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Sweet century

Story and photo by Cathie Bell J Bush and Sons Honey has reached the ripe old age of 100 and looks set to continue well into the future.

While the company might be old enough to get a telegram from the Queen, spokesman Murray Bush says the industry is as busy as the Auckland property market – “it’s an out of control gold rush”.

Continued on page 2 Murray Bush, of J Bush and Sons, which is 100 years old this year.

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Celebrating 100 years Continued from page 1 J Bush and Sons Honey started selling 100 years ago from the company’s Old Renwick Road property.

The exact start date in 1916 is ‘lost in history’, Murray says.

But the Bushes are having a family reunion at Labour Weekend, and that will be used as the official 100 years’ date.

Murray’s grandfather Horace started the business as he started apple growing and needed the bees to pollinate the apples.

“He liked the bees more than apples, and the rest is history.”

The work was carried on by Murray’s father John, and now

by Murray and brother Peter – hence the firm being known locally as ‘Bush Brothers’.

‘Bush Brothers’ has grown since it started 100 years ago, but Murray says he and Peter have chosen to stay a certain size because that is how they enjoy it.

“My passion and my brother’s passion is the bees, and staying smaller allows us to remain directly involved with the bee work. We also enjoy dealing directly with farmers for the

mutual benefit of pasture pollination and bees.”

His passion for bees sees the company doing work on varroa research, and providing advice to hobby beekeepers too.

Doing the beekeeping work and honey production is not only work they enjoy, it’s part of the authentic nature of their business.

“When we put our name on the label, it’s us doing the work.”

And that’s part of what people really like about the company.

Murray says people have ‘always’ come to the shed to fill their tins with honey. He plans to ensure that continues.

The industry has changed a lot over those 100 years, he says.

In the old days, his father sold big amounts to clients, who would come and fill 60 pound cans once a year.

The honey would run out in April, and his father was ‘able to disappear for three months without anyone noticing’, Murray says.

“Now we have incredible support from local supermarkets and outlets around New

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Zealand and the business runs all year round.”

The industry ‘exploded’ about five years ago, he says, as the world, particularly China, discovered New Zealand Manuka honey.

“It’s like the Auckland property market at the moment. It doesn’t make sense, but it’s here.”

Whether the next generation of Bushes will take up the family honey business is too early to tell, Murray says.

“It’s not a given thing that there’s going to be another generation. It wasn’t a given thing for us either. Peter and I both had other careers.

“They need to make that call.”

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By Cathie Bell Springlands man Malcolm Williams has been appointed one of seven district governors for the Lions Club within New Zealand.

It is thought to be only the second time a member of the Blenheim Lions Club has had a member become district governor, the first being Frank Anderson in 1967-68.

There have been four other

district governors appointed from other Lions Clubs in Marlborough: Clive Pegram from Picton in 1990-91, Melville Syme from Kaikoura in 2001-02, Leanne Lloyd from Spring Creek in 2005-06, and Julie Syme from Kaikoura Seaward in 2009-10.

Malcolm has been elected as district governor for District 202E, which covers Golden Bay, Nelson, West Coast,

Marlborough, and Canterbury as far south as the Rakaia River.

Malcolm says he’s looking forward to leading the district in its centennial year, and promoting the Lions Club’s commitment to serving the community.

He says the Blenheim Lions Club has given $45,000 back to the community in donations from local projects and fundraising as well as ‘countless’ hours of manpower last year.

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Rubbish and dead birds mar ‘clean image’

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Blenheim man Dave Oliver loves to take foreign visitors kayaking along the Opawa River but says the amount of rubbish and household items thrown into the water mars the whole experience.

Dave’s property on Meehan Street backs onto the river. The retiree kayaks the Opawa River loop up to four times a week and says he picks up rubbish along the way, filling the front of his kayak .

This includes plastic waste, bottles, food containers and even cooking pots which he disposes of.

The larger items such as shopping trolleys, old television sets, lounge suites and push bikes that he can’t haul out alone, he reports to the Marlborough District Council.

He estimates in the past 12 months he has had to contact the council five times.

“I’ve even found a laptop in a bag with documents identifying the owner which I took to the Police.

“Old TV sets I’ve found still floating, bags of rubbish, nappy bags... you name it. One day I collected around 20 glass bottles that were thrown from a bridge.

I could see the empty box sitting by the bridge which made it obvious they were drinking and throwing the bottles straight into the river,” he says.

The most upsetting thing Dave has encountered recently was a dead shag that appeared to have a plastic bottle ring around its neck and beak.

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inbrief Council nominations Councillor Jamie Arbuckle and former Redwoodtown School principal Gary Hildyard, who runs a Blenheim B&B, has put his name forward for the council elections.

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.

Nominations received are: Mayor: Brian Dawson Blenheim Ward: Jenny Andrews, Jamie Arbuckle, Brian Dawson, Gary Hildyard Marlborough Sounds Ward: Trevor Hook, David Oddie Wairau / Awatere Ward: none so far Nelson Marlborough District Health Board: none so far.

Wairau Valley warmer Residents are meeting tomorrow evening for a ‘winter warmer’ potluck dinner at the Wairau Valley community hall.

Starting at 6pm, there will be cider tastings, ginger beer and games for the youngsters.

Organisers says it will be a great chance to get to know the locals and everyone is invited.

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Dave Oliver found this dead shag on his property that starved to death because of a plastic ring caught in its mouth.

“I’m pretty sure I had seen it nesting near my property. I think it’s starved to death as the plastic ring prevented it from eating.

“It’s cases like this that leave you feeling pretty gutted. I wish people would stop treating the river as their own personal dumping ground.

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Outdoor equipment store Hamills is to open in Blenheim within the next month. The new store, on the corner of State Highway 1 and Budge St, is being set up now.

