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By Cathie Bell One of the biggest events in the Marlborough calendar takes off on Friday and it’ll go off with a bang that evening.

Organisers of the Classic Fighters airshow are promising a spectacular show, and there will be a large fireworks display on Friday evening to set off all the aviation excellence on show on the ground and in the air for the rest of the weekend.

Continued on page 2 Steadfast, the world’s fastest Yak, makes its debut flight over Blenheim, with owner James Crockett flying.

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Classic airshow promises unique aviation show Continued from page 1 The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre hosts the Classic Fighters airshow at Easter every two years, and it draws thousands of people into Marlborough for the three days of the show.

Centre marketing manager Rachael Brown says there will be plenty for aviation fans to see, and even those who don’t see themselves as aviation fans will find lots to see and do.

Friday will team fireworks and aviation to start the airshow with a bang.

The Yealands Classic Fighters’ Marlborough Lines Twilight Extreme kicks off at 4.15pm sharp on Friday with the RNZAF Black Falcons and flies through an array of spectacular machines including a P-40 Kittyhawk, Corsair, the mighty Spitfire and Reno Air Racer, also Steadfast, a Yak30 world speed record holder, making its New Zealand debut, she says.

“The afternoon display will be a mixture of formation aerobatics, solo displays by WWII fighters, and of course not forgetting the popular

WW1 Fokker triplanes.

“As the sun sets, military skirmishes and the infamous V1 bomb will provide a taste of the ground theatre to come over the Saturday and Sunday.

“As day fades into night, the crowd will be entertained by Highly Flammable’s Fire Dancers.

“Then at 6.50pm the fireworks begin and it’s musical pyro-style!

Presented by Fireworks New Zealand, this promises to be the most spectacular Marlborough Lines Twilight Extreme fireworks display yet.”

Rachael says one of the highlights will be the ‘mammoth’ 12 foot Golden Willow star shell weighing in at 9.8kg, towering above the crowd.

“This shell is the largest to be fired in the Top of the South for many years.”

She says the plans for Friday will make it a great afternoon and evening of entertainment for the whole family with a kids’ Fun Zone, classic cars, merchandise stalls and a selection of world class Marlborough wine, beer and delicious food, rang-

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ing from the classic Kiwi pie through to those gourmet delights. Bring a picnic blanket, or a chair and join in the fun.”

Tickets are available at the gate, i-SITE or in advance online.

Entry for those who purchase the Twilight Extreme only tickets start from 3.30pm, Friday day pass holders can enter from 8am.

The classic planes have been giving Marlborough residents a taste of the weekend’s offering, as they do practice flights over the district.

As well as the Steadfast Yak, this week doing its first test flight in preparation for Yealands Classic Fighters was the Omaka-based Griffon-powered Mk.XIV Spitfire.

Rachael says this year’s airshow will have three Spitfires taking to the air together, for only the second time south of the Equator since the war era.

“The first being at Classic Fighters in 2015 – it will be great to see them in the sky again over the Omaka Airfield.”

Is nurse move valid asks MP

By Cathie Bell There are valid questions being asked about the proposal to move district nurses from Wairau Hospital to a new base in the health hub in central Blenheim, Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith says.

Stuart confirms he has been approached by constituents upset at the proposed shift.

He had a meeting scheduled with new district health board chief executive Peter Bramley but, due to weather issues, that didn’t happen.

“That was unfortunate.”

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, and district nurses are one group of prospective tenants.

“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.

Stuart says the district nurses believe the current situation is better than the proposal, but the district health board seems to have a view that a change would be more efficient and better in the community.

There are ‘valid questions’ about the proposal, he says, but he says he doesn’t know the answers to them.

“I think there is more to it than meets the eye.

“I’m not really at the bottom of it.

I don’t have all the facts…. I’m not in a position to gauge who’s right at this stage.”

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By Celeste Alexander As heartbreaking as it was to watch his house go up in flames last Monday night, Richard (Tricky) Knight is remaining positive and wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has helped him.

The Sun met with Richard last Friday and as he sifted through the ashes he spoke emotionally of the hundreds of calls, messages and people he doesn’t know who have all given a helping hand.

Wing commander Berni Pothan took over as Woodbourne base commander at a change of command parade at the air force base yesterday, along with Warrant Officer Annette Walding becoming command warrant officer at the base. The two become the first all-women command team at an Air Force Base. Defence says although Wing Commander Pothan isn’t the first female officer to take a significant lead role on a Base, she is the first to be appointed a Base Commander in the current structure. Likewise, Warrant Officer Walding is not the NZDF’s first female Command Warrant Officer, but this is the first time women have been simultaneously posted into both command positions.

“Honestly, I couldn’t mill a tree big enough to produce a piece of paper long enough to list people who have helped me.”

“My phone hasn’t stopped. I’ve been averaging calls every five minutes over the past three days... I can’t keep up with it,” he laughs.

Asked where he wanted to begin thanking people, he puts his hands in the air and says ‘I have no idea, there’s too many’.

“Honestly, I couldn’t mill a tree big enough to produce a piece of paper long enough to list people who have helped me.

“I’ve been so overwhelmed, so emotional and grateful to everyone.

“From the police and firefighters, my mates, the speedway community, total strangers who have done things anonymously... I can’t possibly thank you all enough,” he says.

Richard spoke of the night he came home to his two storey house engulfed in flames, and although those first three days he says are a ‘blur’, he says so many people leapt into action to help.

“The police were fantastic from being there during the fire to one of the patrol cars helping me to search for my dog.

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“The generosity shown by so many people is incredibly humbling and I hope that more people in need can receive the same treatment,” he says.

