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By Jacob Page A visibly tired Marlborough Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority principal rural fire officer Richard McNamara, was still able to look on the bright side of the biggest fire Marlborough had seen in 15 years. “No one was injured, no one is in the burn unit at Burwood Hospital, no homes were destroyed and no lives were lost,” Richard says on the day his men and women brought the Wairau Valley fire under control. It had burned through more than 1250 hectares of forest and was contained on Monday. “I don’t care how many trees get burnt as long as nobody gets hurt or killed.

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The night sky was brought into the light as the fire intensified.

Fire fighters and residents praised in face of fire Continued from page 1 McNama ra says Marlborough is fortunate to have quality fire crews and he praised their efforts. “Our fire fighters include very experienced pilots, very good earth moving people as well as rural and urban crews as well as forestry crews. “They’ve been magnificent. “That fire didn’t run out of fuel, it was pulled up by a tremendous amount of work. “It cost a lot of money, I’d say somewhere in the vicinity of $2 million but we also saved a lot of land because that fire never ran out of energy. “That sounds like a lot of money but it’s not when you

helicopters were working at the fire scene, a commercial forestry block on the hills between the Wairau and Waihopai Valley’s with more than 100 personnel from all around the Tasman region called in to help. Richard says homes would have been lost in the Waihopai Valley without their efforts. Both Richard and Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman will meet with forestry representatives today to “ensure everyone is on the The volunteer fire fighters were thankful for all the food same page” when it comes to donated while they battled the fire which began on Thursday. fire safety. Richard thanked residents factor in the forestry that ally people’s homes with who donated food and atwas saved and the houses irreplaceable items in them.” tended fire meetings throughAt the height of the fire, 13 out the process. that were saved that are actu-

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“I think I could have sold a scone for $5 each they were so popular.” Richard urged the people of Marlborough to educate their loved ones who may be coming to the region as well as tourists about the fire danger over the holiday period. “The majority of fire incidents are started by people who do silly things with barbecues, rubbish piles etc. “This is Marlborough, we have a high risk, people need to respect that this isn’t the West Coast.” He also urged people who run and walk in the Wither Hills to not go too high and stay out of the area during the heat of the day.

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Air force Dad to make daughter proud inbriefThe Sun By Jacob Page Former Marlborough Boys’ College pupil Te Manihera WineeraWalker made his two-year-old daughter proud last week. The 24-year-old aircraftman was a recruit course graduate at the RNZAF Base Woodbourne ceremony yesterday. Te Manihera admits he was not at MBC as often as he should have been but with the support of family enrolled in the air force in April. Te Manihera Wineera-Walker

“I wanted to do something positive with my life,” he says. “I have a daughter who is two and I wanted to make sure I was someone she could look up to and be proud of.” He says he enjoyed being able to be paid to keep fit as well as the structure and routine. “I got very good at ironing and learnt how to sew. “I thought I knew a lot about the air force but I didn’t know anything.”

“The good thing is that we are kept very busy. Te Manihera had been working in construction and training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu prior to joining the air force. “As a trade I’m changing from a fire fighter to force protection because they do air and ground security and protect the planes when they deploy.” He was also looking forward to getting in touch with his Maori roots.

Meeting to seek forestry assurance

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman and Principal Rural Fire Officer Richard McNamara will meet separately with Council’s forestry managers to discuss the management of Council-owned forestry production sites as the region confronts the driest conditions on record. Mayor Alistair Sowman says Council wants an assurance that the management of its forestry is an exemplar for the industry. “In this summer’s conditions where the risk is extreme, safety must be the first consideration – for the sake of the logging gangs and for the fire crews as well as for neighbouring property owners.” Mr McNamara says the industry in Marlborough and Nelson has had a fire risk reduction strategy in place for the last 15 years and that is kept under review.

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One of the organisers Lorraine Milmine says the early 5pm start seemed to be received positively by young families and it was something they would look to do

again next year. She estimated 4000 were at the event which showcased some of Marlborough’s best talent on stage

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War time medal worth the wait By Paula Hulburt For more than half a century, former air force man Peter Sangwine has looked back on his time in service with fond memories. Today, he easily recalls the cloudless, azure skies of Cyprus, the scent of citrus fruit in the air and the breath taking views across the Mediterranean. Now 53 years after he served as part of a peace keeping force on the island, his work has been officially recognised with a special medal. Wing Commander Mike Salvadore, Base Commander at Woodbourne, presented the medal to Peter in front of air training cadets from 27th Squadron. As a former air cadet himself, Peter says he was humbled by the experience. “I’m very honoured and grateful to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) for presenting me with this medal in front of the squadron.

“The congratulations I got from the cadets themselves was touching” Peter arrived in New Zealand on January 12 1966, travelling overseas on a 350 British Pounds ticket through the Panama Canal. But he was so entranced with Marlborough that he decided to stay. As the current treasurer of Air Training Corp (ATC) 27th Squadron, Peter says he will never forget his time in Cyprus and was grateful to share a small glimpse into his experiences there. He revealed some of his fondest memories are of his time on the island and the people he met there. He says: “I loved Cyprus and to begin with it was an easy going life. I can still picture the huge baskets of citrus fruits, piled so high you needed a ladder to get to them. “There was a great sense of camaraderie and although I’ve lost

contact with people over the years, they will never really leave me.” Peter’s father, William, was in the Merchant Navy. He followed his father’s footsteps into a military career and served as a storeman. While in Cyprus he was responsible for fuelling up planes and ensuring supply of aviation fuel. During the uprising in 1962, he was one of a team tasked with peace keeping duties after unrest flared up between the Greeks and Cypriots. After leaving the military in 1967, he kept close links with the air force and joined the committee at Woodbourne when his step son, Jason Pilar, was an air cadet. He says he will always be grateful for the medal he received. “After all this time it is very touching to get this. It means the world to me.” RIGHT: Peter Sangwine.

