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Champ arrives home Story and photos by Celeste Alexander After making history alongside Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon, Blenheim man John Kennard arrived home on Monday to a cheering crowd.

The suspense was almost too much for fans Taylor and Conor Clark who took the morning off school to greet John with their hand-drawn signs.

Continued page 2 John Kennard was taken by surprise by a crowd of supporters waiting at the airport to welcome him home.

INSET: Fans Taylor and Conor Clark checking out the Hayden Paddon special edition Santa Fe which was on display at Marlborough Airport on Monday.

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John Kennard returns home after WRC historic victory Continued from page 1 Taylor in particular is a huge fan. He will be turning 12 next month but has already bought his first car, a Toyota Starlet which he plans to work on with the help of his family.

He hopes to be the next Hayden Paddon.

The young fans stood eagerly watching John’s plane land while the crowd behind them readied their surprise greeting.

And what a surprise it was for John who wasn’t expecting anyone at Marlborough Airport, let alone fans, friends

and family, says his wife Satu Lappalainen.

“He had no idea I was even here,” she laughs.

“I think he was planning to take a taxi home, but after his achievement we couldn’t not be here for him.”

John and Hayden were the first New Zealanders to ever win a round of the FIA World Rally Championship, after taking the victory last month at Rally Argentina.

He says the level of support for himself and Hayden has been ‘phenomenal’.

“I honestly had no idea about this, but the response we have had since the win is incredible, even on a local level,” he says.

Asked what his plans were once he was home, John replies; “There is work that needs to be finished in the vineyard, and we plan to catch up with family in Christchurch during my time home.”

There will be little rest for John though, who flies out next Tuesday for the next WRC round in Portugal.

He is not due back home until November.

John Kennard with wife Satu Lappalainen.

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Matriarch inspires sparkling wine Story and photo by Cathie Bell Saint Clair Family Estate has launched its premium sparkling wine, and owner Neal Ibbotson describes it as ‘101 years in the making’.

The wine, the Saint Clair methode traditionelle Dawn, is named after Neal’s mother Dawn, a character who Neal describes as sparkling as the wine.

About 100 people, mostly Saint Clair winery staff and suppliers, gathered at the winery’s cellar door in Selmes Road on Friday night to officially launch the wine and to toast Dawn with her wine.

This wine has been four years in the making, Neal says.

“It seems like an age, but nothing compared to my mother Dawn, aged 101, living in her home in Dunedin.

“Like the wine, she has a sparkle, an effervescence, that lights up a room.”

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person.

A fervent supporter of the wine company, she has a glass of wine every day at 5.30pm, and invites other people to have a glass and enjoy life, Neal says.

She loves screwcaps, he says, ‘far better than those awful old corks’.

“I asked her about her aches and pains and she says she doesn’t have any, it’s all the fine wine I send her.”

The handpicked chardonnay and pinot noir fruit in the Dawn methode traditionelle wine comes from the ‘kitchen’ vineyard, in front of the winery’s cellar door in Selmes Road, Neal says.

RIGHT: Judy and Neal Ibbotson with Dawn, the new sparkling premium wine Saint Clair Family Estate has produced in honour of Neal’s 101 year-old mother Dawn Ibbotson.

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Kids’ fishing glee fuels plans Story and photos by Cathie Bell A strong turnout of children to a Fish & Game “kids fish out day” in Blenheim is prompting the organisation to look at building a special fishing area for young people in Marlborough.

Fish & Game Nelson Marlborough manager Rhys Barrier says the organisation runs a fishing area for young people in Tasman which is very popular and the concept could work well in Marlborough too.

“We’re looking to get a youth facility here.”

The Waimea Park Fish Out Ponds, off River Road near the Appleby Bridge on the Motueka Road State Highway 60, are open to the public for junior fishing by children aged six to 16 by permit only.

Rhys says Fish & Game will talk with the Marlborough District Council and others in Marlborough to see if the ponds could be built here.

The children taking part on Saturday had a great time, with each angler’s catch being celebrated noisily.

Jarod Henn, 11, caught the first fish of the day, shortly after it opened at 9am.

Children who caught fish were shown how to fillet them, and then given the fillets to take home.

Marlborough field officer Vaughan Lynn says about 60 rainbow trout were released into the Taylor River near the Boathouse Theatre into a netted-off area for the children to fish in.

Experienced anglers helped the children learn to cast their hooks and helped them bring in the fish they caught, and then showed them how to fillet them.

“The event is to get kids introduced to fishing. Hopefully they will catch one here, get a few skills, transfer that out to the natural rivers,’ he says.

“You’ve got to start somewhere. I remember coming to one of these things as a kid and getting hooked.”

Saturday’s Kids Fish Out Day was held with support from the Marlborough Freshwater Anglers’ Club and Hendersons Blenheim.

