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Rock star By Cathie Bell It wasn’t Mitch Alderlieste’s night, but former Havelock resident Sam Edmonds won ‘best drummer’ at the Battle of the Bands’ national championships last weekend. Sam is the drummer with ‘Ellery Daines’, a band which won the Auckland heats of the competition to progress to the finals. Continued on page 2 Sam Edmonds from the band Ellery Daines was awarded ‘best drummer’ at the national Battle of the Bands contest last weekend.

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Local lads make their mark at national music championships Continued from page 1 The Demon Energy Battle of the Bands National Championships were held in Auckland last weekend. The championships were made up of bands that had won regional finals around the country. Two former Marlborough musicians were competing – Mitch Alderlieste as a soloist, who came through the Wellington regional finals and Sam Edmonds in ‘Ellery Daines’, who came through the Auckland regional finals. He says he was ‘pretty chuffed’ to win. Sam says he was surprised to win as he didn’t feel his performance in the final was the best he’d done. “That was about the fifth time we’d performed in that venue. The first one was all right, the next two I felt really strong, but I actually thought at the grand final, it probably wasn’t my best performance, I felt a bit discouraged, I might have let the team down. “It was quite a surprise when they said I was best drummer.” He has been playing drums for the band ‘Ellery Daines’ for about 10

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months. It’s named after the singersongwriter who leads it, and who Sam taught drums in Nelson when they both lived there. “It’s cool to be recording music with him now.” The two of them also play in another band ‘Paper City’ with another musician they knew in Nelson who also moved to Auckland.

Sam went to Linkwater School, and Queen Charlotte College, where he was a part of successful local band, “Recommended by Your Mom”. He went on to study Contemporary Music at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology in Nelson, and is a part of “Little Oceans” who have been awarded a total of four NZ On Air recording grants, and whose latest

single, “Peace” has had over 250,000 plays on Spotify. With the three bands, Sam says he has ‘got right back into the drumming’ and he loves performing. “We have a few things lined up. We’re recording a music video this weekend.” Mitch Alderliest was also in the grand finals last weekend and performed as the only solo act in the Demon Energy Battle of the Bands National Championship in Auckland. He says it was ‘a massive weekend’. “What a massive weekend it has been. I didn’t place but I am pretty happy to walk away with the title of being the only solo act at the national finals!” He thanked all his hometown supporters. “It’s great to know I have a force like you backing me all the way. You’re awesome.” Mitch left Blenheim last year for Wellington to pursue music as both a band member and acoustic soloist. Next on Mitch’s agenda is to complete his debut EP which he hopes to release later in the year.

Rare wine sought Story and photo by Cathie Bell Fromm Winery is celebrating its 25th vintage this year, but the star guest may not be able to put in much of an appearance. The release of the 1994 Fromm pinot noir reserve put the winery on the map, general manager William Hoare says. But the winery only has three bottles of it left in its cellar, so people are being asked to look at their own cellars and if they have that wine, Fromm would be ‘very interested’ in buying it back.

Master of Wine Bob Campbell wrote that the ‘best New Zealand Pinot Noir I have ever tasted’ is Fromm La Strada 1994 Pinot Noir Reserve, en Magnum. “The wine was glorious. As we sat in stunned silence we could hear the faint notes of a celestial choir singing the Hallelujah chorus.” Winemaker Hätsch Kalberer says they knew the wine was good when it was made, but not quite how good it was. “It’s got better with age.”

The first crop from the Fromm vines, it demonstrated how good the variety could be in Marlborough, he says. “Often the first crop makes extraordinary wine. They’re often something quite special.” He and William tried the wine last year and say it is still drinking well. “It’s amazing, sometimes you have a wine, you think they’re really good, good for 10 years, but Fromm Winery winemaker Hätsch Kalberer with they just continue to surprise again the 1994 pinot noir reserve that put the winery and again when you open them.” on the map.

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Speed limit still being ignored by motorists By Celeste Alexander Earlier in the year Havelock woman Selena Robbins spoke to The Sun about her concern that drivers were refusing to slow down when passing a stopped school bus. The speed limit is 20km/h when passing school buses that are stopped to drop off or pick up children. The rule applies whichever direction motorists are travelling in. Selena and her family live on a rural property along State Highway 6 between Okaramio and Havelock. Two of her children attend Havelock School and catch the bus from a nearby bus stop located on the side of the highway. Out of frustration she begun filming motorists last year as they sped past the school bus that was collecting her children and posted onto Facebook to help create an awareness. Five months later and now that term three of schooling has begun, The Sun checked back in with Selena to see if she hasnoticed a difference in driver behaviour. “After I went public about motorists ignoring the 20km/h rule there were a couple of good weeks where people were slowing down. Particularly on the same side of the road that the bus had stopped on, whereas the opposite not so much. “Now I would have to say there hasn’t been anymore change. A few are slowing down but not everyone, as they should be, which is really worrying. “What is it going to take for people to get it... a child to be hit and killed?”

