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Field of flowers Ceramic daffodils to be planted by Taylor River Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Thousands of ceramic daffodils have been made, glazed and fired, painted and are now ready for planting by the Taylor River.

For those of you perplexed about ceramic flowers being planted, it’s all part of the Marlborough daffodil fundraising project organised by Cancer Society Marlborough.

Continued on page 2 Daffodil Day co-ordinator Zoe Gray with some of the ceramic daffodils that will be planted by the Taylor River on Sunday, August 21.

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Ceramic daffodils ready for planting Continued from page 1 Local primary schools made around 3500 of the ceramic daffodils which had a metal stem attached, donated by Cuddon Ltd, and were then transported to Safe Air where Clive Harragan organised three working bees to paint all the stems and back of the daffodils.

Daffodil Day co-ordinator Zoe Gray says the Society has been very lucky to have had a number of high profile New Zealanders support the project by each decorating a daffodil.

The likes of John Key, Sir Graham Henry, Sir Richard Hadlee, Dame Suzie Moncrieff, Hilary Barry, Irene van Dyke, Sir Peter Jackson and Wayne Shelford are among the ‘celebrity decorators’.

These daffodils will be on display

at Thomas’s until August 26 before being auctioned via Trademe.

All of the other daffodils will be planted on Sunday August 21 from 10am onwards, just down from the Quality Hotel on Nelson Street, on the opposite side.

Offering their help will be the Tasman Makos which will be filmed

by Seven Sharp for their Monday evening show.

The installation will be opened on Monday August 22 and the community will be invited to walk among the daffodils and pick one or two to take home for a suggested $20 donation per daffodil.

“This project has been a couple of years in the making so we are so excited to be so close. We have had some amazing support from the

Some of the 3500 ceramic daffodils that will be planted next Monday.

community to see this project come to fruition,” Zoe says.

The celebrity daffodil auction

will be held between August 19-26 through TradeMe’s ‘Cool Auction’ items.

Southern Jam a blast

By Cathie Bell Two Marlborough students won three of the 23 trophies awarded at the Southern Jam school jazz festival competition.

The competition, one of the highlights of the Marlborough winter, started last Thursday and finished on Sunday.

Organiser Katrina Lange from Marlborough 4 Fun says the festival was a ‘fantastic week’ with more schools, bands and venues involved.

Increasingly popular were the performances in cafes throughout Blenheim and Picton.

“All the restaurants and cafes have been packed to the rafters – such a wonderful thing to see during the winter months!”

The gala concert on Saturday night sold out, and Katrina says it is a ‘world-class venue’ to hold events in,

“Students benefit so much from the week, the opportunity to perform at venues, participate in workshops and master classes with such highly revered Judges from the ARA Institute of Canterbury, and of course the competition element. There is no other festival of its kind or calibre in New Zealand.

“All in all we are very proud of this event and what it has achieved on so many levels.”

Katrina says organisers are ‘especially excited’ by local Marlborough Boys College student Jonty Zydenbos winning 2 awards, the Kevin Moseley Award for Most Outstanding Trumpet Jack McRae who won an award at Jonty Zydenbos, who won two awards. Player and the Marlborough 4 Fun Award for Best Soloist, and also Jack Southern Jam. The schools have had a fantastic McRae from Marlborough Boys enabling many more people to be able to be part of the audience that would time, she says, and many teachers College winning the Royal New otherwise have missed out if it had and students told her Southern Jam is Zealand Air Force Band Award for the highlight of their academic year. Adjudicators Choice. been in the previous theatre.

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Marlborough district households have more than doubled consumption of broadband data in the last 18 months driven by surging demand for streaming services such as Netflix, according to new statistics from Chorus.

The average Marlborough home used 82GB of broadband data in June 2016 compared to 31GB in January 2015.

“The figures show that faster broadband is now, more than ever, an essential part of many New Zealanders’ daily lives,” Chorus’ head of market insight Rosalie Nelson says.

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Groups step up to host candidate meetings

By Cathie Bell The candidates are confirmed for the mayoral, district health board, and district council elections, and groups throughout Marlborough are setting dates for meetings so people can get to know who they are voting for.

So far, the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, Sport Tasman, Grey Power, and the Awatere Community Trust will host meetings.

They are all to be in September, later in the month when postal votes open.

All three elections are by postal ballot, using the Single Transferable Vote system which enables people to rank candidates in order of which ones they like the most.

NZ Post is to deliver voting pa-

pers in the week from September 16 to September 21.

All votes have to be received by noon on Saturday October 8, so they either have to be posted well in advance to get there in time, or physically dropped into the secure ballot box at the Marlborough District Council building in Blenheim.

Chamber general manager Stephen Gullery says the chamber will host a business-focussed mayoral debate in mid-September.

He is asking members to submit questions for candidates now.

It will be an evening event, with dinner and debate at the Clubs of Marlborough and open to Marlborough Chamber of Commerce members only, Stephen says.

The Awatere Community Trust

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is holding a ‘meet the candidates’ meeting in Seddon at 7.30pm on September 14 at the Awatere Memorial Hall.

Organiser Lil Broadhurst says the meeting, for mayoral candidates and those in the Wairau-Awatere ward, will use a format where candidates make a short statement and then circulate around tables in a “speed-dating” style.

Sport Tasman will be holding a mayoral forum on sport and recreation issues on September 21, organiser Kirsty Scammell says.

