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Lights up

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Blenheim neighbours Mark Poynter and Kelvin Watson have once again put up their impressive Christmas lights display for the public to enjoy.

Their homes are down a right of way at 143b Maxwell Road, between the Meaters of Marlborough and the A&P Showgrounds.

They have been collaborating on the display for three years, slowly adding more each year which now includes outside lights and a Christmas display in Mark’s garage.

Continued on page 2 Kelvin Watson and his neighbour have put up a spectacular Christmas lights display on Maxwell Road and it’s open for viewing.

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Season of lights starts Continued from page 1 It took three days to put up and was open to the public Tuesday night.

The idea for the display came about when Mark asked Kelvin if he could put his reindeer lights on his fence.

Mark had already been putting up lights at businesses and even the Blenheim Fire Station when he was a volunteer firefighter, so over time he decided to do a home display.

“The display changed each year after that and we keep buying more and more,” Mark laughs.

This year Mark has installed Christmas laser lights that shine stars and snowflakes that move across the ground.

These add a fun element to the display, Kelvin says.

“They are a lot of fun and the kids enjoy seeing the stars dancing around. Some have

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even tried to catch them,” he says.

For Mark and Kelvin the reward for their hard work is seeing others enjoy it.

“I’m actually not a big fan of Christmas but I love to see the smiles on people’s faces when they come up the drive,”

Mark says.

The Christmas lights display will be up until January 8, 2017 and in the week before Christmas will be able to be viewed up to midnight.

A collection tin will also be out taking donations for the earthquake fund.

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There are around 150 families that will benefit from the Sun’s Christmas appeal.

Already a number of generous donations have been placed under the Christmas tree in the Sun’s foyer which is pleasing for Supporting Families Marlborough and Stand services which are the recipients.

The deadline for donations is

December 16.

Anything from clothing and toys through to hygiene products and non-perishable foods are welcome.

Wrapping paper would also be appreciated.

RIGHT: Sun staff member Lacy Rees with some of the toys donated to the Sun Christmas Appeal.

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Flaxbourne museum in quake limbo

By Cathie Bell The Kaikoura earthquake has ended the life of Ward’s historic museum in its location by the state highway, but it will be revived in a new location next year, the volunteers who run the museum say.

The building housing the Flaxbourne Museum, adjacent to the Ward tearooms, was red-stickered after the November 14 earthquake and volunteers couldn’t get into it.

Sally Peter says the building was strengthened this week by Haack Construction.

“They very kindly strengthened it for us for nothing.”

Museum volunteers are ‘theoretically’ allowed into the building now, but Sally says they are working on a plan before entering.

They are working with the Marlborough District Council, Marlborough Museum director Steve Austin and Te Papa to sort out where the museum’s artefacts can be safely stored.

“We need to put the stuff somewhere.”

Sally says it’s sad the museum has lost its building, and they don’t know what artefacts have been lost inside yet.

“My son keeps saying to me that most things back then were made of wood and metal, and they’ll be all right.

“There’s some glass and the china broken, I looked in the windows. Let’s hope most of it’s ok.”

A fundraising premiere of the Hollywood movie ‘The Light Between Oceans’ last month raised $8500, Sally says.

“It seems an age ago now.”

The fundraiser was originally for a feasibility study to build a new

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inbrief English to be Prime Minister Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith has declined to say who he supported to replace John Key as leader of the National Party, but it seems Finance Minister Bill English has the numbers to win the caucus vote on Monday.

Demolition still waiting Blenheim’s Queen Street remains closed off while discussions continue between the council and the owners of 39 Queen Street, which has been red-stickered since the November 14 Kaikoura earthquake. The building has to be demolished or urgently strengthened as council building inspectors say it is in danger of collapsing.

Hope doubts story Gerald Hope has met the man convicted of killing his daughter Olivia who disappeared with Ben Smart in the Marlborough Sounds at New Years in 1998, but says he doesn’t believe Scott Watson’s claim of innocence.

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The Flaxbourne Museum has been red-stickered.

building to house the artefacts and new displays about the Cape Campbell lighthouse, where much of the movie was filmed.

However, Sally says it is likely to be used now to rescue and store artefacts from the old building.

The project to build a new building for the museum, which will also promote the district and its tourist attractions, will be something to work on next year, she says.

“I think people are really enthusiastic about getting tourism up and running again, and part of the new museum was to have an I-site and promote the area and

The Marlborough District Council will repair the earthquake-damaged Elizabeth Street-Dillons Point Road footbridge within the next fortnight, Riversdale Promotions says.

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Steve says it is important not to rush to rescue the museum’s ‘extremely valuable collection’.

It would need to be photographed and documented as things were recovered, so that the order was not lost.

“They’ve done so much work to catalogue the collection.”

A good option would be to

have a temperature-controlled container with shelving put next to the damaged building so that the recovery could be documented – artefacts recorded as to where they were found and where they have been stored – so that the museum’s catalogue was maintained.

“We don’t want to create a mess for local people to deal with for years to come.”

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Business inbrief

Mail deliveries to resume NZ Post has resumed business deliveries within Kaikoura, and residents have been offered free redirection services for two months. Plans are being put in place to begin limited deliveries to other areas, accessing Clarence and Kekerengu by road from Blenheim, and accessing Goose Bay and Oaro by road from Christchurch.

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by Celeste Alexander The new manager for Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors, Barry Holmwood, believes he has come over to the “right side of the hill” after leaving Nelson behind for his new role in Blenheim.

Barry takes over from previous manager Lloyd Bush and is already thoroughly enjoying his time in Marlborough.

“My first day here was actually my birthday and the staff had a welcome message written up on the board for me which was a nice touch.

“The staff here and the

community have shown me warmth and friendship which has made me feel very welcome, so I thank everyone for that,” he says.

Barry has worked in the funeral industry since 1986.

Coming from a background as a timber machinist, he initially wanted to build caskets but instead was offered a role as a funeral director. He has both a Funeral and embalming certificate and a diploma in Funeral Service, and also was awarded the Noel McNee Memorial Award as the top practical student in embalming.

He did return to work as a machinist for a 13 year stint but found himself back working as a funeral director.

“It’s the people you meet and families you are helping that make this so rewarding. It is a sad time for families who are grieving but it’s our role to guide and help them through the funeral process.

