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Nativity play

By Cathie Bell Little shepherds, Andrew Li-Wilkes (3), Koda Murphy (4), and Macallister Kyle (4), play big roles in the St Mary’s Preschool nativity play.

Last week’s performance for family, friends, and the students at neighbouring St Mary’s School highlighted the reason for the holiday season, the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Jesus the reason for the season Continued from page 1 St Mary’s Preschool is a Roman Catholic preschool, and principal Hazel Shapcott says the Nativity play each Christmas is an important event every year.

“It’s our culture here to teach the children the real meaning of Christmas and why we have Christmas.

“The Nativity play is the opportunity for the children to share that message with their friends and family.”

She says the children spend a lot of time in the lead-up to it, practicing and it becomes a big celebration, ‘which is lovely’.

“They love the whole part of getting dressed up, Mary comes in on

a balance bike which is the donkey, the kings have balance bikes as their camels.”

All the children take part in it, and they do a performance for St Mary’s School students, many who attended the preschool and who remember their own roles in the Nativity play in previous years.

“It’s obviously been important to them, we’re building memories.”

The play is a ‘really nice way to celebrate’, and Hazel says the children love celebrating it with others in the community.

“They get quite a good understanding of what Christmas is all about by being involved in it.”

Quake-shaken urged to seek help

By Cathie Bell Grassmere farmer Doug Avery is urging people affected by last month’s earthquake to take up the extra health support on offer.

The Government last week announced $3.76m health support for Kaikoura and Marlborough to help people deal with the emotional and mental stresses and anxiety caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Doug says the earthquake and continuing aftershocks

are having a huge effect on people.

“No-one is ok.

“When you ask them, they say they’re ok, but if you dig deeper, we’ve all been badly knocked.”

His own family has been ‘knocked around in terms of reserves of energy’ and lots of damage to houses, but ‘financially we’re fine’, he says.

“Other people have no reserves at all. They find themselves absolutely laid bare.”

Doug has been working

the past few years on the ‘Resilient Farmer’ programme, strengthening rural people’s emotional and mental health, and that has given him perspective on the effects of the earthquake on rural communities.

“It’s pretty big stuff.”

It can be hard for people to ask for help, but he urged people to get help, if not for them, for their neighbours.

The effects will hit families and communities for a long time, he says.

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says that after a serious earthquake, people can feel stressed and anxious for a long time after the event.

The psychosocial recovery needs of the communities will change over the coming months and years, he says.

For Marlborough the package includes: • $500,000 for three additional health practitioners, • $15,000 for the provision of free GP visits for residents of Ward, Seddon and rural

eastern Marlborough for six months.

• $400,000 for three additional health practitioners to assist the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board in responding to increased demand as a result of rerouting State Highway 1.

The Government has also extended the wage subsidy package for quake-affected businesses in Ward, Clarence, Kaikoura, and Hurunui for a further eight weeks.

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Skin checks in a flash

By Cathie Bell Blenheim venture capital fund Catalyst Capital has invested $150,000 into an app that enables people to get quick advice about potentially cancerous moles and skin lesions from specialists.

Catalyst Capital principal David Taylor says he is delighted to take a lead investor role in Firstcheck, which he describes as ‘a cutting edge app’ and the first of its kind to get qualified advice from specialists to people quickly and at low cost.

David says the Firstcheck app means that, with a couple of simple steps, that mole, rash or skin spot that’s been worrying you can be checked out, from the comfort of your own home.

You take a photo of the troublesome thing, email it to a specialist chosen from a list, they examine it and get back to you saying whether you need further examination.

“Users will know right away whether it’s nothing to worry about, if it can

be remedied with an over the counter medicine, or if it’s in need of a follow-up appointment.

It is a truly specialist, convenient and costeffective skin advice tool that means there are no appointments, no waiting lists and no need to leave home”.

Havi ng on ly just launched, Firstcheck already has 20 skin specialists signed up to review cases in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Upper Hutt, Wellington and Central Otago, and in Blenheim, Mark Foley at The Skin Clinic.

Over 4000 people are diagnosed with melanoma every year in New Zealand – that’s around 11 people every day. It’s the fourth most common cancer in New Zealand and accounts for nearly 80 per cent of all skin cancer deaths.

Around 300 New Zealanders die of melanoma every year.

Mark says the app is ‘going to be really useful’.

“It’s going to put a tool in the hands of the public that

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Bennett deputy PM Prime Minister Bill English and Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett have been sworn into office by Governor General Patsy Reddy this week. The change was caused by previous Prime Minister John Key resigning immediately last week.

Demolition starts Blenheim’s Queen Street remains closed off while 39 Queen Street, which has been red-stickered since the November 14 Kaikoura earthquake, is demolished.

The road was cordoned off after building inspectors deemed it at risk of collapse.

Dr Mark Foley from the Skin Clinic takes a photo of David Taylor’s arm using the First Check app.

gives them rapid access to a skin cancer specialist.”

David says his investment is a ‘significant investment into an early stage business which has a unique, market-leading offer’.

“The harnessing of technology in a simple-to-use, cost-effective tool will help with early detection of deadly skin cancers. I am

excited at the opportunities Firstcheck offers and also the scope to add other telemedicine features as the business develops.”

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is high, David says, with invitations to attend the Asia Pacific Dermatology Conference in Australia, acceptance into a clinical study by a District Health Board, sponsorship to coexhibit with the Ministry of Health at an international medical expo, and support from Melanoma New Zealand.

More than $2.7 million was raised in a special Lotto draw for Kaikoura/ Hurunui and Marlborough regions following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 14 November 2016.

All profits from last Saturday night’s draw will be transferred to the NZ Lottery Grants Board, who will administer the distribution of funding to support earthquake relief in Kaikoura/Hurunui and Marlborough regions.

Gift donations 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 this Friday.

Helping the quake recovery Public servant Dave Brash has been appointed national transition manager by the Government.

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says a National Transition Period in Kaikoura, Hurunui and Marlborough Districts issued last week will help support recovery efforts following the November 14 earthquake.

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

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Baking to help quake Renee says her idea was for the class to do something for the other schools affected.

The girls came up with the idea of a bakesale.

“The next thing is to write letters to send to quake-affected students.”

Maddie says that with the help of their mothers, the two girls went shopping and bought the ingredients, and went to the school kitchen on Thursday and made all the baking they sold.

Their mums also helped, providing truffles and biscuits to sell as well.

Renee says sisters-in-law Sandy and Adele Large have been ‘hugely supportive’ to the school and helpful in projects Cousins Maddie Large and Abbie Large raised $180 in a bake sale at Grovetown School for quake-affected school pupils. like the bakesale.

By Cathie Bell Cousins Maddie and Abbie Large have raised $180 from selling home-made baking to classmates at Grovetown School.