The meeting, at a venue yet to be confirmed, will start at 7pm. Candidates will speak for five minutes each and then answer questions.

Grey Power plans to host a series of meetings around the district, publicity officer Barbara Hutch-

inson says.

There will be a Blenheim ward candidates meeting and a separate mayoral forum, she says, as well as ward meetings in Picton and Renwick.

Dates have yet to be set but they will be in September.

Grey Power meetings will be during the day which suits members better, Barbara says, but anyone is welcome to attend.

There will also be a presentation by electoral officer Dean Heiford at the Blenheim meeting on how the STV voting system works, she says.

“It’s about informing our members. We have a commitment to them and to the community…I believe in democracy, local body elections are so important.”

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Year 13 students are encouraged to enter the 2016 Battle of Passchendaele Multi-Media Competition before the end of September.

The Battle of Passchendaele was one of New Zealand’s most deadly conflicts during the First World War. On just one day — 12 October 1917 — more than 845 New Zealanders were killed and more than 2700 wounded.

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Funeral home installs defibrillator

Darren Peters with self-resetting pest trap.

Trapping talk

By Angela Crompton Increasing numbers of New Zealanders want to preserve this country’s natural heritage, says Department of Conservation officer Darren Peters.

Working with DOC’s General Policy group in Wellington, Darren advises community conservation groups and helps establish ground control trapping teams around the country. Tomorrow he will speak to Marlborough Forest and Bird members from 7.30pm in the Blenheim School hall.

Conservation action across the country is growing exponentially, Darren says.

“There’s a growing general worry that if we don’t as a country move to do something, we are going to lose a whole bunch of things.”

Older people have seen whole species disappear in their lifetimes and Darren has personally watched bird populations like the yellow head (mohua) shrinking.

But that trend can be reversed.

Native bird song has increased in Wellington, thanks to successful community-based pest controls, and Darren says rats have been cleared from the Miramar Peninsula.

Similar eradications in other regions will be assisted following a Government goal to make New Zealand pest-free by 2050.

Darren won’t debate the pros and cons of 1080 poison drops that are part of many DOC pest eradication programmes.

Instead, he points to new, sophisticated traps that allow greater areas of land to be protected with minimal labour.

Two will be displayed on Thursday night to Forest and Bird.

Prey lured to them is killed humanely; the traps self-reset and long-life bait means they can be left untended for up to six months.

“It’s a pretty exciting time we have in conservation,” Darren says.

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander A funeral can be a difficult and stressful time and like any occasion where emotions are running high, the potential is there for a medical emergency.

This is why Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors in Blenheim has installed an AED (automated external defibrillator) unit in its chapel as a community service.

The AED was supplied by St John, with its location uploaded into the 111 Emergency Call Centre database.

Local manager Lloyd Bush says an item heard on air recently raised awareness of the importance of having medical support available in places of public assembly.

“Heightened anxiety can potentially lead to a medical emergency.

With the AED unit onsite our staff will be able to provide immediate help for the person until emergency

services arrive.

“It’s something that people might have a bit of a giggle with, a funeral home installing this unit, but the reality is that we could have up to 160 people onsite and given the circumstances, it can be stressful,” he says.

The Phillips AED unit installed is extremely reliable and the most commonly used around the world, according to advice given by St John.

“They are also easy to use and all of our staff have received training from St John to give them confidence and peace of mind should they need to deploy the unit,” Lloyd says.

As part of a wider community support initiative the location of the AED will also be included on a phone app, so if a medical emergency occurs out in the community people will be able to source the location and use the defibrillator if necessary, he says.

Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors manager Lloyd Bush with the AED unit that has been installed in their chapel.

Havelock show kicks off

By Cathie Bell Havelock community worker Hans Neilson is showing off his musical talents this week in the Havelock Theatre’s play ‘Once a Happy Cowboy’.

The show starts this week, and is the second time the theatre has performed the play, written by former Havelock resident Don Edwards.

‘Once a Happy Cowboy’ is described by the Havelock Theatre group as ‘a black comedy with lots of music and action’.

Its opening night is on Thursday August 18, at 7.30pm.

Other performances are: Friday August 19, at 7.30pm; Saturday August 20, at

A scene from Once a Happy Cowboy, from left: Hans Neilson (Wally Hoggett) and his former supporters, Hannah Roborgh, Jessica Gatjens, Philippa Weatherhead, Skye Gatjens.

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B-Man needing help himself

By Cathie Bell He wrote and performed the rap songs that described Blenheim as the Boomtown and led the Gigatown campaign, but now Bradley Simmonds, ‘the B-man’, is in need of help himself.

Friends are organising a themed charity event on Saturday at the Yard Bar for former Blenheim golf shop owner Bradley Simmonds.

Brad can’t unfortunately make it to the event due to being diagnosed with a severe case of Myalgic Encephalopathy and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).

He says the disease is ‘really nasty’ and he is ‘pretty well housebound’ now.

Organiser Bex Vuletich says Bradley is a ‘pretty extraordinary guy’.

“Bradley Simmonds is a great mate to many, local thriving businessman, active in a number of sports and creative pursuits, all round witty, laugh a minute ball of energy and of course, known to many as local You Tube rap sensation B-Man with an impressive 11K views for his rap ‘Boomtown’.”

She says Brad has been forced to move in with his parents in Tauranga in order to receive the day-to-day care that is required with his ME/CFS. “In Brad’s words, which always incredibly seem to be pretty damn glass half full considering...‘Life’s a party every day for me!

