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By Cathie Bell Marlborough’s businesses including supermarkets, cafes, accommodation, and tourist attractions are still open for business, despite the southern part of the district being hit by one of the largest earthquakes since settlement.

The GNS has upgraded Monday’s earthquake magnitude from 7.5 to 7.8.

The damage from the quake is limited, with Ward and the tourist town of Kaikoura suffer-

ing the worst of it.

In Blenheim, a few shops were shut because of damage and sprinkler systems flooding stores, and in Picton, a shop verandah fell down.

Tourists are being told they can still take in Marlborough’s attractions and don’t need to stay away.

Continued on page 2 Kylie Cootes and Jeff Fulton at the Vines Village in Rapaura are one of many Marlborough visitor attractions open for business.

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Quake clean-up shouldn’t deter any plans to visit are flying extra flights to Marlborough airport, both Cook Strait ferries are operating, and Intercity bus services to Nelson and Christchurch are operating through Lewis Pass.

Only rail services are not working.

Tr a c y s ay s t h e ve r y strong message is ‘come to Marlborough’.

Picton has two wharves operational for cruise ships and the Emerald Princess is due on Monday.

“Nothing says Marlborough is open for business more than a large 3000 passenger cruise ship berthing in Picton.”

Cafes such as Watery Mouth in Blenheim and the Vines Village in Rapaura were open on Monday.

Vines Village owner Jeff Fulton says Monday was busy as schools were closed.

It is important that businesses in the district promote

Continued from page 1 Marlborough District Council chief executive Mark Wheeler says the region’s focus has been on the immediate welfare of people.

People in Seddon and Ward have been hard hit.

“Care for people is our main focus, but we are concerned about the business impacts as well. Marlborough is still open for business.”

Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy Johnston says the regional tourism operator is working ‘really hard’ with national agencies to make sure ‘a very clear message’ is heard that Marlborough’s infrastructure as well as visitor attractions and services are not impacted by the earthquake.

There is good connectivity still with Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington and Auckland, she says.

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themselves and the region as open and unaffected by the earthquake, especially through social media, he says, as potential visitors are likely to be put off by perceptions.

Tracy says there is no doubt that there will be cancellations in the short term, but Destination Marlborough wants to make sure that does not

continue.

The organisation recommends operators contact all your forward bookings to confirm that your business is okay and Marlborough is back in action, help visitors to get here, and use social media to post photos and updates showing Marlborough ‘as the brilliant destination that it is’.

Ward businesses helped by Government

By Cathie Bell Ward businesses are able to get staff wages subsidised by the Government, after ministers announced a wage subsidy package yesterday in what they say is an initial step to help quake-hit small businesses.

Marlborough District Council chief executive Mark Wheeler says Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce rang mayor John Leggett yesterday morning, and there is likely to be more government help.

The employment subsidy will be available for businesses

of less than 20 employees in Ward, Kaikoura, Cheviot, Waiau, Rotherham, and Mt Lyford who face a dramatic drop in their turnover as a direct result of the earthquakes and the closure of State Highway One, so they can keep their staff while the region recovers.

The subsidy will be paid for up to eight weeks initially.

Joint Ministers will review the scheme before Christmas once more information is available.

It will also be considered for extension to other geographic areas where Ministers agree

there is evidence of similar sustained earthquake-related disruption.

The Earthquake Support Subsidy will cover up to eight weeks at a rate of: • $500 gross per week for a full time employee ($4000 per person); • $300 gross per week for a part time employee ($2400 per person); • not be subject to GST (i.e. so employees get a higher net subsidy); • be backdated to the date of the earthquake and

employers can ‘top up’ the subsidy Firms holding insurance cover for loss of earnings will be expected to use this before accessing the wage subsidy.

Steven says ministers are also working on additional programmes to assist the primary sector, and assist local businesses with their tax payments.

“There will be further announcements in the days ahead.

The Government will do all it can to help the people of the Kaikoura district and surrounding areas get back on their feet.”

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‘Vital road link’ severed

By Cathie Bell State Highway One and its neighbouring rail track are likely to be out of action for many months, amid doubts the seaside route can be restored.

Monday’s 7.8 earthquake has blocked SH1 south of Ward, with massive slips to the north and south of Kaikoura cutting off the tourist town, and traffic is having to go through the Lewis Pass and SH7 to get to Christchurch, adding several hours to the trip.

Calls have been made for a ferry service between Wellington and Lyttelton, missing out Picton, as well as re-routing SH1 inland through Molesworth Station.

The Sun has heard Interislander staff have been told the ferry Kaiarahi will sail freight between Wellington and Lyttelton direct, missing out Picton, but a KiwiRail spokeswoman says no decision on starting that has been made yet.

Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith says the Government is looking at a ferry service to Lyttelton, but there should also be a coastal shipping service, using Picton as a hub, he says.

He says there is ‘no steer’ on what will happen to SH1 yet.

“It’s a vital link for New Zealand, but also a vital link for Kaikoura. The town has a lot to offer in terms of tourism and the tourist experience when they come to New Zealand.”

Government officials are working on the options now, but it’s ‘not simple’, Stuart says.

People at a meeting with Prime Minister John Key in Kaikoura on Wednesday asked about a two-lane highway through Molesworth Station, he says, but ‘that’s not likely’.

“It’s going to be expensive, and it’s got issues of its own – snow in winter, fires in summer.

inbrief Sewage spill Waterways in the Kaituna River estuary in the Queen Charlotte Drive area are contaminated with sewage, the Marlborough District Council says.

Crews have been dispatched to repair the damaged pipes from the Mahakipawa Sewer pump station, and residents are advised to avoid contact with the river, sea water, and other surface waters in this area.