Abbie says their teacher Renee Gill was talking about helping earthquake-affected school students and she and Maddie ‘made it happen’.

The two girls, aged nine and 10 respectively, baked a range of homemade goodies, which were snapped up by schoolmates last Friday.

“We are all sold out.”

The girls raised roughly $180, which Renee says will go to the Marlborough Principals’ Association fund for distribution around schools in southern Marlborough and Kaikoura.

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The Marlborough District Council is to run another summer trial of the brightlycoloured plastic bins before deciding whether to put in more permanent recycling bins.

The new red and yellow bins will be in Blenheim’s Market Street and Market Place, Main Street, Queen Street and Maxwell Road, and in Picton, they

will be in High Street and on the foreshore.

Council solid waste manager Alex McNeill says the bins were quite well used last summer and he’s decided to give them one more summer-long trial.

“The bright colours caused a bit of discussion last year but the point is to have them very visible around the town to try and encourage recycling; the idea is to help recycling to become day to day community behaviour.”

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The hidden highway Dear Ed, The wider community has become aware of State Highway 63 in its new form. However, for years, it has been the hidden highway, mostly due to Marlborough Roads’ belief of it as a secondary road.

Now, we see what this has caused, having commercial interest, that is, dairy, forestry, and vineyards make what could be laughingly called improvements to the road, these being driveway bypasses, shoulder extensions allowing traffic to pass turning vehicles, and defering overdue work in widening the road, we will see traffic enduring travel along its length.

But am I not the only one who foresees the coming storm?

While it is summer now, the seasons

change and autumn brings with it the grape harvest.

Pothole filling and shoulder repairs won’t be enough to provide a safe road for the flood of vehicles. Anyone who lives in the valley can imagine the nightmare of an accident or an overturned vehicle due to it taking evasive action.

And as the world rights itself and Kaikoura is again the jewel on our east coast, and earthquakes no longer rattle us from our beds, what will the Wairau Valley have inherited? The upgraded rugged Hidden Highway 63, still transport route for Nelson and the West Coast but not if you can avoid it!

Karen McDonald Wairau Valley

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The substitute highway White Pages washout Dear Ed, Roads such as State Highway 63, Blenheim to Kawatiri via St Arnaud, are at present substituting for State Highway 1.

Such roads were designed and built by our forbears with 10-tonners in mind; the 40-tonners blithely introduced by our fearless leaders at the behest of their trucking industry backers will, as predicted

by Winston Peters, shortly reduce this road to ruin, with great cost to ratepayers and damage to all vehicles which

have no option but to traverse it.

No amount of speeding fines gained through the blanket Police presence will change this. The big rigs, at legal speeds, will simply pound the road to pieces.

How very predictable.

Government obliteration of coastal shipping, in a literally ‘littoral’ country, is so typical of the ham-fisted power structures we allow to govern us.

Bill Holvey Witherlea

Dear Ed I’d be interested to know if others have trouble with ‘white pages’ telephone directory on the internet.

I have on several occasions tried to locate individuals on there but it keeps coming up with ‘no result.’

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Warrior boxer helps kids

Retired professional boxer Peter ‘Warrior’ Warren moved to Blenheim one year ago and is using his skills to provide training to locals. Reporter Celeste Alexander talks to Peter about his career and plans to open his own gym.

ABOVE: Peter Warren aged 21 after winning the Best Boxer Fighter in New Zealand title in 1981.

Retired professional boxer Peter Warren pictured in his home gym.

Peter’s career as an amateur and professional boxer began with his father, Rangi Warren, who was the driving force early in his life.

He had his first knockout at the age of 10 and went on to have over 650 bouts, 79 professional fights, 11 loses and one draw, and represented New Zealand at the 1982 Commonwealth Games.

He hung up his gloves at the age of 41 and looks back over his career with fondness and pride.

“My dad threw me into the ring at the age of eight... I had been brought up with boxing and did it to please him.

“I had actually wanted to be a

musician,” he laughs.

Peter competed at the NZ champs in 1974, aged 14 and went on to represent New Zealand 80 times in Australia, Singapore, America, Samoa and even Papua New Guinea which put him in good stead to trial for the 1984 Olympics.

But tragedy struck and he backed away from the boxing ring to take some time out.

“My dad passed away in a car accident and quickly I decided I was finished, I didn’t want to do it anymore,” he says.

Peter moved to Australia where the boxing scene started to pull

him back in and before long he got into the Australian Amateur team before turning professional one year later.

He had 28 professional fights in Australia winning state titles including the Commonwealth title.

“I had 28 pro fights, won 27 and drew one. After that I couldn’t get any fights because I was at the top. So I decided to give kickboxing a go and had four fights, winning three and losing one.

At the age of 30 Peter returned home to NZ and fought some local pro fights based from Christchurch and won the NZ Featherweight pro title.

In 2000 he made a come back to the top pro ranking in NZ and went on to win three more titles.

Combatants included the ‘Iraqi Assassin’, Tony Webber and Pantera from Columbia before retiring at 45.

“That’s got to be a NZ record,” he laughs.

Peter has since moved to Marlborough with his partner “for a new life” and got back into boxing training thanks to Marcelo Lopes. He’s looking for a new premises to open up ‘The Warrior Warren Boxing Gym NZ’.

“Since coming to Blenheim I

“I beat Rocky Kongram who was the World Featherweight Kick Boxing Champ, knocking him out in the second round,” he says. started a gym, have two guys fighting, a team of 13 getting ready to fight at the Novice Champs in Christchurch in January and have 79 currently in training.

“Not only that but I’m making big changes in the kids lives through fitness and education.

“I want this gym to succeed. I have had my day, it’s gone and not about me anymore. It’s for the kids and what I can do for them.

“I am giving them all of what I know and what my dad taught me.

I give them 100 percent and never miss a day of training, except Sundays for church,” he grins.

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Bikes roar into town for Toy Run

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Wet weather failed to dampen the spirits of those who turned out for the Ulysses Toy Run last Saturday.

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motorcycle riders took part, only three less than last year, which was “pleasing”.

“It was another highly successful Toy Run and we had everything from scooters to Harleys, Honda Goldwings to vintage sidechairs.

Thank you to everyone who supported us and the Salvation Army,” he says.

The Toy Run left Renwick at 1pm and drove through to Blenheim School where they stopped for a barbecue and collected toy donations.

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Allister Green and daughter Georgia (12) took part in their first Toy Run last Saturday.

Kindergarten kids give toys to Red Cross Story and photo

by Celeste Alexander Renwick Kindergarten children have shown compassion and generosity for those affected by recent earthquakes by donating toys and gifts to the Marlborough Red Cross.

The organisation’s president Lynette Jones and patron Paul Watson went along last Friday to meet the children and their families and receive the donations.

“It’s been a very pleasant morning and we are thrilled to be here. I couldn’t believe the volume of gifts that were waiting for us under the Christmas tree,” she says.

