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Stay tuned Civil defence messages reach wider audience Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Three Brians do make a right... the right move forward in Civil Defence’s ability to relay public emergency messages to remote parts of the district where mainstream radio stations cannot be received. On Wednesday representatives from Marlborough District Council, Civil Defence and Marlborough Lines came together to celebrate a new partnership with local radio station Brian FM.
Continued page 2 Mayor Alistair Sowman (front) with Brian Paton, Brian Tapp, Sarah StuartBlack, Mark Wheeler and Ken Forrest were all on hand to hear the first Civil Defence broadcast over local radio station Brian FM on Wednesday.
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Continued from page 1 This unique partnership, a first for any council in New Zealand, will see Brian FM make its station available to the Marlborough Civil Defence management when there is a major public emergency, such as an earthquake or fire. It will enable the live broadcast of public safety messages on Brian FM’s frequencies, reaching remote parts of the district. Director of the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Sarah StuartBlack visited Blenheim on Wednesday to meet the team behind the partnership and support for what has been achieved. “Providing public information in an emergency is critical to ensuring that members of the community receive this information. This is really positive from
my perspective, seeing how these organisations and Brian FM have found a creative solution that works for Marlborough’s needs,” she says. During informal introductions at Wednesday’s live broadcast, credit was given to Marlborough Lines operations manager Brian Tapp for his efforts. Brian was part of Marlborough Lines earthquake recovery during Seddon’s damaging earthquakes and from that he identified the need for a facility like this to be made available. Marlborough Lines was only too pleased to assist, managing director Ken Forrest says. It has provided aerial sites for Brian FM, including on the line company’s pole above Seddon’s war memorial and at the new site on council-owned land on the Wither Hills.
The Havelock transmitter on council land on Mt Takorika began broadcasting this month. Civil Defence now has the ability to cut into the broadcast programme from Marlborough’s Civil Defence Wither Road headquarters in Blenheim. A regular message will play on Brian FM informing listeners of the link to emergency services and the EOC will make a live test of the system every month. In an emergency event, Civil Defence messages will continue to be circulated to all media as well as broadcast live on Brian FM. Brian FM broadcasts on 100.9FM in Blenheim, 105.9FM in Picton, 100.1FM in Havelock, Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds and 104.3FM in Seddon and Awatere.
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Story and photo by Cathie Bell John’s Kitchen coordinator Janette Walker is the first candidate to be selected by the Labour Party to stand in next year’s general election. She was confirmed as Labour’s Kaikoura electorate candidate at a meeting on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, she hosted Labour’s jobs and growth caucus committee, organising a tour of local businesses and social agencies. Labour’s finance spokesman Grant Robertson, who heads the committee, says the MPs had visited wine and aquaculture industry organisations, the council, and food companies in Marlborough, he says. “There is no way New Zealand can succeed as a country, unless the regions succeed. “We want there to be growth and good job opportunities in Marlborough that are sustainable. We want the infrastructure to support that – housing, health and schools.” Labour wants to partner with regions such as Marlborough, he says. “I don’t believe in trickle down, I believe in growing wealth from the ground up.” He congratulated Janette on her selection,
Janette Walker and members of Labour's jobs and growth caucus committee from left, Damien O'Connor, Grant Robertson, Megan Woods, and David Cunliffe.
noting she hadn’t stopped campaigning from the last election. Janette says she is thrilled to be selected and plans a grassroots political campaign. “I think I’m reasonably well-established in the community now. It will be old-fashioned politicking – door-knocking, canvassing, working really hard…I’m up for it.”
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There are a lot of things that needed fixing in the region, she says. “Too many people in Marlborough are barely surviving. It’s not good enough for hard-working New Zealanders to just survive. “For things to really hum, we’ve got to have people and families really thriving, not just surviving.”
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inbrief Hospital parking Parking at Wairau Hospital is to be freed up with staff to park at the back of the hospital, the Marlborough District Council says. Councillor Terry Sloan says he has been told the move should see less parking on Hospital Road, making it safer for passing drivers.
Fire ban lifted An open fire season has been declared for the Marlborough District Council area south of the Wairau River, including the area south of the Diversion and the area around and including Rarangi, meaning permits are not needed for fires now. The open season does not include permanently restricted fire zones of the Wither Hills and Taylor Pass area, the Sweet Stream Benhopai area and all Department of Conservation land within the fire authority district.
Clubs of Marlborough president Gordon Herkt holding a survey which is being currently mailed out to club members. INSET: One view of the club’s new family entertainment area, the ‘Cave’.
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Survey sent out to members, asking for their say Story and photo by Celeste Alexander A survey is being sent out to members of Clubs of Marlborough, along with the annual mail out of subscription renewals, asking members what they want from the Club. It’s just one of many strategies being implemented by the committee which wants to know how it can best cater for their members needs, and ensure all the facilities are making the best financial return. The survey is looking at the demographics of members, as well as asking how often they use the Club, transport used to get there, what entertainment they like and if they will be utilising the Club at the same time as the ASB Theatre. There is also a family element
in the survey as the committee believes the Club is ‘generational’ and want it to meet the needs of younger members, CEO Lee Davis says. “Through our operational review it was identified that while we do cater to our young children with our Kids Club and Kidzone playroom, there was little for the nine-year-olds and up. “It also revealed that our TAB Lounge was grossly under-utilised, so as of a month ago we changed that and converted the lounge into a new family entertainment area called the ‘Cave’,” he says. There are 7500 members currently signed up as members, a significant growth from the 4000 when it moved into the new building.
In simple terms that puts a member in each household, Lee says. But according to Lee and club president Gordon Herkt, times are changing and with the new theatre being built alongside it, the Club must diversify. “Some of these changes are to ensure we not only capture and comfortably cater for the market that the theatre will attract as it comes to fruition, but also to follow market trends towards maximising the returns of our business. “We want to appeal to more women and families and are doing so by making the club even more family orientated than it already is. “Our strategic planning also ensures that we remain a Club for the whole family and that member
care and wellbeing is a priority. Facilities and services in reality is what belonging to a Club is all about and the benefits of belonging to Clubs of Marlborough are numerous,” they say. Clubs of Marlborough has added several new features, including building a sheltered balcony space onto the Taylor Restaurant and is looking to incorporate a standalone bar into the restaurant. All new members will receive a personal ‘induction’ with a full tour of the facility and a number of theatre benefits. “Our main message to our members is that we want to hear what they have to say, what they want and what we can do to continue providing the best Club in New Zealand,” Lee says.