Fish & Game councillor Jim Anderson says the fish were bred in Otago, and were brought

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INSET: Jarod Henn, 11, with the rainbow trout he caught at the Fish & Game event in Blenheim.

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They had been stored in Peter Wilhelmus’ fish races in the Wairau Valley, he says.

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Story and photo by Cathie Bell Beds are being dug alongside Grove Road at the corner with Pitchell Street as the start of plantings to beautify the entrance to Blenheim.

The work started last week, and Marlborough District Councillor Peter Jerram, who is on the council’s landscape group, says it is exciting to see the plantings start ‘finally’.

“It’s been a long time coming…We’ve wanted to do this for a long time.

“Through the landscape group, we’ve managed to get buy-in from most of the properties in Grove Road, and I hope when people can see how good it looks with the plantings, the few who haven’t will come onboard when they see the advantages.”

Peter says he is looking forward to seeing what is ‘at the moment a dreary industrial entrance and exit to Blenheim turn into green, vibrant, and attractive’.

The plantings are to be a mix of native and exotic plants, some evergreen, and some deciduous. The work is estimated to cost about $55,000.

Fellow councillor Jamie Arbuckle says the plantings are ‘a good start’ and a good way of breaking up the landscape.

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Day to celebrate sauvignon blanc welcomed Story and photo by Cathie Bell Friday is International Sauvignon Blanc Day and wine marketers are keen for people to try some of Marlborough’s finest and then tell others about it on social media.

Wine businesswoman Belinda Jackson and Scotch Bar owner Dan Gillett have teamed up to offer tastings of a dozen Marlborough sauvignon blancs at Scotch’s wine store on Maxwell Road between 11am and 2pm and then again from 4pm until 6pm.

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Sauvignon blanc is the most popular variety sold at Scotch Bar, Dan says.

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Restaurants, retailers, consumers, and global wine brands will be celebrating sauvignon blanc in real life and online using Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #SauvBlanc, Belinda says.

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Q: What’s your favourite movie?

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The Tom and Jerry Movie, because it’s just so funny!!

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Glass repairs surge Letters to the Accountability Dear Ed, Dear Ed, for chip repairs.

The new theatre is an asset no doubt about it, With regard to your coverage re the “Glass After a phone call to Marlborough Roads, re editor but it has come with question marks. repairs surge” and Chris Davies letter, 27th having this stretch of road reswept, they said Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed.

Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words.

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The other night endeavouring to enter the Clubs of Marlborough parking area, there were theatre patrons many elderly coming from the theatre.

There was traffic coming into town along Hutcheson Street with very limited visibility for me turning in, plus the streaming mob of pedestrians.

The result was pedestrian bewilderment and potential accident material with traffic chaos.

Mr Bill Floyd I read has admirably highlighted the poor traffic planning. Well done William.

Councillor Jessica Bagge highlighted the protruding building onto the road.

Remember? Good on her.

So the siting was poor. Another aspect is cost.

The original estimate I believe was $12 million but that rose rapidly to $22 m and now more.

Throw in the associated parking building and it is heading for $30 m.

It may go as high as $35 m. How could staff get estimates so wrong?

I repeat the theatre is a wonderful asset.

But accountability and transparency seemed totally lacking, otherwise there would not be the “blowout.”

Also the theatre might have been in a far better place. Don Coyote

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April, I would reiterate the ongoing problem of poor sealing maintenance to SH1 between Picton & Blenheim.

We have travelled this stretch regularly for the past 13 years without incident but this month our windscreens have sustained multiple chips.

On contacting the local repairer we were told he had 17 windscreens awaiting replacement and there would be up to a four day wait

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The speed limit needs to be reduced to 50km and hazard signage in place until the loose metal is swept.

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Response from KiwiBank Dear Ed, We appreciate public feedback on the Kiwibank and postal services available in Picton (Call for upgrade of KiwiBank services, 22 April).

We’ve already made a number of improvements to the layout and facilities for Kiwibank and NZ Post customers at the Fresh Choice supermarket.

This included installing a new counter, signage, queue streaming and privacy screens and the changes have been well received.

Some months ago we also started the process of finding a new location for a Kiwibank ATM in Picton.

We hope to confirm a location soon and would like the community to know that we expect an ATM to be in place in August.

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A letter about the fee waiver went to these customers last month.

As well as the over-the-counter banking services provided at Fresh Choice, we have lending and business banking consultants based in Nelson and Blenheim who can travel to Picton for consultations in the customer’s home or workplace.

Again, we thank the public for their feedback and will continue to work with the community and our local franchise team to provide the best possible services to Picton customers.

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The view from Clearwater Mussels’ Kenepuru Sound farm in the Marlborough Sounds. INSET: Clearwater Mussels’ vessel harvesting greenshell mussels at its Kenepuru Sound farm.

A life on the water

John Young of Clearwater Mussels, based in Havelock, was named South Island Farmer of the Year for 2015, the first time a marine farmer has won the award.

