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Bohally on top By Bill McElhinney Sporty youngsters at Blenheim Bohally Intermediate are feeling upbeat this week after their best-ever results at the Top of the South Intermediate School Sports. Hundreds of intermediate school students took to the field, court and turf in Nelson last week, vying for school sport supremacy. The Top of The South Intermediate Schools Sports Association’s annual winter tournament is the largest sports event for school students in the area. Continued page 2 Bohally sports team captains Arlie Bates, Ruby Wybourne, Mya Wiapo and Cameron Clemett celebrate the school’s success at the Top of the South Intermediate Schools tournament.
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Continued from page 1 The event drew youngsters from Nelson, Richmond, Golden Bay, Buller and Blenheim, who took part in range of sports including rugby, sevens, football, netball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, basketball, hockey and mountain biking. The Bohally netball and football teams did really well. “We didn’t lose a game,” Bohally netball captain Mya Wiapo says, “and we won our grade.” The girls’ football team also went through the tournament undefeated. “We beat the toughest team, Waimea, in a penalty shootout,” Bohally team captain Ruby
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Wybourne says. Arlie Bates, captain of the Bohally girls’ hockey team, was also delighted with their performance. “We didn’t lose a game,” she says. “We had a tough contest against the Nelson St Joseph’s team, but we went through to win the finals 2-0 against Waimea.” The Bohally mountain biking team also had a winning time. “In the first stage of the competition Bohally was first in the boys’ and first in the girls’ event,” team captain Cameron Clemett says. “In the cross country Bohally took first, second, third and fourth places and we were first and
second in the uphill sprint,” says. Cameron competed in the New Zealand Cyclocross championships held in Marlborough at the weekend. Despite the tough, muddy conditions, 13-yearold Cameron, one of the youngest competitors, finished fourth in the New Zealand 13-19 field. The Bohally pupils were billeted for the weekend with host families, which added to the experience. “The kids were really buzzing when they came back,” Bohally principal Shane Campbell says. “We have lots of support from parents, many of who volunteer as coaches, and the kids went away with a great attitude.
Graduation parade a family affair By Bill McElhinney It was a proud moment on Friday for Blenheim man Dave Baker as he watched his daughter Sarah graduate from the latest cadet course at RNZAF Base Woodbourne. The young men and women at the base do 12 weeks of recruit training, learning the basic ropes of air force life. At the conclusion of the course, the recruits move on to trade training, which gives them the chance to expand their skills in their chosen specialist field. The air force is a family affair for the Bakers. Born in Cheshire, England, Dave joined the Royal Air Force from school. He came to New Zealand 13 years ago, joining the RNZAF stationed at Whenuapai in Auckland.
He now works as a civilian weapons instructor at Woodbourne, teaching recruits everything from the use of explosives to bomb disposal and training them in the use of small arms. Dave is also a prominent Marlborough football referee. Sarah’s mum, Claudia Ayling, who is the defence community coordinator at Woodbourne, was also at Friday’s graduation, along with son Oliver, who graduated with the last intake of recruits at the base. Also at the graduation ceremony was Sarah’s brother, Martyn, who is currently working as a barista but is considering joining the police. Joining the family lineup were Sarah’s boyfriend Michael Parfitt and Oliver’s girlfriend Anna Jones. Mi-
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By Celeste Alexander It’s that time of year where the streets are speckled with yellow as Daffodil Day volunteers get out in force with their collection buckets. This Friday is Daffodil Day and volunteers like Marrilyn Colquhoun will be among the many who help to fundraise for the Cancer Society Marlborough.
Name released The police have released the name of the 20 year-old man killed in a workplace accident in Wairau Valley last Thursday. He was Luke Thomas Dixon, from Marlborough. Police extend their deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time.
“Every day 60 New Zealanders will hear the words, ‘I’m sorry, you have cancer’.” As well as collection buckets, there will be Daffodil Day merchandise being sold all around the region. For those who don’t have cash, donations can be made online or people can visit the Cancer Society Marlborough office at the Forum where they have Eftpos available. During the day there will be some lunchtime entertainment from the Blenheim and District Pipe Band beginning at 12.30pm.
Emergency award Brian FM has won an innovation in public communications award from the Emergency Management and Public Affairs Conference held in Wellington this week. The radio station won its award in part for its role in conveying information after the Kaikoura earthquake.
Spring Creek detour Traffic is to be detoured away from the Spring Creek roundabout today to let asphalt be laid at the new intersection, the New Zealand Transport Agency says. There will also be a further single lane closure for east-bound traffic on Rapaura Road between State Highway One and Murrays Road tomorrow, but if the weather is wet, this work will be pushed out to the next dry day.
