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Stay safe Residents told don’t rush to fix things while shakes continue

By Cathie Bell People need to concentrate on staying safe, making their homes watertight and comfortable, and not rush to repair everything, a Ward community public meeting has been told.

The meeting allowed the public to express their concerns and question council building staff, insurers, and EQC.

While people are generally calm, they are frustrated with a lack of information about how long it will take to sort insurance and get repairs.

Continued on page 2 Council recovery manager Dean Heiford, building control group manager Bill East and GNS Science geologist Ross Van Dissen speak at the Ward community public meeting.

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Take time to be safe and look after yourself and others Continued from page 1 Many of the questions were to EQC and insurers about when assessors would visit quake-affected properties so that people could start repairing their homes.

EQC general manager customers and claims Trish Keith says EQC will have assessors in the region shortly.

Staff will be at the Ward community hall over the weekend and next week to answer people’s queries and to prioritise claims.

“The first issue is to sort out how to handle claims that are over cap.”

EQC covers damage to homes up to a cap of $100,000 for people with insurance. Damage over that cap is covered by people’s insurance company, after a referral from EQC. Damage to businesses needs to be handled with insurance companies, and

Insurance Council operations manager Terry Jordan says people should talk to their brokers immediately.

Trish says EQC has already ‘handled’ two over-cap claims by the end of last week.

Southern Marlborough is a ‘hot spot’ of intense damage, she says.

“Make sure your home is watertight, safe, and hygienic… they’re the key things now.”

People had until February 14 to put in claims so shouldn’t feel they need to rush, Trish says.

EQC is working out a plan with insurance companies and the council, and this will take a bit of time to get right, but she says they wanted to plan so it could be done better than it had been done in the past.

“We are here to make it as simple as possible for you at a time that is extremely difficult

and quite frankly just bloody frustrating for you.”

Marlborough District Council building control group manager Bill East says building inspectors have tried to visit every house in Ward and neighbouring areas and most in Seddon.

They are looking at the buildings purely from a safety basis – will they kill people if they fall in?

“If we haven’t got to your place, I’m very sorry. Get your address to us at council.”

He says people doing work on their homes should talk to council, and some things like removing chimneys and ‘replacing like with like’ did not need building consents.

Some did – like adding insulation or changing cladding – but people could do that now without consent and apply for certification later, as long as council is

told in advance, Bill says.

“If anything is needed urgently, do it, take photos – but let us know.”

Septic tanks are a ‘special concern’ as connections could be leaking, and they need to be checked quickly, he says.

Ministry of Social Development manager Robin Mortimer says anyone not able to stay in their homes should call the government’s helpline for help in finding accommodation.

Businesses in need should apply for government assistance, even if they are outside the specified areas as ministers have indicated the schemes will be extended. People could apply for loss of livelihood grants as well.

• How has the earthquake affected you? Email The Sun at news@blenheimsun.co.nz to share your story.

Shoes at the ready

By Cathie Bell About 20 men are lined up to take part in the Walk a Mile in her Shoes event in Blenheim today and White Ribbon campaign organiser Liz Collyns has a car boot full of shoes for others to use as well.

The walk starts at Liz Davidson Park at noon, to bring attention to the White Ribbon campaign against domestic violence.

This year’s focus is on respectful relationships.

In a humorous approach, men have volunteered to wear high heels and walk around the Blenheim central business district in a

symbolic recognition of what women do.

The New Zealand Defence Force is a strong White Ribbon supporter, with Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Tim Keating becoming a White Ribbon ambassador in October 2015, and a team from Woodbourne air force base will be taking part in the walk in uniform.

Liz says she has about 20 men prepared to walk around Blenheim in high heels.

And there are plenty of shoes for any men who ‘turn up randomly’ to take part too, she says.

After the walk, which starts and finishes at Liz Davidson Park on the corner of Queen and Charles Streets, there will be a barbeque.

The White Ribbon campaign will also be present at tomorrow’s speedway event. The planned South Island meeting has been cancelled because of the difficulty getting cars up from the south through the earthquake-affected areas, but there will still be a local meeting, Liz says.

“We’re just trying to get the message out there to more people really.”

White Ribbon organiser Liz Collyns with a boot full of shoes for the Walk a Mile In Her Shoes event.

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Silver lining for school show

By Cathie Bell St Mary’s School students had to postpone their school production last week because of the earthquake, but now they will get to perform in the new ASB Theatre.

The show was moved from November 15 and 16 to December 13, but the original venue at the Elim church centre was already booked, teacher Tina Connor says.

The ASB Theatre agreed to host the school production at a reduced rate, she says, and the St Mary’s School show is to be opened up to those outside the school community who may not have been able to afford to go to a show at the new theatre but who want to see what it’s like.

Entry to the school production ‘Get the Connection’ is by donation.

Tina says proceeds from the show will go to the earthquake relief fund, and the school is looking for sponsors too.

All the school’s pupils are involved in the production.

‘Get the Connection’ will be performed at 1pm and 7pm on Tuesday December St Mary’s School students Laura Theyers, Manate Tenoa, and Charlotte McLean will get to strut their 13 at the ASB Theatre. stuff on the bigger stage at the ASB Theatre.

Wine family boosts relief fund American wine giant E & J Gallo has donated $50,000 toward the Kaikoura earthquake recovery.

The Gallos have an interest in Marlborough’s Whitehaven Wine Company.

Whitehaven owner Sue White says the Californian-based company, Whitehaven’s US distributor, wanted to do something to help.

“The Gallo management have visited Marlborough several times and have always been so complimentary about how beautiful it is here.

“I guess that being just as famil-

iar with earthquakes as we are they could empathise with what’s happened here.”

She said E & J Gallo had sent a cheque to the NZ Red Cross to go toward the relief work throughout the Kaikoura Earthquake zone.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says $62,280 has been donated to Marlborough’s Mayoral Relief Fund for earthquake victims.

The bank account for fund donations is: 02 0600 0202861 00 and the reference to record is mayor EQ. The Gallos visited Blenheim two years ago when Whitehaven opened Donations may also be handed in its new winery building, from left, Philip Watson, Sue White, her at the council offices in Blenheim daughter Samantha and Joe and Ofelia Gallo. or Picton.

inbrief Grape marc odour Grape marc spread over a Grovetown vineyard has caused odour complaints across Blenheim.

Marc, the leftover stalks and skins after pressing, can be used as compost.

Council staff have spoken to the vineyard about the complaints.

Fish die before event Salmon put into the Opawa River by Fish and Game for a children’s fishing event died within minutes. Testing by the Marlborough District Council showed the water was low in oxygen, but the cause of that is not yet clear.

Sounds roads re-open Roads closed by slips and flooding in the Marlborough Sounds last week have re-opened, but Marlborough Roads is warning drivers to take extreme care.

Minister in town Communications Minister Amy Adams is visiting a pilot project to deliver high speed broadband and smart services to remote and rural areas in the Waihopai Valley.

