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By Celeste Alexander Thousands of pre-loved books have been sorted, stacked and displayed for the Cancer Society Marlborough’s Book Fair which kicked off yesterday. This fundraising project raised just over $15,000 last year and it’s hoped that a similar amount, if not more will be raised this year. Continued page 2 Cancer Society Marlborough volunteers Sandra Kirk and Barbara Ward are part of a team that sorted thousands of books.
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Bound to find book bargain Continued from page 1 The Book Fair runs until this Sunday and is being held at the Bays Joinery showroom on Kinross Street, thanks to them kindly providing the space. A team of 10 regular volunteers have been busy behind the scenes over the past
three weeks accepting book donations and categorising them into sections from men, women and children, through to cooking, fiction and non fiction. There is also a selection of DVDs, music CDs and even jigsaw puzzles.
“We actually have a really great men’s section with a good number of military and sports books this year which is great to see. The whole family can come and find something to suit all tastes,” Sandra says. All books on the tables are
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Nurses crucial
By Cathie Bell The review of district nursing is showing the nurses in Blenheim do much more specialised post-surgical work with patients than their counterparts in Nelson, district health board head Peter Bramley says. Peter told the Marlborough Grey Power annual meeting this week that the board had thought moving district nurses from Wairau Hospital to the health hub in central Blenheim would be ‘smart’. “ We h ave h e a r d f r o m t h e Marlborough community it is not a good idea, so we have paused.” Three consultants are doing a review of district nursing across the region, and consumer interviews were done last week, he says. Findings from the review so far show
the district health board underestimates how much the Wairau Hospital depends on the skill of district nurses here for specialised care with dressings and other procedures, Peter says. “That’s not the case in Nelson.” The Marlborough district nurses are ‘such an integral part’ of the hospital care that taking them out of the hospital without replacing their skills won’t work, he says. At least some of them will remain at the hospital because of what has been learnt about the need for their skills, Peter says. However, the health board also wants to strengthen the ‘mobile aspect’ of the district nursing team, he says. When the review is completed, recommendations will be taken to the board for sign-off.
By Cathie Bell A Nelson Marlborough District Health Board member is leading a group opposed to fluoridating drinking water, despite the health board’s chief dental officer backing it. The group, ‘Educate Dont Fluoridate’, is opposed to the Government saying it will spend $12 million for councils to add fluoride to drinking water rather than commit to working at grass roots level with communities. Judy, with co-convenor Cynthia McConville, says the group champions an oral health education programme based on Denmark’s Nexo, which commences when a child’s first tooth erupts. Denmark has the lowest rate of dental caries in the world, and she says it has never fluoridated water. Judy says poor oral health is related to poverty and ignorance, not the lack of fluoride in drinking water.
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By Cathie Bell Clothing store Cotton On seems to be shutting its Market Street store and leaving Marlborough. The store space is being advertised online as ‘vacant soon’. No-one from Cotton On New Zealand or its corporate office in Australia responded to queries and staff at the central Blenheim store say they have heard nothing. The Sun has contacted commercial real estate agents in town and none have heard anything, saying the store isn’t moving to any new site they know of. It is understood the store’s Market Street
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lease runs out in the next month. The Cotton On store is advertised online as a 194 square metre ‘ideal retail space’ on Market Street with ‘good profile’ and ‘vacant soon’. Its OPEX is put at $7590 a year including GST with its ‘retail square metres’ at $313 per square metre. No carparking spaces go with the site. Cotton On specialises in cheap clothing for a youthful market, and its children’s range is particularly popular, with a social media group set up to campaign for the store to bring the children’s clothing to Blenheim.
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Blenheim horse trainer Michael O’Brien has been found guilty of five charges of deceiving Internal Affairs, two relating to Bluegrass Trust and three relating to gaming machine venues. He and two others, Paul Max and Kevin Coffey, have been remanded in custody until sentencing next month.
