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By Celeste Alexander Blenheim tot Sayla Keen may be too young at eight months old to taste chocolate with her siblings this year, but she will still enjoy her first Easter with her family.

The Sun wishes everyone a safe and happy Easter.

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Deedee Bancroft is stepping down as chair of the Blenheim Residents and Ratepayers Association.

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Easter treats abound

By Cathie Bell Harcourts’ Kurt Findlay wasn’t going to miss out on Easter treats, making sure he got a hot cross bun as part of this festive period.

The spicy fruit buns have been popping up all round the district, and Kurt was able to get some of them at Thomas’s in Market Place.

“I do like hot cross buns.”

As well as hot cross buns and chocolate eggs, decorated wooden bunnies and eggs have been popping up in pocket parks, Market Place, and Seymour Square as part of a Blenheim Business Association initiative to make the town look festive while thousands of visitors are here for the Classic Fighters airshow.

By Cathie Bell The Blenheim Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association is ‘to be put on ice’ for a year after new people to take on leadership roles couldn’t be found.

Chairwoman Deedee Bancroft set the group up four years ago to be a voice for the people living in Blenheim.

She is now looking to step back and focus on her business and family interests, and asked for nominations for the group’s leadership roles for its annual meeting last Wednesday.

There were no nominations received, and she told the Sun

yesterday that the group will ‘be put on ice’.

The group still has money in its bank account, and Deedee says the current committee will ‘stick around’ so that if anyone wants to resurrect the association in the next year, they can help them get started.

“There’ll be money for advertising and whatever is needed to get it started,” she says.

Deedee says the group went through a ‘whole list of things accomplished over its time’ and there was a page of them.

“We did heaps really.

“That’s pretty cool.”

Close watch on the weather

By Cathie Bell This weekend’s Classic Fighters event will go ahead unless a ‘cataclysmic’ event happens, organisers say.

Weather forecasts are for possible heavy falls today, easing in the morning, before the weather becomes mostly fine with a chance of showers on Saturday and Sunday.

Airshow director Graham

Orphan says many events at the airshow are not weatherdependent, and it will take a ‘cataclysmic event, approaching biblical’ for the show to be cancelled.

The Marlborough District Council warns there could be some flooding around Snowden Crescent, Dawkins Place and part of Dillons Point Road by numbers 8 to 42 if the rain lifts

river levels in the Taylor and lower Opawa during forecast bad weather between 9pm and midnight last night.

River engineer Geoff Dick says if there is a risk of a breach, emergency response teams will door knock and use sirens.

“Our engineers and contractors will be on hand through the night monitoring and are ready for an emergency response if

required.”

Blenheim residents are also warned about surface water ponding and overloaded sewerage systems as stormwater surges.

The council says toilet flushing should be kept to a minimum.

If residents see any sewer overflows they should advise the council.

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Nelson Marlborough District Health Board members Brigid Forrest, Gerald Hope and Stephen Vallance.

The health hub in Queen Street.

Bosses rethinking, board members say

By Cathie Bell Blenheim is different from Nelson and Nelson Marlborough District Health Board managers can’t treat them the same, a board member says.

Blenheim-based board members Stephen Vallance, Gerald Hope, and Brigid Forrest say they are aware of the controversy around a proposal to shift district nurses from their base at Wairau Hospital to the health hub in central Blenheim.

They say the board has been assured by management the proposed move is not ‘a done deal’ and that management are talking with the district nurses to work out the best option.

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.” Stephen says the dispute has come about because of differences between Nelson and Marlborough.

Management have been working on the best way for district nurses to work with patients, but looking at it from a Nelson perspective, as that’s where the management are based.

District nurses in Nelson don’t have a purposebuilt facility for them, and they are considered part of the community there, so being part of a community health hub could be appropriate.

However in Marlborough, district nurses have a purpose-built facility at Wairau Hospital, and that base at Wairau Hospital is a good environment for them, Stephen says.

While health board staff in Marlborough and Nelson are doing the same job in many ways, he says, there are ‘subtle differences’ because of the size of the place.

Decisions get made at a management level which haven’t fully discussed the consequences with people they affect, he says, and this dispute is ‘a classic example’ of that.

“What one has to make sure the management are aware of, and the board, is that I don’t think they understand the dynamics within Wairau and the issues are different. Wairau is a smaller hospital, it does things and relates to things differently. The stresses with personnel are different, because of the smaller numbers.’

Stephen says management have gone back into discussions with nurses, and ‘as far as

I’m aware it’s not as much of a done deed as previously thought’.

Gerald says the board has been ‘kept fully informed’.

He says there is a process and ongoing discussions, and there is no pressure from the board.

“We’ve got a group of health professionals who have concerns. They have every right to be concerned. Management has to reassure staff that what’s being proposed is not going to affect the delivery of services.

“My personal view is that if discussions with district nurses can improve the existing standards of health delivery based at health hub, then no issue. If it’s going to reduce the quality of service by moving, there has to be a question of why.”

Brigid says the proposal is part of moving health services closer to where people are.

“Hospitals will become more and more just acute admittals for people.”

While no decisions have been made yet, she says district nurses in Nelson are happy with their move into a community health hub.

“We are one health board, we would like options for patients to be similar on both sides of the hill.” Health dollars are limited, and the health board has to do things better and differently, Brigid says. “Change is always hard.”

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The human remains found in a car in Nelson harbour have been confirmed as those of missing 19 year-old Leo Lipp-Neighbours, Police Nelson Bays area commander Inspector Mat ArnoldKelly says. Leo disappeared along with his vehicle on the morning of 24 January 2010, and Mat says a forensic pathology team in Christchurch has been able to positively identify the human remains found in the vehicle recovered from the Nelson Harbour last week as Leo. Nelson Police are continuing an investigation into how the vehicle came to be in the harbour and will be reviewing the entire investigation file in preparation for the Coronial process.

Wanted man Police are looking for 45-yearold Rodney Shane Wright from Marlborough, who is thought to be driving a silver Toyota Surf DCS124.

