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Over & out Mayor to step down after four terms Story and photo by Cathie Bell Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman will not put his name forward to be mayor again.

Nominations for mayor and councillors in October’s election open today and run until noon on August 12, but Alistair says he decided months ago he would not stand as mayor again, having served four terms.

Continued on page 2 Mayor Alistair Sowman is clearing his desk after announcing he won’t stand for mayor again.

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Mayoral race wide open Continued from page 1 Alistair says he has been thinking hard about whether to stand for a fifth term for a long time, and made up his mind in January.

Only Sid Harling, who was mayor of the Blenheim Borough Council, has stood for a fifth term in Marlbrough’s local government history, and he died in the first year of his fifth term.

“You’ve got to decide when it’s time,” Alistair says.

“I want to look at other opportunities out there.”

He is working in the health and welfare area, as deputy chairman of the Public Health Organisation and chair of the Marlborough Children’s Team governance board.

Alistair says his focus as mayor hasn’t changed since he started 12 years ago.

It is still on ensuring the region’s infrastructure is in place to enable growth, and that has been achieved with

sewerage schemes in Picton and Renwick, the upgrade in Blenheim, and the new freshwater systems about to go into Seddon, Renwick, and Havelock.

“I’ve always been progrowth. I wanted to ensure we have good infrastructure.”

He’s also been strong on community infrastructure, Alistair says, helping the Picton waterfront and Endeavour Park Pavilion, the Giesen centre in Renwick, and others.

During his time, he says he’s had pro-active councils, and the growth of industries such as wine, forestry, and aquaculture.

“There is a real opportunity for us to use science to find the best sites for aquaculture farming.

“Right back in the early days, we just allocated space because someone said they wanted a farm in front of their land.”

Marlborough has leveraged government funding from then-Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton to set up the Marlborough Research Centre and the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, which Alistair says have provided ‘huge boosts’ to the region.

Another opportunity to do that is pending, with the proposed wine-focussed regional research centre, he says.

Looking back, Alistair says he has tried to be progressive and make Marlborough better, and he is ‘quite proud of what I’ve done’.

“I’m confident I’m leaving the council and the district in good shape.”

A highlight was hosting Prince William and his wife Kate when they visited Marlborough.

The uncertainty about whether the Cook Strait ferries would continue to stay in Picton or go to Clifford Bay affected the region hugely,

but now Picton and the whole Marlborough region has the opportunity to build on that.

There will be ‘huge’ development in the seaside town focused on the port in the next few years, he says.

Alistair says the council is operating well, and is leading the country in areas such as water allocation and digital access to council information and systems.

The recent ‘AA’ rating by Standard&Poors was a confirmation of the council’s fiscal prudence, he says.

Nominations for mayor and councillors open today, and people have until noon on August 12 to put their names forward.

So far, businessman Brian Dawson, former MP Colin King, and lawyer John Leggett have said they will stand as mayor.

Both Brian and John are Marlborough District councillors now.

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A crowd of about 100 people gathered on Wednesday night to welcome Brayden back home. Main story on page 15.

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Book festival a drawcard

By Cathie Bell The Marlborough Book Festival is in its third year and is drawing people from all over the country to listen to authors speak about their work.

The festival runs for three days from July 29.

Committee spokeswoman Lorraine Carryer says about 70 per cent of tickets have been sold so far. Of those, about 25 per cent have been sold to people outside Marlborough.

She says people are coming from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Nelson.

Most of the tickets have sold to locals, Lorraine says, but some of those will be people buying for relatives or friends from somewhere else and encouraging them to visit the region for the weekend.

“It’s nice to attract out-of-towners, particularly in the middle of winter.”

Sessions with awardwinning author Witi Ihimaera and Kate de Goldi have sold out, she says, and journalist Steve Braunias was also popular.

However, all the sessions are selling pretty well, she says.

There would be 16 talks over three days and a cruise in the Marlborough Sounds on the festival’s first day, with Jane Ussher and Bruce Ansley who worked together on Coast: A New Zealand Journey.

Greg McGee, who wrote classic New Zealand play Foreskin’s Lament, will be joining authors Charlotte Grimshaw and Rachael King, as well as poet Bill Manhire.

Marlborough veterinarians and authors Peter Jerram and Peter Anderson are launching their second book together of rollicking yarns about animals and their owners in the week before the festival and will be speaking at a session on July 30.

Other events have sprung up around the festival, including a New Zealand Book Council initiative Words on Wheels, bringing school students together with authors in the week before the festival.

A pre-festival event “True Stories Told Live” to be held at the Boathouse Theatre with five of the authors talking on a specific theme for 10 minutes each has already sold out.

Tickets can be bought at PaperPlus Blenheim.

Falls prevention The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board will be one of the first district health boards to benefit from new Government funding aimed at preventing injuries caused by seniors falling, Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith says.

The Government announced earlier this week ACC will invest $30.5 million over four years to help prevent falls and resulting injuries amongst our older population.

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Arabella Waghorn looks after marketing for Astrolabe winery, which is one of the book festival’s sponsors. Photo by Jim Tannock.

A climber with a broken ankle was rescued by the Nelson Marlborough rescue helicopter after it responded to an emergency locator beacon on Mt Tapuae-O–Uenuku, located in the Kaikoura Ranges. The crew found a group of six climbers on Sunday afternoon and a St John Intensive Care paramedic was winched onto the side of the mountain to stabilise the climber before flying him to Wairau Hospital. The injured man was an experienced climber however he fractured his ankle during a descent of the mountain.

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Renwick Dairy sells The Renwick Dairy has been sold.

Previous owners Rata Harper and Anthony Smith have sold the High Street business to Gurpinder Singh who took over on June 9.

Gurpinder says he plans to continue operating the dairy as it is.

Springlands cafe opens A new cafe has opened at the Springlands Shopping Centre.

Kotare Cafe, owned by Rebecca Hill and Craig Stringer, opened its doors last week as part of the redevelopment of the shopping centre.

Rebecca and Craig also own Figaro’s Cafe in Blenheim.

Honey company moves Taylor Pass Honey has moved to its new premises at the corner of Taylor Pass Road and Wither Road, and the retail store is now open.

The store sells honey products, and people can buy honey in bulk and fill their own containers.

Macpac to open Outdoor clothing and equipment shop Macpac is to open in Blenheim in September.

The chain has confirmed it will open a store in Blenheim’s Market Street in the old Trendez store.

