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Story and photo by Cathie Bell Taylor Pass Honey apprentice beekeeper Sam Lawrence is part of the company’s Relay for Life team and is putting her artistic talents to work as part of the team’s fundraising to fight cancer.

She is painting the boxes of a beehive up for auction as part of a special prize the company is putting up in its quiz night and auction Relay for Life fundraiser next Thursday night.

Continued on page 2 Taylor Pass Honey apprentice beekeeper Sam Lawrence paints a beehive box.

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Unique beehive up for bids Continued from page 1 As part of its Relay for Life efforts, the Taylor Pass Honey team is holding a quiz night and auction on Thursday March 2 at the Fairhall Golf Club, with all proceeds to go to the Cancer Society.

The company is putting up a prize for the auction of a beehive, complete with queen and bees, and all the gear, including a suit and smoker, as well as a beekeeper to visit the winner every eight weeks to look after the hive and train the winner in beekeeping.

Apprentice beekeeper Sam Lawrence is part of the Relay for Life team and she is painting the boxes making up the beehive prize with some incredible intricate art.

She has been working for Taylor Pass Honey for the past two months.

Beekeeping appeals to her, she says, because of the way the bees organise themselves and all work together.

“I like being outside with them and seeing them forage.”

Sam says she has ‘been doing art all my life’ and is painting the boxes in acrylic

paint as that works better with the wood.

“It’s good, something different, I like it.”

A former Marlborough Girls’ College student, she says she’s trying to remember some of the tips she learnt from her school art teacher, Mr Fleming.

The company became aware of Sam’s artistic talents because of her habit of doodling.

“I was doodling on everything.

They asked who it was, and they caught me at it one day.”

Govt takes action on contractors

By Cathie Bell The Government is prosecuting three vineyard contractors with the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s Labour Inspectorate taking them to the Employment Relations Authority for breaching minimum employment standards.

Another two contractors were issued with improvement notices ordering them to step up their practice as employers, with one of them receiving an infringement notice for $3000.

Three of the contractors were found to have no issues, and one contractor remains under investigation.

The charges relate to an investigation last year, where the inspectorate said in August that 10 independent vineyard contractors were investigated and nine were found to have issues, two breaching minimum standards and another seven asked to supply more records.

A ministry spokesman says because the investigation is still continuing and the authority has yet to hear the three cases, it will not name those contractors involved.

Labour Inspectorate regional manager Kevin Finnegan says the Labour Inspectorate takes minimum employment standards very seriously.

It’s ‘simply not acceptable’ for employers to fail to keep written records, supply written employment contracts, calculate holiday pay correctly, or pay at least a minimum wage, he says.

“These are the absolute basics of being an employer in New Zealand, and it’s been disappointing to see the viticulture industry miss the mark when it comes to meeting their obligations.

“The viticulture industry needs to work together to ensure they are regarded as ethical employers, and that New Zealand continues to be considered a fair and equitable place to work and do business.”

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College application Richmond View School has applied to teach intermediate and secondary school pupils, and is awaiting approval from the Education Ministry, which is consulting about it now. The Christian integrated school has 145 pupils, and would like to increase to 345 students from 5-year-olds to 18-year-olds.

Cricket game moved Heavy rain has filled Lake Elterwater, and the proposed Town and Country cricket game tomorrow will now be held on a cattle paddock nearby on the Hickman farm. Entry is free but a gold coin donation for Ward Primary School and Red Cross will be accepted.

Pasifika room open Saturday Totaranui 250 trustees Ivan Sutherland, Rose Prendeville, Raymond Smith, Marnie Campbell, John Hellstrom, John Mitchell, Peter Jerram, Bev Doole, Cressida Bishop, and Cheryl Wadworth. Ian Mitchell, Liz McElhinney, Kiley Nepia, Shelley Sidey and Dean Heiford were absent.

Legacy from Cook visits

By Cathie Bell The events to commemorate 250 years since Captain James Cook landed in Ship’s Cove in Queen Charlotte Sound offer a significant opportunity to remember the first meetings between Maori and Europeans and our shared future, the trustees in the Totaranui 250 Trust say.

At a public meeting in Picton on Wednesday night, co-chairman Raymond Smith says attending the February 6 national day events at Waitangi this year for the first time gave him a sense of what the trust could achieve in Marlborough.

“I learned from going to Waitangi how huge and co-ordinated it is - all for the strategic purpose of nation-building. It is really great.”

The trust held a public meeting in Picton on Wednesday night to

introduce trustees to the community and to start getting ideas from the public on what they would like to see happen in Marlborough as part of the commemorations.

The Government is funding a fleet of vessels, including a Pacific waka and the Endeavour replica, to visit Cook’s New Zealand landing sites, including Ship’s Cove, and it will also fund a ‘national opening event’ in Gisborne on September 2019.

Ministry for Culture and Heritage manager of heritage operations David Butts says it is not yet confirmed what funding will be available for other events.

Totaranui 250 co-chairman John Hellstrom says Marlborough’s events will be different from the rest of the country, because Cook spent so long at Ship’s Cove with

different ships over seven years.

About three-quarters of his time in New Zealand was spent in Marlborough, and Ship’s Cove was his favourite place in the Pacific.

Interactions with local iwi were also more significant and positive than in many other places.

“For us, it’s not a week’s interactions. We’re looking at seven years of continuing contact, the interactions that happened during those years between the crews of different ships Cook brought here.”

The trust is keen to see legacy projects with lasting impact on the community come out of the commemorations, John says.

The trust’s tagline is ‘dual heritage, shared futures’.

“Everyone involved in this pro-

ject is committed to that kaupapa (protocol).”

Trustee John Mitchell says he hopes the commemorations will see the Maori participants in the first encounters 250 years ago receive as much recognition in the history books and the community as the European ones.

“We know about Banks, Solander, Furneaux, Pickersgill, Parkinson, Hodges, Webber, Rowe… equally, we should know about Tapaia, Te Rangihouia, Taiaroa, Te Koaa, Matahouah, Te Wehirua…. We want to bring them into the brighter light of day.”

The trust has five workstreams – voyaging; arts, culture, and heritage; education; environmental restoration; tourism; and sponsorship and funding.

A story in Wednesday’s The Sun says the opening of the new Pasifika playgroup room in the Redwoodtown Plunket building will be on Sunday. The official opening is actually on Saturday at 11am.

We apologise for the error.

NIA Dance Tuesday A story in Wednesday’s The Sun says the NIA Dance classes by Corinne McBride are Thursdays in Redwoodtown.

The classes are Tuesday at the Redwoodtown Community Hall from 6pm until 7pm, and on Wednesdays at 207 Oakwood Lane from 5.30pm until 6.30pm. All are welcome. We apologise for the error.

Paua ban extended The Government has extended the ban on taking shellfish and seaweed, excluding scampi and rock lobster, along the earthquake-affected area of the east coast of the South Island for a further nine months. Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says more than 20 per cent of adult paua habitat covering 94 hectares has been lost due to uplift. The area where juvenile paua live has been impacted to an even greater degree.

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Business inbrief Worker housing green light All the people opposed to a worker housing development of the Country Life Motel in St Andrews have withdrawn their opposition and the building of a 400-bed accommodation centre for RSE workers is to go ahead.

Preserves now in store Manaaki, a range of preserves and condiments made by Omaka Marae, is now available for sale from retailers BV Gourmet and The Burleigh. A store tasting of three flavours Kawakawa jelly, Horopito & Lemon Sauce, and Kamokamo pickle will be held at BV Gourmet tomorrow from 9am.

