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Red rose day

By Bill McElhinney Months after the massive November 7.8 magnitude earthquake, Marlborough Red Cross is still working closely with the people affected, particularly in Seddon and Ward.

“We expect to be involved with recovery work until at least December next year,” Donna Mote, Blenheim Red Cross Service Centre coordinator says.

In the meantime, Red Cross volunteers are gearing up for their major annual fundraiser, Red Rose Day, on Thursday next week.

Continued on page 2 Margaret Gauden-Ing, Moira Conroy and Tori McRae of the NZ Red Cross Marlborough branch are excited for Red Rose Day.

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Rose sales help local Red Cross Continued from page 1 “We will have 2500 roses and 30 to 40 bouquets of roses to buy,” branch vice president Margaret Gauden-Ing says.

“Many businesses have brightened their offices with a vase of red roses. Cheryl Greer volunteers her time to come and help us organise the bouquets.

“The funds raised from the rose sales go towards our local projects,” Margaret says.

Red Cross staff and volunteers were quick to respond in the aftermath of last year’s earthquakes which rocked the East Coast, offering first aid, financial assistance and counselling.

“The support is still going on,” Donna says. “We distributed more than 100 care packages over the winter and we are still offering support and counsel-

ling in conjunction with other agencies such as Civil Defence, the District Council and the PHO. “Addressing the well-being and emotional needs of residents is crucial for the effective recovery of a community after such a significant event,” Donna says.

While the Red Cross teams are visible in such an emergency, there is a lot of work being done every day in the community by a host of Red Cross volunteers.

“Our van drivers transport dozens of people to all sorts of events,” transport coordinator Moira Conroy says.

Around 100 Red Cross volunteers deliver around 550 meals on wheels every month.

Other volunteers visit elderly

residents in rest homes who may not have friends or family nearby.

Red Cross volunteers are also involved in the community gardens, where the produce grown is donated to the Marlborough Community Foodbank, or given to John’s Kitchen.

“Our roses will be on sale at 10 sites around Blenheim, Picton and Renwick,” Margaret says.

“If you see a Red Cross volu n t e e r selling roses, please buy one or more, and know that you’ll be helping your community.”

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Country garden show this weekend

By Bill McElhinney Wairau Valley Anglican Parish is holding its popular annual tour of the country gardens in and around the Wairau Valley this weekend.

Long-time organiser Nicki Stace says that this year’s gardens are some of the most distinctive she has ever seen.

“This year are all delightfully country style gardens, with lots of early bloom and natives featuring.”

Fellow garden lover Val Mapp initiated the Wairau garden tours more than 25 years ago. Since then it has grown to be a popular annual event, and is an important fundraiser for the parish.

It’s a self-drive tour, where the participants can visit the gardens at their own pace, enjoying tea and scones or a sausage sizzle at selected gardens on the way.

Tickets come with a map and the

11 gardens featured this year are in Bedford Road and the Waihopai Valley, including two spectacular gardens near the end of Tyntesfield Road which have never previously been open to the public.

Renwick vicar Rev Joe Keighley grew up in the Wairau Valley, and says Val and Nicki have created a unique and popular event which is the parish’s most successful fundraiser and greatly assists the various community activities the parish provides.

Nicki is hoping for a good turnout this year. “If the weather is right, it’s a lovely day out,” she says “and it’s certainly the best value you will get anywhere for just $20!”

Tickets for this year’s Country Gardens tours are available from Roselands Pets and Plants, Selmes Garden Nursery, Devon Nursery, Islington Nicki Stace and Karen Higgins in Karen’s Waihopai Valley Garden Centre and the Renwick Dairy. garden, on show this weekend.

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Blenheim boys survived

By Bill McElhinney The annual commemoration of the First World War Battle of Passchendaele is particularly poignant for Blenheim couple Mark and Vivienne Peters.

Both Mark and Vivienne had relatives who fought in the war, and survived.

“My uncle, Richard Peters, was gassed in the war and although he survived, his health was badly affected,” Mark says.

Vivienne’s great-uncle, Albert Gridley, won a military medal and a bar for his bravery.

“He might have won a Victoria Cross,” Mark says, “but his commanding officer, who needed to make the recommendation, was killed.”

Both Richard and Albert lived in Main Street, Blenheim,

before they joined the New Zealand Division and ended up in the bloody morass of Flanders Fields.

The New Zealand Division spent a year in the conflict in Belgium, between 1917 and 1918, and 5000 young Kiwis died.

Passchendaele on October 12, 1917, is still known as one of the greatest disasters in New Zealand’s history – when 843 men died in a single day.

This devastating loss of life remains the highest one-day death toll suffered by New Zealand forces overseas.

A special service to mark the 100th anniversary of Passchendaele was held in the RSA Lounge at the Clubs of Marlborough yesterday.

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The driver of a milk tanker had to be cut out of his cab after a serious crash when the truck hit a power pole on State Highway 63 in the Wairau Valley early Wednesday morning.

Police say the crash, near Parsons Road, closed the highway until the driver was cut free and flown to Nelson Hospital with moderate injuries.

Funding for river

Mark and Vivienne Peters with a photo of Vivienne’s great uncle, Albert Gridley, who fought at Passchendaele.

Helen says her design incorporated a lot of mathematical work and its signature red colour represented ‘danger’.

“It was designed around the idea of a space suit for someone, including hoses for water and oxygen. It took a bit of work designing access points for the model to get in and out of.

“I used my brother as a model when I was putting it together,” she says.

There’s no rest for Helen now the awards have finished. She is already putting pen to paper with new ideas for next year’s design.

“I’ve been doing this since 2005 and it’s a huge priviledge to be part of the world’s leading wearable art design Marlborough Sounds designer Helen Millen’s finalist entry in this year’s World of WearableArt show. Photo by Stephen A’Court. competition,” she says.

Marlborough District Council’s Environment Committee has agreed in principle to fund $209,600 over four years to enable stage two of the Taylor River Improvement Project, matching a government grant of $261,950, which will help restore the health of the river.

Riparian plantings along the riverbank will be expanded over the next five years, with the native plantings acting as a buffer, protecting the Taylor River and its main feeder Doctors Creek from sediment, and also providing shade and benefiting the ecology in the streams, helping the river become swimmable most of the time.

Government wait NZ First leader Winston Peters says it is likely to be next week before the next Government is announced.

He needs to brief his party’s board before making coalition decisions public, and that may take some time, he says.

NZ First holds the balance of power with its nine MPs needed for National with 56 MPs or Labour and the Greens with 54 MPs to get the majority of MPs in the 120-member Parliament.

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Futuristic design wows

By Celeste Alexander Marlborough Sounds designer Helen Millen has returned home from the prestigious World of WearableArt (WOW) 2017 awards, where she was a finalist, thrilled with her efforts.

There were 103 garments by 121 designers from 14 countries around the world accepted into the show, and although Helen did not win with her ‘futuristic’ design, the experience was ‘worth so much’.

The winner who took out top honours was first-time WOW entrant and renowned Indonesian accessories designer Rinaldy Yunardi. He took home $30,000 in prize money and a further $12,000 for winning two other sections.

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Business inbrief

Angels put $1m into start-ups

Bridal shop closing Trade My Craft, owned by Sandy James is closing its High Street store today and moving back to Sandy’s 200 Neal Road, Spring Creek home.

Fitness finalist Personal trainer Polly Taylor from Blenheim is a finalist in Exercise NZ’s annual exercise industry awards.

Polly is one of six finalists in the ‘Up and Coming Personal Trainer of the Year’ category for personal trainers in business for less than two years.

The awards are judged on November 24.

Meet chamber CEO Marlborough Chamber of Commerce members have a chance to meet new chief executive Grant Kerr, who is sharing his time between Marlborough and Nelson in an arrangement between the chamber and Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce.

He is speaking at a lunch at the Taylor Restaurant in the Clubs of Marlborough on October 19. Tickets available from info@ mcoc.org.nz

House sales down Marlborough experienced the lowest number of sales during September since January 2012, with sale numbers down 27.4 per cent, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says.

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Richard Coon.

By Cathie Bell Marlborough’s angel investors have put nearly $1 million into new ventures, with 30 opportunities under consideration, Angel Investors Marlborough chairman Richard Coon says.

The group was set up earlier this year, and Richard says it now has 40 members who are highworth individuals looking

for companies that could do with some capital and expertise to boost their businesses.

The group’s meetings have included six investment pitches, Richard says, and it is looking at 30 opportunities - 26 in Marlborough, two others in different parts of New Zelaand and two overseas.

Mentors have been appointed to six of the

Marlborough opportunities to work with them with an aim to get them investment-ready, he says, and one or two could potentially be ready in the next four months.

“We do syndicate with other Angel Groups and our first investments which have been worked on for some time and are investment-ready have been largely through this

source and therefore outside Marlborough.

“So far 30 per cent of our membership have invested a total of $921k into three investments.

“This is good as it provides geographic diversification and at the same time builds relationships with other groups who may then invest in Marlborough opportunities.”

Medal-winning wines fly off the shelves

By Bill McElhinney Staff at the wine and beer section of Blenheim New World have been flat out keeping the shelves stocked since the New World Wine Awards were announced this week.

“We’ve had a constant stream of inquiries and the medal winning wines have really taken off,” wine section assistant manager Aaron Giles says.

