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Fire fear By Cathie Bell Marlborough has been lucky so far, but people need to be aware there is a high risk right now, Marlborough’s top firefighter says. Marlborough Rural Fire Authority principal fire officer Richard MacNamara says we have caught fires so far but there is a time when we may not be good enough. He says people need to be aware of the risks and it is high risk at the moment. “The risk will remain until we get a lot more rain.” Two fires were lit over the weekend on the Wither Hills, and it was only the efforts of firefighters and helicopter pilots who stopped it from taking off like the Boxing Day Fires in 2000.
Continued page 2 Richard MacNamara shows where one of the weekend fires was. It is high risk right now. Photo Les Whiteside.
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Fire fear as dry hills burn Continued from page 1 After two fires, Richard says there is ‘no doubt the fires are being deliberately lit’. “The situation is dangerous and we’ve now had to put fire crews on standby.” The first fire broke out about 1.30pm on Saturday near Forest Park Drive and the second fire broke out about 7pm on Sunday near Taylor Pass Road. Marlborough Police Area Commander Inspector Simon Feltham urges anyone with information about suspicious activity in the area to come forward. Police are liaising with the Rural Fire Authority to investigate the fires. Anyone with information should
call Blenheim Police Ph 5785279 or Crimestoppers Ph 0800 555 111. Richard says the situation in Marlborough is now ‘extremely disturbing’. “Clearly someone is lighting these fires. The conditions are extreme; the wind is up and the hills are bone dry. If this person is not caught quickly, there is huge potential for a very serious fire,” he says. In the Boxing Day fires in 2000 about 7000 hectares of grassland was destroyed when the Wither Hills were on fire for several days. The scene examination findings from the fire investigator have been referred The public need to be vigilant and be aware of the signs. During the heat to the Police. of the day, stay on the lower slopes says Richard MacNamara.
Angela breaks world record again By Cathie Bell Champion mussel opener Angela Fredericks has done it again, making a new world record opening 100 mussels at the Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival. The Kono mussel opener blitzed the field, retaining her crown and breaking the record she achieved last year. Last year, she set a world record of 1 minute 57 seconds set at the festival and this year, she did it in 1 minute and 56 seconds. Angela says it was great to have another win, and to beat her own record was ‘awesome’. “I was just as nervous as every other time, it was just like the very first time. “I had some very vocal support from Kono whanau which was awesome. It was a great day all round.” Marlborough 4 Fun event organiser Katrina Lange says the changes to the event were
‘extremely well received’. Kono NZ Mussel Opening Competition Team Winners - 1st – Talley’s Motueka Time: 6:13.06, 2nd – Kono NZ 2 – Time: 6:59.50 Individual Winners - 1st – Angela Fredericks Time: 2:7.94, 2nd – Buck Fortes Time: 2:29.97 Guinness World Record attempt – Fastest 100 Mussel Opening - Angela Fredericks – Time: 1.56 minutes beating her previous year’s record breaker by 1 second. Sanford Mussel Munch Fastest to eat 15 mussels and scull a beer. Karl Buchland, The Mussel Pot Mussel Hustle. 12 and Under - The Smashers - Had a 10 second penalty added for not going to the end but still recorded the fastest time. Time: 47.23 seconds. Adults (Over 12) - French Pass Old Boys Time: 41.6 seconds.
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By Cathie Bell T he Gover n ment has put $895,000 towards the work being done to build an irrigation scheme in Flaxbourne. At a ceremony yesterday at Yealands Wine Company in Seddon, Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says the proposed Flaxbourne Community Irrigation Scheme had the potential to add $15 million to the Marlborough economy. A member of the Flaxbourne Community Irrigation Scheme, Peter Yealands says that when he came to Seddon in early 2000, the eight farms that now make up his estate were earning about $1 million a year. “Today that same bit of land is generating in excess of $100 million. “It shows what a bit of water and intensification can do.”
