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Bye bye Rugby lures Baxter back to Britain

By Bill McElhinney Moutere rugby skipper Baxter Wilson is leaving Blenheim on a high note.

Last Saturday, he led his team to victory in the division one grand final at Lansdowne Park, beating Renwick 22-19 in what has been described as a cracking game.

On Monday, Baxter, partner Wiki Chilvers and their daughter Paige will wing their way to Britain, where Baxter will take up a full-time rugby playing-coaching position.

Continued page 2 Moutere rugby skipper Baxter Wilson, partner Wiki Chilvers and their daughter Paige. Baxter is wearing a jersey from the club he will be playing for, Bishops Stortford in Hertfordshire.

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Moutere skipper heading to UK Continued from page 1 The family will be based in Hertfordshire where Baxter will rejoin the Bishops Stortford national division one team. Baxter played for the team in the 2015-2016 season and was named player of the year.

The family returned to New Zealand after a year away with Baxter taking up a job with Marlborough Scaffolding and rejoining the Moutere team.

Wiki, a primary school teacher, has been teaching at Tua Marina School. Paige has been attending the same school, “but Mum doesn’t teach me,” she says.

The family are excited about returning to Britain.

Paige started school when they were last there and is excited about going back and catching up with friends.

Wiki, who has aunties and uncles in Britain, has landed a four days a week

teaching position.

The Bishops Stortford club players are semi-professional, says Baxter. Most have part-time jobs and devote the rest of their time to rugby.

When he’s not training and playing with the team, Baxter will be coaching at a local college. He aims to develop his coaching skills and has already done some courses.

A full-time coaching career is a future possibility.

“It’s a big club,” says Baxter, “and they really look after you.”

The family will be provided with accommodation and a vehicle and plan to stay for two years.

“We may even do three,” says Baxter.

“We’ll consider that at the end of our first two years.”

Baxter is modest about his rugby achievements, but Wiki points out that the

Hertfordshire club really wanted him back.

“They had hundreds of English players to pick from, but they wanted Baxter,” she says.

As a youngster Baxter competed in motocross, played age group rugby, was a member of the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV and played for the Marlborough Red Devils.

When he returned to New Zealand in August 2016 he was picked for the Tasman B team.

“It’s a long rugby season over there,” says Baxter. “It runs for nearly 10 months.

You get a six week break and then it’s into pre-season training. So we’re not likely to come back to New Zealand for a break.”

In the meantime, Baxter, Wiki and Paige are busy packing and making last-minute arrangements before starting off on the next stage of their sporting adventure.

Class drive to get books for others

By Cathie Bell Redwoodtown School’s Year Four students are working hard to collect books that can be distributed to other children in the district.

The class did a project about reading books at home and students were horrified that some children didn’t have any books in their homes.

Teacher Kate Faith says after that, they decided they should do a ‘book drive’ to collect new and good-condition secondhand books for children aged five to 13 from the community to distribute to schools so students without books at home could be given some.

The 23 students in the class decorated cartons this week, which will be distributed to supermarkets and other collection points for people to drop books into.

The book drive runs from Monday until September 25.

Caleb Gallop says the books will go to school principals for them to give to the children who need books.

Toby Rickard says the students also designed the book drive poster themselves.

Redwoodtown School year four students, Toby Rickard, Gracie Wickens, Monique Tantrum, and Caleb Gallop are class leaders on the book drive.

Monique Tantrum says they learnt what a good poster needs – big words, colours, and that it needs to stand out.

“It needs to be up high too, so that people can see it.”

While there is a perception that young

people only read on electronic devices, the students say that isn’t so.

Gracie Wickens says they like to read books and they also read the newspaper.

“When I go to my grandparents’ place, we read it together,” Toby says.

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Local district nurses to be split up inbriefThe Sun

By Cathie Bell The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board has decided to go ahead with the move of district nurses from Wairau Hospital to the health hub in central Blenheim.

However, the specialist nurse in complex wound care will remain at Wairau hospital.

And the reviewers who assessed the district nursing service across the top of the South recommended the district health board set up a new ‘Transition to Care Liaison’ role at both Nelson and Wairau hospitals, review district nursing staffing numbers, including dedicated clerical administration support across the district, and allocate more district nursing resource to supporting, educating

and training other community healthcare providers.

The district health board proposed moving the district nurses from their purpose-built facility at Wairau Hospital to the health hub in Queen Street, but staff and public objections made them review the nursing service across the top of the South Island.

The review, done by three consultants, was presented to the board on Tuesday afternoon, and the board voted to implement all the recommendations.

Essentially, the reviewers dismissed the concerns raised about the move saying, parking, security, after hours access and storage won’t be a problem at the hub.

In response to being told the

move has ‘no discernible benefit to the community’, reviewers say ‘if one adopts a narrow ‘siloed’ view of district nursing this observation is probably correct’.

“However, when one considers healthcare as a whole rather than as parallel separate systems and consequently the future of healthcare in New Zealand is providing coordinated, integrated, multi-agency care in the community and people’s homes, there is considerable benefit in locating district nurses in the community alongside other primary and community service providers.”

Keeping the nurses at the hospital would mean they stayed ‘hospital facing’ and they have ‘little meaningful interface with other

community-based providers’.

Concerns about the $1.3 million fitout costs will be outweighed from reduced costs by keeping people in their own homes and the community, the reviewers say.

“Capital expenditure is not the primary issue here: empowering people to be cared for in their own homes and in the community, is.

“We anticipate that the capital investment will be more than recovered as the evidence that district nursing reduces costs in the long-term and provides more appropriate patient centred care is overwhelming.”

Let us know what you think: news@blenheimsun.co.nz • See page 15 for more on the nursing review.

Test for best pies’ drink match

By Cathie Bell The pies at the Burleigh Store have been recognised nationally as in the top five ‘must-trys’ and now the challenge is on to find the perfect beverage to go with the pies.

The ‘Great Burleigh Pie Pairing Challenge’ has been set up by a group of friends keen to have some fun during winter.

Fiona Fenwick, Bek Scherp, and Belinda Jackson have set up the contest which will see producers of Marlborough beer, wine, and cider get some pies, take them back to work, and test how the pies match with their product.

When they find the best match, that is entered and will be checked out by a judging panel, which Fiona says ‘will be a hard job, but someone has got to do it’.

She says there will be one ultimate winner.

Initially, that winner was to ‘have deep satisfaction and possibly a certificate’, but now Burleigh Store owners Jane Dickenson and Rod Burdis have contributed a whole French brie for the top prize.

Wine Marlborough has circulated a notice about the contest to its members, and Fiona says the reaction from wineries and other producers has

New ambulance bought Marlborough Lines has bought a new $180,000 ambulance for St John, managing director Ken Forrest says.

The new ambulance will be fitted out with specialised equipment in Christchurch and is expected to be delivered to Marlborough in October.

St John Marlborough chairman Rod Hill says the sponsorship by Marlborough Lines is most appreciated because the purchase of ambulances has to be undertaken through public subscription

World of Wearable Art The World of WearableArt (WOW) is an international design competition and New Zealand’s single largest annual theatrical production, and Marlborough Sounds woman Helen Millen is one of the finalists accepted.

This is Helen’s seventh finalist entry since 2005.

There are 103 finalist garments by 121 designers from 14 countries competing for the 2017 awards, and these will be showcased in the WOW Awards Show in Wellington from September 21- October 8.