Seddon community day

The Awatere Rugby Club is holding a family fun day tomorrow at 2.30pm at the Seddon Golf Club in conjunction with its annual Golf Day. With the recent events that have taken place the club feels it’s a good time to bring the East Coast community together and have a break from the tidy up, encouraging families to come and join in on the fun, prizes, the auction to rebuild the club rooms, to catch up with neighbours and friends and give the kids a good day out.

There will be a free bbq, bouncy castles, raffles and a dressed lamb will be given away to one lucky family.

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Health and safety forum The Marlborough Safety Forum group is holding a health in the workplace meeting next Wednesday at the Clubs of Marlborough.

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Vineyard and winery damage highlighted

By Cathie Bell Marlborough vineyard and winery staff have told Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy of the significant impact of the Kaikoura earthquake on their businesses.

The ministers visited Blenheim vineyards and wineries, as well as the WineWorks bottling plant in the Riverlands Industrial Estate yesterday, before going to Ward to meet the quake-affected rural community there.

Damage is widespread, significantly more than the Seddon earthquakes three years ago, and industry commentators are expecting the Kaikoura earthquake to cost the industry more than $100million.

M a ny w i n e r ie s a r o u n d Marlborough have tank damage, including Pernod Ricard, where tanks can be seen on an angle from the road.

Foley Family, a listed company, told the Stock Exchange

last week’s earthquake caused significant damage to storage tanks at the Grove Mill winery, with some bulk wine lost.

The quake had affected several tanks at its Grove Mill winery in the Wairau Valley near Renwick, although buildings and finished wine stocks are relatively undamaged.

“The company is currently working through the process with its insurers and the claim is in its preliminary stages,” it says.

“However, it is clear that the cost of the damage will exceed the insurance excess for earthquake claims of approximately $1m. The company has the resources available to cover its insurance excess.”

Yealands Wine Group says it has resumed full operations at its Seddon winery, where there was damage and wine loss during the Kaikoura earthquake.

Yealands sustained some damage and wine loss during the Kaikoura earthquake, but was

Burkhart Estate owner Trevor Burkhart shows Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy the damage and liquefaction affecting his Blenheim vineyard after the Kaikoura earthquake.

quickly able to ensure the safety of employees and recommence full operations at the winery,

Peter Yealands says.

“We do have repair work to do prior to vintage.”

Govt to import 1000 more RSE workers

By Cathie Bell Wine Marlborough says it is pleased the Government has increased the number of RSE workers able to work in New Zealand this summer.

Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse say the number of Recognised Seasonal Employment workers will be increased by 1000 from 9500 to 10,500 for the 2016-17 season.

Wine Marlborough gen-

eral manager Marcus Pickens says Wine Marlborough and other organisations such as Marlborough District Council and New Zealand Winegrowers have contributed significantly through market research and industry engagement to quantify the employment opportunities, vineyard growth plans and labour shortages.

“My belief is that the wine industry has demonstrated our growth plans well and has even more focus on building a com-

prehensive plan to attract, train and employ New Zealanders.

“The RSE scheme is vital for when we cannot attract enough suitable New Zealanders to work in our sector.”

Michael says the horticulture and viticulture industry is New Zealand’s fourth largest export industry, producing almost $5 billion in exports.

“The industry has forecast an additional 2,500 workers will be needed for the upcoming season,” he says.

“The increase of 1,000 RSE workers shows the Government is committed to enabling the industry to continue to grow and maximise export returns, while ensuring jobs aren’t being taken from New Zealanders.”

Ministers say the increase has been made on the understanding that the industry continues to maximise opportunities for New Zealanders, particularly in regions with relatively high unemployment.

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COUNCIL NEWS What you should do in a tsunami If you live in a low-lying coastal area of Marlborough, be prepared to immediately evacuate if there is a threat of tsunami.

Remember the Long, Strong, Gone message. If an earthquake shakes for more than a minute or it’s hard for you to stand up, get away from the coast and move to higher ground immediately.

Use your common sense and take responsibility for yourself,

your friends and family. In a major earthquake there is no guarantee of emergency services knocking on your door.

Residents of smaller settlements

close to the coast need to think about their own evacuation plans.

As far as we know, urban Blenheim is distant enough from the coast to be outside the expected range of a tsunami. Everyone in higher-risk areas should know what to do because in a locally generated tsunami, the arrival time could be anything from minutes to a few hours.

Have a look at the

‘inundation maps’ on the council website to see if you are in a tsunami risk zone, or come into the council offices and see the maps. http://bit. ly/MarlboroughTsunamiMap Listen to your car radio or have a battery-powered radio handy, as power cuts can be expected in an earthquake.

Remember Long, Strong, Gone: if an earthquake shakes for more than a minute or it’s hard for you to stand up:

• Move to higher ground • Stay off beaches and out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries) • Share information with family, neighbours and friends • Listen to the radio and check Marlborough Civil Defence/ Council’s Facebook, Twitter and website • Follow instructions from Marlborough Civil Defence and the emergency services • Do not go sightseeing.

Ward barbeque brings local together Scientists share seismic survey

The Mayor and five councillors joined about 90 people from the Ward area on Sunday for a combined church service, staying on to share food and exchange earthquake experiences.

Local residents, from left, Herb Thomson, Wendy Avery, Pip Thomson with Rev. Dawn Daunauda.

GNS earthquake scientist Kelvin Berryman gave residents an update and progress report on the coastal survey being done off the East Coast which is indicating the vertical thrust of the quake may have raised the land by up to three metres at Ward Beach.

Join us on Facebook and Twitter In the wake of the recent 7.8 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. We also share bite-sized snippets of relevant information on

our 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.

Facebook.com/ MarlDistCouncil Twitter.com/ MarlDistCouncil Twitter.com/ MarlEmergency

Best Presented civic space – McKendry Park Council’s Reserves team is proud that one of its pocket parks - a woodland orchard where the public is able to help themselves to fruit - is the pick of Marlborough’s civic spaces in a new award in this year’s Garden Marlborough.

McKendry Park in Springlands is a pocket of fruit trees once part of the Clouston family’s commercial orchards which was purchased by the Council in 1996 and named after former mayor Leo McKendry. Access to the park is off Orchard Lane, Aston Street or Ward Street.

The plum, quince, and walnut trees are under planted with thousands

Local earthquake appeal fund A Marlborough Mayoral Relief Fund has been established so that people may make donations in response to the earthquake.

Grants from the Fund will be allocated inside the Marlborough region.

The Mayor will appoint trustees

to administer the Fund and set the criteria for applications.

Donations may be lodged at BNZ: 02 0600 0202861 00 the reference is ‘mayor EQ’.

Monetary donations may also be handed in at the offices of the Marlborough District Council in Blenheim or Picton.

Positive ageing

Don’t forget your medication in emergency planning

of daffodil bulbs which people are asked not to pick so they can be enjoyed by everyone.

