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By Celeste Alexander There will be plenty of rugby yarns shared from the couch this Saturday during ‘Couch-Bind-Engage,’ a fundraising event for the New Zealand King Salmon Marlborough Boys’ College First XV and MBC rugby club.

Tickets cost $40 each and are still available for this event, which will also feature silent and live auctions, mystery envelopes, finger food and a cash bar.

Continued on page 2 Mud House vineyard manager Nev Gane and Marlborough Boys' College First XV coach Gray Cornelius with signed auction items.

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A great night out not to be missed Continued from page 1 The evening’s major highlight will be guest speakers William Kingita Te Pohe ‘Billy’ Bush, a Canterbury prop and former All Black, former Marlborough prop Bosun Huntley, former All Black Greg Somerville and specialised tighthead prop, Makos manager Marty Vercoe and former Makos player Joe Wheeler who is in his fifth season with the Highlanders.

Supporting this fundraiser are a number of very generous businesses who have donated high quality items for the auctions.

Local wine company Mud House was an official sponsor of the 2017 British & Lions Tour of NZ and through the sponsorship, has sourced a rugby jersey signed by the Lions.

Mud House vineyard manager Nev Gane says on a recent visit by Lions management, it was arranged for the jersey to be signed.

“It was signed especially for the

The New Zealand King Salmon Marlborough Boys’ College First XV in action this season. Photo provided.

MBC team, knowing it was going to a good cause.”

Nev, whose son Aiden plays hooker in the MBC team, says he hopes the event can raise a good amount for the team.

“The amount of travelling these boys do is costly, particularly now

since the Kaikoura earthquake making the road to Christchurch inland.

“I travel away with the team and see first hand how this cost alone has increased, so hopefully the community will come along and support this great cause,” he says.

Team coach Gray Cornelius agreed,

saying the money raised from the fundraiser will greatly help with travel expenses.

“This is our biggest annual fundraiser and so far we’ve had some great support from local businesses.

“I know the team is looking forward to the night, meeting and hearing some yarns from our guest speakers. There are still tickets available so come along and enjoy it for yourself,” he says.

Asked how the team was going this year, Gray says it’s ‘OK, middle of the table so far’.

“We’ve had a number of injuries and adversities so the last five games will determine how the season goes really.”

Tickets for ‘Couch-Bind-Engage’ are just $40, and available online from http://bit.ly/mbcrugby.

Alternatively, from Tractor Repairs & Spares in Renwick, the Health Hub in Blenheim or the MBC office.

The event runs from 6-10pm.

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Top of the south to top of the north Rai Valley Area School and Auckland’s Long Bay College couldn’t be any further apart, both geographically, and scholastically, but in term four of this year students from both colleges will get a chance to experience secondary school from a completely different perspective.

In October, five Year 9 and 10 students from decile 10 Long Bay College will fly down to Rai Valley and spend four days in locals’ homes and at school in order to experience a slice of rural life and education.

The exchange is timed to coincide with Rai Valley Area School’s annual Pet Day, where students bring all manner of creatures great and small to complete in a myriad of competitions, as this is likely to be an event few from bigger urban schools would ever experience.

Rai Valley students will then accompany their Long Bay counterparts back up to

Auckland for four days in one of New Zealand’s larger secondary schools, attending classes and experiencing life in the big city.

The exchange will also involve a swap of staff expertise with Rai Valley gaining an English/drama teacher, and Long Bay, a science teacher.

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The idea for the exchange came from a conversation between the ex-principal of Long Bay, Russell Brooke, and Angela about working together, after a staff member from Long Bay moved down to Rai Valley to escape Auckland’s notorious house prices.

Both principals hope it can become a yearly fixture and break the moulds of the Rai Valley Area School students taking part in the exchange from left: Katie Roeske, Charlotte Partridge, Cyrus Jope and Leah Wearing. way schools traditionally work together.

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Book published to help others

Grassmere farmer Doug Avery, with his book which is to be released on Monday.

By Cathie Bell Grassmere farmer Doug Avery is taking his message of hope and emotional resilience to a wider audience, with a book going on sale on Monday and a series of videos online.

Doug has written a book, ‘The Resilient Farmer’, with author Margie Thomson to help others in his position and their friends and families.

In it, he tells his story, about farming at Bonavaree and the impact eight years of drought had on him and his mental and emotional health, and then, what gave him hope and a way out of his severe depression.

“I was a broken man. I had to break to change.

“I’m now grateful for that, because the change is so good. I’ve learnt the art of critical thinking, and I love teaching people to do that now.

“I didn’t realise how hamstrung I was prior to breaking.”

Doug says at the trough of his depression he was ‘so bitter and angry’.

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“I thought at one stage of my life, I’d buggered everything up.

“When I read my own story, it makes me shed a tear… My life’s quite tough.”

His life now is to share what he’s learnt with those who want to listen and learn, he says.

“That seems to be becoming quite a lot.”

Doug says he is extremely grateful to former All Black Sir John Kirwan who broke the mould and revealed his fight with depression, as ‘I wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t for him’.

“Every man in New Zealand can be extremely grateful to that man for his courage.”

Sir John encouraged him to write a book about his experiences to help rural people, and he wrote a foreword in Doug’s book.

A popular speaker at rural events around New Zealand, Doug is starting a tour of towns to promote the book next month and says he is already getting good feedback about the book.

“I never thought in my life I’d ever be involved in a book.”

NZ Post can use electric Paxter vehicles to deliver the post in suburban Blenheim, the Marlborough District Council has agreed. The vehicles will not be used in the central business district and must give way to pedestrians and mobility scooters.

New business manager Business Trust Marlborough has appointed bank manager and district councillor Brian Dawson as its new manager, replacing Sue Avery on August 21.

Trust chairman David Hall says Brian was chosen from ‘a very strong field of candidates’.

“We are very pleased to appoint Brian.

