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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Ritual Cafe owners Dave and Del Lowther have a big task ahead of them after the council approved their request to expand their outdoor dining area to occupy two car parks in front of the cafe.

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The hearing was held on Tuesday where Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community and Finance committee supported the move. Continued on Page 2.

PHOTO: Ritual Cafe owners Dave and Del Lowther (left) with some of their customers sitting in the carpark space that will be converted into an outdoor dining area.

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Cafe owners given go ahead Continued from page 1 Councillor Terry Sloan says by allowing restaurants and cafes to extend their dining areas onto their street frontage, provides an opportunity to “help inject life and vitality onto the streets”. The previous owners of the cafe had originally looked at expanding last year so when Dave and Del took over the business in August they were told the possibility was still there. “We thought it was a great idea. When it’s a nice day I’m sure customers would like to sit outside, especially as we are on the shady side of the street,” Dave says. The challenge for Dave and Del now is to come up with a design and present it to Council before work can begin, ideally before Christmas, Dave says. “We have a few ideas we are looking at, one being creating a storage space where we can put folding chairs so we

don’t have to pull them in every day. “Whatever the design is that we choose, it will definitely tie in with the style of the cafe,” Dave says. Dave and Del will lease the space from the Council and meet the costs of reconfiguring the site to take their tables, and the café’s neighbouring businesses had agreed in principle with their plans. Councillors say the precedents set by other outdoor dining areas in Blenheim and Picton show the positive effect of outdoor dining and how it lifts the overall atmosphere in a town centre. “Ritual Café’s extension will align with the changes being made in nearby Bythell Place - part of the overall revamp of Blenheim’s CBD which is now underway,” Terry says. RIGHT: Ritual Cafe owners Del and Dave Lowther.

Hot cars kill Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk SPCA Marlborough is issuing a reminder to the general public as summer approaches; “Don’t leave your dogs locked in a hot car”. Manager and inspector Kaycee Polkinghorne says a month ago she had to break into a vehicle to rescue a puppy in a situation that could have had grave consequences. There was only one window which was left down ‘slightly’ and the puppy had gone beyond the stage of distress and was found becoming weak. “Obviously we don’t recommend leaving dogs in cars, but if you have to take them please let it be in short periods of time, leave the windows down, park in a cool place and provide water. “Ideally we recommend you leave them at home as what could be a quick trip into the supermarket can turn into half an hour or longer, and cars can

really heat up in that time,” she says. On a warm day the inside of a car heats up very quickly. On a 30 degree day the temperature inside the car can reach 39 degrees in a space of 10 minutes. This is even in the shade with the windows open slightly. In 30 minutes it goes up to 49 degrees. According to SPCA, a normal dog’s body temperature is around 38.5 degrees, and they only sweat a small amount through their paws and rely on panting to cool down. In a hot car with the windows slightly open, panting is not enough to keep their body temperature cool, and it can only withstand a body temperature of 41 for short amount of time before it suffers brain damage and death. “The message is if the purpose of your trip is not for the dog, please leave it at home,” Kaycee says.

Dog flame with SPCA Marlborough manager and inspector Kaycee Polkinghorne. Kaycee is urging motorists not to leave their dogs locked in hot cars over the coming hot months.

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New rules for blue cod Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced changes to blue cod rules for the Marlborough Sounds, including scrapping the transit and slot rules and introducing a minimum legal size of 33cm across the region. “These new rules are based on science and the views of submitters and advice from the Blue Cod Management Group,” says Guy. “The group received strong feedback from the public that the previous rules were confusing and complicated. The scientific information also showed they may not have been supporting a rebuild in blue cod numbers in some parts of the Marlborough Sounds. “It was clear something had to be done. My decisions reflect the feed-

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back from the community and ensure the rules are simple, fair and easy to comply with. At the same time they balance the benefits all stakeholders get from using this fishery with the need to ensure sustainability.” The main changes are scrapping both the ‘transit’ and ‘slot’ rules.

This means there will be one set of rules across the whole of the Marlborough Sounds and Challenger East, and one minimum legal size of 33cm. “Consultation on these proposals was held earlier this year and there was good open discussion with the community. “I want to thank the Blue Cod Management Group for their hard work. This group is made up of recreational and commercial fishing representatives who have worked together to help preserve this important fishery for future generations. “This is a very important and popular fishery, not just to locals but to people from all around New Zealand who love coming here.” The new rules will take effect from 20 December when

the recreational fishery in the Marlborough Sounds opens. The other main changes include: • Daily bag limit of two blue cod per day across the combined area (Marlborough Sounds and Challenger East) • Fishers may accumulate a maximum of two daily bag limits, provided they were caught on different days • Recreational no-filleting rule and hook limit remain • All seasonal closure and closed area restrictions apply equally to recreational and commercial fishers. These include: • Seasonal closure in the Marlborough Sounds from 1 September to 19 December. • Finfish “no-take zone” around Maud island.

Double dose of NZSO in 2016 Blenheim is set to get a double dose of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at the new ASB Theatre next year. Great masterworks will feature in the NZSO’s 2016 season as the Orchestra launches an exciting partnership with Edo de Waart, one of the world’s most acclaimed conductors. Edo de Waart will begin his tenure as the NZSO’s Music Director by presenting a Masterworks series, featuring concertos and nine major symphonies by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler, Elgar and Richard Strauss. The NZSO will play one of these Masterworks concerts in Blenheim, featuring works by Mozart and Brahms, as well as New Zealand’s own great master, Douglas Lilburn, and starring captivating Scottish-Italian violinist Nicola Benedetti and German cellist Leonard Elschenbroich. The Orchestra will return to Blenheim in September during its nationwide tour, Swing into Spring. This concert will be a collaboration with the

inbrief Maritime NZ giveaway Maritime New Zealand and The Safer Boating Forum will start giving away free waterproof cellphone bags to boaties during Safer Boating Week, October 16-23, and it will continue over summer. Each bag will also include a new safer boating mini-guide.