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There are more than 190 doctors and 580 nurses at the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says. He says that’s 50 more doctors and more than 70 more nurses than in 2008.
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Business inbrief 3Bears Cafe sold The 3Bears cafe has been sold and will be changing hands next week. Owners Heike and Paul Sherwood would like to thank all of their valued customers over the past four years and wish the new owners well for the future. “We have met some awesome people and made great friends with our customers, so a big thank you to you all for the support you have given us,” Heike says.
Trophy winners Two Marlborough wines won trophies at this week’s International Wine Challenge in London. The Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2015 won five trophies, including the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc trophy, the New Zealand white trophy, and the International Sauvignon Blanc trophy. The Brancott Estate Letter Series B Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2014 also won the New Zealand sweet trophy.
Business meeting The Blenheim Business Association is formally launching next week, with association chairman Anthony Mullen introducing the new management team and giving a progress update at a meeting on Thursday evening at Rangitane House.
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Link pathway could spark economic boom Story and photo by Cathie Bell Walking and cycling tracks, such as the Link Pathway under construction between Picton and Havelock, will have a huge impact on Marlborough, an agency promoting access to the outdoors says. The New Zealand Walking Access Commission held a board meeting in Blenheim this week, and met with iwi, council, and other organisations while in town. They visited the Link Pathway, and New Zealand Walking Access Commission chairman John Forbes says trails like that will boost the region hugely. A similar pathway in his home region Opotiki had been far more popular than even its backers anticipated. “The link pathway, things like
that will add in ways you just don’t know till it’s done.” Commission chief executive Eric Pyle says traditional access issues are still raised at meetings, but recreational tourism has
become a lot more important to communities in the 10 years since the commission was set up. “Walking, cycling, cycling trails are really important parts of some rural economies,” he
Customs changes good for wine New Zealand Winegrowers has welcomed the Government announcement it plans to update the law around Customs and Excise rules. NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan says the legislation was outmoded and an update has been badly needed. “We are looking forward to changes in areas such as moving goods around New Zealand and simplifying the process for applying for refunds of excise for unsold damaged goods.” Philip says, the new rules are expected to make compliance much easier for wineries. “Excise is a necessary reality for our
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says. There is a broader recognition that access issues can be good for rural communities, Eric says, with benefits of popular walkways and cycleways going not just to the users, but whole rural communities. “Families can survive and sustain themselves in the area, they contribute to the whole economy, play in the local rugby club.” John says trails like the Tongariro Crossing are crowded to the point where they need to be number limited or tourists are going to have negative experiences. “We need communities, like the Link Pathway one, to step up to the plate to provide activities for people to do. “We need more New Zealanders engaged in tourism, providing more activities for visitors.”
industry and commonsense solutions to address industry concerns are very welcome as they will save time and money for our members as we grow exports to $2 billion by 2020. Customs Minister Nicky Wagner announced yesterday a series of proposals to modernise the Customs and Excise Act to strengthen border management, streamline the excise system, and address a range of issues for New Zealand businesses. She says the changes will make the Act simpler, more efficient and increase transparency for businesses who import and export.
“Many elements of the new Act that will appeal to the trade sector including the Cabinet directive that Customs and Inland Revenue work together to identify options for streamlining the payment of GST at the border. “Alcohol manufacturers will be given more flexibility by expanding off-site storage to cover all products, and removing the requirement for manufacturers to apply for excise remissions for damage or loss for goods not released to market.” A bill will be drafted for introduction to the House this year.
Duncannnon to become seasonal worker accommodation Vineyard contractor Hortus has bought Blenheim’s 196-bed Duncannon for worker accommodation and plans to open its doors to the public later this year. Hortus managing director Aaron Jay says owning Duncannon will ensure he can provide better accommodation for his workers. “Demand for seasonal labour is going up, and we need to invest to ensure our people have decent accommodation while they are in Marlborough.” Hortus has Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) certification, which allows it to recruit vineyard labour from Vanuatu and other Pacific Islands for peak seasons in Marlborough’s vineyards. Aaron says he plans to have an open day later this year to “put people’s minds at rest” regarding
vineyard worker accommodation. “Not all the stories coming out of the contract labour industry are good ones, and I’m the first to agree that some people need to get better or get out. But I want to show people how seriously some in this business take their responsibilities – both legally and socially.” Duncannon is already an excellent facility, he says, thanks to the work of previous owners Kim and David Lewis. But Aaron has a long list of changes planned, intended to give it more of a community feel. “Many of these men come from a village life in Vanuatu and will return to a village life when they leave New Zealand after the pruning or summer season. It’s important they’re given all the knowledge and tools and assistance they need
to settle in to New Zealand life, but we want to adapt to their lifestyle as well.” With that in mind, Duncannon will have a football field, petanque courts and a gym, as well as communal dining tables, ‘because in Vanuatu you don’t sit down on your own for a meal, you sit with everyone in your community’. On a more practical level, there will be drying rooms, better kitchen facilities and a shop. The underlying philosophy at Duncannon is to give the men a good experience, Aaron says. “My wife has always said we will only put these guys in houses or accommodation that we would be happy to live in. And that’s what we always have in mind. “We want to always walk that talk.”
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COUNCIL NEWS Library Closure As a result of the earthquake strengthening work, the Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) will be CLOSED on Wednesday 25 May and Thursday 26 May. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Stepping UP: Free Computer Courses at Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton).
