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Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Two local men who have been farming in Marlborough for most of their lives are looking to pit their ploughing skills against the best, as they prepare for the New Zealand Ploughing Championships next month. Ian Woolley and Ash Murdoch are regulars on the ploughing circuit, but what many may not realise is that Ian will also be heading to England to represent NZ in the World Ploughing championships in September.

Continued page 2 Ash Murdoch and Ian Woolley are heading to the New Zealand Ploughing Championships next month, then Ian will be heading to England to compete for the world title.

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Continued from page 1 This will be his second time at the World Championships. Last year he competed in Denmark and placed 11th overall, receiving a trophy for the most points gained by a first time competitor. “To be representing Marlborough is great on its own, but to be representing NZ is an incredible feat, and one that we are proud of Ian for,” Marlborough Ploughing Association chairperson Allan Gifford says. “It’s what we are passionate about...it’s our sport,” Ian and Ash say. The World Ploughing Championships features the best ‘conventional’ and ‘reversible’ ploughmen from 30 different countries. Ian will be entered into the conventional class and looks to arrive in England one

month prior to the event. This will allow him to spend time practicing and getting a feel for the soil types. “As our ploughing season here is May and June, I will be going into the event cold so a month gives me time to prepare,” Ian says. Ian’s tractor and plough have already been shipped from Denmark to England so all he needs to do is raise money to help cover his travel and accommodation costs. Ian must also pay for pre-event land plots to be used to practice on. Money is also being raised to help both Ian and Ash travel with their tractors and ploughs to the NZ championships near Fielding. “With Ian going overseas and the two men going to the NZ champs, we would really appreciate some local support.

“If the wider community saw fit to help us, it would go a long way in covering some of the costs,” Allan says. “There is some funding available through the Marlborough and NZ Ploughing Associations, but more is needed.” To assist, a fundraising quiz night will be held in May at the Woodbourne Tavern in Renwick. The Association will be collecting items for an auction to be held afterwards, and is encouraging local businesses and organisations to get in contact if they would like to donate an item. For more information contact Association treasurer Linda Cosgrove by phoning 021 158 1207 or emailing lindakaituna@gmail. com.

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A haka performance by students welcoming the new sandpit.

Renwick School student Fenella Cooney (7) cuts the ribbon to the school’s brand new sandpit play area.

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Story and photos by Celeste Alexander Excited students of Renwick School eagerly turned out for the opening of their brand new sandpit play area yesterday. It’s been a project that has taken three years to plan and complete, thousands in fundraising and hundreds of student design concepts, but the final product has still blown everyone away, says principal

Simon Heath. “We started talking about this in 2013 so it’s been a long process, but certainly worth the wait,” he told the crowd of students, teachers and parents. The project began with students in years four and five submitting 250 designs. These were given to Nelson architect Justin Fletcher who put all their ideas together into three concept designs.

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These concept designs were given back to the students for one to be chosen. The school’s Parent Support Group (PSG) then began fundraising and before long handed over a cheque for $15,000. School donations totalling $22,000 were added to the tally as well as a $5,000 grant from the Lion Foundation and $15,000 from the Pelorus Trust.

Building company John Thompson Builders carried out the work at a discounted rate to further help the school. Now completed the area includes two sandpits and a fenced deck area where classes can sit and read, Simon says. “It’s an area the whole school can enjoy, although I think we may have trouble fitting 500 odd students at the same time,” he joked during the opening.

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Bigger planes for airport next month By Cathie Bell Air New Zealand has phased out its smaller Beechcraft 1900D planes on the Wellington to Marlborough route this week, and will do so on the Christchurch to Marlborough route next month. Taking their place will be the bigger Q300s and ATRs, boosting the capacity significantly. An Air New Zealand spokeswoman says the airline has started changing the planes on the Wellington and Christchurch routes from all Beechcraft to a mix of Beechcraft and larger Q300 planes. “As of Monday this week we have moved our Blenheim-Wellington route to all scheduled 50 seat services to support increased demand – this move represents a 50 per cent increase in capacity on this route. “We also intend to transition the Blenheim– Christchurch route to all Q300 services in early May which will result in an overall capacity increase on this route by 65 percent.” Marlborough Airport manager Dean Heiford says the move from the 19-seat Beechcrafts to the 50-seat Q300s and 68seat ATRs provides more capacity but less frequency for local travellers. “Hopefully if we can keep filling aircraft we will get better frequency in the future - more people travelling will hopefully also have an

inbrief Fire cause still unknown Richard McNamara, Principal Rural Fire Officer, continues to warn people of the high fire risk in the Wither Hills Farm Park and surrounding area. Recent rain and more rain forecast over the next couple of days may bring the fire risk down. “We will be reviewing the total fireban next week.”

Alpha Course starts People wanting to learn more about the Christian faith can take part in the Alpha Course, run by St Ninian’s Church in Redwoodtown, starting on Wednesday next week. The 10 week course starts with a dinner at 6pm on Wednesday. Spokesman Brendon O’Hagen says the meal is free but people need to let us know they are coming rather than just turn up! Contact him at St Ninians Presbyterian Church, phone 5785567.

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influence on fares.” He says the new terminal will cope at this stage but it has increased the numbers of people travelling at specific times. “It is a good problem to have but may require us to accelerate the next stage.” That stage would see another 102m2 added to the terminal building to the south and the

Daylight Savings Time finishes this weekend, marking the end of summer. Clocks go back an hour at 3am on Sunday, becoming 2am again. The Fire Service reminds people this is a good time to check smoke alarms are all working well.

use of gate 3, but Dean says there is no plan to build that extension yet. Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy Johnston says anything that opens up the capacity for air routes into Marlborough was good news for the region. “To have the smaller planes off the routes completely by May, it’s brilliant news.”

