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By Cathie Bell Hularii and Amber McKenzie are calling for councillors to re-think and fund an adult changing facility in Blenheim.

They asked the Marlborough District Council as part of Annual Plan submissions for this but are disappointed to have missed out, when they know what a big difference it will make to them and others in town.

Their oldest child, seven year-old Bailey, is wheelchair-bound with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy among other conditions.

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Council answers toilet access call Continued from page 1 Hularii says his family asked the council to put in more disabled change areas for them and other families to use in town.

There is a facility at the Stadium 2000 that people can take their child who needs a change, but that is not always available as it gets booked out.

“We among other families have literally had to change our growing children in the boots of our cars because there is nowhere close to do it.”

After the Mackenzies approached The Sun, the Marlborough District Council had another look at the issue.

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manager Jamie Lyall says council staff are examining what would be required to provide specialised toilet and changing facilities within Blenheim’s central business district.

The facilities need to have a hoist and adult-size changing table.

Jamie says inquiries are underway to see if another central location could be adapted and fitted out.

He said it would not be a public facility in the usual sense but accessed only by the families or carers of those requiring use of such specialised facilities, probably by way of a swipe card.

“This would be an amenity used by only a very few people with particular high needs and, given

the level of vandalism at our public toilets, it would have to be accessible by security card only.”

Staff are considering whether it may be possible to convert part of existing toilet amenities at Liz Davison Place or the carparking building.

Space was required for an adult-sized change table and hoist with room also to manoeuvre a wheelchair or mobility scooter.

Location was the key issue, Jamie says.

“We would even consider meeting the cost of installing all the necessary equipment if a commercial building owner in town could offer a suitable space.”

Hularii says the news from the council is ‘great’.

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By Cathie Bell Cotton On has moved to fix a blunder that saw the space housing the company’s store in Blenheim being advertised as available for rent and vacant possession.

It is understood the company is now to sign a three-year lease, renewing its position in Blenheim’s main shopping street, Market Street.

The Sun understands the company’s lease on the site was to expire in the next month.

No-one from Cotton On New Zealand has responded to queries from The Sun and staff at the central Blenheim store say they have heard nothing.

Cotton On Australian spokeswoman Meg Carroll will only say there has been a ‘misunderstanding’.

“There has been a misunderstanding with this listing and the Cotton On store in Blenheim is not closing or moving at this time.”

She would not say what the misunderstanding was that led to store space being advertised online as ‘vacant soon’.

The Cotton On store was advertised online as a 194 square metre ‘ideal retail space’ on Market Street with ‘good profile’ and ‘vacant soon’.

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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Free stands for community groups Organisers of the Marlborough Home & Garden Show, running 7-9 July at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, have announced today that they have two free exhibitor stands to give away to local community groups.

Jade Promotions & Events director, Josh Shanley says this is a chance for deserving community organisations to participate in a popular and upbeat event free of charge.

“There are two stands up for grabs, all applicants need to do is contact us and say why they think they deserve a free stand. The two organisations that put forward the best reasons will receive free exhibiting space at the show.

“Last year the show attracted over

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6,000 people, so it’s a fantastic chance for the successful community groups to promote themselves to the public.

“The Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 will be packed with products and inspiration for beautifying the home and garden, loads of show-only specials, free daily ‘ask an expert’ sessions and there will be a fantastic show prize.

“We love pulling all that together for our show visitors, but it’s also really nice to be able to support local community groups when we can too,” he says.

Submissions need to be in to Jade Promotions & Events by Monday 26 June.

Please email submissions to: briar@ jadepromotions.co.nz or phone 06 280 The Marlborough Home & Garden Show.

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Search finds man A police and search and rescue team found a 70 year-old man who had got lost in Picton’s Essons Valley on Tuesday. Police say the man had a cell phone with him and was able to let searchers know his location at 2.50pm.

Marlborough Volunteer Search and Rescue staff found him just after 5pm.

Shellfish and paua The Ministry for Primary Industries is holding public drop-in sessions about proposals for close shellfish (excluding rock lobster and scampi) and seaweed fisheries in the Kaikoura/Cape Campbell region, and to cut paua takes in the top of the South in Ward today at the Ward Hall from 5pm to 8pm, and tomorrow in Blenheim at the Clubs of Marlborough ground floor board room from 5pm to 8pm.

Missing bunnies bounty offered

By Cathie Bell The Blenheim Business Association built and decorated wooden bunnies to decorate the central business district at Easter, but some of the bunnies didn’t make their way back, and the association is now offering a bounty.

Association co-ordinator Caroline Stone says about a dozen bunnies are missing, along with another dozen wooden eggs.

They were all placed in Kinross Street, near the Stadium 2000.

“There are probably too many missing to just have been taken home by somebody.”

Caroline says the association is offering a bounty for returned bunnies and eggs.

Association members didn’t really want to go back into the workshop to make more, she says.

“We’ll give people a voucher for a couple of coffees at Thomas’s to make it worth their while to bring them back.”

Pedestrian injured A man was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Springlands on Monday.

A car hit the pedestrian at the intersection of Colemans Road and Orchard Lane about 6.20am.

Event giveaway It’s a question as old as the ages – grain or grape? The Sun readers have a chance to help crown a winner with a wine versus beer degustation event at Marlborough’s Wither Hills Cellar Door and Restaurant on June 29.

People interested in winning two tickets to the degustation dinner, matching award-winning Wither Hills wines and Emerson’s beer, email news@ blenheimsun.co.nz with your name and details by 4pm on Friday June 23.

The dinner starts at 6.30pm, Thursday 29 June, at Wither Hills Cellar Door and Restaurant all food, beer and wine included, tickets cost $90 each.

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By Cathie Bell Next week will see a stepping up of efforts to stop the spread of pest plant Chilean needle grass.

A national landowners’ group is meeting in Marlborough with people from Marlborough, Hawkes Bay and Canterbury getting together for the first time to start work on raising awareness of the serious risks posed by the grass.

Later that day, a field day is being held at Phil and Virginia Pratt’s property, Glenbeigh, at Blind River, where a discussion about new requirements under the Regional Pest Management Plan and on farm planning will be held.

Two videos have been made to help farmers, one for those with the pest plant on their properties and one for those who want to avoid getting it on their properties.

