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Done it again Joseph helps win cup

Not only does Joseph Sullivan have an Olympic gold medal to his name, he can now claim sailing’s top prize as well, being part of the Emirates Team New Zealand winning the America’s Cup. Joe’s parents were in Rangiora but there were plenty of Picton people cheering him on to victory yesterday.

Now, people are thinking how the seaside town can mark this success.

Continued on page 2 The team celebrate their victory. Photo by Richard Hodder.

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Joseph helps Team NZ bring home Auld Mug Continued from page 1 After his Olympic success, Joseph had a street named after him – the road that leads from Waikawa Road to the Endeavour Park Pavilion and sports ground.

A billboard was also put up at Nelson Park to show the pride his hometown has in him.

A council spokeswoman says enquiries are being made on what can be done locally to mark the America’s Cup win.

“It’s early days yet.”

Marlborough mayor John Leggett says he has sent a message to Joseph today on behalf of the district, congratulating him on his part in Team New Zealand’s ‘fantastic’ victory in reclaiming the America’s Cup. “There’s no doubt the men on the pedals were an integral part of the New Zealand crew and we are all proud to know that Joseph acquitted himself so well in that physically demanding role.

“Not that we should be surprised; the grit that made a young Picton rower into an Olympic gold double-sculler has now propelled him into sailing history.

“It’s a rare achievement for any athlete to be among the international elite of two

different sports and it surely means Joseph is one of Marlborough’s highest achieving athletes.”

Picton Smart&Connected group chairwoman Chrissy Powlesland says she is keen for the group to champion the success of Joe. “What a legend!!”

Chrissy got up early to watch the race with friends, saying the Sullivans were in Rangiora.

She says it would be amazing to have the Auld Mug and the Emirates Team New Zealand team come through Picton.

“I wonder if they’re planning a road trip throughout New Zealand?

“I’m sure Queen Charlotte Yacht Club would love to have their young sailors greet the team on the foreshore. We’re so lucky to have the beautiful harbour so close by!

“I’m in no doubt the town would get behind welcoming Joe Sullivan with a ticker tape parade - what a legend!”

Auckland mayor Phil Goff says there will be a parade and welcome home for the cup in central Auckland, but the date and route need to be confirmed and more details will be available in the next couple of days.

Picton’s own Joseph Sullivan pictured celebrating with his Emirates Team New Zealand team mates after a race victory.

Emirates Team New Zealand has won the America’s Cup. Richard Hodder photography.

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Tourism report headed for merger review

By Cathie Bell A review of tourism marketing suggests merging the management of the theatre and convention centre, as well as taking another look at merging tourism marketing with wider economic development activities.

Tomorrow’s full council meeting is to consider the findings of a report done by independent consultant Richard Jefferies on Marlborough destination marketing is delivered, how it is received outside the region, and whether stakeholders are receiving maximum value.

Richard was also contracted to review the ASB Civic Theatre Trust after the last council grant.

Councillors are being asked to prioritise terms of reference for venue management and alignment, and for a review of economic development levels of services as part of the work on the Long Term Plan due next year.

The report, which is not available publicly yet, says more than 50 stakeholders were interviewed, with feedback ‘passionate, open and constructive on the whole’.

“All are in agreement

that Marlborough is a great place to live or visit, with an abundance of activity and lifestyle options, with two clear visitor brand offerings being ‘Wine Region’ and ‘Marlborough Sounds’.”

Many of the report’s recommendations listed in the council’s agenda paper are not new and require extra funding.

Richard suggests setting up new jobs at Destination Marlborough to look after small operators and to give more funds to event organisers to set up new events.

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Swimming pool closed as precaution

By Cathie Bell The Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 Aquatic Centre is expected to reopen today after being shut for almost a week after contamination fears.

Cheif executive Paul Tredinnick says a second round of tests showed clear results last night.

The pool was shut on Friday after Nelson-Marlborough Public Health Service said there might be a link to the pools after recently reported cryptosporidium cases in Marlborough.

Paul says the pool’s ‘first, second and third priorities are the health and safety of our customers’.

“We are being proactive and closing the aquatic facilities until we have tested and treated for Cryptosporidium, to be sure we are providing the best quality water we can.”

“Clearly the pool doesn’t

generate any contamination but we certainly don’t want to be an agent of spread,” he says.

Yesterday, he says the pool has been tested several times with no positive result for cryptospyridium, and it was waiting for final tests due at 5pm.

If those are clear, he will negotiate with public health and the council to re-open today.

Medica l Off icer of Health Dr Andrew Lindsay says the pool closure is a precautionary measure to prevent more cryptosporidium cases.

Seven of the 10 cases reported to the Nelson Marlborough Health Public Health Service have visited the complex.

He says the Public Health Service is looking for other possible sources of contamination “People may not be aware that swimming too

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Pedestrian dies The pedestrian struck by a car at the intersection of Colemans Road and Orchard Lane in Springlands last week has died from his injuries, police say.

The man was 30 year-old Joseph Benjamin Burtogg of Blenheim.

The Serious Crash Unit investigation into the circumstance surrounding the crash is ongoing and Police offer their sympathies to the friends and family of Mr Burtogg at this sad time.

Spring Creek - night closure Heavy trucks are to be detoured away from State Highway 62 from tonight for three nights as part of the construction of the Spring Creek roundabout.

State Highway 62 or Rapaura Road will be closed between Jacksons Road and the State Highway one intersection, so contractors can carry out pavement strengthening work, from 7pm-7am, tonight till tomorrow morning, Thursday evening till Friday morning and Friday evening to Saturday morning.

Drivers will be detoured down State Highway Six, or Middle Renwick Road, onto Jacksons Road before rejoining SH62. Access for residents will be maintained throughout the closures.

The pools have been empty since last Friday and it’s hoped they will reopen today.

soon after being sick with diarrhoea is a risk for passing infection onto other pool users,” Andrew says.

He advises people to stay away from swimming pools for two weeks after they have recovered to

avoid infecting others.

Symptoms may include large amounts of watery diarrhoea and stomach cramps.

Lack of appetite, fever, nausea and vomiting sometimes occur.

The best way to prevent cryptosporidiosis infection is to always practice good hand washing and drying after using the toilet, changing nappies and before preparing or eating food.

Sites still being investigated

By Cathie Bell Council staff are still working on potential sites, but it looks like the disabled toilets to be built with a hoist and adult changing facilities will be built as part of the Queen Street toilet block in central Blenheim.

Hularii and Amber Mckenzie asked the Marlborough District Council to provide an adult changing facility in Blenheim, but were initially turned down after annual plan hearings.

Their oldest child, seven yearold Bailey, is wheelchair-bound with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy among other conditions.

There is a facility at the Stadium 2000 that people can use, 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 council had another look at the issue.

Council’s property and community facilities manager Jamie Lyall says staff are close to a decision on where the specialised toilet and changing facilities could go within Blenheim’s central business district.

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

He said it would not be a public

Yachties found on island A beached yacht with four men onboard, two from Marlborough, has been found after making a distress call at dawn off the coast of Fiji. Air Commodore Darryn Webb says an air force Orion aircraft spotted the yacht SV Jungle beached on the reef at Tuvana-IRa atoll approximately 425 kilometres southeast of the Fijian capital of Suva.