Cathie Bell went along on the field trip to learn how he did it.

Some men are into cars or motorbikes or a particular sports team and can tell you absolutely everything about them in minute detail – John Young is like that about greenshell mussels.

He makes everyone on a recent field trip into Pelorus Sound to visit mussel farms gasp when he says that greenshell mussels drink 360 litres of water a day – “that’s more than your average university student drinks,” one participant jokes.

The lifecycle of the mussel, its likes and dislikes, they’re all something he can muse upon, the way other men might about dogs, horses, or cars.

While they’re a ‘lovely product’, the creatures themselves are difficult things to grow, he says. It’s a complicated balance between what comes down the river, what wells up from the Cook Strait flows, and the level of sunlight.

“Everything has to be right or it disappears into the void as a young mussel or just curls up its toes.”

Originally a marine biologist, John came to Havelock in 1974, met partner Lyn Godsiff, and joined the mussel industry in 1984, adopting methods from

John Young, of Clearwater Mussels, South Island Farmer of the Year.

Spain and later Japan, before developing his own farms and technology.

That passion for mussels, the industry, technology has seen John over 23 years grow their Waitaria Bay company, originally called ‘Clark Island’, to produce 2200 tonnes of mussels from 16 farms by 2007.

In 2007, Clearwater Mussels was formed when John and Lyn amalgamated Clark Island with PBT Mussels and Talleys, and he

then managed 28 farms producing 5000 tonnes.

That has continued to grow, this year producing 10,000 tonnes – about 11 per cent of the total industry’s production – from 90 farms in the Marlborough Sounds and Golden Bay, with a goal of 12,000 tonnes by next year.

His passion for mussels, his industry, and his company with Lyn saw Clearwater Mussels awarded joint winner of last year’s Lincoln University Foundation

South Island Farmer of the Year Competition (with Omarama Station near Te Anau).

The foundation held its first ever winner’s field day at sea, with about 200 people taking three boats from Havelock to see Clearwater’s Kenepuru Sounds farm.

While the sea was a new environment for many, John says it was the same for both land and marine farmers – ‘it’s about feeding plants to animals so they can turn it into protein for people to eat’.

Many issues are the same, but marine farmers have more tensions with the wider community as they use public water space and there are competing uses.

Looking after the water is important to marine farmers because quality of the water affects the quality of our product, John says.

“Looking after our water is a passion of mine. One of the reasons I’ve invested my life in this industry is because this is one of the most efficient and sustainable forms of primary production.

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Friend’s portrait wins Story and photos by Cathie Bell A portrait of a friend by Picton artist Caroline della Porta is the winning entry in the Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards.

Caroline was one of three local artists to win at the awards ceremony on Saturday evening, Her acrylic on board painting, Tu Mai Ra, was praised by the judges for its strongly emotional material conveyed by the weathered hands and face.

She says she is ‘overwhelmed’ by the award.

While she has been drawing ‘all my life’, this is only the second portrait she has painted, after one of her son.

“I’m so happy to have been given this award in Marlborough. I’ve lived here 16 years, I love this place.”

Her other passion is teaching children art, and she used her speech to encourage people to help her find a space where children could come to create art in a working studio environment.

Blenheim photographer Simon Greenwood won two awards with his entry “Ghosts of Perano”, a digital photography artwork.

Simon says he loves the electronic medium, ‘it’s better than the darkroom ever was’.

“It has an undo button which I use all the time. I take my hat off to people who don’t use the undo button, or who don’t have it to use.”

The judges praised his work for its ‘exceptional detail’ and ‘skilful composition’.

Marlborough Art Society president Peter Davidson says the number of entries is up on last year, and they are of a very high standard.

“There is some very impressive work.”

The awards attracted a wide range of entries from around New Zealand, with sponsor Anton James from Peters Doig Chartered Accountants saying about 40 per cent were from locals.

Judges Wendy Murphy and Will Soward encouraged people to enter next year’s awards, and to enter open shows where it was possible to see your own work in relation to that of others.

The best third of the 147 entries are on display at the Yealands Art Gallery in High Street, Blenheim.

The awards were:

• Supreme award winner of $3000 : Caroline della Porta for “Tu Mai Ra” (acrylic on board); • 2nd prize MAS award of $1000 and the Mark Stevenson Patron’s Choice Award $500: Simon Greenwood for “Ghosts of Perano” (digital art); • 3rd Prize of $500 – The Nola Hurford Memorial Award Coromandel-based artist Barbara von Seida for “Coromandel Skyline” (acrylic); and • Highly Commended Marlborough Artist prize - Seymour Framing Award of $220 (artists supplies) : Graham Taylor for “Rivers Bend, Awatere” (oils)

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First marine ambulance launched in Picton

By Glenise Dreaver About two hundred supporters gathered in Picton Marina on Sunday to celebrate the launch of Bluebridge Rescue, New Zealand’s first-ever marine rescue ambulance.

