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By Cathie Bell Rapaura School pupils had a colourful end to the school week last week with a cultural day finishing up with a version of the Indian ‘Holi Festival’. Students threw colour powder at each other and their teachers at designated spots on the school’s grass fields. Special targets were teachers Phil Funnell and Chris Valli who were thoroughly coated in colours. Judging by the smiles through the colours, everyone enjoyed the experience. Rapaura School’s year 6 teacher Phil Funnell and year 3-4 teacher Chris Valli were the targets of a lot of colour powder.

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New gateway to town proposed By Cathie Bell A new entry sign to Blenheim will be in place by summer when State Highway One to Kaikoura is expected to be open again. The Marlborough District Council’s assets and services committee yesterday unanimously approved spending $120,000 on a coreten steel sign opposite the Riverlands Industrial Estate to mark the ‘gateway’ entrance into Blenheim from the south. Once that is built, the council will look at two other signs to match it at Westwood and by the Opawa River bridge north of Blenheim. The work was produced by a consultant working for the Marlborough Landscape Group, looking at making the entrance to town more attractive in response to submissions from the public. The main backer of the scheme, John Maffey, says he’s delighted there is finally going to be action in installing ‘gateway’ signs but he says that’s only part of the issues. It is also important that landscaping

work be done too and that grass is mowed and vegetation cut back to keep it tidy and not ‘unkempt and rubbish-strewn’ as it is now, he says. Council staffer Robin Dunn says there is also funding of another $200,000 to do that work and to plant trees and green space along the State Highway through to where it joins Main Street up to the roundabout. He says the ‘gateway’ concept captures Marlborough’s cultural and natural elements, its history and identity drawing on the landscape, hills, river and native plantings for inspiration. The sign will be made of corten steel panels with laser-cut silhouettes of flax, ridgelines and the river, with river rocks from the region and flax plantings, along with lighting and irrigation. The concept has been welcomed by councillors and approved unanimously, with Jamie Arbuckle saying he is ‘really pleased where we’ve come to on this’. Council staff member Robin Dunn, councillor Jamie Arbuckle, and John Jamie is on the landscape group and Maffey, with a concept plan for the new entry way sign. has been working on the proposal.

Council budget decisions to keep rate rise low By Cathie Bell Councillors have turned away requests for funding and held off on some projects to keep its overall rates increase down to 2.48 per cent. The Marlborough District Council met on Monday to consider its budget for next year and after a day considering submissions from across the community, councillors agreed to add only a few new projects to the spending programme for next financial year. Much of that will be from extra revenue earned from council forestry, not from rates, Marlborough mayor

John Leggett John Leggett says. He says councillors were determined to keep a lid on spending. “Even where new spending has been approved, groups

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haven’t always got all they’ve sought or there have been strings attached. In some cases, rather than handing over funding, Council will simply be assisting groups to refine their budgets or to look for other funding sources.” One of the biggest projects to win council support was the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club which wanted up to $400,000 for a replacement clubhouse in Picton. Council has agreed to provide $270,000 with a funding agreement which sets conditions relating to other funding sources and specifies milestone payments. Councillors agreed to

$50,000 support in principle for the Coastal Pacific Cycle Trail, and the Flaxbourne Settlers’ Association is to get $10,000 for a feasibility study to replace its earthquakedamaged museum. The Millennium Art Gallery operating grant is to increase by $42,000 a year, and an extra $65,000 is earmarked for the council’s new Heritage Strategy. The South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust’s wilding pine removal programme is to get annual funding of $30,000, and a one-off grant of $23,400 is to pay for a fixed-term project manager

for predator extermination project, the Picton Dawn Chorus. John says some of the decisions involved relatively small sums but were very important to the organisations involved. These include the $12,000 a year to Age Concer n Marlborough for a three-year programme to deter elder abuse and a $3700 annual increase in the Marlborough Migrant Centre’s $15,000 operating grant. “Programmes like this literally require just a few cents per ratepayer yet they can have a big impact on the quality of life across our district.”

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College consultation starts By Cathie Bell Blenheim’s secondary schools are to ask the community about what future students need to learn about as part of the work being done for the colleges’ co-location. The Government has agreed to fund a new site for Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College to move to in four years’ time, and the colleges have started a project to understand the district’s values and priorities for secondary education so they can adapt and plan for current and future learning needs of the students. Project leaders Jo Chamberlain and Michael Heath say that as part of that work, they are meeting with key stakeholders this month. They are to hold a workshop with community, iwi, and industry representatives in the last week of June, with public consultation to take place in the third term. A discussion document will be

Michael Heath and Jo Chamberlain are preparing for consultation over the colleges’ future.

written from that workshop, and then circulated, so that people in the community can have their say at further meetings and in public submissions. They are also developing a website to provide background

information and updates on the co-location and people will be able to subscribe to an email newsletter. Jo says while there is lots of work going on with the colleges and teachers, they are ‘mindful of a void’ in the community on

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what’s happening. Michael says there are ‘some pegs in the ground’ but the consultation with the community will ask if those ‘pegs’ are in the right place, are some missing, or are some community priorities missing. They hope to have students involved in the design too, including those who are primary school students at the moment but who will be in the first cohorts to go through the new colleges, he says. “It would be fantastic if a primary school pupil could enter an idea and when they arrive at school, they could see some of those elements incorporated in the school.” Both colleges have former students with ‘really strong connections’ to the schools’ physical spaces as they are now, and that needs to be included too, Michael says.