Marlborough District Libraries, in partnership with the 20/20 Trust and REAP, will continue to offer free computer classes. Blenheim courses run on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. Picton courses run on Friday mornings. Courses include, email, excel spreadsheets, Facebook, introduction to tablets and more! Courses are open to anyone. Places are limited and bookings are essential. To enrol, visit your local library or contact us on 03 520 7491 (Blenheim) or 03 520 7493 (Picton), www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz
Rates Rebate Reminder Low income earner applications must be received by 30 June 2016 Don’t forget to claim a rates rebate if you haven’t applied since 1 July last year (2015). If you are a low income earner – that includes retired people – remember to apply to the Council to see if you qualify for a rates rebate. Applications for this rating year (20152016) must be received by the Council no later than 30 June 2016. You may apply for a Rates Rebate if: • Your name is on the rates account and • You were living at the property on 1 July 2015 and • The property you pay rates for is your main place of residence and • The total income (before tax) of you, your partner and any joint owner is low. You will need to provide: • Details of your income, before tax, for the year ending 31 March 2015, and • Your 2015-2016 rates invoice. For more information, visit the Blenheim Council Office or the Picton Service Centre or contact Council, Ph: 03 520 7400 so one of our Customer Services Officers can explain whether or not you will qualify for the rebate and advise if you have already made an application for this rating year.
Abandoned vessel for sale The Marlborough Harbour Master is offering the vessel pictured for sale. The vessel is a sloop rigged sailing vessel with a keel hull of wooden construction and is approximately 9 meters in length. The vessel has sufficient watertight integrity to remain afloat but is in rough, well-worn condition and has considerable growth on the hull. The vessel is to be sold ‘as is where is’ and the Harbour Master strongly encourages prospective buyers to closely inspect the vessel before making any offer of purchase. Viewing can be arranged through the Harbour Masters office. Persons interested in acquiring this vessel must contact the Harbour Masters Office before May 20th 2016.
New emergency messaging system for Marlborough will broadcast on Brian FM A new partnership has been established between Marlborough’s civil defence organisation, the Council, Marlborough Lines and Blenheim-based radio station Brian FM to relay emergency messages throughout the region. Brian FM has agreed that, in the event of a civil emergency, Civil Defence headquarters can cut into the broadcast programme. With the push of a button in the Emergency Operations Centre in Wither Road, Civil Defence can broadcast live to Marlborough. In the event of a big earthquake, a major fire where evacuation is required or a large scale flood or tsunami, Brian FM’s music programme will be interrupted by a short series of pips before civil defence messages begin. Marlborough Lines has facilitated the installation of new transmitters so Brian FM can be received across the region including areas where other radio station signals cannot be received.
Brian FM is providing all technical equipment including the dedicated link between the Emergency Services headquarters and the radio station’s transmitter network. A regular message will play on Brian FM informing listeners of the link to Emergency Services and the Emergency Operations Centre will make a live test of the system every month. Marlborough Emergency Services Manager Brian Paton says this is a first for civil defence. “It’s a local solution to our communications problems that is only possible because everyone has worked together to make this happen,” he said. In an emergency event, Civil Defence messages will continue to be posted to the Marlborough District Council website and circulated to all media, as well as broadcast live on Brian FM. A transistor radio and a supply of batteries should be part of every
household emergency kit Brian FM broadcasts on the following frequencies: 100.9 FM Blenheim 105.9 FM Picton 100.1 FM Havelock/ Pelorus / Kenepuru Sound 104.3 FM Seddon/Awatere.
Restoring the historic headstones in Picton Cemetery Restoration work on some of Picton’s oldest graves is underway with headstones being reinstated and railings repaired. Located in Gravesend Place flanking a hillside on the western side of the port, Picton’s cemetery dates back to 1890 and its graves include some of the earliest residents of the Marlborough district. Last year Council began the job of identifying the memorials and headstones needing restoration. Marlborough’s only registered monumental masons, Geoffrey T. Sowman, has been contracted to undertake the work. Due to the age
of the plots, the gradual erosion over the years and recent earthquake damage, some of the memorials have become unstable, requiring restoration expertise. Families are encouraged to contact the Council if they wish a family grave to be considered for restoration. • For more information: Council Reserves and Amenities officer Grahame Smail, phone (03) 520 7400 or grahame.smail@marlborough. govt.nz • Search for a plot at Picton Cemetery, Gravesend Place, Picton. www. marlborough.govt.nz/Ser vices/ Cemeteries/Picton
The final resting place of 61-year-old Sarah Teresa Budge, nee MacDonald, who arrived in Nelson aged 14 with her family in 1843. She was the widow of William Budge, a young surveyor for the NZ Company; they were the first to take up the Bluff Run of 12,000 acres between the Wairau and Awatere Rivers, covering the area of today’s Vernon Station.
Be prepared - for wet winter conditions in the Marlborough Sounds Managing the effects of winter rainfall in the Marlborough Sounds can be challenging given the amount of water that can course down the hillsides. Maintaining the public roading network and the Sounds stormwater systems requires constant attention from Marlborough Roads and its contractors to keep culverts and channels clear. During intense storms, the systems can deteriorate quickly and Marlborough Roads sends patrol crews out to ensure roads are safe and to undertake any urgent maintenance. Sounds property owners can help
reduce flood risk by ensuring drains and watercourses on their properties are well maintained to help prevent flooding. Absent owners should arrange for regular checks to be made on their property. Its good practice to • Check the adequacy of waterways on the property and keep them clear • Deal with potential instability, E.g. through roof and yard overflows • Undertake a regular check of culverts and water channels • Ensure someone is on site during storms to re-divert any water overflow • Alert Marlborough Roads to any
concern about public roads. Remember that heavy rain (or an earthquake) can cause a slip or landslide. Removing trees or vegetation or steep roadside cuttings can cause land to slip, as can leaking water pipes. Conditions can change quickly so it is important to recognise the warning signs and take action. Be particularly observant when driving on Sounds roads in very wet weather. Marlborough Roads can be contacted on 03 520 8330.
Positive ageing - Taking advantage of vulnerable older people is a form of abuse Sometimes older people can find themselves in unhappy circumstances where carers or relatives are taking advantage of them. Abuse can take many forms including • Unauthorised taking of money or possessions • Misuse of power of attorney • Failure to repay loans
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even physically ill-treated. Contact Age Concern for a confidential discussion about an individual situation. Age Concern Marlborough Inc. 25 Alfred Street or phone 03 579 3457 from 9.30am-2pm, Monday to Thursday or 9.30am-1pm on Fridays.
