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Movie premiere Hollywood funds building Story and photo by Cathie Bell A movie filmed at Marlborough’s only lighthouse is going to kick off efforts to get a new museum in Ward. Flaxbourne Museum operators Sally Peter and Jack Taylor have plans for a new building to house the many treasures they have but can’t fit in their small building. They are using the Marlborough premiere of the Hollywood movie filmed on Sally’s farm to start the fundraising. Continued on page 2 Sally Peter and Jack Taylor from the Flaxbourne Museum hold ‘The Light Between Oceans’ novel the movie is based on and Jack’s history of the district.
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Hollywood movie premiere to fund new museum Continued from page 1 The Flaxbourne Museum has a collection of artefacts, fossils, equipment, and the life stories of many people in the district. It also has a significant collection of photographs, most of which can’t be displayed properly in the current building, Sally says. She says that when she first became a resident of the Flaxbourne district, some 30 years ago, she had some knowledge of its history because her father had been born here and his parents were one of the many that took up the opportunity to immigrate and make the district their home at the turn of the century. “Until I became a volunteer
at the Flaxbourne Museum, I was unaware of how much material we had to offer to the public, unique stories that must be told.” Many of those stories have been collected by Jack, who has published histories of the region that have captured the stories of many residents in the district who have since died. Sally says the museum building, on State Highway 1 next to the Allied fuel stop, is ‘crammed to the gunnels’ with things and they have a lot more in archives. She has plans for a ‘Flaxbourne heritage centre’, a new building with interactive displays that promote the Flaxbourne district, as it has been
in the past and as it is now, so that tourists can visit and then go out and see the sights – ‘sort of like an I-site’. “We want to promote what you can do here and what could be in the future… There is a point of difference out here.” The Flaxbourne district in the south of Marlborough gets ‘a bit left out’, Sally says. “People drive through without realising what’s here.” The district had the first large-scale sheep station in the South Island, owned by Sir Frederick Weld, who was Prime Minister from 1864 to 1865. It was him who moved the capital of New Zealand from
Auckland to Wellington. The district has Marlborough’s only lighthouse, at Cape Campbell, on Sally and husband Rob Peter’s farm, which hosted the Hollywood movie crew filming ‘The Light Between Oceans’. The movie is released next month, and Sally has organised a Marlborough premiere on November 2 to raise money for the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre. About 350 people are to attend, with pre-movie drinks at Houston Motors’ showroom. CRT has sponsored food, along with WK, Burkharts, Mitre 10, Number One Family Estate, and other locals helping out.
Wine industry to meet again on labour Representatives of Marlborough’s wine industry will get together again next month to discuss the next steps to cope with a massive increase in the industry. 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 be higher as the survey is only looking at viticulture and not wine production. Industry representatives met in July to begin work on how to deal with the issues from that growth, and Wine Marlborough general manager Marcus Pickens says a steering group of six people has been set up and a ‘white paper’ written. That document sets out the issues and what needs to be done to deal with them. Marcus says another meeting of industry representatives is being called, probably for
November 22, and the work will be allocated to different parts of the industry. The steering group is likely to do some more work and will continue to monitor progress, he says. The group is made up of Marcus, Gus Struthers from Indevin and Seasonal Solutions, Neil Henry from the Marlborough District Council, Lyn Williams from the Ministry of Social Development, Pip Jamieson from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and Beth Tester from the Marlborough Primary Health Organisation.
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Still very much in love Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Blenheim lovebirds Ivan and Shirley Williamson celebrated 60 years of marriage yesterday with a small gathering of friends and family. Asked what the key is to their happy marriage they both agree it is “working as a team”. Ivan first laid eyes on Shirley when she was 16, standing in a Picton shop frontage cleaning the window. He had arrived for a job interview for a management position and was clearly taken by Shirley, later inviting her to the movies. Their employer had a rule that his staff were not allowed to be romantically involved, so Shirley was given notice to leave and got an office job at the Picton railway. Meanwhile Ivan heard what happened and left the job to start his own business, Cash Drapery and Picton Furnishing Co. Their romance continued to blossom and after waiting for Shirley’s father’s approval, five years later they married at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Sixty years on, Ivan still looks at his wife with the same admiration and love, and together they were thrilled to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary yesterday. “Ivan has always been
romantic and had such a caring nature,” Shirley says. “I won’t forget the day he proposed, it rained and rained... in fact it couldn’t have rained any harder,” Shirley laughs. Their wedding night was even more memorable, Ivan says, because upon arrival at the motel they were staying at in Havelock, they found they had been locked out. “The owners had forgotten we were coming so we had to climb up the fire escape to alert someone to let us in. “We won’t forget that day,” he laughs. The married couple went on to have two daughters, Maree and Sandra, then shifted to Blenheim where Ivan worked as sales manager for Terry Motors, now trading as Wadsco Motor World. He worked there for around 25 years while Shirley worked at Thomas’s Department Store also for 25 years. From there, their journey together went on to be full of adventure and travel. “We have been trying to think what we have done over the past 60 years, but to be honest it’s been such a busy life that I can’t think of just one great thing. “We have been very lucky to have had so much happiness and a great marriage. “The key is to work as a
Govt to fund wine institute Regional Development Minister Steve n J oyce is mak ing an announcement in Marlborough next week and it is thought he will announce government funding for a regional research institute focused on wine at the event. NZ Winegrowers led the application for the new research institute, working with the Marlborough Research Centre and Plant and Food Research.