Police says there is a warrant for his arrest for burglary and he is considered dangerous. Wright should not be approached and if anyone sees him they should call 111. Anyone with information on Wright’s whereabouts is asked to contact Police immediately, or information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Military exercise More than 200 people from the air force and army are headed for Base Woodbourne, near Blenheim, to take part in Exercise Skytrain from Tuesday until April 27. The tactical low-level flying and aerial drops exercise will use C-130 Hercules aircraft, and there may be low-level flying at night.

Detachment Commander for Exercise Skytrain, Squadron Leader Blair Oldershaw, said the exercise was about focusing on aircrew skills and other techniques when flying the C-130.

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Chateau gets top award

inbrief Barrista wins fourth at national competition Blenheim barrista Michael Boyd has returned from the Meadowfresh NZ Latte Art Championship in Auckland held last weekend with a fourth placing. He says a time penalty cost him points and the opportunity to place in the top three, however the experience was ‘lots of fun’.

This was his fourth time competing. Michael who works at JAys Cafe was the only barrista from Marlborough.

Business lunch Labour MP Phil Twyford is speaking to a Blenheim business meeting next Friday about the housing crisis and its social and economic consequences of the crisis.

The meeting is hosted by the Blenheim Connect@Rata club. To attend, email sandra@ratacert.co.nz by noon, Wednesday.

Ship certified Cook Strait passenger ferry the Straitsman is the first New Zealand ship to be certified under the international Maritime Labour Convention. Maritime New Zealand says Strait Shipping earlier this week became the first commercial operator of vessels of 200 gross tonnage or more to comply with the convention, which came into force in New Zealand on March 9 this year.

By Cathie Bell Blenheim’s Chateau Marlborough Hotel has achieved a Gold Qualmark award in the sustainable tourism business criteria.

Chateau general manager Lynley Mckinnon says the team is ‘excited to have attained this prestigious achievement’.

To achieve the Qualmark award, the Chateau Marlborough underwent a comprehensive on-site evaluation conducted by an experienced tourism assessor, and Lynley says as a result of this independent evaluation, Chateau Marlborough was also awarded a five star grade.

This achievement required the business to be independently reviewed against specific standards of best practice, including health and safety, general business practices and their environmental and social performance, she says.

“We are very proud to have been awardedA Gold Five Star grading under the stringent criteria of the new standards…The Gold Five Star grading is the highest level of award given by Qualmark.”

Chateau Marlborough Hotel is the only such hotel in the top of the South Island to have achieved this grading, she says.

Qualmark general manager Cameron Lawrence congratulates Chateau Marlborough Hotel on this achievement.

“Any tourism business that has achieved a Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award has demonstrated that all aspects of a sustainable tourism business are well developed and integral in the operations, communications, and guest experience delivered.

“This will be evident in a customer centric culture, with staff reflecting this in their

Chateau Marlborough’s Emma Mckinnon and general manager Lynley Mckinnon.

actions and service delivery, but the business will also have very clear leadership that values all aspects of sustainability equally.”

Qualmark quality assurance is a holistic quality programme for the New Zealand tourism industry.

Around 2,000 tourism businesses throughout New Zealand participate in the evaluation process, with the criteria having been recently

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By Cathie Bell People making claims about houses or contents damaged in last November’s earthquake should be hearing from their insurance company every 20 days, insurers’ representatives at public meetings in Seddon and Ward say.

At the public meeting at the Awatere Community Hall on Monday night, Insurance Council insurance manager John Lucas told the 50 people there that settlement offers on claims should be offered by the end of this year, but more complex ones might take longer.

People should not hold off on making sure their homes are weathertight and they have heating, even though the cost of that will eat into their ‘sum assured’ claim amount.

He encouraged people to talk to their insurers.

EQC’s Josh Lindsay says just under three million dollars worth of claims from Marlborough have been settled already.

There have been 4940 claims from Marlborough from the November 14 earthquake, 52 per cent of those for building damage. The majority of those should be settled by the end of this year, he says.

“The priority for us is vulnerable and elderly customers, severely damaged properties, and those with no heat source in their home. With winter approaching, if you’ve lost your primary heat source, or know someone who has, make yourself known to EQC or your private insurer.”

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COUNCIL NEWS Annual Plan – Big projects Two of the new ‘big ticket’ proposals in this year’s Annual Plan aim to deliver more efficiency and better service to ratepayers by making greater use of today’s digital technologies. The proposals are to: • Digitise Council’s resource consenting and monitoring systems • Assisting rural Marlborough to get better communications connectivity This Council has led the way in local government in the use of new technology; it was the first council to fully digitise all its property files, making it fast and free for anyone to access information, while its award-winning ‘smartmaps’ and mobile building inspection app have been recognised as clever innovations. Now, it’s proposed that $1.96M be earmarked so Council’s resource consenting process can ‘go digital’ – an efficiency measure to cut down on paper, speed up access to all information during the application process and with the subsequent monitoring of consents; a major advance in informationsharing for the resource consent system.

Council is taking a lead in helping Marlborough’s rural community improve its cell phone and broadband connectivity. Central government has a nationwide budget to resolve cell phone blackspots and expand rural broadband but it’s not yet known how much of that funding Marlborough will receive. An initial pilot study in the Waihopai Valley is being followed by a similar pilot in the Pelorus Sound and Council is proposing to set aside $2.65M from its Reserves so that it is in a position to continue helping remote rural communities advance this work.

The Annual Plan update, submission form and supporting information are available online at www.marlborough.govt.nz/YourCouncil/Consultation-Listing or collect a copy from Council offices and libraries. Send a submission to Annual Plan Feedback, Marlborough District Council, 15 Seymour St, PO Box 443, Blenheim, or email Nicole. chauval@marlborough.govt.nz • Submissions must be received by 5.00pm on 10 May.

Mobility scooters - feedback wanted Mobility scooters – a blessing for many but sometimes a source of stress for other road and footpath users.

Council is asking people to complete a short survey online to help understand the issues more clearly.

This is not limited to scooter riders - if you’re a road user then this is a chance to have your say.

Questions relate not just to road safety but also to the suitability of local footpaths; whether they’re smooth and wide enough, and whether there’s enough parking and power points for scooters in town.

