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Marathon feast Town to host food party

By Cathie Bell The Saint Clair half marathon is growing to create a two-day festival of local food, wine, and entertainment to celebrate the best of Marlborough.

Organisers Chris Shaw and Paula Theodore say the half marathon, on May 13 this year, brings at least 4000 people to town, and provides an opportunity to create an event that includes locals in the fun, as well as giving the marathoners some good reasons to stay several days in the region.

Feast Marlborough will start with a Friday night street market, with the half marathon on the Saturday morning, and then a clutch of events over the weekend.

Continued on page 2 Paula Theodore and Chris Shaw are organising Feast Marlborough, which will see a street food market set up in Market Place.

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Feast Marlborough good reason to stay in May Continued from page 1 Chris owns the Saint Clair half marathon, and for the past couple of years, has also held the Revelry event at night to encourage marathoners to stay in town.

That ‘outgrew itself’, he says, and now he has come up with Feast Marlborough, and Paula, who operates Vintage Events, has come on board to help turn Chris’s overall vision for Feast Marlborough into reality.

“I am working with wineries, chefs, food producers, businesses and others to help put together themed food and wine events over the three days that Feast Marlborough runs for.”

Chris says the half marathon ‘drives a lot of value back into the community’ and he wants to build on that.

“We want to give the people who come to the event in Marlborough a really good time, represent the province to them really well, and get the province and the community to benefit from the event as well.

“That’s key to the event’s longevity.”

Feast Marlborough is the way to do that, Chris and Paula say.

The three-day festival starts with a Friday night street food market in Market Place with stalls from Allan Scott Winery Twelve

Chef Martin Bosley, at Jack’s Raw Bar at Cloudy Bay Wines, shucking oysters.

Trees Restaurant, The Vines Village, Feast Merchants, Railway Station Café, Tony Loco Mexican Food, and Viva La Vaca, with Thomas’s & Sons Cafe open as well.

Paula says a band will play in the rotunda and the street will be closed off with lots of outdoor seating and festoon lights for that street party atmosphere.

“Of course the exciting news is that

we will have Martin Bosley and team preparing food and cooking up a storm in the “Seafood Bar” in the centre of Market Place, and that food will be available for the public to buy,” she says.

“Retailers have been encouraged to open late and many central bars and restaurants will be open giving our visitors and locals alike plenty of options for their time in town.”

While there will be 4000 people registering for the half marathon at the Marlborough Convention Centre and then flowing over to Market Place, Chris says Feast Marlborough is also a good chance for locals to take part too.

After the half marathon on the Saturday, restaurants and wineries around the district are offering lunches, brunches, and dinners as part of the Feast Marlborough weekend.

Buses will be supplied, with transport costs part of the events’ ticket prices, to help people get out and about.

Feast Marlborough is starting off ‘small but perfectly formed’ this year, Chris says, but with the support from businesses such as Cloudy Bay Wines and Allan Scott Family Wines, he hopes it will grow.

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East Coast residents should bring their questions or concerns about earthquake insurance and rebuild issues to public meetings next week, Marlborough mayor John Leggett says.

Community information meetings have been arranged in Seddon and Ward to provide an opportunity for NCTIR, EQC and insurance companies to give an update on progress that is being made with restoring transport links and with damage claims.

The public meetings will be: • Monday 10 April, 7pm at Awatere Community Hall; and

• Tuesday 11 April, 7pm at Ward Hall.

John says heavy rain this week will make things even more stressful for people living in damaged homes.

“With winter coming and houses that are not weathertight, and the difficulties getting tradespeople, it’s inevitable that residents will be feeling anxious and frustrated.

“Coming together and asking the questions of those who are dealing directly with the problems will, I hope, help at least some of these cases.”

Ongoing aftershocks continue to further affect already-damaged buildings, making

life ‘pretty difficult’ for some residents, John says.

He says it is important no-one feels they have been forgotten.

“Some people will be without internet access or reliable phone contact and struggling to get any traction.

“If you’re in that situation, please come forward and make yourselves known to the agencies and support organisations.

“We know from past Christchurch and Seddon experiences going into winter is a tough time and we need to do what we can to help.”

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Nurses’ Union kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku talks at the union’s top of the South regional conference.

Union steps into row

By Cathie Bell The New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation has stepped into the row over moving district nurses from Wairau Hospital to the health hub in Blenheim.

Union organiser Daniel Marshall says the first suggestion of the move to the new premises was ‘poorly done’ but since then, NZNO delegates have had two ‘good’ meetings with district health board management.

No decision on the move has been made, he says, and additional consultation is occurring now.

Daniel says the district nurses don’t see the benefits of moving.

“In fact, they feel that being in the hospital hub means they are better connected with other secondary services and supplies.

“The district nurses don’t feel that the integrated health strategy will be advanced by moving them out of the hospital.”

The district health board has agreed to re-look at the issue, he says.

“Over the past few years the

district nurses have been unhappy with the surveys and reviews done of the service, but are now more satisfied that the general manager for primary and community services has committed to carrying out another more robust survey shortly.”

“The first suggestion was poorly done” Nelson Marlborough District Health Board general manager strategy, planning, and community Cathy O’Malley says in a written statement last week that health board staff are working hard on finalising new health services to be based in the expanded Marlborough Health Hub. “District nurses are one group of prospective tenants, and we are meeting regularly with this group.”

The expansion of the hub is a complex investment, she says, and both the Wairau Hospital and the

hub itself are very important to the Marlborough community.

“The community are our main focus for getting the configuration of services right.

“We want to make the best decision for the health of our community – this includes making sure that staff are supported to deliver the best care.

“We are in the middle of a complex process and will announce the final tenants once we have finalised the hub configuration and fit-out. We are still several weeks away from this point.”

There has been concern through Marlborough about the proposal, from staff and patients, and former district nurse Annie Lomax spoke out on behalf of former colleagues in the Sun on Wednesday saying district nurses could see no benefit in the move from the hospital to the health hub.

Annie says there should be more consultation with them and the community. “I don’t think the public has been told anything.”

Yesterday, the nurses’ union

held a top of the South regional convention in Nelson, where kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku told delegates the effects of inadequate healthcare funding are now being acutely felt across the region.

Key convention topics are how to hold it together under pressure and to bring to public and Government attention the personal cost of underfunding to nurses and all Southerners.

Kerri says there is an ageing population in the region, and the Marlborough region is growing.

“So healthcare demand is growing but not the district health board budget as you would expect.”

She says there are more tourists coming to Nelson after the Kaikoura earthquake and so there are more presentations to the emergency departments.

• What do you think of this proposal to move the district nurses? Contact the Sun to have your say by emailing news@ blenheimsun.co.nz

A car removed from Wakefield Quay, Nelson Harbour, on Tuesday evening is thought to be that of a man missing for seven years. Nelson Bays Area Commander Inspector Mat ArnoldKelly says police are confident it is the car belonging to Nelson man Leo Lipp-Neighbours, and an investigation team is working to establish what is in the vehicle. “At this stage Police can confirm that what are believed to be skeletal remains have been located in the car. Identification of these remains will take some time. Investigators will also look into how the vehicle ended up in the water.”

Sports grounds closed Heavy rain has closed 11 of the 13 council sports parks, including the Wither Hills Mountain Bike Park, the Marlborough District Council says.

Flooding overflows Torrential rain has caused sewage overflows into Waitohi Stream and Picton harbour, with the council warning people not to swim or take shellfish at Picton Foreshore or Shelley Beach. Council is erecting signs on the Picton Foreshore and at Shelley Beach, warning of the sewer discharge and advising against swimming or collecting shellfish until bacteria levels have dropped.

Protest flotilla The Guardians of the Sounds group is calling for a flotilla of boats to protest on Easter Saturday against NZ King Salmon’s salmon farms. Spokesman Peter Beech says the flotilla will meet at the Te Pungu farm in Tory Channel at 12.30pm on April 15, to oppose the Government’s plan to relocate up to six salmon farms into high water flow sites. The flotilla will show placards to the farm then cruise around all three farms, Te Pungu, Clay Point , Ngamahu and the new site at Oyster Bay, then finish, Peter says.

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Numbers down The monthly regional tourism estimates for February this year show visitor spend for Marlborough is estimated to be four per cent down on February last year, with the national spend down two per cent, the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment says.

However, for the year ending February 2017, visitor spend across New Zealand is up five per cent.

By Cathie Bell The Government is to fund mentoring support for 15 Marlborough businesses affected by last November’s earthquake.

Business Trust Marlborough general manager Sue Avery says the ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment is sponsoring free mentoring for earthquake-affected businesses in Marlborough, so 15 businesses can access a mentor for 12 months, with no registration fees.

The criteria for the assistance is ‘essentially’ the businesses have to be affected detrimentally by the earthquake, in terms of accessing staff, supply materials and lack of customers, she says.

“It’s very broad criteria,” Sue says.

