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Empty shelves Foodbank reaches out

By Bill McElhinney Low wages, high rents, few savings, unexpected expenses – all these things drive people to seek help, Marlborough Community Foodbank manager Winnie Cosgrove says.

The demand is growing but the shelves are empty.

“Many of the food parcels that went out last year went to households where one or more of the occupants were in paid employment.” Winnie says.

Continued on page 2 Marlborough Community Foodbank manager Winnie Cosgrove hopes these empty shelves will be filled next Monday night.

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Food Bank street appeal on Monday Continued from page 1 “People who seek food parcels aren’t lazy or bludgers.

They are usually families struggling to pay rent, school fees, and medical bills. Most of them are working, but many aren’t earning a living wage.

“Food costs have risen, people have to pay rent. All it takes for a family to fall behind is for a child to get sick and someone has to stop work to care for them. Then there’s no money coming in.

“Schools tell us they ring families to find why a child isn’t at school and it’s not because the child is sick,

Marlborough Community Food Bank Street appeal Monday 6 – 8pm Look out for emergency service vehicles and wonderful volunteers of Marlborough who will be collecting cans and non-perishable food items throughout: Blenheim, Picton, Renwick, Havelock, Grovetown, Spring Creek, Rarangi and Seddon. When you hear the sirens and see the collectors, please give generously. it’s because the family can’t afford to fill their lunchbox.

That’s where we can help.”

The food bank does not deal directly with clients, Winnie says.

“Various social agencies come to us with people’s needs and we send the food parcels to the agency. That way it is harder for people

to take advantage of us. We monitor things and can soon tell if the needs are genuine.”

The food bank is holding its annual street appeal on Monday evening and Winnie expects they will collect enough to fill their empty shelves again.

“We get tremendous support from the community.

“We will have 200 volunteers out on Monday evening and another 18-20 people back at the food bank sorting and packing the donations.”

Winnie says they want non-perishable items such as canned food. “We’ve run out of cereal and rice,” she says, “and sugar, flour, pasta jams and spreads would be good.”

Last year the food bank gave out 12,050 food parcels, valued at $150,000, to 3500 people. Staff also spent $5000 buying milk powder and meat.

Fruit and vegetables are donated by community gardens, orchards, and other groups.

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Truffles by the thousands

By Celeste Alexander Bohally Intermediate has been on a roll this week making its famous chocolate Christmas truffles, one of the school’s major fundraisers.

Asked how many truffles were being made, it was estimated more than 75,000 would be mixed, rolled and packaged before going out to those who have pre-ordered.

An army of students, parents, and helpers were busy selling the truffles before coming together on Wednesday to start the three-day production.

One of those helpers is Marlborough Girls’ College

year 11 student Sophie Everson who still holds the record for the ‘top seller of truffles’ when attending Bohally.

Sophie is one of the supervisors of quality control.

“It’s coming up six years that I’ve held that record after selling 472 dozen truffles.

I now come back each year to help out... it’s a lot of fun,” she says.

In addition to the pre-orders, there will be extra truffles made and sold at next weekend’s Mistletoe Market.

They will be sold by the dozen for $5 and $7 for gluten free.

Sophie Everson and Brook Garrett with some of the many thousand chocolate truffles being made at Bohally Intermediate this week.

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Missing hunter found A Blenheim hunter thought to be missing near Havelock on Monday has been found safe in Hawkes Bay. Cameron Young’s vehicle was found by police at Blenheim airport on Tuesday night and Young’s cellphone was traced to Hawkes Bay, where the family originally came from, on Wednesday afternoon.

“He’s fine, he just doesn’t really want to be found,” his brother James says.

New Picton library

Redwood Lifestyle Care and Village gardeners Grant Fisher and Lindsay Borck, far right, with residents celebrating their gardening win.

Residents thrilled with their gardening win

By Cathie Bell The residents of Oceania’s Redwood Resthome and Village are thrilled to be recognised for the hard work they and a team of gardeners do to keep their campus looking its best.

Redwood Resthome and Village won the ‘best retirement village/resthome garden’ award at Garden Marlborough’s awards

ceremony earlier this month.

As well, resident Molly Wastney got a special mention for her garden.

Head gardener Lindsay Borck has tended the gardens at Redwood for about 16 years, with Ewan Fisher and Grant Fisher working part-time with him, while Bob Barrow looks after the lawns.

Village co-ordinator Natalia Robb says they take their work seriously, and Bob’s lawncare is ‘like an art’.

Residents also take part in the gardening, with many having exquisite plots alongside their villas.

Janet Clarke says the gardening space is why she chose to live at Redwood.

“I would shrivel and die without

a garden.”

Natalia says vegetable gardens are popular, with many residents aware of the health benefits of green vegetables and of working outside in the fresh air.

“They can do as much or as little as they want, and our gardening team work with them on what they would like to see in the gardens.”

The library team are working to transfer the contents of the old library to the new Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Matauranga so that it can open to the public at noon on Wednesday.

“It’s a big job with 18,000 items to be moved but we’re confident we can get everything into manageable order in time,” District Libraries manager Glenn Webster says.

There will be a dawn blessing of the new library on Wednesday morning.

Theatre restaurant returns The Blenheim Musical Theatre’s popular theatre restaurant production, Avenue Q, is on tonight, tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday at 6.30pm.

The puppet-filled comedy is inspired by the children’s show Sesame Street, but is R-rated, featuring adult topics.

A three-course meal is included in the ticket price and the bar will be open before the performance and during the interval.

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inbrief Offers on brewer

Answer is putting the customers’ problems first

DERSHIP CHALLENGE Ten parties are doing due diligence on Renaissance Brewers, the Blenheim-based brewers’ administrators say, with offers due today.

The craft brewer was put up for sale last month by its administrators after it was caught out by cash flow difficulties.

By Cathie Bell Solving the customer’s problems one by one can lead to business success, Hamish Nuttall from Digile says.

