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Stephen Gullery Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager

“We want a new hotel... It would be exciting.

“There would be great benefit for the local economy and the region.”

Tracy Johnston Destination Marlborough general manager

“We certainly recognise our conference and group capability could grow if we had large scale accommodation available in the region.”

By Cathie Bell Several potential investors are looking at building a more than 100-room hotel in central Blenheim.

The Marlborough District Council confirms that approaches have been made, but declines to comment further, citing commercial confidentiality.

Continued on page 2 The Wynen Street carpark is earmarked for development and could become a large hotel. “More than one” proposal is being considered by the Marlborough District Council now. Photo: Les Whiteside

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New 100-room-plus hotel mooted for central Blenheim Continued from page 1 The Sun understands there are several proposals being worked on at the moment, ranging from 120 rooms to a 150-room 4.5 star hotel proposal. One proposal is understood to be a nine-storey building, which would make it by far the tallest building in Blenheim.

Council has been contacted to discuss what sites might be available, and it is understood the main site under consideration is the former Clubs site, now the Wynen Street carpark.

The Sun has been told the hotel proposals are to be discussed by the mayor and councillors at its full council meeting next

Thursday.

Council properties and facilities manager Jamie Lyall confirms there has been ‘more than one approach’ to council about building a hotel, but he declined to comment further.

Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Stephen Gullery says it will be ‘exciting’ to see if the proposals are developed.

He says the chamber wants to see Marlborough grow.

“The chamber would support any advancement in the hotel accommodation area that would help attract both international and domestic business to the province. In that sense, we’re

in full support for the district council in looking at this.”

He says Queenstown was once the same as Blenheim with no large hotels. The chamber will ‘definitely’ support a new hotel proposal.

“Marlborough is primed for growth. It’s already happening, but every now and then, there is a big burst of energy. This would be a big burst.”

Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy Johnston says the Smart&Connected visitor economy growth plan endorsed by operators identified an accommodation gap.

The largest hotel at the moment has 56 rooms under one

roof, although that will increase to 80 rooms under one roof when Chateau Marlborough’s expansion is completed at the end of this year.

“We certainly recognise that our conference and group capability could grow if we had large scale accommodation in the region.

“We’ve got these wonderful conference venue assets with the purpose-built convention centre, the performing arts theatre, the developments underway at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

“What we also need is accommodation of scale to be able to support these assets.”

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By Cathie Bell The full list of authors coming to Marlborough in July for this year’s Marlborough Book Festival has been announced and tickets are on sale now.

The guests are authors Witi Ihimaera, Kate De Goldi, Charlotte Grimshaw, Rachael King, Steve Braunias, Bill Manhire, Greg McGee, Peter Anderson, Peter Jerram, Bruce Ansley and photographer Jane Ussher.

The festival features one-hour sessions where guest authors discuss their life and work with an MC in three beautiful venues in and around Blenheim, including the Blenheim Club, The Witi Ihimaera Treehouse at Cloudy Bay and Tour’s MV Odyssea as it travels Spy Valley Wines’ cellar door. into Queen Charlotte Sound.

Bruce and Jane will also hold Tickets to the sessions can be a session onboard Marlborough bought online at www.marlbor-

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Festival trustee Sonia O’Regan

says organisers hope there’ll be something in the programme to interest everyone, and perhaps pique their interest in a new genre.

“You don’t have to be familiar with an author’s work to enjoy hearing them talk about it. In fact, these sessions can be the perfect introduction to new reading.”

This year, the festival trust is partnering with the New Zealand Book Council’s Words on Wheels event for school children in the week before the festival.

There will also be a special pre-festival live story telling event, True Stories Told Live at the Boathouse Theatre at 7pm on Wednesday 27 July.

The Marlborough Book Festival is in its third year.

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John Leggett to stand as mayoral candidate Story and photo by Cathie Bell Blenheim lawyer and Marlborough District Councillor John Leggett is to stand as mayor.

He joins former Kaikoura MP Colin King and councillor Brian Dawson as declared candidates for the October election.

John says he has been amazed at the people who have approached him to stand, many who he didn’t know personally but were encouraging.

The council’s primary responsibility is core infrastructure, he says, and there is little funding available for spending on anything else.

“When you look at it, if we have all the infrastructure in place and all running well, it helps our economic development.”

One area where more should be done is to host events to attract people to the region, including outlaying areas, John says.

The Scout Jamboree at the end of this year is an example of the sort of event that provides an opportunity to showcase the people of Marlborough as well as the place.

Upgrading the Blenheim central business district is important, he says, as it is hard to promote Marlborough as a destination for people unless money is to be spent in the townships to make sure that there is something for people to visit.

Retaining the 100 per cent ownership in the port company and airport company is another of John’s policies.

“It’s about the opportunities to maximise revenue outside rating. I think the benefits we’re seeing and will see out of Port Marlborough, a major contributor. Our forestry is also doing exceptionally well.”

There was an opportunity for the council to look at leasing out some flood areas too.

He intends to focus on the positive in his campaign, saying that often at election times, the comments about Marlborough and the council turn negative.

Marlborough is in good shape, John says.

The economy is buoyant and the council has low debt. The growth in viticulture and

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inbrief Green Ribbon finalists Two Marlborough projects are Green Ribbon finalists, Pernod Ricard Winemakers’ biodiversity within vineyards in the Protecting our biodiversity and Outward Bound’s Anakiwa wastewater plant in the Caring for our water category. Winners are announced at a ceremony at Parliament on 7 June, during the week of World Environment Day.

Book award win Marlborough man Atholl Anderson and co-authors Aroha Harris and the late Judith Binney won the Illustrated Non-fiction category award of the Ockham national book awards this week for their epic work Tangata Whenua: An Illustrated History.

The book, published by Bridget Williams Books, is scholarship at its finest, says the category’s convenor of judges Jane Connor.

“Far from succumbing to triumphalist history, Tangata Whenua meets Maori history on its own terms and rejects some of the comfortable assumptions of a flawless pre-colonial society.