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Despite a little rain bringing some light relief to northern and inland areas of Marlborough in the last week, the district is still very dry. Between 10 and 15 mm has fallen in the upper Wairau River catchment and 4 to 5 mm on the plains. Blenheim is still on track to break the record for the lowest ever annual rainfall. Careful water use by Renwick residents is helping to delay the arrival of summer water restrictions there. Rainfall over the last week has been enough to bring a very slight lift to most rivers, further delaying the onset of more widespread restrictions. At this stage the only restriction on irrigation takes are for the less reliable class B and C take, which is not unexpected for this time in a dry year. Low groundwater levels are continuing to recede rapidly due to the low Wairau River recharge rates. Well levels, which until now had been running slightly above 2014 levels, are now as low as they were a year ago. The Wairau Aquifer is reaching lows not usually seen until later in the season and the Riverlands Aquifer is also a cause for concern.

The Rarangi Shallow Aquifer and the deep Southern Valleys Aquifers are faring a little better, still higher than last year’s levels. Renwick residents have been so careful about their water use that restrictions may not be necessary before Christmas. The water level at Renwick’s bore field has been steady at 1000 mm above the pumps for the last week. The small amount of rain in the Wairau River catchment over the last few days, and the water saving effort by the Renwick community, has helped to slow down the rate of decline of the aquifer in Terrace Road. If the daily demand stays below 2,500 cubic metres per day, it may stave off water restrictions for at least another couple of weeks. Other water supplies (Picton, Havelock, Wairau Valley and Blenheim) are looking healthy at present but these communities should also be following good water use practices to ensure the situation doesn’t deteriorate; there isn’t much prospect of decent rainfall in the coming weeks.

One of Marlborough’s most serious pests, Chilean Needle Grass, has been found in an area of Blenheim where the public has easy access, prompting a call for people to be aware how easily it can be spread. Chilean Needle Grass is a problem for pastoral farmers particularly on Marlborough’s east coast but late last year, an infestation was found within the Wither Hills Farm Park. Now Council’s biosecurity staff have identified two more small patches, with the help of the public, within the Taylor River Reserve, upstream of Wither Road. The areas are now fenced off and are being treated. Chilean Needle Grass appearing closer to Dog owners are asked to keep their animals urban areas. out of the enclosed area to minimise the risk found this growing somewhere else on the of further spread. The seeds of Chilean Needle Grass spread walkway and be sure to destroy the seeds very easily as they can cling to footwear and by crushing or burning if your dog gets any of them caught in paws or fur,” says Council animal pelts. People walking on the river reserve can help Biosecurity officer Jono Underwood. Key features when looking for Chilean ensure they’re not carrying seeds by checking Needle Grass include purple-tinge ‘spikey’ their footwear and the coats of their dogs. The public is asked to call Council if they seed heads, sharp angular plants – not soft and droopy, lime-green colour and distincfind further signs of the needle grass. “Take a photo of the spot and contact us, tive collar between the main seed head and or drop in a seed sample if you think you’ve spiralled tail.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street. Q: What are your Christmas plans and traditions?

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We will be gathering with family and making sure the kids don’t get too spoilt.

My plan for Christmas is to spend good time with my family, enjoying all that Christmas brings like the pleasures of giving, feasting and recollecting fond memories of past Christmases, and hoping there’s many more to come.

While I’m sometimes working parts of the Christmas and New Year period, on Christmas Day my wife and I generally make time to catch up with family, have a barbeque or Christmas style meal and spend time together.

I am lucky because my wife Tessa is the ‘Queen of Christmas’ and has everything organised by about Easter. We will have our four boys home with us, which is the best Christmas present of all and will be heading to the Marlborough Sounds.

A Christmas day tradition involves fruit berries with sparkling wine, ham on toast then later a long lunch in the afternoon. However this year we will be visiting a new grandchild and having a Christmas meal at a restaurant for the first time.

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Dear Ed, Why does a certain charity ask for childrens gifts but not to donate cuddly toys? I understand that some cuddly toys may be past their best but those could be put to one side. Folks donate what they have and to stipulate that certain items are not wanted angers me somewhat. On this vein - I was in Pollard Park, for the Christmas in the Park Concert, when donations of money was asked for,.. ‘we would, of course, prefer paper money’!!! WHAT!... please, please peeps, do not presume that everyone can spare ‘paper’ money and some may feel uncomfortable putting in a few coins of a silver colour. Instead please ask for, ‘whatever you can spare would be gratefully received’ next year. Happy Christmas to everyone. Maggie Walker

Dear Ed, Coming from the roundabout into Hutcheson Street and then turning into the Clubs of Marlborough carpark, with the hulk of the theatre looming just 30 metres away, is now a traffic hazard. Cars travelling 40-50 km/hour coming along Hutcheson Street are suddenly upon you. The obtruding corner of the theatre hinders vision. The question is irrespective of the merits of getting a new $30 million theatre, about the siting. The theatre should not be there. There were far better sites. What short-sighted planner or staff recommended that? Councillor Bagge pointed (painted?) out the folly by her marks on the ground before the theatre was built. Questions. Does the theatre occupy public road? Who recommended it? What was wrong with the councillors apart from councillors like Ms Bagge who saw the stupidity? Will council accept responsibility for any accidents? Meanwhile whispers are all is not well inside the theatre with construction. Archie Legato

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Marlborough’s Dan Moore will be back for another crack at the GODZone adventure race in April.

Team work is key to get through 520km of rugged endurance racing.

In the adventure zone Spare a thought for Dan Moore as you tuck into your Christmas tucker this year. The 35 year old Marlburian will be in training for next year’s 520km GODZone adventure race around the top of the South Island. Dan talks to Sun reporter Jacob Page about training while being a new father, determination to return from a knee injury and why he puts his body through it. Dan Moore’s third time in the GODZone adventure race in Kaiteriteri from April 2 to April 9 could be his most demanding. The 35-year-old says being able to train in Marlborough’s, challenging and unique terrain for a physically and mentally demanding 520km non-stop adventure race is an asset but can’t always prepare you for what lies ahead. “It can become a serious mental game at times – like one foot in front of the other.” Moore will be part of a new four-person team called Team Yealands in 2016 for his third tilt at the event. He finished third in the race two years ago with fellow Marlburian Jeremy Mackenzie but had to pull out of the 2015 event with a serious knee injury. “There’s a part of me that is using the injury as a motivator,” he says. “I felt like I let the team down by having to pull out, so it’s redemption of sorts.” The team grabbed the final podium spot