The Interislander ferry service has cancelled sailings today because of bad weather. Sea conditions in the Cook Strait were forecast to be exceptionally poor until Thursday morning with swells reaching a rollercoaster six metres. While it hoped to resume sailing tomorrow morning, all new bookings are presently suspended through to Friday.

Lower speeds to stay Lower speeds will remain in place on the Picton to Christchurch alternate route until State Highway 1 north of Kaikoura reopens, the New Zealand Transport Agency says.

Winter driving risks The NZ Transport Agency says drivers need to be extra vigilant, with wintry blasts expected to affect roads and driving conditions, including up to four centimetres of snow predicted to settle on parts of the alternative route to Christchurch. Transport Agency Journey Manager Lee Wright says the MetService are advising of snow showers, rain, high winds and high seas in many places and contractors will be gritting shaded, ice-prone areas. Motorists should keep speeds low and be prepared for very cold weather especially if they’re travelling the alpine passes.

Reunion call out By Glenise Dreaver Shirley Timms is too young to remember the St Joseph’s Primary School’s 50th jubilee in 1964. She was still a preschooler, she says, so ‘it just passed me by’. Preparing for a reunion to mark the two-pupil school’s looming closure, she found the jubilee booklet in the Picton museum. She also discovered a photograph of her war hero uncle Frank Beech as a pupil and her dad, Max Beech, is mentioned as having given a speech too. It was a real boost for Shirley who has also discovered that long-serving school secretary Judith McManaway has all the school’s rolls back to 1947, which will

help in tracing ex-pupils. Planning is still at a very early stage, and Shirley has yet to form a committee. “Anyone wanting to be on it, or provide information about the school, or just wanting to express interest, can contact me on 027 625 3080, or email pearlyshells007@gmail.com.” She said they had big families in those days and she’s hoping that families like the Beeches, ‘and the Thomases, the Pattersons, the Nortons, the Loves’ will organise a single point of contact to make it easier and faster to communicate. “We need to cost it out, get likely numbers and organise catering for example. Shirley Timms, left, and school secretary Judith McManaway Because urgency is key.” look at the oldest St Joseph’s school roll found so far.

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By Celeste Alexander The generosity of the Marlborough community has seen over $30,000 raised for the Alzheimers Society Marlborough Inc at a charity concert and auction. Held in March the ‘Fundraising Spectacular saw Canadian jazz musician Mike Field and opera diva and entertainer Helen Medly take the stage at the ASB Theatre for a night of comedy and music. The event was driven by Alzheimers Society Marlborough committee members

Liz Anderson and Barbara Guillemot, and its success has been attributed to their efforts. “Not only were the concert and auction a successful fundraiser, but it also raised the awareness of dementia and the role of Alzheimers Marlborough in the community,” chairperson Diane Tolley says. “Proceeds will go towards maintaining the society’s existing services and ensuring we can meet the increasing demand for support for people affected by dementia.”

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Minister sells budget By Cathie Bell Finance Minister Steven Joyce was in Blenheim yesterday, selling his first Budget. He told business leaders at a Marlborough Chamber of Commerce breakfast event that the economy is in pretty good shape, with new jobs being created and near-full employment in the South Island. Infrastructure capital spending is to double, $812 million of which is on re-opening State Highway One south to Kaikoura and Christchurch. Family assistance has changed, including lifting tax thresholds so that the 30 per cent tax rate kicks in at $52,000 from next April. “That will be the median wage as of next year, and I don’t think anyone earning less than the median wage should be paying 30 cents in the dollar in tax.” Median wage means there are as many people earning above that rate as there are earning under it.

Accommodation supplements have also increased, which will have a big impact in Blenheim, Steven says. Not only has the amount increased, but Blenheim has moved into a higher category, with increased rates, he says. Steven says the Government is tackling the housing shortage in places such as Marlborough in different ways. Here, the Ministry of Social Development is looking to buy a motel in Springlands to provide emergency housing for people who have been unable to find rental accommodation, and he says that is happening in ‘a few’ places around the country. He says the council should undercut developers holding onto sections by freeing up more land to reduce prices and encouraged more in-fill housing, saying some sections with two houses now could easily hold four townhouses.