“We have mentors available, people with financial backgrounds, marketing backgrounds, IT backgrounds.

You name it, we’ve got it.”

Mail services sold Relief driver Kath Kane has bought the Havelock-based rural mail and freight delivery service from Mike and Carol Cullimore . In an email to customers, Mike says Kath will continue to operate as it has been, and we will take over the role of relief drivers. “The transition will be seamless and the only change you will notice is a name change.”

Net-cleaner sales An innovative marine farm net-cleaning system developed by Andy Fairhall from Marlborough business Boss Net Cleaning Services has been installed by the large Canadian-based salmon farming company Cooke Aquaculture with repeat orders confirmed. Andy says it is satisfying to be able to offer the world’s first fully-automated net cleaning robot. “We are proud our equipmentis100%producedinNewZealand.”

Sue says she first approached national umbrella group Business Mentors New Zealand back in November to ask for help for businesses immediately after the earthquake, and they got onto the ministry, which is providing the help now.

In the meantime, she says, Employment Support Marlborough stepped in and has sponsored 10 businesses to get help.

“We’ve matched 10 businesses with mentors, we have more lined up now.”

Employment Support Marlborough sponsored four in Marlborough and six in Kaikoura, which the trust also covers, Sue says, and the ministry are funding 15 in Marlborough, 15 in Kaikoura, and 15 in Hurunui.

Businesses interested in getting this mentor help can contact Sue through admin@businesstrustmarlborough. co.nz

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By Cathie Bell Marlborough’s grape harvest is tipped to be worse than expected because of heavy rain and disease, but Wine Marlborough chairman Rhyan Wardman says there will still be good Marlborough wine made this year.

Rhyan says the wine industry has ‘had a bit of a tough run of late’ with last November’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake and now torrential rain affecting their businesses.

“I’m immensely proud of the broader industry, coming out of the earthquake strong, support services rallied around, everyone coming together. We were all prepared for harvest.”

There are lots of comments around the region about lower grape volumes, rot, and low sugar levels, but he says it is too early to say much about the harvest.

Pinot noir and chardonnay was largely picked before the rain, he says, and a percentage of sauvignon blanc was taken before the rain.

“People are keeping a watchful eye on upcoming weather events.

“Anyone with disease have been looking to mitigate that and cut it out to ensure what’s being brought into the winery is of the right quality to make good Marlborough wine.”

Rhyan says in most years, vintage finishes around April 21.

“I don’t see that as being different this year.”

Meanwhile the Government’s State of Primary Industries report says around two per cent, worth $38 million, of last year’s harvest was lost as a result of earthquake damage to storage tanks, while around 60 million litres of storage capacity in Marlborough was ‘impaired in some way’.

“Some business interruption losses are likely to have occurred but have been moderated by the use of temporary storage and processing solutions.

“There is also less pressure on storage capacity with variable weather conditions during flowering translating into forecast 2017 yields in Marlborough lower than previously forecast.”

The 2017 vintage is forecast to be 410,000 tonnes, ‘slightly lower than 2016, but will comfortably be the third largest New Zealand vintage recorded’, it says.

The report says the export price per litre expectations for 2017 have been lowered by 55 cents to $6.70 per litre.

There has been a spike in export volumes post-earthquake as wineries free up tank space, the report says, increasing the amount of bulk wine exported.

Bulk wine export prices are lower than those for bottled wine.

Wine exports are forecast to reach $1.6 billion for the year ending June 2017, and to reach $1.7 billion by 2018.

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COUNCIL NEWS ANZAC Day Services remember the fallen

Keeping the finger on issues affecting our older residents

Memorial white crosses honouring Marlborough's fallen soldiers have again been erected next to Blenheim's cenotaph in preparation for Anzac Day. Each cross bears the name and rank, and sometimes the age, of a Marlborough casualty of war.

The crosses will remain in place in Seymour Square for several days after the commemoration, 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 • Ward, 2.00pm at Ward War Memorial, SH 1.

Tuesday 25 April • Picton 6.00am Soldiers’ War Memorial at foreshore • Awatere 6.30am Seddon Memorial Hall • Renwick 9.00am War Memorial • Spring Creek 9.30am Spring Creek Hall

Advocacy organisation Grey Power Marlborough meets regularly with the Mayor to canvas issues of concern or interest to its membership.

Mayor John Leggett says he will continue to meet the organisation leadership regularly because it is important that older people are valued by our community and that their interests are well represented.

The Council’s Older Persons Forum also meets monthly to discuss issues affecting the older people living in our Marlborough community.

It helps keep the Council in touch with the needs and wishes of our aging population.

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Havelock 10.00am Town Hall Rai Valley 11.00am War Memorial Kaikoura 11.00am Memorial Hall Blenheim 11.00am War Memorial Clock Tower, Seymour Square • Marlborough Sounds 11.00am Sounds Soldiers’ Memorial.

Council is proud to host the Fields of Remembrance project in Marlborough where white crosses of remembrance commemorate our fallen soldiers.

The Snout Kanuka mountain bike track opens

From left, Mayor John Leggett, Community Development adviser Lyne Reeve, Dean Heiford Council Economic, Community and Support Services manager, Marlborough Grey Power executive team members; Brian McNamara, Graeme Faulkner, Brian Henstock, John Craighead.

Proposed Exotic Tree Removal - Tirimoana/Thompson Place Reserve Exotic tree species are proposed to be removed that are located on Tirimoana/Thompson Place Recreation Reserve, Local Purpose and Road Reserves.

This is a joint initiative between the Tirimoana and Anakiwa Residents Association (TARA) and Council and is to minimise the spread of invasive exotic seedlings within the Reserves and adjacent DOC managed Mt Oliver and Okiwa Scenic Reserves.

Removal of these species will enhance the indigenous forest and also rationalize tree numbers which are dominating and seeding in amenity areas.

Trees identified to be removed include gum, blackwoods, Douglas fir, sycamore, wild cherry, oak and liquidambar. The majority of the trees are in the bush/on the bush edge (Thompson Place side

of the reserve) or along the stream.

A contractor will be engaged to undertake the felling of the larger trees (over 6 metres) and the debris chipped. There may be an opportunity for some wood to be made available to the community for firewood.

Submissions are invited, online by going to www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/News-Notices/ Public-Notices/Proposed-Exotic-Tree-RemovalTirimoana, by email to Robin.Dunn@marlborough. govt.nz or in writing to Robin Dunn, Reserves Section, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240. Submissions close on Tuesday 25 April.

For more information please contact; Robin.Dunn@ marlborough.govt.nz or phone 03 520 7400 or Leith Manson (TARA Chairman) on 03 574 2790.

Omaka Classic Fighters Air Show - Restricted Road Access

Pictured cutting the ribbon to open the track: Justin Kenward, Kathryn Richards, Raewyn Timoko, Steph Blackmore, Peter Webster (Marlborough MTB Club President), Gerald Hope (MDC Councillor), John Pickering, Chris Mildon (Trail

Designer & Builder), Michael Fitzpatrick (MDC Councillor), Gavin Beattie, Gerard Prenderville, Robin Dunn (MDC Reserves & Amenities Officer), Jill Evans (Chairman Bike/ Walk Picton, Adam Beattie.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that New Renwick Road, Aerodrome Road and Green Lane will be restricted to air show traffic and local residents between Bells Road and Battys Road from the hours of 7.00am to 5.30pm from Friday 14 April to Sunday 16 April.

An alternative route around the site is via Battys

Road or Bells Road and it is recommended that ordinary vehicular traffic should use this route in order to minimise delays.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Marlborough Roads; Ph: 03 520 8335.

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CounCil ServiCeS eaSter Holiday HourS 2017 Marlborough District Council, Blenheim office will be closed from 5.00 pm Thursday 13 April 2017 and reopen on Tuesday 18 April 2017 at 8.00am.

All Transfer Stations, the Resource Recovery Centre, Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and Composting and the Landfill will be closed on Good Friday 14 April 2017.

Transfer Stations Blenheim Saturday 15 April – 7.30am to 4.00pm Easter Sunday 16 April – 10.00am to 4.00pm Easter Monday 17 April – 7.30am to 5.00pm Picton Saturday 15 April – 8.00am to Midday Easter Sunday 16 April – Midday to 4.00pm Easter Monday 17 April – 8.00am to 4.00pm Havelock Saturday 15 April – Midday to 4.00pm Easter Sunday 16 April – Midday to 4.00pm Easter Monday 17 April – 8.00am to 2.00pm Rai Valley Saturday 15 April – CLOSED Easter Sunday 16 April – 1.00pm to 4.00pm Easter Monday 17 April – CLOSED

Seddon Saturday 15 April – CLOSED Easter Sunday 16 April – 10.00am to 4.00pm Easter Monday 17 April – CLOSED Wairau Valley Saturday 15 April – Midday to 4.00pm Easter Sunday 16 April – CLOSED Easter Monday 17 April – CLOSED Resource Recovery Centre Saturday 15 April – 7.30am to 4.00pm Easter Sunday 16 April – 10.00am to 4.00pm Easter Monday 17 April – 7.30am to 5.00pm Greenwaste Acceptance Facility Saturday 15 April – 7.30am to 4.00pm Easter Sunday 16 April – 10.00am to 4.00pm Easter Monday 17 April – 7.30am to 5.00pm Kerbside Rubbish Bag and Recycling Collections Good Friday Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Fridays will be collected on Thursday 13 April instead of Friday 14 April.