Farmers, vineyard owners, contractors, and agencies and organisations with a stake in the environment, are all invited to hear the latest about control methods and the help that is available.

It’s hoped that every property owner who has any needlegrass infestation will attend.

Council biosecurity officer Jim Herdman says Chilean needle grass is still spreading in Marlborough. He hopes this meeting will raise awareness and win support for new protocols to help limit the spread.

The infestations near Blenheim, on the Taylor River, Omaka, and Wither Hills, are being treated by the new herbicide the council has helped introduce, Jim says.

• Chilean Needle Grass Field Day is on Tuesday 27 June, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, at Phil and Virginia Pratt’s, Glenbeigh, 331 Blind River Loop Road.

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Careers evening leaves students ‘inspired’

By Celeste Alexander The Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 was a place of inspiration and goal setting for hundreds of people who attended the Careers evening on Monday night.

Hosted by the Marlborough Boys’ College, this annual event brought together 42 exhibitors from all over the country, who spoke with those wanting to learn more about training options and prospective career paths.

A number of adults were also exploring their options for retraining, which is ‘what this Careers Evening is all about’, MBC assistant principal James Ryan says. Sydney Burt talks to defence recruiter Chief Petty Officer Nick Geary.

Predator-free Picton a step closer

By Glenise Dreaver Picton’s Dawn Chorus pop-up shop in Wellington Street sold 65 predator traps in its first three days in business last week.

The group wants to totally rid Picton of the rats, stoats, and possums destroying native bird life.

“Wellington’s well on the way to becoming the first predatorfree city in New Zealand and we aim to make Picton the first predator-free town,” project coordinator Siobain Browning says.

The group’s website reports 352 rats, 445 mice and 208 possums caught since trapping began late last year.

Participants can submit information on numbers caught to pictondawnchorus.nz and anyone interested can also track the figures and information on that site.

“The main place for trapping at the moment is in Victoria Domain,” supporter Don Miller says, but they also aim to have garden traps in one in every four properties in Picton and

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There are three types of trap for sale in the pop-up shop - the gas, self clearing and self resetting Goodnature traps for possums, and for rats, both cost $85, while the $10 wooden and wire traps need to be cleared.

“These are subsidised prices available only for Picton/Waikawa residents,” Siobain says.

There are 165 traps left, though the self-setting ones have already sold out. A new shipment will be available next week.

The pop-up shop has been made possible by a second grant from Kiwibank, bringing its total donation to the local project to $12,000. ”The first subsidy was a big success and we are very grateful that they have supported us again with this further grant” Siobain says.

The shop, near Kiwi Takeaways, will be open between 10am and 1pm Monday to Saturday until mid-July.

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Letters to the editor

Cat? Poo Cats will, if possible, scratch a small depression in loose soil and defecate into it.

They will then replace soil cover.

This instinctive action disguises from other cats, particularly males, who is present and what food has been eaten.

If even a small space of sand or soil is available, cats will move into it.

It is more likely that a hedgehog is responsible for unwanted fertile deposits.

Hedgehogs are active most nights so are often not noticed.

Unlike cats who stop and squat, they defecate while moving so their deposits are often a dark streak tapering at one end.

As air temperatures drop for winter they will select a dry, safe hibernation space among clumps of grass or dry leaves and will not be active until spring.

If the so-called cat poo deposits reduce during winter it can show that furry felines are not to blame for a natural activity in an unnatural regulated environment.

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Council Rubbish Policy

Dear Ed, In reply to Don Coyote ‘whoopee’ Dear Ed, By the time one reaches I reckon Marlborough Dis65, one should not be in a trict Council needs to take a position to rely totally on the good hard look at its rubbish government. policy.

The pension is assistance, Rubbish gets dumped on the not something to be totally river bed, but it does not ocrelied upon. cur to Marlborough District If Don Coyote has himself in Council that people do that this position, then I suggest he because of rubbish tip fees. take the tobacco from his pipe, an expensive habit, andLOCAL make HIRE So no rubbish tip fees.

It is free to dump rubbish in an instant coffee at home, the proper place.

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Marlborough District Council has removed rubbish bins from areas where people picnic or gather.

Result - rubbish litter.

So policy should be reinstate those bins plus put bins in other places where they have never been but are needed.

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Re: Article on litter Dear Ed, I live in Weld Street and our hedge/ fence constantly has bottles, cans and rubbish thrown over it.

There even was a lunchbox with molding pizza in it thrown over the fence two weeks ago.

About eight years ago many open letters obviously taken from letter boxes (all opened) were found on the property.

I was on crutches at the time, but returned them to their correct addresses but finally decided to take a packet of insurance papers to the police station explaining the situation and due to my incapacity would not be stretching myself to walk delivering opened mail anymore.

It is very disconcerting to find weekly lots of litter on or around your boundary.

Surely the council can do some sort of monitoring?

Although some of the cans are alcohol, which could be discharged at night (by patrons walking back from the tavern).

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Gin it is...

Hidden in a Renwick garage are the beginnings of a drinks empire.

Cathie Bell talks to bitters mixer and soon-to-be distiller Ben Leggett.

Ben Leggett is a born and bred Marlburian, who grew up in Rarangi.

But he’s spent 14 years overseas, working in the international drinks business in Britain and has learnt a huge amount about spirits, cocktails, and the people who make them.

“I’m the usual cliché, a Kiwi ending up in Britain working in a bar.

“I tried not to do that – I went to France on a one year tourism visa.

“I ended up in Britain in a bar, and I never looked back.”

He says he started off doing cocktails and competitions, moving into event work for drinks brands, and starting ambassadorial jobs, working as a consultant for cognac and whisky brands.

“It was amazing, an incredible experience. I got to travel and did what I loved.”

The dream has always been to own and operate a distillery, Ben says.

Fourteen years went by and now he has come back to Marlborough with his English wife Lou to settle down and get a better life.

The dream has always been to own and operate a distillery, Ben says.

“Before we left Britain, I launched my own range of cocktail bitters. It is niche but fashionable – it took off. The plan is to do the same here, and have my own gin.”

While he personally likes gin and it’s ‘an easy spirit to make’, Ben says there is a boom to come in gin – the spirit has been re-discovered and is huge in Europe, and it’s time for it to do the same here.