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Carpet business ‘new direction’

By Celeste Alexander Local couple Nathan and Gena Birtles have taken a step in an exciting new direction after purchasing Harrisons Carpet Marlborough.

Nathan is a carpet installer by trade and has been working in Marlborough over the past 10 years.

After seeking out “the next

step” in his career, Nathan and Gena approached previous owners Darryl and Cecilia Norman when they heard the business was up for sale.

“We heard it was for sale so we met with Cecilia and Darryl to chat and it all went from there,” Gena says.

“Nathan’s experience working with carpet meant this opportu-

Marlborough customers of The Co-operative Bank will have, or will soon, see a rebate payment in their bank accounts.

The bank recently announced that it was sharing $2.1 million in rebate payments to its customers, and of that figure customers in the Marlborough region will receive a share of $71,561.

The rebate is a result of The Co-operative Bank’s strong annual result with profit before rebates and tax in the year ended 31 March 2016 at $15.8 million.

Over the next month The Cooperative Bank will pay rebates back to its customers for the 201516 financial year.

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Blenheim region and across New Zealand the rebate will be between $10 and $500.

The Co-operative Bank’s chief executive Bruce McLachlan says; “Our rebate isn’t the only thing that sets us apart from the other banks.”

“Our mobile app continues to be rated number one in New Zealand by customers, our new internet banking site has been awarded an Honoree Webby Award 2016 in the Financial Services/Banking category and Canstar have awarded us the Most Satisfied Customers Award for Banking for the third time.

“We’re the only bank in New Zealand to share our profits with its customers and that genuinely

with over 400 carpet samples in the van plus a range of other flooring options.

Nathan and Gena are originally from Otago but met while living in London.

They returned to New Zealand to settle in Marlborough and have two young children.

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Remote Marlborough – hear emergency messages on Brian FM Creative Communities NZ Local Arts Funding

Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/OurCommunity/Grants-and-Awards.

Applications close 5.00 pm, 28 September 2016.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

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Winter Driving: take your time and plan your journey Take your time when driving in winter and always allow extra time for the journey.

Roads can be slippery with snow, frost or ice, so drive to the speed limit unless conditions dictate that you should slow down. Most importantly, use your common sense: • Drive sensibly. Avoid abrupt accelerating, braking and quick steering. Most skidding is caused by sudden stops and turns.

• Cloudy weather reduces visibility so use extra caution when passing other vehicles.

• Maintain a minimum distance of four to eight seconds from the vehicle in front of you.

• Remember that many of our rural roads are unsealed with a gravel surface and high shoulders and that overgrown water tables and blocked culverts can cause flash flooding during heavy rain.

Winter road signs are being put up around Marlborough, highlighting potential hazards ahead.

Do not drive through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is below the bottom of the wheel rims. If you must drive through high water, drive slowly. You have limited traction and the tyres may lose contact with the road. If this occurs, hold the steering wheel steady and lightly apply the brakes.

After your wheels regain contact with the road, slow down until you have full control of the car.

• The Marlborough District Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz is a good source of information if you want to find out about delays or road closures on our road network.

• If you want to report problems or check current road conditions on the state highway, call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) or go to www.highwayinfo.govt.nz.

Our Civil Defence Emergency Management team is keen to get feedback on our emergency messaging.

Have you heard the message from our Civil Defence HQ on BrianFM? We’re trying to pinpoint exactly how much of remote Marlborough we’ve now got covered.

Under our joint arrangement with Brian FM during an emergency our team will be able to broadcast direct on Brian FM’s frequencies, not only into Blenheim and Picton but to the Havelock area, Pelorus and Kenepuru

Sounds and to Seddon and the Awatere Valley.

Let us know if you’ve heard the test messages.

We’re giving away a civil defence pack to the most remotely located listener.

Please take a moment to contact Council and tell us where you’re picking up this radio station, phone 03 520 7400, email MDC@marlborough. govt.nz or via Twitter @ MarlEmergency.

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Local government elections coming up in October Nominations open today - Friday 15 July – for anyone intending to be a candidate at the forthcoming local body election.

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Opening the way for educational and business links to Ningxia Marlborough Boys and Girls Colleges are looking to develop an exchange relationship with schools in Marlborough’s new Sister Region, the premier winemaking Ningxia region of China.

Some Marlborough businesses and viticulturalists are already working with the region and the sisterregion relationship has the potential to create more opportunity, not only for business, but also to bring Chinese students to Marlborough for wine education at secondary and tertiary levels.

After April’s visit to Marlborough by the Vicechairman of the Ningxia regional government, a small delegation led by Mayor Alistair Sowman was hosted in a return visit. The delegation visited Yinchuan No. 9 High School and two universities as well as a number of vineyard and winery developments.

Ningxia has 40,000 hectares of vineyards producing red wine and needs more work skills Mayor Alistair Sowman and the Principal of Marlborough Boys College and technical assistance to support that industry. Wayne Hegarty visited the Principal of Yinchuan No.9 High School where future exchanges are being discussed.

Positive ageing Unlocked cars are an easy target for thieves. Sometimes cars are broken into but more often items are stolen from unlocked cars.

Handbags, briefcases, laptops or cell phones left in the car are magnets for thieves.

At best, theft of personal items can be extremely inconvenient and may cause you to lose your no-claim insurance discount. At worst, your

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Keep your car safe car may be damaged and personal documentation, cash and expensive items stolen.

• An unlocked car parked on the street is the easiest target for thieves - try and park inside a garage or at least off the street.

• Lock your vehicle and shut its windows, even if it is in a driveway.

• Never leave cash or credit cards, briefcases or handbags inside your

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car. It’s also unwise to leave your vehicle records inside the glovebox.

• When parking in town, stick to areas with good lighting where the car can easily be seen.

Always remove the ignition key when you park, even if your car is on the driveway. It’s sensible to take your key out of the ignition when you are filling up at a service station too.

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Good news on more businesses moving into our town centre.

Looking forward to more choice.

talk Thanks A&E

To A&E staff on the morning of Thursday 7th.

My husband bought me in with a severe migraine and you all were wonderful.

I can’t thank you enough for helping me.

Clean chairs please Senior Citizens Hall Committee, please clean chairs.

They are pretty gross!

From regular hall user

Safe driving ‘Smoke free’ If the council were to remove those seats then you’ll be complaining about all the other seats situated through town then what, remove those too?