Marlborough film to premiere Aaron Falvey will be premiering his new film shot in Marlborough ‘The Flame’ next Friday. It’s happening at the Marlborough Museum Theatre at 7:30pm

Relief for ratepayers The Marlborough District Council has reduced the interest rate it passes on to ratepayers when it borrows from the bank to pay for large infrastructure projects. The council has cut its assumed interest rate from 7 per cent to 6 per cent after banks predicted interest rates would remain lower for longer.

Fire shuts airport Marlborough Airport was closed for almost three hours on Wednesday night with its fire engine helping fight a blaze at a nearby timber yard. It took five fire engines more than six hours to put out the fire at Flight Timbers, off Battys Road, in Blenheim.

Picton Cinemas The NZSO will embark on a new era in 2016 and Blenheim will be one of its stops.

iconic Rodger Fox Big Band. “The programme will feature the great American jazz trumpeter Allen Vizzutti and include specially written new arrangements,” says Blake. “We’ll be visiting 12 centres, including Blenheim, in our most extensive tour of the year.”

“These significant symphonies and concertos have been selected by Maestro de Waart for their brilliance and emotional power,” says NZSO Chief Executive Christopher Blake. “This music is at the core of the symphonic orchestral repertoire and hearing it in live performance under his baton will be an exhilarating and uplifting experience for concertgoers.”

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December deadline for students Students are being urged to apply for their 2016 student loans and allowances by 16 December, including current Year 13 students. Over 200,000 applications for the 2016 academic year are expected. By applying before 16 December, students will allow enough time for all the steps in the application process to be completed before courses start. Officials say students don’t need to have their NCEA results or have locked down all their plans to apply as applications can be updated as things are confirmed.

Marlborough Farming for Profit Maximise your weaning draft Wednesday 14 October, 10.30am4.30pm. Cape Campbell, Rob & Sally Peter’s property. Topics: Getting the most out of your weaning draft, incorporating tourism into your farming business. Guest speaker Marc Elliot will give an update on the Red Meat Profit Partnership farmer survey work carried out earlier this year. Bring your own lunch. Lunch stop at the Lighthouse on the farm tour. Four wheel drive vehicles, no quad bikes please. Contact: Greg Sheppard, greg@ sheppardagriculture.co.nz.

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Who are we, what are we really? OPINION PIECE Peter Chapman talks about the Marlborough branding. Peter is a former sales, marketing and management consultant.

Consider; our rates paid $90,000 for the regional brand “Only Marlborough” launched in November 2014. Council fund Destination Marlborough, the agency responsible for “marketing Marlborough”, approx $725,000 p.a. Council appoint two Trustees to the Board of Destination Marlborough to oversee this “investment”. Destination Marlborough developed their own brand (they call it a visitor strategy and a brand as it seems they don’t quite know the difference) “Marlborough – Brilliant every day” - you have seen this out and about. Quite catchy really but that’s not the point! DM’s marketing collateral (maps, brochures, signage, uniforms etc) either omits the ratepayer funded brand or relegates it to an anonymous after-thought position as the photos clearly show. Fa ncy D est i nat ion Marlborough staff turning

up to a Council meeting sporting a “Brilliant every day” t-shirt and then discussing plans to promote the region under an alternative brand! Bit like wearing a Coca Cola t-shirt to a Pepsi Board meeting or a Lada t-shirt to the launch of a BMW. So there we have it. The funder (MDC) is being usurped by the funded party (DM) and the funder seems oblivious, powerless, fearful or just plain scared to bring a wayward child into line. Meanwhile, Marlborough as a region remains adrift in a world of well branded alternatives like a naughty teenager not quite knowing if they are an adolescent or an adult. In order for sense to prevail, I suggest the role of branding Marlborough be extricated from Council and placed with people with a commercial understanding, skills and experience in business.

Marlborough Airport shows both brands. BELOW: Destinations Marlboroughs brand, and RIGHT; Marborough District Councils brand.

The Marlborough Chamber and the Marlborough Research Centre seem an obvious place to start. Oh, nearly forgot. There’s a paper at today’s MDC Committee meeting (8th Oct) to vote DM Board Trustees a pay rise. Guess who’s paying?

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By Jacob Page After 21 years working at Independent Tyre Specialists, Andrew Morton (pictured) did not have time to hesitate when the opportunity came up to buy the business. Andrew and wife Robyn took over the Main Street business after the owner of the company, which has 11 stores in the South Island, gave them two weeks’ notice he was closing the doors. The former owner did offer the chance for managers to buy in to the business. “The fact it was an established business, with a good reputation that I had been involved in made it worth giving a go,” Andrew says. “It’s been on this site since the mid-60s and the manager I had when I started was here 40 years and started in (1968).” Andrew is a keen motorbike and motocross rider and it was through his passion that he landed a job at the company more than two decades ago.

I worked straight across the road at a car sales and I had a motorbike accident at what used to be the intersection of Redwood and Main Streets on my way home from work. “I smashed my knee up pretty bad and was off work for 12 months which obviously the car yard couldn’t keep me on over that amount of time so a job came up here and I applied and I’ve been here ever since.” Andrew says he enjoyed the field work, going to farms and vineyards to do his job. He was born in Ward and is quite happy travelling all-round Marlborough. Robyn has come on board looking after the accounts as well as holding down a fulltime role. “It’s nice to know this is another locally owned business in Marlborough,” Robyn says. “We want to try to revamp the business slightly and give it a bit of a makeover which is what is happening at the moment.