Heart help at Renwick?

A Renwick Smart and Connected focus group is planning a civil defence meeting next month to look at whether Renwick needs a 24 hour defibrillator.

A defibrillator is a device that delivers a short, powerful electric shock to the heart, helping the heart to regain its natural rhythm. Modern defibrillators aren’t complicated or difficult to use.

Bek Scherp, Fiona Fenwick, Jane Dickenson, and Belinda Jackson are finding the best match for a Burleigh pie.

been ‘fantastic’.

Next year, she hopes to expand it to include a ‘people’s choice’ section so the wider community can take part.

“It’s a bit of Marlborough pride during the winter.”

Entry forms are available at the Burleigh from Tuesday next week.

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Business inbrief

Top houses announced The top builds from Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast region will be announced at a gala dinner at the Marlborough Convention Centre in Blenheim tonight.

The House of the Year competition showcases New Zealand’s best new homes and renovations. The industry-respected national competition is now in its 27th year.

Houses entered in this year’s competition are competing across a range of categories and vying for the top award – the Regional Registered Master Builders 2017 Supreme Award for House of the Year which will be announced tonight.

This year’s competition has three new categories that reflect the changing building and construction sector, two for Volume and Group House builders, and one for multi units, such as apartments.

Kiwi fund buys into wine KiwiSaver fund Booster has bought into the Awatere River Wine Company, which sees it buy Nelson’s Waimea Family Estate Wines and more vineyards in Marlborough and Nelson.

Awatere River Wine Company founder and winemaker Louis Vavasour says under the terms of the investment, the Vavasour family retains principle ownership of Awatere River Wine Company with the Booster Tahi Limited Partnership (Booster’s investment vehicle for its KiwiSaver funds) taking a significant minority stake.

The Booster Tahi Limited Partnership will own 100 per cent of Waimea Estates with Louis chief executive of the overarching venture.

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Caught in the net: Trading Post to go

By Bill McElhinney The internet has shot down Blenheim business The Trading Post.

“We’re fighting a losing battle,” Trading Post owner John Firks says.

“The internet is where secondhand stuff goes now. And there are so many charity shops as well.

“We just don’t get the goods anymore,” John says.

“We used to get items from the likes of a deceased estate, but now the younger family members will sell it for the family online.”

John bought Marlborough Auctions from Brian and Kay Pont “It’s all gotta go,” John Firks says. He is closing his Arthur Street in 2010.

“It was a good business then,” business, Trading Post, next month.

It’s all go at The Crow Tavern

By Bill McElhinney George Emorfopoulos has plenty to crow about at his popular Picton tavern.

George, the Crow Tavern owner and publican, has been spending up large recently. The flats at the rear of the tavern have been gutted and completely renovated and the tavern has been re-roofed.

“It’s cost thousands,” George says, “but I’m happy to do it. It’s the local’s tavern and I want it to be the best for them.”

George’s latest project has been a complete revamp of the men’s and women’s toilets into miniature works of art.

George and his staff at the Crow spent months choosing fittings and colour schemes and a theme for each room.

The women’s has a tropical forest theme with a couple of quirky circus mirrors sure to cause amusing comments as patrons glance at their slightly distorted reflections. There are normal mirrors as well.

George Emorfopoulos chose a nautical theme for the new look gents at the Crow Tavern.

The men’s has a nautical theme, almost like being in an aquarium.

George has spared no expense on lighting, wall coverings, flooring and fittings and at the insistence of some of his patrons,

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a grand opening of the new facilities was held at The Crow last Saturday night.

“We ran a draw to see who would get the honour of cutting a ribbon at the entrance to each

one,” George says.

“Then we had bagpipers pipe the people in for the ribbon cutting and opening. It was a grand occasion.”

George, an electrician by trade, was the absentee landlord for 17 years while he ran an electrical contracting business in Australia with his son.

He came back to Picton to manage the Crow when he realised it needed a revamp, and has plans for more renovations.

“We’ll do a bit more each year,” George says. “The money that’s spent here, we want to put back into the business. It’s for the locals.”

The tavern is one of the oldest around. It was built in 1855, originally called The Clarendon.

Two other well-known owners were Ian Bing who owned the tavern from 1951 to 1957 and Terry McCashin who bought it in 1973 before going on to establish the popular Macs brewery and beer brands.

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“Back then there were around 680 registered auctioneers in New Zealand. Now there are fewer than 280.”

Trading Post will close on August 11 and will mean loss of jobs for two staff members, which is sad, John says.

However, he will be carrying on with his other two businesses, Black Skips, which hires out skips around the Blenheim area, and Ace Removals, which shifts items all around the country.

John plans a major auction to clear the goods from his Arthur St premises.

“It all has to go, there’ll be some bargains.”

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Marlborough students welcomed on Japanese sister city exchange

Mayor opens boxing gym Mayor John Leggett got a few sparring tips from former NZ boxing titleholder Peter Warren, at the opening of his new boxing gym in Grove Road, Blenheim.

Youngsters from aged 8 through to adults will be guided in fitness and boxing techniques.

The Mayor cut the ribbon and said the gym is another addition to the wide range of sports opportunities offered in Marlborough.

"Boxing is physically demanding, building endurance, stamina, self-discipline and concentration, a great outlet for some youngsters with energy to burn," said Mr Leggett.

Opportunity to honour young achievers From left, Lisa McDonald from Wairau Valley School with MGC students Hannah Phibbs, Rosa McClelland, Niav Darry and Olive Smith.

Marlborough Girls’ College students and teacher supervisor Lisa Macdonald prepare for the formal welcome at Otari in Japan during this year’s student visit.

Marlborough has had sister city

relationships with Tendo and Otari for 25 years, a relationship established through the cherry industry, which has evolved into today’s cultural exchanges by secondary students.

Pay your rates by direct debit If you own a property, your first rates invoice and your rates assessment for 2017-2018 will arrive in early August. It’s an ideal time to make arrangements to pay your rates by direct debit.

Nearly 40% of Marlborough’s ratepayers already pay their rates this way because it’s so easy and convenient.

By making small regular payments you can spread the cost out over the year and there’s no risk of 10% penalties if you’re away from home or you forget when the rates are due.

Even if you prefer to pay quarterly, it’s more efficient to do it by direct debit.

In August every year, Council will

make any adjustment to the amount of your direct debit to ensure your new rates are covered. Council will always let you know of any changes and details of payments will always appear in your bank statement.

Easy and time-saving –the Council can make all the arrangements on your behalf with your bank.

Direct debit forms are available from https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/ services/rates/forms or you can call at one of the Council offices to pick one up or get help filling it out.

If you want to know more, phone 03 520 7400 or email your enquiry to mdc@marlborough.govt.nz.

Mechanical and electrical services – Request for Information and Pricing Marlborough District Council invites submissions for the above contracts.

The two separate contracts involve the provision of mechanical and electrical services for flood control systems.

Tenders close at 5.00pm on 21 August 2017.

Tender documents can be obtained from Marlborough District Council’s

website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/yourcouncil/tenders/tender-list All inquiries should be directed to: Hai Trieu PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 520 7400 Email hai.trieu@marlborough.govt.nz

Community News Crossroads Trust/Johns Kitchen provides family and community support through the drop in centre.

They provide a Koha Café, bread distribution, board games sessions

and the weekly community dinner.

For more information Ph: 03 578 5395 or drop in at 2 Redwood Street, Blenheim.

Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon

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

Treated water is available at the public

tap on the corner of Marama Road and Foster Street.

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

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

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Nominations for the Marlborough Youth Civic Awards are now open for nominations.

Instigated by the Marlborough District Council’s Youth Council in 2013, the Youth Civic Awards are to acknowledge young people who have given voluntary service to others within Marlborough.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says extending the concept of the Marlborough District Council’s Civic Honours so that youngsters can also be recognised for outstanding community service should help to inspire good citizenship and positive values amongst teenagers.

Mr Leggett has praised the Youth Council for continuing to support the initiative that recognises outstanding contributions made by young people in Marlborough.

“These young people are so positive and so keen to encourage their peers to contribute – they’re a great example to all of us.”

Under the terms of the award, young people aged 13 to 20 will be eligible for nomination from within the community for service to the community, for sport or recreation, arts and culture, the environment, for leadership and mentoring. The award is to recognise service and does not apply where payment is received.

A panel, made up of the Mayor and individuals from the community, will consider nominations.

Like the Civic Honours, there is no fixed number of awards to be made.

Nominations close on 31 August 2017.

• More details about the awards can be found on the Youth Council website www.myvoicemarlborough.co.nz under the Youth Council tab or on the Marlborough District Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ our-community/grants-and-awards/youth-civicawards

Positive Ageing – Eric Percy Eric Percy has a lot of information at his fingertips and, at age 77, he has published two books with another due off the press any day now.

His specialist field is sports. Not surprising for a schoolboy who excelled at sport, especially rugby and athletics – he could sprint 100 yards in 10.3 seconds.

Born in Paeroa and educated in Hamilton, Eric brought his family to Marlborough in 1974. As well as running his own business, for 20 years from 1978 he was a horse racing commentator for Radio NZ, later also providing the network with rugby commentaries.

It was during this time that he had to learn how to write a script and, after it was suggested his writing skills were pretty good, he was encouraged to write a book. And that is what he did.

His first book “Swamp Fox” was about his life and the people he had met. The exercise of writing it proved to be therapy after his wife died.

When asked what makes a book a good read, he is definite; “research, research, research”.

Age, says Eric, is just a number and it should never prevent you from attempting a new challenge.

Notification of meeting The following meeting is 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.

Council Thursday, 10 August 2017 at 2.00pm The time and date may be subject to change, please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

Register your dog Notices have been sent to all known dog owners - all dogs over the age of 3 months must be registered.

The final date for paying your dog registration is 31 July 2017.

A late registration penalty of 50% will be applied for every dog over the age of three months which has not been registered on or before 31 July 2017.

Online Dog Services are available by going to Council’s website. Please note that credit card is the only online payment option (transaction fees

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

apply). Part payments cannot be accepted. www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Animals/ Dog-Registration/Online-Dog-Services Alternatively, dogs can be registered by internet banking direct credit, telebanking, by post or in person at the Picton Service Centre 67 High Street, Picton, or Animal Control Office 56 Main Street Blenheim. Phone 520 9033.

Please phone Animal Control on 520 9033 if you have any queries.

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Bring back brown bags We had brown paper rubbish bags successfully used for years.

We had all our groceries packed in large brown paper bags in stores, supermarkets nationwide, still done overseas but never done in Blenheim according to younger adults who have never seen them!

Certainly E friendly, but that means creating jobs and cutting down and utilising our pine forests.

Oh dear what a choice.

Paper bags can be re-purposed several times and decay normally.

Religion Could there be a swing away from religion with people starting to realise it’s a false security blanket that causes more problems in our world than anything else.

The Middle East is a fine example.

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I am astounded how a driver creeping along our roads tosses out with disregard and gay abandon plastic-wrapped paper material and property sales leaflets, unaddressed, anywhere from kerb, lawn to footpath and driveway.

If you want it read have the decency to put it in the free receptacle we provide!

Clean up your act.

At least The Sun is dry and read!

TV too late I agree with ‘oldies’ programmes being on late.

My nana enjoyed the news, Coro then off to bed but gave up after it came on too late and ran too long.

Roundabouts The rule is signal your intention to exit roundabouts at all times.

It is common sense as it allows better traffic flow.

Refer to NZTA website.

You need to read the road code.

When going straight through you must signal - signal left as you pass the exit before the one you wish to take.

This makes it clear to the oncoming traffic what is happening.

It is also a courtesy to others on the road.

Like travelling at the speed limit, not ten kilometres slower!!

This is sadly missing.

txt talk of the week Classic Fighters Air Show I just wanted to say how wonderful the volunteers at the air show were.

We visited on the Friday, our second time.

We were greeted by the same lovely smiley English lady as two years ago.

We had our campervan there so we were in and out quite a few times.

Each time we were greeted with a big smile. Even at 6pm!

Well done Marlborough.

And well done gate lady. See you in two years.

Pull over for ambulance Not OK Dad breaks child’s leg but it’s ok!

In this day when it’s not ok to smack children, I was horrified to read that a dad got off after kicking a child and breaking their leg.

Wondered what other readers thought?

America’s Cup Parades for Team NZ should have been around New Zealand. It’s not Team Auckland is it?

Re: Dog friendly cafe @

Thank you Marlborough Lines for my discount.

Two months’ free power for me!

Clubs of Marlborough... will check it out.

I’ve often walked by with my little pooch wishing we could just pop up there for a coffee...

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There are far worse people and criminal offences committed than a little bit of extra money in the pocket of a solo mother.

There are also a lot of perfectly able people sitting on the unemployment benefit, making up excuse after excuse to not get out and earn a wage.

Bring back compulsory military training for young people who need a direction in life.

I would rather my taxes went towards helping others find a way than to some loser sitting around doing nothing but putting out their hand!!

Slow down The 40km speed zone on Lansdowne St doesn’t seem to make a difference to the speeding truckers.

Can we blame people for skipping Blenheim?

It’s boring for fun tourists, MDC selfishness only extends to wine and arts.

Their motto is NO FUN HERE!, our shops are just rubbish and rip off prices... like many here I shop online and get everything at reasonable prices, to my door.

Wake up Blenheim & MDC loads more tourists are coming!

Hedgehog I for one love them.

They eat slugs and snails for a start.

Yes they leave their calling card which my dog, given half the chance rubs over her ears and neck (yuk), but small price to have Mr and Mrs Tiggywinkle clearing my garden of slimy critters.

It irks me to see drivers not pulling over for ambos, etc.

Get out of their way, idiots.

You deserve a huge fine, fools.

4x4 in Picton Tuesday mid afternoon.

Deaf, blind, or just stupid.

Parliamentary privilege First there was Donna A, the author, then underpants T Morgan, followed by sex tape Shane J and artiste Aunty Helen.

Finally the latest fraudster - Green Leader MT! I am sure she has checked statutory limitations of prosecution before admission or done a deal with MSD as the huge amount is imprisonable not just repayable.

Lets’ drink to that political game eh?

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Upper South Island travel guide WINTER WORK GETTING A HEAD START ON BUSY UPCOMING SUMMER PROGRAMME

TRAINS ARE COMING – KEEP OFF THE TRACKS

Summer is very much on the mind of the team designing the next stage of the road improvement programme along the alternate Picton to Christchurch route.

With an increased number of work trains operating on the Main North Line between Blenheim and Christchurch it’s a timely reminder that while safety is our highest priority, it’s your responsibility too.