Cancer Society Marlborough volunteer Marrilyn Colquhoun is one of many looking forward to Daffodil Day on Friday.
Auditor-General to be asked about nurses By Cathie Bell Opponents of the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board’s decision to move district nurses into the ‘health hub’ are to ask the Auditor-General to investigate the decision. They say the $1.15 million cost of moving the district nurses from a purpose-built facility at Wairau Hospital into the health hub in central Blenheim is wasteful and unnecessary. The group, led by Havelock resident Roger McClymont, met last Monday to discuss the health board’s rejection of community views and to decide what to do next. They say they are ‘very very disappointed’
that the review team and the health board dismissed community concerns about the move. 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 last month, and the board voted to implement all the recommendations. Essentially, the reviewers dismissed the concerns raised about the move, saying in response to being told the move has ‘no
discernible benefit to the community’, that ‘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.” The concerned residents’ group says it is clear the health board ‘has no idea’ what the district nurses in Marlborough do.
Health evening at Tuamarina Tuamarina resident Rebecca May O’Sullivan is organising another healthy lifestyles event at the Tuamarina Hall tonight from 7-9pm. Admission is $20 and the proceeds will go to John’s Kitchen.
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By Bill McElhinney “She’s not seaworthy, but she’s worth preserving.” Picton Clinker and Classic Boating Club commodore Dick Hall is pointing to a 100-year-old piece of Marlborough history now residing in the Edwin Fox Museum at the Dunbar Wharf, Picton. Dick and club captain Harold Gratton, along with other club members, have renovated an eleven-foot clinker dinghy given to them by the Guard family in Kakapo Bay. “She’s had a hard life,” Harold says. “She would have hauled firewood, been used to set butterfish nets, and used as a launch tender.” John (Jacky) Guard began whaling from Tory Channel in the late 1820s, later moving to Kakapo Bay in Port Underwood. The fourth generation of his family, who still live there, passed the dinghy on to the Clinker Club. It has been tidied up, has had a coat of paint, and on Sunday was officially handed over to the Edwin Fox Museum. The Clinker Club has about 70 members, most in Marlborough and Nelson, who meet at least once a month to take their craft for runs around the Sounds or up rivers. Clinker is a method of constructing hulls
of boats by fixing wooden planks so that the planks overlap along their edges. Clinker construction can be traced back to around 793 AD and the Vikings of Scandinavia. They developed the advanced method of construction that enabled them to build ocean going craft which sailed huge distances on planned voyages. The Picton Clinker Club members are mostly retired, but are passionate about salvaging and restoring their old boats, Dick says. Although some also own large launches, they say they have as much fun in their clinkers as they do in their larger craft. The Edwin Fox was built in India in 1853 as a trader and was the last of her type. She was a troop ship for the Crimean War, reputedly carrying such illustrious passengers as Florence Nightingale. In 1873 the ship carried immigrants to New Zealand from England. By the 1880s the age of steam had arrived and the sheep industry in New Zealand was booming. Edwin Fox was fitted out as a floating freezer hulk and was used as such in several South Island ports. She was finally towed to Picton in 1897 initially as a freezer ship, later as a coal hulk and now preserved under cover as a prominent tourist attraction.
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Q: Is 13 an unlucky number?
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I’ve noticed airlines don’t have a row 13. I’m a Christian, I don’t believe in luck. I’m quite happy to have 13 attached to me.