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“I’m not saying it won’t be considered but at the moment, it’s not looking that promising.”

Port Marlborough chief executive Ian McNabb says re-opening SH1, or a good alternative, is a priority for the country.

Freight demands would be high until Christmas, and he didn’t think a

ferry service between Wellington and Lyttelton would add up.

He understood freight that would normally go by rail is being shipped from Auckland straight to Lyttelton, while more urgent freight is being driven to Christchurch through Lewis Pass.

Port Marlborough has

been contacted by cruise ship agents looking at Picton as an alternative to Wellington, where facilities have been damaged, and Ian says Picton is able to take extra cruise ships if the wharf space is available.

“We’ve indicated that if we have a gap, we’ll take them in.”

Louise Edwards told him on Wednesday that the foundation had approved an emergency donation to mayoral relief funds in Marlborough, Kaikoura and Hurunui.

He says it is heart-warming to get ‘such speedy support’ and ‘extremely reassuring ‘to hear from the Rata Foundation that it will be considering how best to help the Marlborough com-

munity further in the days ahead.

“I’ve seen first-hand how our emergency organisations respond and I know they depend heavily on volunteers and donations.

“I’ve also had a glimpse of the circumstances that some people are facing along the East Coast and I know that we will need to help these communities.

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By Cathie Bell Mayor John Leggett has established a Mayoral Earthquake Fund to accept donations from people who wish to offer financial support in the wake of the earthquake that has affected parts of Marlborough.

Yesterday, a $50,000 donation was received from the Rata Foundation.

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generous gesture being made.

“It’s a real boost to get this kind of support and I have thanked the foundation on behalf of us all.”

The bank account for the Fund is: 02 0600 0202861 00 and the reference is Mayor EQ. Monetary donations may also be handed in at the offices of the Marlborough District Council in Blenheim or Picton.

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COUNCIL NEWS Message from the Mayor I want to commend the people of our region for the way they have responded to the earthquake and reassure everyone that our civil defence teams are working tirelessly to help everyone in need. On behalf of the public I also want to thank the professional services and those ranks of volunteers; they are working around the clock to deal with the devastation.

It is going to take time to recover from this – the roading damage alone is beyond anything this district has experienced.

We have yet to get a complete picture of the overall impact on business and industry but there is no doubt that Marlborough has taken an economic hit. There will also be insurance and EQC matters for everyone to deal with but we will do our best to ensure people have access to good

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Council will work with welfare support organisations as required in the days and weeks ahead. We know from the Seddon earthquake experience that there will be delayed stress and financial pressures and I urge people to ask for help rather than struggle alone.

Right now we are doing everything we can to support our neighbouring district of Kaikoura and, in the days ahead, I am sure that more will be asked of us. Please understand if our resources begin to be a little stretched.

I know there are still people around the district without power and with other services disrupted. Thank you for your patience. The repair teams are working all available hours of daylight and will get to you as soon as possible. One of their priorities is

to assist the great needs to the south of the Marlborough which I am sure everyone understands.

The aftershocks will continue. The experts cannot tell us exactly what is ahead. But we must consider what happened in Christchurch and take all steps to be as prepared as possible.

People will be understandably anxious. Please do what you can to support each other.

There has never been a better time to call on neighbours, to make yourselves known to those who live nearby. Please make a particular effort if there are elderly people living near you.

It was a large and frightening earthquake but Marlborough is a resilient district and we will recover from this event as we continue to support each other.

John Leggett

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett and Councillor Cynthia Brooks inspecting road damage with an inspection crew member.

have a plan that includes the children Do you have a plan for your children in the event of an emergency?

Do the children know what that plan involves?

Now is a good time to make a plan with your own children that includes what you would all do in the event of a natural disaster.

In an emergency, civil defence and emergency services will prioritise and people need to be prepared to manage on their own at first. Be sure your family knows what to do and has everything ready to get through those first few days in particular.

Have an emergency kit ready with all the things you need to get through.

By involving everyone in the planning, including your children, everyone will be more prepared to respond and recover.

For more information head to civildefence.govt.nz/get-ready-week

Be prepared in the case of a tsunami warning

Water supplies in Seddon and Ward Boil drinking water if the supply has been damaged and/or boil water notices issued.

There has been damage to the Seddon and Ward supplies.

Both Seddon and Ward supplies are on permanent boil-water-notices, however earthquake damage may have increased the

risk of biological contamination at this time.

Private reticulated water supplies and individual household supplies may also have been compromised by earthquake damage and so it may be appropriate to boil water as a precautionary measure until normal treatment and/or supply has been resumed.

• Bringing water to the boil is sufficient to kill bugs.

• Boil or treat all water from taps and tankers before drinking, brushing teeth or using in food preparation.

• Water needs to be boiled even if the smell or taste of chlorine is present.

Join us on Facebook and Twitter In the wake of the recent 7.5 magnitude earthquake, Marlborough District Council has set up a Facebook page to keep the community up to date with media statements, road closures, general notices, and any emergency event details. Council also shares bite-sized snippets of relevant information on their Twitter channel as well as

emergency updates on the MarlEmergency twitter account, which is a combined effort with the Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency Management team.

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• If you cannot boil water, treat it by adding 1 teaspoon of plain ( non scented) household bleach per 10 litres of water and leave for 30 minutes.

• Employers should also make sure their staff are only consuming boiled or bottled water at work.

In case of another event Local radio stations for local weather forecasts and updates and to also take note of any warnings that are issued.

Radio broadcasts of public safety messages in emergencies will be on Brian FM: 100.9FM in Blenheim, 105.9 FM in Picton, 100.1 FM for Havelock, Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds, 104.3FM in Seddon/Awatere.

