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ranking awaits Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk She is one of our region’s top sportswomen and on the international stage, Megan Craig is fast climbing towards her goal of being the world number one ranked women’s squash player.

Helping her toward this dream will be a fundraising dinner held on April 24 which will feature Megan’s idol and former world squash champion Dame Susan Devoy as guest speaker.

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Georgina on list for life changing surgery

By Celeste Alexander Six-year-old Georgina Allen was diagnosed with a form of cerebral palsy due to a brain bleed following her birth called spastic diplegia, which affects her mobility and has caused her hips to become deformed.

The good news is that she has been accepted for a life changing spinal surgical procedure called ‘Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy’ that will be performed at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital in America.

For parents Siobhan and Frank this was thrilling news, but now the race is on to raise the $100,000 needed to fund the trip, surgery and rehabilitation.

Continued on page 2 Georgina Allen with her twin sister Olivia, pictured outside Tua Marina School.

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Over $100k needed for surgery Continued from page 1 Georgina and her twin sister Olivia have quite literally had a shaky start to life after being born at a tiny 25 weeks, just 13 hours before the deadly February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch.

“They say never to shake a baby... well I can still picture their incubators shaking around in that quake,” Siobhan says.

Despite the twins’ setbacks they only spent five months in hospital before being able to go home.

For Georgina however a brain bleed following her birth meant she was diagnosed with ‘spastic diplegia’.

The spasticity in her legs has been reduced through medication and six monthly botox injections over the years, but Siobhan

says a permanent solution was needed.

“We asked our pediatrician what our options were and a few were suggested, including the surgery at St. Louis Hospital.

“We spoke with other New Zealand families whose children underwent this procedure and did our research and found this was the right solution,” she says.

The surgery involves Georgina’s highly spastic nerves being permanently cut in her spine, leaving the good ones intact.

A week later she will have orthopedic surgery to lengthen the tendons in her legs.

“What ever the outcome it will only improve her quality of life,” Siobhan says.

“Together these surgeries will allow Georgina to learn to walk properly, run, jump and dance because the spasticity in

her legs will be permanently reduced.

“Her sister Olivia has already been telling her she’s going to be the one to teach her to run and jump around,” she smiles.

Currently Georgina requires the assistance of a walker and a wheelchair.

Siobhan and Frank have been told to budget for $100,000 as this surgery is not funded.

The family is looking to fundraise as much money as possible to help cover the hospital costs, post-operative rehabilitation, flights and travel expenses to and from the hospital.

A Givealittle page has been created, Georgina’s Journey to Walk Unaided, and already $3,500 has been raised after two weeks.

Air Force parade tomorrow

By Celeste Alexander A special parade will be held in Blenheim tomorrow, celebrating a milestone for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Woodbourne.

A charter parade will be held by personnel from the base as part of the 80th anniversary of the RNZAF. More than 70 officers, airmen and RNZAF dignitaries will take part in the parade that begins at noon at Seymour Square.

The parade will progress through the CBD and finish out the front of Seymour Square’s clock tower and war memorial.

Coming from Wellington to perform in the parade will be the RNZAF band which will accompany the parade, and the RNZAF Queen’s Colour will be paraded. Base Woodbourne is currently the host unit of the Colour.

Acting Base Commander Squadron Leader Dave Woodhouse says there are a number

of things being celebrated tomorrow.

“Not only will we be celebrating the RNZAF’s 80th anniversary but this will also be the 60th anniversary of the conferring of the Charter by the Council, signed in April 1957.

“Parading in Blenheim is important for Base Woodbourne as it shows our support to the region and recognises the association that the Air Force has with the people of Marlborough,” he says.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett will read the Charter and address the parade.

“This event is an acknowledgement of the special relationship that Marlborough has with RNZAF Base Woodbourne.

“It also highlights the trust, friendship and confidence between the Base and this district as we have seen, very clearly, in recent years with personnel stepping in to help in response The Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne will be holdto our fires and earthquakes,” ing a special charter parade in Blenheim tomorrow from noon. he says.

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Looking for new ferry KiwiRail has started looking for a new ferry to replace the Kaitaki which is leased from Irish Ferries. Senior management have been in Europe recently reviewing charter options, a KiwiRail spokesman confirms. No further details are available. KiwiRail leases Kaitaki and Kaiarahi ferries and owns Aratere, the only ferry fitted with a rail deck.

Fitness studio to open in CBD Local business ‘Wellness Station’ is bringing fitness to Blenheim’s CBD. The yoga/pilates studio will be opening next Monday, upstairs at 4 Scott Street.

Wellness Station will be offering classes from yoga to tai chi and mat pilates.

Hill walk delayed Valerie Wentworth has been called by scammers every night for a week.

And still they keep coming…

Blenheim people plagued by scam calls

By Cathie Bell Scam calls are reaching epidemic levels in Blenheim, with some people reporting calls at 9.30pm every day for a week.

Valerie Wentworth says she has had scam calls seven evenings in the past eight days.

“They’re all different people. Last night, I got one at 9.30pm at night.

“The phone rings, and I say ‘here we go again’, and it is…It’s getting beyond a joke.”

She says she tells them she is not interested and hangs up on them, and tells others not to get into conversations with the scammers.

As well as ‘Microsoft’ and ‘Spark’ callers, people have claimed to be from the Lotteries Commission too, ringing about Lotto, Valerie says.

Lotto emailed customers of its online service yesterday to warn about bogus sites pretending

to be the Lotto site.

The Sun reported two weeks ago that former mayor Liz Davidson and her friends have been getting calls every day from people claiming to be from Microsoft about their home computers.

The calls are scams, with the callers wanting access to the computer to steal funds or install malware.

Liz says there needs to be a warning out to people about the scam calls, particularly to those who aren’t familiar with computers.

Blenheim Community police officer Russell Smith says the calls come in spates ‘all the time’ and people should not give access to their computer or any private information to callers over the phone.

“These crowds, often from developing countries, are criminally run organisations,

run as a business model.

They have dozens of staff who do nothing but make calls.

Their reason for existence is to scam people, either through identity theft or obtaining finance by way of scamming the homeowner.”

People have to be really careful not to do business with unsolicited callers, even those who claim to be ringing from computer call centres, Russell says.

BP Computers owner Brendon Price says people should just hang up on the callers.

“Our advice is to hang up, just hang up, don’t enter into discussion. And if they ring back, hang up on them again.

“Don’t let people anywhere near your computer, and if you do, bring it into your local IT computer place and get them to give it a check.”

The Picton Rotary Club’s walk to the top of Mt Gondola is on this Sunday, postponed from last weekend because of bad weather. Registration is from 8am until 8.30am at the Endeavour Car Park on Waikawa Road. $10 per adult, $5 per student (8-18 years), with 4 wheel drive transport available. All proceeds are in aid of Child Cancer and other youth projects.

