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Boys and blokes Boys learn skills at Menz Shed By Bill McElhinney A bunch of busy little boys gather at the Renwick Menz Shed every Friday, eager to learn some practical skills. The five, six and seven-year-olds, some accompanied by parents, are initially given hammers, nails and wood off-cuts and encouraged to build whatever they like. “The Menz Shed is all about community projects,” Rick Gleeson says, who welcomes the boys and encourages them to get going. Continued page 2 Lucy Walter with her son Rory (6) learning practical skills at the Renwick Menz Shed last Friday.
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Come and join us at the Menz Shed Continued from page 1 “We want to help youngsters build practical skills, to learn to be hands-on.” “Some of these boys have never used tools before,” says another Renwick shed helper, Derek Waller. “We want to encourage those lads that have a practical aptitude. We know there is a shortage of tradesmen and this may be the beginning of a future career for some.” The Menz Shed organisers were approached by Renwick School principal Simon Heath about a year ago, and since then have hosted groups of boys during the school terms. “We get them building things like toy trains and
Jason Boyd watching his son Dillon hammering some wood, guided by Renwick Menz Shed helper Derek Waller.
trucks,” says Rick. “We cut out the bits and the boys assemble them, sand and paint them. They get a real
buzz out of each project when they see what they have made.” As well as helping the youngsters, the Renwick men have
been making large planter boxes which are being used to beautify High Street in Renwick. They are also refurbishing the seats from the Renwick Anglican Church Hall. “People can bring wooden items for us to refurbish and repair,” says Rick. “The shed is a great place for men to come and socialise,” he says. “We have one young man who comes from the IHC and another who comes in a wheelchair.” The Menz Shed movement aims to bring men together in a community space to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on practical tasks individually or as a group.
Young jazz stars to shine again By Bill McElhinney The Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival is back in town next week. The jazz festival is the only event of its kind in the South Island and provides a great opportunity for young musicians to learn from other great, well-respected musicians. It’s also a chance for the public to be among the first to experience the South Island’s next wave of musical talent, as well as supporting Marlborough’s emerging musical superstars! A range of free public performances take place from Wednesday to Saturday at various venues around the region, starting with the Marlborough Boys’ College band, Marian College and Christ’s College bands at the Vines Village at 1.30pm on Wednesday. The Marlborough Girls’ College appear with other bands at the Picton RSA from 4pm on Wednesday. This year two new schools are taking part – Verdon College from Invercargill and Middleton Grange School from Christchurch. There are also some new venues – Vines Village, The Blenheim Club and the event is also going to Seddon for the first time. Bands will play at Cozy Corner Café, the
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Awatere Memorial Hall and will perform at Seddon School. The organisers have also given 80 tickets for the Gala Concert to the earthquake affected areas and are putting on bus transfers from Ward and Seddon. The Seddon Youth Group is selling transport for $5 as a fundraiser. The competition culminates in the exciting
Gala Concert on Saturday at 7.30pm at the ASB Theatre. The evening will showcase pieces from all participating schools, feature the All-Stars Band compiled from the top musicians of this year’s festival as well as offering the opportunity to see the judges’ band – all national and international artists who have performed around the world.
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Car display for cancer By Celeste Alexander Have you ever wanted to be up close and personal with a thumping V8 engine, view the timeless beauty of vintage cars or take the kids to see their favourite speedway cars? A large number of modern through to vintage cars and motorcycles are expected to converge in Blenheim later this month, all in the name of charity. The inaugural ‘Daffodil Vehicle Display for Cancer’ will be taking place at Brayshaw Heritage Park on August 27, featuring a huge array of cars from local clubs and businesses. Working behind the scenes to organise this event is the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Marlborough branch. This year, the Vintage Car Club decided to have its 36 branches nationwide to get out and about at the same time on local runs, hosting car displays and taking the public for rides. The idea is to raise money for the Cancer Society. The Marlborough branch has taken a wider step with this idea and approached local car clubs and businesses to collaborate on a
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Free show at Havelock Havelock Theatre have entered a play, An Affair of the Art, in the Top of the South One-Act Theatre festival which will be held in Wakefield. There will be a free performance of the 30 minute play in the Havelock Town Hall on Thursday at 7:30pm. The play has been written by local playwright and artist, Rick Edmonds.
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Cancer Society Marlborough health promoter Anna Small meets with Vintage Car Club Marlborough branch president Kelly Landon-Lane.
car display, branch president Kelly Landon-Lane says. “It’s very much a community event that is raising money for the Marlborough Cancer Society, and so far the feedback has been great. “We are expecting a great display of veteran and vintage cars, classic cars, hot rods, rally cars, sprint cars from the local speed-
way and the odd tractor from the Farm Machinery Museum next door,” he says. The vehicle display will be held on Patchell’s Green at the park between 10am - 3pm and the whole community is invited to go along. There will be a gold coin entrance fee and inside there will be plenty to keep the whole fam-
ily entertained, including train rides, Mr Whippy as well as light refreshments. All money raised on the day will go to the Marlborough branch of the Cancer Society. Do you have an interesting car or motorcycle you’d like to display? Simply arrive at 9am on the day and pay a $5 display fee.