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Flaxbourne landowner John Hickman says he has 25 hectares of vineyard, which is three per cent of his land but 40 per cent of gross return. “It shows what you can achieve, why we have such a driver for this.” Nathan says the funding, from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Irrigation Acceleration Fund, will help the Marlborough District Council complete concept designs, finalise funding arrangements, and begin the detailed design phase for the storage dam. “Providing a reliable water supply for growers has major potential to boost growth, creating jobs and exports. “This is especially important in Marlborough given the serious drought the region has suffered over the past 18 months.” The Flaxbourne Community Irrigation Scheme proposes to
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Authors Witi Ihimaera, Bill Manhire, and Charlotte Grimshaw have top billing at this year’s Marlborough Book Festival to be held from July 29 to July 31. 10 authors and one photographer will speak at 17 sessions at the Blenheim Club, Spy Valley winery, Cloudy Bay winery and on the Marlborough Tour Company boat MV Odyssea. Festival spokeswoman Sophie Preece says the full list of authors would be released next month, when tickets go on sale.
Schools to cut sugar? Nelson Marlborough Health CEO Chris Fleming encourages school principals and chairs to accept the call to remove sugary drinks from schools. Head of the Ministry of Education Peter Hughes, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, asked all school leaders to consider becoming a ‘wateronly school’. Chris says many schools in Marlborough and Nelson offer sugary drinks for sale. He says the effects to children’s health can be devastating. “This is why Nelson Marlborough Health was the first district health board to remove sugary, artificiallysweetened and corrosive drinks from our cafes, shops and patient meals.”
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Local family buys old convent By Cathie Bell The Old St Mary’s Convent in Rapaura Road has sold, and will be turned into a luxury lodge. Marlborough Tour Company owner operator Chris Godsiff confirmed yesterday his family has bought the boutique hotel, and would be taking possession on May 1. ‘The Marlborough Lodge’ will open for business in October, and is being established in the former bed and breakfast, Old St Mary’s Convent. The property will undergo a major refurbishment from May onwards, including increasing accommodation capacity from five to 10 rooms and offering evening dining, courtesy of an in-house chef team. Chris says his family-owned business has been looking to get into the luxury accommodation market for a long time and is very excited by the acquisition. “There is a gap in the market for a luxury lodge accommodation among Marlborough’s vineyards, and we’re very pleased to be filling it.”
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Supreme winner By Cathie Bell Serving the finest Marlborough food and wine has seen Arbour win the customer service award and the supreme business award at the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce’s business excellence awards. The Fairhall restaurant took out the top award, announced at a gala dinner held at the Marlborough Convention Centre last Friday night. Co-owner Liz Buttimore says she and partner Bradley Horne had a business plan for the restaurant, and used the awards’ judging process to see how they had progressed against that plan. With “a million things on the go”, food businesses could spend “months without feet on the ground”, she says and it would be easy to get off track if they didn’t have a business plan to check with. Liz says the couple felt they have so much support from the Marlborough community and were very lucky. “Marlborough is like a dream for us. As a Kiwi moving to this region, I feel I’ve found my home. I find this a vibrant community. I’m so glad we made our move here. We’re very lucky people.” Go Green LED Lighting won two awards, the Blenheim Sun emerging business award and the NZ King Salmon environment business award. Owner Radan Borek says winning two awards was “like a dream”. About 200 guests attended the dinner with former TVNZ sports presenter Geoff Bryan the MC for the evening.
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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street. Q: Do you think Marlborough businesses should be able to open at Easter?
Ang Deane Seddon Businesses should have the option to be open. With the economy the way it is businesses should be allowed to make the most of having customers come through.
