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Story and photo by Celeste Alexander A Marlborough person has unknowingly been made an accomplice to an international ‘money mule’ scam that has cost them tens of thousands of dollars. Sam* (not their real name) cannot be identified due to a Police investigation. The person in their late 80s who is a mobility client has suffered serious health issues. Blenheim Police, Age Concern and the New Zealand Bankers’ Association are warning the community that fraudsters are at work.

Continued on page 2 Catherine Donnelly of Age Concern says scammers are at work targeting the elderly.

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Warning issued after elderly woman scammed Continued from page 1 In this case the overseas fraudsters had persuaded the bank customer they had won a lottery as part of a syndicate and asked the customer to assist by passing on the group’s administration fees. The customer then received a significant amount of money by direct credit, cheques and cash. The scammers then instructed the customer to send the funds to Canada through a money transfer organisation. “This case is particularly nasty because the criminals preyed on an older person’s trust and goodwill,” New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman says. “If someone you don’t know sends you money and asks you to transfer it overseas through a money transfer operator, it’s very likely to be a scam. They’ll be wanting to use your bank account for criminal purposes.

The best thing to do is to contact your bank or the Police.” Mules are usually promised easy cash for receiving money into their account and transferring it to an overseas account once they have taken a ‘fee’ or ‘commission’ for their trouble. In other cases people are lured by fake romances or asked to donate to an overseas charity to receive a significant tax refund. In this case it was a fake lottery. The funds deposited in their account will likely have been stolen from another victim’s account, usually from a ‘phishing’ scam where people have unwittingly provided the scammer access to their account. The mule is then asked to withdraw the funds in cash and use a money remittance service to ‘return’ the funds. Age Concern Marlborough community welfare co-ordinator Catherine Donnelly

has been providing support as far back as April, Sam had ended up losing over $20,000 of their savings. “They had set up a Canadian bank account with the same surname as Sam to avoid suspicion... making people think Sam was sending large sums of money to a relative. “They were really deceptive and made Sam trust what they were doing,” Catherine says. Money would be posted to Sam in the form of cash and cheques. Some money also arrived hidden in books. The bank detected a problem and sent a letter to Sam. Sam then took this letter in to Age Concern for advice. From there the matter was referred to Police and Sam’s family has stepped in to provide support. “The Police have been lovely to deal

with and Sam’s family are just amazing in the support they are providing, especially as Sam’s health has suffered due to the stress this has caused,” Catherine says. The message Police and Age Concern wish to share is not to be scared to come forward and talk to someone if they are concerned they are, or have been, scammed. “By doing so you may help to stop other people from being affected. You have worked hard for your money and you don’t have to give that to anyone, just put the phone down if they contact you. “It can happen to anyone, not just the elderly. “It makes me so sad to see how the damage caused by scammers affects people’s lives Catherine” says. If you have concerns about scammers contact the Police.

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Picking underway as cherry season starts By Cathie Bell The cherry season is underway as pickers move into orchards in Blenheim. Cherrybank on State Highway One by Spring Creek has been picking cherries for about a week, owner Blair McLean says. The 12-hectare orchard is selling ‘Earlise’, a large red variety which ripens first in the season, at its shop and on the domestic market, he says. “Our markets are domestic, leading up to Christmas. Then we go to Korea or Thailand, it’s exports

after Christmas, really.” Rain last month has affected the crops this season, Blair says. “The rain hasn’t been the greatest.” October this year has had 200 millilitres while last year’s October had only two millilitres, he says. Rain affected pollination and has split some of the cherries this week. There will be a lighter crop this year, he says. RIGHT: Frenchman Alexis Amirault picks cherries at Cherrybank.

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Concert correction The Marlborough Singers will be performing Handel’s Messiah at the Wesley Centre with two concerts on Saturday December 3 at 7.30 pm and Sunday December 4 at 4pm, not last weekend as previously reported.