Lynette and Paul say they will use the advice of local teachers and preschool providers in the Seddon and Ward areas to distribute the gifts.

Teachers Sarah Greenslade and Kate McVie say it is a great time to promote “thinking of the wider community” to the children.

“Part of our kindergarten’s philosophy is to always be thinking of other people and through this donation process we have made a lot of links to the wider community.

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Father disappointed in prison meeting Convicted double murderer Scott Watson has failed to convince the father of one of his victims, Gerald Hope, of his innocence.

Gerald has been keen to meet Watson, after he was convicted of the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart who went missing in the Marlborough Sounds on January 1, 1998.

North and South journalist Mike White facilitated the meeting, which was allowed after court action, and his transcript of the meeting is in the magazine’s latest issue.

In response to that article, Gerald has said in a statement that Watson was ‘elusive’ about what he did on January 1, 1998.

“Some years ago I challenged Scott Watson ‘To convince me that you are innocent and I’ll back you’ “After all the talk lasting nearly six hours there remain only a few key items of evidence that I focussed on to clarify my own thinking as to Watson’s guilt: 1. The time that Watson returned to Blade – either at 2am or 4am?

2. Whether or not he and Blade were at Marine Head around 9am on 1 January 1998?

3. The actual arrival time at Erie Bay; either mid-morning to 12 noon – or around 5pm?

4. Watson’s response when asked ‘to fill in’ what he did on New Year’s Day; what did he do and where was he until his arrival at Erie Bay around 5pm?”

He says Watson was ‘elusive’ about what he did on 1 January 1998.

“I concluded he had rehearsed his responses to much of the evidence we discussed. His response was absolute silence on some of the more circumstantial elements of the prosecution case such as the disposal of the bodies in a sleeping bag. When confronted with this he was mute, unemotional, disconnected – Watson definitely did not convince me that he is innocent on this point.

“He failed to convince me that what he said he did on the 1st of January 1998 actually took place.”

There were four specific points where Gerald was not convinced of

his innocence, he says. These were: • Sighting at Marine Head - his response was that he never stopped.

The evidence was that a boat was seen there and that it was confirmed as Blade and Watson.

• The squabs from the main cabin with large sections cut out and then carefully picked out are crucial to the case. I was not convinced that they were caused by paint spillage or accidental burning from a cigarette.

• His arrival time at Erie Bay. He said he was there by lunchtime – whereas Zowie and Michael Green confirmed his arrival around 5pm.

This is crucial to the conviction and leaves many hours in the day unaccounted for. What was Watson doing?

• Finally, the art work - supposedly a personal statement, a visual expression by Watson not long after he was arrested. When I look at the drawing I see a disturbed person, evil depictions and undertones of death and retribution. This draws me to the conclusion that at that time in his life Watson had no respect for women

and was living a dark fantasy where death was the currency of the day.

“There has been so much said,

written, filmed and speculated since 1998 that I now request that no further interviews be requested.”

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“Last year we had 30 trees deco-

rated but this year that number has grown to around 40. I’m excited by the wonderful creativity and support shown by the community and I look forward to people coming to visit and enjoy this experience,” he says.

Around 20 groups have been involved in the festival, creating everything from Frozen, Ninja Turtles and Minecraft themed trees, to driftwood and farm style creations.

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Paula Rangi and her husband Billy took over the business on December 5 after first inquiring about it two years ago.

“I loved Picton from the very first moment I saw it and it instantly felt like home. It was the same when I saw the business one day going into the supermarket,” Paula says.

Originally from Victoria, Australia Paula had owned three cafes and dedicated her career to hospitality, so after setting roots in Picton it was the first thing on her mind.

“For me I want this cafe to be a place for the locals to come, sit and relax and enjoy good company. We have great parking here and the mall is the business hub of Picton so I want it to be on people’s minds to “go to Paula’s for a coffee.

“It’s very much a family business and I could never do this without their support.

I’m a bit overwhelmed how much I love it,” she laughs.

Since taking over, Paula has updated the decor inside and out, adding splashes of colour with plants, flowers and pallet gardens as well as areas where people can sit in lounge chairs and relax.

The menu has also had an overhaul, introducing dishes such as the ‘All Day Breakfast’

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“I would say the gourmet steak sandwich is really popular as well as the beer battered fish and chips which are made with good quality ingredients.”

The lunch menu has been aimed at the locals catering for ‘convenience’, Paula says.

“The cabinet is kept full so locals can pop in and grab a quick bite to eat. Alternatively they can enjoy their lunch break and dine in.”

Paula takes pride in her home-style cooking when it comes to her gourmet pies and sausage rolls.

“My steak and blue cheese pies are the most popular as well as my sausage rolls which are big and full of flavour.

“I’m not someone to serve up small portions and the only complaint I have had so far is that the meals are too big,” she laughs.

The coffee will also be changing next week to Australian brand ‘Org’, an organic coffee been that has been tried and trusted by Paula.

“My new coffee machine will be arriving next week which is very exciting so please come in and try the new coffee,” she says.

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Local heroes honoured for community service

Everyday people doing exceptional things were the toast of the town last week as Marlborough honoured its very own ‘local heroes’.

As part of the 2017 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, the 14 winners of the Local Heroes category were presented with their awards at a special medal presentation ceremony held at the Marlborough Convention Centre last Thursday night.

Marlborough District Council Mayor John Leggett presented the medals, congratulating the recipients on their awards and saying it is ‘vital’ the community continued to acknowledge the contributions they have made.

“Many of these medal winners are unsung heroes whose selflessness has had a positive effect on the lives of so many others in our community. Their acts of charity, optimism and commitment are the glue that holds a community together and I appreciate this chance to see their efforts recognised.”

The Kiwibank Local Hero awards are now New Zealand’s premier community award and give thanks to those providing a positive contribution to their region, town, suburb or community. Nearly 350 medals will be presented nationwide over the next few weeks.

Kiwibank chief executive Paul Brock says Kiwibank is proud to be supporting local communities celebrate their outstanding citizens over the past eight years.

Marlborough mayor John Leggett and the Marlborough region’s local heroes.

The recipients of the Kiwibank Local Hero Awards for Marlborough were: Geraldine van Wijngaarden - recently retired after more than half a century of service to nursing in Marlborough, and also had a huge contribution to the success of the Churchill Trust Private Hospital.

Litty Newman - Litty has been a budget advisor for the New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services for the past eleven years, half of which was as a volunteer, helping hundreds if not thousands of families from Marlborough and further afield.

Bruce South - a longstanding stalwart of the Picton Cricket club where he has been an active member since 1993.

Without the efforts of the entire Picton Committee, and in particular the endless hours put in by Bruce, it is likely the club

would no longer be in existence, and the community would not have access to the sport of cricket.