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

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COUNCIL NEWS

An earthquake can strike at any time

Notices

Marlborough is an earthquake-prone region and everyone – businesses, families, people living alone – should be prepared to cope on their own for three days, or even longer. Don’t count on having electricity, fresh water, telephones or medical help.

The Marlborough District Council is responsible for mobilising Civil Defence in such an event. Marlborough’s Emergency Management team is based at Wither Road. All the region’s essential services and civil defence organisers work together; ready to respond to an emergency. One of the priorities is to restore essential services across Marlborough as quickly as possible after a major disaster.

However, everyone should take some simple steps to be

Visitor Helpline A visitor helpline has been set up for any visitor to Marlborough who is stranded and requires travel assistance. Visitor Helpline is 0800 777 181.

Blenheim, Havelock and Picton iSite Visitor information Centres are open. Anyone wanting to make or adjust their travel plans can contact the visitor centres for assistance or call the Visitor helpline on 0800 777 181.

Notification of Meetings

November & December 2016 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, of the following meetings of the Marlborough District Council. These meetings are open to the public and interested persons are welcome to attend. Copies of the agendas will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

1. Environment Thursday, 24 November 2016 at 9.00 am 2. Assets & Services Thursday, 24 November 2016 at 1.30 pm 3. Planning, Finance & Community Thursday, 1 December 2016 at 9.00 am 4. Regional Transport Committee Wednesday, 14 December 2016 at 10.30 am 5. Council Thursday, 15 December 2016 at 2.00 pm The times and dates may be subject to change, please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

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Annuals from Seymour Square Twice each year, the Council gardener’s plant out thousands of annuals in the flower beds of Seymour Square. With spring here, the time has come for the annuals to be removed and the garden beds prepared for the summer planting.

So next week, the beds will be dug over and the poppies, stock, anemones, calendula, parsley and pansies removed.

This is a chance for local gardeners to take home annuals for their own gardens – and also some silver-beet for the chooks. Our gardeners will be on site to give direction and ask that people bring their own garden fork and containers.

We will be removing the annuals from Seymour Square on Monday 21 November from 8.00 am.

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prepared to help themselves.

Develop a household emergency plan and have an emergency survival kit with: • food for at least three days • water - at least three litres of water per person per day for a minimum of three days • radios, torches, batteries • essential medicines/first aid kit • alternative cooking facility (not electricity/gas) • emergency clothing • supplies for babies Know how to help others – be able to apply first aid and be prepared to help neighbours.

Have a ‘Getaway Kit’ if you have to be evacuated.

For help call our 24 hour call centre Phone 03 520 7400.

Positive ageing BE PREPARED FOR AN EARTHQUAKE Recently a 7.5 earthquake rattled Marlborough and reminded us that we should always be prepared for a big one. Earthquakes can be especially frightening if you have a physical impairment that makes it difficult to respond quickly, be prepared.

In a big shake: • If you’re in bed or out of your wheelchair, don’t try and move too far but cover your head – grab a pillow or rug if possible • If you’re in a wheelchair, try and get to a doorway or next to a solid wall. Put the brakes on and cover your head and neck with your hands or a cushion • Be prepared for aftershocks • Listen to your transistor radio for civil defence instructions.

• Ensure you have a personal support network with family or neighbours so that someone will check on you as soon as possible. Your friend or family member should: • Have a spare key • Get ready – have a plan that includes the children • Know where your emergency supplies are kept Be aware of your medication, special equipment or other life support needs.

Your emergency kit may need to include some extras: • Reading glasses, hearing aid, batteries, mobility aids etc • Blankets for warmth • Water – extra supplies recommended for older people where dehydration is an issue.

You could also include:

If you have a physical disability which makes it hard to drop during a quake, make sure you still cover your head as best you can.

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A list of who to contact in an emergency, including cellphone numbers and addresses (remember to put a date on the list) A list of your medications, allergies, special equipment, doctor’s contact details If you have difficulty with communication, your kit might include written instructions about any special needs.

Reed Sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima) Control 2016 From this month to the end of December 2016 the Marlborough District Council will be employing Weed Control Services Limited to undertake Reed Sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima) control.

Control areas will include: Ruakanakana (Gibsons) Creek and Ōpaoa (Opawa) River, from

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For more information Ph: 03 577 5549.

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

Hammond Road down-stream to Hammerichs Road; Lower Wairau and Grovetown Lagoon.

If you suspect an infestation or require further information please contact Rob Simons, Marlborough District Council Biosecurity Section Phone 03 520 7400.

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Business Business inbrief

Matua top producer Matua has taken out the top prize for all New Zealand wineries at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition in London, winning the trophy for New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year. The winery, which produced New Zealand’s first Sauvignon Blanc in 1974, had a medal tally which incorporated the Trophy alongside 12 medals.

NMIT’s China wine ok An agreement on a joint degree between Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and the Beijing University of Agriculture will see Chinese students undertake a three-year food science degree in China, spending a fourth year at NMIT’s Marlborough campus to achieve a Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking.

NMIT already has agreements to deliver its arts, IT, business and civil engineering degree programmes in China to six universities but this is a first for wine.

Govt event delayed The government business event planned for Blenheim on Monday was postponed because of the earthquake.

The Taking Care of Business: Government Supporting Your Business will be held at Marlborough Convention Centre, Alfred Street, some time later this year.

Yealands’ lifetime award Yealands Wine Group founder Peter Yealands has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Drinks Business Green Awards 2016 for his continued innovation and commitment to sustainable practices. His company, on the same night, received a Renewable Energy Implementation runner-up award for the installation of the largest solar array in New Zealand on their winery roof.