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By Cathie Bell The panel hearing submissions on the Government’s proposal to move up to six salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds will be bound by resource law requirements, the chairman of the panel says.

The panel started hearing public submissions on Monday, and chairman Peter Skelton says while the process to decide the proposal is not the usual Resource Management Act process used to consider plan changes, it is ‘nonetheless’ still a process under that act.

That means it is bound to consider the issues that would normally be considered under the act, he says.

More than 600 submissions were received during the two-month consultation period, and the panel is to hear from people who wrote 95 of those, asking to be heard by the panel.

Before the panel started on Monday, Peter outlined the panel’s approach to the submissions.

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“The panel task is to read all the comments made on the proposal, to listen and assess all those who’ve said they wish to be heard at these hearings, to report to the minister on those matters and to provide advice to the minister on whether or not the proposal should proceed and if so, in what form.

“It is for the minister to decide in light of the panel’s report and assessment.”

In developing that advice, the panel will be guided by the relevant clauses of the Resource Management Act, which governs planning decisions, even though the proposal changes are to be made by regulation rather than through the act, Peter says.

“The method of promulgating the legal change is not the usual RMA process, it is nonetheless a RMA process.

The relevant legislative requirements apply to this proposal.”

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Road and rail efforts ramp up

By Cathie Bell The northern part of State Highway One between Clarence and Kaikoura has been ‘neglected’ since last November’s earthquake, but residents will see work step up now, North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery stakeholder manager Mike Seabourne says.

Mike told the 50 people at the public meeting in Seddon on Monday night that work is ‘ramping up’ and the access road north and south is likely to meet up soon.

“That will be a big thing.”

Room is being left alongside the repaired road and rail track, but

NCTIR is not building a cycleway, Mike says.

“We’ve allowed for space on the side of the road. We’re not building a cycleway, but there is enough room for cycles to get around.”

There will also be safe places built for people to park and walk to see the seals and seal colonies along the coast road, he says.

There was strong pressure to get the job done, and the road would be open in December, Mike says, with the rail track open earlier.

There are now 700 people working on the rebuild of the road and rail rebuild, and people in southern

Marlborough will now see more work happening as work trains and cranes make their way through the district repairing bridges and culverts.

Heavy rain has helped bring loose material off cliff faces, but many of the slips still have loose material that needs to be brought down, Mike says.

NCTIR is still looking for accommodation for up to 50 workers on the north side of the state highway, he says, but it will be best to have it close to the work site. Places in Clarence and Kekerengu are being looked at now.

Land Information Minister Mark Mitchell, in the Sounds on Friday, with Dr Helen Neil, NIWA national project manager.

Sonar mapping a first for Sounds

By Glenise Dreaver The two-year-long sonar mapping of the Marlborough Sounds, which started in late 2016, is a first for New Zealand says NIWA’s national project manager Dr Helen Neil.

“It’s nationally very significant, the first time such a large coastal area has been studied and mapped with this level of accuracy,” she says.

With over 43,000 hectares to be covered in the investigation, conducted from NIWA’s research vessel Ikatere, goes for 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

Helen showed Land Information Minister Mark Mitchell and officials from those organisations the work last Friday.

Mark says he is impressed by the quality of the information already produced.

A crucial aspect is, he says, making our waterways safer.

He saw for himself one of two previously uncharted wrecks and rocks which had never been mapped until now.

“This work means there will be high quality data on the updated maps being produced.”

All mariners will benefit from these maps, and he sees real economic benefits in the work.

“For example, where cruise

companies are doing their risk analyses on where to visit - and they do that very carefully - this area will be prioritised above other areas that haven’t done the work.”

Helen says one of the two main areas of focus is hydrographic, focussing on information for mariners.

The second is scientific.

The survey has already revealed ‘amazing’ underwater features such as 10m high sediment waves and extensive rocky reefs.

“And there are freshwater seeps and seafloor depression, as well as active freshwater bubbling in to the Sounds.”

Until June, the focus is on gathering data then moving to analysis.

Helen said early next year they will be able to provide LINZ with information to begin work on updated marine charts.

The scientific reports will be available later and will include identification of differing seabed habitats.

That will enable the council to assess the effects of different economic activities. These reports, and maps showing 3D images of the sea floor, are expected to be available late next year.

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Dear Ed, Just read the article re the proposed move of the District Nurse’s base from the hospital to the so called health hub. My first reaction is to ask, is the health board so flush with funds that it is happy to pay out $150,0000 per year when it doesn’t have to?

It seems that the nurses are happy to stay where they are and the point that there is ready access to other health professionals at the hospital is very valid. The general manager says the board is meeting with the nurses but are they actually listening to those “on the front line” or is this another fait accompli?

Rod Lofthouse Blenheim

Dear Ed, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the suggestion that the District Nurses will be moved to the Health Hub. We are utterly opposed to such a move for all the reasons that Annie Lomax has described.

In her response, Hospital Board’s Cathy O’Malley says that the DHB is busy finalising new health services to be based in the expanded Marlborough Health Hub. Marlborough already has a health hub. It’s called Wairau Hospital and it is a fantastic facility and one that the community has fought hard to keep. That is the place where ‘models of care’ are already well established.

It seems to us that someone has done a sweetheart deal to fill an otherwise empty downtown building and in doing so is achieving nothing but duplication and poor service to patients and staff alike at an unnecessary cost to the DHB. This money would be better spent on patient care, not exorbitant rentals.

Our view is don’t shift the District Nurses to the Health Hub. Shift the Health Hub to Wairau Hospital where it always was.

