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Straight from the tap

By Cathie Bell Seddon residents should be able to drink the water straight from their taps

by February next year.

The Marlborough District Council has bought the land and is about to sign the contract to build a plant to supply freshwater to Seddon homes which means the water supply will meet national drinking water standards.

Councillors Geoff Evans and Cynthia Brooks have welcomed the developments, saying it has been a long time coming.

Council assets manager Richard Coningham says the council has bought the land

for a new fresh water treatment plant in Seddon, and a design-build contract will be let within the next three weeks.

Tenders for that contract have closed and bids are being evaluated now, he says.

People should see work starting at the Wakefield Street site within three months, and the plant should be commissioned by the end of February.

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Councillors Geoff Evans and Cynthia Brooks toast the Seddon fresh water deal with council’s assets manager Richard Coningham.

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Seddon’s water treatment Continued from page 1 Richard says the new water treatment scheme will be a membrane filtration system and will be ‘one of the best’.

The new plant will end years of controversy about Seddon’s water, which does not meet national drinking water standards.

Residents have to boil their tap water before drinking it, and some have installed their own water filter systems.

The council got a 100 per cent subsidy from the Government to build a water treatment plant in 2001, but it was rejected by residents at the time as they felt the operational costs would be too expensive.

The issue has been a festering one since, and Wairau-Awatere ward councillors Geoff Evans and Cynthia Brooks say it is a relief to finally get the project to build the water

treatment plant happening.

The council has also got another Government subsidy to help fund the project, which will meet about $1 million of the $4.4 million water treatment plant’s budgeted cost.

Fifty per cent of the balance is to be paid from council reserves, and the rest will come from rates levied across Marlborough.

After consultation in the last Long Term Plan, the community supported a proposal to cap costs for Seddon residents at $240 a household and to spread the cost of the Seddon scheme across the whole district’s ratepayers, and it was agreed to by councillors.

This breaks with the usual process which has individual communities paying for the services those communities use – that is, only Blenheim ratepayers pay for upgrades

to the Blenheim sewerage scheme, or Picton residents for the Picton water supply.

It is expected that Blenheim ratepayers will pay an extra $8 each to fund the Seddon water treatment plant.

The council had looked at several sites in Seddon for the new water treatment plant, he says, and settled on the site on Wakefield Street, on land behind the war memorial.

The 7.8 earthquake in November has caused delays in the project, but it has helped in some ways. The plant is still eligible for the Government subsidy, Richard says, even though it will not be finished until February.

The deadline for eligibility is November 1 this year, but after the earthquake, the Health Ministry has told the council they were happy to pay the subsidy as long as work had started on the plant by the deadline.

Game bird weekend set to open Police and rangers out in force over weekend checking hunters

By Celeste Alexander Fish & Game rangers and police officers will be joining forces to visit game bird hunters after the opening of the hunting season this weekend, enforcing safety and compliance.

Fish & Game Officer Anthony van Dorp says the joint approach is aimed at educating hunters, and promoting hunting safety along with compliance with, not only Fish & Game hunting regulations, but also the laws surrounding the use of firearms and ammunition that police officers enforce.

He says this approach has been well received by hunters in recent years, with many taking time out from hunting to chat to police and rangers.

“It’s a very positive interagency approach and can only lead to good outcomes and increased compliance and hunter safety,” he says.

James Maxted of Hamills Blenheim says sales have been steady for duck hunting equipment leading up to this weekend’s opening duck hunting season.

So what can a hunter expect when spoken to by Fish & Game and police officers in a joint visit to a maimai?

You will be required to unload your gun, make it safe and place it in a safe position, and present your

ammunition for inspection.

Fish & Game rangers will check your hunting licence which must be carried with you, and inspect any birds you’ve shot, as well as any other matters around hunting rules and regulations.

Anthony says police will ask to see firearms licences, check no one’s drinking alcohol in possession of a firearm, and focus on any other issues around guns and ammunition security.

“If everyone’s doing the right thing, a visit doesn’t take long, and generally includes a friendly chat about how the day’s going and season prospects.”

While many checks are carried out over the opening weekend, Fish & Game rangers will carry out further checks throughout the season so hunters can expect to see a ranger any time.

“It is worth repeating that most hunters are careful and are doing the right things.”

Anthony says that finally, hunters are reminded to carry their hunting and firearms licences, and check the rules and regs in the Game Bird Hunting Guide and follow them.

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Hamills ‘here to stay’ says new owner

By Celeste Alexander Blenheim outdoor pursuits store Hamills Blenheim is here to stay with a new local owner.

The business was placed into liquidation in March and the new owner is currently negotiating with the liquidators Murray G Allott of Christchurch.

The owner, who is not ready to be named, told the Sun it’s important for the community to know that Hamills has not stopped trading and will continue.

“Hamills will continue to trade as usual with the same friendly faces and great service it has always provided,” he says.

The store was set up in August 2016 by business partners Nick Horn and Guy Lester at the corner of Grove Road and Budge Street.

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Church service re-established

St Christopher’s Anglican Church in Blenheim is launching its Family Service this Sunday. The service used to be held at 10am but the decision was made to re-establish its 4pm time to be ‘more convenient’ for families. The official launch will be this Sunday after a successful trial run was held. Tea, coffee and muffins are held prior to the service and this Sunday a pot luck tea will be held afterwards as part of the launch.

Defence happy Exercise Skytrain, a two week Royal New Zealand Air Force exercise in Marlboorugh, was ‘remarkably successful’, Squadron Leader Blair Oldershaw says, and couldn’t have been done without the support of the region. “The people of Blenheim and the wider Marlborough area have been remarkably supportive, everyone has shown a real interest in why we’re here and what we’re trying to achieve.” The annual exercise saw over 200 personnel from RNZAF No. 40 Squadron and the NZ Army focusing on tactical low level flying, load dropping and night flying.

Hamills Blenheim on Grove Road.

College site a challenge for ministry

By Cathie Bell Finding a site for the new school combining Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College is ‘a challenge’, the Education Ministry says.

Ministry head of the Education Infrastructure Service Kim Shannon says officials have been working closely with both colleges to identify an appropriate site.

“The Blenheim area presents challenges due to the relatively small number of suitable sites in close proximity to the city and the desired size of land required for the colleges.”

The ministry’s ‘preferred site’ is currently 225 Alabama Road, a

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vineyard owned by the MacDonald family’s Mountford Corporation.

She says the ministry has used the same process for site evaluation and acquisition for the Marlborough colleges that we use on all projects requiring new site purchases.

Decisions to acquire land for future schools are informed by demographic forecasts.

“When we look at potential sites to build schools on, we use specialists to identify sites suitable for educational use.

“Evaluation criteria include size, shape, topography, environmental conditions and potential hazards,

issues of cultural significance, transport networks, price and current use.”

Kim says after that, the ministry makes a recommendation about whether a particular site represents ‘a good educational investment’.

A spokeswoman says that recommendation is made to the schools involved.

“If we don’t believe a proposed investment makes sound financial and educational sense, we will consider other options”, Kim says.

“Other site options will remain under consideration until a sale agreement has been reached with a landowner.”

