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Water’s the best

Story and photo by Cathie Bell Some of Marlborough’s youngest citizens are learning how to make healthy choices.

The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board’s community oral health service has launched its campaign to get people to drink more water, starting with pre-schoolers at a fun event in Liz Davidson Park in Blenheim.

Continued on page 2 Three year-old Lydia Woolf from the Blenheim ABC preschool tries out some of the water with orange and blueberries.

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Water is the best to drink for young and old Continued from page 1 Pupils from Blenheim ABC preschool and Blenheim School joined members of the community oral health service team and passing members of the public at Liz Davidson Park in Blenheim on Tuesday to talk about healthy eating and drinking and the proper way to care for your teeth.

They also got to drink water and eat apples fresh off the tree that morning.

The “Tap Into Water” campaign is being run by Nelson Marlborough Health’s public

health service as one of many oral health initiatives underway across the organisation.

It aims to raise awareness about water being the healthiest drink. The campaign organisers will work with ‘Top of the South’ schools, sport and recreation organisations and businesses to promote water as the first choice.

Nelson Marlborough District Health Board principal dental officer Rob Beaglehole has taken the lead nationally on tooth decay, particularly in young children.

removes teeth from approximately 250 children under general anaesthesia. Rob says junk drinks are a major contributing factor to this.

“These drinks cause tooth decay and wider health issues and result in unnecessary pain and suffering. We strongly encourage people to tap into water instead”, he says.

Nelson Marlborough Health recently introduced a new healthy beverages policy and now supplies only water and milk drinks in its hospital cafes in Blenheim and Nelson.

Rob says water is the best drink available and it promotes health and wellbeing.

“On the other hand, junk drinks like soft drinks, diet drinks and fruit juice can rot teeth and contribute wider health problems like obesity.

“We will take a positive message to our schools, businesses and sport organisations and promote the simple, yet powerful fact that water is the best choice whether you’re young or old.”

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All 102 smiles

By Cathie Bell Very special lady Iris Allan is celebrating turning 102 today and her family have joined her to celebrate, with a four and a half month old great-granddaughter providing special interest.

The Bethsaida Retirement Home resident was born in Whangarei Hospital in 1914, and was the only daughter of four children.

Son David Turnbull says Iris was enjoying having so many family members around.

“We told her it was her birthday and she was turning 102, and she looked at us with horror and said ‘good grief’.”

As well as David, daughter Mary, a granddaughter and three great-grandchildren were celebrating with her. Another daughter Liz is overseas but joining in by Skype.

Most of Iris’ family live in the Awatere Valley, including her three great-grandchildren Amiri, Manawa, and Awanui.

They are celebrating by having a big birthday cake and other trimmings with Iris, David says.

Iris received her birthday wishes card from PM John Key. Celebrating with Iris are son David Turnbull, daughter Mary Greenfield, granddaughter Olivia Doonan and great grandsons Manawa and Amiri Doonan. Also present was great-granddaughter Awanui Doonan.

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Carver Norman Clark misses final exhibition

By Cathie Bell World-renowned carver and artist Norman Clark has died, just days before an exhibition of his work was to open in Havelock.

Daughter Sandra MacDougall confirmed Norman died on Sunday evening after a period of ill-health.

The death came 11 days before an exhibition of his work was to open at The Gallery Havelock.

Sandra says the exhibition would go ahead, but there may be restrictions on the works.

“Dad’s work is really impressive, so it will be nice for people to be able to see some of it gathered in one place.”

Gallery owner Caryll Moffatt says Norman was a world-recognised bone carver who has exhibited and sold his works all over the world.

He was also a well-known and well-loved Havelock resident, she says.

“He is very proud that he was associated with the Te Maori exhibition in New York where he attended the opening ceremony wearing a traditional korowai (cloak).”

Noted for being a “Pakeha-Maori carver”, she says he was recognised for creating an awareness of the uniqueness and vibrancy of the NZ Maori Art History, and his works have been part of the studies at Otago University where he is classified as one of New Zealand’s most noted transitional artists.

Norm is widely acknowledged as a leader in his field, and although Pakeha, Norm lived and grew up among Maori, and his affinity with the culture and heritage is evident in the craftsmanship of his powerful, evocative, and highly sought after, original pieces, Caryll says.

Norm’s chosen materials, - jade, natural wood and bone, have allowed him a freedom of expression, limited only by dimensional function, she says.

“Whale bone and teeth, with their own beauty, are a challenge, in their difficulty of execution, adding a further dimension in design exploration of fitting aesthetic design to a given natural form”.

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Prime Minister visiting Prime Minister John Key is visiting Marlborough today. His programme has not been made public, but it is understood he will speak to students at Marlborough Girls’ College, be the ‘special guest’ at the Cancer Society’s fundraising morning tea at the Convention Centre, and will tour the ASB Civic Theatre.

Demolition completion Crafer Crouch have finished the demolition of the old Loans and Mercantile Building on the corner of Alfred Street and Grove Road. The building has been demolished and it is to be replaced by a new three-storey building, with accountants WK to fill two of the three floors.

Old theatre leased T he Flo orPrid e M arlb orou gh theatre building has been leased, with the ‘health hub’ to expand into the rest of the building. The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and the Marlborough Primary Health Organisation have confirmed a decision to lease the site from the Marlborough District Council.

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NMIT board appointments Cuddon Engineering chief executive Andy Rowe has been re-appointed as deputy chairman of the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology.