Dogs are banned from the CBD because of their toiletry habits, I can safely say I have never known a smoker to take a dump in the middle of the street.

Smoke is blown away by any breeze, not so dogs, let smokers have somewhere to sit.

Stop whinging.

Ex Smoker Do you realize every smoke you have is blocking your arteries.

I agree with person from Friday’s txt talk.

Reason for my amputation.

Lights on Lights on even on bright days can alert an over taker from opposite direction to your position.

Grey and silver cars in the distance blend with the road and town with many distractions, a headlight attracts attention.

The Renwick shopping centre Whoever the owner is they are blind to the potential business they could create with a facelift to the buildings.

Hire a clever architect to modernize the design.

Utilize some of the wasted space for new businesses, get a nice sign...A trendy cafe would do so well there.

What an asset to the community it could be!

Special birthday thanks A big thank you to Del for making Christine’s birthday extra special.

You are wonderful.

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Does my company encourage safe driving habits?

Does not need to...my company employs intelligent people!

Okiwi Bay Great to see the facility approved.

Marlborough needs more environmentally sound initiatives like this.

Good to see common sense and science prevail.

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Fabulous service Grateful thanks to Havelock ambulance and Wairau Hospital .

Thanks must also go to Air NZ for all their assistance.

What fabulous service.

Our family thank you so much .

Go Brayden A big hitter from a little town like Blenheim.

Just shows we can make world champions from Marlborough!

Where were you?

Where were the reporters, councillors, health board reps, our M.P. etc when Fluoride Talk was on Friday?

All invited.

Such an important issue to discuss putting poison in our now healthy water.

Shame on you!

Doctors Don’t think the medics are aware how high charges are, low income cannot pay fees....there needs to be a change in this country.

A real govt scheme which allows ALL the benefit of services....dentists included.

Fell off my chair reading the paper when Mayor Sowman described politics as ‘nasty’!

Oh brother, then, he is visiting a communist country, on us!

National anthem What idiot dreamed up the idea of dropping the English part of our national anthem?

Why would we do such a thing?

I know that when I sing our anthem I struggle with the Maori part, so it’s mumbled rather than sung.

Then I really give it my all for the English part. When standing in a crowd it sounds just like that, mumbling than singing.

Wouldn’t it sound rather lame to have a bunch of unsure mumblers trying to rally the troops?

Great job The staff at the new Redwood supermarket are doing a great job.

They are so busy with a small amount of staff they are all doing the best they can you all deserve a pat on the back keep up the great friendly service.

Not enough staff Not enough staff in supermarkets to “man” all the tills since they’re getting rid of more and more staff.

They want us to use “self service” tills- haven’t you noticed that?

More staff reductions to come yet!

Priorities Am gobsmacked with the amount of young children at the netball courts on cold Saturdays with no shoes, no jerseys, and obviously freezing cold, while parents are rugged up sipping away on their coffee.

It’s not hard to put a child’s needs before your own as a parent.

Priorities people.

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Our legacy First scientists find new bacteria in intensive salmon farms with mountains of excrement below.

Now, we are told scallops are radically declining in numbers.

Of course passing through the same waters.

Now a new threat, a research facility at Okiwi Bay! Please think - some say we turn water to wine around theses parts but we cannot eat money once the Sounds are devastated from pure greed.

Well done Congratulations to all who took part in the Dance on Grove show.

A great deal of time is put into these shows.

The costumes were beautiful and the little children so delightful .

Well worth going.

Look forward to next production.

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Party show for children Australian entertainer Sean Murphy’s show Kids’ Party Confidential in the ASB Theatre’s Whitehaven Room is promising to be fun for children and accompanying adults.

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Rootstock and July gardening An easy mistake to make when growing grafted plants with vigorous root stocks, is allowing them to sprout and grow branches which deprives the scion (the foliage above the graft) sustenance and it fades and dies.

You should check all your grafted plants which will be most fruit trees including citrus and high health roses for unwanted growths below the scion.

Trees that normally sucker (suckering is producing new shoots from base and along the root system) are grafted to nonsuckering root stock so you do not end up with little trees popping up all over your lawn and gardens.

If you have this problem then any chemical herbicide treatment can harm the parent tree. The safest way is to cut these suckers off as close to where they come from the base or the extended root system.

Removing the offending tree or plant that is causing the suckering may only make the condition far worse if you cut the tree down. All the outgoing roots will then sucker and you have a potential forest.

If you have a tree to remove, the best way to do this is to ring bark the tree so both the top and the root system dies together.

Ring barking is cutting a ring around the truck a couple of inches deep and about the same width through the bark and sap line to kill the tree.

Once it is dead then you can remove the tree.

With the up to now, milder winter, you should be making an early start tidying up gardens and glasshouses for spring gardening.

If your glasshouse is clear of plants, then burn some sulphur powder in the house to kill all the pests that are waiting for warmer days.

If you grow in the soil of your glasshouse, then treat the soil with Terracin Soil Pathogen Suppressor and 3 weeks later with Mycorrcin.

If you like to grow your own potatoes, now is the time to get organised.

The psyllid is a problem for potatoes and tomatoes, so with potatoes you can plant a very early crop before the pests start for the season.

Make a deep trench and under each sprouted seed potato place a small handful of sheep pellets, a table spoon of gypsum, a teaspoon of BioPhos and a sprinkling of Neem Tree Powder, a little soil to cover the ingredients and then your seed potato with shoots pointing upwards.

Cover with soil so the shoots are just covered by about 10mm soil.

Check every day and when the shoots poke through cover with another 10mm of soil. This protects the shoots from any frosts.

Keep doing this until the trench is full then start mounding up.

If you have done it right then potatoes should form all the way up making for a big crop.

Once mounded up and if it looks like a late frost you will need to either throw sacks over the tops or frost cloth or spray with Vaporgard.

Early potatoes planted now will be ready before Labour Weekend and should be free of psyllid damage.

Either harvest all the crop then or cut the tops off any not harvested so the pests can’t damage the crop.

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

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Laundry fire guts family’s home Family safe, community rallies support

By Celeste Alexander It’s been a traumatic experience for the family whose house caught fire on Wednesday night, but the community has been quick to respond.

Fire services attended the fire around 5:30pm is thought likely to have been caused by a dryer in the laundry.

The family of five, including three children, has been inundated with support, but as it’s a challenging time a support person is coordinating donations.