Design work on a new college

for Marlborough hasn’t started yet, she says.

“The schools are working on their education briefs which will inform the design work. These briefs are developed collaboratively between us and the schools, and allows them to set out their visions for education.”

The schools are to go out to targeted groups and the community in the next few months to get feedback on what is wanted at the new site, Marlborough Boys’ College board of trustees Sturrock Saunders says.

Kim says the ministry expects to begin design work around the middle of next year.

Blue cod breakthrough S ci e ntis t s h ave m a n a g e d to successfully breed blue cod for the first time, with fingerlings bred from wild Marlborough Sounds fish and grown to seven centimetres long. The Seafood Technologies team at Plant & Food Research in Nelson, working with Ngai Tahu Seafood Ltd, are investigating how to breed different species of native fish in captivity, building knowledge of the conditions required for the fish to successfully reproduce. The breakthrough now means potential aquculture industry opportunities for this desirable table fish.

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Business inbrief

Lunch at The Lodge The Marlborough Lodge is opening its dining room for lunch and dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday over the winter months. Owners Chris and Sue Godsiff are keen to connect with the community and give Marlburians and visitors a chance to enjoy the Lodge without having to necessarily stay the night.

Sav Blanc Day today Today is Sauvignon Blanc Day. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is a $1.3 billion dollar export earner, massively contributing to the success of New Zealand wine overseas, Chris Yorke, Global Marketing Director at New Zealand Winegrowers, says. “We think New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is a success story worth celebrating, so on May 5 raise a glass to the wine that put New Zealand on the map.”

NZKS result boost The directors of New Zealand King Salmon issued a market statement earlier this week confirming the company has signed a settlement agreement with a key supplier in regards to additional costs incurred and absorbed in the current and prior financial years, resulting in a positive one-off profit impact to New Zealand King Salmon of $1.8 million. Cash payment is due in May 2017. In earlier market material, it says there was a dispute with a feed supplier.

Destination Marlborough is promoting the Marlborough region in Wellington to combat the loss of visitors from Canterbury.

Dollars spent to help boost visitors

By Cathie Bell Destination Marlborough this week launched the first part of a new domestic marketing campaign to get more Wellingtonians to visit, making up for the loss of visitors from Canterbury.

Domestic tourists from Canterbury, especially those coming for the weekend to stay in their Marlborough Sounds baches, have dried up after State Highway One was closed in November by the 7.8 magnitude Kaikoura earthquake.

The alternative route takes about seven hours and is seen as

dangerous.

Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy Johnston says the first components of the campaign are in place this week, with buses driving round central Wellington routes and videos running online.

“It will build momentum over the coming weeks.”

Putting effort into driving visitation is vital to retain domestic spend, she says.

Canterbury visitors spent $74 million in Marlborough last October, one third of total domestic visitor spend.

Since the earthquake, Tracy says 75 per cent of Canterbury residents have expressed a decreased desire to visit due to the additional drive time and traffic congestion on the unfamiliar alternate route, with 17 per cent saying a fear of earthquakes and aftershocks had decreased their desire to visit.

With Marlborough fully operational for visitors, intervention is needed to minimise the impact on domestic spend.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says with winter ahead, it’s important local operators get

on board with this campaign to minimise the effect the road closure is having on visitor flows.

The campaign will run until November this year to attract domestic visitors to Marlborough targeting Auckland, Wellington/ Lower North Island and Nelson/ Tasman, regions where transport links to Marlborough are unaffected. The campaign is being backed by Marlborough District Council and funding made available as part of the Government’s $807,000 ‘Top of the South’ industry support package following the earthquake.

EQ business grants The Government is funding a $1m Business Recovery Grants programme for quakeaffected businesses in Marlborough, Kaikoura, and Hurunui. To be eligible, the business must be on SH1 from Seddon south, suffered a significant income drop from the earthquakes, was viable before the earthquakes and has the potential to successfully recover, has no other efficient options available, including insurance, must provide a significant source of income to the business owner, must pay staff at least minimum wage, and is not a charity, property developer or investor.

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The old PGG building on Symons Street.

Commercial real estate bouyant The ex-PGG Wrightson building on Symons St was sold approximately 12 months ago with vacant possession, and has sold again this week with three new tenancies.

PGG Wrightson moved from Symons Street to a new building at the Westwood Business Park.

Since then, the building has been brought up to earthquake standard and refurbished.

It is fully tenanted, with three tenancies returning approximately $183,430.00 pa.

Bayleys commerical real estate agent Grant Baxter sold the building this week with

a cap rate just over seven per cent.

Grant told the Sun it ‘just shows that any well -maintained and tenanted building will always sell in any market’.

Getting engineers’ reports is slowing down commercial sales, he says, because they take time and are very involved, plus the Kaikoura earthquake hasn’t helped either.

Another property on the market is the 1400 square metre building in Scott Street.

Tenants Winstanley Kerridge is moving to a new building in Alfred Street soon.

Contractors working on the Mango refurbishment yesterday.

Mango Restaurant still open despite work Work has just begun on upgrading the Mango Restaurant building on the corner of Maxwell Rd and Scott St. The earthquake-related work will be completed by mid to late

May and will have the building at full earthquake standard, owner David Lloyd says.

Mango’s restaurant will still be open for business while the renovations are completed.

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COUNCIL NEWS

Getting out the civil defence message out and about

Building Renwick’s warm and welcoming community spirit There’s been a handover in the leadership of Renwick’s Smart & Connected community group with inaugural chair John Kelly (left) handing over to Rev Joe Keighley.

In the last two years the group has worked closely with the Council to bring improvements to Renwick including: • A cycle-path from Rapaura Road to Wairau River stop-bank, accessing the river reserve and mountain bike track • Two Harvest Parties and the Spring New Release tasting in November • Planning for the establishment of a dog park • The Village Beautification Plan

• New banners and planter boxes along High Street • Liaising with Council over shared water charges Organising a meet the candidates evening for local elections and numerous public meetings to keep the community informed and able to speak up on important issues including water supply.

Renwick S&C has also set up a website including a directory for local businesses (www. renwickmarlborough.nz), a Mail Chimp account for communicating with community and a Facebook page renwickmarlboroughnz.

New era for Marlborough Netball Assisted by Mayor John Leggett, one of the district’s longest-serving netball administrators and referees, Helen Mackie, cuts the ribbon at Lansdowne Park to usher in a new era for netball in Marlborough.

The 15 new netball courts at Lansdowne were ready in time for the opening of the winter netball season.

Long-time secretary for junior netball in Marlborough, Mrs Mackie also coached St Mary’s School teams for 35 years. A selector and coach for Marlborough rep teams, she was also a very experienced netball referee and secretary for the Marlborough Umpires Committee.

Giving away annuals from Seymour Square Twice each year, the Council gardener’s plant out thousands of annuals in the flower beds of Seymour Square. With autumn here, the time has come for the annuals to be removed and the garden beds prepared for the spring planting.

So next week, the beds will be dug over and the Geraniums, Gaura, Salvias and Begonias removed.