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Taylor River Dear Ed, Great news about the money going into restoring and enhancing the Taylor River. The river is a great asset flowing through town and further upstream through to the Dam is a wonderful recreation area for walkers, runners and dogs and their staff. The new plantings of trees are excellent and bode well for the future. Tony Chestnut Blenheim
Well done Dear Ed, Bravo the SUN for acknowledging the recent Southern Jam Festival. One deserves to be informed of the local achievers and applaud the many bands that travelled long distances to entertain us. Having bought this week’s copies of the so-called local paper, I was appalled to find no mention of the event. Marlborough 4 Fun does a great job promoting events in the area, and it would seem that common courtesy would suggest they deserve recognition. Farquhar Wilkinson Blenheim
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Fishing meeting Dear Ed I attended the NZ Initiative’s evening on recreational fishing as reported in last Wednesday’s paper. In amongst the smokescreen and mirrors, it seemed the agenda is very probably to suck the recreational fishing catch into the tradable quota management system (QMS) where it will be at the mercy of the corporate companies and bureaucrats. I made the point at the meeting that NZI’s plan to get petrol taxes paid by boats from government in order to finance recreational fishing was politically unattainable and naive. Is it naivety or more probably a smokescreen to
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put forward, thus persuading recreational fishers to support NZI’s plans? When government inevitably refuses to part with petrol tax boodle, then to say the only option is a licence? The other point I made which was weakly responded to and Dear Ed, not actually answered, why did I read your report re- a new policy the NZI delegation only look proposed by MDC as a result of at Western Australia? NSW triskaidekaphobia. reportedly has a better setup. Such was my disbelief I thought But what’s wrong with NZ as I had time-warped and was in the it is except for MPI’s bungling LOCAL HIRE Middle Ages. and the QMS which a recent If new streets in Marlborough will poll showed the majority of 90 Nelson Blenheim no St, longer have the number 13 in public want a searching enthem no doubt there will soon be quiry into? new policies LOCAL HIRE banning the sale of ladTony Orman ders and umbrellas and one making Blenheim cat owners (well, black moggies, at 90 Nelson St, Blenheim
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Long Tan battle remembered By Celeste Alexander “Donald Bensemann was a hard case but a cracker soldier,” John Capill of the Marlborough Branch of the New Zealand Vietnam Veterans’ Association says during a wreath-laying service held last Friday. Blenheim’s Lance Corporal Donald Bensemann was killed in action in Vietman in 1968 and was one of many remembered by those who attended a service for the 51st anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in the Vietnam War last week. The service was held at the RSA lounge, Clubs of Marlborough where John spoke and shared his own experiences. “Donald was in the same company as me, Victor 3. Our company was there for 12 months. “Donald initially meant to serve for six months
but decided to stay for another six but didn’t make it unfortunately. He was killed in action aged 21,” he says. During his speech, John spoke of the terrible effects of Agent Orange and guerilla warfare, and the bravery shown by the troops after being isolated and facing attack. “The Vietnam war should never have happened. Through the treaty signed by the NZ and American governments we were bound to go help out. The treatment we received on return was appalling. “We served our country to the best of our ability but were treated like lepers, so it’s my hope that New Zealand troops serving in overseas conflicts are not treated in the same manner,” he says.
John Capill of the Marlborough branch of the New Zealand Vietnam Veterans’ Association with a picture of Blenheim’s Lance Corporal Donald Bensemann .
Danielle Yealands’ painting Beyond Measure won a $500 prize awarded by Pat O’Brien, from the Marlborough Decorative and Fine Art Society.
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Glynn scales new heights in art award By Bill McElhinney Marlborough artist Glynn Davies climbed up a ladder to paint a picture of his wife, Kathryn. It was worth the effort. On Friday, at the annual Members’ Exhibition of the Marlborough Art Society, Glynn was awarded the Stella de Gruchy Memorial Trophy for the best painting. The landscape of Marlborough’s East Coast was the inspiration for another winning work at the exhibition. Danielle Yealands’ oil and
encaustic mixed media painting, Beyond Measure, was awarded the first prize of $500. The prize was sponsored by the Marlborough Decorative and Fine Art Society, and vice chairperson, Pat O’Brien, was there to present it. The 47 entries in the latest exhibition were judged by Wendy Murphy, Brian Badcock and Pat O’Brien. The paintings are on display in the society’s High Street gallery until September 3.
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Dame Anne Salmond heads the team in Gisborne marking 250 years since Captain James Cook arrived in New Zealand, but the Marlborough Sounds has a strong claim too. She talks to Cathie Bell.
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Finding the memories Historian and anthropologist Dame Anne Salmond is based in Auckland and heads the Gisborne group planning the Captain Cook commemorations there in the buildup to the 250th anniversary in 2019, but Marlborough’s Queen Charlotte Sound is possibly the most important part of Cook’s story. “Queen Charlotte Sound was his favourite part of the Pacific,” she says. There was a ‘very complex’ set of meetings between Maori and Europeans at the time. “It was like Grand Central Station at that point. “Whenever he came in with his ships, people came from far and wide, wakas from the north, people with goods and services to barter.” The arrivals of Europeans were strange and new, she says. “To start with, it was like a spaceship landing in the harbour.”
Cook was helped hugely by Tupaia, a high priest and star navigator, who re-connected Maori with their ancestral lands. “It was tremendous for locals to meet him.
“It’s great to know and understand where you’ve come from.” Have a high priest star navigator turning up on this very odd apparition of a vessel.” Now in this time, she says, we’re celebrating New Zealand winning the America’s Cup with vessels descended from Pacific voyaging craft. “Looking at the way these two great voyaging traditions come together, it is something
we can all take pride in.” Those working on commemorating Cook’s arrival are looking at it to celebrate both the Polynesian and European voyaging traditions, Dame Anne says. “We’re celebrating that Polynesian legacy of star navigation and commemorating the arrival of Cook and that voyaging tradition, which was then the cutting edge of technology…pushing new technology to the edge.” She says it’s fascinating to see how things work or don’t work in those interactions, which she explores in her new book, ‘Tears of Rangi’, looking at the different world views between Maori and European “For me, why 2019 matters is because I think a country without a memory of its own history is like a person without their memory. “They don’t know who they are, where they were born, who their loved ones are...If you don’t have that, it is a terrible state to be in.