Subsidy certainty needed Green MP Steffan Browning says the Government needs to give certainty to the 456 Marlborough, Kaikoura, and Hurunui businesses who are still receiving support after the November Kaikoura earthquake on the future levels of support. The money will dry up in two weeks, and the Government is refusing to answer questions about whether they will extend the wage subsidy being paid to businesses that can’t operate due to earthquake damage. People need to know that the Government has their back, and is being decisive about their next steps. If the Government is serious about ensuring businesses make it through the quakes, they need to extend the wage subsidy again.

Town gets promoter

By Cathie Bell New Blenheim Business Association coordinator Caroline Stone has a ‘raft of ideas’ to promote the Blenheim central business district.

Key among those is linking the town with the wider region, she says.

“There seems to be a lot of things going on in the region that aren’t necessarily reflected in the central business district.

“The amount of visitors we get on these occasions, we could really do a lot in the CBD to showcase that and encourage them to come back.

“For locals, it’s nice to have a vibrant hub that encourages you to come in, spend some time, wander around.”

Caroline would like to see more events in town itself, and for the central business district to ‘piggyback off’ some of the bigger events happening outside the CBD. Another idea is to build a ‘Marlborough Mile’ with displays highlighting the district’s history and features, and to beautify the town’s ‘industrial’ entrances.

“If you come into the town, you might not know what Blenheim’s known for.”

Caroline Stone, Blenheim Business Association’s new co-ordinator.

Mussel man moves in

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Graham Smith and Colin King with the mussel man statue.

By Colin King “Putting the muscle back into Marlborough.”

Once Havelock’s new main street café is opened, this two metre-high green lip mussel will certainly be an attraction to visitors and tourists alike.

The Green Lip Mussel is the brain child of the café’s owner Graham Smith, and it is due to be officially unveiled once the café opens.

Twelve months ago Graeme and Sharyn Smith’s café burnt down, leaving nothing more than charred remains.

Determined to put that behind them they are now well on the way to replacing the charred remains of

their old café with that of a new and better building.

“This is all about what the green lip mussel means to Marlborough’s economy and especially to the town of Havelock”, says Graham.

Graham Smith has been working hard to promote Havelock and the green lip Mussel for years.

Next month, on March 18, Havelock is due hold its annual mussel festival again for the twelfth time.

“It will be an exciting day for Havelock when we unveil our beautiful Green Lip Mussel, he is such a handsome chap”, says Graham.

Perhaps they will call it “Graham the Green Lip Mussel” – who knows, only time will tell.

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As dusk falls the Candlelight Ceremony is held to remember the loved ones we have lost to cancer.

Candle bags, decorated in memory of lost loved ones, line the track.

The lit candles inside each bag light the way for teams as they continue to walk through the night.

Candle bags $5 from the Cancer Society.

Cancer Society Marlborough Ph: 03 579 4379 Email: Marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz

Driftwood Eco-Tours is now offering 40-minute canoe and kayak tours along the Taylor and Opawa Rivers, leaving from the River Queen berth at the Riverside Park. The tours,for families and children, run on Thursdays from 4.30pm to 6.00pm, operator Rose Parsons says. They will be $10 per person and an introduction to canoeing, and people should pre-book. There will also be time for some fun on the river, she says. “Mathias Jespersen our qualified guide is an excellent teacher of paddling skills and experienced with engaging young people.”

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COUNCIL NEWS

Projects underway in Picton

Deane Goldsack (Pastor, Salvation Army, Blenheim) gratefully receives donations from Lyne Reeves (Marlborough District Council Welfare Recovery) handing out Countdown donated goods for earthquake affected communities.

Supermarket goods from earthquake-stranded train distributed 30 pallets of supermarket goods that had been stranded on a train during the Kaikoura Earthquake have been distributed to community groups throughout Marlborough.

The Food Bank, Bread of Life, SPCA, Crossroads, Maori service providers and Marlborough Women’s Refuge were among organisations that received the non-perishable goods, which had been destined for Countdown supermarkets

when the Kaikoura Earthquake hit.

Countdown donated the containerload to Kaikoura District Council, which forwarded 30 pallets to Marlborough District Council.

MDC Community Development Officer Lyne Reeves said the huge task of unloading and distributing the goods had been made much easier by the help of volunteers and the support of Putake Honey, which had provided storage facilities and equipment.

Grass fires move fast

A Total Fire Ban is in place for much of Marlborough Marlborough Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority principal fire officer Richard McNamara says the Christchurch fires are a horrifying illustration of the speed that a rural fire can travel in hot, dry weather.

“It’s a shocking reminder of how quickly a fire can take grip over a big area when conditions allow,” said Mr McNamara, who was called in to assist with the Port Hills fire.

Mr McNamara urged Marlborough residents to think carefully about the conditions here and take extreme care; grass fires spread very quickly

– burning at a pace of 25km an hour when it’s hot, dry and windy with plenty of fuel in their path, he said.

Mr McNamara said a big event draws on firefighting resources everywhere so it was more important than ever for Marlborough to be vigilant at this time.

The fire chief said in summer it was all too easy to start a grass fire accidentally by a spark from machinery such as a chainsaw, tractor or lawnmower.

At any time of the year – take extra care with fire.

Look out for Tall Wheat Grass If you live in the Riverlands area, keep an eye out for Tall Wheat Grass (Thinopyrum ponticum). It’s a major pest threat and currently found only in the lower Opoa at the eastern end of Dillons Point Road. Tall Wheat Grass is perennial, growing 1.5m to 2m high. Its leaves are green-bluish with blades flat to curling, 2mm to 8mm wide. The leaves are coarse and scratchy to the touch. The seed head spike is up to 400mm long, and looks similar to Rye Grass. Tall Wheat Grass produces seed after flowering in January, later than most grass species.

If you think you may have Tall Wheat Grass on your property, please contact Senior Biosecurty Officer Rob Simons: Ph 520 7400.

Picton is getting more sports facilities at Endeavour Park.

The latest development at the park means there will be two new netball courts ready for the coming winter season and two new tennis courts for summer.

The ground is being prepared now so courts can be laid and lighting and fencing installed.

It’s a $160,000 project, two thirds funded

by Council with the Endeavour Park Pavilion Committee meeting the balance.

The first ceiling support is up as the new Picton Library begins to take shape in the town’s High Street. The project is scheduled to be completed

by September this year.

The new building will be more than double the space of the old library and service centre and will include a mezzanine floor and communal meeting space. Karamu – coprosma robusta – a tough native plant with glossy green leaves and an orange berry will be a design feature in the façade of the new building.

Positive Ageing - A good sport Judy Shanahan is an inspirational example of the way that exercise helps to maintain physical and mental fitness and health.

At aged 74, she is still on the tennis court, coaching players aged from four to 40.

Born here in Marlborough, Judy has been playing tennis and coaching for more than four decades. A NZ representative player ranked Number 1 in the Veterans for singles and doubles, she is a member of the board

of New Zealand Tennis and has just been made a life member of Marlborough Tennis. Judy counts as a highlight her meeting and hosting of tennis great, Martina Navratilova.

While her great love is tennis, Judy also enjoys playing golf, gardening, doing word puzzles and taking an interest in people, world and local events. Judy is in no doubt that keeping active, both physically and mentally, is the recipe for a happy fulfilled life.

Drain spraying in the Lower Wairau starts soon Drain Spraying Programme

The Council’s drain spraying programme for the control of weeds in open drains starts on 6 March.

