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Two more sleeps!

By Cathie Bell Excitement is building up and town is busy with people doing their last-minute shopping, with two sleeps to go before Christmas.

Claudia and Riley Gardiner were among the Marlborough children to tell Santa what they want for Christmas, in case Mum and Dad haven’t got the hint.

Continued on page 2 Riley and Claudia Gardiner celebrate two sleeps to go until Christmas.

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Festivities abound as Christmas approaches Continued from page 1 Crossroads held its community Christmas dinner on Wednesday night.

Coordinator Janette Walker says about 200 people were fed a full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.

It had taken two days to prepare, she says.

Crossroads is also serving a community breakfast on Christmas Day, from 8am, and all are welcome, Janette says.

Star of the Sea Catholic parish priest Father Pat McIndoe says Christmas is a wonderful time for children and families to celebrate together.

He will be taking the 7.30pm Christmas Eve family Mass at

St Mary’s Church at which the children of the parish will be playing a big role.

“To me, Christmas is a wonderful feast or holiday which lights up our world and is a beautiful celebration for family.

It celebrates the wonderful news that God sent his very own son to share our life and give purpose to our sometimes crazy mixed up world. So it brings light and hope into the darkness that people sometimes see in life.

“Also we can share a wonderful celebration for bringing Crossroads co-ordinator Janette Walker welcomes everyone to the family together as we see the centre’s community Christmas dinner before food is served.

Jesus, born in the poor stable in Bethlehem, having so little, yet who come to adore him. delight at the simple things of life. having so much, and with Mary “The children really make Christ- I wish everyone a very Happy and and Joseph and the shepherds mas with their sense of wonder and Blessed Christmas.”

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The Pinks move on from Old Bank

By Cathie Bell Craft beer afficianados Mike and Hazel Pink have sold the Old Bank pub in Redwoodtown and are moving on to a new venture.

Mike says he has been at the Old Bank for eight years, and it was time for a new challenge.

“I got it to where I wanted to, and decided I needed a new challenge.”

‘Every day’ at the Old Bank was a highlight, he says.

“I had some wonderful customers, there was no trouble out there. It was a good quality bar, with 100 per cent craft beer, the only bar in Marlborough to do that… I thoroughly enjoyed what I did.”

Craft beer was his unique offering right from the start,

Mike says.

When he started, it wasn’t really a thing, but that has built up across the district now.

“When I first came here, interest was very low. People soon picked up on it and look where they are today.”

The Old Bank has been sold, and the idea is that it will continue as a beer bar with Indian food and takeaways as well, he says.

The Redwoodtown pub is shut until the new owner gets a liquor licence.

Mike and Hazel’s new challenge is the Junction Hotel in Spring Creek, and Mike says it ‘certainly is’ a challenge.

“All I can really say is that it presents a very big challenge but I’m up for it.”

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Special gift for family that lost their home in fire

By Celeste Alexander Local couple Robin and Lisa Pearce lost everything they owned including their beloved Tuamarina home in a house fire two months ago, but a surprise gift from ASB Bank Blenheim last week has brightened their Christmas.

The couple was nominated for the ASB Good as Gold Santa Edition by the branch and gifted $10,000, clothing vouchers for their children Holly and Hugh, and flowers.

Robin and Lisa were contacted by the branch and asked to go in for a meeting to discuss insurance and their mortgage.

“We thought the worst,” Robin laughs.

When they arrived staff offered to shout them a coffee and took them to a cafe where a table was reserved for them.

“I thought, that’s strange. I said to my wife I’ve never had a bank meeting at a cafe,” Robin says.

“Then someone appeared with a camera and the bank’s area and regional manager walked in. It was all very weird,” he says.

ASB staff announced that they were receiving the gift and why they felt their family was deserving and gave this statement.

“The Pearce family has a heart of gold. As proud members of the Blenheim community, they’re the type of family who always put their hand up to help.

“Tragically they recently lost their house to fire, including all of their prized possessions and belongings. After overcoming other challenges including illnesses, their family remains strong.

“They have shown incredible spirit in the face of such adversity and our Blenheim branch couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of a break, and wanted to make sure the Pearce family was looked after. So we hope our gift of $10,000 can help bring them a merry Christmas.”

Robin and Lisa were very emotional after the announcement, ‘blown away’ and left in disbelief.

“Lots of things went through our minds. All I could think was there’s more people out there more worthy than us.

“I was a stunned mullet, there were no dry eyes in the place,” Robin says.

The family was told to use the money on themselves to ‘brighten their Christmas’.

“I can’t say enough about the ASB staff, this is an amazing gift,” he says.

inbrief Relief fund distribution So far, $11,000 has been distributed from the Marlborough Mayoral Earthquake Fund, in its first round of application this week.

Marlborough recovery manager Dean Heiford says 34 families and individuals requested assistance.