It’s true for any individual case, and true for a country as well. “It’s great to know and understand where you’ve come from.” The story of Cook’s arrival and interaction with Maori explorers is a ‘legacy of maritime expertise and success’, ‘the spirit we need today’, she says, but the same time, acknowledging that the interactions were not always tranquil. “It’s a fantastic heritage to hand on to our kids and grandchildren - it’s adventurous, it’s a global story.” People need to ‘really to understand things as they have been, ‘warts and all’, Dame Anne says. That enables us to deal with a complex world in the future, she says. “These things matter enormously. “A country with amnesia is somewhat lost.”
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Krista has been monitoring a leopard seal that had been seen near Warkworth, and then arrived via the Waitemata Harbour and took up residence at Westhaven Marina, and sightings indicate it has been living in northern waters for about five years. She is also monitoring one in Marlborough for five months. An 0800 number for people to report sightings of leopard seals has been set up to collate more data. To report a leopard seal sighting: Call 0800 LEOPARD (0800 5367273) – record the date, time and location and if possible, take a photograph. Leopard seals are known to be aggressive to humans so should not be approached.
The Marlborough District Council ranks well across the board when compared to the other unitary authorities in the top of the South Island, according to the Taxpayers’ Union executive director Jordan Williams. “Per residential ratepayer, Marlborough District Council has the lowest average residential rates, the lowest operating expenses, the lowest debt, and the lowest staff costs in the region.” Jordan says the Tasman District Council’s rates are the second highest in the country, according to Ratepayers’ Report, the Taxpayers’ Union’s local government league tables, at www.ratepayersreport.nz.
At $3,056 per year, the average bill is $700 more than Auckland Council, another unitary authority. “While unitary authorities can be expected to have a higher rates bill, owing to their role of performing the functions of a regional council, ratepayers in Tasman District should question why their average residential rates bill is higher than neighbouring unitary authorities, Nelson City Council and the Marlborough District Council.” “Ratepayers’ Report is available online and free of charge so all Marlborough ratepayers can judge for themselves the performance of their local town hall.”
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Made with pride locally By Bill McElhinney Nearly five years down the track and a group of Marlborough artisans have reason to celebrate. The craft cooperative have been running a successful shop in High Street, Picton since they decided to band together to promote and sell their works. And what a great selection they have: greeting cards, knitwear, wooden boxes, bowls and platters, quilted art, household goods, soap, lotions and balms, artwork, jewellery, felted slippers, pottery, ukuleles and much more. All the items in the shop are unique, handcrafted and made in Marlborough. “It’s a major selling point,” cooperative chairperson Win Oliver says, who calls himself the woodbutcher and crafts wooden items from recycled French oak wine barrels. “There’s so much imported stuff around, especially in souvenir shops. Visitors are really delighted to find so many good things that are locally made.” The cooperative has 32 members, many of whom have been with the organisation since it was started. “Members enjoy being part of a group and working with like-minded people,” Win says. The artisans share the cost of running the shop and take turns at working on the premises. “It works out to be about one day a fortnight for each member,” he says. Many of the members will also take commissions from customers to make something just for them. Tourists and cruise ship passengers are a really good market, Win says. “We are really busy in the summer, less so in the winter. But perhaps a lot of Marlborough people don’t realise we’re here, and what a great range of things we have.” He says they are grateful to have a supportive landlord who has made the shop rental affordable.
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Car show to raise money for cancer This Sunday will see the inaugural ‘Daffodil Vehicle Display for Cancer’ held at Brayshaw Heritage Park, featuring a huge array of cars and motorcycles. Organising the event is the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Marlborough branch which is raising money for Cancer Society Marlborough. “We are expecting a great display of veteran and vintage cars, classic cars, hot rods, rally cars, sprint cars from the local speedway and the odd tractor from the Farm Machinery Museum next door,” branch president Kelly Landon-Lane 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 family 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.
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Yellow blooms on show at hospital By Celeste Alexander A group of friends created a beautiful ceramic daffodil display at Wairau Hospital on Monday, in memory of someone very special to them. The group was led by Jilly Taylor who, along with her friends, placed the daffodils in an outdoor area located between the oncology and
outpatients departments, near the main entrance. The daffodils, made last year by local children for fundraising, were purchased from the Cancer Society Marlborough with a donation from Fisher and Paykel, which Jilly and her friends then displayed in memory of her sister Ally Jerram who passed away last Christmas.