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The Sun Source of funding I see another mayoral candidate sees local boat owners as a source of funding for land owners. Is there not an injustice in that attitude? Stuart
Violence What’s up that it’s always the man who’s violent, emotionally abusive, controlling? Women do it too, in fact, the police have said on TV, women are just as bad. It’s not a man’s world, but it’s not a woman’s either, it’s all of ours, male, female, black or white!
Street name changes Seeing as that subject is under discussion, how about new names for all those “Renwick” roads... Leave the “Old” one as just Renwick Road; the tongue gymnastic “Middle Renwick Road” change to “Nelson Road”, and the equally mouthfilling “New Renwick Road” change to “Fairhall Road”. But I can hear the mutterings of all those businesses having to change ....
Revolution Here’s a revolution, how about we stop paying a government wages that is spent on $300 meals, and flights to where ever they want to go, as they act like spoiled little kids. Why don’t we tax their wages, so homeless, poor, schools, hospitals can manage, and those who do work hard are no longer ripped off.
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To the two people dressed in all whites “coming in front of a car and dancing as the car is Ripped off about to turn right is not funny”. I have been selling fruit at a roadside stall for For you it might be a moment of laughter a week and last night some scumbag ripped because you scared me but for me it might have been a disaster if I didn’t apply brakes in my cashbox off the stall. time and a disaster for your family too. It was empty, so it was a waste of time but it Concerned Driver spoils it for the honest people who have been buying my fruit.
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Death a tragedy The death of the Chch girl was a tragedy, but I don’t understand the outcry about how the press have described her as a ‘sex worker’. No one complained that Prince was referred to as a pop star after his death. It is what it is, and her occupation may have led to her demise.
Re-education needed Why is it that many of Marlborough drivers do most of the following? A. Move to the center of the road prior to turning left. B. Stop in merging lanes. C. Stop at empty roundabouts. D. Travel at 85k then do 120 on passing lanes only to slow down holding all others up again on the open road. Re-education seems to be needed by a huge number.
To local lass, I agree with you on comments about vineyard workers. Totally unnecessary about people who are prepared to work. If I come across a group of these chaps I feel less intimidated as I do in school holidays with two or three loudmouthed over privileged kids of Blenheim. With nothing to do but “for example”, ride their bikes slowly abreast in front of cars coming out of carparks. I feel like Sir Edmund Hillary at times. Quote. “We knocked the bastard off”. These youngies would probably say WHO??? Next lot coming up that think they are owed something.
The Bachelor I really feel sorry for Fleur being dumped, how genuine she was, what was Jordan thinking. The overall show with Naz being so rude on TV doesn’t give NZ a good image. Ban the show I say.
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Snail mail They wonder why people don’t send letters anymore I posted a letter in Picton on Tuesday 3rd of May it arrived at its destination in Wellington on Friday 13th, I could have swum the strait faster.
txt talk of the week What a treat I was priviledged to be able to see the amazing MAMMA MIA show at our new ASB Theatre. The entire cast must be credited for their untiring energy and talent that is needed for these productions. You are all amazing and deserve recognition. Grateful patron.
Paid TV Re paid tv. We have paid tv and the level is very poor. In response to the person you must have no life, try going for a walk play with your kids you grow. Some more to life than tv.
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Restricted carparks Restricted carparks: are they like restricted airspace? Didn’t know we had them, did anyone else? $40 ticket, elsewhere $12 why do you pay $28 more for parking there? I’m confused, also no cars were in there (60 min spaces).
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Check on your kids True colours I see our politican has painted himself in his true colours by being too busy to concern himself with the homeless of Blenheim. He cannot make the time to visit John’s Kitchen but can spend time on a paid junket to CHINA. About time he acted like a local polly and involved himself in the homeless issue and other local issues of importance. Locals have memories Smithy.
To the parents who let their kids play unsupervised at the Grovetown School...It would pay to check on them as someone’s wee ratbags broke the middle and some branches off the feijoa trees. Heartbreaking to see as it took awhile for them to get to the height they are. Some parents have no idea what their kids get up too. Ask your kids if they know who the culprit is and ring the school if you know or see any vandalism. From a Grovetown resident
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Friday May 20, 2016
Concert for Vanuatu
Long serving volunteer Adrienne Barnett (right) pictured interacting with some of the people taking part in Hospice Marlborough’s day programme. Photo provided.
Celebrating with the Hospice
By Celeste Alexander This week is Hospice Awareness Week and one focus of the week is to profile the services provided and address misconceptions that people may have around Hospice care. Hospice Marlborough general manager Jude Dellebeke and Trust member Tessa Sutherland talk about ‘self referrals’ and discuss why people should not be fearful of the Hospice. “There are still people fearful of Hospice and what it represents. Some still think it’s just a place to go to die, when really it’s not. “More often than not people come here to be stabilised so they can go home. We have wonderful services in place that take care of much more than just their physical needs, but also on a spiritual level too. “And that’s not referring to people’s religion, but instead providing all the things that give people a particular sense of comfort and rest during their illness,” they say. Hospice Marlborough is a ‘community hospice’, they add, one that is funded by the DHB and the community. “ I f a nyone f rom t he Marlborough community has a terminal illness this is their hospice and they can register for care. “There seems to be a misconception that people need to be referred via the hospital system, when in fact people can self refer.
“The service we provide is absolutely free whereas people think they have to pay. So it’s our mission to clear up that misunderstanding and make people aware that we are here for them in their time of need.” Jude goes on to explain that around 86 per cent of Hospice’s work is done within people’s homes. “We have around 120 people on our books currently and we are caring for them all. Our wonderful nurses travel all over Marlborough to their homes and give them the same quality care as if they were here with us. “For those who do come into Hospice a lot of the time it’s for medicine and symptoms control or dealing with acute events that are life threatening. “We provide six beds here at Hospice including a respite bed for when a carer needs rest and when in here, our services to each person are personalised and unique.” There is also a new support group for families which is being supported by the Clubs of Marlborough which provides the venue for free. Family members can meet regularly, enjoy a meal and listen to a variety of speakers. “Ultimately we want our message to be that, don’t be fearful of Hospice. We are there for you. Don’t wait for a referral, call us and find out what we can do for you,” Jude and Tessa say.