Woman sentenced A Blenheim woman has pleaded guilty to murder and been sentenced in the Blenheim High Court, but her name and sentence has been suppressed until after an appeal period. The murder occurred earlier this year.

SH1 to swerve RMA

Lisa and Robin Pearce were very emotional after receiving a $10,000 surprise gift from ASB Blenheim branch. The couple lost their Tuamarina home in a fire two months ago and were nominated for the ASB Good as Gold - Santa Edition.

The Government has passed an Order in Council to speed up the rebuild of State Highway 1 south to Kaikoura, modifying provisions of the Resource Management Act and nine other pieces of legislation, to streamline the recovery work. Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the ‘simplest and most efficient way of getting work done in a major event like this is to remove legislative barriers while giving due consideration to environmental, ecological and cultural impacts’.

Renwick bypass backed

The moment Robin Pearce was told he and his wife were receiving $10,000.

The Marlborough District Council has backed a community compromise for trucks to not use two Renwick residential streets at night, agreeing to trial it until the end of February when it would be reviewed before the beginning of the district’s grape harvest. Councillors were told that other solutions, including reduced speed limits on the state highways through Renwick, would also be investigated. Signage for 80kms on Middle Renwick road has been put in place.

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Resort wins top awards in Asia and London The Bay of Many Coves luxury five-star boutique resort on the water’s edge in the Marlborough Sound has not only been awarded ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the world’ at the Asia and Australasia Awards by Luxury Travel Guide but has also won ‘Australasia’s Best Relaxation Retreat’ at the World Boutique Hotel Awards held in London. Bay of Many Coves sits in the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and has been themed on the traditional kiwi Resort offering spacious one, two and three bedroom self-contained apartments.

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Story and photo by Celeste Alexander With delicous food and winning smiles to match, Chantilly Café has been named the Hellers Classic Kiwi South Island region winner in the 2017 Meadow Fresh New Zealand Café of the Year awards announced last week.

A typical Kiwi Classic Cafe, Chantilly Café is a family owned business operated by Doug and Pat Sundholm and their daughter Kirsty. It has been going in Blenheim for the

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The win came as a surprise, Kirsty says, but has been the cherry on the cake, topping off another great year for the staff.

“It came out of the blue. We hadn’t heard anything and there were so many cafés so we didn’t think we had won until we were phoned last week.

“We were blown away and owe a lot to our loyal customers for voting and supporting

Business events organisers Thirteen business events organisers got a good view of Marlborough last month, and after two days of exploring, agreed there was only one word for it – ‘brilliant’.

Destination Marlborough’s business unit, Business Events Marlborough, organised and hosted the group from around New Zealand representing 11 different organisations along with a journalist from business events trade publication Meeting Newz.

Their programme was designed to showcase Marlborough’s capability to successfully host conferences and incentive events.

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Business events are not just about single and multi-day conferencing, Marlborough is also well positioned to capitalise on the small group and incentives market. This trip was about influencing the influencers Tracy Johnston, General Manager of Destination Marlborough says.

“By bringing these corporate conference organisers and incentive planners to Marlborough we can prove to them that Marlborough is a brilliant conference destination.”

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us,” she says.

Doug adds; “We appreciate what our staff have done for us and their hard work over the years.”

A further judging round now commences to identify the national winners of each category, to be announced at an event in Auckland in February along with the supreme award - the 2017 Meadow Fresh New Zealand Café of the Year.

Corrin, age 4, works with the Moveable Alphabet, writing sentences.

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Friday December 23, 2016

Company replaces stolen radios

Tait Communications has come to the party for the Marlborough Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority, donating new mobile radio equipment to the Kekerengu volunteers after their gear was stolen.

Six two-way radios and the base station radio plus battery pack were stolen from the Kekerengu Community Centre shed after the November 14 earthquake isolated the community.

Tait Communications has provided four VHF radios, and four PRS radios, along with all the associated equipment, to Kekerengu’s firefighters.

Kekerengu Fire Force Controller John Philipson says he and his crew have been disgusted to think that anyone would take their equipment, let alone at a time

when the east coast is in the middle of a catastrophic event.

Marlborough Kaikoura Principal Rural Fire Officer Richard McNamara applauds the gesture by Tait Communications, saying that lives literally depend on two-way radios.

“Tait picked up on the theft, and asked if they could help. They thought it was a cheap shot, the theft, and wanted to put it right for a country fire squad who are right in the middle of it.”

General manager of Tait Communications’ New Zealand business, Trevor Laughton, says the company was pleased to ensure the Kekerengu volunteer force is once again well equipped to deal with emergencies in their community.

“Our volunteer fire fighters do a vital job in rural communities, often in difficult conditions. To manage those risks it’s essential that our volunteers and their officers have fail-safe communications equipment.”