Fill out the survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ MobilityScooters

Water progress across Marlborough Top marks to the Renwick community for getting through summer without the need for water restrictions!

It wasn’t a scorching summer but the community played its part by making careful use of its water supply, especially in late summer when it looked as if the demand might overwhelm the pumps.

Fortunately, a warning was all that was required for the increasingly water-smart community.

With the recent rain, and good flow in the river, Council’s water scientists report the Wairau Aquifer is again looking healthy, a situation that should continue until next summer. Progress on water projects for the townships • In Renwick, a proposal to introduce household water meters has been discussed at a public meeting and will be considered

by Council next month. The meters would be coupled with a new charging regime with a base fee set at a minimum household consumption level and any extra water use incurring further charges.

Meanwhile, work will be underway soon to begin testing the new Conders Bend wells to see if they’re suitable to become the future source of Renwick’s water supply.

The aim is to have a new water treatment plant commissioned in the 2019/20 financial year.

• In Havelock, more discussions with the township’s Water Group will be held over possible options for metering so householders and Council can better manage water use, save on operating costs and postpone the need (and the cost) for a new treatment plant. Should Council decide to go ahead with water meters, the installation programme would take approximately 12 months.

• In Seddon, construction of the water plant which will bring water treated to the New Zealand Drinking Water Standard to Seddon households is expected to start soon. With project costs going up everywhere due to the earthquake workloads, more Council funding has been approved for this project, while maintaining the commitment that the maximum water rate increase to the Seddon community should not exceed $240 through the Combined Water Scheme regime.

• In Picton, the upgrade to the Speeds Road Water Treatment Plant is virtually complete and Picton households are now receiving water from a more secure supply.

Councillor Shenfield with CACTUS Blenheim Cup winner, 15-year-old Tristian Taylor, and in Picton, Jessica Cameron, Councillor Nadine Taylor, Alice Overend and Ashish Yadav.

CACTUS – An outstanding achievement District Councillors Laressa Shenfield and Nadine Taylor presented awards to the latest groups of Marlborough teens to graduate from the CACTUS Programme (Combined Adolescent Challenge

Training Unit Support) last weekend. The groups in Blenheim and Picton each finished their course with their ‘longest day’ challenge – pulling a fully loaded fire-truck for several blocks.

Abandoned Vessel - Harbour Masters Notice The Marlborough Harbour Master is seeking the owner of the pictured vessel known as “Liberty”. The vessel appears to have been abandoned in Waikawa Bay. The vessel is now in the possession of the Harbour Master. If the vessel remains unclaimed for 30 days it may be sold or destroyed.

Contact the Harbour Master on 03 520 7400.

Proposed exotic tree removal

- Tirimoana/Thompson Place Reserve, Queen Charlotte Sound

Exotic tree species are proposed to be removed from Tirimoana/Thompson Place recreation reserve in Queen Charlotte Sound.

This is a joint initiative between the Tirimoana and Anakiwa Residents Association (TARA) and Council to minimise the spread of invasive exotics within the reserves and the adjacent Mt Oliver and Okiwa Scenic Reserves, managed by the Department of Conservation.

The majority of the trees are in the bush (Thompson Place side of the reserve) or along the stream, and include gum, Douglas fir, oak and liquidambar.

Submissions are invited, online by going to www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/News-Notices/ Public-Notices/Proposed-Exotic-Tree-RemovalTirimoana.aspx 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.

Temporary road closure - ANZAC Day On Tuesday 25 April the following streets will be closed for the Blenheim and Picton Anzac Day Commemorations Services.

BLENHEIM From 10.00am to 11.00am.

Arthur Street from Queen Street to Seymour Street Seymour Street from Arthur Street to John Street, including the Alfred/Seymour, High/Seymour and Charles/Seymour Street intersections.

From 11.00am to 12.30pm High Street from Queen Street to Henry Street Seymour Street from Charles Street to John Street Alfred Street from Henry Street to Market Street Hutcheson Street from Alfred Street to John Street Russell Terrace from Alfred Street (including the Clubs of Marlborough carpark exit into Russell Terrace).

Parking will be prohibited and cars will be removed from 6.00am to midday in the following areas: Arthur Street from Queen Street to Seymour Street Seymour Street from Arthur Street to John Street High Street from Henry Street to Queen Street Alfred Street from Henry Street to Market Street including Russell Terrace.

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

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

PICTON From 5.00am to 8.00am.

London Quay from Auckland Street to Wellington Street and High Street from London Quay to the intersection of Dublin Street/Waikawa Road/High Street.

Parking will be prohibited and cars will be removed from 5.00pm on Monday 24 April to 8.00am on Tuesday 25 April in the following areas: London Quay from Auckland Street to Wellington Street and High Street from outside properties at 1–10 High Street.

Free parking will be available in Blenheim at the Alfred Street parking building. The barrier arms will be left open on Anzac Day only. Limited parking will be available on Henry Street and John Street.

This notice is hereby given under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974.

The wet weather venue for the Blenheim United Memorial Service will be the Main Hall, Marlborough Convention Centre, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

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The Sun Branches of Bureaucracy Surprise letter from Council re street front, cut back all growth to boundary and 2.5 metres high.

Nelmac do inspections and work, council send their bill and $50 admin if not completed in 21 days.

Only option at 75 years old, up ladder with loppers and chainsaw.

Lucky no accident on council property while under their instruction?

Suggest if so short of work Nelmac send same to council for 100s of their trees that aren’t complying on footpaths?

Neighbour can now walk their giraffe (but how far?).

Bad driving In the last two weeks the same driver from the same house on Wither Road has almost reversed into me twice on the pavement whilst I walk my dog.

Thank goodness this happens when the children are at school.

Why are we breeding such poor drivers with little or no regard for pedestrians?

Big thank you to Mandy and the nurses at Wairau Hospital your fantastic friendliness and helpfulness was greatly appreciated.

Keep up the great work.

Blenheim is lucky to have such a great hospital.

Thank you.

R.M.A.