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COUNCIL NEWS Whats on in the Council Chambers

Thursday 15 October Environment Committee meeting. Council Chambers at 1.00 pm. Members of the public are welcome. Check out the agenda online www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Meetings/2015-Council-Meetings

Locating the leaks in the water supply

Council contractors will be moving around Renwick and Havelock until the middle of next week trying to pinpoint any leaks in the underground water network. Detection Solutions staff will be using acoustic equipment to locate the source of leaks in the watermain services lines or the supply lines to private properties. Staff may come onto private property and ask to turn off the water toby for a short time to enable them to check for leaks. Any disruption should be brief. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. Staff will be moving around Renwick and Havelock during daytime working hours, 8.00 am-5.00 pm only. They may be identified by the company logo on their clothing. If you have any inquiries contact Detection Solution project leader Neil Scrutton Ph: 0274 411 994 or Council Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney Ph: 03 520 7400.

Local Authority Elections 2016 Representation arrangements

The Marlborough District Council reviewed its representation arrangements at the Council meeting held on 27 August 2015 and resolved that the following proposal apply for the elections to be held on 8 October 2016. Council requires these submissions by 5.00 pm on 16 October 2015. For information on the proposal please refer to Council’s website www.marlborough. govt.nz/Your-Council/News-Notices/PublicNotices/Representation-Review-InitialDecision or contact Mike Porter Ph: 03 520 7400. Submissions should be forwarded to Mike Porter, Marlborough District Council, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim 7201 (PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240), or email mike.porter@marlborough.govt.nz. Submissions must be received by Council by 5.00 pm on 16 October 2015.

Water Safety Awareness Week 16 – 23 October 2015

Marlborough is a beautiful coastal region boasting one fifth of New Zealand’s coastline as well as numerous waterways. That makes this a great place to live but it also means we must learn to respect the water – and to understand the importance of water safety. Safe and Sound at the Top (SAS@TT) is a community group working to reduce injury and accidents across all walks of life in Marlborough. The group has identified water safety as one of its areas of focus and is preparing information and education on how to stay safe in our waterways. Summer is ahead and that’s when most drownings occur. Seven people lost their lives in our waters during 2013. But Marlborough was one of only two regions in the country where there were no drownings last year. Let’s keep it that way.

CBD revitalisation gets under way in Bythell Place Work is underway on the upgrade of Bythell Place as the first stage of the $2M upgrade of Blenheim’s CBD. The raised grass beds on the west side of Bythell Place were taken out last week with the three other grass beds between Queen Street and Maxwell Road also to be removed. The overall plan for Bythell Place will bring in removable bollards and planter boxes so the area can be a daytime public space or be opened up for bigger events by closing the bisecting road. The fountains are going and a single grassed area will be incorporated into the redesign with planted areas to soften the Maxwell Road corners and a wide, level tiled area connecting one

side of Bythell Place with the other. Five parking spaces will be removed to develop the area into a safer, more easily accessible area. While the minor work is underway now, the bulk of the work won’t begin until after this summer to avoid disruption during the CBD’s busiest season. The Council has committed to upgrade infrastructure and public spaces in the town centre over the next two years working in partnership with the Blenheim Business Association. It’s hoped the project will encourage others with a stake in the town centre to also invest in revitalisation.

Residents well satisfied with Council services In the eyes of Marlborough residents, the most important services Council provides are emergency management, the drinking water supply and community facilities and the standard of that service is very high. It seems our rural fire fighters, public libraries and parks and reserves are greatly valued. Each year Council uses an independent research firm to find out how Marlborough residents see the Council’s activities and performance. Most areas score seven or eight out of 10. Since 2008, the overall trend measuring resident satisfaction with Council is rising gradually.

Our rural fire fighting and civil defence team generate enormous praise from the community, there are consistently positive comments about our public libraries and people are proud of our parks, gardens and sports facilities. A large but less well known aspect of Council’s responsibilities, Environmental policy and monitoring and Biosecurity, do not rate so highly with the general public, perhaps partly as these activities are part of Council’s regional responsibilities and not so familiar to many urban residents. One area where people are not so happy is the level of information they

get about Council meetings. Council meetings are open to the public although very few members of the public attend; the meeting times and dates, and the agendas and minutes, are all public documents, available on the Council website: www.marlborough. govt.nz/Your-Council/Meetings See the 2015 Residents’ Survey Report on the Council website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Meetingshttp://www.marlborough.govt. nz/Council-Publications/Plans-Policiesand-Documents/Resident-SatisfactionSurvey

Getting Picton ready for summer Picton is being prepared for summer’s visitors with roading upgrades including some tweaks to the street frontage overlooking the foreshore. London Quay will again be reduced to one lane with roped bollards and planters used to separate pedestrians and vehicles. The deck chairs will be back, some of them in London underway. The plane trees Quay. and light poles have been The upgrade of Picton’s removed and the new Upper High Street is well

Positive ageing Parking spaces designated for people entitled to Mobility Parking Permits are available near public facilities and services throughout Blenheim. A vehicle must display an approved permit to park in these spaces. A fine of $150 may be imposed when a space is used without a permit. The permits are issued on the basis of mobility – not simply to anyone with a disability. A person unable to walk 200 metres without help is entitled to apply; this may include people suffering from an underlying medical condition not immediately obvious to others, such as multiple sclerosis or emphysema.

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kerbing and channelling installed and preparations made for landscaping.

Work on the road improvements between Dublin Street up to the Picton Lookout is also due to begin before summer. When that’s completed, it will be a direct path between the town and the Link Pathway, the walking-cycling trail which follows the old Bridle Path connecting Picton with Havelock.