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By Cathie Bell Millions of dollars of supercars rolled through Marlborough yesterday, with 32 McLarens stopping for lunch at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. McLaren car owners from around the world were invited to tour around New Zealand. Cars from Britain and Singapore were imported by McLaren for the tour. While they were there, fans like Ollie Kennedy, Jed Washer and Nate Washer (right) got to have a look at them. The cars, described by one owner as ‘reasonably expensive’, are driving from Auckland to Queenstown in the McLaren Epic New Zealand Tour. They will finish at Highland Park in Cromwell. One - a 1994 McLaren F1 - was worth about $20 million while others, such as the McLaren 650s, had a price tag closer to $500,000. The cars are the brainchild of legendary New Zealand race car driver and designer Bruce McLaren, who died in 1970.

About 200 iwi leaders will be in Marlborough this week as the Iwi Chairs’ Forum meets in Blenheim. The three days of meetings help iwi leaders agree on strategy and work on issues they share in common.

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Santa is on his way By Celeste Alexander The fabulous Blenheim and Picton Christmas Parades traditionally mark the beginning of Marlborough’s holiday festivities. This year the Blenheim Parade will be taking place this Saturday (December 3) and in Picton on Sunday (December 4), but Blenheim’s parade is taking a new way down Seymour Street, not Queen Street. Saturday’s festivities kick off first thing in the morning with the 39th annual Mistletoe Market.

This goes from 9am - 2pm and run by the Lions Club of Blenheim. Around 50 club volunteers will be co-ordinating the day which will see many stalls of “every description” set up at Liz Davidson Place on Queen Street, co-convenor Charles Riley says. The Artisan Market will also be joining in on the fun and will be held on Wynen Street. A new feature this year will be the Blenheim Civic Orchestra which Charles is very excited

about and it will be playing at 12 noon in The Forum. Following on from the market will be a pre-parade concert at 3pm with bouncy castles and other entertainment for the kids along with music from Pearl, then the Blenheim Christmas Parade will begin at 3:30pm. “There are lots of reasons to attend this magical event and we are very thankful that Santa is going to be able to take time out from his extremely busy schedule to visit us here in Blenheim,”

Marlborough4Fun chief executive Katrina Lange says. There will be some new floats entered this year, as well as animals, skaters, Santa’s workshop and the Grinch to name a few. The road closure on Queen Street means the Blenheim Christmas Parade has been re-routed. On Sunday in Picton the Christmas Parade will set off from the Police Station at 2.30pm, followed by a concert on the foreshore, with sausage sizzles, candy floss and Christmas craft stalls.

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Theatre bailout to go tomorrow By Cathie Bell Councillors will debate the financial future of the ASB Civic Theatre Trust at a committee meeting tomorrow morning. Four options are up for discussion, with the recommendation to agree to pay off the trust’s $4.6million loans to the ASB Bank over the next three years, starting with $2.15m this financial year. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says the council is in a financial position to provide funding to the Theatre Trust to enable it to pay off its loans without requiring a rates increase. He said that payment could be achieved over a two to three year period while also meeting the cost of any earthquake damage to council assets, without affecting rates. The council’s Disaster Recovery Reserves, which can be called on for earthquake repairs, are in the healthiest state they have been in for many years, he says. Funding the Civic Theatre could be achieved from a combination of funding sources, he said. Councillors would be asked to look at four options; meeting the Trust’s annual interest costs on its existing loans, either granting or donating up to $5.1M to clear its loans, immediately or over a period of two or three years. The recommendation councillors are being asked to consider is that council donates $4.6M to the Theatre Trust to enable it to repay its ASB debt. The Trust could repay its remaining Rata Foundation debt from its existing pledge income, John says. Councillors have been advised that funding could be sourced through a combination of possible tax credits, and dividends coming in

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Traffic lights Dear Ed, I see that the subject of roundabouts versus traffic lights has re-emerged. When we lived in Auckland my wife was run down by a motorist running a red light, the result two broken legs, damaged shoulder and a head injury, and months of recovery. Recently while in Nelson we waited at the traffic lights for two complete light changes only able to proceed on the third change, why? The car in front wanted to turn right and was unable to because of oncoming traffic, and was blocking the road. Also in Auckland we quite often had to stop at a red traffic light and wait for the green signal, the point being, we were the only vehicle waiting at the intersection. I rest my case, stay as we are, safer and less