Rarangi, love living here, community spirit, beautiful beach and great neighbours.

Green waste

District nurses

To the person who is able to justify roadside dumping of green waste - your actions cause weeds spreading into native forests.

Compost it, pay for it or concrete over it.

Don’t vandalise our forests!

Not enough parks Parking at the stadium is hard enough without a construction company having fenced some off since January, no construction work has even started.

I suggest you get it sorted sooner rather than later.

Negative people OMG so many negative people in the world, be happy to be alive in our beautiful New Zealand.

Life is too short.

We’re not fighting like other countries and it’s up to us to make the best of what we have or change it and make it better.

Start thinking positive, stop moaning and start living.

Your life will be gone before you know it.

Whoever at Marlborough Roads authorised major road works to be carried out at the entrance to Riverlands Industrial area right at start of grape harvest.

Obviously you are not a practical person, but someone who needs to get out in the real world instead of sitting behind your desk and ticking boxes.

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Wairau hospital

So the Bill has passed.

What impediments/deals/payoffs will have to be made with the Iwi to progress future environment and development projects.

No doubt our local political excuse was loud in his silence over any questions as to how the new legislation will effect this area’s future.

Love the community

Road works

Wake up! District Nurses now have to change most dressings at the hospital due to low nursing staff.

One district nurse told me she had to go to 17 clients in one day, travel ranging from Picton, Seddon, Northbank and Havelock.

As Annie Lomax states - why the change?

It’s the best place at Wairau Hospital with all amenities available for the community in one place!

So wrong Of course it’s counter productive to merge District Nurses and the Health Hub. People of Marlborough should be concerned; efficient health care is again being eroded due to inadequate health funding based on numbers, not on quality, sustainability or effectiveness.

Wake up and get real.

Business’ pay big money to get their advertising mailers delivered.

If I stole the amount they spend on circulars they’d have me arrested, yet if you ring a business to tell them they’re paying for something that’s not being delivered you get treated like a nut-case.

Someone needs to check on Blenheim’s delivery system and boot some butts!

Silly decision Stupidiness; moving district nurses from Wairau Hospital where resources are all under one roof to a down town destination.

The nurses sure as heck don’t want it.

It will cost the health board thousands in rent.

Why change?

The best decision to be made is leave district nursing where it is .. hospital based.

Could you please put a money machine in and provide handy wipes for the trolleys.

White crosses To the kind person wearing a fluro vest who was seen cleaning the white crosses after the river flooded, we thank you on behalf of the Marlborough R S A. We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

Limit to 70 words please.

Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion.

Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

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Five star service Awesome service from Alan and the boys at Tyre General.

I went in there thinking I would have to wait but they sorted me out with a couple of new tyres on the spot.

Didn’t take long at all, and the price was sharp.

Thanks Alan, keep it up!

Love new theatre graffiti

Horse poo

Enhances the building and colours used complement the bridge below. Clever!

Maybe artist could be employed by theatre trust to add further design to awful, huge, blank wall facing the school.

Totally agree with last week’s txt about horse poo down Taylor River.

If dog owners have to pick up their dogs’ poo, horse owners should have to do the same with their horses.

They can even sell it as compost, an incentive for them to pick it up.

Therefore no excuse for dirtying footpath with huge horse droppings.

Dog owners can’t sell their dog poo yet they still do the responsible thing and pick it up.

Why can’t horse owners? Disgraceful.

Money game Why are our rest homes only half full when there used to be waiting lists?

Why has home care hours for clients been cut?

Nelson DHB there is no excuse!!

People used to be a priority.

Now it’s a money game.

So where are the dollars going?!

Scam calls Countdown Redwoodtown

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Agree with Txt talk April 7.

We have had our number confidential for years, we never get scam callers or tele marketers ringing.

No dogs While the Council is putting up signs to deter people taking shellfish off Picton foreshore and Shelley beach, perhaps they could put a bigger sign at Shelley beach so dog owners could read ‘No dogs’.

I counted seven dogs at one stage on a beaut day where people were relaxing.

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Instant Auto will celebrate two years in business next month and owner Colin Martin says things couldn’t be better.

The workshop is busy, the number of staff has increased and the range of services offered now includes mechanical work, Colin says.

“We haven’t felt the impact of the earthquake, the workshop has been consistently busy and going along at a good pace.

“Contributing to this is the amount of mechanical work we are taking on now which complements the menu-based servicing which is well received by our customers.”

This includes everything from auto transmission flushing and engine work, through to changing spark plugs, Colin says.

“Timing belts is another area we do well in. We have tooled up the workshop to extend our services.”

Uniquely, Instant Auto offers true value and top customer service from the hard working team of automotive professionals. It is the only express operation in Marlborough covering all vehicles, cars,

4x4 and light commercial.

“Quite simply, Instant Auto is not like any other vehicle service provider in town. If we can fit it in the workshop we can service it.”

The dedicated workshop team includes Colin, Ray Zimmerman and Chloe Fry. Chloe, from the UK, is the newest member of the team after joining five weeks ago. She is qualified and highly skilled, Colin says.

“We are lucky to have her as she’s on her OE from England. Her background is working with European cars but she is skilled as an auto technician and in auto electrical.

“We also have Ray who is a born and bred local and a full time automotive technician.

He’s well experienced in vehicle servicing and is great to deal with.”

Call in and see the team at Instant Auto to find out what they can do for you.

To celebrate being in business for two years, Instant Auto has a special deal for the month of May. Colin is offering all motorists a free diagnostic scan.

“If you bring your car in for a service we will also do a scan, and alternatively if you want to have your car checked to see if there are any issues, we are happy to do that.”

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Regional Youth use emergency skills in trial festival winners

By Celeste Alexander The Marlborough regional Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand festival was held last week and Marlborough Girls’ College teacher Shalom Del’MonteAberhart says there were nine entries of a high standard.

The winning performance was MGC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, act five scene one.

MGC student Ellie Spurlock was named as the National Shakespeare Schools Production direct entry winner for her ‘direction and exploration’ of ideas in a five minute piece from Julius Caesar.