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Candidates start Councillors Jenny Andrews and Trevor Hook have filed nominations for the October council elections. Jenny joins Brian Dawson as a candidate for the Blenheim ward, and Trevor joins David Oddie as a candidate in the Marlborough Sounds ward. Brian is also standing as mayor. People interested in standing for the Marlborough District Council or as mayor have until noon on August 12 to put their names forward for election.

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This school bus stop on State Highway 6 near Havelock is one motorists are speeding past. Photo provided.

Selena chooses to continue driving her children to the bus stop for the two days a week they travel on it and says she will continue to video speeding motorists. “Sometimes people look at me and anchor up big time, but the majority just don’t get it.” Recently Selena found herself in the driver’s seat witnessing the ignorance of drivers travelling past a stopped school bus. “I had slowed down to pass a bus but the driver behind me got frustrated and abused me when I slowed and then overtook me. “It just shocked me that they would behave like this,” she says.

Rural Women New Zealand are advocates for safer rural roads. National president Wendy McGowan says drivers need to pay attention to the speed limit whether they are in rural areas or passing urban based primary schools. “Rural children are especially vulnerable when drivers speed past school buses, and children have been involved in a number of serious and fatal crashes. “Please slow down around schools and in communities. “Obey the speed limit when passing a stopped bus and even get the family involved in teaching

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Sounds could be pest-free area By Cathie Bell The Government’s plan to step up predator control work could be good for Picton and the Marlborough Sounds, a local conservationist says. James Wilson, a Picton Dawn Chorus spokesman, says the announcement fits well with the work being done and plans local groups have to build on the success of the Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary near Picton. Prime Minister John Key launched ‘Predator Free NZ 2050’ on Monday, with an initial $28 million for the programme, which will see public, private, iwi and community sectors working together to help protect our native species. Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith says local conservation projects could be in for a major boost with the launch of Predator Free NZ 2050. “This is a ground-breaking initiative and the most ambitious conservation project attempted anywhere in the world,” he says. “Making New Zealand predator free by 2050 will rely on the Government working with local communities to tackle introduced predators and the havoc they wreak for native species. “A new Government company, Predator Free New Zealand Ltd, will sponsor community partnerships around the country, giving local conservation groups and pest eradication initiatives the opportunity to receive support for their programmes.” The programme will bring together the resources of the Department of Conservation and the Ministry for Primary Industries to work in partnership with local communities.

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Kids’ space opens Story and photo by Cathie Bell The children’s library space upstairs at the Blenheim District Library re-opens tomorrow and staff hope children and their families will enjoy the new space. The upstairs floor, where the children’s library is, has been closed since Easter for about $500,000 of essential earthquake strengthening and partial roof replacement. With the work now completed, the children’s library is moving back upstairs into a renovated space with huge amounts of natural light. It opens again at tomorrow at 9am. Children’s librarian Tracey McKean says the children’s space is closed today as the books and furniture are returned to upstairs. The children’s books have been temporarily housed in the main library downstairs during the renovation work. The library is trying to arrange the upstairs

area to have some places to encourage children to stay and read something while they’re at the library, Tracey says. “We’re making it a place to visit, stay, and enjoy while you’re here. It’s not just come and grab something and go.” There is wifi in the children’s library, but books are still the key thing, she says. The space is now flooded with natural light through big windows. The windows have ‘portholes’ at different heights for children to look out at the view. “This is one of the few buildings you can get up and see the view from,” Tracey says. “The sunsets are amazing.” She says they hope to see new library members coming in with their families. “We want to support families with their reading, spend time with them, help them find a book that interests them at the level that is appropriate for them.”

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Locals line up for awards at Top of South Building Show By Cathie Bell Blenheim-based building companies took away a swathe of awards at the Nelson Marlborough West Coast Registered Master Builders 2016 House of the Year competition. The regional results were announced last weekend at an event in Nelson. The winning builds were celebrated by members of the Nelson, Marlborough & West Coast Registered Master Builders Association and members of the local construction industry. There were eight gold award winners from Marlborough, Nelson, and the West Coast which will now be judged against gold award winners from around the country to find the National Gold Reserve finalists. National category winners and the Registered Master Builders Supreme Awards for the 2016 House of the Year and Renovation of the Year will be announced at a gala dinner on 26 November in Auckland. George Guthrie Construction won a gold award and were the category winner for a Blenheim house in the Renovation Award $250,000 -