Entitlement to Mobility Parking Permits It is the person, not the vehicle, who holds the permit. However, the permit must be displayed in the vehicle being used. If you have a permit and travel in different vehicles, it may be convenient to attach a small suction cap to the permit so it’s easily moved between vehicles. Mobility parking spaces are not free parking areas; the maximum time allowed is two hours or double the maximum time on a metered car park or in a pay-and-display car park. Mobility permits do not enable drivers to stop on yellow lines, no stopping areas, loading zones or clearways.

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Apply for a Mobility Parking Permit at CCS Action, in Sinclair Street opposite the Railway Station, or Marlborough Roads. A doctor’s certificate is required. • Further information from Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330, or CCS Disability Action, Ph: 03 578 1170. The concessions available under the Mobility Parking Scheme have been granted with the consent of the Marlborough District Council – not by right of law. Co-operation is essential to ensure these concessions are not abused.

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The Sun Djs suicide prevention message Marlb Midweek 30 Sept - I hope your night at Paddy Barrys was well supported. Due to price, I was unable to purchase a ticket. Too many lives are lost to suicide and I feel suicide is often misunderstood... I often hear people say, they must be weak / selfish! Personally I don’t agree, but I feel at times they can leave unanswered questions, and us feeling what if! Suicide... being a child you have born, a sister or a brother, a parent...affects the ones left behind deeply. Don’t judge the persons whom have chosen to end their life at the time through suicide... Yes help was only a heart beat away - if only they knew where, at that moment. Life can end so swiftly... they have gone through so much - some will never experience... Compassion is huge.

Magic radio station Thank you so much for your fantastic music, you are truly magic. We lived when music was music. Keep our music alive. One very happy Magic fan.

Doggy dodo bags I too have noticed the dumping of dog dodo bags in Picton’s Scotland and other streets when walking my own dog and thought it bizarre that someone actually does this. Why? And it’s not just one or two bags. Odd behaviour whoever you are!!

Yes, but ask a tourist how much they pay on board for a bus ride to a select vineyard and back, that’s it! Astronomical! Now, few tours are advertised aboard! Come on all these famed tourist agencies-get off your pretty chairs and offer ‘off the wharf tours’ like Akaroa and Dunedin, stop this ticket clipping! They come to see, lets show them our incredible place fairly priced!

Go to work Have you worked in the vineyards? Employers have to pay min wage so top up employees that don’t make it. They can’t fire Kiwis to take RSE workers-they have to have a certain number of Kiwis before they get their RSE and of course they take rent and fuel-you pay it don’t you? What about the fantastic employers whose staff leave their families for six months at a time to work in a foreign country because they think so highly of them? You need to get your head out of the clouds and get your facts right! I knew someone once who was too over qualified for a job in his field. He ended up mowing lawns for a living. We are living amongst poisons everyday because of vineyards and smoking and car gases and people still earn a honest days living. Stop making excuses for not working. If you truly want to work you take what you can get till the right job comes along. Things don’t just come to you, you actually have to work hard for what you get. That way you appreciate it so much more. I’ll still argue work of any kind is better than being on the dole. Its a pride thing. Have a Happy Day

Good things take time Speed skating Watched the training of the speed skating, people from Timaru , Nelson and Blenheim. What a great asset we have at newly sealed Athletic Park.

Picton foreshore Thankyou to all those who have worked hard to make the Picton foreshore look so beautiful. The flowers, particularly the poppies are stunning. Cruise ship passengers were in awe on Monday and lining up to take photos with the glistening blue harbour and little white sailboats in the background. Some fabulous pictures will have gone around the world via facebook.

Placemakers in Grove Rd have a sign advertising a new showroom coming soon. Good things don’t happen overnight it also says.

Over it Well well well, cancelled my sub for Marlborough Express, was sick of missed delivery. Now I don’t even get Midweek. Thanks Sun for keeping me up to date.

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Revenue generated I bet the council are thrilled with the revenue generated by the recently created “pay & display” parking at the railway station/info centre! With an average of four cars a day using it, this income must be good for keeping future rates increases well and truly in-check.

Mobility scooter rescuers! Thank you so much to the young guys who rescued my 88 year old father when his scooter stopped by riverside walk bridge and lifted it into their van, father and all and dropped them home and not taking any thing for it. Well done!! More young people should take a lesson from you well brought up guys.

Blenheim does not need traffic lights As anyone who has lived or worked in a city or town with traffic lights will know, lights slow traffic down. All that it needs is for drivers to understand how to use roundabouts correctly. To the person who thinks lights will fix the traffic in Blenheim and are telling council to get there act together, why not learn how to use roundabouts they work very well if you know how to drive.. Anyway go live in Auckland and see how good you really have it.

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Barking dog Bary Street barking dog down back section. What’s it got to bark at all day? Inconsiderate owners, its getting worse. Bung a bark collar on it to give us elderly some peace.

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Renwick dry again! Surely it’s time to give these good folk a break. Our council-grape baron empire should simply fund the moving of the entire suburb and businesses to a brand new estate, creating a model area for the country to follow; land being developed near the Omaka air field. turn the entire west of the city into plants! Will save MDC money but give the families a cleaner home.