The book’s lasting legacy will be how it expands the scope of Maori history, weaving together knowledge from archaeology, anthropology, linguistics, law, political science and, of course, oral history.”

Blenheim lawyer and Marlborough District Councillor John Leggett is to run for mayor.

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aquaculture meant more people would be employed in those industries.

He encouraged people to do some research and not just take claims on face value. There was a huge amount of information on the council’s website for people to read.

“There is all this talk about council transparency, but go onto the council website, you can find everything – procurement policy, reputation feedback surveys, State of the Environment Reports, it’s all there.

“The work this council has done on that website is outstanding, it’s the best in the country. You can find everything you want regarding council.”

John says he is a strong believer in diversity

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and hopes that people ‘from all walks of life’ will step up to become councillors in the October elections.

“I have no problem with people who have views that oppose mine if they put forward a good argument and support it... I’m prepared to change my view or temper it in some way.’

Well-thought-out arguments one way or another, doing it properly, may be old-school, John says, ‘but it works’.

“The council chamber is a debating chamber... people will have opposing views and they should air them at the table.

“People are too keen to rush off and have a debate through social media or the newspaper.”

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Electric vehicles

By Cathie Bell Marlborough people can tell the Government what it thinks of plans to move State Highway 1 traffic onto a new bridge across the Opawa River.

NZ Transport Agency regional director Raewyn Bleakley says the agency will be gathering public feedback from yesterday through to Thursday June 9 on its preferred option which is to build a new 10.8m wide, two-lane bridge on the western side of the existing bridge, and use the old bridge for pedestrians and cycles.

This would have the least impact on surrounding properties, provide better pedestrian and cycle access, and require less property acquisition, she says.

The old bridge is historic and has a Heritage 1 rating.

The agency is holding two open days at the Scenic Hotel in Blenheim, from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday next week, and from 10am to 2pm on Saturday May 21.

Materials including a feedback form can be found at the Blenheim and Picton Libraries, the Marlborough District Council Customer Service Centre in Blenheim, as well as at the Marlborough Roads office.

Marlborough electric car promoter Liza Herkt says the Government’s incentives to boost electric car use are ‘a good start’.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced a package of measures to encourage people to use electric cars, including continuing an exemption on road user charges, a $1m promotional fund, and a $6m fund to encourage and support innovative low emission vehicle projects.

Tourism growth Tourism spending is expected to grow by 65 per cent to $16 billion in 2022, according to the New Zealand Tourism Forecast 2016 - 2022 report by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Associate Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says tourism makes an important contribution and is critical to New Zealand’s economic success, so it’s great to see such a positive outlook for the growth of the sector.

“The Government is working with the sector to ensure all regions can reap the benefits from this projected growth and tap into opportunities.”

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Hypnosis ‘gives ability to make changes’ Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Hours of travel each day for work and conditions that challenged her incurable auto immune disorder were factors in the decision for hypnotherapist Lisa Wheeler and her family to move to Marlborough.

Here she operates her home-based clinic, Scope Hypnosis as well as volunteering for a local depression support group.

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Lisa began her career by studying psychology. After falling into her own depression, an illness that had also affected members of her family, she decided to seek alternative therapy options.

During this time Lisa says she was intrigued by clinical hypnotherapy and began studying it before opening her practice, Scope Hypnosis in Auckland.

The clinic has since relocated to Blenheim and more and more people are discovering the benefits of the practice, she says.

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“We all have the ability to make changes for ourselves. I would like people to understand that with hypnosis it’s not the kind of stuff you see on television, there are actual therapeutic benefits.

“I see most of my clients four times, and rarely more than that. I provide them with a tool box they can use all of the time to enable them to use their own minds to make changes.

“Whether you are dealing with trauma, depression or you are a high performance athlete wanting that edge, everyone can benefit,” she says.

The use of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes has been well documented to be a tremendously rapid and effective drug free method for change, she says.

Lisa has placed a free relaxation exercise on her website www.scopehypnosis.com for people to trial.

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Background information is now available on www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/opawa-bridgereplacement.

Raewyn says the agency analysed all of the available options that would make this crucial part of the state highway more functional.

“It’s now time for us to share the details of our investigation and ask how you feel about where we’re headed.”

While the Opawa Bridge is historically significant, she says it is too narrow and not suitable for current traffic requirements, especially large freight trucks which are a key part of the nation’s strategic state highway programme.

Also, it has inadequate seismic resistance, and it is susceptible to damage from heavy floods, she says.

“I’m pleased the option we’re presenting includes keeping the existing bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. Although the Transport Agency won’t be undertaking any seismic strengthening of the bridge, it will still be important to walkers and cyclists.”

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“The opening went really well and the staff were really happy and smiling. Thursday was off to a roaring start also which is great to see,” BP Connect Blenheim site manager Linda Anderson-Hale presents he says. flowers and a bottle of wine to their first customer on Wednesday morning, Stephen de Brouwer.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices Request for Expressions of Interest – Caseys Creek Update Project Contract 2016/39

Marlborough District Council invites expressions of interest for the above contract.

The contract involves the Caseys Creek and Opawa River Stopbank Upgrade including resource Consent application support, detailed design, construction tender documents and construction supervision.

Tenders close at 5.00 pm on 25 May 2016.

Tender documents can be obtained from Marlborough District Council at www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Tenders.aspx All inquiries should be directed to: Mr Jan van der Vliet Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 520 7400 Email jan.vandervliet@marlborough.govt.nz

Request for Tender – Southern Valleys Settling Pond Silt Removal

Contract 2016/36 Marlborough District Council invites tenders for the above contract.

The contract is for earthworks to reinstate the settling ponds design capacity for trapping sediment which includes the excavation of approximately 25,000 m3 of fine sediment and placement of the sediment in two locations as described in the contract document.

Tenders close at 4.00 pm on 25 May 2016.

Tender documents can be obtained from Marlborough District Council at www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Tenders.aspx.

