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Story and photo by Cathie Bell Marlborough’s biggest party went off like a rocket, but the positive effects were felt all weekend.

The 2016 Marlborough Wine and Food Festival sold out its 8000 tickets, and the day was fine and warm, as usual.

The festival has yet to have a rainy day, Wine Marlborough organisers say.

Many of the people at the festival said it was on their bucket list and they would be back again.

Continued page 2 Marlborough-based singer Sam Merrall wows the crowd at the 2016 Marlborough wine and food festival.

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Region full Continued from page 1 Some people had made a long weekend of it, coming in to Marlborough on Thursday or Friday and staying till Sunday so that they could enjoy even more of what the district had to offer.

The Marlborough Wine and Food Festival was held for the 32nd time last weekend, but the event was as fresh as ever, punters say.

Girls on Tour spokeswoman “Scarlett” says the group of 26 women have attended each year for the past 25 years, and they love it. All of them come from outside Marlborough, and when they arrive on the Friday before the event, they don their movie star names and carry out the group traditions, including a fashion show and initiation for newcomers.

“We had one newbie this year: she

had to kiss a fireman at the entry to the festival. Turns out they had a newbie too and he had to kiss all of us.”

Motel Association president Richie Dickens says there was no spare accommodation over the weekend, with motels full over the weekend.

Many had been booked out months in advance.

“It’s a pretty busy time. It’s great for the region.”

Blenheim Business Association chairman Tim Thomas says the festival was a “massive” event. The 8000 people attending the festival were twice the population of Picton.

“We traded very well over the course of the weekend.”

Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman says the festival connects the dots between two of the big

The ladies of Girls on Tour at their 25th Marlborough wine and food festival.

They travel to Blenheim each year for the event and make a long weekend of it.

income-earners for this region, wine and tourism.

“When you remember that this is New Zealand’s longest running wine festival, it’s remarkable that the organisers managed yet again to create a terrific event that pulled in

people from all over the world.

“This year was better than ever and Marlborough was absolutely humming with our festival visitors - so retailers, restaurants and accommodation providers should be very happy indeed.”

Visitors to Marlborough rave about their day The Blenheim Sun asked visitors to Marlborough at the 2016 Wine and Food Festival what they thought of Marlborough and the big event.

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It’s a day of sun, family, friends, I’m in Marlborough for family, fun, and great food and wine. but it’s great to be able to attend something great like this.

Nancy Staples and Deidre Eales Wellington

Peter Smith and Dinah Blagg Britain

Hayley Holmes Wellington

This is a bucket list event. We’re here with a group of nine girls and we’re making a real thing of it. We’ve been to Toast Martinborough and this is way better.

We’ve come to Marlborough for a wedding last Saturday, we had to come to the Wine and Food Festival. It’s a great country, a great day out. Well worth the 12,500 kilometres to be here.

We’re going to do it every two years now with the girls, and every four years with our men.

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Catholics gather for new parish

By Cathie Bell Catholics from around Marlborough gathered to celebrate the promulgation Mass to officially form the new Te Whetu o Te Moana Star of the Sea parish on Sunday.

About 500 people sat under the trees by St Mary’s church in Blenheim for the Mass, said by Wellington archdiocese vicar-general Monsignor Gerry Burns, Passionist Order council member Father John Pearce, parish priest Father Pat McIndoe and assistant parish priest Father Giltus Mathias.

Father Eric Urlich was also there, and Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman also attended.

Representatives from each of the seven communities making up the new parish lit candles at

the start of the service to represent their areas, and then using those candles to light one large new candle.

Monsignor Gerry says the new parish carried an ancient name. Mary, as the star of the sea, provides a shining light for a community in hikoi, travelling towards God’s kingdom.

The merging of the parishes is a time for remembering those who built the parishes, he says, reminding people of the more than 150 years of Catholic history in Marlborough, starting with whaler John Guard taking his child from Port Underwood to Sydney to be baptised well before there were priests or churches in Marlborough.

Te Whetu o Te Moana Star of the Sea parish combines St Joseph’s in Picton, Sacred Heart in Havelock,

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Hospital rebuilding starts Earthquake-strengthening work has started on the Arthur Wicks building at Wairau Hospital.

The building houses the emergency department, which will remain open through the nine months of strengthening work.

Patrick Ng, NMDHB General Manager - IT & Infrastructure, says the project involves internal and external seismic strengthening work and an office fitout on the upper floor of the Arthur Wicks building.

Approximately 30 non-clinical staff from the upper level have moved.

Rain relief possible River water levels have dropped after a fortnight of dry, hot February weather, Marlborough District Council water scientists say.

Council water staff say flow reductions may be necessary again and ask Renwick residents to reduce their daily water use just a little more as this will help slow the rate of aquifer level reduction.

Wairau River flows are very low, and if there isn’t significant rain this week, the Southern Valleys Irrigation Scheme is likely to be shut off.

The procession to begin the inaugural Mass of the new Star of the Sea Parish outside St Mary’s Church, Blenheim, on Sunday.

Photos: Anthony Phelps.

St Francis de Sales’ in Renwick, St Mary’s in Blenheim, Immaculate Conception in Seddon, St Peter Chanel’s in Ward, and Sacred Heart in Kaikoura.

Celebrants of the inaugural Mass of Star of the Sea parish in Marlborough, from left to right: parish priest Father Pat McIndoe, Passionist Order representative Father John Pearce, and Archdiocese vicar-general Monsignor Gerry Burns, with altar server Sangato Vakaloa.

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By Cathie Bell Work will start on the stormwater and access roads to the new Omaka Landing subdivision this week, developer Mark Davis says.

The subdivision is at Burleigh, on the Colonial Vineyard site on New Renwick Road.

Mark says 70 per cent of the sections in the first stage of

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the subdivision have sold, and resource consents have been approved by the Marlborough District Council.

The first homes could be in by the end of the year, he says.

Work will be around the outside of the site, with the grape vines on the site staying until harvest. The vines will then be removed and housing work will

start.

“It’s very exciting…It’s been a long time as a project.”

Demand for the sections has been very strong, with more than half selling within two weeks of hitting the market, Mark says.