He has a very strong track record in both managing a small/medium business and also as the former General Manager of the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

“Business Trust Marlborough is now also providing support services to the new Angel Investors Marlborough and we both believe Brian will be able to help both organisations to grow and develop.’’

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Seddon drinking water on the way

By Cathie Bell The Marlborough District Council has awarded a contract to build the drinking water treatment plant in Seddon, and work is to start in October.

Council assets and services manager Richard Coningham says the contract for the design and construction of the water treatment plant has been awarded to national water firm Filtration Technology Ltd, FILTEC. Work at the Wakefield Street site of the new plant is scheduled to begin in October, he says.

It is hoped to be finished by May next year,

which means that the township’s 200 homes will have tap water supply that meets the national drinking water standards and the existing boil water notice can be lifted.

The $4.4M water treatment project is being partly funded by a $1m government subsidy and from council reserves. The balance is being shared between Seddon residents and the district’s ratepayers through a capped annual charge on Seddon households in the scheme and a charge spread across all ratepayers.

Richard says the council has secured confirmation from the Ministry of Health that the timeframe for the water treatment

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plant subsidy for the Seddon scheme will be extended to cover the completion of this project.

Work on the township’s water reticulation system will be done in conjunction with the treatment plant. This pipework will take untreated water from the Wakefield Street bulk main to the treatment plant from where the treated water will be distributed into the Seddon network.

This will include separating untreated water from drinking water so it can be used for irrigation of the sports domain and bowling green.

British minister visits British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson visited Kaikoura on Monday to thank residents for their care of British tourists stranded in the town after November’s earthquake.

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Coming here, it’s fantastic that the arts scene is so vibrant and lively.”

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By Bill McElhinney New mums at Wairau Hospital maternity unit will soon enjoy the comfort of new chairs in which to feed their babies.

“We have a couple of breast feeding chairs at the moment,” acting charge midwife Sue McNabb says, “but they’re getting a bit past it.”

Sue says the plan is to put the new chairs side by side so women can socialise as they feed their babies.

The $1750 to buy the new chairs comes courtesy of the Zonta Club of Marlborough. “ We’ve f u nd ra ise d through things such a movie nights at Top Town Cinema, auction evenings at the Bamboo Garden restaurant,” Charlotte Wood, the club’s status of women committee chair, says.

The Marlborough club currently has about 18 members.

“Anyone can join,” Charlottes says. “We meet at the Marlborough Women’s Club on the first Wednesday of each month.”

New mum Gemma Amsler and baby Leo in one of the Wairau Maternity Unit breast feeding chairs. Zonta Club members Tatiana Ceban, left, and Charlotte Wood helped raise $1750 for two new chairs.

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More to be done on rubbish and recycling Council staff are to investigate ways for households to recycle large amounts.

Solid waste manager Alec McNeil told councillors at last week’s assets and services committee a survey of residents shows people do not replace rubbish bags with wheelie bins if it means extra cost, but there are things the council can do to reduce problems people are having with the bags and recycling bins.

Some people say the bins are too small for the amount of recycling they have – for example, bulk cardboard when they’ve moved house

Solid waste manager Alec McNeil

or bought a new appliance – and there could be things that could be done, he says.

One option raised was to let people put out more than one

recycling bin.

Alec says 72 per cent of households in the survey have two people or less, and that underpins the level of service the council is offering.

“Not all those people are on fixed incomes, but it does start to give a picture of the community.”

Moving from bags or bins to wheelie bins will cost about $1 a week extra on rates, and that is ‘still a significant increase’, he says.

More will be done to show people how to minimise litter and discourage dogs and vermin from getting at bags.

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By Bill McElhinney Picton has its own weatherman.

Philip Middlemiss, a retired former Telecom technician, moved to Picton from Christchurch with his wife, Alison, a former nurse, nearly two years ago.

Philip, who has a lifetime interest in technology, ran a weather station from his home in Burwood for 20 years. He was recently approached by NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) to provide between two and five years of specific data he had collected at Burwood.

Philip’s Picton Weather, which anyone can access for free on the internet, records temperature, humidity, wind speed, air pressure and rainfall and is updated every 10 seconds.

It generates an updated forecast six times a day and will even tell you how much more daylight there is each day.

The station gets around 100 visitors each day at this time of the year but two or three times that during the busy summer season, and even more during a weather event such as last week’s rainstorm.

“The boaties approached me and asked if I could give some data in knots,” says Philip.

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Babies well supplied Dear Ed, In response to Charity begins at home (Sun 19/07/17), I would like to assure the author that the babies of Blenheim are well supplied with lovely little woollen singlets, booties and hats by the knitters (of various ages) of this town.

We so appreciate the regular donations of these along with woollen blankets, which we use for many babies as they arrive.

There is plenty of knitting to go around and share with the world as well as our babes here.

I know that many knitters appreciate donations of wool so they can keep on giving their contributions for others to benefit.

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Troy Wilson Blenheim I think the general election is November, 21st I think. Yes, I’ll be voting. I always do.

Dear Ed, It’s been eight months since our big earthquake, but almost half of the people with insurance claims on their houses are still waiting for assessements.

How can this be? What is wrong with the companies that this first basic step has yet to be done for so many people, particularly those in the south of the district whose houses are the most damaged?

I worry greatly that the lessons of Christchurch haven’t been learnt and we’re going to have Marlburians suffering for years like the poor Cantabrians.

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In referring to, ‘Wooly ways, Charity begins at home’, 19.7.17, the writer needs wonder no more as babies born in Blenheim will be able to use the lovely singlets shown, and more through the Plunket and Maternity unit, as we did last year also.

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Songs to ring out at Wesley Centre

By Bill McElhinney Popular songs from the works of Gilbert and Sullivan will feature in the next performance by the Marlborough Singers.