All inquiries should be directed to: David Aires Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 520 7400 Email david.aires@marlborough.govt.nz

Remembering the Red Cross Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman and Marlborough Red Cross president Stella Robb plant an Italian Maple tree at the Picton Cemetery, recognising the 100 years of the Red Cross in this district and the part played

by Red Cross-trained nurses in WW1.

The tree replaces an old gum tree which had to be removed from the slope above the returned services section of the cemetery.

The planting also marked the birthday of Red Cross founder, Swiss businessman Henri Dunant, last Sunday.

Mayor Sowman acknowledged the work of the local branch of the Red Cross which delivers valuable community services such as elderly support and first aid programmes, provides important emergency support in events like the Seddon earthquake, and has sent aid workers overseas.

The Next Step in Consultation About 300 people and organisations have made submissions to Council after looking at the Annual Plan Consultation Document.

The document gave details of the significant changes from the 2015-25 Long Term Plan proposed for Council’s budget for 2016-17 including options to meet the costs of upgrading water supply in Renwick and Havelock.

At the Council chambers between 7 and 9 June, councillors will hear from

people who’ve indicated they want to speak about their submissions.

These hearings are open to the public. Council will then deliberate on all submissions and adopt the Long Term Plan for 201525 by 30 June 2016.

RIGHT: Councillors Laressa Shenfield and Jamie Arbuckle at Blenheim’s Library helping to spread the word about the issues raised in the Council’s 2016-17 Annual Plan Consultation Document.

Yellow slide gets new life in Riversdale The bright yellow slide stolen from the children’s playground at Burleigh Park now has a new home, providing fun for the children on the opposite side of town at Ballinger Park.

The fibreglass slide, stolen along with a set of swings two years ago, was recovered

by Police at a Picton property earlier this year. Council spent $5,000 replacing the stolen equipment.

Now it’s been recovered, the yellow

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slide has been repaired and installed at Ballinger Park, replacing an older, smaller slide.

If you’re new to town look at the Council’s website for a list of all the region’s playgrounds and please note that dogs are not allowed within three metres of any playground: www.marlborough. govt.nz/Recreation/Parks-and-Reserves/ Playgrounds.aspx

Positive ageing - Library resources and services for older readers Our Library in Blenheim looks a bit forbidding at the moment with all the work being done to strengthen the building but we are still open for business at the usual hours!

The libraries in Blenheim and Picton have a selection of large print and audiobooks available and also offer a special service for housebound or convalescing people. The housebound service, supported by the Friends of the Libraries, will bring a selection of books, magazines, audiobooks, or jig-

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saws out to homes on request.

There are also smaller School/ Community Libraries available in the Ward, Havelock, and Waitaria Bay, and a community library in Renwick with resources available.

The Library is a good place to begin if you are starting out on your family research. The Marlborough District Libraries have books on this subject as well as a collection of local history and local family history books. Access to Ancestry.com is also provided free

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The Library is also where you can find details of the clubs and organisations in Marlborough. Its Community Database has information and contacts.

Ask at our help desk if you need assistance to search the database.

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Take care

Take care and use the road code! In the past week my wife has had two ‘near misses’ by verbally aggressive drivers on a pedestrian The un crossing in the new Redwoodtown supermarket car park.

Flatpacks Despite being off the main road, we urge all If you need any purchase assembled, with drivers to take care, slow down and obey the road code by giving pedestrians the right of no stress.

The men up at Alzheimers, 8 Wither Rd will do way.

Concerned husband - Rob the greenie a wonderful job.

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The chook house they put together for us is awesome.

It gave the guys a big boost and a lot of pride.

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Maybe a donation! For such wonderful people.

Keep Blenheim beautiful Local food and drink outlets need to clean up their act.

Footpaths outside their shops are filthy with greasy food stains, not the look you should be going for, ‘ keep Blenheim beautiful ‘.

Good coffee First time to coffee house on Grove Rd. Impressed.

Good coffee and the best part - quick service.

Well done

No respect I am writing in response to a txt talk entitled, no respect, in Friday 29th Aprils edition.

Saying that christians have a short memory when they rail against radical islam.

The crusades were in fact a tiny group of people protecting villagers from Islam invaders!

The Spanish inquisition were far from christian!

And religion is not christianity!

Religion is a dead work, where man works his way to heaven!

Which God will not accept.

“Religious” is the key word in your article.

To be a true “Christian” is to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ and to be obedient to Him. Read Deuteronomy 4-7.

The most important blood shed over history is the blood of Jesus Christ - shed for you and I !

Gargage sales Heavy handed approach

When a garage sale says a time, don’t go early you guys.

We know who you are turning up at 6 or 7 in the morning.

To the heavy handed approach of stopping the sale of alcohol in the new Countown store because the product is supposedly in the face of shoppers.

Consistency is needed as the same floor plan is used at the central city store with no obvious Check your dockets issues and is in use in most Countdown stores I think you’ll find that some supermarket in this country. specials are automatic and others require you to Ian have a ‘club card’ or ‘one card’ to receive them.

Check the specials ticket on the shelf.

To “not good enough” in a recent paper.

It will tell you.

I believe they did apply on time.

It is one person who does not like that you can Supermarket specials often need a loyalty card to trip the discount. see the wine walking through the door.

I think sometimes customers don’t realise What about the liquor store next door. that they need to swipe the card to receive it.

I can see lots of bottles there.

Some specials are loaded on the till and others Come on locals. don’t pop up till the end after scanning card.

Get behind our new store.

If you have any doubts, see the self service Carolyn operator and check it with them.

They are usually hovering nearby Bit of a hoot alright with supermarkets and alcohol license.

If you think you have to wait at Redwoodtown, don’t go to main one in Picton for your booze. Bike racks for bikes The other supermarkets would (by the time The Blenheim public bike racks on Market you got served) have their license back.

Street are for town bike users not your real estate advertising.

Text talk Keep up the good work text talk If Janet (May 6th issue) doesn’t like it then don’t read them.

Pam. Scrap text talk please please...

I totally agree with Janet from last week.

There’s enough negativity in the world and we need more positive...let’s face it if you can’t complain to someone’s face then you are being two faced!