This is a chance for local gardeners to take home annuals for their own gardens. Our gardeners will be on site to give direction and ask that people bring their own garden fork and containers.

We will be removing the annuals from Seymour Square on Monday 8th May from 8.30 – 10am.

Strong Gone’.

Marlborough Emergency Services Manager Brian Paton says it will help to reinforce the messages that everyone needs to remember about reacting in an earthquake.

Let’s aim for cleaner air this winter Air pollution is a health issue for many people in our community – for anyone with breathing problems or poor lung health.

The air over urban Blenheim is at its worst in winter when there’s a hard frost and the smoke from home wood burners hangs in the still air. Last winter, the concentration of pollutants was particularly bad overnight, partly due to homeowners damping down their wood burners and letting them smoke away during the night time hours.

Low emission burners don’t cause this problem – and homeowners should not be modifying these burners so they burn at a low level all night.

Council’s Air Quality consultant Emily Wilton from Environet Ltd has warned that Blenheim’s air quality is likely to fail to meet the National Environmental Standards this winter. One of the most effective steps homeowners can take to help is to replace their old wood burner with a new low-emission model – and operate it correctly.

The new Marlborough Environment Plan will bring in changes to improve air quality within the Blenheim airshed – that’s urban Blenheim only.

Burn only dry wood If you heat your home with a wood burner, please maintain bright hot fires, not smoking chimneys.

Firewood can take up to a full year to dry properly

and suppliers should be selling dry wood only – before you buy check when it was cut and how it has been stored.

Dry wood has cracks at the end of it and makes a hollow sound if you hit two pieces together. Dry wood weighs lighter than wet wood and should catch fire quickly if you put a small piece onto hot embers.

Please don’t release toxic smoke into the air by burning: • Painted wood • Treated timber • Household rubbish • Driftwood Don’t forget fireplace maintenance. Chimney and flue should be swept in the interests of household safety. Check the seals on fireboxes too.

Find more information at www.marlborough. govt.nz/Environment/Air-Quality/Good-BurningPractices.

Stepping UP - free computer classes Marlborough District Libraries offers computer basics, digital photos, Facebook, family history and more, on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings.

To enrol, phone Marlborough District Library in Blenheim on: 03 520 7491.

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Ageing Positively – A chance stop opened up a new way of life in Wairau Valley

Community News Asthma Marlborough provides ongoing education, exercise classes and support to respiratory illness sufferers.

Asthma Marlborough is available

Watch out for our new Civil Defence vehicle moving around the district.

The emergency services Mazda is also a mobile billboard bearing the key Civil Defence messages on each side; ‘Drop, Cover and Hold’ and ‘Long

to attend any community event, so our health information can be accessed readily by the public. For further information contact Ph: 03 579 1609.

Sixteen years ago and in their mid-sixties, Russell and Noelene Robertson exchanged high pressure jobs in Auckland for a 40-acre retirement block in the welcoming rural community of Wairau Valley, a place they call “paradise”.

The couple had been horse trekking in the South Island when they pulled into the Wairau Valley pub where they were invited to dinner at the home of a friendly local resident. Months later they had the chance to buy the house and land of their host.

It’s been a win - win for the community and the couple.

Russell may be the oldest truckie behind the wheel during the

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local grape harvest. He’s still on bird scaring duties too and, twice a week, he looks after the Wairau Valley Transfer Station.

The couple are enthusiastic helpers at the school; Noelene having taken children with their reading and both always there for events like pets’ day and sports day, while Russell rocks up as Santa helper each Christmas.

Always ready to help someone in need, Russell is treasurer of the local residents’ association while Noelene has edited the community newsletter. She’s also an active gardener and line dancer and an avid reader.

The thought of running 40 acres (and able to boast lambing

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rates of 180-200%) may seem formidable at this stage of life but this couple thrives on the ‘retirement’ lives they’re leading in the Valley.

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The Sun Rubbish dudes!

My husband and I visited the transfer station and the green waste on Anzac afternoon.

Both of us don’t visit very often so aren’t familiar with the new layout.

Bumbling around and no doubt putting rubbish in the wrong place.

We both left saying to each other how patient and polite all the rubbish dudes are!!!

The young guy at the green waste even reversed the chick’s trailer next to us for her.

Massive two thumbs up to you all guys as I’m sure it can be a thankless job.

Teenage vandals

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I was absolutely disgusted at what these kids were doing to the play area on Wynen Street last week and the language that was spoken towards the lovely lady from the council that came down to move them on.

Especially the two boys obviously showing off in front of the girls that were part of the pack too.

I hope the police catch up with you lot.

Gynelle Blake, that is so awesome what you have done on Maxwell Road, the kingfisher, just the tops, we need more of that, thank you!

Oak tree An oak tree at 6 Riley Crescent has been earmarked by the St Ninians Church to be cut down as it’s too messy.

Before you go ahead and spend thousands on a whimsical decision perhaps your congregation should be informed of your intentions.

Anzac Day Admittedly, there were some teething problems with the PA system, but I’m sure they‘ll get it right.

If there was something which didn’t help, it was all the banging and crashing from the man throwing road cones into the aluminium trailer during the service.

So rude.

One would think he should have done the job after the service, not during the time of service.”

Pharmacy Dog owners Growing up in Marlborough Growing up in Marlborough 30 years ago, all of us started riding ponies at The Opawa Riding School, which was a special place for all of us thanks to Chris Steadman.

Most of us back then didn’t have the luxury of a horse float so we had to ride through the urban streets of Blenheim to reach the Pony Club or our lessons on Old Renwick Road.

Back then I’m sure my pony pooed on a few front lawns or in front of someone’s letter box, it’s hardly a crime!

These days it’s very few and far between seeing children and adults out riding which is sad as it’s a very healthy hobby to have.

I still can’t imagine having to climb off my horse and pick up the poo to then transport with me till I got home!

I suggest to the person who is having a problem with all this horse poo either get over it or if it’s happening regularly outside the entrance to your house, have a civil chat with the horse owner.

Are there not bigger world problems?

At the races VIP tent at races on Sunday, what a joke!

Warm drinks, then ran out, over priced soft drinks, food was late!

If it wasn’t for the lovely ladies in the public bars our group would have left.

Could dog walkers along the stop bank please take your plastic bags when full to the nearest rubbish bin.

There are some lazy owners who go to the trouble of picking up after their pet then discard the full plastic bag in bushes or just on the lawn!!

As a dog owner myself I find this bizarre.

You have done the hard bit picking up then only to throw it back on the ground!

I can’t understand this.

Perhaps the council could install more bins for doggy poo to be disposed in.

They don’t have to be huge bins just ones for specific use of dog bags, they are very few and far between.

This may help the matter.

Pike River Mine I really wish the families would just let their loved ones be.

Let them rest in peace.

The families know where they are and they’ve got each other.

Do they really want to go in and get them out and find they’re not a whole person.

My heart goes out to Mr and Mrs Hope who have no idea where their daughter is or Mr and Mrs Smart their son.

Let the loved ones in the mine be.

You know where they are, meaning this in the most kindest way.

And yes I do have a son and I’d let him be if it had been him in the mine.