Not always a good one though’.”

She says despite his daily struggle to do most things others consider easy, Brad is working to raise funds to support the continuation of the Towards Wellness programme supporting CFS/ME sufferers.

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Yard Bar owner Joe Johnstone has offered to support Brad by throwing a party in his honour this Saturday, with the theme being one of Brad’s favourite eras, the 1980’s, Bex says.

It is free entry and proceeds from selected drinks will benefit the ‘Towards Wellness programme’ which assists families and helps to aid suffers throughout their illness with research and services provided as required.

A photo booth by Magic Moments is also available by gold coin donation.

Bex enourages people to show support for Brad by ‘dressing up like you mean it’.

“We look forward to seeing plenty of big wigs, heavy eyeliner, leggings, double denim, fluro jackets, leg warmers, shoulder pads, side pony tails, and fingerless gloves.... oh yes, and a whole lot of air guitar wouldn’t go astray either!”

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Open day attracts hundreds Story and photo by Celeste Alexander The Clubs of Marlborough opened its doors to the public on Sunday, taking groups through on a tour of the facility.

The public got to see each of the sections in action and meet the people who run them, as well as get information on how they could join.

One section that was having a lot of fun on the day was the Top of the South Rock N Roll group. Members were dancing and showing off their moves, while encouraging the public to join in.

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Clubs of Marlborough CEO Lee Davis was thrilled with the open day, saying the people he toured were “absolutely amazed at our facilities and refurbishment of the Taylor River”.

“It is estimated well over 500 people, including existing members attended on the day, and we have attracted many new members which has also been a positive result for all our sporting sections,” he says.

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Make Hutcheson Street an entrance only and exit by Russell Terrace.

The exit already exists.

Make Russell Terrace a one way St and compensate business holders with free reserved parks under the tree line inside the car park.

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Lost trampers Dear Ed, I see often in the paper lots of reports about people getting lost on our mountain tracks and bush walks.

One person lately was not equipped for the cold weather.

There are a lot of workers having to rescue these careless people, not just a small expense but $1000s, does the Govt pay?

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So where is the responsibility as land owners, farmers of the land you earn your living from, to provide the basic needs of those hard working sheep while they are on your property?

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RSE drop-in centre starts ‘in weeks’

By Cathie Bell Crossroads will offer an RSE worker drop-in centre on Sundays, starting in a couple of weeks, coordinator Janette Walker says.

Janette proposed the drop-in centre during a summit on industry labour needs last month, saying the workers, particularly those from overseas, needed more pastoral care in Marlborough.

Using Crossroads as an RSE dropin centre on Sundays would cost about $150 a week, Janette says. She has found someone to employ to run the kitchen and manage the centre, and overheads such as electricity and gas use.

Crossroads wasn’t open on Sunday, and that was generally the one day that RSE workers had off, she says.

Since then, she followed up with Wine Marlborough which has agreed to make a contribution to get it up and running.

Janette says she has a few things to sort out, but hopes to have the centre available in a couple of weeks.

“It’s a little bit suck it and see how it works,” she says.

Crossroads coordinator Janette Walker who is offering the place as a “I’ve spoken to a few Vanuatuan once-a-week drop-in centre for RSE workers. men and they seemed pretty happy about it…I think it will be popular.” organise a pool table for the centre, scheme needed to have somewhere They are ‘genuinely happy’ to have and if anyone had a surplus pool to go on their days off, Janette says. a place to come and eat and socialise, table, table tennis set, or dartboard, “Their own accommodation is pretty she says, and are happy to pay a dollar they should feel free to drop them in, cramped…This would let them catch or two for meals.

Janette says. up with their mates and friends they Wine Marlborough is planning to People here as part of the RSE don’t see during the week.”

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By Celeste Alexander The Marlborough Parent Centre is hosting a fundraising movie night next Thursday, August 25 to raise money for two new courses they are looking to run.

The movie night will feature the premiere screening of ‘Bad Moms’, a comedy about three overworked and under-appreciated mothers who decide to go a little wild.

MPC president Rebecca Toms says the evening is designed to be a light hearted, fun night out.

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A life with motorcycles When it comes to motorcycles, it’s a combination of the excitement, challenge and freedom that entices people into the sport.

For Blenheim man Peter Grinter it started as a hobby then became a business that he has been passionate about for most of his life.

Peter talks to reporter Celeste Alexander about a life spent in the industry and what his plans are now he has sold his business.

Born in Hamilton, Peter grew up around motorcycles and began riding at a young age.

At the age of 15 he decided he’d had enough of school so his father advised him to find an apprenticeship before he left.

He embarked on a motorcycle apprenticeship with a Yamaha dealership in Hamilton for a number of years before a newspaper job listing in Blenheim caught his attention.

“A new Honda shop was opening on Main Street, where Access Mobility is now, so I applied and made the move in 1977.”

Peter celebrated his 21st birthday then drove into Blenheim the very next day.

He went into partnership with a good friend, opening Mainland Motorcycles on Main Street, where Guthrie Bowron is now located, then moved in 1990 after purchasing some land on Grove Road and building on it.

The decision was made to buy his business partner out, then he and his wife Barbara renamed the business Peter Grinter Motorcycles.

Peter took on the Kawasaki dealership for Marlborough in 1982 and did very well with it over the years. In fact, by the time he sold the business earlier this year he had been a Kawasaki dealer for 33 years, the longest serving dealer in the whole of New Zealand.