More than half of the $60M allocated for improvements on this route was committed over the last summer. However, this upcoming summer will be just as busy as crews continue with road widening, installing safety barriers, building safe pull-over areas and surface improvements.

While wet and cold winter conditions prevent most major road works, like road sealing to be completed, that’s not stopping the crews. They’re getting as much done as they can on as many projects as they can for a head start on summer. For regular drivers on this route, this may mean seeing pockets of activity where initial construction is done, then some sites looking deserted and incomplete. What’s really happening behind the scenes is crew watching the weather and counting the days until conditions are warmer and dry enough to get back in for any final work – such as sealing the road surface.

It’s unsafe to enter the rail corridor, except at approved level crossings, and it’s important to ensure children do not enter or play next to the rail corridor at any time, day or night.

It is extremely hazardous as a train could come through at any time.

• Stay off railway tracks • Always slow down as you’re approaching a level crossing, and be prepared to stop • Look out for trains, and obey signs and signals • Only cross the railway at approved railway level crossing points.

For more information on rail safety go to www.tracksafe.co.nz

KEEPING UP-TO-DATE

Subscribe to our weekly bulletin by emailing info@nctir.com, with ‘Bulletin’ in the subject line.

Visit our website: www.nzta.govt.nz/kaikoura-earthquake-response/ Call our freephone: 0800 NCTIR EQ (0800 628 4737) Email us if you have a question: info@nctir.com

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Marlborough mayor John Leggett talks, while Air NZ’s Duncan Small, Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith, and Sounds Air’s Andrew Crawford listen.

New Zealand country music legend Les Thomas will be demonstrating his skills at Ken Ham’s music store in Scott Street on Saturday morning.

Airfare woes aired Country music legend plays on Saturday but not solved

By Cathie Bell A meeting organised by Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith about aviation issues enabled people to ask questions about flights out of the top of the South Island, but there was no obvious way to fix the problems aired.

About 100 people attended the meeting in Blenheim on Tuesday evening, including the main speakers Air New Zealand’s government relations manager Duncan Small and Sounds Air managing director Andrew Crawford.

Several people, including businesspeople Tony and Helen Smale and Wairau Bar resident Philip MacDonald, queried why flights out of Nelson are so much cheaper than flights out of Blenheim.

Philip says it ‘feels like we have offended Air New Zealand in some way and they’re making us pay’.

Duncan says Blenheim ‘hasn’t offended us’.

He says the two routes have different capacity and that affects the prices offered on flights – Blenheim’s ‘fare buckets’ are much smaller than Nelson’s.

People also expressed disappointment that Air NZ didn’t bring back direct flights between Blenheim and Christchurch after November’s earthquake closed State Highway One. Duncan says the airline had looked at it after the earthquake and ‘had a lot of conversations’ about it, but it has no intention to re-enter that route.

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But because it is such a difficult instrument to master, few people learn to play it.

One of New Zealand’s top country music instrumentalists, Les Thomas, lives here in Blenheim and will be giving a recital at Ken Ham’s Music Works in Scott Street on Saturday morning.

Les, whose musical career spans more than 60 years, moved here four years ago to be closer to family. His daughter, Pauline Kavanagh, is now one of the carers who help look after Les, who celebrated his 82nd birthday several weeks ago.

Les has played on more recording sessions than he can count and backed more top entertainers, played more awards shows, concerts and dances and travelled more miles than most people over the years.

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Les thinks he did about six or seven of Joe Brown’s country and western tours and another three of his Miss New Zealand tours.

As his reputation spread, Les found himself in demand for backing big name artists visiting New Zealand. He appeared on stage with American singers Burl Ives and Susan Rae, Australian country music Queen Jean Stafford, Rex Dallas, the Webb Brothers and Slim Dusty.

Les spent most of his life in Invercargill, working in the printing trade.

“My employers were kind enough to give me leave without pay while we went on tour,” he says.

Les, who now uses pre-recorded backing tracks for accompaniment, will be demonstrating his skills on his twin-neck Sho-Bud pedal steel guitar at Ken Ham’s Music Works on Saturday from 10.30am.

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Road agency to meet on highway

An artist’s impression of what the proposed work will look like.

$231m of improvements for SH1 around Kaikoura The Government is to spend $231 million on improving 60 kilometres of State Highway One between Clarence and Oaro.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges says this $231 million investment is in addition to the $812 million reinstatement package announced in Budget 2017 and will help to improve safety, journey reliability, access and public amenities such as stopping areas and some cycle facilities.

Infrastructure improvements will include wider shoulders, additional safety barriers, more passing opportunities, and improved access and stopping areas.

“A new separated cycleway and walkway between Okiwi Bay and Mangamanu will provide a safer and more enjoyable way for people to experience this section of the iconic coastline on foot or by bike,” Simon says.

“The Government is committed to the reinstatement of State Highway 1 and the Main North Rail Line which remain on track to open before the end of this year.”

NZ Transport Agency Earthquake Recovery Manager Steve Mutton says the agency is gearing up for this by bringing on additional workers so it’s not expected to have any impact

on the target to reopen State Highway 1 by the end of this year.

“However, the route remains fragile and could be subject to short-term closures as work continues into 2018 to complete a number of improvements along the highway.”

The first part of the programme to commence will include improvements to Kaikoura’s West End, with a proposed deviation of the state highway (Churchill Street) adjacent to Lyell Creek to re-join Beach Road near the Caltex Service Station.

Public consultation on this began this week.

The New Zealand Transport Agency is holding public meetings to get ideas on how to improve the safety of State Highway six between Blenheim and Nelson.

The agency says this section of highway provides an important freight link between Picton and Port Nelson, a popular route to the West Coast for tourists and a favourite ride for motorcyclists.

Agency director regional relationships Jim Harland says this part of State Highway six has seen a large number of crashes and something has to change.

“In the 10 years to 2016, 12 people lost their lives and a further 49 have been seriously injured in crashes on this part of the highway.

This is unacceptable and we see it as a priority to make this route safer,” he says.

The 110km section of State Highway six between Blenheim and Nelson crosses a diverse and changing landscape, with a combination of flat, rolling and winding terrain, which creates challenges for traveller safety.

“By making improvements to the roads and roadsides, we will help the people who live and work in the area as well as others who rely on it for wider business or travel purposes.

“Members of the local community know the road better than anyone. We would like them to tell us how they use the route, what they think could be improved, and help us find solutions that will work best for everyone.”

The agency is hosting a series of community open days in August and invites local people and anyone who uses this route to come along, hear about the project, and provide input and ideas.

The meetings are: 9 August, 2-7pm, Marlborough Convent ion Cent re, Blenheim; 10 August, 9am12 noon, Havelock Town Hall, Havelock; and 3-7pm, Mount Richmond Estate, Rai Valley.

For people who can’t get to the open days, more details on the project and how to have your say is available on www.nzta.govt.nz/b2n.

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

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2.5 metres

3.5 metres

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1.6 metres

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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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5 minutes with: Hannah Price President of Tea and Tarts, the Blenheim Women’s Institute branch

Q A Q A Q A

My ideal day is spent....

Out and about with my husband and two gorgeous daughters.

One of my best holidays was.....

Las Vegas for our honeymoon. Penn and Teller were amazing, there are so many shows to choose from.

One thing on my bucket list is....

To go back to Vegas, as it wasn’t long enough and while over there go to the Reno air races.

