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Sister act By Celeste Lodewyk Sisters Rebekah and Charlotte Codlin are taking the local dance scene by storm with their dance school Street Dance Federation, based in Blenheim. So much so that they have been invited to perform at the Sweet-Az Sun Festival as back up dancers to the Black Seeds, Tiki Tane and Trinity Roots, essentially rubbing shoulders with some of the country’s top artists.

Continued page 2 Rebekah and Charlotte Codlin - sisters invited to dance at an upcoming local festival.

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Sisters look to grow dance school Continued from page 1 They were also awarded Marlborough’s Top Talent people’s choice award for 2015, and were given the opportunity to perform as pre-game entertainment for the Firebirds vs Tactix netball game. Big achievements for such a young duo, but they insist they do it for the enjoyment. Rebekah (21) and Charlotte (16) grew up in the Marlborough Sounds and Picton and were

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home-schooled. “I would try not to listen to music while I was studying or I would start dreaming up routines,” Rebekah jokes. Together they founded the nonprofit dance school Street Dance Federation last year before moving the classes to Blenheim earlier this year. “When we first started classes at Queen Charlotte College we had 15 regulars turn up, but when we moved to Blenheim

we had 30 join in the first week. “We have dancers between the ages of 12 and 30 and there’s a good variety of people which makes it all the more interesting,” they say. Both girls say they have different dance styles which include hip hop, freestyle, Latin American and acrobatic partner dancing. “It’s our belief that everyone should have the opportunity to learn high quality street dance

and be part of performances, shows and competitions, so we keep the cost low enough so it just covers the venue hire.” Asked where they wanted to see their dance school in the future, Rebekah who is a local artist and guitar tutor says Marlborough is home and she hopes to see the school grow. Charlotte who is completing her NCEA level 2 and 3 through correspondence school, she too wants to see the school grow.

Police open day The Blenheim Police Station will be opening its doors to the public this Sunday, providing an insight into the day-to-day operations. Community Constable Russ Smith says this weekend’s event follows on from the success of last year’s inaugral National Open Day. “Last year was a roaring success. We had people queuing outside when we opened,” he says. This year the station has allocated more space for displays, including the car-park area between the station and the Warehouse, which will have a number of interactive displays for the public. Organisations that work closely with Police will also be present including Search and Rescue, Coast

Guard with one of their vessels, Women’s Refuge, Marlborough Victim Intervention Group and Victim Support, Marlborough Youth Trust, the serious crash unit and Neighbourhood Support. Blenheim Police will have their booze bus, highway patrol vehicle, prison van and riot gear, a physical training course that is similar to what Police use to pass their entry test plus much more. There will also be finger printing for the kids, an area set up where they can dress up in Police clothing and have a photo taken and of course a tour of the cells area. The Open Day runs from 10am 2pm and is free for everyone.

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Ash Davey, the owner of the very popular yacht “MARACAS” has decided, after 15 years of ownership, to put his yacht up for sale. She is the winner of many trophies and has clocked up endless sea miles of safe family cruising around New Zealand’s coastline. This easily sailed, safe vessel has been well prepared for the next owners. A complete professional paint job, including antifoul was carried out in August of this year. New dodger and covers were also fitted so there’s nothing to spend on her for a long time. Constructed of double diagonal kauri glassed over, this is an exceptionally strong, safe boat. The warm glow of the interior kauri timbers is timeless and inviting and the 6 berths gives options for guests. The galley will impress and ease of access on and off the boat through the walkthrough transom is a major plus. For those wishing to view “MARACAS” she will be open to the public this Saturday & Sunday on Waikawa Marina Jetty 3E Berth 18 between 10am - 3pm.

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Still laughing 60 years on Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Bluey and Erys Duncan were all smiles yesterday as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with lunch at Figaros Cafe in Blenheim. The couple met 63 years ago at the New Br ighton Power Boat Club in Christchurch in quite humerous circumstances. Bluey was attending the club day in his launch and happened to race against Erys’s father. “It was a special day as everyone wanted to win the trophy which was an anchor. “I was in the cruiser class race racing against Erys’s father who was in his 14 foot clinker built boat. As we came close to the finish I happened to beat him. “After the race I walked past her father who was tied

up at the jetty, and who was sitting in the bow... Erys. “She stuck her tongue out at me, but what she didn’t realise was that there was a photographer who captured that on film and every club member saw it. “I thought well that’s a cheeky young chick, and that’s how we met,” Bluey laughs. The couple married at St Saviour’s Church in Sydenham, and now 60 years later they have three children, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and another on the way. The secret to their long and happy marriage? “You have got to have humour, patience and a willingness to forgive, and it’s important to say I love you every day... we say it to each other every night,” Bluey and Erys Duncan pictured on Thursday celebrating their 60th wedding Erys says. anniversary.

Repairs to Renwick’s water Renwick has been losing approximately 15% of the township’s daily water consumption through leaks in the water supply network. The Council’s annual inspection of the network, using contractors with specialist equipment, identified 30 points where water was leaking, wasting an estimated 207 litres of water each minute. Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says almost half of the breaks were in the Council’s network with water being lost on the main pipeline, from service lines to properties, at tobies and water hydrants. None of the leaks was visible on

the ground surface with detection possible only with the use of specialist equipment. The biggest problem was discovered at the corner of Vorbach and Brydon Street where an estimated 30 litres a minute was being lost underground. Another 17 leaks were located on private property, three of them equally large and losing 30 to 40 litres per minute. “It’s a significant waste of water given that Renwick, at this time of the year, is taking 1390 litres per minute from the treatment plant.” Some of the smallest problems involved less than a couple of litres

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Grants for Pelorus The Pelorus Area Health Trust promotes, protects and fosters primary health care within the Pelorus Area. The Trust will be giving grants to supporting organisations that provide life saving services to the Pelorus Community. On October 17, they will hold their AGM at 11am at the Havelock Pavilion.