Wayne Gander - a dedicated member of the Marlborough community through his various involvements, he is Churchward Park Cubs leader, Marlborough Scouts training leader, Marlborough contingent jamboree leader and is the national member on the Scouting database group.

Sara Hunter - recently retired as treasurer of Marlborough Family Budgeting Service, a voluntary position which she held for a number of years. Sarah was a certificated budget adviser for nearly seven years and a member of the governance committee of Marlborough Family Budgeting Service for nine years.

Linda Holdaway - gives back to her community through her life-long passion

for music. As a teacher, mentor, performer and vocal coach she has been heavily involved in the success of the Blenheim Musical Theatre.

Wendy Reynolds - active in her community and for a number of years has been running Eldercare programmes.

Greg Pask - a volunteer coach of the girl’s recreational grades at the Blenheim Gymnastics Club for 17 years.

Denise Lloyd - Denise has been a committed member of the Marlborough Hockey scene for almost 30 years as a player, coach and administrator.

Gina Anderson - the creator of the Facebook page Care Packages Marlborough, the group makes and delivers free gift parcels to people across the region.

Janette Walker - A farmer advocate, Labour candidate for Kaikoura, John’s

Kitchen and Crossroads co-ordinator, Janette works tirelessly to provide a safe place for Blenheim residents to find food, companionship, advice, advocacy and referrals.

Caro Bartlett – Rai Valley community member who has tirelessly campaigned to retain and rebuild a local back country hut.

Rose Shallcrass - involved in Blenheim Girl Guiding for 12 years helping girls of all ages to challenge themselves and learn, and recently stepped up to run two additional Girl Guiding groups alongside her own.

Daniel Smith – giving back to his community as a volunteer ambulance officer with Kaikoura St John for more than four decades.

Humble Lion accepts honour Margaret Marfell was very proud when she received The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award after 24 years of service to the Lions Club.

Margaret’s husband was one of the original Lions that started up in Seddon and she would help him with his role when he was busy with their farm.

“Because we were farming if he was busy I would often do the Lions jobs for him. When he passed away and I came to town my friends asked me to join,” she says.

During that time Margaret has been a very active member and went on to be awarded the Personal Growth Award, selected to be a member of the Lloyd Morgan Friends of the Trust and more recently given the honour of becoming a life member.

The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award was an honour, she says.

“While I think there a lot of people who are more deserving I am very excited and proud.”

RIGHT: Margaret Marfell with her award.

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Abrupt change Concert warms brings new chapter

Blenheim’s own Olivia Sheat thrills the crowd during last Sunday’s Christmas in the Park.

The concert, held at Pollard Park on Sunday evening, was described as ‘a great success’ by organisers, despite the cold, wet weather.

Due to the uncertainty of the weather, the crowd was down on previous years with about 2000 people attending.

Performers included Olivia, Julia Grace, and the Marlborough District Brass Band.

Donations on the night raised Olivia Sheat sings during the Christmas in the Park $1200 for hospital chaplaincy. concert.

By Cathie Bell It’s a book highlighting the people, produce, and recipes from the Clarence Valley, but Genevieve King has plans to bring her new book into town, after launching it in the Clarence Valley last weekend.

The book, Valley Gatherings, got a new chapter after the 7.8 earthquake hit near Kaikoura, abruptly changing the landscape in the Clarence Valley.

She is in Blenheim today to deliver some books to the Vines Village which is going to sell the book, and it is likely to be stocked by other businesses in town.

Speaking yesterday, Genevieve says the reaction to the book has been ‘really good’.

A launch party was held at her family farm on Sunday, and she says it was great to get all the locals together.

“Everybody is thrilled with it, everyone knows someone on the pages.

“It’s come together really well, I’m thrilled with it.”

This is the first book by Genevieve, showcasing the wonderful area she calls home, with beautiful design and over 300 stunning colour photographs. It is also available online at her website, and $3 from every book will go towards helping the people of Clarence rebuild their homes, farms and lives in the wake of the earthquake that hit just days before the book went to print.

Genevieve King with her new book, Valley It has now become a marker in time between Gatherings. quake and pre-quake, as acknowledged in a paragraph added to the front of the book at out over newly sculpted paddocks to a new the last minute.

Grade 5 rapid in the Clarence River, I get “At the time this book was going to print the feeling there are a few more stories to our world was turned upside down ... As I sit be shared from this beautiful valley and it’s writing this perched on a new bank about 20 incredibly resilient people. metres higher than it was last week, looking “Let’s just call this a prequel, shall we.”

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In contrast, mayor John Leggett spent close to the $30,000 limit in his campaign.

His largest expense was the marketing services provided by campaign manager Jason Henry, followed by signs, and newspaper advertising.

Colin King spent just over $14,000, with most of that being newspaper advertising, signs, and photography and design work by his campaign manager, Simon Greenwood.

Brian Dawson spent $14,019, mostly on billboards and car signage, and newspaper advertising.

John Davis spent almost $11,000, on a website, newspaper advertising, and signs.

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la l a u o y g n Wishi ! s a m t s i r h magical C Here at The Sun Newspaper we appreciate our clients and readers and want to take this opportunity during the holidays to express our sincere thanks. Merry Christmas!

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Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas.

An election and an earthquake have made for an eventful year so we are looking forward to Christmas. I hope, like us, you will get the chance to be with family and friends. To those who will be working this Christmas Day, serving our community, can I thank you. And please, where you can, extend a hand to those struggling or dealing with loss this Christmas; such kindness can make all the difference. A peaceful and happy Christmas to you all.

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HAVELOCK 574 2097 CELLULAR 021 731 090 or 021 502 992 QUARRY HAVELOCK 574 2227 EMAIL: nissan.mack@xtra.co.nz

Jeannine Roodakker 139 High Street • Ph: 03 579 3001 jeannine@firstclassaccounts.co.nz • www.firstclassaccounts.co.nz

We will be closing for the stat days on Friday 23rd at 3pm.

Opening hours: Wed 28th - Fri 30th 9am-3pm.

Wed 4th Jan to Friday 6th Jan 9am-3pm.

Back to normal on 9th January.

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Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

The Country Touch For Hair Wishing all my clients a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year.

Thank you for your loyalty over the past year and I look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Coleen Bush 39 Green Lane, Omaka, Blenheim RD 2 03 578 5271 • 0275785271

The team at Mint Air would like to wish you a

Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year and thank you for your business over the year.

Have a safe and happy Christmas Season We will be closed from 22 Dec 2016 and will reopen 9th January 2017.

Emergency plumbing call 03 5777 806

All your heating and plumbing requirements

Ph (03) 570 2298 • Email info@mintair.co.nz or go to www.mintair.co.nz

Call 577 9278 www.mph.co.nz

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CLEANING

CHANGING THE WAY Your Cleaning YOU VIEW WORLD MadeTHE Easy

The Cresswell Electrical team wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year We will be closed from noon Friday 23rd December and re-open Monday the 9th of January 2017. 24 hour callout available.