John and Barb Sinclair Blenheim

Dear Ed, There was a novel called ‘Smith’s Dream’ by NZ writer J K Stead. That came to mind when I read Mortimer Mouse’s excellent letter last Wednesday. Minister for the Environment Nick Smith dreams there are rats of ‘biblical proportions’ as he describes it. In his dream, he is flying aboard his trusty Sopwith Camel dropping jaffas on the rats and mice below aiming to exterminate them. Never mind the rats came here in 1350 with Maori settlers and then about 1800 with European settlers. Never mind food chains and predator/prey relationships were in balance.

Waking from his dream Smith is dropping deadly 1080 poison. He might as well drop jaffas because he will not exterminate every rat. The real story is the 10% surviving rats will breed quickly and as Landcare Research has found, will mushroom within 3 or 4 years to four times their original number. When he lands in his dream, the rat plague he has caused will tear his beloved Sopwith Camel to shreds.

Smith’s Dream has become a nightmare. Worse still, the laughing stock of voters when he gets voted out of his safe Nelson seat come September.

Poor Nick.

Reginald Rodent Blenheim

More on nurses Dear Ed, I just want to give my support to our District Nurses in not wanting to shift from Wairau Hospital.

As I am having a long recovery from a recent operation, I have a visit every day from District Nurses.

They are wonderful, very caring and supportive of my problems.

If they want to stay where they are at Wairau, the Health Board should listen to what they have to say. It makes sense to be where they can have daily contact with different specialists on a personal level if required.

Also we have a wonderful new hospital with easy access and parking and all on the one level. ‘Why would the Board want to fix something that is not broken’.

I hope common sense will prevail.

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Canines over chemistry Lisa Evans has given up a full time job running a laboratory to work with dogs brought into the Marlborough SPCA, and it’s a decision she says she doesn’t regret.

She talks to reporter Celeste Alexander about why she picked canines over chemistry.

Lisa grew up in the Canterbury sur- plenty of wagging tails waiting for her rounded by animals, many of which each morning. were adopted. She always had a love for “I start my day greeting them all, giving dogs but her career took her in a different them breakfast then go from there. Every direction and she began working in the day is different but so rewarding. chemistry lab for Fonterra.

“It’s always changing here, unexpected After some ‘positive peer pressure’ arrivals of puppies and dogs that keep it Lisa made the move to Marlborough interesting. three years ago where she worked a few “I would say it’s definitely the wagging months for Wine Works then for Equus tails that makes me feel so lucky to be Industries where she in this job. They are a ran the laboratory and huge amount of fun to quality control.

“With the laboratory work with,” she smiles.

During that time Lisa Asked what the tempwork I knew it and searched for a volunteer tation is like working opportunity to do in her with dogs looking for was comfortable weekends and decided new homes, Lisa says with it, but I knew to pursue work with it’s always tempting animals. but she has three dogs that if I wanted to “I wanted to do somealready and she fosters thing voluntary as I others. make a change it think it’s important.

“If we have puppies had to be something that When I started thinkare too young to ing about it I knew it be here or are scared I cared a lot about.” had to be with animals, and timid and in need so I chose the SPCA. of love and attention “I called in one day, then they are fostered and met the team and went through an out, including to my house,” she laughs. induction. I thought it was a really cool “As attached as I get with every dog that place and I loved the rural setting. comes through here, it’s really exciting to “I was surprised by the number of see them leave with their new owners. animals at first but offered my time any “Especially the older dogs... it’s amazing way they needed,” she says. when that happens. Sometimes I get a tear After some time a paid position became in my eye when I see them leave.” available for someone to work with the Inspired by her new role Lisa is putting dogs and after some soul searching Lisa herself through a New Zealand Compantook the plunge and applied. ion Animal Care distance learning course “I had a very supportive partner and he through Otago Polytechnic. encouraged me to consider it, so I decided “I will see where that takes me. I’m 27 to give it a go. and I still have no idea what I want to do “I got the call from the manager Kaycee when I grow up,” she jokes. and I was stupidly excited. I began work “But in this role I’m doing what I love, the week before Christmas and I can hon- I’m outdoors with the dogs and being estly say I haven’t looked back,” she says. active and meeting lots of people.

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Grapes squashed by kids

McKenzie Ho and Sophie Ditford crush the grapes.

By Cathie Bell The pre-schoolers at St Mary’s Preschool got up close and personal with grapes, after some bins of sauvignon blanc grapes were brought in last Friday.

McKenzie Ho and Sophie Ditford were among the children who got to tread the grapes to celebrate the harvest.

McKenzie says the grapes are fun to squash.

They feel nice on her feet but they are really cold when there is a lot of juice, she says.

Principal Hazel Shapcott says some of the children’s parents are involved in the grape harvest and they work long hours, so it is good for the children to learn more about the grapes and what goes into growing and harvesting them.

“It’s nice to celebrate harvest season.”

Denise Stephens and Debbie Carter from the Marlborough Artisan Market are getting ready for an Easter market.

Easter market pops up

By Cathie Bell The Marlborough Artisan Market is kicking off its winter season with a pop-up market at Brayshaw Park on Easter Saturday, hoping to provide entertainment to some of the thousands of people who will be in Marlborough for the Classic Fighters airshow.

Organisers Debbie Carter and Denise Stephens say the market stalls will be placed on a grassed area between the Marlborough Museum building and the Brayshaw Park railway station.

That should be a good position as the

Blenheim Riverside Railway is running trains regularly throughout the day to and from the Omaka air show and also into Blenheim central business district and back.