Trevor says it is incredibly disappointing to hear that thieves had stolen the Kekerengu equipment because all the emergency services, and those who looked after electricity and water supply and other services, need their mobile radios to do their jobs and to keep everyone safe.

“Tait knows from the earthquakes and other disasters that it’s on our worst days, when there’s a lot of uncertainty, that a mobile radio can be an absolute life saver because it’s engineered to keep operating in the most trying conditions.”

Deputy Principal Rural Fire Officer John Foley and Kekerengu Fire Force Controller John Philipson with the donated radios.

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By Cathie Bell Firefighters are warning people to take care as the summer heat hits and grass dries out on the hills and countryside.

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Olwyn Place To the bloke with lawn mower racing, going past 15 houses at 9pm have some respect for neighbours.

Also Olwyn Place check out car sales yard there .

What a rip off!

As expected, fuel price just gone up over $2 in readiness for festive season and holidays.

What a rip off!

Thieving sods!

The motorists advocate, the AA, were going to do something about it weren’t they? ..yeah right.

Dave

Road cone on Xmas tree

Awesome event

Think you need to stress less mate relax.

We have a wonderful life in Seddon and get a lot done and are lucky to have no worries or problems.

May we remind you there are many more people other than you that care about our community as well.

So you have a good xmas and happy new year and here’s to less earthquakes.

What an awesome event the Clubs of Marlborough Kids Christmas Party was.

Many thanks to all those involved for organising a great morning!

We will be back Motorhome tourist called into cafe in Seddon on Sunday, older lady and younger lady quite rude and abrupt, drove onto Ward and lady serving lovely and friendly.

We know they’ve been through a lot with earthquakes, we were trying to support you.

Attitude with customers is a big thing.

Love South Island, heading home to Hastings after travelling for three months.

We will be back.

I laughed to see someone had put an orange road cone on top of the Xmas tree in Seymour square.

Good to see a sense of humour. Lights still working fine, none the worse for it.

Stress less

Stop, go people With all the road works going on in the district, the stop - go people are hard to see as they merge into the back ground with all the dayglow orange eg: cones, warning signs, machinery, etc could they be in a different colour . . Say bright blue or green ?

Something to standout from the surroundings.

Thanks guys Have to agree with comments on Christchurch detour.

I would also like to acknowledge the drivers from Renwick Transport who always seem to manage to slow down and veer a little when it is safe, when they pass me walking my dog on Highway 35.

Thanks guys.

Doggy dooz & horses in rivers As I responsibly carry my doggy bags home I wonder why riders can leave mountains of horse poo along the Taylor reserve tracks & river!

Ban them or make their riders clean it up!

I also recently spent $850 in vet fees when my dogs’ main pad was sliced open by glass in the river requiring emergency surgery.

These issues are much more concerning than biodegradable dog poo!

txt talk of the week What an eyesore

Re “ Doggy Dooz” texts: Bins with smaller openings (to deter general household waste bags) made especially for putting bags of pooz in are not unheard of!

As per my text a couple of years ago - after spending time in London, specifically Greenwich park where my friends walked their dogs, I was impressed with these bins and the frequent close placing of them - and ‘voila’ the 100% use of them - it makes so much sense to make it easy for dog people to be good, and not slack, citizens!

Lollyrock.

Thank goodness someone has finally weeded the traffic islands at Boyce St, Middle Renwick Rd intersection.

What an eyesore it was, weeds bigger than the plants!

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Council Services

Christmas/New Year Holiday Hours 2016/2017 Marlborough District Council, Blenheim office will be closed from 5.00 pm Friday 23 December 2016 and reopen on Wednesday 4 January 2017 at 8.00 am.

All Transfer Stations, Waste Sorting Centre, the Resource Recovery Centre, Greenwaste Acceptance Facility & Composting and the Landfill will be closed on Christmas Day 25 December

Transfer Stations Blenheim Open Boxing Day Monday 26 December: 7.30 am - 5.00 pm Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 December: 7.30 am - 5.00 pm Saturday 31 December: 7.30 am - 4.00 pm Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 January: 7.30 am to 5.00 pm Picton Open Boxing Day Monday 26 December: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 December: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Saturday 31 December: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 January: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Havelock Open Boxing Day 26 December: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 December: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Saturday 31 December: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 January: 8.00 - 4.00 pm

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

Seddon Closed Monday 26 December Wednesday 28 December Friday 30 & Saturday 31 December Monday 2 January Open Tuesday 27 December: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Wairau Valley Closed Wednesday 28 December to Tuesday 3 January Rai Valley Closed Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 December Saturday 31 December Open Friday 30 December 2016 Tuesday 3 January: 9.00 am – Midday

Resource Recovery Centre Open Boxing Day Monday 26 December: 7.30 am - 5.00 pm Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 December: 7.30 am - 5.00 pm Saturday 31 December: 7.30 am - 4.00 pm Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 January: 7.30 am - 5.00 pm

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Marlborough District Libraries Hours

Open Boxing Day Monday 26 December: 7.30 am - 5.00 pm Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 December: 7.30 am - 5.00 pm Saturday 31 December: 7.30 am - 4.00 pm Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 January: 7.30 am - 5.00 pm

Friday 23 December: Blenheim 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Picton 8.00 am – 5.00 pm.