“In the past two years, the number of craft distilleries has taken off, and an official gin guild has started up...It’s going with a hiss and a roar.”

He is close with his distillery plans, with investors and business partners

signed up, and a distillery location close to being agreed.

“The grand plan is close. Next year, I hope to be up and running.

“After years away, I’m lucky to be a Kiwi again, support has been unbelievably good, I’m pleased to be doing something in New Zealand.”

He has six months to get his gin recipe sorted, and is confident it will have grapes in it.

“The niche with gin is absolutely the botanicals.

“I’m looking at a Marlborugh dry gin, I’m not the only distillery in Marlborough, but it will be made from grapes.

“I want it to be the base product of our grape industry.”

While the distillery is still a way off, his range of cocktail bitters is flourishing.

The bitters are in their first year, and are already being sold in Melbourne and London, as well as being distributed through the main centres in New Zealand.

Ben makes three bitters – ‘citrus refresher’ of Grapefruit and Hops Bitters; ‘rich berry’ Blackberry and Balsamic Bitters; and ‘mature digestif’ Coffee and Pimento Bitters.

All are aimed at a different cocktail drinks area, and each is built around locally-sourced ingredients.

“I’m a geek… I like to play to see how each individual ingredient plays out.

“I have spent years of teaching and training on behalf of cognac and brandy, keen to see if I can produce what I have been teaching all these years.”

While the bitters range and the distillery plans may be small by the scale of the international work he has been involved in before, the work is intensive and time-consuming.

When everything is done by hand, it’s a lot of work for one person, especially when you have a fulltime job, a baby on the way, and a distillery to set up, as Ben does.

“I moved to New Zealand to relax and have a more balanced lifestyle, and I’m Ben Leggett makes bitters and is setting up a Marlborough distillery. more busy than I’ve ever been.”

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Exciting new art workshop

By Celeste Alexander Local artist Kylie Fleur is excited for the launch of her brand-new art workshop titled ‘Creative Mindfulness Workshop’.

She describes it as being ‘a new approach to art making’ where participants learn to use mindfulness to support their creative process, while exploring art-making as a form of mediation.

“As a mother I find my mind is often on auto-pilot, focused on the next thing, the next meal, the next playdate, the next pick up and drop off... I soon realised I wasn’t stopping enough to smell the roses.

“I needed to stop and surrender to the moment, in both life and in my art form.

“This has been a hugely important learning process, one which I want to share with others.” Kylie says there are several benefits

to gain from attending her workshop.

“Many studies show creativity and mindfulness to be hugely beneficial to our health and happiness, they promote calm and wellbeing, reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental health, and increases our focus and attention span.”

Through the ‘Creative Mindfulness Workshop’ Kylie will offer a series of exercises designed to help people feel relaxed, present, tuned-in and responsive through their art.

“Emphasis is placed on the process of creating rather than planning ahead to the finished artwork, we choose a particular focus for the mind which in this case, is the thing we are doing creatively.

From there we then apply mindfulness to it,” she says. PBA

Accident closes road

A crane had to be used to put a truck back on its wheels.

A truck rolled at the corner of Scott Street and Muller Road after being hit by a car, on Saturday afternoon.

Neighbours say the accident happened about 4pm, and the road was closed until 6pm, after the rolled truck spilt fuel.

Luckily, no-one was hurt in the accident.

A crane was called in to lift the small truck back onto its wheels.

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Yes it’s cold, but keeping active is key to taking care of your health.

Walk for health A winter walk, just what the doctor ordered

Winter is here and as the temperature drops it can be tempting to go into hibernation.

But while the chilly days offer little motivation to get off the couch, keeping active is key to taking care of your health.

A Southern Cross Health Society survey looking at the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders has revealed that three in five Kiwis (59%) perceive themselves as overweight, with females (61%) and people aged 40 plus (62%) more likely to think they are overweight.

Southern Cross Health Society’s head of marketing, Chris Watney, says nearly one in four (22%) Kiwis have been told that their weight is a concern by their doctor.

“Our research shows that more than half of New Zealanders (54%) have attempted to lose weight in the past year, and while most were successful at dropping the kilos, fewer than half (44%) have been able to keep the weight off.”

Females were more likely to try and lose

weight (59%) than males (48%), and those aged 40 to 49 years (60%) were more determined to lose weight than other age groups.

“We know that for most people weight loss efforts are centred on diet, and three quarters of our respondents lost weight after watching what they ate.

Those aged under 40 were more likely to focus on exercising outside of the gym (61%) and reducing their sugar consumption (57%),” he says.

The survey also asked New Zealanders what their favourite type of exercise was, with almost three quarters (74%) saying they enjoy a regular walk. Running (14%) and cycling (14%) were the next most common forms of exercise.

And while exercise may be less appealing in winter, it comes with benefits beyond just potential weight loss.

“It’s also good for boosting energy, lifting your mood, reducing stress and improving your immune system,” he says.

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As the temperature drops, many might be tempted to chow down on belly-warming meals like rich macaroni and cheese and creamy soup.

Instead, get that toasty feeling from superfoods and incorporate healthy eating into your daily routine to ensure you are getting nutrients, antioxidants, and immune-boosting powers that your body needs to power itself through cold weather.

Oatmeal When it gets cooler, it’s the perfect time to break out the oatmeal. Oats are a whole grain, so you’ll get a dose of fiber and plant-based protein to stop hunger with just one bowl.

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Brussels sprouts Eating these mini cabbages may just help you fight a cold this fall.

In addition to being packed with fiber and cancer-fighting phytonutrients, Brussels sprouts run high in vitamin C. It won’t prevent the sniffles completely, but vitamin C has been shown to reduce the length of cold symptoms.

Though the bitter taste of brussels sprouts tends to scare some people away, heating them up can make a huge difference in flavor.

Avocado There’s a way to enjoy this creamy fruit when it’s chilly, including oven roasting avocado which makes it even creamier.

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Richard Bradley and Peter Meihana talks to iwi members at Whites Bay (Pukatea).

Treaty signing marked Local iwi members commemorated the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in Marlborough with a series of events last weekend.

Historian Dr Peter Meihana gave a presentation at the Millennium Gallery last Friday, tying in with the gallery’s ‘Disenchanted Prophets-Matakite Matakiri’ photographic exhibition on modern Maori protest.