Sav Blanc Day extended Marlborough will celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day on May 5 with a ‘16 Days of Sauvignon’ festival of mini-events and activities.

Wine Marlborough general manager Marcus Pickens says it reminds people how important Sauvignon Blanc is for Marlborough. It accounts for around 86 per cent of wine produced in Marlborough and at least 80 per cent of New Zealand’s $1.61 billion wine exports.

Correction The Marlborough Express will drop to three issues a week from May 1, not May 17 as was published in The Sun on Wednesday. We regret the error.

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Peter’s port plans Peter Yealands is calling on the Marlborough District Council not to change the Clifford Bay port zone in its new draft environment plan, as he has plans to use the zone to barge rock from his Flaxbourne quarry to the proposed Wellington Airport runway extension. Peter was one of hundreds of submitters to the council’s draft plan. Plan submissions are to be heard later this year.

Kennard to retire After 24 years, Phil Kennard has sold his financial advice business and is retiring.

Today is his last day, but he says Nelson financial advisor Rob Blackmore is taking the business over and will operate from the same Queen Street premise with another staff member.

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Pataka’s food store changes hands today

By Cathie Bell The Pataka store in Selmes Road is such an attractive business that it has lured long-time Auckland resident Wendy Farmer back to the South Island.

Pataka owner Nina HuriaBryce has sold the store, which sells specialist food, cheese, and beverages and Devonshire teas, to Wendy and business partners and Blenheim residents Wendy Mein and Helen Redshaw.

She hands over the business tomorrow.

Wendy Farmer says she has known Wendy Mein since they were at university 40 years ago, and had alerted her to Pataka’s going on the market.

She and Helen have joined Wendy Farmer in the business, as with their other businesses, Na Clachan cottages and wine tours, it ‘all goes together’.

Helen says people often ask on the tours where they can get cheese, so they were familiar with Pataka.

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Nina says she plans to take some time out before working out what to do next.

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ning Pataka alongside the Saint Clair Family Wines’ cellar door, handing over the business feels ‘surreal’, she says.

Local gin since 1993

By Cathie Bell Hugh Steadman concedes they’ve been low-profile for a while, but Marlborough has had its own gin since 1993, he says.

Prenzel distils the Blenheim Bay gin in the district too.

“I just want to set the record straight.”

The Sun reported last week that Blenheim residents Jane Walkenhorst and her husband Anthony have started

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Hugh says the gin won a medal in every competition it was entered in, including platinum best in class in the 2007 World Beverage Competition.

Prenzel has been hit hard by a new Government law changing the type of places that can sell alcohol products, and Hugh says the business hopes to re-launch again soon to get a higher profile.

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COUNCIL NEWS Be a responsible dog owner Even the friendliest dog has the potential to bite. Responsible dog owners know the legal obligations of dog ownership including for example, that it is an offence to allow a dog to wander from its property.

A fence of at least 1.2 metres is recommended, and you need to ensure there are no escape points.

Make sure that people coming onto your property can safely reach the front door without being threatened by your dog. Does the dog need to be fenced off from the pathway?

Many dogs are territorial but that is no defence if they bite a meter reader, a courier or any other visitor to your property.

In last few months there has been four such incidents reported to Animal Control.

To encourage responsible dog ownership, Animal Control Officers on patrol over the next month or two will be keeping a particular

watch out for responsible owners – there’ll be treats for dogs whose owners are doing the right thing.

For more information or advice • www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Services/Animals/Animal-Control • Maataa Waka Animal Control phone 520 9033 All dogs registered since July 2006 (not including working dogs) must be microchipped.

Animal Control provides this service at a charge of $25.60.

Mountain Bike the Snout Fabulous views over Picton and Queen Charlotte Sound and so close to the water that you can wave to passengers on the ferries – that is what’s on offer to cyclists taking the new Kanuka Mountainbike Trail to the end of The Snout.

The newly completed 3.8 km twoway, Grade 2 (Intermediate) trail is on the sunny western side of the Snout peninsula; about 200 metres from the tip of the Snout it joins up with the Snout Walking Track.

It’s the latest partnership effort from the local mountainbiking community, BikeWalk Marlborough and Council.

Chris Mildon, Tasman Trails Ltd, has excavated the new trail along with Picton Trails’ volunteers who have donated labour and materials to further expand Marlborough’s mountainbiking network.

An official opening and ribbon cutting is planned for Sunday 2 April at 3.00pm but already mountainbikers are enjoying the new trail option.

For the latest Tracks and Trails around Marlborough, go to Council’s ‘Walking & Cycling’ Smart Map maps@marlborough.govt.nz/ smartmaps/

Ageing Positively - Margaret Anderson Seasoned traveller and keen photographer Margaret Anderson also has a focus closer to home – and residents of our earthquake-damaged east coast have reason to be grateful for that.

Margaret is a very experienced Red Cross volunteer who, since the Kaikoura quake, has covered many kilometres on foot, door-knocking with the Red Cross ‘outreach’ programme.

Once or twice a week, she checks on the welfare of people needing support in Seddon and Ward and this will continue until midway through next year.

Now in her seventh decade, Margaret has been with the Red Cross for 23 years, beginning as an employee in Dunedin, then in a leadership role on the Kapiti Coast where her skills were recognised with a local civic award and a Police volunteer medallion.

After moving to Marlborough, Margaret presided over the local branch for six years and served a

Grovetown Lagoon wetland restoration Another milestone in the development of the Grovetown Lagoon wetland restoration project was celebrated at the lagoon recently with neighbouring landowners the Kennedy family of Watsons Road, Fulton Hogan staff and members of Te Whanau Hou Grovetown Lagoon executive.

The latest work is the installation of a culvert and crossing over a drain which runs through the neighbouring Kennedy vineyard to the lagoon. The Kennedy family have been long-time supporters and generous sponsors of the lagoon project.

Working as volunteers, a team of Fulton Hogan workers used their machinery to form the culvert and crossing, bringing the proposed loop walking track another step closer to reality.

Speaking on behalf of Te Whanau Hou, chair Tim Barton expressed delight at the professionalism of the job.

Council is one of the restoration project partners, along with iwi and DoC, Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game Council, the New Zealand Landcare Trust and the Grovetown community.

Glass Recycling Recycled glass must be colour sorted first

The Resource Recovery Centre is able to send glass away for recycling so long as it arrives coloursorted at the Centre.

The teams who work on the trucks collecting kerbside recycling bins do the job, sorting on the back of the truck as they go around the streets.

People dumping glass direct at the Resource Recovery Centre generally observe the rules and separate their glass, tossing it into the correct bins.