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Big change in Alfred Street Story and photo by Cathie Bell The fences are to go up around the old Loan and Mercantile Building in Alfred Street today and demolition is expected to start next week. Businessman Robin Roselli has plans to replace it with a new three-storey building, to house accountants WK and other tenants. His resource application is to

be heard by the Marlborough District Council next month. Robin says the new building will be 100 per cent of the building code, and will make one of the main entrances to Blenheim’s central business district look much more attractive. Archeologists have already been through the building, and have found little, he says, apart from a

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“It used to run all along the block, down to where the fruit shop is now. It’s been cut up and bits demolished over the years.” The new building will have a smaller footprint than the historic building, providing better sight lines along the state highway and there will be landscaping and vegetation to make it look attractive, he says.

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Regional economic confidence for Marlborough, Nelson, Tasman, and the West Coast remained strong overall, in the latest Westpac/MacDermottMiller survey. A net 25 per cent of respondents thought the regional outlook was positive, compared to 26 per cent in December. But the overall figures mask some very different economic outlooks across the region. Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough are benefitting from a horticulture and viticulture sector that is enjoying a strong period, and where the expected El Niño impacts largely failed to materialise. Forestry is holding up well despite the downturn in China, New Zealand’s largest market, and seafood exports are up.

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Nature tours a winner By Cathie Bell Driftwood Retreat and EcoTours has expanded to offer tours throughout the top of the South Island, including d’Urville Island and North Canterbury. The company, which has had a focus on kayak tours in the Wairau Lagoons, won the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Awards’ Adding Value to Marlborough trophy last weekend. Owners Will and Rose Parsons say the award’s commendation has given them even more confidence in a business plan that looks for environmental and financial sustainability. “We want to run a business that trades on Marlborough’s stunning ecology and history, without

damaging the very thing we want to celebrate,” says Rose. “We hope that every person that comes on our tours leaves knowing a little bit more about the fascinating nature and heritage here, as well as how it can be protected.” Rose says the trophy is thanks to the support of people they work with to make Driftwood Eco-Tours a success. “This is really an award for the community that has driven our business. In a way we made a personal commitment to enhance and support the wetlands of the Wairau Lagoons and Lower Opawa, then the people we work with made a personal commitment to help us succeed. It’s pretty Driftwood Retreat and Eco-Tours’ Will and Rose Parsons with their overwhelming really.” business award.

Premium Foods venture in China could be extended By Cathie Bell The four businesses helped by the Marlborough Research Centre’s Premium Foods initiative into China could extend the project. Centre advisor Mark Ward says the year-long project, funded by a $147,000 grant from AGMARDT, was into its final quarter. The project paid for James Li to do work in Tianjin, identifying distributors and buyers for

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the four companies, all who are food and beverage exporters.

His work enables the companies to refine their products specifically for the Chinese market. Mark says that market research has been most effective for the companies. The individual benefits for the companies are very clear, he says, particularly in their growth, and boost in production on the back of increased confidence in China and the branding of Marlborough as a

region for high value premium product. “It’s an unprecedented success. AGMARDT are very happy as co-founder of this and the companies involved are very happy. “A decision will be made next month on where to go next with the initiative,” Mark says. The companies involved are: Marlborough Garlic, The Honey Company, The New Zealand Dessert Company, and Sanford.

Community programmes celebrated By Cathie Bell Su c c e s s e s by c om mu nity groups set up under the Marlborough District Council’s economic development programme are being celebrated. People met yesterday evening at the Rangitane Centre in Grovetown to share and celebrate work done by Smart&Connected groups working in Havelock, Picton,

Renwick, Blenheim central business district, and in the wood and visitor economy sectors. Council strategic policy and economic development manager Neil Henry says the plan had originally been to have an awards ceremony, but the judges had not been able to make a choice between the projects. Instead, the event became a

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presentation of the different successes each group has had, to celebrate those and to share the experiences with other groups which may be able to learn from those and adopt things that worked, he says. Marlborough Smart and Connected is an economic development strategy to implement the vision developed by Marlborough District Council

in partnership with the community. The vision is: “Over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally-connected district of progressive, highvalue enterprise, known for our economic efficiency, quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment. Marlborough will be ‘smart and connected’.”

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices Notification of Marlborough Environment Plan The Marlborough District Council’s revised resource management planning documents will be released in June. The next generation resource management plan, the Marlborough Environment Plan, integrates the existing regional policy statement and two regional resource management planning documents and is the result of six years’ of research and discussion with the community. The Plan will be publicly notified once it has been approved by Council and copies of the Plan can be printed. The current timeline is to have the documents available on Thursday 9 June 2016. Three months will then be allowed for public submissions.

Picton Transfer Station Change of Open Hours Saturday 2 April 2016

Please note that on Saturday 2 April, the Picton Transfer Station will be open between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm instead of between 8.00 am and noon. This is to provide for increased safety of competitors in the Grape Ride cycling event. Thank you for your co-operation.

Road Safety during harvest

The annual grape harvest is underway so there’s a big increase in the number of trucks and slow-moving harvesters on out roads. Please be patient. Expect to get caught up in a procession of tractors and harvesters at some point. Please take a relaxed approach if you become part of a viticultural procession - the worst that’s likely to happen is that your trip might take an extra minute or two. Tractor and machinery drivers will be courteous and let motorists pass when they can. Remember, trucks can’t stop as quickly as a car. If a grape-laden truck has to make an emergency stop, the grapes don’t stop moving - an unnecessary grape spill is likely to be the result. Grapes make for a slippery road surface which is a serious hazard and the cost of a clean-up can run into hundreds of dollars. Marlborough Roads Highway Manager Frank Porter says, as part of the districtwide contribution to our viticulture industry, everyone can help keep our roads safe during vintage: • Expect to meet tractors and harvesters on rural roads • Be patient when in a queue • Expect to meet lots more trucks on the road • Give these trucks lots of space to manoeuvre • Report any grape spills to Marlborough Roads • And, truckies, please take extra care to drive slowly and carefully at corners and intersections. Marlborough Roads, phone (03) 520 8330 (24 hours service). Or 0800MARLRD

Concept plans for Market Square and Riverside Park Improvements for central Blenheim first proposed in the Urbanism+ plans are on the way. Council has earmarked its site at 2 High Street for greenspace to complement a future Library-Art Gallery by the river. At the same time,

the Blenheim Business Association had identified six sites within the CBD to be upgraded; some of the work can be seen in the new pop-up parks and landscaping in Wynen Street, High Street and Bythell Place. Now Councillors have

been shown concept plans for more landscaping in Market Place – introducing more grass and tiling and movable wooden seating and lighting – and for the graduated park area at 2 High Street leading down to the edge of the Taylor River.