Hamish made his name with Move early for Christmas Naked Bus, using innovation Courier firms are urging people to think and new technology to deliver ahead when sending Christmas presents customer solutions. In his new this year, as the continued closure of State Digile, Hamish is Highway s is how youOne cancauses get problems a highershifting level business, currently assisting businesses as freight. a virtual Chief Digital Officer.

Fastway Couriers chief executive Scott nt from your people and build a Hamish and Maria Selva were Jenyns says November and December are in Blenheim last week, presentthe busiest months of the year for parcel Since setting ing as part of an Icehouse course up People.co after a career with delivery with about one million parcels organised by Asset Insurance each month picked up and delivered across Mobil Oil, Fletcher Building and The Warehouse, broker Stephen Doecke who is New Zealand by over 270 Fastway Courier has worked with many businesses to assistthem + GST P.P. regionalJo COSTS: STANDARD $1,495 Icehouse’s ambassador. franchisees. with growing their businesses and improving their It’s been a tough 12 months for the$ 495Hamish ASSET CLIENTS + GST P.P.says Digile is trying to company as parcels move between the do new stuff with business, leadership‘it’s and management. Her clients come of up to 50% is available workshop NorthNZTE andFunding South Island, he says.

Each for this about innovation’. from all industries including import and journey is now three moreHamish Macfarlane T&C apply.

For hours detailslonger pleaseand contact “For us, innovation starts off distribution, than prior toChamber the earthquake. understanding the customerprofessional services, engineering at the Marlborough of Commerce onwith 577 95 75.

EIM challenging and manufacturing. and understanding their pain points. A lot of it is tech-based, She is also the director of the Icehouse Leadership but it’s not about the tech, that’s Vineyard for sale Stephen Doecke with include Hamish Nuttall and Maria Selva. just an enabler.”

Development Programme and clients North Hope Vineyard in Rowley Crescent, He says in any business, there’s just north of Blenheim, is for sale, with its 7.5 Hyundai New Zealand, Giltrap Group, Wineworks, a ‘key essence’.

“That one thing increased from the customer point of view.”

“That’s the benefit of underhectares of sauvignon blanc under contract Mulcahy Engineering, GobyRentals, Insight Creative. The company had 100,000 pas- standing the pain points.”

“It’s about what the customer revenue 10 per cent.” to Delegats. » Your style and interactions wants, that’s the product and From that, it was clear they sengers in 2008, and two fulltime Maria says it’s as simple as The vineyard and associated two-storey has an informal thatand quicklycustomer representatives, he putting yourself in the customer’s channel you shouldShe be doing.” couldand see inclusive where thestyle bus was, ght 372 square » Themetre impact this has on key people designer-built fiveto focus issues while Naked Bus did thatengages by seeingclients an were ableon to the alertkey customers if it says. In 2015, it had 700,000 shoes. executive home among the ng bedroom » Tips for improving personal opportunity in developing an app was running late, which really passengers and still two fulltime “Innovation is a very big word vines are being marketed for sale by having a bit of fun on the way through. so it was able to take bookings improved customer satisfaction, customer representatives. tender through Bayleys Marlborough, with effective that lots of people use, but it’s effectiveness (delegation, despite buses having started their Hamish says.

The biggest competitor had 1 about putting yourself in the tenders closing on December 7. meetings, timeinmanagement) The concrete tilt-slab home the Rowley routes north or south through the “Two customer pain points million customers a year and 42 customer’s shoes, it’s about solvCrescent property was built in 2000, and country. solved… it’s about looking at it staff in their call centre. ing their problem.” comes with a solar-heated inground nces swimming pool, three-car garaging, pumps, and three bathrooms. u? four heat » High performance teams Hearings on the draft Marlborough Vineyard-related buildings on the property Environment Plan started with a m/ » ofMotivating peopleand consist two small your equipment Asset Insurance Partners have a strong focus on the powhiri at Omaka Marae on Monday machinery storage sheds. morning, and submissions from iwi » Setting them up for success local community and our clients. Our belief is that are being heard by the panel this er we partner with our clients and as such actively seek » Coaching and feedback week. and promote opportunities for their business and Hearings on the plan, which will set rules for development and land use their business development. in Marlborough for decades to come, are expected to continue until August » Attraction and selection Through our initiative – IQ-M – we have arranged next year, with aquaculture proviand subsidised this leadership programme for our » Performance planning and management sions being considered separately. clients as we understand that Better Leaders will The hearings panel is Councillors » Retention and development Trevor Hook, David Oddie, Laressa always create Better Business. » Recognition and rewards Shenfield and Jamie Arbuckle, with three independent commissioners, We do this while also taking an active role in the Ron Crosby, Shonagh Kenderdine local community as we believe that both a necessary and Rawiri Faulkner.

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

Time to think about summer fire risk

There’s been a lot of spring growth and, if the usual drying nor-westers arrive, that can mean a big fire risk come the height of summer.

Take extreme care with rural burnoffs; fires should never be lit in gusty conditions.

Remember that having a fire permit is not a legal defence against claims for fire damage and fire fighting costs – which can run into hundreds of thousands of dollars.

If you own undeveloped property or wilderness areas with vegetation that could become a fire hazard, please act soon before mowing itself becomes a fire risk; sparks from mowers hitting metal objects, wire and stones are a regular cause of fires in the heat of Marlborough’s summer.

Iwi speak on Marlborough Environment Plan

If you’re concerned about vegetation adjacent to your property, please contact Council phone: 03 520 7400.

Rural property owners should have a Rural Address Property Identification number at the gate. Emergency services rely on this guide to reach you as quickly as possible.

Council administers the RAPID numbers and all rural property owners are encouraged to be part of this system. There have been incidents of emergency services going to the wrong address where a property owner has tried to calculate their own number and displayed an inaccurate figure.