Saturday 24 to Tuesday 27 December: Blenheim and Picton Closed.

Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 December: Blenheim and Picton 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.

Saturday 31 December – Tuesday 3 January: Blenheim and Picton Closed.

Wednesday 4 January: Normal Hours resume.

Kerbside Rubbish Bag and Recycling Collections Boxing Day and Day after New Year’s Day (Observed) Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Mondays will be collected on Friday 23 December and Friday 30 December.

Christmas Day (Observed) and New Year’s Day (Observed) Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Tuesdays will be collected on Wednesday 28 December and Wednesday 4 January 2017.

Please make sure your bags and crates are out on the kerb by 7.30 am.

Bus Services Passengers are advised that during the Christmas/New Year holidays the Blenheim Bus Service will not operate on the following statutory public holidays: Christmas Day 25 December 2016.

Boxing Day Monday 26 December 2016.

Christmas Day Observed Tuesday 27 December New Year’s Day Sunday 1 January 2017 Day after New Year’s Day Monday 2 January 2017 New Year’s Day Holiday, Tuesday 3 January 2017 Normal services resume Wednesday 4 January 2017.

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

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COUNCIL NEWS Christmas message 2016

Where’s the best place for a dip?

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Ageing Positively in Marlborough – Music will keep you young

For most of us, Christmas brings the chance to relax and enjoy the company of our friends and families. I know that, after a busy election year, I am very much looking forward to this break.

But for some people this will undoubtedly be a tough Christmas. For those who have lost their homes to the earthquake or who have experienced personal and financial losses this will not be the easiest time. We all pray for an end to the after-shocks. I am proud of the way the region has shown its resilience but I also know that, for some, the stress levels can rise when there is so much to deal with and I ask that we all remain supportive in any way possible.

It is some comfort to be able to report that the Marlborough District Council has reached the year’s end in a secure financial position, well placed to play its part in the long job of repairing the region’s vital infrastructure.

May I also take this moment to express special thanks to those who have served us so well this year – everyone involved in the civil defence response – and also to those who we rely upon over the holiday season; our emergency services, our hospital and rest home staff, those who keep our essential services going.

I will be spending this Christmas with Anne and with my daughter and a son now living in the UK; it will be the first chance I’ve had to share time with them since the election so I am looking forward to seeing them and recharging the batteries before the new year begins.

I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas, John Leggett, Mayor of Marlborough

Water Ski Lane Closure Ngakuta Bay The Harbour Master will close the water ski access lane in Ngakuta Bay between December 29 2016 and January 7 2017.

Scout Jamboree activities will be underway in Ngakuta Bay during this time. All other water ski access lanes in the Queen Charlotte Sound will remain operational.

Anyone of a certain age in Marlborough will remember Price’s dance band; if you stepped onto the floor at a dine-and-dance, wedding, 21st birthday or at a country hall, it was quite likely to be Terry Price’s Dance Band pumping out the music.

Today, Terry, now aged 85, and his wife Pam at age 70, are still entertaining. Their audiences are the rest homes of Marlborough where residents are often those who were out on those dance floors in the 1960s and 70s.

Terry and Pam visit the Waterlea Resthome and Springlands Lifestyle Village on alternative months and Bethsaida twice a

year. As well, they often play at the day respite sessions offered

by Alzheimers Marlborough.

The Prices are members of the Marlborough Scottish Society and Pipe Band; Terry is Pipe Major and Pam the historian, currently compiling the 100 year history of Marlborough pipe bands. Terry can still summon enough air in the lungs to play the bagpipes at the weddings of family and friends – his star turn was as piper at the Lake Timara wedding of Dan Carter and Honor Dillon.

As grandparents, Terry and Pam are very involved with the younger generation; and perhaps Terry has already shared

his wise words with them – live each day as though it will be your last because one day you will be right!

Family-friendly foreshore at Picton

Abandoned Vessel The Marlborough Harbour Master is seeking the owner of the pictured vessel. The vessel was occupying a mooring in Waikawa Bay without the consent or knowledge of the mooring owner. The vessel is now in the possession of the Harbour Master. If the vessel remains unclaimed for 30 days it may be sold or destroyed. Contact the Harbour Master on 03 520 7400.

International shipping delays have held up the delivery of materials for the new water play area for toddlers replacing the old paddling pool on the Picton foreshore but we hope it can be finished in time for the warm weather in the New Year.

We’re waiting for the special soft fall matting surface product for the splash pad to arrive from the UK. It will be installed as soon as it is available, hopefully in early January.