Debbie says the market will run from 10am until 2pm, and stallholders are hoping forecast rain will hold off or bypass Blenheim altogether.

During the summer, the artisan market is based at the Wynen Street carparks, but during winter, it operates pop-up markets at different places around town.

St John’s Rod Hill accepts a cheque from Craig Searle on behalf of the Harcourts Foundation last Friday.

Sun Business Update

Thai New Year and Easter Celebrate Easter and the Thai New Year together by dining out with friends and family at Bamboo Garden and Lemongrass Restaurants in Blenheim.

Owner Bu-nga Krataitong says this year’s Thai New Year celebrations coincide with Easter weekend, and to celebrate there will be a set menu, special Thai dishes and even a Thai dancing show.

“Thai New Year for us is very special and traditionally celebrated by paying respect to the monks at the temple in the morning, then coming together in the afternoon with family.

“There is also significance with water as we believe the water spirit releases the bad from our bodies, so we pour water for our elders who in turn give us blessings,” she says.

At Bamboo Garden there will have a set menu ($40pp) available and at Lemongrass Restaurant a special Thai Crispy Fish Salad dish has been created specially for the celebration.

In addition to the food, Bu-nga has also organised for a Thai dancing show to be held at both Bamboo Garden Restaurant and Lemongrass Restaurant.

The shows will be held from April 13-15 from 6pm.

“We chose this time as people who are in town for the

Celebrate with us!

Bamboo Garden Restaurant 31 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim, ph 03 579 1118

17a Maxwell Road, Blenheim, ph 03 578 4887

Thai Crispy Fish Salad, served at Lemongrass Restaurant.

Classic Fighters Airshow will be able to enjoy and celebrate with us,” she says.

Over Easter weekend the restaurants will open on set days.

Bamboo Garden and Lemongrass Restaurants will open on Easter Friday and Monday from 4.30pm but will be closed for lunch those days.

Booking are essential for this period.

There will be special Thai Dancing Shows at both Bamboo Garden and the Lemongrass April 13th - 15th BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL DON’T MISS OUT!

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MARLBOROUGH’S NEWEST BAR & EATERY

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Exciting new menu created

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with normal trading hours Come in and enjoy our new winter menu!

Diners will love the choice of dining experiences and menu options at the Taylor’s Bar & Eatery.

Located upstairs at the Clubs of Marlborough, the newly launched restaurant has taken relaxed dining to a new level with its new decor and layout.

Looking to enjoy a relaxed sit down meal?

The Taylor’s Bar & Eatery has an elegant dining area with a specialised menu offering local produce as well as exclusively sourced ingredients.

Perhaps you are looking for a quiet place to enjoy a casual drink and light meal?

Separate from the seating area and located beside the restaurant’s bar is an area screened off with purpose built bar leaners.

This area extends to outside on the balcony, it’s sheltered from the weather and overlooks the Taylor River.

For the first time the restaurant now has its own stand alone bar offering premium products that are not offered anywhere else in the Clubs of Marlborough.

The one exclusive beer that the bar offers is Heineken on tap, Clubs CEO Lee Davis says.

“We are one of two outlets in Blenheim

offering Heineken on tap as well as wines exclusive to the Taylor’s, and we display a wine of the month at the entrance to the restaurant,” Lee says.

There are two menus offered at the Taylor’s Bar & Eatery.

One offers light meals that can be enjoyed in the bar area, and the other is more suited for a sit down dining experience.

There is a tantalising selection of beef, chicken, seafood, lamb and pork to choose from, all cooked and plated to perfection.

The beef has been sourced exclusively for the restaurant and is Hereford Prime Beef that is 100 percent naturally aged, grass fed and GE free.

Finish the meal off with one of the tempting desserts on offer and polish off the evening with a glass of Marlborough wine or cold beer.

Book your next dinner date, group or function with the Taylor’s Bar and Eatery or simply relax in the bar and outside balcony area.

Restaurant and Bar Located in the heart of the Chateau Marlborough, 97 High Street, Blenheim.

For bookings please call 03 578 0064 Open 7 days a week, breakfast from 7-10am Evening dining from 5.30pm

EASTER HOURS

open for lunch & dinner Good Friday: 10am - Late Saturday: 9:00am - Late Sunday: 9:00am - 4pm Easter Monday: CLOSED

No surcharge... and we’re family friendly with our kids playroom!

6 Symons St, Blenheim Phone 03 577 8822 info@raupo.co.nz www.raupo.co.nz

Marlborough Mussels in a tomato, white wine and chilli garlic sauce served with ciabatta.

Ph: 579 3182 • Level 1, The Forum

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Blenheim

Weekly babies

Mum of the Week

Congratulations to Deanna SInGeR

this week’s lucky winner of the new World $25 voucher to spend at new World Blenheim.

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$25

Your locally owned and operated Supermarket

Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her prize when she next visits new World Blenheim.

Tel: 03 520 9030 | Email: blenheim@newworld-si.co.nz

Emma Marigold Mary Anderson William Charlie Fleming

Born March 28, 2017 Weight 8lb 3oz Hospital Wairau

Born April 6, 2017 Weight 8lb 8oz Hospital Wairau

Hunter Thomas Singer Born March 29, 2017 Weight 7lb 2oz Hospital Wairau

Ruby Sonia Nicholson Born April 6, 2017 Weight 7lb 3oz Hospital Wairau

Paula and Sam are happy to announce the arrival of a new baby girl, Emma Marigold Mary Anderson (8lb 3oz) at 7.18pm on March 28, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. A new little sister for James, Isobel, Edmund and Allenby. Special thanks to my amazing mum, to our midwife Ava and all the maternity staff. Photo provided.