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Dear Ed, What do you think about the NZ Post advert on the TV? It’s only been on a few times and I still don’t get what it’s about, an elderly man in a barber seat then he gets off. I bet it would have cost lots to make it. The post isn’t silly they don’t put the postage price on our
Our thanks to our parent community, our extended school community, along with the St Mary’s Pre-School and Youth Group, for running our stalls. A special thanks to the many sponsors, parents and parishioners, who gave so generously to our St Mary’s Gala. Alister Bridgman Principal
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Renwick man Matt Flynn recently returned from Tasmania where he served as a task force leader of firefighting crews, battling blazes in what has been described as one of the state’s worst bushfire seasons. He sits down with reporter Celeste Alexander and shares his experiences and how he became involved in firefighting. At home Matt is the father of two young children, a part time gunsmith and a senior ranger for the Department of Conservation, taking care of visitor assets historic with the Wairau Renwick office. But at other times Matt can also be deployed to various parts of the world to assist fire authorities battling bushfires as a crew leader and operational firefighter. Matt has had multiple deployments over the years to countries such as Australia, USA and Canada. His background in DOC work and time served as a deputy principal rural fire officer, volunteer firefighter and fire depot manager in the North Island have given him a set of specialist skills used in these deployments. On February 14 Matt flew to Tasmania, along with a number of New Zealand personnel to assist with the firefighting efforts across the state. Tasmania has experienced a two year drought which has led to a huge number of bushfires. “It was a specialist role and I was honoured to go,” he says. Originally Matt had turned down
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half metres underground. “It was a huge job getting in to dig out hot spots to wet them down,” he says. During the first seven day shift, Matt’s crews managed to establish a complete containment of one fire. The team flew to Hobart for some well deserved rest. They then returned for their final seven day shift to contain a second fire. “One of the most incredible things was when we came across archeological sites with aboriginal cave paintings that were around 40,000 years old. “We were told by the locals that it was quite likely that no white man had set foot there, so that was quite special.” While the work was physically demanding it was also rewarding, he says. “Kiwis have a great reputation anywhere they go firefighting. People love our work ethic, we just get in and get on with the job. They really appreciate us and it makes you feel proud to be a Kiwi,” he says. Since returning home Matt has
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reflected on how lucky Marlborough is to have its Incident Management Team in place. “Yeah there are the guys on the front line working hard and battling the fires but there’s also a lot of people in the background that are
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Winter Warmth 2016 Woodburner checks necessary for safety Story and photo by Celeste Alexander While the cold winter weather has yet to arrive, it’s more important than ever to have your woodburners checked or repaired as soon as possible, says Peter Cairns, owner of Heating Marlborough. He says whether you have a new or old woodburner, unless it’s been maintained or checked recently it could pose a fire hazard. “Our families to be safe is what we all want so don’t risk it by not having your chimney cleaned or woodburner checked. “A lot of older woodburners need to be checked more often as they were installed by older standards, and newer woodburners also need maintenance to ensure they perform as efficiently as possible,” he says.
Heating Marlborough has been busy leading up to winter with ‘lots’ of permits at Council for new woodburner installations, and customers purchasing replacement parts for their existing woodburners. Asked what was the most popular type of woodburner to date, Peter says it’s models with radiant tops and wetbacks. “After the earthquakes here and in Christchurch people started recognising the benefits of these models. If the power went out they would still have good heating, hot water and a place to cook,” he says. “I hear a lot of people saying they are saving money on power as it’s the most efficient way to heat a home.” When purchasing a new woodburner it pays to have it installed by a ‘certified installer’, Peter adds.
“Firstly, a quality installation is important to your woodburner’s performance and safety. “Then there’s the warranty. Manufacturers recommend that a certified installer is used otherwise the warranty may be void, so it’s good to be aware of this,” he says. A few extra tips: • Woodburners should have the flue, door seals, ropes and baffles checked. • Only seasoned wood should be burned. • Don’t burn coal in a woodburner or you will damage it. • Install a safety fire guard around the fire to prevent children from being burned. RIGHT: Heating Marlborough owner Peter Cairns.
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Green wood can hold up to its own weight in moisture and sap and it takes time to get rid of this. Softwoods will season quite quickly, in about six to 12 months, but it can take 18months to two years for hardwoods such as manuka to dry to an acceptable level. • Split larger logs so that the largest surface area of the internal wood is exposed to the air. • Stack the wood loosely, on bearers, with the ends facing a prevailing wind. • Cover with a plastic sheet on a light frame to create a warm house effect, with sides open to the breeze so it can flow freely through the stack. • Do not use until it is fully seasoned. • Do not stack rotten wood, it has very little useful heat in it. • Leave the bark on split wood, it helps to provide natural protection from rain.
Try these tips • Knock two pieces of ‘seemingly’ dry wood together. If it ‘rings’ rather than ‘thuds’ it is likely to be dry. • Look for radial splits at the end of a piece of wood. These are a sure way to indentify dry wood. • Place a piece of timber on a good fire base. If three sides are burning within 15 minutes, the fuel can be considered to be dry.