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“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.” The existing toilet block at Liz Davison Place on Queen Street is the most likely site.

Giveaway winner There were 61 entries received in the Wither Hills degustation dinner on June 29 by the cutoff time and date, and the winner was Dave Paterson of Blenheim.

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Marlborough Youth Trust youth worker Ginny Young, Marlborough Blue Light chairman Dean Buckley, and dentist Ed Durrheim are working together to bring an anti-drugs speaker to town.

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By Cathie Bell Pest trapping is underway at the Grovetown Lagoon, and organisers hope that others will buy traps to help their efforts and to start their own pest control work.

Grovetown Lagoon’s pest control coordinator Hamish Beard says traps and the tunnel boxes housing them are for sale and sales help raise funds for the lagoon restoration project.

For $100, a trap, tunnel box, and bait will be supplied, along with a ‘how-to’ session, he says.

Hamish runs three traplines at the lagoon, which borders Steam Wharf Road, with about 20 traps on each line.

He is trying to trap rats, both Norway and ship rats, stoats, and ferrets.

The lines have been in place for about two months, and Hamish has already caught a stoat, which is a fierce predator.

They are using three different types of bait.

One is a fish-flavoured polymer, which targets mustelids, another uses fresh hens’ eggs, and the third uses a chocolate-scented polymer, aimed especially at rats.

“The hens’ eggs are very popular.”

Trap position is also important, he says.

Certain traps seem to ‘work better’, Hamish says, with two by bridges catching most pests.

“They are ratty sort of places, right near the water.”

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Linda Thompson on the Picton foreshore with some recyclable bags created for International Plastic Bag Free day on July 3.

Campaign to free Picton of plastic bag menace

By Glenise Dreaver July 3 is International Plastic Bag Free Day and Linda Thompson of Picton is leading the charge in the town.

She and her supporters will celebrate Plastic Bag Free Picton with a sewing bee in the Mall making recycled fabric bags.

There will also be demonstrations of knitting and crocheting a handbag from recycled plastic bags.

“They’re beautiful!” Linda says.

Queen Charlotte College is organising a photo competition and fashion parade around the theme that plastic is bad for our environment.

Picton School will also have a display and Waikawa School plans a project later.

“It’s not a one-off.”

They aim for Picton to be the first plasticbag free town in New Zealand and local retailers are right in behind them, Linda says.

“It’s about keeping our oceans safe for sea animals and sea birds, who already have so much plastic in their stomachs.”

She’s very grateful that Marlborough’s mayor John Leggett is behind them.

Marlborough District Council has provided the group with 1000 free reusable green bags and retailers will distribute these on the day Recycled material bags can be purchased for a gold coin donation.

Linda described a recent walk with friends along Marfell’s Beach, which at first seemed very clean.

“But as we walked back, we found ourselves picking up huge amounts of plastic.

“Our back packs were laden and we were also carrying plastic under our arms.

“There was plastic everywhere.”

The display will run in Mariners’ Mall in Picton from 11am and run until 3pm.

Betty Binnie pictured at the Ward Anzac Memorial Service this year. File photo.

Betty Binnie farewelled Seddon resident and World War Two veteran Betty Binnie has passed away peacefully aged 93.

Betty featured on the cover of the Sun’s Anzac Day publication in April and shared her story of serving in the Australian Army as a Signalman.

Betty’s service were celebrated at Ward’s Anzac Day service where RAAF Squadron Leader Marcus Watson from the Australian High Commission pinned on her medals and

gave a speech to the crowd.

Members of Betty’s family had come from as far as Australia to visit her and be present at the service.

Betty was married to the late Donald and had nine grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

She was much loved by all of her family and friends.

A celebration of Betty’s life was held at the Awatere Memorial Hall on June 22.

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When the Queen came to Blenheim on her royal tour in the 1950s.

The period of history that interests me is the Iron Age and Neolithic Age.

The end of World War One and how everyone came together for the celebrations.

Diana’s wedding - the whole family stayed up late to watch it, sitting in our sleeping bags on the floor.

The depression years, we were in the Wakamarina, we were poor, everyone was but it was a great time.

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Biting back on fluoride Dear Ed, In the June 16th issue of the Sun. Judith Crowe, who is a member of the Nelson Marlborough D.H.B used her position to publicly oppose Community Water Fluoridation.

This initiative is backed by most of the major dental and medical institutions world wide, including New Zealand Judy states that Denmark has

never fluoridated it’s water, which is true, but she omits to mention that most of Denmark has natural fluoride levels close to those used in C.W.F. The Nexo initiative she mentions only applies to a couple of towns that don’t have natural fluoride levels.

Chris Price Palmerston North Abridged.

Dear Ed, Judy Crowe should get the sack.

How can she be a representative of the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and go against the advice of the chief dental officer of the region, for an ill-informed jump on a bandwagon?

She rightly thinks we should look after the ‘poor and ignorant’, and wants to educate them.

Well, everyone knows there is never enough money for all we want in education, so let’s look after the poor by making them healthier straight away.

A small amount of research would have revealed to her that

the reason Denmark does not fluoridate its water is because it already contains naturally occurring fluorides, their geology being different from ours.

The New Zealand Government is aiming to increase our country’s natural fluoride levels to between 0.7 and one part per million, which is similar to the levels that occur naturally in Denmark’s water supply.

I’m in my sixties. I have lived overseas with a fluoridated water supply and I have a cavity-less smile, which is more than can be said for a lot of teeth in Blenheim.

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Overgrown Dear Ed, About two months ago in response to a notice in the local paper by the local Council, regarding bushes overgrowing the footpath.

I reported one such instance on Kingwell Drive. One month later I again called the Council office regarding this bush telling them nothing had been done.

Guess what? Still nothing has been done.

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Correct light Dear Ed, Please could someone explain to me what the obsession is with regard to illegally driving around with front fog lights on?

It is a growing phenomenon which is getting worse, so much so that even so called professional drivers i.e. truck drivers and taxi drivers, who should know better, are doing it.

These lights are intended to be used only when the weather is such that visibility is down to less than 100 meters due to fog.

That’s why they call them fog lights, not daytime - or night time running - lights. It’s illegal!

Fog lights dazzle other road users causing a potential hazard as they are not a focused beam such as head lights.

Fog lights cause you to use more fuel, potentially up to 2 per cent.

Driving with fog lights on when its not foggy, you run the risk of a $150 fine because its illegal.

Which brings me to my next point.

Why is this not being stopped

by New Zealand Police?

Even if its just people being informed of their indiscretion at WOF and registration check points or booze bus stops.

If the cops stopped everyone who had their fog lights on, they would make much more money than $50 speeding tickets.

That was sarcasm by the way as cops do not, in my opinion, revenue gather.

Check this out. https://www.nzta.govt.nz/ resources/get-your-lights-right/ get-your-lights-right/#front Please turn your fog lights off.

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By Cathie Bell John Street Preschool pupils Kate Anderson and Anna Banyay-Rocas are thrilled recipients of the two first prizes in the Cooperative Bank’s colouring competition.

Bank manager Brian Dawson congratulated the two on their colouring in of the pictures of the bank’s mascot ‘Brian the Crocodile’, and gave them a bag filled with goodies.

Anna and Kate visited the bank on Monday morning to be presented with their prizes, along with some of their classmates.

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Old boys takes fringe by storm Fresh from two sold-out shows in Blenheim, Tom Knowles is taking fringe festivals in San Diego and Mexico by storm.

Tom is the writer, director, producer and leading man in his original rock opera ‘Allergic To Love’. The show performed in the Wellington Fringe Festival in February winning the two national touring awards and being invited to the San Diego Fringe Festival.

The band has worked incredibly hard to raise the funds required to send them to San Diego including presenting two sell out shows in Blenheim at Biddy Kate’s Irish Bar. The NZ Fringe Festival in

Wellington is one of two major festivals produced under the Creative Capital Arts Trust, and general manager Kate Louise Elliott says it has ‘fantastic relationships’ with the major Fringe Festivals in Australia that provide reciprocal arrangements for our artists to tour there.

“The San Diego tour award is brand new and proving that the possibilities for our artists are endless.”

She says ‘Allergic to Love’ is taking the International San Diego Fringe Festival by storm appearing on morning television and performing to hundreds at the San Diego and Mexico Fringe Festivals.

Renwick-to-river cycle track Cyclists can now reach the Wairau River on a purposebuilt cycletrack.

The new section of the Renwick-to-River trail is a 500m long, two metre-wide ‘off-road’ path running parallel to State Highway Six from Rapaura Road to Newman’s Road and then under the Wairau Bridge to the Conders Bend bike track.

It’s the second stage of Renwick’s cycling route which follows the quieter side streets of Renwick to Blicks Road, and then goes ‘off road’ through the Forrest Estate winery, crossing Foxes Island Road to reach this newly completed section of

pathway. The Renwick Smart & Connected Bike Walk Working Group has overseen the completion of this second stage of the cycleway.

Working hroup spokesman Steve Hill says the aim was to provide a safe, family-friendly cycling, walking and jogging pathway to the popular river reserve area at the Wairau Bridge.

“It’s a safe path for joggers, cyclists and walkers including family groups with prams or pushchairs.

“The pathway will be used even more now that it’s linked to the river stop banks and the Conders Bend mountain bike track.”

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Watson legacy lives on Paul Watson and Pat Sutherland have sold Watson’s Way Lodge in Renwick after 20 years.

They talk to reporter Celeste Alexander about the Watson family’s history that has strong ties to the area.

Paul and Pat have long been respected in the Renwick community.

Not only through the running of their lodge, but also for their work with the Red Cross.

Paul admits to share stories of their travels and feats would take ‘quite a while’, so instead they spoke of their time in Renwick and the history behind the Watson family.

“Over the 20 years we have hosted 49,000 plus guests who have stayed for more than 90,500 nights.

“They have bought on average more than $100,000 worth of groceries a year, enjoyed untold meals in the area and supported all the activities available.

“It’s these people that remind us that we live in a most wonderful part of the world,” they say.

What many people may not know is that Paul’s family were heavily ingrained in Renwick after arriving in New Zealand in 1842.

Paul’s grandmother moved to Renwick in 1845 as one of her sons had come for the Onamalutu gold rush.

She later became an ‘unofficial midwife and district nurse’.

His grandfather set up the blacksmiths on the corner of High and Alma Streets where the petrol station is now.

This business evolved over time to specialise in building, hardware and even groceries.

“The Watson family provided a cradle to grave service... they had it all sewn up.”

“The family made furniture, did interior decorating and even made coffins.

“They also supplied a horsedrawn hearse which cost 15 pounds to use and increased to 20 pounds once a motorised hearse came in.

“My cousin used to dig the graves for 10 shillings.”

Paul’s father Herbert was working as a builder when a tragic accident cost him his right arm.

“He was involved in the build of a cheese factory at Canvastown and was using a barrel for scaffolding.

“He tipped over and fell through one of the windows, cutting it badly.

“His arm was put in a tourniquet and the workers thought he had died, so they left him there on the table in the building.

“His mother found him the next morning, still alive and took him to Blenheim.

“By then gangrene had set in so his arm was taken off.

“He had to retrain after that, and ended up teaching primary school.

“He was the only one-armed fellow I’ve seen who could use a wheelbarrow.

“There was virtually nothing he couldn’t do... he was a good example of a man who could do anything,” Paul says.

Herbert married his first wife Olga in the 1930s but she died three months later.

In her memory Herbert and his family built a library and reading room which is now known as the

Memorial Library at the Renwick Museum.

Herbert became good friends with Norm Brayshaw and together had an amazing vision for Renwick and set up the start of the museum.

“Dad got people to donate concrete blocks for the extension on the library and kept a list of who did which is at the library now.”

Herbert remarried a woman named Jean and together they kept it going over the years.

Before his death, Herbert donated that section of property to the town so that the museum could benefit Renwick for generations to come.

Paul inherited land years later and with Pat, they built Watson’s Way Lodge.

“The idea to build the backpackers came when we were working in Papau New Guinea.

“We came home and organised the builder, Dylan Kerr to begin construction and opened it in 1997.

“We have met so many interesting people over the years and some have become lifelong friends, but the time has come for us to retire.”

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CONFERENCE / EVENTS / FUNCTIONS

Acoustics, space and location When planning a function or conference there are many important decisions to make, however one of the most important is choosing the best venue.

It involves much more than simply selecting the first available space.

Here are some factors to consider when choosing a venue.

Type of event Certain types of events, like press conferences, shareholder meetings, board meetings, and other formal affairs will require a different type of space than more casual

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Decor and lighting can influence the overall feel.

You may want a space you can customise or technology that is essential to your needs.

Expected number of attendees The space must be sufficient for the number of people you have attending.

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Will there be adequate parking, a shuttle service available and is there disabled access if required?

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An event planner must find the perfect caterer for each unique event to keep your guests happy with food and drinks.

Morning functions/conferences No morning conference can be without coffee and don’t skimp. Include decaf coffee.

Also have caffeinated and decaffeinated teas available, as well as fresh juices and if you want to go one step further, have fruit smoothies made from natural fruits and Greek yoghurt.

Provide plentiful water. Pastries, muffins, bagels with butter and cream cheese on the side. A large fruit tray is also a great option.

Lunch is served Simple sandwiches are a great choice, and something you generally can’t go wrong with.

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You can put out trays of cookies and bowls of fruit.

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Whatever your reason, the ASB Theatre will provide state-of-the-art facilities and amenities, as well as its own professional on-site event management and technical staff to stage your event.

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Featuring naturally-lit function spaces and foyers, the venue lends itself perfectly to host conferences and conventions, meetings, weddings and private functions.

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Alistair and Mary Dick are happy to announce the arrival of a new baby girl (8lb 3oz) at 6.33am on June 19, 2017 at Wairau Hospital.

Special thanks to our midwives Shona and Bronwyn and to all the maternity staff.

Arleyah is pleased to announce the safe arrival of Elijah Murray Casey Millan (8lb), on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 8.14am at Wairau Hospital.

Many thanks to Rhianne, Shona and the staff at Wairau maternity ward for their care and support. Photo provided.

Nicole Baker and Todd Stanley are proud to announce the arrival of a new baby boy, Flynn Leonard Stanley (8lb 15oz) at 12.46am on June 20, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. A new little brother for Brittney and Caleb. Special thanks to our midwife Toni James and all the maternity staff.

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Priyanka and Denny are over the moon to announce the arrival of their first baby boy, Aiden Denny Vettuchira (3.3kg) at 5.15am on June 13, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our midwife Mandy Stanton, all of the theatre and maternity staff and to our friends.

Most of the people presume that January sees the heaviest babies because of all the holiday eating, but that’s completely false.

Researchers say that May babies are the heaviest.

They usually weigh around 200 grams heavier than any other month’s born babies.

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Lynne says the win is very exciting, ‘we never win anything’.

The family is not sure where they will go with the prize yet, she says.

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Some of the Thursday Zingers ready for their performance, back row from left, Angus Welsh, Malcolm Whitmee, David Miller, Rebecca O’Sullivan, Damune Davidson, Jamie Parkin, Shane West, and front from left, Christine Smith, Bruce Rumble, Margaret Walker, and Pam Nicholls.

Singers aim for zinging impact

By Cathie Bell Blenheim-based community singing group, The Thursday Zingers, hope to make a splash at a candle-light concert in Nelson Cathedral on Saturday.

They will be ‘disguised’ in what choir leader Pam Nicholls describes as ‘zingy! yellow sou’westers’, to present the Unst Boat Song during the concert.

Pam says the group is excited to be joining seven other choirs from the Top of the South in Saturday’s concert.

“We’ve been having a lot of fun, rising to

the challenge of preparing five songs new to us for the massed singing, as well as two which our own group will perform,” she says. The repertoire is drawn from around the world and includes Bortnianski’s Tibie Paiom from the Slavic Orthodox tradition, Vuma from Africa, Nga Iwi E, and a lilting Scottish song, Ca’ the Yowes.

If people are interested in tickets for the candlelit concert in Nelson or in joining Blenheim’s Thursday Zingers next term, ring Pam on 021 046 4841 for more information.

Local representative for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Christine McConway accepts a cheque from Keira Arbuckle, Fay Price and Margaret Foster of the Redwoodtown Market last Saturday. The market raises money every three months for charitable organisations, and this time round stall holders voted for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter service, and $500 was donated. Photo provided.

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Hosted by Education NelsonMarlborough, the agents based in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland were impressed with the lifestyle, pastoral care, and the quality and range of education available in the region.

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Organic wine conference The three-day Organic Winegrowers New Zealand conference finishes today, bringing organic and biodynamic winegrowers from across the country to Marlborough.

Child Cancer The Scenic Hotel staff sold food last Wednesday, fundraising for the Child Cancer Foundation.

St Mary’s School disco The Blenheim Catholic primary school’s annual disco was on Friday night and the pupils partied.

Krystal Palmer and Rosie Menzies from Seresin Estate and Madeleine Isaacs from Pernod Ricard.

Tua Marina Vineyards’ Franzi Grab and Lex Thomson had their wine for tasting.

Amy Liu and Chris Donaldson.

Sarah Vanstone and Tori Greenbank.

Eight year-olds Tilly Phelps, Victoria Gaines, Olivia Bain, and Lucy Price enjoyed themselves.

Callum and Sarah Linklater joined in the New Zealand wine tasting.

Sam Bugler, Jimmy Morris, Patrick Thompson, Troy Kenny, and Jonty Burfoot.

Marisha Wright and Amber Wright.

Paige Kelly, 5, danced with Kayla Parker, 11.

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

Crafar Crouch Construction Ltd We’re the leading Marlborough construction company recognised for service, for commitment to clients and the community.

Our mission is to provide the highest standard of problem-solving capability and workmanship to every single project.

Civil - Housing and sub divisions

Earthworks

Drainage

www.crafarcrouch.co.nz • Phone: Blenheim 578 3475 - Picton 573 6119

The Sun

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days.

Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 021 555 061.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday 10am-3pm. Phone 578 2006.

Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451.

PICTON

Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

Wednesday June 28, 2017

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death notices

Family / W hanau for information / advocacy / support

GREEN, Florence Daphne Olive: Suddenly, on Monday June 26 2017, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ruthin.

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lindsay and Leigh, and Kathleen and Ian McKay (both deceased). Beloved grandmother (Nana) of Gemma, Hamish, and Jaime, and great-grandmother of Jordy, Cameron, Yasmine, Maia, and Amelia. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Salvation Army would be appreciated, and may be made at the service, or sent to PO Box 417, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Florence will be held at the Salvation Army Blenheim, 35 George Street, at 2pm on Friday June 30, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

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.

In Memoriam

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

Community Elder Care Thursday programmes for elderly, St Christopher’s. Talk/Tech/Teach.

Keeping U Moving. Older persons seminars. More info 579 4446 or 021 2230160, leave name and number.

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.

in memoriam Peter Skelton 1950 - 2017

Farewell to a great friend and hunting buddy.

You will be missed so much.

From all your friends in The Marlborough Pig Hunting Club.

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

Sheets n’ Things Good used linen at bargain prices!

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

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.

C R O S S W O R D Puzzle CROSSWORD

acknowledgement

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun.co.nz

The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers.

You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements.

The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00+GST. You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240.

You can also email them to office@blenheimsun. co.nz.

Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

By Russell McQuarters

DOWN ACROSS 1. “Golden” king. (5) 1. Water nymph. (7) 2. Venerated. (7) 5. Steep. (11) 3. Female relative. (6) 11. Cattle breed. (5) 4. Suspicious. (8) 12. Erect. (7) 5. Flawless. (7) 13. Bailiff. (5) 6. Urged , ... on. (5) 14. Table-napkin. (9) 7. Unbroken. (6) 15. Easy to mistake. (9) 8. Burst in. (8) 16. Walk through water. (4) 9. Be immoderate. (11) 17. Vienna is its capital. (7) 10. Onslaught (5) 19. Court usher. (6) 16. Small wire arches 23. Cask maker (6) (croquet) (7) 26. Poacher’s dog. (7) 29. Accused’s reply to charge. (4) 18. Bring upon oneself. (5) 20. Derive(from). (7) 30. Small lump. (3) 21. To understand. (3) 32. Crowd. (3) 22. Garment border. (3) 34. Formerly. (4) 24. Out-moded. (11) 35. Indicate. (7) 25. Heavy wrap. (3) 36. Judges’ chamber. (6) 27. Complete. (5) 39. Italian sausage. (6) 28. Fabled bird. (3) 40. Soothsayer. (7) 31. Turkish governor. (3) 42. Eye inflamation. (4) 33. Ship’s hospital, 46. Russian spaceman. (9) sick ... (3) 48. Cruel. (9) 37. Charlatan. (8) 50. Prevent. (5) 38. Grant respite to. (8) 51. Furnish with money. (7) 41. Extensive Grass-land. (7) 52. Craze. (5) 43. Beat severly. (7) 53. Grow worse. (11) 44. Venemous spider 54. Clear. (7)

(N.Z.) (6) 45. Large prawns. (6) 46. Variety of beet. (5) 47. Shin-bone. (5) 49. Scarcely sufficient. (5)

SOLUTION Friday’s solutions

For December 8, 2004

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Wednesday June 28, 2017

Trades and Services BEAUTY

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CABINET MAKER

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• Windows • Doors • Vanities • Wall Units • Kitchens • Stairs • Shop Fittings • Fit-out of boats and motorhomes • Repair work

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Phone: 579 5266 Cell: 027 6710 133

TRADES & SERVICES

FOR DETAILS

walklins@xtra.co.nz 13 Sutherland Terrace Blenheim

GATES GATES

GARAGE DOORS

HUNTING

Classic Gates

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

GARAGE CARPET

For all your electrical needs

guns and ammunition

ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

• Sectional Doors • Roller Doors

See the experts for:

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Sandblasting

By simply installing Garage Carpet you can turn your garage into a safe, warm, comfortable, multi-purpose, fully functional space.

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• Ideal Space for just about Anything! • Lifetime Guarantee against Zippering!

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PhiliP Gibbison

Powdercoating Gates, Fencing Furniture Pool Fences

6 Nelson St, Blenheim

• Garage Door Openers 41 Grove Road BLENHEIM Ph 578 8251 Email: sales@domblen.co.nz

KITCHENS

LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES SUPPLIES

PAINTER PAINTER

Loca ll

Quality repairs to all brands.

• 5 grades of bark • compost & soil conditioner • pungas • peastraw • bricks • cream pebble • white chip • screened topsoil • firewood • coal • trailer hire • wine barrels

DAVE REES PAINTERS & DECORATORS For all painting and decorating needs

Interiors, exteriors, residential, commercial Including wallpapering, varnishing, roof spraying, new homes, repaints - we do it all

EX DEPOT OR DELIVERY

Ph 578 2595 Cleghorn St Redwood Village

Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate Blenheim

by Cantwell Joinery Visit us online at www.mastercraft.co.nz or call us on 03 578 3375 Showroom: 15 Bristol Street, Riverlands, Blenheim

PANEL & PAINT

Ph 578 9590 REAL ESTATE AGENT

• • • • •

Touch-ups & full re-sprays Mig & tig welding Insurance work Acid tank Custom aluminium & stainless steel fabrication

Paulette Baynes 021 558 418

MARLBOROUGH REALTY LIMITED, Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Dianna Schulz 0274 786 518

spouting SPOUTING

No job too small PVC Galvanized Coloursteel Internal gutters

Call Don today 027 279 7392

03 578 0086

info@classicandcustom.co.nz | classicandcustom.co.nz 3 Warwick Street, Blenheim

- Firearms - Ammo - Hunting Gear

inside

Vortex Marine

PH 578 5720 6 Dodson St, Blenheim

PLASTIC WELDING

Industrial welding of • Tanks • Bins • Boats Fabrication of one off products 26 Stuart Street PH 03-578 3034 Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm

Phone 03 570 2214 Fax 03 570 2219 Mobile 0272 472 784

Repairs & Replacement

oneagencyglobal.com

Panel & Paint

All Workmanship Guaranteed

Marlborough’s largest stockist of:

TREE CARE

Spouting

Office 573 8413

Large & small repairs Fabrication Plastic welding Stripping tank Metal polishing stainless trim repairs

• Gate Systems

Free phone: 03 972 2100

Your Watch & Clock professional.

• • • • •

• Commercial Doors

email: matt@theprogroup.co.nz / www.groutpro.co.nz

and m y design ed anufa Make sure there is a cture d Mastercraft Kitchen at the heart of your home

Jewellers

• Tilt Doors

Ph/Fax 578 0374 a/h 021 838 550

JEWELLER

Member of the Registered Master Joiners

577 7868

www.harrisonscarpet.co.nz

eftpos/cash/cheque

ELECTRICAL

YOUR BUSINESS CALL US TODAY

Phone 03 577 7212

ph 03 579 4043 txt 027 334 2200

PROMOTE

Manufacturer of all your joinery needs

FOR SALE - Negotiations over $285,000 - 64 Devon St, Picton

Over 30 years experience.

Locally owned and operated.

Tree Removal Height Reduction Trimming/Thinning Branch Chipping Hedge Trimming Line Clearance Stump Grinding Mulch Supplies Fully Insured FREE QUOTES

Ph. 03 578 0083

(Lance) 021 361912 cts@xtra.co.nz

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

public notice

public notice

Wednesday June 28, 2017

public notice

Trev’s Painting & Decorating Interiors - Exteriors - Wall papering Gib stopping - Roofs EQC

Tradesman with 40 years experience Ph 027-859-7074 • A/H 03-579-3368 email: samkar@xtra.co.nz

Holiday programme

WHAT'S ON

BIG GARAGE SALE

The Trading Post 42 Arthur Street Gates open 8.30am

Housie 7pm - Club Hall Quiz 7.15pm - Club Bar

Thursday

MATAI KITCHEN, with granite bench and sink. Offers. Ph 027 5728348.

LOST Blue dog collar with a blue light attached. Phone 5789229.

GARAGE

Any cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's.

In any condition.

CAsh paid FREE pick up

Contact: Marlborough Riding for the Disabled (03) 578 3051 or marl.rda@xtra.co.nz

Friday

lost and found

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

All proceeds go directly to supporting the Marlborough Riding for the Disabled

Housie 12.30pm - RSA Lounge Members Draw - 1st draw $350.00

for sale

public notice

Dates: 19th, 20th, 21st of July Time: 9.30am – 12pm Ages: 6yrs and up Price: $60 per day per child ½ hour pony rides - $25.00 per child 1 hour individual riding lessons - $40.00 Bring along morning tea and a drink bottle

Tonight

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Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105

SALES RE DWOOD TOWN SCHOOL HALL, Saturday.

8am-12noon. Sausage sizzle and raffles.

situations vacant

Members Draw - 1st draw $2100.00 Happy Hour Friday, 5.30pm-7.30pm

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

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

Saturday 1st July

Wednesday Sun The

Sun

Blenheim Marlborough

The

Blenheim Marlborough

Alterations and Repairs

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR

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

 House removals  Office relocations  Winz Quotes Available  Furniture removals No job too big or too small

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

(FULL TIME)

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

www.marlborough.govt.nz

0800 223 6632

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

DRESS MAKING & AltERAtIoNS

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

Want to Be Your Own Boss but don’t know how?

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.

NO FEE part-time evening business course Small Business Management

starts 16 August in Blenheim

Info sessions: Tuesday 11 July and Tuesday 18 July @ 5.00 pm

✓ Learn to run a successful business ✓ Lots of practical business tips that work ✓ Get help from a one-on-one mentor ANNUAL GENERAL

Certificate in Small Business Management | Level 4 | 36 weeks | Wednesday evenings

Marlborough Netball Centre Marlborough Netball

03-547 6138 | txt 021-134 1339 | hello@barbicantc.com

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MEETING (behind Dobson Street Beer Garden)

Centre Park Lansdowne

(behind Dobson St Beer Garden)

Lansdowne Wednesday 26thPark July 2017 Wednesday 26th July 2017 at 7.00pm at 7.00pm Wewelcome welcomeallallplayers, players, We membersand andsupporters supporters members Enquiries: Enquiries: marlboroughsoftball@ marlboroughsoftball@gmail.com gmail.com or phone 572 2535 or phone 572 2535

Queen Charlotte Track Inc

AGM

Special meeting Sunday 16 July 1:30pm at Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton AGM business only All members please RSVP to the Secretary by 9 July on 022 600 3582 or qctsecretary@ qctrack.co.nz

Register at www.barbicantc.com Open to NZ citizens and permanent residents aged 16+ NZQA approved

private sale

Private Sale

One Immaculate Owner - Family Home, Room to Grow

9 RICHARDSON AVE, BURLEIGH

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

OPEN HOME

For further information you are welcome to contact jamie.lyall@marlborough.govt.nz

www.marlborough.govt.nz

22 Wednesday June 28, 2017 situations vacant

situations vacant

situations vacant

Renwick Out of School Care (Oscar) Programme

REGISTERED NURSE

ASSISTANT DUTY MANAGER - Nights

Seeking a Staff Member Enjoy arts and crafts, outdoor activities and supporting children.

12.5 hrs/week and full time in school holidays.

Previous childcare / Oscar experience is preferred but not necessary as full training will be provided.

Applicants must hold a current full drivers licence and be prepared to undertake the police vetting checks.

Please apply directly to: Renwick Preschool and Out of School Care Colleen McGruddy.

Phone: 03 572 9868 Cell: 021 773 132 Email: Renwick_Preschool@xtra.co.nz

Full time and Part time Casual employment available

situations vacant

Talleys 10x2

An awesome opportunity has become available in our busy Supermarket. This is a full time position with a permanent 40 Must have a current NZ practice certificate. hours per week with the responsibility of overseeing the running Previous occupational health nursing, Join our team of the supermarket during the evening hours. The hours will be audiometric or spirometic experience would be Nelson Forests grows and processes timber 1.30pm to 10.00pm 5 days a week. These days are flexible an advantage.

Ability to work independently as well as in a in Nelson and Marlborough. We are looking but ideally the candidate would be prepared to work both days team. for team members to join our modern and of the weekend.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. efficient Kaituna Sawmill, based west of The successful applicant will preferably have experience in the Must have a current full drivers license and own Blenheim. retail industry, and have a strong customer focus, and able to transport. demonstrate the following attributes: Pre-employment drug testing will be required.

We offer a strong safety culture, our Great close knit team environment. workplace is drug and alcohol free and we • Strong and positive leadership Please contatct Jill on 0212585741 provide onsite training. If you are physically • Excellent organisational skills or email jill@occsafe.co.nz • Effective communication at all levels fit, take pride in producing a quality product Applications Close 30th June 2017.

• Attention to detail and have a can do attitude contact us about •Occ Be a safe problemServices solver joining Occsafe Services Ltd Ltd Occsafe Services Ltdour team in 2017. You must be Workplace Health & Safety Services, Workplace Health & Safety Services, Workplace Health & Safety Services, • Dedication to customer service legally able to work in NZ with all relevant Training & Education Training & Education Training & Education • Ability to learn fast Visas.

JILL HOLLINGUM R.N HOLLINGUM R.N JILL HOLLINGUM R.N •JILL Be reliable . . and punctual .

Occupational Health Nurse Consultant Occupational Health Nurse Consultant Occupational Health Nurse Consultant Please send a CV or register your Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship or RD 1 HAVELOCK RD 1 HAVELOCK RD 1 HAVELOCK interest by emailing: PH/FAX 03 574 2112, Cell phone 0212585741 PH/FAX 03 574 2112, Cell phone 0212585741 PH/FAX 03 574 2112, Cell phone 0212585741 New Zealand Permanent Residency.

Email: jill@occsafe.co.nz Email: jill@occsafe.co.nz Email: jill@occsafe.co.nz Kaituna.Admin@nelsonforests.com or call the Kaituna Office for an Please register your interest by emailing your CV to application form on 03 572 8921.

Liarne at liarne.boyce@newworld-si.co.nz.

Occsafe Services Ltd Occsafe close Services Ltd safe Services Ltd Applications Monday 14th of July 2017.Occ Workplace Health & Safety Services, Workplace Health & Safety Services, Workplace Health & Safety Services,

Available shift times are 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am.

OCS Limited is a leading services JILL facilities HOLLINGUM R.N organisation . with 26 branches established in 40 countriesHealth and Occupational Nurse Consultant nationally.

RD 1 HAVELOCK

Forklift Driver We have vacancies at our Old Renwick Road processing plant for suitable people to assist with the dispatch of our product. The position includes container loading, picking of orders and forklift driving pertaining to dispatch and packing operations.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Suitable applicants should be physically fit and able to work with minimal supervision.

Forklift experience preferred but full training is available. Overtime rates paid after 40 hours.

All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

Training & Education

Training & Education

JILL HOLLINGUM R.N

PH/FAX 03 574 2112, Cell phone 0212585741 Email: jill@occsafe.co.nz

Cleaners required, Blenheim Marlborough A variety of roles –permanent and fixed term all over Blenheim, Renwick and Marlborough. safe Services A variety of hours,Occ days and on-site timesLtd available.

Workplace Health & Safety Services, Training & Education

You will need your FULL NZ drivers licence to JILL HOLLINGUM R.N the roles. drive a company vehicle for one of .

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

We have lots of work available - Busy roles for motivated and career orientated professionals, seeking to develop career within cleaning industry.

NZ Police Security, MoJ, Aviation Security.

www.talleys.co.nz

Phone Manager Kylie Hurren 021 960 453 to discuss.

WineWorks Marlborough Distribution general store Person

Looking for staff?

Call us now on

Training & Education

JILL HOLLINGUM R.N

.

Occupational Health Nurse Consultant

.

Occupational Health Nurse Consultant

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

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

CHECKOUT SUPERVISOR

Who are we?

Liarne at liarne.boyce@newworld-si.co.nz.

(03) 5777 868 WineWorks offers wine bottling and warehousing services to New Zealand wineries. In doing to book your ad Applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship or a New Zealand this, we aim to be “Trusted to bottle New Zealand for the world”. Our Blenheim plant employs Permanent Residency. over 200 staff across 7+ departments and we are constantly on the lookout for fresh new Applications close on July 14th 2017 talent to join our dynamic team.

Wednesday 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 Marlborough’s largest circulating newspaper shifts.

URL Closing withdate 18,535 copies Day shift = 5am-5pm _________ With: _______________________________ Date:_______________________________ tested: x x checked: 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 revisions: challenges and have a great work ethic to get in and get the job done. The position is responsi1 2 3 4 5 ble for assisting in the day to day operation of the Warehouse and Distribution area, resulting $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 in a well-ordered operation. In return WineWorks Marlborough can offer you a stable future supporting an important local industry.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this role must have the following abilities, skills and experience: that we have prepared this advertisement proof based on our format: • b&w Ability to work in a large FMCG environment, and be able to work well under pressure understanding of the instructions • A high degree of physical fitness - including the ability to lift up to 16kg on a frequent basis. received. In approving the run date position sort cost (excl gst) • Forklift/high reach experience essential (current OSH certification required) advertisement, it is client’s responsibility to check the accuracy of both the 28 Junwarehouse Sits Vacant •Wed Good general operational skills, previous$145.00 experience with an electronic Warehouse advertisement, the media and the •Fri Inventory 30 JunControl System is desirable $145.00 An exciting opportunity has become available as a Cellar Hand with Pinnacle position nominated.

• Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills, able to communicate clearly and Drinkswith NZ based at Isabel Estate.

Thur 29 Jun Sits Vacant $158.20 Cancellation of adverts booked positively media will incur a media cancellation Sat 1 Jul Sits Vacant $158.20 • Display attention to detail Being part of a small winery and vineyard operation the successful candidate fee of $50. will be required to perform a multitude of cellar tasks, complete basic • A positive, enthusiastic, “can do” attitude with a strong result focused work ethic laboratory analysis and assist with bottling line operations, full training will be • Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to consistently meetyour deadlines contact: Rachel given to the successful applicant. The business maintains a high priority on • Be an excellent team player premium quality product and performance results.

• A basic level of computer literacy • Health and Safety conscious Applicants will have a self-starting attitude with the energy and drive required • Willingness to learn and develop within the role to be effective in a diverse, challenging and rewarding role. During the annu• RF scanner experience preferred al vintage (approximately mid-March to mid-May) there will be a requirement When do we need you? to work weekends, with hours significantly in excess of 40 hours per week This is a full time, immediate start position, working Monday to Friday with flexibility to work during the peak of this period. extra hours if required.

This is a physically active role, so a good level of fitness is important.

Applicants MUST have New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency. WineWorks has a Additional as part of this role you need to have a full clean Driver’s License. drug and alcohol policy and the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employAs the role is a permanent, full time, only those with the right to work in New ment screening.

Zealand will be considered.

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 The successful applicant will form part of a small and dedicated team so a your application to be considered we must receive a completed WineWorks application form positive attitude and good sense of humor are essential. and a current CV. Applications to: admin@isabelvineyard.com To learn more about us, visit our website www.wineworks.co.nz. Applications close 9 July 2017.

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• Dedication to customer service This position is one of an independent contractor with the current hours required being approximately equal • Good computer skills – ability to pick up programs with ease to a 1 FTE. • Ability to learn fast For a full job description please email • Liquor Manager’s Certificate an advantage admin@businesstrustmarlborough.co.nz In this role you be directly reporting to the Checkout Manager. or call 027 978 7637.

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Part Time / Fixed Term We are looking for a well organised multi-tasker to join our pre-production Administration team in Marlborough. This new role will be part-time Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm (or agreed hours) for a fixed term through to December 2017.

There may be an opportunity to extend employment thereafter.

The role will provide key support to our pre-production administrators, with the primary responsibility for coordinating, proofing and printing carton labels. The successful applicant will have a great manner, be accurate with good attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Applicants for this role must have the following abilities, skills and experience: • Possess a great sense of humour, a good attitude and enjoy working as part of a busy team • Great attention to detail with a high level of literacy and numeracy • Highly organised with a positive attitude to work well in a fast-changing environment, and initiative to assist as needed • A good level of fitness and mobility to regularly lift label boxes • This entry level position is reasonably repetitive but may have opportunities for advancement for the right person.

• WineWorks is proud to be able to offer a stable future supporting an important local industry.

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 preemployment screening.

To learn more about us, visit www.wineworks.co.nz.

Please apply on line via the employment tab on our website, completing the WineWorks’ application form in full and attaching a current CV. Applications close July 6th 2017

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inbrief

Football rep teams chosen The teams for all Marlborough’s representatives at the South Island junior football competitions have been selected, and Mainland Football’s general manger Andrea Scott-Smith is looking forward to the competition.

“For a small town with less numbers than most provinces to select from, a lot of our players would normally be punching above their weight when it comes to player versus player against the likes of Christchurch’s best. “ She says previous years have proved that with good team preparation and hard work put in by all players and team management leading up to tournament, and ‘the right determination, pride and spirit on the day, our kids from Marlborough can match it with all other provinces at tournament’.

“Last year our 16th Grade Boys came runners up in the Timaru SIJFC, and our 11th Grade Boys had a good top-end placing in Nelson’s SIJFC tournament.”

The competitions take place around the South Island in October.

Marlborough Maroon’s 10th Grade - Co-Coaches: Liam Sluiter and Harrison Pine - Akito Collins, Te Ariki Hook, Tyson Foote, Caleb Speedy, William Baker, Cedric Meeten, Liam O’Connell, Mason Hawkins, Arana Lines, Liam McIntyre.

Marlborough Whites 10th Grade - Coach: Keagan Mortimer - Oliver Eyles, Henri Piddington, Connor Pugh, Elijah O’Donnell, Ethan Ryland, Max Blick, Lucas Neilson, Jack Watts, Nathan Brooke Taylor, Levi Gorrie.

Ruby Wybourne and Hunter Ruffell were in last year’s12th Grade and are in this year’s13th Grade Boys and 13th Grade Girls teams.

Marlborough 11th Grade - Coach: Glen Morrison - Lucca Wiseman, Thomas Pitts, Tom Morrison, Fynn Hawes, Louie Poletti, Charlie Down, Owen Bradley, Tyler Black, Carter Usher-Somers, Manato Collins, Axel Allan, Jacob Campbell, Willem Hayton.

Marlborough 12th Grade Boys - Coach: Dave Turner, Assistant Coach: Wolfie Waechter - Hugh Straker GK, Alex Pike GK, Ethan Turner, Dylan Endersby, Joseph Sandford Jury, Oskar Meeten, Charlie Wilkin, Francis Potts, Rory Osborne, Angus McAllister, James Hansen, Jacob Morris, Oscar O’Brien. Non travelling reserves: Luke Martella, Reef Underwood.

Marlborough 12th Grade Girls - Coach: Jay Bosch - Maddison Rowe, Amelia Burrough, Kayla Parker, Jaimee Van Keulen, Breanah Lavender, Chelsea Martin, Tamara Wylie-Smith, Ruby Colombus, Abbey Lammas, Lauren Sloan, Jaimee Randall, Riley Preece, Chloe Pettigrew. Non travelling reserves: Katie Pugh, Grace Straker.

Marlborough 13th Grade Coach: Alan Elvy - Spencer Holmes, Kaden Bassett, Bryn Bradley, Aidan Flanagan, Joshua Black, Nikau Bell, Cody Stone, Joshua Clamp, Liam Clamp, Callum Hayton, Boyd Elvy, Kane Elvy, Dylan Guillemot, Hunter Ruffell, George Wylie-Gregg.

Marlborough 13th/14th /15th

Grade Girls - Coach: Mark Wybourne, Assistant Coach: Kelly Wybourne - Jordyn McKay, Ruby Wybourne, Freya Thompson, Tessa Hyland, Lea Poletti, Maggie Lane, Charlotte Brown, Angel Hodson, Leonie Marshall, Destiny Aires, Hannah Martin, Chanel Horton, Beth Gray, Lauren Doherty, Georgina Dempster, Paige Barrowman – GK. Marlborough 14th Grade - Team Coach: Nigel Timpson, Assistant Coaches: Jackson Lock and Matt Jones - Jake Bezant, Hunter Dawson, Jackson Flood, Daniel Fenemor, Thomas Hall, Callum McDonald, Alfie Osborne, Oscar Sandford-Jury, Grayson Scadden, Hamish Timpson, William Welbourn, Nikolai Maltesen, Lucas Geris, Jay Geris, Logan Robb, Angus Mitchell. Non travelling reserves: Riley Gardiner, Sean Goodall-Cromaty, Marcos Marshall.

Marlborough 15th Grade Boys - Coach: Paul McClean - Bright Asiamah, Tana Connor-McClean, Jack Iles, Ben Ivory-McCullum, Braden Jessop, Logan MacDonald, Caleb Murray, Oscar Nott, Ryan Palmer, Jonty Pinkerton, Aaron Powell, Rakan Shram, Paul Slovak, Jack Wilkins, Ryan Woodhouse.

Marlborough 16th Grade Boys - Coach: Paul Finnegan, Assistant Coach: Bryce Smith - Hamish Turner, Tomas Alston-Spence, Rory Westwater, Daniel Baxter, Cameron Miller, Jack Winstanley, Ashley Ireland, Harry Jackson, Cade Vercoe, Jordan Skelton, Sid Knobben, Joe Knobben, Ethan Prattley, Connor Endersby.

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Squash nationals Blenheim’s Megan Craig is third seed at this weekend’s New Zealand Senior Squash Nationals at the Havelock North Squash Club.

World women’s No.12 Joelle King from Cambridge is seeking to add her name to the women’s trophy for the sixth time.

Rotorua’s Amanda Landers-Murphy takes the second seeding and is looking strong after having claimed the North Shore Open 2017 and Matamata PSA titles.

The tournament starts on Friday 30 June and finishes with finals on Sunday 2 July at the Havelock North Squash Club.

South Island Masters in Nelson

*Marlborough Football is not sending a 15th-17th Grade Girls rep team this year due to lack of numbers at both trials.

The South Island Masters Games are back in Nelson from 4 - 8 October and are open to men and women aged 30+ from all over New Zealand.

There’s 40 sports on offer with social and competitive grades.

You don’t have to belong to a club, qualify or even have any sporting experience.

Paddon and Marshall maintain focus for Poland Hayden Paddon and Sebastian Marshall are preparing for the 29 June to 2 July running of Rally Poland.

The Kiwi-Brit Hyundai Motorsport duo head to the eighth World Rally Championship of the season determined to amplify the positives and eliminate the errors which have marred recent results.

Knock out cup Cross country champs ‘a bit challenging’ football continues This year’s Marlborough “It was a bit challenging with The Knock Out Cup semifinals see Trojans take on Blenheim Valley United and Rangers City up against favorites Central Pirates this weekend.

Pirates were too good for club mates Central in the quarter finals as goals from Jordan Columbus, Harrison Pine and Sam Pearson sealed the victory 3-0.

Their game against the young Rangers City should be close after City demolished Rangers Development 9-1 with Matt Weaver and Keagan Mortimer both scoring hat-tricks.

Devon Cook scored a double as Trojans fought back against the Rangers United side eventually running out winners 4-1.

The Blenheim Valley club battle between Woodbourne and United was won convincingly by the United side scoring 6 goals to 2.

The Knockout Shield quarterfinals saw Redwood Masters go down to Trojans Spartans 3- 4.

Clubs of Marlborough Rangers went on a scoring spree beating Picton Crow Tavern 8-3 while Blenheim Valley Cobras lost to Blenheim Valley Masters 2-1 and finally Rangers Masters and the Picton Panel & Paint game ended in a penalty shootout with the Masters enduring in a 5-4 victory.

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Harrier Club’s Cross Country Championship was ‘a bit challenging’ for participants, organisers says.

The race, held on Saturday at Kemp’s Farm, LOCALSeventeen HIRE Valley, was well-received by all competitors, club spokesman 90 Nelson St, Blenheim Les McKay says, as it gave all grades the opportunity to see LOCAL where everyone wasHIRE on the course.

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Les says the course was flat and undulating and underfoot conditions were a bit greasy.

“The overhead conditions could not have been better – it was a real delight for the ‘hardcore’ cross country runners and walkers.”

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2000 metres - Boys 12 and under; Connor Pugh 1 (9.42), Michael James 2 (10.39), Matthew Hall 3 (10.51), Andrew Hall 4 (13.22).

Girls 12 and under; Katie Pugh 1 (12.50).

3000 metres - Boys 14 and under; Jimmy Luff 1 (16.13); Girls 14 and under; Jorja Bacchus 1 (14.54).

4000 metres - Girls 16 and under; Anna Barnes 1 (24.17), Sophia Bendell 2 (25.26).

6000 metres - Men under 16; Gus Marfell 1 (25.46), Hunter Bendell 2 (31.21). Walkers - Alison Blackmore 1 (53.27), Sheila Waters 2 (53.40), Kay Leach 3 (1.05.45).

Veteran Women; Emily Marfell 1 (29.57) Lynne Fitzpatrick 2 (32.08), Margaret Hazelwood 2 (39.06).

8000 metres - Veteran Men; Robbie Barnes 1 (33.59), Ed Massey 2 (36.15), Seb Bacchus 3 (39.33).

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Be wary of sun strike As the days continue to get shorter with the onset of the winter months, drivers should be wary of the risk of sunstrike.

Marlborough Highway Patrol team leader Barrie Greenall says sunstrike tends to be an issue for Marlborough drivers each year.

“We tend to have incidents every year where people have been affected by sunstrike … the biggest problem is unexpected sunstrike, when the driver is not expecting it and hasn’t taken the basic precautions, that’s when it can really cause issues,” he says.

With parallel roads that run east to west, there was no one place in Marlborough which was known as a ‘trouble spot’.

“Our roads run in parallels, and they run east to west, and right at this time of year they line up almost perfectly with the rising and setting sun,” Barrie says.

On windy roads sunstrike can also pose a problem for drivers turning corners, and not expecting to be struck by sunstrike, Barrie says.

While sunstrike is hard to avoid for drivers

heading to and from work at the same time each day, they reduce the impact by ensuring all windows on their vehicles are clear.

“People really need to make sure they have a clean windscreen, inside and out, it’s the inside of the windows which get that film that you don’t notice until something like sunstrike happens.

“And all windows, not just the windscreen, you need to be able to look out for the safety of yourself and other road users at junctions,” Barrie says.

Ensuring windows were clear of frost and condensation is also vital.

If a driver is impacted by sunstrike, it is important to slow down gently, rather than coming to an abrupt stop, before coming to a halt, if necessary.

“Don’t brake suddenly, because if anyone is behind you, they are going to be affected by the same thing as you; what you are experiencing, the person behind you is also experiencing,” Barrie says.