Hilary Gill of the Cancer Society says they wanted to create a permanent fixture at the hospital where they could be admired. “We had daffodils made by school children left over that weren’t sold after last year’s Daffodil Day and the hospital was very generous to allow us to create the outdoor display. “Fisher and Paykel made
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Daffodils picked and on way The picking of daffodils has begun and volunteers will be delivering fresh, preordered daffodils to businesses today. If anyone would like to donated daffodils from their gardens, they can put them in buckets of water and drop them off to the bunching centre, located at 25a Redwood
Street ahead of Friday’s Daffodil Day. Bays Joinery has very generously donated the use of the building. Alternatively, if you cannot drop them off, you can contact the Cancer Society Marlborough office to arrange collection by the Blenheim South Rotary volunteers.
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Stella and Andre are pleased to announce the arrival of a new baby girl, Cecilia Machado dos Santos (3470g) at 7.45am on August 14, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. A new baby sister for Antonio. Special thanks to our midwife Toni James and all the maternity staff.
Kendra Stewart and the late Bevan Moody are extremely proud to announce the arrival of their new baby boy, Jeremiah Bear Moody (8lb 2oz) at 1.10am on August 20, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. A new baby brother for Maddie. Special thanks to all the theatre and maternity staff at Wairau Hospital and a big thank you to all our amazing family and friends for all their love and support.
Karli and Chris Murphy are happy to announce the arrival of a new baby girl (8lb 13oz) at 11.59pm on August 15, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. A new sister for Isabelle. Special thanks to our midwife Cathy Middleton and all the maternity staff.
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Mega Mitre 10 Dads, lads & lasses evening Hundreds of people came to Mega Mitre 10 Blenheim to do children’s activities, meet the Tasman Makos, and suss out the deals during a special evening on Thursday. The Tasman Makos have been doing a few events in the build-up to the new rugby season, including supporting the Marlborough Violence Intervention Project’s work to make Marlborough a safer community.
Business After Five The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce held a BA5 event at Geoffrey T Sowman’s on Thursday. The monthly events let businesses show their services to other chamber members.
Menz Shed members Dave Oliver, Gordon Hill, Peter Perham, and Trevor Dennis.
Matt Spragg with Wade Spragg, 10.
Tasman Makos Vernon Fredericks and Ryan Coxon.
Luton Anderson with his lasses Roisin and Meabh Anderson.
Chris Godsiff and Anthony Barnes.
Andrew Lucas with his boys Sam, five, and Harry, three.
Barry Holmwood and Chris Walbran.
Morgan McAlister, 13, and Manaia North, six.
Whi Hapakuku and Faye Partridge.
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Wednesday August 23, 2017
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BARSON, Ngarangi Kaki (Kaki) (Nee Manuera/Johnstone): Born 18/02/1942 - Passed away peacefully at Tauranga Hospital 10/08/2017 surrounded by her family. Proud former member of the Springlands Bowling Club. Much loved wife of the late Desmond Barson. Adored Mother, Nan & Aunty who will be missed greatly. Kaki was laid to rest in Okere Falls, Rotorua on 13/08/2017. Messages to: Karen Climo, 100b Vale Street, Otumoetai, Tauranga 3110 or Karen.tony@vodafone.co.nz
Craft Fair Tua Marina Hall. August 26 and 27, 10am-4pm daily, free entry. Supporting the Cancer Society.
Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld St. 40 houses, raffles and refreshments. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra` Kapa Haka.
Family / Whanau for information / advocacy/support For families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki, phone 577 5491 or visit us at 68 Seymour Street.
DALLIESSI, Monica Beth: Aged 81. Loving wife of Bruno. Mother of Deborah, Sandra, Cherie, Rhonda and Jane. Greatly loved grandmother of 10 grandchildren. Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. A Requiem Mass will be held for Monica at 12.00pm on Friday, August 25, at St. Mary’s Church, Maxwell Road. Special thanks to hospice staff and Joan and Gillian, Helen and Rose of Florence Nightingale Agency. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Marlborough Hospice would be appreciated.
Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph 579 5304 or call in at 68 Seymour Street.
Older Person Seminar Election 2017 Come and meet your Candidates and your Mayor, St Christopher’s Hall 10am. Morning tea, lunch provided, donation appreciated 021 22 30160.
Sheets ‘N’ Things Good used linen at bargain prices! Sheets, blankets, duvets, cushions, curtains etc. Situated next to John’s Kitchen 2 Redwood St. Next John’s Kitchen.
‘You Are Not Alone’ Depression Support Group Every Wednesday 10-11.30am, Bread of Life 14B Stephenson St. Everyone welcome. Questions? contact Barb 027 737 2403/578 1355 Extn 10.