Easter Monday Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Mondays will be collected on Tuesday 18 April instead of

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

Monday 17 April.

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

Library Hours Marlborough District Library Blenheim and the Picton Library and Service Centre will be closed on Good Friday 14 April, Sunday 16 April and Monday 17 April.

Marlborough District Library Thursday 13 April - Open 9.00am to 6.00pm Saturday 15 April - Open 10.00am to 1.00pm Tuesday 18 April - Normal hours resume Picton Library and Service Centre Thursday 13 April - Open 8.00am to 5.00pm Saturday 15 April - Open 10.00am to 1.00pm Tuesday 18 April - Normal hours resume Bus Services Passengers are advised that during Easter weekend the Blenheim Bus Service will not operate on the following statutory public holidays: Good Friday 14 April 2017.

Easter Monday 17 April 2017.

Normal services will operate on Saturday 15 April 2017.

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

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l experienced that our cards were hacked too.

ASB can take the pay wave off your card.

Good luck.

To the child who threw his marmite in brown bread sandwiches on foot path last week.

If l were your mother l would tell you to make your own.

The birds on Girling Avenue enjoyed them.

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Scam calls

To Eyesore Have you forgotten it used to be a tyre shop before car sales yard and it isn’t an eyesore, the boys who work there know how to do their job.

Keep up the good work don’t let the moaners bring you down.

Missing Guinea Pigs My heartfelt thoughts go to the family who had their beloved guinea pigs stolen.

My heartfelt hope goes to whoever was responsible, that you find your misplaced heart and one day come to know the pain of losing something you have loved and nurtured for six & a half years.

You deserve it!

What a despicable and cowardly act!

Thank you To the lovely lady who runs the Ward Cafe and gave us $50 to take an ihc group to the Ward Show.

We appreciate that things have probably been fairly tough lately, which made it especially kind.

Everyone had a great time, thanks.

For those receiving repeat scam calls - get an unlisted number or ditch the land line altogether.

We have and its lovely, no more scammers.

Respectful Youth The NZ Police & NZ Defence Force already run courses for ‘at risk ‘ youth in the form of Cactus groups & Limited Service Volunteer Courses at Burnham ( tri - service instructed).

No weapons training given with emphasis on personal grooming & dressing skills, CV preparation, interviewing skills & a lifting of self esteem & motivation.

All up, these are very successful within the numbers inducted on such courses over a year.

I was serving in the Defence Force myself when the LSV concept first started in 1982/3.

I will never forget the comment one disloyal SNCO said to me .

I joined this service to prepare & train for war. ... not pick up and train for citizenship a load of disaffected civilians.

Whilst not ‘helpful’ the Sergeant had a valid point from the other side of the fence.

Rarangi Re our own gin Credit to Jane Walkenhorst for creating a gin, but Marlborough already has a gin which has won many awards internationally, locally distilled and made by Prenzel.

People, learn how to drive Around your driveways.

Stop at your gate, not the roadside .

Bad on you, won’t be long before a kid gets hit around Springland School.

GOOD to see one boy riding his bike with a motocross helmet, more kids should ride with motocross helmets the way people drive around this town.

Maybe the person complaining at Rarangi needs to pack up and go back to town.

Good to have horses and kids and dogs.

Stop moaning.

Slow down you trucks on Lansdowne Street before someone gets killed.

Get your kittens fixed It saddens me greatly to see the number of poor little kittens advertised on social media, Trade me, and online garage sales etc needing homes.

Come on people please neuter or spay your cats.

If you can’t afford to do this then don’t get a kitten.

Near miss To the driver of the black ute turning left at Weld and Cleghorn Streets you nearly skittled two boys on bikes.

What was the rush on Sunday at lunch time?

We all pay We all pay tax.

We all pay gst.

We all pay Kiwi Saver no matter who you are or what you do take responsibility for your own retirement and don’t plan to give up life just because you turn 65.

If you can stay alive and earn, and don’t take a pension as it takes away from those who can’t earn compassion verses greed or preconceived rights.

Jobless We have a lot of jobless people but still there is shopping online and self service in shops.

So true Saw this comment today and laughed.

‘Unfortunately common sense is no longer common’!

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Vineyard contractors My little black book early 2004 and clippings from 2005 onwards are full of corruption with vineyard contractors.

We tried to help many young foreigners, it’s still not sorted.

Highest weekly rent Thank you To the two wonderful men who jumped to our aid on Sunday night when my truck tyre blew with horse on board!

With the busy road on Wairau Valley great to know our rural locals are there to help.

Thanks.

Paint a picture

Old fashion service Went to Repco and got great service from older chap, not only removing and replacing wipers for us but advising on our older vehicle at home. The way it used to be.

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Clear day, lunch time, sun high in the sky, biking on Wither Rd heading to work wearing orange high visibility vest.

Vehicle inches past me decides to turn left across my path without warning or indication.

Evasive action taken, that’s the third similar incident since returning to cycling in January.

Come on Blenheim drivers wake up to cyclists.

Horses at dog park Horse riders down at the dog park, Taylor river, poo from the horses, if we have to pick up our dog poo they should too.

I know it’s big they would need a bucket lol, don’t go there, it was right on grass by foot path! So gross!!!

Whoever offers to pay the highest weekly rent gets to move into the rental.

Nasty way to do business it is just tenants looking for a place to call home.

District nurses Why are district nurses being shifted from convenient hospital clinic to health hub/old theatre?

Waste of money.

Need to consult public as we are the users.

Well done Toyota I didn’t realize Blenheim Toyota contribute to so many local initiatives and fundraisers.

Well done to you and thanks from our family in this community.

Agree Air NZ should have stepped back into flying the Blenheim to Christchurch route after the Kaikoura quake.

In fact it shouldn’t have stopped in the first place.

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Friday April 7, 2017

Seal warning signs up

SPCA volunteer and New World Blenheim staff member Ashleigh Blick pictured with SPCA Marlborough centre manager Kaycee Polkinghorne and their furry friend Lottie, who is currently up for adoption.

Donation boxes help keep SPCA going

By Celeste Alexander New World Blenheim shoppers have donated over $7000 to SPCA Marlborough, and centre manager Kaycee Polkinghorne wants to thank them all for their generosity.

The supermarket has long been a supporter of the SPCA by way of donating pet food that had its packaging dam-

aged and having a collection box instore, staff member Ashleigh Blick says.

“But over time we had customers trying to donate money at the customer service desk, so because I volunteer for SPCA I asked if we could hold more donation boxes.

“We put in 13 boxes and since 2014 have raised $7500

which has directly benefited the animals, and every dollar has stayed in Marlborough,” she says. Kaycee says New World is by far one of the largest collectors.

“It’s incredible that the community has donated this money, so thank you. These donations are what we rely on to keep us going,” she says.

By Cathie Bell Warning signs are to go up by the Opawa River and the Wairau lagoon, to keep people at a safe distance from a visiting leopard seal.

Driftwood Eco Tours’ Will Parsons says that while on kayaking tours, he and visitors have from time to time seen a rare leopard seal in the river and lagoon.

“As a marine mammal close to people and human activity, we are very mindful that it needs protection.”

He contacted Dr Krista Hupman of the Department of Conservation in Auckland, who specializes in marine mammals and who has been managing a very similar situation in the Westhaven marina, Auckland for

Will Parsons' photo of a leopard seal near his property.

the past 18 months, he says.

“On her suggestion we are proposing signage to raise public awareness of the leopard seal, how it should be treated if encountered and the laws around it’s marine mammal protection status.”

The local DOC office is putting up signs to warn people to keep their distance

and not disturb the leopard seal.

Seals are wild animals and will defend themselves if they feel threatened. Adult seals can move surprisingly quickly on land.

While they can look harmless, seals can inflict serious injuries to dogs or people and can carry infectious diseases.

Stink bug on way here There have been three confirmed finds of grape vine pest the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug and people need to look out for the rapidly spreading global pest, the Government warns.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is a major agricultural pest worldwide, and if it became established, it would have significant economic and social impacts.

BMSB feeds on valuable crops like grapes, kiwifruit, apples, citrus and stone fruit. Once established they can be hard to kill.

BMSB is native to Japan, China, Korea and Taiwan. There are established populations in the USA, Canada, and Europe.

The BMSB has been rapidly spreading across the world and more are being detected at the New Zealand border, with three confirmed post-border finds during February, all reported by members of the public, Nathan says.