Other winners from MGC were Amelia Newman-Woods and Aimee O’Hagan who won Best Onstage Connection – for Helena and Lysander from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

From the Marlborough Boys’ College, Paul Slovak won the Most Promising Actor award for Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet.

AJ Monk won Best Understanding of the Text for Iago in Othello and winning the Best Connection with the Audience award was Taming of the Shrew directed

by Haemia Foote and starring Sam Lewis, Vinnie Gray, Deborah BarronBray and Parehuia BarronBray.

Judges award for Overall Performance as an Ensemble went to the Taming of the Shrew which was student directed by Harrison Cook and starring Kurt Smart as Bianca, Justin Cook as Hortensio and Bryce Blackmore as Lucentio.

By Cathie Bell Marlborough’s emergency services organisations are going to be better off by 14 young people who have completed the Youth in Emergency Services programme and will now be doing two months’ volunteer work with them.

The YES programme finished last weekend with an overnight stay at Mistletoe Bay Eco Village and an abrupt awakening for the young people to test their skills during a search and rescue exercise that started at 4am.

Marlborough Youth Trust youth worker Ginny Young says the overnight exercise was ‘awesome’.

The focus of the weekend was around teambuilding, she says, to help them for the scenario early the next morning when they had to find some people ‘missing’ in the bush after being woken up at 4am.

After completing that and having breakfast, they then moved onto another scenario, using Coastguard and surf lifesaving boats.

It was a tough weekend, Ginny says, and the participants were exhausted when it finished.

After this scenario weekend, the young

The YES participants after their overnight scenario testing their skills.

people have to do 20 hours volunteer work with one of the emergency services organisations during the next two months.

“Most of them have an idea of who they want to go with, it’s quite a variety, so they are pretty spread out over the different services, which is pretty cool.”

This is the second time the programme has run, with nine emergency services organisations involved: the Red Cross, Civil Defence, urban fire, rural fire, the Coastguard, St John’s, Rarangi Surf Lifesaving, LandSAR search and rescue, and the police.

Witherlea school wins chocolate giveaway

By Celeste Alexander The students at Witherlea School were treated to chocolate and a visit from the Easter Bunny yesterday thanks to one of their own winning the Clubs of Marlborough ‘Great Easter Chocolate Giveaway’ colouring competition.

Of the 400 entries into the competition, Shanaya McElhinney was judged the winner and coincidentally, the runner up Ella Jane Partridge was also from Witherlea School.

It was a surprise for the students who had no idea why they had been summoned out of their classrooms, but upon seeing Easter Bunny and the boxes of chocolate the excitement quickly grew.

After receiving their chocolate truffles they each hugged and high fived Easter Bunny.

In its fourth year, the chocolate giveaway is held in association with Makana and The Students Ella Jane Partridge and Shanaya McElhinney with their winnings.

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Making safer speeds permanent on the Picton to Christchurch alternate route Following extensive damage to State Highway 1 from the November 2016 earthquake, travellers between Picton and Christchurch have had to use an alternate route.

The journey goes up the Wairau Valley from Blenheim, through St Arnaud, Murchison, over the Lewis Pass, through Hanmer Springs and on to Waipara where it re-joins SH1.

It’s a scenic drive, but never intended for the volume of traffic it now carries.

To keep people using the road and the communities living along the route safe, the NZ Transport Agency introduced emergency lower speed limits to critical sections as part of a wideranging package of safety measures to manage the risks associated with the increase in traffic.

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While legislation sets a six month maximum on these emergency limits, the task of repairing SH1 will exceed that time frame. For safety’s sake, we need to make those speed limits permanent.

You’re welcome to give us your feedback on these changes. They affect several parts of SH63, SH6, SH65, SH7. We are also consulting on a section of the Lower Buller Gorge road on SH6, not included in the current emergency rule.

While the proposed speed limits being consulted on will be permanent if implemented, we will continue to monitor the route once SH1 is restored, and if required, review speed limits again.

You can find out more and make a submission at www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/PictonChristchurch-alternate-route-speed-limits Submissions close 5pm, Wednesday 3 May 2017.

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5 MINUTES WITH: Nicolette Prendergast Wine Marlborough Labour Coordinator

Q A Q A Q A

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

At times, my loud laughter.

One of my best holidays was...

Sailing around the Greek Islands.

What ’s your fondest childhood memory?

Christmas spent together with the extended family on the farm in Hawkes Bay.

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your favourite meal?

Duck a l’Orange

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

A Place Called Home.

What’s your greatest fear?

Water rats, after been pushed off a boat by my brother in duck shooting season only to be surrounded by huge water rats.

Q A Q A Q A

How do you want to be remembered?

As someone who made a positive contribution to the wonderful vineyard workers in our region.

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

Dalai Lama as I follow and practice his teachings.

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

I was a tomboy and happiest riding horses and going pig hunting.

GARDENING

THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

Autumn gardening Paul Millen with a eucalypt vineyard post.

Eucalypts workshop on

By Cathie Bell They started as a small project by eucalypt fan Paul Millen, but the New Zealand Drylands Forests Initiative has grown into an international project that will draw about 50 scientists and foresters from around the world to Marlborough next week.

The Marlborough Research Centre is hosting a major two-day international workshop on grounddurable eucalypts on Wednesday and Tuesday next week.

The workshop is organised by the University of Canterbury School of Forestry to present tree breeding and wood quality research being done under the initiative’s programme at the Marlborough Research Centre. These two organisations are working closely to develop the forestry potential of durable eucalypts for New Zealand.

Durable eucalypts can grow on dry sites and produce strong, hardwood with many potential applications. Crucially, their timber can be used outdoors without needing chemical treatment.

In Marlborough, the potential for durable eucalypt hardwood posts

to replace CCA-treated radiata pine posts in vineyards is already well-recognised, with vineyards now testing durable eucalypt hardwood as an environmentally acceptable option.

The first day of the workshop features a full day of presentations about current research progress, with an impressive line-up of both national and international speakers.

The second day involves a morning visit to one of the NZDFI’s breeding trial sites close to Blenheim. Here, participants will hear about some of the applied research happening in trials in both the North and South Islands, focusing particularly on the genetic improvement work being undertaken to improve the growth and timber quality of selected eucalypt species.