Anna Simpson, who is part of the Richmond View School community says while the family did have insurance, people are still wanting to help.

“There are so many people wanting to help.

Moving forward what’s practical for the family would be donations of vouchers that can be used for food and clothing.

“Donations of meals and baking would also be gratefully received,” she says.

The Elim Christian Centre in Burleigh will be the drop off point for donations, which will then be passed to the family.

Friends of the family have asked that the public respect their privacy at this time.

“It has been a traumatic experience for the family and thankfully they managed to escape safely.

“Thank you for everyone’s support,” Anna says.

Shock sun hours slide Blenheim has slipped to third place in the sunniest town rankings after a sunshine recorder was installed at the Richmond weather station last year, and despite being only 3.9km from the Nelson recorder, is getting better sunshine hours.

Richmond is recorded as having 1440.4 hours of sunshine for the first six months of this year, while Blenheim is third with 1324.2 hours and Nelson is sixth with 1269.4 hours.

Plant and Food Research scientist Rob Agnew, who collects the weather data in Blenheim for the wine industry, says the Richmond sunshine recorder is an automated instrument the same as in Blenheim, so should be directly comparable to Blenheim.

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 15

Saturday 16

Sunday 17

Sew Marlborough Exhibition Merchants Mall free entry & exhibition $2 entry. 8.30am–4.30pm, on until Monday, 18th July. Marlborough Girls College.

The Fortitude Sisters Havelock Town Hall, Cnr Main Rd & Inglis St, Havelock. 5pm–7pm. The great travelling diva. After the show, meet with Helen and Virginia over a late afternoon tea. Bookings at: Eyes on Nature-Ph: 574 1256, Still BooksPh: 578 9701, Take Note-Ph: 573 6107 & Forester’s Café-Ph: 571 6070.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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

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 573 6868.

Rainbow Opening Day The 2016 season of winter goodness is officially open on Saturday the 16th July. Open 7 days a week - weather and conditions permitting.

Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park.

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Supporting Hospice.

Contact Alison 5785109.

Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up. Saturday mornings from 10am at The Vines Village Cafe, Rapaura Road.

Sew Marlborough Exhibition Merchants Mall free entry & exhibition $2 entry. 8.30am–4.30pm, on until 18th July.

Marlborough Girls College.

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.

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 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-1pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon & Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We are in the process of expanding our woodworking shed with a new, fully equipped, engineering workshop, and we welcome new members of all ages. Ph Trevor 570 5064.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery open daily from 10.30am-4.30pm.

Art Classes and Workshops available. 204 High Street. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com.

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

Filling in Forms Free help with job applications, passports, RealMe etc. Fridays 10am–1pm at Blenheim Library. Ran by Literacy Marlborough.

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends.

67 Market Street, Blenheim. Ph 021 120 1717 or 021 254 2489 or info@detourgallery.co.nz.

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

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

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

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

Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Sat, Tues & Thurs at 1pm. Come down and have a go. Ph Dale 578 4427.

Ulysses Club Ride Branch mid-year dinner, Woodbourne Tavern, Renwick. Tickets available from Kelvin Watson, $25 per head. 6pm.

‘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.

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.

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

Reboot Group Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street, 4pm, except the first Sunday of every month. Pop along and be refreshed and encouraged. Ph Steve 0273688343.

Marlborough Farmers Market 9am to 12noon, every Sunday. Come and visit us at the A&P Sheep Pavilion for a delicious range of fresh produce and winter warmer brunches. Cheerfully open regardless of the weather! A&P Showgrounds Sheep Pavilion, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rd. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

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

Ulysses Club Ride 11.30am, ride to Rai Valley, lunch at Brick Oven.

Class Act: Combined Studio Classes Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, 10:30am. Art by facilitators including Prue Matthews, Jennifer Godden and Anne Johnston and their students. The studio will be open to see the artists at work in these popular morning and afternoon Studio Classes.

Sew Marlborough Exhibition Merchants Mall free entry & exhibition $2 entry. 8.30am–4.30pm, on until 18th July.

Marlborough Girls College.

Up & Coming Monday 18 July Mainland U15 Basketball Tournament Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St, 9am. Basketball Teams from around the South Island will compete to see who is the best Mainland U15 team. Games are scheduled over the three days. Everyone is welcome to come down to the Stadium to cheer on the teams.

Tuesday 19 July Abbeyfield Community House Meeting Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street, 7:30pm. Come along to hear Susan Jenkin from Abbeyfield Foundation and learn about what an Abbeyfield Community House means to seniors.

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

Associated Modellers Society Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm $2.

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.

ition Sew Marlborough Exhib exhibition $2 & try en e fre ll Ma s ant rch Me until 18th July. on , pm .30 –4 entry. 8.30am e. lleg Marlborough Girls Co

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. 1pm-3pm.

All welcome.

Marlborough Poultry, Pigeon, Game and Duck show.

Friday 2pm-6pm Saturday 10am-3pm. $2 adults, $3 families.

Dam, Dam, Dam Big Dams, Little Dams, We do Dams

Don’t get caught short this summer. Our experienced team at Simcox can build your dam

Phone 03 578 5930 Email: simcoxconst@xtra.co.nz • Web: www.simcox.co.nz

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IN BUSINESS

Kaylene Mooiman bringing podiatry care to you

Proud to support the feet of Marlborough Come along and have a chat with Kaylene 24 George St • (03) 97 22 927 • 021 0259 2813 www.marlboroughpodiatry.nz

A passion for health and working with people has seen Kaylene Mooiman pursue a career in podiatry.

Kaylene opened her business Marlborough Podiatry in June of last year and has gone on to specialise in a wide range of foot care.

She meets with clients of all ages to assess and diagnose many types of foot problems, and even works in closely with other local businesses that “compliment what I do”.

“I also have a passion for

education. I have held a number of education classes with Diabetes Marlborough, in-store podiatry visits at Cherubs and I chat with new mums at the Marlborough Parents Centre Baby and You course.

“One area I focus strongly on is in pediatrics working with children.

Then from there I often see their mothers who are looking to get back into running and sports.

“I do a lso see t he older generations for general foot care... we have great chats,” she laughs.

Kaylene says her aim is to help

her clients by reducing pain, enabling more mobility and getting them a step closer to realising their own goals.

Simone Tyler Simone Tyler Personal Training Time to take advantage of the amazing opportunity we have to become fit!

