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Road block Campground blocked as campers overflow

By Cathie Bell Marlborough District councillors are to meet next week with the New Zealand Transport Agency and landowners who want to turn the former Koromiko School into a campground to see if problems blocking the setting up of the campground can be overcome.

The would-be campground is only a few hundred metres from the Collins Reserve which cannot cope with the demand from campers, and a fulltime ranger has been employed to turn people away.

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Campground can’t open while campers are being turned away Continued from page 1 Philip and Megan Walker bought the old Koromiko School site a year ago, planning to turn it into a campground for people looking for short-term or overnight accommodation.

The school is about 300 metres from the Collins Reserve on Freeths Road, just off State Highway One. The reserve is a designated freedom camping spot, but far more camper vans are trying to use the reserve than it can cope with.

A report to the Marlborough District Council last week says freedom camping ‘continues’ to play significant strain’ on the older toilets at the Collins Reserve, and ‘particularly the ability of the septic system to cope’.

The reserve has been ‘very popular’, it says.

“Numbers at this site have been approaching 35 to 40 when the bylaw limit is 12. Rangers are monitoring the site each night and are turning away 20 to 25 vehicles.

“This problem will continue as the number of vehicles travelling to or from the Cook Strait ferries keeps rising. It is obvious to see this site is not coping with the large numbers.”

During the council’s freedom camping bylaw discussion, staff said camping at the reserve would be banned if a camping ground was set up within 500 metres of the reserve.

The Walkers have applied for resource consent to operate the school as a campground, but the New Zealand Transport Agency has objected because camper vans will have to turn directly off a state highway into the site.

Councillor Terry Sloan, who chairs the council’s assets and services committee, has previously offered the Walkers support.

He says there will be a meeting next week with councillors, staff, and the Transport Agency with the Walkers to talk about options.

He was unwilling to comment before that meeting has been held.

“We’re trying to get the best possible outcome for these guys… There are a couple of possible options to explore.”

Megan says the process has been harder than planned, but she is still optimistic a solution can be found to let the ground open.

“Lots of people are asking us what’s happening, we’re still working. Good things come in time.”

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Feeling on top of the world

By Cathie Bell It’s been on his ‘to-do’ list for 23 years, but last weekend it got crossed off the list.

Business consultant Brendon Burns was part of a Marlborough group of six that climbed Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku last Saturday and reaching the top of the 2885m peak has been a long-held goal for him.

Brendon says he put the climb on his list on moving to Marlborough 23 years ago.

Three in the party had previously climbed the mountain, including his daughter Hannah.

“She said it was too tough for me – and she was almost right.”

Paul Chambers, who works for Moa brewery, also did a return visit and cracked a new Moa beer on reaching the summit.

Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku is the highest New Zealand peak outside the Southern Alps and involves a three day effort to get in, up and out. Brendon says special thanks are due to Bev and Allan Pitts, whose land is crossed at the start and who keep an eye on all passing trampers, and to the Marlborough Tramping Club who manage the Hodder Huts.

Brendon Burns and daughter Hannah Burns on top of Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku, Marlborough’s highest mountain.

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Kids go free The Queen Charlotte Track is offering free access to children on Sunday as part of the celebrations for Children’s Day. There will be free water taxi rides on regular routes for children travelling with adults, free kayak rides at Anakiwa Beach, and a free lollipop from the Green Caravan café at Anakiwa for children saying ‘Happy Children’s Day’.

Kids at Brayshaw Park Blenheim woman Sally Black with one of the wool carder bees and some white nest lining the females build by scraping hairs off leaves. Sally was devastated to witness these bees attacking and killing honey bees in her garden.

One of the many wool carder bees (Anthidium Manicatum) that have been found killing honey bees in the garden of Blenheim woman Sally Black.

Honey bees get stung

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander A Blenheim woman is very concerned about a new breed of bee she has found in her garden has been driving away, and killing honey bees.

She has since been informed the bee is called a ‘wool carder bee’, a European species first reported from both Nelson and Napier in 2006.

Sally Black was walking around her property six weeks ago when she spotted a number of dead honey bees laying on the ground around a lavender bush.

She waited and watched as the bush was full of honey and bumble bees, wanting to know what had caused it.

“At first I thought maybe the bush had been sprayed and they were poisoned but along came these different looking bees and right before my eyes, one attacked a honey bee and stung it on the back.

“The poor honey bee went all groggy then fell to the ground. The poor wee mite took a while to die...it was very sad to watch,” she says.

The next day Sally returned to the same spot and found even more honey bees dead on the ground, around double the amount as the previous day.

“I went in and grabbed my bag and went back and smacked three of the attacking bees and

put in a jar. I later went back and clobbered another one and sent them to the Entomology Section of Te Papa Museum,” she says.

After a couple of weeks Sally received a letter back from Phil Sirvid who was grateful for the specimens and was happy to provide some information.

“These are solitary bees, meaning they don’t make hives like honey bees.”

This is what he had to say.

“The insects you have are called wool carder bees (scientific name: Anthidium Manicatum), a European species and was first reported from both Nelson and Napier in 2006.

“It is not surprising that you are seeing them in Blenheim.