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Dear Ed, Re Friday June 2, page 3. Council asked to provide BMX track in Blenheim by 12 year old Axel Allan. I do hope this is approved without delay. It is so obvious that money is no problem to purchase any land or property that the ‘council gods’ fancy. Twenty eight years ago Blenheim had a brilliant national standard, fully-functioning BMX track with permanent toilets, track lighting, starter gate with lights and ample car parking. We hosted the NZ Summer Nationals here in Blenheim. Myself and many other locals of all ages donated time and money, including financial grants from Westpac Bank. Why did Riding for Disabled receive priority? Ask the Marlborough District Council. Hence BMX track and facilities bulldozed out. Shame on you MDC. John Moran

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Dear Ed, On the topic of the need for emergency accommodation, more rentals and housing for RSE workers, it got me thinking. The college sites could be converted into mini villages for RSE workers. Each classroom could be converted into living quarters as twin share or more depending on size. There are bathrooms already, there just needs to be showers added. Cooking facilities are either already available or can easily be put in. This way the Ministry of Education can still make money from weekly rent fees and jobs can be created for locals by way of ‘village supervisors’ etc. This would then free up rentals for local families. I’m sure this has already been considered, but I’m curious to see what other people think. Stan Blenheim

Litter is a big problem Dear Ed, The answer to your littering in Marlborough is a huge big YES!!! Like a lot of other residents who take pride in our province we have picked up other people’s rubbish and recycling for years. We wish we had kept track of the kilos over the years, it would be staggering. The most annoying thing about it is most of it is recyclable, so why do property owners, residents and renters leave papers and rubbish outside their properties. Newspapers and recycling blown out of bins is the biggest problem at present, (will be great to get a Wheelie bin supplied). We live near Casey’s Creek on Old Renwick Road and the rubbish that has been thrown in the creek over the years is disgusting. We have hauled some out at times but you need waders and the proper gear to retrieve it safely. We noticed in the paper about illegal dumping of rubbish near rivers and places that are concealed to casual eyes going past. This is totally unbelievable. We are all supplied with rubbish bags and really it is not that expensive to go to Green Fingers or the Transfer Station, even the Resource Centre shop may be able to recycle some. Is it people who are out of the boundaries for bag suppling? Do these people know what a conscience is? On the other hand when we were out and about on Monday 5th, all the council bins in the areas we visited where overflowing and bags of rubbish left on the ground at the bottom of the bins. Realise it was a public holiday but this sort of problem leaves the area wide open to animals scavenging. If there should be a positive out of this problem it is that when our children where younger and pocket money was crucial, they religiously picked up glass bottles and aluminum cans which turned into a very profitable pastime. Perhaps this should be re-instated, at least it would educate people to hold the rubbish instead of just dropping it. Mayfield School has a crate for cans. It takes very little effort to save/pickup cans and when you have a bag full pop them into the crate at the school. They would love them. D&EK Blenheim

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Lunch gifted to Flower Ladies By Glenise Dreaver Thirty-six of Picton’s 60-plus Flower Ladies attended a thankyou luncheon at Endeavour Park stadium on Thursday. Linda Grace and Penny Dawson of Quest Catering donated the lunch to thank them for the work the group does in promoting Picton to cruise ship passengers. The occasion celebrated the successful conclusion of the scheme’s twenty eighth season and co-ordinator Yvonne Rigby has been there from the start. She and fellow coordinator Margaret Frisken well remember the early seasons when the arrival of 900 passengers on a cruise ship was a huge number. Now massive liners regularly berth at the port, with over 4500 passengers aboard. “More people than live in this town,” Yvonne says. This last season, 38 cruise ships came in with some 75,000 passengers aboard. The Flower Ladies have made free corsages for half that number,

offering the men pins designed by Richard Briggs. They are already braced for the first liner of the 2017-18 season on October 9, with 43 visits and 91,000 passengers expected. And each year, the Flower Ladies give back to the community their donation from Port Marlborough. It has become a tradition that ten local children, selected in consultation with the Public Health Nurse, are given a week’s holiday at Kiwi Ranch. Other local causes have also benefitted, including The Youth Bike trail on Victoria Domain, Queen Charlotte College pupils involved with Riding for the Disabled, Picton Kindergarten and young sailors Louie Poletti and River Hopkins to assist with travel expenses for their Noumea trip. Others to benefit are Waikawa and Picton schools, Cactus Picton, Picton Alzheimer’s group, Mainly Music, and the Picton Resource Centre.

New bus shelter Construction of better protection against biting wind and showers for travellers at Blenheim’s railway station is underway, applauded by the Blenheim woman who has lobbied for a new bus shelter there. Council Assets and Services Committee chairman Terry Sloan paid tribute to Judith Kerridge, past president of Friendship Force Marlborough, which has pressed Council to provide better facilities for bus travellers. With so many buses now pulling in each day, Judith says it is time for a shelter that offered more protection than the existing railway station platform. Terry says it has taken some time to get the right design. “We want to treat our visitors well and there’s no doubt it will be more comfortable for people waiting to catch their bus connections if they can get under shelter with their luggage,”

he says. The reinforced glass bus shelter is being built next to the northern end of the railway platform where the buses pull in and out via Dillon’s Point Road. People are asked to be patient as access to the northern end of the railway station carpark will be limited while the building is underway. While the shelter is being built, the bus stop will be temporarily relocated to the parking area near the I-Site. Councillors allocated a budget of up to $300,000 for the project in a previous annual plan but the construction was affected by last year’s earthquakes. KiwiRail has allowed encroachment onto their property to facilitate this community project, Council economic, community and support services manager Dean Heiford says. Construction is expected to take up to eight weeks.