The High St upgrade is being funded from Council reserve funds while the other CBD improvements are being funded by way of a loan with Blenheim’s commercial and industrial ratepayers meeting the annual debt servicing costs.

Annual Plan consultation begins Thursday 7 April Council will soon be circulating its Consultation Document on the draft Annual Plan 2016/17. The draft plan outlines changes to the 2016/17 work programme proposed after the 2015 – 2025 Long Term Plan was adopted. The Consultation Document sets out the key changes where councillors need feedback. The big question this year is how to meet the cost of upgrading water supplies to the townships. Council is

proposing to spread costs amongst all ratepayers to ease the burden on those in the small centres. The Consultation Document and the draft Annual Plan will be available online at marlborough.govt.nz on Thursday 7 April or from the Council or Libraries by mid-April. Submissions to the Consultation Document must reach Council by 5.00 pm on 9 May. Councillors will be available to discuss

the issues at community meetings and events and at the Library. Dates will be advertised on this page soon. Oral submissions from the public will be heard at hearings from 7-9 June. Council will consider those submissions on 13 June and a final Plan will be adopted on 30 June 2016. Changes come into effect on 1 July 2016.

Overhanging Vegetation Now is a good time to get out the clippers and prune back any branches or vegetation overhanging the footpaths from your property. This is required to keep our footpaths safe and accessible for all users, be it the postie, someone with a guide dog or a push chair. If you rent the property, check with the property manager or owner as to who is responsible. Footpath and overhanging

vegetation inspections will take place in May, so your early attention may save you being issued a reminder notice. Please check your property frontage and if required, prune back to ensure vegetation is well clear from the footpath or road. Thanks for looking after our footpath users and keeping Marlborough safe, tidy and accessible.

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Big thanks A BIG thanks to the Cancer Society and skin doctors that provided a great community service with their skin checks. Great peace of mind. Tony

Low-life To the low-life who stole our bright orange retractable hose from the back shed on our McLauchlan St property, just remember you will be a pensioner one day and Karma will catch up with you.

Broken yellow lines We live on McLauchlan Street and have broken yellow lines outside our home. Cars pull up and drop off children before and after school on a regular basis. Why do parents have to drop them off right in front of the crossing? Can they not drop them off further down the street where it is legal and the children can walk along to the patrolled crossing. Not rocket science.

Difficult job well done What a wonderful job Ian the cleaner does in Picton taking care of public toilets etc. Difficult job at times. Well done Ian and just know your effort is appreciated by many of us.

Thank you Huge thanks to those and St Johns who came to my aid after coming off my bike on Maxwell Road last Wednesday. Also a big thanks to the Wairau ED superstars!

Bag check I had my bag checked at a shop in Australia. Then got the pat down at the Airport. When I said for a joke “Do I look like a terrorist?” The reply was “We don’t know what they look like.” Don’t be upset it’s not just you.

Oak tree cottage To the management and staff a big thank you for such an awesome day. Everything was so perfect , right down to the scones. The children loved the play ground. We will talk about it for a long time. A great girls’ day out.

Thieving ferals Who took kids basket ball whilst the kids were playing with it, at St Mary’s? Does the writer really believe they read papers? Camera on cellphone can be used with no sim.

Life is too short From reading the text talk I am amazed that people have so much to complain about, it seems to me that what our town and in fact the whole world needs is for us to show more empathy, more tolerance, more gratitude and most of all more kindness. Sure we all get ‘annoyed’ but on the flip side we can all be ‘annoying’ and make honest mistakes. How about all of us sharing some heart warming comments to remind each other how lucky we actually are. Life is too short, so please be kind and keep smiling.

Freedom of choice Straighten out I love the way NZer’s straighten out other NZer’s on this page. It’s called self reflection and correction. Who needs the New World Order! Hopefully self protection from it too. There’s a good balance of good news and bad news. Thanks everyone.

Bad example You should have reported what you saw and when. As a responsible dog owner I am disgusted at other irresponsible owners giving us a bad image. Only the other day by the Taylor River dog bin, I saw a mother with a child in a push chair let her dog crap on the footpath near the bags and bin and she walked away as if it wasn’t her dog. Who is responsible for prosecuting these bad owners. It will not be long before all dogs get banned from the river walk. Be warned. OH I see they are looking at cat registration. About time!

Too young for chocolate I understand chocolate is a big part of Easter but does anyone else think it’s wrong to have a one year old on the cover who loves chocolate? This isn’t aimed at the parents. Hopefully it’s just a treat but don’t understand the need to encourage kids eating chocolate this young!

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Chicken takeaways They are NOT franchised, just a small blip on a large companies radar. Spare a thought for the workers before you complain next. Constantly understaffed, going hours and even entire shifts with no breaks. 8-14hr long shifts. One or no days off a week. Doing multiple peoples jobs at once. Being left alone to serve huge lines. No management. No support. They’re doing the best they can. Does anyone care? No. Hopefully if people are made aware of the situation the daily abuse towards workers will stop. Put yourself in their shoes for 2 seconds. - from all the worn out workers

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Mobility scooters I believe there are two different group of folks who “drive” mobility scooters! The first group have genuine “mobility“ problems ....99 per cent for medical reasons..... however the 2nd group are the ones that cause “the problems”. They’re those who have lost the medical ability to retain their driving licences after the doctor has refused to sign the approval for continuation of such. This is the reason, resentment and such poor attitudinal behaviour of SOME of those folk in the second “group”.