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Residents rate services high Marlborough residents have given a high score on the rural fire fighters, libraries and parks and reserves provided by the Marlborough District Council. They’re the services and facilities ranked top in the annual survey conducted to assess residents’ satisfaction and to get feedback on public priorities. Residents have given the Council an overall satisfaction rating of 74.4 per cent which researchers SIL Research say is part of a trend showing a gradual improvement in ratings for the Council over its 49 areas of activity. While the latest results were not quite as high as last year they are in line with results for the last six years which consistently put satisfaction

a fire or an earthquake, it’s always a reminder to everyone that this is an extremely important part of Council’s services.” Mr Sowman said the importance attached to drinking water is an endorsement of Council’s decision to budget for upgrades for Seddon, Renwick and Havelock and also confirmed that people accepted the need for the major upgrade to Blenheim’s water supply over the last few years. Libraries, parks, sports fields and playgrounds are the amenities which the public consistently tells us they see as the most important facilities the Council provides for the community, said the Mayor. “This is consistently received feedback and we

levels over the 70 per cent mark. The survey also shows that emergency management, drinking water and community facilities are seen by the public as the most important services delivered by the Council. Overall the survey indicates that the areas which the public considers to be most important are also earning the highest level of satisfaction, suggesting the Council is allocating its resources correctly, said Mayor Alistair Sowman. “There’s no doubt that events like this year’s Onamalutu fire bring home to everyone the value of our rural fire team and what a professional team it is. “All our emergency management staff work hand in hand with each other and, whether it’s

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk As petals begin to peak out from their buds and plants splash their surrounds with colour, now is the perfect time to seek out inspiration for all garden projects. The Wairau Valley Anglican Parish Country Garden Tour is set for this month so get a group of friends together and take a tour. The tour will be held over the weekend of October 17 and 18. This year’s event is focusing on properties in the area of Old Renwick Road and Renwick North, including one on Blicks Road owned by John and Jennifer Joslin. The former winery owners purchased their near-acre property seven years ago which was occupied by an olive grove. After pulling out most of the olive trees John and Jennifer have lovingly created an expansive garden which features many different elements for both practical and entertaining purposes. The property, named ‘Down Stream’ because it is down stream from their

John and Jennifer Joslin by the stream in their Blicks Road garden.

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Meditation Class Breathing meditations and mind training techniques aimed at calming the mind so that we may obtain peace and contentment in our lives. 10 am - 11.30 am (followed by a shared lunch) . All welcome - by donation. Alzheimers Rooms 8 Wither Road. Supported by the Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group. Phone Maree 572 2774 or Sue 578 5214.

Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock. The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868. Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Around Town Garden Tour 10am - 4pm, $15 pr person in aid of St. Andrews Hall. Tickets available from Springlands, Roselands & Selmes Trust Garden Centres, Cresswells Shoes, Awatere Community Centre Seddon & Take Note Picton. Includes garden books, plants & food stalls. Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

EcoWorld Picton Aquarium Meet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tuatara), Little Blue Penguin, have fun discovering animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Up Close Encounters at 11am and 2pm daily. Open daily from 9.30am. Picton Foreshore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am - 12pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Phone Rex Carson 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

Buddhist Teachings Geshe Jampa Tarchin will give a public talk on “Overcoming Depression and Loneliness”. All welcome $10 7 pm - 8.30 pm Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road. Supported by the Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group. Phone Maree 572 2774 or Sue 578 5214. Gavin Roberts Football Tournament Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, 9.00am. 16 boys teams from Canterbury, Nelson, Otago, Waitaki and West Coast and 12 girls teams this is a hotly contested tournament.

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

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. St. Ninians Spring Festival St. Ninians Presbyterian Church, 1 Riley Crescent. 9.00am – 1.00pm. A fundraising Spring Festival for the Wairau Youth & Family Trust with many stalls including Christmas Shop, Garden, All Things Kitchen, Produce, Cakes, Children’s Toys and Games etc. A Garage Sale will also be held on the same day.

Gavin Roberts Football Tournament Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, 9.00am. 16 boys teams from Canterbury, Nelson, Otago, Waitaki and West Coast and 12 girls teams this is a hotly contested tournament. Kids gone fishing day Tradezone and BlueLight. A fun filled day of fishing. 10am - 12.30pm. Waikawa Bay Foreshore and Wharf, Picton. Meet guru Graeme Sinclair. Bring your own rod. Limited number of free handlines.

Sunday 11 Seniors Victory Dance “A Step in Time” 2pm to 4.30pm with Janet’s Old Time Band and others at Clubs of Marlborough. Tickets $5.00. NO DOOR SALES. All enquiries to Age Concern 579 3457. Tickets available from - Combined Clubs, Grey Power, Age Concern Marlborough, Ken Ham Music Works. Queen Charlotte Track ‘Fun Day’ There will be complimentary water taxis between Anakiwa and Picton as well as Blenheim to Picton with locations like Lochmara and Mistletoe Bay. A number of companies will also have discount hire rates as well as food and refreshments available. http://marlboroughnz.com/events/2015/ queen-charlotte-track-fun-day/ The Three Sopranos Antonia Selby, Islay Leov, Caroline Harvey accompanied by Mark Secker. 11 October 3pm. St Andrews Church Blenheim. Tickets: $10 Concession, $15 Adults. Door sales only ‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz. Farmers Market Showcasing the best of Marlborough some of the stalls are Harwood Produce, Koromiko Eggs, Banjo Brews, Traditional Country Preserves, Nuggety Creek, Riverina, Garden Bee Honey, Spudz n Greens, Kaikoura Cheese. Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local. Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776. Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission. Associated Modellers Society. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm 4pm $2. Marlborough Kennel Association Double Ribbon Parade. Entries taken from 10.15am Judging from 11am. All dogs recognised by NZKC welcome, Public welcome, Refreshments available. Clubgrounds, Aerodrome Road, Omaka. Enquiries to Sandra 5787996. Riverside Railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station. 1.45pm for Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. 3.00pm for Omaka and return. Adult $10 Child $5 ( Omaka $6 &$3) CASH ONLY. Combo/Family fares available.