• Application forms for a RAPID number are on Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz

Giving away annuals from Seymour Square Twice a year, Council gardeners plant out thousands of annuals in the Seymour Square flower beds.

With spring here, the time has come for the annuals to be removed and the garden beds prepared for summer planting.

So next week, the beds will be dug over and the poppies, parsley, violas and pansies removed. Some daffodil

bulbs will be given away too.

This is a chance for local gardeners to take home annuals for their own gardens. Our gardeners will be on site to give direction and ask that people bring their own garden fork and containers.

Come to Seymour Square on Monday 26 November from 8.00 am 10.00 am.

From left: (standing) Kylie Nepia, Omaka Marae manager and cultural advisor for Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, (sitting) Hearings Panel Chair Trevor Hook, Mayor John Leggett, Hearings Panel members Councillors Jamie Arbuckle, David Oddie and Laressa Shenfield. At back; Hearings Commissioner Rawiri Faulkner. Obscured; Hearings Commissioners Ron Crosby and Judge Shonagh Kenderdine.

The hearing of submissions on the proposed Marlborough Environment Plan began this week with the first session held at Blenheim’s Omaka Marae where the iwi of Te Tau Ihu shared their perspective on the management of the district’s natural and physical resources.

More than 1300 submissions have been received and the hearings panel will consider more than 17,000 individual submission points.

The first week of hearings, at the Omaka Marae,

will finish today and, on Monday 27 November, will move to the Council chambers. It is open to the public.

The hearings panel is aiming to complete hearings by the middle of next year.

• More details on the Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/ resource-management-policy-and-plans/ proposed-marlborough-environment-plan

Positive Ageing – Caring for the carers Stress and exhaustion, depression or poor health can be the price paid by anyone who has responsibility for the long-term care of a chronically ill or disabled person.

As our population ages, there’s likely to be more unpaid caregivers looking after a family member or close friend so it’s important to know where to turn for help.

Marlborough’s Community Hospice and the family GP can advise and support someone caring for a seriously ill person. The NMDHB has a key role through its needs assessment service

coordination service in Blenheim - Support Works: Ph. 0800 244 300 There are other organisations which can offer support: • Stroke Group: Ph 578 3603 • Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Ph 577 5549 • Alzheimers Society: Ph 577 6172 • MS and Parkinson's Society: Ph 578 4058 • Age Concern Marlborough: Ph 579 3457 • Cancer Society: Ph 579 4379 • Te Hauora O Ngati Rarua: Ph 577 8404.

Caseys Creek & Opaoa River Stopbank - Request for Tender

Wither Hills – Mountain Bike Park – Temporarily closed The Mountain Bike Park is currently closed for gorse and pruning mulching and will aim to reopen 3 December.

All Mountain Bike Trails in the main

park will be closed accept the Stockyard Track, refer map below.

For more information contact Dave Aires or Robin Dunn on 520 7400

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

Treated water is available at the public tap on the 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.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Marlborough District Council invites tenders for the above contract.

The contract involves: Caseys Creek Upgrade - Widening, regrading and placement of erosion protection along approximately 770m of Caseys Creek along Old Renwick Road - Removal, disposal and replacement of existing property culvert crossings along Old Renwick Road - Protection of creek wildlife during construction - Improvement of the waterway to enhance fish passage - Connection to a new stormwater manhole at No. 44 Old Renwick Road - Construction of timber retaining walls along the southern side of Caseys Creek and around the pump station - Upgrade of the inlet and outlet structures at the existing stormwater pump station - Realignment of a section of the existing stopbank at the pump station - Removal and disposal of the existing culvert through the existing stopbank, and replacement with approximately 30m of DN1800 culvert through the realigned stopbank - Construction of a new access road over the realigned stopbank;

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

- Widening, regrading and placement of erosion protection measures along approximately 390m of Caseys Creek through Lansdowne Park - Removal disposal and replacement of culverted sections within Lansdowne Park - Construction of a new outfall into the Opaoa River - Removal of existing vegetation and planting and landscaping along the length of the upgraded creek Opaoa River Stopbank Upgrade - Re-grading and reprofiling of the existing stopbank between Waipuna Street and realigned stopbank at the pump station at Lansdowne Park - Construction of a new access road over the stopbank at Waipuna Street to the sports fields.

Tenders close at 4.00 pm on 15 December 2017. Tender documents can be obtained from Marlborough District Council at www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/tenders/ tender-list Ph: 027 480 2306 Email: danielle.drose@opus.co.nz All inquiries should be directed to: Danielle D’Rose PO Box 563 Blenheim 7240

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The Sun No quick solution There is no need for costly underpass, overpass or the likes to allow our children safe crossing of Nelson and McLauchlan Streets.

A few real proper pedestrian crossings, as defined in the NZ road code, aka zebra crossings, would do a better job at just the cost of some white paint.

Too bad for the ones who worship their car to the point of not being able to do without them: they would have to give way.

But that’s what they don’t want to do.

And they can vote.

Children can’t.

Selfishness and laziness are bad faults.

Re. Political perks Kelvin Davis surely doesn’t get more allowances for relieving PM as did P. Bennet and B. English when they were relieving PM. At least he deserves it!

Shouldn’t be allowed I was disgusted with Jack Tame’s attempts to bully Jacinda Ardern into saying something controversial on Breakfast (Monday 20 November).

He should be sacked!

Jack Tame is certainly proving to all and sundry what a bully he is.

Seems to think it is OK if he bullies with a smile on his face.

What part of no does he not understand?

The prime minister would have been within her rights to have walked.

Life in Blenheim Blenheim life is; seeing how many times you can drag down Main Street on Sunday and get your blow off turbo valve to work between the railway crossing and Burger King.

Admiring all the body art in the supermarket whilst trying to shop, and blaming traffic grid lock for being five minutes late to work on any morning when there were only three cars ahead the whole length of Redwood Street!

Brilliant!

Must surely be supported by Marlburians.