This sorting by the community is crucial as there is no infrastructure in Marlborough that would process mixed glass loads.

Currently, colour-sorted glass is packaged up and shipped to a remanufacturing glass facility in

Auckland where it’s put through a furnace so it can be re-used for to manufacture more bottles.

Marlborough is now recycling 2500 tonnes of glass each year

• Put glass bottles and jars in the kerbside bins – remove lids and pop them in separately.

• Please don’t put broken glass into the kerbside bins.

• Broken glass may go into the black council rubbish bag but spare a thought for the safety of our rubbish contractors and wrap broken glass securely.

• Don’t put plate glass into the kerbside bins or throw it into the bins at the Resource Recovery Centre; this is a different glass product which cannot be processed into new bottles.

Temporary road closure - Charter Parade Saturday, 1 April, 2017

three-year term on the Red Cross central regional board. Not only is she still an active welfare worker, she coordinates the local Red Cross fundraising activities.

Despite the many hours devoted to Red Cross, Margaret also has a passport full of stamps - which has provided plenty of material for her other passion - international medalwinning travel photography.

Community News - Red Cross Marlborough Red Cross Marlborough provides a range of services including first aid courses, Meals on Wheels, community visitors, community transport, disaster

From left: Tim Glanville (Fulton Hogan) Jamie Kennedy, Matthew Kennedy, Robert Kennedy (kneeling), Dave Grigor (Fulton Hogan), Councillor Cynthia Brooks (Te Whanau Hou), Peter Hammill (MDC), Roseanne Anderson (Te Whanau Hou).

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If you would like to become involved or would like more information, please phone 03 578 6134.

On Saturday 1 April 2017 the following streets will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 10.30am to 1.30pm for the purpose of the RNZAF Charter Parade.

• Alfred Street from Henry Street to Seymour Street; and • Seymour Street from High Street to Alfred Street.

Notice is also given that parking will be prohibited and cars will be removed from 6.00 am to 1.30 pm in Seymour Street from High Street to John Street and Alfred Street from Henry Street to Seymour Street.

During the period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch).

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

This notice is hereby given under Section 342 of

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The Sun Congratulations Witherlea School on your awesome gala, so much for families to see and do, wonderful to see so many happy kids, well done.

Green waste Dump fees for grass clippings at $32 a cubic metre (over double the price for green waste at $15) is daylight robbery and only encourages us to seek other dump sites like the roadsides.

Council need to rectify this pricing smartly.

Why does green waste cost three times our rubbish.

Is it not possible that our green waste be taken through the weigh station like our rubbish.

The big double gates in the compound could be opened and once you have dropped off your rubbish you could then proceed to the green waste, returning via the weigh station.

Come on Council - not that hard, not like your number eight round-about.

Poor puppy What a stupid decision to shoot the puppy at Auckland airport.

Why was it not on a lead?

Why did they not use a tranquillizer?

Why did they use other dogs?

Why chase the poor frightened pup for three hours?

Why is no-one getting charged with murder of an innocent animal?

There are easier and faster ways to catch a puppy.

If a member of the public shot an innocent animal they would get charged!

Waste of tax payers money to train the pup Such a wrong decision.

Something should be done to make the people responsible pay for such a crime.

No excuse for shooting a puppy!

Run away tyres

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Laughing about run away tyres, thanks for the giggle.

These guys are professionals in their trade, they know what they are doing.

Perhaps if that whole area gives you sore eyes for goodness sake look away.

I wish this tyre business every success.

Good on you for saying about not wanting the accommodation in Warwick St. I wouldn’t either and I’d bet the ones moaning that people saying that people are this and that wouldn’t want it next to them either.

The area will look like a ghetto .. wait a while.

Money talks.

Youths’ lack of respect

Roaming dog Rarangi

I feel the youth of today are quite different from the youth of yesterday.

The biggest thing missing from today’s youth is respect for anyone or anything.

I do not lump all into the same category, but my thoughts are that all young adults from 18 to 20 years old should have compulsory military training.

Imagine some of the lost and wayward youth having positive leadership and the possibility they could be somebody, not just a statistic in the justice system.

Dreaming of a more pleasant tomorrow!

To the people with the dog which roams Rarangi Beach Road at night making a disgusting mess of my neighbour’s rubbish.

Do something about it!

Don’t you feed it or what?!

This has been going on for too long.

Festival planned So another wine/beer festival planned for Marlborough, sounds good, but a bit annoyed to see they say they are aiming at the 20’s to mid 50’s age group, some of us 70 year olds love to have fun too.

Seddon footpaths Marlborough Roads when will you be finishing footpaths in Seddon?

Re Goulter St and Wakefield St. As promised last year.

We do pay rates.

Help tidy up Seddon as a lot of residents enjoy walking .. but not on the road.

txt talk of the week Horse riders Rarangi Beach Re Txt Talk March 24.

I have checked with DOC and they want all users to stay on the tracks to reduce the risk of damaging the native vegetation, which is home to a rare moth only found in the Rarangi area.

The beach and surrounding tracks are open to all users not just walkers.

Yes it would be nice if horse poo could be removed off the track.

I think you will also find it is not just the horses that are cutting up the tracks.

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Reply to new in Blenheim There’s Salsa Groove for a Latin dance fix.

Have a look at their social media page for class and party details.

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Bad drivers Road code says leaving and entering driveways you must give way to people using the footpath.

Kmart Pay Wave The bank says it’s Visa’s problem and vice versa.

With scanners now picking up and using our card details as we walk past in the street, it’s now here in New Zealand.

Does anyone know which bank is issuing cards without Pay Wave?

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Flat tyre So many thanks to the lovely ladies and gentleman who came to my rescue when I got a puncture on Middle Renwick Road on Tuesday evening, and got me back on the road again.

Sun newspaper celebrations

New footpaths

That’s amazing that this little paper has been around for so long!

A big thank you to all their deliverers who deliver the paper also.

Great work going on down at the riverbank with the new footpaths at the Burleigh end.

Good way to spend some of our rates and give pleasure to so many people (and dogs).

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Paddy Barry’s shuts doors

By Celeste Alexander Last night the doors of Paddy Barry’s Irish Pub closed for the final time as owners Paul and Liz McElhinney turn their attention to new projects and their other family business.

According to Liz, “it’s a sad time, but also time for a break”.

“It’s been fantastic and who ever takes over we wish them well. We have other projects in the wing and are still involved with Dolce, so we are looking to shift our focus.

“We want to thank everyone who has become friends of Paddy Barry’s over the years, the staff and everyone in general who has supported us.

“We have seen many friendships and even relationships blossom over the years... We take away a lot of fond memories,” she says.

It is not yet confirmed who will be taking over the land and building.

Last night saw a final cometogether of patrons and staff who enjoyed a night of live music.