Soccer theft sparks support By Bill McElhinney “This has shone a nice light on a bad situation!” Marlborough Football general manager Andrea Smith-Scott is thrilled with the outpouring of support and generosity following publicity about the theft from her office last Saturday night. A hole was punched in the A & P Park office window to gain access and cash raised for junior soccer was stolen as well
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as hundreds of dollars worth of supermarket vouchers. “We’ve had lots of messages of support,” Andrea says, “and some generous donations to help replace the money raised for the junior players.” A $1000 donation has come in from the Wellington Phoenix Football Club and $500 from Darren Soroka, Sports Unlimited.. Andrea has also had a call from
former New Zealand football representative, Ben Sigmund. “ B e n h a s clo s e t ie s t o Marlborough,” Andrea says. “His family comes from here and his grandparents live in Blenheim. “He has helped coach our junior teams in the past.” Ben is sending Kiktman Nike gear which Andrea can auction. The Phoenix Club are also donating football kit items for a
fundraising auction. Local firms and individuals have also been quick to respond, Andrea says. She has had donations from Glenn Morrison at Marlborough Floorpride, Scenic Circle Hotel, BP Computers, Jay Bosch at Glass Master, the Rangers Clubs of Marlborough football team Murray and Lorraine Black.
The Marlborough Bee Keepers Association is running a beginners guide to bee keeping at the NMIT campus in Budge Street on Sunday from 10am. They will cover all you need to know about getting your first hive or if you just want to learn more about beekeeping.
Council has cat plan Community service card holders can get their cats desexed for $50, about $100 less than normal, thanks to a funding initiative from the Marlborough District Council. The council wants to help curb a booming cat population and has put up $7500 for desexing and microchipping, which will be done at the Springlands Vetinary Centre. Cat owners who may be eligible are asked to call SPCA Marlborough for terms and conditions.
Healing night at Tuamarina Tuamarina resident Rebecca May O’Sullivan, who bills herself as a clairvoyant/medium/healer, is organising another event at the Tuamarina Hall. Next Wednesday evening, from 7 – 9pm, there will be an evening devoted to various methods of healing. There is a $20 door charge, $15 for senior citizens, and Rebecca would like people to contact her on 027 896 9935 to book for the event. Proceeds from the evening will go to the SPCA.
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Daffodil Day dinner Daffodil Day is just around the corner and in an effort to raise money for the Cancer Society Marlborough, a dinner and auction will be held on August 18 at the Woodbourne Tavern, Renwick. Tickets are on sale for $35 each and plenty of great auction items will be up for grabs. For more information call 579 4379.
Wine fraud alleged Canterbury wine company Southern Boundary Wines, based in Waipara, is facing more than 150 charges in a case alleging that thousands of bottles of wine were sent overseas with false label information about their variety, vintage and origin. The case has been brought by the Ministry for Primary Industries and was revealed in a pre-trial session in the Christchurch District Court yesterday. No pleas have been entered.
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The Feast Marlborough Friday night food market was a major success, attracting a large crowd of visitors and locals.
Feast here to stay By Bill McElhinney Feast Marlborough, held in May in conjunction with the St Clair Vineyard Half Marathon, was a major success, the Marlborough District Council has been told. A report presented to the council’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee last week said the event had proved very popular with visitors and had the potential to become an iconic event for the region. Some funding for Feast Marlborough came from the Council’s annual Commercial Events Fund. Feast Marlborough organisers recognised that Marlborough is a great food growing valley and to celebrate what the province produced, decided to put together the threeday food spectacular. The event kicked off with a night food market in central Blenheim. Celebrity chef Martin Bosley ran a top of the south seafood bar and was joined by other
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chefs who prepared an assortment of dishes championing Marlborough produce. The event was very popular and all the food stalls had sold out by around 6.30pm, organiser Chris Shaw told the council committee. “We were surprised by the crowd at the Friday night market,” he said.” In answer to a question from councillor Michael Fitzpatrick, who raised a concern about stallholders coming from outside Marlborough, Chris assured councillors that the focus would be on having Marlborough people participate. Feast Marlborough was held on the same weekend as the popular Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon, which this year drew 4100 participants, up from 3500 last year. Feast Marlborough organisers are now considering delivering a version of the Friday Night Feast around other major Marlborough events where viable.