The Council Reserves team says its contractor, Downer, takes good care of this special park, carefully maintaining the fruit trees which are now more than 75 years old.

The Garden Marlborough judges said: “McKendry Park provides a local edible

Remember to include your medication in your emergency kit.

Consider keeping one week’s supply of medicines (rotate it regularly) and instructions for their use (dosage, frequency, doctor’s name etc) in one container - ready for an emergency.

Try to always maintain at least a 7 to 14 day supply of essential medications. asset to the community and Talk to your doctor about holding a nearby Springlands School. small extra supply of medication, or Swathes of imported bulb plantings provide a border to prescription. the pathways and create an Remember to take your medication with appealing meadow. A central you if you have to leave home suddenly. lawn space with seating In an emergency it may be critical to provides opportunities for have important information readily restful contemplation. available in case of injury, evacuation, or The existing plum and as a result of shock in a traumatic event. walnut trees with their Written life-saving information may be gnarled tree trunks provide vital. an aesthetic that is not • Create an emergency health often found within an urban information card to tell rescuers what environment.”

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they need to know about you if you are unconscious, incoherent or if you are evacuated.

• Include information about medications, equipment you use, communication, hearing or mobility difficulties, preferred treatment, medical providers and important contact people.

• Make copies of this card to keep in your wallet, give to people in your personal support network, and display on your fridge or noticeboard.

• Include contact details for friends or family.

A Life Tube serves a similar purpose.

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Very confusing Would have to agree, was very confusing as to what to do during quake Sunday night, tsunami warning with no instruction, no sirens?

What do they expect people to know and do?

Not everyone has access to computer maps....

Consider people without such Council please....

The Sun Two months hard work Thank you to the lowlifes who vandalised a senior citizen couples efforts to spread some joy for Xmas!

Two months work putting up a wonderful light display ruined in a few minutes.

How low can you go!

Thank you To the kind gentleman in the blue truck that towed me across town on Tuesday morning in the rain to one stop.

Thank you so much you made my day so much easier. Thankful.

You should be ashamed To the person that found my Countdown and Warehouse vouchers you should be ashamed of yourself.

That was our Christmas spending money and my daughter’s gift.

I had saved all year for them.

It’s just RUDE that you didn’t hand them in.

SHAME ON YOU

Have some respect

Roundabouts I am 80 years old and never had a problem with roundabouts.

Any one who can not understand them should read the road code.

In 60 years driving never saw a round about stop working, unlike lights.

Geez.... Plan your day to avoid busy ones unless you are business people.

That would help them also.

Less traffic. Stop going on about traffic lights. (unless of course you don’t mind increase in rates) Don’t be so hard on oldies at roundabouts.

It’s only a second or two they miss.

One day you won’t have the same reflexes.

Here in Blenheim you’re only going to be one minute behind time.

Try living in cities with lights.

You spend an hour or more each an every day in traffic.

Lot of time out of your week.

Go for a walk for your frustrations.

People going to the cinema sitting with their feet up on back of the seat in front.

Thousands of dollars spent replacing seats - DON’T put your feet up - respect others property.

To go with the need to learn how to use roundabouts Blenheim is a town of cars with broken indicators.

You should try carting truck full of grapes around town at harvest time.

Allan Barron and Eddie Low

Wake up NZTA our resources must be spent somewhere else.

What a waste of money on a roundabout when our roading infrastructure is in disarray.

NZTA fix the roads in our district first before worrying about a roundabout, reduce speed at SPRINGCREEK to 50km until we have a state highway to Kaikoura & Christchurch.

Ho ho ho. What a great show.

Thanks to the Country Music Club for a well run show, with members and band showing their talent also.

Anyone not there missed a great night out.

Took my mind off a certain drama we have all shared of late.

Music is a great tonic which bought a great shine to our little town. Back as far as the 60s.

Great memories.

Come back anytime Eddie Low. From old blue socks.

Bypass Bypass, they say Blenheim will die if we put in a bypass, well now we will get to see, with State Highway closed, most will bypass Blenheim.

You either want to go into town or you don’t, when travelling through or past a town.

Seddon What a great place to live, small caring rural town, neighbours, neighbourhood watch in rapid response so quick to ask if we were okay after the quake.

Awesome community.

Thanks Seddon

Balloons This balloon thing that has been coming up last fortnight in comments.

This has been talked about for a few years.

So why is it still going????

Dangerous road Travelled down SH63 in the weekend.

What a mess - huge pot holes and really uneven surfaces.

Please watch your speed and be careful if you are travelling on this road until the roadies get a chance to fix it up.

SH63 west of Wairau Valley, patched up with low budget maintenance for 10 years.

Been slowly deteriorating.

Post quake, it has become temporary SH1 with dozens trucks and cars daily.

Huge potholes up to 150mm deep, torn up side road tar seal have become prominent especially west Wairau town.

Shame on NZTA and Marlborough Roads.

Shameless!

To the person in the blue car who decided to speed up at the pedestrian crossing on Maxwell Road but had to hit the brakes because my family had started to cross, grow up and take some driving lessons.

You should have slowed down before approaching the crossing.

Instead you called me prick and drove away.

Shameless !!

What’s the point What’s the point in having parking for disabled?

Others were using the parks at the new theatre last Saturday night showing no disability cards on their dashboard.

Is there someone who can police these areas?

txt talk of the week Big shout out Big shout out to Terry of Snowden Cres for checking on neighbours straight after the quake, then later that day as well.

Thanks heaps, Terry.

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Please give warning We were walking down the Taylor River my friend and I with our three dogs when without any warning an absolute idiot of a man on a bike ploughed through us on the path at high speed missing me by inches and narrowly missing running over a dog.

Had he collided with us we would have been quite badly hurt.

Come on cyclists show some respect and call out a warning when coming up behind walkers.

What about the wine spill?

Lovely and factual pictures of land damage and shops, but what about the huge fermenting acid wine spill in Riverlands all over the road.

Oops did someone get told -”no photos, no news or no job”?

Yep! But what about council bylaws, oh that’s only for ordinary people who pay.

But the news leaked.

Pay up So now when you take your black rubbish bags to dump if you miss your day, you have to pay where as before you didn’t.

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5 MINUTES WITH: Wendy Donald Assistant headteacher St Mary’s Preschool

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your most annoying habit?

I put things away and can’t find them all the time.

One of my best holidays was...

Exploring the West Coast of the South Island.

What’s your fondest childhood memory?

Early morning walks along the beach with my parents and the dogs.

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your favourite meal?

Steak and chips.

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Period dramas.

What’s your greatest fear?

Spiders - far too many legs!

Q A Q A Q A

How do you want to be remembered?

The girls at work would say my desk!

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

My family, they are my everything.

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

I love to wear black - and have a dark sense of humour.

GARDENING

THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

Xmas gardening and kumaras Santa’s helpers Baxter Rennick, Emma Null, Zoe Osgood, Chloe and Georgia Rennick pictured at last year’s Blenheim Christmas parade. File photo.