Let’s get positive and happy people and have more fun and love!

Complain directly and you may just get some positive change....give it a go.

T.P To Janet, you don’t have to read text talk, even an oldie like me enjoys reading the moans and pleasantries.

Txt talk is the hi-light of my week.

Stop your moaning!

“Scrap text talk?”

Definitely not! Moaning or not, it’s quick and to the point.

And in some cases provides valuable warning to others of current issues to be aware of.

Well done The Sun! Dave

txt talk of the week Great work I have recently turned back to Blenheim to do my shopping rather than shopping elsewhere.

I have found my experience a very pleasant one.

Friendly caring helpful staff.

Love the pocket parks and wooden pots around town.

Such a nice relaxing atmosphere.

Great work all.

Wendy We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

Limit to 70 words please.

Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion.

Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

Why stop at this page and read it then, best part of the Friday Sun, a great place to get things off your chest, play the game.

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No need to scrap txt talk, just skip the page if you don’t want to read it.

We think it’s great and not everyone moans, which is really what you are doing.

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Many have found that this little column actually lets folks know they are thinking alike, care, and have a voice and can talk freely without fear.

How lucky we are.

It actually gets results for all to enjoy.

Well done ‘The Sun’.

To the person saying newspaper should scrap text page, no, it gives people an outlet to give opinion....where else can you do that ?

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The Sun Mamma Mia Went to the matinee show on Saturday.

Wonderful production.

Well done to everyone who was part of this.

ASB Theatre brilliant.

Why change it?

We most probably have the best drinking water in the country.

Why change it?

Leave it alone.

Embarrassment?

Although they have defaulted, think about the players, coach and everyone else behind the scenes that are 100 per cent dedicated.

Don’t kick them while they’re down.

Get behind our boys!

I think it’s pretty rude of you to call The Wairau Taniwha Rugby League team an embarrassment and also amateurs.

There are a small handful of dedicated, committed players and coach/management.

So please think before you write in, because I don’t see you out there every Tuesday and Thursday night training or turning up to play on Saturdays.

-Taniwha

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Thanks Simcox Excellent work to the men from Simcox who are working in Francis St. What a mammoth job, but has to be done.

Fantastic work over the last few days in particular, with directing of traffic for when we visit the medical centres.

Thank you.

Personal hygiene To the person referring to personal hygiene Friday 6.

Really!! If you worked hard you would smell too.

What a disgusting comment.

These boys are here to do a job because our lovely kiwis would rather stay warm and milk the benefit.

At least these boys want to work.

Yes they shower and brush their teeth as I clean their houses and yes they are cleaner than certain kiwis you see around.

Our local shops need their money.

Learn the facts before you comment.

From local lass

Thanks coach Would like to say a big ups to the coach of the Under 8s Renwick team.

He was so supportive and showed them things through the game, not only his team but the opposition.

His team was a pleasure to play against.

Workers may have tended the vines but the vast majority of grapes are harvested by machine.

The harvester I drove did not complain at all during the day and night operations.

Thank you I would like to thank all motorists who stop to let me cross the road when they don’t have to.

It’s nice to know there are still people out there who respect the elderly disabled people.

Janice.

Rates With property values climbing now weekly and automatic rates accompanied with this why do we need extra rates increases on top, with wages so low!

Surely not to boost council wages to retired pensioned MP’s.

Careful how we vote is the only answer.

The old school has had it too good too long.

Big thanks

Pedestrian crossings There’s nothing to say in the road code that pedestrians only have right of way if the car is outside the diamond on the road.

The diamond only is there to alert people that a crossing is approaching.

Can the Sun paper do an article clarifying road rules around crossings?

New street names Who do the MDC think they are? If a developer wants to name HIS streets, let him.

We name our farms, houses, vineyards, companies or make it simpler for councillors- name them after runways: 2 right or 1 left.

Even: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie. Being acceptable of the new gendre: Joystick Ave or Cockpit Place-most definitely aeronautical.

Perhaps an anagram of all councillors names to laugh at their folly!

How many people never use their given name because someone didn’t like it?

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Mobile phone store Blenheim.

Big thanks to Garry for all your help great service..pity others don’t learn from you.

A big thank you to Arun at the mobile phone shop on Market Street.

He went the extra mile to help when I called into the shop.

Real good old fashioned service from an excellent young man.

Elderly upset customer.

River weed I see they have cleared all the weeds from the Taylor.

It’s a shame it wasn’t done over the summer when it needed it.

Instead of now when the fish and crays need somewhere to winter down.

We have affordable ground floor studios available from $175,000

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Our weekly village fees include power, heating, rates, maintenance and building insurance, which makes our studio options easy, worry free and affordable.

We are well established and respected in the local community for the quality of the care we provide to all of our residents. We welcome you to come and meet our staff and residents this weekend and see for yourself why our village has such a wonderful reputation.

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5 minutes with: Aamai Bradshaw Co-owner JAys Cafe

Q A Q A Q A

What meal do you never get sick of eating?

I love everything and can’t pick a favourite.

One of my best holidays was...

Down the Sounds with my Dad.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

Cooking shows and Shortland Street.

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I’m inspired by...

My husband, children and people I meet who overcome their hurdles with great optimism and decency.

How do you want to be remembered?

As someone who is always happy and looks on the brighter side of life.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

My Mum, Dad, brother Enoka, sister Dordy and brother-in-law Colin would be awesome.

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Bird photography talks Canterbury photographer Steve Attwood will offer wildlife photography tips and show examples of his work at a Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary meeting at 7pm on Wednesday next week in the Endeavour Park Pavilion, Picton.

On Thursday next week, he will talk at 7.30pm about “Rakahuri Manu: Birds of the Ashley River” to Marlborough Forest and Bird in the Blenheim School hall.

New Zealand is one of only a few

countries in the world with braided rivers and nearly 60 percent of them are in Canterbury, Steve says. All of them, including the braided Wairau River in Marlborough, need protecting.