Only nine of the 34 residential sections in the first stage remain on the market.

“It’s a pretty prime location,

with easy access to Taylor River Reserve and schools. Being close to the golf course and in the Fairhall School zone also seem to be key selling points “It will be linked up to all the walking and cycling trails from day one, so kids can bike to school along the river, and families can easily and safely access the river.”

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At the meeting, he will explain the latest results that expand on what we know about the biology and life cycle of these birds.

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By Celeste Alexander The final hugs and thank you’s were shared last Wednesday when Hospice Marlborough staff met with the family and friends of Alan (Laddie) Hope.

Laddie had bequeathed $190,017 to the Hospice which came from the estate sale of his house in October last year.

Laddie’s brother Leo met with Hospice fundraising coordinator Sandi Inwood and Trust chairperson Peter Tolan who wanted to personally share their gratitude for the bequest.

Peter explained how the money would be used by Hos-

pice Marlborough and how it would continue to benefit the organisation for many years to come.

“We like to make sure the family and the community know how much the Hospice will benefit from this bequest.

“We invest the money in our Hospice Marlborough Foundation and use the interest that is earned. This enables a bequest such as Laddie’s to benefit us for years to come, which could be 10, 20 or more,” he says.

According to Leo it was a ‘wonderful way’ for Laddie to be remembered.

Hospice Marlborough Trust chairperson Peter Tolan with a photograph of Alan (Laddie) Hope who bequeathed over $190,000 to the Hospice. Photo by Jo Patchett.

Cheque presented, ashes scattered Story and photos by Celeste Alexander It was a heartfelt and emotional day for the staff of Blenheim’s Farmers store last Wednesday as they presented a cheque for $19,389 to Hospice Marlborough.

In the five weeks leading up to Christmas last year the store hosted its Tree of Remembrance and invited customers to make a donation to support the Hospice.

Customers who made a donation received a card which they wrote on a personal message to someone they wanted to remember, then the card was hung on the tree.

According to Blenheim Farmers store manager Karen Stewart the staff were very excited to be part of the fundraising campaign, as many have had a direct relationship with Hospice supporting a loved one, and family going through a terminal illness.

Hospice Marlborough CEO Jude Dellebeke says she herself spent time at the Remembrance Tree and was blown away by the response.

“There were some people who sat and pondered for half an hour what they would write on their cards.

I could tell it meant a great deal to many,” she says.

Once the campaign had ended all of the remembrance cards were burned and the ashes were placed in an urn.

Hospice staff member Sarah Hammond scattered the ashes throughout the grounds and over the rose gardens after the cheque ceremony, while Jude read a poem titled ‘The Bridge’ written by Joy Cowley.

ABOVE: Karen Stewart, Jude Dellebeke, Sarah Hammond and Peter Tolan (back), and Sieni Seloti and Sandi Inwood with the cheque for $19,389 donated by Farmers Blenheim store to Hospice Marlborough.

INSET: Sarah Hammond of Hospice Marlborough scatters the ashes of the remembrance cards over some roses.

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“MIA has been really well received by the locals and tourists and we have been flat out busy every night since opening.

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Q: Is the wine and food festival good for Marlborough?

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Yes, indeed. It’s fantastic for the region. I think it’s great for Marlborough’s economy, personally as an ex-business owner, it brings people to town.

Yes, it’s a good way to showcase Marlborough.

Yes, it’s a good way to promote the region.

It’s amazing.

Most definitely, it’s awesome. The security gets a little overboard, but by the end of the day, you can see why.

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New $ 6M Picton Library Hub Dear Ed, How original to base the design/appearance of the new Council Library Hub in a Port Town on the shape of a ship.

The timber cladding on the outside reminds the onlooker of the “Edwin Fox” on the foreshore and I’m certain that if a protective roof is added (as it is at the Edwin Fox) in approximately 15 years time (designed by a local engineering firm), the building would last its expected life span of 35 years.

Picton will have another museum piece which could be called “Edwin Fox II on High”.

But this is OK as Council is not building this structure on the foreshore but on Upper High Street – which was neglected by our Municipal Fathers for decades.

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Dear Ed, Just reading your paper that we received and reading Colin Geertson’s letter, page six about promoting walking, as well who not only bike to work, but also including those who walk to work.

I quite agree with the man.

Why discriminated against those who walk?

Further more, as mentioned, we receive our Sun about midday on Wednesday’s, yet I noticed in the same paper, page 19 in the Sportinbrief, an article advertising Go By Bike Day today and offering free breakfast and coffee outside BNZ between 7am - 9am.

Don’t you think it’s a bit late to advertise this?

After all, that was early that morning before the paper was even put in the letter boxes.

Not a fair go.

Dear Ed, Stuart Smith should stop preening and patting himself on the back about the replacement bridge for Grove Road. (Just a waste of taxpayers’ monies, but what’s new).

Instead he should be putting all his efforts into a TRUCK BY-PASS, Grovetown to Montana corner.

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Poor advertising Dear Ed, I too feel the advertising for the events such as Market Day are very poorly advertised.

It’s amazing how many people I myself spoke to that knew nothing about it.

About the only ads I spotted were shops advertising their wares and the tiny ad in the Marlborough Express pamphlet about wine week and the festival etc.

Surely it wouldn’t hurt to put some larger ads in the small papers.

Another thing in regards to festival week are the dressed up windows in the town and the competition for the best window display.

Many years ago, there also used to be a promotion for the public so they too could have their vote.

Pity whoever runs it didn’t bring this idea back, then put all the people’s votes into a box and draw out two or three names and give those people a prize too!

Maybe the radio stations might like to be in on it to help participate.

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Nuts add to vines Blenheim man Jono Bushell has grown from vineyard contractor to premium food supplier.

He tells Cathie Bell how it happened.