Peter’s contribution to the recently published book, ‘The Treaty of Ground’, examines in more detail the treaty settlements of

the local Kurahaupo iwi of Ngati Kuia, Ngai Apa and Rangitane.

A copy of the Treaty of Waitangi document was signed by local chiefs of Rangitane, Ngati Toa, and Ngati Rarua at Horahora Kakahu island in Port Underwood on June 17 1840.

While some chiefs such as Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata signed copies of the Treaty in other regions, Peter points out that Ihaia Kaikoura was the only Rangitane iwi signatory.

His relationships to other

Kurahaupo iwi gave another perspective to the politics of the signing.

These longstanding historical grievances of all eight Te Tau Ihu iwi were finally settled in 2014.

The commemoration events have been taking place for over a decade now, and the feature of this weekend’s activities were visits to the sites transferred to Rangitane under the cultural redress provisions of the deed of settlement, particularly those sites in Cloudy Bay and Port Underwood.

Former lead negotiator for the Kurahaupo treaty settlement negotiations Richard Bradley attended the site visits and shared with those present why these particular Crown properties were selected and how they were seen as important to the cultural identity and future wellbeing of iwi such as Rangitane.

The weekend has created a great deal of interest amongst iwi members and supporters, and more site visits are planned.

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“What is the essence of life?

To serve others and to do good.”

- Aristotle

Huge thanks to our volunteers!

Over 250 people in the Marlborough region Volunteer for New Zealand Red Cross.

Our programmes are diverse and far-reaching and we simply couldn’t do it without you!

Want to join us? Volunteering in your community is fun and rewarding!

Try something to suit you:  Community Visitors  Community Garden  Emergency response  Retail shop Phone us on 03 578-6134 or go to www.redcross.org.nz to find out more

Celebrate a local community group and make sure they are in to WIN!

Live, laugh, share – volunteer!

There’s an easy way to thank your community stars this National Volunteer Week.

“Live, laugh, share – Volunteer / Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tuao”, that’s the theme for National Volunteer Week 2017, which runs from Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 June.

Volunteering is good for you, your community and for the social development of the country.

It helps build the social fabric that keeps us connected and engaged in our world.

It is important to recognise volunteering and the place it has in keeping our communities strong and healthy.

An easy way to recognise the volunteers that touch your community is to enter them in the Trustpower Community Awards.

The awards, run in association with the Marlborough District Council recognise the role volunteers and community groups play in making Marlborough a wonderful

place to live.

There is more than $5000 up for grabs for community groups across five categories: Heritage and Environment; Health and Wellbeing; Arts and Culture; Sports and Leisure; and Education and Child/ Youth Development.

The Supreme Winner of the Marlborough Community Awards will represent their region at the Trustpower National Community Awards in Queenstown next April.

Trustpower Community Relations Representative Abbie Siely says everyday Marlborough community members benefit from the hard work of local voluntary groups, and it takes the help of these community

members to ensure they get the thanks they deserve.

“Volunteers selflessly give their time to a number of community projects, causes and services that improve peoples’ lives.

“They fundraise, coordinate support groups, host events, build things and even organise sporting challenges to keep people active– all of this is often on top of family and work commitments too.

“Trustpower wants to celebrate these local good sorts, but need help.

“Entering a group into the Community Awards is quick and easy.

Anyone can enter a group – groups can even enter

themselves.

Entry forms are available at any Council office or service centre, online at www. trustpower.co.nz/communityawards or by calling Trustpower Community Relations on 0800 87 11 11.

Entries for the 2017 Trustpower Community Awards close on Friday 11 August, with information forms for the entered groups being accepted until the following Friday.

For further information, please contact: Abbie Siely Community Relations Representative Trustpower P: 0800 87 11 11 ext. 8153 M: 021 276 5319 E: abbie@trustpower.co.nz

Thanks to the thousands of Kiwi volunteers who live, laugh and share with our newer Kiwis.

Volunteer Maria Work and ‘new Kiwi’ Re Ber Paw Sein.

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With the advent of Fire & Emergency New Zealand from July 1st, the Marlborough Kaikoura District Fire Authority wishes to thank all of its volunteer fire fighters for the dedication and professionalism they have shown over the past five years in dealing with major fire and emergency events in the Marlborough and Kaikoura districts in support of our communities in need.

Fire & Emergency New Zealand commits to supporting our volunteers and our communities whenever and wherever disaster strikes.

English for a new life English is key to accessing work, education and everyday life in New Zealand.

English Language Partners helps newer Kiwis feel at home. Volunteers visit people, teaching essential communication skills such as greeting neighbours, shopping and interacting with health providers. As well as teaching refugees and migrants to use English with confidence, volunteers explain the ‘Kiwi way of life’, so people feel they belong here.

Volunteer Maria Work helped Re Ber Paw Sein, from Burma, understand how we do things. The two forged a close friendship, and Maria helped Re Ber find her first job at a

cafe. “I was blown away by Re Ber’s determination to get a job. Not so she could be better off, she simply wanted to be contributing and to give a little back,” says Maria.

Armed with Re Ber’s CV and a dose of cautious optimism, they approached the manager and Re Ber was offered work on the spot.

Re Ber enjoys her work and admits she is far more talkative now. “I can understand the conversation and be a part of it.”

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More volunteers education for all people are always welcome. in Marlborough who Phare 577-6172 Towards a dementia-friendly Marlborough “Making life better forby all people with Dementia” affected dementia.

Raise your hand and pat yourself on the back if you are an Alzheimers Marlborough Volunteer.

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Sharing special moments

By Celeste Alexander Walking into the Alzheimers Marlborough centre on Wither Road, there’s an echo of laughter that is heard coming from the Day Programme.

Volunteers like Lynn Wilson and Ann Morgan are just two of the many who give their time with clients.

There are currently 60 Day Programme volunteers, including drivers who play an important role in the daily running of the programme.

For Lynn, the past year she has been volunteering has been ‘absolutely wonderful’.

“The clients are lovely and I enjoy the fact we get to know them, hear about their lives and memories.

“They reminisce a lot, tell their stories about their childhoods and experiences. One

chap started telling me about his childhood and after a while I realised he was talking about the place I was born.