“Globally, braided rivers are a rare ecosystem and New Zealand is the world capital,” Steve says. “More needs to be done to protect them and restore the populations of the endemic birds that live there.”

What’s your fondest childhood memory?

Christmas time.

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

I am the youngest of 10 children.

What’s next on your wishlist?

To have a holiday with my husband.

gardening

this week with Wally Richards

Problems? Solutions We are back in the North Island, Palmerston North after the last nine days in Southland and Otago; meeting lots of keen gardeners and having a great time.

The weather was so good and warm we did not need our winter woollies.

In fact the weather through most of the country is warm to mild for this time of the year so the weather controllers are certainly maintaining the global warming scenario.

I enjoyed talking to other gardeners and exchanging tips.

Our Southern gardeners have greater weather problems to contend with such as shorter growing seasons, very cold winds and either too much rain or not enough.

To lengthen the season for tender plants many have glasshouses or similar and I saw several excellent plantings of tomatoes still doing very well at this time of the year.

When it comes to insect problems it is a paradise in the south when compared to the north.

Insects such as psyllids and guava moth not heard of yet, not to say that the south is pest free but shorter seasons equates to less populations and hard cold winters certainly reduce the number of pests surviving for the next season.

One tip that I was given, which I am going to try myself this spring, is in regards to curly leaf in stone fruit such as nectarines and peaches in the spring.

You simply place a quarter a teaspoon of Condys Crystals (potassium permanganate) per litre of warm water with one mil of Raingard and spray the trees and the soil underneath in spring prior to leaf show and every 10 to 14 days later for the couple of months when the disease is active.

The lady gardener that told me swears by it for control.

The potassium permanganate is a oxidizing agent that kills fungi, the Raingard prevents the rain washing it off for up to 14 days.

It is during rain that the disease attacks, lifted up onto new leaves by the splashing water.

This means that the potassium permanganate is locked in the film of Raingard which slowly breaks down under UV. The potassium permanganate is slowly released neutralizing the spores of the curly leaf as they come in contact.

You will need to spray to keep the newest leaves to protect, as well as the existing ones as they grow larger, so depending on growth rate every 7 to 14 days.

If you try this method this year please let me know the results.

As mentioned previously a lot of gardeners have glasshouses or tunnel houses to extend the growing season of tomatoes and other plants.

Some grow in the soil in the glasshouses where others will grow in containers.

Soil in a glasshouse can harbor diseases or what we call pathogens.

These love a chemical/acidic environment where they can thrive.

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Problems ring me at 0800 466464 (Palmerston North 3570606) Email wallyjr@gardenews.co.nz Web site www.gardenews.co.nz

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Site cleared for building

By Cathie Bell The former Loan and Mercantile Building on the corner of Grove Road and Alfred Street has been removed.

Businessman Robin Roselli plans to build a three storey building on the site, with a slightly smaller footprint. It will house accountants WK on two floors, with other tenants on the remaining floor.

The site is now completely clear, Robin says.

Work is about to start on digging for the gravel raft, and after that,

a concrete foundation slab will be poured.

A hearing for the issuing of resource consent for the project was held last week, and Robin says it will be a fortnight before a decision on that will be issued.

However, the hearing went well, he says, with no material evidence coming forward to stop the project.

RIGHT: The site alongside State Highway One has opened up, and work is beginning on foundations for a new three-storey building. Photo Les Whiteside.

If you would like this spot...

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Council messes up carparking: mayoral candidate

By Cathie Bell Mayoral candidate Colin King has taken aim at the Marlborough District Council’s handling of parking – the portfolio handled by his daughter, councillor Laressa Shenfield.

Colin says the system now means that people parking on the street in Blenheim are subsidising those using the council’s carparking building in Alfred Street at night – when it is free - and that ‘raises a question around fairness that certainly needs addressing’.

Laressa says mayoral candidates are entitled to their opinions and she did not want to comment on that.

However, she said the council

Mayoral candidate Colin King has issues with the council’s carparking building in Alfred Street.

has been ‘pretty clear’ about the costs of building the carpark building.

“there’s an amount of debt there, and that’s not new.”

Council was doing a review of parking charges across Marlborough now, but Laressa says charging users at night hasn’t been suggested.

“It also services the Clubs of Marlborough. There’s an increase in use in the area and it’s quite an important asset.”

Colin says the carpark building was built for the theatre, but the $6.3m cost of building it was put into the council’s car parking account.

“This aggravated an already difficult situation that had occurred due to eight years of council inactivity.

“Because of sensitivity around parking charges, the council had taken the easy route and done nothing. As a result when money was required to balance the parking account, it came from the general rates pool and that was just not fair.”

He says those using the ASB Civic Theatre contribute ‘absolutely nothing’ toward the cost of the Alfred street car parking building.

“While the ratepayer is no longer subsidising the car parking in Blenheim, those people parking in town are now subsidising the theatre goers who can park free of charge whenever they attend the theatre.

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Best salami The Blackball Salami Company, started as a family run butchery in 1992 by Pat Kennedy, in Blackball on the West Coast of New Zealand.

In February 1999 the people in Blackball watched in horror as the business went up in smoke.

Every cloud has a silver lining and in its place has arisen the new, purpose built premises that enable the manufacture of high quality products.

The business is now owned and operated by a well established West Coast couple Phil & Debbie Russ. Phil - a butcher - worked at Greymouth’s New World for several years after starting an apprenticeship from school.

The company now has a range

of over forty different products.

The wonderful salami is made the old fashioned way, by natural curing and wood smoking and almost all products are MSG and Gluten free, therefore they are available to the coeliac community.

A complete variety of cooked sausages are produced ready for the table and for a welcome taste addition to anti-pasta dishes.

It is that spirit that ensures the perfection achieved by nature, is represented in all our Blackball Salami products.

We are committed to providing the very best ingredients and recipes in our range of fine foods... West Coast Perfection, it’s all in the making.

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Phil Russ of Blackball Salami Company.

Take the kids to Shantytown Flying fox, gold mining and family fun to be had Want to plan a trip away for Queen’s Birthday weekend?