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Food collection success By Cathie Bell Organisers of this year’s Foodbank Street Appeal have said a big thank you to the many generous donors who have helped fill their shelves this week. Eleven year-old Finn McKenzie made an early donation, dropping several bags of food off to organiser Jo Lane because he has sport on Monday evenings. He uses a third of his pocket money to give to a worthy cause, and this year he spent his donation money on food for the Foodbank. Jo says there was $140 worth of cans, pasta, and pet food. “What an amazing guy with awesome budgeting and parenting skills from his folks - WOW.” Jo says the teams out collecting on Monday night did a ‘fantastic job’. “We hope you all had as much fun as we did at the Foodbank base. This appeal wouldn’t be successful without you and your teams – thank you.” She says it is wonderful seeing youth volunteering alongside lovely and kind adults. “Vonnie and I have felt really privileged to help support the foodbank drive this year - thank you for being patient and gracious with us.”

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Councillors look to help campground By Cathie Bell Councillors want to help a couple get their resource consent to open a campground in the old Koromiko School site. If the campground opens, the Marlborough District Council plans to shut the freedom camping site at Collins Reserve in Koromiko, just a few hundred metres from the old school. Last week’s assets and services committee meeting approved the draft freedom camping bylaws which set out the rules and restrictions around campgrounds throughout the district. The new bylaws offer fewer freedom camping sites than what has been available in other years. The main changes from the draft policy put out for public consultation include banning freedom camping at the Blenheim Railway Station, keeping the ban on freedom camping on the French Pass roads, and allowing limited freedom camping at the Anakiwa Road end for up to six self-contained vehicles. Committee chairman Terry Sloan

Christmas tree goes up in town Blenheim’s Christmas tree has been put up. The tree takes pride of place in Market Place during the festive season and was put up last Monday. The Blenheim Christmas tree used to be provided by Marlborough Lines which dropped its sponsorship seven years ago. The lines company

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described freedom camping as ‘a beast’. “We have a real tiger by the tail, as I view it.” Council parks and reserves manager Rosie Bartlett says freedom camping is ‘an incredibly controversial issue’. Picton is ‘a sticky point’ because of the ferries and high demand for limited space. Three-quarters of the vehicles in last year’s trial stayed in Picton. The Collins reserve is ‘regularly over-subscribed’, she says.

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says the tree cost the company $70,000 a year to install and maintain and the lights needed replacing. After years of discussion, the Marlborough District Council picked up the cost, now $100,000, and a tree returned to the central business district last year.

Twenty per cent of winery tanks in Marlborough have been damaged in the Kaikoura earthquake, NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan says. While there was some wine loss in the shakes, that amounted to ‘only a little over two per cent of Marlborough’s total production’, he says. “While this is frustrating, this is not a major concern as vintage 2016 was a near

record one. This means there is plenty of wine available to continue our market growth.” As expected, the major impact on wineries has been to storage tanks, Philip says. “Many wineries, both small and large have escaped with no damage at all, but in others damage to tanks has occurred. Our initial estimate is that 80 per cent of tank capacity

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A resource consent application is in for a campsite at the old Koromiko School, and ‘if that gets through, we propose to close Collins Reserve’. Philip and Megan Walker, who have bought the old school, were in the council chambers during the meeting, and councillors agreed they wanted to help the couple with solutions to the issues delaying the resource consent’s approval. The main problem is opposition from Marlborough Roads, which is concerned about traffic safety with camper vans turning in and out of the site, across State Highway One. However, Philip says, the turnoff into Freeths Road for the Collins Reserve site is the same. Terry asked if councillors had ‘the will and desire to take this on’ and they responded ‘absolutely’. Getting the campground business up and running ‘is not going to solve all the problems but it will help’, he says. There is an opportunity between the committee meeting and the full council meeting in December to see what could be sorted.

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Thomas Loe, with Regan and Ciara, at the beach where the land has been lifted by metres. Angela, with Ciara, Eloise, and Regan, sleeping in their car after the earthquake.

Life on the edge Ward’s coastline has lifted metres after the Kaikoura earthquake. Angela Loe tells reporter Cathie Bell what it was like living through that shake for her and her family on their coastal farm.