Q A Q A Q A

If I could, I would....

Rescue more animals but it’s already like a petting zoo at our house!

What’s your favourite meal?

Anything I don’t have to cook (or clean up after)!

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Reality tv shows!!

Q A Q A Q A

My parents used to say...

My dad is a fan of telling us kids to “Get moving or you will end up on the scrap heap of life”!!

The keys to happiness are...

Don’t sweat the small stuff, laugh lots and turn the music up.

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

Freddie Mercury, he was such a musical great.

If you are interested in finding out more about Tea and Tarts and what we get up to, come along this Sunday, July 30, 3pm, upstairs at Watery Mouth.

gardening

this week with Wally Richards

Fruit tree time

Karl Townsend of AMI Blenheim, Brian Tapp of Marlborough Lines, and Stephen Rooney of the Marlborough District Council, with the new generator.

Emergency messages power up

By Cathie Bell An emergency power generator has been installed on the Wither Hills to ensure Civil Defence messages can get out immediately after disasters.

The new back-up generator powers Brian FM, the community radios station that has agreed to hand over its airwaves to Civil Defence in the event of major emergencies.

When the Kaikoura earthquake struck in November, a power outage in Blenheim caused Brian FM to go off-

air for 45-minutes, disabling Civil Defence communications to remote areas of the district.

Brian FM spokesman Andrew Jeffries says the station couldn’t afford to pay the full cost of the generator, and reached out to AMI, which was the first insurance company to contact BrianFM after the November earthquake.

“Thanks to the generous contribution from AMI, the Marlborough community now has a robust emergency broadcast system that could

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AMI Blenheim Branch Manager Karl Townsend says they are delighted to support the local community alongside Brian FM. The total cost of the new back-up generator is $21,000, with $14,500 contributed

by AMI and the rest from Brian FM. Brian FM works in partnership with Marlborough District Council, who oversee Civil Defence operations in the region, and Marlborough Lines, who own and operate the electricity network.

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It’s the time of the year when fruit trees are readily available and it is the best time to plant them. They have the rest of winter and all of spring to establish before they hit their first summer.

It is important to select the types that you and your family most enjoy and then to pick the cultivars that are most suitable for your locality.

A number of fruiting trees require a suitable pollinator to obtain good crops, which means you need to buy two different cultivars to ensure that you have a good fruit set.

We can now find plums that have a double graft, meaning that two varieties of plum will be produced on the same root stock.

For a time some nurseries were producing triple or more varieties on the same root stock. These were more difficult to produce and often one graft would fail in preference to the other two.

In the likes of apples and some other grafted fruit you may have the choice of the type of root stock such as MM106 etc.

The root stock type will help determine the ultimate size of the tree and the amount of fruit it can bear. These are MM106, 4-5metres MM793, 3.5-4metres and EM9 2.5-3m. The latter is also referred to as dwarfing root stock. This can be a great advantage for people with smaller sections.

Some types maybe labeled ‘self fertile’ which means you have no need for another tree as a pollinator. Others may have their name on the label along with recommended pollinators.

Self fertile will produce good crops but it is better if there is a second suitable cultivar or the same species planted nearby.

Because of the lack of bees in some parts of New Zealand, if you plant your fruit tree down wind of your pollinator you will likely have a better fruit set due to pollen carried by the breeze.

New fruit trees can be grown as container plants. The containers restrict the root system, making for smaller trees

no matter what root stock they are on.

Smaller trees are easier to manage, spray, and there is less loss of nutrients from leaching.

Crops are smaller but there is minimal wastage, as you tend to eat all the fruit produced.

Here is how I do it. I choose the largest plastic rubbish tin I can find, about 76 litres. Alternatively use 200 litre plastic drums cut in half.

Avoid black plastic ones as they can cook the roots in strong direct sunlight.

Drill a few 40-50mm wide holes in the sides of the container about 100mm up from the bottom for drainage.

Use a manure based compost. There are organic mulches and composts available that are made of bark fines composted with animal manures. Add to this a few handfuls of clean top soil. I also add in worm-casts and worms from my worm farm.

Plant your tree so that the soil level is about 100mm below the rim of the container. This allows for easy watering and feeding.

I mulch the top of the mix in spring with old chook manure and apply Fruit and Flower Power (magnesium and potassium) once a month during the fruiting period.

You will need to lift the tree out of the container every 2-3 years and root prune by cutting off the bottom one third with a saw.

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WABA | WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK

SUSTAINING BREASTFEEDING

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Objectives of WABA|World Breastfeeding Week 2017

The Big Latch On

In one week Blenheim’s Big Latch On event the Blenheim Bowling Club, 65e Weld Street in will take place and breastfeeding mothers are Redwoodtown. encouraged to attend.

Samantha Dodds, Plunket’s community serThis event is in its 13th year and is open to vices and injury prevention co-ordinator says The women of all cultures and backgrounds, as well Big Latch On helps to promote breastfeeding in as their support persons and family. the community.

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Last year Blenheim saw nearly 40 women take Breastfeeding advice and support will be on part, and organisers are hoping more will go hand while morning tea and refreshments will Shontell Green and along. be provided by Plunket volunteers. son Koen Avery pictured at last year’s Co-ordinating the event are the Marlborough A sign will be on the roadside to direct those Big Latch On event.

Breastfeeding Network who have partnered with arriving, and plenty of off street parking will be File photo.

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The happy globally smiling faces translate agreed policies to positive action in our communities. feed your baby?

A breastfeeding support group will also of local families feature

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Many make Tea, coffee and water are available as well some extra support before their babies are Marlborough Breastfeedas a microwave in a kitchen area free to use born. ing Network and will be up for grabs at the Big Latch On event in Blenheim on Friday, August 4.

PlunketLine is a toll-free parent helpline can give you advice and information on This pilot initiative was and advice service available to all families, parenting issues and your child’s health aimed at producing a whanauto and caregivers 24 hours a day,with and wellbeing.

Starting with WBW 2017, WABA will create an online platform enable celebrants to work Maori-themed calendar. seven days a week.

Plunket nurses are registered nurses Matariki fitted well with others to achieve long-term goals. The online platform can help with the following: Call 0800 933 922 for parenting help. with additional qualifications in well child this project, a chance to Calls are free from cell phones. health. There are also nurses who can celebrate the Maori New 1. Identify gaps Plunket’s and actions Dodds, community services and When you call PlunketLine your call speak other languages.

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A photo competition was the Marlborough District families they work with. held, inviting entries from Council pay for printing 2. Findtopotential partnersSamantha Dodds, Plunlocal families and the final costs. ket’s community services Find partners wishand to collaborate on common goals and actions.

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- weekend event guide Friday 28 Marlborough Book Festival Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horton St, Blenheim, 9am-7pm. The Marlborough Book Festival 2017 sees 11 authors and four journalists speak over three days in conversation with local interviewers.

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.

Paper Rain Is Popping Up Lawson’s Dry Hills Cellar Door, 10am5pm. Limited edition laser-etched barrel artboards, new designs and sub-brand launch ‘The Woodsman & The Maker’ home goods, selected organic clothing.

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.

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

Ph. 573 7376 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. 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.

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

Art classes and workshops available. 204 High Street. Ph. 577 6784.

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 much more.

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends. 67 Market Street. Ph. 021 1201717 or info@detourgallery.co.nz.

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.

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.

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

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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.