“It’s afterwards that you get that warm feeling, knowing you’ve done a good job for the family,” he says.

The decision to leave Nelson to settle in Marlborough was an easy one for Barry and his wife Evelyn. They had

wanted to build a home in Marlborough so when the opportunity arose to join the Geoffrey T Sowman team he was immediately interested.

“It was t i me for me to spread my wings and take on a new challenge and really, Marlborough is the perfect setting for it,” he says.

Outside of work Barry is an avid classic car enthusiast and owns a replica MGTF, has restored an old jet ski and has a motorcycle he’s working on.

“Vehicles are my passion and I enjoy working on them and getting my hands dirty,” he says.

Door closes another opens Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Chris Mitchell closed the door to his office for the last time on Wednesday, leaving his position as branch manager for ASB Blenheim after nine years.

He will be remaining in the finance industry in Blenheim.

Experiencing mixed emotions about leaving, Chris says he’s excited for the journey ahead but sad to be saying goodbye to his “fantastic” ASB team.

“I’m happy but I’m sad. I will miss my team and the customers.

“ASB has been a great place to work and I wish the staff and customers all the best,” he says.

Chris has worked in the industry for 34 years, 19 of those in Blenheim.

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He worked as branch manager at National Bank in Blenheim then moved over to ASB Bank.

He says the decision to leave the bank was “wanting something slightly different”.

“I’ve been in banks for 34 years and I’m turning 50 soon so I’m going back to my roots and having a change,” he says.

Replacing Chris will be Anna O’Hagan who has worked with Chris for nine years.

“Anna began as a customer service officer and has worked her way up to a personal broker specialist role.

“We have shared an office for five years and I’m really pleased to see her achieving her goal of becoming branch manager.

I know the team will be in great hands,” Chris Mitchell closed the door to his office he says. for the last time on Wednesday after finishing as branch manager at ASB Blenheim.

Wednesday saw the end of Phil Brown Motors in its current form, with the office being locked up for the final time that night.

Phil intends to have a presence online as 42 years of contacts “don’t go away”.

Jacks Tyres began moving in on Thursday.

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COUNCIL NEWS Crafar and Crouch win award The Marlborough Award has been presented to civil construction firm Crafar and Crouch in recognition of the business’s contribution to the Marlborough economy.

At the award ceremony in the Council chambers, Mayor John Leggett paid tribute to the company partners, Norm and Shona Crafar and John and Carol Crouch, describing their role in building up Marlborough’s infrastructure. The company’s record includes the construction and maintenance of housing subdivisions, power services, car parks, quarries, irrigation dams, water supplies and

stormwater services as well as projects for wineries, timber mills and railways.

Not only had the company created jobs and trained a reliable workforce of about 100 people, the firm had been very generous in donating time, labour and materials to a broad range of clubs, organisations and projects throughout the district, said Mr Leggett.

From left, John Crouch, Carol Crouch, Mayor John Leggett, Shona Crafar and Norm Crafar.

Marlborough Mayoral Earthquake Fund

Looking forward to a brilliant summer The new Marlborough summer events guide showcases more than 100 events happening in the region from December to April.

Packed with information for visitors and locals alike, the free, easy-to-use guide to what’s on in the region will be available from i-SITES and other businesses around Marlborough. It is

Applications to the Mayoral Earthquake Fund may be lodged now by Marlborough people finding themselves in difficult circumstances in the run up to Christmas because of the earthquake.

Priority will be given to applicants needing help with the essentials of daily life, to those who are uninsured or whose costs are not covered by insurance, or who face particular financial burden due to the earthquake.

Applications may be made through the Council website, www.marlborough.govt. nz or on the printed forms available from the Awatere Information office, Seddon School, Ward School and Ward Hall.

also being distributed in the Nelson and Canterbury regions.

More information can also be found at www.follow-me. co.nz For copies of Show ME* Summer go to your local i-Site or contact Council’s Regional Events Advisor, Samantha Young phone 03 520 7400 or email events@marlborough.govt.nz

Applications will close on Friday 16 December. Funds will be allocated before Christmas.

The Marlborough Mayoral Earthquake Fund is currently sitting at $78,200.

Donations are still welcome - this is a very effective way for the public to help those in most need.

• Donations to the Marlborough Mayoral Earthquake Fund should be made to the BNZ: 02 0600 0202861 00 with the reference: mayor EQ. Monetary donations may also be handed in to the Council offices in Blenheim or Picton.

Pop up park ready for summer The table tennis table at Wynen Street’s pop-up park is back in place for summer, firmly bolted to a large block of concrete.

Four months after the little sports space ‘Mitchells on Wynen’ was opened to the public earlier this year vandals ripped out the community table tennis table.

Council reserves and amenities officer Robert Hutchinson says the damage was very disappointing but the Council

Positive ageing Good financial housekeeping is important if you are on a fixed income. Set aside some time to make sure your financial affairs are in order. If you need help, make sure you go to a trusted source.

You might like to consider • Arranging your bank accounts to minimise bank charges - setting up an automatic payment to pay off your credit card every month could save a lot in interest charges.

• Reviewing your insurances – you may be surprised to see

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Good financial housekeeping

how much you’re paying in premiums.

Your circumstances may have changed and so may your requirements.

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One source of advice is the Marlborough Family Budgeting Service, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim, phone 03 578 2006.

Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu Trust offers a financial mentoring service to the Marlborough community for anyone experiencing financial hardship or who would like help to gain control of their finances, phone 03 577 9256.

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was prepared to reinstate the equipment with the concrete and bolts in the hope that the rough treatment won’t be repeated.

The urban play space also has a container load of sports gear which is opened up each day for public use. Nearby retailers handle the daily job of opening the container and packing it away each day.

It’s a free entertainment space which children, teens and young travellers have all been enjoying.

Community News Marlborough Family Budgeting Service Marlborough Family Budgeting Service offers free, confidential help to individuals and families to learn to manage their personal household accounts.

For further information Ph: 03 578 2006.

Public meeting for residents of Grovetown, Spring Creek and lower Wairau Diversion, 7.30 pm on Thursday 15 December, Spring Creek Hall This meeting is to update residents on flood risk, now that some river stop banks have been disturbed by earthquake land movement.

Residents need to be aware that, if there is very heavy rainfall in the headwaters of the Wairau River, there would be an increased chance of flooding. The stop banks are being repaired but that will take up to six months.