Focus on Clearwater

Pelorus Sounds marine farmers Clearwater Mussels are the subject of Country Calendar this weekend, with an episode screening at 7pm on Saturday on TV ONE.

June tourist spend up

Marlborough’s tourism spend for June is up nine per cent on June last year, the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment says. Its Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates show international visitors spent $122 million, up nine per cent compared with the year to June 2015, and domestic tourists spent $221 million, up one per cent in that period.

The Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates measure the expenditure of international and domestic visitors in regions in New Zealand, based on administrative transaction data.

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Kay and Lindsay Thomason with competition winner Kimberley Judd Kimberley Judd was thrilled to hear she had won a brand new who is choosing a colour leather for her new chair.

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Big win at Lynfords Story and photos by Celeste Alexander Kimberley Judd had no idea that a weekend purchase would lead to her winning a $3799 prize.

Kimberley and her husband went along to Lynfords Furniture’s 20th birthday celebration sale at the weekend.

Store owners Lindsay and Kay Thomason were holding a month long competition which

put customers into the draw for every $1000 they spent, to win a Stressless Sunrise recliner.

Kimberley’s name was drawn on Sunday and when she received the phone call to say she had won, she was ‘thrilled’.

“I haven’t won anything since I was five,” she laughs.

“Who knew by going in to buy a new mattress that I would be winning a recliner as well. I wasn’t expecting it as I was so

focused on what I was in for, now I’m thinking about finding a nice spot for it,” she says.

The promotion was held solely

by Lynfords Furniture with customers from their Blenheim and Stoke store going into the draw.

“Now all that’s left to do is to choose a colour. Thank you Lynfords,” Kimberley says.

The promotion was just one of the events held at the weekend.

There was a wine tasting and sausage sizzle held on Sunday and huge birthday specials all weekend.

“It was one of our busiest weekends with around 150 people on Saturday and 200 on Sunday. It certainly brought a lot of foot traffic to Scott Street,” Lindsay says.

“Thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate with us.”

Hard slog pays off Story and photo by Celeste Alexander A new workshop has been opened in Timandra Place by automotive mechanic Matt Watson.

Matt was previously operating his business Amech Automotive as a mobile service but the growth in the business has called for more space.

Matt and his wife Jaimee took over the workshop’s lease two weeks ago and have seen everything from large construction machinery to lawnmowers coming in for servicing.

This is particularly exciting for Matt who spent five years working in an Australian mine as a workshop maintenance supervisor, commuting back and forth to see his family.

“I did the hard slog in Aussie so that we were able to do this, so it’s great to see it coming together.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices Dog Registration All dogs over three months must be registered by 31 July 2016.

If you have not received your registration form please contact Animal Control on phone 520 9033.

Online Dog Services are available by going to Council’s website. Please note that credit card is the only online payment option (transaction fees apply). Part payments cannot be accepted. www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Animals/DogRegistration/Online-Dog-Services Alternatively, dogs can be registered by internet banking direct credit, telebanking, by post or in person at: Animal Control Office 56 Main Street Blenheim.

Late registrations will incur a penalty fee.

Shared Pathway Etiquette Please be respectful and courteous of other shared pathway users by adhering to this Shared Pathway Etiquette.

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All path users should keep left at all times whether you are walking, running, cycling, scooting or skating.

• When passing others, pass at a safe speed and let them know you’re approaching, give them a wide berth, ensure you have enough room to pass and return to the left.

• Faster moving path users, such as cyclists or scooters, should warn other path users before overtaking them by calling out “passing” or sounding a bell.

• If you need to stop please move off the path to ensure other path users are not held up.

• All path users should control their speed to ensure the safety of others is not compromised.

For further information contact Braden Prideaux, Bike Walk Marlborough Coordinator phone 03 577 8855

Community News

Marlborough Embroiderer’s Guild Marlborough Embroiderer’s Guild provides workshops, sharing of knowledge and tutoring in the art of embroidery. There is also a comprehensive library for members to access.

They are a social group open to anyone with an interest in embroidery and meet twice monthly.

For further information Ph: 579 1956.

Positive ageing in Marlborough Council supports our older population through its Older Persons’ Forum Jean Wilson must be one of the busiest retirees in Marlborough.

Having arrived in Marlborough in 1953 to teach at Seddon, today she passes on her skills and knowledge, not in the classroom, but through a variety of organisations and activities. She says no sooner does she think about real retirement than someone is asking her to take on something new. On retiring as president of Grey Power Marlborough, Jean became

Voluntary Community Coordinator for Marlborough for the Office of Senior Citizens. That brought her into contact with a wide

range of local groups and organisations, sharing information on issues from changes to the laws relating to enduring powers of attorney and bringing in television Free View to the discussion on the Green paper for Vulnerable Children. Jean keeps herself well informed; she is the only member of the public who regularly attends all Council meetings. She’s a member of Council’s Older Persons Forum and its Access and Mobility Forum

and she works with the Youth Council on its annual intergenerational event.

Jean still generously sponsors prizes at the Marlborough Science Fair and she teaches patchwork, quilting, toy making and embroidery. Her one ‘day off’ a week is spent with a group of like-minded friends pursuing her crafts for her own pleasure.

At age 84, Jean leads a busy and enjoyable life enriched by her friendships across all age groups.

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Rates Rebate up to $610 A letter, reminding ratepayers to apply for a rates rebate will be posted during the first week of August, to those ratepayers who qualified for a rebate last year.

To all ratepayers, both superannuitants and lower income home owners, we will have dedicated staff available from 1 August to 9 September to assist with your rates rebate application. Visit the Blenheim or Picton offices during the office hours of 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Our Customer Services Officers can quickly determine whether you may qualify for a rates rebate if you provide your household income before tax for the year ending 31 March 2016, the amount of rates billed for 2016-2017 and if you have any dependants.