Paddy Barry’s Irish Pub owner Liz McElhinney gives a final toast to being in business at Paddy Barry’s before shutting the doors for the final time last night.

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Lynda and Jools Topp, the Topp Twins, are performing in Blenheim on April 8.

Twins promise good show

By Cathie Bell Jools and Lynda Topp are looking forward to bringing their familiar characters, Camp Leader and Camp Mother as well as Ken and Ken, to Blenheim next week, and they promise to bring a show with all the familiar things a Topp Twins show has.

“There’ll be characters, laughing, humour, songs, some yodelling,” Jools says.

She says the pair are looking forward to being on the road again, having spent the past three years busy with filming television series shows, and they are bringing their own accommodation, with a small version of a roadworkers’ ‘stinkie’ trailer housing them, their gear and equipment – but Jools is quick to emphasise it’s self-contained.

“There’ll be no freedom camping!”

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“We’re about the oldest surviving band that hasn’t changed its name or lost a member in that time.

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Celebrate

senior living

Safe • Reliable • Affordable Your Personal Driving Service Florence Nightingale Agency is excited to announce their new companion driving service, Flo2Go.

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We provide both transportation and a companion driver for anyone who requires assistance to get out and about, so they can do so in comfort and safety and still maintain independence.

• Our service is for shopping trips, medical, personal appointments, social engagements • Our service accommodates the transportation of wheelchairs and walkers • All trips must be pre-booked

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We are now part of the Total Mobility Scheme

Footpaths are for all pedestrians

including mobility scooters, wheelchairs and people on foot

Bothersome or blessing?

Have your say The Marlborough District Council is seeking feedback from the public about the use of mobility scooters in the region.

Council road safety co-ordinator Robyn Blackburn says scooters are an important means of transport for some members of the community, particularly the elderly or those with a disability.

However, while they are a means of independence for some, others can find them a nuisance.

“Feedback we get from people is that mobility scooters tend to go too fast on footpaths, cross roads without checking for traffic which might be coming, or force (other pedestrians) off the footpath.

“People report issues with mobility scooters to me quite regularly,” Robyn says.

The council has held workshops with mobility scooter users in the past, and works closely with mobility scooter riders to establish good

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access routes to town, Robyn says.

In order to gain a better insight into the issues around mobility scooter use in Marlborough for both users and non-users, the council has established an online survey.

It is open to the public, and all Marlborough road users are encouraged to complete it, particularly those that do not use a mobility scooter, Robyn says.

The survey asks questions about the need for training, registration and licences for mobility scooter riders, as well as whether or not Marlborough roads and footpaths are well equipped for the vehicles.

This includes establishing if there is a need for wider footpaths, parking and providing power to recharge mobility scooters in the CBD. Please complete this short survey by going to www.surveymonkey.com/r/MobilityScooters.

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Make a financial plan before retirement Transitioning from working life to retirement takes careful financial planning.

Some people have retirement savings in place and assets to fall back on, but for those who are not prepared, here are some tips from Jac Lockington, financial mentor with Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu Trust.

It doesn’t matter if you are five or 40 years away from retirement, the earlier you can plan the better.

Firstly, don’t panic about debt.

It’s done, it’s here, let’s tackle it!

Secondly, put a stick in the sand and decide not to spend another cent on credit.

Set aside uninterrupted time and gather income, debts, living expenses and two months’ bank statements plus pen and paper.

List your debts. How much you owe, what the payments are and what interest rate you are being charged.

Now list your income, wages,

Working for Families, other benefits etc. Break the total down into weekly or fortnightly, whatever works for you Now for the expenses, make four headings: Accommodation costs: Rent, mortgage, rates, insurance.

Debt repayments: Personal loans, credit cards, hire purchase agreements, overdrafts etc.

Living costs: Power, phone, groceries, petrol, school costs, clothing, car, contents or life insurance.

Play money: Entertainment, cigarettes, club memberships, girl’s nights out etc. Anything that is a ‘choice’ spend.

Now go through your bank statements and note what you actually spent where! Are there any surprises? Is there something you should add into the above categories?

Take action Subtract the expenses from your

income. If there is money left over, consider putting some of that into your highest interest debt and pay it off faster.

If there’s not enough money, start with the ‘play money’ category to see what can be reduced or eliminated. Then move to the

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‘living costs’ and do the same until you can balance your budget.

Consider ways to increase your income, selling stuff or extra work, to make things work or pay off your debts faster. Importantly, don’t give up. If you feel stuck, get help.

Lotto players are being warned of an unofficial MyLotto website tricking people into giving up their account information.

Lotto New Zealand has sent out emails to people registered on the MyLotto app, which allows players to purchase tickets online.

“The website, nz-lotto.co.nz, looks just like our official website, MyLotto. However, has no association with Lotto NZ,’’ the email said.

“Sites like this are designed to fool users into providing their username and password information.’’

People who have visited the unofficial site are being urged to change their MyLotto username and password immediately.

Players are also being encouraged not to provide any account or personal information to websites with URLs different to the official MyLotto site: https://mylotto. co.nz.

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5 MINUTES WITH: John Hellstrom Chair of the Totaranui 250 Trust

Q A Q A Q A

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

Insisting on passing portto-port on my commute up Queen Charlotte Sound.

One of my best holidays was...

Freedom camping around New Zealand in 1984 with our young family in a Mitsubishi van.

What ’s your fondest childhood memory?

Getting my very first rowing boat when I was 10 years old. I rowed that boat all over the Mahurangi Harbour exploring.

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your favourite meal?

One where we can say everything was off the land or sea in our rohe.

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Reruns of old movies and British thrillers like “Frost” and “Morse”.

What’s your greatest fear?

That as a community we won’t deal with the need to achieve sustainable use of the Sounds.

Q A Q A Q A

How do you want to be remembered?

As someone who inspired my mokopuna to continue to act as kaitiaki.

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

Joseph Banks and Tupaia.

They were an interesting team and inspirational.

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

I’m an escaped Westie from Auckland. But I went to study vet science at Massey in Palmerston North and never went back.

White crosses for the fallen Memorial white crosses in honour of Marlborough’s fallen soldiers have been placed in the garden beds of Seymour Square next to Blenheim’s War Memorial clock tower in preparation for Anzac Day. Each of the 280 cross bears the name and rank, and sometimes the age, of a Marlborough casualty of war, and will stay in place after the commemoration on April 25 to give families time to pay their respects.

The crosses were made by members of the RSA and the Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers and were painted by inmates at Christchurch Women’s Prison.