“It’s making these connections and sharing these special moments that make volunteering for Alzheimers Marlborough so special,” she says.

Lynn joined just over a year ago after moving up from Christchurch and chooses to volunteer one morning and one afternoon a fortnight.

“Normally volunteers give one day a fortnight but I choose to do more, plus I fill in where needed due to a shortage of volunteers.”

It’s the same for Anne who is now in her eighth year of volunteering.

“When I had time to volunteer I chose Alzheimers Marlborough because I knew I could do it. I had worked seven

years at a retirement village as an activities coordinator and also my father in law had dementia and I found it easy to care for him.

“For me, because I’ve lived in Blenheim since I was a young married woman I know many of the clients who come here, so we have lots to talk about. But the main reason I love my role here is knowing that carers are having some respite and time for themselves,” she says.

Alzheimers Marlborough is in need of more people to join their team of Day Programme volunteers in Blenheim and Picton. “Without volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to open our doors,” chairperson Diane Tolley says.

“If you can spare a few hours a fortnight, please contact our Alzheimers Marlborough volunteers Lynn Wilson and Ann Morgan love their roles office.” and encourage others to consider doing it too.

Tea and banter highlight of Marie’s day

By Celeste Alexander Nine years ago Blenheim woman Marie Wilson saw an advertisement by Enliven Presbyterian Support appealing for volunteers and thought to herself, ‘I might try that’.

She hasn’t looked back since and still thoroughly enjoys her time volunteering with the organisation’s Totara Club, which runs five days a week.

Marie dedicates one day a week to the club as a kitchen hand and spends the rest of the time interacting with those attending.

The Totara Club is a day of socialising for older persons as a way to keep the brain stimulated.

Referrals come through Sup-

port Works and up to 16 people attend per day.

Activities can be anything from crosswords and card games, through to taking a drive to Picton for fish and chips on the Foreshore.

“It’s their day and they make the suggestions of what they want to do. It’s a lot of fun and I really enjoy the day,” Marie laughs.

“What I like most about volunteering here is that everyone is different. We have a lot of laughs, giggles and cheeky banter.”

Before retiring, Marie and her husband grew export flowers so the volunteering is one of many Enliven Presbyterian Support volunteer Marie Wilson helps once ways she likes to ‘keep busy’. a week with the Totara Club and loves it.

CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS We celebrate and thank our volunteers who play a vital role in assisting the Cancer Society in so many ways.

Patient Support Office Support Assisting with resources and information

Transporting patients to treatment Fundraising and special events

Executive Committee members We appreciate our volunteers ‘gift of time’ and their willingness to support the work of the Cancer Society in our community.

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A sincere thank you to our wonderful volunteers.

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It is often thought that Civil Defence is a large fulltime organisation, it is in fact made of mostly volunteers. People who dedicate their time and energy to respond to a call. While their work goes largely unnoticed their dedication and training means as a Community we are more prepared to respond to and recover from an emergency event.

For this, we wish to acknowledge and thank the Civil Defence and Neighbourhood Support volunteers that dedicate their time and energy to our community.

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Augustine Marie Helen Remond Born April 13, 2017 Weight 7lb 11oz Hospital Wairau Emilien and Anna are delighted to announce the arrival of their baby girl, Augustine Marie Helen Remond (7lb 11oz) at 10.25pm on April 13, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. A cute little sister for proud big brother Maxime. A big thank you to midwife Cathy Middleton and all the lovely midwives at the hospital for their help and support. Merci! Photo provided.

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Claudia and Robbie are over the moon to announce the arrival of their first baby girl, Thea Anna Miller (6lb 11oz) at 12.35pm on June 4, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our midwife Nicky Taylor and all the hospital maternity staff.

Smiles all round at Blenheim expo

By Celeste Alexander This year’s Parent & Child Expo held last Sunday was another success and well attended by families, organisers say.

The annual event is held by the Marlborough Parents Centre and is a major fundraiser for the volunteer run organisation.

Vice president Emma Riley says around 850 attended the expo, a number she says was ‘a fantastic response’.

“The children enjoyed the entertainment, including the bouncy castles, the Bunnings DIY stand and play areas, and parents were able to speak to service providers and

purchase retail items.

“We are really thrilled with how well it went, the whole committee is over the moon.

“Stall holders were happy and we had some new exhibitors this year who have said they will be back again next year.”

After a quick count up, around $7000 was raised and will be going towards providing new parent education classes.

Marlborough Parents Centre offers a wide range of courses starting with Child Birth Education (antenatal) classes, through to Baby and You, Moving and Munching as well as Positive Parenting courses.

Julz Webb with children Sophie (4) and Peter (3) at the Parent & Child Expo.

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Yealands staff, Terry Sandoe, Brent McNamara, Kelly McLeod, and India Lambeth with one of the panels.

New Queen Charlotte Track signs Visitors to the Queen Charlotte Track will now be able to learn more about the area, thanks to a series of 15 new interpretation panels that span the length of the 70km track.

The signs have been two years in the making, with extensive consultation with the iwi, landowners, commercial operators and community groups who are involved in the track.

The track is managed in partnership between the Department of Conservation, the Marlborough District Council and the Queen Charlotte Track Landowners Co-operative.

Most of the stories on the panels are based on features seen from popular viewpoints. Picton community ranger Wendy Sullivan says the department’s consultation told it

that visitors primarily want to know landscape features they are looking at.

“There are over 50 stories on the panels, so there should be something of interest for everybody”.

Department rangers installed the panels with 12 keen Yealands staff members last week.

The interpretation project was funded by Yealands Family Wines.

Marlborough Airport operations manager Steve Holtum checks systems for the Marlborough Book Festival book swap fridge.

Moving feast of words There’s plenty of inflight reading available for passengers arriving in or leaving Blenheim this week, with the Marlborough Book Festival book fridge now at the Marlborough Airport.

The orange fridge has been moved from its previous location at the Vines Village and replenished with plenty of fresh books for visitors to the airport, Book Festival committee member Sophie Preece says.

“People can take a book or swap a book, or just have a browse while they wait for their plane.

It’s a promotion of our winter readers and writers festival, but also a chance to share our love of books.”

For more information on the festival, which runs between July 28 and July 30 this winter, visit www.marlboroughbookfest. co.nz or Paper Plus Blenheim.