There is hours of fun to be had by all the family at the Shantytown Heritage Park on the West Coast.

Just 10kms south of Greymouth and 40kms north of Hokitika, Shantytown has a huge array of activities for children, fascinating finds for adults and of course the ever popular gold panning.

With a flying fox (zip wire), old fashioned lollies, treasure hunts and wonderful buildings to explore there is plenty to keep everyone occupied for hours.

Enjoy a break at the King Dick Cafe and do a little shopping while the kids play.

The gold mining team at the Gold Claim will teach you to pan for your own gold (and we guarantee that you’ll come away with a little ‘colour’ Panning for gold is always a hit with the kids. Plan your trip to for your trouble).

Shantytown Heritage Park today.

Noun; A “Coast-ter” - to wit; a ‘hard case’, takes ‘no bull’, says it like it is.

Dress sense errs towards the casual, if not outright rustic. Prefers Monteiths. Fond of whitebait. Tends to call any rainfall, other than torrential downpour, a ‘light shower’.

Contact Charlie in Westport for all you property needs in the Buller

The true character and flavour of herbs, spices and meats is gently nurtured to create our range of quality gourmet New Zealand meat products.

We supply to New World Blenheim, PaknSave Blenheim, Fresh Choice Picton and Renwick Meats in the Marlborough Area.

Blackball Salami Limited, 11 Hilton Street, Blackball.

Open Mon – Fri 8am - 5pm. Saturday 9am - 2pm.

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Getaway for a short break in Hokitika

132 Palmerston St, Westport Office 03 789 8777 • Mobile 027 662 2723 Home 03 789 7334 • charlie@propertybrokers.co.nz

You don’t need a lot of time in Hokitika to have a refreshing getaway. Here are our Top 5 picks of free things to see and do.

1. Relax in town. Browse galleries and visit the wild, driftwood strewn beach with views of Aoraki/Mt Cook.

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2. Ride the easy West Coast Wilderness Trail. The familyfriendly Mahinapua Walkway section offers an interesting mix of heritage, bush and wildlife.

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3. Visit the unbelievably turquoise waters of Hokitika Gorge. Loop back via Lake Kaniere’s shoreline visiting the

impressive Dorothy Falls along the way.

4. At night, step into the easily accessible glowworm dell for a magical light display.

5. Strike it rich and gold pan at Ross or Goldsborough’s public fossicking areas. Nearby walks feature fun historic tunnels and water races.

Getaway today for your refreshing short break in Hokitika.

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- weekend event guide Friday 13 Friday Feast for Anyone Wesley Centre, 3 Henry St, 5:30-7:30pm.

Gather around the tables to eat and talk.

Our theme had to be superstition. Bring a friend or make a friend. No charge, koha invited. Phone 5791164 or email st.andrews. blenheim@gmail.com for more infomation.

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. Daily 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 Diog Marlborough Art Awards Yelands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High St. The 2016 Peters Doig Marlborough.

Exhibition Season on daily untill May 29th, 10.30am-4.30pm. A renowned national exhibition attracting artists nationwide.

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 this trip to Gallipoli.

Open daily.

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

When the Lighthouse Fails - Craig Bluett & Wendy Murphy Millennium Public Art Gallery.

“Our joint exhibition was inspired by a moving & poignant account, The High Way, by Picton writer Margaret Bremner, about the experiences of men from remote parts of the Marlborough Sounds enlisting to serve in the First World War. On daily until June 19th.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Marlborough Ploughing Association Fundraiser, Quiz Night and Auction.

Woodbourne Tarven, Renwick. 6pm, quiz starts at 7pm. All proceeds going to assist Ian Woolley travel to compete at world finals. Ph: Linda 0211581207 for tickets and more info.

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am-4pm.

New Textiles Exhibition - SILK.

Saturday 14 Marlborough Moutain Bike Club ‘Eliminator’ Taylor Pass Rd Mountain Bike Park, 12am– 3pm. This is a seeded short course, four person sprints with the top place getters continuing to race until they are eliminated.

To help with smooth running of this event please pre register your interest with Peter.

Contact Peter Webster peterw@ihug.co.nz Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon Saint Clair Cellar Door, 13 Selmes Rd, Rapaura, 8am–3pm. Runners and walkers travel through private vineyard land, enjoying spectacular outlooks of river, vine and mountain.

Marlborough Kennel Association Championship Shows 9am to late afternoon. Club grounds Aerodrome Road, Omaka. Wide variety of breeds from all over New Zealand. Stalls, bbq , coffee cart and canteen. Gold coin entry, enquiries to Sandra 5787996.

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.

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.

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

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm.

Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

Sunday 15 Intro to Ballroom Dancing Blenheim Social Dance Club.

Free Workshop, an invitation to learn to Foxtrot, Waltz and ChaChaCha will be held at the Wairau Hospital Nurses’ Recreational Hall (entrance off Maxwell Road) commencing 2pm. For more info phone Veronica 5775539.

Marlborough Mountain Bike Club Cross Country Event, Dungree, Lower Awatere Valley, 9:30am–2pm. A choice of four courses over 10, 20, 30 or 40 k. For more info contact Kevin Wilson, kandpwilson@ xtra.co.nz. Pre-registration through Bikefit Marlborough.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Brayshaw Park Station. Departs 1.15pm & 3pm for Omaka and return and 1.45pm for Beaver Station, Riverside Park, Central Blenheim and return. Cash only. Adults $10, Child $5.

Bike for a Better World 11am to 2pm. Bike or walk down the Taylor River to a picnic sponsored by Marlborough’s climate change awareness group Climate Karanga Marlborough. Meet at 11.00 at the Burleigh Road carpark and end up at Pollard Park. Spot prizes, displays and electric bikes. Suitable for all ages. Go to www.climatekaranga.org.nz ‘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!

Ulysses Club Ride 11am, Forresters Cafe for lunch, just past Rai Valley, a beautiful relaxing spot.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley, 9am. Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

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

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

Tramping Club We go on tramp’s 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.

