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Continued page 2 Pacific Radiology chief executive Dr Lance Lawler and NMDHB service manager, specialist services, Pat Davidsen shake hands on the site of Blenheim’s new MRI machine.
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MRI scanner operational by May Continued from page 1 It will be flown into Auckland and transported to Blenheim for installation. It is due to be installed on April 18. It will begin operations in May. The new MRI suite will be tacked on to the carpark behind the hospital’s radiology building, and the carparks affected will be placed elsewhere in the complex. The project is a joint venture between the Pacific Radiology Group and the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board. The service will see both
Scam warning Police are warning people against responding to a text message being sent out today from “Scott Skelby from Standard Chartered Bank, London” to contact him at a hotmail address for a “vital transaction”. Police have received information from several people who have received the same text message and believe it is a scam. Tasman District Intelligence Manager Inspector Iain McKenzie said people needed to be aware that foreign banks would not be contacting them by email. “The request to contact this person at a personal hotmail address should also be a clue. I doubt any bank employee anywhere would be authorised to do that for legitimate purposes.” Inspector McKenzie said that while the approach lacked credibility, there was always the risk someone may feel obliged to respond and could fall victim to a scam. Anyone who received the text message or similar message by any means should delete it and not respond, he said.
private and public patients treated in the same facility. NMDHB service manager, specialist services, Pat Davidsen, says the scanner will be of a research-quality standard. He says the project is providing a crucial resource. “For us it’s a very exciting time. It’s a different way to work forward in terms of providing an essential service for Marlborough, and one that has been missing for a while. “For us it’s a real red-letter day.”
The scanner is the first of its kind in Blenheim since a second-hand scanner used here was replaced by a scanner in Nelson several years ago. Davidsen says the new unit is likely to also take some patients from Nelson. The project was originally slated for completion in February, but the discovery of a few extra pipes onsite had pushed it back. The scanner will be housed by a portable structure that has been purpose-built in Australia.
Sam puts back fracture behind him By Adam Poulopoulos A l m o s t 16 m o n t h s a g o , Marlborough Boys’ College Year 10 pupil Sam Spencer had sustained a bad back injury. Now, he is a South Island Secondary Schools rowing gold medallist. Spencer won gold as part of the MBC under-15 coxed octuple sculls crew at the Meridian South Island Secondary Schools Championships in Twizel over the weekend. He was also part of the under-15 coxed eight, which finished second, and the under-15 quad, which claimed second in their heat, and the fourth-fastest time overall before the regatta was affected by inclement weather. It would have seemed a long way away when, in November 2013, he sustained a compressed fracture of his fourth thoracic vertebra and was knocked out after performing a jump on his mountain bike.
Sam Spencer with his medals.
“All I remember is just before the front wheel hit the ground and lying down with blood coming from my chin,” he says. In the short-term, he convalesced at home, missing his Year 9 MBC orientation. He was not allowed to train for
several months following the incident, which meant he missed his offseason training programme. He first started rowing at MBC in October. Now, he goes to the gym twice a week before school, rows six times a week and cycles to and from training. Sam’s mum Malinda Spencer says after starting physical training, she was unsure whether he would be able to row, but his situation had taught him self-discipline. “Because he’s looked after himself so well he hasn’t had any problems. “I don’t need to pick him up to go to the gym or training – he just does it. “His dad and I are really proud of him.” Sam’s next assignment is the Maadi Cup at Lake Karapiro from March 2329. Even before that, the MBC crews are seat-racing to make sure the best combinations are on the water.
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Rain eases but drought not over While the weekend rain has brought an immediate respite to the gardens of Renwick, Picton and Havelock, the council is asking people to remain patient and continue to use water carefully as it is likely to be up to a week before there is any easing of the current restrictions on garden irrigation. Council operations and maintenance engineer Stephen Rooney says in Renwick the level of the aquifer levels feeding the township’s water supply rose by about 300mm after the wet weather. However he has urged the people of Renwick to conserve more water over the next 48 hours with a total water ban on gardens in place.
Marlborough District Council’s operations and maintenance engineer Stephen Rooney
The Wairau River peaked at 600 m3/s on Friday then rose again to 400 m3/s late on Saturday after that morning’s rainfall although
it had dropped back to a flow of 130 m3/s “River levels remain high there will be good recharge to the aquifer so hopefully it will continue to rise at the Renwick wells,” says Mr Rooney. However it was too soon to declare an easing of the restrictions on water use, he said. “Even though the rivers have had more water in them, the aquifer level at the Renwick wells is still very low. We’re having to manage the pumps very carefully – and that’s complicated even more by the dirty river water we’re dealing with.” Normally three pumps would be running at 20 litres a second but we’re down to two pumps at
15 litres a second at present, said Mr Rooney. However he says, if the aquifer did respond, it was possible Renwick people could be back to watering their garden on alternate days in about a week’s time. In Picton the rain had helped flush the Barnes Dam and, with the cooler temperatures, Council staff were hoping the algae bloom would clear. Water samples would be taken today but it would take a week to get results. In Havelock, the outlook is also promising. Mr Rooney says Havelock people have reduced their water use by a commendable level of more than 30 per cent.
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Shellfish warning lifted The public has been given the all clear to collect shellfish in the Tory Channel (including Opua/Onapua Bays). Nelson Marlborough medical officer of health Dr Ed Kiddle says two consecutive shellfish tests taken from the Tory Channel area were clear, with no Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning toxin detected in the shellfish. Dr Kiddle reminded people to only take shellfish from clean water and never take shellfish after rain or when the water is dirty. He said certain areas such as estuaries near urban settlements were never suitable for taking shellfish for eating.
Health trust successful applicants Pelorus Area Health Trust was one of the 20 successful applicants that benefited from the Churchill Private Hospital Trust’s 20-year anniversary grants of $1000. This grant has enabled the PAHT to expand its medical aid project for the benefit of the Pelorus residents. The Trust has purchased two four-wheel walking frames and a quad walking stick.
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Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman, centre, with Craig Mill and Barbara Mortenson of Focus Labour Solutions. Focus Labour Solutions won the supreme award at the Westpac Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Awards at the Marlborough Convention Centre on Friday night. Photo credit: Richard Briggs Photography.