Christmas parades set The sound of sleigh bells and carols will be heard in Blenheim and Picton next weekend when the Christmas parades come to town, but entries for floats are still open.

Blenheim’s Christmas parade will be held on Saturday, December 3 starting at 3.30pm.

Leading up to the parade will be the Blenheim Mistletoe Market which runs from 9am - 2pm, then the pre-parade children’s concert and activities at 3pm.

Picton’s parade will be held on Sunday,

December 4 setting off from the Police Station at 2.30pm, followed by a concert on the foreshore, with sausage sizzles, candy floss and Christmas craft stalls.

Blenheim has 21 floats registered and around 20 for Picton, but float entries for Blenheim are still being received up until the end of today.

For Blenheim contact Marlborough4Fun or download the link from their website, and in Picton entry forms are available at Harcourts Picton on High Street.

Total Fire Ban

KAIKOURA DISTRICT IS NOW IN EFFECT The Marlborough Kaikoura Principal Rural Fire Officer Richard McNamara has imposed a Prohibited Fire Season (TOTAL FIRE BAN) in the Kaikoura District.

A Total Fire Ban is effective immediately in all of the Kaikoura District See The Regional Fire Season Status Map. All fire permits already issued are suspended immediately.

• Gas-fired barbecues and other such gas-fired devices are not included in the Total fire ban.

• This Prohibited Fire Season (Total Fire Ban) will remain in force until further notice.

This Total Fire Ban in the Kaikoura District is in place due to: • The reduced capability of emergency services to respond and suppress an outbreak of wildfire in the Kaikoura area due to the response requirements of the earthquake and after-shocks • The reduced access due to damage to roads and access-ways to homes and properties in both the urban and rural areas • The reduced access to rural and urban reticulated water systems due to quake damage A request was made by the NZ Fire Service to impose the TOTAL FIRE BAN which the Marlborough Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority fully supports.

Please be patient as news of the total fire ban will take time to filter through the Kaikoura district due to the reduced capacity to spread this message.

This ban does not apply to outside solid fuel fires used for cooking, where there is no alternative.

Garden centres are an excellent place to shop for gifts.

You will find plenty of nice flowering plants that can be re-potted into a nice looking container for either indoors or outdoors. Plenty of roses in flower at the moment which are ideal as gifts.

If you are going to pot up a feature plant for outdoors also buy some alyssum or lobelia in flower to plant around the rim of the feature plant.

Use compost for your potting up because it is far superior to potting mixes or shrub/tub type mixes.

Compost is much better for the plants, it does not dry out like the potting mixes do, and when it does it will accept water more readily. Far better on your wallet also.

This week a gardener called asking about growing kumara so for those that would like to grow a few this summer here is the way it is done traditionally.

You will need to strike some shoots yourself. This is done by placing a kumara tuber in a tray of compost and covering with further compost. Place in a warm situation such as a glasshouse and keep the compost moist (not wet).

The ‘eyes’ on the tuber will sprout just like they do on a seed potato.

You allow these sprouts to grow to about 12 to 15cm tall and then you lift the tuber carefully out of the compost.

You will see that the shoots are not only coming off the tuber but will have formed some roots themselves.

With a sharp knife you par (cut) the shoot off the parent tuber taking just a little bit of the tuber.

Repeat with all the other shoots.

The bed you are going to plant your kumara shoots in should be dug out to a depth of about 20 to 25cm removing all the soil, then the base of this bed is trampled to create a hard pan base which

makes it difficult for the kumara root to penetrate.

Thus when the root grows downwards it hits the hard pan stops and then fills out creating the tuber. If this does not happen the root carries on growing down and does not fill out and you then harvest roots not tubers.

Weedmat could be laid at the bottom if you have soft soil. Next fill the bed with a mix of compost, soil, manure, and sprinkled with Rok Solid plus BioPhos.

Kumara want a friable rich soil.

Lay the kumara shoot on the bed with its root end facing north. About 2.5cm from the root end place your finger and gently press down so the stem and root end enters the soil in the shape of a fish hook. Repeat with the rest of the shoots planting about 12cm apart.

Keep the bed moist but not wet and the plant will send out runners. Every so often lift the runners off the ground to break any secondary rooting.

Harvest is at the end of the season when the tops die back.

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

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Cheerful tunes to ring out

The Camerata String Orchestra practising in the lead-up to its Cancer Society fundraising concert on November 27.

By Celeste Alexander There will be plenty of Christmas cheer in the air at a fundraising concert that will be held this Sunday.

The Camerata String Orchestra is hosting a Christmas concert to benefit the Cancer Society Marlborough that will begin at 4pm at St Andrew’s Church in Blenheim.

Orchestra conductor Marios Sophocleous says this will be the third concert they have been part of that has helped charitable organisations such as the Marlborough Foodbank and Hospice Marlborough.

“We have no financial interest and don’t receive any money, we just get together and decide who we want to benefit.

“One of our objectives that we feel strongly about is to raise funds for charity while enjoying ourselves along the way,” Marios says.

The concert will include a variety of items, some classical, Christmas carols, some slow and fast.

“I think there will be something for everyone,” he says.

Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 per adult and children are free.

Santa, food and competitions Supermarket to host its annual Christmas Club Day Story and photo by Celeste Alexander New World Blenheim staff will be donning costumes, handing out free tastings and accompanying Father Christmas around the store on December 1, in what they describe as their “most festive shopping day of the year”.

It’s the supermarket’s annual Christmas Club day which is an event staff put on for the whole community.

Employee Ashleigh Blick says the day kicks off at 7am with a free breakfast of muesli, fruit and juice in the

foyer entrance.

Father Christmas arrives at 9am and will be in the store right through to 6pm.

Parents are encouraged to bring in their children to meet him, take a photograph and receive a sweet treat.

There will also be face painting for the children and providing entertainment will be the Barbershop Quartet.

The barbecue will be fired up at 11.30am for customers to also enjoy and throughout the store free tastings will be on offer.

New World Blenheim has

put together some fantastic gifts that customers will go into the draw to win, simply by writing their details on the back of their receipts.

These include picnic sets, gift vouchers and even a barbecue donated by Beehive.

There will be a ‘guess the salmon’s weight’ competition and other instore competitions for children.

“We want people to have some fun which is what our Christmas Club Day is all about, so come in and enjoy the day with us,” Ashleigh says.

New World Blenheim supermarket staff are getting into the festive spirit ahead of their annual Christmas Club day next week. Pictured are Amie Johns, Jess Prosser, Michelle Deane and Laura Pacey with some of the gifts up for grabs.

Exclusive discounts will be available to all customers purchasing at the Expo Also complimentary coffee and snacks

The Marlborough Singers will be performing Handel’s Messiah over two concerts this weekend.

Concert a tribute to ‘best loved choral work’ The Marlborough Singers will be performing Handel’s Messiah at the Wesley Centre with two concerts this weekend, Saturday at 7.30 pm and Sunday at 4 pm.