This will be followed by a tour of Nelson Pine Industries, which is one of New Zealand’s leading and most innovative timber processors.

Participants will visit NPI’s laminated veneer lumber plant, where trials have been undertaken to test the suitability of a durable eucalypt as an LVL component.

It is Easter this weekend and the weather has certainly changed, so for the past three days I have not watered any of my gardens or container plants including those in my glasshouse.

The soil in all situations is not drying out as it was a month or so ago.

I check all the areas every couple of days and if the surface of the soil is still dark in colour this indicates there is still a good moisture content.

All the plants are happy with no sign of water stress so the best bet is to leave them till they dry out further.

I learnt a long time ago that over watering at the change of seasons and through the winter is really dangerous to plants.

The much cooler temperatures reduce evaporation.

Excessive water increases the cold factor; just as we notice that if we have wet hands on a cold day they will be colder than dry hands.

Wet growing medium leads to rotting roots and the demise of the plants.

Outdoors in the garden we can not control the amount of rain that falls on our gardens, and plants such as citrus can suffer when the soil becomes too wet.

Containers on the other hand, can be moved to more sheltered spots where they do not get rained on.

Any saucers under the containers should be removed and the containers lifted slightly off the ground by placing a couple of slats of wood under them.

This allows airflow under the

pot and keeps the drainage holes free to operate.

Wet weather diseases often take the lives of plants in winter if one is not careful.

You can help prevent the problem by a monthly spray of Perkfection Supa over the foliage.

This fortifies the plants and assists in the prevention of root rots.

In open garden situations prone to water logging, a trench dug around your citrus trees, just outside of the root zone will assist surplus rain water to drain into the trench where it will evaporate faster with sun and wind.

Another problem is mulches applied over the summer months to retain moisture now become dangerous around wet sensitive plants.

These mulches should be raked back from the root zone so the soil can breathe freely.

Plants also need to be hardened up to face winter better, and the way to do this is to apply potash.

Lack of magnesium during the

cooler months causes yellowing of leaves.

To overcome both these problems a monthly application of Fruit and Flower Power can be applied to the soil as the product contains both potash and magnesium.

Frost protection for tender plants is also a winter problem and a spray over the foliage using Vaporgard will give your tender plants down to minus three frost protection for three months within three days of application.

This works a treat for the occasional frost but if there is a series of frosts, then additional protection should be applied such as Frost Cloth.

Vaporgard is best sprayed on a nice sunny day in full sun to dry the film quicker.

Pests that have plagued your plants over the previous months will be disappearing now as the cooler weather takes over.

Hopefully a good hard winter will kill many.

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Laurie wins speech contest two years in a row

CACTUS’s Longest Day participants at the end of the day.

Youth do longest day

By Cathie Bell Blenheim young people tackled the CACTUS longest day last weekend, the twentieth run in Marlborough since the programme began here in 2008.

Since then, 500 Marlborough youth have gone through the ‘Combined Adolescent Challenge Training Unit Support’.

CACTUS is an opportunity for youth to be pushed beyond themselves physically and mentally and to see how much one can achieve within a team working together, Marlborough Youth Trust manager Jo Lane says.

“There are barriers broken down with youth working together with teaching staff and the police who encourage them along, during this eight-week programme for any youth from year nine upwards, who are up for the challenge.”

The programme runs twice a year in Blenheim, and is also run in Havelock, Seddon and Picton.

During the programme, youth meet their physical education trainer, police, and teaching support staff at 6am at Marlborough Boys College gym on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

They have an intense time of exercises followed by breakfast together.

Last Saturday’s Longest Day started at 7am and throughout the day, the young people were tested with activities ranging from carrying three 20 litre containers of water on top of a stretcher to the top of Redwood hills to carrying car tyres, large wooden poles, and even pulling a fire truck “There was a wonderful encouraging crowd cheering these amazing youth on, followed by a prize giving.

“Thank you to The Redwood Trust and the Marlborough District Council for their financial support for this programme, for the benefit of the youth and the Marlborough community.”

By Celeste Alexander Marlborough Girls’ College year 13 student Laurie Duncan has won the regional heat of the Race Unity Speech Awards for the second year in a row.

The awards, held on April 6 at Nelson, involved an eight minute speech delivered in either Maori or English on the topic ‘Standing up to Racism - that’s us’.

The judging panel included a representative of the New Zealand Police, Nelson Multi Ethnic Council and a member of the Baha’i community.

Local organiser Shalom Del’Monte-Aberhart says the national speech competition, initiated by the New Zealand Baha’i community in support of Race Relations Day and the Diversity Action programme, is now in its 17th year.

It takes place in 14 regions from Northland to Dunedin and provides a platform where young people can freely express their views.

“This competition targets youth as champions in promoting racial harmony and challenges them to think of crucial issues facing not just young people, but society in general,” Shalom says.

For Laurie it was a thrill to win a second time and she says it’s been a great way to grow her confidence.

“The whole experience was amazing and I’m really excited for the nationals,” she says.

It was a last minute decision to enter this year’s competition, Laurie says, so she was ‘surprised’ to learn she had won.

“I wasn’t expecting to get through, normally I have a lot more time to prep but I will be refining my speech for the semi-finals.”

Laurie now goes on to the national semi-finals in Auckland on May 12 and if successful at that level, will advance to the national final which takes place the following day.

Laurie Duncan won the regional heat of the Race Unity Speech Awards.

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Accessman Blenheim James Jenneson and his wife Fleur are the proud new owners of local hire lift company Accessman Blenheim.

James and Fleur were looking for a business opportunity in the Top-of the-South area and met with previous owners Colin and Jenny Francis before making the decision to take on the successful company.

“We are really happy to be calling Blenheim and Marlborough home and have been settling into the way of life well. We love outdoor sports, cycling/mountain biking and getting out into the Sounds, so this was the perfect opportunity for us,” James says.

He believes Accessman Blenheim is a great business with an ‘excellent reputation’.