The new chairman is chief financial officer at Port Nelson Ltd Daryl Wehner, and Win Greenaway, Marlborough-based economic development manager for Ngati Rarua, has also been appointed to the board.

Hall of Fame induction Oz Clarke, the man who helped put New Zealand wine on the map, will be inducted into the New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame in London today.

He is the first person in Britain to receive this honour, and only the second nonKiwi, after Australian David Hohnen in 2006, to be recognised for having made major contributions to the development and enhancement of the domestic and export-based wine industry in New Zealand.

A passionate New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc enthusiast and advocate, Oz will be presented with his certificate of membership fittingly on International Sauvignon Blanc Day, at New Zealand House in London.

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Special renovations win awards

By Cathie Bell Specialist building and renovation company Smith & Sons has won a slew of awards at the company’s Australasian conference last month.

Owner Daniel Francis says the wins were a surprise.

“It was good, but a bit of a surprise to be honest.

We’ve only had this business 16 months. We smashed it out of the park.”

The awards that were won: • Franchisee of the Year 2015 - South Island • Best Customer Service 2015 - South Island • NZ Renovation of the Year 2015 and • NZ Design Centre of the Year 2015.

Daniel says it will be hard for the company to top that next time.

“It will take more hard work.”

However, this year is already looking good, he says.

Renovations are really busy, Daniel says, with the property market booming.

The company’s focus is to help people right from the start of their renovation process, and to guide them through to completion.

“We don’t expect people to show up with a plan. We help them through the tricky stuff, that can be quite daunting.”

Renovations are never easy, Daniel says, but his customers say the process is a lot easier with Smith & Sons.

“That’s one of our bigger sales tools, we can take a lot of the management side out of it.”

RIGHT: Smith & Sons Marlborough owner Daniel Francis with wife Jessica and their four awards.

Old theatre up for lease

By Cathie Bell The old movie theatre in Maxwell Road is up for lease after sitting vacant for about 15 years.

The site for lease is three areas on the first floor, including 195 square metres of retail space and two cinemas, one with 66 seats and one with 140 seats.

Harcourts real estate agent Ross Ayson said there had been ‘a bit’ of

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interest in the site, which has been largely untouched since it closed.

“There’s a bit of dust around.”

The site is advertised for lease at $54,129 a year, plus GST if any.

The Maxwell Road building is still painted with a ‘Marlborough Movies’ sign, confusing newcomers as Blenheim’s Top Town Movies cinemas are in Kinross Street, about 100 metres from the old site.

Homestart helps buyers More than 200 first home buyers in Marlborough have been helped in the first year of the Government’s HomeStart scheme, with grants totalling $893,000.

Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith says the biggest challenge for young people getting into home ownership is pulling together funds for a deposit.

The HomeStart scheme, which came into effect on 1 April 2015 to replace the KiwiSaver First Home Deposit Subsidy, enables couples to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for a deposit on an existing home and up to $20,000 for a new-build.

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Trucking industry committed to rollover prevention The Road Transport Forum is hosting a seminar in Blenheim next week aimed at helping drivers stop their trucks from rolling.

Forum chief executive Ken Shirley says the high level of interest in the Rollover Prevention Safer Journeys Programme shows a tangible commitment from the trucking industry to address the issue of truck rollover.

“The road transport industry takes our responsibility as users of New Zealand’s public roading network very seriously,” he says.

“There is no higher priority to our industry than the safety of our drivers and other road users, which is why the Road Transport Forum and our member associations are determined to do all we can to help prevent truck rollover.”

New Zealand has a high number of rollovers compared with

other developed countries.

Ken says the topography and difficult driving conditions are major contributing factors, yet cannot be used as an excuse.

“Our objective in putting together the Rollover Prevention Safer Journeys Pwrogramme is to ensure our drivers are armed with the best possible information on the range of factors affecting heavy vehicle stability and handling performance.”

“It is imperative that we educate drivers and freight loaders on how to mitigate the factors that can cause a truck to roll.”

Next Friday’s seminar is one of 28 planned around the country and interest from the industry is likely to expand the series even further.

“The uptake of the Programme is really encouraging,” he says.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices

Flying the sunshine flag

Building Control Fees This is a proposal by the Marlborough District Council to make changes to the Building Control Fees by introducing a new consenting process for Exempt Building Work pursuant to Schedule 1 of the Building Control Act 2004 and the Local Government Act 2002.

Amendments to the fees will be adopted following a consultative process as set out in the special consultative procedures of section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002. Submissions can be made in writing and sent to: Submissions on Building Control Fees, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240; or by email to mdc@ marlborough.govt.nz.

Please indicate if you wish to speak to your submission. A hearing of submissions will be held in the week of 20 June 2016.

There is no set format for submissions. The full Statement of Proposal is available from Council offices in Blenheim and Picton and is available online in the “Have Your Say” section under the Your Council tab on Council’s website, www. marlborough.govt.nz. Submissions close Friday 3 June 2016.

Summary of Statement of Proposal • The Building Act 2004 introduced Schedule 1, Exempt Building Work. The current Schedule 1 includes 43 types of exemptions. Exemption 2 provides for the Territorial and Regional authority to approve discretional exemptions.

• This discretionary exemption states: Any building work in respect of which the territorial authority or regional authority considers that a building consent is not necessary for the purposes of this Act because the authority considers that (a) the completed building work is likely to comply with the building code; or (b) if the completed building work does not comply with the building code, it is unlikely to endanger people or any building, whether on the same land or on other property.