Peter is the first New Zealander to have won this award since its inception in 2010, with previous winners hailing from South Africa, Spain, France and the U.S.A.

The Spiderman has new face Story and photo by Celeste Alexander The Spiderman Pest Control will have a new face as of Monday when local couple Walter and Gemma Amsler officially take over.

Allan Robinson is retiring after six years of owning the business and says he’s sad to go, but it’s “time to move on”.

“I’m happy to be handing the business to a local family who can put some more umph into it, and I’m confident in Walter and Gemma’s ability to take The Spiderman into the future,” he says.

Allan also says there is

a funny co-incidence with the names of those who have owned the business.

“I bought the business from a Walter McMurtrie and now I’m selling it to Walter Amsler. Also my wife used to work with Walter McMurtrie’s wife which is how we came to buy the business, and then my wife worked with Walter Amsler’s wife Gemma which is how they came to buy the business,” he laughs.

Walter has been carrying out agri-chemical pest spraying over the past five years and has an approved handlers license, making The Spiderman an ideal

Local couple Gemma and Walter Amsler are taking over The Spiderman business from Allan Robinson.

business opportunity.

“I’ll be hitting the ground running and looking to build on the business’s success,” Walter says.

For the first month Allan will continue working with Walter.

Walter and Gemma recently started their busi-

ness Forever Friends Pet Cremation Services which they will be running side by side with The Spiderman.

Icehouse teams up with local

By Cathie Bell Business improvement company Icehouse is teaming up with Blenheim insurance broker Stephen Doecke to boost its work in Marlborough.

Icehouse customer relationship manager Michael Mason says Stephen has been working with business promotor Icehouse for about five years, but it was time to ‘take the relationship to the next level’.

Blenheim has per capita more Icehouse customers than any other town, he says.

“There are businesses of international quality in Blenheim and quite a few of them.”

The new strategic relationship with Stephen will create a partnership and more firm relationship to increase activi-

ties in the region, Michael says.

“We want to create a strong cohort and network of our customers and expose other businesses in Blenheim to this network. That’s our goal for the next year.”

Icehouse is a not-for-profit business growth organisation that grows small and medium-sized businesses by growing the capability of the business owners, Michael says.

“We’re trying to grow the Marlborough economy by growing small and mediumsized businesses here.”

Stephen says as an insurance broker, he can see that building better leaders builds better businesses, so he has been working with Icehouse and other organisations to boost that leadership in Marlborough.

Icehouse’s Michael Mason with Stephen Doecke.

Getting ahead of the change

By Cathie Bell New Zealand risks missing out on opportunities because its businesses are not sustainable, Green party co-leader James Shaw says.

He returned to New Zealand in 2010 and is ‘worried that we’re missing a trick’, he says.

“Given New Zealand’s advantages, we could be the world’s first fully sustainable economy and show others how it can be done.

“We are not across the opportunity of being sustainable.”

Green Party co-leader James Shaw talks in Blenheim.

In Marlborough, there is more movement towards sustain-

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Sustainability has to be about values, not just ‘data-rational’ information, because that convinces people, he says.

Shell relied on data when looking to decommission the Brent Spar oil rig in the North Sea – it had intended to sink it and leave the sea bed to cover it, which would have been the best and safest way to remove it, but this was not believed by people, who campaigned against it.

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to float the rig and bring it into shore to be demolished Rata Certification’s Sandra Pringle says there are lots of ‘pretty words’ that claim sustainability, but verification of those claims is essential.

“You can do as much talking as you like, but you need a third party to come in and certify what you’re doing.”

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The Sun A rarity I left my home on a corner on the CBD Bypass-oops! Redwood St. by car at 9.36 am last Friday.

A grey car, driven by a young woman came around the corner.

It was a delight to be driving ahead of her as she drove at a safe and sensible following distance till we went our separate ways at Kinross St. My thanks and accolade to that lass, you are indeed a rarity.

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Great to have Dolce opening Sundays now bravo.

Hope the locals support you.

Just want to publicly say thank you to a very polite elderly gent who allowed me to go through the back door at AA rooms during the week....you don’t see this much, so again thank you...

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It is concerning to see so much valuable prime market gardening and horticultural flat land zoned for housing and commercial use around Blenheim.

NZ has made many town planning mistakes in the past and claiming the beautiful alluvial soil and putting it under buildings is another.

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hmmmm lived overseas for the best part of my life and traffic lights are the way to go.

Round abouts are a cheap option and for the elderly are not the best option.

They do not allow traffic to flow for those who do not understand how they work.

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Can’t believe Josh last week encouraging roundabouts only in Blenheim.

I’m from away too, and see a huge discrepancy here because of ancient ideas....Blenheims business’s continue to cry about the lack of life in this town, and YET u you listen to old out of date ideas....it seems stubbornly refusing to modernise in many arenas, one of which is traffic lights...

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Every balloon that is let free lands, to cause threat to land and marine life!

Please no more.

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People letting off fireworks on New Years Eve is simply irresponsible, as that time of year Marlborough is bone dry with a high fire risk.

Fire works late at night are inconsiderate too but fireworks at anytime scare the crap out of my animals.

Some are louder than a shotgun blast!

When these come out of the blue the pets are not the only ones getting a fright.

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Putting a bypass whether for trucks. Etc. Re. Blenheim. It will kill your town.

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Whangarei slowly died when bypass was put in.

I would like to apologize to my neighbours on Redwood St on behalf of my severely anxious dog who reacts to fireworks that are let off at all hours of the day and night by people who have no consideration for people or animals.

Her response is to hyper bark which upsets my neighbours and my family.

Can’t keep her inside 24/7!.

Why can’t public sales of fireworks be banned!!

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Why do restaurants around town offer a ribeye steak when all we really want is a decent beef fillet?