New principal Bohally Intermediate deputy principal Patrick Dowling will be the new principal at St Mary’s Blenheim, starting at the beginning of next year. He replaces Alister Bridgeman who moves to St Joseph’s in Takapuna, Auckland. Board of trustees chairwoman Megan McKendry says the board is extremely excited about this appointment as Patrick is an outstanding candidate who brought wonderful vision and energy to his application for the role.
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Linkwater woman in running Linkwater holiday camp operator Barbara Faulls is one of six businesswomen competing in three categories for the Enterprising Rural Women Awards. Rural Women New Zealand’s annual awards showcase rural women who run their own successful businesses. The winners will be announced at the Enterprising Rural Women Awards ceremony on Saturday 12 November in Wellington.
NZ King Salmon lists Marlborough Sounds salmon farmer NZ King Salmon listed on both the NZX Main Board (NZX) and the ASX on Wednesday, with a fully-subscribed initial public offer and listing price of $1.12 a share, valuing the company at $154.5m. With the government supporting wellplanned and sustainable aquaculture growth, New Zealand King Salmon sought $30.0 million in new capital to repay debt, and to fund future investment and working capital. New Zealand King Salmon Chairman John Ryder says salmon represents a “healthy” ingredient to any investment portfolio.
Phil Brown to retire Local tyre business set to move in By Celeste Alexander It’s been a great 41 years working in the motor vehicle industry for Phil Brown but with more grandchildren on the way he is looking to spend time with his family. Phil and his wife Paula have had their business, Phil Brown Motors on the corner of Main Street and Park Terrace for nearly 21 years and are pleased to announce they have sold the property to local business Jacks Tyres. “With number five grandchild on the way and family celebrations ahead I’m really looking forward to being with them more. “I have loved working in this industry, especially the people I have met
and made friends with along the way. There is always something different every day,” he says. Phil joked that his office was like a “drop in centre”. “People were always dropping in for a chat, it was great like that. I’m hoping people will pop in and see me before I finish up here,” he says. November 30 is the change over date and although retired, Phil will still be available to help his clients where needed. “I will still have my dealer’s license so if clients need me to find them a car or help them with advice I will certainly be available,” he says. RIGHT: Phil Brown of Phil Brown Motors is set to retire.
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COUNCIL NEWS Notification of Meeting October 2016 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, of the following meeting of the Marlborough District Council. This meeting is open to the public and interested persons are welcome to attend. Copies of the agenda will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street. 1. Council Wednesday 26 October 2016 at 2.00 pm PLEASE NOTE THE DATE ADVERTISED IN COUNCIL PAGE LAST WEEK WAS INCORRECT The time and date may be subject to change, please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.
Request for Expression of Interest Lansdowne Park Sports Hub Design and Awatere Community Hall Re-configuration Architectural Services
Marlborough District Council is seeking registrations of interest for the above design contracts. The contract involves providing Architectural Design Services for a new Sports Hub building at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim and the reconfiguration of an existing community hall in Seddon. Registrations of Interest close at 4.00 pm 14 November 2016. Registration of Interest documents can be obtained from Marlborough District Council at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Tenders All enquiries should be directed to: Robert Hutchinson Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 520 7400 Email robert.hutchinson@marlborough.govt.nz.
Harbour Open Day Come to Picton’s marina on Harbour Day and get a close look at the organisations and equipment that help to keep the harbour and the wider Sounds a safe place for everyone. Saturday 22 October will be a fun day for all the family at the Picton Marina with spot prizes and giveaways. NIWA’s research vessel will be in port, there’ll be a chance to look over the Coastguard’s marine ambulance and come aboard Maritime New Zealand’s oil spill response vessel. Marlborough’s new harbourmaster Luke Grogan says the maritime open day has been organised as a free
family-friendly day where there’ll be a chance to meet the crews of these vessels and see what they do. “These teams are very much a part of the Picton and Sounds community and we wanted to give the public a chance to get a close look at all the things that we do to protect people and to protect the marine environment.” Maritime Open Day – Saturday 22 October - a joint initiative by Coastguard Marlborough and St John in conjunction with the Marlborough District Council Harbour Master with special guests NIWA and Department of Conservation.