- High intensity intervals of strength training mixed with bursts of cardio to continuously burn away those calories.

- Fat burning cardio paired with muscle building strength training to work towards those weight loss and toning results you’re after.

Facebook: Simone Tyler - Personal Trainer 0277553018

On a daily basis Simone Tyler spends her time inspiring her clients to live healthier lives through her role as an independent personal trainer.

Simone is contracted by City Fitness where she trains her clients on everything from fitness to nutrition.

She says her role even branches to being a life coach at times.

For Simone the enjoyment of seeing a client reach their goals is what makes her job even more satisfying.

“It’s amazing seeing the change

in that person and how much confidence they gain, it makes me smile every time,” she says.

A local girl born and bred, Simone completed her study last year and launched her career in January.

“My business is designed around women learning to move away from the scales and focus on the way their bodies are feeling and looking rather than what that number on the scale is.

“It’s about creating confidence, creating strength mental, physical and emotional and educating them

with a lifestyle that’s setting them up for life.”

“I look forward to meeting and helping new clients to achieve their goals.”

Leonie MacDonald

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760 Middle Renwick Road Woodbourne, Blenheim www.argosy-cafe.co.nz

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PerSonaliSed Service to you, Seven dayS a week.

‘When Leonie MacDonald took over the Argosy Cafe last year she had a vision of creating a fun, family friendly experience for diners.

She says it was her love for dealing with people and “hearing their interesting stories” that made the venture so rewarding.

“I meet so many amazing people on a daily basis, it’s why I love what I do,” she says.

The Argosy Cafe is well known for its burger meals and unique aviation theme, and more recently for its hugely popular new

menu additions.

“Our soups are proving a real winter hit especially the pumpkin and seafood chowder. We introduced frappes and loaded frappes which are a lot of fun,” she says.

The cafe itself can seat up to 100 people, making a great venue for private functions such as birthdays and group bookings.

Excite your taste-buds with lunch and dinner dining and enjoy the range of local wines and beers.

“Open Friday and Saturday for dinner and Tuesday to Sunday for lunch, we look forward to seeing you at the Argosy Cafe,” Leonie says.

Juanita Smart The travel industry is full of exciting opportunities around every corner, so it’s no wonder that travel broker Juanita Smart has dedicated her career to it.

Juanita, who is based in Picton, is a travel broker, with Travel Managers Group.

Travel Managers is a New Zealand owned and operated travel broker group that has around 200 industry experts located throughout the country.

Juanita has been with Travel Managers for seven years but says her career began 20 years

ago.

“It’s what I always wanted to do after finishing school. I went travelling overseas and when I returned home, jumped at an opportunity to join a travel agency,” she says.

The benefits of dealing with a travel broker is having someone available 24/7, from anywhere in the world, to help with all your travel requirements, Juanita says.

“Being part of a large group, means I can provide everything a retail agency can and more” Juanita has clients from as far

as Germany and all over NZ. Being mobile means she can come to a client’s home, or they can visit her home office in Picton.

Juanita says, “I look forward to helping you plan your next travel adventure.”

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Sounds scallop closed for right reasons Non-commercial interests applaud Minister Nathan Guy’s decision to close the Marlborough Sounds fishery for the coming season but are disappointed it has come to this.

In a joint statement, the Kenepuru and Central Sounds Residents’ Association, the Pelorus Boating Club, and the Marlborough Recreational Fishers Association say they are pleased Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has finally acknowledged the need to take drastic action to try and save the Marlborough Sounds scallop fishery which has shown serious decline in recent years.

The groups says they look forward to working with the Ministry for Primary Industries and the industry to use this breathing space to develop a new sustainable management system, for the good of all.

“We urge Industry to accept the situation and in good faith work with us and officials from MPI to achieve this goal over the coming months.”

The decision was also backed by national recreational group

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

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

public notice Ryan Lawnmowing.

Free quotes, Ph / Txt 0223226515.

Learn HorticuLture now Fees free for domestic students evening workshops Start July 18

St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion

LegaSea. LegaSea spokesperson Richard Baker says the decision is welcome, even though it didn’t go as far as we would have liked.

“It is encouraging that people are willing to leave these scallop beds undisturbed this year to maximize the chance for a rapid rebuild, for their children and future generations to enjoy.”

LegaSea and the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council made recommendations as part of their submission that a long term view needed to be taken, and closing the fishery was only the first step.

The submission recommended the Southern Scallop fishery remain closed until abundance improved.

NELSON MARLBOROUGH SOUTHERN SCALLOP FISHERY CLOSING FROM 15 JULY

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Our sales reps are dedicated to getting YOU the best result

ROUN D BA L AGE and round bales of hay for sale. Phone: 027 2414504.

Writing a book?

We print and publish books and e-books.

No-obligation discussion. 03 5794709, www. prismaprint.co.nz info@ prismaprint.co.nz

Electric lawn mower with 10 metre cord, $80. Ph: 577 6447.

Nu-Look Clothing Quality tailoring at competitive prices

Marlborough Softball Association Annual General Meeting A & P Park on Maxwell Road on Wednesday 27th July 2016 at 7pm We welcome all players, members and supporters.

Contact: President ph 520 6068

TEN PIN Bowling.

Open 7 days. Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

Alterations and Repairs

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Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

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

In any condition.

CAsh paid FREE pick up

Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105

Blenheim Judo Club 8 week Beginners Course $35 Tuesdays evenings, starts 2nd August 7 – 12yrs 5-6pm 13yrs – Adults 7-8pm Instructor – Shayne Jacks, 2nd Dan

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SALES BRY D ON ST, Renwick, Sat 9.30am. House hold goods, kids stuff, ever ything must go, moving overseas.

Have some junk that could be treasure?

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SIMON BYRNE

Map showing the areas (in red) that are closed to the taking and possessing of scallops for the 2016-17 Southern Scallop Fishery season.

Following consultation on the long-term sustainability of the Southern Scallop Fishery (SCA7), there will be a temporary partial area closure in place for the taking and possession of scallops in the Nelson and Marlborough Sounds area for the 2016-17 season, starting Friday 15 July 2016 and ending 14 February 2017. No person may take or possess scallops from the areas marked in red on the map above.

The partial area closure applies to both commercial and recreational fishers, and gives the scallop beds time to rest and recover. This ensures our shared fishery space remains sustainable now, and into the future. During the closure period, longer-term management options will be developed.