ANZAC Day Services will be held at: Monday 24 April 2017 • Ward 2pm Ward War Memorial SH1 Tuesday 25 April 2017 • Picton 6am Soldiers’ War Memorial at foreshore

• Seddon 6.30am Awatere Memorial Hall • Renwick 9am War Memorial • Spring Creek 9.30am Spring Creek Hall • Havelock 10am Town Hall • Rai Valley 11am War Memorial • Kaikoura 11am Memorial Hall • Blenheim 11am War Memorial Clock Tower, Seymour Square • Marlborough Sounds 11am Sounds Soldiers’ Memorial

FLORAL THEATRE

with MAX VAN DE SLUIS World renowned floral designer Max van de Sluis is coming to Blenheim for the very first time. This is an oppportunity not to be missed.

Wednesday April 5, 2017 at 7pm ASB THEATRE, Hutcheson St, Blenheim Tickets: $63 available from ALYSSUMS

FLORAL ART EXHIBITION A MARLBOROUGH TREASURE Designers from around New Zealand Open to the plubic Thursday - Friday, April 6-7, 2017 10am - 4pm

Donations appreciated Clubs of Marlborough, Alfred St Blenheim FLORAL ART SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INC. AGM AND CONFERENCE

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Kaikoura Earthquake News RECONNECTING YOUR COMMUNITIES The scale and complexity of the damage to State Highway 1 and the Main North Line railway caused by the November 2016 earthquake was unprecedented in New Zealand.

It has had a severe impact on the lives of those who live and work in the Kaikoura area and also those industries which relied on the access provided by the road and freight transport networks for their livelihoods and to stay connected with family and friends.

The North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance has been set-up, a partnership between the NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail, on behalf of the government, to repair and rebuild the road and rail networks by the end of 2017.

REMINDER: SH1 SOUTH CLOSED State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura is closed to all traffic this week to enable emergency slip face stabilisation work to be carried out.

The road is expected to re-open at 7am on Tuesday 4 April.

New slips along the route have meant that recently we have repeatedly had to close the highway, disrupting travel. This work will make the route more reliable.

The closure is enabling us to remove loose rock and debris from 12 slips between Goose Bay and Peketa. This will improve safety and help to reduce closures along this section of the highway during winter.

Kaikoura is accessible by Inland Route 70. Road works are being carried out along this route in preparation for winter so everyone is asked to take extra care and allow plenty of time for their journey.

This is a big job but we are making remarkable progress and achieving some great outcomes. We are working at speed, at the same time ensuring everyone’s safety and protecting the environmental and cultural values of the area.

What we’re doing is rebuilding a safe transport network that is better able to cope with natural and weather events, reconnects your communities, and gets you moving again and local goods to market to support your region’s economy.

We have a crew of more than 150 on the ground right now clearing slips and that number will soon double as we ramp up our work to repair, rebuild and get the road and rail re-opened for the busy 2017-18 summer season.

A 230-tonne ballast tamper, a specialist work train to lay track, has arrived in the South Island to add its weight to the rebuild of the Main North Line railway.

WORK PROGRESS MILESTONE A significant milestone was reached this month with the work to re-open the coastal road and rail corridor north of Kaikoura. Work began at Ohau Point, the last slip to be reached, and one of the largest and most complex of the 10 slips to the north.

Visible progress will be seen in coming weeks as work is now happening on all sections from Blue Duck Valley Road to north of Waipapa Bay. Construction access tracks have now been built around all of the slips to Ohau Point and work is underway at all but two of the 10 slip sites.

Helicopter sluicing crews and specialist abseilers worked long hours for several weeks to clear loose material from the site and make it safe for equipment to move on-site – both to the north and south of the slip – to begin clearing the 110,000 cubic metres of rock and debris.

A remote-controlled excavator is working from the north because it remains unstable to allow workers safe access at this stage.

Work will soon begin rebuilding sections of the highway and rail lines in this area that were damaged by the earthquake.

KiwiRail re-opened the line between Picton and Lake Grassmere in January, has completed much of its design work for the repair of its tunnels and is making rapid progress with the repair of the railway track and bridges.

KEEPING UP-TO-DATE We want you to contact us if you have any questions about what is happening. You can: • Email info@nctir.com • Call our Freephone: 0800 NCTIR EQ (0800 628 4737) Keep up-to-date by: • Following us on Facebook: www.facebook. com/nztasouthisland/or www.facebook.com/ KiwiRailNewZealand/ • Visiting the website: www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/ kaikoura-earthquake-response/ • Signing up to our weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter by emailing info@nctir.com with Bulletin in the subject line • Attending a community meeting – keep an eye on your local newspaper for details • Visit our site office at 73 Beach Road, Kaikoura A remote-controlled excavator is working to help clear the slip at Site 6, near Ohau Point, the last slip to be reached to the north.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 31

Saturday 1

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.

Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

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. From 9am-4pm at the library.

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.

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.

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends. 67 Market St. Ph 021 120717 or 021 2542489 or info@detourgallery.co.nz.

New exhibition on now, The Dozen, it is the best show we have created, so far.

Kings of The Gym A big-hearted comedy set in that most romantic of places - a school gym. Ticket prices are adults $29, concession (65+) $26, student (with ID) $20, Group (10+) per person $25. 7.30pm Boathouse Theatre Picton. On all weekend long.

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

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. From 10am-1pm at the library.

Eastern States Speedway Bryant Earthworks production on open championship. Paklims Road, 6pm start.

Sequels- Stories in Song One performance only. The Picton Little Theatre, 7.30pm. Adults $20, unwaged $15. Tickets from Take Note Picton and Alyssums Blenheim.

Above the Long White Cloud: Whites Aviation Millennium Public Art Gallery 1-4pm.

In 1945 Leo White combined his love of photography and flying to establish Whites Aviation. On daily until May 7.

RNZAF 80th Anniversary Charter Parade 12-1pm Seymour Square. More than 70 Officers and Airmen will take part in the parade that will start at 12pm, from Seymour Square in Blenheim. This is a free event, and all are welcome. the parade will progress around the town.

Cocktails and Jazz Piano The Yacht Club Hotel, 25 Waikawa Road, Picton 1pm. 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” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm.

Ph Rex Green 021 469 191 or Kerry Eagar 021 888 423 for more information.

Sunday 2 Marlborough Farmers’ Market A&P Showgrounds, cnr Maxwell and Alabama Rd, 9am-noon. Come and experience fresh delicious delicacies. See you Sunday.

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.

Picton Rail and Sail The Foreshore Picton, 20c per ride, 10am4pm, weather permitting.

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

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

Contact Alison 5785109.

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. From 1.30-4.30pm at the library.

Ulysses Ulysses slow riding skills practice before coffee morning at Marlborough Boys College carpark, Stephenson St.

Ulysses Club Ride Ride to Reefton via Springs Junction & home via the upper Buller Gorge.

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.

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.