A week after the 7.8 magnitude Kaikoura earthquake, Angela Loe is still feeling the bruises. She has bruises on her arms and legs and ‘a large one on my bum’ from being hurled around while trying to hold her children in a door frame during the shake. “I can’t remember a large amount of it…I think it was loud.” She was woken by her husband when the earthquake hit and says ‘I was saying ok, ok, it’s amping up’. They got their three children up out of bed, made it outside, putting the children in their carseats and then ‘shot up the drive’ to the in-laws’ place to check on them and a group of eight 80 year-old trampers staying at their book-abach accommodation. Then they went to the neighbours, and heard the tsunami warning, and headed up to the farm air strip on higher ground, as they are only a couple of kilometres from the beach. “I heard the epicentre was near Hanmer Springs, my parents are in North Canterbury, and I thought it would be terrible for them.

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impressive’, she says. It is all changed, with the reef ‘pretty well exposed all the time now, it never was before’. “It kind of puts into perspective how New Zealand was formed the way it is, that earthquake and how much it’s uplifted everything. “It’s definitely not an experience I want to go through again. I wouldn’t wish it on anybody, to be honest.”

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Three year old Teuea was one of many recipients of the Sun’s annual Christmas Appeal last year. Inset: Jacki Lenton of Stand and Lyn Caughey of Supporting Families.

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Story and photos by Celeste Alexander Water balloons filled with paint, cake decorating and a wine tasting were just some of the challenges faced by 10 women on Saturday who were participating in the Almost Perfect Gal competition finals held at the Redwood Tavern. The competition saw a total of 20 women take part one week ago where the final 10 were chosen for the finals. There was plenty of fun and banter shared but there could only be one major winner and that was Catherine Randall of Renwick. Catherine was thrilled to win the main prize of a trip for two to Fiji. “I’m very excited and still can’t actually believe it! I have never been to Fiji so my husband and I are super excited about the trip. We don’t have many details on the trip yet but we will probably go in the first few months of next year sometime. “My favourite challenge was the bookcase building even though I couldn’t stop shaking the whole time, followed closely by the wine tasting. I have never entered a competition like this before

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out & about

Wednesday November 30, 2016

White Ribbon walk Men put on women’s high heels and walked around Blenheim’s central business district on Friday to show their support for the campaign against domestic violence.

 Base Woodbourne had a good team taking part in the walk as part of the Defence

 Lethaniel Leroy, Angus Adams-Fyfe, and Cyrus Elkington Force’s commitment to the White Ribbon campaign.

 Green Party MP and White Ribbon Ambassador

joined the walk.

Steffan Browning shows his shoes off, though they hurt his feet before the walk had even started.

Almost perfect gal Ten finalists competed for top prizes at Redwood Tavern on Saturday.

 Catherine Randall and Jaimee Josephs all smiles after the water

 Sophie Murphy and Yvonne Everson enjoying the

Marie Schroder, Angela Leask and Sarah Webb had great fun

wine tasting challenge.

Principal farewelled

balloon challenge. Catherine was the overall winner.

competing.

St Mary’s Parish farewelled school principal Alistair Bridgman and wife Victoria last Sunday.

 St Mary’s students performed at the farewell Mass for principal Alistair Bridgman and  Victoria and Alistair Bridgman, Kate O’Beirne and

his wife Victoria who are moving to Auckland, after 15 years at the Blenheim Catholic school.

 School parent Blair McLean catches up with St

Mary’s principal Alistair Bridgman after the Mass where Alistair and wife Victoria were farewelled.

Father Binu.