“The next below me was 28 years. It’s a fantastic company to deal with and I became good friends with the owner, Mike Wilkins.

“I had the pleasure of visiting the Kawasaki factory in Japan twice which is really rare and a huge privilege. They don’t allow visits often

so for a country to be shown through twice is a big deal.

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“Motorcycles are just 10 per cent of what Kawasaki make,” he says.

Wanting to share his enthusiasm for motorcycles, he and friend Jason Kerr started up a local team called ‘Team Pygmy’. It was aimed at youth that couldn’t afford to get into the sport themselves.

“We supplied the bikes and put them into a team situation. We did all the maintenance and all they had to do was turn up to race. It wasn’t even about winning, it was about them getting out and enjoying themselves,” he says.

At one stage Peter had around 15 young riders and the team even saw some adults come through.

In addition to selling and servicing motorcycles, Peter was also out riding, and at times competing at national competitions.

He was part of a New Zealand team that competed in Australia for the Trans Tasman Challenge in the 1970’s which he described as being “a cool experience”, and went on to win New Zealand trials and motocross championships.

As well as operating their business, Peter and Barbara also own a vineyard block, doing the majority of the work themselves.

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“It’s been more of a hobby that I enjoy and it gets me outside,” he says.

Earlier this year Peter decided to call time on his business and sold to Brendan Wadsworth, who owned Marlborough Trials Centre.

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KEEN: Jonny and Jodie along with big sisters Brooke, Maggie and Maia and big brother Harley are over the moon to announce the safe arrival of their wee princess, Sayla Mae born on August 5, 2016 at 2.33am at Wairau Hospital weighing 6lb 14oz. Biggest thanks to our amazing friend and top midwife Shona Wills for everything. We could never thank you enough. Big thanks also to Helen Crampton and Susan Rockett.

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WRAIGHT: Greg and Jacinda are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first baby, a boy Alfie James (8lb 9oz) on August 4, 2016 at 4.48am at Wairau Hospital. A special thanks to our midwife Gwen, Isabel and the theatre staff, and the awesome teams in the paediatric and maternity wards.

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Clubs open doors The Clubs of Marlborough hosted an Open Day on Sunday, showing the public through its facility.

 Ray Barrett, Pat Akerblom, Emma Musgrove, Barbara Doherty and (front) Dennis Jellyman and Andrew Jellyman of the Kings and Queens Section.

 Jim and Kath Gilchrist of the Golden Oldies Section.

 Barbara Hutchinson and Graeme Faulkner of Grey Power.

 Ray Haggland, Paul Dobson and Doug Powell from the Rugby Section. Val Wadsworth of the Marlborough Smallbore Rifle Club talks to Claire Hirst about joining the Shooting Section.

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 Libbie Tautari, Breyton Jones and Jason Jones of the Basketball Section.

Blenheim’s newest fishing and hunting store opened on Saturday.

 Robyn Shannon and Hamills’ Nick Lester kept the BBQ ready.

 Blair Munro talks to Hamills’ Grahame Bately about guns.  Jeff from Hamills’ Rangiora store discusses fishing rods with Owen from Pure Fishing.

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Wednesday August 17, 2016

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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

Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am1pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry St, Blenheim.

Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

Community Elder Care

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SHANNON, Julie Ann: Died unexpectedly, on Monday August 15 2016. Loved wife of the late Paddy, loved mother and mother-in-law of Aaron and Cheryl, Blair and Allanah, and Bridie and Brent, and Anton Rasmussen. Devoted Nana of Clinton; Taylah, Morgan and Ollie; Jacob and Logan. Loved Great Nana of Brandon-Lane. Messages may be sent to the Shannon Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Julie will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street at 1pm Thursday August 18, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 2 supers, raffles and meals available.

Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra.

St John Community Shop SALE SALE CLOTHING half price. ORANGE sticker items half price. CLOTHING half price, ORANGE sticker items half price. Come and grab a bargain.

Thursday programmes for elderly, St Christopher’s. Talk/Tech/Teach. Keeping U Moving.

Older persons seminars. More info 579 4446 or Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service 021 2230160 leave name and number.

Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns Depression Support Group and support you in the actions you want to take You are not alone! Spend time with others who to gain resolution. Ph 579 5304 or call at Level 2, understand. Meets Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson Aorere House, 54 Scott St. St, Thurs 1pm-2.30pm. Ph Barb: 0277372403.

BING, Graham: 1923-2016. My boss for over 30 years, my colleague, my mentor and my very dear friend. Thank you for all the highs, lows and arguments! A life lived to the full. Farewell G.B. - Bev Goodin.

Family/Whanau for information/ Workshop for Seniors advocacy/support Get to know St John over a cuppa and chat. Regu-

For families living with mental illness/addictions lar workshops for seniors 10am-12noon. Thursday please contact Supporting Families Marlborough 25 August. Bookings essential - 5780797.

- Lyn, Karina or Nikki ph 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

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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.

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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.

The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00+GST. You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

MACONAGHIE, Lindsay Robert: Unexpectedly passed away on 11th August 2016 at Wairau Hospital Blenheim. Much loved son of the late Bill and Petal Maconaghie; brother of Kath, Ron and Joy, brother-in-law of Rick and Robert; Uncle to Theresa & Spike, Richelle & Sean, Bill, Jessica, Kriselda & Matt, Eli & Jessie and great uncle to twelve great nieces and nephews. A service for Lindsay will be held at Romaleigh Chapel, 31 Ocean View Rd, Northcote on Friday 19 August 2016 at 10am. Taken far too early, we were not ready to say goodbye.