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Winter Warmth 2016 Close out the cold Double glazing is a way of creating an insulating layer - either normal air or special heavy gases - between two panes of glass. It lets in as much sunlight as singleglazed windows, but is better at holding in heat. Double glazing is standard in most new houses but it’s also worth installing in existing homes if you’re doing substantial repairs or replacing the windows. If you need to prioritise, install double glazing to the main heated areas of the house as well as to large windows. Benefits of double glazing Halve the heat loss through windows. Significantly improve the thermal comfort of your home. Reduce external noise. Reduce or remove condensation build up in cold weather. Speak to your friendly local glass specialist about double glazing for your home or business, and find out how it will benefit you and your family.
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Pump up heat Autumn is here and in the short space of two months, winter will be too. The day time temperatures might be warm for now, cold nights and chilly days will be here before you know it, and that means turning on your heat pump. By taking the time to have your heat pump repair and maintenance done now, you can save yourself the hassle and trouble of a malfunctioning heat pump when the cold weather arrives. In addition, by transitioning your heat pump to autumn and winter weather, you will be able to rest assured knowing that the system will be in proper working order when the time comes to use it most. Other benefits include: Healthier indoor air, cleaner indoor air, lower utility costs, system is less likely to break down and it extends the systems lifespan. Speak to your local heat pump specialist and be prepared for winter.
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By Dr Andrew Morgan, Wairau Hospital clinical head of emergency It’s in everyone’s interest that Wairau Hospital’s Emergency Department is treated as a place where people with serious needs can quickly receive medical help. Employers and managers have a role to play in keeping the ED free for emergencies, and I’d like to challenge you to do just that. When your staff member needs attention for non-emergency health reasons please don’t treat ED as the default option. There are several options for professional health advice in Marlborough: Healthline (0800 611 116), pharmacies, GP or practice nurses and the urgent after hours GP clinic. A person with non-emergency needs, such as the flu, an insect bite, aching shoulders or sprains and strains, who presents at the ED may be referred to see their GP. If they are seen, they will have to wait until others with more urgent needs are looked after. I’m talking about people with
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Stock up medicine cabinet A well-stocked medicine cabinet will help you care for yourself and your family. The Marlborough Primary Health Organisation asked the Scott Street Health lead nurse Alison Bond for some tips. First things first - clean out your cabinet. Check the packaging on medication to make sure it’s in date. Throw out anything past the use-by date or any medicines that are damaged. The following medicines and items are useful to have in your family cabinet: • Painkillers: Most people have paracetamol (or Pamol for little ones) and ibuprofen. What’s the difference? Paracetamol relieves pain (muscular, back, head and period pain) and reduces fever but has no antiinflammatory activity. It’s less irritating to the stomach than ibuprofen and has a long safety record. Ibuprofen relieves pain and inflammation. Can be used for rheumatic and muscular pain, headaches, backache, and period pain as well as cold and ‘flu-like’ symptoms. Always read the label and be sure to follow the instructions • Rehydration mixtures for diarrhoea or vomiting • A thermometer (preferably digital ear thermometer) to check for fever • Antihistamine medicine, if you are buying for an infant ask your pharmacist for advice about which one to buy • Eyedrops that contain an antihistamine and a decongestant can soothe itchy eyes • Antacids to neutralize stomach acidity, which in turn relieves heartburn and reflux • Calamine lotion to soothe itching from rashes and bites • Sunscreen and after-sun lotion • Decongestant drops/vapour rub • Antiseptic cream and wipes • Antifungal cream for athlete’s foot
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• Tweezers, you may also want a magnifying glass • Sticky plasters in a variety of sizes • Adhesive tape and bandages, you may also want butterfly bandages, which pull together the edges of a cut, and help it heal with minimal scarring • Cooling gel packs to help with fever/ bumps/bruises • Teething gel Before you give a child medicine, always check the correct dose for the child’s age, and if the child is old enough to have it. Cuts or grazes are a normal part of growing up. Wounds need to be washed carefully to ensure that all foreign bodies, such as gravel, are removed. Most of the time you can treat wounds at home, but if they need to be closed (with stitches, for example) you’ll need to see a GP or practice nurse. Ring your GP, practice nurse, Healthline or talk to a pharmacist for advice if you’re not sure what to do.