The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim.
DIXON, Luke Thomas: Died suddenly as a result of an accident, on Thursday August 17 2017. Aged 20 years. Dearly loved and treasured son of Donny and Shelly, loved brother and great mate of Glenn, and the late Jeremy. Loved and adored partner of Johanna. Loved grandson of the late Don and Sherl, and the late Bruiser, and Loretta. Loved nephew, cousin, and mate to many. Messages may be sent to c/- 1313 State Highway 1, RD3, Tuamarina, Blenheim 7273. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 2227, Stoke, Nelson 7011. A funeral service for Luke will be held at Clubs of Marlborough, Alfred Street, at 12 noon on Thursday August 24, followed by interment at Upper Wairau Cemetery. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719
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EDWARDS, Donald Robert (Don): On Thursday August 17 2017, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, with his wife and carers present. Much loved husband of Gillian, and uncle to the Forbes clan. Special thanks to the nurses and carers at the Oaks Dementia Unit. Messages may be sent to c/- 8B Kaituna Place, Havelock 7100. At Don’s request his body has been donated to Medical Science, Otago University. A celebration of Don’s life will be held at Havelock Town Hall on Saturday August 26 at 12.30pm. All welcome. No flowers please. Donations to Alzheimers Society, 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201 would be much appreciated. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719
THOMS, Rosemary (nee Betts): Passed away, peacefully, on Monday August 21 2017. Aged 87 years. Much loved wife of Robert (Bob) for almost 65 years. A loving mother to Keith, Richard and Sue and mother-in-law to Chris, Karen and Dennis. A loved grandma of Ryan, Richard-Robert and Daniel, Kate and Nick. Loved daughter of Dora and Alaric Betts (deceased), loved sister of Lindsay and John (deceased), sister-in-law of Mike Nicolls. Loved by her furry friends, Brucie and Bronsen. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. She will be also remembered by many for her compassion and nursing skills during her time at Holmdale Maternity Hospital. Thank you to the staff at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village who have cared for Rosemary over the last four years. Messages may be sent to the Thoms Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Rosemary will be held at St Christopher’s Anglican Church, Weld Street, Redwoodtown, at 10.30am on Friday August 25, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719
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Kaylene Tasker – having won a national prize of Property Manager of the Year for two years running and with 25 years’ experience is here to help you with your rentals. Whether you just want advice or would like Kaylene to manage your property give her a call on 027 562 7897 or email: kaylene@bnproperties.co.nz
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Support Worker Physical Disability Support Services We have a number of positions both permanent, part-time and casual, working either fixed shifts or a rotating roster. We will be offering an information evening for these positions on 28/8/17. Please apply to this vacancy to be provided with further information. Closing date: Thursday, 24 August 2017. Ref: W17/109. Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies
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4 Nights per week Monday – Thursday We are looking for a child friendly family for our 11 year old daughter to board with whilst attending Queen Charlotte College. Board required 4 nights per week (Mon-Thurs) as she returns home on a Friday after school and goes straight to school on a Monday morning from the water taxi. If you have a spare room during school term time, and are able to help us out – please can you phone Kim on (03) 579-9771.
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• Join an industry leader at our stunning Castle Cliffs vineyard • Contribute to the success of Kim Crawford and Nobilo • Bonus scheme, discounted shares, superannuation, wellness & more Constellation Brands New Zealand is the #1 exporter of wine to the US, with our brands Kim Crawford and Nobilo driving category growth across the Pacific. Our people and brands set us apart from the competition! Reporting to the Awatere Regional Viticulture Manager, this role is responsible for 150 hectares. Our Castle Cliffs vineyard offers stunning views of the coastline and contributes top-quality grapes to our ultrapremium wines. Key responsibilities include:
• Ensuring health and safety is a top priority • Budget management, staff management and planning • Coordinating labour requirements • Harvest planning • Driving quality while ensuring quantities are met Our benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, superannuation, Employee Share Purchase Plan, and much more. We offer a team environment with viticulture often collaborating with winemakers to bring out the best in quality for our consumers. We celebrate our successes year-round with an end-of-harvest party, Christmas party for kids, Selaks Roast Day lunch, and much more.
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Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE
HEALTH CARE Kitchen hand ASSISTANTS
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Kitchen Hand with excellent skills and Permanent & casual shifts are available time keeping. for enthusiastic and committed This is a rostered position of 4 days on, health care assistants. 4 days off. Experience is preferred, but full training willPlease be offered toreception suitable applicants. call at for an application form or email Please call at reception for an manager@bethsaida.co.nz application form or email Closing date 30th August 2017 manager@bethsaida.co.nz
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All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.