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Honoured by the Queen Des Ashton has lived in eight countries, but Blenheim is home. He tells Cathie Bell about the work that has earned him recognition from the Queen. Des Ashton has a view of Marlborough Airport from the large sunny deck on his elevated Fairhall home. It’s fitting because that airport has been the base for a lot of his work that last week was rewarded by the Queen with an officer of the New Zealand order of merit honour in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Des was one of four Marlborough-based people to be honoured. In the citation with the list, it says he received his honour for services to the New Zealand Defence Force and aviation. He was the Defence Ministry’s deputy secretary acquisition from 2008 to 2016, during which time he had responsibility for delivering one of the largest Defence acquisition programmes in New Zealand. This covered 16 projects at various stages of development with a combined final contract value of NZ $3.5 billion, including the upgrade of the Air Force’s C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to keep them in service, the remediation of the Navy’s seven Protector Vessels, the upgrade of the Air Force’s P3K-2 Maritime Patrol fleet, and most recently the acquisition of new maritime helicopters for the Navy. His background is as an air force engineer, and he has also been Safe Air and Port Marlborough’s chief executive. During his lifetime, he has lived in eight countries, and his career has taken him to as many, but Marlborough keeps a hold on him. He first came here when he was 13 years old, hitch-hiking during the school holidays with a friend from boarding school, and returned when he joined the air force. He’s had jobs here, but even when working in Australia and Wellington, he commuted weekly from his home in Fairhall. It’s not that uncommon, he says. “There’s an awful lot of people who do that each week, on Air New Zealand and Sounds Air. There are more than you think, I reckon there would be 60. He says it costs a bit to do it, but it’s quite convienient. “I like it here. My boys went to school here, the youngest was born here. “I’ve lived in eight countries since I was a little kid. This is, I reckon, a really good place to live. It’s nice and easy to get around.

“It takes 10 minutes to get to the airport and the weather’s good.” Commuting does have its drawbacks, Des says. “A whole lot of chores get out of hand, and my wife has had to put up with me not being here.” But it opened up a world of interesting work opportunities which ultimately led to his ONZM.

“Des was one of four Marlborough-based people to be honoured.” That honour was a surprise, he says. But he puts it down to teamwork, and the award is a mark of the quality of the teams he was part of, he says. “It’s about the team of folks I work with. Most people would say, you don’t achieve things or not achieve things through your own efforts. “I’ve been really lucky with all the folks I’ve worked with over the years. “Living in Blenheim, there is not a day I don’t go to the shop or the airport and not meet someone I’ve worked with over the past 20 years or so here.” While his speciality was the Skyhawks, Des has worked with many other projects, many of which were based here, such as the Hercules upgrades. His last job, as deputy secretary acquistions at the Ministry of Defence, he ‘really enjoyed’, he says. “There are some great people in that organisation… some very clever, hard-working folks in the ministry, in the Defence Force, and the industry as well, both locally and internationally.” Des says he was privileged to work for two ‘very good bosses’ as secretary of defence during his time at the ministry, along with three chiefs of defence force and four ministers of defence. “Not every project went absolutely to plan, there were plenty of challenges to deal with, and quite big dollars. It was very interesting work.”

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‘Brilliant’ options for visitors By Cathie Bell Marlborough turned it on over the weekend for 20 inbound tour operators, showing them the best of what the district has to offer. Destination Marlborough ran its annual ‘Big Day Out’, starting last Friday with a gathering for local businesses to pitch their offerings to the tour operators. It was also the first week for the regional tourism organisation’s new general manager Jacqui Lloyd, who has taken over from Tracy Johnston. Tracey finished after eight years at Destination Marlborough on Friday. She says the day provides one-on-one meetings with each of Destination Marlborough’s trade team marketing partners with the tour operators, who cater to international visitors using a travel agent to plan their New

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Tania Pringle says music therapy is a fantastic opportunity to provide the students with the tools to deal with the anxiety and stress that comes from any major event, not just earthquakes. “The hands-on approach of music therapy appeals to children of all ages and provides them with a constructive pathway to develop resilience and a positive mindset. “Seddon School appreciates the opportunities the Blenheim South Rotary and the Creative Kids Trust given us by supporting this programme in our school.” Ward School principal David Sullivan says the earthquake was a traumatic event, magnified by the persistent aftershocks and long-term negative effects upon families, with some students significantly affected by these events. “The music therapy sessions provide a wonderful additional programme and environment for our younger students to explore their thoughts and feelings.”