Navy Show at Theatre Children’s tickets $9 to ASB Theatre show - comedy and song If you haven’t yet been to the ASB Theatre Marlborough, there’s a great chance coming up this month with ticket prices subsidised so the whole community can attend. If you’ve not yet been to a show at the new theatre, this is the perfect opportunity. There will be two performances of a show which the Royal NZ Navy is touring the country – as an opportunity for communities to join in the celebrations of the Navy’s 75th anniversary. The review promises ‘songs, satire and
Wither Hills Farm Park Weed Control Programme Mountain Bike Park
As part of Council’s weed management programme the following area is to be targeted for control of gorse and broom. The control method will be both mechanical and by hand. Selected areas within the planned work area will be worked in isolation as much as possible to avoid total closure of the park. The general pattern of work will be to start from the northern boundary of the park and progress southwards. Please note that this work will most likely be carried out at same time as other soil conservation works in the area. This means that at times total seclusion zones will apply with no public access. Works will commence from 24 October and run through to 25 November except when fire risk is deemed to be too high to carry out the work. The public is advised to keep vigilant and obey all signage and instructions of contractors on site for their own safety. Signage will be erected at main Farm Park entrances to alert users to the work and will remain in place until the work has been fully completed. The public is urged to observe all warning signs and instructions from Contractors on site. See a map showing the areas to be worked on the Council website: www.marlborough. govt.nz/Your-Council/News-Notices/PublicNotices/Wither-Hills-Farm-Park-Weed-ControlProgramme Council thanks the public for their cooperation.
silliness’ from the Navy Players Theatre Tour. The show has been written and directed by the comedy team of Gregory Cooper and Mark Hadlow. We’ve invited the Navy Players to perform two shows at the ASB Theatre: • Thursday 27 October and Friday 28 October at 7.00 pm. • Admission: $20.00 adult, $9.00 children (to age 18) and seniors (65+) $15.00. Family tickets (2+2) $45.00.
Get ready for a dry summer in the garden Renwick, Picton and Havelock residents are asked to remember all their good water-saving habits again in the coming summer so that water restrictions can be avoided. Labour Weekend is traditionally the time when water use for garden irrigation starts to climb in Marlborough but this year gardeners are being urged to do what they can to reduce that use. • Opt for drought-tolerant plants where possible • Spread mulch around the garden • Use soak hoses under the mulch rather than sprinklers and water
wands Remember lawns need less than 30 minutes watering two or three times a week • Don’t mow lawns too short; leaving grass longer helps slow down evapotranspiration and the lawn will need less irrigation. Picton residents should be careful with their water use as there is less water available to the town while its water supply at Speeds Road is being upgraded to meet the national drinking water standards. The capacity of the town’s supply will be 20% lower than •
usual until the work is completed, in February. In the coming weeks, Council will undertake another round of leak detection surveys in Havelock, Renwick and Seddon, checking for leaks in the water supply network. Links to Council website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/Environment/ Environmental-Education/Living-MoreSustainably/Valuable-Water - water saving tips for the garden www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/ Utilities/Water-Supplies - Water Supply Systems
Positive ageing-Are you worried that you may be taken in by a scam? Scammers target elderly people and it seems as if they are always coming up with new ways of defrauding people. Be suspicious if you get odd phone calls about problems with bank accounts, computers or utility services. Ask for a name and phone number so you can call back. Check back with the business involved, or ask someone else for advice, before doing anything. Never hand over your card to anyone
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on your doorstep. Don’t give out your bankcard number to anyone on your doorstep or to a phone caller, no matter how plausible or polite they seem. Learn how to avoid falling victim to a scammer – come along to this session to hear from Police and Community Law: • How to recognise a scam • What to do if you come into
Phone: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz
contact with a scammer • What to do if you have fallen victim to a scam. At St Andrew’s Church Hall, 10.00 am on Thursday 27 October. It’s run by Marlborough Violence Intervention Project supported by Age Concern Marlborough. Gold coin admission, light lunch provided. Book through Age Concern Marlborough, Ph: 03 579 3457.
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The Sun Where are the song writers? Where have all the song writers gone since the 50 and 60s. All we get now is this horrible stuff like the Silver Scroll awards and American Idol.
Health and safety? Thank you local supermarket but...there is no article or code in the health and safety act that limits volunteers to be outside an entry or foyer area. Perhaps thought before speech is a positive option!
Allergic to traffic lights A new roundabout at the Spring Creek intersection? Why is Marlborough allergic to traffic lights? They work perfectly fine in every other town in NZ. They are easier and internationally understood. Is it a money thing?
The old man collecting cans That old man as you call him has a heart of gold. He, with the help from other caring people, has raised over a thousand dollars towards the medical costs for my daughter to have specialist treatment in America. How about you find out why before casting judgement on others???
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Amazing How lovely does Bythell Place look! Absolutely amazing. Well done to all those hard workers making Blenheim look beautiful.
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Just wondering who looks after Grovetown Lagoon. As I visit there to admire the lagoon and wildlife but it’s full of weed. It needs a clean out.
Resource consents With resource consents required for almost everything these days, one must ask Marlborough Lines if they applied for a resource consent to place two unsightly transformers in the De Castro neighbourhood. I’d love to see the Assessment of Environmental Effects to see how Marl Lines met the RMA criteria. Come on, one rule for us all. Marlborough Lines, what are you doing to blend these into the surroundings?