Possible nostalgia, company, team building, family fun days to a return picnic or ice cream trip to Picton on the days we can ride.

Worthy venture for everyone, rides to Kaikoura next?

Ah, the fond memories.

Sports people Is it a coincidence that our sportspeople have failed since the change of government?

We were on a roll before the election, don’t think this government will inspire them greatly.

Pike River mine So Labour and NZ First both committed to re-entering Pike River Mine.

Let’s just see if that actually happens or whether they decide the risk is too great, same as National did.

To the parking wardens - leave the school parents alone and stop ticketing them with infringement notices.

Stalking and waiting for them to exit their cars then ticketing them while they pick up a child from school - shame on you!

Refugee Refugee comments are spot on.

In the US, an illegal gets across the border and pops out a kid making them anchor babies.

Next thing you know, the whole extended family shows up, sucking off the government too. New Zealand would be further ahead to give them each $10,000 and send them back home.

No 2 refugees. It will never end.

Soon next lot of refugees coming to OZ send them here.

Then the next lot, then the next lot.

Re Taylor Pass dam rubbish

Softball park Why is the new softball park so wrong?

Because you had someone with dollars telling you what to do.

What a mess it has turned out to be.

Short memories!

I lived in Auckland and in the late 60’s and early 70’s remember ‘free’ boat people jumping ship at the Manakau wharf and did midnight dashes to get the rellies for the free good life!

Careless vote catching politics-history will repeat with more serious social consequences!

Ask beautiful Sweden.

I agree The Barber Shop garden - and Couplands right next door - are bloomin’ beautiful and say “welcome to Blenheim” more warmly than any sign.

Taxi drivers About time taxi drivers actually knew their directions and researched their towns/cities.

Get tired of having to tell them how to get there.

They should have knowledge before taking the job.

Yes I agree with the rubbish thrown around the place up there like cans, bottles and bits and pieces! Condoms!

I would be happy to see them than not!

For all the years that I know of there’s been a lot of Marlborough’s populace conceived up there on a Friday and Saturday night!

Knowing now Marlborough’s population is dwindling from safe sex is good and bad which ever way you look at it, look outside the box, ie - young teens using condoms is great !

And may they keep using them, although leaving used rubbers in view of the public isn’t good but at least they use their brains for something.

txt talk of the week Garden fete The Garden Marlborough fete was a success again.

People swarming the square and CBD. For those retailers who opened on that Sunday, great work capturing all those punters.

For the ones that remained closed, shame on you and don’t whine when things are quiet in central Blenheim!

Imagine If the Council had only spent $100,000 on a bus shelter instead of $300,000 complete with hole, the savings could have paid for 1,000 free loads of firewood for the elderly.

Vote carefully next time please or suffer in the cold!

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Re: dumped kitten Not half a story.

The kitten took off so couldn’t grab it to take to SPCA, would rather grab the kitten than get rego number.

Simple as.

The vehicle took off after dumping the kitten, so like I said didnt get rego number.

Happened so quick.

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Friday November 24, 2017

Upper South Island travel guide SH1 NORTH OF KAIKŌURA ON TRACK TO RE-OPEN ON 15 DECEMBER The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed plans to re-open State Highway 1 (SH1) north of Kaikōura to traffic on Friday 15 December, restoring the coastal highway link from Picton to Christchurch.

NZ Transport Agency Earthquake Recovery Manager Tim Crow says the reopening will give people two viable options for travel around the upper South Island, with the alternate route (via state highways 63, 6, 65 and 7 through Lewis Pass) remaining a reliable 24/7 option for travel.

Mr Crow says when SH1 reopens several sites will still be under construction. There will be some unsealed surfaces, lane closures and stop/go traffic controls which will add to journey time. The route will be closed at night (8.30pm – 7.00am) in places for several months as a safety precaution, and planned closures will also be needed at times to carry out high-impact work.

‘While we’re re-opening SH1 as early as we safely can to provide better access to Kaikōura and for those communities along the coastal route, the full rebuild of the highway will continue in 2018.’

Detailed information about ‘what open looks like’ is being shared via a dedicated web page – www.nzta.govt.nz/p2c. The page will be updated regularly with more information – including photos and video footage – about what to expect on the route as the re-opening date approaches.

The $60 million safety and resilience programme for the alternate Picton to Christchurch route will continue to ramp up and stay busy right through the summer.

You’ll see multiple work sites along the route for both improvements and post-winter maintenance. This includes everything from resealing road surfaces, remarking the road, completing road widening as well as slow vehicle and stopping bays, new signage, and safety guard rails.

For drivers, this will mean watching for temporary speed limits and being prepared for sites with single lanes and stop/go. While delays are kept as short as possible to minimise the impact on drivers, overall they will add to your journey time.

Mr Crow says that whatever route people choose to take, they need to allow plenty of extra time when planning journeys and to check the latest conditions via www.nzta.govt.nz/p2c at least two hours before travel (and at key route decision points when driving) so that they can get to their destination safely in case of delays.

The estimated travel time to drive between Picton and Christchurch on SH1 when it re-opens in December is expected to be a minimum of 5 ½ hours. Driving on the alternate route is expected to take a minimum of 6 ½ hours. But journey times shouldn’t be the only consideration when deciding which way to go.

‘It’s important for drivers to understand that both routes have their own challenges so they need to think about the best option for them and where they’re heading. Either way people will need to allow plenty of extra time in case of unexpected delays or closures.’

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Harold’s boat a gift

It’s all yours! Boatbuilder Harold Saunders, left, hands over the clinker dinghy he has built to Tony Mortiboy.

By Bill McElhinney At age 81, Harold Sounders is still building boats.

He has just finished his latest project, a 3.7 metre clinker sailing dinghy which he built in his Picton workshop.

Harold’s father Alf was a boat builder, and Harold began to learn the craft with his Dad when he was 16.