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RUFFELL, Susan Jane (Terri): Reg. No. 244, WRNZNS, QSM (formerly Hart, née Skates). Passed, peacefully, on March 20 2016 at Peppertree Rest Home, Palmerston North. Aged 96 years. Daughter of Henry and Kate Skates, dearly loved wife of the late Shorty and Bert, loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Janet Ann, and the late Barry Quinn. Cherished Nan of Robynne, Steve, Trish, Glenn and Lisa. Adored Great Nan of Courtney, Monet, Zac and Alexander. You will be forever in our hearts, your legacy lives on. Messages may be sent to the Ruffell Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A service for Terri will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 69 Ruahine Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North at 1.00pm on Wednesday March 23, and a graveside service at Fairhall Cemetery 2.30pm Thursday March 24. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
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Jewellers
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• 5 grades of bark • compost & soil conditioner • pungas • peastraw • bricks • cream pebble • white chip • screened topsoil • firewood • coal • trailer hire • wine barrels
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Trades electrical ELECTRICAL
For all your electrical needs
We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment. Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.
Ph: 579 4445 www.cmelectrical.co.nz
Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 work wanted
wanted to rent
DRESS MAKING, al- WANTED : ROOM TO RENT/ BOARD IN terations, will pick up & HAVELOCK AREA: (Monday-Thursday) Single deliver. Ph Robyn 573- professional, anything considered.PH:0272920380 7257 or 022-173-6140
PAINTER
WANTED TO RENT
NO GST Labour only Free quote Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568
Thomson Aviation are looking to rent a 3-5 bedroom house in the Blenheim area for their Pilots and crew for 8 weeks from the 29th March. Semi Furnished preferred. Ph: 0212696870
GRANd STOCKTAKING SALE
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landscaping
Gloria’s Handbag
Lane End Landscapes
Helen Moulder stars in ‘Gloria’s Handbag’ Sunday 3 April, 7pm in the Havelock Town Hall Tickets $15-$25.00. PH: 574 2590
April Fools Dance Paving - Pergolas Decking - Fences Raised Beds Soft Landscaping Ideas & Advice. Competitive pricing. Quality, professional service. Richard Kenyon Ph 022 353 7405 or 03 573 6150 richardkenyon2@gmail.com
spouting
Spouting Repairs & Replacement
Dance to the music of Vintage Vibes Saturday 2 April, 7.30-Midnight in the Havelock Town Hall Tickets $25.00, includes supper. PH: 574 2590
church notices
St Christopher’s Anglican Church Maundy Thursday 7pm Good Friday 7pm Easter Sunday Traditional 9am Family 10.30am
Call Don today 027 279 7392 Over 30 years experience. Locally owned and operated.
to let SPRINGLANDS modern semi furnished self contained bed-sit studio with ensuite and private courtyard. $220 per week (includes power) Phone 0272952902 after 6pm.
EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope and suction. Phone for an appointment 578 8310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St.
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DEVON NURSERY 20% off plants this Easter weekend, 3 days only, Saturday Monday.
Nativity invites you to celebrate Easter with us... 76 Alfred Street Maundy Thursday 24th March 7pm Tenebrae Service Good Friday 25th March 10.30 Combined Churches Service at the Convention Centre Noon to 3pm at Nativity ‘Three Hours at the Cross’
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Cash buyers Not less than 3 BEDROOM, MODERN, ROOM TO PARK CAMPER, $450-$550,000. Blenheim/Renwick. Call Debbie Webster today in the strictest of confidence 021 797 454.
Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)
public notice DEVON NURSERY 20 % of f plants this Easter weekend, 3 days only, Saturday Monday.
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TENPIN BOWLING Open Easter Weekend Phone for a booking 5784851 Blenheim Indoor Sports And Ten Pin Bowling.Simcox Stadium50 Battys Rd www. blenheimindoorsports. co.nz. DEVON NURSERY 20% off plants this Easter weekend, 3 days only, Saturday Monday.
Want to know more about what the Red Cross does locally and internationally?