Nice young man It’s not just Julie at Scott Street service station, let’s not forget the young man who pumps the petrol, he’s always chatty and cheerful.
Not even a smile An observation there are some very grumpy people on mobility scooters around town. Even when I smile and hold the door for them. Not very endearing. Is that a chip on your shoulder? Think about it.
Bullying in schools Distressing to hear several bullying incidents happening at schools. Schools - please address bullying issues. Get Police to talk to kids about the serious effect it can have on people - nightmares, sleep problems, nausea, etc...even suicide. Bullying is the fault of the bully - Not the person they are getting at. Often a bullied person gets caught retaliating and is strongly reprimanded - so too should the bullies. Make them known to all. When are the schools going to teach all their pupils to stop bullying other kids. Not a good look!
Fantastic...migrant centre! Kudos to Margaret Western and her team for working to create an interesting and fun event, the international women’s night last week. Such a spectacular turnout of women in their ‘native dress’, including foods to showcase. Too many women to invite next time! We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.
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Be careful Don’t have techno to connect To the supermarket who wants to incorporate cheap fuel with this new card. Some of us oldies don’t have the “techno” to connect. So we will still incorporate going to favourite petrol station with REAL service on our way to get groceries.
Keep up the good work I have a lot of respect for the people that cleaned up Rata Place. I live in Faulkland Drive. Could not believe what was going past. Keep up the good work guys.
Thanks to the person who has put a dent in my wife’s car door, on Friday night at New World. It looks so much better now with that. Please be more careful thanks. Malcolm
Election breach How is it that one, now councillor again just, was allowed to keep all hoardings and massive billboards along Witherlea and opposite New World, when everyone else had followed the law. Suggestive voting and he should be disqualified in fairness at least!
Oliver - brilliant Thanks Thank you to the kind person who left a tomato plant on my letter box on Wednesday. Pam
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Team key to success This week marks the start of a period of consolidation and growth for the Simply Asia Food Group Limited, the company that operates Bamboo Garden Restaurant, The Lemongrass, and Chai Yo Asian Cafe here in Blenheim and in Nelson. Key to this period of change is the appointment of a new operations manager, Claude Jagers who hails from South Africa. “I fell in love with the industry, the food and the social aspect, meeting so many people from diverse cultures. “I really enjoyed it and I still do,” he says. Company director Bunga Krataitong plans to continue putting a lot of resource into training and developing staff, all of whom are employed from the local community. “We have experienced considerable growth in the last three years. I want to thank our loyal customers who continue to support us and our fantastic team. We couldn’t have done it without you.” Looking to the future, Bunga says they have been working with Destination Marlborough. “We are attracting Asian tourists who want to experience authentic Asian cuisine that has been prepared in the traditional way but using local Marlborough produce. This has generated a lot of interest,” she says.
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Fish kit for schools By Cathie Bell Marlborough Sounds salmon farmer New Zealand King Salmon has produced a school education kit for primary schools to teach children about aquaculture. The company’s general manager aquaculture Mark Preece gave Springlands School principal Gaylene Beattie a kit on Wednesday afternoon. It is being distributed to all Marlborough primary schools. Mark says the kit contains a range of easy-to-use classroom activities for students, and will help teachers, students and par-
ents understand about king salmon, how salmon is farmed in Marlborough, the benefits of salmon as a high value health food, and the career opportunities that exist within aquaculture. The company says the kit was developed in consultation with Marlborough teachers, with input from science teacher Melynda Bentley, in recognition of the region’s aquaculture industry. “Marlborough is a unique place in which aquaculture, viticulture, tourism and aviation play a major role in the economy.” Each task has links with the New Zealand Curriculum, with
the major focus on science (specifically the nature of science learning area) and social studies. Each activity is also linked to one or more of the key competencies. There is no set order in which activities need to be completed, you simply choose the activities suitable to your class. Activities can be done as a whole class, in groups or individually. Mark says the company has staff available to talk to students about their work as well. Gaylene says the kit could come in handy when students are learning about water and its uses. Springlands School principal Gaylene Beattie receives a resource kit from NZ King Salmon’s Mark Preece.
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Come and discuss Labour’s positive solutions to the housing crisis with Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford, Social Development spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni, and Assistant Speaker Trevor Mallard.
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No excuses for no lifejackets and speeding The Marlborough District Council is one of eight councils trialling a ‘no excuses’ policy for recreational boaties not carrying or wearing lifejackets and those who speed on the water, Maritime New Zealand says. As part of Safer Boating Week, Maritime New Zealand director Keith Manch says boaties who break councils’ lifejacket and speed rules will be given infringement notices of up to $300, depending on each council’s existing bylaws. The trial will be run for about five days by each council at different times during summer. After summer, the trial will be reviewed and decisions made about whether it will be extended in future. “We are focusing on boaties who do not carry or wear lifejackets (as required by the Maritime Transport Act and Regional Council bylaws) and also unsafe speed because they are two of the biggest risks of death and injury,” Keith says. “Up to two-thirds of recreational boaties who died might have been saved if they wore lifejackets. Wearing your lifejacket is the single most important thing you can do to avoid drowning if you end up unexpectedly in the water. “Boaties speeding in congested areas is dangerous and can cause injuries to children, swimmers, divers and people in small craft. There is a five knot speed limit when you are near the shore, swimmers, divers and other boats.” The trial, funded by Maritime NZ, will enable harbourmasters and their staff to get out on the water more often.