Four years of fundraising raised over $1 million for the vessel, a combined Coastguard Marlborough and St John initiative. Bluebridge’s naming rights are the result of generous and ongoing donations,” Coastguard Marlborough executive member Dave Baker says.

The 14.1 metre craft was designed by Picton firm Naiad and built by Cuddons. It is powered by three 350 hp Yamahas and the unique hull design makes the boat as economical to run as its much smaller predecessor, powered by only two engines.

The vessel can respond to

emergencies in Queen Charlotte Sound within 30 minutes of leaving Picton, with a further 30 minutes to the outer Sounds.

Time is also gained in the 60 per cent of callouts that are medical emergencies as St John paramedics no longer have to unload vital gear from the ambulance before setting out.

They can treat ill or injured patients in a fully-fitted-out ambulance bay in the stern, rather than in the cramped and uncomfortable conditions of the much smaller earlier boat.

Coastguard Marlborough patron Joe Heberley and his wife, well-known author Heather Heberley, I launched Bluebridge Rescue with Heather speaking and Joe breaking a bottle of the local Johanneshof bubbly across the bow.

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There will be an array of wedding gowns modelled and displayed and everything from hair stylists and marriage celebrants to photographers, cake makers and wedding decor.

The show will run from 10am to 3pm and entry costs $5 per person.

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The Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards The prize ceremony was held by the Marlborough Art Society in Blenheim on Saturday evening.

 Rose Parsons, Will Parsons and Liz Davidson had a great time talking about art.

 Art patrons Peter and Charlene Scott were at

 Artist Barbara von Seida and Ernie Le Heron came

the art awards.

 Hazel Thomson and Jan Thomson were there.

all the way from the Coromandel to attend the art awards, where Barbara won a prize.

 Artist Simon Greenwood chats with Marlborough District

 Ian Welch, John Leggett, and Anne Best catch up.

Councillor Jenny Andrews, who opened the Marlborough Arts Society awards.

Saint Clair Family Estate The new premium sparkling wine, Dawn, was launched on Friday evening.

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 Bronwyn Laird and Kat Pickford at the Dawn launch at Saint Clair.

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Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am1pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry St, Blenheim.

Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

Depression Support Group You are not alone! Spend time with others who understand. Meets Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson St, Thurs 1pm-2.30pm. Ph Barb: 0277372403.

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Marlborough Indoor Bowls fundraising garage sale will be held on 7th May, 2016 at Redwoodtown Hall starting at 8.30am.

TANERAU (LOVE), James Arthur (Jim): Passed away suddenly at home, on Saturday April 30 2016 surrounded by his loved ones, doing what he loved.

Loved husband of Loretta, loved father and fatherin-law of Suzanne and James Smith, the late Jamie Love, Tangiora and Jono Love, James and Heidi Walker, Harvey and Deanna Walker, Tip and Lana Love, Kotini Love, Hoani Love, Ashley Longman, Chelsea Longman, Amelia and Paige Walker, and Claire Walker. Loved koro of all his grandchildren.

Loved son of the late Hamarama and Vera. A loved brother, uncle, friend and drinking mate.

Messages to 50 Elizabeth Street, Blenheim 7201.

Special thanks to St John, Blenheim Fire Brigade and Blenheim Police for all their help. A service for Jim will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 11am Thursday May 5, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

Sheets‘n’Things Winter sheets needed - Dble, Queen, King!

Between The Warehouse carpark building & Johns Kitchen. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm & Sat 9.30am12 noon. Winter sheets, all types bedding. So much more!

St Christopher’s Goodwill Friday 6th May, 9AM - Noon at the Church Hall, Redwoodtown. Usual bargains, good used clothing, household goods and books.

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

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 3 supers, 3 x $500, raffles and refreshments available. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information.

Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125.

Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

We are overstocked with lounge suites, couches, single bed and desks. Come in and make us an offer. Phone 5781754.

Talk/Tech/Teach Thursday 9.30am St Christopher’s Church Lounge. Adult colouring, iPad, mobile Phone Training. BYO books, iPads, Mobiles. Morning Tea provided. $2 donation. Phone Wendy 0212230160 or 5794446.

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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TURNER, Garry Edward Roworth: On Saturday April 30 2016, passed away peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village, after a courageous battle with cancer. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Dinah for 54 years. Dearly loved father, father-in-law and friend of Michelle and Anthony (Christchurch), Phillip and Racheal (Blenheim). Special friend to Robin. Dearly loved special Grandad of Cheryl and Tracey Hubbard (Christchurch), Jasmine Turner (Blenheim). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Wendy and John Robertson (Dannevirke), loved brother-in-law of Peggy and Michael Powell (Wellington), Irene and Ted Saul (Winton), Sue and Rodney Smith (Blenheim). Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to everyone in Oncology at both Wairau and Christchurch Hospitals, Hospice Marlborough, Marlborough Cancer Society and Springlands Lifestyle Village for their support and help. Special thanks to Dr Hedley, Dr Wilson, and Dr Jenny O’Donnell. Messages to Villa 11, 5 Battys Road, 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 memorial service for Garry will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm Thursday May 5.