“We’re also running a series of tastings, starting tomorrow, so people can come and see what they like.”

Chair of the independent panel of experts who judged the awards, Jim Harré, says the awards are very much consumer focused.

“Rather than a wine selection for the wine geek, it’s a wine selection for everybody,” he says.

“We can tell you if it’s a good wine but we’re not telling you you’re going to like it.

Andrew Watson and Aaron Giles have been kept busy stocking the shelves since the New World Wine Award winners were announced.

“All we’re saying is ‘this is a fantastic example of a sauvignon blanc. If you don’t like sauvignon blanc then try one of these others’.”

The awards are judged by an

Michelle Burns from Allan Scott Family Wines.

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independent panel of 16 expert wine judges using the same internationally recognised system as other leading wine awards, the 100-points system.

The only difference from other

wine awards is that to be eligible to enter, wines must retail for $25 or less and there must be at least 5000 bottles available for sale (or 3500 for niche varietals).

The judges award Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, then re-taste the top scoring wines to rank them for inclusion in the New World Top 50 and re-taste the best wines again to determine the Champion wine of each varietal, plus the overall Champion Red and Champion White.

Marlborough wines were once again the major medal winners.

The judging panel awarded 826 medals: 82 Gold, 242 Silver and 502 Bronze, with sauvignon blanc winning the highest number of medals overall (129), and significant increases in the number of medals won by lesser known wine varietals such as Tempranillo.

New Zealand wines won eight of the ten Champion Awards.

The Leslie Bros Contracting and PR Leslie Contracting team: John Leslie, Paul Leslie, Melissa Bayne, and Phillp Leslie. Photos by Anthony Phelps Photography.

Chamber business excellence awards The best of Marlborough’s business community was celebrated at the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce’s business excellence awards last Friday.

The supreme award was won

by Simcox Construction, which also took home awards for best large company, and investment in people and skills.

Leslie Bros Contracting and

P R Leslie Contractors were joint winners of the sustainable business award.

Wine industry pioneers Allan and Catherine Scott were the inaugural winners of the

Marlborough Business Hall of Fame award, which is sponsored by the Blenheim Sun newspaper.

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

Civic Honours for five who work hard for our community

New bike trail offers tourism and jobs A feasibility study into a proposal for a cycle trail connecting Picton with Kaikoura says it would need to be a staged, long term plan, but there’s potential for a big return to the region. Council’s Assets & Services Committee will now consider this report, ahead of any decision by Council on the part it could play in the project.

The report says a cycle trail has great potential: • creating between 45 to 88 full time local jobs in hospitality, retail and recreation services • regional income generated by trail users of between $67.7m to $131.69m over 20 years • the most achievable sections in the medium term are Blenheim to Seddon and Seddon to Ward • the most difficult sections to achieve are Ward to Clarence and Picton to Blenheim - likely to be longer term parts of the project

• Government funding will cover the trail development along the coast north of Kaikoura to Okiwi Bay as part of the SH 1 rebuild, the most costly section of the trail.

There is an enormous amount of work to be done in determining the final route and alignment. There are substantial physical infrastructure challenges and much investigative work required in the environmentally sensitive area between Ward and Clarence. The report recommends bike trail assets are owned and maintained by the Marlborough and Kaikoura district councils, with a trust set up to help raise funds and market the trail, similar to the Queenstown Trails Trust.

To see the full report, go to https:// www.marlborough.govt.nz/aboutmarlborough/infometrics-economicand-community-data/coastalpacific-bike-trail-proposal

Think ahead – control vegetation now Do you own undeveloped property or wilderness areas with the potential to become a fire risk?

Each summer, Council gets calls from people concerned about neighbouring properties which pose a risk to them – usually because of the growth of highly flammable fuels such as gorse and long dry grass.

There are Council bylaws applying to fire ignition hazards - like stored hay, live ashes, combustible materials in storage and gorse or other growth which could pose a risk to neighbouring property owners.

But too often, where neighbours’ concerns are about vegetation, matters are not brought to the

Council’s attention until the fuels are so dry that it is too dangerous to cut or mow them. Sparks from mowers hitting metal objects, wire and stones are a regular ignition source of fires in the heat of Marlborough’s summer.

The vegetation hazard can be safely managed only when the fuel is green or sufficiently damp to cut.

Property owners are reminded that now – and in the next month or two - is the best time of the year to safely mow or cut fuel which will become a hazard when summer arrives.

If you’re concerned about vegetation adjacent to your property contact the Council; Ph (03) 520 7400.

Temporary Road Closure – Sunday 26 November 2017, Marlborough Women’s Triathlon On Sunday 26 November 2017 the following road is proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 5.00am to noon for the purposes of the Marlborough Women’s Triathlon.

Kinross Street between Redwood Street and Scott Street, Blenheim.

The MDC metred car park from the pocket park on Kinross street to the Top Town Cinema will also be closed from 1.00pm on Saturday 25 November 2017 for a 24 hour period.

During the proposed period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch).

It will be an offence under the above

regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Persons wishing to object to the proposal are to lodge their objection and grounds in writing before 29 October 2017 at the office of Marlborough Roads, Level 1, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim or PO Box 1031, Blenheim 7201.

This notice is given pursuant to the Transport (vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

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

Treated water is available at the public tap on the corner of Marama

Road and Foster Street.

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

For further information contact our Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.

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From left: Flying Officer and RNZAF Base Adjutant Jeff Cameron, Melva Robb, Glenda Robb, Jim Thomas, Mayor John Leggett, Henny Vervaart, Ross Beech, Lieutenant Commander and Regional Naval Officer for Marlborough, Neil Connell.

Mayor John Leggett has presented Civic Honours to five people who have given outstanding service to Marlborough.

The Mayor says all five recipients use their skills and energy and give their time and talents to a myriad of organisations and causes and each deserves the grateful thanks of the wider community.

The 2017 recipients are: • Ross Beech, a farmer-environmentalist and a member of the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust and the Significant Natural Areas Advisory Group and also the rural representative on Council’s Environment committee now serving his third term.

• Jim Thomas, a Lions Club member with a record of service to sport and the Stadium 2000 who has a key role in the local Victim Support service.

• Henny Vervaart, a Rotary Club member, Red Cross meals-on-wheels volunteer and a valued part of the Alzheimers Marlborough organisation.

• Melva and Glenda Robb, sisters who are active in Rural Women New Zealand and who spearheaded delivery of relief supplies to remote rural families struck by the Kaikoura earthquake.

The Awards are made by the Marlborough District Council once during each three-year term.

Nominations may be made by organisations or individuals.

Community News Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service provides a free and confidential advocacy, support and information service to and for

people who have experienced mental illness.

For further information Ph: 03 579 5304.

Lawn spraying, Pollard Park and Seymour Square Council Gardens Staff will be spraying the lawns of Pollard Park and Seymour Square over the coming weeks of October and November 2017.

The spray being used is a selective herbicide to target broadleaf and prickle weeds in the turf.

Spraying will be carried out during early mornings, and signage will be in place to advise the public.

Any enquiries should be directed to Brad Molony Ph: 03 520 7400.

Coastguard Open Day 15 October 2017 Marlborough Harbour Master Associated Emergency Services Sunday 15th October Ogilvie Lee Emergency Operations Centre, Picton Marina OPEN DAY 10.00am – 2.00pm • Bouncy Titanic for the kids • Boats, ambulance and fire engine open to view

Positive Ageing –

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Picton volunteer fire crew and engine St John Ambulance Marlborough Marine Radio Meet the Rescue Teams Sausage sizzle Lifejacket rules and proposed Navigation Bylaws Rules of the road on the water Lifebuoy tossing Display by Oddies Marine

Good health can add years to your life

There are many factors that affect our health as we age but everyone can take steps to give themselves the best chance of staying healthy and active. Physical and mental exercise is vital.

Getting attention for any health issues as early as possible is important: • Get a regular physical examination from your GP • See a dentist or dental hygienist regularly • Keep up to date with recommended immunizations.

Keeping an active body and maintaining social contact are also crucial for an active mind, as well as reducing stress and depression. The brain is like any muscle – it needs regular workouts, so

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

keep it busy: • Keep up your social life by visiting friends or joining clubs • Read a lot • Play games like scrabble, cards or chess • Take up a new hobby or join a class • Do crossword puzzles and word games.

Marlborough District Libraries maintain a database of information about clubs and groups.

Visit the library or look on the library website on the Community Information database: www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz and go to the Quick Link to Community Information.

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Bad driving New World carpark on a Monday night normally around 6.45-7pm.

I can not believe the speed of the drivers coming from the McDonalds drive thru.

Drivers 10km is the speed limit not 100km!

Dog attack Sad to read in the text talk about the old dog getting viciously mauled down the Wairau Riverbed.

A little tip for dog walkers I find is to carry a small spray bottle of citronella with you.

It won’t hurt the dogs when sprayed in their face (not in their eyes though) but it gives the attacking dog a fright and they don’t like the smell.

It should deter them long enough to rescue your dog.

Re: text prisoners I’ve never been so free since being able to text, not all see it as a problem.

Hairdressers Why are some hairdressers not sterilizing their combs after each client?

After all it is the season for nits.

Hike in prices Dog maul at Wairau river, did you get the car’s registration?