“These are solitary bees, meaning they don’t make hives like honey bees. The name wool carder comes from the female’s habit of scraping hairs off leaves to use as nest lining material.

“In general, it is the male bees that cause the kinds of problems you describe in your letter.

“They will claim territory and aggressively

defend it against rival males and other pollinating insects.

“Usually they are content to drive away unwanted visitors, but they can sometimes injure them to fatal effect.

“While this may look rather distressing, it is thought that these bees will never be present in enough numbers to seriously affect bumble bee and honey bee populations.

“This appears to be the situation in other countries where wool carder bees are found, however these bees are being studied to see if that is also true here in New Zealand.”

The Sun spoke to local bee keepers Matt and Catherine Wells of Urban Bees about the species and asked if they had any enquries.

“From what I know of them they have hooks on their underbelly which they use to shred the wings of other bees when defending their territory.

“It’s not usually a problem unless there is a lavender plant, they will defend that area.

“I haven’t heard of them killing honey bees in that quantity, maybe it happens more than we hear about, but it is something we have had three enquiries about in the last year,” Catherine says.

As for Sally, she says she will continue monitoring them in her garden.

Children’s Day events for children will be held at Brayshaw Park between 10am and 1pm as part of national Children’s Day events. There will be lots of free activities for children, basked on the theme “love grows like flowers’.

Light plane crash A Tiger Moth biplane landed short of the runway at the Omaka Aerodrome in Blenheim on Wednesday evening, but the couple on board were unharmed.

The male pilot and female passenger freed themselves from the wreckage before emergency services arrived, and neither were hurt in the crash landing in a dry riverbed.

New Picton water plant The commissioning of two ultra-violet treatment units at the Speeds Road water treatment plant has upgraded Picton and Waikawa’s residential water supply, the Marlborough District Council says. Council’s Assets and Services Manager Richard Coningham says one of three new bore pumps is now operating, with the other two expected to be in action over the next fortnight. By Friday, two bore pumps will be producing the town’s water supply at 58 litres a second, while a third will be on standby a week later to ensure a reliable supply of water.

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NZ King Salmon profit New Zealand King Salmon Investments Ltd has reported a net profit after tax of $8.7 million in its half year result for the six months up to December 31, up 52% on the comparable six month period to 31 December. The company has sold 3400 metric tonnes of grilled and gutted salmon, up 13 per cent with export volumes up 19 per cent. Company chairman John Ryder says the first four months since listing have given us a good platform for future growth.

Foley Family Wines loss Listed wine company Foley Family Wines, whose brands include Vavasour and Grove Mill, has made a $323,000 loss in its first half after it was hit with a $989,000 insurance excess from November’s earthquake damage. It made a $1.6m profit in the same period a year ago. Chief executive Mark Turnbull says the past six months have been extremely challenging for the company.

“Besides the actual damage inflicted by the earthquake, getting the winery operational has been very distracting for our small team.”

Rates rise 2.33 per cent The Marlborough District Council has approved a draft annual plan that would see rates increase 2.33 per cent across the district, and maintain services at current levels. Councillors also agreed to take the draft plan out for public consultation, approving a process that will start next month.

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Food truck opens on SH63 Increased highway traffic inspires business

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by Celeste Alexander An increase in traffic on Highway 63 following last year’s Kaikoura earthquake has created an opportunity for a local family to start a food truck business.

Tumaara Jones and her mother Antoinette Toomey started their business ‘Highway 63’ seven weeks ago at the Broadbridge Transport Yard at Renwick.

Tumaara says it was the earthquake’s effect on the traffic that gave them the idea to open their food truck.

“My husband and I bought a nice quiet house near SH63 last year but after the earthquake redirected the traffic, it became a whole lot busier with trucks and cars.

“Mum and I had talked about opening a food truck for years so we went and visited the Broadbridge team and asked about setting up there, and they were immediately on board with the idea.

“After opening we instantly felt like we were part of their family and they have been nothing but supportive,” Tumaara says.

The food truck is parked beside

Tumaara Jones and her mother Antoinette Toomey have started a food truck business and operating out of the Broadbridge Transport Yard at Renwick.

the Broadbridge office in the yard and is open from 5am during the week.

Tumaara and Antoinette say they have a range of customers that call in for a coffee and bite to eat, including truck drivers, visitors driving through as well

as the locals working in the yard.

“Anyone can come in to see us, the team here are more than happy for people to come into the yard and park by the food truck.

Even truckies from other companies are welcome... just call in on your way past,” Tumaara says.

The Highway 63 food truck serves up hot ‘Ozone’ coffee as well as freshly made and baked food.

There are muffins, slices, sandwiches, healthy options and the very popular breakfast burger.

Minister praises resilient district

By Cathie Bell Marlborough’s economy is ‘really resilient’ and weathering the impact of the earthquake, Finance Minister Steven Joyce says.

He spoke to a Marlborough chamber of commerce lunch in Blenheim yesterday, saying Marlborough had ‘much less publicity but significant challenges’ from the November 14 earthquake, particularly the impact on tourism and wine industries.

“The good thing about Marlborough, you’re big enough to shoulder the wheel and make things happen.

You’re coming back pretty

strong.

“It’s a tribute to the resilience of Marlborough, the strength of the Marlborough economy that people have been able to pick themselves up, make things happen again pretty quickly.”