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Tall tales, and true Peter Anderson is half of the vet-turned-author duo which has just published their second book, ‘Old Dogs, New Tricks’. He talks to Cathie Bell at the book’s launch. Veterinary medicine and its practice has changed immensely over the past 40 years. Marlborough man Peter Anderson and his friend and business partner Peter Jerram have been at the forefront of many of those changes, and they talk about those changes, sharing the funny and often poignant stories of clients and their animals in their books. The second book collecting their stories, ‘Old Dogs, New Tricks’, has just been published, and was launched last Friday evening. The way Peter Anderson talks, he’s a reluctant author. “It was Peter Jerram really. He’s the one who was quite keen. Random House also approached us and were quite keen to do a followup. Peter Jerram was keen, I was hesitant. I finally had my arm twisted.” Their first book together, ‘Cock and Bull Stories’, ‘did sell quite well and is still trickling out’, Peter says. Both books draw on the two Peters’ decades of experience working as vets in Marlborough. Peter says that while he’s out of clinical practice now, he is still doing consultancy and advisory work. “I’m working with three generations on the same property. I started with the grandfather, I spent most of my life with my generation on the farm, and now the sons are there. “It’s great. I almost know aspects of their property better than they do sometimes. I certainly do around the animal health issues.” During the past 40 years, Peter says veterinary medicine has

changed hugely. “When we started off, it was very much James Herriot visits – patch up jobs all the time, fixing things when they were broken, solving a few problems.” Then there was the 1980s, a ‘very exciting time with everybody trying different things’, he says. “There was all the different farmings – fitch, angora rabbits… even people in urban areas got involved, people with a couple of acres put up deer fences.” The Peters got into things such as embryo transfers, but then the sharemarket crashed and everything toughened up, Peter says. “To survive, farming had to become very lean and mean. That’s where our role became pretty important, helping farmers improve performance and production and to be more efficient. “That’s where I see rural vets in the future, it lies not so much in the patch-up jobs but in helping the farmers be more successful.” He’s seen ‘huge change’ in those 40 years of practising in Marlborough, he says. “The Wairau Plains provided us with a lot of work – a lot of local small studs, beef, dairy and sheep, they provided a lot of work. “It’s all grapes now.” The small animal care side has changed too, he says, from patchup jobs to very niche specialised work now. “When we started, we had to do everything, for everybody. Today, there are not many generalists left.” It used to be much more physi-

Peter Anderson, who has published a second book about his life as a vet, with Peter Jerram.

cally demanding too – sometimes manually pregnancy testing 1000 cows a day was very demanding, Peter says. “But now, it’s all scanning electronically. Times have moved.” While the work has changed, some things haven’t – Peter says he still does ‘quite a bit of flying’ to

work around the country, particularly round the South Island and it ‘saves a lot of time’. “It gives me a thrill too.” Some of the book’s stories tell of hair-raising flights – or actually, the landings – in the Marlborough Sounds. Peter says the Sounds can be

‘tricky flying’. “I think I’m very lucky to be an old pilot.” • Peter Anderson and Peter Jerram will be talking about their book at 10.30am on Saturday morning at the Blenheim Club as part of the Marlborough Book Festival.

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Spruce-up for Sheps Park Some hefty macrocarpa tree trunks provide an unstructured playground space at Sheps Park in Springlands. The tree trunks were brought in from a Marlborough Sounds farm. They’re in keeping with the rustic and natural look of the recreational reserve. Council Reserves and amenities officer Robert Hutchinson says Sheps Park is a bit different to other council parks. “It’s a departure from our traditional parks and playgrounds – in keeping with the wishes of the couple who donated the land and the surrounding community who have been closely involved in its development.” The Severne Street land was a public

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All-rounder a top pick for book festival presenter By Cathie Bell The Marlborough Book Festival, on this weekend, offers the chance to get the ‘inside story’ from the man who wrote both All Blacks captain Richie McCaw’s and Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum’s biographies. Greg McGee has written books, plays and television and film scripts over the course of his career. His book Richie McCaw, Open Side published in 2012 was so popular it’s now hard to track down a copy, and he’s just finished writing the biography of Brendon McCullum. Marlborough journalist and self-professed rugby nut Tessa Nicholson will interview Greg at two one-hour sessions – one at Spy Valley Wines cellar door on Saturday 30 July

and one at the Blenheim Club on Sunday 31 July. “The Saturday session is very much sport orientated, given Greg was an All Black triallist, who went on to write Foreskin’s Lament - a game changer for New Zealand theatre - and he wrote the biography of our most famous All Blacks ever. “On top of that he has also just completed the biography of cricketing great, Brendan McCullum, which is due out at Christmas. “He has a wonderful sense of humour and is a story teller extraordinaire, so I can’t wait.” At the Sunday session, Tessa and Greg will talk about his latest novel The Antipodeans. Tessa says this is one of her ‘books of the year.’ “It is quite a stunner. Set in Italy, it flicks between two time zones: World War II when

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Wednesday July 27, 2016

BNZ Speakers’ Series The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly event. Last Friday’s event saw Fiona Fenwick speak on reputation management at a well-attended lunch on Friday.

 Anthony Barnes, Dale Clair, and Beth Barnes came to listen.

 Brigid and Samantha Forrest came to listen.

 Becky Sangster and Helen Nicholson came along too.

Vets’ book launch Peter Anderson and Peter Jerram launched their second book together at Wairau River Wines on Friday evening.

 Fellow vets, John Smart and John Hellstrom, compared stories.