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The Methodist Church being shifted from Grove Road to Sinclair Street. The photo was taken on October 23, 1872.
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Methodist movement celebrates 150 years By Adam Poulopoulos From Grove Road to Henry Street and all the places in between, it is coming up 150 years since the Methodist Movement began in Blenheim, and the Blenheim Methodist Parish are organising a bus trip to celebrate. The trip is on March 21, starting at the Wesley Centre at 3 Henry Street at 9:30am and returning at 4pm. The bus’s first stop will be at the movement’s original Blenheim base, on Grove Road, and will take in other historic sites, including at Baldick’s Bend on the Wairau Bar Road, at Tua Marina and at Havelock. Various other services will also be held
during the weekend of March 27 to 29 to celebrate. Blenheim’s first Methodist Church was at 67 Grove Road, where Super Cheap Auto currently stands, and was completed in 1865. The build was difficult, as the Wakamarina Gold Rush saw a lot of labourers move out of town. After the church moved temporarily to Sinclair Street a new building was opened on High Street in 1882, which served the community for 99 years. The Wesley Centre was opened the following year, after an agreement with the Blenheim Borough Council to trade the
High Street site for the old Civil Defence Headquarters site. Part of the brief was to create a multipurpose building. The Wesley Centre has been used as a meeting place and crèche among other things. Almost as old as the movement is the Hobday Organ, which was installed in 1905 and restored when the Wesley Centre was built. Places for the bus trip are limited. For more information about the celebrations and to enquire about the bus trip, call the Wesley Centre.
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A 21-year-old Ashburton man who was the subject of a pursuit in Marlborough on Wednesday and received an immediate 28 day suspension of his licence was caught driving again by Police. Marlborough Police received information the man was back behind the wheel and shared that information with Canterbury Police. Shortly after an officer in Temuka
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Certificate in Foundational Forest Harvesting – Level 3 If you love being in the outdoors and you’re not afraid of a solid day’s work, you might want to think about a career in forest harvesting. Te Wananga o Aotearoa is now taking enrolments for its forestry harvesting course and is looking for hard-working, mentally tough people who don’t mind a bit of sweat and dirt. The course starts in March and is 36 weeks long. It provides essential training for anyone thinking about entering this rugged but rewarding industry. Once you’ve completed the course and gained some experience, you can potentially earn good money. Like most courses at Te Wananga o Aotearoa, this course provides skills you will begin using
straight away. As a result, you’ll spend most of your course time (up to 80 percent) in the forest, rain or shine, learning on the job. You’ll need to be fit and be willing to get stuck in without complaining. If you go the distance, you’ll end up with sound skills and the equipment you need to walk into a job in the forest harvesting industry. Warning! This is dangerous work, so our course focuses heavily on health and safety. Before and during the course, you’ll need to remain drug-free. If you think you’re up to the challenge, call us NOW. There are limited spaces, so be in quick. Phone (03) 579 5673 or text your first and last name to 027 292 1918.
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Welcome to the WELCOME TO THE SOCIETY Cancer CANCER Society MARLBOROUGH Marlborough
With the help of volunteers we work with local health professionals and community groups to ensure that information about living well, cancer treatment and support, and survivorship, is available to anyone who needs it; free or with minimal charges. It is important to us that we reach everyone who needs our help and information, if you know of anyone who may Our annual skin awareness clinic to our beservices heldplease in Blenheim benefitisfrom cut out this on newsletter and pass it on. Friday the 20th March.
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It will be held at the Floorpride Civic Theatre from 2pm-7pm. Introducing friendly The Skin Clinic promotes awareness of skinour health and isstaff open MargotbeWilson, Support and to anyone. Those attending will seenRN-Manager by localanddoctors and Information Provider visiting specialists. Corinne Payne, RN-Health Promoter Entry is by donation. (relief support and Information provider) For more information contact the Cancer Society on 579 4379 Hilary Gill, Finance and Retail Co-ordinator or email marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz Jasmine McDonald, Volunteer Co-ordinator and Administrator.
Living Well Course – Starts 1st April How can we help?
A free course offering education and support forcommunity anyone Our team welcomes enquiries from groups, Maraes, schools, etc. have who would like a diagnosed with cancer, including those who finished workshop or talk from the Cancer Society. We are treatment and also those still in ortoawaiting treatments. happy visit Picton and Rural Marlborough. Partners or a whanau/family member are also encouraged to Diary, June-July 2009 attend. Run on a Wednesday night, forForsixmoreweeks, our(including next course starts information venue details) or to register your interest in these events, contact on the 1st of April. 03 579 4379 or marlcaso@xtra.co.nz For more information, or to register, please phone Margot on Yoga Classes – gentle and relaxing yoga 5794379 or email marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz. sessions; bring your loved one or a fellow survivor along for some time out. Tuesdays, 5:30-7.00pm.
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endometrium, cervix, ovary or vulva.up Thursday, The Marlborough PHO team have come with June 11, 6.00-7:30pm a FREE, FUN and ENTERTAINING physical activity Sleep Workshops – Sleep disruption is common session that will take placein people at Liz Place withDavidson a cancer diagnosis, makingfrom coping more difficult. This course, over two 7.30-8.30am, held on the last Friday of eachrunmonth. Saturdays, looks at practical ways to improve For ALL fitness levels. Families, Friends and Clients sleep for well-being – Saturday, June 13 and 27. welcome. Did you know that Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers among men and women The line up so far is as follows: in NZ? Public Lecture – “Reducing the Impact Fri 27 March Line dancing – Judith Cootes of Bowel Cancer – what can you do?” Speaker Dr A Luck (colorectal surgeon). Come along to Fri 24 April Zumba – Huia Crosby hear one of Australia’s experts on the subject to Fri 29 May 80’s Aerobics – Annie MacDonald find out more. Tuesday, June 16, 7.00-8:30pm, Scenic Circle Hotel (Seymour Street.) Hope to see you there…… Breast Cancer Support If you are interested in instructing a Services, class Mid-Winter for us – contact Deb 520 6200. Function, Thursday, July 2, 6:30-8:30pm. Informal Dinner Meeting – for All participants undertakeProstate thisCancer activity at their own men and their partners, Wednesday, July 15, risk – suitable footwear must be Please worn. 6.00-8.00pm. phone us for venue details.