Up & Coming 12 October Science Roadshow, Bohally Intermediate School, 49 McLauchlan Street, Blenheim. 9.30am – 2.55pm. 16 October Wicked Stitch - Talk with artist, Val GriffithJones. Val Giffith-Jones is a multi-media artist whose work is rich with colour, humour, clever observation and narrative. Millennium Public Art Gallery, Corner of Seymour and Alfred Streets, Blenheim. 1pm – 2pm. Saturday 17 Handworks 2015 . 17 - 25 October. Exhibition of work from Top of the South Creative Fibre Groups. Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim. Hands-on activity daily 12.30 - 2.30pm. Felting, weaving, spinning, knitting - beautiful textiles, functional and decorative. 18 October Fashion Parade at Waikawa Boat Club. Swing into Summer Fashion Parade 2pm and enjoy complimentary canapes and a glass of Italian Champagne on arrival, then listen to the latest updates from presenters. Tickets $15.00 and can be obtained from the club or Sheelagh 573 5277 or 027 3842714.

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Marlborough Water Safety Week October 16th - 23rd

Fun and survival It’s Marlborough Water Safety Week (October 16-23) and the message is clear “Water Safety isn’t about avoiding water, it’s about having fun while being aware of how to keep yourself and others safe”. Water Safety is not just vital for anyone out in a boat in the Marlborough Sounds or moored in one of our beautiful bays, it is also essential around creeks, rivers and swimming pools/spas. Don’t forget that in Marlborough there are as many as 1,300 swimming pools or spas - that’s a potential safety risk at one in every 13 houses. That doesn’t include the many inflatable paddling pools that provide fun over summer - but can also be a backyard water hazard. Seven people lost their lives in our waters during 2013, although Marlborough was one of only two regions in the country where there were no drownings last year. Sadly there has already been one death from drowning here in 2015. That’s one two many. According to Water Safety Chief Executive Matt Claridge, in 2014, 69 males drowned

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A third of the drownings were immersion incidents, where people had no intention of entering the water, which highlighted the need for people to learn swim and survival skills, he says. There are various water safety courses in Marlborough people can take part in, from swimming lessons at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 pool through to diving and sailing courses. For more information there is a list of local businesses that offer water safety training on at www.marlborough.govt.nz.

Waterproof bags free to boaties “It won’t work wet” is the message behind 10,000 waterproof cellphone bags being given out to boaties this summer. The Safer Boating Forum will start giving away free waterproof cellphone bags to boaties during Safer Boating Week, October 16-23, and it will continue over summer. Each bag will also include a new safer boating mini-guide. “Take two ways to call for help, is one of our key messages to people going out on the water,” Maritime New Zealand Education and Communications Manager, Pania Shingleton says. “We know that more and more recreational boaties take cellphones with them. If you are going to have a cellphone as one of your two ways of calling for help, then it has to be kept safe and waterproof,” she says. Coastguard Boating Education will be dis-

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(40 hours per week full time) We need an energetic and enthusiastic administrator to join our office, supporting our sitebased team of 20 staff. You’ll work alongside our estimating, project and site management teams as they tender and manage contracts, so the ability to work autonomously is essential. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient, smooth running of our Blenheim operation, encompassing general and varied administration tasks with a key focus on financial/accounts administration. SCM systems training will be provided, but candidates with proven ability in the core functions will have a distinct advantage. If you are interested in joining our team, please email through your curriculum vitae to info@scottconstruction.co.nz and let us know what attracts you to this role. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kahurangi Blenheim

Kaiako Vacancy The person we are looking for must have these following attributes,

• Like singing in the shower? • Boost your confidence! • Fun-loving Community Choir • No pre-training required • Open to all • Friendly supper after singing • Only $5 per session (first session free)

 Fluent in Te Reo Māori me ona tikanga.  Passionate about working with tamariki aged from 0-5 yrs.  Competent Team Leader for kaimahi & whanau  Be energetic, motivated and able to work as part of a team or independently when required.  Can think on your feet.  Excellent communication skills.  Excellent planning and organisation skills.  Excellent time management skills.

Thursdays 7pm – 9pm

To apply please send in your current CV to

Pam 021 046 4841 / 578 0094 or: Vivienne 022 368 7802 / 577 8486

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Kim Ruri Kaupapa Kaimahi Te Tauihu o te waka a Maui Te Wai Pounamu 0276878958. Email : kim@kohanga.ac.nz

Applications to be in by October 10th 2015.

CHURCH SERVICES 10:00am Every Sunday

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim. All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service, Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Night church.

Fundraiser for Wairau Youth & Family Trust

John Mills Ph 021-469-873

Contact:

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St Lukes’s Anglican Church, Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Contact 0273432814.

Water blaster for hire

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4 Alana Place Witherlea Shopping Centre All Welcome Enquiries: 027 721 8727

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SALES Sat 10th Oct at St. Ninians Spring Festival, Cnr Riley Cresc & Alabama Rd. Large variety of items including furniture, books, clothing and bedding - bargains galore! Not before 9 am!

ProPerty AdministrAtor 12 hours per week, one year fixed term. Picton based.

situations vacant Cafe Staff wanted Immediate start. Part time up to 20hrs per week. Must be available for weekends. Barista experience preferred. email: CV and covering letter to: tracey74@ windowslive.com Casual Labourer required For house and garden m a i n te n a n c e wo r k . Clean criminal record and drivers license required. Preferable experience with chainsaws, lawnmowers and hedge trimmers, and HT li c e n se but n ot essential. Immediate start, contact 02102517563 or email soundspropertycare@ windowslive.com

Reporting to and working closely with the Property Manager at Port Marlborough you will be tasked with helping to transition the property administration to a new system and provide general administration support. We are looking for an administration superstar. Someone that can make a difference in only 12 hours per week. You will be efficient, systematic, with high levels of literacy and accuracy. Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel are essential. If you are looking for a flexible part-time role based in Picton within a stimulating working environment then this is a fantastic opportunity. Applications close Monday, 19th October 2015. To find out more phone Lucy Maclean (Consultant) on 03 546 8649 or apply online at www.intepeople.co.nz

Senior Biosecurity Officer (FULL TIME)

Do you want to be part of a small, dynamic team that delivers an effective regional Biosecurity function?