Freight trains may be running between Picton and Christchurch within a month. Repairing the main north railway line following the November Kaikoura earthquake has progressed quickly in recent weeks, KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy says. “We are getting very close to being able to move freight again on rail in the South Island, just nine months after that 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake. “I am proud of what has been achieved and how our KiwiRail people, working with our partners in the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery alliance, have responded to what had been a devastating blow to the network. “This has been a mammoth task. When the repair job is complete it will represent one of rail’s biggest rebuilds in New Zealand since the Second World War,” Peter says. “There were close to 60 major damage sites including tunnels, bridges, embankments, and the line had been buried under more than 100 slips and landslides. Approximately 60 bridges were damaged and repairs are being carried out at more than 750 sites. “Freight services will initially run at night so that work on the rail and road networks can continue during the day. “However, getting the line open, even on a restricted basis, will ease pressure on the alternate road. We expect it will take up to 2000 trucks per month off the roads.”
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Debbie estatic with award By Celeste Alexander There’s much to smile about for Debbie Webster who returned from the Mike Pero Real Estate annual awards and conference held on the Gold Coast, Australia recently. Debbie, who is the brand and territory owner for Marlborough won the Runner Up in New Zealand for franchisee, in recognition of the number of sales for the last financial year.
An ecstatic Debbie says she was overwhelmed once again as she had ‘no idea’ she had sold so many properties in Marlborough. “Thank you Marlborough, to all those clients who have trusted in me to sell their prized asset... without you there would be no recognition or awards. “I do also want to thank my staff Maggie and Minnie, as every business has a backbone and without them I’d be lost.”
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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
New generator helps radio broadcasting in emergencies
AMI Blenheim Branch Manager Karl Townsend, Marlborough District Council’s Stephen Rooney and Marlborough Lines’ Brian Tapp with the new generator on the Wither Hills. AMI Insurance has shown its support for the Marlborough community with a $14,500 contribution towards a much-needed generator to help ensure public safety messages are broadcast during emergencies. The new back-up generator has been installed on the Wither Hills for Brian FM, the community radio station that broadcasts across Marlborough and to Kaikoura. The radio station made its airwaves available to Marlborough Civil Defence after the 2013 Seddon earthquake revealed gaps in the local radio communications network. However, when the Kaikoura earthquake struck last November, a power outage caused Brian FM to go off-air for 45 minutes immediately following the quake. Brian FM’s Andrew Jeffries says: “It was clear that a back-up power generator was needed to ensure emergency messages are broadcast
to the community. Thanks to the contribution from AMI, Marlborough now has a more robust emergency broadcast system that could help save lives.” The project has been very much a partnership. Council has allowed the use of the land and Marlborough Lines has helped out too. The generator means there's additional backup power in an emergency for Marlborough Lines’ VHF communications network and its system monitoring. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says it’s a good example of different organisations working together to build resilience in the community. “It means there is now a much stronger capacity to get emergency messages out to our residents.” “I’d like to thank AMI, Marlborough Lines and Brian FM for helping to improve the Civil Defence capability in Marlborough.”
Sounds research builds knowledge on sedimentation The Council is building up a substantial body of scientific research about the estuaries of the Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere, data which puts a spotlight on its growing sedimentation problem, and the implications it has for the ecosystems of the Sound. In Kaiuma Bay, opposite Havelock, fine mud has smothered seagrass beds, discouraging shellfish like cockles and pipis. Kaiuma, the report says, is now one of the muddiest estuaries in the country. The nearby Mahakipawa estuary has experienced similar effects, as has the Havelock estuary. The muddy conditions have enabled the invasive Pacific oyster to form large beds which, while stabilising the sediments, also displace native species. Scientists who have been monitoring these degraded estuaries for the Council say it is vital to identify the source of the mud, and take steps to enable the estuaries to be gradually flushed out, so they can begin to recover. Coastal scientist Dr Steve Urlich says the sources of the sediment from the Te Hoiere/Pelorus and Kaituna Rivers
Opportunity to honour young achievers 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.
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Be wary about using tradespeople who turn up on your doorstep suggesting your property ‘needs’ work. Whether it’s painting your roof or cleaning the filter in your heat pump, as a homeowner it’s wiser to deal with a reputable business than a stranger on your doorstep. But repairs and maintenance can be overwhelming for elderly people, especially for those living alone. The Good Homes Project has created three practical
checklists to help people assess what repairs or maintenance work is needed on their property. The checklists are free print them out from www. goodhomes.co.nz If you don’t have a computer, go to the Library and ask for help at the information desk. There’s a ‘solutions’ section with tips about getting repairs done. The Good Homes Project suggests homeowners Talk to family or friends about who they use and the quality of
their work Go to Citizens Advice Bureau, RSA, Age Concern or Grey Power for a list of local tradespeople Always get at least two written quotes for a job - unless you know the tradesperson well and are confident in their work. Contact Work and Income (WINZ) if you cannot afford to get the work done; you may qualify for help to pay for essential house repairs. Phone: 0800 552 002 or go to www.workandincome.govt.nz.