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Public meeting on aviation By Cathie Bell Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith is calling a public meeting to try to find a way to expand Marlborough Airport quickly and to bring more flights to the region. That includes convincing Air New Zealand to re-start direct Blenheim-Christchurch flights again. The meeting, at 6.30pm on July 25 at the convention centre, will bring together all the major players, including Marlborough Airport, the Defence Force, and airline representatives. The Blenheim Business Association resolved at its annual meeting last month to band together with others across the region to fight hard to get Air New Zealand to restore direct
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New Zealand to restore direct to carry more freight. flights between Blenheim and “At the moment, everything has Christchurch. to be trucked.” That route was dropped by the Marlborough Airport chief exEvent giveaway airline last October, with Air NZ ecutive Dean Heiford confirmed citing low passenger numbers as yesterday he will be meeting with It’s a question as old as the ages – the cause. Defence Force officials early next grain or grape? The Sun readers have The airline had replaced the week to try to get more space a chance crown a winner with a P 03 579 3204 0800 STUART MP into (0800 788 278) to help | W www.stuartsmith.co 19-seat Beechcraft planes with | forPthe airport to extend wine versus beer degustation event at 50-seat Q300s. Many people military-owned space. Marlborough’s Wither Hills Cellar Door E were stuart.smithmp@parliament.govt.nz | F Facebook.com/stuartsmith.nationa say the flights at times that He will be attending Stuart’s and Restaurant on June 29. People didn’t suit travellers. meeting, and has been talking interested in winning two tickets to Peter says the association will to both the association and the the degustation dinner, where you have ‘a strong presence’ at the Marlborough Chamber of Comwill enjoy five courses of local produce matched with award-winning Wither meetingFunded next bymonth. merce about the need toBlenheim extend Parliamentary Service and authorised by Stuart Smith MP, 22 Scott Street, 7240 Hills wines and Emerson’s beer, email “I think there’s a strong consen- the airport terminal, runway, and news@blenheimsun.co.nz with your sus to do something about this.” its parking space. name and details by 4pm on Friday Marlborough Chamber of ComStuart says he has been in June 23. merce vice president Chris God- contact with Defence Minister The dinner starts at 6.30pm, Thursday siff says more space is needed to Mark Mitchell to discuss the 29 June, 2017 at Wither Hills Cellar Door increase car parking, but also the need for Marlborough Airport and Restaurant. runway needs to be lengthened to access Defence Force land at All food, beer and wine included in the by 700 metres so A320s can land Woodbourne. ticket which costs $90 each.
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Safe Air name goes Safe Air will be re-named Airbus New Zealand from July 1, marking the French company’s taking over of the Woodbournebased aircraft maintenance business. No changes to business operations are expected.
Harvest volume drops This year’s grape harvest has come in smaller than expected according to New Zealand Winegrowers, with the vintage survey shows the harvest totalled 396,000 tonnes, down nine per cent on last year.
Crossroads winery sold Yealands Family Wines has sold its Crossroads winery in Hawke’s Bay but is keeping the Crossroads brand, the company says. Yealands bought the winery in 2011, but decided to centralise wine-making in Marlborough last year.
House prices’ record Marlborough-Nelson median house prices have hit a new record of $483,250 this month, according to the Real Estate Institute. ‘We are seeing a continuing trend of strong median house price growth in many of the regions year-on-year, however a lack of inventory continues,” institute chief executive Bindi Norwell says. “Given the considerable mismatch between population growth, increasing immigration figures, low interest rates, high housing demand and low building consents and housing supply, it’s clear why prices are still rising – although at single rather than double-digit growth levels.”
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John Deere dealership and agricultural machinery retailer, Gordon Handy Machinery Ltd (GHM) has sold its business to Drummond & Etheridge Ltd, owned by Mark and Sonia Etheridge. Established in 1979, Gordon Handy Machinery Ltd has grown from a small team of three based in Timaru, to six branches throughout the South Island employing towards 100 staff. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have supported the business over the last 37 years,” Gordon Handy says. “I’ve had a chance to work with some incredible people who have taught me a lot about agriculture and business. I really appreciate the time customers and suppliers have given me over the years. “The decision to sell was a tough one, but at this stage in life I’m excited to spend some more time with the grandkids, and pursue other business
prospects. “Opportunities like this don’t come around often and I’m confident D&E will continue to support our customers and the Ag industry well. “All six GHM branches will be rebranded as D&E and customers will be able to deal with the same great staff they’ve become used to,” Mark says. “We’re pleased to have been able to offer essentially all GHM staff a new position with D&E. “Gordon and his wife Gill must be congratulated on what they have achieved in their 37 years of business, and I look forward to building on our relationship into future years,” Mark says. Gordon Handy will continue to have a connection with the business as a member of D&E’s Advisory Board. “Mark and his team have a great track record and I wish them all the best for the future,” Gordon says.
Gordon Handy has sold his John Deere dealership and agricultural machinery retailer business after 37 years to Drummond & Etheridge Ltd.
‘World class’ firms in Blenheim
By Cathie Bell The provinces, like Marlborough, are where the smart people are, Xero head Rod Drury says. Accounting software company Xero last week celebrated 10 years as a listed company, and Rod was in Blenheim to see accounting firm WK open its new three-storey building in Alfred Street. The two companies work together closely and he spoke highly of WK, citing the new
building with its improved facilities as ‘part of the new renaissance in the provinces’. The spread of fibre and new technology through the provinces means the conversations are changing, Rod says. “Service businesses can export from anywhere, and firms like WK, Xero, Ali Baba have the ability to help small businesses export and have foreign currencies drop into your bank accounts from invoices.