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MARLBOROUGH PARENTS CENTRE

SUNDAY JUNE 18, 2017 Stadium 2000 Kinross St, Blenheim 10am -2.30pm

Expo back for more fun this Sunday This Sunday will see a celebration of all things parenting at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, and everyone is invited to attend. It’s the annual Parent & Child Expo run by the Marlborough Parent Centre (MPC), which will feature 46 sites with everything from retail and childcare providers, to children’s activities and demonstrations. The expo runs from 10am till 2.30pm, the cost to enter is $2 per person and under 14-year-olds are free. The first 350 people through the door will receive a goodie bag, so make sure you get there nice and early.

President of the MPC Rebecca Toms says there’s always a lot of work that goes into organising the expo, and she hopes everyone will enjoy what will be on offer. “Families and expectant parents have always enjoyed attending the expo, and it’s the perfect opportunity for grandparents and family members to find neat gift ideas.” The expo is a major fundraiser for the MPC which is volunteer-run and provides a wide range of courses for expectant and new parents, so the funds are channeled into continuing these services as well as providing permanent premises.

Fergus Reed was intrigued by the miniature St John Ambulance at last year’s Expo. There will be plenty of interactive demonstrations for the whole family to enjoy.

Kids zone area activities No Parent & Child Expo would be complete without plenty of fun for children. There will be a Kids Zone set up with two bouncy castles, a Bunnings kids craft/DIY area, face painting and a Toy Library area. There is a colouring competition thanks to Mark Stevenson First National Real Estate. Collect a colouring entry from Mark Stevenson First National Real Estate’s office colour it in and bring it along to the expo. There are two categories, Under 6 and Over 6, and there will be Crayola prize packs up for grabs in both of these sections (pictured).

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MARLBOROUGH PARENTS CENTRE

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Bid on auction, amazing prizes There will be a silent auction and a raffle held at the Parent & Child Expo this Sunday, so be sure to place a bid to be in the running for some amazing items. The raffle has three prizes including a grocery hamper valued at $120, a beauty hamper valued at $50, and a load of firewood (one cord of blue gum), which have been kindly donated. Tickets cost $2 each or three for $5 and can be purchased from the MPC stand at the Redwoodtown

Countdown on Thursday and Friday, and of course at the expo. In the silent auction, there is an array of items thanks to the kind generosity of sponsors with everything from a Tupperware set with drink dispenser and baking items, through to a balance bike, child’s stroller, baby clothing and home decor. Go along to the expo, place a bid on the items you are interested in and after the auction closes at 2pm, the winners will be notified.

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Coffee plays a huge part in people’s lives and who better knows this than the team at JAys Cafe. Hot with a single, double or even triple shot, whichever way you want it, JAys serves up brilliant coffee everytime. Owned by Aamai Bradshaw and her daughter Jana, JAys has been going strong for nearly two years since opening in downtown Blenheim. Their keen focus on customer service, great coffee and wholesome, healthy food has seen them become a hugely popular stop for locals and visitors. “We wanted the experience to be like going to your cool Aunty’s house,” Jana says. The menu has an eclectic variety of juices, smoothies and hot drinks, as well as popular breakfast and lunch items. “Our Goat Toast and Eggs Benedict are really popular, and for lunch people really love our burgers and freshly made sandwiches,” Aamai says. There is also a delicious range of sweet treats and light lunch options available. Make JAys your next stop for friendly service, great coffee and food.

The team at Bearings & Accessories sells a lot more than just products, they also sell their expertise. Owned by Greg Simpson and Liz McKay, Bearings & Accessories is the largest wholesale and trade supplier of bearings, parts, tools and engineering supplies in the top-of-the-south. The team has over 100 years combined experience over many areas including engineering, sheet metal, welding, airforce logistics, machinery repairs and even jet boat racing. “Everyone here has a variety of experience so between us all we can pretty much solve anything,” Greg says. The business has further expanded on its huge range to now stock Teng Tools, CRC products, general measuring equipment, drills, taps and dies. This complements the existing range of bearings and transmission products, trailer parts, pneumatic equipment and welding supplies which is ever-growing. “We also have the ability to recharge gas stays as well as supply new ones and we can hire out a laser belt aligner and bearing induction heaters,” Greg says. Bearings & Accessories now has a Facebook page. The first 150 likes will go into the draw to win a brand new Teng Tool kit valued at $379.

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Wednesday June 14, 2017

out & about

Rapaura School cultural day

Rapaura School students learnt about different cultures last Friday, ending with a ‘Holi festival’ colour melee.

WK’s new building opening

WK opened its new three-storey building to clients last Thursday evening, with business partners from Xero and Ranqx attending, and enjoying its views across Blenheim.

Picton Flower Ladies

Port Marlborough put on a lunch for the Picton flower ladies who welcome cruise ship passengers as they arrive to thank them for making a memorable experience.

Poppy Parkinson, 8, Ruby Rose, 8, Kylee Shields, 11, and Grace Varney, 11 had fun with the colours.

Gus Ballagh, Ollie Loza, and Archie Dillon, all 12, were in amongst it.