TrustPower Community Awards 2017 – For voluntary organisations
TrustPower, in partnership with the Marlborough District Council, wishes to recognise voluntary organisations that dedicate hours of voluntary time and energy every year to making the Marlborough District community a better place to live. The awards are intended to support and recognise the valuable contribution these organisations and groups make to the Marlborough District. Nominations are now open under the following categories: Heritage & Environment
Health & Wellbeing Arts & Culture Sport & Leisure Educational & Child Youth Development Entry forms, along with details of eligibility and criteria are available at Council offices, the library and on Council’s website www.marlborough.govt. nz under Our Community, Grants and Awards section. For further information ask for Lyne Reeves Phone 03 520 7400.
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that are choking the three estuaries are being investigated by NIWA, using sediment cores and isotope tracking. This is due to be completed in June next year and will greatly assist Council to identify the origin of the sediment from each catchment. The latest reports examining the Mahakipawa and Kaiuma Bay estuaries are available on the Council website www.marlborough.govt. nz – search under ‘Environment Committee 20 July’.
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Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from not-for-profit organisations providing services to the Marlborough community under the following category headings: • Arts and Culture • Community Welfare/Social Services • Environment • Heritage • Sport and Recreation Applications must be for projects/services that
meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct benefit to the people of the Marlborough district. Applications are completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards/MDCCommunity-Grants.aspx Applications close 5.00 pm 27 October. For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Phone. 03 520 7400
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
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If you do not have family or friends overseas that require toll calls then you can ring Internal Affairs Anti Spam 0800 257 887 and they can put a block on your phone to stop the toll calls coming in about fixing computers. I assume it would do the same about the banking ones as well.
Alcohol and tobacco users pay hefty taxes for their legal drug of choice and deserve health care accordingly. But illegal users such as synthetic cannabis have no place in our health system-paying no tax often from illegal income in the first place and they ‘made the choice to indulge’ regardless of social class instead of legal addictions available. Elections soon!
Spring Creek roundabout Personally I feel the roundabout being built at Spring Creek is the best option, roundabouts are built to create flow of traffic rather than halting traffic as lights would do. Sure it’s taking a long time and I’m sure affecting the local businesses, however you’re not the only ones, I’m sure New World and businesses south of Blenheim are still suffering from the road closure of the main state highway. A large roundabout if done correctly works great.
Town bus sponsor Wahoo, good to see we have a new sponsor and the council for the town bus. What it needs now are companies like the Clubs of Marlborough to see if they can put adverts inside the bus , like ‘Take the bus to the club, have a bite or coffee , then catch the bus home . Good way to spend the day.’ Good for all.
txt talk of the week Well done Hats off to the kind lady filling a rubbish bag while walking along Grove Road, one wet cold morning last week. Put a smile on my face and made me think I should do the same. Thank you.
The price of light! Had to buy a new bulb for my car after a ticket! The bulb alone cost $195, but felt great when told the Europeans are costing $800+ and a brand new Japanese make $2000 for a front light assembly! Wow that’s a years power bill at home. The standard old bulb still only $27. The price you pay for looks eh! Where’s my Telstra?
Re: crime theft What planet are you on? Metiria ripped off the government, that is not good. It is not good for people that are going to do the same and get away with it. She should not even be in anything to do with government, she is probably going to rip them again. Don’t trust her, she talks crap.
Graffiti Whoever is graffitting Budge Street with your white paint on peoples fences. Come clean it off, scum, hope you get caught.
900K theatre grant! Enough to build four houses, for one ‘in complex smaller theatre’, but wait! Under the OI Act will the council please have the open transparency to reveal the trustees payments/honorarium especially since some are providers and contractors via businesses. Back this political touchy call Smithy. Ole boy network needs to be in check. Ratepayer.
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Headlock So, Joe Karam got Martin Van Beynam in a headlock. Only mistake Joe made was leaving his head attached to his shoulders.
Soldiers pay to replace leaking jackets Marl Exp 24 July. This is nothing new! In early ‘70s my platoon was issued as a matter of course, with old ex Vietnam wet weather gear (aka ‘jacket, foul weather, for the use of’) well past their use date with sewn up rips and tears, all water proofing washed out. They became sodden and acted to suck the warmth out of us with many soldiers on the point of collapse. Our resolution was to wear the wet weather jacket of the day under the issue jacket- Swandri - but we were well and truly taken to task if the ignorant officers found out!
Small sections needed When is the council going to open small section subdivisions. Not everyone wants a large section and large house and many people wanting the smaller option, and not finding it, are being forced to down size into retirement villages, when they would still prefer to own their own homes.
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Firearms Until the 1980’s all owners needed a permit to procure each and all details were recorded. Then police experts stated that computers would never be able to hold all data, destroyed records and brought in the lifetime licencefoiled by a criminal staff theft of licence books. Now we have expensive 10 year licences-no details and responsible and honest owners paying for extra security for their sport! Oops, whose fault?
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Friday August 4, 2017 Wairau Pharmacy held a pamper afternoon tea on Saturday, to give back to the community. People were nominated through their social media page and they chose 8 lucky people to enjoy it. From left Kayla, Briar, Julie and Tara are getting their nails painted.
Michael Rea, Gavin Graham and Simon Green. Michael and Simon lost over 10kg in 12 weeks and raised money along the way for Georgina Westergard-Allen (inset).