“We are not just relying on the big industries any more.” Rod says ‘really world-class firms and businesses’ are being created in the provinces. “The provinces are where the smart people are. We have the same technology as anyone else in the world, but people get a balance of lifestyle and building exciting global tech businesses.”
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COUNCIL NEWS Zonta Celebrates
Marlborough Equestrian Park chair Rose Prendeville spoke in support of re-locating the Blenheim Pony Club from its existing site on the Taylor River Reserve to the Equestrian Park at Botham’s Bend, near Spring Creek. From left: Michelle Campbell, Len Lambeth, Grant Burnett, Rose Prendeville, Lisa Ellis, Tracy Rose-Russell.
Council supports community requests
Almost half those who lodged a submission on this year’s draft Annual Plan wanted to speak directly to councillors about their requests or ideas so, for two and a half days last week, a steady flow of submitters passed through the doors of the council chamber. More than 60 people or groups took this chance to expand on their submissions. They ranged from requests to help fund big projects like the Coastal Pacific Cycle Trail, calls from sports and recreation groups for help to build new or improved facilities, like a new clubhouse for the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, to more lobbying by Council for the battle against the biosecurity threat posed by Chilean Needlegrass, to small non-financial measures like reducing
Picton’s CBD speed limit to 30km/h. Councillors spent a full day this week discussing all submissions. Their decisions will be incorporated into the final Annual Plan due to be formally adopted at a Council meeting on 29 June 2017. The decisions will determine the level of rates from 1 July 2017. Council took a tough line on budgets for the year ahead, rejecting or deferring many requests for new spending, and holding the increase in the rates-take to 2.48%. A number of projects were funded, including the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, the Coastal Pacific Cycle Trail, the Millennium Art Gallery and the wilding pine removal programme, led by the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust. More details next week.
TrustPower Community Awards 2017 TrustPower, in partnership with the Marlborough District Council, wishes to recognise voluntary organisations that dedicate hours of voluntary time and energy every year to making the Marlborough District community a better place to live. The awards are intended to support and recognise the valuable contribution these organisations and groups make to the Marlborough District. Nominations are now open under the following categories: • Heritage & Environment
• Health & Wellbeing • Arts & Culture • Sport & Leisure • Educational & Child Youth Development Entry forms, along with details of eligibility and criteria are available at Council offices, the library and on Council’s website www.marlborough. govt.nz under Our Community, Grants and Awards section. For further information ask for Lyne Reeves Phone 520 7400. Closing date for nominations is 11 August 2017.
Community News Today starts Elder Abuse Awareness Week – this is when we shine a light on this issue and the role we can all play in addressing elder abuse and neglect. Locally Age Concern is a
good contact point if you would like to talk to someone about how to get help. They can be contacted on Ph: 579 3457
Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health. Treated water is available at the public tap on the corner of Marama Road
and Foster Street. A new Seddon water treatment plant is scheduled for construction this year and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard. For further information contact our Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.
Mayoress Anne Best presented Marlborough Girls’ college student Laurie Duncan with this year’s Zonta Award for Young Women in Public Affairs. Laurie is involved with a large range of school activities but she has also won the Top of the South race unity speech competition for the last two years, she is a skilled St John volunteer and leader in its youth division and has completed a local civil defence training From left; Zonta Marlborough President Clare Pinder, Laurie Duncan and Mayoress Anne Best. programme for teens.
Bumper year for seed collection It’s been a bountiful season for Council’s native seed bank – a supply of locally-sourced natives for land restoration projects for our district. The seedbank was set up a decade ago to conserve local species so they’re available for habitat restoration including Council’s Tui to Town project. The project is run through Council’s Significant Natural Areas programme which supports local landowners to protect ecologically significant sites around the district. Instead of ‘importing’ native plants from outside the district, the annual seed collection here makes it possible to establish seedlings that are well adapted to the local conditions and, importantly, produce plantstock that will preserve the natural local genetic Council biodiversity coordinator Mike Aviss harvariations. vests Totara seed from the Branch River Valley in For more information contact MDC biodiversity the upper Wairau. coordinator Mike Aviss, phone 520 7400.
Dog Registration All dogs over three months must be registered by 1 July 2017. Forms for dog registration have been sent out to dog owner’s last known address. Please ensure that all the details on your registration form are correct. Online Dog Services are available by going to Council’s website. Please note that credit card is the only online payment option (transaction fees apply). Part payments cannot be accepted. www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Animals/
Dog-Registration/Online-Dog-Services Alternatively, dogs can be registered by internet banking direct credit, telebanking, by post or in person at: Animal Control Office 56 Main Street Blenheim Phone 520 9033. From 12 June to 15 July the Animal Control Office is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and from 9.00am to 1.00pm on Saturdays.