Two Strong Men & A Truck
YOU are invited to our Annual Forum to be held at NMIT, 10.00am Saturday, April 9, NMIT Campus, Budge St, Blenheim. Participation of the public is welcome. Morning tea 9.30am
Available by the hour Marlborough and beyond
For information contact Margaret Gauden-Ing 03 577 8422, Stella Robb 03 745 1140, or Nelson Red Cross 03 546 5012
Hebberds CC Express
Blenheim Badminton Club —Free Introduction to Badminton——
Give Badminton a go! Two nights of Badminton Basics On Mondays, 4 & 11 April from 6-7pm, Register at: www.sportsground.co.nz/blenheimbadminton Registrations close: 2 April —Senior Club Nights— Mondays from 7-9pm (Except on Public Holidays) All welcome
No job too small PVC Galvanized Coloursteel Internal gutters
health & beauty MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check u s i n g d er m o s c o py. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.
SCHOOL Holiday Programme Blenheim Indoor Sports Tuesday 29th 8.30 to 4pm Blenheim Indoor Sports And Ten Pin Bowling. Simcox Stadium50 Battys Rd www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz.
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—Club AGM— Monday 21 March at 7.30pm The above events are held at: St Mary’s Hall Cnr Hodson & Francis Streets, Blenheim
Free packaging with removals Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
Any cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's. In any condition.
CAsh paid FREE pick up
Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105
To our valued customers Raupo Cafe will be closed on Tuesday March 29, for in house training and a new menu design in order to keep the customer service and quality of food to a high standard. We will be re-opening on Wednesday March 30 as usual. Regards, Raupo Team.
RENWICK DAIRY Open all easter
For more info contact: Mike or Anna Reed, Ph: 579 1954 Or email: blenheimshuttlers@gmail.com
Sunday 27th March Easter Day Services at 8am, 10am & 7pm
alklins Joinery
WINDOW TINTING Window tints
Manufacturer of all your joinery needs Member of the Registered Master Joiners
AUTOMOTIVE & RESIDENTIAL WINDOW TINTING
Controlling: • Heat • Glare • Fade • Privacy • Security Free Measure & Quote Locally owned & operated
Lloyd Yorke
0274 327 949 A/Hrs 578 7889
• Country Fried Chicken • Renwick Pies • Hot Chips • Sandwiches • Cakes • Lollies • Cold Drinks • Rolled Ice Creams • Ice There’s something for everyone and so much more!!
Is there more to life? Not sure what to believe? Want to know more about the Christian faith? Explore these questions and more... Alpha Course @ St Ninians Presbyterian 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown Weekly on Wednesday evenings 6th April to 15th June Register now: wairauparish@xtra.co.nz or ph. 578 8895 www.alpha.org.nz
Windows • Doors • Vanities • Wall Units • Kitchens • Stairs • Shop Fittings • Fit-out of boats and motorhomes • Repair work
Phone: 579 5266 Cell: 027 6710 133 Email: walklins@xtra.co.nz 13 Sutherland Terrace, Blenheim
Come in and see us this Easter! Jan, Jason, Rata and Lauretta.
Open all easter weekend
Friday from 6am, Saturday from 4.30am and Sunday and Monday from 6am.
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BLENHEIM
Support Worker
Panelbeater wanted
Must be qualified. Fabrication experience is preferred, but training will be given. Visit our Facebook page to view the work that we do. Phone 578-0086 or email info@classicandcustom.co.nz for an appointment. Applications close March 24th.
Physical Disability Support Services Permanent, part time position with no fixed hours. Closing date: Thursday, 31 March 2016. Ref: W16/034. Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: 03 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz Register for job alerts/view full details on jobs @ www.nmdhb.govt.nz
Looking for staff? Call us now on (03) 5777 868 to book your ad
VACANCY
OSCAR Coordinator Blenheim 35 hours per week
Wednesday Marlborough’s largest circulating newspaper with 18,535 copies
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62 Grove Road Blenheim (03) 578 5398
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The role of the OSCAR Coordinator is to Co-ordinate all Bread of Life OSCAR Programmes and assist at OSCAR Programmes as required. Desirable applicants will have: • High level of Coordination and Planning experience • Experience in working with children • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups • High level of personal integrity, initiative and selfmanagement skills • High level of computer competency • Experience with MYOB accounting system • Current First Aid Certificate All applicants are required to forward a completed application form, CV and a covering letter that shows, with appropriate examples, your professional skills and abilities. For Job Description and Application Form contact: The Manager, Bread of Life Trust, 14B Stephenson Street, Blenheim. Phone 03 578 1355 Ext 2 Email: brian@breadoflife.org.nz Applications close April 6, 2016. This position may be re-advertised if necessary.