“I believe the secret to the Accessman Blenheim success hinges on its ability to provide customers with good quality machines that are well maintained and serviced regularly. This is coupled with a customer-focused approach that makes dealing with Accessman smooth and enjoyable.

“Fleur and I would like to thank Colin and Jenny Francis for building such a great business and for their support over the past few months to ensure a smooth transition at such a busy time of year,” he says.

Accessman Blenheim continues to operate at the same location, with the same contact details and same great staff, Peter Cohen, Paul Arand and Drew McCarthy.

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 14 Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow 79 Aerodrome Rd, Blenheim. 10am-9pm.

There will be something on offer to suit everyone, with musical entertainment, delectable Marlborough wine and food, merchandise stalls, a kids’ fun zone and a grand array of classic cars. Tickets available, either from our website or at the gate.

Riverside Railway Shuttle to Airshow Shuttle Service from Brayshaw Park Station to Omaka and return. Half hourly from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Fares are Adult $6 and Child $3, cash only.

Happy Easter Eager Beavers Marlborough Museum 10am-4pm daily.

It‘s free entry for kids at the Marlborough Museum these school holidays, so come and join in the family fun.

Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock.

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

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.

Phone: 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.

Above the Long White Cloud: Whites Aviation Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner Alfred and Seymour St, 10.30-4.30pm. On daily until May 7.

Black & White Exhibition Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner Alfred and Seymour St, 10.30-4.30pm. On daily until May 7.

Saturday 15 Artisan Market Riverside Railway, Brayshaw Park, 10am2pm. Visit our wonderful little market.

Selling clothes, pottery, woodwork, hot food and coffee, arts and crafts and all manner of other trinkets that may take your fancy.

Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow 79 Aerodrome Rd, Blenheim. 10am-4pm.

Tickets available, either from our website or at the gate.

Riverside Railway Shuttle to Airshow Shuttle Service from Brayshaw Park Station to Omaka and return. Half hourly from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Fares are adult $6 and child $3, cash only.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.15pm and 2.30pm for Beaver Station, central Blenheim, and return. Fares are adult $10 and child $5, cash only.

Sue Nicholson - Answers from the Other Side Marlborough Convention Centre, 7.309.30pm. The Star of the new Sensing Murder Series presents her Sensational live show Answers from the Other Side.

0800 BUY TIX. Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

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

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

Contact Alison 5785109.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton Picton Foreshore, 10am Saturday and Sunday, 10am.

5km Taylor River Fun Run Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the ampitheatre, corner of High and Symonds Streets, 8am every Saturday. To register anyone of any age go to 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.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon and Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We welcome new members of all ages. Ph Trevor 570 5064.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm.

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

Sunday 16 Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow 79 Aerodrome Rd, Blenheim. 10am-4pm.

Tickets available, either from our website or at the gate.

Riverside Railway Shuttle to Airshow Shuttle Service from Brayshaw Park Station to Omaka and return. Half hourly from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Fares are adult $6 and child $3, cash only.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, nine til noon at the A&P Showgrounds. Grab yourself a delicious brunch, enter into the Great Easter Raffle, and bring the kids for an exciting Easter Egg Hunt at the Marlborough Farmers’ Market this Easter Sunday.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.15pm and 2.30pm for Beaver Station, central Blenheim, and return. Fares are adult $10 and child $5, cash only.

Blenheim Country Music Club Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn St, 2-5pm. Ph Nola 5779 455 or Warren 5779 659.

Airshow Easter BBQ and Tastings 10am-4pm, The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Road, Blenheim. BBQ and The Gourmet Collection will be doing some special tastings.

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

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

Ulysses Club Ride 10am lunch ride to Kaiteriteri, home via Kohatu Junction and Wakefield.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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

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

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

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.

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

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PAINTER Wallpapering NO GST Labour only Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

18 B B R O A D WAY, Picton. 8am Saturday. Lots of good items, something for everyone.

Alterations and Repairs

Advertise a garage sale today and turn trash into cash

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Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105

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

Two Strong Men & A Truck Available by the hour.

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

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

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Wish them a happy birthday in the Sun. Call (03) 5777 868 to book your ad.

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- Are you between 18-22yrs and keen for some extra spending money?

- Are you over 27yrs and own a TOYOTA Vehicle?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, contact us now and get paid to mystery shop your local retailers!

Visit: www.shoppersanon.co.nz and click ‘Get Paid to Shop’ or email your interest to ckelso@shoppersanon.co.nz

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

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

10am - 2pm RIVERSIDE RaILWaY, BRaYSHaW paRK We thank Riverside Railway, Brayshaw Park for their support in this event.

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PROTEST FLOTILLA Against NZ King Salmon’s bid for SIX NEW farms in prohibited areas of the Marlborough Sounds.

To advertise in classifieds, call Lacy

Saturday 15th April at 12.30pm

Receptionist / Admin Assistant 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.

Key attributes: • Well presented with a permanent smile!

• Cheerful and engaging with our customers and clients.

• Be a team player.

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

• Highly organised with attention to detail.

• MYOB experience would be an advantage.

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

Applications with CV and references to: Katrina Whiteside katrina@blenheimsun.co.nz Applications close 28/4/2017

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Meet at Te Pangu, Tory Channel.

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Then to Ngamahau Bay; the proposed new site at Tio Point; Clay Point then home.

Please spread the word to fellow boaties to join the flotilla.

Put your message on a placard.

Supporting Young People, Empowering Families

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

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.

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

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

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.

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National Health, Safety and Environment Manager

• 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?