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FOR SALE BY TENDER
Experienced Labourers Required
13.5 x 3.6 metre Steel (Dumb) Barge
Must have a full car licence, be available for an immediate start, have 2 recent work references and pass a drug screen. Call Monday to Friday between 3-5pm on 03 579 3900 for more details.
This Vessel is being tendered for sale, as is where is. Can be viewed upon request. For further information or photos contact Nigel: 021 543 406 Tenders are to be submitted in writing to: Kono Foods PO Box 762 Blenheim by 4pm on the 7 September 2017.
BAKER We require an enthusiastic and passionate Baker capable of producing high standard products. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a skilled team in a successful supermarket. We see the successful applicant as having: • A good understanding of the Bakery Industry and products • A passion for baking • Self Motivation • Excellent communication skills • Experience • Innovative ideas • Great Customer Service • A focus on teamwork
GARDEN MULCH and pea straw for sale phone: 027 2443136. TREADMILL Weslo Cadence, $175 ono. Phone 5776069.
Winning tender may not be the highest tender submitted.
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Key responsibilities include: • Producing a range of consistently high quality products to meet demand • Maintaining a high standard of merchandising. • Adhering to Health & Safety and Food Safety Standards • Delivering excellent Customer Service
LAWN AND GARDENING FRANCHISE
Days of work will be discussed at the interview. One weekend day will be required.
Established client base with potential for growth. Full training, equipment and set up provided. Purpose built trailer provided. On going support provided by Area Owners. Simple business to own and run for motivated owners.
If you have what we are looking for and are ready to take on an exciting new challenge, working with a passionate team of people then please apply immediately attaching your C.V. Applications close on 31st of August 2017. Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit. http://foodstuffs.careercentre.net.nz
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your contact: of Reporting to this year’s Marlborough winner of the Young Viticulturist the Year competition, this role is located in our Brooklands Vineyard. You would be responsible for daily duties that contribute to quality and help us to win awards year after year:
• Following all safety procedures, proper PPE, incident reporting, etc • Supervision of seasonal workers • Mulching, spraying, trimming, plucking, and general vine maintenance • Trellis and irrigation maintenance • Harvest operations Our benefits include a bonus scheme, Safe Ride Programme, wellness programme, and more. We offer a team environment and celebrate our successes year-round with an end-of-harvest party, Christmas party for kids, Selaks Roast Day lunch, and much more.
Would you like your child to earn some money and spend time in the great outdoors?
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Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary). Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 021 555 061. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10amnoon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday 10am-3pm. Phone 578 2006. Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451.
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Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.
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Rachel
Blenheim Marlborough
We are looking for a team player with the right attitude. Experience in vineyards is preferred but not required; Growsafe, first aid and onsite training is provided. You must have a current driver’s licence.
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Wednesday August 23, 2017
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Young mountain biker is Liv-ing her dream By Bill McElhinney Eighteen-year-old Marlborough Girls’ College student Liv Bishop leaves next month to compete against some of the world’s best riders in the World Mountain Bike Championships. Liv was a member of an eightstrong New Zealand junior cross country mountain biking team that spent six weeks in April competing in England, Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. “It was amazing,” says Liv. “It was my first big competition and I loved every second!” She was also pleased with her results, finishing in the top 20 in most of her events. Now she has her sights set on the world event in Cairns, and is training six days a week with a mixture of biking, gym work and some running. Liv has been riding mountain bikes with her family, dad Jut Bishop and mum Mea Ivory-Bishop, both well-known Marlborough athletes, for as long as she can remember. But she only began competing at 15 after her dad took her to a local cyclocross race. “I instantly discovered my pas-
sion for racing,” Liv says. She became a regular cyclocrosser and cross-country racer, and has tried gravity-orientated races such as downhill and enduro. “But I love cross country best,” she says. Liv is studying physical education, biology and classics at college, and has to work hard to keep up with her studies after being away at competitions. Her goal is to become an elite cross country racer and travel around the world racing for New Zealand. She has already represented her country twice this year, at the Oceania champs in Queensland where she finished third in the junior women’s race, and during Australian nationals rounds in New South Wales where she was third and fourth at under-19 level. Fundraising for competitions also keeps Liv busy. She works after school and at weekends at Cycle World. She is also having a fundraising dinner at the Bamboo Garden restaurant on August 29. Tickets are available from Blenheim Appliance Centre or Liv’s social media site.
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Makos thumped The first game of the Mitre 10 provincial rugby season brought the Tasman Makos down with a thump after they were beaten 39-0 by Canterbury at Trafalgar Park in Nelson last Saturday. This weekend, the Makos play Manawatu.