Or at least have the option for this far superior cut.

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Friday November 18, 2016

5 MINUTES WITH: Sarah Wheldale NMIT Blenheim campus manager

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your most annoying habit?

It depends on who you are speaking to …

One of my best holidays was.....

A four week road trip around the American South in a convertible with two of my closest friends when we were in our late 20s.

What’s your fondest childhood memory?

Summer evenings when we were very young and my parents would take us swimming at the beach or river. Usually finished off with a picnic.

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your favourite meal?

Andrew’s slow cooked Leg of Lamb with Dijon mustard, rosemary and garlic over red wine.

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

The Walking Dead.

What’s your greatest fear?

Civility is fast being lost to the world and the implications of this.

Q A Q A

How do you want to be remembered?

By those that matter to me.

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Who would you love to share a meal with and why?

My father, he passed away last year relatively suddenly and I miss his fabulous meals, his good taste in wine, sense of humour and wise words.

What is the one thing people don’t know about you?

I loathe the taste of coriander aka cilantro.

Unsettled by earthquakes?

Psychologist offers free evening to gain coping skills

By Celeste Alexander Monday’s 7.5 earthquake and ongoing aftershocks have left people of all ages feeling shaken, anxious and even fearful.

Children in particular may be worried and unsettled by this week’s events, says Blenheim clinical psychologist Molly Murphy Wittig.

Molly has decided to host a night for children to go along and talk about the earthquakes and gain some skills to help cope with fears and anxieties.

“When the earthquakes be-

Molly Murphy Wittig. gan I knew there would be a number of children out there affected so I wanted to offer

a community based service where anyone can come in, talk about their feelings and see that they are not alone in how they are feeling.

“I will also give them some skills to use when they are feeling scared, worried and afraid,” she says.

This will be held on Monday, November 21 at the St Andrews Church in Blenheim from 5pm.

Due to the popular interest Molly has also decided to host an event ‘Braving the Quakes’ next Wednesday at 6pm at the same venue.

Regional origins protected

By Cathie Bell Parliament has passed into law a bill which will enable New Zealand wine and spirit makers to register the geographical origins of their products.

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith says the value of wine exports has now reached $1.6 billion and we must ‘jealously guard the reputation’ of New Zealand wines if we are to continue growing our wine exports.

Being able to register geographical indications for wines and spirits will make it easier for their users to enforce them in New Zealand, Paul says.

It will also make it easier for our exporters to promote and protect their wine and spirits in some overseas markets.

“As a regional reputation grows, a name adds value. New Zealand wines already attract a premium in foreign markets: we want to preserve and build on that.”

The Act is expected to enter into force early next year. The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand will administer the Act and has completed preparation for implementation.

The next step is finalising the regulations.

News of the passing of the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Amendment Bill has been welcomed by New Zealand Winegrowers.

New Zealand Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan says the act will be a significant advance for the New Zealand wine industry.

“Our ‘Geographical Indications’ - the names and places where our wines come from - are at the very heart of the New Zealand wine story and this new law provides an additional level of protection for them.”

The registration system established by the act will be world class, providing a solid platform for New Zealand wine producers to promote our wines and regions in international markets., Philip says.

“We would like to thank the government for making this commitment to the long term future success and growth of the New Zealand wine industry.”

New Zealand wine exports are valued at $1.6 billion for the year to the end of October 2016. The industry is working towards a goal of $2 billion of exports in 2020.

GARDENING

THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

Gardening in November For much of the country it has been a wet spring.

There are some good aspects of this as there is ample natural water with atmospheric nitrogen added to stimulate the soil food web, produce good growth and better quality fruit.

There is however a down side with temperature fluctuations and damp conditions leaf diseases can run rampart.

It will be about now that the psyllid populations will start to explode and that is when the real damage happens.

Potatoes that are called ‘Early’ mature in about 90 days from planting and if you planted them about August/September period they could be mature and ready to harvest now.

When early potatoes flower, then they are considered ready.

If you lift one plant to see what the results are underneath you may find that they have a good set of nice size potatoes ready to harvest.

If this is the case you can lift the whole crop and store in a cool shed.

This will make that area available for other vegetables to grow.

Then apply chicken manure, blood & bone, lime, BioBoost, sheep manure pellets, Rok Solid to the area (or any of these that you may have available), and lightly rake in ready for sowing or planting.

If you prefer to leave the spuds in the soil then cut off all the tops at ground level and cover the stubble with soil. The tops should be stuffed into a black plastic rubbish bag and sealed.

The reason for removing the tops is to prevent the potato psyllid from damaging the potatoes when they feed on the tops.

There may be psyllids on the foliage so rather than leaving them to multiple and attack your tomatoes, the stuffing in a bag gets rid of them.

If you lift a plant and find that the crop is not ready to harvest yet then you could apply Neem Tree Powder to the soil as a side dressing and spray the foliage with Super Neem Oil all over.

Check the crop again two weeks later and if now a better size either lift or remove tops.

If you only find pea size potatoes underneath that are already sending up shoots then the psyllids have got to the plants before the potatoes could grow.

If when you cut open a potato and you find the black rings inside then the psyllids got to them after they had reached a good size.

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

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- weekend event guide Friday 18 White Ribbons Riders South Island Tour BBQ Marlborough Boys’ College, 8-9am. White Ribbon Month, it is a powerful and inspirational voyage for all involved. Everybody welcome! Come along and enjoy a BBQ breakfast with the riders and support them as they head off on their journey.

The Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary Quiz Night Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton, 7pm. Think you have what it takes?

Get your team of five together to compete in the Kaipupu quiz night. A great night of fun plus some amazing prizes. To book a table for your team, contact Rachel 027 692 3488.