If so go to Animal Control or Police.

That dog is indeed a danger.

Hope your pet is ok.

The hike in food prices has been caused by an extremely wet year and the greed of big business.

Fonterra in particular to name one.

Big thank you Congrats Scenic Hotel For your brilliant service , food and atmosphere for our dads 90th birthday.

67 guests for afternoon tea and bar open.

All guests were served in their seats with warm welcoming staff.

From the moment we walked in to organize the party a few weeks earlier till we left after the party your service was outstanding.

To Warehouse Stationery for the great help when I was having a hiccup with my phone.

Fantastic service.

Especially when the phone provider wasn’t interested.

Secondhand outfits You get it given to you for nothing.

But you charge a lot.

You could go in to town and buy brand new cheaper.

Spring Creek roundabout Hopeless truck drivers, nothing wrong with roundabout says Frank Porter.

Bring back the big rig with the 30 metre crane and Frank can drive it around to show you truckies how easy it is.

Maybe a training day for all truckies.

Now the roundabout completed, with the exception of the odd large truck problem, as a regular user I consider it works quite well.

However when heading south, then turning right to go west into Rapaura Road the large green Blenheim sign totally obscures any vehicle heading north which must give way to the right turning vehicle.

By obscured I mean the front of the vehicle, the indicators and the windscreen, unable to see/read that driver’s intention.

So if I can’t see the front of that vehicle that driver obviously can’t see my vehicle turning If the green Blenheim sign was at ground level visibility would be much improved, better still mount it on the left of the highway.

While I didn’t see the need for the Spring Creek roundabout it’s there now and as a professional truck driver with a similar length combination who can get around no problem I suggest those who can’t should stay in the North Island or go back to class two work.

Lovely service A big thanks to the lovely girl working at Makana at 11.30am on 10th October (sorry l didn’t get your name), who helped me to repackage my truffles into the little blue box.

You were very caring and professional, thanks for your great customer service.

Long wait Why do we always have to wait for ages at the Central Post Office?

It’s quicker to drive out to Springlands!

Community garden Really disappointed to find yet more holes cut in the community garden fence along the eastern boundary.

This creating easy access to vegetables planted by hardworking people who supply to the community anyway!

Just ask if you are that desperate without causing unnecessary damage.

Colleges The Chamber of Commerce should keep its nose out of the MOE’s decision as to the location of the colleges.

I gather from their comment they also have no idea what a modern learning environment is.

Such old fashioned thinking Chamber of Commerce.

Update yourself and forget about traditional English type schools.

An incredible, modern coed school fit for the next 50 years is what is about to happen.

For the few who play tennis and rugby it’s not far to go is it?

Buying a property Considering buying a property in Marlborough so I went to the council, hoping to get some answers on land use etc.

Seems they don’t give any of those type of answers.

I liken it to extracting blood from a stone.

Just saying Guns don’t kill people and plastic bags don’t jump into the ocean.

txt talk of the week Civic awards Really enjoyed the article on Civic awards to young people.

Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ schools prize giving also shows how many amazing young people we have here.

It makes my heart glow.

Great service Sincere appreciation to St John paramedics, ED staff at Wairau Hospital and the radiology staff member who took x- rays.

Your kindness and compassion was impressive following my accident at home on Saturday 30th September.

Great team work everyone.

Bus shelter I went and had a look at 300k bus shelter.

What a joke, could build two small houses for that price.

Why is it that dam near everything the council spends our rate money on costs far more than it’s worth?

Bus shelter great to sit there when it’s raining, ready made hole so rain will get you wet.

A disgrace.

But what would you expect, it took three years to plan.

300k of rubbish.

Really makes you want to pay your rates on time or at all, doesn’t it.

When is a (bus) shelter, not a shelter?

Where has common sense gone?

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After many great years in business something exciting is happening here at 6 Symons St next week!

We will be closed from Sunday Oct 15th at 4pm, and re-opening Wednesday Oct 18th at 7.30am.

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Sounds author honoured to join renowned writers

By Bill McElhinney Marlborough Sounds writer Marion Day has taken another leap forward in her writing career by having a poem she wrote included in a book featuring renowned New Zealand authors.

“I was honoured to have my poem ‘Heightened Tones’, set in the Marlborough Sounds, accepted for ‘Bird Words’, a book on birds featuring New Zealand writers,” Marion says. “There is a long line-up of renowned writers featured in the book, writers such as Witi Ihimaera, Brian Turner, Hone Tuwhare, Frank Sargeson, Janet Frame, Sam Hunt and Michael King to name a few, so it was particularly rewarding to have my poem accepted,” Marion says.

Marion lives in Clova Bay, in the outer Marlborough Sounds. She says the remoteness of her home and its natural beauty, sea against mountains, makes it a great

Marion Day.

place to live as an author.

Marion has been writing now for 10 years, although “I never had any inclination to write or even scribble down words when I was young,” she says.

Marion’s compulsion to write came at a later age, although she developed a love of books during a time working in a bookshop at the age of 16.

“That first job, in a bookshop at 16, changed all that.

It was there that books took on a real form,” Marion says.

Marion has had children’s stories selected for New Zea-

land anthologies, and was short-listed in the Joy Cowley Awards in 2011.

She has just finished two new children’s books, one of which focuses on an issue that is a real challenge for parents and youngsters today.

“The book is called ‘Uncle Tappit’,” Marion says. “It’s about a young girl, Hannah, who calls her tablet search engine Uncle Tappit because he opens the world to her.

“But her mother is not always happy. She would like Hannah to spend less time on her tablet. The story tells what happens with Hannah when her real uncle arrives for a visit.”

The second book, The Chestnut Mare, is about Amy, who loves to get away from the city and stay on a farm in the school holidays.

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Nanogirl Labs team are bringing their explosive live science and engineering theatre show to Blenheim next month.

Explosive show coming to Blenheim Nanogirl, Dr Michelle Dickinson MNZM, and the Nanogirl Labs team are bringing their explosive live science and engineering theatre show to Blenheim this November, appearing at ASB Theatre on Saturday, November 18.

‘Nanogirl Live! in Engineering Magic’ is a brand new show, building on the huge success of last year’s tour.

With a vibrant magic themed story, and packed with science experiments, feats of engineering, daredevil stunts and explosions, this show brings science and engineering to life for young audiences like never before.

“We believe that understanding science and engineering is important for everyone,” Nanogirl Labs co-founder Dr Michelle Dickinson says.

“This year’s tour is travelling to twelve towns and cities around New Zealand, visiting many for the first time.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting

people from Blenheim and being able to share science with everyone there!”

Alongside the theatre tour, the Nanogirl team will be visiting primary and intermediate schools in and around Blenheim, supporting teachers through science education workshops, helping to empower teachers with new science and technology skills.

These visits are provided at no cost to the schools, thanks to Nanogirl Labs’ partnership with The MacDiarmid Institute.

“Nanogirl Live! is a New Zealand success story, created here and now in demand around the world as a way of teaching science and engineering principles.

“These are critical skills for New Zealand’s future work force - we’re really excited to be back home, and to be bringing the Nanogirl Live to Blenheim for the first time in 2017!

“Tickets are available now at nanogirllive. co.nz.”

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Jill and Peter Griffiths with the seat and plaque the family erected in memory of Peter’s mother Jean.

Think Water Marlborough salesperson Marianne Lloyd.

Ready your pool for summer With summer just around the corner, your swimming pool may need a clean out and the water restored to its proper chemical balance.

This is where the team at Think Water Marlborough can help.

Owner Pete James says the instore pool water testing system and range of components and chemicals available means people can save money on maintenance and ‘take charge’.

“Some people get very frustrated with their pools, so we are wanting to show that pools don’t have to be hard to maintain with the right information and products,” he says.

Think Water Marlborough has a specialist machine that takes pool water samples and carries out a chemical analysis.

The process is ‘quick and simple’ Pete says, and with it they are able to print out an easy-to-follow method to keep your pool

chemically balanced.

“We’ve also put together some pool starter kits at special prices that contain the products you’ll need.

“Once your pool is chemically balanced then it should be easy to maintain.

“The customers who have had this analysis said it’s easy to follow, cost effective and they ended up only spending two thirds of what they did previously,” he says.

Think Water Marlborough also has a great range of products including the Davey range.

There are water cooled motors with speed control which are ‘really quiet and save energy’, Pete says.

“Our range covers both pools and spas of all sizes. We even have a Dolphin robotic pool cleaner in a tank to demonstrate how it works, so come in and see what we have to offer.” PBA

Scribble on seat upsets family

By Bill McElhinney “This has really ruined my day,” a tearful Jill Griffiths says as she surveys the scribble on a seat dedicated to the memory of her late mother-in-law.

Jill and her husband, Peter, had been to the cemetery earlier in the day to remember Peter’s mother Jean, who passed away last year.

Jean had lived in Rogers Street longer than anyone else, from 1948 until 2016, and the family had erected the seat on the Taylor River reserve at the bottom of Rogers Street in her memory.

A plaque on the seat honours Jean and her long connection with the neighbourhood.

“We were just so upset to find this,”

Peter says, after he and Jill went down to the reserve yesterday and found the seat had been marked with: ‘Kaitlyn Taylor was here 13/9/17.’