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Your health system is sharing more, to provide better, safer care.

From mid-July, hospitals, GPs and pharmacies in the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions will join other South Island health providers by moving to a shared patient records system, HealthOne. While treating you, they will see selected relevant information that might include: • Conditions you have • Your test results • What medications you are on • Any allergies you may have.

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WINTER 17 0 2 WARMTH Shut out the cold Cold homes have a significant impact on people’s heath.

One of the best ways to keep well during winter is to stay warm. In recent years the people of Marlborough have become more active in correctly insulating their homes.

If there is a reasonable level of insulation in the ceiling, floor and walls, windows are the main perpetrator of heat loss.

Thermal lined curtains and blinds can significantly reduce heat loss through your windows.

According to Energywise, “Good curtains and blinds can reduce heat loss through windows by 60% for single glazed windows, and 40-50% for double glazing.”

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out & about Careers evening

The annual Careers Evening was held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on Monday night.

Parent & Child Expo

The Marlborough Parents Centre held another successful Parent & Child Expo on Sunday.

Winter warmer

Hans Herzog Estate hosted accommodation providers and tour operators to a winter warmer event at the winery’s bistro and cellar door last Wednesday.

Libby Forbes, Charlotte Codlin, Maxine Kemp and Jack Kemp.

Paris Kilgour and Hannah Dickson.

Kylie Comeskey, Jess Ryan with baby Archie and Natasha Rangitihi.

Marlborough Vintners’ Retreat managers Joshua and Nadine Thomson.

Helen Sowman and Ursula Paul.

Caleb Exton and Aaron Powell.

Terence Brinkman with daughter Aviah (4).

Jamie O’Connor with daughter Ella Martin (4).

Deborah Lyons, Pauline Carre, Maureen Hamilton, and Sue Parry.

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

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Simply email an inspiring message you remember from your childhood to be featured in The SUN and help inspire others from Marlborough. news@blenheimsun.co.nz

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death notices

community notices

YTSMA, Henny: Passed away peacefully, at Springlands Lifestyle Village on Saturday May 27 2017. In her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Daan; much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Joanne, and Vera and Brett. Loved Oma of Daniel, Abby and Lily; great Oma of Luca and Arlo. Loved sister of Hein, Elly, Jan and Willy, and sisterin-law and aunt of all her family in Holland.

Messages may be sent to 20A Hillcrest Avenue, Blenheim 7201. A memorial service for Henny has been held in Christchurch.

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

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.

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

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.

Sheets N’ Things Good used linen at bargain prices!

Sheets, blankets, duvets, cushions, curtains etc. Situated next to John’s Kitchen 2 Redwood St. Next John’s Kitchen.

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.

BINNIE, Betty Mavis: Reg. No. QF268102, AIF. Passed away peacefully, at Wairau Hospital, on Monday June 19 2017. In her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Don. Much loved mother and motherin-law of Barry (deceased) and Maria, and Linda. Loved Grandma of Donna, Kristina, Jason, and Lennie; Taryn, Adam, Frances, Jenny, and Michelle. Dearly loved Nana of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. Special thanks to the doctors and medical staff at Wairau Hospital, and friends in the Seddon community for acknowledgement their love and care. Messages may be sent to the Binnie Family, 6 Wakefield Street, Seddon 7210. In lieu of flowers, a donation RODLEY, Doug- to the Blind Foundation may be made at the las Henry. With service or sent to PO Box 2246, Stoke, Nelson thanks to those 7041. A celebration of Betty’s life will be who have visited, held at the Awatere Memorial Hall, Foster sent cards, online Street, Seddon at 2pm on Thursday June 22, messages, texts and followed by private cremation at the Sowman made phone calls Crematorium. in the recent loss of Respectfully cared for by our Doug. It is very GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ much appreciated.

Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz Rodley Family.

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WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

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In any condition.

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Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105

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Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove Blenheim The Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove and Marlborough RSA express a big thank you to the Marlborough community for their support and effort for our recent olive harvest.

The efforts of the many people who gave their time to assist is appreciated by us all. With your help we managed a very successful harvest, resulting in over 1600 litres of oil.

The support of the community in the harvest enables us to contribute to the ongoing welfare of our RSA members.

Thank you for a great effort.

Ross Cooke - President Marlborough Returned Services Assoc.

John Cragg - Chairman Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove

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for sale ECHO chainsaw C-S-400EVL, 16" blade, good order. $70. Ph 021-536103.

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

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Relocatable House for Sale Price: By Tender Property is for sale by tender with offers closing 4pm Friday 7th July (if not sold prior).

Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.

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OSCAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMS July 10th – 21st

Looking for a fun filled safe holiday program for your child?

April Holiday programmes at: • Woodbourne 5 – 13 year • Blenheim 5 – 9 years • Redwoodtown 5 -13 years Bookings essential!

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Forms available at : Bread of Life Centre, 14B Stephenson St, Blenheim Enquiries: Phone Maryn Kotze 578 1355 Ext 4. Oscarco-ordinator@breadoflife.org.nz

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DRESS MAKING & AltERAtIoNS

WE PICK UP & DElIVER Over 30 years experience Ph: Robyn 573-7257 or 022-3172948

PAINTER Wallpapering NO GST Labour only Free Quotes Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

COMPUTER HELP FOR SENIORS

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lost & found

GIVEAWAY, Honda 50 “Melody”. Doesn’t go but could be good for spare parts. Phone 5786151.

Found - Green budgie at Waikawa Bay on Sunday 18 June.

Ph o n e 57 7 9 2 8 4 o r 0212356264.

for rent OLDER or retired couple sought for lovely townhouse with garage, Blenheim central. 0272416915.

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Do you need help with: Printers, Emails, Skype, Trademe Call Mike 027 3444773

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Full Time Health Care Assistant Required

A community of lifelong learners who make a difference

We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our team. The applicant must have the following skills and/or attributes: • Be able to read a Care Plan and provide a high level of care in accordance with that Care Plan • Ability to communicate and document any concerns with Senior Staff regarding any concerns regarding our Residents • Professional and Ethical; promoting a safe, harmonious, hygienic environment • Commitment to maintaining professional development and excellence in Care provision • Prepared to work all shifts including Nightshifts • Previous clinical experience or experience in the Aged Care industry would be an advantage Please call Lucy Moore, Clinical Nurse Manager on 577 5208 or email lucy@slv.net.nz with your CV and covering letter.

Applications close Monday 26th June 2017.

Teacher Aide Part Time We are looking for someone with special talents to support our junior students and teachers.

Monday – Friday 9am – 12.40pm.

For more details phone 5786250 or email principal@grovetown.school.nz Applications close 4th July.

To advertise your business, call Lacy (03) 5777 868 • classifieds@blenheimsun.co.nz

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TECHNO GEEK PRESENTS

Coding Club 07/17

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July School Holidays 2017

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR

Scratch, Python & Minecraft

(FULL TIME)

Beginners, intermediate and advanced $65 per day Multi-day discounts available E: reece@technogeek.co.nz To register or for more details

Marlborough Music Competition 2017 Do you love to do the following: • play the piano?

• play an instrument?

• sing?

Competition date: 6 October, 2017 Ages 6 - 18 yrs - small entrance fee OPEN SECTION available for keen adults.

For information contact Sarah Lowe lowes@cathedralgrammar.school.nz Although a competition, emphasis is on having a go.

Entries close 30 June, 2017

Handworks 2017

MARLBOROUGH CREATIVE FIBRE Exhibition and Scarf Expo Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery 204 High Street, Blenheim

17th June – 2nd July 2017 Open Daily 10.30 am – 4.30 pm

Expressions of Interest New Business Opportunity Picton – Mail and Parcel Delivery Contract Expressions of interest are invited for an exciting new business opportunity with New Zealand Post.

Operating as an independent small business contractor, you will be your own boss, responsible for the processing and delivery of Picton’s mail and courier (parcel) product.

This is a viable contract in a great part of New Zealand. In order to be a suitable candidate for this contract you will need to be capable of making an initial capital investment, or establishing suitable lease or rent-to-buy arrangements, to the value of approx. $50,000 to $60,000 to provide yourself with the necessary equipment such as motorbike, a van, scanners, uniforms etc.

At 131 hours of workload per week it is envisioned that you will need to employ two to three staff to meet all requirements of this contract. This is a six-day operation where you and your small team will be responsible for meeting the agreed service standards and upholding the New Zealand Post and CourierPost brand with pride.

Regardless of your previous experience, if you are physically fit, customer focused, have a high level of integrity and dedication, can resolve issues at speed and have the drive to exceed customer expectations then we want to hear from you. Full training and start up support will be provided as well as guidance to direct you in growing the parcel business and therefore your business in this town.

You will need to complete a non-disclosure form; after which we will send you an Expression of Interest pack. As part of your application you will be required to submit a detailed operational and Health and Safety plan Expressions of Interest will close COB Friday, 7 July 2017.

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MORNING CLEANER

Tonight Quiz 7.15pm - Club Bar

Thursday Housie 12.30pm - RSA Lounge Members Draw - 1st draw $200.00

Friday Members Draw - 1st draw $1900.00 Happy Hour Friday, 5.30pm-7.30pm Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

www.marlborough.govt.nz MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Projects and Contracts Manager (Permanent full time role) The Top of the South, including Blenheim and all of Marlborough is booming. MDC is constantly striving to improve the quality of life for the people who live, work and play in our beautiful region.

If you would like to know more, please contact Grant Sinclair between 8am and 5pm on 03 577 9209 or email grant.sinclair@nzpost.co.nz

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WHAT'S ON

Become a key part of our team developing smart businesses in Marlborough while having access to the great life style our region boasts

The primary purpose of this role is to lead Council’s Smart Business Marlborough programme that helps our people grow their businesses and to innovate new products and services. In addition you will support and guide our Smart and Connected industry groups so they can deliver on their strategic growth plans.

We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of the issues driving business growth who can design targeted assistance, a track record of building strong relationships with industry and other partners, and who has excellent project management skills.

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 3 July 2017 For further information you are welcome to contact neil.henry@marlborough.govt.nz

We are looking for an energetic person to join our cleaning team.

This person would be part of a team of cleaners that is responsible for the daily clean of the supermarket.

This is a hands’ on cleaning role and would require you to start at 4am for 3 hours per day. Ideally this would be for 5 days a week but we are prepared to be flexible for the right candidate.

Ideally, the person we are looking for needs to have: - Experience at commercial cleaning or an interest in cleaning - Have a high level of personal hygiene and high expectations of department cleanliness - Be reliable and flexible within the work environment If this role is of interest to you please send your CV or make contact with Liarne at Liarne.boyce@newworld-si.co.nz.

Applications close on the 14th July 2017.

Only those who are able to work in New Zealand need apply.

MDC is constantly striving to improve the quality of life for the people who live, work, and play in beautiful Marlborough.

Make a significant contribution to this process by applying your experience in project management for the benefit of the community.

Currently, MDC has the opportunity to progress a variety of projects. This includes developments in library facilities, parks and sports fields, the revitalisation of the CBD and developing Council subdivisions. To get the maximum benefit for our community, our economy and our visitors we need an experienced manager with a pedigree of successfully completed projects to lead these and similar projects.

If you can combine big picture thinking with detailed monitoring of compliance; diplomacy with tenacity; and community mindedness with your commercial acumen, we would like to hear from you.

To be considered for this legacy building opportunity, you need: • Significant experience in managing large scale projects (preferably in excess of five years) • A proven track record of delivering projects safely, in spec, on time, in budget, and compliant • A working knowledge of applicable New Zealand legislation, regulations and codes of practice • An ability to work with communities and in a political environment • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including proven success in positive leadership • Creativity, initiative and energy and the ability to maximize the potential of each and every project Applicants with relevant tertiary qualifications and experience, particularly in project management or similar are preferred.

Applications close on 14 July 2017.

Full information on the vacancy and how to apply can be found at https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/currentvacancies For further information you are welcome to contact jamie.lyall@marlborough.govt.nz

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REGISTERED NURSE Full time and Part time Casual employment available

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.

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.

Deliverers required Would you or your child like to earn some money and spend time in the great outdoors?

Occsafe Services Ltd JILL HOLLINGUM R.N .

Occupational Health Nurse Consultant RD 1 HAVELOCK PH/FAX 03 574 2112, Cell phone 0212585741 Email: jill@occsafe.co.nz

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JILL HOLLINGUM R.N Physical Disability Support Services .

Health Nurse Consultant Permanent,Occupational part time position working 20 RD 1rostered HAVELOCK hours a fortnight, as (0.25FTE), PH/FAX 03 574 2112, Cell phone 0212585741 Email: jill@occsafe.co.nz plus flexi hours as required.

Closing date: Thursday, 29 June 2017.

Ref: W17/079.

Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies

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BIOSECURITY OFFICER (FULL TIME, FIXED TERM) As a MDC Biosecurity Officer you will, with your enthusiastic and professional colleagues, make a difference in controlling pests and weeds in beautiful Marlborough. The role is diverse and includes:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior (or Intermediate) level Resource Management Officer in our Resource Consents Team. This team is responsible for managing the natural resources of beautiful Marlborough. As a unitary authority the MDC is performing regional, district and coastal functions.

Resource Management Officers: • process a broad range of consent types under two operative plans and the proposed Marlborough Environment Plan and • provide resource management information to potential applicants, interest groups and the general public • manage objections and appeals to the Environment Court • maintain and manage a consents data base that is responsive to the needs and requirements of central government, applicants, submitters and the general public.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: • A good understanding of the Resource Management Act and its application.

• Proven success in processing consents in a Regional or Unitary Council.

• The ability to work individually as well as being a team player.

• A record of providing great customer service.

• Excellent report writing skills.

• New Zealand Planning Institute membership (preferred but not essential).

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Gymnastics champs

By Cathie Bell Former Commonwealth Games gymnast Anna Tempero will be back competing in this weekend’s Marlborough Gymnastic Championships.

Blenheim Gymnastics Club secretary Jenni Eatherley says more than 550 competitors from throughout New Zealand will be competing, coming from as far afield as Auckland, Wellington, Ashburton, Christchurch, and the West Coast.

She says it is also the first of the qualifying events for those from Nelson, the West Coast and Marlborough vying for selection to the Top of the South Provincial team to Nationals which will be held in Nelson in October 2017.

“It is great to have our own Anna Tempero still competing in Marlborough colours. Anna

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is back to limited hours of training and competes in the Step 10 event.”

Former Marlborough gymnast Matt Palmer, who retired from competitive gymnastics after competing at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, will again be judging at the event.

“We are privileged to have most of the New Zealand’s Senior Men’s Artistic gymnasts competing at our event.”

Jennie says the championships involve considerable organisation and gives credit to the Blenheim Club volunteers and committee.

“Our grateful thanks are also given to all those who provided support by way of sponsorship or advertising.”

The Blenheim Gymnastics Club Blenheim Gymnastics Club members ready to take part in the club’s is one of a few fully volunteer competition last year. NZ representative Anna Tempero is at the bottom clubs left in the country, she says. of the pyramid in the middle.

Tasman Makos’ assistant coach Leo Crowley has started work this month.

Crowley, the younger brother of former All Blacks and Taranaki fullback Kieran Crowley, takes over from Mark Hammett who decided to remain fulltime with the Highlanders’ Super Rugby team. Crowley has an extensive coaching background.

Geldenhuys released Tasman prop Ross Geldenhuys has been released from his rugby contract on compassionate grounds and won’t be rejoining the Makos for this year’s Mitre 10 Cup national provincial competition after playing for South African franchise the Southern Kings in this year’s Super Rugby competition.

Geldenhuys joined Tasman in 2014 and has played 33 games for the province. He also played 21 games for the Highlanders’ Super Rugby team before signing with the Kings this year.

Women’s tri gets new sponsor The Marlborough Women’s Triathlon has lost long-time sponsor Jules Taylor Wines, but it has been picked up by another Marlborough wine label, The Sisters.

The Sisters is a wine brand owned by Lawson’s Dry Hills, one of the pioneers of the Marlborough wine industry.

Lawson’s Dry Hills group marketing manager Belinda Jackson took part in the triathlon for the

first time last year.

She says it’s a great association for The Sisters brand.

“We’re about celebrating the achievement, and we know that for many women, completing the Women’s Tri is an extraordinary achievement.

“We can’t wait to be part of it.”

Entries opened only two weeks ago, and already over one hundred women have signed up, event organiser Mark Grammer

says.

“That’s a record for this time of year, and we’ve still got six months to go.”

Based at Stadium 2000 in Blenheim, this year’s event on November 26 will have a 5km run/walk, 14km cycle and 100m swim.

This is much the same successful formula used since the first race in 1983.

Women can enter as an indi-

Thursdays run The Marlborough Harriers club is holding a pack run or walk leaving from the clubrooms at Oliver Park on the corner of Weld and Cleghorn Streets in Redwoodtown at 6pm.

Reflector gear is compulsory. Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome.

For directions follow http://www. harriers.net.nz/ai1ec_event/thursdaytraining-3/?instance_id=3588

vidual or in a team and can walk or run.

Those not confident in swimming can choose from either of the two pools inside the Stadium to complete the triathlon challenge.

As well as business teams, there is also a special category for mother and daughter teams.

The website address for entries is: www.marlboroughwomenstri.co.nz

BL CK SKIPS

First round of knockout cup football The Central teams look the goods after the first round of knockout cup football in the weekend.

Central Pirates were too good for Blenheim Valley Masters winning 7-0 sharing the goals but Sam Pearson grabbed a double.

Scott Wilkinson scored a hat-trick as Central trounced Blenheim Valley Cobras 6-1.

Rangers City put three past third division side Rangers Masters while Rangers Development tasted success again thanks to a 2-1 victory over Picton Panel and Paint with Liam Nelson the hero for Development scoring in extra time.

Rangers United capped off a good day

for the club with a 2-0 win over Redwood Masters with goals from Nicky Smith-Scott and Jarrad Johl.

The battle of the Trojans went the way of Trojans beating the Spartans 4-1 with Devon Cook scoring a brace.

Blenheim Valley United put 10 past Picton Crow Tavern while injury-ravaged Clubs of Marlborough Rangers defaulted to Blenheim Valley Woodbourne.

The knockout Cup quarter finals draw sees the Central sides pitted against each other and Rangers City taking on Ranger Development which will be intriguing to see the progression of the development side.

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