As part of this project two new shade sails will be

Celebrate New Year’s Eve Celebrate the New Year at Ignite Marlborough Picton’s Foreshore will come alive at 7pm on New Years Eve with a concert, food stalls, local bars and restaurants open and a children’s festive programme leading up to the fireworks finale.

Free buses will shuttle between Blenheim’s Seymour Square and the Picton i-Site.

Bus bookings are essential. To book your seat go to the Marlborough 4 Fun website: www.marlborough4fun.co.nz

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

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

put up with some seating so the whole area will be comfortable for parents and caregivers as well as the little ones.

Another improvement will be to the public conveniences.

The toilet block closest to the play area, just beneath the Picton Museum, will be better signposted and a new unit is being installed to extend the facilities at the eastern end of the foreshore at London Quay. It’s also planned to have new toilets in place next to Picton’s i-SITE by early February.

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5 MINUTES WITH: Mathias Møller Jespersen

Q A Q A Q A

From Denmark, lead kayak guide for Driftwood Eco Tours

What’s your most annoying habit?

I tend to take a discussion a bit too far. If I know I’m right, I’ll usually not give way.

One of my best holidays was.....

The five and a half months I spent in Canada, and especially the three months in the Yukon, volunteering and working for Muktuk Adventures, bringing guests out into the Canadian winter on dogsleds.

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Friends, I simply can’t get enough of that!

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your favourite meal?

Danish Smørrebrød, which is an open sandwich loaded with good stuff.

What’s your fondest childhood memory?

The many family canoe trips we did during summer and going fishing and tramping with my dad and younger brother.

What’s your greatest fear?

That something happens to the people that I love, while I’m away.

Q A Q A Q A

How do you want to be remembered?

I don’t know ... I guess as a pretty cool guy, who did some good while he was around.

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

There are so many incredible people that I would like to dine with ... the American writer and mountaineer Jon Krakauer.

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

That I’m a terrible loser, and that I’m super stubborn.

Patients urged to book doctors early to get medicine Doctors are busy in the holiday build-up, just like other businesses, and patients need to get in early to get their prescriptions filled before they go away.

Marlborough Primary Health chief executive Beth Tester says many practices around Marlborough are experiencing high demand for appointments and some were operating with fewer

GPs while they went through a transition of staff.

General practices keep some same-day appointments available for emergencies, but people with less urgent issues can expect to wait for an appointment. This means it is even more important to book ahead.

In accordance with safe prescribing practice, patients on more than three types of medication are

required to see their GP every three months to have their prescriptions renewed.

Scott Street Health Lead Practice Nurse Alison Bond says some patients are calling at the last minute and finding it difficult to get an appointment the same day or day after.

Although it is frustrating for patients, especially as they may have

been able to get appointments at short notice in the past, the reality is that they should no longer have this expectation, as appointments slots are often full, due to a shortage of GPs. Lead pharmacist Brian Powell from Poswillo’s pharmacy reiterates the message to make appointments in good time for prescription renewals.

“Make a note in your calendar to phone your family doctor’s 14 days out

from when you need an appointment and book it in,” he says.

Pharmacies can supply emergency supplies of medication, but only enough to cover three days at a time and there is a cost to the patient, he says.

“Our hands are tied because three days is not a lot of medication, and if you want to go away, it might not be enough.”

GARDENING

THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

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Here we are again with the last article for 2016 and just before Christmas; also the longest daylight day of the year was on the 21st.

This means we are in the very middle of the gardening year and from here on hopefully we have a couple of months of real summer.

The weather this spring has been not good for gardening but has kept a number of insect pests numbers down.

Once the weather settles and stays in a more constant temperature then the pests will come out in force.

Any sign of them, spray as soon as possible Super Neem Tree Oil with Key Pyrethrum added, just before sunset.

Spread either Neem Tree Granules or Neem Tree Powder on the soil under plants to give them extra protection.

An elderly gardener called this week to show me a corn plant that was about 40cm tall and already going to seed, producing the male flowers without any sign of cobs forming.

The reason for this was the weather with not sufficient sunlight hours, too many cloudy skies and hazy ones when not cloudy and temperature fluctuations putting the plants into stress.

I would like to know what is causing the misty haze as it has changed our bright blue skies to milky blue and at night it is only the brightest stars that are seen, even on a clear night.

These conditions do not bode well for growing plants as they need good hours of direct sunlight for their energy to grow and produce food or flowers.

Gardening is always a challenge and no matter how experienced you are, you will win some but also have your losses and failures.

You can reduce weather problems by having a glasshouse or tunnel house which allows you a greater range of gardening activities, extended seasons and a better situation to propagate seeds or cuttings.

Which reminds me to suggest for you to grow a couple of capsicums and chili peppers in 20 litre containers, you can get them established now and fruit this season then, with protection of a glasshouse or similar, they will keep nicely through the winter and then produce again next season.