“The family put in $1400 to erect the seat and plaque,” Peter says.

“We erected it in June last year and there haven’t been any problems before now.

“The area has special memories for us.

“My five brothers and my sister grew up here and spent our childhood days playing down by the river.

“This sort of thing just trashes Jean’s memory,” Jill says.

“I’m so upset and it happened at the time when we remember Jean’s passing.”

The Griffiths plan to report the incident to the Blenheim Police.

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Week 13 - 20 October, 2017

Marlborough Women’s Club members, president Judith Bruce, Toni Gillan and Bev Hodgetts.

Women’s club going strong

By Celeste Alexander In the early 1900s the wives of men socialising at the Marlborough Men’s Club would sit in their cars outside, waiting for their husbands to finish.

These wives felt they would be much more comfortable in their own club rooms so the Marlborough Women’s Club was set up next door in 1923.

The men supported the venture by providing the finances to facilitate the purchase of the original building which was a little wooden villa.

Over the years it has been added to and today it still proudly stands and is still enjoyed by around 60 members.

The club is keen to increase its membership and would like to hear from women interested in joining, club president Judith Bruce says.

“We have this incredible facility which has been passed on to us by women before us, and we want to make sure that it continues to be supported and enjoyed.

“The greatest thing about this club is that we get back to the basics. We talk and learn about one another, spend time socialising and share stories and experiences.

“Really, it’s just a social club for a friendly group of women who have a lot in common.”

The building, which is home to the club is situated on High Street in Blenheim, opposite from Chateau Marlborough.

Hidden away is a beautiful garden area behind the building, described by members as ‘Blenheim’s best kept secret’.

“People who have visited here have said how wonderful it is, and they would never have guessed the garden was so beautiful,” Judith says.

There’s a huge variety of entertainment enjoyed by members including music, attending shows, guest speakers, craft and gardening.

The Marlborough Women’s Club meets every Friday.

To find out more contact Judith by phoning (03) 578 4194 and leave a message.

The winner of the Youth Spirit Award, Demi Blankendaal of Rai Valley Area School, is presented her award by Marlborough mayor John Leggett.

Youth winner making big impact

By Cathie Bell Rai Valley area school student Demi Blankendaal has won the Trustpower Community Awards’ Youth Spirit Award, and judges say she is making a big impact right across her community.

The awards were held in Blenheim on Tuesday evening, and the supreme award was won by the group which runs the Marlborough book festival.

Demi was congratulated

by Trustpower community relations representative Abbie Siely, who says the effort she puts into her school and community is ‘so impressive, and clearly comes from a kind and generous nature’.

Demi is a leader at her school, which caters to students from Year 1 – 13. She is a member of the student council, house leader, and ‘growing coach’ to younger students, as well as planning and managing fundraising at Pet Day. She took on the role of ‘camp mother’ at The Annual Area Schools Sport Tournament, which involved tending to the needs of 20 students – making lunches and organising dinners, overseeing the cleaning and upkeep of accommodation, being team manager and motivator, and supporting students through personal challenges.

Demi is secretary of the Rai Valley Leo Club, a volunteer organisation that enables students to participate in their community. This year, the group organised a quiz night that raised over $1100 and took part in riparian planting at Momorangi Bay. Demi has a passion for farming, is up at 4.30am, seven days a week to fulfil her part time job milking cows.

The other finalists in the category are: Jack Dalton, Marlborough Boys’ College; Laurie Duncan, Marlborough Girls’ College; and Maddi Anderson, Queen Charlotte College.

Prep, check, know Safer Boating Week is traditionally the week before Labour Day weekend, which is when many boaties start getting back on the water.

It uses the slogan ‘Prep, Check, Know’ to encourage boaties to take simple steps to get their boats and themselves ready before they get back on the water.

Prep your boat: Service the engine, check and change the fuel, check the battery, and generally give the boat a good once-over.

Check your gear: Make sure your lifejackets are still fit for purpose and you have enough, service any inflatable lifejackets, ensure you have two reliable forms of communication equipment

Ensure your vessel is equipped with emergency survival equipment.

– usually, marine VHF radio is best, check the marine weather forecast.

Know the rules: Ensure you know the rules of the

road on the water, and check your local bylaws to make sure you understand what the requirements are in your area.

The ‘5 knot rule’ Section 3.2 of the Marlborough Navigation Safety Bylaws 2009 requires all vessels to travel at a speed of 5 knots or less within 200 meters of the shore. This bylaw is commonly known as the ‘5 knot rule’.

The reasoning behind this rule is simple.

The closer you are to the shore the greater the risk of meeting another boat, person or object in the water. Slowing down to 5 knots allows more time to identify hazards, make good collision avoidance decisions and reduces the effect of wake.

It can be difficult to judge your distance from the shore in a complex waterway like Marlborough Sounds. To make it easier, the Harbourmaster has placed yellow 5 knot marker buoys in high risk areas.

High risk areas include busy navigational channels and locations where

maritime activities such as swimming and kayaking occur. Exceeding 5 knots within high risk areas puts lives at risk so if you see a yellow 5 knot buoy always slow down to 5 knots or less.

This summer, the Harbourmaster will be actively enforcing the 5 knot rule with a particular focus on the marked high risk areas. Exceeding 5 knots within a high risk area will incur a $200 fine.

Visit the Marlborough Cruise Guide (www.marlborughcruiseguide.co.nz) to watch an instructional video on how to navigate safely in high risk areas and to familiarise with the full bylaw. http://www.cruiseguide.co.nz/marlborough-sounds/safe-boating-andnavigation/5-knot-warning/

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Celebrate safety Week 13 - 20 October, 2017

Prepare for distress calls

‘If you can’t call for help, we can’t rescue you’ Safer Boating Week’s important message highlights safety New Zealand’s national Safer Boating Week (October 13-20) starts today with an important new message for boaties: If you can’t call for help, we can’t rescue you.

“Have waterproof communications with you, and a marine VHF radio is usually best,” Safer Boating Forum chair Lindsay Sturt says.

“Lifejackets and waterproof communications work together. A lifejacket helps you float and they have saved many lives, but if you can’t

call for help, then we can’t rescue you.”

For seven years the forum has focused on lifejackets.

As the number of recreational boaties has increased over that time, the percentages carrying and wearing lifejackets on board have also increased significantly, and there is strong awareness of lifejacket messages.

Eighty-six per cent of boaties take lifejackets with them on their boats, and 76 per cent now wear their lifejack-

ets all or most of the time on the water.

But only 38 per cent of boaties take two waterproof ways to call for help and the most common device they take is a cellphone.

“We can’t over-emphasise the importance of carrying waterproof communications,” Lindsay says.

“We want to maintain boaties’ good lifejacket behaviour and increase their use of communications, particularly VHF radio.”

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There are special calls that are strictly for communicating distress, urgency and safety; these must be understood and used properly: The distress signal MAYDAY is used to indicate that a vessel, aircraft or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.

The urgency signal PAN PAN is used to indicate that a vessel has a very urgent message to transmit about its safety (such as loss of steering).

The safety signal SÉCURITÉ (pronounced say-cure-ee-tay) is used to indicate that the calling station has an important navigational or meteorological warning to transmit.

There are penalties for improper use of a VHF radio.

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MAYDAY call, cease any transmissions that could interfere with the distress communication.

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station acknowledges the MAYDAY call, acknowledge it with your radio and do as much as you can to assist the vessel and communications.

• Distress and urgency calls and messages must be cancelled if assistance is no longer required or when the incident is over.

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5 MINUTES WITH: Juliearna Kavanagh Executive Chef and owner at Escape to Picton

Q A Q A Q A

My ideal day is spent....

Wo r k i n g i n c r e d i b l y hard and finishing with an amazing bottle of Marlborough Pinot Noir with my partner Warren.

One of my best holidays was...

When I spent time riding and staying with the Gauchos in Uruguay. It was a phenomenal experience.

One thing on my bucket list is....

To have an eat, pray love experience. I would like to continuously travel the world.

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If I could, I would....

Time travel.

What’s your favourite meal?

Marlborough’s mussels, garlic bread, wakanui filet with a cream pernod sauce. Lastly pavlova with fresh berries and cream, all from Escape to Picton My guilty TV pleasure is .....

True life crime.

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More advice for helping the blind

By Bill McElhinney Last week we talked to Paul Richardson, rehablilitation instructor with the Blind Foundation, about what well meaning members of the public need to know about helping someone who is blind or has low vision.

Paul, who is based in Nelson, travels to Blenheim regularly to support individuals with their orientation and mobility needs.

“You might have a friend, family member or colleague who’s blind or has low vision,” Paul says. So how would you help?

Paul offers the following suggestions: Helping a blind or sight impaired person navigate stairs or a kerb.

• When you come to a street kerb or stairs, pause.

• Tell the person there is a kerb or staircase ahead and let them know whether they will need to go up or down.

• Ensure you are a step ahead so they can follow your body movement.

• Pause when you step onto the landing or last step (don’t stop) then continue walking.

• You might need to change sides such as to access the handrail. Stop and let the person know you need to change sides. Indicate the location of the handrail by touching it with your guiding arm hand. Do not take hold of their hand to move to an item.

Here are some other useful tips to be aware of: • Do not take hold of the white cane or guide dog – breaking their or their guide dog’s concentration can be very dangerous.