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Water mural planned By Cathie Bell Southern Water Engineering is donating a mural to Blenheim as part of its contribution to World Water Day. Each year Southern Water Engineering chooses a communityoriented project to celebrate World Water Day. Last year, it was “The Great Drain Game” resource which the Marlborough District Council Freshwater Educator uses to teach local children about water use and conservation, and the year before, it was rainwater harvesting at Springlands School. For this year, the company has chosen a large mural on a water

theme in a community space in central Blenheim. One of the themes of World Water Day 2016 is “water is art” – so Southern Water Engineering wants to take it literally and beautify Blenheim at the same time. Operations manager Mike Cooper says the company sees this as a chance to beautify our town’s environment as well as make people reflect on the importance of water to our community – which is a part of our broader community initiative. “We work, live and play in Marlborough. We want to make it a better place for our staff, our clients and our future generations.

“For New Zealand, and for Marlborough, the value of water for our economy, for our environment, and for our people is of increasing importance and it’s something Southern Water Engineering is pleased to help bring to the community’s attention. As they say, ‘every drop counts’.” He says Southern Water Engineering is very pleased to be collaborating with artist Gynelle Blake on this 2016 mural project. Gynelle is passionate about public art and has recently worked on two large-scale murals; one at Bohally Intermediate and one at Springlands School. Gynelle’s style varies from the

Southern Water Engineering’s Stephen Leitch with artist Gynelle Blake, who will paint a mural in Blenheim as pictured.

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By Cathie Bell The Red Cross’s annual forum next week will hear from speakers on rising sea levels and the Ebola epidemic. Underlying the forum will be a focus on vulnerability and Red Cross action to help alleviate such problems, spokeswoman Margaret Gauden-Ing says. The Forum, at the NMIT campus in Budge Street starts at 10am on April 9, and covers the area of the top of the South. O f f ic ia l ly t he Ta sm a n / Marlborough area where branches include Motueka, Richmond, Nelson, Blenheim, Picton and Kaikoura. Candidates standing for election to the Area Council will briefly address the meeting. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend. The Forum will also provide an opening for people to become involved with Red Cross. Keynote speaker, Penny Mason ONZM, led a delegation to Kiribati last year and to Palau this year to gather first-hand information on the increasing

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5 minutes with: Allan Gifford Rural Real Estate consultant for Farmlands Co-operative

Q A Dancers off to Miami Q A Q A Story and photo by Cathie Bell Some young Marlborough salsa dancers are off to Miami, after qualifying for the World Championships. Pictured are: StudioHQ Dance students, from left, Anna Grant, Tineka Houra, Rose Church, Amber Bendell, Sophia Bendell, Lucy Bendell, Abbey Sullivan, Emma Crossen, and Te Ao Marama Nepia. Not pictured, but also qualifying, are Tian Woodley and Tiarna Nukunuku. Tutor Hannah Williams says a team of 11 children went to Christchurch for the New

Zealand world latin dance cup last month. They came back with a slew of medals and trophies, and all have qualified to represent New Zealand at the world event in Miami in the United States in December. Hannah says the team of dancers have a lot of hard work before then. “They will need dedication and commitment to the months of training before Miami. “It’s a world event, so it’s a big step.” StudioHQ Dance’s director is Vicki Bendell, and is based in Grovetown.

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre has cancelled its flying day due to bad weather.

Final Fly In cancelled The Omaka Avaition Heritage Centre was all set to host the last ‘Flying Day’ of the season tomorrow, but organisers have had to

cancel at the last minute due to unfavourable flying conditions forecast for the day and pilot unavailability.

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What meal do you never get sick of eating? Simple hearty roast pork and vegetables, then strawberries and cream. One of my best holidays was... Gold Coast and Port Douglas with family in 1996. A special time with the kids. My guilty TV pleasure is... Commandeering the TV to watch Country Calendar and Rural Delivery.

What would you change about the world? Get things back to normal, get rid of all the PC rubbish. What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away? My late father’s 1942 International ID6 vintage tractor. Who would you love to have a meal with? Billy Connolly for sure, there wouldn’t be a dull moment.

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Sidekick opens new office As a business owner you work hard for every dollar you earn. So when it comes to operating your business finances efficiently, it’s reasurring to know you have a ‘Sidekick’ making life easier. What is Sidekick? Sidekick is a business accounting package like no other. He’s your advisor, wing-man and comes in many shapes and sizes, depending on what package your business requires. A number of Marlborough clients have been using Sidekick for nearly 10 years, and now it’s about to get a whole lot better. A Blenheim-central based office is in the process of being opened on Maxwell Road, right above Harvey Norman. Running Sidekick Tasman is general manager and senior accountant Megan Cameron who is supported by administrative assistant Dawn Davies. Previously she was home based but the opening of the new Blenheim office now makes her even more accessible to new and existing clients. “It was key for us to have a central location, meaning clients can drop in for a chat anytime,” she says. Supporting them in the office is CEO Dave Jessep. Being Blenheim born and bred, Dave has played an integral role in growing their strong local client base.

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Sidekick operates on a fixed fee basis, offering packages for every business level. You not only get more for your money, but you get your own dedicated accountant who is available when you need them. “We are always on hand to answer questions, give advice and help you to achieve your goals. Plus, our time doesn’t cost you any extra. “Call in or contact me to find out more about Sidekick,” Megan says.

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The best thing in your life right now? Lo o k in g f o r w ard to celebrating 40 years of marriage on May 8 with my wife and family. An achievement of great significance. What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? Southern Water Engineering is gifting a mural to the Marlborough community for UN World Water Day. What’s next on your wishlist? To work through successfully until retirement and continue to work with my rural clients as I have in the past 18 years.