 John and Helen Meuli, who farm inland Kaikoura, attended.

Holiday fun

 Alastair Elliott and Richie Dillon turned out to help launch the book.

Snapshots of families and children enjoying the school holidays sent in by Sun readers.

 The Bann family enjoying their holiday visit to Wellington Zoo. Baby Kiara, Leo and Amalie.

 Bella Harper enjoying a cafe treat.  Annaka Coutts was excited to be

visiting Orana Park during her holidays.

 Sophie Watson having fun at

Shipwrecks in Picton on a cold rainy July day.

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office. “If you’re kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives - be kind anyway.”

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“QUOTE OF THE WEEK” Email your inspiring message you remember from your childhood to be featured in The Sun and help inspire others from Marlborough. news@blenheimsun.co.nz

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The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

Community Elder Care Thursday programmes for eldery, St Christopher’s. Talk/Tech/Teach. Keeping U Moving. Older persons seminars. More info 579 4446 or 021 2230160 leave name and number.

Depression Support Group You are not alone! Spend time with others who understand. Meets Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson St, Thurs 1pm2.30pm. Ph Barb: 0277372403.

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

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 2 supers, raffles and meals available. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra.

Marlborough Community Law Seminar Bullying in the Workplace and committees, identifying bullying behaviour and the law around bullying. 2 August 2-4.00pm at Community Law, 16 Market St.

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

St John Community Shop Springlands. Buzz on in to buy beds, bric’a’brac, books, boots, bags and beautiful clothes. (Make an offer on our many single beds available). Ph. 5781754.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary). Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125. Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

BUCK, Susan (nee Griffiths): Passed peacefully, on Sunday July 24 2016 at Hospice Marlborough, surrounded by family. Aged 54 years. Beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. Messages may be sent to the Buck Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Susan was held yesterday. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz EMMERSON, Messines Ngaroimata: On Wednesday July 20 2016, suddenly at Wairau Hospital. Aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of belated Christine, Amelia, Shirley and Garry, and belated Susanne. Dearly loved grandmother and great grandmother of her mokopuna. Messages may be sent to the Emmerson family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Messines will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 1.30pm on Thursday July 28, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

in memoriam GATEHOUSE, Pauline: 26 July 2001. 15 years since you left us, but you are always in our hearts. Love Karen, Michael and Trevor.

C R O S S W O R D Puzzle CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Graduate with academic degree (6) 4. Person’s vulnerable point. (8,4) 11. Skull. (7) 12. Stack of hay. (4) 13. Nunnery’s female superior. (6) 15. Part of house let seperately. (10) 16. Deceptive. (8) 17. Large forearm bone(pl) (5) 18. Final. (8) 21. As soon as possible(abbr) (4) 23. Brazilian port, ... de janeiro (3) 25. Ox(pl) (4) 27. Notion. (4) 29. Bay Of Islands town (7) 31. Craggy. (6) 32. Sorrows. (4) 34. Male whale. (4) 35. Reach (6) 36. Mongol conqueror, ... Khan. (7) 37. Win & place bet(horses) ... way (4) 38. Narrow opening. (4) 40. Arable land. (3) 42. Sworn to telling the truth, under ...(4) 44. Male soprano(pl) (8)

WALKER, Gillean Mary (Jill): Passed away, suddenly but peacefully, at her home on Monday July 18 2016. Aged 62 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Kerrin, loved sister and sister-in-law of Shona and John, Gael and David, Michael and Julie, and Alastair and Teresa. Much loved sister-in-law of Terry and Alisoun, Shirleyann and Jeff, Darryl and Sharon, David and Karen. Devoted aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Loved and respected friend of many. Messages to P O Box 5109, Springlands, Blenheim 7241. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough, 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201 would be appreciated. A lifelong commitment to travel - “the journey, not the arrival, matters”. In accordance with Jill’s wishes, a private cremation service has taken place. A memorial service for Jill will be held at The Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm on Saturday August 20. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

acknowledgement in memoriam WILSON, Barbara. Barbara’s family wish to thank all the people and groups who sent us messages and cards after the passing of our much loved mother, mother in-law and gramma. Special thanks to the community nurse’s from Marlborough Hospice and especially Noeline for the amazing help they and she gave to make mums final journey as easy as possible. As some of you were known to us please accept this as a personal thank you.

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary. The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

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33. Petroleum bore, ... well. (3) 34. In two languages. (9) 39. Forbidden. (5) 41. Deny. (8) 43. Having left a will. (7) 46. Success. (7) 47. Nonsensical. (6) 48. Coarse. (5) 50. Annoy. (5) 51. Ark builder. (4)

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Trades and Services Appliances

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JULY SPECIAL YOUR OLD TOP LOaDIng washIng machIne If it is still working, you could recycle it with us.

Ph 578 3601

Quality, range, experience and value. That’s Versatile! From great homes to sleepouts, garages, workshops and carports, Versatile can build it all! And we’ll take care of everything from consents to driveways. Talk to us today for an obligation free quote.