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

in memoriam PHILIPS: Rex John. Passed away five years ago today, remembered with loving thoughts by all his family.

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Ph 578 3601

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Treat mum with a gift voucher

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Phone: 03 577 7212

Elegance Beauty ph 03 579 4043 txt 027 334 2200

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Marg Richards Fully qualified, experienced Beauty Therapist 8/54 Scott Street Blenheim

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7 Sutherland Terrace Blenheim Phone 03 578 5600 or 021 361 544

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jeweller

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Jewellers Your Watch & Clock professional.

Quality repairs to all brands.

Ph 578 2595 Cleghorn St Redwood Village

harrisonscarpetone.co.nz

Ph: 579 4445 www.cmelectrical.co.nz

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ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

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• Sectional Doors • Roller Doors • Tilt Doors • Commercial Doors • Gate Systems • Garage Door Openers 41 Grove Road BLENHEIM Ph 578 8251

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No job too big or too small Ph 021 190 7987

DAVE REES PAINTERS & DECORATORS Interiors, exteriors, residential, commercial Including wallpapering, varnishing, roof spraying, new homes, repaints - we do it all All Workmanship Guaranteed

PH 578 5720 6 Dodson St, Blenheim

plastic welding

Industrial welding of • Tanks • Bins • Boats Fabrication of one off products 26 Stuart Street PH 03-578 3034 Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm

Phone 03 570 2214 Fax 03 570 2219 Mobile 0272 472 784

supplies

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6 Nelson St, Blenheim

PAINTER Painter

2nd hand Firearms

VORTEX MARINE

Ph/Fax 578 0374 a/h 021 838 550

For all painting and decorating needs

plastering

• Exterior plastering & waterproofing • Commercial & residential • Repairs & repaints • High pressure water blasting • House maintenance • Free quotes & advice ALL WORK GUARANTEED MIKE DOUGLAS

Freephone:

0800 944 748 Cell: 021 572 800 mike@marlboroughplastering.co.nz

TREE CARE CARE TREE

WINDOW TINTING Window tints

Autumn has arrived

Repairs & Replacement

Over 30 years experience.

Locally owned and operated.

0272 088 565 or 0508 22 77 38

garage doors

Spouting

Call Don today 027 279 7392

Locals working with locals to ‘Turn Houses into Homes’

Fencing

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PVC Galvanized Coloursteel Internal gutters

Cecilia and Darryl Norman

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

www.harrisonscarpet.co.nz

Ph 578 9590

No job too small

We come to you with: • Our huge range • Guaranteed best price for your carpet • Great finance offers • Only flooring retailer with Fly Buys!

Garden fertiliser, Lawn seeds

Panel & Paint • • • • •

Large & small repairs Full re-sprays Plastic welding Stripping tank Chassis & suspension work

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Touch-ups Mig & tig welding Insurance work Acid tank Custom work Fabrication

25 kg Chook wheat $18.50 25 kg Layers pellets $26.50 25 kg Layers pellets extra $29.00 25 kg Barley $25.00 25 kg Peas $25.00 25 kg Multigrain horse feed $34.30 Small bag and bulk bag prices available.

Made and supplied by your local merchant

03 578 0086

info@classicandcustom.co.nz | classicandcustom.co.nz 3 Warwick Street, Blenheim

527 Old Renwick RD 8.30—12.30pm Sat Ph 5780468

Tree Removal Height Reduction Trimming/Thinning Branch Chipping Hedge Trimming Line Clearance Stump Grinding Mulch Supplies Fully Insured FREE QUOTES

Ph. 03 578 0083

(Lance) 021 361912 cts@xtra.co.nz

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

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Call (03) 5777 868 to book your ad.

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Ryan Lawnmowing . Fr e e q u o te s , B l e n h e i m . P h / Tx t 0223226515.

MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

PAINTER

DRESS MAKING, alterations, will pick up & deliver. Ph Robyn 5737257 or 022-173-6140

HANDY MAN

Three Supervisors Required

ADULT Colouring Craze, join us for a cuppa & colouring in session. PH 579-5335.

EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope and suction.

Phone for an appointment 578 8310 at Edge Physio, 11 Francis St.

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Wednesday

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B A C K to wor k to o soon? Extend your refreshed holiday look... with Cosmetic Botulinum & Dermall Fillers. You can look & feel great! Phone 03 548 8216.

FREE Presentation on: Thursday 12 May, 10.30am to 12noon.