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

Blenheim Country Music Club Redwoodtown School Hall. 2-5pm, $3. Ph Nola 5779455 or Warren 5779659.

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

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

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

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

Kapa haka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm.

All welcome.

Nadia Reid - Preservation Tour Dharma Bums Club, 65 Church Lane, Wairau Valley. Fresh from a sold-out run around the UK. R18, tickets online from eventfinda.

Veterans Tennis Open Day Parker St, 9am - 1pm. For more info or to register please phone Di on 578 9995 or text Max on 027 601 6464.

The Picton Rotary Club’s Walk Registration is from 8am until 8.30am at The Endeavour Car Park on Waikawa Road. $10 per adult, $5 per student (8-18 years). Great walk to the top of Mt Gondola.

Up and Coming Thursday April 6 2017 Floral Art Society Trading and Exhibition show ASB Theatre Marlborough 10.30am-4pm.

Designers from around New Zealand showcasing. Exhibition open to the public, also open Friday 10am-4pm.

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THURSDAY - Happy Hour 5.30pm - 7.30pm SATURDAY - Super Jugs $12 ALL DAY! SUNDAY - $15 Sunday Roast & Social Club Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm

Ask about our functions and fundraising events

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TAB & Pokie Machines - Bottle-O Bottle Store - Heaps of easy parking - Courtesy van available

The Sun public notice WINTER LEAGUES Enter now for all sports.

Blenheim Indoor Sports, Ph 5784851.

Ryan Lawnmowing Blenheim Renwick Picton

Phone/Txt 022 322 6515 or 03 575 6789 Also now working weekends

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Alterations and Repairs

Nu-Look Clothing Quality tailoring at competitive prices Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

The Nelson/Marlborough Eagles Golfing Society We gratefully acknowledge and thank the following generous sponsors of our recent convention.

New World, Mitre 10 Mega, ASB Theatre Marlborough, Marlborough Light and Sound, Lion Foundation, Omaka Springs, Mikes Mowers and Chainsaws, Blenheim Print, Giesen Winery, Moa Brewing Company, Yealands Wines, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Villa Maria, Fairweathers, Saint Clair Family Estate, Starborough Wines, Lawson’s Dry Hills, A2B Juke Box and Sound Systems, Framingham Wines, J Bush & Sons, Rarangi Golf Club, Blenheim Golf Club, Picton Golf Club and Awatere Golf Club.

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Two Strong Men & A Truck Available by the hour.

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

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

for sale MOBILITY Scooter, good order, new tyres, new batteries. $800ono, phone 0212286130.

McDonald’s Family Restaurant McKendry Motors Meaters of Marlborough Mike & Sharon Penhalluriack Mitchell Sports Mitre 10 Mega More FM Morgan Road Nursery Mr Green Murphys Horticulture (Chris Murphy) Nautilus Estate New World Nite Spa Noel Leeming Norm Fowke Glass Norwood Farm Machinery Omaka Aviation Hertiage Centre Pak n Save Paper Plus Peter Mark Floor Pride PGG Wrightsons PHR Processing (Chris Redwood) Poswillo’s Pharmacy Price’s Pharmacy Programme Maintenance Queen St Service Station 2013 Quick Cash Finance Rapaura Hair Design Raupo Riverside Café Redwood Bakery Richard Dowling Ritual Café Roger Hogg Builders Saint Clair Family Estate Sakum Sushi SBS Bank Selmes Road Garden Centre Skip Hire Speights Ale House Subway Sandwiches & Salad T & D Construction Talley’s Tango’s Shoes Tegal Foods Th $3 Shop The Blenheim Sun The Travelling Tastebud (Jackie Lummas) The Warehouse Thomas’s TinPot Hut Wines Top Town Cinema 3 UFS Chemist Unichem Redwoodtown United Video Blenheim Villa Maria Vogue Hair Stylist Wadsco Westpac Winstanley Kerridge Yealand Estate

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For more info call Di Morrissey on 027 231 0013

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St Mary’s Gala - Thank you The St Mary’s community wishes to thank everyone for their support of our gala. Thank you to the many individuals, parents, parishioners, students and friends of St Mary’s who made this such a wonderful event. A special thank you to the many businesses who gave so generously.

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2 - 3 B D R M fenced house wanted to rent for mature, responsible, clean and tidy couple.

Phone 022-3113-729.

WITHER ROAD, tur n l ef t c or n er Redwood & Wither Road. Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm.

All household goods.

WONDERFUL haircuts, wonderful prices.

Phone 020 402 04204.

work wanted MATURE lady available to prepare and/or cook evening meals, make lunches, bake and ironing. Ph 5784057.

PAINTER Wallpapering NO GST Labour only Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

Required, a teacher aide for 14 hours per week, Mon-Thurs.

The position will be until the end of term three of the current school year.

Key responsibility is working with students who have English as a second language.

Apply in writing with CV and references to: The Principal, Witherlea School, Upper Weld St, Blenheim or office@witherlea.school.nz Applications close on the 7th April

VINEYARD OPERATORS MARLBOROUGH

WOODWARD S T R E E T Woodbourne, household goods clear out. Saturday 8.30am-1pm.

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23 Grove Rd Coffee Shop Adam and Eve Akbabas Kebabs Allan Scott Wines Applianceplus Blenheim Astro Hygiene & Packaging Bamboo Gardens Restaurant Biddy Kates Bikefit Marlborough Blenheim Electric House Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre Blenheim Podiatry Blenheim Testing Station Bluebridge BNZ Bounce With Us Briscoes Bruce & Judy McKenzie Brumby’s Bakery Bunnings Burn and Blast Café Home Cancer Society Cerise Home & Giftware Cherubs Childrenswear Cloudy Bay Vineyards Constellation Wines Countdown (Blenheim) Countdown (Springlands) CPR Crafar Crouch Construction Cresswell Electrical Cresswell Shoes Crew Cycle World Deans Lifting Services Devon Nursery Dodson Street Beer Garden Dog Point Vineyard Dominos Pizza First Lane Insurance Forrest Estate Winery Ltd Fulton Hogan Furniture Gallery Giesen Wines Goldpine Goods 2 u Gordon Handy Machinery Ltd Grove Park Motor Lodge Harris Meats (Cheviot) Hynds Pipe Systems Ltd K.I.T.E. King Salmon Kono Seafoods Lemongrass Restaurant Liquorland Magazine Shop Makana Confectionery Manuka Hills Free Range Eggs Marlb, Seddon & Ward Farmers Marlborough T V Services Mayfair Pools & Spas Mayflower Studio

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

We have exciting opportunities for experienced Vineyard Operators in our large scale Marlborough vineyards.

Work in a structured, supportive environment where quality outcomes are our goal. We embrace world class viticultural practises, and offer on-going training and development, promotional opportunities and attractive pay rates.