Marlborough Singers Go Topsy-Turvy Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street, Blenheim, 7pm and again on Sunday 4pm. Join the Marlborough Singers for a visit to the topsy-turvy Victorian world of Gilbert and Sullivan.

Healthy Values Workshop Joocy Loocy, 4 John St, Blenheim, 11am12.30pm, $10. This workshop is aimed at discovering your core values, including a life plan, and how to incorporate them to give you more joy in life.

Couch-Bind-Engage - an MBC Rugby Club Fundraiser Marlborough Boys’ College, 6–10pm. An entertaining evening with guests, Billy Bush, Bosun Huntley, Greg Somerville & Marty Vercoe telling a few rugby yarns on the couch. Tickets $40, from MBC or available online.

Basketball - Tasman Trophy 2017 Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 9.30am and again on Sunday 9am. Tasman’s best basketball players descend on Blenheim for the annual Tasman Trophy tournament. Entry is free and all welcome to catch the action.

Glow Worm Bush Walk White’s Bay, Port Underwood Rd, Rarangi, 5.30–6.30pm. See glow worms in the wild, take a short bush walk by torch light. Heaps of fun for the whole family suitable for all ages. This is a Kiwi Conservation Club event but non-members are most welcome. Contact Kathryn on 0273515428 to register your interest.

Marlborough Book Festival Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horton St, Blenheim, 9.30am-7pm. The Marlborough Book Festival 2017 sees 11 authors and four journalists speak over three days in conversation with local interviewers.

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.

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 Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons 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 30 Marlborough Thermette Society winter series Come on out to the Wairau from 2.30, downstream from the bridge between Spring Creek and Tua-Marina, approx 500 metres past the Gills and Firth gravel plants. Bring a thermette (if you have one) food to share, a chair, gumboots or robust shoes, wood for a fire. Children and dogs welcome. For more info contact Bill 0277108229 or 5786667.

Marlborough Book Festival Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horton St, Blenheim, 10am-5pm. The Marlborough Book Festival 2017 sees 11 authors and four journalists speak over three days in conversation with local interviewers.

Marlborough Historical Society Inc Brings you the next Sunday Series event with a presentation on the past, present and future of the Edwin Fox. A Gem of Marlborough Maritime Heritage. 2pm at Marlborough Museum. Gold Coin Donation.

Pizza and Silent Auction Fundraising Night For Simply the Breast dragon boat team.

Held at 1 Dodson Street, Blenheim, 5.30pm. Tickets $20. RSVP to Suzie 027 776 6388.

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

Ulysses Club Ride 11am ride to Pelorus Bridge Café for lunch.

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.

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. Contact Graham Low 573 6356.

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

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

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Sanford wants to be first on environment Winning the first Marlborough Environment Award for the marine sector is seen by Sanford as another step in a journey to becoming the world’s best seafood company in environmental sustainability.

Around 60 people from the marine farming sector, Marlborough communities, science organisations and Council turned out in Havelock earlier this month to learn more about Sanford’s success.

Mussel farming manager Zane Charman told them that with New Zealand producing just 0.4 per cent of the world’s seafood, Sanford could never be top in production volume but its goal was to be first in other

measures – value add innovations, sustainability, people management, and positive environmental outcomes.

“There are also personal benefits, when you do something good for the environment or for people, you feel good too.”

Zane says however there were sometimes unexpected consequences for doing the right thing, such as when Sanford decided to run an old tractor on fish and chip oil to reduce carbon emissions.

“The downside has been that it produces a delicious fish and chips smell which has been making everybody crave takeaways!”

Dr Paul Gillespie, a marine scientist from the Cawthron Institute who helped judge the Marlborough Environment Awards, says he has been impressed with Sanford’s commitment to reduce hydrocarbons, reduce waste, reuse and recycle, as well as the interaction with its local community.

Sanford is one of New Zealand’s oldest Stock Exchange listed companies, operating since 1865. Today its mussel farming operations stretch from Kaitaia (collecting mussel spat) to Stewart Island, though with 185 farms in Marlborough, this is its biggest base for aquaculture.

Car sellers could be towed

By Bill McElhinney Want to sell your car? Don’t park it up in front of Horton Park, in Redwood Street.

The Marlborough District Council has had enough of would-be car sellers displaying their vehicles on the sealed area that runs alongside the park.

“It’s been going on for years,” council reserves and amenities manager Robert Hutchinson says.

Some weeks there have been 15 to 20 cars displaying for sale signs parked in the area, council reserves ranger Murray Morgan says.

Council staff have patrolled the area and slapped notices on the cars.

“We’ve phoned the owners and explained the situation and most are understanding and move on,” Murray says.

But car sellers keep coming back, so now the council is taking a tough line.

New signs erected in the area warn that vehicles parked there displaying for sale signs will be towed away.

“The area is actually part of the park, it’s a reserve area,” says Robert. “Parking your car there to sell is actually an illegal activity.

“So offending vehicles will be towed away by our contractor and the owners will have to pay the cost of recovery.”

The new signs are already having an effect.

Murray says that since they were erected several weeks ago, car sellers have been staying away.

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Marlborough District Council reserves ranger Murray Morgan says would-be car sellers have been staying away since the council erected these signs at Horton Park.

Redwoodtown retail hub taking shape

By Bill McElhinney The first new shops at Redwoodtown could be open by early September.

Redwoodtown Developments Ltd is turning the old Countdown supermarket, on the corner of Weld and Cleghorn Streets, into a retail hub which could house up to six new businesses.

“We already have two prospective tenants,” Redwoodtown Developments director Paul Ham told the Sun. “The first could be in by the beginning of September.

Then we will fit out the remaining retail spaces according to tenants’ requirements.”

Work on the project, which will be called the Redwood

Darren Brown, Sanford’s farm engineering manager, shows off a new Hyundai Seasail motor to Geoff Eban and Jeremy Glasgow during the Marlborough Environment Award field day.

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by Blenheim firm Robinson Construction and is progressing well, says Paul.

The former Countdown building began as a general store in 1947 at a time when there were few houses beyond Alabama Road.

Russ and Marj Matthews started the business and were the driving force behind the development of the Redwoodtown shopping centre.

By 1966 they had established the Redwoodtown Shopping Centre Limited Company. As well as the grocery and Mrs Matthews’ drapery shop, there was a pharmacy, doctor, two hairdressers, a bakery and a fish and chip shop.

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Summer skate plan should be a winner

By Bill McElhinney Ice skating in the middle of Blenheim on a hot December day sounds like a far-fetched idea.

But the Marlborough District Council is going to make it happen.

A $10,000 grant from the council’s sport and recreation community fund will be used to bring an artificial skating rink to town to coincide with the planned Christmas Festival on December 14.

The rink will operate for four days, the last two days of the school term and the first two days of the holidays.

Marlborough schools will be contacted to give pupils the opportunity to make bookings, council regional events coordinator Samantha Young says.

“It’s not real ice,” Samantha told a council committee yesterday. “It’s a plastic compound that acts like ice.”

The 60 metre by 10 metre rink will be

set up in a CBD location which has yet to be decided, Samantha says.

Helmets and skates come with the rink, so all you have to do is turn up, she says.

“It’s a great way to get people moving and a fun activity for families.”

To ensure as many people as possible can access the activity, entry will be by a gold coin. The funds will go towards the cost of overnight security at the rink and any money left over will go to a charity.