The ladies at Wairau Pharmacy in Scott Street are so nice.

Always smiling and so helpful.

Good job ladies.

Bowl of soup Very interesting txt regarding the good bowl of soup which cost $8.00 one day , then $12.50 the next day.

Daylight robbery alright.

Be interesting to know the name of the cafe.

txt talk of the week Air quality Rather than worrying about the air quality in Marlborough from the fires, I would be more concerned about the damage to our health from grape sprays. I wonder how high the cancer rate is in Marlborough compared to the rest of New Zealand.

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Accident Thank you to the lovely couple at Pollard Park on Saturday who came to our aid after our son had a nasty accident on the monkey bars.

10 stitches later and he’s fine.

Your help was much appreciated.

Stealing Soup response In response to the recent txt about overcharging for food, unlike other businesses we never raise our prices or surcharge for cruise ships, events and public holidays.

It was obviously a cashier error and you were originally undercharged (as our soup is $12.50), and if you would like to pop in sometime and pay the $4.50 owed it would be much appreciated.

Cat poo Never mind the horse poo, or the dog poo they must pick it up, it’s the cats that are disgusting, dirty.

I mow lawns and do gardening so I know!!

Take-aways Some of the takeaway eateries/sit in to eat in town need to cheer up.

Otherwise you will put people off coming into your shop.

To the person cursing someone because they stole something.....shame on you too.... you remember you reap what you sow too.... having something stolen is terrible, but your own behaviour is not much better.

Lansdowne Park Lansdowne Park looks great.

Impressive netball courts.

Carpark looks good.

Redwood supermarket Redwoodtown Supermarket is fantastic... but it is exceptionally cold.

I have heard so many people say they won’t shop there because of the cold.

There is a huge amount of elderly in that area.

The cold is enough to bring on an angina attack.

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Another vineyard contractor fined

Six years to act on complaints

By Cathie Bell It took six years before Government labour inspectors started to look into complaints against a vineyard contractor and that is not good enough, advocate Janette Walker says.

The Employment Relations Authority ruled that Rhonda Burridge of Precise Contracting breached employment law and has fined the company $40,000 as a penalty and $33,081.70 in outstanding payments to former workers.

The authority’s determination says while the proceedings were prompted by two specific complaints by workers in January 2014, the labour inspector had received about 15 complaints about Precise Contracting since 2008, including complaints about failing to pay the minimum wage.

Janette says the delays in the labour inspectors acting on complaints shows they are either not taking complaints seriously enough or they are starved of resources and unable to handle the

number of complaints coming in.

Labour inspectors should be based in Marlborough, she says.

This would mean there would be people on the ground able to follow up concerns before there was damage to workers and before too much harm was done to the wine industry’s reputation.

Labour Inspectorate regional manager Kevin Finnegan says previous complaints were investigated and resolved on a one-to-one basis with each of the complainants and the business.

“The investigation which began in 2014 was more substantive, taking into account the business as a whole and their employment practices.”

However, Janette says that approach enabled the issues to be swept under the carpet and meant others in the industry weren’t aware of the risks in using Precise Contracting.

“The industry needs to know where the problems are so they can avoid them, the industry needs to police itself and protect its workers.”

arrears to be paid to workers.

The authority says that while Precise kept records, these did not meet the necessary standard to show that each worker was paid correctly and how the pay calculations were arrived at.

“Keeping accurate and adequate records is a requirement that protects employees and employers.”

Rhonda says her record-keeping was handicapped by a worker stealing blocksheets, affecting how much workers were paid and when.

Anyone concerned about their employment situation, or the situation of someone they know, is encouraged to call the labour inspectorate contact centre on 0800 20 90 20.

Rhonda Burridge

found to have failed to provide 83 employees with minimum wage, correct holiday pay, or keep proper employment records, setting a $40,000 penalty on top of the $33,081.70 of

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Janette Walker wants labour inspectors based in Marlborough.

By Cathie Bell The Employment Relations Authority has determined Marlborough-based vineyard contractor Precise Contracting has breached employment law and ordered it to pay $73,081.70 in penalties and back-pay.

However, the company is in liquidation and unlikely to be able to be forced to pay.

Precise Contracting owner Rhonda Burridge disputes the authority’s findings, saying she was not audited properly and has been targeted by labour inspectors as she is a nonRSE contractor who has identified breaches by RSE contractors.

The authority’s determination says Precise Contracting Limited was

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Marlborough council’s rural awareness praised A greater appreciation of rural Marlborough by the Marlborough District Council is pleasing, Northbank farmer Scott Adams said at Marlborough Federated Farmers monthly meeting last month.

During discussion on the contentious proposed Marlborough District Council stock movement bylaw, a number of delegates agreed. However during debate, some speakers criticised the stock movement proposal as impractical and staff in particular.

Former Marlborough District

councillor Pat O’Sullivan says such poor proposals often came from council bureaucrats.

“It plays into the hands of bureaucrats where jobs depend on regulations whether they are practical or impractical,” he says. There has been poor consultation beforehand.

Scott Adams agrees, saying the proposal is poorly formulated.

Rapaura farmer Alister Campbell said communication was vital in the first place.

A meeting between Marlborough Federated Farmers and the council

had been beneficial to ‘settle the dust’, and he advocated regular meetings between the council and Marlborough Federated Farmers.

Tua Marina farmer Gary Barnett said the by-law would not apply to state highways. He doubted there were any Marlborough roads that needed ‘bureaucratic control’ of stock.

“Will it get to the stage of each sheep having to wear a high visibility vest?” he asked to laughter.

Scott Adams said there seemed to be confusion by council over the

difference between wandering stray and droved stock. The by-law did not cover straying stock.

The meeting complimented Kristy McGregor on her ‘excellent’ submission for Marlborough Federated Farmers.

Sergeant Michael Porter of Blenheim Police reported to the meeting that burglars were targeting vineyard operations and notably diesel tanks, with fuel a priority commodity to provide cash for procurement of methamphetamine.

“To fuel the addiction, burglars

Nominate a conservation project

Independent advisors for firearms report Two members of New Zealand’s firearms community will provide independent advice on the recent Select Committee report into illegal firearms use, says Police Minister Paula Bennett.

Outdoors professional Geoff Thomas and firearms safety specialist Nicole McKee will provide advice on the twenty recommendations proposed by Parliament’s Law and Order Select Committee.

Rural groups have complained the recommendations do not work for rural gunowners who will be unfairly penalised if they are implemented.

Paula says she comes from a family of hunters and fishers, ‘so I know how important it is that we get this right’.

“I want to see laws that are tough on gangs and criminals, but don’t unduly burden responsible firearms owners,” she says.

“I have had an initial look at

the report and can already see a number of recommendations that will not be progressed.

“Police are working on a response, however I think it’s important to also get independent advice directly from the firearms community.”

Geoff Thomas has worked professionally in the outdoors field for more than 40 years.

While intimately involved in recreational hunting, Mr Thomas provides an independent perspective and years of experience with the hunting community.

Nicole McKee is the founder of Firearms Safety Specialists NZ Limited, has held national and regional shooting titles and is a New Zealand Representative.