They moved from Paremata, near Wellington, to Jackson’s Bay in Queen Charlotte Sound in 1966.

After more than 60 years in the trade, he has built more than 100 boats, some 55 feet long, many still being used as commercial fishing boats.

Harold had some help with the dinghy from friend and fellow Picton resident Tony Mortiboy.

“I wasn’t much use,” Tony says.

“Boat building is not like carpentry – there are no right

angles!”

The clinker dinghy was built by laying plywood planks over Harold’s carefully constructed frame, gluing them and fastening them with dozens of tiny brass screws.

“That was my job,” Tony says, “putting all the screws in.

“Harold hasn’t enjoyed good health this year and since January I have spent a good deal of time with him, helping him in a very minor way.

“One day some months ago while we were working on the boat Harold casually said to me: ‘Tony, you will get a lot of pleasure out of this boat – it is yours.’

“I was flabbergasted,” Tony says.

“At the age of 83, with absolutely no boating – let alone sailing – experience,

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I’m going to give the boat to my youngest son, Christopher, and his son, Samuel, who live at Waikanae, near Wellington.

“Both Christopher and I have served in the Army Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals, and the boat’s name, Pronto, reflects our army signals background.”

The interior of the stern also bears the legend “Saunders Centurion.”

“We decided to launch a new boat class to honour Harold and his 100-plus boats,” Tony says.

Harold already has another clinker dinghy under way.

“It’s a dying art, building boats like there by hand,” Tony says.

“Most people would just go out and buy an aluminium dinghy.”

Maori weaver cultural treasure

Extraordinary, inspiring and significant lifetime endeavour was again celebrated when weaver Margaret Bond was recognised by the Marlborough Community as Marlborough’s Seventh Living Cultural Treasure at the award ceremony and celebration held at Marlborough Museum, Blenheim last Friday.

Award organiser Steve Austin says the hour-long ceremony was a joyful and often humorous celebration with many waiata and heart-felt speeches adding to the occasion.

The ceremony was officiated by Marlborough mayor John Leggett, along with cultural coordinator and Omaka Marae general manager Kiley Nepia, Marlborough Heritage Trust executive director Steve Austin, Marlborough Heritage Trust chairman Dale Webb, and Marlborough Museum ambassador Toni Gillan.

Special guest 100-year-old Peg Moorhouse, the first recipient of the Living Cultural Treasure Award, was also delighted to be in attendance.

Steve says he was delighted to be part of increasingly recognising the achievements of Marlburians,

an important role for Marlborough Museum, in partnership with the community.

As well as a certificate and a specially designed silver medal, Living Cultural Treasures usually receive a commissioned woven cloak by Margaret.

This year the awards committee invited 2016 Living Cultural Treasure, Clem Mellish, to design, carve and bestow a special pounamu taonga for Margaret.

Historian, art curator and writer Jane Vial, who nominated Margaret Bond, outlined Margaret’s impressive achievements together with Kiley.

Since its inception, Marlborough Museum has bestowed seven Living Cultural Treasure Awards. weaver, Peg Moorhouse, Theatre director Duncan Whiting, world-renowned children’s writer Joy Cowley, artist Triska Blumenfeld, ceramic artist Fran Maguire, stone carver Clem Mellish, and celebrated Marlborough painter JS Parker ONZM, who passed away earlier this year.

Marlborough living cultural treasure Margaret Bond and some of her whanau.

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The New Zealand team in Kenya for the World Ploughing Championships, including Spring Creek man Ian Woolley (far right). Photo provided.

Ian in Kenya, and ready for worlds

By Celeste Alexander Spring Creek man Ian Woolley left for Kenya two weeks ago and has been busy practising with his tractor and plough for the World Ploughing Competition on December 1 and 2.

Ian and fellow New Zealand contender Bob Mehrtens are

representing the country at the competition which takes place at the Egerton University, the premier agricultural public university in Kenya close to Nakuru.

In a social media post, Ian commented that people in Kenya were very welcoming and that he was glad they

didn’t have to drive as ‘there are no road rules’.

Ian is competing in the conventional class with his John Deere 5720 tractor and Kverneland plough. This is his third world championship and next year will be his fourth when he competes in Germany.

East Coast garden on show On November 14 last year the earth shook violently along Marlborough’s East Coast, but one year on the resilient community are ‘getting on with it’ while still dealing with the hassles that Mother Nature dealt to their livelihoods.

On Sunday the strong and resilient community is celebrating with a tour of the beautiful gardens of Ellerton in all their spring splendour.

You can take in the breathtaking views, sit, relax, enjoy refreshments and entertainment.

The Ellerton Farm and Garden is situated 75km south of Blenheim. Follow state highway one through Ward and Kekerengu.

Continue a further 3km south of The Kekerengu Store and the entrance to Ellerton is sign posted on the right.

There is a $10 entry fee and the funds are going to the Ward School.

NOW ON! Emilie Bown, Ollie Loose, Payton Cooper and Iyla Bullen are busy creating Christmas jars for the hoopla game, one of the activities planned for the Tua Marina School Christmas Fair on Sunday. It runs from 10am - 2pm, there's free parking, Father Christmas, food, entertainment, auctions and plenty of Christmas goodies and gifts plus lots more.

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‘Rock Star’ ram proves to be a show-stopper

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim father and daughter, Ian and Christina Jordan from Willowhaugh Enterprises, have a star on their hands.

And they’re pretty proud of him.

Their three-year-old Southdown ram won Supreme Champion Animal of Show at the recent Canterbury A & P Show.

The Jordans have had a good deal of success in the past with their champion rams, having won at shows all over the country.

“But this is the ultimate award,” says Christina.

“He beat all the other animals at the show – the cows, the horses, even the chooks!”

The ram, which Christina’s partner Graham Sidey christened ‘Rock Star’ was also the supreme champion meat breed sheep.

“He came from a long line of winners,” says Ian, who has been breeding Southdowns since 1956.