Tenders for Marlborough Open Space and Cemeteries Services Contracts Marlborough District Council invites tenders for the above contracts. The contracts cover: Contract 2017/09 Havelock and Sounds Open Space Services Contract 2017/10 Marlborough Cemeteries and Renwick Open Space Services Tenders close at 4.00 pm on 31 July 2017. Tender documents can be obtained from www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Tenders.aspx
All enquiries should be directed to: Contract 2017/09 Robin Dunn Contract 2017/10 Grahame Smail Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: robin.dunn@marlborough.govt.nz grahame.smail@marlborough.govt.nz
Positive Ageing – Elder Abuse Awareness Week Older people can find themselves in unhappy circumstances where carers or relatives take advantage of them. Abuse is most likely to be from a family member, very often adult children or grandchildren; the abusers can be male or female. Abuse can take many forms including: • Unauthorised taking of money or possessions • Misuse of power of attorney • Failure to repay loans • Use of home and/or utilities without contributing to costs • Lottery and romance scams • Neglect, lack of respect or inflexibility in rest
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home care. Age Concern Marlborough offers a confidential source of support and reassurance as well as advice on how to proceed for anyone aware of a case where an elderly person is being taken advantage of, intimidated or even physically illtreated. Contact Age Concern for a confidential discussion about an individual situation. Age Concern Marlborough Inc., 25 Alfred Street or phone (03) 579 3457 between 10.00am and 1.00pm, Monday to Friday. The Community Support Worker is available outside these hours. Email ageconble@xtra.co.nz
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The Sun Dogs at cafes I’ve really heard it all now. People are complaining about dog poo and how you may be sitting at a cafe and the dog decides to have a wee or poo while you’re eating or just having a drink. I’m sure the dog is not going to speak and say excuse me I’m just going to the rest room. For goodness sake is there no limit on anything anymore? What is the world coming to? Sorry cafes are for people not dogs or any animal. They are pets and members of your family, but please!!!!!!
NZ Post Well NZ Post you did it again and fail to get my mail to me because l missed a second hospital appointment. Not happy.
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This was paid at motor vehicle registration renewal time, it referred to third party personal injury cover and never did cover property eg your own or other vehicles passengers ...injured pedestrians or cyclists where you were found to be ‘at fault’. It has never covered third party property (other vehicle, fences on roadways or telegraph and electrical poles). Those have always been covered in fully comprehensive policies (covers one’s own car too) or third party only policies. Covers you if one’s at fault and you hit the Rolls Royce etc, third party injury cover via car rego ceased in 1972/3 when the no fault ACC Act was passed into legislation.
I am actually competent in English thank you, and have travelled to many places, including other small centres in other countries. I have read much concerning ‘studies’ into the whole subject of roundabouts v traffic lights, many see merit in both, but Blenheim is behind. There is a pride here in not installing lights. The town won’t exceed a certain size with that mentality.
Re: compulsory insurance - Australia has compulsory third party & it works well.
Poison Dump? Could the txter in txt Talk June 2nd (Exported water) please provide some facts regarding their assertion. If there is a huge poison dump up the Northbank, I have no knowledge of it. Northbank resident.
Picton post box clearance I can confirm due to being a past relief driver for that contractor that the service is better than 100 per cent. We do clear sometimes before the allotted time, but it will most definitely be so it is lesser volumes to grab at the cut off time.
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Get rid of the rule that says you must indicate left as you exit a roundabout if you are going straight through, it is just not working. Too many people indicate left far too early, then there are the mind-blowing ones that indicate right, that makes it really confusing for the drivers turning left.
Indicating Re: Friday, June 2. Maybe it’s you who should not be driving, it is not 50km around town, read the speed signs you doing 50 is stupidity.
Drivers are no worse than anywhere else, they are certainly very slow drivers... it’s the lazy hazy days you know? Lol.
America’s Cup Is anyone else frustrated that we can’t watch the racing without a Sky TV subscription!?
Kerb side trees It is about time the council trimmed kerb side trees. If they were in our section we would have a notice by now, and clean up the leaves left by these trees!
Noisy truck What noisy truck in Tereice Street? Never heard it, my bedroom is facing the street.
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Scared dog To the owner of the grey BMW parked behind Harvey Norman at 12.30pm Thursday, June 1, are you aware every time your white poodle jumps from the front to the back seat it set off the car alarm? One scared pooch.