The all-comers choir, formerly the Blenheim Choral Society, is the longest-established choir in Blenheim.

“Anyone can join,” says choir member Tessa Sutherland.

“You don’t have to be able to read music; you just need to love to sing.”

The Marlborough Singers has about 45 members, Tessa says.

They meet weekly at the Wesley Centre throughout the year to rehearse for their biannual concerts.

Their repertoire ranges from classical to modern music. Recent concerts have featured Handel’s Messiah and Marlborough Singers Go Pop which, as the name suggests, featured modern music.

Their next concert, to be held at the Wesley Centre on July 29 and 30, features songs from the Gilbert and Sullivan musicals Mikado, HMS Pinafore, Pirates of Penzance and others.

The choir is conducted by

Robert Tucker, a professional baritone singer.

“The choir has gone from strength to strength under Robert’s direction,” Tessa says.

“He identifies which each of the four parts the choir need to hone their performance.

“And he does it in a fun way that is non-threatening and makes everyone feel valued.

“It helps us grow in confidence.”

Robert studied at the University of Otago before moving to Australia where he was an emerging performer at the Australian Opera Studio.

He was a finalist in the Lexus Song Quest in 2005 and came second in the New Zealand Aria competitions in 2009.

After living and working in the United Kingdom for five years he moved to Blenheim and continues to work on the stage and concert hall around New Zealand.

The Marlborough Singers go Topsy Turvey: music from Gilbert and Sullivan, at the Wesley Centre, Henry St, Blenheim, July 29 at 7pm and July 30 at 4pm.

Keen gardener Doug Shaw popped down to Pollard Park rose garden on Wednesday to get some tips on pruning from Marlborough District Council gardener Gavin Smith.

Roses get the chop at Pollard Park

By Bill McElhinney The rose garden at Pollard Park in Blenheim makes a lovely display in spring and summer with a myriad of different coloured blooms and rose scents in the air.

But there is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure this vibrant display, and at this time of the year Marlborough District Council gardeners are busy pruning.

“There are over 800 rose bushes to prune,” says council gardener Gavin Smith.

He and others in the council team were at the rose garden

last week pruning back the plants.

They also pass on skills and advice to any interested members of the public who want some expert advice on pruning.

“We cut them back quite hard to rejuvenate the canes,” says Gavin.

They also replace old and diseased plants every year, sometimes a dozen or more.

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Catherine Coates, welfare manager.

Connecting the pieces in this but unless we have an honest relationship already, that’s not going to work,” Catherine says.

“A lot of what I’m doing is meeting and greeting, getting to know people and agencies to see whether we can help each other, either formally or in a support space.

“Last November’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake has brought a lot of things into focus.”

“If we don’t do that preparation right, our response will be limited.”

Catherine says there is a lot of work involved.

“I’ve got a lot to learn. One of the delights of the job is that I’m surrounded by people who willingly share knowledge, who know their space really well.

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Last year’s earthquake has highlighted the need to plan for the worst.

Cathie Bell talks with new Civil Defence welfare manager Catherine Coates about her role in that.

When a big natural disaster happens, there is no time to plan or organise – all that needs to be done beforehand.

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The job was a part-time position last year, but it’s a new position in its current form.

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‘when the water taxi boat comes up for sale, I’m going to buy it, and we’ll live here’.

“I said ‘yes dear, yes dear’.

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The Marlborough Sounds, particularly Pelorus Sound, is ‘something we both love’, Catherine says.

“Marlborough seemed a very good move for both of us and it has been.”

The water taxi was a great way of meeting people, she says.

They decided they would do it for a limited time, as it has ‘a very high level of customer service’, and they ran the water taxi business for seven years before selling it.

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“You are only as good as the team around you, and for me, that includes the agencies and wider Marlborough community.”

Catherine says Marlborough does have a significant, strong array of agencies that would be involved in welfare in an emergency, but there is a ‘challenge’ with Marlborough being ‘quite small’, mandated agencies which have a critical role in an emergency don’t always have an office here and she’s having to work closely with Nelson.

“That’s not a problem. The district health board is primarily based in Nelson, but that doesn’t stop us having effective working relationship with the DHB and the Primary Health Organisation.”

Catherine moved to Marlborough in 2003, when the couple bought a water taxi business in Pelorus Sound.

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Pipi Boyd couldn’t make it, but his son Glen was on hand to join other RSA stalwarts for a triple birthday celebration on Thursday. Cutting the cake with Glen is Olive Sutherland Waite, who turns 98 today, RSA president Ross Cooke and Hazel Hislop who turned 92 on Monday.

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By Bill McElhinney “More than 200 years – that’s a lot of service to humanity.”

Marlborough Returned and Services Association president Ross Cooke made this remark as he and other RSA members gathered at the RSA lounge, Clubs of Marlborough, on Thursday to honour three stalwarts.

It was Pipi Boyd’s 90th birthday on Thursday and they had made a cake for the occasion, but Pipi had suffered a setback the day before and couldn’t make it.

He lives at Rarangi and is a keen beachcomber, but got knocked over by a rogue wave and wasn’t feeling well enough to make it on the day.

“But we’ll save some birthday cake for him,” Ross said.

Pipi’s family, some of who had come from Australia for his birthday, arranged another get-together for friends and family at the Clubs of Marlborough on Saturday and a crowd gathered there to celebrate with Pipi.

Pipi joined the navy to fight in World War II. “I think he lied about his age when he enlisted,” Ross says.

Pipi went on to fight with New Zealand troops in Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam.

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“They’ve been the best years of my life.”

Also honoured for her many years of service to the RSA was Olive Sutherland Waite, who turns 98 today.

“She’s been a stalwart, baking cakes, selling poppies,” Ross says.

“I hope we’re back here in two years to celebrate her 100th and read a message from the Queen.”

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Weddings Must-have wedding photos you don’t want to miss

Blooming great Thinking about flowers? Here are a few ideas for your wedding bouquet.