“I started out with 10 ewes from

Canterbury and we’ve had good success with our sheep ever since.”

“He stood out as a lamb,” Christina says. “We knew he had the ‘x factor.’”

Rock Star has already proved his worth. More than $20,000 worth of his semen had been sold to other breeders looking for his genetics.

“Most has gone to Australia,” Christina says, “and his progeny are doing well there.”

The Jordans have been farming at their Jacksons Road property since 1881, says Ian, a third generation Woodbourne farmer.

“I’m 90 now,” he says, “and Christina does most of the work.

“And we’ve had real success since she took an interest in our breeding programme.”

It’s a busy life for this farming family.

As well as their Southdown sheep, they have Jersey cows, grapes, beans, barley and small seeds.

Ian and Christina Jordan with their champion Southdown ram, Willowhaugh ‘Rock Star.’

John Kennard is getting back in the car with Hayden Paddon.

Back in the car again The Blenheim Sun celebrates 15 years....

The Sun newspaper was launched on November 5, 2002.

A BIG thank you to all our readers and advertisers Les and Katrina Whiteside

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By Cathie Bell Blenheim-based co-driver John Kennard is getting back in the car with World Rally Champion driver Hayden Paddon this weekend.

The two are teaming up again for this weekend’s two-day Rally New Zealand.

Hayden is top seed in the rally.

John says he is ‘really looking forward to getting back in a car…any car!’

Hayden says it will be great returning to some iconic Rally New Zealand stages, fresh from securing third place at Rally Australia last weekend in his Hyundai i20 world rally car.

“I recall last competing on them at the 2012 Rally New Zealand as part of my Super 2000 World Rally Championship season.

“It will be a driving pleasure back on these stages and I’m looking forward to having John back beside me to wrap up our competitive season.”

The AP4+ Hyundai has been the focus of a

lot of attention from the Paddon RallySport engineers since its last event, Rally Coromandel, in August.

Hayden says the team are focusing on reliability of the car for this event.

“If we can have a problem-free run, then a good result will be possible. It would be great to reward Hyundai New Zealand with a good result after a testing year.”

The two-day Rally New Zealand, running 25-26 November, takes in some of the most demanding roads in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty areas.

After a ceremonial start on Tauranga’s The Strand on Friday evening, teams will reconvene in Raglan the following morning for six special stages, including the legendary Whaanga Coast, covering 145 km of special stages before returning to ASB Baypark Stadium in Tauranga on Saturday night. Day two is based in the Bay of Plenty with 80 km of special stages including Manawahe Road.

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Cellar doors of the year winners: Helen Neame from Hunters, John Lowes and Dave Macdonald from Bladen Wines, and Julie Yonge from Hunters.

Cellar door personalities of the year Dave Macdonald from Bladen Wines and Kimberley Matthews from Brancott Estate.

Cellar door excellence

By Cathie Bell The secret to an excellent cellar door is good wine and being able to tell a genuine story, the winners of the Wine Marlborough Cellar Door of the Year competition say.

Five finalists vied for the trophy on Tuesday evening, with Hunter’s Wines team Helen Neame and Julie Yonge and Bladen Wines’s Dave Macdonald and John Lowes being joint winners.

Bladen’s Dave Macdonald and Brancott Estate’s Kimberley Matthews were awarded joint Cellar Door Personality of the Year.

Helen Neame from Hunter’s says ‘personality and good wine’ makes a great cellar door.

“We’re very passionate about our jobs at Hunter’s and we love people.

“So if you enjoy people and have good wine, you have got a good recipe.”

Dave says Bladen is owner-operated and that makes a difference.

“We can tell our own story… none can tell it better than yourself.

Some cellar door staff do really well at re-telling the story, but when it’s your own, you’ve got all the details, it’s not rehearsed, it’s your story.”

Bladen won best cellar door in 2008, but the competition has been in abeyance since Gibson Bridge won it in 2010.

Wine Marlborough Marketing and communications coordinator Harriet Wadworth says it is time to not only celebrate the top cellar doors, but also the individuals that make someone’s visit ‘absolutely brilliant’.

“We have such an amazing team of cellar door hosts in Marlborough which the very close scores represented. It’s great to know that when visitors come to our cellar

doors, they are getting a world-class experience.

Finalists for the Cellar Door of the Year title were chosen by a ‘mystery shopper’ and the five teams then put through their paces with a quick-fire buzzer round that included questions about the region, other cellar doors, wine tourism and general information visitors may ask for.

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Talk to your local pharmacy & health professionals

Beat the heat There’s a lot to do when the weather is right, like family picnics, visiting the beach, endless hours on the golf course, or lounging in your backyard hammock.

Unfortunately, too much fun in the sun can be dangerous. Excessive heat exposure can cause dehydration, which in turn can cause dangerous conditions like heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Here are some tips.

• Use sunscreen regularly to protect your skin.

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Working alongside Matt and Kate is podiatrist Alhana Clendon who joined the team last year. They are excited to have another Podiatrist, Aaron Tunui, joining them in early 2018 as well.

Alhana is passionate about podiatry and she aims to give all her clients the best outcomes and help to minimise pain in everyday life.

She is also experienced in treating many common foot

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In addition to their services, Blenheim Podiatry also has a range of diabetic, circulation and sports socks available as well as a range of shoes, slippers, sandals and jandals.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 24 Blenheim Library Book Sale This Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Good quality used books including adult books, hardbacks, paperbacks and children’s books, great value. From 50 cents to $4. Open Library hours.

Band Of Locals Easy listening favourites with cosy cafe style seating. 7.30pm, $10-$20, Havelock Town Hall, Main Road, Havelock. Tickets available from Still Books, 189 Scott Street or Take Note, 28 High Street, Picton.

Avenue Q Blenheim Musical Theatre are proud to present their ever-popular Theatre Restaurant.