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

All welcome.

Up & Coming Thursday May 19 Marlborough in the Movies “Helens Story”- an inspiring tale of cancer, courage, family and whanau, plus “Hospice Story”- a heart warming insight into life and death at Marlborough Community Hospice.

7.30pm, Anglican Church Hall, 54 High St, Renwick, tickets $10.

Friday May 20 MDC Sister City Exchange Quiz Night & Auction Marlborough Girls College Hall, Mclauchlan Street, 7pm. $100 for table of eight, supper included. Phone Jenny on 577 5515 for tickets and more info.

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am-4pm.

New Textiles Exhibition - SILK. Marlborough Farmers Market 9am to 12noon, every Sunday.

Come and relax this Sunday at the Marlborough Farmer’s Market. Indulge in a delicious brunch or peruse the stalls for fresh fruit, vegetables, and tempting treats.

A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rd.

Marlborough Kennel Association Championship Shows Saturday, 9am to late afternoon. Club grounds Aerodrome Road, Omaka.

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1. Morning sun warming the room.

2. Good cup of coffee, just the way you like it.

3. Peace and quiet to enjoy your Favourite newspaper.

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SALES ESTATE GARAGE S A L E S a t u r d ay, Colemans Road.

Signs out 8am 9am at The Fo u n d r y, J o h n S tr e et. Sausage sizzle & cake stall.

Suppor ting Oasis Family Church youth programmes and mission trip to Vanuatu.

MATURE COUPLE with references URGENTLY seeking 2-3 bedroom house. Prefer logfire, garage/woodshed. Ph: 0211394344 or 3794558

for sale 1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT, 2litre, automatic. Current WOF and Reg, 293,000Ks. Very tidy family car, service records available. Reluctant sale $1800, Ph 0211207503 or 5775124 & leave details.

work wanted Ryan Lawnmowing Free quotes, Blenheim.

Ph/Txt 0223226515

PAINTER NO GST Labour only Free quote Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

HANDY MAN

Landscaping, pruning, fencing & house maintenance.

“No job to small” Free Quotes PH Rick 027 5787522 or 578 7522

Wish them a happy birthday in the Sun. Call (03) 5777 868 to book your ad.

Wednesday

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

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public notice TEN PIN Bowling. Open 7 days.

Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

TEN PIN Bowling. Open 7 days.

Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

MISSING SuzieQ REWARD of $100 for her safe return.

Phone 022 011 7381.

Guardians of the Sounds AGM

Agenda: • 2015 AGM minutes and matters arising • Chair annual report • Election of officers (must be financial to vote) • NEW EDUCATION ACTIVITIES • Totaras for Totaranui • Totarafortotaranui.org.nz • Marine protected areas for Sounds • Regional plan submissions on sedimentation in the Sounds • New matters

7pm at E-Ko Base, Picton Wharf Monday, May 30, 2016

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

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

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Friday May 13, 2016 situations vacant

Looking for staff?

Call us now on (03) 5777 868 to book your ad

Wednesday

Motel Cleaner wanted Long term staff, must have eye for detail.

Previous experience desirable.

Immediate start.

PH 578 2022 after 10am

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

Vehicle Warrant of Fitness Inspector Wanted Blenheim Testing Station is looking for a full time vehicle inspector to join the team.

The successful applicant will ideally be a qualified Vehicle Inspector or have at least 5 years’ experience in the automotive repair trade, and be able to sit and pass a NZTA inspectors test.

You will also need a current full licence and pass a police check.

CHURCH SERVICES 10:00am Every Sunday

Marlborough auc tions

4 Alana Place Witherlea Shopping Centre All Welcome

Saturday 21st May – 10am Police lost and found bicycles including specialised avanti, and giant, court seized Vehicle, large Dewalt chop saw on stand, routers, biscuit Joiner skill saw, 6” and 9” belt sanders, holytec band saw, Multi saw Plane you name it it will do it, large Wood lathe and tools, chuks, Festool Vacuum, stihl Petrol Disc cutter, compressor over 50 lots of collectables and artwork, and lots lots more………….

JESUS IS THE ANSWER

This job will include working Saturday mornings and every second Monday off.

Applications close 20 May, 2016 Contact 577 9942 or email CV to blenheimtesting@clear.net.nz

Permanent and relief deliverers required

Sunday 15th May 7pm

Are you a hard worker and looking for a relief 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.

578-3663

The Church of the Nativity

Please phone 577 7868

www.marlboroughauctions.co.nz auction@xtra.co.nz

76 Alfred St

Combined Churches Pentecost Service

Viewing Friday 20th May 1pm – 5pm 42 Arthur Street, Blenheim

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MARLBOROUGH WEDDING SHOW

Have some junk that could be treasure?

Don’t throw it out!

Advertise a garage sale today and turn trash into cash

Ph 5777 868

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Come and be informed and inspired by the top of the South’s wedding professionals. $5 entry with proceeds to Child Cancer MARLBOROUGH

Sunday May 29, 2016 10am - 3pm Marlborough Convention Centre 42a alfred Street, blenheim

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Births This Week CUNNIFFE: Piper Ina Rose (7lb 3oz) May 3, 2016 KEEN: Axl Desmond Knox Keen (9lb 11oz) May 3, 2016 NIKERSON: Cohen (7lb 9oz), May 6, 2016 NEWTON: Mason William (9lb 5oz) May 4, 2016 Gane-Brass: Ezra Cash Brass (7 lbs 5 1/2 oz), April 4, 2016 SUGGATE: Samuel Michael (8lbs 1oz) April 29, 2016 Above: Students breaking old drawing habits to discover new ways of perceiving a subject.

Kathy Milam, Jenner Halcrow, Peter Wells, Logan Struthers.

Right: One of Kylie Fleur’s works titled ‘SelfPortrait of Our Spoilt Generation’.

Photos provided.