Jono Bushell, wife Claire and their family After Cyclone Pam took out the coconut oil spend six months in Marlborough, and six factory, Jono and Seth came up with a roasted months in Vanuatu these days, and it’s led to peanut product and then peanut butter. a flow of Vanuatuan coconut oil, coffee, and “I was cooking something for the family now peanut butter into Blenheim. and needed a couple of spoonfuls of peanut The co-owner of vineyard contracting butter. I thought ‘how hard is that to make?’ business Vinepower, Jono started going to “Turned out the label had a whole lot of Vanuatu as part of the Recognised Seasonal things on it I couldn’t pronounce. But after Employment scheme, which brings workers a bit of research, some experiments with from the Pacific Islands to New Zealand to the food processor, and trying it out with help with harvesting work. people, they were saying again ‘you’ve got Tanna Island was a freto sell this’. quent destination, where “We bought a handmill and “It’s the Seth Kaurua, one of Vinepthat was the start of Get ower’s original workers was Crushed Tanna peanut butproverbial based, and helped Jono ter.” recruit others.

Tanna Farms has about a silver lining to “There’s no industry there. hectare planted in peanuts, There’s a bit of coffee. It’s so and it’s also buying nuts a bloody big under-developed….There’s from smallhold farmers. dark cloud.” an active volcano and the “We’ve got the word out soil is so fertile.” that we want people to “I kept saying to Seth grow nuts for us.” we need to do something to keep the boys Tanna Farms produces Coconut Oil, busy, use the skills they’re learning in New along with other products using the oil, Zealand.” including Coconut Soap, Coconut Lip At an RSE conference in Wellington, Jono Balm, peanuts cooked in coconut oil met a man working in the Solomons on and the just launched Crushed It Peanut coconut oil, and the ‘something’ was found. Butter.

There were ‘heaps’ of coconut trees on Jono says Marlborough people can get Tanna, but since the decline of the copra them at the Burleigh, corner of Battys and industry in the 1980s, nothing was being New Renwick Road, or online at tannafarms. done with them. co.nz “I went back and said to Seth – coconut oil.”

He warns they’re at the top end of the Jono and Blenheim-based business partner market, with the premium brands. The peanut Jason Kennard set up Tanna Farms in 2013 butter is $8.50 for a 200 gram jar. with Seth and his wife Germaine Koniamek.

“But it is a premium product. It’s sustainThey built a factory to extract coconut oil able, it’s made by hand, and it’s providing using the “direct micro expelling” technique people with a livelihood.” to get high-quality oil to make premium Spending the time and energy in Vanuatu is products. worth it, Jono says. And it’s not all a one-way One week after they launched the Tanna street when it comes to benefits either.

Farms coconut oil in New Zealand in FebruThe RSE scheme made a significant difary last year, Cyclone Pam wiped it out. ference, but he and Jason became concerned “If it wasn’t for Pam destroying the coconut that their employees had no work when they plantations and factory, we might never have returned home, and that others on the island ventured into peanuts,” Jono says. “It’s the could not earn from the programme. proverbial silver lining to a bloody big dark He says it’s really about economic emcloud.” powerment in Tanna, strengthening the Tanna Farms grows coffee, and in between communities there and building relationships the rows of coffee trees, it grows cash crops, between Tanna and Marlborough. including peanuts.

That means they can continue to have a

Jono Bushell, co-owner of vineyard contractor Vinepower and co-owner of Vanuatu-based Tanna Farms, with some of the peanut butter and coconut oil from Vanuatu.

good supply of workers which Vinepower and Marlborough needs.

“We’re really reliant on these guys coming over here to work for us…This gives them an opportunity to use their skills.”

There is also a wider reach, he says.

Not everyone is able to get on the RSE scheme, so this farming development is an opportunity for them to earn an income back home.

“They work in the vineyards, they earn five years’ income in three months...It’s creating a gap back home between haves and have nots,

and that’s a problem.”

Some RSE workers, such as Winjoe Yahpie worked for Vinepower in Marlborough vineyards for several winters, then put what he’d earned and learned into his own plantation, in order to supply Tanna Farms with peanuts and coconuts.

“That’s economic empowerment,” Jono says. “That’s exactly what we want to see more of.”

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Stephanie Ginders A Blenheim girl at heart, Stephanie Ginders has dedicated her career to the law and today is a partner at local law firm HardyJones Clark.

She joined the firm in 2002 after returning home from university and later become a partner in 2009.

“I enjoy practicing law in Marlborough as it is a great place to raise a family and there are a lot of interesting areas of law to

be involved in,” she says.

Stephanie’s work is focused on commercial law, land and property transactions and asset/ succession planning.

Stephanie also has experience in complex restructuring and refinance as well as Overseas Investment Office matters.

“I enjoy helping people achieve their dreams whether that be purchasing their first home or expanding their business interests.

It is really rewarding see people move through life and being there to help them with the various challenges that they face.

Brittany Hughes Since first opening her Boutique Beauty & Massage business nine months ago, Brittany Hughes is thrilled with how well she has been received.

“It’s been really great. I have had a lot of recommendations and word of mouth which is always positive to hear,” she says.

One exciting new development is a new premises which will be open as of March 1.

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Brittany has a huge range of services available. In massage she specialises in both relaxing and deep tissue.

With the beauty she provides everything from facials and waxing through to spray tanning and nail services.

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Debbie Harper When Debbie Harper first took over the French Essence Cafe in Redwoodtown she says there were two motivating factors.

One being for the ‘lifestyle’ and the other being the interaction with people.

It has now been 16 months and it’s been great she says, and with the soon-to-be opening of the new Countdown Supermarket right opposite, it’s only going to get better.

“The cafe is so much more visible now and in a way has put

us on the map and already there are more people coming in, more smiling faces for us to meet and get to know,” she says.

What makes French Essence Cafe so popular with its customers is the opening hours, its range of gluten free food available and of course the children’s playground.

“We open at 8am, are open seven days a week and our menu board is available all day. Our cabinet food, including our gluten free, is baked in our kitchen,” she says.

The cafe is also available for private functions, catering and we bake and ice cakes.

Nicole McGruddy If you are in need of an electrician who do you call?

Will Power Electrical Ltd. The business is owned by Will and Nicole McGruddy.

Will and his team cover the whole of Marlborough while Nicole acts as the first point of contact for clients.

It’s a role that Nicole really enjoys.