• Be precise when giving directions – “go straight ahead about 20 metres” is much clearer than “over there”.

•As a driver if you think a pedestrian needs assistance, drive past before stopping so your car does not block them from the view of other traffic.

• Let the person know that you are leaving them. It can be embarrassing to be left talking to thin air!

Here are a few actions to make it easier and safer for blind and low vision pedestrians to move around independently: 1. Don’t obstruct the pathway with parked vehicles or other obstacles.

2. Keep hedges and overhanging foliage to a minimum.

3. If you see a blind or low vision person attempting to cross the road turn your lawnmower or power tool off. They need to hear the traffic.

4. As a driver please don’t beep or wave to a blind or low vision person to indicate it is safe to cross the road.

Service of Remembrance International Baby Loss Day October 15th Remembrance Service will be held at The Sowman Lounge, 14 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim at 6pm on Sunday 15 October 2017.

You may wish to bring a photo, poem or something in memory of your baby to share in the service. Balloon release and light refreshments will follow.

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My parents used to say...

Work hard, play hard, and go for gold always. Do your best and the rest will follow.

The keys to happiness are...

To enjoy what you do, every day. As well as health, wealth and a happy family.

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

Richard Branson. We have a lot in common. Both left school early, started businesses and are dyslexic.

Love new ideas and enjoy life to its fullest.

GARDENING

THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

Roses, camellia and moss The weather is certainly not making conditions good for gardening so far this season.

I bought some tomato, capsicum and chilli plants during the week and put them straight into a glasshouse. Not much point in potting them up yet. No sun, no growth, no point.

A number of gardeners are having problems with moss, liverwort, algae and slime because of all the wet weather.

Moss in lawns is common in these conditions and using sulphate of iron is a waste of time and money, as it only burns off the top of the moss and it is not long before it shows through again.

Wally’s Moss and Liverwort control is effective. Mix at 50mls per litre of water and spray into the moss. You need to adjust the sprayer nozzle so it becomes a jet and forces the solution into the moss.

The product does not harm the grass or plants that may be sprayed, but to be sure just lightly water 30 minutes after application.

Use the same product for liverwort in the garden, on roofs, paths, buildings and fences.

Lichen and algae can be controlled at the lesser rate of 25mls per litre of water.

If you have a pond (without fish) or bird bath that gets algae then a couple of drops, (dependent of pond size) will clear the water of algae. If you have fish then you need to remove them as the product takes all the oxygen out of the water and the fish will die.

Running a pump/air pump/fountain will spread the product, clean up the algae and replenish the oxygen.

I have my own thoughts on various diseases which are far from life threatening to a plant yet can be annoying when one wants a perfect plant.

There are a range of things that can cause black spot. Firstly, the breeding of some roses may create a rose with low immunity against diseases. Yet that rose may have a great flower or some other virtue.

Chemicals, including chlorine in tap

water, will destroy the soil life and affect the immune system of the plant. What you feed your rose will relate to how healthy it is.

If your rose is of strong breeding and living in a natural growing situation with an ample range of minerals and trace elements, then poor weather conditions, such as we are currently experiencing, will cause the rose to stress. Thus your rose catches a cold, or in this case black spot.

Removal of damaged leaves reduces the leaf area, which gathers energy from the sun, so does little if anything to contain the spread.

Too many cloudy days and too little direct sunlight mean your rose needs every bit of green leaf available.

Most rose diseases can be controlled by simply spraying potassium permanganate at a quarter a teaspoon per litre of water with Raingard added. Spray all the rose and the ground underneath.

The Camellia blight which either causes buds to drop prematurely or flowers to be badly marked is an annoying problem.

Officially there is no real cure for the home gardener, but I believe that potassium permanganate can greatly help control this.

Use as with roses, but pay special attention to the ground under the camellias where the spores are.

Repeat once a month till flowering is finished, then do the soil underneath again. Start again when buds are forming next winter.

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A lifetime of living and loving in Havelock

By Bill McElhinney Long time Havelock residents Len and Joan Climo have shifted house three times – and are still living on the same section.

Len, 95, and Joan, 88, recently celebrated 70 years of marriage with their sons, Alan and George, seven grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren.

“And one great-great grandchild,” says Joan with a smile.

When they were first married on September 20, 1947, they bought an old house on Main Road, Havelock, that belonged to Joan’s grandfather.

Years later, the old house was demolished and the Climos built a new house on the same section.

The house they now live in is a newer one, right next door to their previous home.

They have a great view looking out over the Havelock marina, watching the boat traffic come

and go.

“It’s great,” says Len. “We haven’t moved far at all in all those years!”

Len has lived in Havelock all his life. Joan was brought up in the Pelorus Sounds and moved to Havelock where she met Len. “We used to go to the pictures together,” she says. “Then Len went off to the Second World War, to Italy.

“We wrote to each other while he was away.”

When Len returned from the war the couple were married at Raetihi Guest House in the Kenepuru Sound and settled in Havelock.

Len worked on a fishing boat for a while, and then spent 22 years with Havelock grocer W.H. Orsman.

“Among other things I had to carry in the 180 pound (81kg) bags of wheat that were delivered to the store,” Len says. Before their family arrived, Joan worked at the

Havelock Post Office.

Len then took a job with Havelock mussel farmers Pickering and Brownlee for 18 years doing maintenance work such as cleaning the mussel lines.

He then went to work at the freezing works at Picton, where he did 14 seasons.

“We lived in a caravan parked at my aunt’s place in Picton,” Joan says, “and went back to our home in Havelock at the weekends. In those days we never locked the door when we went away.”

The couple have seen big changes in Havelock in their lifetime.

“When I was a boy I walked down the road to school,” Len says, “and we used to play marbles on the main road on the way home!”

“We’ve always got on well,” Joan says. “We’ve made the most of it.

“I think sometimes these days couples give up too easily!”

Long-time Havelock residents Len and Joan Climo recently celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Holiday fun keeps kids happy

By Bill McElhinney Running, jumping, searching sliding – dozens of children were enjoying fun in the sun at Redwoodtown School last week.

“We’ve got plenty of activities to keep them occupied,” OSCAR (Out of School Care and Recreation) coordinator Maryn Kotze says.

The OSCAR team, who work with the Blenheim Bread of Life Trust, is running a series of activities during the school holidays and on Wednesday it was the Big Day Out. “We have a bouncy castle and a super slide,” Maryn says, “along with a scavenger hunt, obstacle course, exercise activities and other organised games.

“There’s a sausage sizzle and Mr Whippy will be along to give the kids an ice cream treat. It’s all included in the

programme.

“The OSCAR programme provides a safe and warm atmosphere for primary aged children to gather and be cared for before school, after school and in the school holidays,” Maryn says.

“All staff have a passion to work with children and they encourage them in recreational pursuits.

“Our activities are organised by the staff of each programme to meet the needs of the children that are being catered for.

“The children all enjoy a range of activities from art, craft, indoor and outdoor games, cooking and trips in holiday programmes.”

The Woodbourne OSCAR is based at the Woodbourne Community centre and caters for children in age from five to 13 years who live in the Woodbourne, Renwick, and

Fairhall and Rapaura district.

Redwoodtown OSCAR is based at Redwoodtown School and caters for the children from St Mary’s, Witherlea and Redwoodtown Schools with children from Years 1- 8.

“In the holiday period we cater for five to nine-yearolds”, Maryn says.

The Blenheim OSCAR is based at Blenheim School and has four programmes.

There are junior and senior after school programme and in the holidays there is a programme for the over 10-yearolds and under 10-year-olds.

Springlands OSCAR at Springlands School runs a before school programme that caters for children from any school in Blenheim and five to 13-year-olds. The after school programme is only for the students from Springlands School.

Co l e Simps o n , Jake Webber and Christopher Cook with the items they found in the scavenger hunt, one of the OSCAR school holiday activities at Redwoodtown School run by the Bread of Life Trust.

Kora, Tori, William, Tanith, Emma and Chloe were enjoying the Capture the Flag Chal lenge, part of the OSCAR holiday fun at Redwoodtown School.

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- weekend event guide Friday 13 Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre – Kids Go Free Two fantastic exhibitions to enjoy with the original Knights of the Sky and the new WWII exhibition, Dangerous Skies, also a fun quiz for kids. Children free with a paying adult (maximum 2 children per adult) 10am5pm until October 15. Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, 79 Aerodrome Rd, Omaka.

Andrew London Trio With intermittent forays into folk, blues, country and hip-hop plus poignancy and pathos from the Beatle-esque.

7.30pm Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton. Tickets $20 from Take Note, 28 High Street, Picton and Alyssums, 15 Queen Street, Blenheim.

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.

Marlborough Women’s Club Friday’s at 2pm, 108 High Street, Blenheim.

A variety of programmes throughout the year, Mah Jong, music, gardening, crafts and a monthly speaker. Women of all ages welcome. For further information phone Catherine 9293299. This Friday is Garden Circle with a visit to Margaret and Brian’s Garden, 151 Rowley Crescent. Afternoon tea at the club will follow.

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

Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day!

74 Paynters Rd. www.marlboroughgolf.co.nz.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar Wharf, on Picton Foreshore. For more information call Karen 5736868.

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.

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

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

Art Classes and Workshops available. 204 High Street. Phone 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com.