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Rules of safe firearms handling

Programme open Applications are open for the 2016 Rabobank Executive Development Program, tailored for progressive farmers. They close May 28. Held in Sydney, the first module runs from August 14 to 19, with the second module taking place in July of next year. Visit www.rabobank.co.nz/bmp for more information.

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1. Treat every firearm as loaded. Check every firearm yourself. Pass or accept only an open or unloaded firearm. 2. Always point firearms in a safe direction - loaded or unloaded. 3. Load a firearm only when ready to fire. Completely unload before leaving the shooting area.

Remember your responsibilities towards safe handling and security of firearms.

Hunt but keep safe Easter weekend is a traditional time for hunters to start tracking into the bush for the start of the roar period. With Easter being earlier this year the animals are not quite roaring in some of the warmer regions. But as the climate cools hunters will make the effort over extended weekends to venture out. Rural Women New Zealand in collaboration with the Council of Licenced Firearms Owners (COLFO) would like all hunters to take extra care this roar. Rural Women New Zealand President Wendy McGowan says; “More and more of our rural women are obtaining firearms licences and are out there hunting and gathering as well.

“Firearms licencing nationally is on the increase and our women are a part of the reason why. “Every year there are injuries or fatalities involving firearms and now is a good time for users to remind themselves of some of the basic safety rules,” Wendy says. Council of Licenced Firearms Owners Chairman Paul Clark, reminds hunters of their responsibilities towards safe handling and security of the firearms before, during and after their hunt. “A firearms licenced owner’s responsibility does not end at the taking of their game, it ends when the firearm has been safely and securely stored away,” he says.

4. Identify your target beyond all doubt. Movement, colour, sound and shape can all deceive you. Assume colour, shape, sound, and shape to be human until proven otherwise. 5. Check your firing zone. Think! What may happen if you miss your target? Do not fire when you know others are in your firing zone. 6. Store firearms and ammunition safely. When not in use, lock away the bolt, firearm and ammunition separately. Never leave firearms in a vehicle that is unattended. 7. Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms. Good judgement is the key to safe use of firearms.

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Young Viticulturist dates set The Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2016 Competition is approaching and the challenge has been set - which region will take out the title this year? For the last two years the National winner has come from Hawke’s Bay, so the pressure is on for a Marlborough young viticulturist to take the title. In 2014 Brenton O’Riley from Giesen was a finalist and in 2015 Matt Duggan from Cloudy Bay. Entries are now being taken. This tough competition helps grow the future of the NZ Wine Industry, as high calibre young viticulturists compete to win the prestigious title of Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2016. The winners of the regional competitions go through to the National Final which is held in conjunction with Bragato in August. The competition dates are as follows: Marlborough: 24 June, Marlborough Research Centre. National Final: 23-25 August, Marlborough. The competition consists of a mix of theoretical and practical questions such as trellising, pruning, pests and diseases, machinery and nutrition as well as the contestants having to give a dinner speech in front of key industry leaders. A highlight of the competition is the Biostart Hortisports when the contestants go head to head in this fun yet challenging race. Everyone is welcome to come along and

Velvetleaf weed The call for sightings of the aggressive weed velvetleaf has shifted to a national one. It’s been confirmed in Marlborough. The Ministry for Primary Industries is encouraging farmers and growers who have planted fodder beet seed to check their crops and if they believe they have found the pest, to contact the Ministry on its free hotline 0800 80 99 66.

Matt Duggan of Cloudy Bay was a finalist in last year’s Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition. Photo provided

support throughout the competition. There are cash prizes for regional winners and the National winner takes home an amazing prize package which includes a Hyundai Santa Fe Elite for one year, $5000 travel grant and $2000 cash.

To find out more about the competition or to receive an entry form for yourself or employee please contact Nicky Grandorge, national co-ordinator at youngvit@nzwine. com.

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Changes to fishing limits Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy recently announced changes to fishing limits in four areas as part of the annual fisheries sustainability review, including crayfish, scallops and surf clams. These changes came into effect today. The changes relevant to Marlborough are: • The CRA 5 (Canterbury/Marlborough) rock lobster fishery will see a rise in the recreational allowance to 87 tonnes. • Increase in commercial catch limits for four surf clam species at the top of the South Island.

No change is proposed to the recreational bag limit in Canterbury/Marlborough at this time, but catches will be closely monitored. “For four surf clam stocks at the top of the South Island (Quota Management Area 7), latest scientific surveys show that stocks of deepwater tuatua, triangle shell, large trough shell and ringed dosinia can sustainably support higher commercial catches than are currently set. There is the potential to boost these commercial surf clam fisheries by up to $3 million a year,” Mr Guy says.

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- weekend event guide Friday 1 Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock. The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868. Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of some 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays.10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283. Picton Little Theatre Hosting Michele A’Court in two performances only of “Stuff I Forgot to Tell My Daughter” R18. A Matinee at 3pm. Tickets $25 - $20 for Gold Card holders. Doors open 2.30pm. Show Two at 7.30pm. Tickets $25. Bar opens at 7pm. As these are her only performances in Marlborough and seats are limited, it is advised to get tickets early. Tickets on sale at Take Note, High St., Picton, Alyssums & Balloons, Queen St. For more information go to pictonlittletheatre.com. EcoWorld Picton Aquarium Meet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tuatara), Little Blue Penguin, have fun discovering animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Up close encounters at 11am and 2pm daily. Open daily from 9.30am. Picton Foreshore. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am-4pm. The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm Wednesday – Saturdays, 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Saturday 2 The Forrest Grape Ride Traverses a 101km circuit through some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer. It is New Zealand’s 2nd biggest road cycling event. For more info go to: http://www.graperide.co.nz

If you have an event email Lacy at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