We’re a dynamic and progressive Council in the top of the South Island where the Marlborough climate and outdoor lifestyle cannot be matched. Council is seeking applications for the position of Senior Biosecurity Officer based in Blenheim. You will be involved primarily in programmes focussed within the rural community minimising the impacts of regionally significant plant and animal pest threats. The person we are seeking has the opportunity to lead and manage the Chilean Needle Grass programme using all your skills as an excellent communicator. You will also be flexible enough to manage other pest programmes which have a mix of compliance, public awareness and service delivery. You will be able to work fluently within the rural community to build relationships and constantly reach pragmatic solutions to everyday issues whilst also maintaining a grasp on the bigger picture outcome. You can also put your technological skills to work using, and helping to shape, smart, innovative digital systems. Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 22 October 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.

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Births This Week Service Technician Blenheim • • •

Be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service Chance to work in a great team work environment Competitive remuneration

About the opportunity This is your opportunity to service, diagnose, and repair our top of the line tractors and farm machinery equipment. This challenging role will give you the opportunity to work on products ranging from the side by side RTV’s, tractors, large contractor equipment including balers and grape harvesters. Become part of a team committed to exceptional customer service that has been our driving force for 67 years. We offer career progression, good working conditions, and above all else great people! Position Requirements To be considered for this role you will need to have: • A relevant trade qualification • Experience in the diagnosis and repair of tractors / harvesters and agricultural machinery is preferable • Knowledge of diesel engine structure and fuel systems is preferable • Knowledge of agricultural transmissions and drivelines is preferable • Knowledge of hydraulic systems used in agricultural equipment is preferable • Knowledge of electronic systems common to agricultural equipment • Good people and communication skills • Computer skills including the use of OEM diagnostic software The Company C B Norwood Distributors Limited is a leading tractor and machinery distribution group and represents a portfolio of leading global brands through separate operating divisions, and three national dealer networks which include 17 company-owned retail farm machinery centres. Established in 1948, we have grown to be one of the best known names in New Zealand agriculture and today we supply one in every three tractors sold in New Zealand. We keep farmers moving by providing exceptional solutions for every customer every time. For additional information please visit our website http://www. norwood.co.nz/blenheim/. To apply for this opportunity, email your covering letter and CV to: Dallan.Clark@norwood.co.nz Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 20 October 2015.

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AVERY: Koen Richard Robert (10lb 2oz) September 24, 2015 BISHELL: Alexander James (7lb 1oz) October 1, 2015 ENGEDI-KOBLENEZ: David (9lb 6oz) September 29, 2015 ZUCCHETTO: Aria June (8lb 8.5oz) September 26, 2015

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Death Notices BURGESS, Jill (nee Davies): October 2, 2015 CHATFIELD, Anthony John (Tony) D81906 Corporal RNZAF: September 20, 2015 CONDON, Marion Anne (nee Bright) October 2, 2015 FARMER, Jayne Victoria (nee Allan): September 30, 2015 HANLEY, Sharon Mary (nee Miller): October 2, 2015 KING, Ruth (Barbara): September 20, 2015 PHILLIPS, Patrick (Pat): October 2, 2015 SMITH, George Robert: September 30, 2015 WADSWORTH, Natalie Irene: October 3, 2015

C R O S S W O R D Puzzle CROSSWORD

death notices BERTRAM, John: Died on October 7 2015, suddenly at Wairau Hospital. Aged 72 years. Loved youngest brother of Peter (deceased) and Rilla Bertram (Blenheim), Sheila (deceased) and John (deceased) Christie (England), Joan, and Bob (deceased) Dodsworth (England). Loving father of Aaron Clarke and Rebecca Garozzo, and grandfather of Freyja (Sydney). Much loved uncle of Peter and Clare Christie (England), Ian and Susan Dodsworth (England), Julie Dodsworth (England), Maria Bertram and Thomas Noanoa (Wellington), Jill and Kent Winstanley (Blenheim). Dearly loved by all his great nieces, great nephews and his great, great niece. Very sincere thanks to all the staff at Redwood Lifestyle Care and Village for their wonderful care of John in his three years with them. Also a huge thank you to the amazing staff at Wairau Hospital for their professional and empathetic care. Messages may be sent to c/- 4 Orchard Lane, Blenheim 7201. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am Monday October 12, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

JOSEPH, Donald Ray (Don): On Monday October 5 2015, peacefully at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. Aged 84 years. Loving companion of Colleen Mace. A treasured friend of the Mace family. G E OF F R E Y T SOW M A N FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz HENNESSEY, Hugh Thomas: 1925-2015. Died peacefully in his sleep, at Bethsaida Retirement Village on Friday October 2 2015. Loved husband of the late Stella Agnes Hennessey, father and fatherin-law of Kathryn and Ron Ward, Louise and the late Garry Easter, Michael and Christine Hennessey, Peter and Michelle Hennessey, and Mark and Sue Hennessey. Loving grandfather of Stella, Matthew and Hannah Ward, Bartholomew Easter and Joanne Aker, Lauren Kite and Natalie Hennessey, Olivia Hennessey, Bridie Gibson, Sorrell Swincer and Delaney Hennessey. Delighted Great Grandfather of Caitlyn, Emma and Daniel Ward, Madieline and Gemma Easter, Jack and Ben Aker, and Shae and Rory Gibson. Hugh was the last remaining Uncle of both the McCormick and Hennessey families. Messages may be sent to P O Box 29266, Fendalton, Christchurch 8540. A private family service has

been held. GEOF FR EY T SOW MA N FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

In Memoriam TradeZone & Bluelight would like to invite you and your kids to

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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.