Eyeworks incl Eyelash tint, Eyebrow tidy & tint normally $35

NOW ONLY $25 Great value!

Phone: 03 577 7212

Elegance Beauty ph 03 579 4043 txt 027 334 2200

0800 VERSATILE www.versatile. co.nz

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

equipment hire WANT SOME MORE HEIGHT? Push around indoor scissor lift • Lightweight 420kg • Easily manoeuvrable • Great for small spaces • 5.8m working height

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

blenheim@accessman.co.nz www.accessman.co.nz

alklins Joinery

Manufacturer of all your joinery needs

firewood

DOHERTY FENCING For all types oF Fencing

All loads are 3 Cubic meters Free delivery in the Blenheim area. Contact us to discuss your firewood needs today. Or check us out on facebook @DeanBlacklawsfirewood

kitchens

• Windows • Doors • Vanities • Wall Units • Kitchens • Stairs • Shop Fittings • Fit-out of boats and motorhomes • Repair work

walklins@xtra.co.nz 13 Sutherland Terrace Blenheim

by Cantwell Joinery Visit us online at www.mastercraft.co.nz or call us on 03 578 3375 Showroom: 15 Bristol Street, Riverlands, Blenheim

panel & paint

YOUR BUSINESS

577 7868 for detAils

harrisonscarpetone.co.nz

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

• • • • • •

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

03 578 0086

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

YOUR BUSINESS Advertise on the sun’s trAdes & services pAge cAll us todAy for detAils

garage doors

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Classic Gates

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

See the experts for:

Sandblasting Powdercoating Gates, Fencing Furniture Pool Fences

6 Nelson St, Blenheim

2nd hand Firearms

We can sell on your behalf, or purchase from you on the spot. inside

VORTEX MARINE

Email: sales@domblen.co.nz

Ph/Fax 578 0374 a/h 021 838 550

PH 578 5720 6 Dodson St, Blenheim

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES SUPPLIES

PAINTER Painter

plastic welding

• 5 grades of bark • compost & soil conditioner • pungas • peastraw • bricks • cream pebble • white chip • screened topsoil • firewood • coal • trailer hire • wine barrels

Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate Blenheim

DAVE REES PAINTERS & DECORATORS For all painting and decorating needs

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

Ph 578 9590

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

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cAll us todAy

021 997 070 or 0508 22 77 38

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

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Member of the Registered Master Joiners

Phone: 579 5266 Cell: 027 6710 133

Nathan Birtles

Gum, Pine or Gum/Pine mixed loads available

Phone Chy 027 390 2125 AH 573 9019

Joinery

Do You Need New Carpet or Vinyl?

www.harrisonscarpet.co.nz

Fencing

• Post replacements • 2.2m rows • Strainers • Waterways • Ponds - Yards • Boundaries • Post & rail • Retaining walls • Loading ramps • Residential

Carpet install & service

No job too small PVC Galvanized Coloursteel Internal gutters

Call Don today 027 279 7392 Over 30 years experience. Locally owned and operated.

WINTER IS WITH US Barley Meal plus Soya $20.00 Pig Pellets $26.50 Garden Pellets $20.00 Multigrain Horse Feed $34.30 Seed potatoes, garlic seed, fertiliser, wheat, barley, peas, chooken treat plus much more. Made and supplied by your local merchant

527 Old Renwick RD 8.30—12.30pm Sat Ph 5780468

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

TREE CARE CARE

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

Ph. 03 578 0083

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For all your electrical needs

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment. Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

Ph: 579 4445 www.cmelectrical.co.nz

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 public notice

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 The

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SympoSium Special Fiskars Flip la K at Symposium Prices until 31st July. www.thequiltersbarn.co.nz

jeweller

PhiliP Gibbison

Jewellers Your Watch & Clock professional.

Quality repairs to all brands.

Ph 578 2595 Cleghorn St Redwood Village

plastering

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

Freephone:

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

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public notice Writing a book? We print and publish books and e-books. No-obligation discussion. 03 5794709, www. prismaprint.co.nz info@ prismaprint.co.nz. Drop the kids at school - play social BADMINTON. Thursday mornings. Phone 5705613.

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Play BADMINTON: Racquets available. ALL WELCOME. Thursday mornings. Phone Nona 5705613. I N VITATIO N TO ALL WRITERS in the Marlborough District, expressions of interest to become part of a new writers website to help promote and provide profiles. Email dotscot@kinect.co.nz by 4th August. Have some FUN Play social BADMINTON! Thursday mornings. Phone Nona 5705613.

Blenheim Rowing Club 2016 AGM is to be held on Wednesday 3rd August at 6pm in the Marlborough Boys College staff room. All welcome

The Marlborough RSA Womens Section

public notice

N. Thomson President

Public Notice - Form 7 Section 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Cartel 2016 Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Blenheim for the issue of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 28 Scott Street, Blenheim, Marlborough District know as Cartel Mexican Bar & Grill. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is Restaurant/ Bar. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Marlborough District Licensing Committee at the Council Offices, Seymour Street, Blenheim. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240. This is the second publication of this notice. The first publication of this notice was made on 20 July 2016.