It is 250 years this year since Handel composed Messiah which is arguably the most well-known and best loved choral works in Western classical music, a choir spokesperson says.

“From the gentle tones of the tenor solo “Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted” and the rousing “Hallelujah Chorus” to the uplifting “The Trumpet Shall Sound”, this work remains enormously popular with both religious and secular audiences.”

The choir features Robert Tucker as

conductor and musical director and guest soloists will include Olivia Sheat and Islay Leov of Blenheim, and Ewen Griffiths from Nelson.

Robert, himself a baritone with New Zealand Opera, will sing the bass solo.

Jonanthan Berkahn from the NZ School Of Music will be piano accompanist.

Admission price is $20.00 with children under 10 years free. Tickets are available from choir members and door sales.

Unfortunately due to the recent spate of earthquakes, in the interest of public safety and confidence, the concerts have changed venue to the Wesley Centre, 3 Henry St, Blenheim.

Sunday 27 November, 11am to 3pm at Lawsons Dry Hills Winery, Blenheim Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 25

Saturday 26

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.

Havelock Lions Market Havelock Domain 9am-1pm, monthly market. Pork products, plants, toys, books, furniture, preserves, coffee, muffins and slices, sausage sizzle, even Morris Dancing (10:30am and 11:30am). Ph Ian 574 2558.

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. Young Impressionists exhibition on 26 November – 5 December.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Pirate Pizza Night 6:15pm. Come and check out the decks and depths of the ship, enjoy a pizza buffet and music by local Midge McCleary and enjoy out waterfront location. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen 573 6868.

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-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.

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.

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

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.

Eastern States Speedway Round One Farmlands/Gulf Oil Street Car Race Series. Stockcar Open Championship, Production Best Pairs Stockcars, Streetstocks, Saloons, Production Saloons, Youth Ministocks, Streetcars. Pak Lims Rd, 6pm start gates open 5pm.

Summer Beach Salsa Party 8pm, Harlequins Rugby Clubrooms, Lansdowne park. Theme - Beach/Tropical, entry $5, byo drinks, free dance lesson 8-8:30pm.

Ph: Karen 0273090268.

Marlborough Horticultural Society Flower Show St Christophers Hall, Weld Street. Commencing 9am. Roses, stalls & displays. Enquiries to Sandra Ellis 5787996.

Sunday 27 St Andrews Day 11am-2pm, Seymour Square. St Andrews Day celebration is being held by the Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band.

A BBQ lunch will be available including haggis sandwiches and clootie dumpling with cream. The Haggis Ceremony will take place at 12noon.

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

Ullysses Club Ride.

10.30am Happy Valley Cafe for lunch, stop at Rai Valley on the way home.

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.

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.

Blenheim Country Music In club awards. Redwoodtown School Hall, 2-5pm, $3 entry. Ph Nola 5779455 or Warren 5779659.

Marlborough Kennel Association Open shows. Commencing 10am. Clubgrounds Aerodrome Road Omaka. Coffee cart & refreshments. Public most welcome.

Enquiries to Sandra Ellis 5787996.

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

Up and Coming

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.

Saturday 3 December Mistletoe Market Blenheim Town Centre, Market Street. 9am– 2pm. A large selection of stalls with something for everyone - food, gifts, jewellery, clothes and more.

‘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.

Christmas Parade 2016 The Forum, Cnr High St and Market St, 3pm.

Come and join us to see crazy characters, kids activities, lively marching bands, Santa Claus, floats and so much more, so don’t miss out!

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A R E Y O U P R E PA R E D I F

DISASTER STRIKES?

Keep your loved ones safe If you, or a member of your household or community has a disability or any special requirement that may affect the ability to cope in a disaster, make arrangements now to get the support needed.

Build a personal support network Organise a personal support network of a minimum of three people to alert you to civil defence warnings, or to help if you need to be evacuated. This could be family members, carers, friends, neighbours or co-workers.

Discuss your needs with the support network and make sure everyone knows how to operate necessary equipment.

Inform your support team if you are travelling or away from home.

Physical disability or mobility impairment If you or someone you are caring for has a physical disability or difficulty with mobility, include mobility aids in your emergency getaway kit.

In a major earthquake the ground-shaking will make it difficult or impossible for you to move any distance.

If you cannot safely get under a table, move near an inside wall of the building away from windows and tall items that can fall on you, and cover your head and neck as best you can. Lock your wheels if you are in a wheelchair.

Hearing impairment Radio and television stations will broadcast civil defence information and advice before and during a

disaster. Ask your support network to alert you to warnings and keep you informed.

Consider installing a system appropriate to your needs such as an alarm with flashing strobe lights to get your attention. Keep a writing pad and pencils and a torch in your getaway kit so you can communicate with others.

Sight impairment People who are blind or partially sighted may have to depend on others if they have to evacuate or go to an unfamiliar Civil Defence Centre.

If you have a guide dog, make sure you have a getaway kit for your dog with food, medications, vaccination records, identification and harnesses to take with you.

Discredited earthquake safety information You will find other information (not Drop, Cover and Hold) on the Internet about what to do in an earthquake. Much of it has been discredited, and should not be followed.

One email (which has been widely discredited), often known as the “triangle of life”, goes as far as discouraging people

from taking cover under sturdy furniture.

Research from the United States, Taiwan, Japan and Christchurch (all places with modern, earthquake resistant building design codes), supports and recommends the core message for New Zealand: Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take in an earthquake.

WHEN DISASTER STRIKES

WE’LL BE THERE! • Broken window repairs • Windscreen replacements • While-you-wait onsite stone chip repairs 24 hour emergency service • 32 years service to Marlborough

Norm Fowke Glass A division of the Viridian Glass Limited Partnership

P: 03 578 0850 | F: 03 578 0977

15 Bomford St, Blenheim • www.viridianglass.co.nz

Are we prepared ?

Civil Defence Emergency Management are constantly at work planning and training for a response to an emergency so we can be more prepared as a community.

If you would like to become part of this, give us a call 03 520 7490

SURVIVAL KITS At Lifepac we provide high quality emergency survival kits. We have compiled the disaster survival kits as if they would save our own family. We have designed these 72hr Grab & Run emergency kits for homes, cars, offices and schools which concentrate on the essential products in order to assist you and your family to survive for 3 days in an emergency.

Free delivery in NZ!

Disaster & Emergency Survival Products

www.lifepac.co.nz

In a disaster could your business still operate?

See the team at BPC to make sure your data and systems are protected Ph: (03) 577 9498

sales@bpcomputers.co.nz 17 Kinross Street, Blenheim, 7201

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Talk to your local pharmacy & health professionals

How's your

nutrition?

Make better nutritional, lifestyle and environmental choices with a 15 minute hair scan.

Book in-store today!