For more information please phone Customer Services on Ph 520 7400 or visit the Department of Internal Affairs website at www.ratesrebates.govt.nz

Brrr...illiant Marlborough Events, the winter season events guide, is out showcasing the dozens of events around Marlborough running until the end of August.

There’s plenty to take you out of the house – including library activities, markets, cruises, sports events, exhibitions and this month’s Marlborough Book Festival.

Pick up a free copy of the Winter Events Guide from the Marlborough District Libraries, Marlborough District Council, Marlborough i-SITES or the Millennium Public Art Gallery.

All the information is also available online on Marlborough’s Events calendar www.follow-me.co.nz

Pre-election report on MDC financial profile The Marlborough District Council’s Chief Executive, like all other local authority chief executives, is required to produce a pre-election report by 29 July 2016.

This is a requirement from amendments to the Local

Government Act 2002 in 2010.

The pre-election report has been introduced to provide information to voters that helps ensure there is wellinformed debate during the election campaign on the

issues facing Council.

The report summarises the Council’s financial results and position for the previous three years, and the forecasts for 2016 and for the next three years, including debt and rating

levels and information on major projects.

The report will be available from Friday 29 July and may be downloaded from the Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz

Who is using the Taylor River Reserve?

The Taylor River Pathway is one of Blenheim’s popular recreation reserves; it offers a route for cyclists, runners and walkers to bike, jog or stroll all the way from town to the Taylor Dam. Recently installed technology to count the number of users shows that, over a typical winter’s day,

anywhere between 600 to 800 people may be out on the paths.

The Taylor Pathway is a key part of the safe, convenient and integrated network Council is developing with help from Bike Walk Marlborough and Marlborough Roads, to encourage more Blenheim people to opt for

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

walking or cycling instead of driving.

The latest work being done is to improve surfaces at the south end of the pathway so that it’s a safe cycling route to the schools and to the CBD for people on the south side of town.

Remember the Taylor River path is a shared pathway – no one has right of

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

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common sense and good manners.

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But for Lauren and the girls it might well have not happened so thanks heaps!

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Teach kids respect It’s not the kids’ fault.

It is the way they have been bought up, blame the parents.

I agree with the person who thinks children should be taught respect.

On the other hand at least she didn’t let her child ride through the puddle and therefore splashing your elderly father either.

Maybe your father could’ve stopped and waited until the boy on this bike went passed.

It’s so funny that everyone thinks children should bend over for others.

We as adults often forget to realise we also have to respect children not just children giving adults respect while adults stand and point from their high horse.

I’ve seen plenty of elderly people that are very rude to younger adults and even worse... children, but no one ever thinks that’s out of line.

Kids of today have no respect for anything.

They just don’t care.

Makes you think what this generation is going to come to.

Controlled world Absolutely completely disagree with David Bull and his thoughts on fluoridation and vaccines for that matter.

I urge people to read more in places like The NZ Journal of Natural Medicine.

Inform yourself fully what is hidden from us.

We live in a more controlled world every day.

Scallops To claim that Iwi Quota vs Pakeha taking scallops as Racisim is Racist in itself.

As I understand that iwi quota is a form of compensation towards Maori for the Europeans confiscation of their lands and customary fishing grounds and is also part of Treaty terms.

My partner is Maori, my grandson is also Maori so I’m happy they both have access to that right.

There is no racisism involved other than in the mind of bigots.

Shame on you for even considering it as fact.

Racism? Scallops?

It should be one rule for all!!

How can we have unity, respect and love for each other when there are two sets of rules, one for Pakeha and one for Maori ?

It creates a division in society.

Community crime patrols The local police intell office and Russ Smith should publish and allow the public to see the demographic maps of crime in Blenheim, much like shops are supplied photo sheets of shoplifters.

This would awaken this sleepy hollow to the actual facts.

Follow other cities leads, greater awareness, means safer streets, homes and increased neighbourly values so missed these days.

Grave robbing To the person who took stones off my relative’s grave (so your flowers didn’t blow away).

Do what I do go prepared and take your own.

Bet you were looking over your shoulder when you were getting them as it is called “grave robbing” no matter how trival.

No need to mention what cemetery.

You know.

Big thanks Thankyou to the ladies and gents at mdc garden team for such an enjoyable and informative rose pruning demonstration.

Maori Language dead?

To the person who thinks Maori language is dead.

Well it’s actually not.

Maybe you’re just small minded and can’t see outside your tiny box.

The government doesn’t force you to sing or say anything in Maori.

You either sing/say it in Maori or you don’t.

It’s not an offense.

You must be so proud of yourself to be so hateful towards the indigenous language of Aotearoa.

Well done Mitch Alderlieste!

You may not have placed as well as you hoped, but you are living your dream and taking your music to the world.

I, for one, will be watching with interest.

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Communication breakdown Despite all the good work that St John Ambulance do, it worries me that it took almost an hour on Wednesday evening of last week, for an ambo to get to Picton Fresh Choice to attend to an elderly lady who had passed out and suffered a subsequent head injury.

There is a station not five minutes away yet it was a Blenheim unit which attended, that’s the part I cannot comprehend.

Is there a breakdown in nationwide communication that needs to be addressed here?

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Interesting reading comments on this page.

Some think Blenheim to be fantastic, some think it’s less than good.

Was in a major store, overheard conversation by an elderly lady talking to younger woman.

The elderly lady with one of those walkers.... she did nothing but grumble for ten minutes.

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Wine industry grapples with growth demands

By Cathie Bell All groups in Marlborough need to work together to ensure the challenges raised by the huge projected growth in the wine industry are dealt with properly, Marlborough District Council chief executive Mark Wheeler says.