“We want to make sure that when people ring that they always get someone on the end of the phone.

“We know that the most important part of the job is the beginning. We listen to the customer to provide the

best options to see as efficiently as possible. We have systems in place that see us work with them from the first enquiry through to job completion.

Will Power Electrical Ltd specialises in new homes, renovations, alterations and heatpumps servicing and installations, as well as electrical checks, new wiring and repairs.

The designing and carrying out of electrical plans is another important area of the business.

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recognise the tone of voice and speech patterns of their families, so reading provides a real opportunity for babies and their families to bond.

That’s something that’s not always so straightforward when your life starts out in an incubator.”

Publisher Greet Pauwelijn is very excited about collaborating with The Neonatal Trust for the first time.

“Our picture books are enjoyed by young children and adults alike. We want to ensure that the family reading experience isn’t something premmies and parents miss out on.

“We know how much time new families spend at the neonatal unit and books are a fantastic way to both bond with baby and entertain siblings during that long wait before baby comes home.”

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Lunch ideas for hungry growing kids Turkey Pinwheels Spread a dollop of hummus on a tortilla, then layer a slice of ham or shredded chicken and some spinach leaves. Roll up and cut.

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Vegetable Pasta Mix 2 cups of cooked tricolor pasta shells, ½ Tbsp melted butter, ½ cup cooked peas, 2/3 cup quartered cherry tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.

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Mini Pizzas This kid-favorite gets a healthy makeover to fuel your child’s busy body all day long.

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It has been an ‘incredible’ summer for business owners Stephane Ughetto and Taryn Gilbert who have had a very busy Christmas and New Year holiday period.

Stephane says January 2 was his busiest day since purchasing the business in 2014, with around 700 people through the doors and 500 coffees served.

“We have never been that busy, it was incredible,” he smiles.

Situated in the heart of Blenheim, Raupo Riverside Cafe & Restaurant has carved a niche for itself in the hospitality market, combining both the cafe style day service and a specialty French patisserie, Le Delice, with European style evening dining.

“People really love the location and regularly comment on their experiences which is always nice to hear,” Stephane says.

The evolving menu has been a source of pride for Stephane who has been implementing his own French culture into the business.

“We are always tweaking,” he laughs.

“Seeing what works, taking on board what our customers are saying and of course always striving for the best service we can offer,” he says.

Le Delice which is located near the entrance is going strong, particularly in the last six months, he says.

This is the customer’s first French experience upon entering but certainly not their last.

The decor, the French music played in the evenings and of course the influence found within the food continues to delight.

Stephane says he is currently working on the new menu which he plans to introduce toward the end of March.

“Through this menu we will be giving ourselves a bit more identity with more French influence which I am very excited about.

“I like to keep the menu fresh and interesting,” he smiles.

Raupo Riverside Cafe & Restaurant has a number of seating options. Outside customers can enjoy the view of the Taylor River on the terrace which has recently been extended and can seat up to 70.

The inside dining area can cater to a maximum of 178, and upstairs in the private dining area up to 30 can be seated.

Raupo Riverside Cafe & Restaurant is a popular choice for group bookings and private events, so speak to staff about what they can do for your next special celebration.

Stephane’s recommendations From the patisserie: The savoury scones, carrot cake and the fruit Louise with shredded coconut are always a delight.

Breakfast: French toast served with crispy bacon, banana, maple syrup and mascarpone.

Brunch: Lamb burger or one of our homemade bagels.

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By Cathie Bell Marlborough District Councillors face a year of hard work, Marlborough mayor Alistair An exciting Asian flavour adventure Sowman says.

He met with all councillors on Monday for the first of what will be a monthly series of workshops.

The workshops are something councillors want to do on a more regular basis, he says.

“We get together as a group, so that councillors have clear understanding of the challenges going forward and have clear communications with constituents.

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Since last year, the council had been planning, Alistair says.

“I think this year people will see the doing. There are lots of things on the drawing boards.”

The biggest project is the adoption of the council’s Environment Plan, setting out rules for development in the district.

The notification of the plan for

public submissions has been delayed until March to enable some “user-testing”, Alistair says.

“There will be criticism about the delay, but it has to be done properly.”

The theatre trust will be drawing down on the council’s underwriting, he says, but councillors were assured it was on track for completion in time for the first show in March.

Water is a big focus for council, Alistair says, with key infrastructure projects around water, including freshwater supply in Picton, Havelock, Renwick, and Seddon, as well as more storage for Blenheim on the Wither Hills.

Picton’s sewerage project continues, and the new riverside park in High Street was in planning, as well as the “sports hub” at Lansdowne Park and decisions over the future of the old Floor-

Pride Civic Theatre in Arthur Street that had been offered to the Primary Health Organisation and the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board to expand the “health hub” in Queen Street.

The council couldn’t afford to let the pending elections in October overshadow the business it has to do, Alistair says.

“There are more things out there that councillors need to be involved in, the plan being the key one, but other things that require councillors’ attention as well.

“I would be extremely disappointed if electioneering dominated discussions.”

He has not decided whether he will stand again, Alistair says.

“I’m certainly considering whether the time is right. It’s been a very interesting journey.”

Buskers to entertain crowds

By Cathie Bell Picton is the place to be today and tomorrow as television entertainers Jono and Ben arrive by banana boat and the Picton Busking Day kicks off.

On top of that, there are three cruise ships in over the two days as well and the Picton Night Market is also on at the Powerhouse.

Today, there are 3328 passengers on the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship, and tomorrow there will be more than 1600 people in town with two cruise ships scheduled to visit Picton tomorrow, the Le Soleal with 264 passengers and the Amsterdam with 1380.

Jono and Ben had a Secret Santa present of a banana boat and a dare to cross Cook Strait on it, and the intrepid Your restaurant cafe could adventurersor have taken it up. be featured They reckonhere! they should arrive in Picton about 4.30pm today.

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on the Picton foreshore tomorrow as part of a Picton Busking Day. All these acts are world class and fun entertainment for all families, New Zealand Heritage Events spokesman Stuart Eyes says.