Rebecca and Daniel are proud to announce the arrival of a new baby boy, William Charlie Fleming (8lb 8oz) at 10.29am on April 6, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. A new little brother for Matilda and Oliver. Special thanks to Sue Hudson, the maternity staff and to all our familiy.

Deanna and Zak are happy to announce the arrival of their first baby boy, Hunter Thomas Singer (7lb 2oz) at 1.34pm on March 29, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our midwife Shona Wills and her student midwife Katherine and to all the maternity staff.

Natasha and John are happy to announce the arrival of their first baby girl, Ruby Sonia Nicholson (7lb 3oz) at 12.20pm on April 6, 2017.

Speical thanks to our midwife Shona Wills and all the theatre staff.

Train rides fund day out for Ward School

By Celeste Alexander The Picton foreshore was alive with giggling, squealing students from Ward School who enjoyed a fun day of activities thanks to the Picton Society of Model Engineers.

Operating under the Picton Rail and Sail, the society raised $2500 in November of last year and decided to donate it to an earthquake appeal benefiting Seddon and Ward.

Society president Graham Low says members wanted to find something unique to spend the money on, so decided it should be used to give Ward School students a fun day out.

The money was used to cover transport, activities, and fish and chips for lunch.

The first thing the students wanted to do was explore the new water park before heading to the Eco World Aquarium then to the

railway for some train rides and model boating.

Ward School principal David Sullivan says the day was greatly appreciated by students and staff.

“It was such a nice gesture. The weather had rained us off the day we had originally planned and the kids were so upset, so we have seized the opportunity to come out today.

“It’s been a lot of fun and their smiles say it all,” he says.

Ward School students frolicked in the new water park at Picton’s foreshore area.

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Springlands Pharmacy

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OPEN 7 DAYS

  HUNTER’S CELLAR DOOR   Open 7 days  9.30am – 4.30pm 

Good Friday 14 April 10am - 5pm Saturday 15 April 9am -6pm  Easter Sunday 16 April 10am - 5pm  Closed Good Friday  Easter Monday 17 AprilPUBLISHING 9am - 6pm 06/04/17 CUSTOMER J E THOMASS LTD  EX SALES REP MARK.HAM PUBLICATION Anzac Day Tuesday April 25 9amMARLBOROUGH - 5pm

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131 Middle Renwick Road Springlands

GOOD FRIDAY 11.30AM TIL LATE

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SATURDAY 8AM TIL LATE NO ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS

EASTER SUNDAY 11.30AM TIL LATE

ALCOHOL SERVED TO DINING PATRONS ONLY

EASTER MONDAY 11.30AM TIL LATE NO ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL GREAT COFFEE, BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER

EXTENDED EASTER SHOPPING HOURS Easter opening hours for Thomas’s and Thomas & Sons Cafe Saturday 10am to 4pm 1

NO SILLY SURCHARGE

Phone 03 577 9992

Middle Renwick Road, Springlands, Blenheim • www.alehouseblenheim.co.nz

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Sunday 10am to 3pm

Make the most of extended shopping hours over the Easter break!

54 Market St, Blenheim • www.thomass.co.nz • P:03 578 6369 5 4

CounCil ServiCeS eaSter Holiday HourS 2017

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

Offering a vast range of furniture for Dining, Living,

Seddon instead of Monday 17 April.

Bedroom and Outdoor, Soren Liv cover a wide range of styles, Saturday 15 April – CLOSED Please make sure your bags and crates are out on designs and price points.

Easter Sunday 16 April – 10.00am to 4.00pm the kerb by 7.30 am.

1. Willow Barstool, natural teak with black or tan leather | RRP $603 Easter Monday 17 April – CLOSED Library 2. Como marble coffee tableHours with black legs | RRP: $1856 Wairau Valley Marlborough Districtrust Library Blenheim Saturday 15 April – Midday to 4.00pm 3. Industria jagged barrel in bronze | RRP: $831 and the Picton Library and Service Centre will be closed Easter Sunday 16 April – CLOSED 4. Como facet buffet, black oak/light walnut with stainless legs | RRP: $3539 on Good Friday 14 April, Sunday 16 April and Easter Monday 17 April – CLOSED 5. Vittoria slip cover 3Monday seater sofa in washed smoke | RRP $5086 17 April.

Resource Recovery Centre Saturday 15 April – 7.30am to 4.00pm Marlborough District Library The full range is available to view on www.sminteriors.co.nz Easter Sunday 16 April – 10.00am to 4.00pm Thursday 13 April - Open 9.00am to 6.00pm Easter Monday 17 April – 7.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 15 April - Open 10.00am to 1.00pm Greenwaste Acceptance Facility Tuesday 18 April - Normal hours resume Fairfax Media makes every effort to create advertisements to meet your specific needs. Please note in some instances we may be unable Saturday 15 April – 7.30am to 4.00pm to supply additional proofsPicton Libraryofand Service Centre due to complexity the request or deadline constraints.

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

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

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 | www.marlborough.govt.nz

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out & about

Wednesday April 12, 2017

SAS reunion Around 20 surviving members of the New Zealand Special Air Service squadron, established 1955, came together for a reunion in Blenheim at the weekend and held a memorial on Sunday.

 Connie Rowlands, Selma Joines, Rawi Joines, Darryl Joines, Bill Joines and Kim Rowlands.  Murray Macdonald and Dave Wahlers.

 Ray Hurle, Hugh Fraser and Rusty Vail.

Floral art The Floral Art Society of New Zealand held its annual meeting and conference in Blenheim last week and around 300 people attended.