He told a summit of wine industry, police, social services, and council representatives that no one sector could deal with the flow-on effects of 189 extra permanent workers and at least 600 extra temporary workers needed by the industry in the next five years.

Everyone has to work together, Mark says.

“My suggestion is you appoint a project manager and a small, focussed steering group.”

A survey carried out last year shows the industry expects an extra 6800 hectares to be planted in grapes in the next four years, which would need the extra 189 permanent workers, 600 more RSE workers, and another 442 casual workers to prune and harvest.

How to recruit those people, house them in Blenheim, and look after them are all big problems.

Participants say the impact of the projected growth may

Marlborough District Council chief executive Mark Wheeler talks at the wine industry labour summit. be higher as the survey is only ing back to industry in Septem- patients, but Gerald says he hopes looking at viticulture and not ber, and then carry out work to a new practice will be set up in wine production. get measures implemented. the Queen Street health hub in Wine Marlborough general Summit facilitator Gerald Hope the next year or so. manager Marcus Pickens says says the industry needs an enviWine Marlborough chairman the current demands are being ronment that is “safe, healthy, and Clive Jones says labour is ‘almet, but he questioned if that was profitable”. ways on the agenda’ for Wine satisfactory.

Providing medical care for the Marlborough.

“It’s about safeguarding Marl- extra workers needed for the “Forewarned is forearmed. If borough’s reputation. One glitch industry’s ‘phenomenal’ growth we can get everyone on the same and that’s a big part gone.” projections is a concern, he says. page, working together, we’ll He hopes to get a group together No gene r a l p r a ct ic e i n be able to progress this great shortly to assess options, report- Marlborough is taking on new industry.”

Worker housing planned The Marlborough District Council is aware of at least three proposals for “high-density” worker accommodation in Blenheim.

Council chief executive Mark Wheeler says the council has zoned more land for housing and is working with developers on three

proposals to house 800 vineyard workers to meet projected growth demands.

Zoning changes have produced 1680 sections, he says, and in the draft Marlborough Environment Plan, high-density uses are proposed for some industrial land.

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Complacency an RSE risk

By Cathie Bell Complacency around RSE workers is a risk, Marlborough police officer Russ Smith says.

He told the wine industry summit on Wednesday that the police have identified Recognised Seasonal Employment workers who are back for a sixth or seventh stint are causing problems as they feel they know how things work, and that familiarity leads them to do ‘some things they shouldn’t do’.

“They starting visiting pubs and clubs, drinking alcohol, and exhibiting behaviour that leads to serious crime, normally of a sexual nature.”

That detracted from the good that goes on, he says.

“The people who are looked after with comprehensive pastoral care facilities don’t tend to come to the notice of the police.

“Those that don’t have that tend to have fairly significant issues.”

In the past 18 months, there has been an ‘uptrend’ in some ‘quite serious crimes’ committed by some of the men, Russ says.

It was really important there be a ‘father or mother figure’ appointed to all groups of RSE workers, no matter how often they have worked here, so that people can get advice and ensure the rules are followed, he says.

Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment regional development relationship manager Pip Jamieson says employers with a good worker induction programme that includes the Police have much lower levels of problems.

No matter whether it is the workers’ first time or their seventh time, the induction training should be done, she says.

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5 minutes with: Vicki Templeton Little Footsteps

Q A Q A Q A

What meal do you never get sick of eating?

Without doubt – a Sunday roast especially this time of year.

One of my best holidays was...

Can’t name one in particular, but our annual family holidays to Ngakuta Bay have created the most amazing memories for us all!

My guilty TV pleasure is...

Suits…love it! No thinking required!!

Q A Q A Q A

I’m inspired by...

Good people around me.

How do you want to be remembered?

As a good person. Someone who supports, cares and who ‘takes the time’, the greatest gift you can give.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

My late Mum ... she died too young and I’d love to sit down and ‘yarn’ with her.

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your fondest childhood memory?

As kids we spent hours making huts in a tree plantation next to our home.

We lost blood, sweat and tears but they were great times.

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

I knit woollen hats for premature babies in the neo-natal wards.

What’s next on your wishlist?

To fit a large family into our small house for Christmas.

gardening

this week with Wally Richards

Codling moth combat

The proposed pedestrian crossings by the theatre on Hutcheson Street.

Changes approved for theatre corner traffic

By Cathie Bell Councillors have mooted making the only exit from the Clubs of Marlborough carpark through Russell Terrace, to make Hutcheson Street safer.

The Marlborough District Council’s assets and services committee considered a traffic safety audit, which says pedestrians are in danger while crossing the road in front by the theatre by Blenheim School.

The councillors have accepted a report which recommends putting in two new pedestrian crossings and slowing traffic to 30 kilometres an hour from the other side of the Hutcheson Street bridge.

Extra signage and other measures are also to be put in to stop cars making righthand turns out of the Clubs’ carpark onto Hutcheson Street.

The report prepared for this week’s meeting says the safety audit found the road exposes pedestrians to risk and vehicles to

crashes.

Where crossings are now do not match where people want to cross the road, and the lighting in the area does not help pedestrians to be seen well by drivers.

Council property and community facilities manager Jamie Lyall says the proposals are still ‘in draft’ and have yet to be finalised.

There will be more consultation with affected people, such as Blenheim School and the Clubs of Marlborough.

The committee’s decision also has to be ratified by the full council.

Jamie says, if approved, these new crossings and other steps will be introduced to see if they resolve issues.

“If we find these recommendations don’t work, we can consider removing the exit and directing all traffic down Russell Terrace.”

There will need to be more work done if that is to happen, to ensure the intersection with Market Street north is properly aligned.

Codling moth in early spring/summer emerge from their cocoons which are more often in the soil underneath their host trees.