Geoff Barnett, Xero head Rod Drury, and Hamish Morrow enjoy the sun on the verandah.

Flower ladies’ co-ordinator Yvonne Rigby with Linda Grace of Quest Catering, who donated the lunch.

Ella Sowman, 10, Harriet McLauchlan, 9, and Pippa Clarke, 9 had fun with the powder.

Ranqx chairman Sir Ralph Norris, WK internal chair Neil Sinclair, and Ranqx chief executive Dave Lewis celebrate the building and Ranqx’s deal with Visa Worldwide.

Carolyn Pickering and Carol Jorgensen at Thursday’s luncheon.

Kelly Thompson and Vaughan Harris caught up at the event.

Marie Joyce, Kate Reihana and Kathy Williamson at the Picton Flower Ladies Lunch held at Endeavour Park Stadium.

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Hollie and Steven are happy to announce the arrival of a new baby boy, Riley James Asplet (7lb 12oz) at 9.15pm on June 7, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our midwives Rhianne Lamb, Shona Wills, all the theatre and maternity staff.

Aaron and Jaimee are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl, Maiken Rose Hodson (4lb 7oz) on May 24, 2017 at 6.22pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to all the staff at Wairau hospital and our friends and family who have made the transition into this new chapter smooth and special. Photo provided.

Thomas Matthew Mark McConway Born June 7, 2017 Weight 3.57kg Hospital Wairau Rachel, Matt and proud big brother Josh are excited to announce the arrival of a new baby boy, Thomas Matthew Mark McConway (3.57kg) at 1.19am on June 7, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our midwife Mahana and all the maternity staff at Wairau.

Lauchlan J.J Rickerby Born June 8, 2017 Weight 8lb 14oz Hospital Wairau Kalita and Jason are over the moon to announce the arrival of a new baby boy, Lauchlan J.J Rickerby (8lb 14oz) at 7.16pm on June 8, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. A new little brother for Sophie, Alex and Charlie. Special thanks to our midwife Cathy Middleton, the student Doctors and all the maternity staff.

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Chef’s signature style Chef Doug Powell took over the head position last September and to date has had great success with the menus he has created. Originating from America, Doug began his career at the age of 15 working in New Jersey restaurants. He moved to New Zealand, studied then received a large chunk of his hands-on training at a fine dining restaurant specialising in classical style french cuisine. “This was grass roots French cooking and it formed the foundation of everything I do... it’s my signature style,” he says. He moved to the South Island and worked at a number of restaurants in Christchurch, Queenstown and Milford Sound before coming to Marlborough four years ago. While in Christchurch Doug worked at The Vineyard at Rossendale, a high end casual dining restaurant where wine was an important part of every dish. This has proved to be hugely valuable and now plays an integral role in the menus he creates. “I work with a lot of awesome wines and to be honest, I’m in wine heaven here in Marlborough,” he says. Being launched today Doug’s new menu enhances the changing seasonal ingredients, produce and of course showcases his signature classic French technique. “I’ve created a unique blend of classic American food I grew up with, with hints of Italian, Thai and French cuisine. “The goal is to bring together fresh local produce and a fusion of great flavours,” he says. Examples of entrees range from Thai Mussel Chowder and Cider Roasted Pork Belly, through to Seared Scallops on a Pumpkin Puree and Lamb Koftas. Main meal options such as Dukkah Lamb Rump and Venison Strip Loin are sure to delight, as are the vegetarian options of

Restaurant and Bar Located in the heart of the Chateau Marlborough, 97 High Street, Blenheim. For bookings please call 03 578 0064 Open 7 days a week, breakfast from 7-10am Evening dining from 5.30pm

MARLBOROUGH’S NEWEST BAR & EATERY Head Chef Doug Powell with one of his new ‘warm’ desserts, Mini Greek Lemon Cake.

Pumpkin and Ricotta Gnocchi, Aglio E Olio and Roast Vegetable Filo Cracker. Finish the meal off with a delectable sweet dessert such as the Mini Greek Lemon Cake, Chocolate Sticky Date Pudding or the Warm Mulled Berry Compote. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days, make sure you visit Mondrians Restaurant and Bar and experience the culinary delights for yourself.

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16 Wednesday June 14, 2017 community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary). Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 021 555 061. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday 10am-3pm. Phone 578 2006. Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451.

Picton

Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

community notices

death notices JONES, Cecilia Maria Ternchai: Passed away at Hospice Marlborough on Thursday June 8 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Christina, Peter and Elizabeth, Angela and Bruce, and John. Loved Grandma of Jasper; Annabelle and Gabriel; Yazmin and Nate; and Reuben. Loved sister of Noi and aunty to Marina. Special thanks to the Hospice staff for their love and care. Messages may be sent to the Jones Family, 123 David Street, Yelverton, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of Cecilia’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 1pm Thursday June 15, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am-1pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry St, Blenheim. Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

Community Elder Care Thursday programmes for elderly, St Christopher’s. Talk/Tech/Teach. Keeping U Moving. Older persons seminars. More info 579 4446 or 021 2230160, leave name and number.