“As a result of the finds MPI stepped up a local response in each case involving laboratory testing, site inspections and deploying surveillance traps. Thankfully none of the finds were part of an established population of stink bugs in the area.”

See Shakespeare on stage

By Celeste Alexander Fifteen students from Marlborough Girls and Boys’ Colleges will be taking to the stage tomorrow night to share their love for Shakespeare and to compete for a place at a national festival.

Tomorrow’s event is the Marlborough regional Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand (SGCNZ) festival which is being held at MGC. The public is invited to go along, watch the plays and support the students as they be judged for the National Shakespeare Festival.

There have been eight entries between the colleges, seven of which are student directed.

There will be plays including ‘The Taming of the Shrew’, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and ‘Julius Caesar’.

Of these entries only one will make the cut and go on to the national festival. From there

the number of finalists is further reduced by another selection being made and those finalists 24 will be selected for the SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company.

The company will travel to Shakespeare’s Globe and other theatres in London, dubbed as being ‘the chance of a lifetime’.

Local boy Jack Rainbird was the 13th Marlburian since 2001 to form part of the Young Shakespeare Company, MGC teacher Shalom Del’Monte-Aberhart says.

“That’s a pretty impressive record for Marlborough and just shows the talent that we have here.”

Judging the festival tomorrow will be Bridget McNamara and Tom Knowles, who will have the difficult task of selecting just one entry.

Sam Lewis, Deborah Barron, Sally Cook, Issy Adams, Mieke de Bruyn, Olivia Neil and CheyIt runs from 7-9.30pm at MGC and entry enne Locke are some of the students performing tomorrow night as part of the regional Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand festival. costs $10 per adult and $5 per student.

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RNZAF Black Falcons conduct aerial display practise above Ohakea.

James Crockett and the ‘Steadfast’ Yak, which will be flying at the Classic Fighters event.

Fast flying event’s theme

By Cathie Bell Speed will be the order of the day when the world record-holding Steadfast Yak races with other classic planes, a Corsair and Mustang, each day of the three-day Classic Fighters airshow next weekend.

Steadfast owner James Crockett attended the Classic Fighters airshow in 2007 as a spectator and this Easter, he has brought the Yak owned by his company Fighterpilot. com.au to take part, making its debut in New Zealand skies.

The Yak arrived from Australia last week and is being readied for its role at the airshow, although some keen spotters will have

already seen it in the skies.

James says Steadfast holds an ‘unheard of’ grand total of nine world records for speed.

The Yak-3 Steadfast was a World War II Soviet fighter aircraft that proved to be formidable in the art of dog fighting. It’s incredibly efficient and maneuverable power-to-weight ratio allows for precision close range aerial dogfights.

As well as the races, Steadfast will also fly aerobatics and will have a smoke display that James is looking forward to.

“We generate smoke from the wingtips, and the vortices make rings, the sky will be full with rings.”

Black Falcons display team do extra show

By Cathie Bell They’ll be on show at the Classic Fighters event at Omaka at Easter but the air force’s Black Falcons aerobatic team put on an extra display in Marlborough yesterday.

Yesterday’s event is one of a series of displays across the South Island this week to thank the South Island public for their support during the Air Force’s 80th anniversary year.

The team, which performed together for the first time at the RNZAF’s Air Tattoo at Base Ohakea in February, has put together an exciting display that demonstrates the capability and versatility of the T-6C Texan II aircraft, and is sure to entertain.

Black Falcons team member Squadron Leader Hayden Sheard says when the team fly in formation in their distinctive black aircraft their wing tips are only a few metres apart.

“It looks great from the ground. We hope people will come out and get a good

vantage point to see us,” he says.

The team will be on show at the Classic Fighters event and will be competing against a similar Australian air force team as well for those who missed yesterday’s show.

The South Island itinerary is: Thu rsday, 6 Apr i l 3 -3.30 pm – Woodbourne (Marlborough).

Friday, 7 April 9.30-10am – South New Brighton (Christchurch). Great viewing along Marine Parade.

Friday, 7 April 3-3.30pm – St Kilda Beach (Dunedin).

Saturday, 8 April 9.30-10am – Frankton Arm (Queenstown). Great viewing along Queenstown Trail.

Saturday, 8 April 2.30-3pm – Te Anau.

Great viewing along Te Anau Terrace/ Lakefront Drive.

Sunday, 9 April 11.30am-midday – Haulashore Island (Nelson). Great viewing along SH6.

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Have Your Say

Annual Plan Update 2017-18

Message from the Mayor We’re not proposing to make big changes to Council’s spending programme for the year ahead. As always, the biggest spend is on delivering core services.

So we’re concentrating on roading, water supplies, stormwater and sewerage, and building or upgrading our community facilities, as set out in our 2015-25 Long Term Plan.

This year we have had to boost our budgets to take account of the nationwide movement in project costs which has followed the construction boom. But we’re still well within our overall long term planning estimates and I think we can deliver our programme with an increase of just 2.33% in rates and charges – almost 3% less than what we’d allowed for in our Long Term Plan. At the same time, projected debt levels are well down.

We also have some new initiatives. They’re set out on this page.

The two biggest ones are far-sighted, clever technology projects

which will have a long term impact on the region: digitising the complex resource consent process and helping to expand rural broadband into the Marlborough Sounds.

However, overall our Annual Plan is business as usual – moving on with upgrading Picton’s sewerage system, renewing ageing stormwater networks, securing drinking water supplies for Seddon, Renwick and Havelock, and maintaining the wonderful sports and leisure amenities our region enjoys.

We still have some big projects on our books for the years ahead – like the new Marlborough Library Hub/Art Gallery in lower High Street, Blenheim. In fact the Long Term Plan comes up for review this time next year so, if you have a project, initiative or big idea that you think will benefit the region, I encourage you to start thinking about making a submission so we can consider it as part of our long term planning.

John Leggett Mayor of Marlborough

New projects for the year ahead

Major capital projects

Capital projects expenditure

The work programme for the year ahead will concentrate on delivering the next stages of the major core infrastructure projects. These are upgrades to essential services to meet the future needs of our growing district.

As well as the on-going programme of roading renewals and a multi-million dollar upgrade and expansion to the sewerage schemes serving Blenheim, Picton and Waikawa, the programme will deliver on the commitment given to the smaller communities of Seddon and Renwick to raise the quality of their water supplies.

2017/18 Budget

Total Project

Stadium earthquake strengthening

$1,100,000

$2,000,000

Flood protection programme

$1,999,200

On-going

Blenheim sewerage upgrades for growth – Treatment – Pipelines – Pumps

$1,230,521 $1,391,443 $1,263,935

$2,460,672 $8,877,659 $6,266,144

Picton to Waikawa main trunk sewerage upgrade

$9,411,652

$17,355,845

Seddon water

$1,363,094

$2,943,994

$1,214,431

$1,610,000

$935,217

$1,116,625

Renwick water improvements

$3,222,431

$10,240,287

Road renewals

$7,098,567

On-going

Wither Hills reservoir strengthening

At the same time, Council must continue to deal with the impact of recent natural disasters; earthquake strengthening the Stadium 2000 complex and continued strengthening of the region’s flood protection network.

Speeds Road water treatment plant, Picton

Council has set out the budgets for its draft Annual Plan 2017-18. Now councillors need to know what you think about their priorities. Their decisions will help determine your rates from 1 July this year.

Councillors have agreed that, as well as maintaining the projects already on the books and the services already provided, the Annual Plan should also include:

2017-18 Operating Expenditure 10%

2017-18 Capital Expenditure 26%

21% - Roads and Footpaths

9%

11% - Sewerage

11%

10% - Community Facilities

8%

9% - Water Supply

Greater financial provision for three capital projects Picton’s sewerage upgrade $800,000 Blenheim’s stormwater upgrade to Town Branch Drain $520,000 A barge loading site primarily for logs in the Kenepuru, funded by the forestry industry $300,000

Two major advances in the use of technology Digitising of Council’s resource consenting and monitoring systems over the next three years $1,960,000 Support to bring rural broadband into the Marlborough Sounds $2,650,000

More revenue and resourcing to meet new requirements or small one-off projects A pyrolysis plant to process waste timber into charcoal $450,000

Three independent commissioners to progress the Marlborough Environment Plan $350,000 Helping meet costs of annual swimming pool inspections now required by government, by levying a targeted rate on properties with a residential pool $86,285

Extended opening hours at the transfer station $34,000 and libraries $34,412

A programme to deal with the marine pest Sabella $82,800

More staff resources for Reserves & Amenities $100,000 and to patrol freedom campers $30,000

Appointment of a new Land Resource Environmental scientist $100,000

Development of an event area at Pollard Park’s Churchill Glade $83,000

6% 21% 5%

8% - Solid Waste Management 6% - Regional Development 5% - Flood Protection and Control works 4% - Environmental Science and Monitoring

4% 3% 21%

4%

6% 3% 2%

2% 1%

2% 1% 2%

2%

4% - Building Control 3% - Resource Consents 2% - Library Services 2% - Stormwater Drainage 1% - Community Housing 2% - Environmental Policy

A new weather station in Picton $25,000

1% - Harbours

Monitoring fees to cover water consents $340,000 and moorings $170,000.