Body Restore Clinic, 84 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim You are invited to an informative presentation by: Kate Harper, Body Restore Clinic Libby Cooper, Post Surgery Exercise Anna Poff, Lymphoedema Drainage Fliss Austin Naturopath, Nutrition Dee Kemp Towns, Medivex, Auckland Helen Clements, Breast Prosthesis and Mastectomy Bras, Nelson To book a seat or a personal fitting with Helen please phone

Any cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's.

In any condition.

CAsh paid FREE pick up

Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105

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Clan Johnston 6x2 Get in touch with your heritage CLAN JOHNSTON/E AGM SATURDAY, MAY 7, 11AM-4PM

JOHNSTON/E?

(Entry by gold coin donation.)

All welcome

Contact: Heather Menzies 03 578 3115 or davidjohnston@xtra.co.nz

Manufacturer of all your joinery needs Member of the Registered Master Joiners

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• Building • Gib stopping • Painting and Decorating 40 years experience.

Phone Stephen 5780494

Free packaging with removals Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260

situations vacant

Machine Operator

Hebberds CC Express

We have a vacancy for a trainee Bagging Machine Operator to run our bagging machines in our Frozen Vegetable Department.

public notice

Trev’s Painting & Decorating

While some mechanical ability would be an advantage, you will need to be people oriented and have good numerical skills. Full training will be provided.

Interiors - Exteriors - Wall papering Gib stopping - Roofs EQC

Tradesman with 40 years experience Ph 027-859-7074 • A/H 03-579-3368 email: samkar@xtra.co.nz

Free broken vineyard posts Truck/trailer loads welcome Not suitable for Firewood

You should be experienced in electronic stock management systems, physically fit and able to work with minimal supervision.

Available shift times are 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am. Overtime rates paid after 40 hours.

All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

www.talleys.co.nz

All enquiries and collection, call at the Yealands Vineyard office at 500 Seaview Road During normal working hours

Make Good $ on Contract

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

Lister Court Medical & Dental Practices

Temporary Closure Rachel Proof of readcarpark by:_______________________________

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

With: _______________________________ Date:_____________________________ You will need to:

Simcox Construction Limited would like to • have a good work record with a focus on time and attendance inform all patients and visitors attending • enjoy working in a processing environment Lister Court that parking will be temporarily where food safety and team work is important. relocated along the South side of Francis Street due to construction works being undertaken We are also looking for Packers. on behalf of Marlborough District Council.

All applicants must have the right to work job: This temporaryC54942 arrangement will come into in NZ. sizecommencing : 10 x 2 format: b&w effect week 2nd May 2016.

Please apply in person on weekdays Access to the Lister Court carpark will be between 8.30am and 4.00pm publication run date position sortto: cost (excl gst) reopened as soon as construction works have Talleys Group Limited, been completed.

Midweek Express Wed 4 May SitRenwick Vacant Road, Blenheim. $158.20 742 Old We thank you for your cooperation and if Wed 11 May $158.20 you have Blenheim any queries Sun regarding this work Wed 4 May Sit Vacant $145.00 please do not hesitate to contact Simcox Wed 11 May $145.00 Construction on 03 578 5930.

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Seniors and Juniors Netball 6-a-side (Mon/Tue/Thurs) 7-a-side (Wed) Cricket 8-a-side (Wed) Soccer 4-a-side (Fri) Ten Pin Bowling Mondays Junior Cricket 6-a-side (Mon 3.30 & 4.30) College Cricket 8-a-side (Wed 4.30)

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Conference Rooms, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street, Blenheim All with name interest welcome Ceilidh for all local Scots, 7.30pm

0273660692 or 03 5475378

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PUBLIC NOTICE: AIRBORNE SURVEY TO CONTINUE THROUGH AUTUMN

Are you a hard worker and looking An aerial survey over Nelson and Marlborough, Rachel Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ for a job?

Date:______________________________ which began in late-November 2015, will continue The survey measures the earth’s magnetic field and natural through Autumn 2016.

Do you have radiation levels by helicopter to get a better understanding parental or of the region’s geology. caregivers support?

We will use the survey to find potential mineral deposits and earthquake fault lines. It will help us to understand soil types, If this sounds like and to map underground water resources.

MOTUEKA you, please discuss The aircraft will fly low (at around 35 metres) and the noise may NELSON PICTON disturb nearby people and animals. The helicopter will only spend with your parent or BLENHEIM a short while over a given location. But it may pass several times. caregiver and give job: C54940 Flights are only during daylight hours (for up to 4 hours). us a call.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time. size: 11 x 2MORE INFORMATION format: b&w So far more than 60 per cent of the survey is complete. If not finished by winter 2016, it will start up again in the summer of 2016/17.

‘It’s common sense’ Questions & Answers after the speech

The two dark shaded areas above generally indicate where the survey is yet to be completed.

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situations vacant

Dispatch Person Forklift Driver

Are you looking for a new challenge....

We have vacancies at our Old Renwick Road processing plant for suitable people to assist with the dispatch of our product. The position includes container loading, picking of orders and forklift driving pertaining to dispatch and packing operations.