Each skater will get a half-hour slot, Samantha says. The rink will be open for night skating to tie in with the Blenheim Christmas Festival, which kicks off in the CBD from 5pm on December 14.

The festival will feature free activities for children, snow effects, stalls, street performers, fire shows and An artificial ice skating rink like this will be set up in Blenheim in December. fireworks.

Book festival authors draw them in

By Cathie Bell The chance to hear from top authors in intimate venues entices Aucklander Helen Webber to the Marlborough Book Festival every year, but she says the chief reason she plans her visits to family here around the literary festival, is the friendly welcoming vibe of the whole affair.

“Some big festivals can be a bit impersonal, but in Marlborough you feel everyone is pleased to see you and there is a very welcoming atmosphere.”

This is the third year in a row she will attend the three-day festival with her Blenheim-based daughter.

“I like the fact that you’re usually sitting within a couple of metres of the guest speaker, and you get a glass of wine - you don’t get that at the Auckland festival!”

Festival committee member Sonia O’Regan says Helen is among an increasing number of people who travel from around the country to attend the event, now in its fourth year.

About 20 percent of tickets sold

were purchased out of the region this year, she says.

Most of the out-of-town purchases were made by people in NelsonTasman, followed by Canterbury and Wellington. However, people were travelling from Auckland, Manawatu, Dunedin and other areas for the event too.

“It’s a bit tricky to put an exact number on those who travel for the event as we know some locals buy tickets for out-of-town friends,” Sonia says.

Marlborough District Council regional events advisor Sam Young says that as well as the direct economic benefits this event brings to Marlborough during the traditionally quiet winter season, the festival does a wonderful job of celebrating and showcasing Marlborough with the sessions held across multiple venues around the region.

Tickets are selling fast but are still available for some sessions.

They can be purchased at www. marlboroughbookfest.co.nz or over the counter at Paper Plus.

The book festival gives locals a chance to meet their favourite authors, as Springlands resident Sharon Hill did at a previous festival, meeting Elizabeth Knox.

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Nurses too over-worked: review Dance

By Cathie Bell Blenheim’s district nurses are over-worked and suffering low morale, a review of the service says.

The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board employed three consultants to review district nursing across the top of the South Island after controversy about a proposal to move district nurses from Wairau Hospital to the health hub in central Blenheim.

That review has backed the move, but says more nurses are needed with support for administration.

The reviewers say they consider the district nurs-

ing service in the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman region can ‘transition from good to great’.

“Despite the numerous pressures and challenges before district nursing it is important not to lose sight of how good the service is across the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman region. In our view, this is testament to the high degree of care, compassion and commitment of the district nurses to their roles.”

The reviewers say that over the past three years, district nursing has been reviewed twice and staffing has reduced by 2.7 fulltime equivalent jobs.

“District nursing in Nelson, Golden Bay and Wairau are exhibiting signs of being overworked and understaffed.”

Nurses are having to prioritise patient care which may have patient safety issues, most work through their breaks and after-hours to write up patient notes, and there are not enough people to cover leave and training breaks.

They say there are ‘noticeable high levels of stress and low morale’ of district nurses interviewed.

“The reduction in FTE in district nursing has, in our view, reduced the capacity of the district nurses.”

moves good fun Belly dancer Ruth Gill put on an energetic performance for residents at Ashwood Park Retirement Village yesterday, during a health and wellbeing expo. The retirement village hosted a number of health related specialists to exhibit and speak with residents, as well as give demonstrations of their products and services.

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Youth role in Whanau Ora project

By Cathie Bell Young people and their families are to be asked what they need to stay well in a series of workshops to be run as part of a programme to prevent youth suicide in Marlborough.

Te Hauora O Ngati Rarua has got money from Te Putahitanga, the South Island commissioning agency for Whanau Ora, to develop and implement a rangatahi (youth) suicide prevention programme.

Contractor Melissa Cragg says the programme is focussed on prevention, looking to work with whanau on building resilience.

“This isn’t a mental health issue, it’s a society issue. We’re talking about what happens before people become unwell, how do we stop that.”

Stephen Trent has been recruited as the programme coordinator and Te Hauora o Ngati Rarua is starting to reach out to rangatahi and whanau to take part.

Stephen has already started working with the three colleges and the com-

munity college, as well as local iwi to get the message out about the programme.

He says his work is about empowering rangatahi and whanau to find the answers themselves.

Stephen is going to rangatahi, their whanau, and others in the community to ask what they see the issues as, find out why people are getting to the stage of thinking about taking their lives, and what they see as the solutions to the issues, Melissa says.

In the past, the programmes have been from outside, imposed on people, and they have missed the mark, she says.

From that information, working groups of interested people will be formed to develop programmes to help young people and implement them.

The programme is not exclusively Maori, Melissa says, and anyone interested in taking part is welcome to contact Stephen.

Stephen is holding a sausage sizzle in central Blenheim today to begin the engagement with young people.

Te Hauora o Ngati Rarua’s Melissa Cragg and Stephen Trent are working on a Whanau Ora project to prevent youth suicide in Marlborough.

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Annual General Meeting: The AGM will be held on Wednesday 9th August 2017 @ 2pm at the Community Room Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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The meeting will consider the following business: • Presentation and adoption of Annual Reports • Appointment of an Auditor • Notices of Motion Nomination forms and Notices of Motion forms are available from the Clubhouse and should be delivered to the Club Administration Office by 4pm on Monday 7 August 2017.

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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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It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Blenheim Sun newspaper of any error within 24 hours of its publication. The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors. To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative. (Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract). Cancellation: neither display nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that have commenced their series. If an advertiser at any time fails to supply copy within the deadline, it is understood & agreed that the last copy supplied will be repeated. Specific terms & conditions apply to certain classifications.

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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.

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The Mayfield School Board of Trustees wishes to fill 2x board vacancies by selection in accordance with the Edu. Act 1989, section 105.

Objections can be made in writing by eligible voters to Mayfield School, 79 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim within 28 days.

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Resource Management Officer - Duty Planner (Full Time) Are you a recent graduate or an emerging planner looking to further your career?

This role plays a significant part in achieving Marlborough District Council’s vision that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globallyconnected district of progressive, highvalue enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.

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The Duty Planner is directly involved in clarifying relevant aspects of our Plans to members of our community.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Resource Management Officer – Duty Planner in our Resource Consents Team. The team administers the responsibility of processing a broad range of consent types under the two operative Plans and the proposed Marlborough Environment Plan.

In our experience people performing the Duty Planner role quickly develop an understanding of the Plans and gain experience across most of the team’s scope of work.

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We are seeking an experienced qualified, registered ECE Teacher for a part time (.35 position) working two days a week at Renwick Kindergarten.

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If you are a passionate Early childhood teacher looking to join a motivated team of professionals we would love to hear from you.

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Applications close at 5.00 pm on 14 August 2017.

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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.

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Due to an increase in work volumes and staff retirement, Marlborough District Council is offering a position for a Building Control Officer to work in our professional team.

Professionalism in the building control sector is advancing at an exciting rate. Apply your building/ plumbing skills and experience in a dynamic, progressive organisation that is interested in growing your career.

Building Control Officers impact people’s well-being and quality of life. They assist Council in meeting its statutory obligations and policies in matters relating to the Building Act, Resource Management Act and Local Government Act, as well as Building Regulations, Building Consent Authority Accreditation Regulations, and Amusement Device Regulations.