(2% - Community Support 6% - Other (includes: Environmental Protection, Emergency Management, Animal Control, Culture and Heritage, and Environmental Health)

An increase of 2.33% in the rates-take would be needed to pay for the draft spending programme as it currently stands although some of the projects listed would be funded from Council’s reserve funds, not directly by rates.

Although we’re not putting forward any significant new proposals this year, we’d like to hear from you about what we’re doing.

Also, what would you like Council to consider as it prepares its Long Term Plan later this year?

Submissions need to be with us by 10 May. Councillors will formally consider all submissions and feedback received.

You can fill out an online submission form at www.marlborough.govt.nz under Have Your Say. Or write to us at Annual Plan Feedback, Marlborough District Council, 15 Seymour St, PO Box 443, Blenheim, or email Nicole.chauval@marlborough.govt.nz If you would also like to speak to your submission, let us know this along with your submission, by 10 May. Next year there will be a Long Term Plan consultation, which means a much wider community discussion will take place about ideas for Marlborough’s future, and Council’s programmes and projects.

Council adopts Annual Plan Update and consultation opens

7%

3% - Democratic Process

2% - Biosecurity (Pest Management)

Have your say

14% 27%

6% 2% 2%

4%

5%

5%

2%

27% - Sewerage 26% - Roads and Footpaths 14% - Water Supply 7% - Blenheim Land Development 6% - Community Facilities 5% - Flood Protection and Control Works 5% - Regional Development 4% - Stormwater Drainage 2% - Solid Waste Management 2% - Corporate Services 2% - Environmental Policy & Protection

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this week with Wally Richards

Tree information

Mark Kerr with St John shop volunteers Marrilyn Colquhoun, Barbara Doherty and Catherine Hughes.

Walking length of NZ for St John

By Celeste Alexander Waikato man Mark Kerr walked into Blenheim earlier this week as part of his journey walking the length of New Zealand.

Mark began his walk in January at Bluff and not wanting to make it a race, he plans to ‘enjoy the journey and make it all the way safely’.

Because Mark is raising money and awareness for St John along the way, he spent two days volunteering for the St John Charity Shop on Boyce Street before heading off on the Queen Charlotte Track today.

The shop staff were quick to use Mark’s height to their advantage and had him changing pictures on the walls.

He says the inspiration behind the walk was reading Geoff Chapple’s first book about the Te Araroa trail.

“Last December I just woke up and decided that I’d tackle the challenge. I handed in my resignation the next day and began preparations for the walk.”

Mark is doing the trip alone, completely selffunded carrying only a backpack that weighs up to 16kg and averages 20-30km per day.

He expects that by the time he reaches the finish at Cape Reinga he will have walked 3000km.

Mark is fundraising through the ‘everdayhero’ website with a goal of $3500, the cost of one first response kit used by ambulance staff.

To date $3182 has been donated.

Mark’s visit has timed perfectly with St John’s National Appeal week. In Blenheim a street appeal will be held at The Forum and Market Place today from 10am to 2.30pm.

Trees can be a blessing and a nuisance dependent on where they are and benefits they provide.

Trees are a wonderful source of shade from the summer sun both for us and animals but in winter they are the cause of dampness unless they are deciduous.

When deciduous trees lose their leaves as they go into winter; which for some gardeners that is great because they can make leaf mould for their gardens.

For others the fallen leaves are a menace, blocking drains and a chore to rake up.

Some types of trees planted too near to buildings or concrete pathways cause damage over time with their roots as they grow and age.

Trees can be annoying if they were badly positioned when planted, blocking views, damaging paths and a danger in wet times with high winds.

When the soil becomes really wet, plants lose their root grip or their root anchors.

Trees have the same problem their roots can’t grip the wet soil making them more vulnerable to falling over when the wind is strong enough to push them over.

Deciduous trees when they have lost their leaves in winter are not the wind break they are in summer when they are fully clothed in leaves.

It is prudent to open up trees that could be a danger to allow wind to more easily pass through them.

Hence the first lesson in pruning trees (and other plants) if you cut the end off a branch it will cause dormant buds before the cut to form new branches.

We use this aspect to advantage with new trees in particular ones we call rods.

(A rod is a grafted tree that has little or no side branches when you buy it). With rods we cut a few cm off the top causing new branches to grow off the rod.

Lower branches we will remove if desired.

We may also cut the ends off some of the new branches that have formed to make the tree more bushy. If we want to open up a tree to allow more wind and light to pass through then we do not cut the end off a branch instead we remove the branch completely off the trunk where it

originated from.

Some trees have a nasty habit of wanting to become the mother of a forest and they send up what we call ‘suckers’ from their root system which can appear all over the place.

Gardeners will find saplings coming up in the lawn and gardens often several metres away from the mother.

If you want to keep the parent you can’t use a herbicide to kill the suckers, as that can and will badly affect the parent and may kill it with continual treatments.

All you can do is keep cutting the suckers off when they appear.

You may at sometime decide to cut the tree out and if you do so by cutting through the trunk with a chainsaw you are likely to create the worst problem ever.

If you wish to remove a tree whether it suckers beforehand or not, the safe way to do it is to ring bark it. This means you cut through the bark into the live wood a couple of cm or so right around the girth of the trunk.

What this does is cut the canopy off from the roots so the roots do not get any energy from the sun and the canopy gets no moisture from the roots and both die together.

After the tree has died then you can fell it and the best way is to progressively remove branches and then sections of the trunk. At the end of the day once the tree is down you have a pile of firewood which is great if you have a wood burner otherwise donate the wood to a charity for a family that can make use of it.

Then there is the stump which you could have as a garden seat, sit a container plant on it, or pay money to have a stump grinder come in and leave you with a pile of wood chips.

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farming Marlborough

Row shows system working

Bird hunting season approaches

By Cathie Bell The uproar from rural ratepayers about a proposed bylaw change requiring permits to shift stock on roads is part of the process, Marlborough mayor John Leggett says.

The Marlborough District Council has put a swathe of new draft bylaws out for review, and they are open for public submission before hearings and council ratification.

Farmers are unhappy

This Sunday, hunters are allowed to claim any vacant hunting stand or maimai from 10am, but Fish & Game is asking its licence holders to be careful, especially if water levels from the recent heavy rain are still high.

“We know people are keen to make sure they have a good spot for opening morning, but common sense must prevail,” Fish & Game’s Communications Manager Don Rood says.

“Our advice is to exercise caution and for hunters not to take any risks just to make sure they have the hunting spot they want.

“It is a far better idea to wait until floodwaters drop.”

The 2017 game bird hunting season begins in a month (Saturday, May 6) and traditionally, hunters are able to claim their hunting spot in early April to give them time to prepare their maimai, or hide.

The process of claiming a hunting stand goes under many names depending on region – marking up, pegging or tagging – but whatever it’s called, if a hunter wants to retain their favourite spot, they need to do it before 10am on Sunday April 9.

The rule applies to all 12 Fish & Game regions around the country.

Hunters with an existing maimai who have already purchased a new 2017-18 game bird licence are able to stake their claim to the maimai any time before April 9.

Other hunters wanting to stake their claim over a maimai for the first time must wait until

about a proposed bylaw requiring a permit to be obtained before stock are moved along roads.

John says that reaction is why the draft bylaws have gone out for public consultation.

The draft bylaws are ‘not set in concrete’, he says.

“We hope for a reaction, good or bad, so we can get something workable and that meets the needs of the district. We’re going to end up with something

Mayor John Leggett

workable, sustainable, logical - the way it should be dealing with all the issues before us.”

New research for rural communities New research on farm-related suicide and the factors behind it will help a more concerted focus on reducing rates, Federated Farmers says.

The study by Dr Annette Beautrais, done for the Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand and funded by AgResearch, shows general farm workers and males are the most vulnerable and more likely to take their own life.

Federated Farmers’ council member and wellbeing spokewoman Katie Milne says Federated Farmers has advocated for many years for an increased awareness on addressing issues related to rural health and wellbeing.

The research, which is world-leading in terms of methodology, reaffirms the modern trend of less social engagement in rural areas and the apparent loss of community.

“The findings show there’s definitely a need to revitalise our rural communities by encouraging the community to come together and engage with one another, along with ensuring adequate funding for rural health services.

“The reality is New Zealand has become more urbanised and that notion of civic

engagement has diminished. We need to make sure that our rural communities build neighbourly spirit and share activities outside work.”

Katie says the research is something Federated Farmers can use and move forward with to reduce the incidence rates and better manage those who are most vulnerable.

