, be well presented, able to work un-supervised and have a full driving licence.

Previous applicants need not apply.

If you would like to join a vibrant, hardworking and professional team call Christian or Linda on 5796349.

Three Supervisors Required • Min 3 yrs experience in vineyard • Full drivers licence • can speak Thai/Chinese/ English Ph 021 035 4853 or 027 777 7795 newjrltd@hotmail.com

Office Manager Required for a Viticultural Services Contractor located in Blenheim.

The successful applicant will be suitably qualified by training and experience for a role, that involves a significant human resource management component.

Please send expressions of interest in writing (including CVs) via email to: Mark.Williams@ laneneave.co.nz Applications close Thursday 5 February 2015.

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The ideal caregiver will: • Be able to give a real sense of ‘belonging’ to your family • Be able to communicate with people from all walks of life • Have an empathy and an interest in working with people with an intellectual disability • Take an interest in this person’s life and help them reach specific goals, enabling independence for the future • Have a spare bedroom and a full drivers licence Previous experience and/or qualifications are not needed to do this.

Non-taxable board reimbursements per night and free First Aid and Health and Safety training.

For further information or an application form please contact Alta Bezuidenhout, on (03-578-8518) or 027-268-0237, or email alta.bezuidenhout@idea.org.nz with your CV or resume.

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Marlborough District Council

SECRETARY (FULL TIME) We are looking for a highly-efficient and organised person to provide administrative and secretarial services to the Marlborough District Council, the unitary authority looking after the diverse environment that is only Marlborough.

Only Marlborough combines an abundant environment, some of the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand, and the space to create, grow and innovate for a better life.

If you are adaptable, self-motivated, computer savvy, and a team player, we’d like you to join our professional team.

You will have the following skills: • Excellent computer literacy • Experienced in providing Secretarial/Administrative support • Prioritisation of workloads • Ability to take minutes at meetings or a willingness to learn this skill • Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 3 February 2015.

Applications should be made online via our website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/CurrentVacancies, 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. www.marlborough.govt.nz

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HARDAKER: Chloe Ann (8lb 2oz) January 22, 2015 HELLSTORM: Evelyn Miller (7lb 15oz) January 20, 2015 RANDALL: Jett (8lb 6oz) January 15, 2015

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TODAY Good 19 Very Good 24 Excellent 28 Solution 340: Ben, berk, bone, boner, bonk, bore, born, borne, bro, broke, BROKEN, ebon, eon, ken, keno, kerb, kern, knob, krone, neb, nob, nor, nork, one, orb, ore, rob, robe, roe.

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FRASER, Dorothy Davie: On Monday January 26 2015, peacefully, at Aberleigh Rest Home. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Herbert. Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Sue and Gerald and much loved Nan of Aleisha and Hayden.

Messages to 38 Nelson Street, Blenheim 7201. By request, a private family service has been held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz KNIGHT, Beatrice Florence (Beat): On Monday January 26 2015, peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough. Dearly loved wife of the late Pat, a much loved sister, aunty and friend of many; treasured friend and companion of Fr Joe Keegan. Messages to 119 Wellington Street, Picton 7220. At Beat’s request, a private service has been held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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February 3 H.W Culpitt, 12 October 1917, age 31 D.H Cummins, 28 August 1918, age unknown A.J Curry, 2 October 1916, age unknown A.E Dale, 16 September 1916, age 38 A.J Dalton, 1 October 1918, age unknown W.H Dalton, 19 May 1915, age 30

February 4 A.T Dance, 4 November 1943, age unknown A.R.J Dasler, 19 March 1944, age 28 P.G Davidson, 16 April 1945, age unknown C.T Davies, 24 October 1942, age 25 L.S Davies, 13 September 1944, age 25 L.J Dawes, 30 November 1941, age unknown

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in memoriam

COX, Lilian May. 29.6.1905 - 28.1.2000.

Years come, years go but fond memories linger forever. Bill and Jocelyn’s families

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

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Sport inbrief

Football This year’s football skill centres, run by Marlborough Football, start next month.

Boys aged 9-11 are on Thursday nights from February 12, and girls aged 9-12 are on Fridays from February 13.

The skill centres run through all four terms.

For more information, contact Marlborough Football.

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Friday January 30, 2015

Bowl a maiden over

With another big international tournament coming up coaches are putting their plans in place to make sure their teams are all ready-to-go.

The plans are not all restricted to the field of play – yes, the WAG debate has begun.

WAGs (or wives and girlfriends) often grab a fair portion of media attention. Victoria Beckham is always heavily photographed.