Ph: (03) 578 7247 3 Stuart Street, Blenheim Email: cresselectrical@xtra.co.nz

Merry Christmas!

Neil and Ian wish all their valued customers a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2017!

We will be shut statutory days only 24 hour call out service available

Phone: 579 4445 office@cmelectrical.co.nz www.cmelectrical.co.nz

Peter and the team wish everyone a very Merry Christmas CHANGE THE WAY YOU BARBEQUE

Closed from 1pm Fri 23rd Dec Re-opening 8am Wed 4th Jan 2017

• Commercial Cleaning • Pressure Washing

• Commercial & Domestic Window Cleaning

M: 0272 T: ,03 M: 0272933196, 933196 T:5796349 03 5728897 www.clearviewcleaning.co.nz www.clearviewcleaning.co.nz

Clearview Cleaning would like to thank all their customers for their continued support and wish you all a safe Christmas and a Happy New Year.

See you all in 2017!

MERRY XMAS TO OUR CLIENTS FROM THE STAFF AT RENNER FENCING Locally owned ss Family Busine Mike 575 7151 - 021 416 798 Brad - 021 416 703 rennerfencing@hotmail.com

Thank you and merry Christmas to all our customers.

We will be available throughout the holidays for all your electrical requirements.

s a m t s i r h ers Moearllroyur vC alued custom Trust Fisher.

New Zealand 1st in aluminium windows and doors.

t

Closing at 3pm on 22 December and reopening on 11 January 2017.

Fisher Windows Marlborough • Manufacturers of the new Euroslider™, Eurostacker & Foldback® Bifold 22 Bomford Street, Blenheim 578 1436 • Large range of styles and colours • Installed by craftsman www.fisherwindows.co.nz • FREE measure and quotes

FISHER WINDOWS MARLBOROUGH 22 Bomford Street, Blenheim

0800 FISHER 0800 347 437

Ph 578 1436 Fax 578 1430 Email: fisher.marl@xtra.co.nz

www.fisherwindows.co.nz

blenheim indoor sports and ten pin bowling Dorothy, Brian and the staff would like to thank their customers for the continued support during 2016.

We wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year.

School Holiday Programme starts Dec 19!

Opening hours for January:

Closed: Xmas Day/Boxing Day/New Years Day (unless prebooked)

DEAN COWARD Electrician

55 Grove Road, Blenheim • Phone: 578 5950

www.heatingmarlborough.co.nz

PH/FAX 578 4846, CELL 0274-476 926 dcelectrics@xtra.co.nz • 5A Park Terrace, Blenheim

Open from 10am 7 Days

Bookings advisable.

Phone 578 4851 or 0275 784 851 to book a lane. www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

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Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Rikstay Auto

is Give an unforgettable gift th Christmas from Alyssums FREE GIFT WRAPPING!

> The team at Gascoigne Wicks wish all clients a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Stay safe this festive season, get your tyres checked now to enjoy a safe and happy holiday.

> We will be closing from 4.00 pm Thursday 22 December 2016, opening 8.30 am Monday 9 January 2017

Ph 03 578 7074 36 Grove Road, Blenheim

www.rikstay.co.nz 15 Queen Street, Blenheim Ph 03 577 7648

Keeping Marlborough connected for 40+ years

Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Specialists in providing skilled vineyard labour

Neil & Vivien Gleeson.

We wish a safe and happy Christmas to all our clients and look forward to working with you in 2017

For all your excavation work

Wishing all my clients a very happy Christmas and a safe and relaxing New Year.

Thank you for your support in 2016.

Member of ECANZ

LIMITED

LOTT

Contracting LIMITED

Wishing all our clients a happy and prosperous New Year.

We will be closed the week between Christmas and New Year.

GLEESON ELECTRICAL

HAMISH

Phone: 021 177 7686 Vivien: 021 177 7511

Office: 570 5239

Email: vpg@ihug.co.nz

Graham and Cynthia Brooks

thank family, friends, colleagues, loyal clients and the wider community we so willingly serve, for your support and companionship this past year.

A peaceful festive season and bright New Year to you all.

Billy Brown - 027 530 0738 | billy.brown@thornhillnz.co.nz Alistair Mitchell - 027 500 2501 | alistair@thornhillnz.co.nz

Seasons Greetings The team at Mortgage Room would like to thank you for your continued support

Phone Hamish on 021 484 436

For all your residential and commercial paintinG needs

Wishing you all a joyful and safe Christmas and New Year.

We will be back from Jan 11th Call Steve Get it done riGht! Find us on Facebook

Ph: 03 579 1167

9 Nosworthy Street, Blenheim | info@mortgageroom.co.nz

Wishing our loyal customers a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.

email: steve@premierpainting.co.nz online: www.premierpainting.co.nz

Ph 0800 080096 or 021 264 8235 For a Free, no-obligation quote

We hope you have a trucking good Christmas.

Christmas opening hours closing 22 December 2016 and re-opening 9 January 2017.

MERRY CHRISTMAS We close on December 23rd and re-open January 9th

Blair 027 618 8654 Truck, Digger and Bobcat hire

Phone 03 572 9413 - cnr Shwy 63 & Hawkesbury Road, Renwick

www.renwicktransport.co.nz

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Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Merry Christmas to all our customers

Our festive season details are:

Our office will close for Christmas on Thursday 22nd December and will re-open on Monday 16th January.

Wishing all our clients a safe and merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

24 Dec 25-27 Dec 28-31 Dec 1-3 Jan 4 Jan on

OPEN CLOSED OPEN CLOSED OPEN

Cheryl and the 2Dayz Kitchens Team wish all their clients and customers a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

We will be closing 5pm Thursday 22nd December 2016 and reopening on Monday 9th January 2017.

Have a safe and happy holiday season

Juliet & the team at

5784 788 | 19 Nelson St, Blenheim

Merry Christmas Have a safe and happy holiday.

See you next year.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season

Best wishes for 2017 from the staff at Night ‘n Day

May all our customers have a Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year!

We are closed Christmas Day but open 8am til late every other day!

“Proud to be serving true southern hospitality to locals and visitors to Blenheim”

OPEN C H R I S T M A S D AY 96A Middle Renwick Rd, Phone 578 3703

Email: info@haack.co.nz

The New World family would like to thank all of their wonderful customers for their support and wish everyone a safe and merry xmas.