Country Music Awards At the combined Clubs of Marlborough main hall, 7.30pm. Tickets $15pp. Guest artist Eddie Low and Allan Barron.

Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open 10am-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.

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. Cut to the Chase by Gemma Baldock exhibition on now until 20 November.

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.

EcoWorld Picton Aquarium Come and meet the locals here at EcoWorld on our 11am and 2pm animal and wildlife rescue presentations. Situated on the Picton Foreshore. Ph 03 573 6030.

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.

Consider + Create + Collect Millennium Public Art Gallery, Corner of Seymour and Alfred St. 2016 Mixed Media, Fundraising Exhibition. On daily until December 11th.

Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day!

74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@golf. co.nz.

Saturday 19 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.

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

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

Book Sale Brayshaw Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place, 10am and Sunday 10am. This will be our final book sale. All books must go. All books just 0.50c each. A large selection to choose from, and includes an estate collection.

Ulysses Club Bikers Brekkie 10am, Liz Davidson Place. Free breakfast and coffee. Speakers and trade stalls will be there.

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.

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

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm 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.

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

The President Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin St, Picton, 8pm–9:30pm. The President-Donald Trump as you’ve never seen him before. A one man comedy satire starring Alexander Sparrow.

Door sales only.

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

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

Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Kerry Eagar 021 888 423 for more information.

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

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.

Buddhist Teachings - A public talk Come along and enjoy Geshe Jampa Tharchin’s sincere teaching style as we contemplate how we can build a happy and meaningful life and what a meaningful life means. Enjoy a shared lunch after the talk.

All welcome. $10 donation. 10am-11.30am.

Alzheimers Rooms. 8 Wither Road. Phone Maree 5722 774 .

Marlborough Landscape Photographs Marlborough Landscape Photographs by Bernard Vavasour. Stunning landscape photographs on display in the Paul Davidson Theatre on until end of December 2016, 10am-4pm daily. Enquires: 578 1712.

Sunday 20 Foreshore Fun in Picton!

Picton Foreshore, 10am–1pm. Come along and support Child Abuse Prevention and enjoy a family day out. Free Aquarium visit (9am-12pm only) MVIP Champions, sausage Sizzle, bouncy Castle, SPCA Marlborough, face Painting, interactive ctivities, train rides and more!

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.

Tua Marina Christmas Fair 10am-2pm. Tua Marina School. Meet Father Christmas and have a photo with him, look around the Christmas lights display and grotto and heaps of other aweosme stuff not to be missed!

NMA NelsoN MArlborough Audit ltd SpecialiSt independent audit ServiceS

ph Simon 021 295 6043 or email simon@nma-audit.co.nz

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

Picton Rail & Sail The Foreshore Picton & cost 20c per ride, 10am-4pm, weather permitting.

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, lunch ride to Mapua Camp ground coffee shop.

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@golf.co.nz.

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.

Archery Attack The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Rd, Move over paintball, a new exciting, action-packed game called Archery Attack is a fresh new global sport, and it´s awesome! For more info and tickets phone 021411831.

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

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

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.

NMA Nelson Marlborough Audit Ltd specialise in the provision of independent audit and audit related services across Nelson and Marlborough. Both the company, and the Director Simon Danson are recognised as qualified auditors in accordance with CAANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand). Simon has provided audit services for over 25 years, with the last 11 being spent in a Simon Danson senior role at the largest provider of audit services in the Nelson/Marlborough region. Simon’s vision is to provide high quality, comprehensive, independent audit services at a cost-effective price, he understands the importance of a local auditor with local knowledge and experience.

The company uses modern audit specific software enabling the delivery of efficient and cost-effective audit services. The recent changes to the Financial Reporting Act have meant new reporting obligations for both for-profit and not-for-profit entities - with some significant impacts. NMA can help ensure you meet these new requirements. What may have been acceptable before may no longer be the case. Ultimately, clients of NMA can rest assured their business and statutory audit or review requirements are fully met.

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Friendly personal service for the day of your dreams For further information, please call us on (03) 5786180 or email admin@rangitane.org.nz Located in Fell Street, Grovetown, just off SH1, 3.5km North of Blenheim, New Zealand.

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Tried & Trusted

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Looking for that special gift?

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Bethsaida Retirement Village

Christmas Gift vouchers available and free gift wrapping service

NEW! SWIMWEAR by Femme de la Mer with Mastectomy options available Wedding Lingerie and accessories including Satin Robes of all styles and colours perfect for the Bridal party Hard to find that perfect shape for your dress?

Try our Shapewear range from well known brand Nancy Ganz Bra's and Bra Fittings to find that perfect comfortable fit.

Selection of Nighties, PJ's and Robes available.

Stockists of well known brands such as Crabtree&Evelyn, Linens and More and Lilyfield

Rest Home Care · Hospital Level Care Bethsaida Retirement Village is set on 2 hectares of landscaped parklike grounds providing a relaxed & comfortable atmosphere.

We offer both Rest Home & Hospital level care so that if your level of independance changes we can increase the level of assistance we provide. Our friendly competent staff will ensure you are well supported. Bethsaida, where care comes first.

Owned by a local non-profit organisation 22 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim | Phone 578-0273 | Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturday, 10am - 1pm

Blenheim Drycleaning & Laundry EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY & SERVICE Blenheim’s Longest Serving 100% Locally Owned & Operated Drycleaning & Laundry Specialists Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5.30pm Sat 9am - 12.30pm

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DOMINATOR! GARAGE DOORS MARLBOROUGH’S GARAGE DOOR SPECIALIST – with over 50years experience –

We Service Garage Doors & Auto Openers.

Our commitment to on-going design and functionality improvements keeps our doors safe, reliable and secure.