Over $10k raised for Georgina By Celeste Alexander Tremendous community support has continued to pour in for six-year-old Georgina Westergard-Allen who will be undergoing life changing surgery in America later this year. Georgina was diagnosed with a form of cerebral palsy after her birth called Spastic Diplegia and has been accepted for a life changing spinal surgical procedure in America. Several fundraisers have been held throughout the year and thanks to a dinner and auction held on Tuesday night, over $10,000 was raised. This takes the total amount raised to over $75,000, close to covering the $100,000 it will cost for the travel and surgery. The dinner and auction was organised by local woman Erica Sprosen who, with the help of others, collected donations of items for auction from generous businesses and individuals.
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Also on the night was the final weigh in results of Michael Rea and Simon Green, sales consultants for Mark Stevenson First National Real Estate Ltd. They challenged themselves to a 12 week fitness and weight loss challenge and raised money for Georgina along the way. They told those who attended the dinner and auction they were ‘inspired’ by Georgina to make positive changes in their lives. Both men underwent personal training with Kustom Fitness as well as cycling. Gavin Graham of Kustom Fitness read out the results of their weight loss challenge which saw Simon beat Michael by 750 grams. Simon began at 112kg and finished at 99.25kg, and Michael began at 94.75kg and finished at 82.25kg. “Both guys did extremely well and achieved good results overall, plus it was a nice way to raise money for Georgina,” Gavin says.
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Opportunity to question election candidates On Thursday evening August 24, Marlborough farmers will have an opportunity to ask hard questions of election candidates at a meeting to be held in the Renwick Hall. At the July monthly meeting of Marlborough Federated Farmers, the organisation decided it would host a meeting in order to air critical rural questions and hear political party policies.
President Sharon Parkes said farmers were asked to submit questions for formal presentation but there would also be opportunity for informal questions from the floor. “It’s a great initiative as there’s several crucial issues facing farmers.” Compliance costs and unnecessary bureaucracy have hampered farming production, she said.
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Ali Seaua, left, Ian Jimmy, Barry Hava and James Collin were all winners in last year’s competition and all will be competing in this Sunday’s Silver Secateurs.
Hoping to be a cut above the rest By Bill McElhinney There are 60 million grapevines in Marlborough, and every year they have to be cut, stripped and wrapped. The men and women who turn out on a minus four degree frosty morning to do this important work are unsung heroes in one of Marlborough’s major industries, grape grower James Jones says. When the Sun called at James’ O’Dwyers Road vineyard this week a team of pruners from Focus Labour Solutions were hard at work pruning hundreds of vines. “Each vine is a puzzle,” James says. “What the pruners do is vital to the success of next season’s crop.” There are 30,000 hectares of vineyards in Marlborough and each of the 60 million vines is handled several times during the pruning and growing season. Thousands of vineyard workers
make millions of cuts. Marlborough employs more than 1600 RSE workers in the winter and another 890 in the summer and growers are dependent on the work they do. Some of the team at James’ vineyard will be competing this weekend in the annual Silver Secateurs contest for vineyard workers. It is a chance to show off their skills and competition is intense. “They deserve recognition for the great job they do,” James says. “They can be rewarded for quality and great workmanship.” The competition began in 1995 as a move to improve quality and provide recognition for the skills of the workers. Correct pruning is crucial to producing quality wine and the competition aims to raise standards and recognise the skill of the pruners.
Wine Marlborough events manager Georgie Leach says this year they are celebrating 21 years of Silver Secateurs, and this year also marks another milestone, 10 years of the Recognised Seasonal Employment or RSE scheme. The Silver Secateurs competition is a really important event within the Marlborough wine industry here, Georgie says. There are a couple of new events to the competition this year including novice cutter and championship vine stripper, and then there will be an award for the most number of entries per contractor. It’s a great day out for the whole family, Georgie says, with a barbecue, coffee cart, Mr Whippy and a bouncy castle on site. The competition is being held on Sunday starting at 9am at Yealands Grovetown Vineyard.
Top builder, top results By Celeste Alexander Peter Ray Homes has scooped three awards at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, announced at a gala dinner on July 28 at the Marlborough Convention Centre. Peter Ray Homes was awarded Gold and Overall Category winner for the PlaceMakers Volume/Group Housing New Home, and Silver for the GIB Show Home category. Rowan and Donna have achieved Master Builder recognition every year for over a decade, acknowledging they are ‘capable of achieving high quality builds and exceeding the standards of those deemed to be top in their field’. “Winning a category is reinforcement of the high
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- weekend event guide Friday 4 Goodwill Centre 9am-12pm at St Christopher’s Anglican Church Blenheim. Clothes, furniture, homeware, kitchenware and many other things at bargain prices. Come and find a treasure and pay next to nothing. The Big Latch On Blenheim Bowling Club, 65e Weld St, Redwoodtown. Registration at 10am followed by the official ‘Latch On’ count at 10.30am, followed by morning tea.