Avenue Q is a puppet-filled comedy following a group of 20-somethings seeking their purpose in big city life, R-rated. 6.30pm, 81A Lakings Road, Springlands. On until December 2.

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 A variety of programmes throughout the year, Mah Jong, music, gardening, crafts and a monthly speaker. Women of all ages welcome, 2pm, 108 High Street, Blenheim, phone Catherine 9293299. This Friday is Club Function, with Christmas table settings and flower arrangements for the table.

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

The Diversion Gallery Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12am-5pm.

10 London Quay, Picton. Phone 5737376 or 0274408121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day. 74 Paynters Road. www.marlboroughgolf.co.nz.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the Edwin Fox Ship. Dunbar Wharf, 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 Museum Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Phone 578-1712.

Detour Gallery Highlights 2017, a selection of the most talked about artwork from this year’s exhibitions. On until January 18, 2018. Wednesday to Monday 11am-5pm and 11am-3pm weekends. 67 Market Street.

Millennium Public Art Gallery Exhibitions on display include Nicolas Dillion Observing Nature The Touring Version, and Shades of Nature, a fundraising exhibition featuring works from seven artists. On until December 3, Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

Saturday 25 Horticultural Society Rose Show A variety of beautiful roses on display. 9am3pm, St Christopher’s Hall, 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown.

Eastern States Speedway Farmlands Street Cars Round 1. Adults $12, family $25. Gates open at 5pm with racing starting 6pm. Pak Lims Road, Renwick.

Havelock Lions Getting Ready For Christmas Market 9am-1pm, outside Havelock Town Hall, Main Road, Havelock. Sites still available $5, phone Ian 5742558.

Kaituna Ridges Ramble A 12km loop track around the ridgeline of the scenic Kaituna Ridges Farm. Mountain buggy friendly, $5 per person, 8-3pm. For further information kaitunaridgesramble. kiwi.nz Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Diversity Oil Paintings by Barry Bridges, on until November 26. Open 10.30am-4.30pm daily, Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Marlborough Artisan Market 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.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides are available.

Phone Doris 579 4357.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday 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.

Sunday 26 Tua Marina School Christmas Fair A fun-filled family day out with something for everyone with all the traditional favourites. 10am-2pm, Tua Marina School, Campbells Road, Spring Creek.

Ellerton Garden Tour A fundraiser for Ward School with a garden tour, refreshments, food, craft stalls and entertainment. 1-4pm, tickets $10, Ellerton Farm, 75km south of Blenheim, 3km past the Kekerengu Store.

St Andrews Day Celebration Celebrate St Andrews Day with The Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band. Pipes and drums, highland dancing, Scottish country dancing and haggis ceremony.

BBQ lunch available, 11am-2pm, Seymour Square, High Street, Blenheim.

EcoWorld EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Life Flight Community Day Meet the Life Flight team and people from the Fire and Emergency Service, Police and St John. A fun family day out, 11am-3pm, Mitre 10 Mega Marlborough, 174-186 Alabama Road, Redwoodtown.

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.

Blenheim Country Music Club Last club day for the year. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street, 2-5 pm. $3 with afternoon tea provided. All welcome.

Phone Kathy 5779659 or Brian 5736556.

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

Marlborough Women’s Triathlon A fun-filled event, whether a first-time competitor or experienced multisport athlete. 7.45am, Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, Kinross Street. Registration Saturday November 25, 2-4pm, Crew Urban Surf Apparel, Market Street. For further information marlboroughwomenstri.co.nz

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road. Club meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough.

Phone Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

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

Chess Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm.

Please bring your own board and pieces.

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.

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

74 Paynters Road. www.marlboroughgolf.co.nz.

Tramping Club Tramps are on a Wednesday and Sunday, please confirm for travel. Phone Mary 5728762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@ gmail.com.

Ulysses Club Ride Lunch ride to Clinker Café, St Arnaud. 11am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am.

Phone Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

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

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

Picton Table Tennis Meets at the Picton Little Theatre every Sunday and Tuesday, Dublin Street, 10amnoon. $3 bats, tea/coffee supplied. Adults only. Phone Ernie 0275 888 453 for more information.

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.

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Carrie England

Q A Q A Q A

My ideal day is spent....

Planning my ideal day, which looks a lot like a day with nothing at all to do.

One of my best holidays was...

The five years I spent working on cruise ships. Not as the Captain sadly, but the next best job – the Shore Excursion Manager.

One thing on my bucket list is....

To avoid kicking it. I’m ensuring this by eating as much dark chocolate and drinking as much red wine as possible.

Q A Q A Q A

Economic Development Advisor, Marlborough District Council If I could, I would....

Appear in the Blenheim Sun. It’ll never happen.

What’s your favourite meal?

All of them. I rarely meet a meal I don’t like, unless it’s on a plane.

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

Pretending it’s broken when anyone wants to watch golf. .

Q A Q A Q A

Ex-fire chief relaxes with art

By Bill McElhinney Sign-writer, fire chief, artist – it’s been an interesting life, says Barry Bridges.

Barry came to Blenheim from Wanganui in 1962 to join Hort Foley as a partner in his sign writing business.

Not long a f t er wa rd s Hort died, and Barry took over what would become BB Signs. His handiwork was soon evident in shops and businesses all over Marlborough.

Barry had been a volunteer fireman in Wanganui, and joined the Blenheim brigade when he moved here.

He rose through the ranks to become fire chief from 1984 to 2001 and also served as the principal rural fire officer and national president of the United Fire Brigades Association.

As a fire officer he was involved in some of Blenheim’s biggest blazes, such as the Farmers department store fire in central Blenheim

My parents used to say...

“Oh no, she’s seen us – quick, hide behind the settee”.

The keys to happiness are...

Useful to unlock the cocktail cabinet of joy.

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

Share? A meal? What evil idea is this? There’ll be no sharing. My food. Mine.

Back away. All mine.