Steven signalled more spending on tourism infrastructure and the restoration of State Highway One in the May 25 Budget.

Later, he told the Sun that the Marlborough District Council’s proposed broadband expansion project in the Marlborough Sounds was interesting and would fit well with work the Government was funding in rural broadband access.

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COUNCIL NEWS Help for converting pines to natives There is growing interest in restoring plantation land currently planted in Pinus radiata to native vegetation in the Marlborough Sounds, to improve landscape and biodiversity values.

Council, the Department of Conservation and the Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust have prepared a practical guideline, drawing on the knowledge of people with experience in converting pines to native vegetation in the Sounds.

The Guidelines provide an overview of weed control methods, some case studies, further reading and useful links.

Our Rivers staff would only remove weed at this time of year if it becomes so dense that it could severely affect the river’s flow.

A clearly visible riverbed is not necessarily a sign of a healthy river, and river vegetation is an important part of our rivers’ lifecycle.

note and obtain further details regarding spraying in particular areas 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 enquiries should be directed to Steve Bezar at Council’s offices, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Community News - Children’s Day Children’s Day is this Sunday 5 March.

Join in the celebration at Brayshaw Heritage Park from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, with lots of activities for all the family, including water fun, an

obstacle course and entertainment.

Bring a picnic and blanket.

For more information go to www.childrensday.org.nz

Notification of Meeting The following meetings are open to the public and interested persons are welcome to attend. Copies of the agenda will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

Environment Committee Thursday, 16 March 2017 at 9.00 am

Mayor John Leggett cut the ribbon to declare open a new space for early childhood education at the Redwoodtown Plunket rooms, a joint project for Plunket, REAP and the Ministry of Education.

The area will help meet the needs of the Pasifica community in Blenheim as a permanent meeting

place for playgroups for Tongan and Samoan communities and an important step in the children’s journey toward the education system.

It’s hoped other Pacific Island communities will also come to use the space in future.

Road safety during vintage

Control of Aquatic Weeds in Watercourses Council’s drain spraying programme for the control of weeds in open drains starts on Monday 6 March 2017. Spraying will take place in the Council maintained drains and watercourses on the Lower Wairau Plains east of Jacksons Road and Grahams Road.

Persons using water from drains or watercourses in the area for irrigation or stock use or the taking of watercress should take particular

From left, councillor Laressa Shenfield, Mayor John Leggett, Mayoress Anne Best and REAP Marlborough Early Education Advisor Dawn Marfell at the opening of the new playgroup room at Redwoodtown.

The Guidelines are available online www.marlborough.govt. nz/Environment/Biodiversity/ Guidelines-for-Converting-Pine-toNative or hard copies can be picked up from the Council.

Flourishing river plants help aquatic life From time to time Council fields calls from people concerned by the amount of weed in our town waterways.

For Council staff, it’s a finely balanced task to maintain the ecology of the waterways while ensuring there’s sufficient drainage.

Keeping waterways ‘clean’ means removing the vegetation that fish - including whitebait - and invertebrates depend on for food,.

Right now, it’s mid-way through the spawning season for Inanga, our main species of whitebait. They’re busy feeding and any disturbance could see far fewer running down the river in the next whitebait season.

New Space for Early Childhood Education at the Redwoodtown Plunket Rooms

Assets & Services Committee Thursday, 16 March 2017 at 1.30pm The time and date may be subject to change.

Please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

The annual grape harvest is about to be begin so there’ll be a big increase in the number of trucks and slow-moving harvesters on our roads.

With the extra traffic it’s more important than ever to be a patient driver. Expect to get caught up in a procession of tractors and harvesters at some point.

Please take a relaxed approach if you become part of a viticultural procession - the worst that’s likely to happen is that your trip might take an extra few minutes.

Tractor and machinery drivers will let motorists pass when they can. Remember, trucks can’t stop as quickly as a car.

If a grape-laden truck has to make an emergency stop, an unnecessary spill is likely

to be the result. Grapes make for a slippery road surface and the cost of a clean-up can be expensive.

Marlborough Roads Highway Manager Frank Porter says everyone can help keep our roads safe during vintage: • Expect to meet tractors and harvesters on rural roads • Be patient when in a queue • Expect to meet more trucks on the road - give them space to manoeuvre • Report any grape spills to Marlborough Roads • And, truckies, please take extra care to drive slowly and carefully at corners and intersections.

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Rates Final Reminder

Instalment Three 2016/2017 Rates Final Reminder - Due on or before 9 March 2017 NOTICE is given that under Sections 57/58 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, a ten percent

PENALTY will be added to INSTALMENT THREE 2016/2017 rates unpaid after 9 March 2017.

Positive Ageing - help with travel for medical reasons Sometimes it is necessary to go outside Blenheim for medical treatment.

Help with air travel, taxis, bus fares, fuel and accommodation costs, including those for a support person, is available in some cases.

For example, if you must see an out-of-town specialist at least once a month and have to travel more than 50km to the appointment, you may qualify for travel assistance.

Patients who require treatment in Wellington or Auckland get assistance, and those who must travel to Nelson or Christchurch, for example, are also likely to qualify for help.

Your specialist should direct you to information about eligibility criteria.