“It also indicates that there needs to be more medical and psychosocial resource available for rural communities - long wait times for help is just not acceptable,” Provisional data for 2015/16 reveals there were 17 farm occupational related selfinflicted deaths. From 2007-2015 there was 185 deaths based on the coroners’ records.

In forty percent of cases a firearm was used.

“This research has given us a good base from which to address the issue with more clarity. At the end of the day, everyone in the community has a role to play.

“It may be as simple as encouraging people to look at new, or old socialising opportunities.

“Like starting a gym in someone’s garage, card night over winter, mixed netball, cricket, touch rugby or whatever at a nonserious level.”

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Rules on who can use a hunting spot also apply once the game bird hunting season begins.

To reclaim your spot for the upcoming season you first need to buy your 2017-18 Game Bird Licence, which contains your claim tag.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

Friday 7

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Saturday 8

2017 Floral Art Society of NZ Inc Conference Clubs of Marlborough 10am-4pm. Designers from around New Zealand showcasing. Exhibition open to the public.

Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go. Ph Dale 5784427

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.

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.

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

The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm, Wednesday–Saturdays, 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

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

Ph: 578-1712.

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends. 67 Market Street. Ph 021 1201717 or 021 2542489 or info@detourgallery. co.nz. New exhibition on now, The Dozen, it is the best show we have created, so far.

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

The Topp Twins - Heading for The Hills New Zealands well-loved national treasures are here to bring their style of merriment, mayhem and mirth to the regions. 8pm at the ASB Theatre. Buy tickets on 5208560.

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.

Cool Treasures in Riversdale 11am-3pm at 131 Budge Street. Loads of crafts, music, play area for the kids, and other yummy treats. Come along and support the community.

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, SundayThomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

SGCNZ Marlborough Regional UOSWSF 2017 Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand is here at Marlborough Girls College.

Adult tickets are $10 and students, $5, door sales only.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm on 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.

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

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

Marlborough PHO Rainbow Ramble 2017 Fun family activity over a 3km distance, with colour points. A ramble warm-up starts at 9:30am for a 10am start. Taylor River Reserve, Monro St entrance. $20.

Marlborough Weddings and Giesen Events centre Open Day 10-1pm at the Giesen Sports and Events centre, 8 Uxbridge St, Renwick. A chance to talk to people from the wedding industry about anything wedding related.

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.

Ulysses Club Ride 11am Clarence Bridge for a picnic lunch, BYO picnic, drink etc.

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.

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

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

Up & Coming Tuesday 11 April Tuesday Market 9am-2pm High St, Renwick. Hot coffee provided to purchase from TT coffee cart, fresh fruit & veges, new & preloved clothing, plusso much more.

Pop in and support the community market. On every Tuesday.

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.

Blenheim Bonsai Group Selmes Nursery, 141 Battys Rd, 1pm3pm. Bonsai displays and workshop. For more info ph Rod 021755100 or John 0294783464.

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. Ph Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

y Blenheim Riverside Railwa Park this aw ysh Bra from arts Dep Train to Omaka 0pm 3.0 and Sunday at 1.15pm rn. and retu

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More to be done on cycle safety

By Cathie Bell Cycle safety is something people have been trying to improve in the past few years, Bike Walk Marlborough chairman Terry Sloan says.

The issue is heating up after The Sun mapped available accident data and highlighted dangerous intersections, particularly five along Alabama Road – the Education Ministry’s preferred site for the new colocated colleges.

That move could see at least 400 cycling students heading down Alabama Road each

day, including through Blenheim’s most dangerous intersection, the roundabout at Alabama Road and Weld Street.

Blenheim man Mark Batchelor is asking the Marlborough District Council to fund a better accident and near-miss reporting system to identify and fix dangerous sections of road as part of the council’s annual plan consultation.

Terry, also the chair of the council’s assets and service committee and the regional transport committee, says more will be devoted to cycle safety in the next long-term

Honour given to floral art founder

By Celeste Alexander Local woman Coralie Jamieson was honoured with a prestigious floral art award yesterday, an announcement that took her by surprise.

The Floral Art Society of New Zealand’s annual meeting and conference is being held in Blenheim, and yesterday during presentations at the Marlborough Convention Centre, Coralie was awarded the Muriel De Stephano Trophy.

“It was certainly a surprise.

“While the announcement was being made I didn’t notice my name up on the big screen, I was just thinking who is this person and aren’t they lucky,” Coralie laughs.

One of the foundation members of the Marlborough Floral Art Group in 1966, Coralie was awarded a life membership, has been a floral art teacher and judge as well as the winner of an international competition.

She describes her floral art as being ‘traditional’ and says she was thrilled to receive yesterday’s award.

“Muriel De Stephano was an incredible lady and in her 90s was still doing floral art... a bit like me,” she laughs.

“So to win this award was amaz- Local woman Coralie Jamieson with the Muriel De ing.”

Stephano Trophy.

plan review, which is scheduled for next year.

“Even in just our own budgets, it is likely at council, budgets will take a jump in the next few years.”

He says the funding will go not just to tourist cycleways and mountain bike tracks, but also on maintaining and extending urban cycle paths.

“We’ve not been doing too badly when you look at what we’ve achieved out to Spring Creek, and up the Taylor river reserve.

“We’re doing our best to keep kids and all Terry Sloan. cyclists off main roadways.”

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Holiday programme Dates: 26th, 27th, 28th of April Time: 9.30am – 12pm Ages: 6yrs and up Price: $60 per day per child. ½ hour pony rides - $25.00 per child All proceeds go directly to supporting the Marlborough Riding for the Disabled Contact: Marlborough Riding for the Disabled (03) 578 3051 or marl.rda@xtra.co.nz

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Boating, fishing, books. Wide choice of household & shed items.

Advertise a garage sale today and turn trash into cash

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Open Day

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Z OR B S n o w a t Blenheim Indoor Sports on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Bookings essentials 5784851.

Springlands Tavern

Winter Leagues.

Enter now for all sports.

Blenheim Indoor Sports, Ph 5784851.

POPPY POPPY DAY DAY

Members of the Marlborough Returned and Services Association (MRSA) will be selling poppies from in the morning.

Members of 9:00 the AM Marlborough Returned and Poppy Services collection Associationgoes (MRSA) The to will the be selling poppies from and 9:00am the Marlborough RSA Welfare PoppyinTrust morning. to cater for the needs of Marlborough Returned, Ex Service, Serving The Poppy collection goes members, to the Marlborough RSA Welfare and families Poppy Widows and Widowers and their Trustare to cater for the needs of Marlborough who in need.

Returned, Ex Service, Serving members, Widows and Widowers and their families who are in need.

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Volunteers

collection in and around Blenheim may place their names on the volunteers board at the Clubs of Marlborough Reception or email your name and contact details to Those members of the MRSA OR members MRSA@clubsofmarlborough.co.nz.

W r iti n g a book?

We print and publish books and e-books.

No-obligation discussion. 03 5794709, www. prismaprint.co.nz info@ prismaprint.co.nz Art Tuition. An introduction to Drawing - stage 1. An introduction to Pastels - stage 1. A 6 week course with award winning artist Prue Matthews QSM. Ring 5788888 or 0210720525 for details

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3-5 years

0-3 years Come along and see our wonderful environment, meet the teachers, have a cup of tea and talk to us about your aspirations for your child/ children. Enrol on the day and you will receive your first 2 weeks FREE! We have recently renamed and rebranded our two privately owned centres. We have an extensive background in Early Childhood and Primary Education. We understand and promote the importance of equipping children with the skills to help them grow individually while building confidence within themselves.

www.kidzkindy.co.nz @49 03 578 8984 @75 03 579 4543

of the Public who may be able to assist on FRIDAY 21st April with the Poppy volunteer yourself so you can reserve collectionboard in and around Blenheim may the areatheir andnames times you wish to volunteer for. place on the volunteers board at thePoppies Clubs ofhave Marlborough reception or Our been sourced from email your name and contact details to Christchurch.

MRSA@clubsofmarlborough.co.nz.

John. L. Forrest However, It is preferable you fill in the President

volunteer board yourself so you can reserve the area and times you wish to volunteer for.

Our Poppies have been sourced from Christchurch.

Ross Cooke President

PICTON TO CHRISTCHURCH ALTERNATE ROUTE SAFER SPEEDS CONSULTATION – PUBLIC LETTER

To road users and communities living along the Picton to Christchurch alternate route.

The NZ Transport Agency welcomes feedback from the community on a bylaw which will convert a range of emergency lower speed limits introduced on the Picton to Christchurch alternate state highway route (state highways 63, 6, 65 and 7) after the November 2016 earthquake to permanent limits.

Lower speed limits were introduced on the alternate route last year, under emergency legislation.

Consultation also includes a proposal to lower the speed limit on a section of the Lower Buller Gorge that links to the alternate route. This road is not included in the current emergency rule.