Cancer Contacts Cancer Society Marlborough, The Forum, PO Box 233, Blenheim; Phone 03 579 4379; Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am-4:30pm Email address: marlcaso@xtra.co.nz Cancer helpline: 0800 CANCER (226 237) Cancer Society website: www.cancersoc.org.nz The wonderful membersfor reliable of the Croquet and upBrooklyn to date information, links and chat forums. Club, proving they are sunsmart, by wearing their
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By Adam Poulopoulos The Red Cross is marking 100 years in New Zealand with its annual appeal, and the Marlborough branch has jumped on board. Marlborough Red Cross has been holding raffles at Blenheim’s five supermarkets this week, and their appeal day is on Friday. On March 20 a bingo night is being held at Whitney Street School, while a fundraising dinner is being held at Bamboo Garden on March 31. An exhibition containing Red Cross memorabilia is being held for the next four weeks at Marlborough Museum. As part of the appeal pins symbolising the nurses in WWI, known as “the red roses of Red Cross,” are being given. Marlborough Red Cross service centre
coordinator Gayle Chambers says a big effort was being made to mark the 100year anniversary. She says the money raised locally would go towards continuing Red Cross services like Meals on Wheels and the Community Garden. “The more money the community donates the more money we can put into ensuring our services keep going.” Tickets for both the bingo night and fundraising dinner are available by calling the Red Cross rooms. Bingo tickets can also be purchased on the night, while remaining tickets for the fundraising dinner are very limited. Right: Louise Thompson and Rod Henderson will be participating in the Marlborough Red Cross’s annual appeal.
Marlborough Pipers March on to Nelson Weekly trips to Nelson and regular Skype music lessons culminate this weekend for eight Marlborough musicians as they join the Celtic Pipe Band of Stoke in the Royal New Zealand Pipe Band Championship in Nelson on Friday and Saturday. Since last October, eight Blenheim and Districts Highland Pipe Band members have driven over to Celtic Pipe Band practices once or twice a week. The Blenheim band is not able to compete at the event so the players chose to join Celtic for the experience. Celtic Band pipe major Bryce Gilchrist says it’s quite common for bandsmen play in more than one band, which enables them to be loyal to their own local organisation, but also to play in a higher grade band. He says 45 bands, including three from Australia, will bring more than 1300 players and officials, plus supporters to the city for the contest. Year 13 Marlborough Boys’ College prefect Brett McKeown is joining the Celtic Pipe Band’s Grade 3 Band in the championships. The build-up to the weekend event has meant weekly video lessons via
Massed bands. computer, Thursday night practice sessions in Nelson, plus Sunday afternoon marching practice. The remaining seven players from the Blenheim band will join the Celtic Pipe Band Development Band competing in its first ever national champs.
Overall, each band is judged on its musicality, precision, ensemble, marching and dress. The championships are held every March, alternating between North and South Islands.
Hiatus for Stars in your Eyes By Adam Poulopoulos After seven years of uncovering local talent the Spring Creek Lions and Districts Stars in your Eyes Show takes a break. The show will not be held this year, but organisers plan to bring it back in a new format in 2016. The show’s co-organiser Jon Moore says the committee were taking a break to explore their options for the future. “There’s been a lot of support and interest, and it has a great Mitch Alderlieste sings in last following, but we’ve got to take a step back and have a look at year’s show.
changing the format to keep the interest up.” Moore says the 2016 show may be held at the new ASB Civic Theatre. If that were to happen the show would have to be revamped from its current format, which involves a sit-down meal. He says national talent shows, like New Zealand’s Got Talent and The X Factor NZ had also influenced the decision. “It’s been seven years of doing the same thing, and there’s a lot of competition out there. “We’re exploring whether there’s something we can do
that’s unique to Blenheim and suits us better.” Despite the hiatus he says the show had been great to be involved with. “It gives a great buzz, and it’s our main project. “For people to get in front of 300 people with the spotlight on them, they have to be brave.” He says the new show would still be hosted by a celebrity MC, and may include a guest act. The proceeds taken from the show go back into youth projects in the Marlborough community.
House Citizens Advice Bureau Awareness Week and land In this age of social media, from March 16 to 20, and the consumer rights, health and family and smartphones it some- Marlborough CAB will be spread- issues. Marlborough Bureau had package Google, times seems like information is ing awareness. They will also be nearly 3000 last year. Some of the ADAMS LANE
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holding their annual raffle, at The Warehouse on March 20. Last year, Citizens Advice Bureaux volunteers nationally received over 520,000 enquiries on issues ranging from immigration, housing and employment to
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Norm Fowke Glass No last goodbye Dear Ed, This has been bugging me for a while. I am hearing all these things about Gallipoli. It’s sad to think a lot of the families that had siblings there and in France have had no closure, no last goodbye. That’s why these people should be going - to be able to stand on the ground and to be able to say my blood runs in this soil, and to feel the energy of my sibling. That they have family and they have not been forgotten even though they are miles away. They are still loved. Half of these people who are going are not even family. Just the privileged, not the average Joe like many of our soldiers were. I had three uncles that grew up dirt poor with their dad. Mother died at 31 in childbirth. Back then living in Oamaru, signing up to go to Gallipoli and France would have been some kind of adventure. How sad. I never knew my uncles, but I have great photos, and lots of stories my dad told me about them. I am very proud to be a Kiwi AND of our fighting men and women. PS At dawn my thoughts will be in Gallipoli. Not Privileged Dorothy
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Come on Blenheim Dear Ed, As an ex-Blenheim young bloke living next to the Gold Coast Airport in Australia I am amazed at how very little Blenheim and Marlborough actually pushes tourism. Is it left to all the big wineries to do their thing? Over here, Marlborough wines feature strongly in all the major wine stored but if you asked a punter where Marlborough or Blenheim is, the answer would be ‘buggered if i know’. I look online all the time, I look at ‘Take a Break Webcams’, Nelson have around five, Blenheim none, Kaikoura even has one. The rest of New Zealand has heaps. Close to Blenheim there must be some beautiful ar-
eas where a winery could put a webcam taking in the Marlborough Valley and advertise to the world. Is that too hard? What about the Queen Charlotte Sound? Imagine a webcam at Karaka Point, on a post or one of those houses looking over Allports Island, Karaka Point. It’s a beautiful part of the sounds, there is enough happening with the Interisland Ferries and small craft , plus the magnificent large cruise ships passing this fantastic vantage point. I just cannot believe a webcam has not been put there. I’ve always loved Waikawa. Is there anybody actually employed promoting tourism there?