Patients must register to receive support and those who qualify may also register a support person to travel with them. Accommodation

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costs of up to $100 a night are paid to those who qualify.

However, the financial assistance is available only to those patients who have been referred through the public system from one specialist (not a GP) to another beyond Blenheim. Private patients do not qualify.

More information is available in Blenheim through the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board: phone NMDHB Patient Travel on 03 520 6555.

A brochure with more details is available from Wairau Hospital and from local agencies and organisations representing the interests of older people.

Information is also available from the Ministry of Health, on freephone 0800 281 222.

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A very big thanks

Scottish band

To the couple who came to our assistance last Friday night when we had a flat battery in the pouring rain.

They got us going with a set of jumper leads, just another occasion since we came to live in Blenheim six years ago that local people have shown how friendly and helpful they are.

As a resident of Seymour Street I do not see why I have to put up with the Scottish band till 9-9.30pm every Thursday night.

Had enough.

What’s your number?

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Springs 22 years living in the Ida Street area.

Never have I heard of springs popping up in our backyards making water run down the gutters!

Strange also that this spring thing happens.

The springs seem to have timers!

Check it out council.

Rugby draw Well done to this paper for publishing the Super Rugby Draw.

It could be a good idea to advise readers that all the kick off times are local to the host country.

Family pet Cats like any other pet are like family.

Remember there is a child quite often who has a close attachment to the family cat, as in our home where the family moggy has been around as long as our 12 year old has.

Cats usually bury their poop.

A water pistol works, when we have other cats visit our section and enter our house.

I think a more respectful, peaceful less violent and harmful approach is required by the person complaining.

Market Why aren’t l surprised that a group who came to Wine Festival were really disappointed that the Friday street market wasn’t on?

They are now rethinking their plans to visit next year!

Hands up - who objected to Friday street market!

Police have prints, DNA, MO, PRN, NIS, drivers and firearms.

IRD have tax and GST ones, WINZ have you on Swift, Solo and client.

To name but just a few government ones!

Council have you on rates, power.

Then there are phones, computers, employment ID. But few know their national identity number already assigned by birth!

Why has not all agencies simplified it to suffixes.

Oh! Too easy and none PC! Curious?

Animal abuser On Thursday 23rd February at Waterlea Race course in the morning .

To the man that exercises the horses by connecting them to a frame that you tow behind your white car .

You had six horses on this frame and one was not behaving , so you stopped got out of your car and went up to the horse and booted it in the tummy .

Then got back in your car.

Drove a short distance the horse played up again and you got out and again booted the horse.

Rearranged the order of where you had placed the horses on the frame , then you went to your car and got a baton or some weapon and went back to the horse that you kicked and booted it again and hit it with your weapon.

That’s not how you treat horses .

I’ve rung the S.P.C.A about you.

Missed Market Like the Girls on Tour letter to the Editor.

I too agree.

I certainly missed a lot of regulars from away who I have come to know over the years.

It just isn’t what it used to be.

So sad, all because of a couple of retailers.

Time they got a life.

Very saddened.

Follow truckies ‘Car guarding’, formerly known as drafting or tail gating (when just too close), now people realising the benefit of following us truckies at a safe distance with tourists and idiots coming towards them.

Size does matter and we keep you safer behind us.

Big brothers recognised at last.

Lemons A big thank you to the lovely lady who left a beautiful card and message in our letter box on Whitney Street.

My daughter was selling lemons to raise a little bit of pocket money.

Many thanks.

I hope you enjoy them.

People never cease to amaze me I go around with constant thoughts of pleasure, shock, happy, sad, warm fuzzy, ecstatic, extreme frown, complete wonder, to name but a few of my thoughts.

But I have to scratch my head about some drivers on the road, what is going through their heads when they weave through traffic, only to stop at road works.

Can’t figure them out!

Picton more appealing Visitor’s who are yearly to visit me bypass Blenheim saying it is drab, shops closed or empty so go direct to Picton which is far more appealing and vibrant.

Caroline Stone has a big job ahead of her.

Lim report Re LIM report for sale of properties.

Why does it take three weeks to get a LIM report for the sale of a property?

Should only be a matter of a few hours of work maximum.

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txt talk of the week Curfew for cats?

Funny isn’t it no one mentions the hundreds of fantail or grey warblers, eggs and babies in the nests that are ripped out of the vines on the vineyards and are stomped on every year, also can you imagine the explosion of rats and mice with no cats night hunting?

Watch everyone complain about being over run, everything on the world has it’s place, what’s needed is for every cat owner to have their cats fixed and chipped, then we wouldn’t have so many dumped along river banks.

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Property paper Get real What’s with the dump charging $32 a cubic metre to dump grass clippings?

Are you serious?

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Why is the property paper delivered inside our weekly paper, if people want one could they not get it themselves?

Why do we have to dispose of something we didn’t request?

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WEEK ON NOW

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

Spending too much time in the gym.

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What ’s your fondest childhood memory?

Training with my dad.

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What’s your favourite meal?

A hangi with friends and family.

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Game of Thrones.

What’s your greatest fear?

My kids getting hurt.

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

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this week with Wally Richards

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Winning Lotto ticket Staff at Picton Fresh Choice supermarket staff are elated by the sale of a first division Lotto prize ticket in last night’s draw.