By Cathie Bell Vineyard workers from Vanuatu are vital to the Marlborough economy, and a group of churchgoers are organising a concert to give back to the island nation which is still recovering from cyclone damage. Blenheim woman Angela Enright is part of the Oasis Family church, and in July, she will be part of a Mission team going to Vanuatu. “As we live in a province where the wine industry is sustained with the help of the Vanuatu workers, we felt that we would like to give back to their community that was devastated by Cyclone Pam.” She and some others will be joining an already established Christian Aid Agency called ‘Equip Vanuatu’. To raise funds for this trip, the group is organising a Variety concert to be held at
the Elim Centre on Saturday next week. Entertainment will include local talent such as the Oasis worship band, and David Brooks will perform a duet with Alisha Heath, Angela says. “There will be a bit of everything including “Rock n Roll”, Beatles, “The Hummingbirds” and a whole lot of Soul to name a few, so there should be something for everyone.” • Vanuatu Missions Concert, 7.30pm, Elim Centre, $5 for children, $10 for adults and $20 for families, including supper. RIGHT: Angela Enright is part of a group fundraising for equipment for Vanuatu. SUPER R L IQU O V E SI EXCLU
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5 minutes with: Bonnie Coad Marlborough artist
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One of my best holidays was... A recent trip to Adelaide, and visiting the Art Gallery of South Australia. My guilty TV pleasure is...
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Tyler Walker fundraiser By Celeste Alexander An incredible amount of support has been flowing in from all around the region for local boy Tyler Walker who was diagnosed in March with a rare aggressive brain tumour. Another fundraising venture is being organised with of a live auction and dinner at Bamboo Garden Restaurant, on June 14. Organiser Erica Sprosen says tickets are
available now at a cost of $35 per person. She is collecting items that are being donated by the very generous Marlborough community, and if anyone would like to contribute auction items Erica would love to hear from them. Erica can be contacted for ticket sales and collecting of auction items by phoning 021 048 5327, 578 0273 or by calling in to All About You at 22 Maxwell Road.
Opawa Bridge Replacement Building a new bridge for SH1 over the Opawa River
Until Thursday 9 June, the NZ Transport Agency is seeking your views on the preferred proposal to replace the Opawa Bridge on State Highway 1 with a new two-lane bridge on the western side of the existing bridge. The existing bridge will be kept for pedestrians and cyclists. Last year the NZ Transport Agency launched an investigation of the Wairau and Opawa Bridges to improve travel on State Highway 1 north of Blenheim. It was identified as part of the Government’s Accelerated Regional Roading Package (ARRP), which provided funding to progress a selection of regionally important state highway projects in order to address economic efficiency, safety, and resilience issues on our regional transport networks. Following the investigation, the Wairau Bridge was found to be in serviceable condition. The Opawa Bridge, however, was identified for replacement and we know upgrading it is a high priority for Marlborough District Council and residents. In January 2016 the Government announced a preferred option to build this new bridge at an estimated cost between $14 and $17.5 million.
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Now, is your chance to review the investigation findings and give feedback on the preferred proposal. Read more information on www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/opawa-bridgereplacement and fill out the survey in this brochure or online.
Feedback deadline: Thursday 9 June 2016
Come talk to us tomorrow
Come to the following public information session and speak to a member of the project team. We look forward to seeing you there. Saturday 21 May. Scenic Hotel Marlborough, Chart Room, 10am – 2pm
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What’s your fondest childhood memory? Spending all summer at the river with my friends baking in the sun and swimming. What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? When I was very young, I could speak Japanese. What’s next on your wishlist? Another solo art show in Marlborough.
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this week with Wally Richards
Problems? Solutions Continued from Friday May 13 Beneficial microbes and fungi love an alkaline, chemical-free environment so the use of chlorinated tap water, chemical sprays along with herbicides are going to create problems for your tomatoes and other plants. Chemical sterilizing the soil with Basamid is no longer an option since the chemical was banned. I have in the past suggested potassium permanganate with salt as a soil drench but this takes out both the beneficial and the bad. Some gardeners dig out the soil and replace it with new soil which is not only a lot of hard work but you cannot be sure the new soil will not have its own problems. The new product Terracin is the natural way to clean up soil diseases. Mix the Terracin at 2ml per litre of water and apply to one SqM of moist soil. Or mix at 20ml to 1 litre to spray over 10 SqM of moist soil. During the next 3 weeks keep the soil moist (not wet) with non-chlorinated water. After 3 weeks we need to feed and build the populations of beneficial microbes so we apply either Mycorrcin or Thatch Busta to feed them. In colder weather it is best to apply Thatch Busta as its more powerful and helps warm the soil so the beneficials can multiply. In warmer weather use the Mycorrcin. Once you have done this, its a matter of not using chemicals in the glasshouse including chlorinated water. A special filter can be attached to your hose. The next problem in a glasshouse is the nice environment for insect pests to breed. During the growing season you have to keep them in control with the following: sticky yellow traps, Neem Tree Granules, Wally’s Neem Tree Oil and Key
Pyrethrum or they will get completely out of hand. Fumigating the glasshouse at the end of the season to kill all the pests harbouring over in cracks and places means a clean start in the new season. Recently Wally’s Sulphur Powder has become available for this purpose. This is ideal for fumigating a glasshouse in winter when there are no crops growing. (May dehydrate and kill plants so empty the glasshouse first.) To use: Close all vents in the glasshouse. Place an amount of sulphur onto a steel hearth shovel and light. Place burning sulphur in the middle of the house and leave immediately. Close the door and let the sulphur fumes do their job. Leave house closed for a few days. The amount of sulphur burnt will depend on size of the glasshouse. For a glasshouse 2.5m x 2.5m burn about 50 grams of sulphur. I did this last winter after cleaning all the plants out of my glasshouses and once outside, it was a sight to see so many whitefly and adult psyllids beating up against the glass trying to escape. Burning sulphur safely in out buildings for cluster flies in winter could be a good way to control them also.