On a day to day basis you will be responsible for: • Tractor and machinery operations • Spray operations • Irrigation and fertigation operations • Hands-on vineyard operations You must have a good understanding of tractor operations, agrichemical application and safe operating procedures. Growsafe and Approved Handler certificates will be highly regarded.

If you are committed to a career in viticulture, have a positive can-do attitude and want to be part of a passionate team please apply via our website. Alternatively contact our National Viticulture Office for an Application form on (03) 572 6300, 1st Floor, Riverview House, 13 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201.

No Regrets

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so dust off those boots and come join the old boys for some social rugby. Whether you have been out of the game for a year or 10 it's like riding a bike. Got a great group of lads this year, enough drink bottles for all the kids to run and a wags club like no other.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Coordinator and Facility Manager Port Marlborough Pavilion, Picton (PERMANENT) The facility is operated under the Sport New Zealand Sportsville model. It is owned by the Marlborough District Council but managed by the Endeavour Park Pavilion Incorporated Society (the Board) on behalf of the Picton community.

Call or text Mitch 029 2012 523 or Mark 021 439 699

We can help with: • SHEDS & GARAGES • WORKSHOPS • CARPORTS • MACHINERY & FARM SHEDS • INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS • BARNS • FACTORIES

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Port Marlborough Pavilion at Endeavour park offers a range of possibilities: a multi-sports facility; a functions venue; a space for recreation; a place for events, conferences and exhibitions; a community hub

This amazing facility needs an energetic, community minded coordinator to ensure optimal use is made of its potential.

This involves a wide scope of work including marketing and promotion, facilities management, fundraising, liaising with various groups and individuals, working closely with and reporting to the Board, keeping records, and drafting and implementing an annual business plan.

This role requires adaptability and flexibility. Hours and days of work will vary according to what is happening, and what is happening may vary from ‘mucking in’ to developing business strategies for the next 12 months.

Flexibility is mutual. For the right skills and experience the MDC will consider job-sharing or full-time employment options.

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

For further information you are welcome to contact rosie. bartlett@marlborough.govt.nz.

32 Timandra Place, Blenheim Ph: 03 579 2284 • A/H 021 464 232

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church notices

church notices

death notices

Service Technician

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

Nativity Anglican Church

WOOD, Maureen Ina (nee Skipper): Passed away, peacefully at Waikato Hospital, surrounded by her loving whanau on Monday March 27 2017. Aged 76 years. Loving wife of Colin, adored and loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Moana and Brian, and Terry, survived by Kaara and Rick, Linda and David. Dearly loved daughter of the late William and Kaara Skipper. Beloved sister of the late Martin and sister and sister-in-law of Sophie (deceased), Linda, and Moses (deceased), Karen, and Jack (deceased), Lindsay McGrath (deceased) and Keith.

Loved and cherished forever by Terry and all her mokopuna. Loved and adored aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service for our Mum will be held at the Te Hora Pa, Canvastown at 11am Saturday April 1.

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

NEW Zealand Frost Fans Limited are looking for another service technician due to increased work load.

If you have most of the below attributes then we would like to talk with you.

We can offer a very attractive remuneration package depending on experience.

The position can be as a contractor on hourly rate from April through to November each year giving the flexibility to do something else during summer or permanent wage scenario. Full training will be given.

We are looking for: • Strong work ethic • Mechanic or very mechanicly minded • Sense of humor • Able to work unsupervised • Will need class 2 license

St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 578 0139

Married 1st April 1950 at St Michael’s church in Grovetown

THIS SUNDAY 2nd April at 10am We invite you to hear our guest speaker, ex Russian KGB agent Sasha Tutserov.

Venue – Harvestlife Church 22 Nelson Street, Blenheim.

ALL WELCOME

If you enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for caring for the elderly we would like to hear from you.

7pm – Sasha and Natasha Tutsorov speaking at a combined churches gathering at Nativity.

Contact – Pastor Denis or Ruth Humphreys Church office 03 579 1975 or cell 027 476 1917

situations vacant

Applications close 7/4/2017

Chef and Assistant Manager Needed

Join our Despatch team

We are looking for two talented Chefs and an Assistant Manager who is a true professional that can lead, create and innovate.

Nelson Forests grows and processes timber in Nelson and Marlborough. We have an opportunity in Despatch for a new team member to join our modern and efficient Kaituna Sawmill, based west of Blenheim.

• Good communication skills • Understanding of health and safety regulations Assistant Manager must have sales, management or business background with 2 years experience • Must have strong communication skills • Good knowledge of Asian cuisine and Asian food products • Be a great multi-tasker as the Assistant Manager has to look after 4 different businesses in 3 different locations.

Please send CV and covering letter to nzpolarisgroup@gmail.com or phone 03 577 9918

Congratulations to you both on this very special milestone With love from Christine, Pauline and Janice and your many grandchildren and great grandchildren

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Death Notices FISHBURN, Kevin John (Fishy): March 26, 2017 GRAY, Ronald Harry (Kerei Keepa): March 25, 2017 HUTCHINSON, Robert William Nigel: March 23, 2017

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Please call at reception for an application or email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz

Chefs must have 4 years experience and be able to cook Thai or Japanese cuisine

Ron and Noela Mills Celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary

Harvestlife Church – DON’T MISS!

This is a rewarding fulltime position for the right person.

anniversary

Noela (nee Millard)

If this sounds like you then email application to andy@nzfrostfans.com or phone 021 468 336 for more information.

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

We offer a strong safety culture, our workplace is drug and alcohol free and we provide onsite training. If you are physically fit and take pride in producing a quality product. It would be an advantage (but not essential) if you have a forklift and chainsaw licence and a knowledge of timber.

Please send a CV or register your interest by emailing: Mill.Reception@nelsonforests.com or call the Kaituna Office for an application form on 03 572 8921

Births This Week

RAISUA, Sunia: Passed away at home, on Tuesday March 28 2017. Aged 59 years.

Loved husband of Wati, loved father of Abraham, Akanasi and the late Atelaite. Loved grandad of Wati, Abraham and Rusila; Sunia, Ann and Blair. Messages may be sent to the Raisua Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A family service for Sunia will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 4pm on Sunday April 2, after which Sunia will be taken to Fiji.

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

friday fact

CLELAND, Joseph Martin: (7lb 9oz) March 21, 2017 KIRIONA, baby girl: (7lb 4oz) March 18, 2017 KROUKAMP, baby boy: (3.11kg) March 17, 2017 LIU, Emma: (3.07kg) March 8, 2017 SIMS, Charlotte Lillian: (9lb 4oz) March 18, 2017 SMITH, Tilly: (7lb 13oz) March 16, 2017 UNDERWOOD, Seraphina Yuna: (3.42kg) March 19, 2017 WILSON, Kacey Kyla: (7lb 2oz) March 18, 2017

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Sport

SPORTS TALK

inbrief

With Jacob Page

Oh captain, my captain, Sam Whitelock Sam Whitelock the next All Black captain, yes please.