Marlborough Art Society Gallery open daily from 10.30am-4.30pm. Art Classes and Workshops available. 204 High Street. Phone 577 6784 or www. marlboroughartsociety.com. Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am-5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends. 67 Market Street. Phone 021 1201717 or 021 2542489 or info@detourgallery.co.nz.
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Evita Production ASB Theatre Marlborough 7.30pm. Combined Colleges Production for 2017. Pricing $22-$39, for further info phone 035208560.
Evita Production ASB Theatre Marlborough 2pm and 7.30pm. Combined Colleges Production for 2017. Pricing $22-$39, for further info phone 035208560.
Blenheim Roller Skating Disco Skating rink, Stephenson Street, 5-8pm. Bring your own gear or hire it all for $5. $2 entry fee. BBQ and hot drinks available. Come and have a boogie and play some fun games. For more info phone 0277653522.
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.
Friday Knockout Pool Tournament Open to anybody except 1st Division Players. Come along learn the rules, some tactics, and maybe even improve your play. Limited to 16 people on a first come basis. Every Friday night at 7pm Clubs of Marlborough. Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock. The Diversion Gallery Open Fridays and Saturdays only for winter, 11am-4pm. 10 London Quay, Picton. Phone 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www. thediversion.co.nz.
Round’A’Mini Golf Picton Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday, 9am. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Phone Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, SundayThomas Tank Engine rides. Phone Doris 579 4357. Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon and Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We welcome new members of all ages. Phone Trevor 570 5064.
Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day! 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlboroughgolf.co.nz.
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.
The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar Wharf, on Picton Foreshore. For more information call Karen 573 6868.
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.
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. Phone 573 8283. Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily. Phone 5781712. Exhibitions- Red, Fashion, Flags and Fine Embroidery, in the Textiles Display area and Marlborough Modern, in the Theatre, showcases 1950s furniture.
Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go. Phone Dale 5784427. Talley’s 2017 Rarangi Golf Open Rarangi Golf Club, 217 Rarangi Beach Rd, 11am-5pm and again on Sunday. Open to all golfers. Our fantastic tournament welcomes some of the top amateur and professional talent from the Tasman area.
Sunday 6 Blenheim Country Music Club Workshop day only, performers and band. (Public still welcome, but no afternoon tea.) Redwoodtown School Hall 2pm, phone Kathy 5779659 or Brian 5736556. Marlborough Silver Secateurs Competition Yealands Grovetown Vineyard, Rowley Crescent starting at 9am. Annual competition recognising the skill and importance of Marlborough pruners. Come along and support those participating. Prizegiving is at 6pm at Giesen Events Centre, Renwick. Blenheim Riverside Railway Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3). Cash only.
Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776. Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street. Phone Russell 5791952. Associated Modellers Society Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm $2. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.
Marlborough Sounds Barbershop Chorus Concert Wesley Centre, Blenheim, 3pm. Followed by afternoon tea and a chance to chat, $5 entry.
Picton Table Tennis Meets at the Picton Little Theatre every Sunday, Dublin St, 10am-noon. $3 bats, tea/coffee supplied. Adults only. Phone Ernie 0275 888 453 for more info.
Marlborough Bee Keepers Association 1 day free introductory Bee Keeping course.10am-3pm at NMIT, 85 Budge Street. $30 members and $40 non-members, all welcome.
Kapa haka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm. All welcome.
Ulysses Club Ride 10.30am, lunch ride to Rhubarb café in Wakefield. 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. For further information contact Graham Low 573 6356 or Russell Mathews 573 8553.
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Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Rd. www.marlboroughgolf.co.nz. Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday and Sunday, please confirm for travel. Phone Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com.
Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am.
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Bryant Earthworks is a locally owned and operated company based in Renwick, delivering civil earthworks and forestry road development across the region. We are looking for experienced truck and trailer drivers with class 2,4 & 5 licenses to join our great crew. You will be competent at operating tip-truck and trailers as well as loading/unloading plant for transporting. You will have experience working in confined sites, alongside excavators and site staff. You will be organised, flexible and diligent in evaluating situations and applying common sense. The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Class 2 or 4 or 5 License with WTR endorsement • Sound competence in Tip-Truck and Trailer driving • An eye for accuracy with good attention to detail • Good communicator and the ability to work as part of the team • A strong commitment to Health and Safety for you and your team If you wish to work for a professional, friendly, family business who values their employees and feel you have the required skills and attributes for this role, then please email your application and covering letter to Gina Hunter – gina@bryantearthworks.co.nz by Friday 18th August 2017. Bryant Earthworks Limited is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a medical and drug test prior to employment being confirmed. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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Part-time 30+ hours We are seeking to replace a valued staff member leaving to commence a new position in Europe.Ltd Occ safe Services Workplace Health & Safety Services, If you are dynamic, innovative, creative, enthusiastic, Training & Education a good team player and flexible with hours then please JILL for HOLLINGUM R.N apply this. position. Occupational Health Nurse Consultant Marketing/Design RD 1 HAVELOCK PH/FAX 574 2112, marketing Cell phone 0212585741 Creating &03adapting collateral. Email: jill@occsafe.co.nz New marketing ideas & products. Liasing with marketing and export areas, designers, manufacturer’s and associated orders and delivery of materials. Social media abilities with facebook, twitter and assistance with website as required. Cellar Door • Sales • Stock take • Cleaning • Roster • Shop goods – ordering, pricing. • Balancing of till & eftpos. Organising & conducting tastings, assisting with wine festival and events. We will require after 3pm finishes on a regular basis and may need to be available to complete occasional weekend shifts.
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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 Occ safe Services across Ltd most of the team’s scope of work. Workplace Health & Safety Services,
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Our company is just nine years young and has quickly become a global leader in sustainable wine production. Our unique location in the beautiful Awatere Valley, our sustainability platform and our internationally acclaimed wines draw visitors to our Cellar Door from all over the globe. We are seeking a Cellar Door Assistant Manager to deliver an outstanding visitor experience. In this role, you will develop and maintain exceptional customer satisfaction through tastings, tours and functions along with accountability for the fulfilment of online orders, maintaining a high level of presentation and cleanliness, managing stock, customer bookings and staff rosters. It’s a varied and busy role, and your knowledge and passion for wine and people, along with your energy, enthusiasm and can do attitude will help you deliver a quality and memorable experience for our visitors. This role is 35-40 hours a week including one day on the weekend and requires a certificate / diploma level in wine, hospitality, customer service or admin along with a general manager’s liquor license. For more information on this opportunity please visit our careers page. Please apply online with your CV and covering letter by Friday 18 August 2017 at: www.yealandswinegroup.co.nz/careers You must be legally entitled to work in NZ to apply for this role.
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• We Keep Farmers Moving. This role is vital in our business • Providing exceptional solutions for every customer every time • Prominent secure company with competitive remuneration and free health insurance Our Marlborough Tasman Branch is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the Service Team to help deliver our vision to provide exceptional solutions for every customer every time. We Keep Farmers Moving with our After Sales Service on reputable, world class brands of tractors and farm machinery. This role will service and repair heavy vehicles such as agricultural tractors, balers, implements, excavators, and other machinery in the field. You may already be working in the field and looking to move to greener pastures, or you may currently be based in the workshop, but ready to progress out into the field. You will be fully supported by our dedicated technical support team, ongoing training and parts availability as we have the biggest agricultural Parts Warehouse in New Zealand. You will have initiative and confidence so are able to make things happen, and always aware that you are part of a team working together. To keep farmers moving, we seek: • Experience in the diagnosis and repair of tractors / harvesters and agricultural machinery • Field service experience • Knowledge in diesel engine structure and fuel systems • Knowledge with hydraulic systems and electronic systems common to agricultural equipment • Computer skills including the use of OEM diagnostic software • Relevant trade qualification • An assurance that you take the time to listen and truly understand customer needs C B Norwood Distributors Limited is the prominent tractor and machinery distribution group in New Zealand and represents a portfolio of leading global brands through separate operating divisions, including 18 company owned retail locations throughout the country from Northland to Mosgiel. Established in 1948, we have grown to be one of the best known names in New Zealand agriculture and today we supply one in every three tractors sold in New Zealand. Come and help us to Keep Farmers Moving, apply now! Please include your covering letter and CV. Dallan Clark, Branch Manager – Dallan.clark@norwood.co.nz.
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That cog named Crotty If you want to pin-point a reason why the All Blacks could not beat the Lions in the third test (besides the officiating) Ryan Crotty is that answer. Having just de-iced myself from my seat at AMI Stadium at the Super Rugby semi-final where the Crusaders beat the Chiefs 27-13, it’s become apparent Crotty is now a must for the All Black backline. In near freezing temperatures, the No 12 who was injured for the key matches of the Lions tour, proved what a crucial cog he is in the midfield of a rugby team.
He organised the red and black defensive line, and there was a lot of it to do, and he made the right decision on attack. Such was the defensive effort, the Crusaders had just two minutes in the Chiefs 22 all match but still managed four tries. Crotty was named man of the match at the ground, with a surely frozen crowd clapping in approval at the decision. It was just one degree at the time of the announcement, so clapping was one heck of an effort. Crotty may not be the flashiest player, he may
not have the explosive power of a Ma’a Nonu or Sonny Bill Williams but, like Walter Little 20 years ago, he’s solid, reliable and dependable. Just like most quality players, his work may be understated but his quality and impact cannot be. The Crusaders are a better team with Crotty in the midfield than they are without him. One man does not make a team and certainly a quality team like the Crusaders is built on a team ethos, but what Crotty does is sublime in its innocuous nature and simplicity in execution.
Anna Wilson, 33 Business Support to Andy Poswillo at Bayleys Marlborough Sponsor – Bayleys Marlborough Reason for participating: “I could not wait to put my name forward for Fight For Life Marlborough! I adore contact sports and never say no to a challenge. Although I have two boys at primary school, I didn’t really know a lot about Life Education Trust when I signed up but after learning more about Life Ed, I feel proud to be fundraising for such a fantastic charity. “The best thing so far about training for FFL is the people. Leaving the house on these cold winter
nights is that much easier when you get to train with such a cool team. “Shout out to my patient husband, Jeremy and my boys, Seth and Gus who have been so supportive of my decision to take part in this event. Thank you to my sponsor, Bayleys Marlborough, you guys are amazing! I am SO excited to get in the ring on September 30. I hope to make my sponsor and supporters proud. Go Red Team!
Sharyn first joined the club 38 years ago as a general member and co-driving as navigator for her husband. She went on to hold the position of publicity officer, secretary and treasurer, and is still treasurer today. In addition to being on the committee, Sharyn still competes at local events such as the Autocross in her rear wheel Starlet. Colin Harvey also received a special award from Motorsport New Zealand, after being nominated by the club for his contribution to the sport. Club president Richard Bateman says both awards were well deserved and greatly supported.
Makos v Lions at Seddon The Awatere Rugby Club is hosting a Tasman Makos v Wellington Lions warm-up game next Thursday, 2.30pm at the Seddon Domain. The match is a fundraiser for earthquake repairs in the district. Before the main event, you can enjoy watching Marlborough Maori v Nelson Maori at 12:30pm. Admission: Adults $10, children $5.
Cyclocross series Sunday Marlborough’s sixth Cyclocross Series is being held over six Sundays this winter. While the courses are largely flat for this new sport, there is also weaving and meandering around a spectator friendly loop, a number of obstacles such as barriers to hurdle, slopes (or stairs) to climb carrying or pushing your bike, short sharp pinch climbs, off camber slopes, grassy paddocks and hopefully muddy conditions to ride through to test the skills and resolve of participants. Event four at Waihopai Valley Road, Renwick, 11am to 3.30pm on Sunday.
Pool Association results Results From Marlborough Pool Association Interclub for games played on Tuesday: Pheonix 4 vs Pints 11; Hot Tips 9 vs Chalk It Up 6; 12 Oz 9 vs Stickmen 6; Jacks 11 vs Dads Army; Renwick 1 11 vs Flamingos 4; Sharks 7 vs Handles 8; Classics 11 vs Pot Blacks 4; Renwick 2 7 vs OKI 8; Fyrebyrds had a bye. 8 Balls this week by Ceri Worts; 8 Balls this week by Debbie Johnson.
Awards ‘well deserved’ By Celeste Alexander The efforts of two Marlborough Car Club people have been recognised and celebrated at the club’s prizegiving last weekend. Sharyn Cameron was awarded a life membership to the club in recognition of her many years of service and was described as being ‘instrumental in the success of the club, highly regarded by the motorsport fraternity and treasured by the Marlborough Car Club’. She says she was ‘speechless’ but very honoured. “They did a good job of keeping me in the dark and sneaking that past me,” she laughs.
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The Marlborough Car Club honoured member Sharyn Cameron with the award of a Lifetime Membership last weekend during its annual prizegiving. Photo provided.
The Marlborough Pool Association draw for next Tuesday: Pheonix vs Chalk It Up at Clubs of Marlborough; Hot Tips vs Stickmen at Redwood; 12 Oz vs Flamingos at Clubs of Marlborough; Pints vs Dads Army at Waterfront; Jacks vs Renwick 1 at Pelorus; Sharks vs Pot Blacks at Clubs of Marlborough; Handles vs OKI at Okaramio; Renwick 2 vs Fyrebyrds at Renwick Arms. www.medicopak.co.nz
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Queen Charlotte Yacht Club sailor and QCC student Jasper Hopkins and his brother River taking four exchange students for a sail in the Omega. Photo provided.
Japanese students ‘loving’ time in the region By Celeste Alexander There has been plenty of laughter, fun and cultural exchanges had between Queen Charlotte College and 10 students from the Kozu High School in Osaka. The students arrived late last month and are in Marlborough for two weeks and are being hosted. It has been a while since the college hosted this type of exchange, and the group from Kozu was a first. In a short space of time the students have soaked up much of what the region has to offer
including boating, visiting a marae and exploring Picton. The group and several QCC students also participated in the International Students games evening at the Marlborough Girls’ College and more. One family says from their own experience, having a student in their house has been ‘an interesting experience’. “The difference in culture is noticable and questions are flying to and fro with a lot of laughs in between. “Major differences are the food, strict school regime and
the show of emotion or lack of, which were confusing in the first few days. “Other things are no different at all like humour, making friends and interests, once we got to know each other better it got better and better. “After talking to our own exchange student, his comments were that he’s loving his time in New Zealand but his most valuable experience is the interaction with the students and families. His aspiration is to study English at University back in Japan,” they say.
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