ASK OUR FRIENDLY STAFF IN-STORE FOR MORE INFORMATION

BLENHEIM 73 Queen Street P. (03) 579 3586 E. h2kblenheim@ vodafone.co.nz

www.health2000.co.nz Follow Health2000Group on:

Mandy Stanton Registered Midwife

I strive to empower women to make informed choices and decisions throughout pregnancy, labour and birth and in the postnatal period.

I feel honoured to walk alongside women and their families in their unique and special journey.

Phone 022 096 5573

Alternatively find me on ‘Find your midwife’

Ask a pharmacist We catch up with Debbie Carter, pharmacist at the Community Care Pharmacy at The Warehouse in Blenheim.

You seem to love your job. What are some of the best things about it?

Working with an amazing team and serving and helping our awesome patients!

Tell us how you came to be a pharmacist. Was there any person or experience in particular that encouraged you to follow this career path?

I always loved science and healthcare and helping people with their medical conditions, to live the best life they could. My brother (a doctor) and my sister (also a pharmacist) encouraged me to pursue this career path.

How long have you worked as a pharmacist, and at the Community

Debbie Carter, pharmacist at the Community Care Pharmacy at The Warehouse in Blenheim.

Care Pharmacy?

I have worked as a pharmacist for 18 years in 5 different countries in both retail and hospital pharmacy. My business partner, Krystle Cooper and I have owned and run Community Care Pharmacy for the past 4.5 years.

How has the work of a pharmacist changed in that time?

Yes, community pharmacy has become a lot more clinical and patient focused which I love.

Do any others in your team have special areas of knowledge that customers might like to know about?

Krystle is a qualified accuracy checking technician. We were nominated

to take part in a pilot to train pharmacy technicians to become accuracy checking technicians. Krystle is currently one of only 8 technicians with this qualification in New Zealand.

This course is now being rolled out nationwide.

Alicia has been accepted to train in the new level 6, specialist technician course. She is the only pharmacy technician to be doing this course in the top of the south. She is half way through her course and doing very well.

I am so proud of my team’s achievements!

Our pharmacists Tim and Ling are bilingual and do very well at supporting our patients where English is not their first language.

We have also undertaken advance wound care training and also nutrition medicine training.

The statistics show that people in Marlborough visit Wairau Hospital’s Emergency Department with minor health problems more than people in some other parts of the country. Can a pharmacist save someone a trip to ED? With many minor ailments, we encourage people to visit their pharmacy first as many things can be dealt with in the pharmacy.

We are in a good position to assess and refer on if needs be.

Tell us something that you think most people don’t know about pharmacy care: Some pharmacists who have undergone training can administer certain vaccines such as the Flu vaccines and Shingles vaccine to certain patients.

Pharmacy is not just about filling prescriptions.

Your pharmacy team has a wealth of knowledge and information on your medications. Never be afraid to ask if you don’t understand?

Pharmacists are the health professional you see most often – make the most of them!!

Springlands Pharmacy New premises opening soon!

Christmas gifts A huge range available in store

ALL SERVICES AVAILABLE

The entrance is currently off the carpark.

03 578 2271

131 Middle Renwick Road Springlands

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 special occasion

public notice

Happy 18th Birthday Lilli Partridge

SUNDAY special for Novem ber. Ten Pin bowling. Book a lane for 1 hour $35 - max 6 per lane. Bookings essential. Ph 5784851 PRISMA PRINT. We will be at the Artisan Market tomorrow Sat 26th 9am-1pm. Meet a u t h o r Te r r y Fo r d .

Books for sale too.

See you there. info@ prismaprint.co.nz www. prismaprint.co.nz

enjoy your day with family and friends.

Love from Nana Pam and Grandad Ken

CASA POP UP SHOP

LAST WEEK ENDS WEDNESDAY Even more markdowns, now all below cost, High St opposite Farmers Carpark

ALL MUST GO!!

Public Notice - Form 7 Section 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 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 second publication of this notice. The first publication of this notice was made on 18/11/2016

public notice

LAIN BINT WATCHMAKER MNZHI TASMAN BAY CLOCKS LTD

SPECIALIST CLOCK AND WATCH REPAIRS all work guaranteed 13 PETHYBRIDGE STREET MOTUEKA PH 035284572 OR 0276844065

Two Strong Men & A Truck Available by the hour.

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

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

Blenheim Social Dance Club

XMAS CABARET

Saturday December 3rd at Renwick Memorial Hall, 7:30pm till 11:30pm Nelson Band “Southern Soundz” playing Ballroom, Sequence, Latin, Rock n’ Roll $20pp plus a plate for a shared supper BYO Refreshments More information & tickets from Colin - 579 3101

Friday November 25, 2016

public notice

health & beauty

Heart Foundation Seminar HeartHelp Blenheim–Wednesday 30th November– 5 . 3 0 p m at N at i v i t y Centre, 76 Alfred St. Free blood pressure checks between 4pm & 5.30pm, light refreshments served. Attendance free-please register with Lyall 578-4331.

Look Gre at for Summer! The Virtual Gastric Band Safe and Effective www.scopehypnosis.com

Barbs Pop-Up Shop Dress Ups Childrens Costumes and Christmasy Things Ph 021 550 461 MISTLETOE MARKET

situations vacant

DOMINATOR! Due to increased workload we have a vacancy in our Garage Door business.

public notice

Entry Level Position.

PAINTER

Would suit school leaver.

NO GST Labour only Free quote Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

Drivers licence preferred.

Immediate start.

Ph. (03) 578 8251 email. sales@domblen.co.nz

IRONING SERVICE

Laundry basket - $35

garage

Piles of ironing I can clear it for you.

SALES DAWKINS PLACE Saturday 8.30am on the green. Several households. Quality goods and bargains.

Limited parking

Text for Free pickup/delivery Blenheim

Viticultural Maintenance Technician

Call or txt Chrissy 021 568 850

Valley Harvesting operates a large fleet of grape harvesters and associated equipment.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to be based at our Blenheim workshop.

Key responsibilities include running our pre and post harvest maintenance program and providing field service support during operational periods.

This is a multi-faceted role for someone with a wide range of mechanical skills including experience with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, auto electrics/electronics and light fabrication.

Given the seasonal nature of our operations, hours of work will vary and will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants with previous experience operating and maintaining Gregoire & Pellenc harvesters will be given preference.

for sale Frigidare Fridge and Freezer medium size 1600x500x500mm. Both work fine. Asking $150ono each. Phone 5776064.

FOR SALE

BY TENDER 140M² HOUSE FOR REMOVAL

Email cv to paul@valleyharvesting.co.nz

The Annual General Meeting of the JAB Rugby Club is to be held on Wednesday 30th November 2016 at 7pm in the clubrooms, Lansdowne Park.

Business: 1. Receive Annual Accounts 2. Elect Officers of the club 3. Appoint Auditor Any queries please contact Mike 0274-323-075

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ENGINEERING INNOVATION

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

Irrigation Engineer Cuddon Limited is one of Marlborough’s oldest engineering businesses specialising in Fabrication, Sheet Metal, Water Engineering, Refrigeration and Freeze Dry technologies.