Until then, residents are urged to ensure they are prepared should the weather forecast indicate river levels will rise fast.

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

People in Grovetown, Spring Creek and the lower Wairau should • Monitor the Wairau River’s water flow online at hydro.marlborough. govt.nz/floodwatch • Listen to the radio: Brian FM (100.9FM), More FM (92.9FM), The Breeze (89.7FM) and Radio Live (95.3FM).

• Keep an eye on Marlborough District Council’s Facebook page and Twitter account.

If a serious flood is expected, Civil Defence will also be door knocking, advising people to evacuate.

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Still texting while driving Ever wondered if Blenheim drivers are about to fall asleep or deeply religious and praying for a safe trip to the shop or work and home.

Wrong on both accounts-they are texting as they drive along or stalling at roundabouts.

Traffic lights would make this diabolical, they would surf the net or buy on line as well!

Marlborough lines power up Just wanted to say thank you to the awesome Marlborough Lines team who had the power up and running in town very quickly after the earthquake.

You do an awesome job and we all appreciate it.

Also a thank you to all the emergency response people on the night and days after.

It must be hard when you have your own family to look after.

Thank you

Roundabout really?

In the aftermath of recent events surely some sense should prevail about the Spring Creek roundabout.

With materials, workers, and funds all required for repairs and reinstatement of State Highway 1 it would be ludicrous to start such a project at this time.

Not to mention the disruption and safety issue.

Christchurch infrastructure is BAD, there are plenty of places that are a better example.... traffic lights do work and are a better option in very heavy traffic.

I’ve lived in cities and also towns elsewhere, and can assure you lights worked....roundabouts become confusing, causing accidents.... especially the larger ones.

I’m hearing all the arguments against, never heard anything so ridiculous....the one near New World is TERRIBLE. If traffic lights have a ‘right turn’ arrow, there’s no issues with waiting three sets of lights....I’ve seen huge line ups at roundabouts too, people stressed confused as not sure what and where and when to move....frustrated people behind SITTING waiting....road rage caused, advocates of roundabouts only don’t tell you that....THERE IS ROOM FOR BOTH....that’s the argument here.

Warning Theatre debts

Thanks council for paying off the big debt outstanding to that bank for the small number of people who stuffed up over that theatre.

Think of others As if the earthquake aftershocks aren’t bad The majority of rate payers are again being enough, Seddon has to have someone hay- deceived and robbed blind with money we pay to have our needs taken care of !!!. making at 11.45 pm Thursday night.

It’s not the rate payers problem and you don’t How inconsiderate to neighbours. have the right to give that money over to those idxxxts as you have not asked us rate payers if it was ok.

No it blxxxy well isn’t!

Stock in rivers You’re voted onto council for rates payers not Why is the Council allowing horses in the private funded trusts !

Taylor river?

Keep it up and your’e out of there as quickly Horse poo floating through town??? as you were voted in!

Stop messing with our rates and use it for what it’s meant for !

Advertise the price!

I agree with Friday’s text about house prices not being advertised and how off putting it is.

Also why are commissions still up at 4 per cent when house prices are so much more expensive now than 15 years ago?

SH63 will be a death trap especially past St Arnaud.

It needs widening before someone goes over the edge.

A main road through the Molesworth is a JAFA thought bubble.

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Thanks to the person who texted in about how we need to “harden up”, for making my day with their hilarious text.

If you were to run for any public office, you can count on my vote.

From a prissy pc do gooder

User charges pay for Highway 1 Highway one repairs Kaikoura already paid for from over many years of that route road user charges.

That would have also funded an alternative highway that have been diverted to the likes of Auckland roading and also unrelated Govt spend.

Hoping, hoping I hope tradesmen are quoting reasonable prices for people that have had eqc damage, during this stressful time.

Spraying in rivers One of the main reasons for poor stream quality in Blenheim is the council’s use of agent orange type defoliant sprays.

We don’t need these in our streams or bodies.

Drop, cover, hold With all this rain, vineyards are being soaked with both mould and other concoctions dangerous to your health.

Make sure your a/c filters in home/car are clean.

Then when sprayed directly or drift of wind Drop what you are doing, cover face and eyes, Hold over skin and face until you can fully wash off any residue.

Immediately seek medical treatment with allergic reaction.

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txt talk of the week Christmas Parade A friend made a comment at the Christmas Parade.

Why is it that the Sallies can’t play on the back of a truck?

But all the kids can sit on trucks etc.

Is it because of health and safety rules?

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Christmas Parade A friend made a comment at the Christmas Parade.

Why is it that the Sallies can’t play on the back of a truck?

But all the kids can sit on trucks etc.

Is it because of health and safety rules?

Thank you to all involved with the Christmas parade, was a complete joy for all who watched.

Loved the new addition of the older participants on their scooters, they looked like they were having a ball, and the children loved the spca team all dressed up with the dogs.

I hugely appreciate the increase of stickers, and even apples, in place of so many lollies being passed out, was fabulous!!

Thanks again to all involved.

Tracey

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Harden up ...... Yes

Man there’s some whingers about.

The roads are not right, the wineries are not right, the theatres’ not right.

Nothing’s right. Get a life and find something positive to say.

If you don’t like the place go and live somewhere else.

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They’re hardly lazy if they’ve bent down and picked it up with a bag.

Maybe they’re ‘shitty’ that there’s no bin.

Please educate me/us as to how a bin with plastic liner and weather proof raised lid becomes $10-$15,000?

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What’s your most annoying habit?

Hunting flies that enter my house….

One of my best holidays was…

A Family trip to Cast Away Island in Fiji.

What’s your fondest childhood memory?

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What’s your favourite meal?

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My guilty TV pleasure is…

I don’t watch a lot of TV, but motocross or UFC always hooks me in.

What’s your greatest fear?

Waking up bald!

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How do you want to be remembered?

A fun fella that helps people make their dreams happen.

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

Steve Irwin. He was a top guy to look up to while growing up. Imagine his stories!!

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

I’ve never had a brain freeze; I believe it’s a myth.

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THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

Sunlight

James Wiley, Claudia Shore, Natalie White and Mary Bezant (of Wairau Hospital), Mayor John Leggett, Hunter Shore and Dearra Naidoo (Cadbury rep) presenting 150 Christmas gifts that were donated by locals to families spending time at Wairau Hospital over the festive season.