 Jen Smith and Jill Abernethy.  Kathryn Neal and Christine Whittfield.  Francey Nicholls, Christine Marks and Christine Holdaway.

St John’s street collection Harcourts real estate teamed up with Erica from the Railway Cafe to give chocolate to those people making a donation to St John on Friday. Pictured from left Bryan Palmer, Erica Sito, Craig Searle and William Harris.

Three year-old Coco Carpenter and Ruzena Kadlec, from the Marlborough Sounds, get up close with the rabbits in Market Place. The Blenheim Business Association has put wooden rabbits and decorated eggs around the central business district to dress the town up for Easter weekend.

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

GOING TO THE OMAKA CLASSIC FIGHTERS AIRSHOW? Park and ride the Blenheim Riverside Railway from Brayshaw Park Station to the Airshow - only 10mins RAILWAY SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE Operating on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 14-16, 2017 Half hourly on demand from 8.30am to 4.30pm Return Fares: Adult $6 child $3 CASH ONLY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY Brayshaw Park Station to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, Central Blenheim.

DEPARTURE - 1.15pm and 2.30pm Return Fares: Adult $10 child $5 - CASH ONLY

Visit website: brrnz.webs.com

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Wednesday April 12, 2017

community notices w

memoriam

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or

special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

A Money Mates Programme

Marlborough Property Investors Information Evening On Finance

Building confidence and knowledge about money. Free, fun, interactive. Thursday’s 9.30-11am Maataa Waka 56 Main Street. Start anytime! 03 577 9256.

Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support For families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki, phone 577 5491 or visit us at 68 Seymour Street.

Receptionist / Admin Assistant

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld St. 40 houses, raffles and refreshments.

Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra` Kapa Haka.

Neals Cousins Luncheon

Walking & Balance 50+ Thursdays except the 4th Thursday of month. St Christopher’s Hall 11.30-12.30. Bookings essential 021 2230160, donation towards cup of tea.

STRIK, Flora Nora Adriana: Born in Jakarta. In loving memory of a much loved wife and gracious mother, passed away 53 long years ago 13-4-64.

Remembered always by her loving husband Wilhelmus (Bill) Visser and family.

Invite all aspiring and seasoned investors.

Wednesday April 19th at 7.30pm, at Scenic Circle. Meets every 3rd Wednesday of month.

Donation of $10 towards cost.

Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph 579 5304 or call in at 68 Seymour Street.

Keeping U Moving

The Sun Newspaper is looking for a new fulltime receptionist/admin assistant.

We need an energetic team member that has a can-do attitude and is passionate about their role and workplace.

You will need to be confident with Microsoft Word and Excel and be willing to learn our customised computer system.

Sunday May 7th, 11.30am onwards, Redwood Tavern. Phone Bev 578-4722 or Melva 5736191 by 28th April.

Key attributes: • Well presented with a permanent smile!

• Cheerful and engaging with our customers and clients.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information.

Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125.

Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

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• Be a team player.

Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics.

Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday 10am-3pm. Phone 578 2006.

Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451.

PICTON Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

• Excellent time management and communication skills including a professional telephone manner.

• Highly organised with attention to detail.

In Memoriam

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.

• MYOB experience would be an advantage.

This office role has lots of variety with a well established business respected in the community.

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Notice of the 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Marlborough Underwater Hockey Club Inc In accordance with clause 21 of the constitution of Marlborough Underwater Hockey Club Inc, notice is given of the 2017 Annual General Meeting.

Date & Time: Wednesday 10th May 2017 from 7.00pm to approx. 9.00pm.

Location: Stadium 2000 Meeting Room (1st floor), Kinross Street, Blenheim

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Whānau, Hapū, Iwi Solutions

LEIGHTON BAKER Leader of the Conservative party

Whānau leading their own change

On policies covering families, justice and binding referendum on THURSDAY 20 APRIL at 7pm at Whitehead Park Club Rooms Brooklyn Drive (off Redwood Street) (Authorized by K.Sitt, Auckland)

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

Against violence in all forms

This karanga is a call of encouragement for you to join us: Feedback hui are taking place in March and May 2017 to share the findings from your consultation hui, held in your region in 2016.

From your korero we have drafted a response model, towards a new and improved way of working with whānau. We would appreciate your feedback before we launch in June 2017.

This is for Pōua, Taua, Mums, Dads, Sisters, Brothers, Aunties, Uncles, Nephews, and Nieces ...through your input, you are creating change and, building better support networks for whānau to end the impact of violence within their lives.

Where Marlborough Te Hora Marae

Date Time Thursday 11 May 2017 11am – 3pm

Guest Speakers Tā Mark Solomon Helen Leahy Tania Mataki

FOR CATERING PURPOSES, PLEASE RSVP BEFORE THURSDAY 4 MAY 2017 Email: info@tepunaoranga.co.nz

“Family Violence is an extremely difficult issue. We must hold hands, stand up and say there is no excuse.” ~ Dame Tariana Turia (2016)

• Are you an expert in all things Health and Safety?

• Do you want to make a difference by changing behaviour, not just by ticking boxes?

Constellation Brands is the largest premium wine company in the World.

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

We are looking for a senior manager to provide leadership across the organisation to develop a high performance culture for Health, Safety and Environment. Driving system improvements and behavioural change within a Just Culture will be key to the success of this role.

You will be accountable for developing a Health, Safety and Environmental strategy to take the company into the future with a culture that allows each of our employees to leave work in the same health in which they arrived. We are looking to reduce our environmental footprint and you will develop and execute the plan. You will work closely with all departments and provide advice across all levels of the organisation.