“They have all performed at recent Buskers Festivals around NZ and now Picton is part of the international Buskers circuit with Picton planning for a week long event next year.”

With great weather forecast and two cruise ships in, he says he expects these acts will prove very popular.

The buskers are: 1pm Captain Underpants, the “Mexican wrestler-celebrity chef-environMentalist”; 2pm Biggest Little Circus with “world class juggling and acrobatics”; 3pm Kiwi Circus; 7.30pm Rob FireNix with fire eating and a “massive fire whip finale”; and 9pm Fusion Clown Company with Fire-eating and fire pois will be among the busking fire pois. entertainment in Picton tomorrow.

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Light but regular rainfall since the new year has meant no need for further water restrictions, the Marlborough District Council says.

Renwick’s water supply has been edging back to normal thanks to the weather and the careful use of water by residents.

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More recycling The bright red and yellow recycling www.blenheimsun.co.nz bins dotted around central Blenheim and Picton will stay until the end of E-mail: news@blenheimsun.co.nz February when Council will consider sales@blenheimsun.co.nz whether there’s enough support for ads@blenheimsun.co.nz permanent public place recycling.

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Continued from page 1 “We had a great Christmas with family and a quiet New Year but late on January 1 Aimee began experiencing a few pains.

“It all kicked off on the third and before we knew it our beautiful baby girl was in our

arms,” he says.

Trevor jokes that baby Ruby “broke every line of their birthing plan”.

“We planned for a water birth in Paraparaumu but ended up having Ruby in the South Island by caesarean section,” he laughs.

The inspiration behind Ruby’s name came from her great great grandmother Eileen Ruby Norris and great great great grandmother Constance Ruby Kidson who was known as Ruby all her life.

The couple say once they are discharged from hospital they

are in no rush to return home and plan to stay with family while Aimee-Lee recovers.

“We are so besotted with Ruby, it’s just amazing to have her here.

“We are both looking forward to enjoying our little girl,” Trevor says.

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Intruder in girl’s alarms police Police are searching for a man who was found in the bed of a girl during a suspected burglary on New Year’s Day. Police are investigating after the Budge Street incident that occurred around 4am on January 1.

Detective Wayne Fransen says an unknown male has entered an address while the occupants were sleeping.

He was then found in a girl’s bed by one of the occupants of the house who immediately

intervened.

During the scuffle the intruder received cuts to his hand and arm before he fled the scene, running west on Budge Street, past Super Cheap Auto.

Detective Fransen says police are now looking for a dark skinned male, possibly Polynesian, about 174cm in height with a shaved head.

He was wearing a dark blue top with red lines around the middle that go all the way

around the body and had long sleeves with a zip up front, knee length shorts possibly black and wearing cream coloured jandals.

The circumstances of this offending is clearly of concern to police who are appealing to the community for help in identifying this person.

Anyone with information relating to this matter is urged to call Blenheim Police (03) 578 5279 or Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111.

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By Jacob Page We l l k n ow n r u r a l Marlborough champion Brian Powell has received a Queen Service medal in the New Year’s Honours for services to heritage preservation and the community.

Brian has been involved with Federated Farmers for many years, serving as representative to the Marlborough Acclimatisation Society and the Marlborough Meat and Wool Board and as president in 1997 and 1998.

He hosted visits from primary

of artefacts from early settlements in the region.

He has been instrumental to the restoration of a mud house occupied by early settlers and has collaborated with the Department of Corrections to allow those serving periodic detention to contribute to the building’s restoration.

He wrote a history of Fabian’s Renwick’s Brian Powell has been Valley and Northbank in 2008. given a Queen Service Medal for He was chairman of the services to heritage preservation Northbank Settlers Association and the community. and served for 45 years.

For six years until 2013 he schools at his farm in Fabian’s Valley, showcasing his museum was a member of the commit-

tee that managed the Renwick Community Hall.

He has been involved with the Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand at Anikiwa since inception in 1962.

He served four terms as Councillor and is a Life Member of the Trust.

He has been an Honorary Ranger since 1989, initially as a wildlife ranger and latterly as a fishing ranger.

Recently Brian established the Renwick Community Garden outside the Anglican Community Church.

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CHARLES: Phillipa and Nicholas are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, Lewys John (9lb 14oz) on February 7, 2016 at 4:02pm at Wairau Hospital.

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McDONALD: Tanisha is pleased to announce the safe arrival of her first baby boy, Lachlan James (2.86kgs) on February 11, 2016 at 3:22pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Mum for all her support, and the midwives, especially Toni James. Both well.

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PHARAZYN: Ryan and Ines would like to announce the safe and fast arrival of Lucas Pharazyn. Born January 28, 2016 at 12:16am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our midwife Toni James and Emma.

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Pohatu: Vikki, Karl and big sister Dillon would like to announce the safe and speedy arrival of their second baby girl (7lbs 12oz) born 25 January at 5:24am. Special thanks to Rhiann, Olivia and Shona.

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RENDLE: Craig, Leah and big sister Chloe are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Oliver Gregory (10lb 1oz) on January 30, 2016 at 10:23pm. A huge thank you to midwives Toni, Cathy and Jodie.

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The clinic provides a comprehensive range of treatment options and is now approved by Southern Cross as an affiliated provider.

• Gentle ear wax removal by micro suction • Glue Ear • Management of ear infections • Removal of foreign bodies

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Foods to aid sleep Foods that may aid a better sleep - what better excuse to get creative with evening meals.

• Cherries have natural melatonin in them that help you fall asleep at night. Cherries also can help regulate your internal clock which tells you when it’s time for bed.

• Bananas are packed with potassium and magnesium which act as a muscle relaxant and calm your body for sleep. On top of that, bananas have vitamin B6 and it turns into the hormone melatonin, which gives you a better night’s sleep.

• Most dairy products, like milk, are very rich in melatonin and they help you get a good night’s sleep. However some say that having a warm glass of milk at night is all psychological.

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• The grains in oatmeal is just as great for sleep as it is for breakfast. The oatmeal grains trigger insulin production. When your blood sugar increases at night, it makes you begin to feel tired and ready for bed.