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Curious about environmental Changes PiCton and Queen Charlotte sound? The Picton bays, which include Picton harbour, Waikawa and Shakespeare Bay, are an iconic part of the Marlborough Sounds. Their ecological health is important for the wider community and of special significance to iwi. Come along to the Picton Yacht Club Hotel on Thursday 24th March at 7pm to hear Dr Emma Newcombe of the Cawthron Institute talk about her research on the environmental state of the bays. You’ll also get to hear Dr Sean Handley of the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research discuss his recent exploration of how seabed ecosystems have changed since human settlement in Totaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound. Tea/coffee provided. For more information or to RSVP please contact Dr Steve Urlich, Coastal Scientist, Marlborough District Council, steve.urlich@marlborough.govt.nz; 03 520 7560.
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SPCA opens boarding kennels Story and photo by Celeste Alexander There is more fun and barking to be had now at the SPCA Marlborough centre since its boarding kennels facility reopened last month. Centre manager Kaycee Polkinghorne says the boarding kennels were closed when she came into the organisation and it’s been a ‘lengthy project’ getting them back up and running. Managing the boarding kennels will be Bec Moorhouse who came on board with the SPCA at the beginning of the year as a trainee inspector. Bec previously worked for Maataa Waka Animal Control. The boarding kennels can house 15 dogs at a time and included are five paddocks SPCA Marlborough boarding kennel manager for the dogs to run in. There’s also a jump proof area to play Bec Moorhouse with dogs Gary and Lucy check out the re-opened facility. for ‘jumping dogs’. “We don’t exclude any breeds and all SPCA Marlborough will be hosting its dogs coming into the kennels must be up annual Open Day on Sunday, April 3 from to date with vaccinations, registrations 11am - 2pm. Stall sites are still available. and be treated for fleas and worms,” There will be a bouncy castle, apple bobBec says. bing, fancy dress competition, ice cream plus Already word of mouth has brought in a much more. number of bookings but Kaycee and Bec Gold coin entry, funds raised go towards advise to book ahead for holiday periods. the operational costs to keep the centre open. It costs just $15 per night per dog.
Custom vans on show Story and photo by Cathie Bell About 40 custom vans from all over New Zealand will be on display in Blenheim on Easter Saturday. Organiser Chris Budny says it is the first time the annual van nationals have been held in Blenheim. There will be vehicles from all over New Zealand to be inspected, there will be all sorts – Bedford, Dodges, Panel vans and United States vans. There will also be visitors from Australia, he says. The show starts at 10am at the Stadium 2000 on Easter inSaturday and runs until 3pm,
Charlie Hall, Mike Budny, and Chris Budny with one of the vans that will be on show at the Custom Van Show at Stadium 2000 on Easter Saturday.
with door sales only. As well as the vans, there will be raffles, a bouncy castle for the kids, and the
Easter bunny. Proceeds from the show will go to the Blenheim Gymnastics club.
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. 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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Stadium trucks and flames By Celeste Alexander Saturday night’s speedway action was something a bit different to the ‘norm’ thanks to a visit from six stadium trucks and some fiery flames. Eastern States Speedway president Frank Burns says the crowd enjoyed seeing the trucks getting ‘a bit of air’, and the committee is in talks about another event for next season. “We are already in talks about how we can make it bigger and better. The drivers are happy to come back so we will look at building multi-jumps among other features,” he says. Production driver David Allan also stole the limelight when his 999e car ignited as he crossed the finish line in his final race. David had already managed to win the Production Open Champs and the Martin Motors Production 20 lapper race when a piston blew through the engine block. Oil dripped onto the exhaust
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and caught alight. Once the fire was doused David was towed off the track while holding his chequered flag to a cheering crowd. Next on the speedway calendar will be the Jacks Tyres North vs South Super Saloons on April 8 and 9. A friendly rivalry exists between the north and south super saloon drivers, so the top 10 cars from each island will go against one another in the two day racing event at ESS. “The North Island currently holds the trophy, but the South is coming to get it,” Frank says.