Trolley load of gifts for hospital

By Celeste Alexander On Tuesday over 150 Christmas gifts have been donated by Blenheim and Rangiora locals to families spending time in Wairau Hospital over the festive season.

Donations were made at the New World Blenheim and Rangiora supermarkets and were collected by New World and Cadbury as part of the nationwide Cadbury Christmas Tour.

Mary Bezant from Wairau Hospital was at the store to receive the Christmas donations on behalf of the families and says; “We’d like to thank everyone who made a very generous donation.

It will make a big difference to our families who are experiencing what should be a joyful time of year from hospital.”

Cadbury Country Head

Joanna Redmond and son Tyler pictured with one of the Cadbury team members Althea Strydom at New World Blenheim on Tuesday.

James Kane says, “We are delighted to be able to partner with New World to bring the Christmas spirit to families going through a difficult time this festive season. Blenheim and Rangiora have been extremely generous and we would like to thank everyone who donated a gift for creating extra Christmas cheer

for the deserving families at Wairau Hospital.”

The giving didn’t stop there.

New World shoppers were also in for a special treat from Cadbury, as the New World Blenheim carpark was transformed into a pop-up winter wonderland on Tuesday with fun, games and chocolate on-hand.

Sometimes we can tend to forget how important the sun is for the well being of the planet and all life forces therein.

The cloudy and hazy days of this spring has brought home once again the problem our plants have when there is not clear blue skies and many sunny hours.

Plants require sunlight to enable their photosynthesis to work.

When plants do not get sufficient sunlight they also get weak and are more likely to be attacked by diseases and pest insects.

Lack of sufficient sunlight causes stretching of plants as they try to reach for light.

Seeds germinated on a window sill will stretch to the window pane for more light making them weak which leads to the disease we call dampening off.

Another example you will have seen is a cyclamen placed on a coffee table in the middle of the lounge that quickly loses its compact form as the flowers and the leaves stretch towards the nearest window.

This weakens the plant and being in a likely warm room to boot, will bring about rot on the weakened parts through watering.

In gardens as elsewhere in Nature plants are always competing for light, nutrients and moisture.

When plants are very close to each other they will race upwards to dominate the amount of sunlight available, becoming stronger than their neighbors who eventually give up the fight and wilt.

In the bush or in a tree stand (forest) we find under plants that live in the lesser light and thrive as they have evolved to do so.

Not always but often these plants will have larger leaves which gives them a bigger area to collect what light is available.

You will also notice that often their leaves are a much darker, richer green as they go full out with their chloroform converting low light to energy.

This is also something to be aware of as smaller leaf plants require more light than

large leave plants and if either are in the wrong light situation they will not prosper.

Large leaf vegetables such as lettuce, brassicas, cucumbers will do better in either morning or later afternoon sun rather than all day sun in the summer.

The reverse applies in winter as the full sun situations will be better for them as the day light hours are shorter and the sun strength is weaker.

Heartening lettuce grown in full all day summer sun will suffer from ‘Heart rot’ a disease that turns the inside of the lettuce to black rot while the outside looks ok.

Grown in a more shade situation you will find that they will not have the problem in summer.

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Above: The Great Kids Can Santa Run sponsored by Trillian Trust gets underway at the Taylor River Reserve by Monro Street. Left: Isabella Posa, Claudia Gardiner, Amelia Posa.

There were heaps of Santas running along the Taylor River this week, as families took part in the Marlborough Youth Trust’s Santa Run. Jodye Tomalin, Youth Devel-

opment Coordinator for the Marlborough Youth Trust, says the run was really just encouraging families and everyone to get out there and have fun in the build up to Christmas.

Festival back The annual Christmas Tree Festival is on again this year at Renwick Anglican Church Hall.

Clubs, businesses, schools and individuals are invited to create their own Christmas Tree and put it on display for the twelve days leading up to Christmas.

This year’s Festival follows the successful inaugural Festival of 2015.

However this year the trees will be on display for a full twelve days, not just the four days of last year.

Wairau vicar Rev Joe Keighley says ‘we had 30 beautifully decorated trees on display last year, and they generated a wonderful response from the public’.

“The only disappointment was that they weren’t on display long enough!”

Already there are more groups registered to have a tree than last year, but Joe says there is still space for more.

“It’s a wonderful way for church and community to share the joys and blessings of Christmas. Ebenezer Scrooge himself would have his heart melted by our hall full of beautiful trees, and I can guarantee so will everyone else.”

Groups can arrange their own tree, or one can be provided ready to decorate.

Installation starts on Monday and the festival opens to the public on Wednesday. Full details and registration is available from Rev Joe Keighley at 572 8850, or by registering on-line at the website www.wairauanglican. org.nz/christmas

Here’s how EQC can help If your home, land or contents have been damaged by the recent earthquakes, and you have current private insurance for your home and/or contents, you can make a claim with the Earthquake Commission. You don’t have to wait to hear from us before you lodge your claim.

Take care of yourself, your family and friends first - you’ve got until midnight on 14 February 2017 to make a claim.

If you need to, organise repairs to make your home safe, sanitary, secure and weathertight. Please take photos as a record of the damage before you move or repair anything. Keep a copy of any repair costs so we can consider these as part of any valid claim you make.

You can easily lodge your claim online at www.eqc.govt.nz/claims or you can call our free phone number 0800 DAMAGE (326 243).

EQC covers earthquake-damaged homes (up to $100,000+GST), contents (up to $20,000+GST) and a defined area of residential land.

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Tui to Town makes its mark in town

By Cathie Bell About 60 gathered in Seddon to celebrate the official opening of the township’s Tui to Town planting.

A special community project, the planting has transformed the area between the railway line and the state highway between the Starborough bridge and the railway station.

Organisers Charmaine Hammond and Heather Turnbull thanked the team of volunteers who had planted the mainly native trees and shrubs a year ago, built paths and seats, and maintained it since then.

Rosa Davison and Ngaire Simonsen planted a kowhai tree to dedicate the park, and the park was opened with a cheer from the crowd.

Rosa says the park is an ‘amazing’ area and everyone involved has worked really hard.

The plants have had ‘amazing growth in only a year’.

Seddon Lions chairman Mike Watson opened a bridge in the park with district governor Malcolm Williams.