France and Italy they plant the vines and water them sparingly (or not at all!) so the new plants will put down deep roots and grow quite well without constant water. Here the majority of vineyard owners water the vines constantly from the get go so the vines have shallow roots and can’t go a day without water. Also the vineyards should have a good layer of mulch on the vines but most don’t do this either. To me this is crazy and has such adverse affect on our environment. Surely the council is not this stupid and blaming the residents instead of the vine-
Fuel Prices Dear Ed, What shallow deception by the oil companies and government over fuel prices. Diesel almost hit $1 a litre and predictions were it would stay that way for about two years. Not to be! The greedy oil companies ratcheted it up on feeble excuses. The government no doubt dismayed its GST and levy rake-offs were down, turned a blind eye. There’s always the corrupt chance government colluded with the corporate oil companies to get the price back up to restore the GST take? Conspiracy nonsense? Nah! Hold on! Man has conspired since Julius Caesar’s days usually for power or greed or both. Don’t hold your breath about government doing an enquiry. It’ll be a whitewash and more deception. Meanwhile us plebs pay higher prices. Frank Henry
They need an injection of something if there is. You have a worldwide audience, but Blenheim and Marlborough seem to be more interested in keeping a massive secret. Is it Mayor Alistair Sowman and the council with their heads in the sand? Too scared that Marlborough’s secret as a brilliant destination might get out? Get the world looking at beautiful Marlborough, spend a couple of bucks on something simple like two or three webcams. I use webcams around the world to see what is happening, to assist in planning a trip. Water restrictions – Why do the council wait Kerry Jacques until the water flow hits rock-bottom before they put water restrictions on? They know there is going to be a water shortage at this time of the year. Water restrictions should be set for ALL Marlborough on 1st December which must yards! help with the supply. Of course, the vineyards are It’s no hardship to water lawns/gardens the main reason that the wa- every 2nd day and a bloody sight better than ter table is so low in the first what we have now. Just ask Renwick. place - before the vineyards College buildings – Everybody seems to (I am talking years ago) this want to plonk a new boys’ college over by place was a much greener the girls college. place - the water table was Has anybody thought about all those kids higher so things stayed green from Blenheim South, and with the “colonial” even in times of no rain. sub-division there’s going to be a lot more For some reason (and it is families. probably money) nobody Make the girls college co-ed for Blenheim seems to talk about this. North. Obviously I know that yes Build a new co-ed college on Oliver Park some vineyards are making for Blenheim South. moves to be better in this area Less school traffic on the roads, less but really it is too late now, congestion. they basically changed the Make all primary schools go to Std 6/Form environment over the years, 2/Year whatever. which we are paying for now. Less expense for families having to send Renwick Resident their kids to Intermediate for two years. Colin Geertson
What about the vineyards? Dear Ed, Why is it that Cynthia Brooks is constantly telling Renwick residents that they are being irresponsible with water usage when I am not watering our gardens (we are just letting everything die and have not watered at all), and I am not seeing anybody else in Renwick watering gardens BUT I do see the vineyards around Renwick constantly watering their vines! (You can’t tell if you are driving past them but if you are walking by you can clearly see the precious water draining away). These vineyards use an awful lot more water than the Renwick residents do. In
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Transport Operators By sea, land or air – they will get it there!
As a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor, one of the biggest challenges is getting your products delivered on time and on budget. It’s important you find the company that is right for you. Each has its own unique service, from heavy lifting and container hire through to livestock and log cartage. Support local companies and in return you will receive the very best in customer service and most importantly - trusted partnerships.
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Renwick Transport owners Ian and Karen Higgins, pictured with daughters Jax Smith and Jen Hall who operate the business.
Sisters ‘truckin’ along Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk When it comes to running a busy freight business, sisters Jax Smith and Jen Hall have the winning formula - professionalism, top end service and plenty of humour. Jax and Jen operate their family business, Renwick Transport, which was first established by their parents Ian and Karen in 1994. In its beginnings, Renwick Transport consisted of Ian and one truck. Today it has 25 trucks, as well as machinery and around 30 staff members. “When starting the business, dad sold their personal car to buy the first truck, much to mum’s disgust,” Jax laughs. “It was just him and his truck but over time the business kept growing, to the point where they couldn’t do it alone.” Ian and Karen ran the business until 2005, before enlisting the help of Jax to help ease the load.
Jax, who was a qualified pharmaceutical technician at the time, quickly progressed from working in administration to handling the logistics. This was a challenge she enjoyed and that gave her more flexibility with her own family. Three years later the business’s growth demanded more help, so Jax ‘conned’ Jen into taking over the administration and finances, as well as the spreading and fertiliser division of the business which was later introduced. “I was working as a personal assistant to a real estate agent but Jax really needed the help and she can be pretty persuasive when she wants to be,” Jen laughs. Asked what they enjoyed most about the industry, they both reply in unison - “the challenge”. “Our staff and clients are fantastic too. We have a great team around us, plenty of laughs and good humour, and we also take a lot of
Choose service over price There are numerous transport companies in the Marlborough region, and they are all competing for your business. Many of these companies claim to be ‘top-rated’ or the ‘best’, but how can you be sure? It’s never a good idea to simply go with the lowest bidder because you might be sacrificing service and dependability for price. At the end of the day, it’s the service that you will remember most, and not necessarily the price you paid. Here are a few tips for choosing a reputable truck rental company that best fits your needs and your budget. • Ask people you trust Good news travels fast but bad news travels even faster. • Ask your friends and family if they have any transport company recommendations.
Odds are somebody you know had a recent experience, or they know somebody who did, and they can give you feedback. If their experiences were bad, you’ll be sure to hear about it and then you’ll know what companies to avoid. Or, if the job went off without a hitch, then you can start narrowing your choices down to a select few. • Call the companies Calling local companies will give you an idea of how they treat their customers. • Ask for a free quote and find out exactly what the quote includes. If the company is a good one, they’ll provide you with the information you want without hesitation and with no questions asked. There is a lot of transport operators out there, so by following these few simple tips, you will improve your chances of working with a reputable company.