Romantic bouquets. Think flowers in full bloom, trailing. Romantic bouquets would work perfectly with a classic lace bridal gown.

Greenery. Green is a top colour trend for 2017/2018 so it is only natural that greenery is popular in the world of wedding flowers this year. Green works particularly well for those planning a contemporary wedding.

Oversized bouquets. More and more brides are looking for bouquets that create as much as a visual impact as their wedding dress. Oversized bouquets work particularly well at country, rustic celebrations.

A wedding day can be a busy, stressful time and in the rush to get ready, out the door and up the aisle, some of the smaller details might be missed.

Ask your photographer to capture some special shots during the preparation so when you look back, you will have stunning memories to cherish.

Getting ready You’ll want to see both sides getting ready, so ask your photographer to shoot the guys doing their ties up while the gals do the same with their dress zippers.

Your dress Granted, you’ll have about 100 wedding pictures of you in your dress, but a still life lets you preserve it in your memory just like the first time you saw it, a beautiful piece of wearable art.

Bridal details This portrait is a great way to capture small touches, like hair and jewelry.

Your rings You’ll actually want two shots.

One alone against your dress for a high-fashion look, and one of your two rings together to symbolise your new union.

Welcome bags You put effort into these gifts for your guests, ask your photographer to document them before people dig in.

The groom’s accessories This may seem a little ‘artsy’ but it’s really nice to have. After all, the groom’s extras are carefully chosen too, so why should the dress and bridal accessories get all the love?

The bridal bouquet It’s detail shots like these that will really help tell the story of your wedding.

The bridesmaid bouquets A group shot of your bridesmaid bouquets will remind you how much fun it was having these close friends and family by your side.

Bridal portrait A posed shot worthy of a fashion magazine will make you feel like a model.

The first look A playful take on the first look with the bride covering her groom’s eyes is a new classic.

The other first look You’ve heard about the first look photo, well this is the first moment the bridal party (and Mum and Dad) sees you.

Pre-ceremony emotions Whether it’s your separate car rides to the ceremony or last words of advice from parents, these final moments are emotional and worth capturing.

Images such as the bride and groom reading special messages for one another before the ceremony are beautiful photographic opportunities.

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Weddings Sweets, soaps or sentiment Wedding favour ideas for inspiration

Wedding favours are a sweet touch.

Throughout the generations there have been many different types of wedding favours used, from boxed-up pieces of wedding cake through to embroidered handkerchiefs with the happy couple’s initials.

Today, the options are endless. Popular wedding favours include candy, cupcakes, chocolates, miniature bottles of wine, personalised CDs, small potted plants or handmade keepsakes.

While it’s not an obligation to provide wedding favours, they are a nice personal touch and can include a significant meaning for the bride and groom.

Depending on your budget, they can be purchased or handmade.

Here are some wedding favour ideas to get you started.

- Scratch-off lottery tickets - Seed packs or flower bulbs for an outdoor wedding - Caramel apples for an autumn wedding - Christmas ornaments for a holiday wedding - Hand-decorated cookies or homemade candy - Pudding in a jar - Printed copy of the wedding cake recipe - Mason jars filled with sweets - Handmade soaps - Scented candles

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Weddings Top that!

Some couples top their wedding cakes with flowers, others with their initials.

There is no limit to what you can top your wedding cake with, and the best part is that it becomes a keepsake that stays with you long after the cake has gone.

Here are some ideas for wedding toppers.

- Simple and sweet, display your new surname on a banner.

- Add some sparkle to your cake with a crystalembellished topper.

- Use rope to create the letter of your surname.

- A rustic cake topper made of gold painted twigs.

- A vintage teacup wedding cake topper filled with fresh flowers.

- A pair of animal figurines painted in gold, white or silver. These can be anything from deer and stags to cute bears and birds.

- A mock pair of cowboy boots for a touch of country.

- Personalised figurines from your favourite movie.

Wedding cake toppers can be creative or traditional.

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Colour combinations can be anything the happy couple want, however there are some

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Summer: Bright blue and fuchsia.

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Plunging necklines, off the shoulder, flutter sleeves, ruffles, bows, two-piece crop tops, floral appliques, capes and long trains, as well as the still popular lace.

Experts are saying we can even expect to see brides wearing gowns in blushes, metallics, as well as muted and bold colours, forgoing the typical ivory/white wedding gown.

Tuxedos and suits With more grooms choosing to make their own statements when it comes to wedding attire you can see some wearing suits in bolder colours, such as in the plum and burgundy family, textures such as tweed, and even floral accents. Slim fitted suits, bow ties, and suspenders are still popular.

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Pania and Sam are over the moon to announce the arrival of their first baby boy, Harley Lawrence Pike (8lb 3oz) at 2.15am on July 21, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our midwife Mahana and all the maternity staff.

Emma and Matt are proud to announce the arrival of a new baby boy, Alex Henry Tempest (5lb 3oz) at 2.46am on July 20, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. A new little brother for Sadie and Rory. Special thanks to our midwife Toni James, the maternity staff and all our family and friends.

Scott and Amanda are thrilled to announce the arrival of their first baby boy, Joshua Edward Trueman (3.66kg) at 12.44am on July 14, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Rhianne Lamb and to all the matenrity staff at Wairau.

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By Bill McElhinney Getting Marlborough patients to and from Nelson Hospital has been an issue ever since a free shuttle service ended in 2012.

But the Marlborough Sounds Community Vehicle Trust, which launched its own community car service last year, has a solution.

Initially the Trust took people from Picton and Waikawa, but has extended the service to take patients from Blenheim.

Trust spokesman Bryan Strong said during a chance conversation with a friend, he discovered that he was a volunteer driver for a Twizel/Tekapo Vehicle Trust, and he

suggested Bryan contact Tony Henderson in Timaru.