• Try making jasmine rice a few hours before you plan on going to bed. Having rice for dinner can cut down on the amount of time it takes you to fall asleep. Jasmine rice has high-glycemic-index (GI) and helps your body relax at night.

• Sweet potatoes can be your dream come true. Sweet potatoes contain high levels of potassium that acts as a muscle relaxant.

They also have complex carbs that slowly digest and then release healing energy while you sleep.

Don’t break your heart, keep it healthy You have an important role to play in your health.

The choices you make every day can change your risk of heart disease. There are many factors that work together to influence your risk of heart disease.

Some of these risk factors can be changed, while others cannot. Your age, gender, ethnicity, and family history of heart disease are beyond your control.

However there are some factors that you can change, such as your blood pressure, your cholesterol, what you eat and drink, if you smoke, and how much you move.

You are the key to managing these risks and taking the appropriate steps to ensure your heart is in good health.

Here are just few things to consider.

Become smokefree: If you smoke, becoming smokefree is the single most important thing you can do for your heart health.

Manage your blood pressure: By managing your blood pressure, you can lower your risk of heart attack or stroke.

Manage your cholesterol: By managing your cholesterol, you can lower your risk of heart attack or stroke.

Manage diabetes: If you have diabetes, managing it can lower your risk of a heart

attack or stroke.

Move more: Moving more is key to having a healthy heart and managing your risk.

Make heart healthy eating and drinking choices: Taking steps to change what you eat and drink can help you manage your risk.

Reach a healthy weight: Managing your weight can help you manage your risk.

Manage stress: Recognising how you are feeling is an important first step in managing stress.

You may like to write down any concerns you may have and take them to your next appointment so you can discuss with your doctor or nurse.

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Locals and visitors enjoyed the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival and the Wind Down at The Vines Village the next day.

 Mike Freeth, Lee-Anne Freeth, Dave Hatherley, Charlotte Laird, and Annie Thompson had a fantastic day at the wine festival.

 Chrissy Powlesland and Libby Robison

working hard on the Mudhouse Wines stand.

 Ian Ditfort, Roger Phillips, and David Clarke, all from Marlborough,enjoying the 2016 Wine and Food Festival.

 Cherry Koldenhof with daughter Annabelle on the bouncy castle at the Vines Village Wind Down.

 Sabrina Young and Matthew White of Wellington loved the first Wine & Food Wind Down event so much that they returned again this year.

 Hannah Gilhooly (5) taking on the rock climbing wall.

 Hospice Marlborough Trust chairperson Peter Tolan with

Leo Hope, the brother of Alan (Laddie) Hope who bequeathed over $190,000 to Hospice Marlborough. The Hospice formally thanked the friends and family of Laddie last Wednesday.

 Members of the Marlborough Migrant Centre celebrating the Chinese New Year last week.

 Jasvir Kaur and daughter Gurleen Toora

(10months) also celebrated the Chinese New Year at the Marlborough Migrant Centre.

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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.

Community Law Marlborough Presents free education at the Blenheim Library. Employment: Unjustified dismissal, personal grievances. February 24th from 12.10-12.50pm.

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.

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 2 supers, raffles and meals available. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra.

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.

Older Person Seminar 3rd Thursday every month St Christopher’s Hall Redwoodtown 10am to 1pm morning tea, lunch provided Guest Speakers. Ph Wendy 5794446 leave name an number or 021 113 0160. Email sceldercare@actrix.co.nz

St John Community Shop Springlands. Come and see our range of clothes, bricbrac, furniture, books and linen. Your support is raising funds for a new ambulance. Phone 5781754

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 9am3pm 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.

• 150 Seat Mayfield Chapel • Sowman Catering Lounge • Free bereavement care • Grey Power discount • FDANZ Pre-pay and pre-planning funeral options

24 HOUR SERVICE PHONE 578 4719 Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts www.sowmans.co.nz

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics.

Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday.

Phone 578 2006.

Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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death notices BOLTON, Irene Lorna (nee Boyd): Passed away peacefully on February 14 2016 at Cheviot Rest Home, surrounded by her family. Aged 87 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Walter.

Best and “favouritest” mother in the world of Judy, Allan, David, Paul, Joy (deceased), Betty, Jill, Malcolm (deceased), Trevor, Jenny, and Danny, and treasured and respected mother-inlaw. Much loved Nana and Granna to her hoards of grand and great grandchildren. “Safe in the arms of her Lord and Saviour forever”. Messages may be sent to 208D Mt Fyffe Road, Kaikoura 7300. Special thanks to the Cheviot Rest Home for their care and support of Irene. A funeral service for Irene will be held at the Kaikoura Memorial Hall, The Esplanade, Kaikoura at 1pm Thursday February 18, followed by interment at Kaikoura Cemetery.

EOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz DOWER, Dawn Patricia: Died, peacefully, on Sunday February 14 2016 at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Steve (Reg), loved mother and mother-in-law of Steven, Claire and Ron Wallace, Carolyn and Ian Hail. Loved grandmother of Nick and Billiejean, and Glenn; Natasha and Paul, and Brook, Philip and Greer; loved great grandmother of Rye, and Blue; Mila, and Dexter.

Loved by her feline family. Messages to 25 Hillside Terrace, Blenheim 7201.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to SPCA Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 115, Renwick 7243. A funeral service for Dawn will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 10am Wednesday February 17, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

THOMPSON, Kahu Kathleen (Tuppy): On Sunday February 14 2016, peacefully at Wairau Hospital, with family at her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Alec, beloved mother of Utuku, Turei, Amai, and Moi-Maree, partners and grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village and Wairau Hospital for their wonderful care of Mum. Messages to the Thompson family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Tuppy will be held at the Waikawa Marae Picton, at 11am Friday February 19, followed by interment at the Waikawa Urupa.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz ROWE, Betty: Passed, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday February 15 2016. In her 86th year. Precious wife of Geoffrey, loved mother and mother-in-law of Christene, Denise and Jim Rudd, and Annette and John Moorhead. Cherished and adored Nana of Kirsten; Hayden, and Gemma; Conor, and Shaelea. Messages to P O Box 73, Ward 7248. At the family’s request, a private service will be held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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.

in memoriam Vuletich, Richard Mario: 25th March 1985-17th February 2015. It’s one year since you’ve been gone. We miss you everyday Rich, you were one of a kind and we were so lucky to have you in our lives with so many wonderful memories made. Miss you bro xx. Love Cat, Nic, Eddie & Vaughan xxxx

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We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

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Wanted to buy - old NZ postcards & books, fountain pens, military items, scrap gold or damaged jeweller y, stuf fed birds etc, NZ Maori / whaling & historical items, antiques, collectibles & the unusual. Free quotes. Please phone Phil on 5775402 (JUST BROWSING) V i n e ya r d c o n tractor requires houses for staff- April to October. References available. Please reply with details to: Staff Accommodation PO Box 905 Blenheim 7240.