Playcentre Open Day The Spring Creek Playcentre is hosting an Open Day on Wednesday, October 21. Find out what Playcentre is all about, enjoy messy play, water activities, a free sausage sizzle plus much more. It runs from 9:30am - 12noon.

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a minute but it all added up, said Mr Rooney. “Given that Renwick’s water supply network was installed in 1974 with an expected lifespan of 60 to 70 years, the level of corrosion is as expected and a similar level of leakage was detected during last year’s inspections.” The water supply network was managed by routine maintenance although eventually it would become uneconomic to repair. However that point was still likely to be three or four decades away, he said. Letters from Council will go out next week advising property own-

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ers where leaks have been identified within their property. Council is also offering each private property owner a free 20-minute consultation to try to pinpoint the source of a leak. “Ideally we’d like property owners to get onto this as soon as possible as we want to get the whole network into the best possible shape before summer when water supply is again expected to become an issue. It’s in everyone’s best interests if we’re not wasting the water we do have.” During the next fortnight, Council will repair all of the leaks found in its network.

The Ministry of Education is hoping to have a decision on the future of Blenheim’s two colleges by the end of the year. The initial deadline was June.

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Liquor store opens The new liquor store Boyce Street Liquor will open for business late next week on Thursday says owner Maurice McQuillan. Maurice says the new store has an expansive range of wines, spirits, beers and RTD’s available. The Boyce St Liquor store will open Monday to Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-10pm and Sunday 9am-6pm A one-way traffic system would operate around the store where vehicles would enter off Boyce St and exit on to Lakings Rd.

Wheeler new council CEO The deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Marlborough District Council Mark Wheeler has been appointed to take the place of retiring CEO Andrew Besley. District Councillors selected Mr Wheeler from a shortlist of three candidates. Mr Wheeler currently heads the Council’s Assets and Services department where he has direct responsibility for approximately 70 staff and Council’s largest works programme. A member of the Council’s senior management team for

the last 17 years, Mr Wheeler is an experienced manager with a good knowledge of the wide range of Council activities and services who is well respected by staff and elected representatives. A qualified accountant with experience in a number of private sector businesses since the 1980s, Mr Wheeler moved into management in the early 1990s, initially coming to Marlborough to work for the Riverlands Foods Group. He then moved to the Alliance Group, based in

Invercargill, before moving back to Marlborough in 1997 to take on the Asset and Project Manager’s role at the Council. Mr Wheeler says that, having raised a family of young sportsmen who have represented Marlborough, he is very committed to this region. He will move into the CEO position on 12 December. RIGHT: Mark Wheeler the new Marlborough District Council CEO.

NMIT Open Day The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) in Blenheim is holding an Open Day tomorrow from 11am to 2pm. A range of quick-learn seminars will be on offer and tutors will be available to talk to the public. One lucky person will win a prize consisting of laptop computer, tablet, gourmet food basket and 500 Fly By points.

The Captain’s Daughter What was formerly The Clansman restaurant in Havelock will be reopening at the end of this month as The Captain’s Daughter. Jo Downey and Mandy McQuarrie purchased the building and plan to re-open the bar and bistro by Marlborough Anniversary weekend.

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New premises for Laser Electrical Laser Electrical are on the move. This week they relocated into the old Blue Door building on Charles St. Brendon Adams says there is so much space and after gutting the building, new wiring and painting it is starting to look

really good. The board room come meeting room has some laser lighting, changing colours, which looks flash. Laser Electrical previously Murray Brown Electrical were at Hutchinson St for more than thirty five years, but as Brendon

says we needed more space and when Tracy (Brendon’s wife) found this much larger building in Charles St, they decided to move. It also means Tracy can run her Get2it fitness studio from here as well, says Brendon. Brendon started off as an

apprentice with Murray Brown at Hutchinson St, then in 2001 Tracy and Brendon took over Murrays business and became a member of the Laser group. The new premises has a large retail showroom, with the latest in electronics, security, data and lighting.

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ABOVE: Laser Electrical’s new premises on Charles Street. Inset: Brendon Adams.

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk The Depot Cafe on Charles Street has been sold to a local mother and daughter duo. Aamai Bradshaw and daughter Jana Neilson took over the business on October 1 and renamed it JAys. Jana had been working for the previous owners when it was announced they were selling, and it was after a phone call to her mother that the idea to purchase it came about. “I was a bit gutted when I heard it was selling as I had really enjoyed working there so I phoned mum and she said ‘let’s buy it’. “It’s my first time as a business

owner and it’s really exciting. It was a case of being the right opportunity at the right time,” she says. For Aamai it’s always been a dream to own a cafe. “I owned a restaurant about 20 years ago but I had young children and it was the wrong timing for me, so when this came along I felt it was right,” she says. Jana and Aamai have given the cafe a new coat of paint, changed the seating and are now serving Flight coffee. They have also introduced a cooked breakfast starting at 7am. “We don’t want to make any

Mother and daughter duo, Aamai Bradshaw and Jana Neilson have purchased the Depot Cafe on Charles Street, naming it JAys.

dramatic changes, just little things here and there,” Jana says. “What we are enjoying most is