• The Building Control Group has approved a number of such applications this year using an ad hoc process to approve those applications.

• Approval will be based on the structure described, the competency of the person designing the work, the competency of the person carrying out the work, quality system covering the build process, compliance with other enactments, and level of risk to people and other properties.

• The fee for information acceptance (Schedule 1 - exempt work only), stamping and filing (see item 8) is $80.00 GST inclusive. The fee will be charged on application. No refunds will be given for declined applications as fees cover work carried out to reach a decision.

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We’re flying the flags to remind everyone that Blenheim has the claim on the title of the sunniest spot in the country. The new pennants are up around town and along Nelson Street.

Over the decades this area has consistently recorded long sunshine hours with the famous hot, dry Marlborough summers and clear, crisp winters. For years Blenheim was promoted as the sunshine capital of New Zealand.

Although Nelson, Whakatane and Tauranga have enjoyed an occasional season of sunshine to better Marlborough, last year was a reminder to everyone that Blenheim is tops; 2418 hours of sun, 29 hours ahead of the North Island rivals.

A touch of green on Grove Road Work is underway on the long-planned tree-planting along one of the main entrances to Blenheim; the light industrial area of Grove Road.

Council has worked closely with the Landscape Group and the business community of Grove Road on a plan to soften the appearance of the main road with landscaping. It has taken time to consult landowners and business

tenants and resolve the issues with traffic safety and visibility. But there’s now agreement on where trees can be planted and preparation of the first four sites began last week.

Property owners have agreed that the street trees can be planted on their private land and irrigation is being installed so the trees can be established this autumn.

Consulting Renwick’s Community More than 60 people turned out to a public meeting in Renwick last week to discuss the issues affecting this community.

Chaired by Councillor Cynthia Brooks and organised through Renwick’s Smart & Connected group, the meeting held at the Woodbourne Tavern, gave residents a chance to discuss and understand the water upgrade funding options outlined in council’s consultation document.

That discussion was led by council Chief Financial Officer Martin Fletcher and Smart and Connected Water Group chair Budyong Hill.

The evening was also a chance to get underway the first round of consultation

Renwick residents Lesley Hill and Louis le Febre, a member of Renwick’s S&C Water Working Group, with Councillor Brooks. on the beautification plans for the township and the

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work building up its identity as a premier wine village.

Discussion also turned to the issues of heavy traffic using the local roads in the township and the possible solutions. Councillor Brooks explained that many discussions on this matter had been held already but it was still a work in progress.

“It was very pleasing to see so many locals engaging in this way and bringing their ideas and concerns to the table. This is just what the Smart and Connected group needs as it endeavours to make our community a better place in which to live, work and play,” says Councillor Cynthia Brooks.

“We are starting to gain momentum, with offers of new volunteers to join the current team.”

coping without a car for the sake of safety, it’s time to plan for life without a car – and that is a big shift for those who’ve always driven.

It may well feel like a loss of independence but there are also benefits – and there are ways to manage.

Phone: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

Marlborough Age Concern has organised a short seminar on coping without a car in Blenheim; Thursday 26 May at 11.30-12.30 pm at St Andrews Church with refreshments to follow. No charge.

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What happened to Jesus over 2,000 years ago will never be remembered by most of us in quite the same way.

Scrap text talk?

Why doesn’t this newspaper scrap the txt talk page, it’s a page of moaning.

Spoils the newspaper.

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Paid minimal wages How is it that we can enjoy drinking a glass of our marvellous Marlborough wine, when we know that our winery has made it with grapes tended and picked by workers who have been paid minimal wages for their long hours of hard labour, while we enjoy the profits of their slog and won’t share our spoils?

Marlborough wine, proudly made from vineyards with dubious respect for their workers.

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Personal hygiene Cannot believe just how bad of a smell that lurks around after certain vineyard workers walk through our local shops!!!

I mean seriously!!

Have they never heard of showers, washing machines, deodorants??

It is disgusting.

Not good enough Redwoodtown supermarket, all this time and you can’t sell beer or wine.

Not good enough, why didn’t you apply when building the new one?

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Ladies with babies in strollers, older people, folks on mobility scooters and people just walking trying to get across Hutcheson Street from Blenheim School to Clubs of Marlborough etc., someone is going to get killed there as there is no pedestrian crossing on Hutcheson Street anymore.

There was one before the big concrete thing was built there, now you can’t see cars etc. coming down Hutcheson Street when coming out of Clubs car park because this concrete building is built out over the road.

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Pedestrians have the right of way only if they are on the crossing before the car has crossed the white diamond on the road.

If you are someone who expects all traffic to stop because you’ve stepped out without looking, you are taking your life into your own hands and deserve a verbal dressing down from the motorist.

Thumbs up It’s double thumbs up for the guy with broad shoulders who ensured our flight last week wasn’t delayed any further by fixing it in double quick time.

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Dental health Marlborough drinking water tastes great, why ruin it by adding chemicals.

Why not spend the money it will cost to run and open a free dental clinic for those who can’t afford it in order to promote dental health.

Fluoride is toxic waste? Ha! Go back to giving people “vaccines give kids autism” pamphlets and trying to convince them that the earth is flat.

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Embarrassment What is the point of the Wairau rugby league side?

It appears they default every away game.

An amateurish attitude and an embarrassment to Marlborough sport.