H.MORRIS FUNERAL SERVICES Tel: 09 489 5737 www.hmorris.co.nz

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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SOLUTION Friday’s solutions

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Trades and Services Appliances

BEAUTY

Building

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Phone: 03 577 7212

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Marg Richards Qualified, registered Nouveau technician 8/54 Scott Street Blenheim

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

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DOHERTY FENCING For all types oF Fencing • Post replacements • 2.2m rows • Strainers • Waterways • Ponds - Yards • Boundaries • Post & rail • Retaining walls • Loading ramps • Residential

Nathan Birtles

Contact us to discuss your firewood needs today.

Or check us out on facebook @DeanBlacklawsfirewood

Phone Chy 027 390 2125 AH 573 9019

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES SUPPLIES

021 997 070 or 0508 22 77 38 harrisonscarpetone.co.nz

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

Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate 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

Ph 578 9590 panel & paint

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

577 7868 for detAils

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

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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

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gates GATES

Joinery

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

Classic Gates

alklins Joinery

ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

Manufacturer of all your joinery needs

See the experts for:

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

Member of the Registered Master Joiners

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

Sandblasting Powdercoating Gates, Fencing Furniture Pool Fences

Phone: 579 5266 Cell: 027 6710 133

6 Nelson St, Blenheim

Email: sales@domblen.co.nz

Ph/Fax 578 0374 a/h 021 838 550

walklins@xtra.co.nz 13 Sutherland Terrace Blenheim

marine

PAINTER Painter

plastic welding

Don’t get stung on Outboard or BOAT Repairs!

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Vortex Marine

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 5720 6 Dodson St, Blenheim

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

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Repairs & Replacement • • • • •

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garage doors

Spouting Panel & Paint

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and m y design ed anufa Make sure there is a cture d Mastercraft Kitchen at the heart of your home

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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!

Locals working with locals to ‘Turn Houses into Homes’

Gum, Pine or Gum/Pine mixed loads available All loads are 3 Cubic meters Free delivery in the Blenheim area.

kitchens

Do You Need New Carpet or Vinyl?

www.harrisonscarpet.co.nz

Fencing

equipment hire

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

(Lance) 021 361912 cts@xtra.co.nz

The Sun

For all your electrical needs

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

jeweller

PhiliP Gibbison

Jewellers Your Watch & Clock professional.

Quality repairs to all brands.

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PICTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Refreshments will follow the meeting

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

Alterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

to be held at 7pm on Monday 26th September at the Picton Coastguard Rooms.

Apologies can be sent to cindy@pws.org.nz

A.G.M

Saturday 27th August 2016 at 1.30pm in the Museum 9 London Quay, Picton

Nu-Look Clothing

Notice is nearby given of the Annual General Meeting of The Papatuanuku Independency Trust

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MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy.

Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

W ri t ing a book? We print and publish books and e-books. No-obligation discussion.

03 5794709, www. pr i s m a pr i nt .c o.nz info@prismaprint. co.nz.

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INDEPENDENT TYRE SPECIALISTS

• Tyre Repair • Fitting and Balancing • Wheel Alignment • Exide Batteries • Motor Cycle Tyres Our Specialty • All makes of Tyres- Car, 4WD, ATV Truck, Harvester, Tractor, SUV Jockey Burrow, Tuff • Vulcanising Service • 24 Hour service 03 5784512

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C o mmercia l P r o per t y F O R SALE High profile position on Maxwell Road Neg Over $ 600,000 For more details please call Rebecca, m. 0274835-776.

Naturally Raw - Nutritious Pet Food. www.naturallyrawpetfood.co.nz.or phone 02102929400.

property wanted HOUSE / FL AT TO PURCHASE, under 190k, Blenheim area, anything considered.

Call 027 3432940.

public notice

Singers wanted

Phone 577 7868 to place your ad here

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

Sun Blenheim Marlborough

SUNDAY 28 AUGUST Race for the title of King or Queen of Star Hill or take on the vineyards along the banks of the Awatere River

FANTASTIC FAMILY EVENT Fitness, Food and Fun!

AMAZING PRIZES TO BE WON! Registration from 8am 15km Walk start 9.30am - Briefing 9.15am 15km Run & Half Marathon start 10am - Briefing 9.45am 5km Run/Walk start 10.15am - Briefing 9.45am

For entries & more details go to www.tussockrun.co.nz Facebook: Seddon School Tussock Run email: tussockrun@seddonschool.school.nz Ad kindly sponsored by the Blenheim Sun.

ADVERTISING TERMS & CONDITIONS

Advertise on the Sun’s Trades & Services page Call us today

577 7868 for details

House Sitter available Retired Veterinarian seeks position from early September.

To advertise your business, call Lacy (03) 5777 868 WednesdaySun The

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No 1 Family Estate Ltd

Marketing Assistant Cellar Door Host

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A CHALLENGE FOR EVERYONE

Freephone:

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

Part time

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5km, 10.5km or 15km Run/Walk

MIKE DOUGLAS

NO GST Labour only Free quote Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

If you are a singer, Marlborough Singers invite you to join us in performing this wonderful Work on December 3rd and 4th.

Weekly practices are each Tuesday from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Wesley Centre 3 Henry Street, Blenheim.

Experience in Choir singing and/or the ability to read music is recommended.