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COUNCIL NEWS Whats on in the Council Chambers Thursday 29 October Council meeting Council Chambers at 2.00 pm Members of the public are welcome. Check out the agenda online www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Meetings/2015-Council-Meetings

Notification of Meetings October & November 2015 The Marlborough District Council hereby gives notice pursuant to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 of the following meetings: • Council Thursday, 29 October 2015 at 2.00 pm • Community & Finance Tuesday, 17 November 2015 at 9.00 am • Regional Planning & Development Thursday, 19 November 2015 at 9.00 am The above-listed meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim. The times and dates may be subject to alteration and confirmation thereof prior to the meetings is advised by contacting Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Control of aquatic weeds in rivers and watercourses Rivers Herbicide Injection Programme The Council’s rivers injection programme for the control of aquatic weeds in rivers and watercourses will commence on Thursday 29 October 2015. Injection will take place in the Council maintained rivers and watercourses on the Lower Wairau Plains and include portions of Spring Creek, Opawa River, Taylor River, Tuamarina River and Opawa Loop. Persons using water from rivers or watercourses in the area for irrigation or stock use should take particular note and obtain further details regarding injection in particular areas by contacting the Council’s office. Any enquiries should be directed to Hai Trieu at Council’s office, Ph: 03 520 7400. The herbicide injection programme is authorised by discharge permit number U070702 and injections will be undertaken in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Operative Code of Practice which is a condition of consent U070702.

Community Grants Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from not-for-profit organisations providing services to the Marlborough community under the following category headings: • Community Welfare/Social Services • Environment • Sport and Recreation Applications must be for projects/services that meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct benefit to the people of the Marlborough district. Applications are completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/OurCommunity/Grants-and-Awards Applications close 5.00 pm 30 October 2015 For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph. 03 520 7400

Youth Civic Awards Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman has presented Youth Awards to eight young Marlborough students who are making a big contribution by volunteering across a range of areas. Run by the Marlborough Youth Council, the Youth Awards are similar to the District Council’s Civic Awards and open to young people aged between 13 and 20. Mr Sowman says it’s a way of publicly

acknowledging young people who are making a difference in our community. More information about the Youth Awards is on the Council website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Our-Community/Grantsand-Awards/Youth-CivicAwards Learn more about the Youth Council and its activities: www.myvoicemarlborough. co.nz/Youth-Council

Photograph courtesy of Matt Croad Recipients for Youth Civic Awards 2015 with the Mayor from left to right – Ben Hide, Josh O”Donnell, Sosaia Mseui, Theo Babin-Martin, Kelsey Smith, Alexandra Hood, Rosie Argyle. Georgia Marshall was away on holiday and not able to attend.

Marlborough Water Safety Awareness 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. There has already been one death

from drowning this year. That’s one too many. Water Safety Awareness week will run from 16 – 23 October 2015. • Lady Elizabeth IV and Coastguard Marlborough open evening - Thursday 22 October, 4-7pm, Picton marina • Children’s activity sheet prize draw – http://bit.ly/Water-Safety to download a copy. For more information on the activities for Water Safety Awareness Week: http://bit.ly/Water-Safety or contact the coordinator Ph: (03) 520 7400 ex 5491.

Looking for scientific answers to falling aquifer Council monitoring suggests that, in the past 30 years, the Wairau Aquifer has dropped by about a metre. Council staff are working with scientists in New Zealand and Germany to try and pinpoint the cause. Critics point the finger at irrigation for grapes but monitoring also shows the aquifer level continues to drop during the winter when irrigation is turned off. The scientists suspect there may be several factors coming into play and they’re looking at these possible influences: • Improved flood control has reduced the land area where river water is seeping into the aquifer • Improved drainage has increased the rate of water leaving the aquifer as spring flow • Gravel extraction is compacting the river channel and edges • Irrigation use

Positive ageing A driver’s licence provides independence for many people but, from the age of 75, that licence is regularly reviewed to check people are medically fit to drive. Older drivers are required to renew their driver licence at age 75, 80 and every two years after that. You will need a medical certificate from your GP each time you apply.

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Wairau River flows may have changed. Our researchers are gathering data from wells between the Waihopai River and Tua Marina for a computer model to estimate Wairau Aquifer recharge rates so that we can better manage our water resources.Go to Council’s website to learn more about the Wairau Aquifer Project and the work that our scientists are doing with researchers from Lincoln University and the University of Tübingen in Germany. Share your knowledge and help our scientists Our research team wants to hear from water users and well owners who are willing to share personal memories and observations about the Wairau River and aquifer. Local knowledge could add valuable information to the scientific data being gathered. What changes have you noticed in

the level of your well? Have springs on your land dried up unexpectedly? Do you have a theory about what might be happening to the aquifer or the Wairau River? There’s a feedback form on our website: eservices.marlborough.govt.nz/onlineservices/new/AquiferFeedback/step/1

Renewing your driver’s licence from age 75 The doctor may decide you are medically fit to drive but only under certain conditions, e.g. wearing glasses, driving only in daylight hours, or driving an automatic car only. Your GP may also choose to refer you for an on-road safety test or for a more specialised medical assessment. Some older drivers benefit from time spent updating

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their on-road skills either through a course or with a professional driving instructor. • The Marlborough Road Safety Council holds regular Driver Refresher workshops. Contact Nigel Perry, Ph: 03 578 5256. • More information for older drivers: www.nzta.govt.nz/ resources/factsheets/57

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Rubbish wheelie bins Everywhere I’ve visited, cities and towns, particularly in oz, councils provide wheelie bins for rubbish. Blenheim is a bit backward in many ways.... same with posties still on bikes, most places now use motorbikes....