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'HAVANA NIGHTS' Cuban Salsa Party Saturday 30th July @ 7:30pm onwards, Salsa Groove Marlborough, c/- Studio HQ (next to Devour Cafe/Hertiage Cafe), State Highway 1, Grovetown. “Cuban fever is about to hit Blenheim, this will be the BIG party not to be missed” Join us for a fun filled evening of Latin music & dancing. $10.00 door charge, BYO drinks/glasses, plus follow-me dances and performances. SPECIAL GUEST ***Greydis Montero Liranza*** (NZ’s only Professional Cuban female dancer, tutor & choreographer) Everyone welcome! contact Karen 0273090268, email: kmoathens@yahoo.com, Facebook: SALSA GROOVE MARLBOROUGH

Te Pou Whakawhirinaki o Aotearoa

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Marlborough

Tuesday 2nd August 2016 10.30am Marlborough Community Centre 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim

to utesees Madsen Promotions b i r T ee G s B agle n E ue e &Q

SuperStar Show Voted M ResoRt Las Vegas Most pouLaR show

Picton RSA

30th July 7.30pm Tickets $25 available from the Club

AGM Will be held in the RSA Room on 10 August 2016, at 1.30pm. Nomination forms for election of officers will be available on Section Day 13 July 2016.

Wednesday July 27, 2016

situations vacant

Excavator opErator/rEticulation tEchnician (SErvicE pErSon) (Full tiME)

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

Council requires a positive, can-do team player who can contribute to responding to the varied situations this role demands. This role will suit someone with experience or a person looking to enter the water services maintenance industry. Previous experience in skilled digger operations, water reticulation, stormwater and sewerage would be an advantage. Training will be provided where necessary. You would need to have a current driver’s licence with at least classes 1 & 2 and preferably WTR endorsement. If this fits you please visit Council’s website to find out more about the role and how to apply. Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm 10 August 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

Deputy ReseRves RangeR Public Notice Section 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

The Partnership of Raymond Peter Poswillo, Cherry Wilson, Kerry George Lammas, Scott Daniel Lammas, Michelle Lee Gundry has made an application to the District Licensing Agency at Blenheim for renewal of conditions of an off license in respect of the premises situated at 162 Battys Road, Blenheim, Marlborough District known as NZ Wine Export. The general nature of the business conducted under the license is Wine Sales via phone, mail order or internet (Remote Sales). The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the license are Monday to Friday 8.00am-5pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Marlborough District Licensing Committee at the Council Offices, Seymour Street, Blenheim. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the 2nd publication of this notice. The first publication of this notice was made on 20/07/2016.

(peRmanent paRt-time)

Do you want to work part time and utilise your considerable people management skills and work in the outdoors taking care of marlborough’s open spaces

This role is responsible for back up for our Reserves Ranger undertaking duties throughout the Marlborough district. The role has a large education component as well as the need for enforcement at times. You will have a background in roles that require a large component of working with people from all walks of life, be prepared to do some physical work of the not always pleasant nature, patrolling freedom camping for the district and ensuring Marlborough’s parks and reserves are being used as intended. If you love dealing with people, are passionate about Marlborough and our environment then this role might be for you. Currently the days of work are Tuesday and Wednesday but this may alter in the future. Applications for this unique opportunity close at 12.00 pm on 1 August 2016. Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/CurrentVacancies, 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

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

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

property for sale Commercial P r o p e r t y. FOR SALE High profile position on Maxwell Road Neg Over $ 600,000 For more details please call Rebecca, m. 0274835-776

health & beauty BAC K to work too soon? Extend your refreshed holiday look... with Cosmetic Botulinum & Dermall Fillers. You can look & feel great! Phone 03 548 8216

for sale

EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope and suction. Phone for an appointment 578 8310 at Edge Physio, 11 Francis St.

situations vacant

Blenheim Marlborough

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kahurangi Blenheim

WANTED – CAN YOU HELP? We would like people in the Community to help us with Exam Supervision between Friday 19th August and Thursday 25th August 2016 inclusive. Please reply to Maggie Lloyd Telephone 520 8448, Ext 876.

Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE

HEALTH CARE Senior Cook ASSISTANTS We are seeking a permanent full time Senior

Cook for our medium sized retirement village in Permanent & casual shifts are available Blenheim. for enthusiastic and committed The ideal applicant would preferably have experience health workingcare in assistants. a retirement home environment with designed Duties Experience is dietician preferred, but fullmeals. training would include the preparation residents meals will be offered to suitableofapplicants. and baking for morning and afternoon teas, all to a high standard. Please call at reception for an The personapplication would also be responsible form or emailfor the day to day running of the kitchen, both working with manager@bethsaida.co.nz and overseeing a small team of kitchen assistants. The position is rostered with some flexibility. At Bethsaida Retirement Village we are all about the people, and we work as a team, aiming to provide the best care for our residents, in a comfortable and friendly environment. If you feel you have the appropriate skills and experience and would like to join our team, then please send your CV and a cover letter to: manager@bethsaida.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Applications close 5th August 2016

Kaiako Fulltime position

We are looking for a Kaiako to work in our established Kōhanga Reo in Blenheim; the person we are looking for must have the following: • Whakaako I te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga. • Passionate about working with tamariki aged from 0-5 yrs. • Competent Team Leader for kaimahi & whanau. • Be energetic, enthusiastic, motivated and able to work as part of a team or independently when required. • Can think on your feet. • Can lead waiata & kapa haka. • Excellent communication skills. • Excellent planning and organisation skills. • Excellent time management skills. To apply please send current CV to Kim Ruri Kaupapa Kaimahi Te Tauihu o te waka a Maui Te Wai Pounamu Email : kim@kohanga.ac.nz Applications to be in by August 19th 2016

part tiMe autoMotive GrooMer As a result of increased work-load and to maintain our high standards of customer service, we require the services of an automotive groomer to join our team. We are the franchise agent for Mitsubishi and Peugeot and service both Japanese and European vehicles. The dynamic individual we are seeking will be: • friendly with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude • great time management skills with the ability to prioritise • an eye for detail • takes pride in their work • a good understanding of motor vehicles • have a current drivers licence The position is part time Monday through Friday with actual hours reflective of customer service bookings, however alternative hours could be negotiated with the successful applicant. If you are successful, you will join a busy and vibrant team looking to continue its growth through service excellence. Please apply in writing in the first instance, including CV and references to: Email: andrewn@houstons.co.nz Mail to: The Manager Houston Motor Group PO Box 1102, Blenheim

Permanent deliverers wanted Are you a hard worker and looking for a job? Do you have parental or caregivers support? If this sounds like you, please discuss with your parent or caregiver and give us a call.

Please phone 577 7868

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We are looking for several new tutors to take some of our community funded programmes and our new National Certificate in Café Skills programme under the Youth Guarantee Fees Free funding. We are looking for a qualified and experienced Barista or Chef tutor to deliver our 15 week programme from 29th August to the 9th December.

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IrrIgatIon / PumP EngInEEr YEalands WInE grouP – sEddon, marlborough In a short space of time the Yealands Wine Group has established itself as a global leader in sustainable wine production. Inspired to “think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done”, the Yealands Wine Group has achieved rapid international growth, exporting to over 85 countries. We are looking for a highly motivated, physically fit self-starter to join the team here at Yealands. The Irrigation Engineer will support our Winery Engineers taking charge of the maintenance of the Company’s irrigation pumping sites. The role based at our winery and vineyard in Seddon will suit an individual with the following skills: • Engineering, welding and fitting skills • Experience with a variety of pump models and sizes • Clear communication skills • Ability to work and perform under pressure • Problem solving skills We’ve got a great team, and take pride in what we do. Along with your relevant qualifications and experience a positive attitude and strong work ethic is what will win you this role. Applications including qualification and experience should be sent to Aaron.Black@yealands.co.nz or apply on line.

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We also plan to deliver some short Community Funded cookery, budgeting and learner driver’s license programmes. If you think you have the skills to deliver any of these programmes please also send your CV and cover letter to: Virginia Archer Manager Community College Marlborough P O Box 471 Blenheim Or email to Virginia.archer@comcol.ac.nz Applications close August 5th 2016

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Front oF House / Admin AssistAnt Our company is just 8 years young, great fun and luckily for you we are now looking for a Front of House and Administration Assistant to join the family. As Front of House for our Seaview Vineyard and Winery you will be the face of Yealands for all visitors, both internal and external. We receive visitors from all over the world, both for our business and for our Cellar Door, and it will be your responsibility to greet them and help them feel at home. You will also provide invaluable administration support to our Finance Team and other members of staff based at the Winery, and occasionally to the wider Yealands family. Your main duties will be: • Greeting and directing visitors of the business • Arranging food and drink for meetings and assisting with meeting room set-up/ tidy-up • Greeting and directing visitors to the Cellar Door • Directing incoming calls, distributing mail, managing stationery orders • Assisting Accounts Payable with invoice approval, coding & follow up and some data entry • Managing staff wine allocations • Other ad hoc office admin assistance as required. About You You will be a people person who loves working as part of a team, and will be happy and capable of working autonomously as well. Some basic administration experience is required and a background in front of house or reception work would be ideal. You will be someone who loves to help out and make everyone feel welcome. If you’re passionate about wine and sustainability all the better - there’s no other winery quite like ours, so apply now! Applications including qualification and experience should be sent to hr@yealands.co.nz or apply on line.

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Sport inbrief

Club rugby finals

Central and Moutere were the winners in the club rugby finals last weekend. Central beat Waitohi to take out the division one club rugby finals and Moutere beat Marlborough College Old Boys to take out the division two finals in games at Lansdowne Park.