Fa m ily / W h a n au fo r information /advocacy/ support For families living with mental illness/ addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki, phone 577 5491 or visit us at 68 Seymour Street.

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld St. 40 houses, raffles and refreshments. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra` Kapa Haka.

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

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim.

Jenny Orpwood nee Neal 13-6-16 One year ago on angels wing’s you were taken. But in my heart you’ll stay. In god’s light you will find joy. Til we met again some day. Love you always Mum. - Lisa

Jenny Orpwood Passed away 13/6/2016

RUTLEDGE, Jon (Rut): On Saturday June 10 2017, peacefully at his home. Dearly loved husband of Daphne, loved Dad of Teresa and Mike, Crispin and Racheal. Loved “Rutty” of Georgia, Abbe, Hamish, Lara and Willie. Good friend of “Toby the dog”. Special thanks for all the love, care and support from Hospice Marlborough. A private family farewell has been held. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz RICHARDS, Stephen (Steve) Leslie: On 7 June 2017 in Brisbane, passed away suddenly aged 61. Adored husband of Denise Elliott, also formerly of Blenheim. Cherished son of the late Bill and Esnes, loved brother and brother in law of Robyn, Maurice and the late Peter and father of Brendon and Sarah. Loved son-in-law of Diana and the late George Elliott. Loved brother-in-law of Noeline and Bruce, Wilson and Robyn Livingstone. Loved uncle of Troy and Kate, Stuie and Danni, Justine and Christopher (Peter’s son). A celebration of Steve’s life will be held in Blenheim. Notification of this will be made at a later date. A wandering star now free to roam. Messages to 2A Julian Street Blenheim 7201.

Silent thoughts of time together, are memories that last forever. Loved and missed always, Rose & Charlie Leov

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Assist in ‘running’ food and orders from the kitchen to the Bistro. If you are reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic with a great personality and a big smile on your face we would love to hear from you. For more information email Nicci Burrows enjoy@herzog.co.nz

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Friday Members Draw - 1st draw $1700.00 Happy Hour Friday, 5.30pm-7.30pm Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

Clearance Sale of ALL Vineyard Equipment Due Change of Ownership All must be sold, including: Grays 8 ton roller, Sylvan GII sprayer and farm scan computer, Land Pride scallop discs, diesel frost heaters, bird scarers including Zon gas guns, Pyramid mirrors and other mirrors. Smart 500 PTO fertilizer spreader, Hills leaf plucker and 2 x Pellenc single side row trimmers. Manual overhead net applicator, various secateurs and loppers, miscellaneous fencing equipment, irrigation bits & pieces, old and miscellaneous tools, platform scales, hydraulic olive picking flappers, petrol brush cutter, hedge trimmer, gun cabinet, battery powered frost alarms, 2 way radios and base station, small and large fridge, tea room gadgets, office furniture and much more.

The annual general meeting of the Marlborough Branch of the NZ Red Cross will be held on Monday the 10th of July at 6pm at the rooms in Redwood Street. Members of the public are welcome.

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CELLAR DOOR HOST Inspired to “think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done”, the Yealands Family Wines has achieved rapid international growth, exporting to over 80 countries. As a result of increasing visitor numbers we are looking to recruit a Cellar Door Host for our international award winning cellar door in Seddon. The role will include welcoming customers and hosting wine tastings, sales, managing stock, leading sustainable vineyard tours for small and large groups and assisting with functions. The ideal applicant would have experience in hospitality or tourism, exceptional people skills and a passion for wine and sustainability as well as a good level of fitness. A bar managers certificate would be an advantage, however all necessary training will be offered to the right person. Hours will be during weekends and week days, if and when required. You must be legally entitled to work in NZ to apply for this role. Please apply via email attaching your cover letter and CV to Nina.Huria-Bryce@Yealands.co.nz Applications close 19 June 2017.

• maintaining and updating electronic records and maps. • liaising with landowners and land occupiers.

Do you care deeply for the New Zealand natural environment and do you love working outdoors? Excellent opportunity to do six months’ pest control (July to Dec 2017).

• spending some time in the office and a lot of time outdoors, including in remote areas. • monitoring biological control agents. To be considered for this exciting role you need: • a passion for New Zealand’s natural environment. • an ability to relate with tact and diplomacy with a wide variety of people. • computer literacy. • a current GROWSAFE Approved Handler or Registered Chemical Applicator certificate. • sound knowledge of plant pest control. • excellent outdoor/field skills including the ability to use motorcycles and 4WD vehicles off road. • physical fitness and the ability to walk for long periods and on steep hill country. 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. Applications close on 26 June 2017