Shocking service Have to agree too with person who cancelled Marlborough Express....shocking service. 80% not delivered, Saturday Express as well.... shocking....they are chucked and arrive in puddles soaking wet -often. Thanks Sun for your service

Incoherent ramble Opinion piece - authored by someone with a grudge! Peter Chapman’s article on branding was an incoherent ramble. Given his bid to Council to create a regional brand was rejected, at the first hurdle, the motivation for his story is very apparent. A poor loser, who turns on others when he is rejected. “Only Marlborough, a compelling proposition” Peter Chapman’s article might have got my attention, but for the irony of it. His personal track record in branding activity includes Choose Marlborough, a business to attract visitors. It failed to get off the starting blocks and the company was struck off. To build popularity in the Gigatown Blenheim campaign, he posted an abhorrent tirade against Muslims. Two classic examples of how to spectacularly destroy a brand! James

Cup of tea What’s with the two teacups on sticks at the Seymour roundabout!!! Odd

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Are there any honest tradesmen/ handymen in Marlborough that will actually do an honest day’s work for an honest days pay? Or do they all over charge or just not turn up? #fed up

Over qualified Sick of hearing people moan about the dole. Its not the persons fault that he or she goes on the dole. We are lucky that we have the dole, most countries’s don’t . If we had no dole crime would sky rocket. As for vineyards they only hire if you’ve got experience, as they say or you know the right people etc. You are always not experienced enough and they don’t want to teach, so where do you go? Left or right? Take one step forward and three backwards instead. Stop putting people on the dole down. One day it might be you. Stop and think before you open your mouth.

Great job Seymour square is looking gorgeous! To the people that look after the gardens/ grounds, you are doing a wonderful job, luv it!

Conspiracy theory NMDHB want to contaminate our water with fluoride. Who makes money out of installing the new fluoridisation system? Who makes the money out of selling the chemicals to water suppliers? Let us choose to use fluoride not be forced to use it by those in the pay of chemical companies.

Good things take time Maybe you should call into the store and see the new paint job. New flooring. Improvements with putting in large windows. New displays appearing all the time. So much work has been going on behind the scenes. So yes. Good things do take time.

Exercise Elderly complainers in Bary Street should consider suggesting exercise and stimulation for the dog instead of torture via a bark collar. Sounds like you both need companionship and tolerance.

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txt talk of the week Txt talk debate Interesting to overhear people debating facts in the paper revealed in this column when I was out to dinner. Proves they do care, take note and read what ordinary folk know and are worried about. Well done.

SPCA Do spca actually go to places when you ring about animal welfare? Beginning to wonder. Losing faith.

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Fire shuts airport The fire appliances and crews are not Marlborough Airport assets, they are RNZAF appliances and firefighters. Ex RNZAF Woodbourne firefighter.

Lovely message Just wanting to say what a lovely message from compassion is huge... You message was so so very true, suicide is not a choice it is a disease taking control. It is sad but true that depression can push some people to the point of no return. It is true that you should not judge, please just know it was never a choice. We need to get suicide out there more instead of hiding it under the mat, it is real and needs to be put out there more so more people realise they are not alone and help is out there. RIP all those whom lost their lives to suicide x.

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Thank you A huge thank you to the young man at the ‘2deg’ shop. You are a credit to the business for being so helpful and for your great customer service : )

Hunger pains Why not build a McDonalds or a BK Chicken outlet where the old video united used to be in Picton? There’s not a decent takeaway shop late at night in case you get hunger pains. Or even have one near the Picton terminal for passengers and locals. A pie at the gas station doesn’t cut it. Or why not build a McDonalds attached to Zgas station or near it. They do up north.

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Lauren Doherty, Yazmin Shipley and Eve Anderson at the unveiling on the Taylor River on Wednesday.

Taylor on River Walkway Poems The Taylor on River Walkway Poems on Stone project has received another plaque. Witherlea School have taken up the challenge after John Orchard a local heritage historian shared some of his knowledge of the origin of the Taylor River and the importance of quality water and the effect this has on aquatic life. Students at Witherlea School then decided to write poems and submit these to the Taylor Walkway Committee for consideration for the 2015 Walkway Poem. Eve Aderson and Lauren Doherty poem was chosen and is now on the plaque on a large rock near the High St bridge on the Taylor River. The Mayor Alistair Sowman was present for the unveiling and Lloyd Bush from Monumental mason Geoffrey T Sowman Ltd who are the project sponsor, supplying the granite panels and providing the engraving. This is number eight in Walk way Poem series along the Taylor River, an idea that was initiated by J Shipley. The Taylor River Writers’ Walk is a partnership project between Blenheim’s schools and the Dis-

trict Council, drawing attention to the environmental importance of urban waterways and, in particular, the Taylor River which threads its way through the town. The initiative came from Springlands Primary School in 2010 where students were examining the state of the Taylor River as part of the science curriculum. With Council’s help, a student’s poem about the river was engraved on a granite plaque and mounted on a riverside rock, establishing a Writers’ Walk which has been added to each year since with other Marlborough schools contributing their original work celebrating the importance of the river and raising awareness of its environmental values. Writers Walk Springlands School. 2010 Springlands School Flynn Sawyer 2011 Redwoodtown School Travis Kendall. 2012 Mayfield School Anthony Forbes, Leana de Joux and Bailey Robinson. 2013 Riverlands School Yasmin Burdis. 2014 Whitney Street School Samantha Grammer.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Blenheim woman Thirza Davies has hosted open garden events for the past three years to raise money for local charitable organisations. This year, instead of it being at her own garden, Thirza has arranged a larger event which will be held at The Bright Centre on Dillons Point Road on Saturday, October 24 from 10am to 4pm. Proceeds from the event will be donated to St John Marlborough. Thirza has invited guest artists Prue Matthews QSM and Anne Johnson to display their artworks which will be a highlight of the

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Thirza Davies with one of her paintings.