Tony, who had been instrumental in helping to set up vehicle trusts in Canterbury, came to Picton and made a presentation.

A committee was formed which gained trust status and then got to work organising finance, drivers and a vehicle.

Picton supermarket Fresh Choice has got behind the trust, as have the Marlborough District Council and the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board.

Bryan says the biggest support has come from Omega Rental Cars, who supply trust

drivers with a car.

“It’s great,” says Picton based volunteer driver Sally Lang.

“If I get called on I drive to Omega in Picton or Blenheim, pick up a nice car, then pick up my passenger, or passengers.

“We drive to their Nelson Hospital appointment and when they’re ready, we take them home.

“It’s very rewarding and you meet some really nice people.”

Bryan says there are adozen or so volunteer drivers.

“It may mean a 7.30 start on the dark of a winter’s morning, drive to Blenheim, pick up passengers from two different addresses and then drive to Nelson, wait for couple of hours and drive back.

“It’s quite an ask and yet they have always been there when we needed them.”

Bryan says that despite the amazing generosity of Omega Rental Cars, the trust should not continue to rely on them.

“At some stage we will need our own vehicle based in Picton and if the numbers from Blenheim continue to grow we may need a car based in the Blenheim area, which would mean the need for Blenheim-based drivers,” he says.

To use the service you need to be a member of the trust, which costs $15 per annum.

The return trip costs $40 per passenger.

If you live in the Picton or Blenheim area the pick-up will be from your home but beyond that a trust driver will pick-up anywhere along Queen Charlotte Drive and/or State Highway 6.

Bryan says patient travel costs may be reimbursed if you have a community services card, the distance travelled is more than 80 kilometres and you are registered for national travel assistance.

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Celebrity Mike King to speak to youth

By Celeste Alexander A local group, led by Blenheim woman Jayne Glover, has organised for well-known comedian and speaker Mike King to come to the region to talk to schools and the community in September.

Jayne’s teenager daughter Lara Glover was killed in a car accident earlier this year, and it’s in her memory that Jayne wanted to organise the event.

Five talks, titled ‘Listen to Lara’s Message’, will be held for all three colleges, one for alternative education providers, and another for the community between September 6 and 8.

It’s hoped that these talks will reach between 7000 and 10,000 people.

Mike, known for his motivating and moving speeches, will be looking to inspire people to ask for help, to care for one another as well as addressing the issue of cyber-bullying.

“Blenheim is well overdue for this.

From what I hear there is a high rate of sudden deaths and accidents in Marlborough and it’s important that our youth know where to go to ask for help and to keep themselves, their friends and families safe,”

Jayne says.

The idea to bring Mike to Blenheim was Jayne’s who says there were ‘numerous’ influences following her daughter’s death that caused ‘concern’.

“In the first two weeks after the accident I had over 500 teenagers come through my house. That’s when I decided to have a teen farewell at the house and it was reading how the atmosphere was and around that time there had been a lot of cyberbullying that had started up, so I knew something had to be done.

“Mike and his wife Jo have been friends of a family member for some time so when Lara passed away it was suggested to get Mike down to talk to the youth of Marlborough.

I happened to be talking to Jac Lockington and she helped me get the ball rolling and that’s how it all started,” she says.

Jayne and Jac have been joined by others who have helped to source funding, donations towards Mike’s trip including accommodation, flights and a rental car.

There will also be a ‘Listen to Lara’s Message’ team present at each of the talks, including representatives from the Mental Health

Jayne Glover, mother of teenager Lara Glover who was killed in a car accident earlier this year, is leading a group that is bringing comedian and speaker Mike King to Blenheim.

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Thousands of keyrings will be handed out with ‘Listen to Lara’s Message’ on them as well as contact numbers for those needing help and support.

“The more people that attend the better. It’s my biggest hope that everyone in Marlborough takes this message on board,” Jayne says.

The days the public are invited to attend are Thursday, September 7 - the Queen Charlotte College will

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It’s been all go for Jeff Stanton since he took over Precision Auto Centre in Auckland Street, Blenheim, a year ago.

“It hasn’t stopped,” he told the Sun last week.

Precision Auto had been established new adventure for us,” he says. for a number of years when Jeff Jeff operates the workshop himself, decided to step in. which he says is an advantage for It was a case of ‘right time, great customers. opportunity’ when the business came “When they ring up they’re talking to up for sale. a qualified mechanic, I can give them “I had already been working after advice on the spot.” hours as a mechanic and was building Jeff provides a full range of mea customer base so for me it felt right to chanical services and has the latest take the next step,” diagnostic capabilihe says. ties and software.

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“We can do a full service for $85, Jef f wa s bor n a nd bre d i n and will supply and fit new brake pads Marlborough and when he left school for $95.” he began an apprenticeship with Precision Auto Centre’s handy McKendry Honda. location to Blenheim’s CBD and the He later moved to Perth, Australia, early opening time of 7:30am means where he ran a Ford dealership which customers can drop off their vehicles won the ‘Dealer of the Year’ award and easily walk to work. seven times.

“I’m aiming to make it as convenient For family reasons Jeff, Angelea as possible for customers. and their two daughters Michaela and “Many people don’t realise how close Molly relocated back to Marlborough. we are to town,” he says.

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‘Creative occurrence’ happening

By Cathie Bell It is being described as creative, colourful, inspiring and thought-provoking.

‘Eight: A Show of Work’ is an exhibition that straddles art and craft, bringing together eight talented local exhibitors at the Yealands Estate Marlborough Art Society Gallery for a two-day exhibition this weekend.

As the name suggests, there are eight exhibitors: Kerry McCormick, Susanne Jensen, Jill Newman, Barbara Lormans, narrow dog workshop, Jean Wilson, Jeanette Maxwell, and Deborah Walton-Derry.

The artists meet on a regular basis to work on their art, discuss ideas and generally engage in some creative time together.