Co-owner Hamish Watson, pictured, says the winner shares the first division $1 million prize with a Christchurch ticket-

holder, each scoring $500,000.

Staff however don’t know who sold the ticket or who won it.

Festival good for all the family

By Cathie Bell Saturday’s Multicultural Festival gives all of us in Marlborough a chance to enjoy the diversity of the region, one of the festival’s supporters says.

Lasike Kula, a member of the Tongan community, has been working with the organisers of the festival ‘for a few years’, he says, ‘whether performing, or helping set up the venue, or decorate it’.

The festival is a good event to get to know other communities, Lasike says, whether it is one of the many Pasifika communities here, or the South American, Asian, or others.

“It is good to get to know them and get on with them.

“There is good food and

dance and song, lots to recommend it.”

Lasike and his family moved to Marlborough from Wellington in 2006, and says that even in that time, Marlborough has changed.

“The change in the landscape of the district, we have Tongan, Samoan, Indian, Vanuatu people here. Ten years ago, it wasn’t like that.”

People moving here are very focused on working hard and ‘putting bread on the table’, he says. Recently retired after some years of ill-health, he had several jobs.

He is now concentrating on his pastoral care work with Vanuatu RSE workers and Lasike Kula will be at this weekend’s his family. multicultural festival.

Frosts and winter chills are a problem for many gardeners during winter and the more tender plants need protection or losses can occur.

As we have become more adventurous in our gardens and containers, planting exotic and tropical type plants, protection.

Glasshouses offer a degree of frost protection for tender plants but frosts can penetrate the glass.

A commercial product called ‘Vaporgard’ has been available to the home gardener for several years now and this product has a multitude of uses including using as a sprayon-frost cloth.

Very simple to use; mix 15mls per litre of warm water and then spray over plants for a good coverage. Use in full sunlight so that the film will set quicker.

In cold weather place your bottle of Vaporgard into a jug of hot water for about 5 minutes to assist in making the fluid easier to pour. Vaporgard is organic and it provides a long lasting (2-3 months, longer in winter) film over the foliage which can protect down to –3 degrees C. Note, using just Vaporgard and when there are several frosts in a row, damage will result as the plants cells do not have time to heal before being frozen again. The foliage damaged will turn black. Do not remove as it protects good foliage lower down.

Vaporgard has a multitude of uses, it can be used to great advantage when transplanting seedlings and moving established plants.

Vaporgard reduces moisture loss though the foliage and thus reduces transplant stress or shock.

This factor can be used to great advantage in summer on your container plants when they start to suffer through drying out between waterings.

Just spray the plants under and over the foliage and they will require far less watering as it reduces water needs by about 30 to 40 per cent.

In a glasshouse, or on very hot days in summer, plants such as tomatoes and cubits can droop during the day. At that time they have stopped growing. This is because even though the medium is moist the plant can’t move enough moisture to the tops of the foliage fast enough.

Just spray with the product to help reduce this problem. With tomatoes if there is not sufficient moisture at pollination time then your fruit will suffer blossom end rot where the base of the fruit goes black as it ripens.

Another interesting aspect is, Vaporgard develops a polymerised skin over each spray-droplet which filters out UVA and UVB, providing a sunscreen for the chlorophyll, which is normally under attack by UV rays.

This results in a darker green colour of the foliage within a few days of application.

The chlorophyll build-up makes the leaf a more efficient food factory producing more carbohydrates, especially glycol; giving stress protection from moisture loss and extra fuel for better growth and faster maturity.

The film also offers some protection against some fungus diseases.

Sprayed on fruit it will give your fruit better colour, reduce splitting problems, increases sugar content and earlier maturity.

The picked fruit will store for longer also. This aspect also applies to vegetables, potatoes and pumpkins, sprayed before or after harvest they will keep longer.

You could also use this for keeping cut flowers longer. A magic product that has uses all year round.

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Rai Valley show tomorrow

By Celeste Alexander With plenty happening around Marlborough this weekend, don’t forget to visit the Rai Valley A&P Show tomorrow.

This is the 83rd year the show has been held, however it has a much longer history dating back to 1928 when the first show was held.

Of course history will feature throughout the show with some unique events and a vintage piece of machinery that will be demonstrated on the day.

Show president Tim Harvey will have his steam traction engine on show demonstrating

hay baling. The machine is well over 100 years old and would be something interesting to watch, he says.

Because the show caters for families there is something for all age groups to enjoy. For the adults there will be the wood chopping section, dog and duck herding, classic cars, live music and the indoor section displaying a huge range of wares.

Children can enter the Rai Challenge which sees them carry a possum through an obstacle course. A number of amusements will also be onsite as well as a pet tent and a free bouncy

castle for the younger children.

“The family element of our show is what makes the Rai Valley A&P Show so unique... we provide something for everyone and go out of our way to make it family friendly,” Tim says.

The show begins and runs all day from 8am - 5pm located at the Carluke Domain in Rai Valley.

To get there from State Highway 6 take the French Pass turn off, then right into the Tennyson Inlet road.

Entry costs $7 per adult and $3 per child.

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Featuring equipment from John Deere, Alpego, Gascon, Pottinger, and more!