two years ago in four days six hours and 18 minutes after doing 267km of mountainbiking, 114km of trekking, 101km of canoeing, 38km of kayaking and 9km of “coasteering” around Kaikoura and beyond. Dan says his earlier years based in the Wanganui hunting, tramping and farming all kept him in good shape but it was his adventurous spirit that kept him coming back for more adventure race punishment. For me it’s an adventure in some really beautiful parts of my own country. “The fact the race is held on a different course each year is a big bonus.” Dan says while 35 may seem old for many top-level sports, it’s almost the perfect age for endurance events. “The body is still in really good shape and I think in your mid-30s and beyond you’re able to handle the mental pressures better than some of the younger guys. “You can make up time not only with fitness

and speed but strategy and course navigation. “When you hit that mental wall you have to be able to keep going.” Dan says he often does day training and prepares at all times of the day and night to simulate race conditions. He says sleep can be a blessing and a curse. “Sometimes sleep is the best option,” he says. “You may not be moving forward physically but sometimes having a sleep is the best option because your body rests and your times will get faster than they ever would have been if you keep going. “It’s all about moving forward the best way possible.” Dan says being a parent to a five-month-old baby has also been challenging but it’s helped him make the most of his time and become more organised. He says every day of racing is the equivalent of one week’s worth of recovery. “You have dreams of just lying on 10 mat-

tresses in your living room watching Star Wars,” he laughs. “The weeks after the race are usually very quiet. “It’s important to understand your body has been through a lot, it feels like a car crash, so it’s important to recover properly.” He says he is training between 12 and 20 hours a week in a mix of individual training and with his team. He says that training will intensify to around 30 hours a week closer to the race. “My diet is pretty normal,” he says. “It’s a about balance. “I really like avocados and nuts after a training session and berries are also great.” Dan says the team knows it will be competitive but since they have not raced together an expectation of a final placing is unfair. “We’d like to think we’ll be right up there but it also comes down to the course on the day and how well we navigate it and work together.”

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Wednesday December 16, 2015

Christmas greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all my clients

The management and staff of The Blenheim Sun wish you all love, laughter and magical moments this Christmas. Thank you to our valued readers, advertisers and deliverers who make our paper shine!

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Christmas Greetings Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year The electorate office will reopen on Tuesday 12 Jan P: 0800 STUART MP (0800 788 278) W: www.stuartsmith.co.nz E: stuart.smithmp@parliament.govt.nz F: facebook.com/stuartsmith.national

Christmas is a time for celebration and relaxation; a chance for us to appreciate all the good things that have happened over the past year. I will be spending Christmas with my family at home and I hope you are all able to share the day with people you care about; to give and receive gifts and good wishes and to join together for a special meal. Christmas is a time when the offer of hospitality is greatly appreciated by those who are alone or isolated from their own families; a small gift or a shared meal can mean so much. Remember those for whom the last year has been a struggle. This is a time when we can all give a hand to those who may be having difficulty making ends meet or dealing with bereavement. With a brilliant summer ahead of us, I also want to send out a message of safety to everyone. Take care on the roads, at the beach and in our dry countryside. We give thanks to all those involved with emergency services who will be on duty at Christmas – but let’s all do our utmost to ensure they’re not called out.

Electorate Office: 22 Scott Street, Blenheim

A safe and happy Christmas to you all.

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Wednesday December 16, 2015

Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Have a First Class Christmas and a wonderful summer. See you in 2016.

Merry ChristMas to all our valued Clients and friends!

Merry Christmas!

Closed from Christmas Day and reopening Monday 4th January.

We will be shut statutory days only 24 hour call out service available

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Neil and Ian wish all their valued customers a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2016!

Phone: 579 4445 office@cmelectrical.co.nz www.cmelectrical.co.nz

Jeannine Roodakker 139 High Street • Ph: 03 579 3001 jeannine@firstclassaccounts.co.nz • www.firstclassaccounts.co.nz

17 franCis street +64 3 579 5470

Darryl and Cecilia Norman from Harrisons Carpet Marlborough would like to wish all their clients a relaxing Christmas and a happy New Year

Thank you to all our discerning customers who chose to shop with us this year. Fresh & healthy asian fusion cuisine

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Our best wishes to all our customers for the festive season

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Glenmurray Upholstery Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Murray Holmes Unit 2 / 6 Opawa St Ph 03 921 2221 Cell 022 061 2909

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Thank you to all our loyal clients for your support this year, and wishing you a happy and safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Call Steve Get it done riGht! Find us on Facebook email: steve@premierpainting.co.nz online: www.premierpainting.co.nz

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Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season

Best wishes for 2016 from the staff at Night ‘n Day

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Best wishes for the festive season and 2016.

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To all my clients thank you for your business and support during the past year. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season & Happy New Year Tania Randall Travel & Cruise Specialist t: +64 3 577 8569 | m: +64 21 167 1835 e: tania.randall@travelmanagers.co.nz w: www.travelmanagers.co.nz Approved Broker for Travel Managers Group - Level 7, 2 Emily Place, Auckland| DX: WC60029

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Wednesday December 16, 2015

Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Let us take CARE of it • Administration & management • Improving business systems • Assisting with increasing skills and knowledge bases

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at

Phone: 577 9971

Graham and Cynthia Brooks

thank family, friends, colleagues, loyal clients and the wider community we so willingly serve, for your support and companionship this past year. A peaceful festive season and bright New Year to you all.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Accessman We will be closed from mid-day 24th December and reopen on 5th January 2016

Ph: (03) 577 9498

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Opening hours for January: Closed: Xmas Day/Boxing Day/New Years Day (unless prebooked)

Phone 572 8579 Fax 03 572 8808

Wishing all our clients a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

From all the team at BPC, wishing you a happy holiday

Dorothy, Brian and the staff would like to thank their customers for the continued support during 2015. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year.

For professional cartage of Livestock

Our office will close for Christmas on Wednesday 23rd December and will reopen on Wednesday 13th January.

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P. 03 577 9908 70 Market St, Blenheim

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We will be closing at noon on Weds 23 Dec, opening 9am to 3.30pm Thurs 7th and Fr 8th Jan 2016, then back to normal hours from Mon 11 Jan 2016.