Not ratepayer’s responsibility I see our local M.P. latest article patting the backs of all his wine mates over the harvesting of the recent vintage.

Pity he didn’t include those who cleaned up the spillage left on our roads by his beloved industry.

The M .D.C. need to develop some large ones and levy the wineries so that they fund the cleanups, not the ratepayers.

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Check your dockets Today (Wednesday 27th of April) I went shopping and bought some ice cream that was on special for $4, yet when I paid for my purchase at the self-serve counter machine, I was charged the full price of $5.99.

This is not the first time I have paid the full price to a self-serve machine when the item was meant to be on special.

It happened to me a while ago at a different supermrket, although that time it was only about 60 cents that I shouldn’t have paid.

It’s not that the machines can’t do the specials, as it remembered to charge us the discount price for the two milks that I also bought in the same purchase.

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5 minutes with: Chris Greenhill Harcourts Sales Manager/Business Owner

Q A Q A Q A

What meal do you never get sick of eating?

Homemade vegetable soup.

One of my best holidays was...

Picnicing by the river in the South of France – my brother’s 50th and my mum’s 70th.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

Currently Blindspot. (And to my husband’s dismay The Bachelor!)

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I’m inspried by?

My Mum. Turning 80 this year and has just published her first novel.

What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

My daughters’ Plunket books.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

Rick Stein – only so he could cook his specialty seafood for me.

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The best thing in your life right now?

Balance and contentment.

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

I ride a Harley Davidson and TRY to play Sax (no, not at the same time!)

What’s next on your wishlist?

A five week “summer” holiday in July/August!

gardening this week with Wally Richards

Container plants Part 2

ANZ clean up On Saturday down at the Taylor River the Blenheim ANZ Bank staff and families collected rubbish from the river and walkways.

A photo supplied by branch manager Hiram Taylor shows some of the rubbish gathered; - minus the television; chair; and corrugated iron found.

“It’s amazing how much plastic, cans and general rubbish is just dumped and dropped in this amazing public recreation area.”

Each year the Team at ANZ looked to do work in the community and this is one small task that we like to do, Hiram says.

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Continued from April 29 Watering can be a problem for many as there is often a tendency to over-water.

That is fatal especially in a room that is heated and has little air movement.

The easy answer to this is to check your cyclamen every day when you open and close the curtains, if the flower stems are starting to droop then give the plant a small drink of cold water.

(As the potting mix dries out the flowers will be the first to droop followed by the foliage.)

Dependent on the size of the pot and plant this would be about 200 to 500 mls of water.

This should be applied right around the circumference of the pot avoiding watering over the bulb.

If you find that when you water the plant much of the water runs out into the saucer, then there is a problem.

The mix has become too dry and will not accept much of the water.

To overcome this, fill a bucket with water and plunge the pot into it so that the top of the container is submerged.

Air bubbles will start bubbling up and the pot should be held under water till there is no more bubbles.

Lift up and allow to drain, taking the surplus water away.

The mix is now saturated with water and the best thing to do is to place the pot outside on a porch for a couple of days to allow the container to dry out a bit in the cold.

While outside it should be in a spot where it is sheltered from the worst of the wind and protected from frosts.

and then harvest the fresh seeds.

Cyclamen seed are usually germinated in the winter by keeping the seeds moist as they are sitting on top of the growing medium, only partially covered or bare.

They germinate best in the dark with some underheat.

Once the first leaves appear then move the seed tray into a bight light situation and allow the medium to dry out a bit before re-watering. Later about Xmas time the baby plants will be of reasonable size to pot individually into small 50mm pots. By feeding the mentioned plant food they will then quickly grow and their root system will fill the small pot.

They then can be transferred to a larger container say about 120mm size.

When this pot is filled then up to a larger one again say about 200mm or bigger.

With ample food you can grow a massive cyclamen with hundreds of flowers for the following winter.

If grown for indoor use do not repot into a container that is too big for your windowsills.

Outside now is the time to spray frost sensitive plants with Vaporgard to give them down to minus 3 degree frost protection for the next 3 months.

Vaporgard is perfect for the occasional frost every few days or more apart.

If there are two or more frosts in a row, night after night, then additional protection such as frost cloth will be needed as the plants do not have time to recover.

After a few days you can bring your cyclamen back inside to the windowsill.

At any time that a cyclamen is looking a bit poorly then simply pop it outside for about a week to refreshen it.

Being a flowering plant they do appreciate some feeding and any good liquid plant food is ideal to add to your water once or twice a month.

Matrix Reloaded is an excellent container plant food as it contains all the minerals for growing plants in a hydroponic system.

When the cyclamen has finished flowering later in the year then you can place the plant outdoors in its pot or plant it in a shaded situation under trees or shrubs.

Outdoors the cyclamen will likely produce seed pods as the pollination of the flowers is breeze Any problems ring me 0800 466464 assisted.

(Palmerston North 3570606) You can leave these seed pods on the plants until they are fully ripe Email wallyjr@gardenews.co.nz Web site www.gardenews.co.nz

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New classes for mums and babies Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Pam Hilliard of the Marlborough Creative Fibre Guild has come up with an exciting new initiative that she hopes will get mothers with babies creating.

She says the Guild has been brainstorming ways to attract new members and share the skill of spinning and knitting.

“I thought... why don’t we have classes for mums who have babies or infants. It’s something new for them to learn, it’s fun and social,” she says.

“At the time I came up with this

idea I also read a comment in the Sun’s Text Talk from someone saying there was nothing for young mums to do.