You will need to apply more food such as sheep manure pellets, Bio Boost and also during the productive season my Secret Tomato food.

A few gardeners that grow cacti have been using the straight tomato food on their plants during summer and with excellent growth results. I have also used it on my Dragon Fruit Cacti and it produces great new growth.

Some have also fed their palms during summer and are also pleased with the new fronds as a result.

Have a Happy Christmas, do some gardening and lets see what the New Year brings.

Wally Richards

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

The Sun

Friday December 23, 2016

LOW PRICES ON FESTIVE TREATS!

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WHAT’S ON

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IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 23 Marlborough Farmers’ Market Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Rd, 3-6pm. Your last chance to enjoy the Marlborough Farmers’ Market for 2016 - come along and find those last minute Christmas gifts or fill your pantry with some of Marlborough’s finest local produce.

Renwick Christmas Tree Festival Anglican Community Church, High Street, Renwick. 11am-10pm daily until Christmas Eve, free enrty.

Lights Over the Manger St Andrew’s Church, 5 Henry St, Pop in between 7.30pm–10pm for fun, dress ups, photos, self guided activities and a hot drink and biscuit. No charge.

Phone Marion 578-2272 for more info.

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.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen 573 6868.

Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of some 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay. Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day! 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@ golf.co.nz.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery open daily from 10.30am-4.30pm.

Art Classes and Workshops available. 204 High Street. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com. Young Impressionists exhibition on 26 November – 5 December.

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends. 67 Market Street, Blenheim. Ph 021 120 1717 or 021 254 2489 or info@ detourgallery.co.nz.

Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily. Fran Maguire Pottery – Exhibition extended due to popular demand. New Exhibition Fads and Frills, Junior fashion 1900-1960.

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. Ph 03 573 6030.

Saturday 24 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.

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.

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.

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

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day.Brayshaw Park guided tours available, SundayThomas 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.

Sunday 25 Crossroads Community Christmas Breakfast 2 Redwood Street, 8am-11am. All welcome. To attend or volunteer pleaae phone Janette on 578 5395.

Up & Coming Monday 26 December Blenheim Riverside Railway Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3) Cash only. Also on 27th, 28th & 29th December.

Saturday 31 December Havelock Lions Market 9am-1pm, Havelock Town Hall.

Pork products, eggs, toys, clothing, plants, pest traps made by Havelock Menzshed and more. Plus, of course, a sausage sizzle. Site available at $5. Ring Ian - 574 2558.

Havelock Craft Fair 10am-4pm. Craft Fair supporting the Simply the Breast dragon boat team.

10am–4pm daily. Free entry. Lots of crafts and plants.

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

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.

Ignite Marlborough Picton Foreshore, London Quay, 7pm. Starting with an evening market. Heaps of main stage music and entertainment and increased children’s entertainment area (until 10pm) and food and refreshment stalls. All culminating in a fabulous Fireworks display at midnight! Alcohol free event except within cafés, restaurants and bars. Free bus transport Blenheim to Picton and return (must be booked in advance).

Friday December 23, 2016

Please drink responsibly these holidays & designate a sober driver

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KNOW YOUR LIMIT Please drink responsibly this holiday season.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Grove Rd

19 Grove Road, Blenheim

Phone: 577 8615

44 Main St, Blenheim • Phone 578 8176 anytime

Know your limit

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Let us worry what’s under the hood

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Windscreens - stone chips Keep your windscreen in top condition with our while-you-wait stone chip repair service.

• On site windscreen help • Safety glass laminated & toughened • Glass tinting • All insurance work • Warranty service

Norm Fowke Glass A division of the Viridian Glass Limited Partnership

P: 03 578 0850 | F: 03 578 0977 15 Bomford St, Blenheim • www.viridianglass.co.nz

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Send us your wedding photo and announcement and we will publish it for free.

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

They deserve the best, give a Thomas’s gift Homeware, Gifts, Gift Wrapping, Gift Registry

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 LIGHTHOUSE Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m.

All welcome. 5785030

Call 03 577 7868

To run your ad here

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

public notice WRITING a book?

We print and publish books and e-books.

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Celebrate Christmas at St Luke’s, Spring Creek

TE N PIN Bowling.

O p e n 7 d ay s f r o m 10.00am till late. Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

www.marlboroughartisanmarket.co.nz

We Wish all our customers a happy xmas and a lovely neW year We are open 24 december but shut for new year’s eve www.marlboroughartisanmarket.co.nz phone 027 848 0463 marlboroughartisanmarket@gmail.com

Two Strong Men & A Truck

25th Dec. 9.30am Christmas Day Family service Celebrating Jesus Birthday!

Rev. Deborah Paton. Communion

1st Jan. 9.30am Happy New Year!