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Thurs 24th Dec – 8:30am - 3:00pm Fri 25th - Mon 28th – Dec CLOSED Tues 29th - Thurs 31st – 9:00am - 1:00pm Fri 1st Jan - Mon 4th – Jan CLOSED Re-opening Tues 5th Dec

Wishing our loyal customers and the people of Marlborough a safe and happy holiday season

Cheryl and the 2Dayz Kitchens Team wish all their clients and customers a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

Open from 10am 7 Days Bookings advisable. Phone 578 4851 or 0275 784 851 to book a lane. www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

Brian, Di & the Team would like to wish our customers a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. See you in 2016. We will be signing off at 12 noon Wednesday 23rd December until Monday 11th January 2016

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Wednesday December 16, 2015

Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Blenheim Drycleaning & laundry

We’d like to wish all our clients a very merry Christmas

Thank you for your support in 2015 and we look forward to being of service in 2016.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all our clients in Havelock and surrounding areas. Thank you for your support in 2015.

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We wish our clients and all the people of Marlborough a safe and fun holiday

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We wish you a safe and happy festive season.

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For your personal commitment to quality & service ring

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Ph 027 260 7815 or 03 575 7595 email: GC.LtD@xtra.co.nz

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Email reception@hjc.co.nz www.hjc.co.nz

Have a great Christmas. Wishing our staff and clients a very merry christmas

Closed from 23rd December and opening again 11th January

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Keep cool & chilled out over the festive season Phone 578 0030

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Wednesday December 16, 2015

Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Merry Christmas

Have a happy and safe summer holiday from the team at Morgan Plumbing

We are closed 23 Dec 2015 until 11 Jan 2016 The team at Mint Air would like to wish you a

Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year We are closed1pm on 23 rd December and reopen on 5 th January 2016

and thank you for your business over the year.

Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday.

bm 578 0060 or 0800 578 006 11 Purkiss Street • Fax BM 578 0994 Email: info@morganplumbing.co.nz

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Seasons Greetings We will be closing our office from 12pm Dec 23rd and re-opening Mon Jan 11th

Ph (03) 570 2298 • Email mintair@xtra.co.nz or go to www.mintair.co.nz

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WIShINg OuR cuSTOMERS a MERRy chRISTMaS aNd a haPPy NEW yEaR!

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istmas & Merry Chrew r Happy N Yea Holiday Hours

Monday 21st December Tuesday 22nd December Wednesday 23rd December Thursday 24th December Friday 25th December Saturday 26th December Sunday 27th December Monday 28th December Tuesday 29th December Wednesday 30th December Thursday 31st December Friday 1st January Saturday 2nd January Sunday 3rd January Monday 4th January Tuesday 5th January

open 7 - 5.30pm open 7 - 5.30pm open 7 - 5.30pm open 7 - 5pm closed Christmas Day closed Boxing Day closed closed Boxing Day observed open 8 - 5pm open 8 - 5pm open 8 - 5pm closed New Years Day closed closed open 8 - 4pm normal hours resume

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Wishing you a Joyful Holiday Season See you in 2016!

We will be closing for the stat days on Thursday 24th at 3pm. Opening hours: Tues 29th - Thurs 31st 9am-3pm. Tues 5th Jan to Friday 8th Jan 9am-3pm. Back to normal on Monday 11th.

Have a happy and safe festive season Specialists in all aspects of • Radiators • Oil coolers • Heat exchangers • Inter coolers

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We hope you have a trucking good Christmas.

Phone 03 572 9413 Mobile 027 436 5145 admin@renwicktransport.co.nz

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Have a fantastic Christmas and we’ll see you in 2016! From the team at SteamCleanz

Thank you to our families for their continued support

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Wishing all my clients a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year.

Thank you for your loyalty over the past year and I look forward to seeing you in the New Year. Coleen Bush 39 Green Lane, Omaka, Blenheim • Phone 03 578 5271

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Wednesday December 16, 2015

Christmas Greetings Rikstay Auto

Stay safe this festive season, get your tyres checked now to enjoy a safe and happy holiday.

Versatile Homes & Buildings wish their clients a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year

Ph 03 578 7074 36 Grove Road, Blenheim

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Phone 03 577 7212

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The New World family would like to thank all of their wonderful customers for their support and wish everyone a safe and merry xmas.

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Clearview Cleaning would like to thank all their customers for their continued support and wish you all a safe Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you all in 2016!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year

579 1227 OR 0272 2 62 932

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PHONE A/H (03) 572 8758 FAX (03) 572 8896 EMAIL: newman.excavations@xtra.co.nz

Master Plumber Wishing our customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!

14 HIGH STREET, RENWICK PHONE WK 027 446 4230 PHONE A/H (03) 572 8758 FAX (03) 572 8896 EMAIL: newman.excavations@xtra.co.nz

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At this time give some thought to the reason for the season. 10A Opawa St, Ph 578 2167

WISHING aLL oUr cLIENTS a mErry cHrISTmaS WE arE ClOSIng On tHE 23rd dECEMBEr and rEOPEnIng On tHE 13tH January.

SHOWHOME & OFFICE 4 Payne Place, Blenheim Phone 03 579 2282 (Boulevard Park on Taylor Subdivision))

The team at WillPower would like to thank their customers for their continued support in 2015, and wish you all a safe Christmas and a happy New Year.

Office: 03 577 9898 Email: info@willpowerelectrical.co.nz

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Wednesday December 16, 2015

Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Nick James Excavations Merry Christmas to all our clients and friends

Here’s hoping Santa brings you loads this Christmas

We wish to advise that our office closes at 3pm Tuesday 22 December and reopens 9am Tuesday 5 January.

Happy holidays

Age Concern Marlborough 03 579 3457.

Phone: 021 933 203

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our customers.