Riverlands School Easter Gala Riverlands School, School Road, Blenheim. 10am-2pm. The Riverlands School Easter Gala is our school’s major fundraising event. Funds raised will contribute to a new playground for the children. Along with Easter themed crafts and activities, there will be traditional gala entertainment and chances to win prizes from the chocolate wheel and raffles. Marlborough Beekeepers Association Open workshop, 10am at the Community Gardens, off Budge Street. Adrian Withers will be opening the club hives and discussing ‘wintering down’. All welcome, please bring along a bee suit if you want a closer look. Contact: MBA secretary Silke Powell 0212684149 or visit our Facebook page. April Fools Dance Havelock Town Hall, Cnr Main Rd & Inglis St, Havelock. 7.30-11.55pm. Dance to the music of Vintage Vibes, the very popular band who will keep the evening going with music from 60s and 80s. Ticket price of only $25 per person includes supper. Tickets can be purchased prior to 2nd April from “Eyes on Nature”, 71 Main Road, Havelock phone 574 2590. Win a prize in the best hat competition. Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am. Marlborough During World War I Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Open daily untill the 26th April. Marlborough Sacrifice WWI exhibition. Free entry. Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club Meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928. Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am-12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1-4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835. Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, plants, produce and crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

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

Sunday 3 Marlborough Farmers’ Market 9am to 12noon, every Sunday. Come and enjoy Sunday Brunch and the delicious Autumn Harvest fruit, vegetables and produce. Indulge in fresh figs, awardwinning goat cheese and yummy honey! A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rds. Gloria’s Handbag Havelock Town Hall, Cnr Main Rd & Inglis St, Havelock. It is 2021 in Nelson and Gloria, aged 97, hasn’t long to live. Her son Craig is pushing her to move to a “retireville” but she wants to die in her own home. On a whim, Gloria buys an extraordinary designer handbag. This purchase sets off a series of unusual events. Adults: $25, door sales only, 7pm–9pm. Marlborough Mountain Bike Club Rec ride everyone welcome. Medway meet on the corner of Main and Stuart Street, 8am, return 3pm. Contact Kevin 0274614941. ‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 12pm3pm. All welcome. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission. Associated Modellers Society Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm4pm, $2. Ulysses Club 10.30am start to Kaikoura (lunch at Robbies), meet at the South end of the railway Station. Great meal always and good company helps.

Up & Coming Saturday 9 April Kaituna Ridges Ramble Kaituna Ridges, 74 Readers Road, Havelock. 8am–1pm. Fantastic mountain bike/walk around the ridgeline of the scenic Kaituna Ridges farm at the base of the Pelorus sounds. Registration 8-10am.Set off as soon as you are registered (this is not a race). Entry Fee $20 Adults, $5 child, $40 Family. Ratbags Ramble Kaituna Ridges, 74 Readers Road, Havelock. Simple map way finding course for kids to identify points of interest! Kids under 10 to be accompanied by an adult - great fun with prizes!! Bring the whole family!! Registration 8-9.30am, $5pp.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Brayshaw Park Station. Departs 1.15pm & 3pm for Omaka and return and 1.45pm for Beaver Station, Riverside Park, Central Blenheim and return. CASH ONLY, Adults $10, Child $5. Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789. Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com. Sunday 3 Gloria’s Handbag Havelock Town Hall, Cnr Main Rd & Inglis St, Havelock.

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Want to know more about what the Red Cross does locally and internationally? 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 For information contact Margaret Gauden-Ing 03 577 8422, Stella Robb 03 745 1140, or Nelson Red Cross 03 546 5012

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 —Club AGM— Monday 21 March at 7.30pm The above events are held at: St Mary’s Hall Cnr Hodson & Francis Streets, Blenheim For more info contact: Mike or Anna Reed, Ph: 579 1954 Or email: blenheimshuttlers@gmail.com

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The successful applicant will be self-motivated, resilient and flexible with the ability to be hands-on to facilitate solution based decisions. Excellent IT and technical skills with a flexible, positive attitude will be essential for this position. Previous experience in an airport environment, facility maintenance and with security and health and safety would be desirable. As part of a small, experienced and supportive airport management team you will be committed to providing high quality service and meeting our customers’ needs. Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 6 April 2016. Applications should be made online via Marlborough District Council’s website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/YourCouncil/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply. For further information you are welcome to contact dean.heiford@marlboroughairport.co.nz .

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SALES 2 WEBSTER PLACE, PICTON: Sunday 3rd April. Furniture, printers, computers stuff, car speakers, 42” LCD Toshiba TV, petrol weed whacker, halogen lights, marine charts 1960’s, AND MORE,8.30-12pm.

Births This Week JOHNSON: Miles Benjamin (8lb3oz) March 21, 2016 TAYLOR: Hugo Andrew (8lb 5oz) March 21, 2016 HALL: Addison Ann (8lb) February 22, 2016 WILLIAMS: Lukus John (7lb 2oz) March 27, 2016

church notice Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

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

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CARR, Robin Oldham: Passed away, suddenly, on Tuesday March 29 2016 after a long struggle. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Shirley, loved husband of the late Kate. Loved Dad of Duncan and Juliet, Scott and Jo; loved Poppa Robin of Samuel, and Hamish. Loved by Jeff, Steve and Richard, and all of their families. Messages to 35A Parker Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for Robin will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 11am Saturday April 2, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz GILKISON/VICKERY, Inez (nee McKinna): Passed away peacefully at her home, Alexandra on Thursday 31 March 2016; aged 83. Loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Funeral Intimation later. In the Care of Hammond & Ryder Funeral Services Ltd Gore, NZIFH.

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BIGLEY-SCOTT, Ann Coventry: March 24, 2016 CARR, Robin Oldham: March 29, 2016 HORRELL, Lesley Elizabeth: March 23, 2016 MacGREGOR, Kenneth Jeff (Ken, Kenny): March 26, 2016

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PERANO, Donald Eugene (Don): March 28, 2016 SHERWOOD, Margaret: March 29, 2016

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SMITS, Linda May: March 26, 2016 WALKER, John Leith (Johnny): March 29, 2016 WEARING, Graeme Ernest: March 23, 2016

There was one tv channel in Sweden in 1962, and it broadcast in black and white. Kjell Stensson, the station’s technical expert, appeared on the news to announce that, thanks to a new technology, viewers could convert their existing sets to display color reception by just pulling a nylon stocking over their tv screen. Stensson proceeded to demonstrate the process. Thousands of people were taken in.