State of the art, personalised security options are standard.

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 public notice

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SUNDAY special for N ovem b er. Te n p in Bowling. Book a lane for 1 hour $35 - max 6 per lane. Bookings essential. Ph 5784851.

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

WRITING A BOOK? We print and publish books and e-books.

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

CASA IS BACK!!

2 weeks only OPEN NOW! Bargain prices Limited stock Be in quick High Street (next to Warehouse Stationery)

Kevin William Colville has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Blenheim for the renewal of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 12 High Street Picton, Marlborough District and know as Mikey’s Bar & Restaurant.

The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is tavern.

The days on which and the hours during which liquor is intended to be sold under the licence are in the interior of the premises - Monday to Sunday 8.00 am to 1.00 am the following day; In the Courtyard area - Monday to Sunday 8.00 am to 10.00 pm. Alcohol may not be sold or consumed in the courtyard area after 10.00 pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Marlborough District Licensing Committee, Seymour Street, Blenheim.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240.

No objection to the grant of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the first publication of this notice.

Livestock Buyer Marlborough Region As a Livestock Buyer, you will be responsible for the selection and procurement of the stock that SPM/AFFCO processes. Based on the road, this role allows you to be involved in the farming sector and work with livestock whilst exercising your business skills. This position would suit an organised and motivated individual who plans thoroughly and builds great relationships to achieve success.

To be considered for the role, you should have: • • • • •

A solid knowledge of sheep and beef; proficiency in assessing stock Confidence in handling animals Good decision-making and negotiation skills A background in Agriculture or the rural sector Good people skills and the ability to relate toa wide variety of clients.

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Saturday 8am.

SUNDAY, Renwick: Clyde Street 8.30am, christmas goodies, porcelain dolls and lots more!

Have some junk that could be treasure?

Piles of ironing I can clear it for you.

Text for Free pickup/delivery Blenheim Call or txt Chrissy 021 568 850

Advertise a garage sale today and turn trash into cash

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Nu-Look Clothing Alterations and Repairs

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

Two Strong Men & A Truck Available by the hour.

Can also do single item pick-up & delivery in Blenheim region.

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Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

Office Person Required Applicant must be proficient with the following: • Excel spreadsheets • Word • Payroll • Office procedures Training will be given with payroll Hours 20 to 30 per week Please forward CV to: Ayr.con48@gmail.com

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

for sale DECKING 8 lengths 1800x90x20 $50. Spinning wheel $40. 2 Glass fish tanks 26hx41dx37l $30 & 32hx31dx61l $60. Phone 5795335 SECONDHAND BRICKS, grey build blocks, recycled Canadian Oregon, 2010 low pressure HWC, H4 poles. Round Pergola, metal centre plus rafters. Phone: 578-4990.

Experience in livestock procurement or sales experience in an industry serving the farming community is essential.

Mechanical Assistant We are looking for a mechanically minded person to work in our busy and well established workshop.

Ideally you will have some mechanical and/or engineering background with an interest in machinery.

In return, you will enjoy working in a clean and tidy environment while being rewarded at good market rates.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.

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

A company vehicle will be provided. You must reside in the Marlborough region or be willing to relocate to this area.

If you believe you are the right person for this position, please send your CV and covering letter to adam.grant@affco.co.nz.

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BY TENDER 140M² HOUSE FOR REMOVAL

The Bottling Company is a new contract wine bottling company based in the Riverlands Industrial Estate.

We are looking to fill the following positions.

Filler Operator Label Operator Forklift Drivers Inwards/Outwards/Production Planner Q.A./Lab Supervisor The ideal candidates for these positions, preferably, will have previous bottling line experience, hold a current F Endorsed Forklift License. Experience operating machinery in a production/packaging environment. Level of mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Attention to detail focus. Have strong written and verbal communication skills. Work in a team environment, be flexible and adaptable.

All applicants Must be a New Zealand citizen or have permanent resident status as determined by New Zealand Immigration department.

VIEW TRADEME Ref: FAL717 Seller email: malus@xtra.co.nz Tender Closes Mon 12 Dec 4pm

The Bottling Company has a drug and alcohol policy and successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening.

If this sounds like you please send a cover sheet in your own handwriting with your current cv and email to info@thebottlingco.nz or post to: Stefan Newman, The Bottling Co, P O Box 4091 Redwood Village Blenheim 7242.

Applications close 30th November 2016

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Friday November 18, 2016 situations vacant

Dispatch Person Forklift Driver We have vacancies at our Old Renwick Road processing plant for suitable people to assist with the dispatch of our product. The position includes container loading, picking of orders and forklift driving pertaining to dispatch and packing operations.

church notice LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

Available shift times are 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

You will be experienced in electronic stock management systems, physically fit and able to work with minimal supervision. Forklift experience preferred, but full training is available. Overtime rates paid after 40 hours.

All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

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St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 578 0139

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mr green LAWN AND GARDENING FRANCHISE

Vineyard supervisor

Due to continual growth, we have a new lawnmowing/gardening franchise for sale.

Established client base with potential for growth.

Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, Full training, equipment and set up provided. large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Purpose built trailer provided.

Marlborough.

On going support provided by Area Owners.

Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer Simple business to own and run for (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thaimotivated owners. land and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

Guaranteed work revenue.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Phone 579 9333 Supervisor.