Working in our team you will be on a rotational roster between office work and being out in the field. Being out in the field in Marlborough sometimes means being on a boat in the magnificent Sounds …beats being stuck in traffic!

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in supervisory, inspector or project management roles Applications close at 5.00 pm on 7 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.

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Carpenter, Pete 24/10/1958 - 30/07/2016

One year on still deeply missed and loved daily.

Sad and sudden was the call, so dearly loved by one and all, his memory is as sweet today, as in the hour he passed away.

We miss you in so many ways, we miss the things you used to say and when old times we do recall, it’s when we miss you most of all.

Love you Pete forever and always.

Barbara, Tony and Tammie, Greg and Emma and families

Trueman, Joshua Edward: July 14, 2017

In Memoriam

An umbrella vine in your garden There are plenty of vines growing in vineyards all around Marlborough, so an interesting project for home gardeners to try is to make a grape vine into a column or weeping vine.

Gardeners who have done this have planted grape vines in containers, then pruned them so that they are just an upwards growing pole-like plant when cut back in winter.

These grapes stand about two metres out of the containers and have trunks up to 100mm in diameter.

During the first growing season the aim is to establish the trunk and allow the vine to develop a healthy root system. After planting the vine, select the strongest cane (or two if you want a double trunk) and remove the rest.

Cut the cane back so that there are only two or three buds left. New shoots will emerge from these buds.

When the shoots reach 12-14cm in length, select the best one and remove the others.

Tie the shoot gently to a training stake.

As the summer progresses pinch off lateral shoots to allow the main shoot to grow to the top of the stake. You’ll need to keep tying it to the stake as it grows.

When the shoot reaches the top firmly tie it to the stake and cut the tip off.

Don’t worry if the vine does not reach

the top by the end of this first season. Just continue the process the next spring.

The next year new shoots will emerge from the top of the trunk.

Remove any that appear lower down.

You want the growth concentrated at the top.

In late winter select a few fruiting canes.

Pick one cane on either side of the trunk, near the top and remove all others.

If the canes are long and strong they can be left with six to 10 buds on them. Otherwise shorten each cane to three or four buds. In the coming summer you should be able to enjoy the first of your home grown grapes.

To maintain the shape and health of your grape vine prune it every year in late winter.

Select three or four of the best canes and prune them back to six to 10 buds.

Pick two additional canes as renewal spurs.

Cut them back to two buds. These can replace any of the main stems if they get damaged.

Remove all the other canes.

The method is apparently common for wine grapes grown on poor soils in Europe.

The vines are supported at first by a post that eventually rots away, but by the time that happens the upright stem is thick enough.

If the vine is old enough it can be trained to the shape of a very strong real umbrella.

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Those familiar Warriors to be rotten to the core means loyal fans are shafted year after year.

The club had a chance to get it right. Ivan Cleary coached them to a final - after already being shown the door before those playoffs started.

James Maloney was in the halves but he was let go too.

Let go to play multiple State of Origin games and to win premierships with the Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks.

The fans deserve better, they deserve an honest effort at all times.

They deserve improvement from season to season and they deserve to watch a team that

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Sport inbrief

With Jacob Page

Watching the Warriors is like being a sucker for punishment.

If they don’t make the playoff for the sixth consecutive year, where does it leave the Kiwi NRL franchise?

Judging by their loss to the North Queensland Cowboys, a swift exit from the season seems the only outcome yet again.

Change the coach, change the board structure, change the captain, bring in players, cut players - none of it makes any difference.

The culture of mediocrity - in fact, the Warriors would settle for mediocre, they’re far worse than that - but their inability to be accountable, to accept that the club appears

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has pride in a jersey.

These fast starts and late implosions are pathetic.

There appears to be no heart, desire or willingness to get better.

The Warriors should have won a premiership by now and yet it can be easily argued that their biggest barrier to that hasn’t been their opposition on the field but themselves.

There appears to be an acceptance of their plight both from the team and their supporters.

It’s like an unhappy marriage where both sides are unwilling to admit it’s not working and stay in the routine purely for the familiarity.

Sarah-Jane Knowles Teacher at Witherlea School Sponsor – Maher & Mosely Panelbeaters Reason for participating: “I joined Fight For Life mainly for the training and meeting new people, which it certainly has achieved. The whole crew is awesome and everyone really encouraging.

“Being a primary school teacher at Witherlea School, I also get to see first hand the amazing work the Life Education Trust team does for the kids of today.

“The boxing has totally pushed me outside of my comfort zone and I’ve had to find my inner animal to be able to hit back at someone!

“Really looking forward to September and hopefully making my sponsors Maher and Mosely Panelbeaters proud on the night. Go blue team.”

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

Great result at national competition

By Bill McElhinney Young Blenheim basketballers Toby Witehirea and Vili Pale played a key role in helping the under-15 Tasman team record their best ever result in a national competition.

Toby and Vili travelled to Dunedin with the team last weekend to compete in the New Zealand under-15 competitions.

The Tasman team is coached by former Tall Black Ed book and had been practising since March.

The boys played through to the final where they faced Hawke’s Bay. The teams went neck and neck throughout the game and Toby shot the goal that locked the game up at 72-all.

The game then went into overtime and Tasman were finally beaten 8185 by the boys from the Bay. The weather bomb that hit Dunedin also affected the tournament.

Some games had to be cancelled because of leaks in the stadium roof.

Toby and Vili now join the Marlborough Boys’ College team which will travel to Dunedin at the end of next month for the South Island secondary schools The Tasman under-15 basketball team at the national championships. tournament.

Pool Association draw Marlborough Pool Association draw for Tuesday: Phoenix vs Pints at Clubs of Marlborough; Hot Tips vs Chalk It Up at Clubs of Marlborough; 12 Oz vs Stickmen at Redwood; Jacks vs Dads Army at Waterfront; Renwick 1 vs Flamingos at Renwick Arms; Sharks vs Handles at Pelorus; Classics vs Pot Blacks at Woodbourne; Renwick 2 vs OKI at Okaramio, Full details at www. mpa.net.nz.

Kennard thanked Hyundai Motorsport officially thanked Blenheim-based John Kennard this week in the buildup to Rally Finland.

Finland is where he contested his first international event as a driver in the Mänttä Rally and his first-ever event as a co-driver in WRC Rally of 1000 Lakes, so it was fitting for this special celebration of his rallying career to be held at Rally Finland, which was meant to be John and Hayden Paddon’s final event together.

John says that ‘after 12 years as Hayden’s co-driver, it was hard to lever myself out of that Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC seat for the last time – which turned out to be in Argentina’.

Saturday run The Marlborough Harrier Club is holding a pack run/walk on Saturday afternoon at 1.45pm, leaving from the Pine Valley Outdoor Centre, Pine Valley Road.

Bring food to share with others post run. Tea/coffee provided.

Pool Association results Marlborough Pool Association Interclub games played on Tuesday: Phoenix 6 vs Jacks 9; Hot Tips 6 vs Pints 9; 12 Oz 13 vs Chalk It Up 2; Stickmen 12 vs Flamingos 3; Renwick 1 11 vs Dads Army 4; Sharks 11 vs Renwick 2 4; Classics 6 vs Handles 9; Pot Blacks had a bye; Fyrebyrds 11 vs OKI 4. 8 Balls this week by Barry Gane Baz. Upcoming tournaments: Mens Pairs on Saturday; Womens Pairs on Saturday.

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