While the proposed speed limits being consulted on will be permanent if implemented, the Transport Agency will continue to monitor the route once State Highway 1 (SH1) is restored, and if required, review speed limits again.

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Emergency speed limits can only legally be in place for six months, and as SH1 will not be fully restored until the end of the year, in order to keep the lower speed limits in place to maintain safety on the alternate route the law requires that these lower limits now be made permanent.

The alternate route is challenging to drive and since the Kaikōura earthquake, the volume of vehicles travelling on some parts of this route has quadrupled, with significant increases in the number of heavy vehicles using the route.

There are also a number of high-risk parts of the route – sections of open road that are narrow and windy, and at approaches to intersections and towns.

Road safety engineers have fully reviewed speed limits on the route in recent months to ensure the proposed permanent limits are appropriate for travellers and the communities living along it. These are similar to the current emergency speed limits now in place.

The Government is also investing $60 million in upgrading parts of the route to make it safer and more resilient. This includes widening several sections of road, ongoing resealing work along the route, installing several new bailey bridges alongside existing one-way bridges, installing traffic signals on several one-way bridges, and using radars and webcams to measure traffic volumes and provide travel updates.

Information on the proposed changes, and a submission form are available on the Transport Agency website at www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/Picton-Christchurch-alternate-route-speed-limits Feedback can be provided until 5pm, Wednesday 3 May 2017.

Springlands Tavern is looking for a part time Duty Manager to work a few shifts a week.

Qualifications and availability over days/nights/weekends a must.

Please email springlands.tavern@hotmail.com your resume, or give Rachael a call on 027 544 6001 to arrange an interview.

Part Time Medical Receptionist The position is 14.5 hours per week, Wed, Thurs & Friday afternoons with annual leave cover.

Confidence working with technology and experience with Microsoft Office is required, knowledge of MedTech32 would be an advantage.

Application Close Friday 21st April.

For a job description and hours please check our website or contact us.

Phone: 03 578 1665 info@theskinclinic.co.nz

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

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

Forklift Operators QuayConnect - Blenheim We are seeking applications from reliable, hardworking individuals interested in being part of our Blenheim based team. The hours are full time and preference will be given to applicants prepared to work a range of shifts (days/ afternoons/nights).

To be considered you must meet the following criteria: • experienced forklift operator with a current OSH certificate • fully focused on safe work practices and care of cargo • team player with effective communication skills • pro-active and able to work unsupervised, and • previous experience in a Stores/Warehouse environment.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting phase and to have your top notch skills rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.

Please apply as soon as possible via qjumpers.co.nz or trademe.co.nz – search ‘Port Nelson’.

We operate a drug and alcohol testing programme.

situations vacant 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.

Background The lower speed limits were brought in as part of a wide-ranging package of safety measures to manage the risks associated with the significant increase in traffic using the alternate route while SH1 remains closed for repair.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

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.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

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church notices

ELECTRICIAN

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

We have a further vacancy for a registered electrician with a current practising licence.

CLEANING/KITCHEN ROLE THIS IS A REWARDING FULLTIME POSITION 9AM -2.30 PM (4 ON 4 OFF ROSTER) If you enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for caring for the elderly we would like to hear from you.

Please call at reception for an application or email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz Applications close 17/4/2017

Our firm carries out general, commercial and industrial work, specialising in electrical installations of irrigation systems and related maintenance.

Basic knowledge of PLC programming is desirable but not essential as training will be given.

To start as soon as possible.

Email your CV to: glburnett@xtra.co.nz or phone Grant Burnett on 0274 420 113 or (03) 578 2100 15 Glendale Place, Blenheim

Chefs must have 4 years experience and be able to cook Thai or Japanese cuisine • Good communication skills

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

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

ADVERTISING TERMS & CONDITIONS

• 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

Service Technician 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

Delivery Driver / Store Assistant Lynfords Furniture has a great reputation for providing high quality furniture and excellent customer service.

We are locally owned and have been in business for over 20 years.

We are looking for a motivated person to join our fantastic team in a varied and busy full time role based in our Blenheim branch.

Your duties will include assembling, lifting, and delivering furniture to our customers so you will need to be physically fit, presentable and have a helpful and friendly manner. It is an advantage if you hold a current Class 2 drivers licence.

Previous experience in furniture assembly would be an advantage but not essential if you are a practical, hands on person with an ability to learn.

You will need: • Good initiative • To be organised, punctual and reliable • Computer literacy • To work well in a team and on your own • Great communication skills

All advertisements are subject to the approval of Blenheim Sun newspaper. 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. The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors. To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative. (Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract). Cancellation: neither display nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that have commenced their series. If an advertiser at any time fails to supply copy within the deadline, it is understood & agreed that the last copy supplied will be repeated. Specific terms & conditions apply to certain classifications. These may relate to either requirements & conditions set by industry standards for the advertising of certain goods & services, or set by The Publisher. Please speak to your advertising representative to obtain a full copy of these. Advertisers agree that all advertisements published by Blenheim Sun newspaper may also appear on a relevant website.

To be considered for this role, please submit your CV along with cover letter to: The Manager Lynfords Furniture 43 Scott Street Blenheim Or email: hamish@lynfords.co.nz Applications close Monday 17th April

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

Jake Lewis.

Superbike returns

By Celeste Alexander Terry Reed has returned from Australia after taking his iconic superbike, the Honda VRF750-RJ-RC30, to Sydney for the QBE Insurance International Festival of Speed.

Riding it was young Jake Lewis, a rising star of the motorcycle racing circuit who travelled with Terry.

The event began March 23 where Jake tested the bike on the track as he had never raced there before.

Terry says Jake started out doing 1.45s, then on Friday in his first race he finished in sixth, dropping down to 1.42s.

“On Saturday he got a fifth and two fourth place finishers, getting his times down to 1.41s which is very quick.

“The clutch packed up and we didn’t have a spare one, and although we tried everyone for another clutch, we had no joy,” he says.

One of the highlights for Terry was the level of interest in the bike.

“We will definitely be back next year,” he says.

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Relief deliverers wanted for all areas Are you a hard worker and looking for a relief job?

The Sun Newspaper are looking for people to deliver the paper on Wednesday and Fridays.

If this sounds like you, please give us a call.

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

Friday April 7, 2017

Jake Lewis on the right.

Please phone 577 7868

Health Shuttle Team Leader (volunteer) Do you have time to help people in your community?

Our Health Shuttle is a community service that transports people to and from essential medical and health related appointments.

As Team Leader in this volunteer role you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the service within the Marlborough district.

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

This will include recruitment and training of volunteer drivers, promoting the service and related administration.

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.

We are looking for someone who: • Can commit 5 -10 hours each week to this position • Is computer literate to perform required administrative tasks

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

• Has experience and ability to lead a team and be a team-player

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 interested in this role please apply on line at https://join.stjohn.org.nz/home, job code 31265.

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.

For more information please contact Pam Hall, Community Programmes Manager: pam.hall@stjohn.org.nz or 0800 ST JOHN (0800 785 646)

• Has excellent communication skills Applications close: 16 April 2017

Getting low in a corner.

GARAGE

SALES Have some junk that could be treasure?

DON’T THROW IT OUT! Advertise a garage sale today and turn trash into cash

Ph 5777 868

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Death Notices DAVIES, Corenne Lyle (Nan): April 3, 2017 FREDERIKSON, John Joseph: April 3, 2017 HARPER, Ronald Mathew (Ron): March 31, 2017 SLATER, Neroli Winifred: March 31, 2017 STEWART, Coral (June), (nee Walker): March 30, 2017

death notices EASON, Joyce Evelyn: On 6 April 2017 peacefully at Wairau Hospital, in her 79th year. Dearly loved wife and companion of the late Ray. Much loved mother and special friend of Thelma and Iain, Lindsay and Joycelyn (Rangiora). Special Grannie of Melissa and Joel, Rebecca and Jack; and Philippa and Sandy, Alice and Phil, Erin and Christoph.

Loved Nan of Kaiser, Kees, Archie and Mila.

Messages to the Eason family c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A service for Joyce will be held at the Renwick Presbyterian Church, corner of Havelock and Nicholson Streets, Renwick on Tuesday 11 April at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Upper Wairau Cemetery.

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

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Births This Week The Clay Point salmon farm in Tory Channel is not proposed to move.

Salmon hearings start next week A three-person panel starts hearing submissions on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ proposal to move up to six salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds next week.

A ministry spokesman confirmed yesterday that hearings on the 600 submissions received start at 9am on Monday at the Marlborough Convention Centre in Blenheim.

The panel is headed by former Environment Court judge and Lincoln University Professor Peter Skelton, alongside retired lawyer and Marlborough resident Ron Crosby and lawyer and hearings commission Alan Dormer.

The spokesman says the ministry is pleased with the number of submissions received during the two month-long consultation period.