The club provided the bridge as this year’s legacy project.

“I’m just blown away by this,” he says.

“I’m staggered by what’s been achieved in such a short time, it shows what a community can do.”

Council’s Nicky Eade, who runs the Tui to Town programme, says the Seddon planting was a great example of what could be done.

“It’s a good site, with lots of tender loving care, but you’d still be surprised by the growth.”

She says there is funding and support available for planting on private land of at least 1000 square metres, with a dollar a plant up to 1000 plants.

“We’re trying to encourage more planting out here, as the programme started on the plains.”

The Tui to Town programme works to grow more habitat for tui and other native birds throughout Marlborough.

There has been 13 tui sightings in and around Seddon, Nicky says.

Lions district governor Malcolm Williams and Seddon Lions Club chair Mike Watson unveil a plaque on the bridge in the Seddon Tui to Town native planting.

Below: Awatere Valley Trust members unveil the new Tui to Town sign in the native plantings at Seddon.

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Potting mix health warning Gardeners and spa pool owners are being warned to protect themselves against serious illness caused by Legionella bacteria.

Potting mix and inadequately treated spa pools are common sources of infection, with 11 notifications of Legionella infection this year, including eight since November.

Dr Andrew Lindsay, Medical Officer of Health for Nelson Marlborough Health, says six of the cases reported appear to be linked to compost or potting mix. “At this time of year, when people are getting into their gardens more they need to take care when handling these products,” Andrew says.

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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.

Bridie McCarthy (4), Amy Smith (3) and Alexander Smith (4) enjoyed singing Christmas carols.

Smiles all round at annual Montessori concert Montessori House of Children today held their 22nd Christmas concert where children between the ages of two and five collaboratively performed a number of Christmas carols, dances and performed the Montessori Bells to an audience of nearly 100 family members and friends.

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Montessor i managing director, Rachel Roundhill was very pleased to once again see all the families attend the concert.

“It is not just the child’s Mum or Dad, it is the whole

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Shopping for Christmas

Vouchers and gifts all in a day’s shopping There are 15 shopping days left before Christmas but before you panic, remember that retailers are going out of their way to make the process easy.

From free gift wrapping to instore discounts, shoppers will be able to reap the rewards of Christmas promotions over the next fortnight.

Stuck for gift ideas? Ask those who are in the know. Blenheim is rich in retailers specialising in everything from jewellery and fragrances to sports equipment and children’s toys.

Finding it hard to buy for a relative?

Consider giving them a gift card or voucher Find the perfect gift for your loved one, instead. Vouchers from supermarkets, restau- friend or family member with the help of rants, cafes and even department stores give local retailers. the recipient the ability to find something for themselves.

Some stores have several different vouchers that can be purchased for a variety of items and loaded with credit at the checkout.

Student’s river poem unveiled Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Blenheim School student Sophia Liddicoat now has a special place to visit with her family along the Taylor River, after having a poem she wrote unveiled on a plaque.

The plaque is mounted on a rock as part of the Taylor River Writer’s Walk, located on the east side of the river, upstream from Henry Street bridge.

Sophia’s poem, The River, was the eighth one unveiled thanks to the sponsorship of Geoffrey T Sowman for provided the plaque and the Marlborough District Council that provided the funding for the placement of the rocks.

The unveiling took place on Wednesday with Blenheim and Springlands School students attending as well as the students that

spearheaded the project.

Mayor John Leggett and Sophia had the honour of unveiling the plaque.

Sophia’s parents Zena and Matt Liddicoat were extremely proud of their daughter.

“We are very proud parents and it’s neat to know that her poem will be on this rock for future generations to come,” they say.

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Dream night at aquarium Twelve chronically ill and disabled Marlborough children, accompanied by their families and caregivers, were special guests at “Dreamnight at the Aquarium” at EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife rehabilitation Centre last Friday..

The event was organised by EcoWorld Guide and educator Hannah Harland and Katie Ramsay-Davies of CCS Disability Action Marlborough.

“The event was a great success with all involved enjoying themselves immensely.

The kids loved the touch tank in particular and getting to meet the blue tongue lizards up close,” Hannah says.

Katie says it was “amazing”. “ The children had a ball. They got right up close to some of the animals and even touch and feed some of them. It was special.”

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“This was our fifth Dreamnight,” EcoWorld Director John Reuhman says. “It’s a very special and rewarding event exclusively for chronically ill and disabled children. It was a very rewarding experience for the team.

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Close to 5000 people will be based in Renwick until January 7.

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In the absense of an ATM machine, businesses will NOT be asked to give cash out. Scouts will come prepared.

For any concerns or questions the Jamboree contact number is 0800 JAMBOREE (0800 526 267).

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Camp quiet is between 9.30pm and 10pm with the exception of New Year’s Eve where there will be a celebration until midnight.

Youth will be sent to bed soon after midnight.

Buses will leave in the mornings between 8.15am and 8.45am and return between 4pm and 5pm.

There will be some evening buses leaving after dinner and they will be parked on the gravel kerb at the back of the domain when not in use.

Renwick School will still be open to the public. A purposebuilt abseil tower will be fenced off and visitors when the Scouts are there may be restricted.

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The great Scout airlift coming soon What has been described as the ‘great Scout airlift’ will be the arrival of around 1400 Scouts and leaders flown into Marlborough airport on December 29 for the 21st Scout Jamboree.

They will arrive on 14 charter flights providing 812 seats and Air New Zealand has put on nine additional flights for the Jamboree, providing 432 seats. These flights will be in addition to normal flights at Marlborough Airport.

The journey for these scouts will begin as far north as Auckland where 737 Scouts and leaders will check into Auckland on the 29th, and in Wellington around 680 will be transitioning through Wellington.

The earliest flight for the day will be at 6.50am and the last flight for the day will be 3.15pm, all bound for the Jamboree.

Troop leaders at Marlborough Airport when they visited a few months ago. The airport will have its work cut out for it when 1400 Scouts and leaders arrive at the airport on December 29 for the 21st Scout Jamboree.

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Jamboree to have public open day The 21st New Zealand Scout Jamboree will be open to the public on New Year’s Day, January 1 2017. This will be part of, and in conjunction with, the Future Scouts Day and Market Day activities onsite.

The site at Renwick Domain will be open from 9.30am - 4pm for visitors.