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Across the world The path from growing up in one of Peru’s biggest cities to living and working in Blenheim has been an interesting one for Marco Fernandez. Football, computers and visits back to Peru were the main points of discussion when reporter Sam Duff sat down with Marco last week. Marco Fernandez
Peruvian born Marco Fernandez immediately perks-up whenever the topic of football is bought up in conversation. The Managed Computer Networks engineer, who has lived in Blenheim for four years, says he cannot get enough of the sport. “It’s what we (Peruvians) like,” Marco says. “Everybody in South America plays football every week.” Asked who his favourite football team and player are, Marco immediately responds with Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo. When he is not playing football for Rangers Masters Club or having a go with a squash racket, Marco squeezes in time for his day job at Managed Computer Networks in Blenheim. The software and different features of networking computers are what make the industry so fascinating for him.
“I have a real interest in technology,” says Marco, who also has several cousins working in the industry. He also says the way computers make our lives in the 21st century so much easier intrigues him. Marco says he originally trained as a systems engineer at Santa Maria Catholic University in his home city of Arequipa. To even get into his chosen field of study he says he had to sit a five hour exam which is only held once a year. “It was quite difficult because you have to be really good at maths,” says Marco, who managed to win himself one of the 200 spots in the programme. It was while at university that he says he met his future wife, Claudia, in 1993. The two had friends in common and met at a social function, they have been together
ever since and now have two children. After leaving university, Marco says he started working as an administrator for the government agency responsible for nature reserves and the Peruvian jungle. A career in computers slowly developed while he and Claudia, a wine maker, lived in Peru until they moved to Auckland in 2004. “Moving from Peru and starting a new life in Auckland was difficult. Learning the language was hard.” Marco says before coming to New Zealand he knew just a small amount of English, mainly technical terms he had picked-up at university. After making himself at home in his new country, he says he decided to study a diploma in computing and quickly scored himself a job. The landscapes and the way people see
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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk There’s something quite magical about walking into Hunter’s Cafe. With plenty of space, a relaxed vibe and a picturesque garden setting Hunter’s Cafe is fast growing in popularity. The cafe was launched in December last year after Hunter’s restaurant was closed. The idea came from Jane Hunter who had seen a number of wineries she visited in Australia operate a similar cafe style, offering a selection of ‘nibble’ platters. “We wanted to move away from having a restaurant setting, and rather create a comfortable space where people aren’t rushed and can enjoy nibbling on our platters.” The response has been hugely positive, she says. “People seemed generally pleased to have this as an option. “It’s certainly growing considering it has mostly been word of mouth since the cafe opened.” Hunter’s Cafe has an exciting list of platters including the following options: • Cheese • Mixed meats • Hot smoked King Salmon
• Paté, made locally • Children’s option Served on wooden boards, the platters are accompanied by a delicious, locally made chutney described by Jane as having “the most beautiful flavour”. “These platters are light, simple and nicely presented. “Perfect for those who want to relax in the garden with a wine or coffee and enjoy a snack,” she says. Also on the menu are paninis, fries, a decadent chocolate brownie and icecream with a selection of toppings. And if you really want to treat yourself, there’s the Hunter’s Wine Flight for $12. Simply select three wines from the list provided and sample some of what Hunter’s does best - winemaking! For a warmer and equally tempting option, there’s the Hunter’s Cafe Affogato with coffee. In the winter, Jane says there will be some warm dishes available including soup and pasta, and gluten free options are always available. Open seven days from 11am - 3pm, Hunter’s Cafe is the ideal location to relax and unwind.
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STONER: Tom and Rebecca are pleased to announce the long awaited arrival of their son William Thomas (8lb 4oz) on February 23, 2015 at Wairau Hospital. A very big thank you to midwife Toni James and all the staff at Wairau Maternity.
PEREIRA-BARAN: Radek and Aryel are happy with the arrival of their gorgeous son, Nickollas, born March 4, 2015 at Wairau Hospital. A big boy weighing 3.610kg, 51cm long. A special thank you to all the nurses and midwives who were present at the moment of his birth.
MILLS: Nathan and Alice are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Flynn Alexander (7lb 3oz) on the February 26, 2015 at 2:46am. A new little brother to Ethan and Caleb. A huge thanks to Sue Hudson and Jenn Laing for the speedy and safe arrival, and all the staff. Photo provided.
Just married ? Send us your wedding photo and announcement and we will publish it for free. JOHNSTON: Lachie and Jaime (nee McGuinness) would like you to meet their first child Toby (7lb 3oz). Born on February 18, 2015 at 9.07am. Photo provided.
SPENCER: Tim and Casey are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their son, Cohen David (7lb 11oz), born on February 16, 2015. A Huge thank you to our midwife Cathy Middleton and all the wonderful staff on the maternity and pediatric wards at Wairau Hospital. Photo provided.
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Tick it off
With the change of season nearly upon us, now is the time to get those jobs done. Don't wait until the cold weather arrives - do it now! Cruise into winter knowing you have ticked it off!
Your home maintenance checklist Has your home maintenance checklist been ticked off before the short days and the freezing cold set in? If not, you still have time to complete all your check marks. Let us start with you home exterior. • Do your walls, pathways, or driveway still have their cracks, deteriorating bricks, concretes, and asphalts? • Is your wall cladding damaged? • Are your gutters still full of dried leaves or have suspicious blockages? • Have you inspected your roof for dam aged or frizzy shingles, blemished flashing, or leaky vents? During winter many people prefer to stay inside their warm home.
While you’re inside your home, you may want to feel more relaxed and comfortable so before the winter starts let us help you with your home interior checklist. • Have you checked all your pipes for possible leaks? • Do your windows and doors have gaps? • Are you thinking about changing the colour of your walls and ceilings? • Have you checked your fireplaces for ashes or dust build-up or are you thinking to go for an eco-friendly fireplaces or burners? • Have you collected that firewood yet? The above list is not a complete list of all the things you can do for your home but it should give you a leg up on the numerous tasks that need to be done before the winter starts.
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Wednesday March 11, 2015
Cafes and bars
Local cafes and bars were well-patronised over the weekend as customers went in search of a coffee or a beer.