The one thing all these artists have in common is that they are all innovators.

There’s a desire not only to create, but to push boundaries, try new techniques and materials and expand on what can be achieved. All of which adds up to a very

exciting and diverse exhibition.

The idea of holding an exhibition sprang from conversation over lunch one sunny Friday last Christmas.

Like all good ideas, ‘Eight: A Show of Work’ quickly gained momentum and as this year unfolded, the exhibition has become both a challenge and an opportunity to present works to the public.

Exhibits include textile art, quilting, sugar art, wearable art, collage, photography, weaving and dyeing, fabric and yarn-based craft.

The Friday 28 July opening event is by invitation only but everyone is welcome to come along and experience this fabulously creative occurrence between 10.30am and 4.30pm on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July.

‘Eight: A Show of Work’, at the Yealands Estate Marlborough Art Gallery, open 10.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July 2017.

Admission by gold coin donation.

Six of the eight artists, from left: Barbara Lormans, Deborah Walton-Derry, Jill Newman, Susanne Jensen, Vicki Crowther, and Kerry McCormick.

Havelock artist Rick Edmonds and son Josh Edmonds with their art.

Father and son show art Marlborough Arts Society members Sue Duckworth and Helen Ballinger outside the repainted High Street gallery. Landscaping is the next step in a renewal project.

Gallery gets a makeover

By Bill McElhinney There’s a new look and a new appointment at the Yealands Estate Marlborough Art Society Gallery in High Street, Blenheim.

The exterior of the gallery has had a paint job and the society has appointed a new exhibitions manager.

“Helen Ballinger has accepted the exhibitions role for the society,” president Ian Welsh says.

“Helen, who is evening classes and workshops coordinator, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the role. “ She is wel l k now n i n Marlborough and a talented artist in her own right.”

Helen says she will enjoy her new role.

She will organise exhibition programmes, labels for the exhibits and publicity for the events and hang the exhibits in the gallery, although she has plenty of help from society members.

Art Society member Sue Duckworth sparked a competition to come up with a new exterior

look for the gallery. The prize, free picture framing, was won

by Alex Henry.

The society, which has about 300 members, moved into the High Street gallery debt free in 2000.

The move provided the Society with its first on site gallery space and exhibitions were held at regular intervals.

As demand for exhibition space increased a larger gallery area was needed and in April 2009 the gallery was extended.

In February 2010 a second gallery extension was opened, again debt free thanks to the loyalty of the members and friends of the society and sponsorship of the Yealands Estate Winery and Mark Stevenson First National Realty, Blenheim.

The society aims to promote the creative arts by providing opportunities for education in a wide range of differing media and giving opportunity for artists to exhibit their works in regular exhibitions.

By Cathie Bell Havelock artist Rick Edmonds has collaborated on a piece of art with his son Josh, which is being shown in Auckland and will go to Australia and the United States.

Rick says he is the only Marlborough artist involved in the Creative Mirrors project, celebrating creativity.

About 50 artists are taking part, with 20 from New Zealand.

The project involves established artists producing an art work based around half a provided sketch image, which are all different. The corresponding half is given to a family member.

Each person works on their half independently from the other, without communicating about how they are treating the subject matter.

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Rick and Josh, based in Auckland working as a music producer, worked separately on their mirror pieces for about a month.

Their shared image was a lighthouse, and the first time they saw each other’s work was at the exhibition opening in Auckland.

Rick says it was an amazing moment when he first saw how Josh had interpreted the same subject.

“What was remarkable about what Josh and I did was how similar we treated the subject. Our artistic style was very similar. But there were these beautiful points of difference.

“When you look at the combined picture, it certainly looked like a carefully considered whole; yet neither of us knew what the other was doing”.

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out & about Gym opening The Warrior Warren Boxing Club was officially opened last Saturday by Mayor John Leggett.

Artisan Market The Marlborough Artisan Market is on during the winter with ‘pop-up’ markets on the ground floor of the Alfred Street car park building.

Clubs of Marlborough

Enjoying a social time at the Clubs of Marlborough.

Holly Crafar, Sarah-Jane Knowles, Katie Gibbons and Gina Botham.

Brad Millar and daughter Natalie.

Angela Baldwin and daughter Isabella.

Violeta Santis, Tommaso Tadiello, and Jenny Drescher.

Angela Wood.

Lise Boursier and Audrey Mailhe.

Les Rockliff.

Isabel Gaines and Alexandra Phelps.

Shorty Wills.

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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 1pm5pm 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.

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

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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 8.305.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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GOOD, Elizabeth Margaret: Passed away, peacefully at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village, on Saturday July 22 2017. Aged 66 years. Loved daughter of the late Mary and John Good (Kekerengu), sister of Jennifer, Robyn, Susan and Edmund. Now at rest and free of pain. Our thanks to the staff at Hospice Marlborough and Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. Messages may be sent to 123 Watford Street, Christchurch 8052. At the family’s request, a private service has been held.

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

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

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

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

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

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

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

Sheets ‘N’ Things Good used linen at bargain prices!

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

‘You Are Not Alone’ Depression Support Group. Every Wednesday 10-11.30am, Bread of Life 14B Stephenson St. Everyone welcome. Questions? contact Barb 027 737 2403/578 1355 Extn 10.

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Marlborough auctions Saturday 29th July – 10am Closing Down Auction Held onsite at Trading Post, 42 Arthur Street Forklift, Midland safe, jewellery display cabinet, large glass display cabinet, power tools, industrial sewing machine, bikes, hand tools, 100 life jackets, band saw large, lathe, pictures, back pack sprayer, doors, furniture, table and chairs, coffee tables, new air conditioner unit, fishing rods, and lots lots more………..

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Blenheim Rowing Club 2017 AGM is to be held on Wednesday 2nd August at 6pm in the Marlborough Boys College staff room.