Patients urged to see GP first People arriving at Wairau Hospital’s Emergency Department are being assessed and people arriving there with non-emergency conditions are being told to see their GPs instead. Clinical Head of Emergency Dr Andrew Morgan says the department has started a redirection programme as a lot of people are still going to the ED when they need to see a GP or other primary health professional. Marlborough has 490 presentations per 1000 people at Wairau Hospital’s ED each year, compared to Nelson’s 280 per 1000 and a national average of 250 per 1000. Under the redirection system, patients are still assessed by a triage nurse on arrival at the department. If their condition is not an emergency, a nurse will phone the person’s GP and try to get them an appointment within a reasonable time frame. Andrew says he understands patients may be frustrated by the inconvenience and may even disagree with this outcome, but we do our best to ensure that the system is robust and makes the right decisions. Community culture is just one of a raft of reasons why people might go to the emergency department rather than a GP, he says, including not being able to enrol at a general practice or not getting an appointment as quickly as they felt they needed it. For some cost was a factor. Most GP clinics have some appointments free for acute cases each day. Anyone who could not find a GP to enrol with should call the Primary Health Organisation. O p t i on s fo r he a l t h a dvi ce i n Marlborough Healthline: Ring 0800 611 116 for advice from a registered nurse. Pharmacists: For advice, a range of pharmacy-only medicines, the morningafter pill, emergency supplies of on-going prescription medicines and first aid. Your GP: Most GP clinics have some same-day appointments available for acute cases or you can get advice from the Practice Nurse. Marlborough Urgent GP After Hours clinic: In the hospital grounds off Hospital Rd, Blenheim. Open from 6pm to 10pm on weekdays and 8am to 10pm on weekends and public holidays. After hours dentist: Ring Wairau Hospital at the weekend and ask for on-call dentist’s contact details. 03 520 9999. In a medical emergency call 111.

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best limited overs batting record ever when he retires, which could still be over a decade away. Whether he reaches the dizzying, hero worship status of Sachin Tendulkar in cricket mad India is yet to be seen. Australia have targeted Kholi all summer, and with good reason. In their series in Australia he and Aussie all rounder James Faulkner went at each other verbally for months both on and off the field. Kholi won time and time again. India are a weaker side than those fans on the sub-continent believe.

Take Kholi out of their team and their players are woefully inconsistent or living on past glories. Kholi is one who embraces the pressure, clearly thriving on being called out. Being verbally berated clearly fires him up and gets the best out of him. I’m sure the Aussie’s are none too pleased with Johnson’s tweet now. With Kholi, India have a chance to win the T20 title on home soil. That’s a special player when one can make such a big difference in an 11-man team.

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Football season to kick off this weekend By Cathie Bell All junior and senior football grades start this weekend in Marlborough. Marlborough Football general manager Andrea Smith-Scott says football in Marlborough was in good heart. There were 76 junior teams last year, she says, and this year, that has increased to 79. “We have three extra teams, which is good.” There is a new youth grade this year, covering grades 15 to 19. This replaces last year’s A grade, which was for grades 15 and 16, Andrea says. “It brings in those players from the higher grades who were getting a bit lost in the second division. There are eight teams in that grade, it should be a good competition.” There are seven teams

competing in this year’s Wadsco Motorworld senior divison one, and eight teams in the senior division two, she says. “There is a senior division one team from Woodbourne Base entering this year, as they want to build up for their inter-base tournament here in June. It’s good to have them back in the league.” T he top t e a m , t he Marlborough representative side, is the FloorPride Marlborough Mariners, with FloorPride sponsoring the team this year. The team competes in the Nelson division one. “Their first game is Saturday April 2 in Tahunanui, against the Tahunanui First 11.” As well, all the football fields at A&P Park had been re-configured, so that all will now be vis-

Youngsters like these last year’s junior football league will be raring to go as the season starts again this weekend. ible from new clubrooms month. enable people to watch the which the organisation The rooms are upstairs games while warm and is looking to open next in the pavilion and it will under cover.

Richie races for kids Raising funds and awareness for Cure Kids will be the focus of Cure Kids team members Rob Nichol, Richie McCaw, Sarah Fairmaid and Ben Meyer when they step across the GODZone event start line this Saturday in the Nelson/Tasman district. New Zealand Rugby Players Association CEO Rob Nichol says Cure Kids is the team’s motivator for racing GODZone. “We have had an association with Cure Kids over a long period of time and for us we are all about our communities and our children. We want to support their breakthrough research that is literally saving children’s lives. “As a team when we talk about having resilience and the

mental toughness to complete GODZone but that is nothing compared to what these kids and their families have to face. We are choosing to do the event whereas these kids don’t and that’s when true resilience comes to the fore,” says Rob. One of the Cure Kids current research projects is Late Infantile Batten disease which is a rare genetic condition, affecting the brain, causing neurodegenerative disease. The effects of the disease can be compared to a child having a combination of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy and blindness. Sadly, there is currently no cure, and no effective treatments to slow the progression of the disease

– it always results in premature death. Parent Lisa Archer knows first hand the challenges faced by children with Late Infantile Batten disease. “There won’t be a cure for my daughter’s illness in her lifetime (Late Infantile Batten disease), but Rob, Sarah, Ben and Richie are helping to ensure that the next families that are given this awful prognosis will face a different outcome to what we have faced with Katie,” says Lisa. “It means the world to me that there are people out there who are prepared to put their bodies and minds on the line, ultimately to help children like our daughter Katie.