GARDENING

THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

Rain and garden watering

Barry Bridges working on his latest work, a scene from a trip down the Danube.

in 1973.

Then on Boxing Day 2000 a fire broke out on the Wither Hills. Fanned by a hot, dry nor wester it quickly spread, threatening homes at the bottom of the Hills.

When he retired 10 years ago from sign writing and fire fighting, Barry took up art.

“I went to art classes at Boys’ College, run by Lorna Clark,” Barry says. “I also had some tuition from Mike

Ponder.”

He finds painting a great way to relax, although he says his sign writing background is not always helpful.

He has a display of his works, entitled Diversity, on show at the High Street gallery.

“I find it hard to paint really freely,” he says. “I want to keep putting in detail, as I did when I was sign writing.

But the more you do it, the better you get.”

Come in and meet our new hairdresser Lisa GiLL

Richmond Park Showgrounds 25 & 26 November Jenny, Em and Sally welcome Lisa to our team.

Lisa is a qualified senior stylist with 10 years experience and specialises in blonde foils, colour work and hair-ups for any occasion including bridal.

Tuesday 9am - late • Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - late • Friday 9am - 5pm • Saturday 9am - 1pm

Phone 03 578 3878 135 High Street, Blenheim

Golden Edge Nelson A & P Show 123 years www.thenelsonshow.org.nz (03) 544 7181

Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 9am-4pm

There is no doubt that in most areas of New Zealand it has been a wet winter and a wetter-than-usual spring.

Here in Palmerston North we were getting rain about every second day or night.

So I was very surprised about a week ago when I decided to root prune one of my container-grown feijoa trees. It was the first time that I had taken any notice of their condition and was surprised to find new foliage withered and dry, and a great amount of leaf drop.

Once I got the tree out of its container I found the growing medium and root zone was very dry, which is amazing considering it had been raining only the day before.

A check of other containers and the raised gardens also showed signs of very dry growing mediums and dehydrated plants.

It is most unusual for things to dry out so quickly after months of wet weather.

I then realised that my dogs were drinking more water than normal, clothes were drying very quickly after washing and my dehumidifier, instead of it running all the time till full, hardly went at all because it was showing the humidity was down to about 50 per cent.

From conversations with gardeners from other areas of New Zealand it would appear that the problem is wide-spread and the country is experiencing some strange weather/drought conditions.

I am now watering my containers and raised gardens daily to keep some moisture in the growing media.

Plants, including weeds, can sense when a dry spell is coming and to save their species they will go to seed prematurely.

Normally with weeds you see this about January. They may grow only a few centimetres tall and then flower and seed.

If your recently planted vegetables have gone to seed, this is the likely reason.

When the growing medium, whether it is soil or compost, gets too dry a surface tension happens which prevents water from penetrating.

Instead water runs off to where it can penetrate or it simply evaporates.

On lawns you can have a dry spot, which means the grass goes brown, and then around the perimeter the grass may be lush and green because it is getting all the water.

The same can happen with container plants. When you water the water tends to go to the sides of the pot and then run out the bottom, without giving the plant/ mix much of a drink.

To overcome this problem, simply fill a watering can with warm water, squirt in dish washing liquid and lather up. Water this over the dry areas or containers to break the surface tension.

Next time you water or it rains then the water will sink to where it is needed.

Another thing to remember is this: A shrub or tree growing naturally in the soil will have what we call a drip line, which is the area around the perimeter of the outer limit of the foliage.

When it rains, the plant’s leaves act as an umbrella and the rain runs off into the drip line.

It is in this area that the feeder roots of many plants are situated.

So when you water plants in the ground you need to apply the water to the drip line area.

If a plant is in a container and its leaves are directing rain to the outside of the container, then the growing medium will not be wet and you may need to direct water into the container.

Surface watering causes another problem which, once again, is best explained with grass.

If a lawn is given a light watering every couple of days then most of this water will be only in the top couple of centimetres of soil. The feeder roots of the grasses will tend to grow into this top area because that is where the water is.

Unfortunately it is the top area that dries out quickest and if a regular amount of water is not applied the soil dries, the feeder roots wither, and the grass browns off.

This is why we recommend deep watering, so the roots will be deeper and be able to survive dry times better.

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ROSE SHOW St Christophers Church Hall Weld Street, Redwoodtown 25th November 2017 9am - 4pm $2 entry Summer flowers, plant stalls and raffles

BARB'S POP- UP S H O P - Christmas party costumes for sale e v e r y We d n e s d ay / Thursday 4-7pm, Clyde Street, Renwick ph 021550-461

ARTISAN M A R K E T www.marlboroughartisanmarket.co.nz every Saturday - Wynen Street Car Park 9am until 1Pm

Wet Weather venue, alfred St Car Park Building.

Sleep-out/Office/Studio/Smoko Room 10sqm plus veranda. New materials.

Insulated, wired & painted.

Easily transported.

One available before Christmas.

View at 18 Stuart Street, Blenheim Taking orders for next year

145th Marlborough A&P Show a great success

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

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Phone 0800 223 6632 & 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

Blenheim Social Dance Club

END OF YEAR CABARET Saturday December 2nd at Renwick Memorial Hall, 7:30pm till 11:30pm Nelson Band “Route 66” playing Ballroom, Sequence, Latin, Rock n’ Roll $25pp plus a plate for a shared supper BYO Refreshments More information & tickets phone Colin - 579 3101

Springlands School Gala 2017 THANK YOU

To all our sponsors, trade exhibitors, competitors, exhibitors, volunteers and show enthusiasts a big thank you for creating a wonderful spectacle and very successful 2017 Marlborough A & P Show.

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BLACK Westpac wallet, Friday November 17, mid dle of Sc ot t Street. Containing Drivers licence and other personal identification cards. Phone 02108454160.

wanted PAV I N G Stones, any size. Phone Ian 0276613634.

FLAT or self contained unit. