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Little Bears Event to support Bevan’s kids

By Cathie Bell Two sisters of Bevan Moody, the Waitohi club rugby player who died during a game two months ago, are organising an event to raise money for his children.

Bevan’s daughter turned two the day after he died and his second child is due in August.

Hayley Moody and Taylah Hourston are keen for lots of people to attend a casino and auction night on July 29 at Endeavour Park Pavilion in Picton, with all funds raised to go into a trust fund set up by the New Zealand Rugby Foundation for Bevan’s children.

Continued on page 2 Bevan Moody’s sisters Hayley and Taylah are promoting an event to raise money for his children.

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Casino night to raise funds for ‘little Bears’ Continued from page 1 Waitohi rugby player Bevan Moody, 22, nicknamed ‘Bear’, died in May after he had a heart attack on the field during a Tasman Trophy division one match between Nelson and Waitohi at Neale Park.

He was running back to halfway for a restart when he collapsed.

Hayley says Bevan’s family are doing as good as they can be under the circumstances.

“It’s not easy, especially with it being such a shock. It’s the last thing we expected to happen.

“He couldn’t have been fitter or healthier than he was and bang, he was taken. The world’s cruel at times.”

His two year-old daughter Maddison asks after him and Hayley says they have Bevan’s ashes at home and they point to the box.

“Daddy’s in there.”

She says it’s hard enough coping with the loss as Bevan’s sister, and it’s much harder for his partner Kendra.

The New Zealand Rugby Foundation has been ‘really helpful’ setting up the trust fund for Bevan’s children,

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Tickets are $20 and include a drink on arrival and nibbles throughout the night, with doors opening at 6.30pm and the auction starting at 8pm with music from 10.30pm.

Tickets are available from Bayleys Marlborough in both their Picton and Blenheim offices.

A return bus service will run from Blenheim to Picton on the night.

Contact Jimmy Giles on 027 525 5548 or Di Ivamy on 021 066 4502 for further information or to donate to the auction.

Have your say on new cycleway

By Bill McElhinney Proposed designs for a new cycleway connecting Eltham Road and Beaver Road with the Taylor River cycle path are available for the public to have their say.

The Eltham Rd - Beaver Rd Cycle Link Project is a 1.5km route establishing a northsouth walking and cycling link between the Taylor River and southern neighbourhoods.

It is hoped the route will also encourage more people to cycle to the Taylor River Reserve Path to reach the town centre and other places in the area.

Planners expect the new route could attract around 200 people each day.

The project is being funded from the Urban Cycleways Fund, the National Land Transport Fund and the Marlborough District Council.

Bike Walk Marlborough and the council are asking the local community for their views.

Residents in the area have received a letter in their mail box inviting them to feed back on the plan.

There will also be an opportunity to view images of the plans and provide feedback at a public drop-in session tomorrow, Saturday July 8, from 10am to 2pm, at Whitney Street School.

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she says, and that is where the proceeds of the casino evening will go.

Bevan’s friends and teammates have been ‘amazing’ in getting the fundraising event underway, Hayley says, and they hope the wider community will get involved too.

The support has been incredible, she says.

“A lot of people knew Bevan, so basically we’re just trying to put it out in the wider community so we can get as many people as possible to join in and have a bit of fun as well as fundraising for the baby

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Whitney Street School pupils from left Mark Jackson, Alijah Bridgeman, DJ Smith, Ariki Samuels, and Jarad Wadsworth cycle to school each day.

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Members of the public can also go online to see the proposed options and submit feedback, at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ recreation/walking-and-biking/elthambeaver-rd-cycle-link-project The planned cycle link will offer a safer route for the 500 students at Whitney

Street School, Bohally Intermediate and Marlborough Girls College who cycle along these roads each school day.

It will also provide an important north-tosouth cycle link across Blenheim.

If finally approved, the project is expected to be completed by March next year.

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Top award for his work

By Bill McElinney “It’s not all that glamorous being an airline pilot,” says Rarangi man Allan Baker.

Allan should know. He trained as an air force pilot, flew for years, and then went to Canterbury University to become a registered psychologist.

Now he helps commercial airline pilots who are having problems with stress, drugs, alcohol or any other issues that may be affecting their work.

Allan’s work in the aviation industry has been recognised by his peers and he was recently presented with the Jim Collins Memorial Award, which is awarded for significant contributions to aviation safety.

The award honours the memory of Captain Jim Collins, the pilot in command of the Erebus flight. Captain Collins was initially blamed for the fatal crash, but later exonerated by a Royal Commission of Inquiry headed

by Justice Peter Mahon.

Being an airline pilot is tougher than it looks, says Allan.

“The shift work is tough on home life, sleep is always interrupted, hotel

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stays are pretty boring and on top of everything, pilots have to pass health and performance checks every six months.

Commercial pilots have a legal obligation not to fly if they don’t think they should, or are not fit enough, says Allan.

“But with mental health, unless a pilot tells someone that they are not doing too well, the issue can stay undetected until things become serious.”

Allan’s peers have praised his work with pilots and the skills and empathy he has shown. His own experience as a pilot has enabled him to view cases in a different light to most psychologists.

“My job is to find ways to help pilots lift their performance when they might be having difficulties,” says Allan. “This means understanding the whole person and how they go about their job.”

Allan has also been instrumental in setting up a peer support group where pilots can help pilots.

“At the end of the day it means increased protection for the travelling Allan Baker and his partner Sandy Stowell. Allan has been honoured for his service to the New Zealand Airline industry. public,” says Allan.

Review on nurses’ move

By Cathie Bell The review of district nursing in Blenheim and Nelson has been received by the district health board, officials say.

The review was sparked by controversy about moving Blenheim’s district nurses from a purpose-built facility at Wairau Hospital into the health hub in central Blenheim.

Health board strategy, planning and community general manager Cathy O’Malley says the review is being considered and will be discussed at the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board’s meeting on July 25.

“Decisions will be communicated to the

nurses the following day,” she says.

“We know there is high public interest in the review and provision of district nursing services in Marlborough.

“It is likely that we will release findings, recommendations and any actions required, alongside the board’s decision about the location for services in Marlborough.”

The three consultants who wrote the report ran four consumer focus groups in Marlborough involving 11 people have who both accessed services at the hospital and at home, to get a full understanding of the way the district nursing service operates currently.

Focus groups were also held with district nurses, district nursing team leaders, NZ Nurses’ Organisation members, board members, hospital staff, practice nurses, rural stakeholders and general practitioners to hear their views about the way the service operates.

Email and phone alternatives were offered for people who were unable to attend a focus group.

People who approached The Sun are unanimous in their opinion the district nurses should stay at Wairau Hospital.

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Piano donation Marlborough-based music therapy group Creative Kids Trust is gifting a piano to the community tomorrow with a handover at noon in Liz Davidson Place.

All are invited to attend and to have a go at playing the piano.

Picton whale centre shuts The National Whale Centre on Picton’s foreshore has shut, saying the loss of a council grant means it cannot pay the rent.

A spokesman says that as a registered charity the National Whale Centre Development Trust has always been reliant upon public funding.

He says the Marlborough District Council has been great in past years helping the centre set up, but ‘unfortunately and for reasons unknown’ the council has not funded it this financial year.

“This has left the NWCDT with no means to meet the rent for the Hub premises and so we have had to take prompt action to close and vacate the premises.”

Bike ride tours Marlborough Youth Trust is offering free mountain bike rides around Marlborough for college students during the school holidays.

The rides, with lunch provided, are for year 7 to 13 students, from 10.30am to 2pm, on Tuesday and Thursday of both weeks.

Trust youth worker Ginny Young says BikeFit have provided some bikes for students who don’t have their own.

Only 30 places are available on each ride, so contact Ginny at the trust offices in Arthur Street.

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Business inbrief

Port company boss to retire Port Marlborough managing director Ian McNabb is to retire, and his job has been advertised.

Ian says he plans to step down at the end of the year, but will remain in Picton.

Air New Zealand Wine Awards Warren Gibson, the chief winemaker at Trinity Hill and proprietor of Bilancia, has been appointed chair of judges for the Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

He takes over the helm from Kumeu River’s Michael Brajkovich.

Alfred St car park A malfunctioning ticket and barrier system at the council-owned Alfred St car park building may be replaced.

A council spokeswoman says the current hardware which operated the system is nearing the end of its life.

The Council is asking the Blenheim Business Association to survey its members on an alternative pay-and-display option.

However, any decision for change will be a council decision, the spokeswoman says.

McKendry Motors planning move After months of hard work, McKendry Motors are planning to move in to their new showroom on the corner of Seymour St and Charles St this weekend.

“We hope to be open there for business on Monday,” says Chris.

McKendry Mazda has further renovations planned down the track for their High St showroom, says Chris.

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Home & Garden Show fuelled by buoyant housing market The Marlborough residential housing market continues to climb according to the latest figures from Quotable Value.

From May 2016 to May this year, the price of the average house increased by over 15%.

Organiser of the Marlborough Home & Garden Show, Josh Shanley, believes that this will reflect positively on the local event, which opens Friday 7 July at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

“As we have seen at our shows around the country so far this year, these capital gains give home owners the confidence to spend money on updating their homes, including building, renovating or landscaping.

We expect to see the same at the Marlborough Home & Garden Show,” he says.

Over 110 industry professionals will gather for the three day

event, which will shine the spotlight on a host of new exhibitors.

Visitors will be treated to previews of what’s new in gardening, kitchens, heating, building and renovating, solar solutions, hot tubs and much more.

One lucky visitor will walk away with the show prize.

This comprises a $3,125 kitset outdoor fireplace and seating in a schist style from Morepork Fireplaces, plus HomeTech Solatubing and installation worth $3,000.

The Solatubing is transferable to family or friends within the Marlborough/Nelson licensee area. There will also be a $250 Resene voucher which can be spent on paint, wallpaper or curtains. Show-goers need only enter their details at the show entrance for the chance to win.

A food, art and New Zealandmade aisle will give visitors the

Panelwood Homes is just one of the new exhibitors at the Marlborough Home & Garden Show this year.

chance to indulge in possum-fur throws, cushions, clothing and footwear; hand-crafted sausages and cured meats.

There will also be essential oils, wood-turned kauri and other native timbers, alpaca and merino

clothing, fudge, infused oils and much more.

The Resene Paint-a-Pot for kids and Paint-a-Home for adults will provide family fun and entertainment from 10am to 2pm on the Saturday and Sunday.

Hundreds attend conference

By Cathie Bell More than 500 people, including three Cabinet ministers, four ministers from the Pacific, and Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Enele Sopaga, are in Blenheim to attend a two-day conference marking the 10th anniversary of the Recognised Seasonal Employment scheme.

Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse spoke yesterday, but

dodged questions on whether the cap on workers would be lifted from 10,500 a year. He warned listeners that the ‘ethical’ part of the conference’s theme ‘resilent, sustainable, ethical’ is important.

“While many RSE employers may represent the best of the best in terms of industry standards and employment conditions for their workers, there’s no doubt that there are other employers

who are letting the horticulture and viticulture industries down.

“This has become particularly evident in Marlborough recently with a number of complaints being made to the Labour Inspectorate about employers not meeting their minimum employment standards obligations.

“It is simply unacceptable that those employers who breach employment and/or immigration

law are still able to recruit from the international labour market and disadvantage those employers who do the right thing.”

Since the Government introduced a stand-down period banning bad employers from recruiting further migrant workers in February, 53 employers had been stood down, four of those employers are in the horticulture and viticulture industries.

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By Cathie Bell It was a close-run thing, but local grapes beat Dunedinbrewed grain, at last week’s Grain vs Grape degustation dinner in Marlborough.

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“Food and wine matching is one of the fun parts of my job and I’m proud to say Wither Hills walked away victorious on the night as voted by the audience, but I must say, the beers were pretty good too.”

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COUNCIL NEWS Bag the bags

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett and councillor and long-time Garden Marlborough committee member Jenny Andrews with Garden Marlborough president Tim Crawford at the launch of Garden Marlborough’s programme for 2017.

Fifty shades of green - NZ’s premier garden event The international guest speaker this year is Fergus Garrett, head gardener at Britain’s famous garden at Great Dixter, an expert plantsman with an international following.

Nelmac Garden Marlborough, from 9-12 November, is one of the biggest events on Marlborough’s events calendar.

This is its 24th year, making it NZ’s longest running garden show hosted by one region.

Tickets to this year’s event are available directly from Garden Marlborough at www.gardenmarlborough.co.nz or Ph: 0800 627 527.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has called on central government to impose a levy to discourage the use of plastic bags.

Along with almost 30 other New Zealand mayors, he has signed an open letter asking for action at national level.

In the meantime, Council has provided 1,000 reusable carry bags to Plastic Bag Free Picton campaigners to give away to people to use, instead of accepting plastic bags from retailers and supermarkets.

Council waste management staff have

also been discussing the issue with local supermarket managers and The Warehouse.

“We’re going to work with the retailers and launch a survey this month to try and gauge the level of support for a local plastic bag levy, and to assess what the effects of a reduction in the use of plastic bags might be,” says Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil.

Watch out for a link to the survey to be published soon on the Council’s Facebook page, newspaper pages and website.

Public notice - Sabella small-scale Management Programme Marlborough District Council has declared by public notice, dated 6 July 2017, a smallscale management programme (SSMP) under section 100V of the Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act). The unwanted organism the SSMP relates to is the marine pest Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii), referred to as Sabella. The SSMP applies to the whole marine area of the Marlborough district.

The SSMP provides for the control of Sabella in Marlborough over the next three years to: • Reduce the adverse effects on economic wellbeing; the environment; enjoyment of the natural environment and the relationship between Maori, their culture, and their traditions and their ancestral lands, waters, sites, wahi tapu and taonga;

and • Reduce spread within the region and to other areas.

The outcomes sought are: • Exclusion (preventing establishment) in areas of the district currently free of Sabella; • Eradication of Sabella from the district where it is technically feasible and realistic; • Progressive containment and/or sustained control (where eradication is not achievable) - that steps are taken to either contain and reduce the distribution of Sabella or reduce its impacts and spread to other places.

This SSMP can be viewed at www.marlborough.govt.nz or phone (03) 520 7400.

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Dog Registration 2017/18 From left: DOC Ranger Bridget Graney, SPCA Manager Kaycee Polkinghorne, Councillor Laressa Shenfield with Council’s Animal Control Manager Jane Robertson.

Responsible cat ownership The colder winter months can be tough for stray cats – another reminder of the need to ensure cats are desexed and microchipped.

Stray and feral cats breed quickly despite their hard living conditions.

A desexed cat is far less likely to roam – you can minimise the risk of

your cat joining the ranks of strays by desexing and microchipping your pet.

Kitten season doesn’t begin until spring, but already the Marlborough SPCA has plenty of desexed cats and kittens looking for new homes. Check out their website: http://www.marlboroughspca.co.nz/

Council meetings in July The following meetings are open to the public and interested persons are welcome to attend. Copies of the agenda will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

• Environment Committee Thursday, 20 July 2017 at 9.00 am

• Assets & Services Committee Thursday, 20 July 2017 at 1.30 pm The time and date may be subject to change, please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

interviewing skills, understanding the labour market, job searching and other placement support as required. For more information Ph: 0508 858 858.

Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health.

Treated water is available at the public

Alternatively, dogs can be registered by internet banking direct credit, telebanking, by post or in person at: the Picton Service Centre 67 High Street Picton, or Animal Control Office 56 Main Street Blenheim.

Until 15 July 2017 the Animal Control Office is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and from 9.00am to 1.00pm on Saturdays.

Any payments made after 31 July will incur a late penalty fee.

Consultation on Eltham-Beaver roads cycle link Bike Walk Marlborough and the Council are asking the local community for their views on the proposed Eltham Rd and Beaver Rd Cycle Link.

The Link offers a safer route for the 500 students at Whitney Street School, Bohally Intermediate and Marlborough Girls College who cycle along these roads each school day. It also provides an important north-to-south cycle link across Blenheim.

Public drop-in session An opportunity to view the plans and give feedback.

10am-2pm, Saturday 8 July, at Whitney Street School, Whitney Street.

Go online To see the proposed consultation plans and to submit your feedback online, visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/recreation/walkingand-biking/elthambeaver-rd-cycle-link-project

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Community News Workbridge provides vocational services to people with any medical or injury condition including preplacement services such as CV preparation, job application letters,

All dogs over three months must be registered.

If you have not received your 2017/18 registration form please contact Animal Control phone 520 9033.

Online Dog Services are available by going to Council’s website. Please note that credit card is the only online payment option (transaction fees apply). Part payments cannot be accepted. www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Animals/ Dog-Registration/Online-Dog-Services

tap on the corner of Marama Road and Foster Street.

A new Seddon water treatment plant is scheduled for construction this year and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

For further information contact our Customer Service Centre Ph: 520 7400.

Keeping active, even if that’s just a daily walk down your street, is important for good health.

But local statistics show that at least half a dozen pedestrians are injured on our streets each year.

With age, reactions tend to slow so, when out walking, it’s important to be aware if you have any limitations to sight, hearing and general alertness.

• Make sure you can be seen at all times. In daytime it can help to wear bright or light coloured clothing. If you are walking in poor light or darkness, carry a torch or use reflector tape on your jacket.

• Legally, you must use a pedestrian crossing if you are within 20 metres of a crossing.

Remember that our courtesy crossings in town

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are just that; reliant on the courtesy of a driver to stop, not an entitlement to step out onto the road.

• Never assume that a driver has seen you; try to make eye contact before you step out.

• Don’t step out into the road from between parked cars.

• Be wary of people reversing rapidly – and carelessly - out of driveways.

• Wait for others (or ask someone to accompany you) when crossing the road if you lack confidence or need to walk very slowly.

Mobility scooter riders must observe the rules for pedestrians too. Adjust your scooter speed to a walking pace for maximum safety.

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NZ Post not to blame Don’t blame NZ Post for your failed mail the hospital have their own delivery.

You obviously have a cell phone.

So they would txt you 2 - 3 days before to confirm your appointment.

America’s Cup How can they raise support and interest for the Cup if you have to jump through hoops just to watch it?

Don’t fluoride Fluoride is a drug, do not force medicate us by adding it to our water.

Just look up the Material Safety Data Sheet for Sodium Fluoride to see how toxic it is!

Huge thank you To everybody who helped after my fall on Redwood St. Professionals fixed me up with a good prognosis. Humpty Dumpty!

Re cat problem Good on the Sun ... ... and our rural postie for maintaining delivery and keeping us informed on local issues.

Since they took deliveries away from the posties we haven’t seen the other newspapers for weeks.

Do they care at all about Marlborough’s rural folk?

I suspect not!

FRee SAFeTY CHeCK!

we’ll even check your spare.

Stay safe on our roads this winter!

100% Kiwi owned Cnr Nelson & Hutcheson Street

I found three stray kittens, rang the SPCA and they said “are they worth $200 to you, would you buy them and if their 14 weeks and over they can’t take them”.

I live in Picton so it is a long drive if they are refused on arrival.

They also told me if they have ringworm they can’t take them.

Upon asking more questions like .. aren’t you funded or can’t you put them down if sick the answer is no ... SPCA staff and association are under-valued in their work ... the young lady that helped me was amazing at her job she stated they are full to the brim with kittens.

I was lucky she has taken the three off me ... I have four tomcats around my house attacking my cat getting into rubbish bags, it’s a massive problem not all of us have possum traps and then having to get rid of them.

Come on council pull finger and help us .... frustrating.

Pie and roll bliss After rumour and praise I tried both at the new Cafe 5081 on Main Street.

Les, you have to critique these, well done to the new venture, crisp pastry and gourmet filling.

But get there before the morning editorial Les or suffer having to wait another day!

Tradies were not wrong.

Foodie.

Backpack stolen Whoever stole or if someone finds my backpack please drop off at police station no questions asked.

It had no money in it but has all my cards, drivers licence and passport, so no use to anyone else.

It was taken off the back of my push bike between 3-4pm on Wednesday outside the Hospital Store.

Maybe the high school girls sitting by the store saw something and can txt the txt talk number.

Thanks

The new English terminology A lawyer who cannot believe an offender always says, as a direct hint to a judge, “I am instructed by my client etc”.

A politician who does not want to be honest says “I cannot recall etc”.

Both later change plea.

But what happens when you get a lawyer in politics?

Oh, now this brings a new meaning to the word truth!

Listen and learn.

With regard to dogs at cafes I’m disappointed that so many Blenheim people are behind the times.

Having lived in Australia I’ve seen dogs at Cafes many times.

The dogs are well behaved as they are used to going to such places with their owners, and don’t urinate of defecate around the place.

These places have outdoor seating for dog owners to sit.

Have seen this practise in Europe.

While visiting the UK I was staying in a hotel when there was a fire evacuation.

Amazing to see people in night attire with dogs of all shapes and sizes at the assembly point!

Yes the dogs were staying in the hotel rooms with their owners.

txt talk of the week Spring Creek intersection Spring Creek intersection is a cluster at the moment with all the road cones.

No one’s doing 50kmh.

There are logging truck and trailer units thundering through at 80kmh.

Speed cameras would raise a ransom.

Hopefully no one dies in the meantime.

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Stolen Easter bunnies The person/persons that stole the Easter bunnies.

You’re a thief pure and simple.

These things cost time and money.

Were you taught right from wrong, obviously not.

Roundabouts Page 170-171 in the road code, or look it up on the web site, it tells you when you should be indicating.

No to grant I hope the council does not grant any of our rates money to that guy wanting to set up a office for people making films, he needs to get out and fund raise like everybody else has to.

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5 minutes with: Sam Boyce Mitchell Sports Sales Assistant

Q A Q A Q A

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

Leaving dishes out both at home and at work apparently.

One of my best holidays was...

My first overseas trip to Australia with the family.

What ’s your fondest childhood memory?

Countless hours in the backyard playing backyard cricket.

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your favourite meal?

Mum’s lasagne!! Yum!!

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Has to be The Bachelor!

And a bit of The Chase too.

What’s your greatest fear?

Moths!!

Q A Q A Q A

How do you want to be remembered?

As a loyal, caring, outgoing person who took the most out of life.

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

My late Poppa, we would have a lot to catch up on.

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

I could wear a different pair of shoes for every day of the month.

gardening

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Killing weeds Colette, Glen, Georgia, Sam and Blake Marfell in last year’s event.

Connecting with the outdoors Marlburians have a mix of new walks and old favourites to choose from in this year’s Sport Tasman Winter Explorer.

Now in its fourth year, the family-friendly free competition is popular with people wanting to stay active over winter by exploring the district’s great range of tracks and trails.

Last year more than 1000 people took part, which Sport Tasman’s Braden Prideaux hopes can be exceeded this year.

To freshen things up, some new walks have been added, including Karaka Point in Waikawa, Waterfall Track in Havelock and Circle Walk in Pelorus along with open spaces such as Shep’s Park in Blenheim and Mayfield School’s new bike track.

Braden says this year popular trails that receive less foot traffic have been chosen.

But Sport Tasman has also bought back some old favourites, such as Sutherland Stream, Taylor River and Lower Bob’s Bay. Individual and team entrants have to visit at least five of the 10 sites and correctly answer three quiz questions at each site from clues gathered along the way to be in the draw for a host of spot prizes.

If they do all 10 they get two entries in the draw. There will also be prizes for the best `selfie’ photo.

The major prize on offer is a family day out at Lochmara Lodge.

The competition runs from July 1 to August 31, with registrations open from July 1.

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The very best way to control weeds is to cut them off just below ground level with a sharp knife and leave the foliage laying on the soil to be absorbed back into the earth, providing high value nutrients.

The best time to control weeds using this method is as soon after they germinate as possible and at the latest before they set seed.

This method can be used whether the soil is wet or dry.

The next alternative is to pull weeds out and this can only be done successfully when the soil is wet, which means the roots cant hold on.

Shake the soil off and put the weeds into the compost to prevent re-rooting back into the wet soil.

If you don’t have a compost bin then lay on a concrete path to dry in the sun then place back onto bare soil to rot down.

The big disadvantage with the pull out method is it breaks the beneficial fungi in the soil and disrupts the soil life.

The common way in the past was to dig the garden over and bury the weeds under the clods.

Some vegetable gardeners still prefer this way and will turn over the whole vegetable garden that is free of winter crops and then lime the exposed soil.

There are many things that can be either sprayed onto weeds or sprinkled over them such as sodium chloride (sea salt or table salt though sea salt is better longer term for the soil best used on paths, cob-

bles and waste areas), vinegar (any type, malt, white or cider) sprayed on weeds in full sun when soil is on dry side.

Nitrogen such as sulphate of ammonia, potassium nitrate, ammonium sulphamate, any cooking oil as a spray in sunlight will burn foliage, boiling water, weed burners, steam cleaners and weed eaters.

There are ample alternatives to use instead of chemical herbicides.

Some are more effective than others.

They will kill annual weeds but some will only knock back most perennial weeds which can come again.

These days just about all general herbicide sprays sold to the home garden market contain glyphosate which is the active ingredient in the original one, Roundup.

There are a few specialized ones for certain problems using different chemicals rather than glyphosate.

The only non-chemical one as far as I am aware is one using pine oil.

If you want to use an oil to dehydrate the foliage a cheap cooking oil is all that you need to buy in bulk, and to mix it with water you need to add an emulsifier to the oil first such as dish washing liquid.

A bit of experimentation and you can find out ratios for various weeds.

It may pay to look for alternatives as glyphosate is continuing to get bad publicity with glyphosate a possible carcinogenic.

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Author Kass Harker will be talking about her book in Blenheim.

First-time author to speak at library

By Cathie Bell Blenheim Library is to host a first-time author as part of its school holiday programme.

Kass Harker is the author of ‘Into Another Dimension’, which she describes as a ‘futuristic tale full of humour, adventure, action’.

“The storybook is designed to take children’s imagination for the ride of their lives.”

Kass will be presenting her book at the Blenheim library at 2pm on Thursday, July 20, in the second week of the school holidays.

She says she is looking forward to meeting children and their parents and telling them about the book.

Kass, now based in Nelson, says she grew up on a large isolated farm at the bottom of the North Island, New Zealand in the 1950s.

“Through winter, it was quite normal to be without power for days at a time, so being read to or making up stories was a good way to spend the time.”

‘Into Another Dimension’ is her first published book, but she has written many short stories and started other books that have never gone to publication, she says.

This book is the first in the ‘Hathaway’series, and Kass says the second book is at the publishers and she is writing the third, now.

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Jonathan, a minister at Nativity, and his wife Lucy, a physiotherapist, are leading an eight-week Marriage Course beginning at the end of the month at the Marlborough Vintners Hotel.

Couples will share a meal together, followed by a DVD of practical talks interspersed with times for couples to have private discussions.

“You won’t have to talk about personal things with other people,” Jonathan assures.

“You can talk to each other in complete privacy. You won’t have to share anything about your relationship with anyone other than your partner.”

“You don’t need to be a Christian to attend. The course is based on Christian principles and there is a short prayer each week, but the course will help develop

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and strengthen any couple’s relationship.”

“It’s like getting a warrant of fitness for your partnership,” says Jonathan with a grin.

“We get our vehicles checked regularly, but how often do you stop to take stock of your relationship?”

There is a cost of $150 per couple, which helps cover some of the running costs and purchase of course materials.

“If you would like to do the course but may struggle

to afford the cost, you can contact us at Nativity,” says Jonathan.

“We value marriage and want to be able to support people in strengthening their relationships, so contact us and we’ll talk about how we can make it happen.”

The Marriage Course: We d n e s d ay eve n i ngs , 7-9.30pm, starting July 26, finishing September 13. Registrations in by July 19.

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Police target unlawful hunters Marlborough police have been targeting unlawful hunters.

In early June to coincide with the Woodbourne Tavern Pig and Deer Hunt, the Blenheim police were out in force in rural areas.

Sergeant Michael Porter of Blenheim Police says the purpose was to check for those that were hunting unlawfully and those that were out there about to hunt but had no permits.

Five hunters who had intended going onto either a forestry block or a Department of Conservation public lands, had no permits while one had a permit that had expired and all were turned away.

“We also wanted to share information with those good hunters on those days and as we expected they totally outnumbered the bad.

“It was so encouraging speaking to the good hunters and getting support from them.”

He says there is over-whelming positive feedback from locals living in the valleys and rural areas covered.

Patrols were out overnight and linked in with fresh patrols the next morning.

The police also worked with security staff from a local forestry company.

“Our objective was to go where the hunters were going and this took us into many forestry areas and DOC blocks,” Michael says.

Six firearms were recently taken from a property in the Wakamarina Valley.

The burglar targeted the address and only took the firearms.

The security cabinet was unfortunately not as burglar-proof as it could have been.

“If your firearms security is lacking, please get it sorted now.

“You don’t want us to discover it or lose firearms in a burglary,” Michael says.

Chris Dawkins, Simon Harvey, Tom Harvey with the trophy, Lynda Harvey, and Kelvin Deaker.

Contest back for second year

By Cathie Bell Ent r ies for t he West pac Bayleys Marlborough Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year competition are open, and organisers are keen for entries.

The winners of the inaugural competition were Simon, Lynda, and Tim Harvey from Glen Orkney in the Awatere Valley, and Simon encourages other farmers to enter.

“We didn’t think we had much chance of winning at all, and it turns out we were wrong, so remind others of that, just because they don’t think they will do well, it might be they’re wrong about that.”

Competition trust chairman Chris Dawkins says the aim of the competition is to promote profitable sheep and beef farming by identifying efficient and innovative sites with

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Judging focuses on a quadruple bottom line to ensure the most well-rounded operation wins the award, he says.

The competition has been reviewed and it is now open to all farmers in the Marlborough and Kaikoura Districts who derive a significant proportion of their income from sheep and beef farming.

The winners share $55,000 of prize money and goods and services donated by national and local businesses, including naming rights sponsors Westpac and Bayleys Marlborough Real Estate.

Entries are open now and close on July 31.

Judging will be done in the first week of September, with the winner announced in mid-September.

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Pressure on farmers ‘easing’ Pressure on farmers appears to be easing a little on the back of an improved farming outlook, according to Federated Farmers’ latest Banking Survey undertaken in May by Research First.

The survey shows that 8.5 per cent of farmers reported coming under ‘undue’ pressure from their bank over the past six months, down from 9.6 per cent in the last survey undertaken in November 2016.

10 per cent of dairy farmers reported undue pressure, which is down from 12.8 per cent in November 2016.

The drop for sharemilkers is from 15.0 per cent down to 10 per cent.

6.9 per cent of non-dairy farmers (mainly meat and fibre and arable farmers) reported undue pressure, down from 8.2 per cent

in November.

Federated Farmers’ national vice president Andrew Hoggard says the easing of pressure could be thanks to an improved farming outlook on the back of higher commodity prices since the middle of last year, most dramatically for dairy but also for meat.

The average mortgage interest rate for respondents was 5.2 per cent, unchanged from November 2016, while the average overdraft interest rate was 7.3 per cent, down from 7.7 per cent in November.

The percentage of farmers who reported being very satisfied or satisfied with their bank relationship remains stable at 80.7 per cent.

Sharemilkers had the lowest level of satisfaction at 69.5 per

cent, but this was up slightly on November.

Satisfaction with bank communication also dipped slightly with 75.9 per cent saying it was excellent or good, down from 77.2 per cent in November. Sharemilkers continue to be the least satisfied at 61.0 per cent, down from 63.0 per cent in November.

66.7 per cent of farmers ended the 2016/17 season with a detailed and up-to-date budget for that season, a similar level as the same time last year.

Meanwhile, 39.3 per cent had both a current-season budget and a detailed up-to-date budget for the upcoming 2017/18 season, again similar to the same time last year.

“Dairy farmers and farmers with mortgages are much more likely to have detailed and up-

Be prepared, ready for new bobby calves regulations The Ministry for Primary Industries is asking farmers to be ready for new bobby calf regulations coming in this season.

The ministry’s director of animal and animal products Paul Dansted says the new requirements for bobby calf shelter and loading come in to play on 1 August and we want to make sure everyone is well aware and prepared.

“Calves need to be provided with shelter that keeps them warm and dry, and loading facilities that allow them to walk onto trucks.”

Seven new regulations in total were announced last calving season.

Four came in to force in August last year, and for spring calving farms, there are three more that will apply this season.

These are: - young calves must be slaughtered as soon as possible when they arrive at slaughter premises, and within 24 hours of the last feed on farm (came in to force 1 February 2017).

- shelter must be provided for young calves before and during transportation, and at points of sale or slaughter (comes in to force 1 August 2017).

- loading and unloading facilities must be provided and used when young calves are transported for sale or slaughter or as a result of sale (comes in to force 1 August 2017).

“Ultimately, the regulations are about protecting the welfare of calves.

“Last year we saw a significant reduction

in problems with bobby calves, and we thank everyone across the supply chain who contributed to that.

“We are keen to see more improvements this year once all of the regulations are in play.

“The shelter and loading facility regulations don’t give specific building requirements, so this allows farmers, saleyard operators, processors and transporters to find a solution that works for them. The new regulations also require calves to be slaughtered as soon as possible on arrival at the processing plant.

“To meet this regulation, the Meat Industry Association has played a big part in putting systems in place to track when the calves were last fed and collected from the farm.”

Communicating the new regulations has been a considerable industry wide effort.

The ministry is working with stakeholders across the bobby calf supply chain to reach as many affected people as possible.

This included working with DairyNZ, Federated Farmers, Meat Industry Association, dairy companies, transport companies, stock agents and saleyard managers, and veterinarians. “Collectively, we have pushed out information through field days, workshop events across the country, training, rural and professional publications and newspapers, newsletters and emails, on-farm resources, web and social media content,” Paul says.

to-date budgets. This shouldn’t be a surprise given that dairy farmers have significantly higher debt levels than other farmers, making robust budgeting much more pressing,” Andrew says.

The New Zealand Bankers Association welcomed the survey results and chief executive Karen Scott-Howman says it demonstrates the strength of current relations between farmers and their banks.

“The consistently high bank satisfaction rating among farmers reflects the fact that banks are continuing to work closely with their agri clients.

“It also shows the importance of effective communication between farmers and their banks, and the need to have budgets in place, especially for those managing higher debt.”

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Wine school gets green light

By Cathie Bell College students will be able to study for a career in the wine industry in their last two years at school now that Marlborough Boys’ College has secured industry funding to run its New Zealand School of Winegrowing.

Principal Wayne Hegarty announced the success yesterday, saying New Zealand Wine has provided sufficient funding for next year for the programme to proceed.

Marlborough Grape Co-operative signed up at the start and Wine Marlborough has also contributed.

Marlborough Boys’ College has been working with Marlborough Girls’ College and the wine industry for three years to get the school started.

Wayne says he’s excited they are able to start next year.

“This is the first course that will suit the new co-located schools, this is what we are looking to develop over the coming years.”

The innovative collaboration offers a one-year Certificate in Viticulture and Wine to up to 20 Year 12 boys and girls across Marlborough.

From that, students can either go into work, do a second year in the wine school, or return to a traditional year 13 course at college.

Traditional subjects will be taught in an industry-specific setting both in class and in the field.

That means when doing wine analysis, for example, students may learn about

titration and pH analysis (chemistry), apply maths calculations for product additions (mathematics) and prepare a report of recommendations (English), all of which they would reasonably be expected to encounter in a wine industry context.

In addition to specific Certificate in Viticulture and Wine core subjects taught with traditional school subjects, participants will also do Growsafe, first aid, health and safety and emergency response training, as well as getting their driver’s license and NCEA level two credits.

This format ensures that students are not only work-ready, but will also have a strong educational platform to pursue future learning opportunities, Wayne says. Marlborough Boys’ College principal Wayne Hegarty announces a wine school will start next year.

Trade Minister Todd McClay and Mitch Gardiner with the wine to be gifted.

Local wine to woo British trade Clos Henry sales and marketing executive Lise Boursier.

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“We warmly invite the community to come along, enjoy the festivities… it’s going to be a great day.”

This annual event is in its ninth year and there will be food stalls, mulled wine, entertainment for adults as well as fun activities for children to enjoy, including pony rides.

The event promises French food, rustic music and a relaxed atmosphere.

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They’re now prepared to try some different stuff.”

Todd says New Zealand wine is the best in the world and this gift ‘will be a friendly reminder’.

“The UK is our second largest wine market and it’s growing. Exports are valued at more than $383 million and is almost a quarter of all our wine sales.”

He says he wants to assure people working in Marlborough’s wine industry that the Government is working to get an agreement with Britain that will retain access that is as good as it was before Brexit, if not better.

Todd says that at the meeting today he will be looking for an update on Brexit negotiations, further assurances of a smooth transition for our exporters and expressing a desire to deepen our trade relationship.

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After speaking at a conference in Blenheim yesterday, Todd detoured from the trip to the airport to visit Allan Scott Family Winery to get some wine to give Britain’s Minister of State for Trade Policy Lord Price when they meet today, choosing a bottle of Cecelia sparkling wine.

Allan Scott sales general manager Mitch Gardiner says the company’s biggest-selling wine in Britain is sauvignon blanc, but it is keen to sell other varieties, including its sparkling wine.

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“Anything timber, we can do it,” says Mark with a grin.

He has done shop display units and even fitted out motor homes and boats.

Mark was 14 years as a joiner in Christchurch, and still has clients there.

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- weekend event guide Friday 7 Marlborough Home & Garden Show 2017 Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 10am-5pm. Packed with all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Door sales only. Adult $5 under 16 free. 1/2 price on Friday for seniors.

Goodwill Centre St Christopher’s Anglican Church Blenheim. 9am-12noon. Clothes, furniture, homeware, kitchenware and many other things at bargain prices.

Friday Night Jazz Quench Restaurant and Bar, High St, 6-8pm. Featuring Heather Jameson and Alistair McLeod. On every Friday.

Friday Knockout Pool Tournament Open to anybody except 1st Division Players. Come along learn the rules, some tactics, and maybe even improve your play. Limited to 16 people on a first come basis. Every Friday night at 7pm Clubs of Marlborough.

Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock.

Marlborough Civic Orchestra Upbeat Music Theory Club, Fridays during term time, 3.20–4.30pm, Nativity Church Hall. Development Orchestra at 4.45–6pm, Nativity Church Hall.

The Diversion Gallery Open Fridays and Saturdays only for Winter, 11am-4pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www. thediversion.co.nz.

Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day! 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlboroughgolf.co.nz.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen 573 6868.

Heritage and Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay. Ph 573 8283.

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

Marlborough Art Society Gallery open daily from 10.30am-4.30pm.

Art Classes and Workshops available.

204 High Street. Ph 577 6784 or www. marlboroughartsociety.com.

Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily. Phone 5781712. Exhibitions- Red, Fashion, Flags and Fine Embroidery, in the Textiles Display area and Marlborough Modern, in the Theatre, showcases 1950s furniture.

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends.

67 Market Street. Ph 021 1201717 or 021 2542489 or info@detourgallery.co.nz.

Millennium Public Art Gallery Corner of Seymour and Alfred Street.

Exhibitions on now - ‘Picture This! and ‘Public and Private Photographs of People’ on until August 13.

Saturday 8 Marlborough Home & Garden Show 2017 Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 10am-5pm. Packed with all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Door sales only. Adult $5 under 16 free.

Ice Cream Brain Freeze Competition Marlborough Museum, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Free holiday activity for children 12 years and under. On everyday until July 23.

Redwood Market 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park.

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Site fees donated to charity. Contact Alison 5785109.

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

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough.

Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, SundayThomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon and Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We welcome new members of all ages. Ph Trevor 570 5064.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm.

Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Kerry Eagar 021 888 423 for more information.

5km Taylor River Fun Run Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the ampitheatre, corner of High and Symonds Streets, 8am every Saturday. To register anyone of any age go to www.parkrun.co.nz/blenheim.

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

Sunday 9 Marlborough Home & Garden Show 2017 Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 10am-4pm. Packed with all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Door sales only. Adult $5 under 16 free.

Blenheim Country Music Club Club Day at Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street. 2-5pm. $3. Afternoon Tea provided. Phone Kathy 5779659 or Brian 5736556.

Adventures Around The World By Bike Forrest Estate Winery 19 Blicks Rd, Renwick, 3-4.30pm Free. Slideshow, Q&A, drinks and nibbles showcasing cycle tours on offer, come along and let the adventure begin!

Blenheim Bonsai Group Selmes Nursery, 141 Battys Rd, 1pm3pm. Bonsai displays and workshop. For more info phone Rod 021755100 or John 0294783464.

Sleeping Beauty ASB Theatre Marlborough, 4pm and again on Monday, 7pm. The classic story of Sleeping Beauty. Entertainment and ballet at its best. Adult $35 Child (U15) $20 Student (U19 with ID) $28.

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

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

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Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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

Ulysses Club Ride 11.30am. Social ride to Jolly Roger in Waikawa for lunch.

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

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

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Ph Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street. Ph Russell 5791952.

Associated Modellers Society Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm $2.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.

Kapa haka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm.

All welcome.

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

Picton Rail & Sail Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays. For further information contact Graham Low 573 6356 or Russell Mathews 573 8553.

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An exciting opportunity has become available as a Cellar Hand with Pinnacle Drinks NZ based at Isabel Estate.

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Applicants will have a self-starting attitude with the energy and drive required to be effective in a diverse, challenging and rewarding role. During the annual vintage (approximately mid-March to mid-May) there will be a requirement to work weekends, with hours significantly in excess of 40 hours per week during the peak of this period.

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

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: Contemporary Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown Phone 578 0139 www.stchristophers.co.nz

Snapper could be released in Sounds Planning is underway to release juvenile snapper into the Marlborough Sounds as part of a pilot project by Plant & Food Research and Lochmara Lodge to investigate restocking recreationally important fishes.

At the recent annual general meeting of the Marlborough Recreational Fishers’ Association in Blenheim, senior scientist Suzy Black of Plant & Food’s seafood production group says, provided necessary permits and consents were obtained, releases could happen within the next twelve to eighteen months.

“It’s at the planning stage currently,” she says.

“There’s been initial releases of juvenile snapper into Nelson Haven and we’re keen

to release into the Sounds too”.

Seafood production science group leader Alistair Jerrett says snapper restocking by way of releasing juvenile fish has been done throughout Japan.

The aim of the pilot programme for the top of the South is to carry out releases over a three year period before full assessment of its outcomes.

“It’s the right time to try this and the Sounds fishery is an ideal place to try it,” he says.

“If it works for snapper it may well work for other species.”

The key would be accurate monitoring of the released fish, which will be released at 60 to 100 mm size where they have little

difficulty in adapting to the wild.

The benefits to the Sounds recreational fishery could be considerable, he says.

A key to the success of the project would be community involvement.

“We want community driven restocking, monitoring and management,” Suzy Black says.

“Locals can help in tracking them.

“Accurate monitoring was a key need.”

In answer to questions as to ownership of released fish, Alistair Jerrett says the fish on release will become ‘public’.

At the Marlborough Recreational Fishers’ Association’s AGM, Peter Watson was elected president, Phillip Neal secretary and Roger Randall treasurer.

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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.

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.

Ethan Batt at a previous The Outlook for Someday workshop.

Youth film day on in Blenheim

By Cathie Bell Marlborough is getting a reputation for film-making, with two short films winning awards last month, and a free film-making workshop for young people is being run in Blenheim during the school holidays.

The Outlook for Someday is running a free film-making workshop next Wednesday from 9am to 4.30pm at the Nativity Church, for 25 students aged 11 to 18.

Operations manager Helena Muhammad says it is a great opportunity for young people.

She says it is also open to teachers and

youth workers who want to engage with The Outlook for Someday as a vehicle for sustainability film-making.

“All workshop participants will make short films and screen them at the end of the day.

“Each student will also come away with a story idea in development - one that is meaningful to them and which they could then turn into a film as an entry to The Outlook for Someday film challenge.”

Interested people can register online at www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/workshops

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Births This Week ADAIR, Paige Elaine: June 24, 2017 Johnson, Baby boy: June 20, 2017 McKOY, Mako Stuart Peter: McKOY, Rieko John David: June 4, 2017 Struthers, Rosa Kialla: June 27, 2017 Spring Creek business owners Fletcher Kydd, Hazel Pink, and Mike Pink.

Roundabout rage

By Bill McElhinney The ongoing road works at the Spring Creek roundabout have some business owners seeing red.

“It’s cut our business by two-thirds,” says Spring Creek Service Station owner Fletcher Kydd.

Nelson Petroleum Distributors acting manager Shane Smith says they have been losing hundreds of dollars since the project started. “And we still have our bills to pay.”

Worst affected are Junction Hotel owners Mike and Hazel Pink. Hazel’s eyes well up with tears as she tries to describe the impact on their business.

“We are closing the hotel at 7.30-8pm in the evenings. There’s just no one here. It’s terrible.”

Husband Mike is just angry.

The couple bought the business in October last year and were unaware the project would drag on so long and have such an impact on their business.

The roundabout was supposed to be finished in June, but the project has been subject to numerous delays and will not now be finished until spring, and nobody will specify which month.

When they first bought the hotel, Mike and Hazel were busy.

“We were full most nights,” says Mike.

“We had steady trade from the truckies that passed through.

“They could park at the back of the premises and they stayed overnight. We had a good stream of regulars.

“Now our car park has been completely blocked off and people can’t get in. “ We’ve had no one for the last two weeks.”

While there is little money coming in, Mike and Hazel still have expenses to meet.

“I’ve just had a ring from one of our suppliers, wanting payment,” says Mike. “Things are getting desperate.

“We’ve had to lay off two staff,” he says, “and now we’re running out of money. We can’t carry on like this.

“If nothing good happens we’re looking at closing down at the end of the month.”

Mike has approached NZ Transport Agency System Marlborough manager Frank Porter about compensation, but has been told there is none.

He has contacted the New Zealand Transport Agency head office, who told him they would get back to him in a couple of days.

Two weeks later, he has heard nothing.

He had a half-hour meeting with Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith, but so far has heard nothing back from him.

Spring Creek Foodcentre owner Tommy Glubb didn’t want to comment about how the roadworks might have affected his Four Square store.

“We’re working with the New Zealand Transport Agency and Marlborough Roads.

That’s all I want to say.”

Erica Ticehurtst, manager of the Spring Creek motels situated just behind the Junction Hotel, has also been less affected by the work going on outside her premises.

In the meantime, Fletch, Mike and Hazel are only just hanging in there.

They haven’t entirely given up hope that somehow their business might be saved, but unless someone in officialdom comes to the party soon, the future for these hard working Spring Creek folk looks bleak.

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death notices SIMPSON, Rema Nancye (nee Street): Peacefully passed away on July 1 2017 at Bethsaida Retirement Village. Aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Rex, loving mother and mother-in-law of Phillip and Cath, Bryan and Nicky, Ian and Michelle, and Kathryn and Cissy. Grandma to Joe, Frances, Jeremy, Rachael, Emily, Zamian, Kyly and Grayson. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Elva and David Harwood, Pauline and David Lawson, Les and Maureen Simpson, and Kay and Kevin King. The family wishes to express their gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the staff at Bethsaida Retirement Village for their loving care of and attention to Rema. Messages may be sent c/- 18A Burdon Street, Blenheim 7201.

In lieu of flowers a donation to Marlborough Stroke Club would be appreciated and may be sent c/- PO Box 275, Blenheim 7240. A private family service was held on Wednesday July 5.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz SIMPSON, Rema: Passed away peacefully on July 1 2017 at Bethsaida Retirement Village.

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Michelle. Treasured grandma of Zamian Earnshaw and Sara Tutty, Kyly and Deborah Bedingfield, and great gran of Grayson. Deep in our hearts a memory is kept, of one we love and shall never forget. acknowledgement

ALLAN, Elaine Madge (nee Cooper): 2 July, 2017 EVANS, Heather: 1 July, 2017 HENDERSON, Colleen DeLacey (previously Climo, nee Walker): 24 June, 2017 HIGGINS, Ross Leslie: 29 June, 2017

BYTHELL, Judith Anne: Kevin and family wish to extend their sincere gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy and kindness shown to us since Judith’s passing. Thank-you for the special messages, flowers, baking, generous donations and attendance at the funeral. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

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The perfect storm sees Lions home at the Cake Tin The Lions deserved the win, they scored two tries to none. But they also had a man advantage for 55 minutes so a red team win was the only logical outcome after Sonny Bill Williams’ deserved red card.

The Lions had every advantage available to them, a perfect storm if you will, that meant they were destined to win the second test.

There was the red card, the reshuffle which meant Jerome Kaino was subbed off for a midfielder on debut, and the wet weather allowed the Lions to play their forward dominated

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Be careful what you wish for because you might just get it.

Rugby fans have what they want - a British Lions tour decider.

Fans of both teams, except me and fellow die-hard All Blacks fans, wanted this outcome.

So dominant have the men in black been since 2011, that even their own fans would rather see a competitive match than another black wash.

Saturday’s 24-21 Lions win in Wellington was ugly to watch.

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gameplan against seven forwards.

Beauden Barrett’s suspect goal kicking hurt us too.

The French referee was out of his depth and missed several calls.

The All Blacks kicked away too much ball, particularly late in the piece and a seven point lead with 13 minutes to go is generally enough to get the All Blacks home.

The one question the Lions did not answer is can they beat the All Blacks 15 versus 15?

My heart and head still say no.

Cup to tour NZ The campaign to bring the America’s Cup to Picton may be about to pay off with Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton saying the Cup will tour provincial centres.

Grant told the Auckland parade for the cup yesterday that the team will make sure, in conjunction with their sponsors, they’ll tour the Cup to the provincial centres, ‘the heartland of New Zealand where the real people live’.

He says it is a win for all New Zealand.

Dates for the heartland tour are still be be confirmed.

The cup is off to Wellington on Tuesday, Christchurch on Wednesday and Dunedin on Thursday.

Correction

Lisa McDonald (Reserve for the red team) Junior teacher Wairau Valley School Reason for participating: “As a teacher and Mum, I have seen first-hand the fantastic job Life Education trust does for the children in Marlborough.

“My students and I use many of the tools Harold and his support teacher, teaches in our classroom on a regular basis.

“It is a brilliant program that I am excited to support.”

The Sun will be profiling each Fight For Life competitor in the lead up to the big event on September 30.

In Wednesday’s story on softballer Will MacDonald, the intermediate team between the NZ Junior Black Sox and Black Sox was called the ‘mionor Sox’, they are the ‘Under-23 Major Sox’.

And the tournament he is competing in is at the Redlands Ball Park in Brisbane, not Redwoods. We apologise for the errors.

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Small sticks hockey festival success

By Cathie Bell 250 school students from seven schools took part in the annual primary school hockey tournament on Wednesday.

Hockey Marlborough junior development officer Emma Sorensen-Brown says the tournament is a ‘festival of hockey’, aimed at attracting students who didn’t normally play hockey during the week.

Fifteen schools are involved in Hockey New Zealand’s ‘Small Sticks’ programme through the year, and the tournament is a quick-fire, round-robin, six-a-side contest that gives students a taste for the sport.

“Some of these kids have never played hockey before, some have never even been on the turf before.”

Emma thanks sponsors Pak‘nSave, McDonalds, Subway and Sport Tasman for their support in making the tournament a success.

Results: Years 3-4 section: 1 Rapaura, 2 Renwick Tahi, 3 Witherlea Two Years 5-6 section: 1 Seddon Seven, 2 Rapaura Black, 3 St Mary’s White Years 7-8 section: 1 Fairhall, 2 RiverFairhall play Ward in the Years 3-4 section of the hockey tournament. lands, 3 equal Ward and Seddon.

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Convection heat. Heats 1-2 bedroom home (up to 110m2). Clean air approved.

Optional wetback. radiant 6mm firebox/cooktop.

11kW output. 10 year warranty on firebox.

Flue Kit and Shield not included 280140

1999

1599

$

Woodsman ECR NoVo Wood Fire

Heats 1-2 bedroom home (up to 110m2).

Clean air approved. Optional wetback.

Radiant 6mm firebox/cooktop.

11kW output. 10 year warranty on firebox.

Flue Kit and Shield not included

Heats 2-3 bedroom home (up to 160m2).

NES and ECAN clean air approved (excludes 0.7 zones). Made in New Zealand.

15.6kW output. 15 year warranty on firebox.

280141

243264

1999

1999

$

$

$

EXCLUSIVE Woodsman Brunner MK II Wood Fire

Woodsman Totara Inbuilt Wood Fire

Masport Wanaka Wood Fire

#3082 229210

143057

280591

Heats 3-4 bedroom home (up to 190m2).

NES and ECAN clean air approved.

Made in New Zealand. (Kettle not included.)

19.6kW output. 15 year warranty on firebox.

$

2799

Masport Mackenzie R10000

Heats homes up to 260m².

8mm steel radiant cook top. Clean air approved.

Flue and shield not included.26.4kW output.

10 year warranty on firebox.

232192

Marlborough 174-186 Alabama Road, Blenheim

Phone: 520 6600

Full terms and conditions in store.

Available until 31st August 2017.

While stocks last.

Heats 2-3 bedroom home (up to 110m2). NES and ECAN clean air approved (excludes 0.7 zones) Made in New Zealand. 13.7kw output.

15 year warranty on firebox

$

Heats 3-4 bedroom home (up to 190m2) NES and ECAN clean air approved.

(Flue Kit and Shield not included).

Made in New Zealand. metallic Black.

20kW output. 10 year warranty on firebox.

2699

$

EXCLUSIVE Masport F3000 VHT Wood Fire

2999

Masport Akaroa Wood Fire

Heats 3-4 bedroom home (up to 190m2).

190 m2 NES and ECAN clean air approved.

(Flue kit and shield not included.)

Made in New Zealand. Black enamel.

19kW output. 10 year warranty on firebox.

Heats medium areas up to 162m².

Clean air approved.

16.2kW. 10 year warranty.

#994974 227488

269234

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