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Penguin has one heck of a bite! Little Blue Penguin “Shazbot” is one lucky penguin. She was found in a groggy state lying on the side of the road near Port Underwood. She is believed to have been hit by a car. Shazbot is responding well to tender loving care and excellent nutrition and making a slow recovery at EcoWorld’s Wildlife Recovery Centre in Picton. EcoWorld’s Life Sciences Technician Jourdy Brown (pictured) said the penguin, named Shazbot by one of her rescuers, was pretty sick when she arrived. “We’ve checked her out thoroughly, deloused her, put her on antibiotics and stabilised her. Shazbot is now eating well, about a half a kilo a day of fish, and she is putting on weight. “She has one heck of a bite,” Jourdy says who has

been bitten several times. It is penguin breeding season now and the adults are on their nests, often in dangerous places. This is the time when penguins are more likely to have unfortunate and sometimes fatal interactions with humans and their pets. “We’re expecting to care for more injured and sick penguins at this time of the year. They get hit by cars and boats, bitten by sharks and seals and are mauled by dogs or cats. People should be aware Little Blues are out there and they are vulnerable to human activities” said Jourdy. NB. If you find a sick or injured Little Blue Penguin please contact your local DOC office or EcoWorld Picton Aquarium for help. Take care, little Blue Penguins are wild animals. They do bite.

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Wicked Stitch Floor talk with artist Val Griffith-Jones at her ‘Wicked Stitch’ exhibition. Millennium Public Art Gallery, Corner of Seymour and Alfred Streets, Blenheim. 1pm -2pm.

Marlborough Artisan Market Highlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls every week. Every Saturday morning (weather dependent). 9am 1pm. Wynen Street Carpark Wynen Street, Blenheim

Blenheim Police Station Open Day Get a behind-the-scenes look at everyday policing. From 10am - 2pm.

Rapaura School Art+Auction Our bi-annual Art+Auction is a fun night celebrating New Zealand artists and raising funds for the school. Bring a group of friends and enjoy the night. Viewing is from 6pm and auction starts at 7pm. Tickets $35 includes a glass of wine + canapés. Marlborough Vintners Hotel. 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 or check out our Facebook. Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283. 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. www.ecoworldnz.co.nz phone 573 6030. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm. The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz. Rainbow Ski Area See www.skirainbow.co.nz for more details. Wairau Lagoons Walkway The walk is virtually flat. It makes a loop from the carpark along the shoreline of the upper lagoon and past Budges and Moerepo Islands to the lagoons’ main channel where the rusting hulk of the Waverley sits in the mud. The main access point is from the end of Hardings Road, which leaves State Highway 1.5 km south of Blenheim.

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Handworks 2015 Exhibition of work from Top of the South Creative Fibre Groups. Felting, weaving, spinning, knitting - beautiful textiles, functional and decorative. Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim. Hands-on activity daily 12.30 2.30pm. NMIT Open Day Talk to tutors, check out a workshop, take a campus tour, enjoy fun activities suitable for all ages and go in the draw to win an awesome prize! 85 Budge Street, Blenheim 11am – 2pm. Going to the Dogs A night of howling good fun. Tickets available from SBA Accounting on Charles Street. A fundraiser for Marlborough SPCA. from 7:30pm - midnight. St Andrews Hall, Alfred Street, Blenheim. Country Gardens Gardens along Old Renwick Road and Renwick north. Tickets from Roselands Pets and Plants, Springlands Garden Centre and Selmes Garden Trust. 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. Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835. Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am. Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357. Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am - 12pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Phone Rick Green 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

Marlborough Marching Open day at Lansdowne Park from 10am. 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.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com. 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.

Country Gardens Gardens along Old Renwick Road and Renwick north. Tickets from Roselands Pets and Plants, Springlands Garden Centre and Selmes Garden Trust.

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

Ulysses Club Longer ride to Murchison for lunch. Meet at the railway station (south end) at 10.15am ride departing at 10.30am.

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Fashion Parade Swing into Summer Fashion Parade come and enjoy complimentary canapes and a glass of Italian Champagne on arrival, then listen to the latest updates from presenters. Waikawa Boat Club. Tickets $15.00 from the club or Sheelagh 573 5277 or 027 3842714. Have a Go at Lawn Bowls The Renwick Bowling Club is hosting two sessions, 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm. Renwick Bowling Club, 10A Uxbridge Street, Renwick ‘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.

20 October Tuesday Renwick Market at Anglican Church, High Street 10am - 2pm. All sized clothing, kitchen ware, crafts and much more. Phone Tanysha 572 9539 for more info. 20 October Picton newcomers network. Coffee & Chat - connecting people. Seabreeze Cafe, Waterfront, Picton. 21 October Spring Creek Playcentre Open Day Wednesday 9.30am - 12pm. Come and find out what Playcentre is all about. Join us for messy play, sandpit, sausage sizzle and much much more. Children 0 - 6years together with parents / caregivers of all ages. Phone Smyth on 021 748 635 for more details. 22 October Waikawa Boating Club learn to Sail Program. Come learn sailing skills and sail in a fun, social environment. The program is for adults of all sailing abilities and runs at the WBC on Thursday evenings . Ph 573 6798 or email events@ waikawaboatingclub.co.nz for more info and to register.