“It has made me more determined to trial the classes.”

The classes would be run over three half day sessions and someone would be on hand to look after the babies.

The first of the classes has been set for May 18, 25 and June 1, from 9:30am to 12noon.

The cost for all three days is $35 which covers the hire of the Beavertown Hall at Brayshaw Park.

“We are not looking to make

a profit, just anyone interested in learning about spinning and knitting.

“Many young people don’t know how to knit so we are hoping to get up to six people initially and if more people are interested then we will set up more sessions,” she says.

For furthur information contact Pam on (03) 5728662 or Lynn on (03) 5702072.

RIGHT: Pam Hilliard of the Marlborough Creative Fibre Guild has come up with the idea of running spinning and knitting classes

Award-winning illustrator to host workshop

By Celeste Alexander Picton artist Caroline della Porta is looking to breaking down the ‘mystique and fear’ of illustrating to help people create stories out of pictures through her up and coming workshops.

Titled ‘Turning Ideas into Illustrations’, Caroline’s two day workshop will be held May 21-22 in collaboration with the Marlborough Art Society.

It will be a unique opportunity for people to benefit from Caroline’s 30 years experience as an illustrator and learn some industry tips along the way.

“There will be a lot of conversa-

tion going on. I will share stories of my own experiences in the world of illustrating and share some tricks of the trade to give people the confidence to follow their visions through.

“I plan to give each person one-on-one guidance with their techniques, advice on things like composition and technical help on how to prepare for publishing.

Ultimately I will help them to bring life to their vision,” she says.

Those taking part in this workshop will be encouraged to take along their own personal projects and anything that ‘inspires them’, Caroline says.

“People can bring what ever projects they want to work on and I will be able to talk them through the process using any materials they like. I’m also happy to critic their work.

“This would be a good opportunity for youth if they are considering going into this industry, or even just interested in comics,” she says.

If you are interested in booking a place in Caroline’s ‘Turning Ideas into Illustrations’ workshop please contact workshops coordinator Helen Ballinger on 021 0267 8711 or email workshops@ marlboroughartsociety.com RIGHT: An illustration by Caroline della Porta. Photo provided.

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An RMAX unmanned helicopter flight demonstration is being held today at the Omaka Marlborough Aero Club from 10am - 2pm.

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Soil testing season Marlborough’s vineyard workers have finally come to the end of another long season.

As the work continues in the region’s wineries, vineyard managers throughout the district will be enjoying a well-earned break and contemplating the coming pruning season.

Autumn is also the time for viticulturalists to test their soils to ensure there is enough nutrients for the next season.

Soil is nutrient tested by taking small soil cores and analysing them in a lab for elements such as calcium, nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium as well as a range of other soil properties.

Growing and harvesting grapes removes nutrients from the soil and fertiliser should be applied to maintain quality and productivity, says Marlborough-based soil consultant and viticulturalist Matt Oliver of Biologic Soils.

“Annual soil testing and evaluation can diagnose a lot of factors that may be compromising a vineyards productivity,” he says.

Another factor to consider is the health of the soil. Soil health is affected by a number of factors like drought, chemical applications and

A soil sample taken by Matt Oliver of Biologic Soils. Photo provided.

Weed growth can also be altered soil compaction.

These can have a detrimental effect with correct soil nutrition.

“Weeds are often a symptom on soil life such as earthworms and bacteria. Most soil nutrients are that something is amiss in the soil delivered to the vine via a biological system,” Matt says.

“Correcting these issues can be system.

Bacteria exchange minerals with complex and may take time but the plant roots receiving sugar in return. most important step is to collect Earthworms aerate the soil relieving samples and have testing done.”

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Field day to look at land use Have you considered an alternative land use, alongside your current farm business?

A field day will be held on Thursday, May 12 from 2-5pm at the Upper Moutere Community Centre.

This field day is focused on alternative land use options, highlighting different livestock systems and land uses to future

proof farm businesses.

Topics and speakers: Growing walnuts commercially: Walnut grove owner Dennis Laird (Managing Director, Helicopters NZ).

Identifying soil characteristics and using this to determine livestock, cropping and horticulture opportunities: Lachie Grant (Land Vision) .

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Time to put some goodness back into your soil • Soil testing and analysis • Fertiliser recommendations • Composting advice • Vineyard management services

Sheep milking: Lucy Griffiths (Innov8 Aotearoa) Valley Dam and possible future land use on the Waimea Plains: Murray King (Kingsway Farms).

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farming Marlborough

Good news for local game bird hunters Game bird hunters in a number of regions will get more opportunity to target their favourite quarry this hunting season – after some healthy increases in duck populations.

Fish & Game regions which have changed their regulations as a result of this population increase include Marlborough.

Hunters in the Eastern Region can look forward to a better start to the game bird season this year, with mallard numbers on the rise after a number of poor seasons.

In response, the Eastern mallard and grey duck season has been extended by two weeks, (May 7 – June 19) and hunters can bag two more mallard or grey ducks per day (total eight) than they were allowed last season.

In the South Island, some regions have relaxed their regulations including Nelson Marlborough which has lifted the daily bag limit for paradise shelduck from 10 to 15 in the Tasman/Golden Bay areas, in response to a rising regional population – good news for local hunters.

Fish & Game officer Jacob Lucas says it’s the first major change in paradise shelduck bag limits in nearly 20 years.