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

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

Contact Alison 578 5109.

Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily.

Phone 578-1712.

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

Detour Gallery Detour is marking the anniversary of the Kaikoura earthquake with a special show.

Featuring art inspired by the changed landscape created on November 14, 2016. On until November 23. Opening 5.30-7pm, today then open from Wednesday to Monday 11am-5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm weekends. 67 Market Street. Phone 0211201717 or 021 2542489 or info@detourgallery.co.nz.

Saturday 14 Wairau Valley Anglican Parish Country Gardens The Wairau Valley Anglican Parish will hold its popular annual tour of country gardens on today and Sunday. Two ‘secret’ gardens never before opened to the public will be revealed as part of a special tour of eleven gardens in Marlborough.

Beavertown Lions Club Spring Fair Plants, quality clothing, household goods, white elephant, Christmas crafts, baking, books, sausage sizzle and raffles. All proceeds raised will go towards assisting needy local charities. Redwood Community Centre, corner of Cleghorn and Weld Streets, Redwoodtown. 9am-12pm.

Marlborough Youth Council’s Pop Up Movie Night Organised by the Marlborough Youth Council a pop-up movie night showing ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’. For 13-18 years, College age only. $5 per person which includes movie, drink and popcorn.

7-10.30pm, Alfred Street Car Park Building.

Pirate School Pirate School is back. Come and enjoy arts and crafts in the boat shed area, Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton. $5-$15, 9am-5pm today and Sunday.

Marlborough Artisan Market The market is back for the summer highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down every Saturday. 9am-1pm, Wynen Street car park. Wet weather venue is the Alfred Street Car Park.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Lorna Clarke and Friends featuring a collection of work over the years, on until November 5. Open 10.30am-4.30pm daily, Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street Blenheim.

For the best chicken in town...

• Succulent • Crispy • Juicy • Yummy

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, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Phone Doris 579 4357.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Sat and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Building relationships and sharing skills. We welcome new members of all ages.

Phone Trevor 570 5064.

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

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

5km Taylor River Fun Run Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

To register anyone of any age go to www.parkrun.co.nz/blenheim.

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

Phone Dale 578 4427.

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Blenheim Country Music Club: Concert day with special guest artist. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street. 2-5pm, $3, with afternoon tea provided, all welcome. Phone Kathy 5779659 or Brian 5736556.

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.

Ulysses Club Ride Lunch ride to Lambretta’s Café in Nelson.

10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street. Phone Russell 579 1952.

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.

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.

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

Marlborough Coastguard Open Day Marlborough Coastguard will be joined

by Picton St John Ambulance, Picton Fire Brigade, Marlborough Marine Radio and the Harbourmaster, the Olgilvie-Lee Emergency Operations Centre, Waikawa Road Picton.

Including a range of fun free activities for the whole family, 10am-2pm.

Favourite Hymns Favourite Hymns with Barry Parker at the Old Tua Marina Church, 26 Arthur Baker Place, Redwoodtown. 3-4.30pm as part of the Marlborough Museum Heritage Festival. $5 donation which goes towards the restoration of the Old Tua Marina Church.

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.

...and the best coffee (according to our customers) Barista quality coffee freshly brewed in our handmade Italian coffee machine.

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Physical address: 23 Queen St, Blenheim Email: office.bln@bmorewealthy.co.nz Phone: 03 578-1921

Sarah Loza - Blackmore Wealth Management

Blackmore Wealth Management has offered investment advice since 1989, delivering a client-focussed wealth management service to over 500 clients throughout the top of the South Island.

It has been my pleasure to join principal/director Rob Blackmore, as a registered financial adviser and introduce our clients to KiwiSaver.

KiwiSaver helps ordinary New Zealanders save for retirement with key benefits being the annual member tax credit of up to $521 and employer contributions matching 3% of your gross earnings.

Add your contributions and the power of compounding returns and you’re on your way to meaningful retirement savings.

We proudly offer the NZ Funds KiwiSaver scheme which ranks in the top five schemes for growth and performance*. The Life Cycle Scheme is unique. Our members’ portfolios are allocated across different strategies according to age.

Allocations are adjusted annually to optimise the strategic balance between growing wealth and preserving capital. An estimated 36% of KiwiSaver investors are in default schemes.

Are you in the right scheme for you? * From David Chaplin’s 2017 report celebrating 10 years of KiwiSaver, “KiwiSaver the 10th” Disclosure Statement and a copy of the Product Disclosure Statement for NZ Funds KiwiSaver Scheme available upon request

Anna MacKenzie - Baseline Group Marlborough Subdivisions and Boundary Adjustments Civil Engineering Drawings Resource Consents for District Councils Anna Mackenzie P 03 578 7299 E anna@blg.nz 30 Maxwell Road, Blenheim www.blg.nz

NMA NELSON MARLBOROUGH AUDIT LTD SPECIALIST INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES

Subdivisions and Boundary Adjustments Civil Engineering Drawings Resource Consents for District Councils Anna Mackenzie P 03Ph578 7299 E anna@blg.nz Simon 021 295 6043 or email simon@nma-audit.co.nz 30 Maxwell Road, Blenheim www.nma-audit.co.nz www.blg.nz

I love working with couples to create a very special wedding ceremony that is unique to them.

I also love performing vow renewal ceremonies.

Heather Sorensen – Celebrant

Phone: 03 5757 034 Cell: 027 472 4485 Private Bag 1256, Blenheim 7240 www.heathersorensen.co.nz www.facebook.com/HeatherSorensenCelebrant

There are many types of projects, small and large, that require a resource consent so enlisting the help of a specialist planner can take the ‘headache’ out of the process.

In January of this year Anna MacKenzie established Baseline Group Marlborough and has been using her 10 years experience in resource management planning to help clients obtain consents.

The business has been going through a ‘growth stage’ and recently Anna welcomed planner Nina Kay to the business.

“One of our unique selling points is that we are a small, locally owned company but we deal with big projects.

“Whether someone is looking at subdivision, building a cottage on their farm, a boat shed in the Sounds needs consent, or earthworks on a historically contaminated site, Nina and I are here to help make the process painless,” she says.

Anna offers a free one hour appraisal to clients and is happy to discuss any projects.

“Baseline Group Marlborough is very price competitive in the local market and provides a high quality product. If you want your pre-Christmas consents, call us today,” she says.

Simon Danson - NMA Nelson Marlborough Audit Ltd NMA Nelson Marlborough Audit Ltd specialise in the provision of independent audit and audit related services across Nelson and Marlborough. Both the company, and the Director Simon Danson are recognised as qualified auditors in accordance with CAANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand).

Simon has provided audit services for over 25 years, with the last 11 being spent in a senior role at the largest provider of audit services in the Nelson/Marlborough region.

Simon’s vision is to provide high quality, comprehensive, independent audit services at a cost-effective price, he understands the importance of a local auditor with local knowledge and experience.

The company uses modern audit specific software enabling the delivery of efficient and cost-effective audit services. The recent changes to the Financial Reporting Act have meant new reporting obligations for both for-profit and not-for-profit entities - with some significant impacts. NMA can help ensure you meet these new requirements. What may have been acceptable before may no longer be the case.

Ultimately, clients of NMA can rest assured their business and statutory audit or review requirements are fully met.

Heather Sorensen - Celebrant

For over six years, celebrant Heather Sorenson has been working with people at very happy and special times in their lives, including weddings, and vow renewals.

She says just being able to witness the love and commitment between couples and their families is a ‘true highlight’.

“I’ve always liked working with people so being able to make these occasions even more special is the reason why I love what I do.”

Heather will officiate weddings anywhere in Marlborough and has an abundance of ideas to help with the planning process.

“With weddings and vow renewals I talk to couples and find out what they are wanting so that I can create something unique and memorable to them.

“Having a day that you and your guests can enjoy and remember is so important.

That is exactly what I can help you with. I pride myself on my creativity and vision that ensures your ceremony will be something that is extra special.

“The options for ceremonies are endless and only restricted by your imagination.”

For wedding ceremonies and vow renewals, contact Heather Sorenson.

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HUSQVARANA Ride on lawnmower, 6 years old, serviced yearly.

Catcher plus mulcher plug, 42 inch cutting width. $4,000.00 ono.

Phone 0273295102.

WATER Caravan Pelin Launch 24 feet. Newly over hauled engine, new toilet and holding tank, new upholstery, double and single berth and a 2 burner fully equipped galley. 6 knot cruising only. $12,000 negotiable. Phone 5735905.

PEA STRAW FOR SALE Weed free, medium squares.

Phone 0272443136.

OFFICE For lease, Burleigh Industrial Estate. 50 square metres, available beginning December. Phone Matt 021677186.

WRITING a book?

We print and publish books and e-books.

No-obligation discussion. 03 5794709, www. prismaprint.co.nz info@ prismaprint.co.nz

Two Strong Men & A Truck Available by the hour.

Can also do single item pick-up & delivery in Blenheim region.

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

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Marlborough Colleges Old Girls Association (Inc)

WANTED

I need someone to operate my lawnmowing business, when I am away on holidays etc.

All equipment and vehicle supplied.

Takings are yours.