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Kholi keeps his cool The amazing thing about India’s premier batsman, Virat Kholi is he succeeds where so many have failed. When he is sledged and taunted by Australian cricketers, he responds in sublime defiance where others have folded. Former Aussie pace bowler Mitchell Johnson took to Twitter on the eve of the World Twenty20 do-or-die match between the two nations claiming Kholi went missing in big games. Kholi’s response - a match winning unbeaten 82 from 51 balls. It’s likely the new king of subcontinent batsmen will have the

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“The GODZone race is incredible and it says something really great about humanity that there are people who continue to take on challenges like this in the hope that children all over the world will get to live a healthy childhood.” GODZone will be the first race for ex All Black Richie McCaw who has spent time training with well-known adventure racer and fellow team member Sarah Fairmaid over the summer. A text campaign has been set up for people to donate directly to Cure Kids while supporting the team by texting Godzone to 933 to make an automatic $3 donation.

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Blenheim man Sarnim Dean won his mountainbiking competition in Queenstown last weekend. Sarnim says he won all Masters categories by 2 minutes. He is now considering competing at the World Masters Games in Auckland next April.

Tennis open day

Marlborough Veterans Tennis Club is holding an open day on Sunday April 10 with a champagne breakfast at 9.30am at the Forrest Winery Marlborough Tennis Centre on Parker Street. If you are over 35 and looking for a great way to keep fit come along and find out how to join.

Volunteers thanked

Tasman Rugby Union chief executive Tony Lewis has thanked the volunteers helping the sport’s games be held. He encouraged anyone thinking of getting involved in rugby, as a coach or referee or volunteer, to get in touch. “The JAB and Age Group seasons are fast approaching. If you are considering, or know of a person considering, being involved this season then don’t hesitate in making contact. I promise you that you won’t regret it. There is nothing better than coaching a team or refereeing a match and seeing the joy you bring to the young players who are participating in healthy exercise. “Finally, I want to acknowledge the mums, dads, grandparents who become taxi drivers in the rugby season. The role you play in assisting your children in playing this game of rugby is crucial to our development as a rugby region. If you want assistance so your son, daughter or grandchild can play rugby in 2016 then please make contact. Our game would love to have you involved.”

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Koru Institute of Training and Education

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Enrol to upskill Thinking of study options or upskilling? Blenheim-based Koru Institute of Training and Education Ltd (KITE) is taking enrolments now! What makes KITE unique is its ability to offer free tertiary courses to students wanting to upskill or transition to new work, while also using its charitable status to provide funding and support for countless community groups, chief executive Monique Gemmell says. “The Maori values governing the institute create an effective working dynamic, where students and teachers are treated like family which make continuing education less daunting,” she says. Last year KITE had over 300 students studying full and part time courses such

as computing, business administration, te reo, social services and Treaty of Waitangi training. KITE also unveiled its newly refurbished building on Sutherland Terrace last year, showcasing its three new classrooms, two furbished classrooms, a smaller employment room and a classroom and garage space for its new Cable Logging programme. This was a welcome change for students who attended, enjoying all the comforts and amenities at their disposal. For more information, contact KITE or call in and see one of the friendly team at 5 Sutherland Terrace, Blenheim. WELCOME: The entrance to the Koru Institute of Training and Education on Sutherland Tce.

Certificate in Computing and Business Administration Including the National Certificate in Computing & Business Administration If you want to learn administration and computing skills or are self-employed, then this is an excellent programme to help enhance your skills in office administration. This programme focuses on the daily tasks that occur in an administrative workplace. You can use your skills to gain a career in administration, or you can use them to do administration work within your own business. What you'll study In this programme, you'll learn about: • computer maintenance • email and digital communication technology • data entry and word processing • spreadsheets • customer service • financial records, calculations and cash transactions Career opportunities Skills gained in this programme will prepare you for a career as: • an office administrator • an administrative assistant • a personal or executive assistant

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Family inspiration Mother and daughter Monique and Sharon Gemmell have achieved so much in their academic studies that some might say they are an inspiration. Monique and Sharon were both mothers at a young age and both struggled in their own rights, but with the support of their whanau they have become successful businesswomen. In 2007 they both began their Masters of Maori Studies with Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi which they will graduate from in April, as well as completing a Masters in Education at Victoria University. In addition to this Monique and Sharon are enrolled in the Professional Doctoral in Indigenous Advancement and Development and are currently completing their first year. For Monique education is a life-long process, something she makes her five children aware of. “Education doesn’t just stop once you’ve finished college, getting the tohu, for me, is really about complet-

ing what I started,” she said. For Sharon studying alongside her daughter “strengthens our relationship”. “As we go through the programme the impact builds upon our children, grandchildren and my great grandchildren, and our driving force has made the family more aware of the importance of education,” she said. Monique and Sharon both work at the Koru Institute of Training and Education, a private training establishment in Blenheim.

Monique and Sharon Gemmell.

National Certificate in Tourism Maori Hei Manaaki Level 4. Duration: 18 Weeks Programme overview This foundation programme is designed for both those already working in the tourism industry and those considering a career in this field. It equips students with a wide range of transferable skills and provides a thorough grounding in tourism. The programme uses a combination of delivery modes. This includes one weekly three-hour tutorial, marae-based workshops, online tutorials, site visits by tutors, one-to-one tutorial support, industry-based workshops and self-directed learning. Students also receive a programme pack, which includes workbooks, readings and assessment tasks. The range of delivery modes and the amount of professional tutorial support provided ensures a high achievement rate. Core components are: • Knowledge of the tourism industry • Manaakitanga and tourism • Kaitiakitanga and tourism • Basic te reo Maori • The legal environment • Communication skills • Maori culture and history

Entry requirements Entry is open to applicants who meet the following requirements: • Minimum Age: • 16 years • Additional Qualifications: • Participants must: • Be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents; • Have a desire to learn about tourism within a Maori context; • Have a desire to work in the tourism industry. Further Study: • Te Umanga Papatahi: Certificate in Business Administration (Level 5). • Tertiary study at Undergraduate level: • Te Tohu Toi Tangata: Bachelor of Humanities. Career Opportunities: • Customer services, Sales, Sales and marketing, Small business tourism operator, Tour Guide, Tourism industry