URL Closing date Or email marlborough@mrgreen.co.nz Applicants must have the following: __________ With: _______________________________ Date:_______________________________ tested: x x checked: • At least three years experience • Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time revisions: • Reliable and have a tidy work ethic 1 2 3 4 5 $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 • Preference will be given to an experienced supervisor, but not essential as full training will PLEASE NOTE: be given that we have prepared this • Be able to work long hours when required advertisement proof based on our format: b&w understanding of the instructions • Have excellent communication skills received. In approving the run position sort cost (excl gst) • date A good understanding of RSE policy advertisement, it is client’s responsibility • 18 Clean drivers licence to check the accuracy of both the Fri Nov Sits Vacant $159.50 advertisement, the media and the • Fluent in Thai Wed 23 Nov $159.50 position nominated.

Send us your wedding photo booked with In the first instance, please forward a brief$161.70 email Fri 18 Nov Sits Vacant Cancellation of adverts and we cancellation media will incur a media liz@thornhillnz.co.nz no later than $161.70 and announcement Wed 23toNov will publish free. fee itoffor $50.

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Business help offered

By Cathie Bell Businesses that have to find new offices because of earthquake damage are being offered space by the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

General manager Stephen Gullery says a lot of members are offering help, and so far, two businesses have taken up the offer of space.

Staff are keeping busy passing on correct information to members, he says.

Meanwhile, NZ Post is working through the chamber to contact businesses that have closed temporarily to re-direct their mail.

And Blenheim area manager Grant Sinclair says this week’s earthquakes have had an impact on transportation times for mail and courier items so NZ Post is putting some temporary measures in place to help make sure these items get where they need to in time.

Mail and parcels are being taken in and out of Blenheim by road but the SH1 diversion through Lewis Pass is adding about two and half hours to the trip, he says.

“Because of this, our truck will be leaving Blenheim earlier, and we’re advising customers to post their mail and courier items earlier in the day to ensure their items get to Christchurch that night for processing.

“Items should be posted by 3.30pm in Blenheim and by 3pm in surrounding towns including Picton, Renwick and Seddon.

“We thank customers for their patience and co-operation in this challenging time.” in memoriam

NEAL, Ngaire June: November 21, 2008.

A wonderful loving sister and aunty. Loved always, never forgotten. Love Yvonne, Sophie & Jeremy Everson.

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

WRIGHT, Caroline Martha (Mumma): November 12, 2016 The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

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They can’t be that lethargic again.

They have a full squad of players, a full lock pairing and the memory of that stinging defeat in their heads.

The concerns have to be the lack of form of halfback Aaron Smith and No 10 Beauden Barrett.

Smith, long regarded as the best player in the team and Barrett, who was named IRB World Player of the Year this week, have been well off their games.

Barrett’s goal kicking has remained awful and a real

weakness in close games while Smith’s airport toilet escapades have seen his gold form come to a screeching halt.

However, this is the All Blacks, they learn and they improve.

A second loss here would leave a sour taste for the summer months and undo much of the good work done in 2016.

The forwards need to muscle up and stop giving away penalties. If they achieve that, the Irish will not have momentum to feed off of.

My pick - relax, All Blacks by 15.

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Rick in the running for national award

By Celeste Alexander The annual New Zealand Fitness Awards recognise outstanding performance within the industry and this year local man Rick Devine White has been selected as one of the top five personal trainers in NZ. On November 25 and 26 Rick will undergo full days of assessments in Auckland and the winner will be announced on November 26 at the Auckland University of Technology.

Rick has already been audited, questioned, mystery shopped, assessed in-house and submitted a number of essays on how he runs his business, NZFITMENTORS within the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

However Rick will be judged on programme design, coaching, public relations and marketing, branding and communication.

Rick, who has been in the fitness

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Due to rain and the recent earthquakes the Eastern States Speedway has cancelled its race meeting this Sunday.

The next race will be Saturday, November 26 which is the Farmlands Streetcar round one and Production Best Pairs starting at 6pm.

The South Island Streetstock Title has also been postponed and a later date will be confirmed by the club.

Netball coaching is set for a boost next year thanks to a mentoring programme that begins in March next year.

Netball Mainland is partnering with Sport Tasman to deliver the project which recently received $4000 in funding.

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Tomorrow’s Molesworth Run has been cancelled for 2016 due to earthquake and safety risks.

There have been 14 Makos players confirmed in Super Rugby squads for 2017.

For the Blues - Billy Guyton, the Chiefs - Kane Hames, Finlay Christie and James Lowe.

The Crusaders - Tim Perry, Andrew Makalio, Quinten Strange, Pete Samu, David Havili and Mitchell Hunt.

The Highlanders - Siosuia Halanukonuka, Joe Wheeler, Alex Ainley, Liam Squire and Shane Christie.

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industry for over 10 years, has already won a number of national awards.

“I set the goal at the beginning of 2016 to win this award, so next week when I go up to Auckland will be a really proud moment proving to myself that, even though you lost your job last year, you can rebuild, come back better and stronger.

“It has been a tough year losing loved ones but if you can use all the adversity to push you forward, there will be rewards. “ I ca n’t wa it to r ep r e sent Marlborough this year, showing that even in our small town South Island paradise we can compete with the busy, bright lights of Auckland,” he says.

RIGHT: Rick Devine White has been selected as one of the top five personal trainers in New Zealand. The winner will be announced November 26.

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ABs ripe for the reply The biggest game of rugby since the World Cup final will happen this weekend - who would have thought?

Ireland host the All Blacks in a match which has rejuvenated interest in world rugby thanks to Ireland’s shock win in Chicago a fortnight ago.

No one would have predicted Ireland to be the opponent most feared by the men in black in 2016 but with no match against England on the end of year tour, the loss has helped build some interest.

The All Blacks won’t lose.

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thank you SteamCleanz Marlborough has been a proud sponsor of the Tasman Rugby Union for five years, Hospice Marlborough for seven years and a major sponsor for the Graeme Dingle Foundation the schools - Kiwi Can Programme.

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