The open day will give visitors a chance to see a working Jamboree in operation

with 82 troop campsites set out in four sub-camps.

All visitors will be able to take part in the activities happening outside the sites and each sub-camp will be hosting market day activities. All visitors will receive ‘Beaver Bucks’ to spend on the day.

A cafe will operate for tea, coffee, icecreams and souvenirs.

Blenheim scouts excited for Jamboree

By Anne Grbin (Scout reporter for the Jamboree) With a population of approximately 45,000, Blenheim is home to four Scout Groups of around 130 youth within five to six minutes’ drive of each other.

Ethan Gander and his father Wayne, who is the contingent leader, told me that Marlborough is a great place to live.

The contingent of 23 boys, 14 girls, and seven leaders from Churchward Park, Church of Nativity Scouts, Springlands Sea Scouts

and Woodbourne Air Scout Groups are heading 12 kilometres down the road to the 21st Jamboree at Renwick, as the ‘Marlborough Geckos’.

Ethan, who is this year attending his second Jamboree and is part of the Jamboree Patrol, told me that he is really excited about attending and knows about many of the activities.

Tana, who has been a scout for a year, is off to his first jamboree and he is also very excited. He told me he doesn’t know what to expect; it is all

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going to be a surprise but he is definitely going to give everything a go.

He also mentioned that he and his family had come through the earthquake OK but many of things had smashed and they were still feeling aftershocks.

I know that as Jamboree draws nearer we are thinking about what we are going to experience in the way of aftershocks while in Renwick and our thoughts go out to all the Scouts who have already lived through it all.

Marlborough Girls’ College Leos Amy Potts, Michaela Stanton and Alex Henderson load Lesley Ayson’s car with presents.

MGC Leos have present bonanza

By Cathie Bell Marlborough Girls’ College Leos club members have helped distribute 21 banana boxes of donated Christmas presents this week, including one for each pupil at Ward School in the quake-affected part of southern Marlborough.

Leos spokeswoman Amy Potts says the Blue Door in Seymour Street collected presents for the group, and they ended up with more than 400.

“The response was amazing.”

She says the group is very thankful to the Blue Door.

“We usually have 20 girls in the group, and we had 40 juniors help with the wrapping of

the presents.

“We gave some to Birthright, Women’s Refuge, Wairau Hospital, John’s Kitchen, and Bread of Life.”

Even after that, there were still lots of boxes left, Amy says, so they have now assigned a present to each of the 42 pupils of Ward School and the two extra students who live in the Clarence Valley and usually attend Kaikoura School.

Beavertown Blenheim Lions member Lesley Ayson, who is the advisor to the MGC Leos Group, took the presents and some of the Leos members to Ward School on Wednesday to hand over the presents to principal David Sullivan.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 9 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.

The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm, Wednesday–Saturdays, 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

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

Cinderella 9 Dublin St, Picton. The Picton Little Theatre presents its last production for 2016, Cinderella, the greatest pantomime of them all! Playing nightly over 3 days from Thurs 8 Dec at 7:30pm, plus a matinee on Sat 10 Dec at 3pm.

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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.

Omaka Flying Day & 10th Birthday Celebrations 10am-2.30pm, gate sales only $10 per adults, kids under 14 free. If adults pay an additional $10 they will also get access to both WWI and the WWII exhibitions.

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.

Outdoor Movie Night for Youth - Hunt for The Wilderpeople Blenheim Skating Rink, 34 Stephenson St, 7:30pm. College Students only. Food & drinks will be sold. Gold coin donation, tickets from events@myt.org.nz.

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

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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.

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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.

EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

New - 3 Little Blue Penguins in our Rehabilitation Centre, 2 abandoned after the 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake. Meet the locals at EcoWorld on our 11am and 2pm wildlife and rehab presentations. Picton Foreshore.

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Marlborough Artisan Market Wynen St car park, 9am-1pm. Lots of choice for everyone. Food, coffee, jewellery, preserves, veggies, art, crafts, woodwork, pottery and more.

Summer Sleigh Bells Church of the Nativity, 76 Alfred St 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Bring the family along to a musical celebration of Christmas with Marlborough’s very own orchestra. With guest soloist Cathy Irons (violin).

I Am Production 2016 Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 7:30pm. Created and performed by the very talented children and youth of Marlborough. Tickets $9.50 from Ticket Direct. Come and support our local youth showcasing their talents!

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

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

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

Ulysses Club Toy Run For the Salvation Army. Gathering at 12noon at Woodbourne Tarvern in Renwick, with the ride leaving at 1pm. The ride is open to anyone with a legal motocycle or scooter.

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.

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 BNT Remembrance Championship, Christmas meeting. Stockcars, Saloons, Streetstocks, Productions, Youth Ministocks. Pak Lims Road, 6pm race start. Gates open at 5pm.

Sunday 11 Marlborough Christmas in the Park Pollard Park on Parker St, 5pm. Bring your own picnic and blankets. Food will be available for purchase.

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

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

Marlborough Farmers’ Market A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rds, 9am-12noon. Come and experience fresh delicious delicacies of the Christmas season strawberries and cherries available, wonderful brunches, and fabulous produce available for gifts and hampers. See you Sunday.

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

Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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 Bonsai Group Selmes Nursery, 141 Battys Rd, 1pm-3pm.

Bonsai displays and workshop. For more info phone Rod 021755100 or John 0294783464.

Carols at the Restored Tua Marina Church Carols at the Restored Tua Marina Church Brayshaw Heritage Park, 2-4pm for carols and a cup of tea. Entry by donation.

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MOTOR HOME FOR SALE 1987 Mitsubishi Rosa

Two berth with gas stove, heater and califont. Three way fridge, marine toilet, wardrobe, pantry, cupboard and ample storage space.

Grey and fresh water tanks.

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BUSH BLOCK WANTED, no agents.

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E S TAT E B U S TERS-Furniture, garden & shed items, household goods. All must go! Fulton St, 8am.

121A CHARLES St (down driveway) books, washing line, curtains, blinds, handbags and lots more.

Eat Thai Restaurant Part time Kitchen Hand Wanted 1 year experience in Thai cuisine Phone Ben 021-0269-7374

Hours: 9-12 daily Start: Immediate Experience pref Neg hourly rate Weekends & school holidays Call 03 577 8845

SUPPORT WORKER REQUIRED Do you have compassion and ability?