They will not emerge until there are already apples on the tree and the weather conditions are favourable.(Temperatures of 15 degrees plus) The females after mating lay their eggs individually on leaves near a young apple, and the eggs hatch in 10 to 14 days and the grub heads to the apple and eats its way in.

Codling Moth also like pears and walnuts to feed on during their larvae stages.

I suggest putting Neem tree granules around the base of the tree now, to the same radius as the drip line, spread at 50 to 100 grams a square metre to create a odour barrier that will disguise the tree above so that when the moths emerge they cannot smell the tree above and cause them confusion.

There is also the possibility that the placement of Neem Granules under the tree will deter or control insect pests in the canopy.

Then in late August, put pheromone traps in the tree. A cheap alternative is to use treacle in a lid inside an existing ‘house’ and keep renewing the treacle to keep sticky.

When male moths are observed in the traps, it means they are on the wing so then spray the apples with a mixture of Wallys Super Neem Tree oil and Raingard.

Don’t spray the whole tree, just the fruit. Continue to spray the fruit every 10 -14 days until the male moths no longer appear in the trap.

In November, put corrugated cardboard around the tree to catch any grubs crawling down, and in December, January and February renew this cardboard and burn each time.

In spring, put sticky paper around the

tree to catch any moths crawling up the trunk.

Also in early spring, remove flaky bark at the base of the tree to reduce overwintering sites and expose overwintering larvae to birds.

This could be done now as well, to help the birds find the cocoons.

The aim is to stop the codling moth getting into the apple. Disruption of their life cycle cannot occur once they are in the apple.

Too late then.

If the codling moth is successful in boring a small hole into the apple, they will eat their way to the centre and, live there growing bigger and depositing their waste and then, when big enough, eat their way out.

They then either crawl down the trunk or drop to soil by a silky thread where they pupate in the soil.

Alternatively they may get distracted on the way to the soil and simply pupate in the tree bark.

Chooks around the tree will eat the cocoons in winter (June to September) and maybe even in late summer when they enter the soil before they pupate.

Marigolds and smelly herbs around trees confuse the moths when trying to find the scent of the apple tree and makes it difficult for the female to lay the eggs in the right place.. that is on leaves near the fruit.

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

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World Breastfeeding Week 2016 august 1-7

Support ‘crucial’ for new mothers Story and photo by Celeste Alexander When Koromiko woman Gemma Franken was pregnant with her first son Nico she knew she wanted to breastfeed.

She admits she was a little nervous as her mother wasn’t able to breastfeed, but once Nico arrived she says the support she received from her midwife, nurses and lactation consultant made it an enjoyable experience.

“I was really lucky that I found it relatively easy with not too many issues. I do remember though ringing my midwife at 10:30pm as I was starting to get mastitis and she turned up half an hour later with a pump.

“The support I had was so unbelievably amazing,” she says.

Now two and a half years later Gemma has a second son, eight month old Chase, and she’s delighted to say that she is successfully tandem feeding.

“Last year I was feeding Nico while I was pregnant with Chase but now he’s just having a night feed. I’m now at the point where I don’t offer it to Nico, he just asks,” she says.

Gemma is hugely grateful for the continued support she receives from her Tamariki Ora nurse, Sharon Osborne of Te Piki Oranga.

“Having to give up my midwife was hard as she was amazing, but now I have Sharon who comes in and gives me great support.”

Gemma will be one of the “happy numbers” tandem feeding at next week’s the Big Latch On event being held in Blenheim.

This annual event will see breastfeeding women all over New Zealand come together to be counted at the same time.

It will be held next Friday, (August 5) at the Blenheim Bowling Club, 65E Weld Street.

Registrations will be taken from 10am and the latch on will happen at 10:30am.

It’s free to attend.

Last year saw around 40 women latched and this year organisers are hoping for as many as possible to attend.

RIGHT: Gemma Franken with her sons Chase (eight months) and Nico (two and a half).

Gemma will be one of many attending The Big Latch On event next Friday.

Big Latch On Thousands of women will simultaneously breastfeed their babies in public on Friday August 5 from 10am in the nationwide 12th annual Big Latch On event.

Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service health promoter Felicity Spencer says the Big Latch On supports breastfeeding women and celebrates breastfeeding as a health-giving, mother-baby bonding activity.

“The Big Latch On helps promote breastfeeding in the community. Creating supportive environments in the workplace and community spaces can help mothers and their babies continue

to breastfeed,” she says.

“We warmly welcome and encourage mums and bubs, with their whanau and supporters to participate.”

Kerry Hamilton, Plunket community services leader, says The Big Latch On is a lot of fun.

Blenheim: 5 August from 1011.30am at the Blenheim Bowling Club in Redwoodtown, hosted by the Marlborough Breastfeeding Network and the Women’s Health Action group.

Morning tea will be provided and a lactation consultation will be on hand Melanie Old and baby Emily at last year’s to offer advice.

Big Latch On. File photo.

Wellbeing from the start of life World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual initiative of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action. It is held the first week in August each year.

In September 2015, the world’s leaders committed to 17 goals aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity.

This year’s WBW theme is: “Breastfeeding: a key to Sustainable Development”.

The World Breastfeeding Week 2016 theme is about how breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our wellbeing from the start of life, how to respect each other and care for the world we share.

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 29 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 Book Festival 2016 Meet the minds behind the books, starts today and on until 31 July. For all the info go to www.marlboroughbookfest.co.nz.

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

New Textiles Exhibition - SILK.

Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books including adult books, hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. 9.30am-6pm at the library.

Join the Conversation Church of the Nativity, 76 Alfred St, 12:30pm–3:30pm. Join NZ’s disability conversation. Come to a workshop and help shape a new disability strategy for New Zealand.

Saturday 30

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.

Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books including adult books, hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. 10am-1pm at the library.