Charlotte Wadsworth with her dog Bonnie at last year’s show. File photo.

WHEN & WHERE: • Wednesday 15th March • 10am - 3pm • Brownlee’s property, State Highway 6, 4km in on the Renwick side of Havelock.

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Stay tuned for a Viticulture specific demo in Spring.

Or, ask us about a private demo at your place!

Sinclair Couper in last year’s Rai Challenge obstacle course. File photo.

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Ross Cooke drives the vintage harvester with Bruce Clark through a crop of durum wheat.

Harvester comes out of retirement

By Cathie Bell It has been in a shed for 40 years, but now the Allis Chalmers All Crops 60 header harvest machine performed ‘magnificently’, according to the Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Club.

The harvester has cut a field of durum wheat, over the past week, harvesting it for Kiwi Seeds.

The club’s Ross Cooke says the opportunity was exciting for members.

“There was a 70 year-old harvester run by a group of 70 plus year-old men… It has been a wonderful challenge.”

And there were challenges.

The machine was a little reluctant to kick in at the beginning, but Ross said that was to be expected as it had spent about 40 years in a shed not being used.

“In the finish, it ran like a Swiss clock.”

Kiwi Seeds’ Bruce Clark says the old harvester enabled the company to keep the seed line clean. Kiwi Seeds is the only grower of farina durum in New Zealand now, he says.

Its durum seeds are used by Hubbards to become puffed wheat in that company’s cereals, and Kiwi Seeds also pearled it for sale in bulk food shops for salads.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

Friday 3

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE -

Blenheim Roller Skating Disco Skating rink, Stephenson Street, 5-8pm. Bring your own gear or hire it all for $5. $2 entry fee.

BBQ and hot drinks available. Come and have a boogie and play some fun games. For more info phone 0277653522.

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.

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.

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am-5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends. 67 Market Street. Ph 021 120 1717 or 021 254 2489 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. On daily until 19 March.

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 admission, donations appreciated.

Saturday 4 Rai Valley A&P Show Carluke Domain, 8am-5pm.

Traditional show with a good old country atmosphere. There is always a good mix of animals, amusements, exhibits, vintage, food and craft stalls.

Marlborough Multicultural Festival Pollard Park, Parker St 11am-4pm.

There will be a range of ethnic foods to purchase, craft stalls, music, dance performances and a parade of traditional costumes to enjoy.

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.

Rapaura School Country Harvest Fair Rapaura School, 349 Hammerichs Road, 10am–2pm. Farm Fresh Produce, kids games, animals, bouncy castles, live entertainment and so much more.

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

Forrest Graperide Forrest Estate Winery, 19 Blicks Rd, 8am–4pm.

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.

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.

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

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

Massive Marlborough Clean Up: Rarangi Beach Rarangi Community Hall, 252 Rarangi Beach Rd, 1pm–4pm. Join keen locals in cleaning up Rarangi Beach.

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.

Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Supporting Hospice. Contact Alison 5785109.

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 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.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

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.

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. Ph Trevor 570 5064.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am12pm 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 and Thurs at 1pm. Come down and have a go. Ph Dale 578 4427.

Sunday 5 Children’s Day 8am-4pm. Treasure spending quality time with your family on the Queen Charlotte Track. Kids love the outdoors, exploring and adventure which means absolute fun on the Queen Charlotte Track. Free water taxis for kids, kayaks and lollipops!

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.

Blenheim Country Music Club Redwoodtown School Hall. 2-5pm, $3. Ph Nola 03 5779 455 or Warren 03 5779659.

National Children’s Day - Love Grows Like Flowers Brayshaw Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place, 10am– 1pm. Pack a picnic, bring your family and friends and enjoy all the free fun activities.

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

Marlborough Beekeepers Association are holding a workshop at 2pm at the club hives in the Community gardens (off Budge Street). Topic: ‘Recognising and managing bee disease’ with Dion Mundy. All welcome. Contact MBA secretary Silke Powell 021 268 4149.

Zonta International Women’s Day Brunch Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred St 10am–12pm. Guest speaker Dot Kettle. More info and tickets phone 577-9777.

Welsh Celebration Gathering Cork and Keg Renwick from 2pm.

Come along for an afternoon of welsh culture and song. For more info phone 021-606544.

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. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident.

74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@golf. co.nz.

Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday and Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

Biker’s Brunch The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Road, 8am– 11am. Refuel, recover and revive from the grape ride with a special Bikers Breakfast.

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.

Up & Coming Monday 6 March

Free Ceilidh Fun, friendship and fitness. Whitney Street School Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. No charge.

LAMB SHANK $20!

Beautifully braised and nestled on a bed of mashed potato, covered in our delicious gravy YUM! Available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 5pm.

ON TAP Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 4pm - LATE. Friday 11am - LATE.

PLUS Join us for a pre-dinner drink and enjoy HAPPY HOUR prices 4 - 5pm!

Clubs of Marlborough • 42 Alfred Street, Blenheim ph 578 1059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

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STRAND INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Every Wednesday afternoon, 1pm at Redwood Community Hall.

All welcome, coaching provided.

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Wednesday 12th April, 7pm School Staff Room.

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

Two Strong Men & A Truck Available by the hour.