5 minutes with: Nick Horn Hamills Blenheim director, general manager
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What ’s your most annoying habit? Smoking. It annoys me that I can’t give up.
One of my best holidays was... Coming to NZ 12 years ago and deciding this is where we wanted to live. And here we are. What ’s your fondest childhood memory? Days spent with my granny learning country lore on long walks through the backfields of Norfolk and living next door to the RAF Coltishall. What is the one thing people don’t know about you? LOL. You might ask that but I can’t possibly say.
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What’s your favourite meal? Porterhouse blue steak with large cut chips and a black cherry and caramelised onion sauce washed down with a decent NZ Pinot Noir. My guilty TV pleasure is ..... Star Trek. I am a ‘Trekkie’ but not one of the dresser uppers.
What’s your greatest fear? I fear nothing, but I would be distraught if anything bad happened to my wife or daughter. How do you want to be remembered? As a nice person and an awesome dad.
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Who would you love to share a meal with and why? William Shatner, for wit and repartee, Ian Botham for straight answers and Liv Tyler to brighten up the vista.
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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH
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Red Cross Red Rose Day Red rose day is an annual fundraiser that sees Red Cross volunteers around town selling single stem red roses in exchange for a gold coin. Boer War Commemoration Tuamarina Cemetery, 1 Cotterill Street, Tuamarina, 10am–11am. Grovetown School Jubilee Grovetown School, Vickerman Street. Lots of things happening Mix and mingle at Grovetown Hotel, classrooms open with photo display, time capsules, dinner, tours of the Grovetown Lagoon to name a few. On all weekend registration forms & opening times can be obtained from the school office@grovetown.school.nz. 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. The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm, Wednesday–Saturdays, 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz. The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen 573 6868. 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. 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. Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily. Fran Maguire Pottery – Exhibition extended due to popular demand until 30 November. New Textiles Exhibition - Sole Mates Shoes & Boots from the Treasury. Phone: 578-1712.
If you have an event email Lacy at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz
Val Griffith-Jones “A Wry View” Exhibit runs Oct 20 to Nov 4, 2016 at The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Rd, Havelock.
Saturday 22 Linkwater School Fun Day Linkwater School, 1357 Queen Charlotte Dr, 10am–2pm. Family fun day with amazing food, wonderful plants for sale, cakes, and crafts for sale, raffles, chocolate wheel, rides for children of all ages and some good old fashioned games for the whole family to join in with. Harbour Open Day Picton Marina, 10am. Board the vessels, see the technology, hear the stories. Spot prizes and give aways for the whole family. Blenheim Riverside Railway Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3) Cash only. Havelock Lions Book Sale Havelock Town Hall, Cnr Main Rd & Inglis St. The annual three-day book sale over Labour Weekend. Books and magazines of all genres. Eft-pos available. Refreshments available (donation only). There will also be a sausage sizzle. All proceeds to Youth Projects in the Pelorus area. Starts 9am-3pm all weekend long. NZ Moto Trials Champs 2016 Day 1 and 2 Taylor Pass Rd, Day 3 Barracks Rd, Omaka Valley. 10.30am-3.30pm. Spectators free. Marlborough Artisan Market Wynen St carpark, 9am-1pm. Join the Marlborough Artisans for its fourth season. Lots of choice for everyone. Food, coffee, jewellery, preserves, veggies, art, crafts, woodwork, pottery and more. Eastern States Speedway Opening night, Pak Lims Road. 6pm race starts. Gates open at 5pm. Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Supporting Hospice. Contact Alison 5785109. Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up. Saturday mornings from 10am at The Vines Village Cafe, Rapaura Road. 5km Taylor River Fun Run Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the ampitheatre, corner of High and Symonds Streets, 8am every Saturday. To register anyone of any age can go to http://www.parkrun.co.nz/blenheim.
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. 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.
Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Marlborough Farmers Market Now Spring is in the air the Marlborough Farmers’ Market is celebrating with even more stalls at the outdoor market (weather dependant of course!) at the A&P Showgrounds. Open every Sunday, 9 til noon, come rain or shine. Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rd. Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street–John Ph 5779789.
Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day.Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.
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.
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 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.
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.
Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.
Cruisey Church St Andrew’s Church 5-6:30pm. Games, crafts, worship and a meal. Children of all ages and their parents/caregivers welcome. 3rd Saturday evening each month. Call Rachael 5788068 or the Church office 5787119 for more info.
Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1pm-3pm. All welcome. Blenheim Riverside Railway Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3) Cash only.