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Elevate your career in a booming industry. ¥ Seeking a Machinery Operator for our Brooklands vineyard in Fairhall. ¥ Onsite training (NZQA aligned) is provided, including qualifications such as Growsafe and First Aid. Constellation Brands is a leading wine exporter in New Zealand with offices in Marlborough, Hawkes Bay and Auckland. With award-winning brands like Kim Crawford, Nobilo and Selaks, we are growing rapidly and expanding our operations in Marlborough.

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

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Collect your seedling spud and bucket from House of Travel 19 Queen St, Cnr Queen & Charles Streets, Blenheim from Monday, 31st July, until Friday 4th August.

Only a limited number of buckets are available so get in early to avoid disappointment.

Spuds can be planted from Friday the 4th August.

Entries will be judged at the Marlborough A & P Show on Saturday 11th November in front of the A & P Pavilion at 1.00pm For Further enquiries please contact Marlborough A & P Show Office. Phone 03 578 5822 or email marlborough.show@xtra.co.nz

With deep family roots, Allan Scott Family Winemakers is an iconic brand, with an enduring passion for creating beautiful wines and experiences. The following opportunities are currently available: GRAPE SUPPLY Short and long-term grape supply contracts are required for the 2018 harvest and beyond. Varieties include: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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Accounts Administrator We are seeking a skilled accounts and office administrator to assist our finance department. In this role, you will be supported by our CFO and Management Accountant with the key responsibilities being: • • • • •

Full accounts payable process, including prompt payment of accounts and liaising with creditors; Assisting with invoicing and accounts receivable control; Processing GST returns and assisting with other tax obligations; Assisting with payroll processing; Providing support with monthly management reporting.

Apprentice Beekeeper This permanent role is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a career change or a fresh start to join our team. We welcome diversity and broader life experience. To be successful in this role you will: • • •

Be able to work as part of a small team for extended hours due to the seasonal nature of the position; Be punctual, committed to our team and willing to take every opportunity to learn; Be physically fit as heavy lifting is required.

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Plant Supervisor An exciting opportunity has arisen in our honey extraction and packing departments for a hands-on supervisor with experience to join our team. To thrive in this position, you will have previous food handling experience and some experience in operating in a fast-paced production environment. The key responsibilities include: • • • • • • •

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We are seeking a conscientious and reliable person to work with individual and groups of children supporting their learning needs.

Desirable skills include empathy and experience working with children in a formal setting and an understanding of the learning process. 14 hours a week. Applications close, midday Friday, August 4, 2017.

Podiatry Works Marlborough is looking for a receptionist to join our team. We are looking for a friendly, mature and reliable person. The role will be 12 hours per week worked over 3 days.

The job will include general reception duties as well as some cleaning and footwear fitting.

Please apply in writing, outlining your strengths and suitability to the position. Please include the contact details of at least three referees. Send your application to the Principal, Riverlands School, School Rd, RD4 Blenheim, or email riveradmin@riverlands.school.nz

If you are interested in joining our team please send your CV to us at 6 Alana Place, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201 or you can e-mail it to info@podiatryworks.co.nz.

CV’s must be received by Monday 31st July 2017.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Maritime Officer (Permanent full time)

Like the sea and passionate about maritime safety?

This is your opportunity to make the magnificent Marlborough Sounds your place of work

The Harbourmaster’s Maritime Officers are critical to the successful management of maritime safety in Marlborough.

A variety of workplace skills are needed for this including boating and observation skills, diplomacy and tact, assertiveness, practical and mechanical skills, time management and computer literacy.

Maritime Officers spend a significant amount of time on an 8.5 Naiad in the Marlborough Sounds, often engaging in physically demanding and technically challenging work in remote outdoor environments. At other times you’ll be maintaining equipment and machinery in the workshop or keeping up to date with paperwork in the office.

If you have a genuine interest in maritime safety, proven ability as a professional skipper and motivation to meet the challenges of working in New Zealand’s most diverse, demanding and beautiful harbour, then the Harbourmaster would like to hear from you.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 14 August 2017.

Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/currentvacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

MDC provides a competitive remuneration package made up of a salary and benefits For further information you are welcome to contact luke.grogan@marlborough.govt.nz.

MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE Learning Assistants Marlborough Boys’ College seek to appoint suitably experienced or qualified Learning Assistants to work collaboratively with teachers in multiple environments, including classrooms, our Inclusion Centre or off-site as part of Alternative Education programmes.

Start date as soon as possible. Hours by negotiation, term time only 13/14 weeks.

The successful candidates will be police vetted and should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please email your CV and a covering letter to the Principal’s PA jillp@mbc.school.nz

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We are a progressive electricity distribution business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region and are seeking to employ a We are a progressive electricity distribution business Revenue Administrator at our Alfred Street Office. providing high quality services to the Marlborough

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MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Reserves and Amenities Planner/Officer (Permanent full time)

The purpose of this role is to enhance the enjoyment and quality of life of the district’s residents and visitors by providing reserves and amenities or facilities.

To apply, please email: marlboroughpacifictrust@gmail.com for an application form or contact Delicia North at 0274 230 534.

Application closes on Friday, 28th July 2017.

Applicants should have an awareness of inclusive educational practice.

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The Marlborough Pacific Trust is currently looking for a Part Time Whanau Ora – Tongan Navigator.

You will be required to work with the Tongan families to deliver the whanau ora program by providing support for families to achieve their aspirations in education, training, economic development, health and culture.

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Wednesday July 26, 2017

Steel goes up on stadium

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By Bill McElhinney Work has started on strengthening the walls of Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

Blenheim firm Scott Construction have begun fastening large steel beams to the exterior walls of the stadium.

The centre suffered some damage in the 7.8 magnitude November earthquake. The walls of the stadium are now being repaired and at the same time seismic strengthening is being carried out.