Spraying will take place in Council drains and watercourses on the Lower Wairau Plains, east of Jacksons Road and Grahams Road.

If you’re using water from drains or watercourses in the area for irrigation, stock or harvesting watercress, please check by contacting the Council’s

contractor, Downer, Ph: 03 577 5807.

The spray operation is in accordance with Sections 104 and 105 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (Resource Consent Discharge Permit No. U070702).

Any other enquiries should be directed to Steve Bezar at Council; Ph: 03 520 7400.

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund Funding is available to rural sport clubs and rural school teams with young people aged 5 to 19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport costs to regular local sporting competitions in the Marlborough area.

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/

Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards/Sport-NZRural-Travel-Fund Applications close 5.00 pm, 28 February 2017.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

Creative Communities NZ Local Arts Funding Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

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to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards/CreativeCommunities-NZ-Scheme Applications close 5.00 pm, 28 February 2017.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

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Cadbury I think we should all boycott Cadbury’s products, 350 odd people will lose their jobs in Dunedin, it’s about MONEY AND PROFIT. If their products stop selling, it might wake them up out of greed!!

So many families will be affected.

Chained dog Regarding chained dog in Spring Creek.

The SPCA were called but unless it looks starved or in bad condition they can’t/won’t do anything.

It looks well fed.

Just always chained up.

In plain view if people look.

Be fair Just because its EQC tradespeople do a fair job for fair pay.

We all pay in the end.

No one wins and is more than likely the honest people are out of pocket.

Rarangi - Friday Feb 17 Why do your children play and ride bikes on the usual quiet roads, all roads are not safe for children to be doing this. It’s the parents responsibility to keep their child safe playing and biking on roads isn’t it? What’s wrong with the backyard. Not always drivers in the wrong.

They’re your children.

Knitting wool

Would like to thank the lovely blonde chick who works the night shift at BP. She always has a smile no matter how ugly a customer gets...awesome customer service.

Dog barking - Friday Feb 18 Get a grip, I listen to my neighbours’ dogs all around me at the weekends.

Do I complain NO or call dog control NO. Get a life and stop complaining.

If you want a quiet life go live miles away in the bush then you’ll have no noise of any kind.

Good on Gerry Brownlee. Sorting out the fires in Christchurch.

If the earthquake sorting is anything to go by the fires will still be burning in six years’ time.

Gas guns New bus sponsor Perfect match, benefitting 100% from Blenheim folks, members in politics and council.

Chance for promotional graphics all over the bus, all for a few cents for every wine bottle filled annually.

Yep, time for Marlborough wine growers to support the community, with tax rebates of course.

The new meaning to a ‘Booze Bus’!

Less cost than buying a new Maserati, but we all can enjoy and benefit.

Oui, oui!

Finish Softball area MDC how can you start on netball when softball is still waiting to be finished?

Still no changing rooms and still has port-a-loos and nowhere for wheelchairs to get into the park. Not a good look.

Blemish sounds.

The warmth of the summer day, the cicada making mating noises, some spent years underground in hibernation, birds singing as the day dawns and cools, and yep the free for all Marlborough 2017 Alarm Festival begins-the bird scarers have started!

Those poor night shift workers.

Why are gas guns still in urban areas?

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Wheelie bins Why didn’t Council get wheelie bins in the first place, instead of wasting rate payers’ money on the ones they have now.

Great show Wednesday last (21st) I misplaced my walking stick in the town area. An 81 year old is really missing her stick. Please ring 5784154 if you happened upon this, many thanks.

A huge congratulations to James Morrison and Yealands Winery on their Butterfly Gully Award.

Very well deserved.

You are stars.

Keep up the great work.

Big thank you

I thought Blenheim was a caring community, not so in Warwick Street.

I live next to vineyard workers. Best neighbours I’ve had.

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You’re welcome, I was at Oliver Park with my hubby and kids when I saw your daughter fall off the flying fox.

From one mum to another it was the right thing to do to make sure she got home safe.

Sorry to hear she got concussion, hope she is better now.

Best neighbours

I see that the Marlborough District Council is making substantial profits from its forestry investments.

Perhaps that explains why they won’t stop logging trucks from using residential streets in Renwick.

Clearly they are more interested in making a profit than the wellbeing of its ratepayers.

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Softball park not even fit for a cow paddock.

What a joke MDC, you need a fire cracker up your butt and get a move on and finish the job you started.

Great to have knitting wool shop back in town, thanks Cherubs.

Night shift

Christchurch fires

On 12 February Shane Cortese and his band entertained about 200 people at Pollard Park.

Great show.

Where was the media coverage and people?

Cat drenched See in the paper today.

Cat drenched in oil.

Now who is to say your cat wasn’t poking around in a shed and an oil can fell over it.

We are all not ‘so fond of cat poop’.

We are trying to tell you ‘cat lovers’ to give your pets a cat box so you can get rid of stink and blowflies.

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Friday February 24, 2017

Tania Godsall C.B.D Cafe Bakery Deli owner

Q A Q A Q A

W h a t ’s y o u r m o s t annoying habit?

I’m a perfectionist.

One of my best holidays was...

Recent holiday to Fiji with my hubby Mike - Lovely and relaxing!

What ’s your fondest childhood memory?

Dressing up as Indians with my gran and doing a rain dance in the rain to make it go away.

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What’s your favourite meal?

Love foods that are flavourful and fresh, especially Thai and Vietnamese foods.

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Currently into netflix, House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, and cooking shows.

What’s your greatest fear?

Being alone in a big earthquake!!

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Picton Policeman honoured

By Glenise Dreaver Each year, the Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade presents a stand-out individual or group who supports their work with the Jimmy Topp memorial trophy, and this week, chief fire officer Wayne Wytenburg presented Senior Constable Tim Goodyer of the Picton police with a certificate and the historic brass helmet trophy to hold for a year.

Wayne said Tim was selected by a unanimous vote of brigade members.

The immediate driver for his selection had been the Kaikoura earthquake.

Tim played a lead role in working with the brigade and other emergency services on November 14, he says.

“It showed that in a disaster we are on our own. But we came together as a team when it really mattered.”

Tim’s service to this area began in 2004, after his first six years on the job in Blenheim. Before that he had fished out of Kaikoura.

He left the Picton force twice, in 2007 seconded to East Timor during their elections and in Blenheim for two years with the police community response group.

How do you want to be remembered?

A little bit crazy and eccentric, fun and loving, great cook and a great friend.

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

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I love shoes, have over 50 pairs at home!

GARDENING

THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

Set up lawns for autumn

Senior Constable Tim Goodyer with Wayne Wytenburg and the trophy helmet, in front of the whiteboard planning from the night of the Kaikoura quake.

Wayne also recalled Tim’s support at some tragic local road and marine accidents, he was also a member of the Marlborough police team sent to the CTV building collapse in Christchurch. All this experience is brought to incidents like the quake, Tim says.

There was also high praise

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for his service to the Cactus Trust, supporting young people to better lives, ‘and building respect for the blue uniform’, Wayne says.

“And I’ve seen him arrive at call outs when trees have fallen and pull a chainsaw out of the boot of the police car.

How many police cars have a chainsaw in the boot?”

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Kill off whatever is growing in the area to be sown and then rotary hoe to a depth of at least 250mm.

Then place a layer of the materials you are going to add to the area (about 4 to 6 cm thick) and rotary hoe them in. Now we water the area regularly to germinate the weed seeds that are going to be present.