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

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

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Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Nativity @ 7pm Thursday - 10am Communion Service

14 6 M U L L E R ROAD 8am Saturday. 16ft boat, f r i d g e f r e e z e r, household items.

St. Christopher’s Anglican

HOSPITAL ROAD Not before 9.30am Saturday.

Furniture, something for everyone.

Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 578 0139

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

Blenheim Anglican Parish Nativity Twilight Autumn Ramble Wednesday 22nd March 5pm Join us for a relaxing evening before daylight savings finishes: $15 per person (Includes 3 garden’s + coffee & dessert at Nativity Centre, served from 7.30pm onwards).

Tickets available at Nativity Office Reception 76 Alfred Street On Sale until Monday March 20th.

Limited numbers Reception hours: Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm and Friday 9am to noon.

CHILDREN'S DAY MARCH 5th 10am-1pm

Generously supported by Vintage Car Club, Mitre 10, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Bunnings, Marlborough Museum, Blenheim Riverside Railway.

Treasure our children by growing them with love.

Rai Valley A&P Show Saturday 4th March Carluke Domain in Rai Valley 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

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

www.raivalleyshow.co.nz

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Advertisements are positioned entirely at the option of The Publisher & no guarantee of placement is given. Applicable loadings apply only to the specific placement of strip or island advertisements. Placement & approval is at the discretion of The Publisher. While every effort will be made to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for any loss caused through loss or misplacement. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged on the size of the material supplied or the space ordered whichever is the greater. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Blenheim Sun newspaper of any error within 24 hours of its publication.

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Vineyard staff required 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

Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE

HEALTH CARE KITCHEN HAND ASSISTANTS

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Kitchen Hand with excellent skills and Permanent & casual shifts are available time keeping. for enthusiastic and committed This is a rostered position of 4 days on, health care assistants.

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VINEYARD OPERATORS 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 fur ther 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:

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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

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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 transpor t 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.

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Constellation Brands New Zealand is one of New Zealand’s leading wine producers with key wine brands such as Kim Crawford, Nobilo and Selaks.

The New Zealand organisation is growing rapidly. As a result, we are expanding our operation in Marlborough to support our increasing global demand. We are looking to add a dynamic Cellar Hand to our existing team at Drylands in Blenheim.

Working in a team environment, you will be hands-on in the wine making process, tasked with optimising both quality and efficiency. The successful applicant will therefore demonstrate good attention to detail, excellent time management skills and a strong work ethic along with the ability to build positive interpersonal and team relationships.

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Labour's deputy leader Annette King meets with party members in Blenheim.

Stepping down but not out

By Cathie Bell Labour deputy leader Annette King’s stepping down will see her more in Marlborough, she says.

Annette announced on Wednesday that she is stepping down as Labour’s deputy leader and will retire as an MP at September’s election.

She told The Sun the change will see her spending more time in Marlborough, where she has family, and she intends to help Kaikoura electorate candidate

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Jeanette Walker in her election campaign.

While she won’t be moving to Picton to be closer to family members, she says it ‘might mean a lot more visits to Marlborough’.

Annette toured organisations in Blenheim with Jeanette last week, focusing on health services and mental health agencies, as well as meeting candidates.

“Jeanette is worth campaigning for. That woman is doing the Lord’s work. She’s a good rural woman to have in Parliament.”

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TURNER, Ronald John (Ron): On Tuesday February 28 2017, peacefully at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. Aged 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Colleen, cherished father and father-in-law of Michael and Carole, Lynn and Grant, and Stephen and Judith. Treasured Grandad of Natasha and Paul; Jade and Kuepe; Daniel and Sarah, Matthew, Kerry, Nicholas and Emma; Claire, Max and Edward. Adored Great Grandad of Lance and Aaron; Aiden and Bianca; and Anabelle. Messages may be sent to 202 Redwood Street, Blenheim 7201. A service for Ron will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 10am on Saturday March 4, followed by interment at Upper Wairau Cemetery. “Missing you every day”.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

CARROLL, Sylvester Murray (Murray): Reg. No. 691098 Private Returned RNZIR Borneo, Malaya : On Thursday March 2 2017, suddenly but peacefully, at Wairau Hospital Blenheim. Aged 80 years. Muchloved husband of the late Judith (Jude), loved and cherished Dad of Melonie and Robert de Roo, and Shelly. Dearly loved Poppa of Bonnie, Rebekah, Jacob, Nicole, Luke, and Samuel. Dearly loved brother of the late Ian and Ray, Lester, Val and Trevor. Special friend of Nancy Williamson. Messages may be sent to the Carroll Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of Murray’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm Tuesday March 7, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Death Notices BEESLEY, Mary Edna: February 26, 2017 BROWN, Daniel Arthur Vivian (Viv): February 24, 2017 COOKE, Terence Ritchie: February 24, 2017

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Births This Week BOTHWELL, Maximus Brent: (3.59kg) February 14, 2017 DUNCAN, Billie-Jae: February 11, 2017 HODSON, Hunter Bowie: (7lb 2oz) February 17, 2017 LE PROU Maggie Gwendolyn: (9lb 1oz) January 23, 2017 PETERSEN, Samuel Jacob: (9lb 10.5oz) February 21, 2017