Sunday 31 Marlborough Thermette Society Come out to the Wairau River at 2.30 for the second of a series of three winter boil ups. Turn off State Highway 1 at the south end of the Wairau River bridge and drive downstream about 500 metres, past the Firth gravel plant. It is not necessary to have a thermette. Bring a chair, a cup or mug and food to share. Details on Facebook. Contact Bill 5786667 and riverflat@gmail.com

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

Havana Nights’ Cuban Salsa Party From 7:30pm onwards, Salsa Groove Marlborough, c/- Studio HQ (next to Devour Cafe/Heritage Cafe), State Highway 1, Grovetown. Join Salsa Groove Marlborough for a fun filled night dancing to the rhythms and music of Latin America. $10.00 door charge, BYO drinks/glasses, Plus follow-me dances and performances.

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.

Midwinter Test, Taste and Eat Renwick Playcentre brings you an evening of shopping, wine, food, entertainment and prizes. Giesen Sports & Event Centre, Renwick, 7.30-10.30pm. Tickets $15. Contact Louisa for more info: louisawoodsnz@ gmail.com.

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.

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

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Supporting Hospice. Contact Alison 5785109.

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

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

‘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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Marlborough Museum Sunday Series Marlborough letters, post cards and diaries 1914 to 1920. This will be presented bt Megan Ross, the archives manager at the Marlborough Museum. 2pm, 26 Arthur Baker Place, in the Paul Davidson AV Theatre, gold coin donation, afternoon tea provided afterwards.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Ulysses Club Ride Marfells Beach picnic lunch, BYO lunch and drink, 1.30pm.

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.

Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books including adult books, hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00.

1.30-4.30pm at the library.

Up & Coming Wednesday 3 August Hairspray - Combined Colleges Production.

This years combined college production is ‘Hairspray’ the Broadway Musical. ASB Theatre, on until AUgust 6th. Ticket Direct for tickets.

Friday 5 August Marlborough’s The Big Latch On at the Blenheim Bowling Club. Registration opens at 10 am, “Big Latch On” at 10:30am followed by morning tea. All breastfeeding mums, bubs, whanau & supporters welcome!

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

Filling in Forms plications, Free help with job ap Fridays . etc e passports, RealM rary.

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Otago University recognises potential with scholarships

By Cathie Bell Otago University is working out as a good place for two former Marlborough Boys’ College students, with Joshua Price and Harley Paterson both winning academic scholarships.

The potential of Marlborough Boys’ College graduates Joshua Price and Harley Paterson for future success has been underlined by the University of Otago which has given both scholarships to further their academic ambitions.

Though he received one of Otago’s most prestigious scholarships, an Academic Excellence Scholarship worth up to $45,000 over three years as well as a University of Otago Dux Scholarship, Joshua says he had other reasons for ultimately choosing to go to Otago.

“Having previously spent time in Germany, I came to appreciate tangible history and half-decent winters so Dunedin’s infamous weather and cool old buildings were immediately attractive,” he says.

Another point in Otago’s favour, Joshua says, is its breadth of offerings which he says suits his ‘eccentric’ academic tastes.

He says his decision to come to Dunedin to pursue a double degree in Physics, and Language and Linguistics was never an easy one, despite many sensible reasons to

choose Otago,.

“That Otago offered that large scholarship gave it the edge over the other universities I had been considering. It was a logical choice for me.”

Like most first-year students at Otago, Joshua is living in one of the University’s 15 residential colleges located on or near the Dunedin campus, each offering support and care in its own unique style. Most also offer tutorials, sport and social activities.

“I like how everyone is instantly friends simply by being a St Margaret’s College resident. I especially like how half of the residents are in their second or third year of study, meaning that we first-year students get proper mentoring and pastoral care – a nice slow introduction to university life.”

In Harley’s case, it was Otago’s strong reputation in Computer Science, Maths and Physics which drew him to Dunedin, a city he had never ventured to prior to the start of the year.

Supported by a $5000 Otago University New Frontiers Sustained Excellence Scholarship, Harley is now half way through his first year of studies and is already thinking ahead to his postgraduate years at Otago.

“I was drawn to Otago’s high all-around quality of graduate

Marlborough Boys’ College graduates and University of Otago scholarship recipients Joshua Price and Harley Paterson.

research. [To me] this is indicative of the university’s ability to support my studies into my postgraduate years.”

With a busy course load – topped up with additional material provided by obliging lecturers at his request – Harley admits he has not branched out into many

extra-curricular activities at the university.

However outside the university he remains involved in glider piloting and distance running – two longterm passions he hopes to remain connected with while at Otago.

Though Harley opted to live in a family-owned flat for his first year,

he feels the decision was right for him.

“Having the freedom to run my life to my own schedule is something that I enjoy – [living in a flat] means that I only have to worry about calculus professors taking their toll on my schedule, not college commitments.”

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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

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

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RENWICK COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HALL The 2015 Deed requires three members of the hall committee to be householders in the Renwick School Zone.

Nominations are called for three Community Representatives for this Committee.

Nomination forms and details are available from the Renwick School office.

Nominations will close at 12 noon on Monday 8th August, 2016 Anthony Mullen Chairman Renwick School Board of Trustees

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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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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:

situations vacant

Delivery Driver / Sales This is a full time position Tues-Sunday, 4am start.

HT licence is required and heavy lifting is involved.

Delivery of chilled goods to supermarkets and local businesses.

This is an autonomous role so reliability, honesty and accuracy is essential.

If you are hard working, motivated, computer savy, customer service focused, and have sales experience please call Shirley on 0274799693.

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?

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Council requires a positive, can-do team player who can contribute to responding to the varied situations this role demands.

This role will suit someone with experience or a person looking to enter the water services maintenance industry.

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.

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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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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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situations vacant

ExpEriEncEd prunErs rEquirEd For high quality organic vineyard (2-4 needed).