Phone Murray 0212808182

Beavertown Lions Club

Spring Fair Saturday 14 October 9am to 12 noon Redwoodtown Community Centre

BEEHIVES

Annual General Meeting Wednesday 25th October 2017 7.30pm Sowman Lounge Hutcheson Street, Blenheim

Due to Change of Ownership All must be sold, including: Braud SB58 Harvester and 2 x 4.5 ton Musgrove gondolas, $50000, Sylvan GIII sprayer and farm scan computer $6500, Landpride scallop discs $5500, platform scales and miscellaneous tools and bins Also an assortment of office equipment.

Phone Omaka Springs Estates 021 680 998 or 021 468 469 for viewing and purchase Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 4.30pm.

For Sale

8 Double Broad Box Beehives Phone 03 578 5965 After 6pm

WHAT'S ON Tonight

With the arrival of Spring and spring cleaning we are anticipating more donations of your unwanted surplus goods.

We are opening one hour longer from Monday October 9th now closing at 4.30pm.

Marlborough charities love your generosity, thank you.

46 Seymour Street, Blenheim

Saturday Cressy's Picture Framing GARAGE SALE One year old stock take sale 20% to 50% off Frames, mirrors, stags, horses and farming prints plus much more. Also frame your orders Friday October 13, noon - 4pm Saturday October 14, 9am - 3pm 14 Pitchell St, Blenheim 0210397361 A/H 5781707

Thai, Japanese, Korean Chef Open to teaching the right person Also required Part time Bar Manager (nights)

Call Amie on 03 579 4404

Final Clearance Sale of ALL Vineyard Equipment

Members Draw 1st draw $5000.00

EXTENDED OPENING HOURS

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Saturday 14 October, 9am-12pm. Redwoodtown Community Centre, corner Cleghorn & Weld Street.

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Members Draw $1800.00 Counties Manukau v Tasman, 7.35pm Club Bar

Tuesday Members Draw 1st draw $4600.00* * Unless struck prior

Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

Registered Early Childhood Teacher 20 hours per week

Due to our expanding centre we are seeking a registered Early Childhood teacher who loves working with children of all ages. The right person needs to have strong communication skills, be a team player, and be dedicated to supporting positive learning outcomes for each individual child.

Send your CV and application to Jan Matthews at Janspreschool203@gmail.com or Ph: 027 686 5150

Forklift and Manual Handling Operators Fixed Term – Blenheim Based As part of our QuayConnect initiative Port Nelson Ltd is seeking applications from enthusiastic, self-motivated Forklift Operators to work in our Blenheim based warehouse. The hours are full time and preference will be given to applicants prepared to work a range of shifts (days/afternoons/nights) Monday to Saturday.

To be considered you’ll be: • experienced forklift operator with a current OSH certificate • fully focused on safe work practices and care of cargo • have an understanding of inventory and stock control • versatile and multi-skilled and willing to work in a range of areas • pro-active and able to work unsupervised, and • Physically fit and a team player This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting phase and to have your top notch skills rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.

At Port Nelson Ltd, irrespective of our position, we all strive to uphold our “ASPIRE” values: accountability, safety, passion, integrity/honesty, respect and excellence.

Applicants should have NZ residency or be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Please apply ASAP through QJumpers www.qjumpers. co.nz with a copy of your CV or contact Jacqui on (03) 539 3834 for more information.

We operate a drug and alcohol testing programme.

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Proudly presents COUNTRY GARDENS 22nd tour of

14th and 15th October

Tickets on sale now On sale now from Islington Gardens, Renwick Dairy, Roselands Pets and Plants, Devon Nursery, Selmes Garden Trust Nursery.

Gardens around Waihopai Valley

Sponsors: S J & H I MacKenzie Contracting Ltd Harris Best Panel Beaters Mikes Mower and Chainsaw Services Ltd

A great day out!

The role oversees a part time administrative position and engages with a wide variety of people including airport operations staff, Council Managers and the Directors of the Holdings and Airport companies.

Our excellent Management Accountant has been promoted internally leaving us with the challenge of finding a replacement. Council has a subsidiary holding company which wholly owns Marlborough Airport and Port Marlborough. Whilst the Port is self-managing Council staff provide financial and accounting support to the Airport and manage the Holding Company.

This creates the unusual and challenging opportunity for an accounting professional with commercial and IFRS abilities to work from within the supportive Corporate Finance team.

A high degree of autonomy, variety and interest is available to the right applicant.

We are keen to have applications from people who: • Want a challenging role based around Financial Reporting and Management accounting for Council’s subsidiaries; • Can provide assistance and support to Council’s Activity managers with their budgets and performance management information; • Are keen to take ownership of the Financial Reporting and Management accounting for Council’s subsidiaries; • Are CA (or equivalent) qualified and prepared to work a minimum of 30-35 hours per week.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00pm on 30 October 2017.

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

For further information you are welcome to contact alison.vile@marlborough.govt.nz.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Welder/Fabricator M.i.G & t.i.G

A&G Engineering is recognised as Australia’s leading designer and fabricator of stainless steel tanks and vessels. With manufacturing premises in Griffith & Mildura, our dynamic family owned and operated company has remained at the forefront of stainless steel manufacture and design for more than 50 years, providing complete engineering solutions to customers around Australia, and internationally.

We are seeking qualified Welder(s) to join our manufacturing team in Griffith, NSW. To be successful on this position you will be energetic and goal oriented, and possess the following skills/qualifications: • Trade qualifications in welding (or equivalent) • Physically fit with good hearing, vision, and coordination • Team oriented, with excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to use and adapt to machines and tools.

• Knowledge of design techniques; including but not limited to reading drawings, M.I.G & T.I.G welding.

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of stainless steel products.

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other technique for maximising the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Above award rates will be negotiated with the successful candidate, in line with experience and expertise.

Applications to: Human Resources Department Phone inquiries to: 0061-2-6964-3422 Fax: 0061-2-6964-3497 Email inquiries to: jobapply@agengineering.com.au

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QUALIFIED ENGINEER GM Engineering is a locally owned and operated engineering firm specialising in a wide range of stainless steel and mild steel fabrication.

Due to steady growth we require an additional Qualified Engineer to join our team.

Experience in stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium is a must.

Phone George 021 391 891

BAKERY MANAGER

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Baker who has the necessary skills to take on the role of Manager in our busy Bakery.

You will report into the Owner/ Operator and will be required to take full responsibility for the smooth running of the Bakery Department.

The person we are looking for needs to have: • Experience in managing a team in a fast pace environment • A strong commitment to growth with-in the department • Be accurate in documentation of ordering, deliveries and stock control and be able to use our computerised system • Have good organisational and interpersonal skills • Positive attitude to customer service The hours required are to be discussed at the interview.

Our goal is to provide our customers with a superior shopping experience through excellence in range, service and operation.

If you have what we are looking for and are ready to take on an exciting new challenge then please register and apply now: https://foodstuffs.careercentre.net.nz Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit.

Applications close on 31st October 2017.

SALES CONSULTANT The Blenheim Sun newspaper is looking for a highly organised sales professional to join our successful team.

For the right person we will consider fulltime or part-time.

Our sales consultants introduce businesses around our region to the benefits of advertising in our twice weekly publication.

Working with our clients is a busy role but very rewarding, working alongside a fun team of individuals.

This role requires: • Strong organisational and people skills • Drive, energy and motivation • A self-starter who can seek out opportunities • Building rapport and maintaining relationships • Achieving goals and targets This is an exciting position to work with a privately owned leading newspaper in a growth focussed media business.

If you are looking for a new challenge contact us today in confidence.

Les Whiteside - Publisher Email: les@blenheimsun.co.nz

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CAREGIVING ROLES AVAILABLE PERMANENT AND CASUAL

CLEANING SHIFT AVAILABLE

(9AM -2.30PM) 4 ON 4 OFF ROTATING ROSTER IF YOU: Enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for caring for the elderly we would like to hear from you.

Please call at reception for an application or email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz

We have vacancies for: Mechanic Digger operator Drainlayer We operate a fleet of modern machinery, and complete a wide variety of projects throughout Marlborough.

Applications close 16/10/2017

Please contact Ron Findlater for complete information on 03 579 2284.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Taylor Pass Honey Co, one of the largest vertically integrated honey operations in the South Island. Our multiaward winning honey is harvested by our devoted beekeepers, extracted and packed in our state-of-the-art processing facilities and is sought after in New Zealand, Asia and around the world! Through inspiring leadership and ambitious growth plans, Taylor Pass Honey Co is the perfect place to build your career.

Warehouse and Site Supervisor This newly created role based at 829 Taylor Pass Road is a fantastic opportunity for a meticulous and experienced person to join our dedicated team.

The successful applicant will use their leadership and organisational abilities to manage the warehouse including the following areas: • Managing and recording stock movement • Unloading and loading trucks • Supervising casual staff This is a hands on role, you must be physically fit and be an experienced forklift operator. Ideally the applicant will hold their class 2 licence.

A positive, can do attitude with an attention to detail is critical in this role.

This is a permanent full time role. Flexible hours may be required.

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Picton RSA & Club

CATERING OPPORTUNITY Enthusiastic professional is required to run the restaurant/bistro at Picton RSA Owner operator business Contract starts immediately Phone 03 573 6114 Email: pictonrsa@clear.net.nz

Retail / Café Star required Permanent part-time position We are looking for a customer focused person to join the team in our gourmet cheese / produce store and licensed café.