60 Main Street, Blenheim Ph: 577 2299 great food - great coffee

The team at Will Power would like to thank their customers for their continued support in 2016, and wish you all a safe Christmas and a happy New Year.

www.alehouseblenheim.co.nz

Batteries

To suit all vehicles and applications

Merry Christmas We are closed on the stats from midday on the 23rd & 30th Open on the days between

Office: 03 577 9898 Email: info@willpowerelectrical.co.nz

• BATTERIES • PARTS & ACCESSORIES • ELECTRICAL REPAIRS 5 Opawa Street, Blenheim. Ph: 578 9239

Christmas trading hours for your convenience at Freshchoice:

from the team at

rma Financial

ck ris Bla Chch Director & Bran Senior Advisor

03 579 1186 021 527 882

chris@rmageneral.co.nz

rmafinancial.co.nz

Christmas Party

Thursday 8th, 3pm - 6pm

Band playing *FREE Shipwrecks playground sausage sizzle, tastings, giveaways and Christmas cake!

Come in and stock up for Christmas

Wednesday 21st Thursday 22nd Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Monday 26th Tuesday 27th

7am - 9pm 7am - 9pm 7am - 10pm 7am - 10pm Closed 7am - 9pm 7am - 9pm

“Seasons greetings to all”

* with receipt from FC purchase for Dec 8th

Mariners Mall, Picton / Phone: 573 6463 / Open 7am till 9pm, 7 days

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Christmas fun

The Sun

Renwick Preschool held its Christmas party last Saturday with a special visit from Father Christmas.

 Nikora Campbell, Charlotte Ross and Jack McGruddy  Catherine Timson and son Oliver (20 months) meeting Father Christmas.

Toy Run

 Siblings Danniella (5) and Harley Clarke (2).

The Ulysses Marlborough branch held its annual Toy Run last Saturday and despite the wet conditions, it was well supported.

 Kelvin Watson led the Toy Run dressed as Father Christmas.

Christmas in the park

 Cheyne Pharland and Georgia Appo were volunteering for the Salvation Army and collecting toys.

 Vintage motorcycles were among the bikes taking part in the Toy Run.

Pollard Park hosted the annual carol singing concert, and despite the gloomy weather, the crowd enjoyed the event.

 Anja Kocsis, two year-old Ailey Adkins, and Nadine  Jonty Zydenbos and Spencer Lane from Blenheim were dressed up for the event.

 Susan and Joe Keighley from Renwick were there.

Adkins, from Blenheim, enjoyed listening to the singing.

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

“Our children are our future leaders”

MVIP Marlborough Violence Intervention Project

marlbvip.co.nz

KO RĀTOU NGĀ KAIĀRAHI, NGĀ RANGATIRA HOKI O TE IWI A NGĀ RĀ KA HEKE IHO

Nikora Matangi

MVIP

“QUOTE OF THE WEEK” Collect a FREE coffee to go from BV Gourmet!

Simply email an inspiring message you remember from your childhood to be featured in The SUN and help inspire others from Marlborough. news@blenheimsun.co.nz

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w community notices

death 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

Housie

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

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

Barry Holmwood Donna Wahrlich Manager/Funeral Director Funeral Director

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 Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

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 9am6pm, 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 9am-3pm MonThu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

M a r l b o ro u g h Wo m e n ' 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.

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: Wa i r a u H o s p i t a l : D a i l y 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

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TAPP, Norma Evelyn (née Marfell): Died on Friday December 9 2016, peacefully at Bethsaida Retirement Village, Blenheim. Aged 83 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late George, much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Patrick and Shona, Georgina and Phil, Noel and Nongnut, and Allan and Renita. Loved Grandma of Xavier; Michael and Natalie, and Richard; and Wan. Messages may be sent to the Tapp Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 233, Blenheim 7240. A Requiem Mass for Norma will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, at 12 noon on Wednesday December 14, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited in the Church at 7pm on Tuesday December 13.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. MondayThursday. 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. Nonurgent 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 McKAY, Ian Donald. Edith & families wish to thank everyone who attended the service, did baking, sent flowers, cards & phone messages in our recent loss of a much loved husband, father, step father & Grandfather. Thanks to Dr Rhonda Turner, Coralie Holdaway & Alistair Hebberd of Sowmans Funeral Directors. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement as many addresses not known.

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

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

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TAPP, Norma Evelyn (née Marfell): Died on Friday December 9 2016, peacefully at Bethsaida Retirement Village, Blenheim. Aged 83 years.

Loved wife of the late George Tapp, loved sister of Trevor Marfell (deceased), and Margaret Marfell; the Basil and Julia Marfell (both deceased), John and Reta Forsyth (both deceased), Doreen and Kevin Crean (Ashburton), and Angela and Russell Bulfin. Loved Aunty and Great Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Rest In Peace.

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Trades and Services BEAUTY

Building

EVERYONE LOVES TO BE PAMPERED!

Quality, range, experience and value.

That’s Versatile!

From great homes to sleepouts, garages, workshops and carports, Versatile can build it all! And we’ll take care of everything from consents to driveways.

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Phone: 03 577 7212

0800 VERSATILE www.versatile. co.nz

Elegance Beauty 8/54 Scott Street Blenheim

ph 03 579 4043 txt 027 334 2200

Carpet install & service

electrical ELECTRICAL

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Nathan Birtles

We come to you with: • Our huge range • Guaranteed best price for your carpet • Great finance offers • Only flooring retailer with Fly Buys!

Locals working with locals to ‘Turn Houses into Homes’

021 997 070 or 0508 22 77 38 harrisonscarpetone.co.nz

garage doors

gates GATES

Joinery

jeweller

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

Classic Gates

alklins Joinery

PhiliP Gibbison

ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

Manufacturer of all your joinery needs

See the experts for:

• Windows • Doors • Vanities • Wall Units • Kitchens • Stairs • Shop Fittings • Fit-out of boats and motorhomes • Repair work

Member of the Registered Master Joiners

• Sectional Doors • Roller Doors • Tilt Doors • Commercial Doors

Sandblasting Powdercoating Gates, Fencing Furniture Pool Fences

• Gate Systems

Email: sales@domblen.co.nz

6 Nelson St, Blenheim

Ph/Fax 578 0374 a/h 021 838 550

Phone: 579 5266 Cell: 027 6710 133 walklins@xtra.co.nz 13 Sutherland Terrace Blenheim

PAINTER Painter

kitchens Loca ll

and m y design ed anufa Make sure there is a cture d Mastercraft Kitchen at the heart of your home

DAVE REES PAINTERS & DECORATORS For all painting and decorating needs

Interiors, exteriors, residential, commercial Including wallpapering, varnishing, roof spraying, new homes, repaints - we do it all All Workmanship Guaranteed

by Cantwell Joinery Visit us online at www.mastercraft.co.nz or call us on 03 578 3375 Showroom: 15 Bristol Street, Riverlands, Blenheim

panel & paint

spouting

Repairs & Replacement

Panel & Paint Large & small repairs Full re-sprays Plastic welding Stripping tank Chassis & suspension work

• • • • • •

Touch-ups Mig & tig welding Insurance work Acid tank Custom work Fabrication

03 578 0086

info@classicandcustom.co.nz | classicandcustom.co.nz 3 Warwick Street, Blenheim

Jewellers Your Watch & Clock professional.