You will have at least 10 years of professional safety management experience, registered with a professional body and undertaking CPD. Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and associated Regulations is a must, as is good people skills so you can explain the importance of safety to others.

Please apply through our website, www.constellationz.com under careers.

Applications close Thursday, 4 May 2017.

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At Fulton Hogan we work hard to be the best, we give it our all and we take pride in what we do. We know we’re only as good as our people, so we are committed to hiring, developing and retaining only the best to join our teams.

Contract/Department Manager - Asphalt Paving We are recruiting for an experienced Contract/Department Manager to lead the highly successful Paving Department. This department has a wide variety of work with a mixture of Asphalt and Construction contracts. You will have responsibility for tendering, financial and operational management of contracts, as well as building solid relationships with clients to secure a steady forward workload in the Marlborough region.

Our ideal candidate will have a background in surfacing, chipseal or asphalt paving (preferred but not essential) and have previously managed contracts teams.

New World Blenheim is looking for a permanent part time forklift operator to help in their busy store room.

The ideal candidate would be reliable, punctual and have an appreciation for safety in the workplace.

Have some junk that could be treasure?

New World Blenheim has a fun family environment and we would expect this person to enjoy dealing with people and enjoy working in a team environment.

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This role would be Sunday and Monday morning 4am -1pm.

It would be preferable if applicants have a forklift license but we would be happy to train and invest in the right applicant.

If you fit these qualities and are looking for a change or a new opportunity, then please apply by email to liarne.boyce@newworld-si.co.nz by April 30, 2017.

Asphalt Paver Operator We are looking for Asphalt Operators to join our experienced and successful Surfacing department in Blenheim.

Reporting to the Foreman and being part of an existing crew, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of different asphalt paving machines, with a mix of both hand lay and paver lay work.

Our ideal candidate will be experienced in operating road machinery with a class 2 driver’s license and flexibility to work nights and away from home when required.

Machine Operators We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our successful region in a variety of operating roles. Due to the labouring involved this will be a physically demanding role where you will be operating a variety of plant including, but not limited to, Excavators, Trucks, Rollers, Graders and specialist plant.

Ideally you will have previous experience operating plant and trucks in a roading environment.

Minimum class 2 drivers licence is required along with flexibility to work nights and away from home when required.

Civil Carpenter Fulton Hogan Marlborough is involved with the construction of challenging and exciting construction projects. To support our existing operations and planning for the future, we are looking to add an experienced Civil Carpenter to our team based in Blenheim. You will assist the divisions to build structures working with a range of material including Timber, Steel and Concrete on large and small domestic and commercial contracts.

You will have a background and experience in a civil construction environment and pride yourself on your quality workmanship. A relevant trade qualification is preferred but not essential.

Be part of our success story and apply to www.fultonhogan.com/careers. If you require further information please call Hannah on 09 526 7519 or drop your CV in to our Blenheim office at 3 McArtney Street, Blenheim.

Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drugs screen.

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

We require a creative and enthusiastic person to work as a Community Children’s Worker in a local school and holiday programme based in Blenheim.

16 hours per week.

Remuneration dependent on experience and qualifications.

For job description and application form please contact Wairau Youth and Family Trust, Blenheim.

Ph 03 578 8895 or email wyft@xtra.co.nz The official application form must be completed and returned by 18th April 2017

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

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

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

Forklift Operators QuayConnect - Blenheim

We are looking for someone who: • Can commit 5 -10 hours each week to this position • Is computer literate to perform required administrative tasks • Has experience and ability to lead a team and be a team-player • Has excellent communication skills Applications close: 16 April 2017 If you are interested in this role please apply on line at https://join.stjohn.org.nz/home, job code 31265.

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

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

SENIOR ACCOUNTS OFFICER

To advertise your business, call Lacy (03) 5777 868 Wednesday Sun Sun

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.

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The MDC has an extensive range of functions all of which have some financial components. The Senior Accounts Officer ensures that the accounts payable aspects run like clockwork.

In this role you will benefit from your ability to:

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• Apply accounts payable best-practice

This role is for a customer focused accounts payable person with proven clerical experience and the ability to bring the best out of members of a small team.

• Knowledge of GST and scheduler payments • Operate Excel and other products in the Microsoft Office Suite • Meet deadlines • Manage a small team.

Council uses Technology One software, including Finance One. Experience in this programme is not required but could be an advantage.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00pm on 18 April 2017.

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

For further information you are welcome to contact Alison at alison.trustrum-rainey@marlborough.govt.nz

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We require a person to assist in the processing and co-ordination of our bulk printing and photocopying requirements

(CASUAL)

The role also has responsibility for the sourcing, administration and delivery of supplies and stationery, including processing of the associated accounts and journals.

The hours of work are ‘as and when required’ between the hours of 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. Most of the hours are likely to be between 8.00 am and 12.30pm To be successful in this role you must be able to work to tight deadlines, be efficient, have an eye for detail, be thorough, accurate and have excellent computer and customer service skills.

If you are able to multi-task and are a natural team player, have a positive outlook and a sense of humour, are physically fit and are able to provide the quality administrative support that we seek then we are keen to hear from you.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 18 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 janelle. saunders@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Harriers run fast course

The Marlborough Harriers’s Novice Cup race at the Taylor Dam cross-country course last Saturday afternoon was a good race, organisers say.

Club spokesman Les McKay says that after a week of rain, this handicap event was held on a revised course at the Taylor Dam Reserve.

“Underfoot conditions was not too wet and proved to be fast.

“All who competed thought it was a better course than the original because it is fast so will see if the club uses it again.”