Some also blame her for distracting David during his final years at Manchester United. Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is dating pop star Shakira, who is quite popular with the cameramen.

Many will be interested in who’s batting above their average…

Some management teams take a hard line on WAGs, as the Indian cricketers can attest to. They will stick to throwing their backs into it on the field this time around, with their board banning them from seeing their significant others for the duration of the Cricket World Cup. Players hosted their WAGs during the recent Australian series, but the board has told the team the need to be fully focused, as they look to defend the title they won in 2011.

It is not an uncommon idea, but the policy itself has a chequered record. The All Blacks were banned from having wives and girlfriends during their rooms

during the 2007 World Cup, and that worked out really well…On the other hand, the German football team were allowed to have sex as much as they liked at last year’s World Cup, unless it was the night before a match. They scored a fair bit on the pitch too.

Those teams with a blanket ban did not make it past the second round in that tournament though.

Brisbane Lions AFL coach Leigh Matthews presided over three consecutive premiership wins, from 2001-03, and a runners-up medal the following year.

His policy? No unprotected sex in January, so there were no children being born during the finals series in September.

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Adam Poulopoulos

The Blenheim Judo Club’s term one programme begins on February 4.

Juniors and seniors are scheduled for both Wednesday and Friday, with juniors from 6-7pm and seniors from 7:05-8:30pm.

Relay for Life Entries are still being taken for the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event at the end of next month.

The event is being held at the Giesen Sports and Events Centre on February 28 and March 1.

The event is held to raise awareness for those affected by cancer, and about 40 teams have entered so far.

For more information contact the Cancer Society’s Marlborough centre.

Speedway Results for the local drivers at the New Zealand Saloon Championships last weekend: Qualifiers final: Paddy North: 2nd Robert Flood: 13th Non-qualifiers final: Chris Cornelius: 7th Scott Alexander: 8th Paul Cambie: 13th Mark Pengelly: 17th Andre Way: 18th Non-qualifiers: Brett McGlashan, Daryl Martin, Bob Leslie.

Yealands Yak Entries are still being taken for the Yealands Yak next month.

The event is being held on Saturday, February 21.

Entries of women’s teams of between two and six people are being taken.

Athletics Marlborough’s young athletes will be hoping home-track advantage will give them an edge in the Mahar Cup this weekend.

The event is being held at Athletic Park tomorrow.

Teams from Nelson and the West Coast will also be competing.

The Simply the Breast dragon boating team.

Giving it their breast shot

By Adam Poulopoulos The Simply the Breast dragon boating team are hoping to add to last year’s national championship medal haul, but need a helping hand to make this year’s regatta.

The championships are being held in Auckland in the last

weekend of March.

To help raise funds to get the 22 team members there Simply the Breast are hosting the premiere of the movie, ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,’ at Top Town Cinemas on February 26.

In last year’s national championships in Ashburton Simply the

Breast rowed away with a bronze in the 250 metre dash, silver in the 500m and gold in the two kilometre race.

Team member Wendie Partner says they are looking forward to adding to that tally.

“With it being in Auckland there will be a lot more teams in

the North Island, so the competition will be much harder.

“We’re really looking forward to it.”

For more information on the fundraiser, visit the Simply the Breast Dragon Boat Team Facebook page.

Start your engine

By Adam Poulopoulos Having watched cars race on it for several years, Blenheim Electric House staff are excited to get a chance at driving around the Eastern States Speedway track in the coming weeks.

They, and about 20 other teams, have entered the Farmlands/Gulf Oil Race Series for businesses, which starts on Thursday.

A group of about five have stripped back and built up their Mitsubishi Lancer for the series.

The non-contact series will be held over three nights, with three eight to 10-lap races on each night. Each business’s car accrues points, so a business can designate a different driver for each meeting.

Ben Kermeen, who will drive the Lancer on Thursday, is back driving after a brief Speedway stint about 10 years ago.

He says it is a chance for the average Joe to drive on the track they’ve always supported.

“We’ve always watched here and wanted to Ben Kermeen, Andrea Sheridan and Gaeline Cairns with Blenheim Electric House’s car. have a go.

“It’s a chance for the average person to get Zealand Saloon Champs to this.

Spot prizes will be given on the night. involved.”

“This is the first year we’re running it. If it’s Entries are still being taken. Meeting two Speedway president Frank Burns says the a success, and I’m sure it will be, the plan is is on March 7, with the series concluding on focus had shifted from the successful New to run it next year too.”

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