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Springlands Health Limited & Havelock Medical Centre Opening hours over Christmas and New Year Springlands

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Tel: 578 0979 Tel: 574 2233 24th Dec 8.30 - 5.30pm 8.30 - 5pm 28th Dec - Closed Closed 29, 30 & 31st Dec 8.30 - 5.30pm 8.30-5pm Both centres are closed on 25 & 28 December and 1 & 4 January We are open as normal on all other days

Your After Hours options are: For medical advice phone Springlands Health 03-5780979 and your call will transfer to the HML After Hours medical advice service. Marlborough After Hours GP Service Open 6pm – 10pm each night and 8am – 10pm on weekends and public holidays. (Based at Wairau Hospital) We wish you a safe and Happy Xmas and New Year

Peter and the team wish everyone a very Merry Christmas

Wishing our customers a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year Closed from 12pm Wed 23rd Dec Re-opening 8am Mon 11th Jan 2016

We are open every day except Christmas Day. P 03 573 5630 • Cnr High Street & London Quay info@cafecortado.co.nz • www.cafecortado.co.nz

Contact Alastair Ph: 027 432 9455 PO Box 5136, Springlands, Blenheim

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55 Grove Road, Blenheim • Phone: 578 5950

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Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas Merry Christmas and thank you to all of our clients, and wishing you a happy and safe New Year.

We will close from midday on the 24th December and reopen on the 5th of January.

We will be closed from Dec 24th, Re-opening on Jan 6th.

For support and Information phone 579 4349 and leave a message, calls will be followed up over the holiday period.

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Cancer Information helpline 0800 CANCER (226 237)

57 Houldsworth Street, Blenheim 7201 Mon-Fri: 8.00am-5.00pm

Ph/Fax 03 578 4630 toppmotors@xtra.co.nz

And remember, be SunSmart this holiday season!

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Merry Christmas and happy to New Year to all our customers We wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year

Level 1, The Forum, Market St Phone: 03 579 3182

Closed Dec 25th to 28th - Open Dec 29th to 31st Closed Jan 1st to 4th - Open again from Jan 5th On call 24/7 everyday for emergencies

Wishing all our customers a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year! Josh Cody 027 578 5374 Josh@marlboroughglass.co.nz 44 Main Street, Blenheim www.marlboroughglass.co.nz

Keeping Marlborough connected for 40+ years

Thank you and Merry Christmas. Neil & Vivien Gleeson.

Wishing all out clients a happy and prosperous New Year.

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Phone: 021 177 7686 Vivien: 021 177 7511

Office: 570 5239

Email: vpg@ihug.co.nz

The Sun

Wednesday December 16, 2015

Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Thank you and merry Christmas to all our customers.

We will be available throughout the holidays for all your electrical requirements.

DEAN COWARD Electrician PH/FAX 578 4846, CELL 0274-476 926 dcelectrics@xtra.co.nz • 5A Park Terrace, Blenheim

MERRY CHRISTMAS

To all our customers We will be closed on the stat days for each holiday weekend 24hr emergency service available

Norm Fowke Glass A division of the Viridian Glass Limited Partnership

P: 03 578 0850 | F: 03 578 0977

15 Bomford St, Blenheim • www.viridianglass.co.nz

SimPly Joinery

Wishing all my clients a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Fine timbercraft

Thank you to all my clients and wishing you a happy and safe festive season. Closed from Dec 24th. Re-opening Jan 11th.

Ph 021-1100992 Available for vineyard labour requirements.

Ph 021 126 2514 or 579 3147 simplyjoinery@rocketmail.com

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. We will be closed on the stat days, open on all other normal business days. Main Street, Opposite MacDonalds Blenheim. Ph 577 7492 www.instantauto.co.nz FAST, WHILE YOU WAIT, VEHICLE SERVICING! The only MTA assured Express Service Centre in New Zealand.

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Spring Creek

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MERRY CHRISTMAS GET 12c PER LITRE OFF UP TO 150 LITRES EVERY TIME!

Just bring in your supermarket fuel docket. SuperGold card holders receive 12c off per litre every time!

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Locally owned & operated

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all our clients. Thank you for your support this year. Thank you to all my customers for your support during 2015. I look forward to working with you in 2016

FROM

Sam Rutherford

Ph: 572 9287 • Cell: 027 572 9285 sam@samscomputerclinic.co.nz

Mark Stevenson

Robbie Moore

Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008

Marketing Consultant Mobile 027 278 4401 www.marlboroughrealestate.co.nz

LOTT

TRILLO METALS LTD Ph 03 578 0340 2B Cloudy Bay Drive, Cloudy Bay Business Park, Blenheim trillometals@xtra.co.nz

GARY CHING

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Merry Christmas to all my Vendors & Purchasers & thank you for your support over 2015.

62 Market Street Blenheim

HAMISH

We are closed from Dec 24th, re-opening on Jan 5th.

578 8059

Mark Stevenson First National Real Estate Ltd. Licensed Agent REAA 2008

For all your excavation work

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all our clients. Wishing all my clients a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. Thank you for your support in 2015. Phone Hamish on 021 484 436

We are closed from midday Dec 24th, and open again from Jan 5th. For emergencies 03 578 4102 24 hrs shop@chinglocks.co.nz 42 High St, Blenheim

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Wednesday December 16, 2015

Wairau Hospital Maternity Ward visiting hours are:

Toy Run Nearly one hundred riders took part in the annual Ulysses Toy Run on Saturday, collecting toy donations for the Salvation Army.

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PATCHETT: Dave and Loren are excited to announce the arrival of their baby boy Louie Bryan Patchett (8lb 6oz) born December 13, 2015 at Wairau Hospital. A little brother for Rosie. Special thanks to midwife Toni James and all the staff at the maternity ward.

SHEARD: Kylie and Mike are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, born December 14, 2015 at 9:10am at Wairau Hospital weighing 7b 7oz. A little brother for Henry. Thank you to Gwen and Rebecca, Dr Camano and all the wonderful midwives at the maternity ward.

Name predictions for 2016 According to website Bounty.com, here are some lists of names that are trending towards being the top names for 2016. Boys names climbing the top 100 Freddie, Isaac, Teddy, Arthur, Jenson, Jackson, Rory, Ronnie, Elliot, Jaxon and Caleb. Boys names to watch Albert, Harris, Hunter, Theodore, Cooper, Parker, Lincoln, Arlo, Aidan and Tobias.