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

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w community notices The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am1pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry St, Blenheim. Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

Depression Support Group You are not alone! Spend time with others who understand. Meets Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson St, Thurs 1pm-2.30pm. Ph Barb: 0277372403

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld St. 40 houses, raffles and refreshments. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra` Kapa Haka.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary). Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125. Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

death notices

Keeping U Moving Free Indoor Walking Circuit 50+, St Christopher’s church Hall, 11.30 to 12.30. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month . Voluntary coin donation towards cup tea/coffee. 5794446 021 2230160 sceldercare@actrix.co.nz

WHITTAKER, Frederick James (Fred): Born Lancashire England, slipped away at Wairau Hospital on Sunday November 27 2016. Aged 69 years. Partner of Olwen Williams, and son of Margaret and the late Fred Whittaker, brother of Roger. Father of Shelley and grandfather of Josephine Winks. Messages may be sent to 28 Vickerman Street, Grovetown 7202. In accordance with Fred’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support For families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki, phone 577 5491 or visit us at 68 Seymour Street.

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service

acknowledgement

Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph 579 5304 or call at 68 Seymour St.

PRICE, Verna Winne: Audrey and Les Rice and Trevor Jones would like to thank everyone for their support to us all in the loss of our Mum, Nana and Great Nana. Many thanks to Ashwood Park Rest Home for making Verna’s stay special. Also thank you to Terry & Donna at Sowmans for their help plus Terry Terrill for the service. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from all the family.

St Christopher’s Goodwill Friday 2nd December 9AM - Noon at the Church Hall, Redwoodtown. Usual bargains, good used clothing, household goods and books.

in memoriam Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Thursday. Phone 578 2006. Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 PICTON Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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

Joseph Bradley

2nd May 1927 - 29th November 2011

Everyday in some small way, memories of you come our way Though absent you are always near, still missed, loved and forever dear. 5 years on, still deeply missed by Katrina and Les Selwyn and Adrienne and grandsons Jacob, Cody and Alex.

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WHAT'S ON Tonight Housie 7.00pm – Club Hall Quiz 7.15pm Club Bar

Thursday Housie 12.30pm RSA Members Draw $1550.00 Poparazzi- Entertainment Quiz 7pm

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for sale FIREWOOD - Poplar rounds. Some splitting required. $30m3. Phone 5702136.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS- Gift vouchers, NZ history & hunting b o o k s , g o l d j ew e l lery, crystal, matchbox toys $15, thousands of unique collectables. JUST BROWSING Battys Rd 5775402

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Saturday

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Members Draw $5000.00 Rockova Club Bar 7.00pm

Sunday Happy hour 3-5pm

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The Club will close at 3pm Sunday 18th December. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. – Committee of Management Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

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Wednesday November 30, 2016 situations vacant

DrinkSafe® Consultant We have a part time position available for 2 days per week as a Drinksafe Consultant in the Blenheim region. This part time role covers servicing and sanitising of our water-coolers in line with our DrinkSafe® International procedures. Full training and a mobile phone will be provided for work use. You will need to have your own reliable transport, be able to work unsupervised to a high standard, have a great eye for dirt and a Can Do attitude. Just Water is a successful company where the emphasis is on Service and Quality. If this sounds like you please send your CV to: Email: juliad@justwater.co.nz

Viticultural Maintenance Technician 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.

situations vacant

Technician GiS/aMiS (PeRManenT FULL TiMe)

Do you have an interest in asset management in the areas of water, wastewater and stormwater and have some aptitude in GiS applications then this may be the role for you.

You will deliver an effective support to Council asset management and have the opportunity to build on your experience or education that will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge in the Asset Management area. The position could be an entry level role progressing into a career in technical administration/utility engineering or suit someone with experience in utility engineering. The successful applicant will require the following attributes: • Be thorough and meticulous showing a disciplined adherence to standards and procedures. • Demonstrate a positive attitude and approach. • Have good computer skills with the use of Microsoft programmes • Have the ability to seek solutions to problems. • Have an interest in water, wastewater & stormwater engineering and maintenance. In addition knowledge or experience of the following would be advantageous: • Interpretation and use of utility services plans and/or engineering drawings. • GIS applications and geospatial data processing tools. • Use of computer aided drawing programme(s). • Surveying and GPS technologies. • Knowledge of a proprietary relational database particularly for asset management (AMIS) would be advantageous. Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 12 December 2016. Applications should be made online via our website, www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply. For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Email cv to paul@valleyharvesting.co.nz

ENGINEERING INNOVATION

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

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.