Job entails varied skills. Hours and days are set.

Maturity & thinking outside the box is a must!

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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

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SCREEN PRINTER REQUIRED

Private arrangement.

Our busy family business needs a part time screen printer to join our team, starting Monday 16th January 2017.

Contact Damien on pictonpup@gmail.com for more details.

The successful Applicant must be prepared to work Monday to Friday. Initially 20 hours per week, maybe up to 40 hours per week during busy times.

Our Club bar at the Waikawa Marina operates with a small team of dedicated paid and volunteer staff providing a friendly welcome and great service to our members and their guests alike.

The position includes working to deadlines, cleaning and reclaiming screens, exposing, and screen printing to a high standard. The applicant may also be asked to help out in other areas of the business, if and when required.

We currently have a part time vacancy for a bright, cheerful person, who has previous bar experience or is happy to learn!

No experience necessary as on the job training will be given.

If this position interests you please apply in your own handwriting including your CV to: Screen Printing Position Newman Graphics Limited 60 High Street Renwick 7204 Applications close Tuesday 20th December 2016

Class 4/5 Skip Truck Driver Talley’s is a successful and well-known brand, operating several plants throughout the South Island, as well as having many diversified interests in seafood, frozen vegetables, meat and dairy products.

This is a paid role with shared rostered hours predominantly on Tuesday evenings (during summer), Friday evenings and occasional weekends.

A position has become available to drive our Blenheim based Hino skip truck. Your duties will include the pickup and delivery of skip bins between Blenheim, Havelock and Seddon.

We prefer you to have your Managers Licence but not a deal breaker as full training will be given to the right person.

This position will also act as cover for our class 5 local and line haul driving, covering the Tasman region and south when required.

If this sounds like you please give our Club Manager a call on (03) 573 6798 or email your CV to: office@waikawaboatingclub.co.nz

You will need to be/have: • a minimum of class 4 full licence, class 5 preferable (forklift OSH cert and F endorsement would be an advantage) • heavy vehicle driving experience • road ranger transmission experience • skip truck experience would be an advantage, however full training will be given • knowledge of the Marlborough area • great customer service skills and work ethic • punctual, reliable and responsible • tidy, organised and well presented • able to work unsupervised and complete duties on time • able to work weekends when required.

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Listen to More FM on Sunday for cancellation New Zealand Red Cross urgently needs local volunteers Would you like to help with outreach and door-knocking projects in Marlborough’s quake affected areas.

All volunteers will be trained to provide psychological first aid and receive support.

Call Donna Mote, Blenheim Services Centre Coordinator on 027 2313439 or email: donna.mote@redcross.org.nz

VINEYARD SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT MANAGER Join a great team in Central Otago Misha’s Vineyard Wines Limited, one of Central Otago’s top wine producers, is looking for an outstanding Vineyard Supervisor to work fulltime or on fixed term with the permanent vineyard team in producing some of New Zealand’s finest wines. The role includes all aspects of viticulture work, irrigation and general vineyard maintenance duties. The successful applicant will be fit and suited to outdoor work, and will have had at least four years’ of vineyard experience including staff supervision.

Competence in tractor and machinery operating would be an advantage.

Pay rate will be commensurate with experience.

Applications in writing to PO Box 328, Cromwell 9342 or email to info@mishasvineyard.com Applications close Friday 23rd December www.mishasvineyard.com

In return we offer competitive rates relevant to the applicant and experience, modern vehicles and equipment, good hours of work and a great, busy working environment.

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If this role interests you and you have the qualities mentioned above, please apply with a CV and two current references via email to freight.admin@talleys.co.nz or post to Talley’s Driver Position, PO Box 244, Ashburton.

Applications close Wednesday 21st December 2016 at 5pm.

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Do you like orange tractors, premium food and a bit of a laugh? We need key people like you to drive our business Get in touch and we can chat about how you can make our business better. job:forward.

C57144 We are NZ’s leading garlic and shallot operation. We supply our premium food products to Australia, Japan, China we are just getting started! Food and beverage size:and formaAnd t: b&w 19 most x 2 importantly New Zealand. innovation is taking off at our place – come and join our team and help us farm, pack, process, market run date position sort cost (excl gst) and sell. publication Marlborough Express Current vacancies: Harvest Staff/ Tractor Drivers Blenheim Sun January start 50 hours/TradeMe week Harvest experience a plus Pay based on experience

Fri 9 Dec Quality Control January 23rd Fri start9 Dec Mon-Fri approx 35 hrs Food handling exp. a plus Pay based on experience

Sit Vacant $279.30 Packhouse/ Process Staff Sit Vacant January 23rd start $275.50 Mon-Fri approx 35 hrs$184.00 Food handling exp. a plus Pay based on experience

Must be friendly, reliable & hard-working. To apply, pick up an application form at 377 Vickerman Street Blenheim, email andre@garlic.co.nz , or phone 579 1407. Applications will be reviewed by December 16th.

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

JANUARY 2017 COMMERCIAL OFFICE & BUILDING Off street parking- 13 GROVE ROAD Call Gary for further info 027 446 6243

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All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service Thursday 15th December - 7pm A Service of Nine Lessons & Carols Will celebrate the historical events leading to the birth of Jesus

St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion

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Births This Week FORBES: Paige Lyla (8lb 12oz) November 29, 2016

BARTLETT, Ivan Henry: December 1, 2016

LUCAS: Finn William (6lb 7oz) November 26, 2016.

CASEY, Patrick Kelvin: December 4, 2016

HONG: Baby boy (8lb 4oz ) December 3, 2016

CRESSWELL, Gerald Arthur Fenwick: December 5, 2016

ALLISON: Frederick James (8Ib 6oz) October 14, 2016

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RADKA: Lennox Hudson (10lb 1oz) October 26 2016

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DAWSON, Peter Garth: On Saturday December 3 2016 peacefully with family, at Hospice Marlborough. Loved father of Andy and Penn. Loved Grandpa Pete of Sarah and Brayden. At Peter’s request a private cremation has taken place. Rest in Peace.