DUFFIELD, Shirley Rosina (nee Walker): February 23, 2017 GILBERT, Elizabeth: February 26, 2017 GOODMAN, John Harrison Tutbury: February 28, 2017 HARNETT, Thomas Michael (Tom): February 24, 2017 JENSEN, Kaj: February 26, 2017 LAMBERT, Jon Kelly: March 1, 2017 NEAL, Christopher Adam (Chris): February 20, 2017 NORTH, Joyce Adelaide (nee Cooke): February 27, 2017 O’FAGAN, Denis Lawrence: March 1, 2017 STAFFORD, Ian Victor James (Staffy): February 26, 2017

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LAMBERT, Jon Kelly: On 1 March 2017 peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice, holding his cherished wife Karen’s (nee Jowers) hand. Loved youngest son of the late Bill and Irene Lambert (Seattle, USA) and ‘Little Bro’ of Rick and Glenda (USA). Adored ‘Big Daddy-O’ of Kelly (USA). Much loved by his New Zealand family (Jowers), Chris, Melanie, Sean and Cara, Lou and Paula and his many nieces and nephews in New Zealand and the USA. Messages to 2/28 Mowat Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated. At Jon’s request a private cremation has been held with a Memorial Service date to be advised.

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES, BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

TURNER, Ronald John (Ron): February 28, 2017

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MONK, Bessie De Vere (Betty) 1926-2017 The loss of one we loved so well; And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep. Her memory we shall always keep.

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SPORTS TALK

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With Jacob Page

Cricket finals

That footy never stops Here are some observations and questions from the first round of Super Rugby over the weekend.

Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith’s struggles from late 2016 appear to have followed him into 2017.

Did his teammates think they were still playing in the Brisbane 10s? Their handling was awful.

How long will it be before a team racks up 100 points on the Sunwolves?

How grateful we all should have been to have the Super Rugby to

watch when the Black Caps were 92 for 9 on Saturday night?

I still don’t think the Crusaders have an attacking threat in the backline.

Is Israel Dagg’s form more impressive than his receding hairline?

Who was happier to see All Blacks fullback Ben Smith go down with a concussion?

The Crusaders who don’t have to face him this week now or Damian McKenzie who now has a chance to shine in the 15 jersey for the

Chiefs without comparisons being made.

If Richie Mo’ounga is out six weeks, who takes over the prestigious Crusaders No 10 jersey?

Does anyone stay up to watch two Australian teams battle each other?

Is seeing Ian Smith commentate rugby and cricket just too much of a good thing?

Do the Chiefs have the X factor of old or will they grind out wins?

Is there a more mind numbingly silly team song than the Hurri-

canes one?

Are the Blues contenders or are the Melbourne Rebels that awful?

Has New Zealand rugby found its Honey Badger equivalent in new Chiefs loose forward, Mitch Karpik?

How many All Black spots are already guaranteed for the British Lions Tour after week one of the season?

The NRL starts this week - is this the Warriors’ year? It’s always good to end on a joke, right?

Pro riders heading our way

By Celeste Alexander Marlborough will be hosting an international event next weekend which will see some of the biggest names in professional mountain bike riding internationally.

The three-day event will be held March 10-12 and will give amateur riders the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the world’s best.

It has been described as being New Zealand’s wildest multi day enduro stage race on natural

single tracks in native forests throughout the Marlborough Sounds.

The event is a sell out with 140 riders from 16 countries including 50 pros and 90 amateurs as well as crew, volunteers, doctors, medics and media.

Day one starts and ends at the beach in White’s Bay then moves on to the spectacular Nydia Track, linking three bays along the Pelorus Sounds coastline over four timed stages

for day two’s point to point adventure.

It finishes in style on the final day with riders being helicopter shuttled to the top of the fern-clad Wakamarina track, the crown jewel of native bush track riding for the final three race stages.

Organisers will be hosting a raffle where the proceeds will go directly to Marlborough MTB Club and Trailfund.org.nz earmarked for Marlborough usage.

Around 140 mountain bike riders will descend on Marlborough next weekend for three days of enduro racing.

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Renwick claimed the 2nd Grade T20 title following a comprehensive win over Wairau Valley on Friday evening at Horton Park. Darryl Roughan was named man of the match for his 4 wickets for 15 runs. In TPL action, both Marlborough teams claimed bonus point wins. Evan Jones was the star turn for the Dolphins blasting 76no from only 39 balls, while Sam Boyce was again in form for the Falcons with 4 wickets. The Falcons and Stoke Nayland are in joint top spot after 3 rounds and these two teams meet in Nelson this Saturday in a crunch game.

Cricket shield defence The Marlborough Senior rep side defends the Newman Shield this Sunday at Horton Park against Nelson starting at 11am on the main number 1 ground. On Horton Park 3 the Marlborough U15 rep team will take on their Nelson counterparts starting at 10.30am.

GrapeRide on The South Island’s largest and most popular cycling event is on again on Saturday. Hundreds of cyclists are registered to race on roads around the Sounds that starts and finishes at Forrest Wines in Renwick. The event offers three courses: the standard 101km course, a 42km ‘Taster’ course, and a 202km ‘Magnum’ course with two laps of the course.

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