Clemence Badoux and Matt Seyb.
Gweneth Pilling, Joan Fyfe and Lynn Ingram.
es. Ann Davies and Pat Jon
Nicole Irvine and Karina Sales.
itia Cabredo with Nikayla Gane and Let
Bella Cabredo, 1.
Raewyne Boyle and Marie Pope.
Martina Klengspor-Lehmann and Loisa Lehmann.
Annie Fielder-Munro and Mark Field er.
Shirley Stockdill and Bry an
Toogood.
Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.
Superb Environment for Learning and Growing • Friendly & Social Environment • Transition to School • Individual “Ready for School” programme including Literacy & Numeracy • 0-6 years Full time and Part time preschool • Oscar Programme
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JO RENNER
Learn to Play Bridge
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 prepaid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim.
12-week course at 7pm each Wednesday; commencing 8 April 2015, Marlborough Bridge Club at Clubs of Marlborough, cost $40. Enquiries Craig 578-3979 or Alison 577-6554.
Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support
Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service
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.
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.
Older Person Seminar 3rd Thursday every month St Christopher’s Hall Redwoodtown 10am to 1pm morning tea, lunch provided Guest Speakers. Ph Wendy 579 4446 leave name an number or 021 113 0160.
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.
Sheets ‘n’ Things Baby items for sale & other good used linen items. Shop between The Warehouse carpark building & Johns Kitchen. Ph: 578 1356 Ext 5 or 021 178 8337.
St John Community Shop Needs your support, with donations of good quality items to sell, clothing, bric brac, books etc... 11 Boyce Street. Phone 578 1754.
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 CRESSWELL, Ian David: On 26th February 2015 at Hutt Hospice. Aged 65 years. Son of Eddie & Ngaire; brother of Colleen, Ray & Joy. A family service will be held at Fairhall Cemetery on Saturday 21st at 1pm.
Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 2 supers, raffles and refreshments available. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra.
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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.
DREDGE, Paul Robert: On March 5 2015, suddenly at home. Aged 40 years. Dearly loved husband of Amy, loved and cherished Dad of Michaela. Much loved son of Susanne, loved son-in-law Alasdair and Lynne Grant. Loved brother of Tim, and Kelli, and brother-in-law of Keri; loved uncle of Stephanie, Amy, and Connor; and Ryan. In lieu of flowers, donations to Michaela would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to c/- 2218 S H 63, Wairau Valley, RD 1, Blenheim 7271. A funeral service for Paul will be held at The Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 2pm Wednesday March 11, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz PALMER, James MacLean (Pat): On Sunday March 8 2015, peacefully at home with his family. Aged 86 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Patsy, much loved father of Geoff, Wendy, Ross, and Phred. Adoring grandfather of Cate, Ally, Maia, and Perry. Very special friend of Nancy Hammond. Messages c/- 10 Staces Road, Grovetown, Blenheim 7202. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Pat will be held at the Mayfield Chapel cnr Hutcheson and Parker Sts at 11am Thursday March 12, followed by interment at Tua Marina Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz JENKINS, Douglas William: On Saturday February 28 2015, at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce, loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Ray and Erica, the late Stan and Dixie, and Joy and the late Eric; loved godfather of Jennylou Edwards and uncle of Stephen, Barbara, the late Ann, Donna, Vicki, Graeme and Julie, and Stuart and Linda and families. Dear friend of Glenys and George Barker. The family wish to thank the staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for their kind support. Messages to Donna McDougall, 6RD, Ryal Bush, Invercargill. A service for Doug will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, cnr Percy and Arthur Streets, at 2pm Friday March 13, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
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Blenheim Early Childhood Centres Inc.
AGM Wednesday 25th March 2015 at 6:30pm
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blenheim indoor sports
Ten Pin Bowling
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Opening hours from 10.00am 7 days BLENHEIM INDOOR SPORTS AND TEN PIN BOWLING Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Rd BLENHEIM www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz
public notice ACUPRESSURE & Massage. Sports, Relaxation, Stress, Pain Relief. $60ph Raphael 021 1700 724 Picton.
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Beat the cold and use our fantastic winter/low season rates. Call or email Lynne & Peter (exBlen) Le Chelsea Apartments www.lechelsea stay@lechelsea.com.au
Members of the Marlborough Returned and Services Association (MRSA) will be selling poppies from 9:00 AM in the morning. The Poppy collection goes to the Marlborough RSA Welfare and Poppy Trust to cater for the needs of Marlborough Returned, Ex Service, Serving members, Widows and Widowers and their families who are in need.
Volunteers
Those members of the MRSA OR members of the Public who may be able to assist on FRIDAY 17th April with the Poppy collection in and around Blenheim may place their names on the volunteers board at the Clubs of Marlborough Reception or email your name and contact details to MRSA@clubsofmarlborough.co.nz. However, It is preferable you fill in the volunteer board yourself so you can reserve the area and times you wish to volunteer for. Our Poppies have been sourced from Christchurch. John. L. Forrest President
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Beginner Lessons starting Thursday 19 March from 7- 8pm, Clubs of Marlborough Hall. Single $30, Couple $60 for 6 weeks. Come along for some fun, meet some new people and learn a great style of dancing. Please phone Rachel on 572 5029 or 021 106 1880 by the 16th of March to book your place.