We are looking for an additional staff member for the Water Engineering Department, the role involves the full range of irrigation work from vineyard irrigation installation, head works manufacture through to domestic pump repair and servicing.

This is a full time, permanent and challenging role that reports directly to the Irrigation Manager.

A trade qualification (Level 4) in an engineering trade would be of advantage but not essential for the right applicant.

Marlborough Academy of Dance proudly presents

Welcome to New York

Preference will be given to applicants who can exhibit the following attributes; • • • • •

MARY POPPINS

Saturday 26 November at 6.30pm Sunday 27 November at 4.00pm TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM

asbtheatre.com/ticketdirect.co.nz

Matilda

Top graphics by vector open stock and freepik.com.

Pump repair and maintenance experience Welding experience – Arc – Mig - Tig Ability to work within a small team and on an unsupervised basis when required.

Strong people skills with customer solution focus.

Clean, current full drivers licence

If this position looks like the challenge that you have been looking for please contact us at Cuddon with your application and CV by close of business on the 7th December 2016.

Application may be posted, hand delivered or emailed to; Cuddon Limited McArtney Street P.O. Box 64 Blenheim 7240 Email: andyr@cuddon.co.nz.

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Friday November 25, 2016 work wanted

J.A.C.K.S Home Handyman Services. Free Quotes. Phone Kalita 027-387-7684.

64 Year old woman wants part-time work. 40 years in sales. Anything considered. Fit and able.

References available.Phone 0274895858 Mature 19yo uni student (computer science) ex air cadet, aviation experience, admin experience, non drinker, non smoker, non drug taker, full clean drivers licence, full approved forkhoist licence. Motivated, very fit & hard working. Phone 022-381-8863 or 03-577-8486.

situations vacant BABYSITTING Required. For two children aged 13yrs & 9yrs. School holiday periods. Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 3.15pm. Drivers licence essential, competitive rates. Phone Bonnie 027 877 6344.

Qualified Thai Chef Required in Picton

Must have at least 3 years experience and be able to cook Thai food.

Hard working and well organised.

church notices

in memoriam

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

BROWN, Yvonne: 21/07/1938 - 25/11/2014 Miss you so much Mum. You were the most kind hearted forgiving person I ever will meet. Always remembered. Always loved.

Lisa xxx

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

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The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

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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

72 High Street, Blenheim, email frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

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Biodiversity Coordinator (FULL tiMe)

the great thing about joining us at the Marlborough district Council is you’ll really enjoy the best of both worlds.

That’s because in addition to the rewarding career you’ll have as part of our progressive council responsible for promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of Marlborough natural and physical resources, you’ll also have access to the renowned lifestyle our region boasts.

If you are seeking a permanent position in an exciting role which will continuously push your interpersonal skills and knowledge in an exciting environmental profession, then you are the perfect fit for our team.

The position is part of a team and you will be directly responsible for promoting and implementing Council’s terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity programme, with a particular emphasis on the significant natural area assistance and monitoring programme on private land.

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4 December Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on SUNDAY4.00pm 7 December 2016.

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Applications should be made online via our website, www. Wesley Centre 4.00pm Henry Street marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where Blenheim you will find full information on the vacancy and howWesley to apply.

Centre ADMISSION $20 For further information you are welcome to contact Henry Street Tickets available from Blenheim choir members & door sales annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Death Notices BEAVON, Joan (nee Potter): November 13, 2016 DAVIES, Shirley Mary (nee Saul): November 22, 2016 DRUMMOND, Gerald Redmond (Gerry): November 18, 2016 EDGAR, Albert Louis (Louis): November 14, 2016 HEDLEY, Debra Anita: November 18, 2016 HILLGROVE, Garry: November 22, 2016 HOEK, Adriana Cornelia (Adrie): November 19, 2016 HODGE, George Fergus: RNZ Navy, Stoker, NZ9220, WWII. November 18, 2016 HUTT, Anna: November 22, 2016 McKAY, Arthur Derek (Derek): Novemer 17, 2016 McKAY, Darryl Brian: November 17, 2016 PARK, James Robert (Jim): Royal Air Force, WWII. November 20, 2016 STUART-FORBES, Sonny: November 13, 2016 YEALANDS, Keith Budgewell: OBE Service No. 10736 NZ Army, “LRDG”, Private. November 17, 2016

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This role will also be responsible for promoting a strong alliance between stakeholders and private landowners, while taking a strategic approach to achieving community led biodiversity and sustainable land management outcomes If you have a relevant qualification, experience and are a teamSATURDAY SATURDAY 3 December player, and have an interest in being part of team that is tasked 7.30pm 3 December with integrated management of our natural resources then please 7.30pm consider us as your preferred employer.

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275 years of Handel's greatest oratorio Saturday Dec 3rd 7.30pm 250 years of Handel’s greatest oratorio Sunday Dec 4th 4.00pm Robert Tucker : Conductor The Wesley Centre Jonathan Berkahn : Accompanist Admission $20 with Guest Soloists Robert Tucker : Conductor Olivia Sheat Tickets available from Ewen Griffiths Jonathan Berkahn : Accompanist Islay Leov members & Robert doorTucker sales 250 years of Handel’s greatest oratorio

with Guest Soloists Olivia Sheat Ewen Griffiths Islay Leov Robert Tucker

ACROSS 1. Alliance (11) 7. Dipping(biscuits)in tea (7) 11. Move aimlessly (5) 12. Foolish (7) 13. Slacken (3,2) 14. Money expert (9) 15. Study of word sources (9) 16. Variety of fowl (6) 18. N.Z. lizard (7) 21. Engrave (4) 23. Ballad (3) 25. Defective bomb (3) 27. Kiln (4) 28. Tutor (7) 30. Silk fabric (6) 32. Firearm (3) 33. Hovel (3) 34. Hot water spring (6) 35. Income (7) 36. Restrain (4) 37. Statute (3) 39. Epoch (3) 41. Worlds’ longest river (4) 43. Oscillate (7) 45. Loophole (6) 48. Retract on opinion(inf) (4-5) 49. Water clock (9)

FLOOD: Jayden Robert Flood (7lb 10.5oz) November 5, 2016 ROBERTSON: Ella Louise (6lb 14oz) November 17, 2016

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51. Beer mug (5) 52. Art of paper folding (7) 53. Yucca tree fibre (5) 54. Military shop (7) 55. Social gathering(3-8) DOWN 1. Italian priest (5) 2. Plastic surgery of the nose (11) 3. Don Brash heads this party (8) 4. Dried grape (6) 5. Lift up (5) 6. Tolerant (7) 7. Area for ship repairs (8) 8. Country singer; Willie ... (6) 9. Slightly drunk (7) 10. Itinerant traveller (5) 16. Forced marraige; ‘...