Results summary: 1000 metres: Girls 7 and under - Honor McKenzie 1 (8.02), Fastest Actual Time: Honor McKenzie (8.02) This was Honor’s first race ever.

2000 metres: Boys 12 and under - Andrew Hall 1 (17.46), Michael James 2 (18.04), Fastest Actual Time: Michael James (10.44). Girls 12 and under - Georgia Marfell 1 (17.19) Amber Bendell 2 (18.03) Neve McKenzie 3 (18.12) Fastest actual time: Neve McKenzie (10.12).

3000 metres: Girls 14 and under - Jorja Bacchus 1 (23.49) Lucy Bendell 2 (25.28) Fastest Actual Time: Jorja Bacchus (16.09).

Walkers - Wayne Gee 1= (30.19) Savanna Gee 1= (30.19) Barry Hyndman 3 (30.23) Fastest Actual Time: Wayne Gee and Savanna Gee (30.19) 4000 metres: Boys 16 and under - Angus Kopua 1 (23.33) Finn McKenzie 2 (23.35) Gus Marfell 3 (24.16) Fastest Actual Time: Gus Marfell (16.56). Girls 16 and under - Sophie Bendell 1 (22.36) Anna Barnes 2 (22.58) Fastest Actual Time Sophia Bendell (21.56) 4000 metres: Senior Women - Megan Kain 1 (31.32) Kiri Johnson 1 (33.24) Fastest Actual Time: Megan Kain (23.17). Veteran Women; Tracey Sims 1 (33.13) Linda Hall (33.51) Michelle Harris 3 (33.29) Fastest Actual Time: Michelle Harris (23.29).

6000 metres: Veteran Men - David Bendell 1 (36.41) Warren Hall (37.26) Alan Wilson 3 (38.34) Fastest Actual Time: Robbie Barnes (25.11).

Bill Clamp from Southern Water Engineering and some of Marlborough Football’s younger players.

Marlborough Football general manager Andrea Smith-Scott says it’s ‘a huge help and makes putting up the nets a lot easier’.

“We really appreciated the offer, and to have them all fixed before another busy season of football was just great”.

“Affiliation fees only cover a very small portion of our expenses so we rely heavily on the generosity of local funders and businesses, and I would like to thank our major sponsors Mayfield Motorworld and Floorpride, and the many other businesses like Southern Water Engineering, Guthrie Bowron, Versatile Homes & Buildings, PGG, Redwood Tavern and Pak n Save, that also contribute to Marlborough Football. Without them, we would find it very difficult to operate.”

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Pigeon Club Blenheim racing pigeon clubs’ birds were released at Rotherham on Sunday for the second race of the season, and at long last the weather played its part in allowing for a fairly fast race home for the flock. With multiples of the birds arriving together at their individual destinations, speeds were very close with Alister Cooper at Renwick into first place with a speed of 75.5km/hr followed closely by the other Renwick loft of Ian McColm on 74.8 km/hr. Then came Chris Bensley into third on 73.2 km/hr and very closely behind Two Fishers loft at Dillon’s Point with 73.1 km/hr.

Jorja Bacchus finished first in the girls 14 and under section.

Corsica demonstrates Paddon’s never-give-up approach

Goalpost hand up Never-give-up

By Cathie Bell Southern Water Engineering has given Marlborough Football a hand up by repairing all hooks on the goal posts for holding the football nets up.

Bill Clamp and a team from the irrigation engineering company got the repairs done last week, and junior footballers celebrated the repairs last weekend.

Bill says that at Southern Water Engineering ‘we genuinely believe in getting involved and making a difference in our community’.

“When Marlborough Football mentioned the difficulties that they had in cable-tying the nets to the goals because the hooks were broken, we saw right away an opportunity to help – and were happy to volunteer.”

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Last weekend’s Tour of Corsica world rally championship race was ‘a learning weekend’ for Kiwi rally star Hayden Paddon and Blenheim-based co-driver John Kennard.

The duo didn’t achieve the results they were looking for, but with a sixth-place finish and a move into eighth place on the drivers’ championship points-table, there were several positives to take from it.

“It’s been a learning weekend for us, but we have to find the positives. Even if the end result doesn’t show it, we have been competing closer to the front this weekend and shown an improvement from last year’s Tour de Corse.”

The first day of the three-day race was frustrating for the two as they were ‘ making good steps forward’ with the driving, but ‘confused’ as to why they couldn’t produce the stage they wanted.

“There’s obviously still plenty to learn but we’re making progress,” Paddon says.

“We must now look ahead to the next rally, the start of a run of five on gravel. We should have a good road position for Argentina so I’m looking to feature more prominently in the next events.”

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Rangers City are Early Leaders Rangers City find themselves at the top of the table in the early stages of division one Marlborough Football.

This after crafting a 3-2 victory over Blenheim Valley United where Keagan Mortimer scored the winner with five minutes to play in an otherwise even encounter.

It was even between club mates Central and Central Pirates, however Pirates would probably feel like it’s a loss.

A Bryce Smith header in the last ten minutes brought Pirates level after a Stephen McCaa goal put Central in front.

The other game in the first division went the way of Blenheim Valley Masters with Mike Croad scoring twice to beat Blenheim Valley Cobras 4-2.

Division two featured another close encounter with Clubs of Marlborough Rangers beating Picton Panel and Paint 1-0.

Matt Millar turned up at the back post to convert a Paul Alexander cross in the first few minutes of the game.

Blenheim Valley were far too good for Rangers Masters winning 6-0.

And in the third division Rangers Development and Trojan Spartans drew 3 all while Rangers United beat Picton Crow Tavern 3-2.

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