Sunday 23 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. ‘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. Ullysses Club Ride 10am start. Murchison for lunch at Beeches Cafe. Great ride with great parking and food. Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.
6 NZ Moto Trials Champs 201 Rd, Day one and two Taylor Pass aka Om Rd, s rack Bar Day three ctaValley. 10.30am-3.30pm. Spe tors free.
SHEARING STARTS AT 7.30PM BARK-UP STARTS AT 7pm
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Registration includes Shearers’ Singlet Open $30 Senior $25 Teams $20 (4 people incl. 1 female) Teams must have Winder, Drinker, Eater, Shearer PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
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ENROLLING NOW FOR OUR BRAND NEW National Certificate in Foundations Skills Career Preparation L 3* If your plan is to study at Level 4 and beyond, but need some new skills before you commit to a full year of student loan, this programme would be ideal for you. Enquire now to find out more information. Bohally Intermediate students Lachlan Mackie, Lauren Perano, Hannah Elkington and Callum McIntyre are excited to be hosting Brett McGregor for a meet and greet on November 1.
Students to meet celebrity chef Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Bohally Intermediate students are excited to be hosting celebrity chef Brett McGregor next month. Brett first tasted success after being named New Zealand’s first MasterChef and has since featured on television and written his own cook books. He will be coming to Blenheim on November 1 on a promotional tour for his latest book, Chop Chop and has agreed to have a meet and greet at Bohally Intermediate. Paper Plus Blenheim manager Karen Gibb has organised for the school to use this opportunity to fundraise by selling tickets to the
public to go along and meet Brett and have a book signed. “I do a lot of work with Bohally with school stationary so I like to pay them back, plus Brett was really happy to be involved,” she says. Hospitality students at the Community College Marlborough will also be involved by cooking two recipes from Brett’s new book and giving people tastings as they arrive. The meet and greet will be held at the school from 7pm. Tickets cost $10 each, all proceeds go back to the school, and can be purchased from Paper Plus Blenheim or Bohally Intermediate.
Gain more skills in: preparation and presentation of reports • • study skills/time management • use of different software applications to enhance your work • data gathering and presentation • communication verbal and non verbal • researching and information gathering • teamwork and project participation Studying at a higher level does provide you with more potential income options but gaining those qualifications can be costly. Invest now on this 18 week programme and make sure: • your career choice is right for you • your investment is safe • you will be confident you have the skills to move on to higher level learning and be successful.
Call Yolande for course outline and start dates* Community College Marlborough 5782886 *course is subject to enrollment numbers and final NZQA approval
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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 public notice
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“Scams”. How to recognize them what and how to stop them. SCAM AWARENESS WORKSHOP for the Older Person Thursday 27th October 10-12 Light lunch provided 12-1
FREE entryby Describe your location St Andrews Church landmark or area of town. Hall
Please Register wit h Age Conc ern 03 57 934 57
Brought to you by: Marlborough Violence Intervention Project, Age Concern, NZ Police, Community Law, New Zealand Association of Counsellors. (Marlborough Branch.)
NZ MCA Marlborough Area Top of the South Rally
Open Day
Sunday 23rd October Redwoodtown School 1pm- 3pm All welcome
BLENHEIM ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AND CUP This is an annual award presented to a person of age 20 or younger for outstanding contribution to music in Blenheim. Nominations in writing for this award must be addressed to: The President Rotary Club of Blenheim P.O. Box 286 Blenheim 7240 Nominations must be received by 11th November 2016. Nomination forms are available from Ken Ham’s Music Works or from Marios Sophocleous, 10 Mowat Street, Blenheim. Ph 5784861.
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Marlborough Colleges Old Girls Association AGM
Blenheim Drycleaning & Laundry
26th October 2016 7.30pm Sowman’s Lounge, Hutcheson Street
Two Strong Men & A Truck Available by the hour. Can also do single item pick-up & delivery in Blenheim region.
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Assistant Required We are looking for an active, pleasant person with a go ahead attitude. This position is part time working in all areas of the laundry. There is also a retail customer service element to the role, so great communication is essential. Phone Dave on 027 736 5465 for further details.
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E STATE BUSTE RS - household items, good prices. All must go. Upper Howick Road. 8am.
Early Childhood & School Performances Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th October, 9am-2.30pm
Advertise a garage sale today and turn trash into cash
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Taiopenga 2016-Celebration of Māori Performing Arts
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Machinery Operator Tractor Driver King Contracting Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic self motivated and experienced person to join our viticultural contracting company. The position requires competency in all aspects of viticultural work, trimming, plucking, spraying, post driving, cultivation etc. A high degree of competency with regard to machinery operation is desirable, you will be able to work unsupervised and possibly undertake extended hours at certain times of the season. Please apply in writing to David at Kingcontracting@xtra.co.nz or phone 0274 356 690.
Nau mai, haere mai - All welcome!! Kindly sponsored by Clubs of Marlborough & REAP Marlborough
LINKWATER SCHOOL
FUN DAY Labour Weekend Sunday Oct 23, 10am - 2pm Something for everyone - a great day out!