Good rates and conditions, 15mins from town ph: 027 2420633

MARLBOROUGH GIRLS’ COLLEGE

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

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kahurangi Blenheim

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

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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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IDEA Services provides support services for people with intellectual disabilities, so they can live, work and enjoy life as part of the community. We are proud to be New Zealand’s largest service provider for people with an intellectual disability.

We currently have a permanent full-time position available in our Residential service for a Senior Support Worker in Blenheim. This is a busy hands-on role where you will be the senior staff member working alongside, guiding and mentoring a team of Support Workers.

Reporting to a Service Manager, you will advocate for and support people to learn new skills, become more independent, achieve and maintain their health and wellbeing, and generally to lead an enjoyable life both at home and when out and about in their communities.

Here’s what we are looking for: Joining a dedicated team all committed to the values and mission of IHC, you to be a team player; an excellent communicator; have good problem solving skills; the ability to work independently where required and approach your work with a positive, can-do attitude. Your ability to lead by example, support, guide and mentor others will be valued in this role. A person-centred approach, attention to detail and resilience also rate highly.

To be considered, you will have: • • • •

A full NZ driver’s licence Clean police record Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand for a minimum of 12 months A NZCHW Level 3 certificate or other equivalent qualification.

Alternatively, you will have a Level 2 NZCHW certificate and commit to achieving a level 3 NZCHW certificate

Benefits: • Access to ongoing training & development, mentoring and support aimed at developing your professional and personal skills and a chance to earn a qualification • Competitive salary and employment conditions • Large national organisation with clear career pathways promoting career development

Cam Dawson won the best solo/duo category.

Rocking ready for finals Cam Dawson and MBC band eye first place

By Celeste Alexander The top 30 bands and solo-duos have been announced for the 2016 national Smokefreerockquest final in September and with two local entries it’s going to be a nail biting event for Marlborough.

Marlborough Boys’ College band Meraki and Picton’s Cam Dawson have made it through to the next stage in judging.

These 30 bands and solo-duos will be further narrowed down by a panel of judges from the music industry, and on August 1 there will be an announcement of the final five bands and three solo-duos to play off the Raye Freedman Centre at Epsom Girls Grammar on September 24.

The 22 acts not in the final selection then become contenders for the People’s Choice, with the winner of the voting campaign competing as the ninth act in the national final.

There were just on 700 entries in this year’s event which will conclude with the finals event in Auckland on September 24.

For Cam it will be a case of third time lucky after making it to the finals two years ago and the regional winner in the solo/duo last year. He also won the Lowdown Best Song award.

Last year he was a student at MBC but this year is attending Garin College, Nelson.

Rockquest CharitableTrust chairman Matt Ealand said it was great to see the spread of finalists across every one of the regions where the event was held this year.

He noted the standard of musical performance keeps going up year by year, as young people are exposed to more music on social media and online.

“This makes it easier for them to emulate singers and bands who already making it on the musical scene - there are now role models not far removed from their own peer group.

“Just looking at last year’s Smokefreerockquest finalists Eljay Hall’s song Lights On is being heavily played on commerical radio, Ben Mollison is recording an EP and Courtney Hate is making waves on the alternative scene,” he says.

Smokefreerockquest, powered by Rockshop, has national winners’ prize packages for bands and solo/duo winners that includes $22,000 in Rockshop vouchers, a $20,000 NZ On Air recording, video and promo package’ a ‘Decent Exposure’ campaign on The Edge TV and a photo shoot and branding package from Imaginary Friends.

There is also the MAINZ (Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand) Scholarship for Outstanding Musicianship, the APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) Lyric Award, the Lowdown Best Song Award, Smokefree Vocals Award and the Dominate Style Award.

You will be part of a supportive work environment where people are treated with respect, valued as an important member of a passionate team performing interesting, challenging and highly rewarding work.

If you have the right attitude and are keen to get to know people with intellectual disabilities, provide a safe and stable environment, help them learn new skills to become more independent - then we’d love to hear from you!

Please visit our website www.ihcjobs.co.nz to apply online, for more information please contact Amy Grant on Amy Grant on 03 578 0949.

Closing date: Monday, 8 August 2016.

ihc.org.nz/jobs

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Disability strategy workshop on today Marlborough people can have their say on a proposed national disability strategy at a workshop this afternoon at the Nativity Church Hall.

Blenheim is the first place to hold one of the workshops, part of a nationwide conversation on how to create a better future for the one in four New Zealanders who are limited

by an impairment.

A draft New Zealand Disability Strategy has been written based on an earlier consultation on what people want the future to look like for disabled people in New Zealand, and people are now invited to have their say on the draft strategy. The consultation closes on 21 August 2016.

Director of the Office for Disability Issues, Megan McCoy says it’s really important to get it right as this strategy will guide the direction of government agencies on disability issues for the next decade.

The workshop is at the Nativity Church Hall, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

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Births This Week SMITH: Connor Thomas (7lb 7oz) July 22, 2016 TAPPING: Ahika Edward June 16, 2016 SINGH: Te Rito Preet Pomana (2.28kg) July 19, 2016

Grant Baxter. headlights on at dawn and dusk during winter because of his concerns about road safety, the sixth year of doing so.

And his solo role in the campaign is ‘disappointing’,

he says.

While people ring him up and stop him on the street to encourage him, there has been no comment from authorities or employers of large numbers of drivers to let him know whether the message is getting out there.

“There’s nothing apparent… But I’ve still got a bee in my bonnet about it.”

Headlights on cars and trucks are not just so drivers can see the way ahead, Grant says. They’re also really important for helping drivers in other vehicles to see oncoming traffic in poorly-lit conditions, such as dawn, dusk, or during wintery weather.