Dr Royree Jensen Senior Leader of River of Life Church in Logan City Australia Australian regional director of Harvest International Ministries Royree Jensen is an Apostle and Prophet to the nations. She is a widely-respected leader, and ministers both nationally and internationally. Her heart is to see the Body of Christ equipped and ready to embrace the Great Commission. http://www.royreejensen.com.au/ Aaron Salisbury Senior Leader of Dream International, Brisbane, Australia Aaron is passionate about empowering and activating people, organisations and communities to be all that God has created them to be. He has served the Lord in many different capacities in Africa, New Zealand and Australia. http://www.dreaminternational.org/

22nd and 23rd April – Clubs of Marlborough Saturday 22nd: Free Workshops 10am and 2pm Sunday 23rd: 10am and 6pm Services “EVERYBODY WELCOME”

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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FORKLIFT OPERATOR PART TIME

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

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KENT, Mike: Passed away, suddenly after a courageous battle, on Tuesday April 11 2017. Aged 78 years. Loved husband of Jane, adored Dad of Paul and Denise (USA), Jenny and Dale (South Africa), Sally and Mariska, and loved father-in-law of Dennis. Most awesome grandad of Karyn, and Candice (South Africa); Chris, and Luke; and Kelsey (USA); and great grandad of Alex, Oliver and Madison (South Africa). Best ball thrower to his beloved dogs, Pecan and Maddie. “No more shanking for you Grandad; enjoy the golf clubs in heaven”. Messages may be sent to 11 Maple Close, Springlands, Blenheim 7201. At Mike’s request, a private cremation has taken place.

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

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

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

Join a great team in Central Otago Misha’s Vineyard Wines Limited, one of Central Otago’s top wine producers, is looking for an outstanding hands-on Vineyard Manager to work on a fixed term contract with the permanent vineyard team in producing some of New Zealand’s finest wines. The role includes all aspects of vineyard management, staff supervision, viticulture work, irrigation and general vineyard maintenance duties.

The successful applicant will be fit and suited to outdoor work, will have viticulture and/or winemaking qualifications from a recognized tertiary college and have at least five years’ of vineyard/winemaking experience including vineyard staff supervision. Competence in tractor and machinery operating is required.

Pay rate will be commensurate with experience.

Applications in writing to PO Box 328, Cromwell 9342 or email to info@mishasvineyard.com Applications close Friday 5th May 2017 www.mishasvineyard.com

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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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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Johnson and Foran key to the Warriors That leaves a gap.

Contract negotiations with Johnson are ongoing after this season.

The Storm are smart operators and will look to have a succession plan even though it will be hard to replace a State of Origin halfback.

The 26-year-old still has five years of his prime left in him and no doubt he’ll want to chase a premiership and is capable of attaining it.

At the Warriors Johnson has been saddled with almost all of the attacking load and he’s naturally struggled with that.

Things looked better on attack with Kieran Foran last week and signing the fellow Kiwi beyond 2017 would probably help keep Johnson.

However, rumour is Foran has already been linked with the Brisbane Broncos who themselves are losing their halves pairing next year.

Foran and Johnson together can win a premiership with the Warriors over time.

The Warriors need to lock these two down and then sign some forwards with some goforward.

It’s easy to say and when it comes to the Warriors, nothing is ever as it seems or should be.

Kids take a swing at tournament

By Celeste Alexander The Rarangi Golf Club hosted a junior tournament on Sunday, involving 24 children aged six-years and up from Blenheim, Marlborough and Rarangi Golf Clubs.

Junior organiser Pip Looker says junior golf is starting to ‘really take off’ in Marlborough with a good future of up and coming golfers on the way.

“This all started back in October last year when we had the first gathering of the clubs at Blenheim Golf Club where they played a teams competition to help introduce the kids to one another.

“It included Kaikoura junior golfers too but since the earthquake they haven’t been able to be involved.

We hope to see them back as soon as the road is opened,” he says.

Another team gathering was held at the Marlborough

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What are the odds of Shaun Johnson going to the Melbourne Storm in 2018?

Sounds a little far-fetched, I know, but hear me out.

The Warriors halfback is a hot commodity who is highly rated across the Tasman with many Aussie pundits believing his talents have been held down by an inept Warriors club as a whole over the years.

Storm halfback Cooper Cronk has indicated he will play for a Sydney club next NRL season to be closer to his partner who is a television presenter in Sydney.

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Golf Club in March followed by Sunday’s tournament at Rarangi Golf Club.

“It’s satisfying to see the kids get into the game and enjoying it. To watch the improvement grow in them all is great.

“It’s a great sport for kids to get into, getting them away from the video games and mixing it up in the fresh air,” Pip says.

He wishes to thank Gordon Handy Machinery and the Marlborough Golf Hub for ‘getting behind junior golf in Marlborough’, and their sponsorship of the tournament.

Rarangi Golf Club runs its juniors on Sundays at 9.30am and any children interested in taking it up are encouraged to go along.

“We won’t be running over the next three weeks due to Easter and school holidays, but we look forward to seeing more kids coming along Pippa Minhinnick of the Rarangi Golf Club at the junior tournament held on Sunday.

Photo provided. on Sundays,” Pip adds.

Rugby union surplus The Tasman Rugby Union has a surplus of just under $140,000, the union said at its eleventh annual meeting in Blenheim last Monday. Three years on from finally settling its debt to New Zealand Rugby of $166,000, the union is well underway in securing equity to future proof the game of rugby within the region, it says.

ANZAC golf Marlborough Red Cross is holding its annual Golf Day to be held at the Marlborough Golf Club, Fairhall on April 25. Tee off at noon and it is open to all golfers, men and women, with a handicap of 36 or less. $15 per person.

Proceeds will go to New Zealand Red Cross.

Harriers’ run The Marlborough Harrier Club is holding a pack run tomorrow afternoon from Riflerange Carpark.

People interested in joining in are to meet at 1.45pm on Saturday, ready to start the run at 2pm. It will tour the Wither Hills tracks, and people can go as far as they want to go, organisers say.

Non -members welcome.

WINTER SPORTS REPORTS Send in your clubs sports results, achievements and photos to get published on the SUN SPORTS page.

Email Cathie or Celeste at news@blenheimsun.co.nz

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Good Friday, 14th April

CLOSED

Saturday 15th April

8.00am - 6.00pm

Sunday 16th April

9.00am - 6.00pm

Easter Monday, 17th April

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Monday - Friday: 7.00am - 6.00pm Saturday: 8.00am - 6.00pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 9.00am - 6.00pm

Phone: 520 6600

CLOSED Easter Friday 14th April. Open Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th and Monday 17th April 2017.

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