Service Technician

Blenheim For Diesel Technicians looking for great opportunities, the grass is greener at Norwood Farm Machinery Centre in Blenheim We Keep Farmers Moving with our in After Sales Servicing on reputable, world class brands of tractors and farm machinery. This is your opportunity to service, diagnose, and repair our top of the line tractors and farm machinery equipment. This challenging role will give you the opportunity to work on products ranging from the side by side RTV’s, tractors, sprayers, plus large contractor equipment including balers and harvesters. Our Blenheim branch covers the entire Marlborough and Tasman region. The branch is home to a range of top agricultural brands including New Holland, Kubota, Braud, Vaderstad, Horsch and Lemken. Our technicians are fully supported by our Technical Support Team, ongoing training, and parts availability as we have the biggest agricultural Parts Warehouse in New Zealand. To be successful in this role you will have: • A relevant trade qualification • A full driver’s license • Knowledge of diesel engine structures and fuel systems • Familiarity with hydraulic and electronic systems • Basic computer skills with a positive, can do attitude • The ability to embrace change and a willingness to learn new skills We can offer you: • Competitive remuneration • Job security • Opportunities for movement to various New Zealand locations • Multiple career pathway options in a global industry • Free medical insurance and company banking options • Staff purchasing benefits C B Norwood Distributors Limited is a leading tractor and machinery distribution group and represents a portfolio of global brands through separate operating divisions throughout New Zealand. Norwood showcases three national dealer networks which include 18 company owned retail farm machinery centres. Established in 1948, we have grown to be one of the best known names in New Zealand agriculture and today we supply one in every three tractors sold. For additional information please visit our website at http://www.norwood.co.nz/careers Or, if you are ready for a change, apply now in confidence, contact Dallan Clark at Dallan.Clark@norwood.co.nz

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Kennard’s achievements recognised MotorSport New Zealand has congratulated Blenheim’s John Kennard. Kennard has been recognised for his achievements in the FIA World Rally Championship as co-driver to Hayden Paddon by the Marlborough community, with Kennard named the Marlborough sportsperson of the year earlier this week. Wayne Christie, president of MotorSport New Zealand, says the organisation congratulates Kennard on being named the Marlborough sportsman of the year. “John and Hayden represent New Zealand and motorsport with incredible professionalism and talent at the highest level. They are fantastic ambassadors for our sport, and it is always encouraging to see the achievements of our motorsport competitors recognised by the wider sporting community.” Other than a brief trip to Europe to help Hyundai Motorsport officially launch their new WRC car, Kennard is looking forward to nearly five weeks at home in Marlborough, tending his vineyard and improving his fitness with lots of mountain biking around the region. Being named Marlborough sportsman of the year is ‘just fantastic’, says Kennard. “To be seen by your community as being at that sort of level is just incredible and it’s another acknowledgement of the people who have supported us all the way through, so that’s fantastic as well.” Of their 2016 WRC season, Kennard says to have been vying for third place in the championship right up until the end is both to expectation and beyond expectations. “Every time you win a stage, you have to stop and think for a fraction of a second of the people you’ve beaten on that stage or the win in Argentina, the people that you’ve beaten are the best in the world. So fourth is a really great achievement, yet one that I’m sure that we can surpass in the future.”

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Sport Work starts on park development inbrief By Cathie Bell The start of work to develop Lansdowne Park into a ‘sports hub’ is ‘exciting’, Marlborough Netball chairwoman Beth Tester says. The first bit of ground was turned by netball representatives at a ceremony last Friday, with contractors starting work on the first stage of the redevelopment last Monday. The Marlborough District Council’s $7.8M multi-stage redevelopment of Lansdowne Park will be one of this district’s biggest investments in sports amenities. Beth says it is great the clubs that will use the sports hub at Lansdowne Park are already working together. “We’ve been talking about it for a long time. We got the mandate from members early this year, and we are keen to see it happen and get in by the start of the season next year.” Netball will bring its history from Horton Park to Lansdowne Park and build on that, Beth says. Council reserves officer Robert Hutchinson says the Kaikoura earthquake caused some dam-