Part time or full time hours - we are flexible

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The Fresh Name in the Freezer

Join our warm and friendly team selling advertising to Marlborough businesses.

The Sun is a well established privately owned company, that is respected in the market place.

This role would suit someone who is positive, friendly and not afraid to meet people.

If this sounds like you, come in and talk to us about this role.

A competitive hourly rate will be offered.

Or phone Les or Katrina to make a time. Phone 5777-868.

Available shift times are 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am.

Suitable applicants should be experienced in electronic stock management systems, physically fit and able to work with minimal supervision.

Forklift experience preferred but full training is available. Overtime rates paid after 40 hours.

All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

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Houston Motor Group - BlenHeiM

Deliverers wanted all areas

AutoMotive tecHniciAn - Full tiMe As a result of continuing expansion and to maintain our high standards of customer service we are looking for an additional and experienced automotive technician to join our team.

We service both Japanese and European cars and are the franchise service agents for both Mitsubishi and Peugeot vehicles.

The dynamic individual we are seeking will be: • friendly with positive ‘can-do’ attitude • able to work well within a team environment • customer focused • a good communicator with organisational skills • trade qualified automotive technician (preferred) • WOF authority would be an advantage • have a current NZ drivers licence If you are successful, you will join a busy and vibrant team looking to continue its growth through service excellence. Your remuneration will be based on experience and qualifications.

Hours of work to be mutually agreed with the successful applicant.

Please apply in writing in the first instances, including CV and references to: Email: anorris@houstons.co.nz Mail to: The Manager, Houston Motor Group PO Box 1102, Blenheim Applications close Friday 13 May 2016

Are you a hard worker and looking for a job?

Do you have parental or caregivers support?

If this sounds like you, please discuss with your parent or caregiver and give us a call.

Please phone 577 7868

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Council requires a positive, can-do team player who can share $0 $25 skills $50 $75 and experience and display flexibility to respond to Are you their the varied situations this role demands. looking job: C54941 Do you have a good knowledge of skilled digger operations PLEASE NOTE: that weenter have prepared or this have recent experience in the roading/civil construction to advertisement proof based on our size: 11 x 2 format: b&w industries.

Previous experience in water reticulation, stormwater understanding of the instructions the water and sewerage would be an advantage. You would need to received. In approving the publication run date position sort cost (excl gst) servicesit is client’s advertisement, responsibility have a current driver’s licence with at least classes 1 & 2 and to check the accuracy of both the Midweek Express Wed 4 May Sit Vacant $174.02 preferably WTR endorsement. You would also need to hold a maintenance advertisement, the media and the Wed 11 May $174.02 position nominated. minimum traffic controller level 1 qualification. industry and Blenheim Sun Wed 4 May Sit Vacant $159.50 Cancellation of advertsIfbooked with you please visit Council’s website to find out more this fits be part media willof incuraa media cancellation Wed 11 May $159.50 about the role and how to apply. of $50. teamfeewithin a Applications for this unique opportunity close at midday on 18 May 2016. progressive your contact: Rachel should be made online via our website, www.

Council? Applications marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, In a short space of time the Yealands Wine Group has established itself as a global leader in sustainable wine where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to production. Inspired to “think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done”, the Yealands Wine Group has apply. achieved rapid international growth, exporting to over 80 countries.

For further information you are welcome to contact This is great role where you will manage the collection of the Company’s global accounts receivable. annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

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• Ensuring all debtor accounts are reconciled • Data entry of customer discount claims • Supplying information to the Company’s credit insurer for new and existing customers • Setting up new customer accounts • Internal customer service Your other skills may present additional finance team responsibilities that could broaden the scope of this role.

To apply send us your CV and a cover letter. Include bit about yourself, why you want to work for Yealands and why you’d be a good fit for this role and our company. http://yealandswinegroup.qjumpers.co.nz/jobs/ad/Accounts-Receivable-Administrator-/23091/

PAyRoll AdministRAtoR PARt time 20 houRs minimum PeR week In a short space of time the Yealands Wine Group has established itself as a global leader in sustainable wine production.

Inspired to “think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done”, the Yealands Wine Group has achieved rapid international growth, exporting to over 80 countries.

Everyone likes to get paid correctly and on-time so this is a critical role where integrity and attention to detail is essential.

We can offer some flexibility in hours for the right person, however you must be available fortnightly on a Monday and Tuesday to run the pays and fit around the needs of the business.

Responsibilities include: • Processing payrolls for the business • Maintaining data integrity • Managing all payroll queries • Managing the Company’s IR filings • Assisting with the implementation of enhancements to the payroll system • Assisting with the administration of the company’s Health and Safety management system • Leave administration and reporting • Internal customer service You must have a sound knowledge of payroll legislation and the Holidays Act. Your other skills may present additional finance team responsibilities that could broaden the scope of this role.