Quality repairs to all brands.

Ph 578 2595 Cleghorn St Redwood Village

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

Ph: 579 4445

All loads are 3 Cubic meters Free delivery in the Blenheim area.

Contact us to discuss your firewood needs today.

Or check us out on facebook @DeanBlacklawsfirewood

www.cmelectrical.co.nz

No job too small PVC Galvanized Coloursteel Internal gutters

Call Don today 027 279 7392 Over 30 years experience.

Locally owned and operated.

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES SUPPLIES • 5 grades of bark • compost & soil conditioner • pungas • peastraw • bricks • cream pebble • white chip • screened topsoil • firewood • coal • trailer hire • wine barrels EX DEPOT OR DELIVERY

Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate Blenheim

Ph 578 9590 plastic welding

Industrial welding of • Tanks • Bins • Boats Fabrication of one off products 26 Stuart Street PH 03-578 3034 Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm

Phone 03 570 2214 Fax 03 570 2219 Mobile 0272 472 784

Spouting

• • • • •

Gum, Pine or Gum/Pine mixed loads available

www.harrisonscarpet.co.nz

eftpos/cash/cheque

• Garage Door Openers 41 Grove Road BLENHEIM Ph 578 8251

firewood

plastering

Don’t get bitten on Outboard or BOAT Repairs!

GReAT seRvice

AT eXceLLeNT

pRices

Vortex Marine PH 578 5720 6 Dodson St, Blenheim

plumbing & drainage

M T • Exterior plastering & waterproofing • Commercial & residential • Repairs & repaints • High pressure water blasting • House maintenance • Free quotes & advice ALL WORK GUARANTEED MIKE DOUGLAS

Freephone:

0800 944 748 Cell: 021 572 800 mike@marlboroughplastering.co.nz

supplies

marine

TREE CARE CARE

Plumbing & Drainage Ltd. New & existing plumbing and drainlaying.

Certified plumber & drainlayer Mark's Cell 021 295 7061 Tania's Cell 021 150 4577 A/H (03) 5777 354

WINDOW TINTING Window tints

TOP QUALITY ANIMAL FEED Layers Pellets - Layers Meal Chick Starter - Wild Bird Mix Pig Pellets - Pig Nuts Multi-grain Horse & Pony Meal Broodmare Mix Lactating Mix - Plus more ALL LOCALLY PRODUCED BY KIWI SEED FOR SECURITY OF SUPPLY

527 Old Renwick RD 8.30—12.30pm Sat Ph 5780468

www.kiwiseed.co.nz

Tree Removal Height Reduction Trimming/Thinning Branch Chipping Hedge Trimming Line Clearance Stump Grinding Mulch Supplies Fully Insured FREE QUOTES

Ph. 03 578 0083

(Lance) 021 361912 cts@xtra.co.nz

AUTOMOTIVE & RESIDENTIAL WINDOW TINTING

Controlling: • Heat • Glare • Fade • Privacy • Security Free Measure & Quote Locally owned & operated

Lloyd Yorke

0274 327 949 A/Hrs 578 7889

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

public notice

public notice

Christmas Trees

Pick now and collect later 164 Shandon Road, Waihopai Valley Pine $35 • Douglas $45 Phone 578 4447 or Susanne 021 0832 3695

TEN PIN BOWLING. Open 7 days from 10.00am till late. Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

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

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

Beavertown Blenheim Lions

Xmas Raffles Cake - 607 Tree - 825 Stocking - 771 Thank you for your support

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Any cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's.

In any condition.

CAsh paid FREE pick up

Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105

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situations vacant

situations vacant

Part Time Health Care Assistant Required

Serious about an apprenticeship?

If you are looking for a varied Health care role as part of a great team, look no further.

Successful applicants to be flexible with hours and experience in the Industry would be preferred, however training will be supplied.

For further information please contact Lucy Moore, Clinical Nurse Manager on (03) 577 5208 or email lucy@slv.net.nz.

Applications close Wednesday 21st December 2016.

Be part of building some of the best quality houses in Marlborough.

Open to existing apprentices who might be looking something more rewarding?

To apply contact office@dmbuilding.co.nz or call Dallas on 027 573 10 71

Phone 577 7868 to place your ad here

WednesdaySun The

Sun

Blenheim Marlborough

The

Blenheim Marlborough

Bethsaida

WHAT'S ON

Tonight

Holiday Closure

Christmas Housie 7.00pm – Club Hall Christmas Quiz 7.15pm Club Bar

Our office will be closed from 4pm Wednesday 21st December and will re-open Monday 16th January 2016 at 9am.

Thursday Members Draw $1850.00

We wish everyone a safe and happy festive season.

Friday Members Draw $700.00 Happy Hour Friday - 5.30pm-7.30pm

for sale

Saturday Members Draw $5000.00 Jokers Wild Club Bar 7.00pm

Sunday The Club will close at 3pm This 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

C H R I S TM AS pre sents- Gift vouchers, NZ history & hunting books, gold jewellery, crystal, matchbox toys $ 15 , t h o u s a n d s o f unique collectables.

JUST BROWSING Battys Rd 5775402 WINE BARRELS -Half barrel $50. Whole barrel $100. Free delivery. Ph 021-779-180.

PIANO-NIEER. Excellent condition. Looks as new. $500. Phone 5777-669.

Applications invited for new Consumer Council

HOUSE to be demolished. Doors, windows, laundry, kitchen cupboards available before the digger comes.

Phone 578 - 8992 or 021-436357.

2 FEMALE lop ear rabbits, $30 each with free hutch. Phone 027739-9940.

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.

Fully certificated and registered.

Brand new batteries.

Ready to hit the road! $40,000.

Phone (03) 577 8541

health & beauty

work wanted

EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope and suction.

Phone for an appointment 578 8310 at Edge Physio, 11 Francis St.

DRESS MAKING, alterations, will pick up & deliver. Ph: Robyn 5737257 or 022-173-6140.

MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check u s i n g d e r m o s c o py.

Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

D O M E S T I C O ve n Cleaner- Available Now, $50. Phone David 027573-8354 or leave a message on 573-8355.

EXPERIENCED gardener available. Phone 572-2830.

wanted to buy

 House removals  Office relocations  Winz Quotes Available  Furniture removals No job too big or too small

0800 223 6632

HEALTH CARE HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS ASSISTANT

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.

A permanent shift and is available for an for enthusiastic committed enthusiastic and committed health care assistants.

Health Care Assistant.

Experience is preferred, but full training will be offered to suitable applicants.

Experience is preferred, but full training will be offered to a suitable applicant.

Please at reception for anand Come andcall join our friendly application form or email supportive team.

Permanent & casual shifts are available

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.