• Cafe food all day • Raffles • Titanic • Bouncy Castle • Plants • Chocolate Wheel • Entertainment • White Elephant • Races and Rides • Silent Auction • BBQ • Garlic Mussels
PLUS! Linkwater School Art Auction Labour Weekend Saturday 22 October Linkwater Community Hall 5pm Preview of Artworks, Wine and Cheese. 7pm live auction begins Tickets $20 EFTPOS available on the night
Facebook: Linkwater School Art, Food and Fun. Sponsors: Yealands Family Wines, Port Marlborough, Cranky Goat, NZ King Salmon, Fonterra, Marlborough Light and Sound, Hire Pool, Fresh Choice Picton and Okiwa Bay Lodge
VINEYARD OPERATORS DO YOU LOVE ALL ASPECTS OF VINEYARD WORK? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A DIVERSE ROLE? WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN A SKILLED AND PASSIONATE TEAM?
In a short space of time Yealands Wine Group has established itself as a global leader in sustainable and quality wine production. At 1000 hectares and growing, our Seaview Vineyard in the Awatere Valley is one of the largest premium vineyards in Marlborough and has a proven track record of producing award-winning wines. As we expand our vineyard operations, we are looking to increase our dedicated team of vineyard operators. IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES: • • • • •
Proven vineyard experience with good practical skills Reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic Having strong initiative and being self-motivated will be key Ability to work and perform under pressure A great attitude - positivity, good sense of humour, and being a team player is essential • A high level of physical fitness, and the ability to work long or varied hours as required A competitive wage will be given to the successful applicant and transport to and from our Seddon-based vineyard will be provided. If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, can legally work in New Zealand and are looking to join a passionate team we would love to hear from you. Applications close 9th November 2016. Please send your application to gareth.goodsir@yealands.co.nz or by post to P.O Box 545 Blenheim or call on 027 407 1154.
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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 Retail/Specialty Food Assistants Part -Time Casual
Friendly, Flexible, Well-presented person for 7 day business. Ability to work weekends & Public Holidays essential. Email CV to nina@patakathefoodstore.co.nz Or phone 0211513452
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
Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE
Health Care Assistant HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS
Casual and weekend shifts are available for an enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistant. Permanent & casual shifts available Experience is preferred, but fullare training will for enthusiastic and committed be offered.
health care assistants. Please call at reception for an application or email Experience is preferred, but full form training willmanager@bethsaida.co.nz be offered to suitable applicants. Applications close Monday 1st Nov 2016 Please call at reception for an application form or email manager@bethsaida.co.nz
A Special Combined Service with St Ninians Presbyterian, for Labour Weekend. 10.00 am at St Christophers Anglican at 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown
for sale DECKING 8x lengths 1800x90x20 $50. Spinning wheel $50. 2x glass fish tanks, 26H-41D-37L $30 and 32H-31D-61L $60. Phone 5795335. PRIMA ELECTRIC MOWER as new, must sell, $300 ONO. Phone 5780721 .
Mussel Farm General Farm Hand
S TA B I C R A F T 509WRX. Excellent c o n d i t i o n . $ 3 2 5 0 0. Phone 0272012800. Trademe# 1184125163.
United Fisheries, one of the top Seafood Companies in New Zealand, are now seeking to employ an additional member of staff to join their Havelock based operation.
FLYFISHING GEAR, rods, flies & boxes, waders ETC plus bamboo rods 6w t & 5w t. Ph 5779505.
The key components of this role will be to assist our current crew and will include both on the water and shore based activities. This role is physically demanding so to be successful you must be physically fit. You will have a disciplined, self-motivated and positive attitude to work and Health & Safety matters. You will also have effective interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team. Previous mussel farm experience is preferred but not essential. Basic seamanship knowledge is an advantage. Due to the nature of the role the successful applicant may be required to work a flexible schedule. If you are not afraid of hard work, are fit and healthy and can demonstrate the skills and experience required for this position please apply in writing with your CV to: bbn@unitedfisheries.co.nz
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Births This Week TAIPANA: Baby boy (9lb 4oz) October 14, 2016 MACDONALD: Maisie Ann Vaudine (7lb 13oz) October 12, 2016 DODD: Baby girl (7lb 11.5oz) October 13, 2016 GALLIE-JONES: Sakura (8lb 4oz) October 14, 2016
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The PGG Wrightson team (back) in the lead ahead of Dog Point Vineyard. Photo provided.
Rowing fierce The sun shone, the crowds came and cheered when Wairau Rowing Club held their annual Corporate rowing 8s competition recently, the culmination of six weeks training on erg machines and on the water in the clubs rowing 8s. Nine teams raced and the competition was fierce with close and eventful racing the order of the day. PGG Wrightson Omaka Jets showed their class on the water for the second year by edging the Dog Point Vineyard crew in the final. Team spokesman Joe Blakiston said it was a real buzz for novice rowers to get out on the water and to be trained by the high performance squad members who are based in the area. Cloudy Bay, Giesen and Marlborough District Council won the B and C finals in what has become a popular fundraiser for the club. Mike McManaway, club spokesman would love to see three or four more teams take up the challenge for next year for bragging rights. The highlight for the PGG Wrightson team was a last minute challenge against the combined members of the rowing centre of excellence squad , which was an entertaining race and showed that the future of rowing in Marlborough is in good shape.