Beware Just remember if you enter a property and no one’s home, if something they say is stolen it’s up to you to prove it’s not. So contractors protect yourselves.
Rentals Regarding cat problems All very well clapping hands at them to scare them off your garden.. not so easy in the middle of the night. There seems to be a huge feral cat problem in Blenheim. Could the council please offer a solution. If we catch the cats we have to pay for disposal. Not fair!
Interesting when I was told by a Real Estate Agency that a chimney sweep would be coming to my property they would give property keys to them if I was not home. On challenging this I was told we only have to give you 24 hours notice whether you are home or not. So Real Estate agents can give your keys to complete strangers, they told me I couldn’t refuse.
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Exploring working future By Celeste Alexander Careers, change of job and training opportunities will be the hot topic of discussion next Monday at the annual Careers Evening held in Blenheim. The Careers Evening is held by the Marlborough Boys’ College and is in its 26th year. It’s being held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 from 6.30-8pm. Assistant principal James Ryan says there will be 42 exhibitors attending including local companies representing a variety of industries. “We will have the likes
of Wine Marlborough, Hortus, McDonalds and Sanfords as well as all the universities and the defense force. “There will be all the major industries in the region represented, so a good opportunity for people to find out more.” He also says the Careers Evening is not just for students, but for all ages. “A lot of the universities are acutely aware that you don’t have a job for life and that it’s life long learning, so often people are considering a career change. “I encourage anyone considering this to go
along and talk to the providers about what options are out there.” The theme for this year’s Careers Evening, James says, is ‘investigation’. “We are telling our students that there’s a big difference between having a look to actually getting in and finding out all the relevant information. We urge students to have a conversation with exhibitors, ask what they will get out of training and what is needed to become part of an industry. “Do a proper investigation and you will get so much more out of it,” he says.
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by Celeste Alexander Alzheimers Society Marlborough celebrated three decades providing services to the Marlborough community with a high tea last Saturday. The celebration was attended by 60 people including dignitaries, life members, past and present committee members, staff and volunteers. The history of the society was recalled by Kaye Clarke and Helen Knapp who both began their association with the society as staff members, then became committee members and later chaired the committee. Their recollections of the highlights and challenges served to remind all present of the journey of Alzheimers Marlborough over the thirty years and the tremendous support provided by the local community. This ongoing support has helped to grow and improve the services offered. Jane, Lady Kidd and Norma Robinson cutting the From the formation of Alzheimers 30th anniversary cake.
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Disease and Related Disorders Society in 1987, with the Day Programme (Armada Club) operating out of the Salvation Army headquarters, to their own purpose-built facility on Wither Road and the extended range of services offered today. “There is much more to do, an increasing number of people to reach out to and more care and support to provide. “The need for Alzheimers Marlborough’s services will continue to grow. Life Membership was awarded to Dianne Johnson for her dedication to Alzheimers Marlborough over many years.” Jane, Lady Kidd, the first patron, and the current patron, Norma Robinson were called upon to cut the anniversary cake.
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‘Growth Bomb’ So the more Co2 that is around is going to be a great advantage for our gardens and plants as long as there is sufficient moisture and plenty of direct sunlight. In there lays the problem for those that are astute; direct sunlight and the absence thereof. As we have seen during recent seasons that if it is not a cloudy day more often than not it is a hazy sky day, which greatly reduces the amount of direct sunlight that reaches our plants. The effects of this vary from plant to plant and one or more of these aspects can be noticed; stunted growth, larger leaves, no flower buds, flower buds that don’t open, flowering at wrong times, increased maturity times, increase of disease and insect pest damage. Following this thought pattern how can Co2 be a problem as we have zillions of plants that will take in all the Co2 we can throw at them and they will love it, we might be quickly living in a jungle of plants but the Co2 levels will be naturally reduced. Plants die and the carbon from them is sequestrated into the soil building humus and saving the planet from Co2 global warming. So simple and all we have to do is fill our gardens with plants, grasses and weeds to save the world. Oops there is a problem, the plants need heaps of direct sunlight to save the world and they are not getting it. Oh well back to the drawing board.