“The community is clearly very interested in this issue and we’re grateful for their feedback.”

All the submissions have been posted on the ministry’s website, he says.

“As a next step, an independent panel of three resource management experts will review expert research reports, analyse all written comments and hold public hearings during April 2017.

“This panel has invited iwi to meet and hear their views.”

There are 11 days of hearings scheduled over the next two months, starting on Monday next week.

They are: Monday 10 April – Wednesday 12 April, Tuesday 18 April & Wednesday 19 April, Monday 1 May – Wednesday 3 May, and Monday 8 May - Wednesday 10 May. “Additional dates will be added if required and we will know more when we’ve gone through all of the submissions and have a clearer idea of who wants to be heard.

“Most of the hearings will be held at the Marlborough Convention Centre, but we are considering other potential venues.”

BENNETT, Addelyn Rosa: (8lb 14oz) March 30, 2017 COOK, Alistair James: (3.75kg) March 27, 2017 GRIGG, George Karl: (8lb 3oz) March 30, 2017 HAGUE, Delta Faith: (8lb 15oz) March 26, 2017 JONES, Laura Lorraine: (8lb 4oz) March 24, 2017 McELWAIN, Harper Jean: (7lb 8oz) March 30, 2017 PACEY, Thomas Cobain: (6lb 15oz) March 30, 2017 TAYLOR, Nash Brooklyn: (8lb 4oz) March 17, 2017

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

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

friday fact

Babies are born without kneecaps.

They begin to form at about 3 years old.

C R O S S W O R D Puzzle CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Conniption (7) 5. Variety of cabbage (11) 11. Of the nose (5) 12. Wicked (7) 13. Travel by car (5) 14. Beef stew(made with beer) (9) 15. Swiss cheese (9) 16. Lift weights; ‘... iron’ (4) 17. Disgrace (7) 19. Circuitous route (6) 23. National song (6) 26. Lacking good manners (3,4) 29. Male deer (4) 30. Born (3) 32. Strait (3) 34. Melt (4) 35. Slow moving ice mass (7) 36. Goal (6) 39. Stay (6) 40. Ceaseless (7) 42. Army canteen (4) 46. Twin-hulled vessel (9) 48. Trifle (9) 50. Deserve (5) 51. Autobiographical record (7) 52. Mythological demon(Arabia) (5)

In Memoriam

By Russell McQuarters 53. Lucid (5-6) 54. Hard wearing cloth (7) DOWN 1. Fillip (5) 2. Quack medicine (7) 3. Type of deodorant dispenser (4-2) 4. Uneven contest (8) 5. Mediaeval guitar (7) 6. Forearm bone(pl) (5) 7. Revenue (6) 8. Regreted (8) 9. Shaman; (5,6) 10. Of the country (5) 16. Large flat dish (7) 18. Leisurely walk (5) 20. Degenerate (7) 21. Female swan (3) 22. Small barrel (3) 24. Magician (11) 25. U.S. actress; ... Ryan (3) 27. Lawful (5) 28. Smear (3) 31. Cloth measure (3) 33. Male cat (3) 37. Screen actor (4,4)

38. N.Z. novelist, Frank ... (8) 41. Erect again (7) 43. Make bigger (7) 44. Forges’ air-blasting apparatus(6) 45. Exert oneself (6) 46. Comedian (5) 47. Wanderer (5) 49. Consumed (5)

SOLUTION Wednesday’s solutions For ForJune April 30, 9, 2003 2004

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Sport

SPORTS TALK

inbrief

With Jacob Page

The records Taylor made for the Kane Train In a perfect world it would be nice for Ross Taylor to beat his late mentor Martin Crowe’s New Zealand record of 17 test centuries but it’s likely the Kane Train will steamroll that before the chance is there.

Williamson, now the undisputed leader of the Black Caps, equalled Martin’s mark with a stellar century against South Africa to close the home summer.

At 26, Kane is the youngest Kiwi ever to reach 5000 test runs and with potentially another decade to go, it appears all sorts of batting records will be his before it is said

and done.

He also won back-to-back Sir Richard Hadlee Medals for the best New Zealand cricketer.

Taylor, who’s been out with leg issues, is on 16 test centuries.

While his body is starting to slow, his form over the past two seasons has been stunning.

The Taylor/Williamson duo in the heart of the batting order has kept New Zealand more than competitive in a time where there are plenty of holes to patch up.

New Zealand are missing a genuine allrounder. James Neesham has failed in the role,

Corey Anderson is constantly doing a Jacob Oram impersonation (being forever injured) and while Mitch Santner’s spin bowling has improved, his batting has regressed.

Henry Nicholls is still an unproven commodity at No 5 also. There have been pluses.

Neil Wagner has been a star with the ball.

His constant hustle and desire has willed wickets his way.

Had it not been for a rained out final day, which cost New Zealand a drawn test series against South Africa, New Zealand could be well satisfied with their summer’s work.

Volleyball achievement

By Cathie Bell Blenheim resident Deanna Lyster is celebrating being selected in the Nelson Bays under-14 volleyball team, which will train at a volleyball camp in Australia later this month.

The Bohally Intermediate student is the only girl from Marlborough who attended a local volleyball camp, was called for trials, and made the team.

She says she has been playing volleyball about two years, and enjoys playing in a team.

It’s a sport she hopes to keep playing, encouraged by her parents and older brother who plays volleyball outside with her and goes to the park to train with her.

“My brother plays volleyball

as well, but I’m better than him,” Deanna laughs.

The team is heading out during the April school holidays to take part in a volleyball training camp held at the Australian Institute of Sport, in Canberra, where they will receive coaching and play against other Australian school teams.

They will receive coaching from former Australian Olympian and coach Ben Hardy, former Australian player and coach Phil Borgeaud and former Australian Olympian Christie Mokotupu.

After the Canberra camp, they will head to Ulladulla to play local school sides, before heading back to Canberra to attend this year’s Anzac dawn service.

Saturday run The Marlborough Harriers Club is holding its Novice Cup race at the Taylor Dam cross-country course tomorrow, and organisers say all members and non-members are welcome. The first race will start at 2pm. A race briefing will be held at 1.45pm. This is a handicapped event so please be there early to double-check your start time or have one allocated if you haven’t competed before. Volunteers are needed for course-set up 12.30pm. Don’t forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. The supervision of children for this event is parental responsibility. For further enquiries or a copy of the Harrier programme contact Peter 0274475028, check out www.harriers.net.nz

Cricket winners The Marlborough Labour Hire Falcons are the Tasman Premier Cricket League champions for 2016-17 following an emphatic victory over Stoke Nayland at Horton Park last Saturday. Led once again by the outstanding Sam Boyce the Falcon bowlers were on top form dismissing Stoke for just 91 from 29.4 overs. Boyce took 3-13 from 6.4 overs and was well supported by Tarin Mason, Rikki Bovey and Alex Kennedy who took two wickets each. After losing two early wickets in their reply there were few alarms for the Falcons as skipper Andrew McCaa (36no from 34 balls) along with man of the match Matt Stretch (40 from 39) saw them home without further loss.

Rarangi Golf contest

Deanna Lyster has been selected in the Nelson Bays under 14 volleyball team travelling to Canberra, Australia.

Good pace Paddon’s goal in Corsica Kiwi rally star Hayden Paddon and Blenheim-based co-driver John Kennard want to set a good pace at this weekend’s Tour de Corse.

This is the third time Paddon and Kennard have contested the iconic Tour de Corse, the rally of 10,000 corners, which features classic narrow, twisty mountain asphalt roads across the whole island.

The rally comprises just 10 special stages, ranging from 10.42km to 53.78km in length.

Paddon says ‘it’s a nice rally, flowing stages and obviously very twisty in places, but one of the more enjoyable tarmac rallies’.

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“The itinerary is much the same as last year, so in that sense it’s a little more relaxed for us returning to a rally that is mostly unchanged and we know what to expect.

“The long stages coupled with the faster cars will mean that tyre management will be key.”

Last year the Tour de Corse ran in late September, so this year’s April timing brings it into the European spring, rather than early autumn.

“It seems to be a bit cooler compared to September but the weather seems reasonably settled and shouldn’t affect things too much.”

The Corsican terrain delivers its

own challenges on Kennard’s side of the car. The twisty roads obviously make it a slower rally, but the corners are totally relentless and all look much the same, so it’s never an easy event to read notes on,” he says.

“Combined with the physicality added by being on tarmac in the 2017-spec cars, it makes for a tough test of man and machine.”

Paddon and Kennard will start the first day ninth on the road in the #4 Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, based on their current championship position.

Saturday and Sunday will see WRC competitors running in reverse rally classification.

The Rarangi Golf Club kicks off its competitive season with a Business House Tournament tomorrow. The tournament, sponsored by Hynds Pipes owner Garth Mushet, is a popular event, the club says. The tournament starts at noon and runs until 4pm.

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Friday April 7, 2017

The Sun