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Aaron Smith plays his cards right Aaron Smith has done the right thing to stand himself down from the All Blacks test on Saturday night against the Wallabies. Arguably one of New Zealand’s best players had no other option and it’s a smart public relations move on his part and the All Blacks in general. He has naturally been under fire after footage was released of him in a disabled toilet with a woman who was not his partner. While, not a law-breaking offence, in today’s gossip-filled news era, it’s been a story that’s
just kept going. You have to feel for his partner in that situation and she’s been thrown into a circus of which she created none of it. However Smith’s choice (which was probably forced on him), is a good long term move from the Highlanders and Manawatu player. Sure, he misses a test, but the test is largely meaningless. It also allows him to look remorseful and win back a little public goodwill. Short term pain, long term gain
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at its best. Smith’s position as the top halfback in black is not in danger, his pass and decision making have him highly rated, even in this golden era of New Zealand rugby. By the end of year Northern Hemisphere tour, all of this will be forgotten by the general public. Most will see it as a punishment served, embarrassment caused and let’s move on. I’m sure that’s what the New Zealand Rugby Union will be thinking as well.
Motorbike excellence on show The New Zealand motor trails champs are being held in Marlborough this weekend, and one of the top riders in the world is planning to compete. Britain’s Jack Sheppard is to ride in the event, organiser Brendon Wadsworth confirms. The Marlborough Motorcycle Club are hosting the event this weekend, with 65 riders compet- Jack Sheppard has come from ing tomorrow and Sunday at the Britain to take part in the event. Griggs’ farm on Taylor Pass Road rock steps and starting on the side between 10am and 3pm. Brendon says five local riders of the hill and going up over rocks and creek sections.” will be competing. Motor Trade Finance are the “There is a lot of skills involved, with people riding up vertical major sponsor for this event.
U36. It will be up to the other competitors to push harder, John says. “The boat is going well and today being a lay day, local mechanic Matt Ryan was able to do further maintenance, but really the boys have done a great job,” says John. “Now we just have to get through these next two days, it’s a good lead but anything can happen.” Blenheim’s second competitor Greg Simpsons is having a great run, currently in seventh position
Makos in semis
The Tasman Makos rugby team is in the premiership semifinals after beating Southland 56 – 0 last weekend, the team’s largest ever winning margin. They secured third spot on the Premiership table and will meet Taranaki in the semifinal match on Sunday at 4.35pm at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth.
Marlborough hosts an Under 17 quad tournament on Sunday and Monday this weekend with teams from Nelson, Canterbury Country and Wellington taking part. Games will be played at Oliver Park with the two winning teams from Sunday playing off on Monday to decide the tournament winner. Club cricketers are also in action this weekend with Wairau and Celtic looking to strike back from their first round losses as the SBS bank Senior grade 50 over competition resumes. Celtic take on Wairau Valley at Oliver Park while Wairau meet Renwick at Horton Park, both games 11.30am start. WK Junior 4th and 5th grade competitions start in earnest this weekend along with the Wineworks 3rd grade competition.
Derry closer to NZ win slowing his time. This put them back to starting in fourth position on day three. After racing on the Waiau River in extreme conditions John and Brent took the lead, Increasing their lead on the Rakaia and the Waitaki Rivers. With only two rivers left to race and with the amount of rain in the high country, both rivers will be in flood. These conditions will suit John and Brent in Speights Ale House
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John Derry and navigator Brent Hefford lead the NZ Jetboat Marathon by more than five minutes with two rivers to go. Photo by Mike Smith
With two days remaining of the NZ Jetboat Marathon, John Derry from Blenheim in his Speights Ale House U36 has the race to lose. John with local navigator Brent Hefford lead by more than five minutes. As the marathon has progressed John and Brent have continued to increase their lead. After day two where slow competitors are supposed to give way to the faster boats, some chose not to, effectively holding John up and
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overall and leading his FX class by more than 30 minutes. This year’s NZ Marathon is a prelude to next year’s World Championship to be held in New Zealand, where competitors will race on the same rivers. For John and Brent, it is important that their new jetboat with the helicopter turbine can stand up to the rigors of this year’s NZ Marathon.
Senior athletics Marlborough senior athletics starts its summer programme at Athletic Park on Tuesday from 5:30 pm with Programme A of 100 metres, 400 metres, 1500 metres, long jump and shot put. The distance event (1500 metres) will start at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to participate including Children’s Club members. For further information contact Tracey 027 615 2958 or Dave 027 235 4012, check out the Athletics page under www.harriers.net.nz. Membership - Casual $5 per night, Aged 20 and under $80 or Senior/Veteran $100. Fully paid-up Children’s Club members free
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