As one example, bird counts in Tasman

Engage in local elections With local council elections less than six months away, Federated Farmers is urging farmers to get engaged and involved.

Federated Farmers spokesperson on local government Katie Milne says local government elections are vitally important for farming on many levels, and is encouraging farmers to make their

voices heard.

“It’s a challenging role but farmers can make a real difference on councils as it enables them to inform and educate their colleagues about what happens on-farm.

“For those interested in putting themselves forward, Local Government NZ has put out a guide for candidates.”

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Hunters are also being encouraged to target black swan as numbers have built up in coastal areas, as the birds represent a potential aviation hazard.

Please check your hunting regulations booklet (or the online version - http:// hunting.fishandgame.org.nz/content/huntingregulations-nz).

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Revitalising waterways The two most crucial moves we can make to improve New Zealand’s sadly degraded waterways are to stop dairy expansion, and to transition towards truly sustainable farming, according to the Soil & Health Association.

Organic farmers are well ahead of the game in sustainable production and provide a model for a positive, healthy future for New Zealand, co-chair of Soil & Health Marion Thomson says.

“New Zealand’s waterways are in a dire state, with many showing a continuing deterioration in water quality, and no clear path for improvement.

“The main driver of this is the increasing intensification of non-organic farms, and we urgently need to turn this around.

“Organic and biological farming systems have a much lower ecological footprint,

greater biodiversity and reduced nitrate leaching, making waterways healthier for all to enjoy,” she says.

Soil & Health welcomed the opportunity to submit on the consultation document ‘Next Steps for Fresh Water’ which forms part of the Government’s freshwater reforms.

“Healthier fresh water is achievable by ensuring stock numbers are sustainable, and by shifting to organic and biological fertilising practices that involve nitrogen-fixing pasture species, and healthy living soils with good moisture-holding capacity,” she says.

Soil & Health supports a number of other proposals in the consultation document including proposals for measuring water quality by catchment rather than region, and to exclude stock from waterways through regulation.

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- weekend event guide Friday 6

Saturday 7

Field Days Marlborough Weld Park, State Hwy 1, Ward. 10am.

Showcasing everything agricultural, horticultural and viticultural. For exhibitor information please contact Martin Pattie on 0276509897.

Fundraiser Garage Sale Indoor Bowls Association, 8.30am-12.30pm at Redwoodtown Hall. Baking, clothing, furniture, sausage sizzle and much more.

International Sauvignon Blanc Day Celebration Join us at Scotch Wine Store for a free taste of a range of Sauvignon Blancs that aren’t found on the supermarket shelves! Tastings at 11am-2pm and again at 4-6pm, 26 Maxwell Rd. See you there!

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.

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Open daily from 10am-4pm. New Textiles Exhibition - SILK. 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.

EcoWorld Picton Aquarium Meet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tuatara), Little Blue Penguin and 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.

The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm Wednesday–Saturdays, 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High St. Exhibition Season on daily untill Sunday 29th May, 10.30am-4.30pm. A renowned national exhibition attracting artists nationwide. Prizes of over $5000.

Artworks judged and approximately 60-65 finalists will be exhibited.

Field Days Marlborough Weld Park, State Hwy 1, Ward. 10am. Showcasing everything agricultural, horticultural and viticultural. For exhibitor information please contact Martin Pattie on 0276509897.

Come to our Ceilidh!

The Johnston/e Clan invites one and all to their Ceilidh to be held in The Clubs of Marlborough Conference Hall, 7:30pm.

Come and enjoy this unique occasion. Gold coin cover charge for band and hall hire.

Marlborough Beekeeping Association Open workshop, 10am at the Community Gardens off Budge Street. Dion Mundy will be doing a disease check and talking about bee health. All welcome, non-members $10. Contact Silke Powell 0212684149 or visit http://www.marlboroughbeekeepers.co.nz Where The Wild Woman Is Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horten Street, 7:30– 8:30pm. A dynamic solo show is set to get wild throughout the South Island this May. This is a new show chasing the momentum of feminine intuition and eviscerating the experience of self. Tickets available from Eventfinder, R13.

Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, plants, produce and crafts.

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.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am Today and Sunday, 10am.

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.

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.

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

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Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Open daily from 10am-4pm. New Textiles Exhibition - SILK Stanley Palmer-Shall Be My Brother-Gallipoli Remembered Millennium Public Art Gallery. ‘Shall Be My Brother: Gallipoli Remembered’ is an exhibition of paintings and monoprints created

by Stanley from sketches and paintings completed during his trip to Gallipoli. Open daily.

Sunday 8 Blenheim Early Childhood Centres Mini Gala Omaka Marae, Aerodrome Rd, 10am–2pm.

A fundraising event for Tyler Walker and his family. Come along and help to raise some funds for Tyler and his family as he has treatment for a brain tumor. So many things to do with all proceeds going to Tyler.

WilkesRM Soup and Bun Mountain Bike Event Series The Pyramid, Waihopai Valley Rd, 10am.

A fun series of rides held each month on private land. Followed up by soup and a bun. Great way to meet local riders. A great event for the whole family, riders of all ability catered for.

Ulysses Club Ride Mothers Day ride to Cortado’s in Picton for breakfast, 9.30am.

Where The Wild Woman Is Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, 7:30– 9:30pm. A dynamic solo show is set to get wild throughout the South Island this May. This is a new show chasing the momentum of feminine intuition and eviscerating the experience of self. Tickets available from Eventfinder, R13.

Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open daily 10am–4pm. Free entry today for Mothers Day. ‘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.