Marlborough Hockey’s school holiday programme with junior Black Sticks Rachel McCann and David Brydon was popular. Pictured right is the under-10 year-old group.

Holiday hockey a winner

While both players are from Christchurch, David says he has family here and visits a bit and Rachel says she was here last November when the Black Sticks played the Argentinian women’s team. “They must have enjoyed it – the Argentinian flag’s still flying,” she laughs. Playing for New Zealand in Blenheim was great, Rachel says. “It was amazing, there were so

many people here. The support was awesome.” They said they ran a few trials for the children on the holiday programme, played a few games and passed on some tips. “We’re keeping it simple, keeping it fun,” Rachel says. “There’s a buzz around hockey

after last year’s matches and that’s what we want.” Mark was in Blenheim for a week, coaching players at all levels and running the school holiday programme. The under-10s were in the morning, and over-10s in the afternoon all week.

Close race competition expected

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard prepare for the Finnish rally. World Rally Championship. you, even when you’ve competed Kennard, Paddon’s long-time here many times before.” co-driver, adds: “I think nowaPaddon says the target for the days you’d have to say Finland 28 to 31 July rally is to keep is my home rally, as I spend being competitive at the front. more time living here than in “We are at that point [careerBlenheim! wise] where we expect to be “And like Rally New Zealand, competitive on all gravel events, it has such a fantastic character but stringing the results together that it completely overwhelms comes down to so many vari-

Knock-out football cup continues In knockout cup time for Marlborough Football, it was an admirable effort from Rangers United to hold off Blenheim Valley United for 64 minutes, until the floodgates opened with United finishing strongly to win 5-0. Similarly in the Central Pirates, Rangers Masters game with a 1 all score line at half time turning into a rout in the second half, with Pirates winning 8-1. Blenheim Valley Masters muscled their way past club mates Cobras and won 2-1 while the other game provided a narrow upset with Rangers City beating Central in a high scoring match 5-4. In the knock out shield Picton Crow Tavern beat Wadsco Trucks Redwood Masters 3-2. Woodbourne tipped up Redwood Ren-

egades 2-1 and Clubs of Marlborough Rangers crunched there way to a 1 nil victory over Trojans. Next week sees favorites Blenheim Valley United take on Central Pirates at A&P Park while Blenheim Valley Masters front up to Rangers City in the other knockout cup semifinal at the same venue.

ables given that the competition is so close. Variables such as weather, road position, strategy on the day and preparation are all vital. “It’s fair to say we give it 110 per cent at every event we go in order to keep building towards our ultimate goal.” The rally’s route is significantly changed and Kennard says that as usual with new notes, ‘you have to work harder at ensuring the linking’ is done well. “Luckily, as Finland is a relatively smooth rally, there’s not so much tidying of notes required, so it gives us the time we need to work on this with the recce videos.” Based in the university town of Jyväskylä, the rally draws huge crowds with its classic, smooth, high speed gravel stages and massive jumps.

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Kiwi rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard head to Rally Finland this week expecting the competition to be close at the front of the field. The New Zealanders hold third position on their respective WRC drivers’ and co-drivers’ championship points-tables, so the pair will run third on famously high speed Finnish roads for Friday and Saturday’s special stages. Making their seventh appearance together on the rally dubbed the Finnish Grand Prix, due to its high speeds, Paddon says it’s the event that feels most like home in terms of the roads and the country. “The atmosphere in Finland is also incredible and that makes it an unforgettable rally to be part of,” says the Hyundai Motorsport driver, the only New Zealander with a full-time drive in the FIA

A 24-man Tasman Red Devils rugby squad has been announced to prepare for the forthcoming rep season. Their first encounter is against Buller ’s Heartland side in Murchison on August 13 and they meet today for training with Makos coaches Mark Hammett and Leon MacDonald. The team is: Billy Collins (East Coast), Dan McPherson (Central), Sean Crockett (Central), Ben Finau (Moutere), Jacques Taylor (Waitohi), Ofa Folau (Waitohi), Adam Goldsworthy (Central), Jack Best (Moutere), James Ivamy (Waitohi), Bevan Moody (Waitohi), Ula Fotu (Harlequins), Rawiri Tamati (Central), Seymore Lambert (East Coast), Braden Stewart (Central), Curtis Pedersen-Line (Central), Glen Ballam (Renwick), Filipo Ligaliga (Waitohi), Kevin Fuavao (Waitohi), Beco Diez (East Coast), Jack Roberton (Renwick), Corey Bovey (Waitohi), Tim O’Malley (Waitohi), Jack Murray (East Coast), Pecili Denicaucau (Renwick).

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Story and photos by Cathie Bell Hockey fans doing the Hockey Marlborough school holiday programme got a bonus with national representatives joining them for a day. Junior Black Sticks Rachel McCann and David Brydon joined Australian coach Mark Stafford on the last day of the holiday programme last Friday to hang out with young players and pass on a few tips.

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