Along with being a member of a number of firearms clubs, Mrs McKee has extensive experience in assessing NZ Police volunteer firearms instructors and Range Officer courses.

need $400 to $500 a day.”

Police had arrested a number concerning ‘meth’ and burglaries in the Seddon area.

Poaching of deer was a major concern particularly at key times like the autumn when red deer stags were roaring. He says judges seem to be showing a welcome heightened concern with higher fines being imposed.

Michael advocated security cameras with high definition as a help to catch criminals. A camera was good for farm access ways.

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The Department of Conservation (DOC) are calling for individuals, groups and organisations who are getting involved and making a difference to enter this year’s awards.

Groups can enter the awards themselves, or be nominated by others.

DOC’s East Coast Operations Manager, John Lucas, says there are many people in the district who are working hard on conservation projects for the environment.

“We all have a part to play in protecting and managing our environment. By sharing your story, you’ll not only boost the profile of your work, but also help us to raise awareness of how individuals, groups and organisations can get involved in conservation and make a difference.

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Quad bike safety key for farmers

By Cathie Bell Beef and lamb farmers should only carry passengers on quad bikes if there is no alternative and the risks have been controlled, in an agreement between Worksafe and farmer organisations.

The chief executive of Beef + Lamb NZ, Sam McIvor, has emailed farmers throughout New Zealand to tell them the industrygood organisation has ‘reached a point of clarity’ with WorkSafe which it believes will result in farmers being able to operate safely on quads and safely carry passengers on single seater quads should the need arise.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand, DairyNZ, and Federated Farmers have been ‘in discussion’ with WorkSafe for ‘some time’ regarding safe use of quad bikes and in particular carrying passengers on single seater quad bikes, he says.

The organisation has been holding health and safety workshops around New Zealand, and Sam says feedback is that they have been extremely valuable.

The Health and Safety at Work

There has been growing concern about the numbers of injuries and deaths occurring as a result of the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or ‘quad bikes’.

Act 2015 places increased focus on safety in all work places, and this has implications for farmers, he says.

“In general the farming industry

has a poor record around on-farm injuries. Vehicles are a significant contributor to this, and as a subset quad bike accident stats are high.

“Our safety record isn’t great and

needs our focus.”

Some of the statistics are surprising, he says.

The key point of the agreement with WorkSafe is that ‘carrying a passenger on a single seater quadbike should be avoided - it is the exception not the rule’.

Carrying passengers on a quad bike which is not designed for more than one person increases risk by making it more unstable, more difficult to control, and more prone to rollover, Sam says.

“WorkSafe emphasises you may only carry a passenger if there is no reasonable alternative.

If you are going to carry a passenger on a quad bike, you need to complete a risk assessment considering the terrain, the capability of the rider and passenger, and any other relevant farm-specific factors.

“If you decide to take a passenger on a quad bike after completing the risk assessment, you need to control the risks you’ve identified.

Controlling risks to both you and your passenger must include wearing approved bike helmets, ensuring that speed is appropriate

to the conditions and does not exceed 20km/h, identifying the areas of your farm that are never suitable for carrying a passenger on a quad bike safely, and making sure that your workers know about them, carrying your passenger on the side of the rear load carrier facing forward with their legs within the frame of the bike, using the weight of your passenger to suit the terrain (i.e. placed on uphill side when traversing an incline), briefing your passenger about their responsibilities and telling them to listen carefully to your instructions, making sure that you are experienced and confident when operating a quad bike, and that you are competent to carry passengers, and checking that your passenger is able to ride physically unsupported and can react promptly to your instructions.

“Beef + Lamb New Zealand will be applying these principles at our on-farm field-days from this point forward and expect that those attending the field days apply these principles in planning their attendance.”

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5 minutes with: Joe Keighley Renwick Anglican Church Reverend

Q A Q A Q A

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

Not going to bed early enough.

One of my best holidays was...

A mission trip to India when I was 18. The people, culture, food, and places we visited were amazing.

What ’s your fondest childhood memory?

Camping out and fishing at Whangarei Heads over the summer holidays.

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your favourite meal?

Indian

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Dr Who, I’ve been a fan since I was a kid.

What’s your greatest fear?

Visiting the dentist.

Q A Q A Q A

How do you want to be remembered?

As a faithful follower of Jesus.

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

Jesus, the meals Jesus had with others gave him the opportunities to teach and meet others’ needs.

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

I decided to write a book about 15 years ago... I still haven’t completed the first chapter.

gardening

this week with Wally Richards

Strawberries the focus now

Marlborough Boys’ College students Zach Maunder, Joshua Robinson, Jack Holdaway, James Southey and Caleb Gardiner (absent) are building a tiny mobile house on a trailer.

Boys tackle tiny home project

By Celeste Alexander A group of Marlborough Boys’ College students have been busy building a tiny mobile house on a trailer, and are now entering it into a build competition.

Zach Maunder, Jack Holdaway, Joshua Robinson, James Southey and Caleb Gardiner began the construction project in term one and are hoping it has what it takes to win the annual ‘Build Ability Challenge’ held by the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO).

There are 15 schools involved in the challenge with MBC representing the Marlborough region.

Each have designed and planned their projects and now have just 19 weeks to complete their builds.

The competition will put their skills to the test and give them an idea of what it’s like to work in the construction industry.

The students are also able to earn unit and achievement standards towards their BCATS national certificates, giving them a head start on their construction training.

When brainstorming for project ideas, the boys decided since there was so much publicity around small homes, they would see if they could achieve a design that was functional, affordable and promoted team work.

Head of MBC’s technology faculty Alex Breig says the students are building to a set of plans and aim to have it finished before the end of the year.

“The students are leading the project themselves and so far we have had great support from Expol which donated the insulation, as well as Placemakers which has provided a trade discount on materials.

“Once completed it will be sold to recover the costs of materials. The budget for this build is around the $9000 to $10,000 mark which has been greatly helped by the support we have received,” he says.

The tiny mobile house will be mounted on a trailer so it can be towed by a 4wheel drive vehicle, and would be ideal as a side office, sleep out or even a vineyard tasting shed, Alex says.

May is the traditional month when new seasons’ strawberry plants become available in garden centres.

The nurseries that grow the plants lift them after the autumn rains moisten the soil sufficiently, then they are distributed to garden centres.

In seasons when the growing beds remain too dry, then the plants are not lifted till later, making for late plantings.

I find the sooner you can get your new strawberry plants into their new beds, the better results you have in the first season.

Like all things planted, it is root establishment that is so important.

When planting, place about a teaspoon of Rok Solid in the planting hole with a pinch of BioPhos for each strawberry plant.

Gardeners with existing beds of strawberries will likely have a number of runners that have rooted in nicely, these can be used for new season plants.

If the existing strawberry bed is not congested with old and new plants and there is ample room for all the plants to grow and produce, then you can get away with not lifting the runners or only lifting those that are too close to existing plants.

Strawberries are easy to grow and can be grown in open ground or containers.

In open ground the most practical way is to make a bed with wood surrounds 16 to 20 cm tall and have a hinged frame over the bed that has either plastic bird netting or wire netting over the lid.