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FLINTOFT, Gerald Gordon Joseph (Chunky): Passed away on Tuesday December 6 2016. Aged 32 years. Loved Dad and mate of Tama, and Kelan. Loved son and stepson of Gordon and Linda, and Christine and Noel. Loved brother and brotherin-law of Lee and Scott, Racheal and Mark (Australia), Ash and Sophie, and Sheryl and Leon. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Loved grandson of Helen and the late Hubert, and the late Joe, and Lee. And a loved nephew. Messages may be sent to the Flintoft Family c/- 3 Elzy Street, Blenheim 7201. He has done his last lap. A service for Chunky will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm Tuesday, December 13, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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Guptill logical McCullum sports replacement in tests Martin Guptill’s mediocre test batting coupled with his sublime one-day international statistics suggests a change of role within test cricket may suit him best.

He should take over the No 5 spot left vacant by Brendon McCullum’s retirement.

It’s a role McCullum innovated to push the run rate forward and take calculated risks.

He approached it similar to a one-day innings which clearly suits Guptill’s batting style.

The 30-year-old surpassed 5000 one day international runs on Sunday during his impressive 114 in the opening Chappell-

Hadlee match against Australia in Sydney.

It is clear he feels more comfortable pushing the pace in limited overs cricket rather than a technical examination as an opening batsman in test cricket.

Guptill made 5000 ODI runs in fewer innings than Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis or Chris Gayle but that form has never transferred over to the white clothing.

If Guptill was given a free pass to play his naturally aggressive style in the middle order, it may very well come off.

A middle order of Kane Wil-

liamson, Ross Taylor, Martin Guptill and Corey Anderson also looks more threatening on paper.

As for who takes the openers spot? I’d have Jesse Ryder.

It’s unlikely, due to all of his off-field incidents but the New Zealand cricket cupboard is starting to look a little sparse and the man is talented.

Kiwis love a good comeback story and maybe it would give Ryder the chance to finish out his career the way it should have gone all along.

If not, there’s always Peter Fulton, right?

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Pigeon results

Last race of the season for Blenheim racing pigeons was on Saturday 3rd from Invercargill a crow flies distance of 700 km. With good weather forecast for the day the flock was released at 6.30 am and quickly set about their journey home and in spite of a moderate head wind good arrival times were recorded with first place to Alister Cooper at Renwick on 68 km/hr, Donald Morrison of Spring Creek second with 67 km/hr and Chris Bensley into third on 63 km/ hr. Next came Nearo lofts 61 km/ hr followed by Shirley Morrison 60 km/hr and Two Fishers loft 54 km/hr.

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Viv says goodbye to circuit Story and photo by Celeste Alexander It was an emotional farewell for local woman Viv Broughton as she held her last circuit class which she has voluntarily run for the past 18 years.

Viv’s decision to retire from her classes comes as she looks forward to travelling more with her husband Les. “I have a very understanding husband who has been supportive of my dedication to my classes, but we are at the stage where we want to spend time away and to get back into swimming and cycling.

“It’s been very sad to say goodbye but we will keep in touch and get together for coffee regularly,” she says.

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Marlborough lost to Buller on 1st innings over the weekend in round 2 of the Hawke Cup Elimination series. Ex Marlborough player Greg Knowles was the key man for Buller scoring 99 in his team’s total of 323 batting first. Marlborough fell well short, all out for 205 with Ma’ara Ave top scoring with 61. Ave at least had the consolation of a call up to the Central Districts A team to play Wellington in a 3 day match this week. In Senior Grade T20 action there were wins for Wairau Cavaliers (Geoff Barnett 52) and Wairau Valley (Rikki Bovey 42) over Wairau and Renwick respectively.

There is plenty of cricket to enjoy this weekend with 2nd Grade T20 games Thursday night, Senior grade T20 on Friday and Senior Grade Championship games on Saturday. On Sunday the SBS Bank Senior grade 50 over final, postponed from its original date of 12th Nov, takes place at Horton Park starting at 11.30am

classes was ‘fun, fitness and friendship’ and has had up to 95 members on the books.

Attending Viv’s last class yesterday were Phyl Paul, Mary Yemm and Helen Winstanley who had some kind words to share.

The oldest member in the class, Mary says Viv is “a really lovely lady”.

“She has really taken care of me and is very supportive...

I’m sad to see her go but I look forward to our continuing friendship.”

Phyl and Helen agreed, saying the classes have been wonderful and everyone has got to know each other well.

“Viv will be missed but will be keeping in touch and still getting together for our Viv Broughton (left) is retiring as a volunteer circuit class instructor after 18 years. She is pictured with some of her Thursday group who will miss her, Thursday cup of coffee.”

Mary Yemm, Helen Winstanley and Phyl Paul.

Cycle trail to receive more funding Queen Charlotte Track is to get $255,000 from the Government.

Nine projects are to get $837,132 as part of upkeep of the New Zealand Cycle Trail, Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key says.

He says the cycle trail network continues to grow in popularity among both Kiwis and international visitors, with more than a million people visiting the 22 Great Rides last year.

“With such high usage, it is important that the cycle trails are kept to a standard that gives visitors a safe and enjoyable experience.

“The funding announced today will go to cycle trails in several different parts of the country. As part of the Government’s tourism strategy, the trails are helping ensure our regions benefit from the exceptional growth occurring in the tourism sector.

“An evaluation released in October estimated that the Great Rides had produced $37.4 million in economic benefits in 2015 alone, through revenue from visitor spending.”

The nine projects to receive funding from the Maintaining the Quality of Great Rides Fund are: Motu Trails Trust: Motu Trails (Bay of Plenty), $29,752 Tasman District Council: Tasman

Jeff Carter cycles the Queen Charlotte Track.

Great Taste Trail (Tasman), $96,800 Queen Charlotte Track Incorporated: Queen Charlotte Track (Marlborough), $255,000 Mokihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust: Old Ghost Road (West Coast), $42,971 Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency: Rimutaka Cycle Trail (Wellington Wairarapa), $221,000 Hauraki District Council: Hauraki Rail Trail (Hauraki), $26,196

Central Otago Clutha Trails Ltd: Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold (Otago), $21,713 Nelson City Council: Dun Mountain Trail (Nelson), $69,000 Ruapehu District Council: Mountains to Sea (Ruapehu), $74,700 In February 2014, $8 million over four years was announced for the Maintaining the Quality of Great Rides Fund. A total of $4.2 million has been approved for 46 projects across 19 Great Rides.

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