So far this year we’ve had some stubborn non-movers with the top five girls names staying put: Amelia, Olivia, Emily, Isla and Ava. Girls names climbing the top 100 Daisy, Phoebe, Florence, Elsie, Matilda, Harper, Thea, Mila, Penelope and Aria. Girls names to watch Arabella, Clara, Aoife, Esmae, Ariana, Aurora, Emelia, Leila, April and Maja.

 Lindsay Learmonth, Jacqueline MacKenzie and Peter Welz.

Holiday arrivals The Sun office will be closing on December 24 and reopening again on January 6. During that time we welcome new parents to email in their birth announcements which will be printed in our January 8 publication. Simply email your photograph and announcement to babies@blenheimsun.co.nz Happy holidays!

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 Paul Jamieson and Max Lichtnecker at the begin ning of the Toy Run, pictured by Max’s Yamaha 750.

Tel: 03 520 9030 | Fax: 03 520 9080 email: blenheim@newworld-si.co.nz

Congratulations to KYlie SHeARD this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim. Our winner is invited to bring her iD in to claim her prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

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Wednesday December 16, 2015

Toys and cheer Story and photo by Celeste Alexander The wild and wet weather held off long enough for the Ulysses Toy Run to be a success on Saturday. Just over 90 riders took part in the ride including one Nelson rider and two from Kaikoura. Club spokesperson Murray Brooks says despite it being slightly less than last year’s turnout, it was still a very successful day. “We are really happy with the turnout and amount of toys donated. It was a wonderful turnout from Marlborough riders

and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves,” he says. Riders met at the Woodbourne Tavern & Motels in Renwick before riding through to Blenheim. Even reporter Celeste Alexander was invited to participate, taking a seat on the back of a CanAm trike for the journey. Boxes upon boxes of toys were donated at the beginning and the end of the toy ride, making it a joyous occasion for the Salvation Army volunteers who will be distributing them for Christmas. Everything from scooters and ukeleles to baby ride-on toys and model cars were donated by

the riders and members of the community. Teenager Cheyne Pharland was on hand again this year volunteering as a toy collecter for the event. She has been volunteering for the toy run for the past six years. “I really love being part of this, it’s such a great cause and always a happy time collecting toys for children,” she says. RIGHT: Salvation Army volunteers Lea Shanks and Cheyne Pharland collecting toy donations at the Ulysses Marlborough Toy Run on Saturday.

Sweet pickings Justine Carteaux pictured on her first day last week picking strawberries at Hedgerows Hydroponic. Justine, originally from France has been in Blenheim for the past month on a working holiday after finishing her studies to become a junior business consultant.

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The Christmas Grotto at the Renwick Pioneer Church will be open for public viewing on December 19 at 10am - 2pm, then later at 8:30pm - 10pm. A Devonshire Tea will be sold for a gold coin donation both days. The Grotto will be open to the public daily from December 21 through to Christmas Eve at the same times.

Wednesday December 16, 2015

Christmas in the Park

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out & about

Windy conditions did not deter Marlburians from attending Christmas in the Park on Sunday evening. A large crowd enjoyed Christmas carols and performances at the Pollard Park event.

 Part of the large crowd at Christmas in the Park. Eden and mum Kristen Roger. 

 Hannah and Grant Harris

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 Kevin Moseley and grand daughter Cait Moynihan.

 Springlands School students and music teacher Elin Tomas entertain the crowd at Christmas in the Park on Sunday evening.

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 Alia Rose Mackel with friends enjoying music and the playground at Christmas in the Park.

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

Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am-1pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry St Blenheim. Sign out. Free Christian healing prayers available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

Depression Support Group You are not alone! Join our group - every Thurs 1-3pm. Contact Barb Ph: 027 737 2403, Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson St Blenheim.

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

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PAGE, Bob: Died suddenly, on Sunday December 13 2015, while diving at the Cape. Loved husband and hunting mate of Linda, loved step-dad of Joel and Beth, Dana and Jack, Chad and Kelly. Loved Poppa of Abigail, Maggie, Max, and William. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Dianne and Graeme, Brian, and Maree and Ian. Loved uncle and mate of Matty and Jess, and Jacko. Messages may be sent to 18 Dillons Point Road, Blenheim 7201. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Clubs of Marlborough, Alfred Street, Blenheim at 2pm Friday December 18, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 3 supers, 2 x $500, 3 x $1000. Meals available at 5pm, doors open 4:30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra. Havelock Lions Market 19th December. Havelock Domain, Neil Street. 9am-1pm. Food, oil, plants, toys, books, Sausage sizzle, opening of new petanque court, try your hand. Sites available, ph. Ian 5742558

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

SHARPE, Florence Annie (Anne): On December 10 2015, Anne passed away peacefully with family at her side. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Reg Stuart-Forbes, and the late Ross Sharpe. A loving and caring mum and mother-in-law of Dot Stuart-Forbes and John Dixon, and Marilyn and Alistair McAlpine. A treasured and special Nana to the late Glen, Todd and Aidan, Sarah and Craig, Emma and Dan, Kate and Keiran, and a loved Great Nan. A respected friend of Ross’s family. “With love we remember”. Messages to 164 Lanark Lane, RD1, Blenheim 7271. At Anne’s request a private family service has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

St John Community Shop Check out our furniture for sale, Beds, Tallboys, Duchesses and Lounge suites, Phone 5781754 All donations gratefully accepted and needed. 11 Boyce Street. Phone 578 1754

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary). Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125. Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

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

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

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary. The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

WEY, Mavis Noleen: On Friday December 11 2015, peacefully at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. In her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Marie and Alf Stiven (Cromwell), Robert and Carolyn (Bundaberg), Karen (deceased), and Johnathan (Toowoomba). Loved Nana of Margaret, Alice, Peter, Natasha, Jeremy, Katie, and George. Loved Nan of her 7 great-grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 22 Molyneux Avenue, Cromwell 9310. A funeral service for Mavis will be held at St Christopher’s Anglican Church, Weld Street, at 1pm Thursday December 17, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

in memoriam Burns: Yvonne (nee Norton) Sorry you can’t be with us on your birthday. You have served your community so well, nursing resthomes, on two Marlborough councils, also being a part of Marlborough Sounds History. You were one of a kind. Sadly missed by family and friends. Rest in Peace. Love Murray A.