Is what you’re doing

GRIEVE, Pamela Josephine (Pam): On Wednesday July 27 2016, at Maxwell Care Home. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Bob for 63 wonderful years. Loved mother of Jan, and Jill and Ian. Cherished grandmother of Matt and Alicia, Sian, and Cameron; and great grandmother to Ella and Thomas. Many thanks to all the carers, especially Maureen and Phyllis. A service for Pam will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1pm Monday August 1, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

HAMILTON, Pam. With love we remember.

Passed away one year ago today.

So sadly missed.

Remember her message, “It can be too late”.

Lights work still needed

By Cathie Bell The drive to work each morning is causing Bayleys Marlborough real estate agent Grant Baxter some stress.

He drives in each day from the Waihopai Valley and is horrified by the number of people driving in dim conditions without their lights on.

“I don’t arrive at work in a very relaxed state some mornings with the numbers of lights not on. I start the trip feeling ok, and next I see the dingbats who don’t have their lights on.”

He’s put up billboards at his own expense on the main roads into Blenheim reminding people to turn their car

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Death Notices BUCK, Susan (nee Griffiths): July 24, 2016 DIEDRICHS, James Gary (Jim): EMMERSON, Messines Ngaroimata: July 20, 2016 HARBORNE, William Albert (Bill): July 26, 2016 HARVEY, Anna Keir (nee Simpson): July 20, 2016 MACDONALD, Ritchie Allan (Snr): July 24, 2016 McCONWAY, Lilian Joyce (Joyce): July 20, 2016 MUSGROVE, Ronald Kenneth (Ron): Reg. No. 708680 10 Coy RNZASC K Force.

July 21, 2016 NEIL, Eric Stuart: July 15, 2016 NOBLE, Malcolm Christopher: July 17, 2016 PATTERSON, Edgar Reginald (Ted): MBE July 24, 2016 STEVENS, Rosemarie (Maire, Rezzo): July 22, 2016 WALKER, Gillean Mary (Jill): July 18, 2016

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Friday Fact After William Shakespeare, the next three bestselling fiction authors from Great Britain are female.

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drug issues will taint the games.

The IOC’s lack of action suggests television ratings and money is more highly valued than clean athletic competition.

The much bemoaned Sky TV has the coverage rights and they are advertising 12 channels of coverage.

That’s impressive and is far better than the single channel coverage we used to get.

Realistically, New Zealand

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Rumblings of Rio The Olympics are just over a week away and yet I’m struggling to get enthused.

Part of that is because London four years ago was an easy sell for New Zealand which has obvious historical links.

The Brazilian capital is a little harder to get motivated about.

Another issue has been the bungled buildup.

The Athletes Village is not up to scratch and Russia’s

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could earn as many medals as their record six gold two silver and five bronze from four years ago.

Rowing will be our best bet as it usually is.

Robbie Manson and Sophie MacKenzie are the best local prospects - Sophie should win gold.

I’m sure when it starts, the Olympics will be captivating but I don’t expect the overall experience to be better than London.

Boil up

sports talk

The Marlborough Thermette Society is having another boil up by the Wairau River this Sunday.

All ages are welcome, between 2.30pm and 4pm on Sunday.

Turn off State Highway 1 at the south end of the Wairau River bridge and drive downstream about 500 metres, past the Firth gravel plant. Adults, children and dogs welcome, and bring a chair, food to share, a tea or coffee pot.

Organisers say there will be plenty of hot water available.

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Mountain ride

The Marlborough Mountain Bike Club is holding an all-day ride on Sunday. The ride is a grade 3 recreational ride with the club, and a good level of fitness required for an all-day ride. Interested people should meet at the corner of Main and Stuart St ready to drive at 7:30 am, and organisers says they will car pool where possible. People need to bring warm clothing and plenty of food. For more information call Kevin - 5792202.

Funds needed for new courts Endeavour Park Pavilion is holding a “Casino Royale” evening to raise some of the $63,000 needed to match the Marlborough District Council’s $95,000 for tennis and netball courts, starting at 6pm on Saturday August 6.

Bev Bowers enjoys a hand pampering session.

Photo provided.

Gym hosts pamper night for charity

By Celeste Alexander Last week saw a group of women come together to be pampered in the name of charity.

Curves Blenheim hosted a ‘Feel Better Friday’ evening to raise funds for ‘Look Good Feel Better’, a cancer support charity that provides free, practical support to women undergoing treatment

Triathlon fundraiser A sunset yoga session was held by Leisha van der Spek. Photo provided.

for cancer.

The organisation helps to restore and enhance the appearance of cancer patients dealing with the side effects of cancer treatment.

Curves Blenheim owner Karen Jennison says the event was aimed at supporting the fundraising campaign as well as putting a smile on the faces of those who attended.

we’ll take care of it

Park upgrade The Marlborough District Council is calling for design tenders for sealing the main parking area at Lansdowne Park’s southern entrance.

The parking area, a source of complaint about pot holes, puddles and dust, will be sealed when a new stormwater system is installed there.

Design tenders are now being called for this work and it will all be done in conjunction with the new netball courts at Lansdowne, ready for the 2018 winter season.

Council’s Assets and Services Committee also approved funding for a new parking area on the western boundary of the park where Council is leasing land from the Central Rugby Club, where another 70 carparks are planned as part of the larger project to turn Lansdowne into a multi-sport hub.

That will now cost about $276,000 after problems with the high water table at the park but returns from Council’s section sales will cover the cost.

“We have held raffles in the past but this was the first big event we held for Look Good Feel Better, and we hope to hold another next year. Those who attended had a lovely time and we were able to raise around $800,” she says.

Local businesses donated their time for the evening to offer everything from nail treatments,

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Around 40 people attended, Karen says.

“Being the school holidays it may have been bad timing and a lot of people were sad they missed out, so I think next year’s event will be even bigger and better,” she says.

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