Both walls on either side of the indoor courts are being braced and strengthened.

Earthquake damage to the panels on the eastern wall meant part of the

Rugby finals results

Workers from Blenheim firm Scott Construction are bolting steel beams to the exterior walls of the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 as part of earthquake strengthening.

stadium was off limits to the public, and there was a limit of 300 people who

could use the centre.

Marlborough Stadium Trust chairman Luke van

Velthooven said they set the limit as a precautionary measure, and it could be

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lifted soon as the remedial work was done.

The work was likely to take six weeks and larger seismic strengthening could take up to a year.

The entire project is likely to cost between $1m and $2m, Luke says.

Stadium manager Paul Tredinnick says the limit on numbers did not affect sporting events, but it did affect larger events such as concerts and shows.

It will be good to get the stadium back up to full capacity again as larger events had to be rescheduled or cancelled, he says.

The strengthening work is important as the stadium catered for large numbers of people, Paul says.

Moutere did well in last weekend’s rugby finals, winning the men’s division one final and the women’s final at Lansdowne Park.

But the club didn’t have it all their own way with College Old Boys beating Moutere’s division two men’s team.

Tasman women join Tasman has joined the Farah Palmer Cup competition, giving women rugby players in Nelson and Marlborough a chance to test themselves in the national provincial championship.

The first of their six games will be played against Waikato at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim on September 2 .

Rally of Finland on Hyundai Motorsport’s Hayden Paddon and co-driver Sebastian Marshall know they must be on the pace from the opening kilometre of Rally Finland this week.

Running 27 to 30 July, Neste Rally Finland is famous for its blisteringly fast gravel roads and massive jumps among summery green forests and lakes with Paddon saying: ‘we have to be absolutely on it from the start’.

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Marlborough Mayor John Leggett jumped into the boxing ring with coach Peter Warren last Saturday for the official opening of the Warrior Warren Boxing Club in Blenheim. The mayor cut the ribbon and was happy to pose with some boxing gloves and share friendly banter with the crowd that had gathered. Photo by Celeste Alexander.

Sport Tasman and Awatere become dance partners

The Konga class in action. Photo provided.

Konga dance classes are so popular with Awatere residents that there will now be regular classes, after a one-off session last week went really well.

Funded by Sport Tasman, 37 people ranging from young children to a grandmother crammed into the hall last Friday night for an hour of Konga, a fun and easy-to-follow fusion of boxing, cardio and dance, done to funky music.

A Seddon Youth Group coordinator, Vicky Carson, says it was a lot of fun and those who took part want to do it again. ``It went really, really well. We all had a laugh, although some of us older ones felt it the next day.

“We wanted something for kids to do in the school holidays which was a bit different and open to everyone in the community.’’

The most recent class in the Awatere Memorial Hall proved so popular that there are plans to hold them monthly.

The class was taken by Fleur Hebberd of Blenheim-based Burn & Blast Fitness, who says it’s designed to get people moving in a fun way at their own pace.

“People really embraced it. We had a lot of kids, some mums and even a dad there. ‘’

Mel Greenwood, Sport Tasman’s manager of community sport in Marlborough, says she is confident funding can be found to hold classes monthly.

They originally started in Seddon and Ward the previous school holidays but it wasn’t until the local youth group got involved that numbers picked up, with Mel saying a turnout of 37 was great for a small community where the sport and recreation options were often more limited.

Sport Tasman had earlier been approached by the Marlborough District Council to provide holiday activities as part of the earthquake relief effort, and has provided a mobile skate park, organised activities for pre-schoolers and youth, made its activity trailer available and run a football league. ``We have also been playing a leading role in developing a sport and recreation plan for Kaikoura’s post-earthquake recovery and we wanted to be able to support Awatere and Ward in a similar way.’’

Mel says dance “is a great way to get people active and attracts all ages and abilities’’ and it was what the community wanted.

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How much clearance is required?

Responsibilities

Under the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003, trees must be kept a safe distance from power lines for public safety and to protect electricity supply.

The Regulations define the clearance requirements using two zones, the Notice Zone and Growth Limit Zone.

Under the Regulations, Marlborough Lines is responsible for the cost of a tree’s first trim. Subsequent work to maintain and keep the tree clear of the Growth Limit Zone is the responsibility of the tree owner.

The Growth Limit Zone is the space around the power line where trees must not encroach at any time. The Notice Zone is one metre beyond the Growth Limit Zone.

The distance required for each Zone is dependent on the line voltage, as shown in the table below:

OVERHEAD LINE VOLTAGE

GROWTH LIMIT ZONE

NOTICE ZONE

33,000V (33kV)

2.5 metres

3.5 metres

11,000V (11kV)

1.6 metres

2.6 metres

400V/230V

0.5 metres

1.5 metres

If a tree is left to grow back into the Growth Limit Zone, Marlborough Lines will issue the tree owner with a “Cut or Trim Notice” detailing the action required including approved contractors, time limits, and the need to provide us with at least three days notice before the work is carried out.

Offences under the Tree Regulations Under the Regulations an offence is committed when a person who has been issued a “Cut or Trim Notice” fails to arrange for trimming of the tree in accordance with the Regulations. It is also an offence to fail to advise us in advance of when the work is to be undertaken. Tree owners are liable for a fine of up to $10,000 for these offences plus up to $500 a day for each day the offence continues.

Plan before you plant Stay safe - use a professional Only approved contractors are permitted to work within four metres of power lines and the tree work should be left to these trained and experienced professionals.

Attempting to do the work yourself could result in injury or even death. Please contact Marlborough Lines for a list of contractors approved to undertake tree work around power lines.

Many of the issues associated with trees and power lines can be eliminated by giving consideration to the proposed location of the tree, its species, and its likely ultimate height. Before planting trees in the proximity of power lines, please contact Marlborough Lines for advice on suitable tree species and appropriate locations for planting.

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