The whole frame needs to only sit on the soil so it can be moved if required.

If using tanalised timber for the surround then after cutting to size, paint all the wood with a couple of coats of acrylic paint to prevent chemicals leaching into the soil.

Strawberries can be grown in troughs about 16 to 20 cm wide and similar depth then as long as required. I like to hang these off the top rail of a fence.

Special strawberry planters made from clay or plastic are not very good and your results are likely to be poor. (Thats the types where plants are placed in holes around the container as well as on top.)

Polystyrene boxes with holes in the bottom are ideal containers for good crops if they have a rooting depth of 15cm or more.

The growing medium should be a good compost such as Daltons or Oderings to which you can add untreated sawdust and a little clean top soil or vermicast. (Worm casts from a worm farm) A mix of about 75 per cent compost, 20 per cent sawdust and five per cent vermicast is good value.

Mix the above in a wheelbarrow then place a layer of the mix 5cm deep in the base of the trough or container. Now sprinkle a layer of chicken manure, some potash, BioPhos, Rok Solid and Ocean Solids. Horse manure is also very good.

If you do not have chicken manure available, use sheep manure pellets and blood & bone.

Cover with more compost mix to a depth suitable for planting your new strawberry plants.

A similar process can be applied to a open bed with a frame, though the frame height may need to be taller than previously suggested.

Ensure that the soil at the base of the frame is free of most weeds and then place a layer or two of cardboard over the soil. This will help prevent weeds from coming up in the bed, then fill as suggested.

There are a number of different varieties of strawberry plants available to the home gardener, sometimes the older varieties such as Tioga and Redgaunlet (both are hard to come by now replaced with the newer varieties such as Chandler, Pajaro and Seascape.

Different varieties will do better or worse in different climates so choose the ones most suited to your area of the country.

To enhance your strawberries and increase the crop yields by 200 to 400 per cent drench the bed with Mycorrcin after planting and repeat again in a couple of months time. Then spray the plants with Mycorrcin every two weeks till end of season. For bigger berries you may like to try Wallys Secret Strawberry Food.

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Motivational speaker and former boxing champ Billy Graham.

Former boxing champ on route to Blenheim 107 year-old hall refurbished

Reverend Victoria Askin, Jenny Robertson and Mary Butler take some time out to celebrate the completion of a refurbishment project at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Spring Creek.

By Celeste Alexander The Blenheim Rotary Club has sponsored former boxing champion and motivational speaker Billy Graham to visit Blenheim next week, and there will be a public session available next Tuesday.

Billy will be doing several presentations throughout Marlborough, including primary and secondary schools and the Seddon and Ward areas.

For the public who would like to hear Billy speak, on Tuesday May 9 he will be doing a public presentation at the Marlborough Girls’ College at 7pm.

The idea to bring Billy to Blenheim came when he spoke at a Rotary conference two years ago, president Alistair Hebberd says.

“Sitting next to another club member, we turned to each other and made the comment we needed him to visit Blenheim schools.

“Billy inspired me to reach higher, push harder and go further with my goals and dreams. I truly believe that when he goes into local schools including Seddon and

Ward, he will have a positive impact on students who are there listening.

“If he could change some of my outlooks on life, he could change anyone’s and that’s why we are opening it up to the public on Tuesday night. It is really exciting to see this vision that we had almost two years ago come into action,” Alistair says.

Described as being a ‘world class international speaker,’ Billy Graham is a motivator and fitness advisor.

Bold, humorous and brimming over with energy and enthusiasm Billy is passionate about inspiring people to increase their potential.

A former New Zealand and Australasian light welterweight boxing champion, Billy has spent a lifetime involved in sport and physical fitness.

He has achieved international success through goal setting and determination and has turned common sense into an art form.

Admission into the public session is free however donations are appreciated.

Road safety a concern

By Cathie Bell Blenheim is a town full of roundabouts, and yet people are not treating them with the care needed.

Road Safety Council chairman Nigel Perry says two big problems are the use of indicators at the intersections and people approaching roundabouts too fast so they wouldn’t be able to stop if there was a problem.

People are putting their indicators on as they enter the roundabout too early, he says, so there is confusion about which direction they are actually going to go.

This is made worse because ‘our roundabouts are too small’, Nigel says.

People should not put the indicator on until they get to the exit they want to take, he says, even if that means ‘you may only get one or two blinks’, but the message is clearer.

“We can’t overemphasise the use of indicators to tell other drivers what they want to do.

“Pulling into a park, pulling out, going into driveways – tell people what you’re wishing to do.”

The other thing is the speed through roundabouts.

Nigel says people are going too fast.

“When you come to an intersection, you must slow down and be prepared to stop.”

He says Automobile Association members who are 74 years plus can get a free assessment of their driving, which is a big advantage for older people who when they get to 80, have to re-sit their driver’s licence every two years.

For people who are not members, the council has vouchers for $10 off the price of an assessment.

By Celeste Alexander With a fresh lick of paint, new curtains, carpet and refurbished kitchen the St. Luke’s Anglican Church hall has been given a new lease of life.

The 107 year -old hall now boasts a cosier, modern interior thanks to the efforts of parish members who launched the project last year.

Leading the design team was Jenny Robertson, a local interior designer who was tasked with creating an affordable plan to update the hall.

She says she found it to be an ‘exciting challenge’.

“I was more than happy to give my time.

My family has been a member of the church for many years,” she says.

The hall was previously painted a bright watermelon colour and looked tired and dated, she says.

“It began with discussions to have the carpet cleaned, then we decided to replace the carpet, repaint... it all just grew from there.

“Now it’s completed we will get another

St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Spring Creek.

10-15 years out of it, it’s a solid hall and looks very attractive now,” she says.

The hall is used regularly by community groups including a quilters group every Friday, morning tea after service each Sunday, monthly ‘messy church’ and different groups hold their meetings there.

To celebrate the hall’s refurbishment the church is hosting a celebration ‘Pot Luck Lunch’ at 11am on Sunday May 7.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 5 St Christopher’s Goodwill 9am-noon at the Church Hall Redwoodtown. Usual bargains, good used clothing, household goods and books.

Sauvignon HQ & International Sauvignon Blanc Day 4pm-10pm. Join us at Sauvignon HQ to celebrate the drop that Marlborough is world famous for! Pop along to Bythell Place (outside Scotch) during the day for information.

Blenheim Roller Skating Disco Skating Rink, Stephenson Street, 5-8pm.

Bring your own gear or hire it all for $5. $2 entry fee. BBQ and hot drinks available. Come and have a boogie and play some fun games. For more info phone 0277653522.

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 Fridays and Saturdays only for Winter, 11am-4pm. 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz. On show during May - Unframed and Untamed, a changeable feast of paintings and sculpture by prominent and emerging NZ artists.

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.

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

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, A Place to Remember: Forest Land and Sea, on until June 9.

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 6 Vintage Widows Beach Potluck Rarangi, Millennium Rock, 46 Rarangi Beach Road, 11am. Let’s meet and celebrate the end of harvest together. Coffee van will be on site (eftpos available) BYO food/drink.