When: Saturday 10 October 2015 Time: 10am - 12.30pm with prize giving at 12pm Where: Waikawa Bay Foreshore & Wharf, Picton Meet TradeZone Fishing Guru Graeme Sinclair. Great a FREE day out with your kids. Bring along your own rod, limited number of free handlines available.

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Bennett is bang on Wayne Bennett has a point; it seems a shame for an NRL competition to be decided on a golden point drop goal. Bennett’s Brisbane Broncos were on the losing end of arguably the greatest final in history thanks to a Jonathan Thurston special after his North Queensland Cowboys had levelled the game up with a try after the final hooter. Before you begin to think the super-coach Bennett has a case of sour grapes, it’s important to remember he has always been against golden point, whether he won or lost, he has been vocal in his displeasure of it. He wants to reinstate grand

final replays – I’d love to see those two teams go at it again. Whatever way you look at it, the fairy tale came true for North Queensland. Their superstar leader, Thurston finally orchestrated his team to a premiership, one of the last accomplishments that needed to be ticked on his resume. Surely, he will be the next rugby league immortal with all he has achieved. It is his humble nature that makes him so personable. Unlike current immortal Andrew Johns, Thurston has the look of the common man. The north Queensland club has also fulfilled its potential after

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20 years in the competition. North Queensland have been persistent, but they have stuck with a core of players and taken the best of the under-20s talent to build year on year. Meanwhile, another side which began in 1995, the New Zealand Warriors flounders with on and off-field issues. Yes, they’ve had some coaching changes which would be some relief to the Warriors but they’ve also had leaders throughout. The Warriors, as always have the pieces of the puzzle to do just what the Cowboys have done, they just need to put them in the right place to make it work.

Black Sticks women win again

With ... Jacob Page

The Black Sticks women will head to Christchurch with an unbeatable series lead after a decisive 4-1 win in their third hockey international against Argentina. After winning the second of two games in Blenheim, Anita Punt’s team has backed it up with another win and a commanding performance in Christchurch would be a big confidence boost ahead of the Oceania Cup.

Makos prop serves one match ban Tasman prop Ross Geldenhuys was handed a one-week suspension for striking a player during their loss to Canterbury in Nelson last weekend. The incident occurred during the Makos’ 41-25 defeat to Canterbury at Trafalgar Park.New Zealand Rugby duty judicial officer Chris Morris accepted a guilty plea from the Highlanders and Makos front-rower. He missed the final national provincial championship roundrobin match against Taranaki in New Plymouth last night as a result.

Spring Creek lofts flying Racing pigeons from clubs in the lower North Island, along with birds from the Blenheim club, competed in a race from Christchurch on Saturday. The 400 racing pigeons were released at 7.30 am into fine weather and with temperatures set to rise conditions were conducive for a good result. The first Blenheim pigeon home was from the loft of Donald Morrison, Spring Creek, second and third positions went to the father and daughter loft of Carl and Sindy Kirkwood. Two birds lead the flock home by more than 10 minutes, a sizable break. Results from Ashburton 26 September the racing pigeons belonging to Carl Kirkwood of Spring Creek recorded their third win in a row. A distance of 326 km, had all the signs of being very fast with a gusty south-east wind aiding the pigeon flock on their journey home after a 7.30am release.

Carl’s first pigeon completed the distance in 3 hours 34 minutes and recorded a speed of 1520 meters per minute. A very credible second place to Donald Morrison also of Spring Creek, 1518 mpm. These first two birds were 6 minutes ahead of the next pigeon owned by Donald’s wife Shirley, 1474 mpm for third place. Results from Christchurch on 19 September. Liberated at 7.20 am into high cloud but clearing conditions and a southerly breeze. Pigeons to the Kirkwood loft at Spring Creek were once again ahead of the flock with young Sindy Kirkwood’s pigeon completing the 242 km journey in 2 hours 37 minutes 1541.69mpm. Her father Carl, was second only 3 seconds behind with a velocity of 1541.20 mpm. Donald Morrison having a repeat of last weeks race by finishing in third position 1537.72 mpm.

‘Dr Bray’ back in business By Jacob Page Blenheim MMA fighter Brayden Graham was back at training on Wednesday for the first time in more than a month after he was diagnosed with post concussion syndrome. He suffered the injury while winning a bronze medal at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation World Championships of amateur MMA in Las Vegas in August. The man dubbed ‘Dr Bray’ competes in the flyweight division and has a world ranking of 27. He says it has been a hard few months. “It’s been a struggle in many respects with this concussion. “I’ve been battling fatigue, blurred vision and a bit of memory loss. “It’s a strange injury and it’s hard

to treat because it’s not like a black eye or broken arm.” After getting clearance to begin light training again, Brayden has returned to training under Marcelo Lopes at his training centre. He says during his time out he’s been able to train rookies towards their own debut fights in the sport. “I’ve been doing some coaching and learning myself while teaching others which is quite exciting. “I’m hoping it will make me a better all-round fighter.” Brayden says he is keen to get some gold around his waist soon but is planning a slow build back to the world championships in Las Vegas next year. His world ranking is protected until the next major amateur MMA event which is likely to be in Europe before the end of the year.

Hunt to return to Makos

Former Nelson College rugby star Mitchell Hunt is returning home from Auckland next season after this week signing a three-year deal with the Tasman Rugby Union. Hunt, 20, has also signed with the Crusaders for next year’s Super Rugby campaign, having headed to Auckland in December 2013 to join the Auckland Rugby Union’s high performance squad.

Carl Kirkwood with one of his favourite racing pigeons, a grizzle who has been racing well.

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