Problems ring me at 0800 466464 (Palmerston North 3570606) Email wallyjr@gardenews.co.nz Web site www.gardenews.co.nz
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Nanci Lanoue
Clinical Audiologist at House of Hearing 23 Henry Street, Blenheim What does your role entail? As an audiologist my goal is to help people communicate more effectively by hearing what loved ones are saying. Every day we take for granted hearing the sounds of nature (e.g. birds singing), children laughing, listening to secrets whispered to us, and taking part in family gatherings around the dinner table. When hearing loss creeps up on us it robs us of these special moments. I like to think I play a role in restoring these sounds. What has been your biggest achievement? I am originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. So traveling halfway around the world on my own adventure has been a huge feat for me! Why do you love what you do? I get a glimpse of wonder when someone can hear something they have not heard in years. How do you define success? I define success by knowing I have made a small difference in other people’s lives. If I have been able to impact how someone goes about their day-to-day life and made it easier and more enriching then I feel I have done my job. What do you do in your down time? I enjoy creating crafts, reading, walking in nature, driving around the countryside taking in the scenery, and spending quality time with friends and family. What is your favourite international quote? “If you can’t fly, then run, If you can’t run, then walk, If you can’t walk, then crawl, But whatever you do, You have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King Jr. Contact: Nanci Ph: 03 579 5353 Email: nanci@houseofhearing.co.nz
Lucy Moore
Clinical Nurse Manager Springlands Lifestyle Village 5 Battys Road, Blenheim
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Director: BNC Viticulture Contracting Ltd www.bncviticulture.co.nz What does your role entail? I take care of all the paperwork and ensure all of the great people we have working for us are being paid and kept happy, organising quotes for clients and ensuring the paper-side of the business is running smoothly and efficiently. What has been your biggest achievement? Probably achieving the great reputation we have in the industry. We started from the ground up and it’s been a long haul to get where we are today. It’s great when you have the feedback from your loyal clients about the good work you do. BNC has always been built on the good and trustworthy relationships we share with our clients, treating their vineyards as we would our own. Why do you love what you do? The relationships we share with our customers and knowing that you’ve really made a huge difference in the outcome of their vineyards and their crops come harvest. It’s incredibly satisfying when you nurture a vineyard-block and bring about a successful harvest. It’s also a wonderful industry to work in, there are so many great hardworking people you get to share your passion with. What do you do in your down time? Success is defined by how happy your are. When you thoroughly enjoy what you do every day it’s not work, it’s a passion. With BNC we’ve been able to grow our passion and business around our family. There is nothing better in the world. What is your favourite international quote? I have so many, we write one on our wall monthly to remind the kids about the bigger picture in life...at the moment it reads; ‘Don’t ruin a good today, thinking about a bad yesterday...let it go’. This is very fitting as the song ‘Let It Go’ from the Frozen movie is normally being sung constantly by one of the girls. Contact Nadia: Ph: 021 955 767 Email: bnccontracting@gmail.com
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What does your role entail? Providing clinical leadership to both registered nurses and health care assistants, supporting them in their role in delivering high quality care to the residents at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Some of the many key roles I have includes teaching, mentoring and coaching staff, providing staff with opportunities for professional growth and development, recruiting new staff, contributing to budget setting, monitoring quality and standards of care using audit. What has been your biggest achievement? Finishing my Masters in Healthcare from Victoria University, it has allowed me to develop and grow both personally and professionally. The learning has been invaluable and I use the knowledge gained everyday as a nurse. Why do you love what you do? The sense of satisfaction, being able to make a difference to people’s lives. How do you define success? Having a job that I am passionate about, a sense of fulfilment, receiving positive feedback from others also helps. What do you do in your down time? I love being outdoors, you will often see me walking the dog down by the river. Watching rugby is also a bit of a passion. Also spending time with my family, watching my two daughters grow into lovely young ladies. What is your favourite international quote? “Let whoever is in charge keep this simple question in her head (not, how can I always do this right thing myself, but) how can I provide for this right thing to be always done?”. - Florence Nightingale
What does your role entail? Listening and assisting people to find solutions, to identify what is most important to balance to re-establish harmony in the body and in their life. Physical, emotional and mental health issues stem from imbalance and lack of harmony – in cells, organs, systems and body wide. The state of your life will affect the health of your body and the health of your body will affect your life, so I bring a greater harmony through listening for solutions and sharing tips, strategies and tools. What has been your biggest achievement? Experiencing how much the mind controls our lives, in so many negative and destructive ways then developing strategies to break free from limiting thinking, depression, fears and loneliness to feel great contentment and joy. Why do you love what you do? To give a person, who feels lost, traumatised, distressed and alone, time to tell to their story and feel heard, to empower them, to give them fresh or new perspective, to give them space to cry, or laugh, to help them find solutions in and from their misery is something I cannot put into words – it is powerful, moving and inspiring, and why I love what I do. How do you define success? Empowering others and making a difference in their lives. What do you do in your down time? Walk with my dog, play my Bell Drum, Paint, grow vegetables, read, write. What is your favourite international quote? Don’t take anything Personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering” Miguel Ruiz
Contact: Lucy Ph: 03 577 5208 Email: lucy@slv.net.nz
Contact: Erena Ph: 03 572 7553 or 021 459 525 Email: erena@erenaoliver.com
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It really is a band of musicians, not a tape Story and photo by Steve Mason The music of Mamma Mia! is all a backing track, one woman says as she walks out of the ASB Theatre after the show. It must have been, she says. It was so good, and clearly there was no band in the pit at the front of the stage. The woman is wrong, but it is a compliment to musical director Kevin Moseley and his small but hard-working group of musicians providing the music for Blenheim Musical Theatre’s production of the hit stage show. Every note of music is played live for every show, and the band is sitting in the pit – the audience just can’t see them. The orchestra pit of the new ASB Theatre is so big that the band is tucked in under the stage, concealed behind a heavy black curtain, leaving most of the pit space free for part of the set. Kevin explains the curtain gives the sound team better control over the balance between musicians and singers, and also means no stray light from their music stands escapes into the audience. More and more productions are putting bands out of sight – even in a different room ‘or a building across the road’, Kevin says.