DJ Trump 8-9:30pm at Picton Little Theatre. All ages.

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

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

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

Contact Alison 5785109.

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 7 Belly Dance Yoga Fusion Enigma Organics 32 Waimarama Street, Waikawa Bay. The best of Belly Dance and YOGA combined for 90 minutes of stretch, flowing belly dance movements and relaxation. Beginners welcome, bring your own yoga mat.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, 9am - noon at the A&P Showgrounds. Grab yourself a delicious brunch, lots on offer.

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

Ulysses Club Ride 10am. Ride to Wakefield via Nelson.

Lunch at Rhubarb Cafe. Decide return trip on the day.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return.

Adults $10 child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3).

Cash only.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and 10am Sunday.

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.

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.

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

Blenheim 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.

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

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

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.

Up & Coming Tuesday May 9 Annual Bamboo Garden Dinner and Auction Fundraiser NZ Red Cross, we guarantee a wonderful meal and an entertaining evening. There will be raffles, a quiz and auction. Call 578-6134 for tickets, only $35.

Public Presentation with Billy Graham Billy Graham, motivational speaker, champion boxer and author will be presenting at the Marlborough Girls College, 7pm. Courtesy of the Blenheim Rotary Club. All welcome.

Renwick Tuesday Market High St, Renwick, 9am-2pm. Hot coffee, fresh fruit and veges, new and pre-loved clothing, plus so much more.

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NZ BREWERIANA Collectors Club Swap Meet

SPINNING WHEEL $ 20. Hat Rack $10.

Oil Heater $10. Phone 5705661.

Junction Hotel Saturday 6th May 1pm - 3pm Man Cave items - Buy Sell Swap PHONE 570 5142

R A W L E I G H PRODUCTS , good range. Phone Shirley 5705661 for more information.

Two Strong Men & A Truck

SINGLE BED with headboard, excellent condition. $100. Phone 579 4021.

Available by the hour.

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

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

for rent 2 BDRM warm flat in Springcreek. No dogs, suit working couple. $320 including power.

Ph 570-5184.

work wanted HOUSE CLEANER Av a i l a b l e , r e l i a b l e and honest with good references. Ph 5784286/027-3659957.

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SALES SEDDON, Saturday 10am - 3pm. 5 Renwick St, Seddon.

BEXHILL CRES, 8am Sat. Hand mower, weed eater, chef jackets, bric-abrac and lots more.

MARLBOROUGH Indoor Bowls, Redwoodtown Hall, cnr Weld and Cleghorn St, 9am-1pm.

Early Childhood Relief Teachers

We are seeking both qualified and unqualified relief teachers for our growing Early Childhood Centre based in the Witherlea area.

If you are interested in casual work in a centre that has a family-feel in amongst a passionate team of teachers send your CV and application to: janspreschool203@gmail.com Jan Matthews. Ph: 027 686 5150 For more information on us: www.janspreschool.co.nz

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Tuesday May 9 Members Draw - 1st draw $5000.00 Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

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FIREBIRD NEW ZEAL An itinerant Ministry from Wellington coming to Blenheim Friday 12th 7pm Saturday 13th 10am-4pm $25.00 all sessions $10.00 night only FOR INFO & TO REGISTER firebirdnewzeal@gmail.com Sue Loan 027 602 7812

BELLY YOGA BELLY DANCE

Join our team Nelson Forests grows and processes timber in Nelson and Marlborough. We are looking for team members to join our modern and efficient Kaituna Sawmill, based west of Blenheim.

We offer a strong safety culture, our workplace is drug and alcohol free and we provide onsite training. If you are physically fit, take pride in producing a quality product and have a can do attitude contact us about joining our team in 2017. You must be legally able to work in NZ with all relevant Visas.

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

HEALTH CARE REGISTERED NURSE ASSISTANTS

We require the skills of a Registered Nurse for a minimum of 3 duties per week. To maintain our high standards of Permanent & casual shifts are available clinical care, we require a person who can: for enthusiastic and committed • Lead a team of Health Care Assistants health care assistants.

• Preferably with experience in aged care Experience is preferred, but full training • Is committed to providing the best clinical care to the elderly will be offered to suitable applicants.

• Great communication skills and a desire to be part of a caringPlease team ofcall health atprofessionals reception for an • NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

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Hips Don’t Lie Belly Dance Great Mother’s day treat!

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

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

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

We are seeking applications from reliable, hardworking individuals interested in being part of our Picton based Stevedoring team in the loading of log vessels at Shakespeare Bay. The work is irregular with no guaranteed hours and is best suited to individuals who are seeking to supplement their income with part-time or occasional work which can fit around their other responsibilities. These are casual positions and the hours are subject to the demands of 24/7 shipping.

To be considered you will have: • A good work history (hardworking, punctual and reliable) • A positive team approach to work • Safety awareness and knowledge • Flexibility around the hours you can work In addition to the above, preference will be given to applicants with previous stevedoring or heavy plant experience (eg cranes or diggers). A high degree of physical fitness is required to work in this environment.

Please apply as soon as possible by completing a Port Nelson Application Form which can be found on the Port Employment page of our website www.portnelson.co.nz.

For more information phone Jacqui on 03 539 3834.

We operate a drug and alcohol testing programme.

Our outstanding parks, reserves, open spaces and public conveniences contribute to the enjoyment people derive from being in Marlborough.

Contact 021 123 6237

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

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Call (03) 5777 868 to book your ad.

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Parks and reserves add quality to life.

The MDC needs your enthusiasm, engaging personality, people skills and expertise in providing, developing and maintaining community facilities.

An opportunity now exists to lead this important function throughout the district. It is a diverse role covering parks, reserves, open spaces, sports fields, playgrounds, cemeteries, public conveniences, halls, pavilions, street trees, street decorations, swimming pools, memorials, museums, other recreational facilities and amenities.

To be considered for the role you need: • Tertiary qualification(s) related to recreational and reserves asset management and/or project management • Working knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Reserves Act 1977, and the Resource Management Act, 1991 • Proven ability to motivate and lead people, including employees, contractors and the community • Enthusiasm and drive to deliver maximum value for the community and natural environment • A track record of implementing continuous improvement, achieving value for money, and being comfortable to having your decisions challenged • Proven success in the provision, development and maintenance of reserves and amenities Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00pm on 15 May 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 jamie.lyall@marlborough.govt.nz.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

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

Nativity Anglican Church

Marlborough RDA have a parttime position available for a funder

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

Job description: • 8-10 hours per week • Applying to local and national funding bodies • Reconciliation • Sourcing new funds • Previous funding experience beneficial but not a requirement.

Expressions of interest can be emailed to marl.rda@xtra.co.nz or phone Sandra 0276 007 568

St. Christopher’s Anglican

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For Sale Relocatable House - 4 brms Ph: 0212407380 Trademe #1291085007

Phone 027 303 1551

Journalist Full-time or part-time position available

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The Blenheim Sun Newspaper is a twice weekly community newspaper, locally owned and operated, circulating throughout the Marlborough region.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced journalist with strong writing ability and photography skills to join our friendly and professional team.