Once these weeds are up they can then be killed off. A further layer of material may then be applied to the area and rotary hoed in also. Water, and allow the weeds to germinate so you can kill them off while young.

We are trying to establish an area of friable soil to a depth of about 250mm that is free draining with ample humus for moisture retention.

Once again water to germinate any other weed seeds. The above will be done over several weeks which should take us into autumn and the time to sow your new lawn.

The quality of lawn seed you buy will determine the end result so no cheap lawn seed. Super Strike lawn seed is one I can recommend as it comprises of only fine turf grasses and no brown top seed.

Do not sow a mix with brown top in it as the brown top is a grass that gives you thatch problems and looks out of place in a fine rye and fescue mix.

For those gardeners that have a reasonable lawn which is prone to weeds and is not as thick a mat as you would like, then you can use another method for improving your existing lawn.

It is too early to start this, but when the soil becomes moist with autumn rains, hire a scarifier and run that over your lawn, north/south, east/west.

This rips up the thatch and makes grooves in the moist soil. You then spread a top quality lawn seed and gently water it into the grooves.

This will greatly improve your lawn, thickening up the grasses, making it difficult for weeds to establish and creating a carpet of green.

For those gardeners that do have a great lawn there is a reasonable amount of work needed to keep it nice. Never mow more than one third off the height of the lawn in any one mowing.

Also mow so that the height of the grasses are between 25 to 50 mm tall.

Mowing lower weakens grasses and allows weed establishment.

Never use lawn fertiliser on the lawn It is quick and nasty and only gives the lawn a boost and then nothing. Only use a slow release lawn fertiliser and preferably a natural one such as Bio-Boost.

You can apply the following products to advantage, soft garden lime, dolomite, gypsum, diluted liquid animal manures, Magic Botanic Liquid, Perkfection and Ocean Solids as a liquid feed or spray.