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Dressage returns to park

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T he Ma rlborough Equestrian Park near Bothams Bend is now ‘back to normal’, park operators say, and the Marlborough Equestrian Barn Winter Series dressage event was held there during Queen’s Birthday weekend. Spokeswoman Caroline Houghton says there were some very good results in all classes, and the event was again well attended at the lower levels. “ T he Ma rlb oroug h Equestrian Park is now starting to revert back to normal, following November’s earthquake.” The park was damaged by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, but with work from local business and ‘tireless’ volunteers, it has been restored, she says. D a y Tw o o f t h e Marlborough Equestrian Barn Winter Series will be held on July 2. Results, first in each class: Class 1 – Lead Rein Pony 0A Kate Edwards (Southwind Candy Kisses) Class 2 Leadrein pony OBm13 Frankie Wells (Kaimai Huckleberry) Class 3 Intro horse 0B Mallory Hantz (Dusty Rose) Class 4 Intro horse 0C Mallory Hantz (Dusty Rose)

Grand Traverse results

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Blenheim man David Vernon took overall line honours in the Mount Vernon Grand Traverse and associated events last Sunday, followed home by Robbie Barnes and Tom Booth. Megan Craig won the women’s section for the second successive year with a time of 1hr 23min 31sec ahead of Robyn Deane and Kerry Semmens. In the 11km Fun Run/Walk, Gus Marfell finished ahead of Dave Grono. Emily Dalton claimed third place overall and a new women’s course record of 1hr 00min 09sec in the process. The Kids Challenge was won for the second year in succession by Connor Pugh just ahead of Jorja Bacchus who also claimed her second successive title in the girl’s race. Michael James, Matthew Hall and Dylan Gibson rounded out the top five overall places. In total, 183 competitors crossed the finish line at the Wither Hills Farm Carpark. The youngest dressage riders, in order from right to left: Kate Edwards (Southwind Candy Kisses) 1st, Kaithyn Ikenasio (Netheron Lily Rose) 2nd, Frankie Wells (Kaimai Huckleberry) 3rd, Anika Hollis (Richmoore Lillybee) 4th, Georgina Musgrove (Alswell Park Just Gossip) 6th, and Lizzie Jeacock’ Smith (Sharland Park Merlin) 5th. Photo by Michal Wells.

Class 5 Intro pony 0B Mitchell Cowan (Adlou Dancing Queen) Class 6 Intro pony 0C Mitchell Cowan (Adlou Dancing Queen) Class 7 Level 1 pony 1B Elizabeth Solly (Del Ahreah) Class 8 Level 1 pony 1C Elizabeth Solly (Del Ahreah) Class 9 Level 1 CN-C2

1B Michal Wells (Gravel Hill) Class 10 Level 1 CNC2 1C Charlotte Delany (Bendoran Digger) Class 11 Level 1 open horse 1B Kate McDermid (Look again Honey) Class 12 Level 1 open horse 1C Kate McDermid (Good Golly Miss Dolly) Class 13 Level 2 horse/ pony CN-C2 2B Kathryn

Musgrove (Molesworth Deelight) Class 14 Level 2 horse/ pony CN-C2 2C Sarah Trafford (Mr Quinn) Class 15 Level 2 horse 2B Sharon Inwood (Blytheburn Santana) Class 16 Level 2 horse 2C Laurel Carre (La Dolce Vita) Class 17 Level 3 horse 3B Melissa Tripe (Stonedale

Boys’ basketball building up By Cathie Bell Marlborough Boys’ College’s junior and senior basketball teams are building up to national secondary schools’ tournaments in September. The two teams have the junior secondary schools’ tournament in Ashburton from September 1 to September 5, and the senior secondary schools’ tournament in Dunedin from September 5 to September 9. Manager Eva Francis says the teams are looking for sponsorship from local businesses to help them get there as the cost is about $7000 Marlborough Boys’ College senior basketball team. which includes entry fee, accommodation, travel and food during the tournament. “Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.” The teams are focussed, she says, practising diligently every Sunday for an hour and a half at the school gym under the guidance of coach Tony Macdonald, and players also train 6.30am to 8am weekdays at Stadium 2000. They play in two grades, both the college grade and the men’s grade, which is hard, Eva says, but will put them in good stead for the tournaments. Marlborough Boys' College junior basketball team.

Magician) Class 18 Level 3 horse 3C Laurel Carre (Gallivonte) Class 19 Level 4 horse 4B Sylvia Clark (Little Miss Independent) Class 20 Level 4 horse 4C Morgan Irvine (Golden Promise) Class 24 Level 6 horse PSG 2015 Diane Wallace (Profile).

Mid-winter swim Marlborough mayor John Leggett has backed out of taking part in this weekend’s Midwinter Swim in Picton, but may attend as a spectator. More FM’s Midwinter Swim is this Sunday June 18 at the Picton Foreshore, with registrations opening at midday and the swim is at 1pm. People vying for the honour of leading the charge into the Picton Harbour are Rapaura School teacher Chris Valli, fitness couple Megan SeilJones and Shaun Jones, Miss Universe New Zealand Top 20 finalist Hannah McCabe, and Waikawa Bay School principal Willem Lampe.

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