Wedding’ (7) 17. Unaffected (7) 19. Male relative (5) 20. Stern (7) 22. Flatfish (7) 24. Longing (3) 26. Algerian Governor (3) 29. Leave of absence from school (5) 31. Gibberish (6,5)

32. Coagulate (3) 33. Prosecute (3) 38. Lower by cranking (4-4) 40. Scottish county (8) 42. Reading desk (7) 44. Undulating (7) 46. Larder (6) 47. Sheep breed (6) 48. Fundermental (5) 49. Map (5) 50. Mohammedan ruler (5)

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SPORT

This is the year of sporting upsets Even if you ignore Donald Trump’s scarcely believable rise to leader of the free world, sport has provided many an upset in 2016.

Take Ireland’s first win over the All Blacks in their 111-year rivalry.

How about Italy, of all countries, beating the Springboks last weekend?

Droughts have also been broken.

The Chicago Cubs won baseball’s World Series for the first time in 108 years.

How about Leicester City’s staggering triumph in the English Premier League?

The team with a tiny budget which refused to accept the script.

Iceland knocked England out of Euro Football 2016.

If you’re thinking anyone beating England in a major football tournament is not an upset, then I accept your point - choking is an affliction after all.

The Cronulla Sharks won their first NRL rugby league crown after being touted as a club in-

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capable of winning the big one.

A tag which now must come close to hanging around the necks of the New Zealand Warriors.

The great thing about sport is that you get all the drama without the scripts.

Sure, there were still dead certainties in sport.

Usain Bolt comes racing to mind, UFC fighter Conor McGregor is another but this year, those that upset the apple cart will be remembered most of all.

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Yacht club lunch The Queen Charlotte Yacht Club is holding a lunch on Sunday from 11am for all past and present ‘Golden Oldie’ members or anyone who has had anything to do with the 80 year-old club. The lunch, at the club on Shelly Beach in Picton, starts at 11am. Call Phill Chandler on 5736782 or Dianne Smith on 579 2019 for more information.

Sport Tasman forum

Sport Tasman is holding a forum in Blenheim next Wednesday evening to discuss sport and recreation in the region and future planning. The forum will be held at Stadium 2000 in Kinross Street, starting at 5.45pm until 7.15pm. RSVP to Kirsty on 03 546 3302 or email admin@sporttasman. org.nz

Hocquard’s winning streak

By Celeste Alexander Blenheim man Geoffrey Hocquard has had an incredible winning streak in recent weeks during woodchopping competitions held at the Marlborough, Christchurch and Nelson’s A&P Shows.

At Marlborough’s show Geoffrey enjoyed a very proud moment when he won the family championship award in honour of his grandfather, the Geoff Hocquard

Memorial Championship.

According to family members he had a brilliant block, a brilliant chop and finished a bit a head of everyone else.

He also took out the single saw event and teamed up with his uncle David for third in the double saw. Willie Abel and Robbie Brownlee along with newcomer Finn were the locals other best results.

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Results: The Nelson Axemen’s Club hosted a two day meeting at the Nelson A&P Show last weekend.

Top results for Marlborough’s axemen are as follows: Fraser Family 325mm Open Underhand Chop: 1st Geoffrey Hocquard. (Handicap 40 sec.)

Received the William (Bill) Fraser Memorial Chop - 2016 axe.

Open Double Saw: 1st Adam Lowe (W.C.) & Geoffrey Hocquard. (Back markers on handicap 13 sec.)

3 Man Combination Chop: 1st Adam Lowe (W.C.), Neil Hateley (Buller) & Geoffrey Hocquard.

(The 3 top axemen - back markers on handicap 70 sec.)

275mm Open Standing Chop: 1st Willie Abel. 4th Geoffrey

Christchurch’s event where he won the Championship Single Saw and then in Nelson at the weekend, he again received the prestigious honour of winning the The Fraser Family Chop.

This particular chop award is a memorial underhand chop named in honour of the late Bill Fraser who passed away earlier this year.

He took out first place in this event against other top

competitors from all over the South Island, starting on a 40 second handicap and winning himself a new Tuatahi racing axe which has been engraved with Bill’s name.

Bill had also trained Nelson’s Adam Loe who has currently won 10 world championships in the woodchopping sport. He and Geoffrey teamed up to win 1st place in the Double Saw Championship event.

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Veterans Standing Chop: 1st Robbie Brownlee, 2nd Willie Abel.

Veterans Underhand Chop: 2nd Robbie Brownlee, 4th Willie Abel.

Open Single Saw: 2nd Robbie Brownlee, 4th Willie Abel.

Restricted Underhand Chops x6: No. 1 2nd Finn Sloan. No.

4 4th Finn Sloan. No. 5 3rd Finn Sloan.

300mm Open Underhand Chop: 3rd Geoffrey Hocquard.

Open Single Saw: 3rd Willie Abel, 4th Geoffrey Hocquard.

Creighton Brothers 300mm Open Standing Chop: 4th Geoffrey Hocquard.

250mm Open Standing Chop: 4th Ivan Smith

Geoffrey Hocquard pictured after winning the Fraser Family 325mm Open Underhand Chop. Photo provided.

MARLBOROUGH

Croquet contest fantastic Blue skies and hardfought games made for two days of ‘fantastic’ croquet competition this week, organisers say.

T he A n nua l Marlborough Veterans’ Handicap Croquet Tournament was held at the Brooklyn Croquet Club greens last Monday and Tuesday.

Both Association and Golf Croquet codes were played with the handicapping system being used, and this put the competition on a level playing field with both novice and more experienced players participating.

Perfect weather conditions and a large number of entries ensured the six greens were fully utilized from 9am through to 4pm on both days, organisers say.

“Ga mes were ha rd fought with a time limit

of one and a half hours for Association matches and the best of 13 hoops for Golf Croquet matches.

“It was necessary to play the Golf Croquet Doubles in two sections due to the large number of entries.”

Croquet is emerging as a popular sport as it can be played by all ages.

Golf croquet is a faster paced less complicated version of the Association game and players opting for this code are on the rise.

Marlborough is served well by two Clubs and both are open to new members.

Br o o k ly n C r o q u e t Club, Whitehead Park (off Brooklyn Drive), Redwoodtown – Contact Dale: Ph 578 4427 Blenheim Croquet Club, Pollard Park, Parker Street – Contact Anne: Ph 578 3519

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Christine and David Grigg played Jan Cleland and Alan Depree at the tournament.

Winners at the tournament were: Association Croquet – Singles: Ken Hume, Hinemoa Club, Nelson; Association Doubles: Cheryl and Bob Wheeler, Richmond Club, Nelson; Golf Croquet: Singles:

Alan Depree, Brooklyn Club, Blenheim; Golf Doubles Section 1: Jan Smith and Stan Paul, Blenheim Club, Blenheim; Golf Doubles Section 2: Christine Holtouse and Margaret Heaney, Brooklyn Club, Blenheim.

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