If you have any questions about the closure please contact the Nelson MPI Fisheries office on 03 548 1069, search MPIFisheriesNelsonMarlboroughKaikoura on Facebook, or visit www.mpi.govt.nz/news-and-resources/consultations.

MPI Offices Blenheim, State Highway 1, Main Road, Blenheim – (03) 579 1088 Nelson, 118 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson – (03) 548 1069

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VINEYARD MACHINERY OPERATORS & TRELLIS MAINTENANCE PERSON The Seaview Vineyard is located in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough. At approximately 1,000 hectares and growing, it is one of New Zealand’s largest premium vineyards with a burgeoning reputation for the sustainable production of high quality grapes. Reporting to the Vineyard Manager, we are seeking highly motivated experienced individuals with wide ranging experience in vineyard operations to join our dedicated team.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will possess the following attributes: • Proven vineyard experience with good track record and references • Reliable with a strong work ethic • The desire to join a team which is intent on being the best • Good practical skills • A strong team player • Good sense of humour and can do attitude • Ability to work long and varied hours as required A competitive wage will be given to the successful applicant and transport to and from our Seddon-based vineyard will be provided.

Please send your application to gareth.goodsir@yealands.co.nz or P.O Box 545 Blenheim.

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ADVERTISING TERMS & CONDITIONS All advertisements are subject to the approval of Blenheim Sun newspaper.

Advertisements are positioned entirely at the option of The Publisher & no guarantee of placement is given. Applicable loadings apply only to the specific placement of strip or island advertisements. Placement & approval is at the discretion of The Publisher. While every effort will be made to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for any loss caused through loss or misplacement. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged on the size of the material supplied or the space ordered whichever is the greater. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Blenheim Sun newspaper of any error within 24 hours of its publication.

The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors.

To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative. (Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract). Cancellation: neither display nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that have commenced their series. If an advertiser at any time fails to supply copy within the deadline, it is understood & agreed that the last copy supplied will be repeated. Specific terms & conditions apply to certain classifications. These may relate to either requirements & conditions set by industry standards for the advertising of certain goods & services, or set by The Publisher. Please speak to your advertising representative to obtain a full copy of these. Advertisers agree that all advertisements published

by Blenheim Sun newspaper may also appear on a relevant website.

wanted S MALL SECTION W A N T ED i n t h e Blenheim area. Ph: 578 9751.

House to Buy - 2-3 bedroom, good condition, central location, preferably small section, $300K cash buyer.

PH: 5789751.

work wanted

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

to let 2 B e d r o o m furnished cottage, holiday or short term available, Witherlea. Ph: 0211577516.

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Qualified Thai Chef Required in Picton

Must have at least 3 years experience and be able to cook Thai food.

Hard working and well organised.

Senior Administrator Taylor Pass Honey Co is the largest vertically integrated honey operation in the South Island. While Marlborough is our home, we have a number of beekeeping hubs throughout the South Island which service over 9000 hives. Our premium honey is extracted and packed in our Blenheim based, state of the art processing facilities and exported around the world.

The company is in significant growth mode and as such is expanding its team of people. We now wish to appoint a Senior Administrator to support our Field Operations Manager in this newly created position based in Blenheim.

In this role you will: • Prepare landowner contracts, manage the landowner database and assist with implementing the landowner strategy; • Provide general administration support to the Field Operations Manager; • Assist with organising seasonal staff and visas; and • Enter purchase orders and prepare invoices.

To be successful in this role, you will: • Have previous experience working as a senior administrator; • Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point; • Be a strong team player, who is also capable of working independently; • Have previous leadership experience; and • Be able to work with people at all levels with confidence.

Taylor Pass Honey Co is driven by innovation and continuous improvement. Our challenge is to deliver a brand of the highest quality to our customers. As a company, we take pride in developing our employees to help them achieve their career aspirations.

If this sounds like you, please send your CV and covering letter to careers@taylorpasshoney.co.nz.

Applications close Sunday, 24 July 2016.

(permanent part-time) The successful applicant will display excellent skills/ knowledge of: • Working in a digital environment.

• Attention to detail.

• Building industry knowledge is desirable.

• An ability to read and understand building applications, check sheets and plans.

• A commitment to customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication skills.

If you would like to be part of a supportive, progressive team working in a modern work environment then please consider us as your preferred employer.

This role is approx. 23 hours per week.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm 28 July 2016.

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

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

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Qualified Thai Chef Required for Blenheim based cafe and catering business.

Must have at least 3 years experience and be able to speak English.

Phone 021 250 5756

Hair Stylist Senior hair stylist needed.

Hour’s negotiable but must be able to work one late night per week.

Phone: Colleen 03 578 4633 or 021 606461

Ph: 021 083 93811

Building Support officer

the purpose of this role is to assist the Building control group by vetting building consent applications for completeness prior to acceptance.

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Do you want the opportunity to learn from a well-established team, leading the way in Cloud Accounting and Technology and working alongside clients to help them improve their businesses?

A rare opportunity to join the Leslie & O’Donnell Limited Team has arisen due to the opportunities grown from Cloud Accounting, focusing on client service and solutions.

Leslie & O’Donnell Limited is a long-standing, wellrespected CA firm, based in sunny Marlborough.

If you are a either a recent Accounting Graduate looking to make your way in the Accounting world or an experienced Senior Accountant (ideally with a CA qualification) then we would love to hear from you. Preferably, you will need to be pro-active with a sound knowledge of compliance tax and accounting processes and systems and have a willingness to learn and an ability to adapt to changing technology.

The key aspects of the role will be: • Completion of Compliance and Tax work with and for clients.

• Work with clients on implementing Xero and find the best solutions to meet their needs and help grow their business.

• Use systems both internally and externally to assist clients in an advisory capacity.

The position requires someone who is personable with excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Previous experience with Xero and/or other Accounting systems would be preferred.

All applicants are kept in strict confidence, please email a covering letter and CV to andrea@leslieodonnell.co.nz by 22 July 2016.

CASUALS WANTED Do you have a passion for the Elderly?

Are you flexible and willing to go the extra mile with a “can do attitude”?

We are looking for people to be available as casuals for our facility to cover a variety of shifts in Caregiving, Housekeeping, Kitchen, and Laundry.

If you think you have got what it takes we look forward to hearing from you.

Please call at reception for an application form or email ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz

Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE

HEALTH CARE Activities ASSISTANTS Coordinator Permanent & casual shifts are available

Are for youenthusiastic Kind? Patient?