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public notice QUALIFIED CARPENTER (WITH PAPERS)
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TENDER:
• Wadsco Commercial Vehicle Centre Subcontractors and suppliers are invited to submit pricing for the above tenders by: 4pm Thursday 12 March 3 Murphys Rd, Blenheim P: 03 578 9329 F: 03 578-9327 M: 027 288 0155 E: johnt@scottconstruction.co.nz
You are invited to our Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, 25th March 2015 7.00 p.m. Marlborough Riding for the Disabled Conference Room Churchwood Park, Taylor Pass Road, Blenheim. Agenda: Annual Reports Election of Executive Committee Elections Get involved, Make a difference, be empowered. Any enquiries about the meeting to MRDA office 578-3051
When : Time : Where:
WORKDAY in the Picton community
Queen Charlotte College FRiDAy mARch 20th 2015 We need your support to help our students raise funds for the college on our Workday
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Come and join us for a Bingo night on Friday 20th March at 7pm It will be held at Whitney Street School Hall, in Blenheim
Tickets are $10
POPPY DAY
Wednesday March 11, 2015
This will give you four games and the chance to win great prizes. Refreshments will be served on the night Proceeds from the Fundraiser will go to the New Zealand Red Cross for services to the Community. Prizes include: Line – box of chocolates House – various prizes ranging from meal vouchers, Omaka Heritage passes and River Queen Cruise Please bring your own markers Tickets will be sold at Blenheim Service Centre 33 Redwood Street. (Door sales available on night)
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the generous local businesses and people who so kindly sponsored our recent Hunting & Fishing competition. RIDGEAIR HELICOPTERS, STRONVAR HUNTING MARLBOROUGH HUNTING & FISHING, PUNGA COVE RESORT FARMLANDS, HR ENGINEERING, RIDGELINE MIKE TURNER FISHING CHARTERS, KAIPUPU POINT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DARTINGTON BARN, GROVETOWN HOTEL SUMMER WEIR HUNTING 4 ART, OFFTHENET, MCDONALDS Hynds, ASL Homekill, Powered Electrics, OSPRI New Zealand, Scaffold Marlborough, Damon Ward, Giesens Wines, Ngaire Kendrew, Wither Hills Vineyard, Prices Pharmacy, Fulton Hogan, Bluebridge, James Neal Joinery, Tim & Mandy MacFarlane, Eldred Boyce, Peter Large, Craig Condon, Greg Woolley, TNL Freighting, Prosper, Register Family, Kim Swan, Gary Ching Locksmith, Talleys.
RENWICK ARMS COUNTRY CLUB
THANK YOU The Renwick Arms Country Club would sincerly like to thank the dedicated and very generous sponsors of our fishing competition held 27th, 28th Feb & 1st March. Basis, Boyd Electrical, Creative Signs, DB Breweries, Express Home Kill, Fin Fish Charters/ Midland Distributors, Gas Rewnwick, Gieson Wines, Grove Rd Super Liquor, Guthrie Bowron, HR Engineering, Hunt Automotive, JL Trucking, Just Tag it with Embroidery, Kaituna Quarry Family Trust, McDonald’s Family Restaurant, Meaters of Marlborough, NZ Breweries, R+SA Porter Electrical South Australia, Renwick Dairy, Renwick Takeaways, Sounds Engineering, Talleys, Wild Buck Breweries, Woodbourne Tavern, The Rock 91.3FM Blenheim, Renwick Arms Country Club.
Thank-you to everyone who entered our competition and to all our helpers to make this competion successful. Allan Fergusson (Ferg) Club manager
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Wednesday March 11, 2015 situation Vacant
2015 Grape Harvest Class 5 drivers required Des 0274 792 414
Truck Driver 2015 Grape Harvest
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 call our office on (03) 578 5300 or Jason Tripe on 027 434 2712, or email nicky@jtcviticulture.co.nz www.vintageharvesters.co.nz
Marchers to compete at Nationals The Sorelle - Renwick under-16 marching team and Shontae Allstars u12 team are representing Marching Marlborough at the New Zealand Marching Champs, to be held in Christchurch at the Horncastle Arena. The competition kicks off on Thursday night with the gala march, an event performed on a much smaller, stage-type area, and always indoors. The two local teams will compete in a grading march on Friday afternoon, which will place them in either the championship or plate march-off. Teams then compete again Sorelle in action during the Canterbury Championships earlier this year. on Saturday within their designated rankings for medal Photo: Shayne Kim.
and trophy placings Our two local teams have competed locally and marched at the South Island Championships in Dunedin in December, where they qualified to compete in the NZ Champs. Marching Marlborough coaching coordinator Anita Ireland says the two teams would love to bring home some medals, but realise the NZ Champs is a big competition with a very high standard of marching achieved. Sorelle - Renwick are a first-year u16 team, whilst Shontae Allstars competed at the NZ Champs last year.
Cannons win in summer league HEAT PUMP/AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLER (TRAINEE) We are looking for an eager & energetic young person to join our friendly team. Experience is not required as on the job training will be provided. This is a full time, permanent position. Please apply if you think you have the following requirements:• Honest, reliable & motivated • Keen to learn • Great communication skills • Current drivers licence (minimum restricted) Please reply in writing (including CV) to:Anna Molloy Mint Air Ltd PO Box 12, Spring Creek 7244 Ph 03 570-2298 or email mintair@xtra.co.nz Applications close 18 March 2015
Last Thursday evening saw the second week of Marlborough Volleyball’s Fairweathers’ Senior Summer League being played at Stadium 2000. In Premier Grade, Marlborough Boys’ College played Woodbourne’s top team, the Woodbourne Cannons, in the first game of the night. A very well-fought game after the Cannons woke up and they then took it to MBC, winning the first set 25-20. The second set was very close with MBC Senior player Luke Kenyon having a great night of powerful serving and they took it
to within two points. However, too many mistakes from MBC gave Cannons another set win 26-24. Woodbourne Cannons really controlled the final set with Aaron “Styx” Hills playing some powerful spikes, and they won the third set 25-16. In C Grade, The Avengers wiped the floor with MGC C team in the first set winning 25-13. New team member for The Avengers, Alli Win, showed she is certainly an asset to the team by displaying some great serving and spikes. In the second set MGC calmed down and played some much better vol-
Marlborough sport to see more funding The Canterbury Community Trust announced that it has approved funding of $247,200 to Marlborough’s sport and recreation sector, to support those organisations and projects which best align with its new funding policy and the current changing landscape. The Trust adopted its new Sport and Recreation funding policy after commis-
sioning research in June 2014 by Research First and undertaking consultation with key stakeholders to assess the current and future landscape of the sports and recreation sector. “The findings from that research revealed a real shift in the way people are approaching their sport and recreation activities.” says chief executive Louise Edwards.
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leyball with the help of Bella Samau chasing balls to do some lovely setting, which resulted in great rallies. Despite MGC’s improvement The Avengers were still too strong and won 25-18. John Billingsley from The Avengers had fantastic serving all night, and particularly in the third set, where he also showed some great tips over the net and was awarded Player of the Match from referee Lee Reddecliffe. The Avengers got a hat trick, winning the third set 25-17. The Team of The Week Fairweathers Voucher went to Safe Crackers.