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Friday, Apr 14

Knights vs. Roosters

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Thursday, Mar 2

Sharks vs. Broncos

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Friday, Apr 14

Broncos vs. Titans

Suncorp Stadium

7:50pm

Friday, Mar 3

Bulldogs vs. Storm

Belmore Stadium

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Saturday, Apr 15

Sea Eagles vs. Storm

Brookvale Oval

3:00pm

ROUND 14

Friday, Mar 3

Rabbitohs vs. Tigers

ANZ Stadium

8:05pm

Saturday, Apr 15

Raiders vs. Warriors

GIO Stadium

5:30pm

Thursday, Jun 8

Sharks vs. Storm

SouthernCrossGroupStadium

7:50pm

Saturday, Mar 4

Dragons vs. Panthers

UOW Jubilee Oval

4:30pm

Saturday, Apr 15

Dragons vs. Cowboys

WIN Stadium

7:30pm

Friday, Jun 9

Sea Eagles vs. Knights

Brookvale Oval

6:00pm

Saturday, Mar 4

Cowboys vs. Raiders

1300Smiles Stadium

6:00pm

Sunday Apr 16

Panthers vs. Sharks

Pepper Stadium

4:00pm

Friday, Jun 9

Broncos vs. Rabbitohs

Suncorp Stadium

Saturday, Mar 4

Titans vs. Roosters

CBus Super Stadium

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Monday, Apr 17

Eels vs. Tigers

ANZ Stadium

4:00pm

Saturday, Jun 10

Titans vs. Warriors

CBus Super Stadium

Sunday, Mar 5

Warriors vs. Knights

Mt Smart Stadium

4:00pm

ROUND 8

Saturday, Jun 10

Panthers vs. Raiders

Sunday, Mar 5

Sea Eagles vs. Eels

Brookvale Oval

4:00pm

Friday, Apr 21

Raiders vs. Sea Eagles

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Saturday, Jun 10

Friday, Apr 21

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Rabbitohs vs. Raiders

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Tigers vs. Roosters

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TBA

Eels vs. Broncos

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Bulldogs vs. Dragons

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Roosters vs. Bulldogs

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Saturday, Apr 22

Eels vs. Panthers

ANZ Stadium

3:00pm

Monday, Jun 12

Friday, Mar 10

Warriors vs. Storm

Mt Smart Stadium

8:00pm

Saturday, Apr 22

Cowboys vs. Knights

1300Smiles Stadium

5:30pm

ROUND 15

Friday, Mar 10

Broncos vs. Cowboys

Suncorp Stadium

7:05pm

Saturday, Apr 22

Sharks vs. Titans

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7:30pm

Friday, Jun 16

Rabbitohs vs. Titans

ANZ Stadium

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TBA

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Saturday, Mar 11

Knights vs. Titans

McDonald Jones Stadium

3:00pm

Sunday, Apr 23

Tigers vs. Bulldogs

ANZ Stadium

4:00pm

Saturday, Jun 17

Storm vs. Cowboys

AAMI Park

5:30pm

TBA

Knights vs. Warriors

McDonald Jones Stadium

Saturday, Mar 11

Sea Eagles vs. Rabbitohs

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5:30pm

Tuesday, Apr 25

Roosters vs. Dragons

Allianz Stadium

4:00pm

Saturday, Jun 17

Sharks vs. Tigers

SouthernCrossGroupStadium

7:30pm

TBA

Titans vs. Broncos

CBus Super Stadium

Saturday, Mar 11

Raiders vs. Sharks

GIO Stadium

7:30pm

Tuesday, Apr 25

Storm vs. Warriors

AAMI Park

7:00pm

Sunday, Jun 18

Eels vs. Dragons

ANZ Stadium

4:00pm

TBA

Sharks vs. Raiders

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Sunday, Mar 12

Tigers vs. Panthers

Campbelltown Stadium

4:00pm

ROUND 9

TBA

Sea Eagles vs. Roosters

Brookvale Oval

Sunday, Mar 12

Dragons vs. Eels

WIN Stadium

6:30pm

Thursday, Apr 27

Broncos vs. Panthers

Suncorp Stadium

7:50pm

ROUND 16

TBA

Bulldogs vs. Eels

ANZ Stadium

Friday, Apr 28

Rabbitohs vs. Sea Eagles

Allianz Stadium

6:00pm

Friday, Jun 23

Warriors vs. Bulldogs

Mt Smart Stadium

6:00pm

TBA

Cowboys vs. Storm

1300Smiles Stadium

Panthers vs. Tigers

Pepper Stadium

ROUND 3

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AAMI Park

8:05pm

Friday, Apr 28

Cowboys vs. Eels

1300Smiles Stadium

7:50pm

Friday, Jun 23

Tigers vs. Titans

Campbelltown Stadium

7:50pm

TBA

Friday, Mar 17

Bulldogs vs. Warriors

Forsyth Barr Stadium

8:00pm

Saturday, Apr 29

Titans vs. Knights

CBus Super Stadium

3:00pm

Saturday, Jun 24

Cowboys vs. Panthers

1300Smiles Stadium

3:00pm

ROUND 23

Friday, Mar 17

Titans vs. Eels

CBus Super Stadium

7:05pm

Saturday, Apr 29

Bulldogs vs. Raiders

ANZ Stadium

5:30pm

Saturday, Jun 24

Raiders vs. Broncos

GIO Stadium

5:30pm

TBA

Eels vs. Knights

ANZ Stadium

Saturday, Mar 18

Knights vs. Rabbitohs

McDonald Jones Stadium

4:30pm

Saturday, Apr 29

Tigers vs. Sharks

Leichhardt Oval

7:30pm

Saturday, Jun 24

Roosters vs. Storm

Adelaide Oval

7:00pm

TBA

Dragons vs. Titans

UOW Jubilee Oval

Saturday, Mar 18

Panthers vs. Rooster

Pepper Stadium

7:00pm

Sunday, Apr 30

Warriors vs. Roosters

Mt Smart Stadium

4:00pm

Sunday, Jun 25

Dragons vs. Knights

UOW Jubilee Oval

2:00pm

TBA

Storm vs. Roosters

AAMI Park

Saturday, Mar 18

Cowboys vs. Sea Eagles

1300Smiles Stadium

8:00pm

Sunday, Apr 30

Dragons vs. Storm

WIN Stadium

4:00pm

Sunday, Jun 25

Sharks vs. Sea Eagles

SouthernCrossGroupStadium

4:00pm

TBA

Panthers vs. Cowboys

Pepper Stadium

Sunday, Mar 19

Raiders vs. Tigers

GIO Stadium

4:00pm

ROUND 10

TBA

Warriors vs. Raiders

Mt Smart Stadium

Sunday, Mar 19

Sharks vs. Dragons

SouthernCrossGroupStadium

6:30pm

Thursday, May 11

Bulldogs vs. Cowboys

ANZ Stadium

7:50pm

ROUND 17

TBA

Rabbitohs vs. Bulldogs

ANZ Stadium

Friday, May 12

Dragons vs. Sharks

UOW Jubilee Oval

6:00pm

Thursday, Jun 29

Eels vs. Bulldogs

ANZ Stadium

7:50pm

TBA

Broncos vs. Sharks

Suncorp Stadium

Thursday, Mar 23

Rabbitohs vs. Roosters

ANZ Stadium

8:05pm

Friday, May 12

Tigers vs. Rabbitohs

ANZ Stadium

7:50pm

Friday, Jun 30

Titans vs. Dragons

CBus Super Stadium

6:00pm

TBA

Tigers vs. Sea Eagles

Leichhardt Oval

Friday, Mar 24

Panthers vs. Knights

Pepper Stadium

6:00pm

Saturday, May 13

Panthers vs. Warriors

Pepper Stadium

3:00pm

Friday, Jun 30

Broncos vs. Storm

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Saturday, May 13

Storm vs. Titans

Suncorp Stadium

5:30pm

Saturday, Jul 1

Roosters vs. Sharks

Central Coast Stadium

3:00pm

TBA

Rabbitohs vs. Warriors

ANZ Stadium

Saturday, Mar 25

Sea Eagles vs. Bulldogs

Brookvale Oval

4:30pm

Saturday, May 13

Sea Eagles vs. Broncos

Suncorp Stadium

7:50pm

Saturday, Jul 1

Sea Eagles vs. Warriors

NIB Stadium

3:30pm

TBA

Knights vs. Storm

McDonald Jones Stadium

Saturday, Mar 25

Eels vs. Sharks

ANZ Stadium

7:00pm

Sunday, May 14

Knights vs. Raiders

McDonald Jones Stadium

2:00pm

Saturday, Jul 1

Raiders vs. Cowboys

GIO Stadium

7:30pm

TBA

Roosters vs. Tigers

Allianz Stadium

Saturday, Mar 25

Titans vs. Cowboys

CBus Super Stadium

8:00pm

Sunday, May 14

Roosters vs. Eels

Allianz Stadium

4:00pm

Sunday, Jul 2

Knights vs. Tigers

McDonald Jones Stadium

2:00pm

TBA

Cowboys vs. Sharks

1300Smiles Stadium

Sunday, Mar 26

Tigers vs. Storm

Leichhardt Oval

4:00pm

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Sunday, Jul 2

Rabbitohs vs. Panthers

ANZ Stadium

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TBA

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Eels vs. Titans

ANZ Stadium

Friday, May 19

Warriors vs. Dragons

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Friday, Jul 7

Roosters vs. Rabbitohs

Allianz Stadium

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TBA

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Bulldogs vs. Brancos

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8:05pm

Friday, May 19

Broncos vs. Tigers

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7:50pm

Saturday, Jul 8

Panthers vs. Sea Eagles

Pepper Stadium

5:30pm

TBA

Friday, Mar 31

Roosters vs. Sea Eagles

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6:00pm

Saturday, May 20

Titans vs. Sea Eagles

CBus Super Stadium

3:00pm

Saturday, Jul 8

Storm vs. Eels

AAMI Park

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ROUND 25

Friday, Mar 31

Cowboys vs. Rabbitohs

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7:05pm

Saturday, May 20

Eels vs. Raiders

ANZ Stadium

5:30pm

Sunday, Jul 9

Bulldogs vs. Knights

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4:00pm

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Saturday, Apr 1

Sharks vs. Knights

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Sunday, May 21

Knights vs. Panthers

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Sunday, May 21

Bulldogs vs. Roosters

ANZ Stadium

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ROUND 19

Saturday, Apr 1

Storm vs. Panthers

AAMI Park

7:30pm

Sunday, May 21

Rabbiotohs vs. Storm

NIB Stadium

4:00pm

Friday, Jul 14

Warriors vs. Panthers

Mt Smart Stadium

Sunday, Apr 2

Warriors vs. Titans

Mt Smart Stadium

4:00pm

ROUND 12

Friday, Jul 14

Raiders vs. Dragons

GIO Stadium

7:50pm

Sunday, Apr 2

Tigers vs. Dragons

ANZ Stadium

4:00pm

Friday, May 26

Rabbitohs vs. Eels

ANZ Stadium

7:50pm

Saturday, Jul 15

Knights vs. Broncos

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Warriors vs. Broncos

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Saturday, Jul 15

Titans vs. Sharks

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Saturday, May 27

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Friday, Apr 7

Knights vs. Bulldogs

McDonald Jones Stadium

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Sunday, May 21

Raiders vs. Roosters

GIO Stadium

4:00pm

Sunday, Jul 16

Rabbitohs vs. Cowboys

Cairns Stadium

Friday, Apr 7

Panthers vs. Rabbitohs

Pepper Stadium

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Saturday, Apr 8

Sea Eagles vs. Dragons

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3:00pm

ROUND 13

Saturday, Apr 8

Titans vs. Raiders

CBus Super Stadium

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Friday, Jun 2

Storm vs. Knights

AAMI Park

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Thursday, Jul 20

Broncos vs. Bulldogs

Suncorp Stadium

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Saturday, Apr 8

Cowboys vs. Tigers

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Friday, Jun 2

Eels vs. Warriors

ANZ Stadium

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Friday, Jul 21

Roosters vs. Knights

Allianz Stadium

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Knights vs. Sharks

McDonald Jones Stadium

Sunday Apr 9

Warriors vs. Eels

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Saturday, Jun 3

Dragons vs. Tigers

ANZ Stadium

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Friday, Jul 21

Sharks vs. Rabbitohs

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Tigers vs. Warriors

Leichhardt Oval

Storm vs. Sharks

AAMI Park

4:00pm

Saturday, Jun 3

Roosters vs. Broncos

Allianz Stadium

5:30pm

Saturday, Jul 22

Panthers vs. Titans

Pepper Stadium

TBA

Cowboys vs. Broncos

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Saturday, Jun 3

Cowboys vs. Titans

1300Smiles Stadium

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Saturday, Jul 22

Raiders vs. Storm

GIO Stadium

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Eels vs. Rabbitohs

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Sea Eagles vs. Raiders

Brookvale Oval

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Saturday, Jul 22

Cowboys vs. Warriors

1300Smiles Stadium

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- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 24 Blenheim Skin Cancer Awareness Clinic Marlborough Convention Centre 2pm– 7pm. Entry free, donation at registration.