He sees the performers on stage on a screen in front of him; they see him on a screen just below the front of the stage. Kevin would rather be looking at the cast on stage, getting a “direct feed” on how they are performing, on how their voices are sounding. But this is a compromise he’s prepared to accept to produce a better overall sound. His musicians say they miss the direct contact with the audience, but they still hear all the audience reaction through the blackout curtain. Some audiences sit quietly, just taking in the show. Others laugh out loud, clap and stomp along with the music and whistle and cheer at their favourite parts. His band has nine musicians – four keyboard players, three on guitar, a drummer and a percussionist. Most of the ‘instrument’ sounds are played on the keyboards, with each of the four playing something quite different. It all gels into something very similar to Kevin Moseley conducts the Mamma Mia! band under the stage during the show. what we know as the ABBA sound. They love what they do, and they also love high standard expected by their musical The actors take the limelight, but the band know the part they play in making Mamma it when someone suggests the show is being director, and by the audience. The cast of Mamma Mia! take their final Mia! the most successful show the Blenheim done with a professional backing track, because that means they are hitting the very bows tomorrow night. Musical Theatre has ever done.
Have a go, ambassador says By Cathie Bell He didn’t do social media until he came to New Zealand, but United States ambassador Mark Gilbert is making up for it now, getting a ‘selfie’ with all the senior students at Marlborough Boys’ College. Invited by Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith and college classics teacher Peter Olliver, who is also Stuart’s electorate chairman, Mark told the students to have a go in life, take advantage of all
opportunities, go meet people and get to know them. “You never know when you’re going to meet someone, learn something, that is going to change your life.” It was from meeting then-Senator Barak Obama at a dinner that he became ambassador to New Zealand, he said. “That dinner was late and I didn’t really feel like it…But the Gilbert family motto is ‘never not go’ so we went.”
The ambassador answered about 20 questions from the students and an embassy staffer gave information on education opportunities in the United States. RIGHT: United States ambassador Mark Gilbert takes a selfie with Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith and Marlborough Boys’ College teacher Peter Olliver, head boy Ma’ara Ave, and principal Wayne Hegarty and the rest of the school.
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- weekend event guide Friday 20 Pink Shirt Day Community Health Hub. 9am-12pm. We ask New Zealanders to celebrate Pink Shirt Day and stand together to take action against bullying. Text PINK to 2446 to make a $3 automatic payment to the Mental Health Foundation. 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. 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.
Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High St. Exhibition Season on daily until Sunday 29th May, 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. 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 untill June 19th.
Saturday 21 Marlborough Artisan Market – Pop-up 11am-1pm. Come and see the best of Marlboroughs artisans. Westwood Enterprises (opp Pak n Save) on Middle Renwick Road. Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, plants, produce and crafts.
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.
Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up, Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road.
South Island Senior Squash Championships Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St. 5pm-10pm.
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.
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.
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.
The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm Wednesday–Saturdays, 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.
Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.
If you have an event email Lacy at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz
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.
South Island Senior Squash Championships Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St. 9am-10pm.
Sunday 22 WaterForce Tramp The NED The Ned at Tempello Farm, Taylor Pass Rd, 8:30am–9:45am. Get your walking shoes on and walk to the summit of The Ned, one of the defining features of Blenheim’s southern sky-line. The 10km return walk takes 2-4 hours and climbs 700m in the hills behind Blenheim. Cash registrations on the day (between 8.30am-9.45am). Ulysses Club Ride 10am, long ride to Springs Junction, south of Maruia. ‘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 Marlborough Farmers Market 9am to 12noon, every Sunday. Enjoy the ‘just picked’ fruit & veggies, and delicious brunches available every Sunday at the Farmers’ Market. New in season – radishes, Jerusalem artichokes, and a great range of winter squashes. A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rd.
Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 12pm-3pm. All welcome. South Island Senior Squash Championships Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St. 9am-3pm.
Up & Coming Thursday May 26 ‘Life Without A Car’ Course St. Andrews Church, 11.30am-12.30pm. Free to attend, with a light finger food lunch to follow. Register with Age Concern by May 25th if you would like to attend. Friday May 27 Blenheim Library Booksale Marlborough District Library, 33 Arthur St, 10am-1pm. For book lovers and bargain hunters – take advantage. Good Quality used books for sale – from $0.50 to $4.
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 Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park each Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm, $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.
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Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030
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If you have a passion to work with primary age children, then come and join our wonderful OSCAR team. Send brief CV to oscarco-ordinator@breadoflife.org.nz Or Phone 03 5781355 ext 4 – Maryn Kotze Applications close 4.00pm, Thursday 31st of May 2016.
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Marlborough auc tions 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…………. Viewing Friday 20th May 1pm – 5pm 42 Arthur Street, Blenheim
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Full Time Health Care Assistant Required We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our team. The applicant must have the following skills and/or attributes: • Be able to read a Care Plan and provide a high level of care in accordance with that Care Plan • Ability to communicate and document any concerns with Senior Staff regarding any concerns regarding our Residents. • Professional and Ethical; promoting a safe, harmonious, hygienic environment. • Commitment to maintaining professional development and excellence in Care provision. • Prepared to work all shifts including Nightshifts. • Previous clinical experience or experience in the Aged Care industry would be an advantage. Please call Lucy Moore, Clinical Nurse Manager on 5775208 or email lucy@slv.net.nz with your CV and covering letter Applications close Friday 27th May 2016.
Full Time, Fixed Term (1 August 2016 to 30 September 2016) Blenheim, Ref: 16DPOR314 We seek a kaiako to deliver our Te Ara Reo Mäori programmes using Ako Whakatere method and techniques. Applicants should be competent speakers of Te Reo Mäori, have a thorough knowledge of tikanga Mäori and be familiar with teaching methods which will enthuse our students. This fixed-term position is to cover parental leave. Applicants will have a diploma in Mätauranga Mäori (or similar) and a teaching qualification with two years’ teaching experience. The ideal applicant will be available to work evenings. For further applicant requirements and to apply for this position please visit our jobs site: https://twoa.careercentre.net.nz/ ENQUIRIES: Waiti 03 353 6500 For a full list ofAmy career-paths available now at Te Wananga o Aotearoa, or call 0800 355 553 today CLOSES:visit www.twoa.ac.nz Sunday, 12 June 2016
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Births This Week CABREDO: Sophia Rose (6lb 9oz) May 9, 2016 CARPENTER: Jimmy (8lb 1oz) May 11, 2016 FINDLAY-THOMPSETT: Eli Gordon (9lb 8oz) HUNTLEY: 7lb 9 1/2oz) May 13, 2016 O’MALLEY: Lennix Oliver (10lb 4oz) May 13, 2016 ROUSSELL: Ashton (7lb 9oz) May 15, 2016 Wairau Bar resident Phillip MacDonald talks with NZ Transport Agency principal transport planner Andrew James about the need for a bypass, not another bridge.