For more details contact: Mere on 027 424 0415 or Jenni on 021 133 0582 or email us at marlboroughsingers@gmail.com

situations vacant

Cleghorn St Redwood Village

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

PAINTER

Email: itsmarlborough@gmail.com 48A Main Street, Blenheim

Ph 578 2595

• Exterior plastering & waterproofing • Commercial & residential • Repairs & repaints • High pressure water blasting • House maintenance • Free quotes & advice

work wanted

Please phone 027 498 5404 or email chris@piper.gen.nz

Fixed Term, Part-time Teachers-Aide

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All advertisements are subject to the approval of Blenheim Sun newspaper. Advertisements are positioned entirely at the option of The Publisher & no guarantee of placement is given. Applicable loadings apply only to the specific placement of strip or island advertisements. Placement & approval is at the discretion of The Publisher. While every effort will be made to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for any loss caused through loss or misplacement. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged on the size of the material supplied or the space ordered whichever is the greater. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Blenheim Sun newspaper of any error within 24 hours of its publication. The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors. To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative. (Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract). Cancellation: neither display nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that have commenced their series. If an advertiser at any time fails to supply copy within the deadline, it is understood & agreed that the last copy supplied will be repeated. Specific terms & conditions apply to certain classifications. These may relate to either requirements & conditions set by industry standards for the advertising of certain goods & services, or set by The Publisher. Please speak to your advertising representative to obtain a full copy of these. Advertisers agree that all advertisements published by Blenheim Sun newspaper may also appear on a relevant website.

We are seeking a skilled person to work with an individual child supporting their behaviour and learning needs. Desirable skills include empathy and experience working with children in a formal setting and an understanding of the learning process. 20 hours per week with hours to be negotiated. Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 23 August.

Please apply in writing, outlining your experience, strengths and suitability to the position. Please include the contact details of at least three referees.

Send your application to the Principal, Riverlands School, School Rd, RD4 Blenheim, or email riveradmin@riverlands.school.nz

20 – 25 hours per week negotiable for the right applicant. Will be required to work till 5pm up to 4 days a week.

We are seeking a well organised, enthusiastic and motivated person to work as part of our team.

• Expertise in Website and Social Media Marketing is essential.

• Cellar Door Host.

• Ordering of promotional items.

• Assisting with organization of wine shows, exhibitions and tastings as required.

• Local client liaison.

• Wine industry experience definitely preferred.

Only applicants with the above skills will be considered.

This is a permanent position therefore the applicant must be a New Zealand resident.

Please apply in writing with CV to: The Directors No 1 Family Estate, 169 Rapaura Road, RD3, Blenheim. Or email: sam@no1wine.co.nz Applications close 23rd August.

Regional events advisoR (PeRmanent) marlborough hosts a range of great events throughout the year including Classic Fighters air show, marlborough Wine and Food Festival and the grape Ride

The Regional Events Advisor is key to supporting the continued growth of commercial events in Marlborough through both strategic and facilitation aspects, including: •

Development and implementation of the Marlborough Regional Events Strategy.

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Maintaining and developing event promotion and information via the Follow ME platform.

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Developing bids to attract events to Marlborough.

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Management of Council’s Commercial Events Fund and Sub-Committee.

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To assist event organisers by facilitating their events through Council processes

While we envisage this being a full-time role we are prepared to consider a minimum of 30 hours weekly if this suits your lifestyle.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 25 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 neil.henry@marlborough.govt.nz.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

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Qualified Panel Beater We are looking for a qualified panel beater with 5+ years experience, for collision repair and some minor restoration work, who pride themselves on quality workmanship and customer service.

Must have an eye for detail, basic computer skills and be willing to be up skilled.

This position will be full-time. 40 hour week.

situations vacant

situations vacant

LIVE-IN MOTEL MANAGER PICTON We are seeking someone with exceptional customer skills, is hardworking, honest and has an eye for detail to manage our top quality motel complex.

Applicants must have a full NZ drivers license, NZ residency or a valid NZ work Permit.

Previous experience not essential as full training will be provided.

Email your CV with two current references to admin@rpp.nz

Please forward your CV by 23 August to Broadway Motel, 113 High Street, Picton.

Grading Mussels / Forklift Drivers

Wairau Community Clinic Ltd

Havelock Our Havelock mussel grading facility supplies product for both our Motueka and Blenheim factories year round, and is very busy over the harvest season from August until June of each year.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

We are looking for additional seasonal grading staff and forklift drivers as we head into the 2016 to 2017 season.

You will: • be able to work a variety of hours as part of a small team • be physically fit and preferably able to drive a forklift (a forklift licence is preferred but not essential as we are prepared to put the right applicants through a course) • work to ensure that product is graded correctly to meet deadlines and customer requirements.

Please apply to Shane Rush, Manager, 3 Rangitane Drive, Havelock, or email Havelock@talleys.co.nz with the subject line ‘Havelock Position’.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in NZ.

Practice Nurse

Permanent, Part Time Position Sadly we say goodbye to one of our Nurses therefore require an experienced, enthusiastic Practice Nurse to compliment our dedicated, friendly Primary Care Team.

Must have a genuine passion for improving the lives of the people in our community and a passion for the future of Primary Health.

Must have: Current Practising Certificate and CPR certificate.

Ideally will have Primary Care experience and have worked with Medtech.

Smear Takers Certificate and Vaccinators Certificate an advantage, but training can be given to the right applicant.