Treasure chest gets the prize Pelorus Area Health Trust shop the “Treasure Chest” was the winner of the Mussel festival shop display. Volunteers and trustees worked together towards a theme of “Pioneers of the Marine Farm Industry”. An outside display of seeding equipment by Bert Battenberg one of the original mussel farmers, an early 1980s Mussel Muncher along with a Mussel line display, complete with Mussel worker set the scene. Right: Graham Smith & Noeleen Bryant beside the Treasure Chest display that won the Havelock Mussel Festival Shop Display competition
Marlborough’s Welsh contingent celebrated St David’s Day at the Cork and Keg pub in Renwick recently.
“For instance, there is now a trend towards physical activity becoming more varied and moving away from traditional sports, with the range of sport and recreational activities requiring funding becoming more diverse. Evidence also points to more informal participation in physical activity as a result of environmental factors.”
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Reeve racing towards rookie title Blenheim teenager Brook Reeve takes a big points advantage into the penultimate round of the New Zealand Formula First championship this weekend, and has the rookie title in his sights. The 17-year-old has racked up six podium finishes this season after winning the annual SpeedSport Scholarship back in May and embarking on a motor racing career from Kartsport. While Reeve is looking most likely to win the rookie title, he says that is not top of his list with just two rounds of the championship remaining. “I’m not focused on the title, just focused on getting more good results. If I achieve that then the title will come. I’m only taking one race at a time. “I know I’ve got a car that can win races. I’ve had one [race] win and I’m really keen to more before the season ends.” The Formula First championship heads to Hampton Downs this weekend before the final round at Taupo over Easter weekend. Driving for Dennis Martin’s
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Sport inbrief Badminton Club nights have started at both the Picton and Blenheim badminton clubs, and are due to start at the Central club next week. In Blenheim seniors play Monday nights between 7-9pm at St Mary’s Hall, while in Picton, seniors play on Tuesday nights between 7-9pm at the Queen Charlotte College gym. Central’s club nights start on Tuesday, March 17 at the Marlborough Boys’ College gym.
Cycling Brook Reeve in action. Photo by Geoff Ridder. Sabre Motorsport team, Reeve has delivered some of the best results of the scholarship drivers from the 14-year history of the young driver development program.Although the season is not yet over, he looks like putting up one of the better performances
from the 13 young drivers that have gone before him, which includes the likes of V8 Supercar star Shane van Gisbergen, triple NZGP winner Nick Cassidy and GP2 and Aston Martin works driver, Richie Stanaway. In the six rounds contested to
date, Reeve has been a regular top-six finisher. He lies fifth overall in the series, and is the top rookie. “It’s been an amazing year so far, and I’m determined to end the season with more successes,” Reeve says.
The 20th anniversary of the Rainbow Rage cycle race is fast approaching. The event takes place on March 21, with the 106 kilometre course starting at Rainbow Valley and finishing in Hanmer. To enter, visit the Rainbow Rage website.
Rowing
Paddon and Kennard stutter through Mexico By Jacob Page Kiwi rally ace Hayden Paddon and his Blenheim-based co-driver John Kennard leave Mexico feeling upbeat and positive for their next World Rally Championship event in Argentina in five weeks’ time despite not achieving the results they’d hoped for in Mexico. After a series of ups and downs, the pair eventually finished 17th overall. After a spin on Thursday night’s super special stage, a small error on Friday’s second stage resulted in broken suspension and the end of their day. Re-starting on Saturday in 26th position, the Kiwis were on the back foot, running first on the road in the ‘sweeping’ position, and then were further hampered
Kiwi duo Hayden Paddon and John Kennard had a tough debut at Rally Mexico by brake issues in the morning and overheating issues in the
afternoon. On Sunday’s final three stages,
Paddon reported they had a cleaner day, making clear steps forward to improve their feeling in the car on Mexico’s unique stages. “It’s been an eventful rally for us but I think there are plenty of positive things for us to take away. The car has been good. Coming into Sunday’s final stages, I watched the on-boards from my team-mates last night and I learned a few valuable things about my driving which I can now take forward to Argentina,” Paddon says. “In the long 55 km stage this morning, we saw these improvements with some good spilt times and this is what we will analyse with both the data and on-board footage in the coming weeks to further improve.”
Yachting clubrooms damaged by high tides Marlborough received some much-needed rain on Friday and Saturday, but the inclement weather also left its mark on the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club’s clubrooms. QCYC publicity officer Christel Hopkins says on Friday, the waves hammered a hole in the corner of the building and the stove went flying across the club kitchen. The clubrooms were also flooded, concrete bollards were shifted and jetty boards floated away. The tides rose and flooded the building again on Saturday. The building has been patched up and cleaned for now, but even before the floods the club had been saving up in their building fund for new clubrooms above sea level, and talks and initial
plans are in progress with the Marlborough District Council. QCYC is holding a fundraising dinner later this month to raise money for the new clubrooms, as well as the club’s fleet and coaching programme. The dinner will be held on Friday, March 20 at Drylands Winery. Well-known sailor and America’s Cup Comentator Peter Lester will be the guest speaker at the event. To sign up, or to provide auction items/vouchers, email Ange on giffrd@xtra.co.nz.
The Hopkins brothers: Jasper (back,) River and Moss, on the flooded jetty during high tide.
Several locally-raised Central RPC rowers have made it to the full and under-23 rowing squads for upcoming international meets. Sophie MacKenzie and Robbie Manson, of the Wairau Rowing Club, and Karl Manson and Tom Murray, of the Blenheim Rowing Club, are all in the full squad. They will be heading to World Cup meets in Italy and Switzerland, and the World Rowing Championships in France. As part of the men’s eight, Murray will also go to the Windermere Cup in Seattle in May. WRC’s Holly Greenslade and Hannah Bailey, and BRC’s Corey McCaffrey, have been selected for the under-23 crews to attend the World U23 Rowing Championships in Bulgaria.
Running Tomorrow is closing night for the 2014/15 Marlborough Harriers Summer Runners programme for 2014/2015. Tomorrow’s run begins at 6pm from 11 Forest Park Drive, and will be followed by a prize-giving and BBQ.
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