Please call at reception for an application form or email manager@bethsaida.co.nz Applications close December 19, 2016

If this position interests you please apply in your own handwriting including your CV to:

manager@bethsaida.co.nz

BENCH PRESS with bar, barbells & dumbbells, $ 20 0. Phone 5777-393.

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Would you like to use your experience as a health consumer or patient to improve health services in the Nelson Marlborough region?

Our new Consumer Council will provide a strong voice for the community and consumers on health service planning and provision. We need members with diverse backgrounds, contacts, knowledge and skills, to provide the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and our management teams with a wide-ranging view.

We want people who have: • a desire to influence the health system to be consumercentred • experience and some understanding of the whole health system to advocate for consumer interests • the ability to co-design health services to improve patients’ experience of services as well as the services themselves • ideally, a network of contacts with other consumer and community groups.

The Terms of Reference and membership application form are available online: www.nmdhb.govt.nz/consumer-council The application form can also be obtained from our Board Secretary: Gaylene Corlett, Board Secretary, NMDHB Corporate Office, Private Bag 18, Nelson South.

Phone: (03) 546 1723 Email: gaylene.corlett@nmdhb.govt.nz.

Applications must be received by the Board Secretary by 5pm 20 January 2017

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

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

Screen Printing Position Newman Graphics Limited 60 High Street Renwick 7204 Applications close Tuesday 20th December 2016

Sewing Machinist Full Time position Here’s to a Career to Celebrate!

Supervisor/Machinery Operator Marlborough – Full Time Accolade Wines has more than 1,800 dedicated employees in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa and North America. We make some of the world’s best known brands and sell our wines in over 80 countries.

We are looking for an experienced Sewing Machinist to join our team to do Garment Alterations and Repairs at The Sewing Store.

You will be joining a friendly enthusiastic team, providing a high standard of service.

On top of exceptional sewing skills, our ideal applicant will: • Demonstrate good communication skills • Competently answer customer enquiries

Our employment opportunities range from the vine to the glass and we’re currently searching for a Supervisor / Machinery Operator to join our New Zealand team based in Blenheim, Marlborough at the Mud House Vineyard.

• Have a good understanding of garment construction and form

With the Marlborough Vineyard Manager at the helm, you will be responsible for the management and supervision of seasonal staff.

• Enjoy a role where no day is the same

You will need a ‘can do’ attitude, good planning & time management skills and good communication skills. You will need the ability to operate machinery while performing general repairs & maintenance when needed. Flexibility and the willingness to work longer hours will help you function well within the Marlborough team.

• Be a good team player as well as be able to work independently • Keep a tidy appearance and workspace

You will be joining a friendly enthusiastic team, providing a high standard of service.

If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you!

Enquiries, Applications & CV to Anna under 03 578 7801, info@thesewingstore.co.nz or come into The Sewing Store, 29 High Street, Blenheim to find out more.

Previous vineyard experience, Growsafe Approved Handlers and a full Driver’s License with W Endorsement would be an advantage.

We’ll provide you with the ideal reward package and environment to make a difference in our successful and growing business.

Seize the opportunity to work in New Zealand wine country, with a growing local economy and a very affordable lifestyle. Sound like your kind of drop? We’d love to hear from you.

Apply to claudia.kennedy@accolade-wines. co.nz with a covering letter and your CV by 9 January 2017.

29 HigH Street, BlenHeim PH: (03) 578 7801

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Gerald Flintoft pictured racing in his 52e streetstock last season at Eastern States Streetstock driver Dale Johnstone holding yellow and Speedway. He died last week and the club held a special tribute on Saturday. black balloons in memory of Gerald Flintoft during the Photo by Rebecca Maling.

Remembrance Champs. Speednut Photography.

Special tribute for local streetstock driver

By Celeste Alexander A special remembrance event for all the people who were involved in speedway and have passed away was held last Saturday by the Eastern States Speedway.

A list of 40 names was read out as the club and crowd held a minute silence in respect for those who were part of the club and dedicated their time as members.

There was also a special trib-

ute held for 32-year-old Gerald Flintoft, affectionately known as Chunky, who passed away last Tuesday. Gerald was a streetstock driver, vehicle checker and valued member of the club.

Streetstock drivers held a special race, did burnouts and released yellow and black balloons in his memory.

Gerald was farewelled yesterday by family and friends and was

driven around the track in the hearse for his final lap with his streetstock car parked nearby.

BNT sponsored the Remembrance Champs which saw each class compete for trophies for first, second and third placings, and Christmas activities were held for junior members including a visit from Father Christmas.

This was the final speedway meeting for the year as the club

takes a break before resuming the season on January 14.

Remembrance Champs first place winners Productions - Jeff Stanton Streetstocks - Bradley Evans of Nelson Youth ministocks - Brayden Nell of Nelson Stockcars - Scott Alexander Saloons - Paddy North

Funding for college sport focus Sport Tasman says it has made a fast start to a three-year plan to boost the low number of secondary school students playing sport in the top of the south region.

Just 45 per cent of college students in the 15 schools across Nelson, Marlborough, Kaikoura and Buller played sport last year, the second lowest participation rate in the country and well below other similar regions and the national average of 54 per cent.

It is even worse for young women, with the participation rate having fallen sharply in recent years to 41 per cent.

Funded by a two year grant from Rata Foundation and with support from Sport NZ and the NZ Secondary School Sports Council, Sport Tasman earlier this year launched a strategy to reverse the decline.

The goal is to boost student participation Female school students’ participation in in sport up to 80 per cent over the next three sport has dropped to 41 per cent. years through initiatives such as creating

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more college-only competitions, focusing on events for young women, starting a leadership programme for students keen on coaching and growing awareness of the great outdoors by meeting student demand for non-traditional and informal sports opportunities such as adventure racing, rock climbing and mountain biking.

Five colleges are involved in a growing coaches programme which since July has trained 90 students across 11 codes, with another two schools keen to sign up.

A Youth Speak Sports Summit is planned for next year so students can discuss the issues facing them and potential solutions.

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Queen Charlotte Yacht Club sailor Nick Gardiner marked a clean sweep at the Nelson Marlborough regional championships held in Nelson last weekend. It doubled as the Paper Tiger Catamaran class South Island championships, meaning Gardiner took out both the title of overall regatta champion and South Island Paper Tiger champion.

Queen Charlotte Yacht Club commodore Richard Gifford says the Queen Charlotte club will host the Paper Tiger Catamaran nationals in the last weekend of January, as well as the Annual Interislander Regatta in late February.

Summer run

This week’s summer run is on tomorrow, with a relay starting at Sheps Park in Severne Street, Springlands, at 6pm. Please be there by 5.45pm to get put into a team and be ready to run/walk at 6pm. Everyone is welcome and the runs are non-competitive and made as enjoyable as possible. The cost is $2 per week or $20 for the season, families $25 for the season.

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