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

Blenheim Police Station Open Day Get a behind-the-scenes look at everyday policing. Sunday, October 18 from 10am - 2pm.

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Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing. -Pele

Claire Dwyer

Owner: House of Hearing 23 Henry Street, Blenheim What does your role entail? Testing hearing to determine if there is hearing loss, and referring to a specialist when clinically necessary. Advising clients on the best style and technology level of hearing aids available. Once hearing aids have been selected, I spend a few appointments fitting the hearing aids and providing follow up care to ensure my clients get the most out of their hearing aids. What has been your biggest achievement? Opening my own business, which is something that I have wanted to do for many years. I am passionate about the client experience and excellence in customer service. I enjoy the face to face contact with people so much more than any other role. Having the freedom to make decisions that directly benefit our clients is a huge advantage when owning your own business. Why do you love what you do? Working with people and making a big difference to their quality of life. I was involved in the Newborn Hearing Screening training programme, and have lectured at the University of Canterbury and I have worked for a hearing aid manufacturer gaining a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of hearing aids. How do you define success? Success is being able to do what you love to do and getting paid to do it! I am one of the fortunate ones to have found success by that definition. What do you do in your down time? I love doing anything outdoors – walking, travelling, snowboarding (mostly for the scenery), and especially visiting wineries! I have a large group of friends so we catch up often, and I spend a lot of time with family having two young nieces. What is your favourite inspirational quote? Quality is not an act, it is a habit. - Aristotle Contact Claire: Ph: 579 5353 Email: claire@houseofhearing.co.nz

Wendie Cantwell

Owner: Cantwell Joinery 15 Bristol Street, Riverlands, Blenheim What does your role entail? Lately I have taken more of a hands on role with the day to day running of the factory. I also process jobs, organise jobs for the boys, design and quote for anything that can be done on our CNC Machine, from kitchens to signwriting. What has been your biggest achievement? Working alongside my father, learning from him and making my place in a male dominated industry. Why do you love what you do? I thrive on the challenges, and I love to create things. The most rewarding part is coming up with something that exceeds expectations but still fits the brief. It is also rewarding to see jobs I have been involved with around the area. How do you define success? When you set your mind to something, or make a goal and achieve it by excelling your own expectations. Or when you have achieved a win win situation. What do you do in your down time? What’s that! Lately it has been spending time with my partner building the back yard or finding a good spot outside to read or coming up with ideas for makeup storage which I build as a hobby. What is your favourite insprational quote? “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, either way you are right”. More recently I have need to remind myself of something my granddad always used to tell me which was “A worry is a dividend paid to disaster before it is due. Never worry.”

Contact Wendie: Ph: 578 3375 Email: cantwell_joinery@xtra.co.nz

Monique O’Brien

Owner: Podiatry Works Shop 6, Alana Place Blenheim What does your role entail? As a podiatrist my role is to diagnose, treat and prevent problems that arise with the lower limb and foot. We deal with all sorts of foot and lower limb issues from nail, care corns and callus to sports injuries, orthotics and more. What has been your biggest achievement? My greatest achievement is opening Podiatry Works Marlborough with my partner Bryce. This has been a dream of mine since graduating university. I believe in having a friendly, caring clinic that provides excellent podiatry care. I am very grateful for the support of the community who have really gotten in behind us. Why do you love what you do? I really love my job. I am really lucky that I get to work with great patients each day. I love helping people, it is always awesome hearing people say that they feel they are walking on a cloud as they leave. How do you define success? Having patients return to the clinic and pass on how happy they were with the treatment they received to friends and family. I also believe that if people leave our clinic with a smile on their face and pain free feet that I have been successful in my job. What do you do in your down time? I enjoy listening to music, playing sports, spending time with my partner Bryce and friends. What is your favourite inspirational quote? I don’t really have a favourite quote. I am a big believer in if it is meant to be it’s meant to be. I also strongly believe that if you have a goal and you work hard you will achieve it.

Contact Monique: Ph: 578 4704 Email: podiatryworksmarlborough@gmail.com

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Friday October 16, 2015

Uptown Preschool Pet Day

Children and their families took along their pets last week.

 Anna Luttrell with son Ritche McRae and pet dog Jazz.

 Tiana Dahlberg and son Nikoli Francis and pet dog Spencer.

 Sarah Evlampieff and gra nddaughter Lara van der Westhuizen with pet do g Schatzi.

Relaxing around Blenheim

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wea Ian and June Burnett enjoy the fine  Market on Sunday.

 Isabella, Siana, Jana Borosova and Sandra and Tayla Koubek having a

day out at the Farmers Market on Sunday.

 Watching the Bathurst racing on Sunday were Aaron Toms and son Alex.

Babywearing Blenheim walk

Members of the Babywearing Blenheim group and their families walked the Wither Hills at the weekend in celebration of New Zealand Babywearing Week 2015.

 Zara Christine with son Oscar (4 months).

 Members of Babywearing Blenheim enjoying a beautiful view.

 Kathryn Flood with her daughters Payton (3) and Kenzie (21 months).

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11B PERCY ST This Saturday 17 Oct from 8am Plenty of bargains - we have just downsized! Large selection of household items incl crockery and kitchenware. Cricket gear, Wine, lamps, prints, painting, mirror. Lots of camping gear incl large tent, utensils and 3 way fridge suitable for boating or camping. Boating gear incl life jackets and kids water skis. Come along!