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

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street–John Ph 5779789.

Blenheim Bonsai Group Meeting at Selmes Nursery, 141 Battys Road, 1-3pm. Bonsai displays and workshop. For further information ring Rod 021755100 or John 0294783464.

Associated Modellers Society Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm4pm $2.

Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com.

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.

Up & Coming Wednesday May 11 Blenheim Residents & Ratepayers Association At Dodsons Restaurant, 7-9pm, the 2nd Wednesday of every month. All residents from Blenheim are welcome to attend. Come have a say about the community you live in.

Email: blenheimrra@gmail.com or Ph: 577 5088 Wednesday May 11 Simply the Breast Fundraising Movie Screening Top Town Cinema 3, 6:30pm.

Mother’s Day movie screening of the Wellington-produced film ‘The Great Maiden’s Blush’ grab your girl friends, have a fun night out. Tickets $20. Call to order your tickets on 0277766388.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm-3pm.

All welcome.

Marlborough Farmers Market 9am to 12noon, every Sunday.

Great local fresh produce and much more!

Come and celebrate Mothers’ Day with delicious brunch, fresh cut flowers and charming gifts. A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rds. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley, 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

WilkesRM Soup and Bun Mountain Bike Event Series The Pyramid, Waihopai Valley Rd, Sunday, 10am.

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Caretaker We are looking for someone who can help care for our school environment and assist with property projects. 5 hours per week.

For more details please phone 5786250 or email principal@grovetown.school.nz Applications close 20th May

Restore Your Body After Breast Surgery 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

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• House removals • Office relocations • Furniture removals No job too big or too small Ph 03 578 3663

Applicants must: • Be able to speak Baslami • Keep accurate records • Assist with Pastrol care • Assist with recruiting staff • Assist with training staff Contact: Email to youngr@slingshot.co.nz

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Extension Ladder $80, plus 2 aluminium planks, 3M $40 and 4M $50. All great condition. Ph: 03 5735297.

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SALES DILLONS POINT ROAD, 9am. Something for everyone, heaps of bargains.

SATU R DAY 7th May- F YFFE ST, 8 am -12pm. M oving out of town, all must go!! Furniture, household items, books, bbq etc.

L E E S T R E E T. Saturday, signs out 9.30am. Womans & childrens clothes & household goods.

situations vacant

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR/RETICULATION TECHNICIAN (SERVICE PERSON)

Are you looking to enter the water services maintenance industry and be part of a team within a progressive Council?

Three Supervisors Required • Min 3 yrs experience in vineyard • Full drivers licence • can speak Thai/Chinese/English Starting from early May

Ph 021 035 4853 or 027 777 7795

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

Do you have a good knowledge of skilled digger operations or have recent experience in the roading/civil construction industries. Previous experience in water reticulation, stormwater and sewerage would be an advantage. You would need to have a current driver’s licence with at least classes 1 & 2 and preferably WTR endorsement. You would also need to hold a minimum traffic controller level 1 qualification.

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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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?

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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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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.

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

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Nativity Anglican Church

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76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Evening Service

RANGITIHI: Kahui Erin (8lb 4oz) April 26, 2016 BESA: Karl Junior (2.88kg) May 1, 2016 CULLEN: Kayley (7lb 1oz)

St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 578 0139

Character home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas.

Quiet street close to Wither Hills.

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Blenheim Bowling Club CHURCH SERVICES 10:00am Every Sunday 4 Alana Place Witherlea Shopping Centre All Welcome JESUS IS THE ANSWER

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Blenheim Bowling Club would like to advise that the recent Kevin Gallop Memorial, Annual fundraiser for Blood Cancer New Zealand this year raised $4600 bringing the total raised over six tournaments to $34,600.

We would like to particularly thank the following for donations : Pelorus Trust, Dave Kelway, Phil Welch, Waterfront Bar & Grill, Waterfront Motel, Kevin Wratt, Aria Beauty Salon, Spy Valley Wines, Constellation Wines, Paddy Barrys, Fairweathers, Grove Road Tavern and Henselite NZ. A special thanks to all those bowlers, partners and friends who contributed cash over the tournament.

BURKE, Michael John: April 29, 2016 BUSSON, John Alan: May 1, 2016

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CLARK, Norman Alfred Thomas: Reg 79641, passed away suddenly at his home; 22.6.1942 - 2.5.2016. Loved father and fatherin-law of Sandra and Andrew (Canterbury), John and Heidi (Perth), and Ann-Marie (Sam) (Melbourne). Loved Grandad of Michael and Jenna; Zafirah and Syakir, Connor and Paige. Ex-husband of Evelyn. “At Peace”.

Messages may be sent to the Clark Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Norman will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am on Wednesday May 11, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz FINDLAY, Gordon James: On 30 April 2016 surrounded by family at Hospice Marlborough, after a courageous battle, aged 77 years. Loved husband of Colleen. Treasured Dad of Tania, Dyson, and Lara. Loved ‘Pop’ of Emmie, Gus, Rose; Jahlarne and Josh and great ‘Pop’ of Harley. Messages to 12 Faulkland Drive, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Altrusa House Trust, 30 Tukuka St Nelson would be appreciated.

At Gordon’s instructions a private cremation service has been held.

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES, BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

HILL, Peter: April 29, 2016 HOAR, Doreen June (nee Sidwell): April 30, 2016

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KING, Louis Donald: April 29, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE: AIRBORNE SURVEY TO CONTINUE THROUGH AUTUMN An aerial survey over Nelson and Marlborough, which began in late-November 2015, will continue through Autumn 2016.