Renwick Arms Fishing Competition On all weekend long, heaps of prizes to be won. Enquires phone 572 8597.

Omaka Maize Maze Dog Point Rd, 5-8pm. Admission costs are $9 for adults, children 4 years and over $6 and Family (2 Adults, 2 kids) $28.

Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books including adult books - hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. Open library hours.

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 and Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of 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.

Through the Lens At Detour Gallery, 67 Market St. Showcasing the diversity of art produced by four different Photographers based in Marlborough. 5.30-7.30pm.

If you have an event email Olivia at The Sun office@blenheimsun.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.

EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Meet the locals at EcoWorld on our 11am and 2pm wildlife and rehab presentations. Picton Foreshore. Ph 03 573 6030.

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

Knox & Tannock - Digital Undergrowth Exhibition Millennium Public Art Gallery, cnr Alfred and Seymour St. The collaborative exhibition - juxtaposing stark slice of life images with graphite drawings.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton 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 go to 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.

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

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Cocktails and Jazz Piano The Yacht Club Hotel, 25 Waikawa Road, Picton. 1-6pm. Sip nautical themed or classic cocktails from our cocktail menu and enjoy live Jazz piano.

Bat Spotting at Pelorus Come and join Forest & Bird to learn about the endangered long-tailed bats at Pelorus Bridge Cafe 8-9.30pm. Free admisson, donations appreciated.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon and Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We welcome new members of all ages.

Omaka Maize Maze Dog Point Rd, 10am-8pm. Admission costs are $9 for adults, children 4 years and over $6 and Family (2 adults, 2 kids) $28.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” Saturday 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 for more information.

Marlborough Horticultural Society Flower show, 9-4.30pm. St Christophers Hall, Weld Street. Dahlias stalls and bonsai display. Enquires to Sandra 5787996.

Kartsport Marlborough 2nd round Twilight series at Cresswell Electrical Raceway, Wither Road. Racing starts at 3pm.

Marlborough Artisan Market Last weekly market of the season. Keep an eye out for our pop up markets. Wynen St car park, 9am-1pm. Lots of choice for everyone. Food, coffee, jewellery, preserves, veggies, art, crafts, woodwork, pottery and more.

Sport Tasman Marlborough Muddy Buddy Havelock Estuary, 1-4pm. For further info contact Jane Miles at Sport Tasman or look on the Sport Tasman website.

Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Sat, Tues and Thurs at 1pm. Come down and have a go. Ph Dale 578 4427.

Charity Housie Fundraiser Canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Sunshine Capital Street & Bowl Jam ’17 Blenheim Skate Park, 3-6pm. $1,250 cash to be won!

Sunday 26 More FM Beach Day- New Date Sandcastle Competition, Beach Dig and Marlborough 4 Fun Concert! Whites Bay, starting from 10.30am.

Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books - great value.

From 50 cents to $4.00. Open library hours.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Rd, 9am-12noon. Come and experience fresh delicious delicacies. See you Sunday.

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

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

Contact Alison 5785109.

Massive Marlborough Clean Up Taylor River, Henry St Reserve carpark, 10am–2pm. Join the Marlborough Freshwater Anglers Club in cleaning up the Taylor River.

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

Massive Marlborough Clean Up Picton Foreshore, 9.30-11.30am. Join Conservation Kids NZ in cleaning up, Marine & Aquaculture Contracting will lead a group to Bob’s Bay. Picton Rail and Sail The Foreshore Picton, 20c per ride, 10am4pm, weather permitting.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own.

Marlb Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@golf.co.nz.

Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday and Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street–John Ph 5779789.

Associated Modellers Society Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm $2.

Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books- great value. From 50 cents to $4.00. Open library hours.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.

Ulysses Club Ride Havelock Slip Inn for a coffee, 1pm.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm.

All welcome.

Omaka Maize Maze Dog Point Rd, 10am-5pm. Admission costs are $9 for adults, children 4 years and over $6 and Family (2 adults, 2 kids) $28.

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Mobile phone SUMMER HOLIDAY photo competition

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HEAT TWO FINALISTS

Clouds, Simon Kelly.

Early Morning Pollard Park, Eunice Belk, Samsung J5

1st PRIZE • A 16x24” canvas print • Two 8x12” enlargement prints • Exclusive Mint Harvey Norman Instax bundle.

Valued at well over $250 plus a 12 month Camera Club membership!

Send your mobile phone image to: office@blenheimsun.co.nz By 10am Thursday, March 2, 2017 for Heat Three.

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Summer on Mt Vernon, Donna O’Sullivan, iPhone 7

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There will be three heats: Friday 17th, 24th February, and Friday 3rd March.

Four finalists will be selected from each heat.

The winner will be selected by a panel of judges.

Email office@blenheimsun.co.nz to vote for your favourite photo!

All finalists receive 50 FREE photo prints!

Rules of entry: Received by 10am Thursday prior to each heat.

Name image andPETROL list the device used.

Approval of any person in the image.

PERFORMANCE Must be 13 years or older, limit one entry per week.

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Rai Valley A&P Show

Two Strong Men & A Truck Available by the hour.

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

Saturday 4th March Carluke Domain in Rai Valley

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260

Gates open at 7am Live entertainment, throughout the day and night Sturgeons, competitions, Rai Challenge, woodchopping, Giant Pumpkin Competition with massive prizes and loads more

Winz quotes available

Application for grants The Blue Door is an Incorporated Society which has limited funds for distribution to not for profit organisations within the Marlborough district.

These funds are generated from profits made by The Blue Door.

Applications forms are available at www.thebluedoor. nz or by calling at the shop at 46 Seymour Street Blenheim. Completed forms may be returned to the same address or emailed to: info@thebluedoor.nz Applications close at 2pm on Saturday, March 18th

FREE Earthquake Claims | Seminar

We look forward to seeing you at our biggest little show!

NO GST Labour only Free quote Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

Blenheim Renwick Picton

Vineyard staff required

Also now working weekends

Must be fit and have no criminal convictions.

Text name and contact number to 021 775 694 Our company has a Pre-employment and random drug testing policy

Phone/Txt 022 322 6515 or 03 575 6789

Garden care

Not enough time in the week to keep your garden tidy?

Need a helping hand?

Phone Angela 578 3111 or 027 578 3112 (references available).

Mature male, experienced in sheering, fencing and forestry (before the OSH requirements).

ARE YOU A JOHNSTONE? Get in touch with your heritage. Join us for lunch on Sunday 5th March 12 noon at the Redwood Tavern, Cleghorn Street for sun, food and friendship.

Please contact Heather Menzies 03 578 3115 by 2nd March.

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5 7 9 4 3 4 8 Fu rniture, electrical kitchen things and much more. Call to view.

PARK TERRACE, Saturday 9. 3 0 -1. 3 0 p m . A wide range of household and garden goods.

To register your interest please email: reception@commlawmarlb.org.nz or phone: 03 577 9919.

Community Law Marlborough

Te Ture Umanga mō te Iwi Whānui

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE INCORPORATED will hold its AGM at 12.15pm on Thursday 15 September 2016.

The meeting will be held at Community Law Marlborough 14 Market Street | Blenheim Presentation of Annual Reports, election of office holders are the main items of business.