Bypass a later project: NZ Transport Agency Story and photo by Cathie Bell Many of the people who talked to New Zealand Transport Agency staff at yesterday’s open day about the Grove Road bridge wanted a bypass, but that is a later project, agency officials say. NZTA is holding another information session tomorrow at 10am until 2pm at the Scenic Circle Hotel in Blenheim. Principal transport planner Andrew James told several people that the agency is carrying out a study of the whole State Highway 1 route from Picton to Christchurch, and a potential bypass of Blenheim will be considered as part of that. “There will be announcements about that investigation shortly.” The agency is consulting on the bridge now, to tackle the immediate problems of a narrow bridge with seismic issues, but if many people come back saying they didn’t want it but a bypass instead, then the agency will take that into account, he says. “Nothing is hard and fast at this time.” He encourages people to make submissions so the agency has a clear idea of what people want. Wairau Pa resident Phillip MacDonald
says he does not want to see the bridge replacement delay or stop any building of a bypass around Blenheim. Building a new bridge doesn’t really alter traffic problems, he says. “There’s still Blenheim, Main Street, that roundabout…. That’s still the same.” His main concern is that if the bridge replacement goes ahead, it will stop any chance of the bypass happening, he says. “If it doesn’t interfere with us getting the bypass, we’ll take a bridge too.” Blenheim man Rob Jackson says the agency should ‘do it once, do it right’ by building a bypass, not a bridge. “We don’t want to pay twice to fix the problem.” Goldie Davidson encouraged the agency to throw out the bridge idea. He says he has been watching the issue for ‘many, many years’ and it is time the bypass is built. The material provided by NZTA says 13 options for the problems of the Grove Road bridge were considered, with one doing nothing. If approved, resource consents would be lodged early next year, and construction could start early 2018.
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BRIDGMAN, Wendy: Passed away on Wednesday May 18 2016, at Hospice Marlborough. Loved and adored wife of Tony; loved mother, sister, aunty and friend. Messages to the Bridgman Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for Wendy will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 2pm TODAY Friday May 20, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz JONES, Stanley William: On Monday May 16 2016, passed away peacefully, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved partner of Pat. Much loved father of Janet, Donna, and Kelvin. Loved grandfather of all his grandchildren. Messages may be sent to the Jones family c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service, or sent to PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A service for Stan will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1.00pm on Wednesday May 25, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
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DICKSON, Beryl Elizabeth: May 12, 2016 DREDGE, Christine Doris (Darling): May 13, 2016 FLOWER, Peter Anthony (Pete): May 15, 2016 GREEN, Lindsay Ruthin (Ruthin): May 15, 2016 HAMMOND, Wayne Kerry James: May 12, 2016 MARTIN, Katrina Anne (Kat): May 12, 2016 SEYMOUR, Ivan Gerald: May 10, 2016
Why do fingers prune under water? Scientists think fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because it improves our grip on wet or submerged objects, working to channel away the water like the rain treads in car tyres.
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Sky raise prices and sports fans frustrations Sky Television’s price increases will be another hammer blow to already frustrated customers. Reports have emerged Sky will increase its prices again this year by more than $2 a month for sports subscribers. This is despite falling customer numbers which are expected to be around 830,000 by the end of June. Those numbers are expected to continue to fall. It’s about $1300 a month for all the bells and whistles Sky offers but for me, that’s no longer value for money. Sky’s constant repeats during the week, loud, continuous advertise-
ments and inability to secure the English Premier League, all PGA golf events and majors as well as overseas New Zealand cricket tours have jaded the public to their service. When I purchased my first house, Sky was installed before the Internet - that’s how much it meant. Now, I’ll just get an unlimited internet connection and use it to source what I want to watch for a fraction of the price. Sky’s customer service has been terrible for a number of years, their software and system “upgrade” last year has been labelled horrible by many and it
was hard to read. People are angry. If you want to see for yourself, check out Sky TV’s Facebook page and read the comments section. I’m sure it’s tough to acquire sports rights these days, but Sky has to be more flexible in its television model than they currently are. Not everyone wants the basic package full of channels that don’t interest them. Sadly, you have to have those channels to then get the sports and movie packages. Challenging times for Sky to win their customers’ trust and money back.
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Swimming to success By Cathie Bell The top of the South Special Olympics swimming event last weekend was “a successful day”, Marlborough Special Olympics chairman Chris Walbran says. Special Olympics Marlborough’s swimming section held its ribbon day competitions at Stadium 2000 last Sunday morning,
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. It was organised by senior coach Jenny Wills.
Craig in town for squash champs Blenheim woman Megan Craig will be in action in both the men’s and women’s section of the South Island Championships taking place at the Marlborough Squash Rackets Club at Stadium 2000 this weekend, with support from Marlborough College Old Boys Squash Club. Oliver Johnston is currently a member of the Squashways club in Christchurch and he is due to face local home hero Megan Craig who will be competing in both the Men’s and Women’s draws this weekend. Megan will have to get her way past Neil Rossin of the Henderson squash club to make the final whilst highlyranked Oliver Johnston will have to beat Megan’s father Grant Craig to make the finals. Megan is due to face former world number 6 Shelley Kitchen in the finals with Kitchen due to face Erin Ellery in the semi-finals and Craig will face Nikki Kennedy, assuming all goes to plan. Megan will have a full schedule over the next few weeks as she is due to fly to Hong Kong on the Monday morning to compete in the qualifying round of the Hong Kong International PSA for 2016. Megan is the seventh seeded qualifier in this event and will be looking to make the main draw to help give her World Ranking a boost. The Marlborough Squash Rackets Club has been putting in a lot of work over the past few months and the holding of the South Island Championships will also tie in with their 50th Anniversary where they will be having a function on the Saturday night to celebrate this. Games kick off Thursday night with semi-finals scheduled from 3:20pm on Saturday and the Women’s Final at 1:40pm and the Men’s Final at peugeot .co.nz/308 2:20pm on Sunday.
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