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References available.0211633338 after 7pm.

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public notices New Commerc i a l Ga l l e r y opening in Mid-April seeks artist, Contact Charlene 0212542489 or Peter 0211201717.

C l u b s o f Ma r lb o r o u g h Darts Section. Annual General Meeting to be held Friday 19th February 2016. 7pm in the boardroom. Agenda, Apologies, Minutes of previous AGM, Presidents Report, Financial Report, General Business.

Badminton Marlborough Inc Annual General Meeting Monday 29 February 2016 at 7.30pm Meeting room, Marlborough Research Centre 85 Budge Street, Blenheim.

All members and intending members are invited to attend.

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WINE BARRELS Half barrel $50. Whole b a r r e l $ 10 0 . F r e e Blenheim deliver y 021779180

public notices FITNESS Clas ses Blenheim Indoor Sports Battys Rd Tues/Thurs/ Fri 9.30 to 10.30am for Mums & Dads. Child care available. Monday 6pm to 7pm No childcare. Enquiries phone 5784851.

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Full Time Health Care Assistant Required

IF YOU: Enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for caring for the elderly we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our team. The applicant must be able to work all Shifts, including Night Shifts and must have previous experience in the Aged Care Industry.

Please call Naomi, Village Manager on 577 5208 or 021 1366 504.

Application close Friday 19th February 2016.

Please call at reception for an application or email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz Applications close 24/2/2016

Full time front of house wanted

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We require a full time front of house person to work in our busy business.

Duty Managers License and previous work history in the industry is preferred.

Full time chef wanted We require an experienced person to join our very successful kitchen team.

This is a full time, year-round position.

No phone enquiries E: Hayley@alehouseblenheim.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Visitors, locals wind down Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Sunday’s Wine & Food Wind Down event at the Vines Village proved to be a huge hit with locals and visitors.

The sun was out and everywhere people were smiling and enjoying the many things on offer.

Families flocked to the children’s activities and live entertainment, while visitors in town for the Wine & Food Festival enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, gourmet food and wine tasting.

Wellington couple Sabrina Young and Matthew White returned this year for both the festival and Wind Down event.

“We heard about the Wind Down event and came to the first one last year and loved it so

much that we had to come back again.

“It’s such a great day and very chilled out,” Sabrina says.

The Vines Village co-director Jeff Fulton was happy with how the day went.

“It was fantastic. A sweltering hot day but we had lots of families and visitors and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed.

“Some of the feedback we got was that some people didn’t realise the Wine & Food Festival was R18, so they loved that there was this event they could bring their children too.

That’s exactly what we focus on, a free family-orientated day that anyone can enjoy.

“Going forward we will look to build on what we have now and hope to make it an annual event,” he says.

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HEAT PUMP/AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLER/TECHNICIAN We are looking for an experienced, eager & energetic person to join our friendly team.

This is a full time, permanent position.

Please apply if you think you have the following requirements: • Honest, reliable & motivated • Must be fit as this is a reasonably physical job • Great communication skills • Current drivers licence (minimum restricted) • EST an advantage but not a requirement Please reply in writing (including CV) to:Ian Molloy Mint Air Ltd PO Box 12 Spring Creek 7244 Ph 03 570-2298 or 027-486-6005 or email mintair@xtra.co.nz Applications close 26 February 2016

Introduced wasps in the top of the South Island are to be hit by the Department of Conservation, as it expands its wasp control operations using the new wasp bait Vespex.

Vespex is a protein bait targeted only at wasps and is not attractive to bees. It was successfully piloted at five public conservation land sites in the South Island last year, reducing wasp activity at those sites by more than 95 per cent.

DOC scientist Eric Edwards says this year the Department will be using Vespex in priority areas where wasps are a threat to native wildlife or present a high nuisance factor.

In the next few weeks DOC and its partners plan to bait wasps over 7,000 hectares at more than 30 sites.

This includes sites in the Marlborough

Sounds, Pelorus Bridge and Nelson Lakes area, as well as in the Abel Tasman National Park.

Eric says previously DOC staff could only respond to the wasp threat by locating and destroying individual nests, which is dangerous and time consuming.

“This bait station method means that the wasps can be controlled over a wider area because they take the insecticide back to their nests to feed their larvae.

“Many nests can be destroyed from a single bait station.”

Vespex was developed by Nelson based consultancy Merchento in conjunction with DOC, and was recently made available for public use.

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Harvester and Tractor Operators for 2016 Grape Harvest Valley Harvesting operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District.

We are currently seeking experienced harvester and tractor operators. You will need a minimum of a Class 1 driver’s licence to operate a tractor and Class 1 with “W” endorsement to operate a harvester.

We anticipate work will run from mid March to mid April. Preference will be given to applicants with prior vintage experience.

Operators must be available to work extended hours and weekends.

Contact Nick Sowman Ph/text 027 321 7137 Email: nick@valleyharvesting.co.nz

Kaiako Vacancy We are looking for a Kaiako to join us and to be part of our whanau in our established Kōhanga Reo. The person we are looking for must have these following attributes,

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

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Email : kim@kohanga.ac.nz Closing date for this position : 24th FEBRUARY 19th2016 2016.

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It is not likely that either the world renowned brand of Tolkowsky Diamond Jewellery or Antwerp Diamond Brokers will be seen in Blenheim again after we close.