PIGOU, Laurence Arthur Comyn (Larry) QSM: April 28, 2016

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.

The survey measures the earth’s magnetic field and natural radiation levels by helicopter to get a better understanding of the region’s geology.

SMITH, Betty (nee Guy, Brownson): May 3, 2016

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

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MITCHELL, Marion Wood: May 4, 2016

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TANERAU (LOVE), James Arthur (Jim): April 30, 2016

The aircraft will fly low (at around 35 metres) and the noise may disturb nearby people and animals. The helicopter will only spend a short while over a given location. But it may pass several times.

Flights are only during daylight hours (for up to 4 hours).

TURNER: Garry Edward Roworth: April 30, 2016

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.

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

Australia’s outback hosts the world’s only known record of a dinosaur stampede, featuring well over 100 unique sets of footprints.

Fossilised footprints have been interpreted as a predator stalking and causing a chaotic stampede of around 150 two-legged dinosaurs.

To find out more about the survey visit www.nzpam.govt.nz Or call Thomson Aviation at 021 269 6870

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Leicester rank 17th out of 20 when it comes to money spent on players this season in the EPL. Their key striker Jamie Vardy was barely earning seven figures a year at the start of the season and now he’s a champion.

This is a feel good story, from a manager, in Claudio Ranieri, who bought his players pizza after their first clean sheet of the season, to players who have been with the club when they weren’t even in the premier league.

It’s the first time since 1978 that a

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club has won its maiden EPL title.

Leicester had to wait 132 years to achieve it.

We, as Kiwis, are pre-conditioned to cheer for the underdog so this story should live long into the memory.

Spare a thought for second placed Tottenham Hotspur who haven’t won a title since the 1960s.

They have a skilled, young team and they’ll be odds on to go one better when the new season starts in three months time.

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class e and eighth in the allcomers for day one, Chris and Murray Lancaster finished fourth in Class B and 20th overall for day one, and Regan Ross from Kaikoura finished fourth overall in the class.

Nationally, Richard is sitting second in his class, despite not going to the Whangarei rally last weekend.

He scored maximum points in Otago and that is maintaining his position.

He intends to go to the Canterbury rally next month, and says there will be ‘quite a few’ from Marlborough competing.

Local races in Nelson and Tuamarina were also winning races for Richard, and he is looking forward to the Redwood Pass race in nine days’ time.

He’s not letting the national standing go to his head, saying the wins

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Youth Week Sports Expo Sport Tasman is hosting a youth week sports expo at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on May 25 from 3:30 to 7:30pm.

The expo offers youth the chance to come along and have a go at a range of different sports on offer in Marlborough, including Hockey, Table Tennis, Waka Ama and more.

More info contact Terri Willcocks at Sport Tasman on 577 8855 Ext 3.

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Locals team up well at Otago rally

By Cathie Bell The Otago rally may have been won by Hayden Paddon and Blenheim co-driver John Kennard, but local driver Richard Bateman and his team did well too.

Richard says he is ‘going pretty well’ at the moment, scoring enough points at the Otago rally to be in second nationally, even without competing at last weekend’s Whangarei rally.

The Otago rally was ‘pretty good for us’, he says, winning the national series’ class D on day one of the rally, and then re-entering on day two and coming second in class d and third overall in the newcomers’ section.

Others from the Marlborough Car Club who went down to Otago did well too, Richard says, with Dave and Liam Gee winning

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Best sports story of 2016?

Here’s to you, Leicester City.

Their maiden English Premier League football crown on Tuesday could well be the greatest sports story of 2016.

That’s a lofty statement given the Rio Olympics are just around the corner but if an athlete wins gold having been ranked a 5000-1 outsider at the start of the season, then we may have a contest.

Stories like this are not meant to happen in sport, let alone the richest and most watched sporting league in the world.

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Blenheim mountain biker Justin Leov has had to withdraw from the Enduro World Series after being diagnosed with glandular fever.

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Sharisse Guckert and Richard Bateman with their awards at the Otago rally.

locally are “the luck of the draw’.

“There are some good competitors from Marlborough and Nelson. It can be lost or won by a

few seconds.

“Sometimes it comes down to who turns up on the day and makes the least mistakes.”

Simply the Breast Dragon Boat team is hosting a movie night at Top Town Cinemas, Blenheim on Wednesday 11th May at 6.30pm.

It is the Premier screening of “The Great Maiden’s Blush” and will be shown by breast cancer survivor dragon boat teams around New Zealand simultaneously. This is a New Zealand made movie with cast and crew from Wellington.

Simply the Breast will also have a raffle or two and spot prizes on the night and would like to invite people to gather a group of friends together, treat their wife, auntie, cousin, or Mum. Tickets cost $20 each and make an ideal Mothers’ Day gift too. Ring Susie on 027 776 6388 to reserve your seat.

Tasman rugby CEO defends Makos logo change

By Cathie Bell Tasman Rugby Union chief executive Tony Lewis has defended the union’s decision to change the Makos’ logo.

The passion of fans is welcome, he says, and ‘regardless of change,

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However, the new logo ‘in our opinion, is iconic’, and ratified unanimously twice by the union’s board, Tony says in his weekly newsletter.

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He acknowledged many people, from past and present players to fans of the team, are finding the decision difficult to accept.

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