BONNINGTON, Franklyn (Frank) John: Died suddenly at Springlands Lifestyle Village, on Wednesday May 11 2016. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Jean Deane, Heather and Geoff Folster, Jim, and John. Beloved son of the late Cecil and Margaret Bonnington. Beloved uncle of all his nieces, nephews, great, and great-great nieces and nephews, and their families. Special thanks to the Springlands Lifestyle Village staff for all their care and good times shared with Frank. Messages may be sent to the Bonnington Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A service for Frank will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 12 noon, Monday May 16, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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

SIMMONS, Ruby Marion: 3/1/41-12/5/96 Twenty years have passed since you were taken away. But you're still remembered with love every day.

With love from Allan, Sharon, Robyn & Tracey xxxxx

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Art coaching offered through workshop

By Celeste Alexander “Drawing is a process that most often begins with realism, a good place to start,” says artist Kylie Fleur Clarke.

Born in Auckland, Kylie has lived most of her youth in Marlborough and after studying in Nelson for her Bachelor of Visual Arts Degree, she followed her heart and returned home to Marlborough.

She now teaches art and runs regular workshops for corporate, adults and youth and is a contemporary and conceptual designer, mixed-media painter, resin sculptor and muralist.

Kylie is also one of four local artists who have been invited to run specialist workshops in collaboration with the Marlborough Art Society.

This is the second workshop Kylie has held with the MAS, the first being a huge success.

Titled ‘Drawing on Skills’, Kylie’s workshop

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runs over four weeks and offers a total of eight hours of art coaching.

The workshop is designed for all stages and aims to help people to ‘draw with more awareness’, through a series of exercises where students will be given the tools to draw more realistically.

“It’s about teaching people to see more deeply and profoundly than before, drawing with a different state of awareness.

“I’m effectively teaching people the art of seeing to capture the likeness of a subject.

Those who take part in my workshop really get results,” she says.

The ‘Drawing on Skills’ workshop will be running from June 16 to July 7 at a cost of $120 per student.

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AB’s bolters but a few...

As the New Zealand Super Rugby franchises continue to smash all before them, here are some burning topics around the first All Blacks squad of the year for the June series against Wales next month.

Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie has to be in the mix.

He’s been the breakout star of the competition so far but what role will he play in the three-test series against Wales next month?

For me, he starts on the bench though with Nehe Milner-Skudder injured I think the chance of McKenzie starting at fullback and Ben Smith shifting to the right wing is likely.

Despite the defection of midfield

duo Ma’a Nonu and Conrad Smith, New Zealand still has plenty of options but which one suits?

Understudy centre Malakai Fekitoa deserves the start in the 13 jersey but do you go with the Crusaders’ Ryan Crotty or the impressive Charlie Ngatai? I believe All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will go with who he knows initially in Crotty but Ngatai deserves game time on his current form.

With Milner-Skudder out, it resembles a winger’s spot up for grabs.

Front runner is Waisake Naholo who returned for the Highlanders after an injury and scored two tries against the Chiefs.

Others in the mix include his team-mate Patrick Osbourne and the Chiefs’ James Lowe.

The loose forward mix will be interesting especially the back up No 7 to Sam Cane.

The Crusaders’ Matt Todd would be a fine choice and Jordan Taufua has been great in the six jersey alongside Todd and All Blacks captain Kieran Read.

Traditionally there haven’t been many bolters in recent seasons and even though this is the first squad since the World Cup, with a British Lions tour to New Zealand next year, I’d expect Hansen and co to stick with those they know for a little longer yet.

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Tasman rugby sorry

With ...

Jacob Page

Tasman Rugby Union chief executive Tony Lewis has hinted the union may back down on its logo change, accepting it made mistakes in the change on its FaceBook change. He says the union is talking with players and will propose ‘new steps’ with its logo and branding after its next board meeting on Mary 25.

“We know that we have made some mistakes in terms of the process we have followed. You - our Mako players and our fans have understandably challenged us on that. We have been listening and we are continuing to listen.

“On behalf of the board we would like to acknowledge our mistakes and apologise.”

‘Big event’ half marathon putting people through their paces

By Cathie Bell The Saint Clair vineyard half marathon is on tomorrow with thousands of runners and walkers taking part.

The half marathon is one of the “big five” events for Marlborough, drawing in thousands of people keen to have a good weekend.

“Many shops and cafes are opening extra hours this weekend to cater for the visitors.

Organiser Chris Shaw says the half marathon is 10 years old now, but there is still as much demand as ever from participants.

“We sold out early, in January.”

There will be 3500 people competing, with 12 per cent of them from Blenheim.

“There are more people from Auckland than from Blenheim in the event,” Chris says.

The event’s organisation was running smoothly, he says, with

organisers having their fingers crossed that the wind will die down.

However, it is drying out the course which is helpful, he says.

The vineyard half marathon is 21.1km of mainly flat terrain, with less than 4km on sealed road, and the remainder is through privately-owned vineyards and along a stop bank.

The race starts and finishes at the Saint Clair Cellar Door on Selmes Road in Rapaura.

As well as enjoying spectacular outlooks of river, vine and mountain, those athletes who are not completely serious about finishing in a good time can enjoy musicians along the way with the more relaxed competitors able to stop and savour delicious tasters along the way, including the refreshing sauvignon blanc gelato.

In the evening, organisers have a

Special Olympics swimming Special Olympics Marlborough’s swimming section will be holding its ribbon day competitions at Stadium 2000 on Sunday from 9am to about noon, with ribbon presentations at the Sport Pavilion at Marlborough Boys College afterwards. The day is the highlight of the training season with about 70 people involved, including swimmers from Nelson and Motueka.

Hot rod anniversary

The Saint Clair vineyard half marathon course goes along a Wairau River stopbank.

Revelry party, an event designed Marlborough. to give runners and walkers Chris says tickets are selling another reason to stay on in well for that.

The Sunvalley Roadsters hot rod club is holding its club’s 40th anniversary at Queens Birthday weekend. More than 210 entrants and about 95 cars will attend the weekend, with several activities planned including a Show & Shine public display on the Saturday 4th June at Blenheim school 10am1pm.

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