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BOAT windscreens repaired and replaced. Call Carl Gratton, Boat Windscreens Ltd 021 471 292.

EXPERIENCE Logger, seeking work in Blenheim please phone 027 305 6859. LAWN Mowing person available. Phone Brian 570 5731. Competitive rates.

Suzuki Alto 1986- 5 door - 98,000km genuine ks great project for Dad/teenagers - 3 cyl motor - auto (reg on hold) $475, Kent BBQ 4 burner - good condition $75. Singer Sewing Machine Model 61 treadle nice graphics - handbook, spare bobbins, and side frames (cabinet is rubbish) $100. Bench Saw - wooden frame needs attention, good motor/electric switch gear and spindle $50ono Phone 572 2521 after 6pm

L A D I E S 2nd hand golf clubs, bag, trolley good starter set $75 ph 022-1740-498. 10ft PONTOON dinghy, on near new trailer, will plane with 8hp motor with 2 people on board. No motor or redg $ 3000 ph 022-1740498. WINE BARRELS Half barrel $50. Whole barrel $100. Free delivery ph 021-779-180. HOLDEN Vectra 1993 very tidy cond. ph 5789313

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The Yard Bar & Bistro Ltd, 30 Maxwell Road, Blenheim. has made an application to the District Licensing Agency at Blenheim for renewal of conditions of an on license in respect of the premises situated at 30 Maxwell Road, Blenheim and known as The Yard Bar & Bistro. The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted) under the license is restaurant/bar. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the license are Monday to Sunday 10am-2am. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Marlborough District Licensing Committee at the Council Offices, Seymour Street, Blenheim. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240. This is the second publication of this notice. The first publication of this notice was made on 07/10/15.

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Reserves and Amenities Officer (FULL TIME) The great thing about joining us at the Marlborough District Council is you’ll really enjoy the best of both worlds. That’s because in addition to the rewarding career you’ll have as part of our progressive council, you’ll also have access to the renowned lifestyle our region boasts. It’s work/life balance at its best, and it can be yours.

The purpose of this role is to enhance the enjoyment and quality of life of the district’s residents and visitors by providing reserves and amenities or facilities. The role’s main responsibility is to prepare and assist with the implementation of Council’s Strategic Plans and Reserves policies for the development of Council’s parks and reserves and public amenities consistent with the Reserves Act, Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and the relevant statutes. The role involves contract management of reserves, cemeteries and public conveniences, asset management and project management of reserves development projects. If you would like to be part of a supportive, progressive team working in a modern work environment then please consider us as your preferred employer. The Marlborough District Council is an equal opportunities employer and provides a smokefree environment. Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 30 October 2015. Applications should be made online via our website, www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply. For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@ marlborough.govt.nz.

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

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.

CHURCH SERVICES 10:00am Every Sunday 4 Alana Place Witherlea Shopping Centre All Welcome

situation vacant CLEANER REQUIRED, Part Time. Spring Creek Holiday Park. Phone 03 570 5893.

Familiar with HACCP & RMP concepts would be an advantage. 3 hour evenings, weekdays. Email CV’s to cv@pacificlaboratories.co.nz

ROBERTSON: Allan Clive On Saturday 10 October 2015, Aged 83 years. Dearly loved father of Yvonne Everson, loved Grandad of Sophie and Jeremy. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal”. acknowledgement

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Stead Michelle 17-10-05 Ten sad years have gone our love, since we've seen your smiling face. In heaven above and free from pain, it’s knowing this that keeps us sane. Our lives go on without you, but nothing is the same. We think of you with love and always speak your name. It's the emptiness without you that never goes away. Dearly loved, deeply missed, never forgotten. Love Mum, Dad and Geoff.

SADD: The families of Sian wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to all those who assisted in any way after her death. The flowers, food, cards and koha were really appreciated. To the kitchen crew a big thank you. She will be misssed dearly by all who knew her. Thanks Sadd Whanau.

In Memoriam

ECE tEaChing position We seek a qualified licensed ECE educator to join our fun and dedicated team, located in Picton. Applicants should have good written and oral communication skills; work well in a professional team environment and be flexible with hours when required. Hours of work are Monday-Friday approx 30 hours per week. Please contact Jodi or Maree for an application pack. Ph 03 573 7289 Email picton.earlylearning@xtra.co.nz Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 23rd October.

HARRIS, Eva Varley: October 11, 2015 HICKMAN, Louis Joseph Anthony: September 30, 2015 HISLOP, Daphne: October 6, 2015 MEAD, Lyndon: October 9, 2015 PARKER, Betty: October 8, 2015 STECHMAN, Ronald (Ron): October 12, 2015

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Births This Week

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.

BURGESS, Tarver Hemingway (3.55kg) October 9, 2015 COWDREY, Edwin Christopher (8lb 5oz) October 5, 2015.

Off to Malaysia Twelve performers from Te Rerenga o Te Ra are travelling to Malaysia on Tuesday to participate in an international indigenous aborigines Cultural Arts Festival in Kuala Lumpur. Te Rerenga o Te Ra are being sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism in conjunction with CIOFF Malaysia. CIOFF (Counsel international organisation folklore festival.) Some members of the group participated in two CIOFF festivals in Germany 2011 and for others this will be their first experience. The sponsorship by the government of Malaysia and CIOFF Malaysia is to assist participation in the hopes this will enhance the cultural

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QUALIFIED/RELIEVERS Well-resourced and established preschool requiring persons for varied hours of work. Please apply with your CV to renwick_preschool@xtra.co.nz.