Cannon John Neal. Communion

ALL WELCOME F: St Lukes Parish Marlborough NZ P: 570 5050

Wish them a happy birthday in the Sun. Call (03) 5777 868 to book your ad.

Wednesday

LARGE VERSATILE SLEEP-OUT with kitchen for sale, $15,000.

Phone: 021-609-278 DECKING 8 lengths 1800x90x20 $50. Spinning wheel $40. 2 Glass fish tanks 26hx41dx37l $30 & 32hx31dx61l $60.

Skill-saw GMC 1200W $50. Valve Radio HMV Sprite small $50. Phone 5795335.

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

Thank you All SeniorNet Marlborough have closed their doors for the last time It is with regret we say goodbye to all that have passed through SeniorNet, we thank you for letting us help you with your computing needs, we will miss you all.

Technology has changed over the years, when we first opened people needed to know about the Internet and Emails. It then went onto Skype and Google and a lot of other Courses associated with Windows.

Laptops and Tablets are the way, these days, and with Children using these in school, things have become easier for Mum, Dad and Grandma.

Cheers everyone have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Barbara James - President SeniorNet Marlborough. of SeniorNet Marl.

Wishing you all a magical Christmas!

EXPERIENCED GARDENER available.

Phone 572-2830.

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public notice

Dispatch Person Forklift Driver

Bouncy castles & slides for Hire

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

Julie and Billy Hebberd would like to wish all their customers past and new a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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

Julie and Billy would like to advise you that they have sold the business to Lynne and wish her all the best.

You can contact Lynne on 572 7160, or www.bouncewithus.co.nz

Wishing all our customers a happy and safe Christmas with best wishes for 2017 Our opening hours: Christmas Day - CLOSED New Year’s Day - CLOSED Public Holidays 7am - 3.30pm Normal hours on the days in between.

65 Queen Street, Blenheim ph 03 577 7269

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

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

www.talleys.co.nz

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.

Rachel Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ Date:__________________________

advertising proofOur employment 2016 opportunities range from the

vine to the glass and we’re currently searching for a Supervisor / Machinery Operator to join our job: C57244 New Zealand team based in Blenheim, Marlborsize: 11 x 2 format: b&w ough at the Mud House Vineyard. publication run date position sort cost (excl gst) With the Marlborough Vineyard Manager at the situations vacant Blenheim Sun Wed 21 Dec Sits Vacant $159.50 helm, you will be responsible for the manageFri 23 and Decsupervision of seasonal staff. $159.50 ment Express 21 Dec Sits Vacant $161.70 MightyMarlborough Mix Dog Food Ltd Wed You will need a ‘can do’ attitude, good planning Fri 23 Dec $161.70 Mighty Mix Dog Food is a New Zealand & time management skills and good communiTrademe $184.00 owned manufacturer of quality dog food cation skills. You will need the ability to operate at our Blenheim factory. machinery while performing general repairs & maintenance when needed. Flexibility and the Factory Hand Labourer willingness to work longer hours will help you This fulltime labouring role includes function well within the Marlborough team. operating mincing equipment, bagging off finished products, stacking out, forklift operating and cleaning duties.

Some rostered weekend work is required.

The successful applicant will take pride in their work, be energetic, punctual and be able to work harmoniously in a small team.

A current driver’s licence is required.

The Sun Newspaper wishes all our clients and readers a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY & SAFE NEW YEAR ..

Sincere THANKS to everyone for a great 2016 year and we look forward to an even BIGGER 2017.

work wanted

PRIVATE SALE : 3 Bedroom House. Permanent material & section attached with separate title. Phone: 021-609-278.

Available by the hour.

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

24th Dec. 11pm Christmas Eve Traditional Carol Service Cannon John Neal. Communion

for sale

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

church notice

Friday December 23, 2016

Applications by 6th January will only be accepted via email and should be addressed to: factory@mightymix.co.nz and should include a CV and references along with details of previous work history.

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.

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Cemetery earthquake damage

A large abseil tower like this one is being constructed at Renwick School for the Scout Jamboree.

Scout build begins The Renwick Domain has been a hive of activity in the past week with just over a week until Jamboree.

Troop containers have started to arrive and troop marquees are being put up.

The site is looking more defined with roadways and subcamps, the showers are almost finished, and the toilet trailers are arriving.

The other bases are getting their infrastructure as well such as the abseil tower which is being constructed at the Renwick School and the Renwick Pod gets it’s marquee at Foxes Island.

A Ward resident visited a family member’s gravesite recently and came across damage to the cemetery following the 7.8 earthquake last month.

He estimates around 20 per cent of the headstones were damaged by being moved, tipped over or breaking apart.

“Fortunately our family member’s wasn’t, being that it is relatively new but it’s sad seeing the others damaged. It’s not something people have seen,” he says.