Tolkowsky Jewellery is manufactured and promoted by Jean-Paul Tolkowsky (the son of Gabriel Tolkowsky - the cutter of the World’s largest flawless diamond) and the great nephew of Marcel Tolkowsky who invented and perfected the ideal diamond cut.

This premium brand is exclusive to Nationwide Jewellers with seven outlets in New Zealand and any official stockist has to be vetted and approved by Tolkowsky.

With the legendary Gabi Tolkowsky in 2008.

Antwerp Diamond Brokers source diamonds directly from Antwerp with access to some of the world’s best Site Holders. This also is exclusive to Nationwide and the retailer must reach a very high standard and be officially approved before certification is presented at HRD (the High Diamond Council) in Antwerp, Belgium.

If you Google either the Tolkowsky or the HRD websites you will appreciate the honour that we have had in retailing the jewellery and personally sourcing the diamonds for our clients.

We still have five exclusive pieces of Tolkowsky and seven loose diamonds remaining including some unique Gabriel Tolkowsky-cut stones.

With Jean-Paul Tolkowsky in Antwerp in 2012.

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Third time the charm

By Cathie Bell Blenheim multisport athlete Ian Martella has achieved one of his aims on his third try – achieving a win in the open men’s category second place in his Coast to Coast event.

Teamed with David Hansen as the Pilsner Boys, the two men entered the two-day team open mens’ category, and won it, coming second overall of all the two-day teams – “despite me being 42,” Ian says.

Previous years had seen him come fourth in his category; the first year, achieving 13th overall, and last year, sixth overall.

“I’d been trying to win it. This year, I was confident we were going to go well, in our category. We were hyped up, we had high expectations.”

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He’s not ruling out doing it again.

“I’m not sure what category yet, but I certainly am looking at it.

“There’s something about the event.

It’s a rite of passage for Kiwis. It’s fairly competitive, there’s professional athletes doing it, but the camaraderie is fantastic.

I think that sets it aside from any other events I’ve done.”

Ian says a few people from Blenheim were in the Coast to Coast, competing in different events.

Other Marlborough participants included Nicholas Hill, Peter Mann, Josh Scott, and Sarah McAllister.

Muster Day

Marlborough Football’s Muster Day (Junior Football Club Registration Day) is on Saturday March 6.

All new and existing players are asked to sign up and register to any of the clubs: Redwood FC, Rangers AFC, Trojans AFC, Blenheim Valley FC, and Renwick FC upstairs in the pavilion at the A&P Showgrounds on the day between 9am and 12 noon.

RIGHT: Dave Hansen and Ian Martella, celebrating after coming second overall in the two-day, two-man Coast to Coast event.

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Skate along to open days Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Three years ago Renwick School student Erin Green was given a pair of roller skates and went along to a public day at the Blenheim Roller Skating Club.

Today she is competing at national speed skating championships and says she has found a sport she really loves.

“I think a lot of other kids would love it too if they gave it a go,” she says.

Erin’s mother Roxanne Green is also an avid supporter of the club and says the Blenheim track is one of the only ‘bank tracks’ in the country.

“It would be great to host national and regional events here. Blenheim has a number of fantastic locations to skate, we really are very lucky here,” she says.

The club is looking to grow its numbers and support persons and to do this it will be holding a number of fun public events.

The first is this Friday, a ‘Back to School

Disco’ evening from 6pm - 8pm at the skating rink on Stephenson Street, beside the hockey turf.

It will give the public an opportunity to meet club members, try skating for themselves, see the new skates available for the club’s public sessions and enjoy a sausage sizzle, spot prizes and refreshments.

The cost is only $2 per person with their own skates, or $5 to hire the club’s skates.

Then on Sunday the public sessions will begin where people can also go along, try skating for themselves and find out more about joining.

The next big skating event will be the ‘Top of the South Tour’ held March 12 and 13. The tour will be alternated between Nelson and Blenheim, and is open to all ages and skating abilities.

To find out more visit the club on Friday or Sunday.

Young members of the Blenheim Roller Skating Erin Green is a member of the Blenheim Club.

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Greg hits 10,065 Veteran Marlborough cricketer Greg Stretch hit his 10,000 run target during a match for his Wairau Valley team on Wednesday night.

competed at national speed skating contests.

Blenheim Masters swimmers had another successful weekend ocean swimming, bringing home 5 medals. Seven swimmers made the journey to Corsair Bay in Lyttleton to take part in the fourth event in the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series, the “Christchurch Crown”.

In the 3.3km event, Jodie Lovell won gold in the F35-39, and Paul Sell, Pete Colbert and Phil Jeffs won bronzes in the M45-49, M60-64 and M65-69 respectively. In the 1km event Judy Hegglun brought home gold despite a few kicks to the head during the swim.

First Marlborough swimmer in was Paul Sell in a time of 41.13 (22nd), followed by Jodie Lovell in 42.07 (31st), Pete Colbert in 45.50 (71st) and Phil Jeffs in 47.03 (90th).

The other swimmers were Judith Bishell in 50.26 (10th F50-54; 137th) and John Scobie in 51.50(6th M6064; 158th).

Blenheim Masters have resumed pool sessions on Thursday at 7pm, all welcome.

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Paddon and Kennard make history in Sweden Top Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon has made history with his co-driver, former Blenheim man, John Kennard by finishing in second place in Rally Sweden on Sunday.

Hayden is the first non-European driver to finish on the podium on the snow rally which is traditionally dominated by Scandinavian drivers and is now one of only seven non-Scandinavian drivers to have secured second place finishes on this World Rally Championship event.

He says he and John were really happy to finish second.

“It’s much more than we expected at this rally so to bring it home safely is a big relief.

We had a small scare on the last stage which kept it interesting right to the end.

“That late drama aside, we have had a good weekend and I have felt very comfortable in the New Generation i20 WRC. We made the most of our road position when we had to, and refused to get drawn into a fight for the lead.

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The history-making result moves Hayden into fourth equal on the WRC drivers’ championship points-table – his highest-ever championship position to date – and also marks the second consecutive podium finish

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