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- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 16 Cancer Society Marlborough’s Book Fair By Bay’s Joinery, 25a Redwood St, 10am6pm. Annual fundraiser to help raise money to continue their support of members in the community affected by cancer. On all weekend long. Blenheim Dancing Society 39th Annual Festival ASB Theatre Marlborough, 8am-10pm. Genres include ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop and tap. Kids from Blenheim, Christchurch, Nelson and Wellington from 3 years to 18 years. Door sale only, adults $4 and children $1. On all weekend long. Friday Knockout Pool Tournament Open to anybody except 1st Division Players. Come along learn the rules, some tactics, and maybe even improve your play. Limited to 16 people on a first come basis. Every Friday night at 7pm Clubs of Marlborough. 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. Clarity and Confusion - Philip Cowe Art Exhibition on till June 22. The Treaty On the Ground - Floor Talk With Dr Peter Meihana. Millennium Public Art Gallery, Corner of Seymour and Alfred St, 1-2pm. Marlborough Civic Orchestra Upbeat Music Theory Club, Fridays during term time, 3.20–4.30pm, Nativity Church Hall. Marlborough Civic Orchestra Development Orchestra. Fridays at 4.45–6pm, Nativity Church Hall. 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. 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.
If you have an event email Susan at The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Disenchanted Prophets Exhibition Millennium Public Art Gallery, Blenheim, open daily. This exhibition engages with the many components of Waitangi protests that reveal them as far more significant than as portrayed. On until June 25.
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. Discord Drawings Exhibition on until July 2.
Saturday 17 Shortest Day Market Havelock Town Hall, 9am-1pm. Havelock Lions popular annual Market, lots on offer. 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. Marlborough Kennel Assn Two Ribbon Parades (dog shows). Clubgrounds, Aerodrome Rd, Omaka. All breeds recognised by NZKC welcome. Entries 10.15am, judging 11am. Spectators welcome. Info contact Sharon 5785311. Redwood Market 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Site fees donated to charity. Contact Alison 5785109. Round’A’Mini Golf Picton Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday, 9am. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, SundayThomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.
Marlborough Civic Orchestra Rehearsal, 4-6pm Saturdays. Band Rooms, Auckland St. Contact Linda Lloyd 022 109 9242. 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.
Sunday 18 Parent & Child Expo 2017 Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 10am–2:30pm. Come along for a fun family day out with entertainment for all! Over 40 exhibitors. Door sales only, $2, under 14 free. 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. Blue Duck Nude Midwinter Swim East jetty, Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti, noon. This annual event is the highest altitude midwinter swim in NZ and will go ahead regardless of weather, Phone Bill 5786667. More FM Midwinter Swim Picton Foreshore, 12-2pm. Register from midday, then take part in - Ice and spoon races, the iceberg challenge, North or South Pole and of course, the midwinter swim at 1pm. There are heaps of spot prizes. Marlborough Beekeepers Beekeeping Woodwork workshop, 2pm at Putake, 48 Rene Street. All welcome. Contact Silke Powell 0212684149.
Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Marlborough Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, 9am-noon at the A&P Showgrounds. Grab yourself a delicious brunch, lots on offer. Picton Rail & Sail Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays. For further information contact Graham Low 573 6356 or Russell Mathews 573 8553. Ulysses Club Ride Pelorus Bridge Cafe for lunch, very social, 11am. Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@golf.co.nz. Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday and Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@ gmail.com. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Ph Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776. Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street. Ph Russell 5791952. 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 Vince 5788983 or Rod 5794601. 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.
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WineWorks Marlborough Distribution general store Person
Who are we? WineWorks offers wine bottling and warehousing services to New Zealand wineries. In doing this, we aim to be “Trusted to bottle New Zealand for the world”. Our Blenheim plant employs over 200 staff across 7+ departments and we are constantly on the lookout for fresh new talent to join our dynamic team. Our Distribution department is experiencing an exciting period of growth and has expanded to meet increased productivity and manufacturing demands. As a result, we’re seeking applicants interested in joining our Distribution Team as a General Store Person for both day and night shifts. Day shift = 5am-5pm Night shift = 5pm-5am Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate for this position will be eager to work as part of a dynamic team, thrive on challenges and have a great work ethic to get in and get the job done. The position is responsible for assisting in the day to day operation of the Warehouse and Distribution area, resulting in a well-ordered operation. In return WineWorks Marlborough can offer you a stable future supporting an important local industry. Applicants for this role must have the following abilities, skills and experience: • Ability to work in a large FMCG environment, and be able to work well under pressure • A high degree of physical fitness - including the ability to lift up to 16kg on a frequent basis. • Forklift/high reach experience essential (current OSH certification required) • Good general warehouse operational skills, previous experience with an electronic Warehouse • Inventory Control System is desirable • Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills, able to communicate clearly and positively • Display attention to detail • A positive, enthusiastic, “can do” attitude with a strong result focused work ethic • Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to consistently meet deadlines • Be an excellent team player • A basic level of computer literacy • Health and Safety conscious • Willingness to learn and develop within the role • RF scanner experience preferred When do we need you? This is a full time, immediate start position, working Monday to Friday with flexibility to work extra hours if required. Applicants MUST have New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency. WineWorks has a drug and alcohol policy and the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. To apply online please go to www.wineworks.co.nz and click on the Employment tab, Distribution Store Person or alternately you can apply through Q Jumpers, Seek or Trade Me Jobs. For your application to be considered we must receive a completed WineWorks application form and a current CV. To learn more about us, visit our website www.wineworks.co.nz. Applications close 9 July 2017.