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SPENCER-LUMSDEN, Audrey Rose (6lb 8oz) October 11, 2015 TAYLOR: Jessie Graham (9lb.6oz) September 24, 2015 WOOSTER-DOWNES: Joshua Carl (6lb 12oz) October 4, 2015

Friday Front row, left to right: Kahu Chadwick, Rebecca Ponga, Allyson Court, Marie Normile, Kaa Walsh, Lynda Brooking, Trish Little, Ann McNicholl. Back Row. Left to right: Graham Tuhiamata, Cruz Tuhiamate, Michael Thomas, Frank Brooking.

ties, in our endeavours to preserve our cultural heritage and intellectual properties through performing arts. Te Rerenga onTe Ra will

be holding a fundraising performance on Sunday at the Blenheim Bowling Club in Weld St Blenheim, at 1.30pm.

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All Blacks race against Father Time Tony Woodcock’s World Cupending injury is a blessing. This is no time for sentiment. In my realistic moments, I realise perhaps the All Blacks are carrying a few players just over the hill. Woodcock, a 117 test veteran was at the top of that list. He was slow around the park, no longer a dominant scrummager and looked like he was on borrowed time. Conrad Smith, Keven Mealamu, Jerome Kaino and Dan

Carter being the others who look a yard short of a gallop, though Carter may be coming right. All the aforementioned players have had stellar careers but time beats every man. We will beat France on Sunday, no problems but going forward tough calls must be made. A key change would be to play Sam Cane instead of Kaino - this tournament has been owned by teams with two open side flankers and Australia have proven that.

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Makos vs Auckland

The Makos will take on Auckland tonight in the eagerly anticipated Premiership Cup Semi Final at Eden Park. The Makos game kicks off at 7.35pm.

With ... Jacob Page

Start Malakai Fekitoa over Conrad Smith. It would create a midfield shuffle but Conrad isn’t getting it done. The wingers must be Julian Savea and Nehe Milner-Skudder. Milner-Skudder is the new Cory Jane - solid, spectacular when needed and reliable. The Waisake Naholo gamble has failed and he should be out of the 23 altogether now. Do you agree? Email jacob@ blenheimsun.co.nz

Hall of fame T he date for the annual Marlborough Sports Hall of Fame function’s Mayoral reception will occur on Thursday, October 22 at 6pm at the Marlborough District Council’s civic chambers.

Children - Muster Day Children - Muster Day at Athletic Park on Sunday 12th October 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Come along and have a go at some of the track and field events. Seniors - Opening Night at Athletic Park on Tuesday 20th October from 5.30pm. An informal non-competitive programme. Come along and have a go at whatever you want to and pick up a registration form.

‘Kids’ give it a go in duathlon This years Kids Duathlon is ready and set to go on Sunday. Organisers have confirmed there are more than 360 entries. Last minute entries are available on Saturday at Avanti Plus on Queen St between 9.30am and 2pm. There are two courses at Brancott Vineyard (same venue as Marlborough Wine and Food) for children aged between six and 18 years. This is not a race, everyone is a winner, choose the course according to your age and fitness levels says the organiser. You can run or walk a kilometre, bike three km and run or walk another kilometre. Start time is 9.30am on Sunday regardless of weather. Local and national athlete Jeremy McKenzie will help with a warm up with the kids before the start. All participants are eligible for randomly drawn spot prizes, that will be presented at prize giving after the event concludes. This event is all about kids giving it a go.

van Antwerpen wins

their new venue. A large crowd is expected at Lansdowne Park with the official park opening scheduled for 11.45, plus the announcement of a new life member. The first round of junior softball will precede the opening, followed by the third round of senior matches. Saints Aces have the doubleheader this week, meeting club mates Rams at midday and Central at 2pm.

Sports news? Call and speak with Jacob our sports reporter Ph 5777 868

Last Saturdays Cuddon Cycling Marlborough winter/spring series (13) was a win for experienced rider Gerard van Antwerpen. In the final kilometre a fast finish by van Antwerpen got him up to O’Neill and he moved ahead to claim first place and fastest time. Mike Murphy came in third ahead of Andrew Gifford and Dylan Hodson. Results:45km: 1 Gerard van Antwerpen (Scr) 70m 34s; 2 Sean O’Neill (scr) 70m 36s; 3 Mike Murphy (off 1m 30s) 72m 08s; 4 Andrew Gifford (off 1m 30s) 72m 13s; 5 Dylan Hodson (off 5m) 75m 53s; 6 Graham Mitchell (off 1m 30s) 78m 25s; Glen Herkt, DNF, (off 5m), Ian Martella, DNF, (off 12m), Dave Hutchison, DNF, (off 12m).

The goodie bags that all the kids will get when they cross the finish line - filled with tasty treats, fruit, bottled water, a few ‘extra’s’ ( ie pen, yoyo, stickers) and details on two competitions the kids can enter one being for an Apple iPod touch.

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Schollum plays ball Marlborough Softball has retained Black Sox pitcher Kurt Schollum for the coming season. He has decided to remain in Blenheim and play for club side Saints Rams, Marlborough and Southern Pride. He received several offers to play elsewhere since returning from his first World Series in Canada, but he has remained loyal to Marlborough. Marlborough softball has a big day planned on Saturday as they officially open their season at

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NOTE: Wairau Bar tide times are based on Wellington plus 2hrs 2mins. Wairau Bar tide heights are Wellington heights as no height data is available. Not for navigational purposes.

Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd

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

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