If the above role interests you please contact Sarah Maskill on 520 9814 or sarah.maskill@nmhs.govt.nz for more information and a job description.

www.talleys.co.nz

WANTED

Experienced Wrappers 13.5c per cane Ph: 021 1100992

Relief deliverers wanted for Parker Street area Are you a hard worker and looking for a relief job?

Do you have parental or caregivers support?

If this sounds like you, please discuss with your parent or caregiver and give us a call.

Phone 577 7868

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Applications close Wednesday 31st August 2016.

Houston Motor Group - BlenHeiM

tecHnical service advisor Full tiMe

There has become a vacancy for a highly motivated Service Advisor. We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive focused person URL Closingtodate maintain and grow our high standards of ______ With: _______________________________ Date:_______________________________ tested: x x service. checked: customer We service both Japanese and European cars and are the franchise service agents for both revisions: Mitsubishi and Peugeot vehicles.

• Key senior level role 1 2 3The 4 dynamic 5 individual we are seeking will be: $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 • Supportive ‘can do’ team culture • Customer service orientated This newly created role is responsible for ensuring that Yealands’ award• A team player with loads of energy PLEASE NOTE: winning wines continue to achieve the high standards they are that renowned we have prepared this • Have excellent written, communication and advertisement proof based on our ormat: b&w for by developing and operating best-practice quality, delivery and computer skills understanding of the instructions customer standards. received. In approving the • Have a keen desire to learn and multi task run date position sort cost (excl gst) advertisement, it is client’s responsibility Assurance have a critical influence on • Excellent time management skills to check the accuracy of both the WedAs 17Quality Aug Sit Vacant Manager, you will $189.84 the supply chain globally ensuring that systems and procedures, from the media and• Hold a clean driver’s licence advertisement, the Wedvineyard 17 Aug toSitmarket, Vacantcomply with relevant $174.00 position nominated. legislation and meet all audit • A good mechanical knowledge Fri 19requirements.

Aug Sit Vacant $174.00 Cancellation of adverts booked with • WOF authority would be an advantage media will incur a media cancellation $219.50 fee of $50.

This is a great career opportunity for someone that has proven experience If you are successful, you will join a busy and $169.78 in a similar quality assurance role within an FMCG environment. vibrant team looking to continue its growth your contact: Rachel through service excellence. Your remuneration Initial enquiries are welcome by phoning Lucy MacLean on 03 579 4794 will be based on experience and qualifications.

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2016

Applications close Sunday 4th September 2016

lucy Maclean Consultant To view the Job Description or apply online please visit our website: www.intepeople.co.nz

Please apply in writing in the first instances, including CV and references to: Email; anorris@houstons.co.nz Mail to: The Manager Houston Motor Group PO Box 1102, Blenheim Applications close Friday 19 August 2016

Looking for staff?

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

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Marlborough’s largest circulating newspaper with 18,535 copies

Ross Ayson, a customer, Jim Thomas and Stuart Tapp at the firewood dispenser on Taylor Pass Road. Photo by Lacy Rees.

Wood burns hot for Lions A new way of selling wood has seen sales run hot.

The Lions Club of Blenheim introduced this ‘firewood dispenser’ on Taylor Pass Road, after a member saw a similar arrangement being used successfully overseas, spokesman Jim Thomas says.

He says it has worked well here because members are able to fill the frame each day and customers can take as much as they wished and pay for it in the Honesty Box. “Initially the dispenser was

filled three days a week but the demand for the firewood was so good that we needed to fill it daily. This was done on a roster so that no members had an onerous task, and Sunday was a day of rest.”

The wood comes from donated logs, Jim says, and also some logs that Lions purchased.

“Unfortunately, the project for this year has to end because all the available wood has been used. The Lions Club is appreciative of the support by the people of Blenheim.”

Think at the railway tracks

By Cathie Bell People need to stay alert and cross carefully at railway level crossing is the message of this year’s Rail Safety Week.

The week, which began on Monday and runs until Sunday, hopes to combat a recent increase in trains’ collisions and near collisions with pedestrians because of distractions like cellphones and headphones, organisers say.

In the past year there have been 61 near misses with pedestrians at level crossings across the country.

In Marlborough, over the past five years, there has been one collision with a person, three with a heavy vehicle and two with light vehicles. There have been five near-collisions with a heavy vehicle, 10 with a light vehicle, and three with people.

TrackSAFE NZ Manager Megan Drayton says people forget that when they approach a crossing they’re taking a risk.

“They get used to signage and become overly familiar with the area. Complacency and distractions like cellphones and headphones mean that people often don’t consciously check for trains.”

KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy says this year’s campaign has been developed as a result of an increasing trend in incidents involving pedestrians, particularly at urban level crossings.

“What we are seeing, from data from collisions and near

collisions as well as reports from our train drivers and CCTV footage, is that people are failing to take due care when crossing at level crossings.

“Sometimes people cross the tracks after a train has passed but while the alarms are still operating. What they don’t seem to realise is that there is often a train coming from the other direction.

“There are also a number of incidents involving people wearing headphones and using mobile technology around crossings. We are urging people this year to stay focused and alert at level crossings, and to put their devices in their pockets at any time they are around the rail network.“ “The more familiar we are with an environment, the less attention we tend to give it.

Collisions and near misses cause severe and lasting trauma for everyone involved,” says Mr Reidy.

“This includes victims, their families, emergency services personnel and witnesses, and our train drivers and rail staff.

“An alert mind is a safe mind.