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Engineer looking for a shed or part of a workshop for approximately 6 to 8 months. In general Blenheim area. With or without power. Must have concrete floor. Contact Rob 02102633142 or 03 5785077.

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Christmas Services Communion with Rev. John Neal

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17th December 7pm A Service of Nine Lessons & Carols Will celebrate the historical events leading to the birth of Jesus 24th December Christmas Eve 10.30pm Carols 11pm Midnight Communion 25th December Christmas Day 8am: Traditional Communion Service 10am: Family Christmas Celebration

Children’s Celebration 6pm Come in your PJ’s!

24th Christmas Eve 11pm Traditional Carol Service

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S C H O O L Holiday Programme Blenheim Indoor Sports. Dec 17th to Dec 24th 8.30am to 4pm. Jan 5th to Jan 29th 8.30am to 4pm. Half days, Full Days or hourly rates available. Phone 5784851 or book on website.Blenheim Indoor Sports and Ten Pin Bowling, Simcox Stadium, 50 Battys Rd, Blenheim. www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

Our office will be closed on Wednesday 23rd December and will re-open on Wednesday 6th January 2016.

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Laundry Person

CASUAL CAR CLEANER / DRIVER PICTON

Required

We are looking for a Full time Nightshift Laundry person to join our team. If you have experience in this area of work and would like to work in a fresh friendly environment then call Naomi Nailer, Village Manager on (03) 5775208 or 0211366504. Applications close Thursday 24th December 2015.

Vegetable Processors We are now taking applications for honest and reliable staff to work in our vegetable processing department starting early January on all shifts.

Europcar NZ is looking for a casual car cleaner / driver to assist us over peak season in the Marlborough area. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Car cleaning, checking for damage, driving vehicles to and from Europcar locations, and to and from dealerships and body shop locations.

Area Executive Officer - Marlborough

To apply, please send your resume to: nz.sm.pcnc01@europcar.co.nz nz.sm.pcnc01@europcar.com Alternatively call Mike on 03 5738800

We have an exciting opportunity working with our Area Committee in Marlborough. This is a part time role working 25 hours per week and reporting to the Area Committee Chairman and South Island Accounting Services Manager.

Make Good $ on Contract Day or Nightshift Early January start

HARVEST WORK

12 hours/ day, 6 days /week January 5th – February 10th Weather dependent

Have you had experience working with mussels or would you like to learn? Are you looking for regular work?

PACKHOUSE/PROCESSOR GRADING

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

If you are keen to learn we will provide the opportunity and training.

Start February, through October. Mon-Fri, dayshift, approx 35 hrs.

You will need to: • have a good work record with a focus on time and attendance • enjoy working in a processing environment where food safety and team work is important.

Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

FOOD PROCESSING

Food experience a plus. February – November, Full time All applicants must be friendly, reliable, and hard-working. All employees are subject to a pre-employment drug test and Police check. To apply phone 02108365465 and leave a message, or email john@garlic.co.nz Relief Deliverers required

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• Kickstart packages available • Utilise our experienced in-house production team at NO COST.

- Have a current, valid manual drivers licence - Be flexible to work around a 7 day roster on a ‘as needed’ basis, including public holidays if required - Be able to prepare vehicles to the required standard - Have your own transport - Car rental experience an advantage - Basic computer literacy

Mussel Openers

We are also looking for Packers.

We’ll get your message out to almost 19,000 households across Marlborough. PLUS your ad will be seen by an extra 37,000 online every month.

To be considered you MUST:

Vegetable shifts run 6am to 2pm; 2pm to 10pm; 10pm to 6am.

All applicants must have the right to work in NZ.

over the Christmas in the Blenheim and the wider area’s. Please phone 5777868 or call at The Blenheim Sun Office 72 High Street Blenheim.

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You will operate as a key member of the Area Committee team by providing a high level of secretarial, administration and treasurer support. You will also be the central point of contact between committee members, Regional St John staff and members of the community and play a pivotal role in the smooth running of Area Committee activities. Key responsibilities include: • Actively supporting St John and the Area Committee in achieving fundraising targets • Coordinating Area Committee meetings, minute taking and monthly reports • Treasurer for Area Committee activities - maintaining records and processing accounts. • Play a proactive role in the Area Committee’s annual planning, budget preparation and supervision of the budget over the course of the financial year. • Overseeing general office functions and all administration required • Increasing the St John profile within the community • Actively promoting, developing and supporting St John community programmes in the Marlborough Area You must have strong computer skills along with the ability to interpret financial reports. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with a professional attitude. You must be able to work in a “sole charge” position and have the flexibility to work different hours when required. Applications close: Friday, November 6, 2015. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working. Haramai ngā tai o te āniwaniwa, he kāhui rangatira tēnei, he kāhui whakamana tāngata whaimahi, e te iti, e te rahi e.

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proof 2015 Unlike other product sales a genuine Jewellery sale has so much more to offer you! It is common practise in chain stores to heavily revisions: How to make the most of a Jewellery Sale! 1

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mark-up items in order to discount them later, and thus obtain what is a normal retail price. In our case we offer genuine reductions PLEASE NOTE: that price jewellery well below retail. I’m talking about good quality jewellery composed of gold, platinum, silver, diamonds and other that we have prepared this precious stones. advertisement proof based on our format: b&w Here is the opportunity to purchase something you have always wanted, but may have felt is a little out of range price-wise. A real sale understanding of the instructions received. In approving the will endorse the runofdate position (excl top-quality jewellery will allow you to sort buy at a trulycost discounted price,gst) and a professional, independent valuation advertisement, it is client’s responsibility value9 ofDec this purchase. Wed Sit Vacant $237.30 to check the accuracy of both the When come across a closing down sale such as ours,$237.30 you may find the item of youradvertisement, dreams or a similar item atand reallythegreat reductions the media Wed 16youDec position nominated. – or you may acquire a piece with, for example, really nice diamonds, and with the great savings you can either have this re-made to the Wed 9 Dec Sit Vacant $217.50 Cancellation of adverts booked with exact style you wish, or add it to something you already have to achieve those dreams. media will incur a media cancellation Wed 16 Dec $217.50 It may be an aspiration you have to put aside something in the way of precious stonesfeeto of be $50. used for yourself or given to family members Satat12 Dec Sit Vacant $237.30 a later date. Here again you will be able to see all the stock held in our safe and make choices you hadn’t thought of before, all at very advantageous prices. Rachel your contact: In the jewellery business it’s accurate to say that things ‘will never be as well-priced as they are today’ and with the added advantage of genuine heavily discounted prices it will be a case of ‘getting more than what you’ve paid for!!’ Remember also that with any purchases of stock items you can enter our Christmas draw to win back the cost of your purchase price up to $1,000 * *Conditions apply