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Births This Week

Death Notices BELL, Donald Forrester: December 21, 2016 BROWNLIE, Nathan McLean (Mac): December 18, 2016 CHANT, Joan: December 10, 2016 COLEY, Dorothy: December 15, 2016 FARMER, Tuarau (Jack): December 17, 2016 MACKENZIE, Thomas Duncan: QSM: December 16, 2016 MANIHERA, Reuben Tauhanga: December 15, 2016 MCCABE, Martha (Meta): December 18, 2016 MCLEAN, Maureen Joy: December 20, 2016 MEIKLEJOHN, Alvyn Brian: December 18, 2016 O’ROURKE, Shirley Mary (nee Grigg): December, 2016 PONT, Kay Helen (nee Wickett): December 15, 2016 YARRALL, Gloria Jean (nee Parfitt): December 15, 2016

CASTLE Yeve Rose: (7lb) December 14, 2016.

HOGKINSON Riley Nicole: (7lb 12oz) December 5.

BEAMSLEY baby boy: (6lb 9oz) December 16, 2016.

WYATT Ruby May: (7lb 7oz) December 14, 2016.

THOMPSON Trevor Ross (8lb 13oz) December 11, 2016.

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SPORT

Gatland nails his red It was interesting to see Wales coach Warren Gatland has said he turned down the offer to coach the Chiefs in Super Rugby which may make appointing the next All Blacks coach tougher.

With current national coach Steve Hansen confirming he will vacate his post after the 2019 World Cup in Japan, it looks like the New Zealand Rugby Union was transitioning Gatland as a potential successor.

The NZRU has long held the belief that the coach has to be in New Zealand and most importantly, a New Zealander to get

the top job.

Current All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has indicated he’ll go for the top job in 2019 though his track record when he coached the Chiefs was mediocre at best.

It appears the NZRU was happy to put some eggs in the Gatland basket, now some of them may be spread to Dave Rennie or Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph - both of whom have had considerable success at Super Rugby level.

Gatland has stated he won’t break his contract with Wales

which is admirable.

The good thing is, there is no shortage of quality New Zealand coaches around the world but that global expansion may be what is concerning the NZRU. Fortunately they have two years before they have to make a decision.

One thing for certain though is that the preference has always been for a coach in New Zealand who has a good understanding of the current crop of All Blacks.

It’s unlikely Gatland would have that from his vantage point in Wales.

Friday December 23, 2016

Sport SPORTS TALK With ...

Jacob Page

inbrief Hopai Sports

The annual Hopai Sports is set for January 7. Admission is $5 and children under 12-years are free.

The event kicks off at 10.45am with the children’s Tug’O War and field events and finishes at 4pm with prizegiving.

Take your own food and beverages. No eftpos. Access is via the Kenepuru Road and Crail Bay or boat.

Visit the website for more information.

Finn a chip off the old block

By Cathie Bell Blenheim teenager Finn Sloan is following his grandfather Robbie Brownlee’s path and is cutting a swathe through the competitive woodchopping field.

Finn competed in the Boys/Novice Underhand Chops at last month’s Marlborough A&P Show, coming first and third in two events, and also placed well at the Nelson A&P show two weekends later.

He has now been selected as the South Island representative in the Tuatahi junior development squad to compete at next April’s Sydney Royal Easter Show, the premier event for woodchopping.

The squad is sponsored by Tuatahi Axes, owned by Masterton axeman Eddie Fawcett, who makes competition quality axes that are supplied around the world.

Finn says he got into woodchopping after finishing cricket, and watching his grandfather.

King & Queen of Withers

“I’d had enough of playing cricket, I thought I’d give something a little bit quicker a go, and yeah… I’m getting there.”

Robbie, who captained the New Zealand veterans’ team this year, says he didn’t push Finn into the sport, but woodchopping runs in the family ‘like most sports’.

“Two or three of them have wanted a go, I thought it was better to wait until they were a bit older.

“Once he started, he couldn’t put a bloody axe down, it’s a bit like a disease.

They say it’s not a bug, it’s a disease.”

The family’s woodshed is certainly full now, with Finn saying they had to build another woodshed to store all the wood he and Robbie have cut up between them while training.

Most New Zealand axemen cut poplar at events, but Australia uses harder woods, Robbie says, so he has Finn trainFinn Sloan is off to Sydney to compete in woodchopping, ing on macrocarpa logs as well. with grandfather Robbie Brownlee.

The King & Queen of the Withers popular event will be held Saturday, January 7 from 7.45am11.30am at the Wither Hills Farm Park.

It’s open to all ages and is a popular run/walk covering 10km.

Enter as an individual, part of a business team or as a married couple. The children’s event is over approx 2km hill course.

Mountain bike runs

The Super D Races will be run on January 10, 17, 24 and 31 at the Wither Hills Mountain Bike Park, Taylor Pass Road.

The event involves timed runs down through the Mountain Bike Park. Run as many runs are you like. from beginners through to pros.

Entry is $5.

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