After the retirement of Richie McCaw after the 2015 Rugby World Cup, No 8 Kieran Read was the logical man for the position but just who was next cab off the rank wasn’t so clear.

Now it is crystal clear.

Whitelock has been outstanding as Crusaders captain this season.

Not only has his work rate around the field been just as stellar as any other year but his actual ability to “captain” has been a major improvement.

Yes, captaincy runs deeper than simply your

actions around the field, it’s about controlling the tempo of a game and ensuring the right decisions are made.

Against the Western Force, Whitelock made every move a winner.

He kicked for touch from penalties to use the dominant rolling maul, he chose scrums over shots at goals and he was prepared to let his voice be heard to the referee.

Notably he mentioned to the man with the whistle that he felt his players were not being allowed to regain their feet when fielding a grubber kick. That sort of thing wasn’t necessarily what you’d expect from the big lock who

had previously been known as a follow my actions kind of player.

If anything were to happen to Read, who has long suffered from concussion concerns, I would have no problem with Whitelock leading the men in black in any test match.

If he has to wait until after the 2019 Japan World Cup, he’ll be 30-years-old, so who knows if he poses enough of a long term option to be made captain or whether it would go to someone like Sam Cane who is three years younger than Whitelock.

Either way, Sam’s the man now and a leader in black for the future.

Veterans’ Club call for more players The Marlborough Veterans’ Tennis Club is holding an open day for its winter league tennis season on Sunday.

Spokeswoman Di Wallace says the club was set up more than 50 years ago and is open to all players over 35 years of age.

The club plays out of the Marlborough Tennis Club in Parker Street, and all levels of players are catered for from complete beginners to representative level, she says.

“Our main competition league runs every second Sunday morning through winter starting on April 9. Players can play full time or go on our reserve list.

All games are doubles and graded to suit your level.

We are very social, tea and biscuits after play and the occasional liquid refreshment.”

The club has around 50 players playing in the Sunday league, and it also runs and attends other tournaments throughout the season.

“Our subs are $30 for the season which entitles players to play in all of our veterans tennis fixtures,” she says.

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Saturday run The Marlborough Harrier Club is holding a pack run at Anakiwa tomorrow. The mainly off road run is suitable for all grades, with a longer run available but you need to leave Anakiwa Wharf at 1.30pm. For those that want the normal pack run and be with the group, meet at Anakiwa wharf area by 1.45pm for run/walk brief. Look for the Harrier sign.

Bring some afternoon tea to share with others after the event. Car Pool leaving the Clubrooms Cnr Weld/Cleghorn Street 12.30pm sharp. For directions please follow http://www.harriers.net. nz/ai1ec_event/pack-run-bridal-trailngakuta-bay/?instance_id=3879

Croquet wins The Marlborough Croquet Association handicap tournament was held recently at the Brooklyn Croquet Club.

In the doubles games Audrey Binns and David Griggs were the winning team. The singles games was won by Dale Simpson.

Race in memory of Charlie It has been 10 years since the tragic passing of young Charlie Higgins aged 13 at the Eastern States Speedway track, so in remembrance there will be a fun meeting tomorrow called the ‘Donaldson Civil Charlie’s Champs’ which will feature around 20 youth mini stock drivers.

This will be in addition to the Bryant Earthworks Production Open Champs and the Martin Motors Production 20 lap trophy race. Racing starts at 6pm.

Club members Ian Lammas, Elaine McFarlane, Dianne Wallace and Greg Coyne

“Most Sunday mornings in winter are pretty pleasant, so come down and join us.

Our main focus is on participation and fun. There are always plenty of players at all levels so

everyone is most welcome.”

This Sunday, the club is holding its annual opening day, which is a champagne breakfast starting at 9am followed by social mixed doubles starting at 10.15am. The

day will finish at 1pm.

For more information or to register for this Sunday’s tennis, email: Marlboroughstc@gmail.com or phone Di Wallace on 5789995 or text Max George on 0276016464.

Football starts Mainland Marlborough’s football season starts this Saturday for all Juniors, Youth and Seniors grades, with one Senior Div 1 game this evening.

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One of the Marlborough Girls teams’ boats with Georgina Dempster at the helm.

Fairhall School year 7 and 8 students Morghan Summerscales, Liam Keegan, Annabelle Barnes and Lucy Wilson are part of a group of students travelling today to Tongariro National Park.

Students off on tramping adventure

By Celeste Alexander Fifty-six students from Fairhall School have left Marlborough this morning en-route to the Tongariro National Park where they will spend a week tramping and enjoying outdoor activities.

High on their list of activities will be a guided climb to the Ruapehu summit as well as their main aim of completing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Fairhall School principal Steve Crockett says every three years since

2002 this trip is held where students in years 6, 7 and 8 take part. This year will be Steve’s third visit.

It’s an expensive project, costing around $50,000 but thanks to fundraising efforts it’s still continuing.

“The community wants to keep it going despite the rising cost to do it, so through fundraising it’s been very well supported and thankfully we can continue offering it,” he says.

Leading up to this trip the students and 22 accompanying teachers and parents have been training by hold-

ing practice tramp walks where they increase the distance each time.

The students are also learning about the geology of the National Park area, holding discussions about what they need to pack for high altitude tramping and even doing first aid training with St John.

“They are all really excited and have been buzzing this week,” Steve says. The group will be based at Pipers Lodge, they will spend a day in Taupo as well as enjoying a range of activities.

Intense sailing this weekend

By Cathie Bell An intense burst of colleges’ sailing is underway in Picton harbour this weekend with the Top of the South school sailing regionals on.

The races are held at the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, starting yesterday and running until tomorrow, with 12 teams from across the South Island competing for the trophy.

Spokeswoman Cristel Hopkins says teams have come from as far as Mt Aspiring and Christchurch.

The regatta is used to grade the teams into gold, silver and bronze fleets for the nationals, in Algies Bay near Auckland, at the end of next month.

Christel says both the Marl-

borough Boys’ College team and the Queen Charlotte College team took the ferry over Cook Strait last weekend to participate in the Lower North Island team sailing regionals, while the Marlborough Girls’ College team participated in the fleet racing at the Queen Charlotte Yacht club to improve their boat handling skills.

The Lower North Island regionals had 10 teams competing, she says, with Marlborough Boys College taking first place with the Queen Charlotte College team ‘hot on their heels’.

All Marlborough College teams will be going to the nationals next month.

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