Kishan Singh & Sons Limited (In Liquidation) Notice of Appointment of Liquidators MEMBERS, STAKEHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC ALL WELCOME. For further information on these positions or to confirm attendance please contact;

Community Law Marlborough Act 1993 Pursuant to Section 241(2)(c) of the Companies Phone: (03) 577 9919 or Email: reception@commlawmarlb.org.nz.

Henry David Levin and Vivien Judith Madsen-Ries, Insolvency Specialists, were appointed liquidators, jointly and severally, of the company by the High Court at Hamilton on the date and time below: 20 February 2017 Kishan Singh & Sons Limited (In Liquidation) at 12:10 PM Notice to Creditors to Lodge Claims The liquidators have fixed 28 March 2017 as the last day for creditors to make their claims and establish any priority their claims may have.

Creditors who have not made a claim at the date a distribution is declared will be excluded from the benefit of that distribution and those creditors may not object to  The advert was placed in the Marlborough Express/Saturday that distribution.

Express and Kaikoura Star under public notices last year

Enquiries for information relating to the liquidation may be made to Mitchell Sklenars at Deloitte, Level 18, Deloitte Centre, 80 Queen Street, AUCKLAND 1010, Telephone +64 9 303 0700, Facsimile +64 9 303 0701.

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I have a clean drivers licence and have class endorsements 1, 2, 4, 6 & F, R, T, W. Phone Carl on (03) 578 4205, evenings only please.

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REGISTERED NURSE HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS

We require the skills of a Registered Nurse for a mix of am and pm duties, 3-4 duties per week. To maintain our high standards of clinical&care, we require person who can: Permanent casual shiftsa are available enthusiastic committed • Lead afor team of Health Careand Assistants • Preferably athealth least 3 years’ in aged care careexperience assistants.

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Tavern Cook Required We are looking to find an experienced Tavern Cook to join our team.

Roading and Asphalt Ltd Bluegums Landfill - Blenheim Part-time, litter picking up and kiosk operator We are seeking a reliable and healthy, fit person to pick up litter in the landfill as required, along with other duties, ground maintenance around the kiosk and kiosk operator.

If you want to keep fit this may be the ideal job for you.

Please send your application including work history to derekroading@gmail.com or phone Derek on 021-932223

We will have some training available but you will need to be able to do the basics at a decent standard and in a timely manner.

Hours will be evenings and weekends approx.

20-30 hours per week.

To fit this role you will need: ü Experience in cooking meals to order ü Clean and tidy work habits ü Able to work under pressure ü Able to do weekends ü A positive attitude ü Self motivated ü Honest and reliable ü Able to work in a team or on your own ü Take pride in your work Please send us your CV to stacey@woodbournetavern.co.nz or pop into the Woodbourne Tavern & Motels or phone 03 572 8007.

Administrative Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a part-time fixed term administrator, 15 hours per week. Longer hours maybe required during harvest time by negotiation.

The successful applicant reports to the accountant and provides general administration to the management, finance and winemaking team.

The role requires someone with a can-do attitude and values being part of a team. While previous experience would be an advantage, full training will be offered to a successful applicant who demonstrates a great attitude and willingness to get amongst it. Immediate start available.

Apply online to hr@nzwineries.co.nz.

A job description is available on request.

Applications close 1st March 2017.

ASSISTANT GARDENER Required Full time - permanent position If you enjoy the outdoors, are energetic and physically fit - this could be the job for you!

Under the supervision of our head gardener your roles would include: • maintaining the high standard of our extensive gardens and lawns • some maintenance and cleaning of building exteriors • general home maintenance skills would be an advantage Please call at reception or email ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz for an application form.

Applications close 4/3/2017

80 HIGH STREET, RENWICK PHONE 572 8007 woodbournetavern@xtra.co.nz

Early Childhood Centre Head Teacher/Manager This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Teacher/Manager passionate about providing high-quality community-based Early Childhood Education.

The Head Teacher/Manager will be supported by a comprehensive external professional support contract.

Key aspects of the position include: • Implementing the strategic plan • Financial, Health & Safety and Risk Management • Maintaining ECE Licensing and other regulatory compliance • Leading a quality learning programme • A commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi • Promote inclusiveness of all cultures The ideal candidate will be a registered teacher with proven effective management and leadership skills to engage staff, whanau, community and stakeholders.

Applications close: 5pm Monday 6th March 2017 For an application pack email: office@awaterepreschool.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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With a passion for hairdressing?

Mechanical Assistant We are looking for a mechanically minded person to work in our busy and well established workshop.

Ideally you will have some mechanical and/or engineering background with an interest in machinery.

In return, you will enjoy working in a clean and tidy environment while being rewarded at good market rates.

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.

Sandy’s Hair Design in Picton is looking for an entry level apprentice to join their professional team.

You must be focused, have a positive “can do” attitude and willing to commit to becoming the best hairdresser you can be.

Email Sandy with your CV to phil.sandy@kinect.co.nz If required, travel cost assistance will be discussed with the successful applicant.

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5794348 Furniture, electrical kitchen things and much more. Call to view.

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

Nativity Anglican Church wanted WANTED - Faering Row Boat, approx 16FT. Phone 03-2654073 or 027-4759276.

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Senior Citizen Hall 166 High Street Guest Speaker: John Heynike Sunday 26th February 10am

Ph 5777 868

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

We are looking for a qualified and experienced barber to join our team.

Applicants must be confident in the full range of barbering services.

DO YOU LOVE ALL ASPECTS OF VINEYARD WORK? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A DIVERSE ROLE? WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN A SKILLED AND PASSIONATE TEAM?

Located in the Awatere Valley, Yealands Family Wines are proud of our vineyards and quality wine production. Our estate is approximately 1000 hectares of vine, wetlands, native shrubs and flaxes and continues to grow with further land development. As we expand our vineyard operations, we are looking to increase our dedicated team of vineyard operators.

IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES: • • • • •

Proven vineyard experience with good practical skills Reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic Having strong initiative and being self-motivated will be key Ability to work and perform under pressure A great attitude - positivity, good sense of humour, and being a team player is essential • A high level of physical fitness, and the ability to work long or varied hours as required A competitive wage will be given to the successful applicant and transport to and from our Seddon-based vineyard will be provided.

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, can legally work in New Zealand and are looking to join a passionate team we would love to hear from you. Applications close 14th March 2017.

Please send your application to gareth.goodsir@yealands.co.nz or by post to P.O. Box 545 Blenheim or call on 027 407 1154.

Applicants must be: • Presentable with good work ethic • Reliable and friendly team player • Professional with a high standard of work • Good communication with excellent customer service skills • Able to work weekends and late nights Please send C.V to info@ladiesandlords.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Secretarial Services Team Leader (FULL TIME)

The ideal candidate will have a track record of successfully leading a team of people and be an expert user of the Microsoft Office suite of products.

92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 578 0139

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As a unitary authority the MDC works across the full spectrum of local government functions. Our documentation formats reflect the diversity of functions we deal with as well as the diversity of our clients. Timeliness and accuracy in our records are critical. A small, dedicated team provide secretarial support to ensure expectations are met.

We are now seeking a leader for our Secretarial Services team. This full-time role (8.00 am – 5.00 pm Monday to Friday) will: • lead the Council’s Secretarial Services team ensuring a high standard of work output continues; • develop and promote secretarial services across the organisation in conjunction with changes to technology and customer requirements.

You must have an excellent eye for detail and take pride in yours and others’ work. Experience in working with InDesign and Photoshop will be an advantage.

For further information you are welcome to contact Marianne on 03 520 7580 or at marianne.aitken@marlborough.govt.nz.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 28 February 2017.

Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

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Friday February 24, 2017

in memoriam

Earthquake causes tourism spending dip

The Redwoodtown School Oscars group has been making flowers for Children's Day.

Flowers bloom for Children’s Day

By Cathie Bell The children who attend the Redwoodtown School Oscars’ after-school care group have been busy making flowers in the build-up to next month’s Children’s Day. Children’s Day is Sunday March 5, and the theme for this year’s Children’s Day

is ‘Love grows like flowers’.

Supervisor Stacey Brown says the group usually has about 25 children from five schools attend.

For the past two weeks, the children have been working on a flower project, making a variety of flowers to support Children’s Day and Oscars

involvement in it.

Marlborough is holding a family activity day on March 5 from 10am until 1pm at Brayshaw Park, with lots of free activities for children, their families, and caregivers.

Weather map group’s goal

By Glenise Dreaver ‘Putting Picton on the map’ is the first aim of the eight-strong steering committee formed at the Picton Marlborough Sounds Tourism Summit at the Picton Yacht Club hotel on Thursday morning.

The map, says interim chair Margaret McHugh, is the daily television weather map, which would immediately raise the town’s profile nationwide.

That was just a first action for the group, which is supported by Auckland-based marketing consultant Rob Davis, who volunteered his services.

The group is Janice Colville, Vicki Maitland, Helen Neighbour-Cone, Trish Hourigan, Jo McDonald, Sarah Twisleton, John Reuhman, and Margaret.

Two Marlborough District councillors Jamie Arbuckle and Laressa Shenfield at-

tended and offered advice and support.

Three groups of eight workshopped a number of ideas for the group, formed in June last year, to carry forward.

There had been 35 apologies for the day-time meeting, Margaret says, who volunteered to continue as an interim chair while pointing out however that there was a need for new faces and younger people to work for the future of this area.

C R O S S W O R D Puzzle CROSSWORD

By Cathie Bell The 7.8 magnitude earthquake last November has caused tourism spending in Marlborough to dip slightly in January, but the spend over the year to January is up five percent, according to government figures.

The latest Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates, released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment this week, shows that tourism spend for Marlborough is estimated to be $375 million for the year to January 2017, up five per cent compared with the year to January 2016.

Ministry manager of sector trends Peter Ellis says that of this tourism spend in the year to January 2017, international visitors spent $139 million, up 12 per cent compared with the year to January 2016, and domestic tourists spent $236 million, up one per cent, in that period.

“When it comes to the monthly expenditure, tourism spend in Marlborough for the month of January 2017 is down one per cent compared with the month of January 2016,” Peter says.

He says the earthquake last November made a significant impact on the total spend locally in North Canterbury, which includes Kaikoura and Hurunui Districts.

NEWMAN, Craig Anthony: 13-8-1976 25-2-2006. A dearly loved son, brother and uncle. Miss you heaps, love you always. Mum, Gary, the late Janice and family.

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

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Births This Week LANG Braxton Thomas: (8lb 15oz) February 11, 2017 MACLAINE, Lachlan Frederick: (7lb 13oz) January 16, 2017 O’RILEY, Henry John: (8lb) February 17, 2017 PARNWELL, Charlotte Carolyn: (8lb 2oz) February 14, 2017

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The curious case of Ross Taylor It is a shambles to think Ross Taylor isn’t an automatic selection for the Black Caps regardless of the format.

His exclusion from the Twenty20 game against South Africa on Friday was a huge mistake.

Not only because New Zealand suffered a humiliating loss but because the tour is so vital and momentum in the first match all went to South Africa.

Taylor is arguably in some of the best form of his career.

Centuries against Bangladesh

and Australia in recent months prove that.

There still seems to be some uneasiness with the former captain and the powers that be at New Zealand Cricket.

At a time where the national team is rebuilding, under a new leader in Kane Williamson, the experience of Taylor in the pivotal No 4 position is more important than ever.

Besides, it’s not like there is a better option going around.

Colin Munro has been appall-

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ing, Corey Anderson has barely contributed of late, and the same could be said for Jimmy Neesham.

If there are political currents against Taylor, then these must be put aside for the sake of the team.

He’s still one of our top two batsmen and is on the cusp of equaling his late mentor Martin Crowe’s test century haul of 17.

He’s earned the right to equal and eclipse that record and ensure he leaves the game as New Zealand’s most prolific batsman.

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Muddy Buddy is on this weekend at the Havelock estuary. Saturday’s race starts with registrations at 1pm and the race itself starts at 2.30pm.

Cycling results Dave Hutchison won the Anderson Rosebowl for the open grade and Katie Batt claimed the Keighley Cup for the junior under-17 grade during racing at Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s event at Fairhall last Saturday. The course covered five laps of the Ben Morven circuit with favourable riding.

Craig breezes through town

By Cathie Bell There was no time to waste when endurance cyclist Craig Harper made it to his hometown during his attempt to become the fastest person to cycle the length of New Zealand.

He had a quick stop in Springlands to see supporters, including his daughters Brook and Hannah and his parents, before getting on the bike again and taking off towards Hanmer.

“I’m absolutely lost for words,” he told the crowd.

“I just need to keep going.”

He began his attempt at the record, which stands at 4 days 17 hours and 40 minutes, when he left Cape Reinga at 8am on Monday.

Craig is a respected Marlborough endurance cyclist and former New Zealand rower.

The record attempt is also raising funds for the Kiwi Can programme in Marlborough, run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough.

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Big Dig The More FM Beach Day with The Sandcastle Competition, Beach Dig and Marlborough 4 Fun Concert is on Sunday, after being postponed because of bad weather last weekend.

Registrations for the Sandcastle Competition open at 10.30am. It’s free to enter, just have your creation completed by 12.45pm for judging.

The Beach Dig commences at 1pm sharp – find a number disc in the sand and claim your prize! We even have a little persons Beach Dig especially for those under 7 years old. Free for all to enter.

Skate competition The Blenheim Skateboarding Club is holding a street and bowl jam at the Blenheim Skate Park on Sunday from 3pm until 6pm.

Craig Harper makes a brief stop at Westwood to thank family and supporters on Wednesday during his cycle trip from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

Lansdowne Park redevelopment on track The Lansdowne Park redevelopment is progressing on schedule and on budget, Marlborough deputy mayor Terry Sloan says.

The base of the Blenheim sport park’s 15 new netball courts has now been established and the courts are expected to be completed in time for the new season, he says.

The Marlborough District Council is building the new netball courts to replace the ageing courts at Horton Park as part

of the wider redevelopment of Lansdowne Park.

“Progress at Lansdowne Park is moving along as planned and on budget,” Terry says.

“The crews which are working on this stage of the project - who are all from local Marlborough companies - are doing a fantastic job.”

Marlborough Netball Association Chairwoman Beth Tester said it was very exciting to be able to see the new courts, which are

‘looking fantastic’, and visualise the final result.

“We’re anticipating that they’ll be ready and handed over to us in April, in time for the new season.

Our staff have already relocated to Lansdowne Park and are seeing the daily progress.”

In other areas of the park currently under construction, electrical cables for the new lights were being laid, and new pipes had

been placed for the upgraded stormwater system, Terry says.

The new car parks were also being prepared for sealing in the coming weeks.

This stage of the project will cost $3.6M which includes $1.5M for the netball courts and $130,000 for the formation and sealing of new and existing car parks.

The rest is for installing new lights and transformers, a new stormwater system and the demolition of the Jim Fraser Centre.

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