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We’re on the hunt for our next Senior Vineyard Machinery Technician to join our Marlborough based team. In this role you will be ensuring the Machine Operations Machinery is maintained fotorm at: colour a high standard ready for machine operations work plans. This includes pre-season run date position maintenance, post-season decommissioningsort and breakdown support.
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You’ll be liaising with the machine operations Fri 16 Juninternal Sit team to schedule andvacant external service providers to ensure faults, scheduled service work, repairs and maintenance are resolved to limit interruption to work programs and ensure maximum machine availability. Managing pre start and post shift checks, schedule faults to be resolved with minimum impact to operations. Coordinating the Mechanical Support team activities to ensure alignment and efficient use of their time. If this sounds like the new challenge that you have been waiting for we’d love to hear from you! Applications close Friday, 23 June 2017. We will be reviewing applications as they come in. To apply for this role please email your application with VIT00293 in the subject line to Nadine.mcconnell@pernod-ricard.com
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1 2 3 4 5 to apply your • Proven $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 success in finding policy solutions to seemingly conflicting considerable interests insightPLEASE intoNOTE:Sound judgement in identifying and evaluating policy options that we have•prepared this planning for the proof based advertisement on our • A good understanding of the Resource Management Act and its of the instructions sustainableunderstanding use, application. received. In approving the cost (excl gst) development advertisement, it is client’s responsibility The ability to check the •accuracy of bothto thework individually as well as being a team player. $375.18and protection advertisement, the media and the • Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills. $372.75 position nominated. of natural Cancellation•ofThe adverts booked ability to with work effectively in a political environment. and physical media will incur a media cancellation fee of $50. You will also have a tertiary qualification specialising in planning, resources in a unique resource management or related field and at least three years’ experience in working with regional or district plans. your contact: environment Rachel and in a unitary In return we can offer you a competitive remuneration package, cutting edge technology and the opportunity to grow and develop council setting. your skills.
Applications close on 30 June 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 pere.hawes@marlborough.govt.nz
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Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030
NUKU, Christine Ralda: On June 13 2017, peacefully at her home. Dearly loved by all her family and friends. Will be sadly missed by all. A private family farewell has been held. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
central district equestrian Showing Seminar Saturday 8th July 2017 - 10.15am Judges and all interested persons and competitors Blenheim RDA, Taylor Pass Rd, Blenheim Cost - RAS judges $20. Interested persons and competitors $25. Under 17’s free.
Farm & Lifestyle Fencing Vineyards - Post Driving Repairs & Post Replacement
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central district Hunter Jumping Seminar Sunday 9th July - 10am Marshland Pony Club Grounds Cost - RAS judges $20. Public $25 under 17’s free all enquiries to Jenny Halliday 022 0753915
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St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: Contemporary Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown Phone 578 0139 www.stchristophers.co.nz
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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.
Wallpapering NO GST Labour only Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568
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WALKER, (nee Smith), Mary Twinnie: In her 91st year, passed peacefully on June 14 2017. Dearly loved wife of the late Mark Walker, loved Mum of Dawn, Mary, and Mark. Loved Nana, great Nana and greatgreat Nana of all her grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 17 Redwood Street, Blenheim 7201. Mary will be laying at Omaka Marae, Aerodrome Road until her service there at 11am on Monday June 19, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
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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.
BIRD, Verna Jean (nee Nelson): 11 June, 2017 BURGESS, Margaret Susan: 8 June, 2017 GUILLEMOT, Robin (Gilly): 9 June, 2017 JONES, Cecilia Maria Ternchai: 8 June, 2017 McINTYRE, Douglas James (Jim): 9 June, 2017 READ, Beverly Dawn (nee Frost): 5 June, 2017 RICHARDS, Stephen (Steve) Leslie: 7 June, 2017 RUTLEDGE, Jon (Rut): 10 June, 2017
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Friday June 16, 2017
Sport
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With Jacob Page
Badminton win
Michael Venus - we hardly know ye Michael Venus’ triumph in the French Open men’s doubles is one that should be recognised. In a busy period of sport with the America’s Cup, British and Irish Lions tour, NBA playoffs, Stanley Cup ice hockey playoffs and the Champions Trophy cricket competition (how terrible were the Black Caps in that?!) it’s easy to pass over Venus’ unbelievable achievement on the red clay of Roland Garros. Sure, it’s the men’s doubles - hardly the glamorous singles draw but for a Kiwi to be in a tennis grand slam final, yet alone win it, is truly staggering. I’m not sure what this will do for Halberg
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Award chances, I’m not even sure if he is an individual nomination or a team one since his doubles partner is American Ryan Harrison but the result is still more worthy. The 29-year-old Aucklander has a strong serve for doubles but only has a career-high singles ranking of 274 almost six years ago. The crowd watching the final was sparse to say the least but a French Open crown in any format is not to be sneezed at. After all, far better players have been more highly touted in Paris and come away with nothing. Generally, my interest in New Zealand tennis
Picton’s Queen Charlotte College was victorious as Marlborough teams shone at the Tasman secondary schools badminton championships in Motueka this week. In a closely-fought tie the Queen Charlotte College team of Keita Maxwell, Aron Radzik, Callum Nicholson, Agost Radzik, and Mana Collins won by two sets on countback after the match was tied at three games a piece, claiming the Helen Quentin-Baxter Trophy.