To apply send us your CV and a cover letter. Include bit about yourself, why you want to work for Yealands and why you’d be a good fit for this role and our company. http://yealandswinegroup.qjumpers.co.nz/jobs/ad/Payroll-Administrator---Part-TIme/23090/

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Water reticulation Serviceman (Full time) are you looking to enter the water services maintenance industry and be part of a team within a progressive council?

Council requires a positive, can-do team player who can contribute to responding to the varied situations this role demands.

This role will suit someone with experience or a person looking to enter the water services maintenance industry and be part of a team within a progressive Council.

Previous experience in water reticulation, stormwater and sewerage would be an advantage. Training will be provided where necessary. You would need to have a current driver’s licence with at least classes 1 & 2 and preferably WTR endorsement.

If this fits you please visit Council’s website to find out more about the role and how to apply.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at midday on 18 May 2016.

Applications should be made online via our website, www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Moutere women’s rugby looking to recruit Story and photo by Cathie Bell Moutere Rugby’s women’s team is looking for more players and a coach, and all women are welcome.

The team’s first game is on Friday night at the club’s home ground, Awarua Park in Spring Creek.

Helen Leota says at the moment, the women are coaching themselves.

Manager/player Courtney Stewart says they have enough players to field a team, but more would be good, along with a coach.

“It doesn’t matter what experience or age players are, or their fitness level, everyone is welcome, we’re really inclusive.”

Kelly Couper says they are trying to grow women’s rugby in Marlborough, after fielding a

women’s team for the first time last season.

“We need new faces really, more interest.”

Kelly says the team has an incentive to build up to, with the chance of being selected for the Tasman Makos’ women’s team to play in the Women’s Provincial Competition. Players from the Moutere team were selected last season.

“Now we have something to strive towards, it gives us more purpose.”

The game is something the women love – Courtney has been playing since she was five, Helen since she was 14, and Kelly has been playing for about 10 years.

The Moutere team practices on Tuesday and Thursday nights Some of the Moutere women’s rugby team, from left: Courtney Stewart, from 6pm until 7pm at Awarua Helen Leota, Rosie Buchanan-Brown, and Maiden Tupara, at training at the club’s home ground, Awarua Park in Spring Creek.

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Rally co-driver welcomed home Members of the local car club, friends, family and fans gathered at the Marlborough Airport on Monday morning to welcome John Kennard home.

John, co-driver for Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon recently made it to the history books for being the first New Zealanders to win a round of the FIA World Rally Championship.

John Kennard is taken by surprise by the crowd waiting to welcome him home.

Plenty of goal action in the weekend A flurry of goals saw high scores in the latest matches in the 1st division of senior football.

Blenheim Valley Masters took the sword to a weakened Central Pirates team in the weekend winning 7-2 with a well taken hat-trick for Dan Campbell.

Leaders Central made hard work of it edging out Woodbourne

4-3 but could have been more to the table toppers if they had more luck. Blenheim Valley club mates United took on the Cobras, with United taking out an 11 goal thriller 7-4.

Rangers City sat out with a bye.

In the second division Rangers Masters carried on their great form beating Picton Crow Tavern

3-1 in what spokesman Kevan Buck described as a “closely fought affair” with Robin Mortimer a standout deputising in goal.

Clubs of Marlborough Rangers nicked a point in the last minute of the game against a battle hardened Redwood Masters team with a 1-1 draw.

Sport inbrief

Rainbow Ski Area Opening Day Marlborough’s skifield Rainbow is to open its 2016 season on July 9, Sport Tasman says.

The season is to kick off at 9am on Saturday July 9 with a free open day until 4pm.

Rainbow Skifield is off State Highway 63, on the way to Nelson Lakes.

Pigeons make good time Pigeons from the Blenheim Racing Pigeon club had their seventh race of the season on Saturday from Rangiora, a distance of 235 km.

The birds were liberated at 8.30 am in fair weather conditions and with no wind to favour any of the routes home the birds generally made good times across a range of loft locations.

The winning birds made a speed of 71 km/hr to the loft of Alister Cooper at Renwick, second and third positions went to husband and wife fanciers, Shirley and Donald Morrison at Spring Creek with 69.5 km/hr and 69.2 km/hr respectively. Another close fought result was with Rob and Neil of Nearo lofts with Rob just edging out Neil with a speed of 68.73 km/hr against 68.71 km/hr. Two Fishers loft also continued their close results with Chris Bensley with the former achieving 63.4 km/hr and Chris on 63 km/hr. Carl and Sindy Kirkwood were also fractions apart with Carl’s bird on 62.73 km/hr and Sindy 62.7 km/hr.

Picton No Names overcame Rangers United 4-3, and Trojans were beaten 6-0 by the Redwood Renegades.

Also a special mention to the Marlborough Mariners who beat Wakefield 1st XI 6-0 in Nelson’s 1st division competition with Harrison Pine scoring a wellexecuted hat-trick.

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