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Invictus for Blenheim man New Zealand Army Staff Sergeant Nick Marfell from Blenheim will compete in his first Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida, in May. Nick will compete in the shotput, discus, wheelchair basketball, and one minute sprint rowing events. More than 500 competitors from 15 countries will compete in the Invictus Games’ 10 adaptive sports – including archery, road cycling, power lifting, indoor rowing, athletics, swimming, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and sitting volleyball. Nick lost his hearing whilst on tour in Afghanistan and is now almost completely deaf in his right ear. He also has a severe form of tinnitus (ringing in the ear) due to the sudden loss of hearing.
RIGHT TOP: 999e David Allan won the Production 20 lap feature race, he lapped most of the field and proceeded to burst into flames as he crossed the finish line. RIGHT: The stadium trucks that featured at Eastern States Speedway on Saturday night were a hit with the crowd. Speed Nut Photography
Cricket season wraps up By Ed Gilhooly Marlborough Cricket held its afternoon grade finals and awards night on Saturday as the cricket season came to an end last weekend. Wairau took out the Senior Grade 50 over trophy with a 3 wicket win over Celtic. For Wairau, Tarin Mason was the star performer with the ball
taking 5 for 36, while Leon MacDonald top scored with an unbeaten 43. Renwick won the 2nd grade final after scoring 215 batting first, thanks to 49 from Andrew Marshall and 42 from Ed Gilhooly. Three wickets apiece from Gilhooly and Max Brydon restricted Celtic to 126 in reply.
In the 3rd grade final, Celtic Green came out on top in their battle with Wairau. The two teams have contested all three 3rd grade finals this season with Wairau the victors in the two previous meetings. This time round, man of the match Jack Holdaway was instrumental in Celtic’s 131 for 5 batting first.
Steady bowling from all the Celtic bowlers ensure that Wairau fell short on 100 for 7 in reply. At the awards presentation following the game Matthew Stretch was named Cricketer of the year, while Ma’ara Ave was the U21 player of the year. Joel Lavender was awarded the Eric Shattock Trophy for Junior player of the year.
March only get in quick!
Fine weather hampers pigeons By Alister Cooper The Blenheim Racing Pigeon Club held it’s first race of the young bird season on Saturday from Mt Lyford. The 130 birds were liberated in beautiful weather conditions for the 130 km journey home.
With the fine weather fast times were expected but the opposite happened and the arrival times were quite slow suggesting that the birds encountered adverse weather somewhere along the route. Nonetheless Two Fishers Loft had a very good win and their winning bird recorded
54 km/hr, second position to Donald Morrison on 52.4 km/hr, third to Rob Nearo with 51.8 followed very closely by Neil Nearo on 51.7 km/hr, Shirley Morrison recorded 49.6 km/hr, Alister Cooper on 49.3 km/hr and Chris Bensely with 35.4 km/hr.
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Optometrists on the move
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the CBD and has a higher profile. Much will be the same as before but just a slightly different layout,” Helen says. For the opening of Noel Templeton Optometrists there will be a month long promotion in April for a free up-grade from hard coated lenses to Crizal lenses when you bring this advert with you. Call in and visit the friendly team, see the new premises for yourself.
Blenheim’s Noel Templeton Optometrists will be on the move this weekend as the business relocates to its new premises on George Street, opposite Countdown Supermarket. The new signage is up and work is currently underway to complete the renovations. The new premises is a charming old villa that was purchased a number of years ago by Noel Templeton who originally planned that his business would relocate there. Up until now it had been occupied by Barnados. “The timing couldn’t have been better really with Barnados shifting out and the block of land where we are situated now being sold,” officer manager Helen Nicholson says. “Noel has been busy renovating and decorating in time for our move over Easter weekend, so when we reopen on March 29 subject to resource consent, it will be in our new building. “Noel and all the staff are excited about the move and look forward to seeing our new and existing clients there.” The building will still have parking available and easy access for elderly with a ramp. “The real benefit will be the location as it’s closer to
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