is non-existent. I would love for a Kiwi to be relevant on the global circuit but they aren’t. Credit where it’s due, Venus has done something he should receive plenty of praise for from the New Zealand sporting public. It’d be nice to see his public profile lifted and for New Zealand tennis officials to realise they have PR lightning in a bottle. Let Venus show off the trophy at schools and major events and see if we can’t inspire the next generation of Kiwi kids to take up the sport so it’s not such a long wait for the next grand slam trophy.
Sporting elder champion Sporting legend, academic and life coach Sir Peter Snell is to become patron of New Zealand’s SuperSeniors Champions programme and help raise awareness of senior’s issues such as elder abuse and neglect. Minister for Seniors Maggie Barry says Sir Peter is an inspirational role model to older New Zealanders and many people feel they know him through his sporting success, his books and his life’s work.
Kurt Lindsay, 29 Rural & lifestyle sales agent for Bayleys Marlborough Sponsor – Bayleys Marlborough
Saturday run
Reason for participating: “There were a few reasons for stepping into the ring. “After supporting Life Education in past years with their fantastic charity auctions, I thought what they do with the kids is great and with the committee stepping it up this year with something different and bringing a personal challenge for myself. “I had to be a part of it. “Its going to be a challenging four months and with a bit of luck I’ll get my nose straightened. “Go Team Red.”
The Marlborough Harriers club is holding a pack run/walk from a Taylor Pass Road property on Saturday at 2pm. The property is on the left hand side just before the first bridge after Taylor Dam, about seven km from Wither Road. Look for the ‘Harriers’ sign. Everyone is welcome to participate and there is a children’s run organised.
Mid-winter swim
The Sun will be profiling each Fight For Life competitor in the lead up to the big event on September 30.
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.
Central Pirates, top of the League The Central Pirates cemented second round champions with a solid 5-1 victory over Blenheim Valley Masters with Harrison Pine scoring a double and some great team work from Aaron Vercoe and Liam Sluiter setting up the victory. Mark Batty scored a super con-
solation goal for Masters. Rangers City had a tough defense and crafted a 1-0 win over Central with Keagan Mortimer scoring the only goal. Blenheim Valley Cobras and Club Mates United ended in a one all stalemate. Division 2 featured a huge upset
with Picton Panel and Paint beating Blenheim Valley Woodbourne 5-0 and that meant Clubs of Marlborough Rangers took second round honors’. The other game resulted in a two all draw between Rangers Development and Trojans.
Division 3 honors of the round went to Trojan Spartans beating Rangers United 2-1. Picton Crow Tavern and Redwood Masters drew 1-1. All local football teams will be looking forward to the first round of the knockout cup this weekend.
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Sunstrike crashes devastating By Cathie Bell A long-time Sun reader is warning others about the dangers of sunstrike when driving after nearly hitting a school student with her car. The reader says she was waiting on the Howick Road intersection to turn right on Maxwell Road into town about 3.30pm on Wednesday, when a Marlborough Girls’ College student was waiting on her bike to cross Maxwell Road and turn into Howick Road at the same time. “I am not trying to make excuses but the way the sun was in my eyes, I could hardly see her while she waited there and, thinking she had crossed already, I moved my car to
cross the intersection, nearly crashing into her and another car on Maxwell Road. “Luckily nothing happened and we all were fine but I got so terrified and shocked that I didn’t even think about stopping or talking to that girl to see if she was all right. “I want to apologise for what could have led to a fatal road accident and all just because of me.” The driver says she was in a silver car, and wants to convey her ‘sincere apologies to that innocent college girl’. “It made me think how a tiny thing like this can affect us and others on the road and by just being a bit more patient and vigilant on the road, we can avoid major disasters.”