Tussock run on The fundraiser for Seddon School, the Tussock Run, is on this Sunday. There are three courses, a five kilometre, 15 km and Quarter Marathon run and walk events, with registrations open from 8am on the day, and events start at 9am. All courses encompass a variety of farmland, vineyards and unsealed roads. The money is to go towards much needed earthquake repairs including a new entrance to the school.
Thursday run The Marlborough Harrier Club is holding a pack/training run or walk tomorrow, leaving from the clubrooms at Oliver Park on the corner of Weld and Cleghorn Streets at 6pm. Reflector gear is compulsory. W H E N O N LY T H E B E S T W I L L D O !
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Young Marlborough cross country cyclist Liv Bishop is in the New Zealand team to compete in the World Mountain Biking Championships in Cairns next month.
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Central Pirates have taken out the Top of the South Football competition in disappointing fashion as Richmond defaulted to them, meaning that next weekend’s game against club mates Central is a dead rubber. There was little to smile about for our other representation in that competition as Central went down 4-1 to
FC Nelson Reserves. Steve McCaa scored from the spot after brother Andrew was taken down in the box. The other game in muddy conditions was played out between Rangers City and FC Nelson Locomotive. The result did not go the way of the Marlborough team with their only goal being scored by Lacy Rohloff. They eventually went
down 3-1. This weekend the two Central teams square off in Blenheim and Rangers City head to Nelson to take on Richmond. The remaining senior sides are taking part in an end of season tournament which will conclude this weekend ahead of the senior prize giving to be held at the club rooms at A&P Park on Saturday evening.
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Wednesday August 23, 2017
Family cheer Mum on at Woodbourne run
By Bill McElhinney Rosa Tate was feeling tired and sore after finishing the hybrid walk/run section of the Woodbourne half marathon on Sunday. “As you can see, I’m not built like a runner,” she says with a grin. “But I’ve done this event once before and today I’ve recorded my best ever time, so I’m really pleased.” The popular event attracted fewer competitors, although event organiser Lindsay Norriss said he was pleased with the event, which drew around 300 runners, walkers and hybrid racers who competed across a variety of courses. Organisers say they will run the event next year at the same time, the third week of August. Rosa was also delighted with the support of her family, husband Bob and daughters Zoe and Tess, who were there to cheer her on. As well as the satisfaction of completing the event, Rosa had another reason to take part. She had some sponsorship for the fundraising she
is doing to help daughter Zoe, who suffers from Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. The syndrome is a condition that affects many parts of the body. The major features of the disorder include a characteristic facial appearance, delayed growth and development, intellectual disability, and seizures. “It’s very rare,” Rosa says. “Zoe is one of only seven in New Zealand who suffer from this.” As well as helping Zoe, Rosa’s fundraising will also go towards holding a New Zealand conference on Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome to be held in Blenheim in October. Methven runner Stephen Blackwell won the half marathon, with Ryan McAlister from Blenheim finishing second. The half marathon hybrid, walk and run, was won by Roger Gray and local runner Billy Hebberd won the 10km run. The 5km run title went to junior runner Campbell Gill.
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Husband Ben and daughters Zoe and Tess were at Woodbourne on Sunday morning to cheer on mum Rosa, who completed the hybrid walk/run section of the Woodbourne half marathon.
By Celeste Alexander Plenty of eager faces lined the safety fences of Riverlands Industrial Estate on Sunday as they cheered on their favourite drivers at the annual Picton Tools & Tyres Riverlands Street Sprint. Forty drivers put their cars to the test as they raced against the clock. Christchurch driver Josh Mitchell was considered a top contender which he proved right when he took first place in his class (d). First place in the a class was Rob MacKenzie (Nelson), b class Tim Herd (Blenheim) and c class Paul Roughan (Blenheim). Taking out the Webb Trophy, awarded to the fastest Marlborough Car Club member, was Neil Webb who has held this trophy for a number of years. The elimination shootout was again won by Neil Webb, followed closely by Richard Bateman, David Gee then Jason Clark, making up the top four placings. Organisers Jason and Tracy Clark and Richard Bateman thank everyone involved, including the public who turned out to watch. The next event on the MCC calendar is the Tuamarina Sprint, contesting the McKenzie Cup on September 10.
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Bohally on top By Bill McElhinney Sporty youngsters at Blenheim Bohally Intermediate are feeling upbeat this week after their best-ever results at the Top of the South Intermediate School Sports. Hundreds of intermediate school students took to the field, court and turf in Nelson last week, vying for school sport supremacy. The Top of The South Intermediate Schools Sports Association’s annual winter tournament is the largest sports event for school students in the area. Continued page 2 Bohally sports team captains Arlie Bates, Ruby Wybourne, Mya Wiapo and Cameron Clemett celebrate the school’s success at the Top of the South Intermediate Schools tournament.
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