Empathetic? and committed

A full time position available for an health has carebecome assistants.

Activities Coordinator at our Retirement Village.

Experience is preferred, but full training The role theto planning overseeing will involves be offered suitableand applicants. of interesting and stimulating activities for our residents.Please call at reception for an We requireapplication a mature person formwith: or email • Passion, creativity and enthusiasm for manager@bethsaida.co.nz working with and helping the elderly • Good communication and people skills • The ability to work as part of an energetic, friendly and supportive team • Computer skills Bethsaida is a medium sized facility providing hospital and rest home care.

We are a not for profit organisation where care comes first.

This is a permanent position; Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Experience in aged care would be an advantage To apply for this position please call at reception for an application form or email: manager@bethsaida.co.nz Applications close: 22 July 2016

Building Control offiCer (full tiMe)

We’re a dynamic and progressive Council which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing our diverse range of functions

Council is seeking applications for the position of Building Control Officer.

Based in one of NZ’s sunniest regions with a great outdoor lifestyle, as Building Control Officer your role will be to satisfy Council’s statutory obligations and policies in matters relating to the Building Act, Building Regulations, Building Consent Authority Accreditation regulations, Fencing of Swimming Pools Act, Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and Amusement Device Regulations.

You will require an understanding of the Building Act, NZ Building Code and have proven history in the Building Construction (site or design) and/or Plumbing and Drainage Industry. You must be computer literate with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer technologies.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in supervisory, inspector or project management roles. You will be required to be on a rotational roster system between the office environment and out in the field.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 26 July 2016.

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

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

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Death Notices BROMBY-TEALE, Jocelyn Mary (Jos): July 12, 2016

Grey Power Marlborough Abbeyfield information meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 19th July, 2016 at the Wesley Centre

All welcome

GUDGEON, Patricia Alice (Pat): July 9, 2016 LESLIE, Stuart Mark: July 3, 2016 LOCHEAD, Clarice Frances: July 8, 2016

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

BEAUMONT, Betty: Passed away at Hospice Marlborough, peacefully with her family at her side, on Wednesday July 13 2016.

In her 88th year. Treasured wife of David, loved and cherished mother and mother-inlaw of Michael and the late Martin, the late Robin, Chrissy, Steve and Sue, Gary and Sharyn, and Murray and Tina. Loved and adored Nana of her 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 38 Hillcrest Avenue, Blenheim 7201.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Betty will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am Monday July 18, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz WALKER, Violet (nee Keelan): Passed away at Wairau Hospital, surrounded by her whanau on Tuesday July 12 2016. Loved wife of the late James (Jim) Hakaraia, loved mother and mother-in-law of Lisle and Mel, Watene (George), Dallas (Choc), Dixie and Hope, Earl (Tom), Carolynn and Harry Tipene, Unaiki and Powhiri, Cooper, Isla and the late Utufiti Taunoa, and Ngamiro and Patricia. Loving mother-in-law of the late Margaret Bradley and Vonda Walker. Loving Nanna of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 5 Moran Street, Blenheim 7201. A tangi for Violet will be held at Te Hora Marae, Canvastown, at 1pm Saturday July 16, followed by interment at Te Hora Urupa.

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

MORROW, Beatrice Delamere (Dela): July 6, 2016 PATTERSON, Edwin Francis (Ted): July 7, 2016 POWELL, Brian Edward: QSM, JP, July 12, 2016 SMITH, Phyllis Anne (nee Lamrock):

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Marlborough landscape group members from left Richard Hunter, Tim Newsham, and Peter Jerram plant a liquid amber tree along Grove Road.

Plantings thrive Story and photo by Cathie Bell More plantings have gone into Grove Road along the main road in and out of Blenheim, as part of work by the Marlborough District Council, the Marlborough landscape group, and local landowners.

On Wednesday, the council, Nelmac, and landscape group members Richard Hunter, Tim Newsham, and Peter Jerram planted the sixth group of plantings on the area outside Placemakers.

Peter says the plantings have made the road a much more attractive exit and entrance to Blenheim.

“It is a much more attractive place rather than the rather bleak grim part of town it has been.”

Landowners along the road have been supportive, he says, and he hopes as the plantings grow, more will come on board.

Council reserves officer Robin Dunn says six areas have been planted so far, and they will be part of council’s maintenance programme now to look after them.

They will start doing more again in spring, and there will be more consultation with landowners.

“This is a great venture, it’s a shared effort with landowners to make the place look good…A bit of greenness and softening here will go a long way.”

The Marlborough landscape group has been the catalyst for the work to happen, he says.

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Stale, old Super Rugby Four New Zealand teams in the eight-team Super Rugby playoffs shows how dull the competition has become.

The Kiwi franchises are so far ahead of their Australian and South African rivals, that with the exception of the New Zealand derbies, the competition is boring and stale.

There were four Trans-Tasman matches last week, all won by Kiwi teams with a points differential of more than 200-60.

I long for the days of strong competition, when a trip to face the Brumbies in Canberra was a

formidable prospect, when getting a win in South Africa was treasured.

It feels like now you can miss all those games and not miss much.

There is too much rugby, too many teams who simply can’t foot it.

Like most things, more teams equals more money but a watered-down product.

The answer - Australia and South Africa need to lift their game and work harder at grassroots level to keep players.

Argentina and Japan need time.

The Jaguares have potential

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to be contenders in a few years, Japan I doubt will ever amount to much.

It’s important to understand that New Zealand is dominating this competition while playing each other regularly and taking competition points off each other as a result and it comes during a transition in All Blacks rugby.

Great players have retired, yet there’s been no stopping the New Zealand wave of dominance.

Competition creates cash, but the same-old, same old creates disinterest.

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You can do it: Brayden Story and photo by Cathie Bell World champion Brayden Graham has returned home to an excited welcome by supporters.

The Mixed Martial Arts flyweight gold medallist bought his medal to Marcelo’s Gym in Stuart Street on Wednesday night to show supporters and a class of young jujitsu trainees.

Brayden encouraged the group of 20 children to ‘stick at it’ to achieve their goals.

He described his win as like getting 100 birthdays in one go.

“It’s the coolest thing.”

There are already some New Zealand champions in the young people training at the gym, he says, and he encouraged all the students to keep training hard to achieve their goals as he had.