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Death Notices BROWN, Colin Francis (Brownie): April 30, 2017 HAMILTON, Eileen Jane: May 1, 2017 HOPE, Leo Gordon: April 30, 2017 JELLYMAN, Peter Avon: April 27, 2017 JONES, Eileen Frances: April 27, 2017 NEAME, Janice Anne: April 27, 2017 PICKERSGILL, Elaine Muriel: April 27, 2017 PREDDY, Peter Harman: April 28, 2017 SHEAT, Catherine Marion: April 30, 2017 SIMMS, David George: May 1, 2017 THOMPSON, Annette Doreen (nee Dasler): May 1, 2017 WALSHAW, Helen Mary: April 27, 2017 WILCOX, Patrick Luigi: April 29, 2017 WINDLEBORN, John Richard: April 28, 2017

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COWE, Andrew Adam (Andy): On Monday May 1 2017, at peace after a short illness. Aged 74 years. Very loved husband and best friend of Robyne, treasured father and father-in-law of Larissa and Glen (Christchurch), Regan and Rachel, and Mathew and Aber-Lee (Wakefield). Loved grandad of Jason, Kerry, Michael, and Blake; and Jody, and Shelbi; and a loved great grandad. Loved brother of Cathy (Christchurch), loved son-in-law of the late Alec and Noeline Galbraith. Messages may be sent to 1 Smith Avenue, Blenheim 7201.

A funeral service for Andy will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 10.30am Monday May 8, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz McFARLANE, Wayne George: Wayne passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Hospice Marlborough, on Wednesday May 3 2017, in his 64th year. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Elaine, and their family Russell and Gill, and Bryce and Loz. Wayne is the loving son of Phyllis and the late Bill McFarlane, and a great brother and friend to David and Maggie, Bruce (deceased) and Jan, and Stuart. Wayne had recently become the adoring Grandad to Simon, son of Russ and Gill. He is the loved and respected uncle of Jane and Dean, Paula and the late Ande, Duncan and Miranda, Lisa and Drew, Blair and Amelia, and their families. Wayne is the much loved son-in-law to Molly and Bob Riseley (Ashburton), and loved brother-in-law to Linda and friend to Scott.

Messages may be sent to the McFarlane Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough, P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240 or the Cancer Society, P O Box 233, Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A funeral service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street, at 11.30am on Tuesday May 9 2017 followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

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Bond’s new mission - should he choose to accept it over Kiwi Tour de France rider George Bennett in Nelson, has seen the rower turn plenty of heads while pushing the pedals.

The smart money suggests he could be a bolter for the Commonwealth Games.

Sunday night’s news about his good friend will only intensify that rumour mill.

Having met Bond casually a couple of times when he was out of competition, he struck me as a quiet, no fuss, do the job and go home type of person.

In contrast, Murray was more of the charismatic talker with the beaming smile and flashy

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With Jacob Page

Eric Murray’s retirement from rowing presents the prospect that Hamish Bond’s road cycling exploits may become more than just a phase.

Murray announced his retirement after two Olympic gold medals and an unbeaten run which spans 69 races.

Such dominance is rarely seen in any sport and they, along with Mahe Drysdale have been the backbone of a golden era of New Zealand rowing.

Bond has spent his time cycling.

The Tour of Southland event and a race win

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facial hair that you either adored or cringed at.

However, having interviewed Bond after a cycle race, there is clearly a very analytical, motivated and savvy sportsman with a big heart and desire to win at everything.

In his answers to my questions I noted a more hardened resolve to him and his cycling quest.

This is not like the McCaw’s doing a multi sport event for fun.

Bond is deadly serious about competitive cycling.

You wouldn’t bet against him causing a big stir on the Gold Coast in 2018.

Pigeon results It wasn’t until Tuesday 2 May that the pigeons of the Blenheim club were able to race again from Hawarden. With beautiful conditions finally prevailing over most of the country, the flock on release quickly made their way in a homeward direction heading to their own individual lofts. Two Fishers loft in Dillon’s Point recorded the winning time with a speed of 66 km/hr, second to Alister Cooper at Renwick with 65 km/hr, third position Chris Bensley of central on 64 km/hr and Ian McColm of Renwick next on 63 km/hr.

Saturday run The Marlborough Harriers Club is holding its Burton Cup race at the Taylor Dam cross-country course at 2pm tomorrow. A race briefing will be held at 1:45 pm, and organisers say as this is a handicapped event, please be there early to double-check your start time or have one allocated if you haven’t competed before. Volunteers are needed for course-set up 12.30pm.

Don’t forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea and please wear your club colours.

Sports health Sport Tasman is running a series of workshops on health and first aid for sports teams. Organiser Terri Willcocks says ‘start your sports team’s year off the right way by attending these helpful workshops’. They are: Wednesday 10 May– Sports Strapping – practical workshop on how to strap major joints including ankles, knees, shoulders and wrists, perfect for team managers and tournament mums and dads; Wednesday 17 May– Sideline First Aid – Join the Red Cross for a practical first aid workshop tailored specifically for sports related injuries.

Covers strains, sprains, neck and head injuries and defibulator training; and Wednesday 24 May– Self-massage and Injury Prevention – got athletes who always have tight muscles? Those who are constantly injuring the same body part? Learn the basics behind when to massage and when not to as well as stretching and caring for injuries. Register online or call Terri 03 5778855 ext 3.

Olympic speech Sarah Lissaman and Cynthia de Joux, after another medal-winning race at the World Masters Games.

Masters earn rowing medal haul

By Cathie Bell Blenheim Rowing Club’s masters teams came away with a slew of medals from the World Masters Games, leaving coach ‘Mouse’ Taylor thrilled and blown away by the results.

He says the ‘stand-out performance’ was from Sarah Lissaman and Cynthia de Joux, who became world champions in the C Coxless Pair and the C Coxless Four with Tonia Williams and Rebecca Caroe from North Shore, before winning silver in the A Coxless Pair, competing against rowers up to 20 years younger.

They then teamed up with Steve Mason and Keith Nelson, who Mouse says are both new to the sport, winning two silver medals in the C Mixed Quad and A Mixed Quad.

“They also combined with Kirsty Mahoney and Darle Pauli to win bronze medals in the Women’s C Coxless Quad.”

Mouse says the club had 11 members compete in the World Masters Games races on Lake Karapiro last week.

Nine won world championship medals, he says.

“As coach, I was proud and thrilled to see

the small team of Blenheim Rowing Club contingent perform with credit in all the events and to be on the podium for medals every day was a credit to them.

“Nine members winning medals was amazing.

“This will be a regatta and experience that these members of the Blenheim Rowing Club Masters and coach will remember and cherish for years to come, being what would be the most successful overall campaign the Blenheim Rowing Club has achieved.”

Former Picton resident Barry Maister is to talk about the Olympics at a fundraising event for special olympians in Nelson next Tuesday. Barry, an Olympic gold medallist and New Zealand’s representative on the International Olympic Committee, is speaking at Old St John’s Church in Nelson on Tuesday evening.

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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