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, a genuine interest in local artisan produce, energy and a positive attitude.

For more details contact Wendy 03 570 5832 info@patakathefoodstore.co.nz Applications close Fri 20th October

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@taylorpasshoney.co.nz Applications close 23 October 2017.

www.taylorpasshoney.co.nz

Warehouse General store Person

Who are we?

WineWorks offers wine bottling and warehousing services to New Zealand wineries. In doing this, we aim to be “Trusted to bottle New Zealand for the world”. Our Blenheim plant employs over 200 staff across 7+ departments and we are constantly on the lookout for fresh new talent to join our dynamic team. Our Warehouse is experiencing an exciting period of growth with the installation of our fifth bottling line, and is expanding to meet increased productivity and manufacturing demands. As a result, we’re looking for people to join both our day shift and night shift teams.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidates for these positions will be eager to work as part of a dynamic team, thrive on challenges and have a great work ethic to get in and get the job done. These positions are responsible for assisting in the effective operation of the Warehouse and Distribution area, resulting in a well-ordered operation. In return WineWorks Marlborough can offer you a stable future supporting an important local industry.

Applicants for this role must have the following abilities, skills and experience: • Previous experience working in a warehouse environment is preferred • Ability to work in a dynamic warehouse environment, and be able to work well under pressure • A high degree of physical fitness - including the ability to lift up to 16kg on a frequent basis.

• Have a current forklift license • OSH certification is desirable but can be gained on appointment of employment • Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills, able to communicate clearly and positively • Ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal • Display attention to detail • A positive, enthusiastic, “can do” attitude with a strong result focused work ethic • Be an excellent team player • A basic level of computer literacy • Health and Safety conscious • Willingness to learn and develop within the role When do we need you?

These are permanent, full time positions and would not suit working holiday visa holders.

We are seeking people who can work 8-12 hours, Monday to Friday depending on our client’s needs, so we need people who are willing to be flexible.

Applicants MUST have New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency. WineWorks has a drug and alcohol policy and the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment screening.

To apply online please go to www.wineworks.co.nz and click on the employment tab, General Store Person – Blenheim, or alternatively you can apply through Q Jumpers, Seek or Trade Me Jobs. For your application to be considered, we must receive a completed WineWorks Application form along with a current CV. Applications close 25th October 2017

Senior Vineyard Operator - Fairhall • Join a booming industry with career progression opportunities • Kim Crawford, Nobilo and Selaks -- be part of our story in the vineyards • 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 a Block Manager, this vineyard role requires an experienced candidate with leadership qualities to lead the team while the manager is away. This could include running meetings, gathering time sheets and being a buddy to new staff.

Key Responsibilities • Championing a safety culture • Supervision of seasonal workers • Mulching, spraying, trimming, plucking, and general vine maintenance • Trellis and irrigation maintenance • Harvest operations About You • Leadership qualities • Experience in vineyards, with knowledge and understanding of vineyard management • Seasonal work (harvest, spraying, frost fighting, etc) may require flexibility of hours or shift work • A current driver’s licence 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.

To apply by 21 October 2017, visit www.constellationnz.com under careers, or email celia.daniels@cbrands.com for a confidential chat.

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

All welcome. 5785030

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

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

Bula! Celebrating Fiji Day, back row: Arieta Saunaqali, Unasi Ramoa, Lora Turagakula, Nanise Leve and Mereoni Taulele.

Front: Mitieli Saunaqali, Kaushal Kamal Kant, Solo Washington and Mosese Taulele.

Fijians celebrate independence

By Bill McElhinney Fijians living in Marlborough have been celebrating Fiji Week, which culminated on Tuesday with a gathering at St Andrew’s Church hall to mark Fiji Day, the day when the nation gained its independence from Britain.

“There are about 70 Fijians living in Marlborough,” one of the organisers, Mitieli Saunaqali, says.

“Fiji gained its independence from British Colonial rule on October 10, 1970, so October 10 is a special day for us.”

Mitieli and other members of the local Fijian community also work with the Fijian Recognised Seasonal Employment workers who come here for seasonal vineyard work.

“We help them get established make friends, get to church,” Mitieli says.

“We are all very family driven; we work

together and look out for each other.”

Two representatives from the Fijian Elections Office were on hand during the day to help Fijians Kaushal Kamar Kant and Sfo Washington, here enrol to vote in the Fijian general election next year.

The earliest date for the election is April 6 next year.

The election must be held by September 6.

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PRICE, Verna Winnie: Passed away one year ago on the 15 October 2016. In loving memory of Mum. Not a day goes past without thinking of you, all the things we did together, miss you heaps. Love Audrey and Les, Trevor and families.

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Death Notices EATON, Bernard Morey: October 5, 2017 GIFFORD, George: October 8, 2017 HODSON, Margaret Jessie (Margie): October 8, 2017 HOUGHTON, Susan Elizabeth (Sue): October 2, 2017 McCULLOCH, Maxwell George (Max): October 9, 2017 SCOTT, Michael Allan: October 4, 2017 SIMMONS, Aldren Joseph Lawrence: October 6, 2017 SOPER, Janette Yvonne (nee Strickland): October 9, 2017 WALDRON, Judy Lola (Jude): October 8, 2017

Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a Friday the 13th.

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Friday October 13, 2017

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With Jacob Page

International league eligibility shambles What a rough week it has been for international rugby league.

Credibility and loyalty has been thrown out the window as players switch allegiances at the 11th hour throwing the legitimacy of the Rugby League World Cup, which New Zealand co-hosts in a matter of weeks, into disrepair.

Kiwi prop Jason Taumalolo has switched to Tonga just days before he was to be named in the Kiwis’ roster.

Former Kiwi players have come out against the timing and the poor communication of the hulking

forward’s decision after it became clear he has not returned the call of Kiwis coach David Kidwell.

Aussie prop Andrew Fifita was actually named in the Kangaroos squad before pulling out to join Tonga.

Warriors hooker Isaac Luke, tried to play for Ireland at the last minute after being rightfully left out by Kidwell and Kangaroos prop Sam Thaiday was axed from the international game by Australia without any warning.

A myriad of shambolic examples suggest that these people could not

organise a piss-up at a brewery.

The cliche is that any publicity is good publicity and while there is an element of truth to that, the past week has been damaging to a level of the game which is struggling to legitimise itself amongst its hardcore fans, yet alone draw in casual eyeballs.

True blue leaguies, myself included, feel that State of Origin between Queensland and New South Wales is the highest echelon of the game and incidents like this validate that point.

Until the international eligibility

laws in rugby league are tightened to the point where if you play for one country, that makes you ineligible forever to play for any other country, then people will struggle to get onboard with the 13-man international game.

Those high up in the game will be begging for the games to begin so the public can focus on the field.

A black eye for the game is the best way to describe what has gone on and it will take a mesmerising tournament to make people forget about it.

Marlborough water polo’s little nippers shine

By Cathie Bell Water polo in Marlborough is booming, with three youth teams competing in the Nippers Cup in Lower Hutt, while under-12 year-olds were in Auckland.

It was the first time Marlborough had sent teams to the Nippers Cup Development tournament held at the beginning of the month, and the under-14 boys, under-14 girls and under-12B went, with the U12A side having competed the week before at the Auckland Olympic Hopeful tournament.

The under-14 girls brought home a silver medal, which spokeswoman Marissa Mawson says is a top effort for a debut performance in the North Island.

Their first game over Harbour City on the Friday night was a 6-4 win, considered to be one of the upsets of the tournament by the North Island teams.

The under-12s started off the tournament on the Friday night at the Naenae Pool against Hutt Blaze with a 5-3 win which was a great confidence booster for their debut performance, and they came fourth in the tournament overall.

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for our up and coming under 12s many of whom are still playing Flipper Ball league back in Blenheim,” Marissa says.

“These young players made the step up to full contact water polo in style and did Marlborough proud.”

The relatively newly-formed under-14 boys team came up against very strong opposition and came fourth in their section too.

“Next year sees the bulk of the U14 Boys staying together which is a great foundation for the team heading into the 2018 season.”

Marlborough teams continue to show great results and future potential in water polo, Marissa says.

“Given the fairly recent formation of the Marlborough Club and the relatively small player base, Marlborough teams punch well above their weight and are raising eyebrows as they attend competitions around the country as teams to watch.”

Next up for Marlborough Water Polo are the South Island Secondary School Champs being held in Christchurch in late November.

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Tasman women play The Tasman Makos women’s rugby team play Hawkes Bay in the Farah Palmer Cup contest tomorrow afternoon in Nelson.

The team is playing at Trafalgar Park at 2.30pm and is hunting its first win of the season. Entry is free.

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Red rose day

By Bill McElhinney Months after the massive November 7.8 magnitude earthquake, Marlborough Red Cross is still working closely with the people affected, particularly in Seddon and Ward.

“We expect to be involved with recovery work until at least December next year,” Donna Mote, Blenheim Red Cross Service Centre coordinator says.

In the meantime, Red Cross volunteers are gearing up for their major annual fundraiser, Red Rose Day, on Thursday next week.

Continued on page 2 Margaret Gauden-Ing, Moira Conroy and Tori McRae of the NZ Red Cross Marlborough branch are excited for Red Rose Day.

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