We encourage everyone to change their approach to crossings and avoid distractions.”

Rail Safety Week is coordinated by KiwiRail in close partnership with TrackSAFE NZ, the Transport Agency, NZ Police, Auckland Transport, Transdev Auckland, Greater Wellington Regional Council and Transdev Wellington.

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Games cancelled

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Ten years ago the Sun featured a story on the United Netball Club celebrating its 40th anniversary, and now the club is back with another special milestone.

The United Netball Club celebrates 50 years of netball this Saturday with a dinner shared by past and present members.

There will also be a special mention made for late members including founders Betty Woodham and Noelene Nicholas. Their husbands will be attending in their honour.

The club was originally known as the United Basketball Social Club, formed in 1966 by an enthusiastic bunch of women. Betty was elected the first president and continued to be involved with the club as a player and coach until 2003 and as a supporter until 2013.

In 1969 the name ‘basketball’ became netball, therefore changing the name to United Netball Club.

In its 50-year existence there have been many triumphs involving teams and players, something that will be highlighted at Saturday’s dinner, club member and daughter of

Many winter sport games were cancelled last Saturday because of bad weather. Storm fronts moved up the country throughout the day bringing cold, wind, and torrential rain. Glenn Kirby’s football column will resume next week.

Rowers return

The Rio Olympics have been difficult for the three Marlborough rowers competing.

Sophie MacKenzie, Robbie Manson and Tom Murray return home without a medal in what was a difficult regatta for Kiwi crews on the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon.

The United Netball Club is celebrating 50 years of netball this weekend. Maxine Rapley, Shirley Hocquard and Annette Pickering were busy putting together photo boards this week.

Betty, Shirley Hocquard says.

“We had two players go on to be provincial tournament representatives, Kim Sutherland and Alison Win, as well as a number of players who represented Marlborough in age group rep teams,” she says.

“The club’s biggest year was in 2009 when we had 12 teams. Now we are back to two senior teams and one college team being a close small group enjoying Saturday netball.

Currently playing for the club are United Main-

freight in grade two, United Makana in grade four and college girls in United Marlborough.

Shirley and a group of club members, including president Maxine Rapley and fellow life member Annette Pickering, have been busy preparing photo boards and memorabilia to share with those attending.

Annette and Shirley first joined the club in 1975 when it took under its wing two college teams and are still quite involved with the club today.

Annette played until 2005

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The original photograph of the founding members of the United Netball Club, taken in 1966. Photo provided. and coached until 2010 over the years and were while Shirley is still coach- awarded life membership ing and played right up in 2006. until last year.

Shirley is still taking Both have served the club names of former club capably over the years, members wishing to atAnnette as president and tend so to register ahead secretary, and Shirley as of Saturday contact her on secretary and club captain. 03 578 7309, or Maxine on Both also coached a num- 0211521088. ber of the college teams

Paddon ready to learn Hayden Paddon says he’s looking forward to continuing to improve his performance on tarmac surfaces as he and co-driver John Kennard compete in the German World Rally Championship round this coming weekend.

The 18-21 August running of ADAC Rallye Deutschland, the first of four consecutive tarmac WRC events, represents the fourth time the Kiwi pair has competed in what’s regarded as the most difficult asphalt event of the season, but it’s only the second time Paddon and Kennard have competed in Germany in a WRC car.

“I have competed in something like 150 gravel rallies in my life and maybe only seven tarmac rallies. It does require a different driving style and technique and this is something I need to adapt to.

“The recent track and simulator work has helped a lot.”

Paddon says he’s looking forward to the opportunity to improve on tarmac.

Based in the city of Trier in the west of Germany, Rallye Deutschland features 306km of competitive action over 18 stages, just two hours from their headquarters in Alzenau.

Friday sees competitors tackle five tests, four of which are in the vineyards of Mosel followed by the new Ollmuth stage, just south of Trier. Saturday is the longest day of the rally with just under 150 competitive kilometres including two runs over Panzerplatte Lang at 40.8km each. Just four stages on Sunday are split between the Mosel vineyards and the Sauertal test in the Eifel hills near the Luxembourg border, which acts as the power stage for the second and final run.

Woodbourne half a drawcard

By Cathie Bell The Woodbourne Half Marathon is on this Sunday, and organisers say it is as popular as ever.

Organiser Lindsay Norriss says numbers are looking similar to last year, when they had 150 compete in the half marathon, 160 in the 10km event and 130 in the 5km event.

Alan Bryson, from Nelson, won the half marathon last year and has entered again to defend his title, Lindsay says.

Potential competitors still have a chance to take part with entries taken on the day

The Walking Access Commission is calling for nominations for people and organisations that have made a significant contribution to outdoor access in New Zealand. The commission’s awards recognise those who have made significant and lasting contributions to public outdoor access, whether through securing new legal access, championing public rights of access, trail building, or contributing to understanding of access rights and responsibilities.

Commission head Eric Pyle urges Marlburians to put forward nominees, saying the awards are a way of strengthening the country’s walking access heritage.

up to 30 minutes before race start times, Lindsay says.

The Woodbourne Golf Club will be open for registration and late entries from 7:30am till 09.45am The half marathon walk and hybrid starts at 9am, the half marathon run starts at 10am, and the five and 10 km fun run/walks start at 10.15am.

The event starts and finishes opposite the Woodbourne gymnasium at the air force base, and is along both sealed and unsealed roads through vineyards in some areas.

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