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Turning the first sod at Lansdowne Park, from left: Tim McCoombe, Fulton Hogan; Ross Davis, Davidson Group; Tim Glanville, Fulton Hogan; Lynette Rayner, Netball Mainland; Janine Jordan; Beth Tester, chair of Netball Marlborough; Mark Nicholls, TC Nicholls; and Ron Findlater, Findlater Construction. age at Lansdowne Park which a team of land engineers and soil scientists had since thoroughly assessed. “The result of their assessment was that, while there is some liquefaction and land displacement, these are issues that can

realistically be dealt with. “Based on the opinions of these experts, it has been decided that the work planned for the park can go ahead and we’re stilling aiming to finish the project in April 2017.” When completed, Lansdowne Park will become Marlborough’s

premier sports hub. It will feature extensive facilities for existing codes as well as a number of new sports. Parking will also increase from 170 to 480 cars after the completion of two new car parks and the sealing of another.

Streetcars’ speedy start By Celeste Alexander The Farmlands Gulf Oil Streetcar Series sped off to a great start last Saturday at Eastern States Speedway which saw 20 cars entered for the first round of the series. Club captain David Allan says 20 was a good number considering a number of last season’s drivers had moved into other classes. The race meeting also featured the Stockcar Open Championship which attracted 11 entries, a number that was less than expected due to Christchurch drivers not being able to make the trip “for obvious reasons” David says. “Earlier indications suggested we had up to 18 cars but the earthquakes and road access had an affect. “It was still a good event despite the wet weather in the morning and cold weather.” The productions raced in their Best Pairs event and other classes also enjoyed a good night on the track. The club is welcoming the news of some new saloon car registrations from Westport, although for sad reasons, David says. “The Westport club have handed back their SNZ license so it looks like we might be seeing some cars coming over our way and maybe registering with us. “It’s sad for Westport but likely that us and

Summer Runners

The runs along the Riverlands trail start and finish at Horton Park on Stephenson Street on Thursday night at 6pm. Organised by Marlborough Harriers, everyone is welcome with the runs noncompetitive and as enjoyable as possible. The cost is $2 per week or $20 for the season (families $25 for the season). For further enquiries contact Bill and Julie 572-9792.

Race the Withers

Entries have opened for the Marlborough Harrier Club’s King and Queen of the Withers races on Saturday 7th January next year. Organisers are encouraging people to start thinking about the categories of solo, couples or business house teams of three members. Go to http://www. harriers.net.nz/events/kqw/ and enter online.

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Nelson will benefit,” he says. The next race meeting will be on December 10, the final meet for the year. Racing will recommence January 14, 2017.

“It will be the last chance to see some racing until next year so come along and enjoy the Christmas themed event with fun for the children,” David says.

One tonne of rope cut for Scout Jamboree By Celeste Alexander The Churchward Park Scout Group has cut just under one tonne of rope into 3.6m lengths for the upcoming 21st NZ Scout Jamboree to be based at the Renwick Domain. More than 11km of rope was cut into 3071 lengths so that each Scout attending the Jamboree receives a length. There are six different colours to match the six patrols in each of the 82 troops, red, green, orange, blue, grey, purple and black. The rope was supplied by Hendersons Marine and cut using rope cutters loaned by Hendersons and Marlborough Motor Trimmers.

Marlborough suffered an outright defeat at the hands of Nelson over the weekend in the first round of this season’s Hawke Cup elimination competition. Batting first on a good surface the Marlborough batsmen never really got going against some disciplined bowling from Nelson dismissed for 129 with Matthew Stretch the best batsman with 43. Nelson’s contingent of Greg Hay, Josh Clarkson and Marty Kain all contributed with the bat in a 1st innings of 316 which still left plenty of time to push for an outright win. Marlborough batsmen battled hard second time around but were eventually dismissed for 117 from 61 overs to give Nelson the win. Marlborough takes on Buller at Horton Park this weekend in round 2 hoping for an improved showing. Play starts at 10.30am each day.

Ride this Sunday, ride base 671 Seaview Road, Seddon. This is a vineyard ride travelling over a mainly gentle gradient (but it’s not flat). It is following headlands which are generally excellent under foot. For more information see club website marlboroughendctr. weebly.com.

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