75 Market St, Blenheim, Ph/Fax: 03 578 7897

For more information contact Hamish Watson on hamish.watson@stjohn.org.nz or apply with your CV and Cover letter online at join.stjohn.org.nz. Enter job code: 25886

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR/RETICULATION TECHNICIAN (SERVICE PERSON) (FULL TIME)

Council requires a positive, can-do team player who can share their skills and experience and display flexibility to respond to the varied situations this role demands.

Do you have a good knowledge of skilled digger operations, water, stormwater and sewerage systems, experience in drainlaying and water reticulation maintenance, are the holder of a current driver’s licence with classes, 1, 2, 3 and 4? You would also need to hold a minimum traffic controller level 1 qualification and preferably hold an STMS qualification. If this fits you please visit our website to find out more about the role and how to apply. Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 8 January 2016. Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/YourCouncil/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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Manson impresses By Jacob Page Marlborough rower Robbie Manson has begun the buildup for the Rio Olympic Games with victory alongside John Storey in the double sculls at the the Christmas regatta on Waikato’s Lake Karapiro. It is the first domestic hit out for Rowing New Zealand’s summer squad with many new combinations trialled as next year’s Olympics come quickly into focus. Manson and Storey claimed line honours ahead of Chris Harris and Jade Uru. The women’s double proved a good race for Marlborough’s world champion Sophie Mac-

Robbie Manson.

kenzie She and Jackie Kiddle were convincingly beaten by Julia Edward and Zoe McBride placed fifth in the quality field.

Skate Club gets New Year boost by Jacob Page The Blenheim Roller Skating Club looks set to benefit next year after being awarded $4000 in grants to buy new skates. It’s hoped the Blenheim rink will have close to 50 new roller skates which can be hired out to ensure children can give the sport ago throughout the summer.

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Sport inbrief Tasman women fall short The Tasman women’s golf team ended a disappointing week at the New Zealand women’s interprovincial championships with their seventh consecutive loss on Saturday. Playing off for 13th position in the 14-team competition Tasman lost 3-2 to Otago.

Wairau get chance to defend title

Defending champions Wairau will play Marlborough cricket’s senior championship final with a 52-run win over Wairau Valley at Horton Park on Saturday. They will meet Celtic in the decider on Saturday, their final berth was assured before the weekend’s action and dominant performances the week prior.

Falcons out of contention

The defending champion NelsonMarlborough Falcons youth football team are out of contention in 2015. They were eliminated prior to their 1-1 draw with Auckland United. Their game kicked off at Centre Park in Mangere at the later time of 3:30pm after the Falcons’ initial flight to Auckland was cancelled due to a mechanic problem with the plane.

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It is understood the skates will come through a supplier in contact with former world champion and Timaru coach Cheryl Begg. While the club is unsure on the exact numbers of skates it will be able to purchase, they were aiming for 50. It is hoped the skate nights will happen early in January.

Junior volleyball titles decided Last Friday was the finals of Marlborough Junior Volleyball’s Subway KIWIVolley Spikers Competition at Stadium 2000. In the Year 5 and 6 Grade Section 1, the young Grovetown Diggers played Witherlea Warriors for the top spot which the latter won with some good serving The second set was won by Grovetown’s teamwork 25-22. The third set went point for point with a lot of cheering from the crowd and Witherlea took it out when time was called at 17-14. Grovetown’s Luke Register had consistant powerful serving and accurate passing over the net while Witherlea’s teamwork and all round consistant serving won them the game. Section 2 of the 5 and6 Grade was also played between Witherlea and Grovetown and both teams impressed with their fluency, control and the communication amongst each other. The Grovetown Spikes were not only excellent servers but had colossal forearm and overarm passing skills. Samantha Fawcett-Kay demonstrated above adequate court awareness and genuine enjoyment of the game. Witherlea’s Saxon King displayed huge desire and tenacity for the ball through his court mobility and diving. Jordan Meikle and William Rowse both served very well too. This time Grovetown won all three sets 25-12, 25-19 and 15-8. In the Year 7 and 8 Section 1, Fairhall Smashers and Redwoodtown 2 had a competitive contest. Both teams got under some tough serves, played aggressively and were mobile in the front court.

Fairhall’s Katie Cairns showed huge growth in skill and Messina Salsea did very strong serves throughout for Redwoodtown 2 and they came out with the win in all three sets 25-21, 28-26 and 17-15. The Queen Charlotte College Aces played the Fairhall Flyers in the final in the Year 7 and 8 Section 2 Grade. Fairhall won the first set with some good serving from Tarryn Metcalfe 25-22. QCC Aces then turned the tables on Fairhall and won the next two sets 25-15 and 25-19 to take home the trophy. In the Premier Grade final between BIS Spikers and BIS Net Smashers the game was ultimately decided by mental strength, perseverance, and consistency with serving. The Spikers started off the game losing but quickly regained their confidence and skills, as evident by the score of their first set 25-15. Isla Dodson, Anna Gardiner and Maddy Croad all played well, especially behind the service line and kept calm and precise throughout. The Net Smashers unfortunately let the girls get a very good serving run in the second set and thus had difficulty making sufficient attacks, with the Spikers winning 25-11. Cody Stone showed great determination and enthusiasm while Ben Dalton displayed good court awareness and skill. Josh Whittall again served very consistently and was a constant source of motivation for his team. The boys of the Net Smashers won the last set 25-20 but the girls got the bragging rights and the trophy.

FRoM 4PM onWaRDS: BBQ, TaSTInGS anD GIvEaWaYS!

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