“What’s it like being a world champion? It’s cool, it’s fun, I just want to laugh.”

He thanks all his sponsors and supporters for their help in getting

him to win in Las Vegas.

“It’s an individual sport, but it felt like a team effort.”

He warned them this was just the beginning.

“I just can’t thank everyone enough – I’m living the dream.”

Brayden’s mother Enid and father Owen were in Las Vegas to watch him win, and Enid says she can’t begin to describe the emotions the pair had watching the fights.

Owen thanked Brayden’s coaches in Blenheim, Marcelo Lopes and Peter Warren.

“Words can’t explain how I felt when he won the medal. It was a special feeling. You two fellows made it come true and all the hard effort he put in, it was really good to see.”

Marcelo says it is good for the kids to know that even if you’re coming from a small gym in Blenheim, you can achieve your goals.

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Crusader Knights selection

Seven players from Marlborough Boys’ College have been named in the Crusader Knights Under 18’s training squad.

Tasman Rugby Union chief executive Tony Lewis says the regional First XV is continuing its good form in the UC Championship, the Crusaders region secondary schools competition and 19 players named in the Crusader Knights Under 18’s training squad – eight from Nelson College, seven from Marlborough Boys College and four from Waimea Combined Schools.

A Crusader Knights team to play the Hurricanes Under 18’s will be named next week.

Rugby div 1 semis

The Motorworld Marlborough division 1 matches this weekend are: Waitohi v Moutere at Lansdowne Park at 1pm, and then at 3pm, Central v Harlequins.

Tasman Rugby Union’s chief executive Tony Lewis says the deciding of the semi-final berths brings the senior club rugby season to ‘its pointy end’.

Rugby div 2 semis

Coaches Peter Warren and Marcelo Lopes wecome IMMAF gold medallist Brayden Graham and his parents Owen and Enid Graham home.

“My plan is in a few years to have 25 Braydens here.”

Peter, who fought at the 1984

Commonwealth Games, says Brayden’s win is ‘much harder’ than the Commonwealth Games.

The Motorworld Marlborough Division 2 semi finals are also on this weekend, with Marlborough Old Boys v Harlequins at the Marlborough Boys’ College front field at 1pm, and Moutere v Kaikoura at Lansdowne Park # 4 field at 3pm.

The rugby union encourages people to enjoy getting out and supporting local clubs in a quest for Finals glory.

Olympics insight

The Blenheim South Rotary Club is hosting New Zealand’s Olympic Committee member Barry Maister at a charity auction dinner on September 2.

The Picton resident’s speech is billed as ‘what really happened at the Rio Olympics”.

The dinner is in support of St Mark’s and Creative Kids Trust.

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Wine meet Movie potential huge top finalists February’s International Sauvignon Blanc celebration of wine is one of five finalists for the event of the year.

The winners of the New Zealand Association of Event Professionals annual awards will be named at a gala dinner at the Auckland Museum on August 4. The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge and the Auckland Nines league shared the best major event last year.

The other four finalists just announced are the ASB Tennis Classic, the Air NZ Queenstown marathon, the Challenge Wanaka triathlon and the BMW ISPS Handa NZ Open.

Judge and company director, Dame Therese Walsh, says the finalists demonstrated a high level of expertise in running large and complex events, and keep New Zealand top of mind as a global player in the events industry.

“Many of the events showcase the best we have to offer and encourage both local and international participation all while generating economic and social benefits for the local community and the country. The quality of the finalists is exceptional and we look forward to seeing these events grow and prosper into the future.”

The international Sauvignon 2016 celebration of wine in Marlborough is well pitched to New Zealand’s strengths.

The new event shines the spotlight on New Zealand’s flagship wine variety.

The event is the first of its kind in New Zealand and it hosted the world’s leading wine producers, experts and key influencers.

The New Zealand Association of Event Professionals was set up 10 years ago to advocate for the burgeoning events industry in New Zealand.

The annual awards celebrate the best of the best events in New Zealand.

By Cathie Bell Marlborough has huge potential as a place for filmmakers, says local filmmaker Aaron Falvey.

He has been chosen to direct Ascendance, a sci fi action film by an American group, who arrive here in September. They are crowdfunding to pay for it now.

The film is a prequel in the Dragoon series, and will be filmed here for two weeks in September.

Twelve people are expected to be here, including cast and crew, working closely with Aaron’s top of the South film group.

The opportunity came about after the film’s writer and producer, Michael Ortiz, visited Marlborough on holiday last year and became ‘inspired and fell in love with the place’, Aaron says.

“It inspired him to bring the film here, he wanted to work with Kiwis.”

He decided then if he was going to film here, why not have a Kiwi direct?

“I was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time.”

Aaron showed them his work and they were impressed, particularly at the budgets he worked with. One film, which Aaron hopes will be shown at the Top of the South Film Festival later this year, was made for $400.

This film is to be made on a US$8000 budget, and there is about two weeks left on the crowdfunding bid.

Marlborough filmmaker Aaron Falvey, centre, says the district has huge potential for filmmaking.

“For us, we’re just trying to get people to commit a few dollars to the project.”

The Blenheim Filmmakers Group was set up four years ago, and last year, the Top of the South Film Production Society has been set up to build a larger, more profession organisation, Aaron says.

“We want to bring more high-end productions into the region.”

The formation of the groups has brought a lot of people ‘out of the woodwork’, he says, many who deliberately keep a low profile.

“I’ve been quite surprised by the number of talented people here in the region.”

Aaron’s ultimate goal is to create a thriving film industry here in Marlborough.

“I won’t give up until it happens.”

Marlborough is unique, he says.

“What we have to offer landscape-wise is second to none. There is the Sounds, Kaikoura, the rolling hills, the vineyards.

It’s quite unique and all in one area.

“To a lot of productions, that’s incredibly rare and valuable.”

Sounds habitat urgent, rec fishers The habitat in the very inner Marlborough Sounds has been degraded by heavy siltation and smothered habitat, Recreational Fishers Association president Peter Watson says.

He told the association’s annual meeting this week that one of the major causes is

forestry clear felling with silt and debris at run-off time.

“Smother the food supply and snapper won’t be there.”

Peter says he has dived in Mahau Sound and found ‘metres deep’ silt and little or no

sign of any life.

“Urgent action is needed by government and the Marlborough District Council.”

Elections resulted in Peter Watson reelected as president, John Leader as secretary and Roger Randall as treasurer.

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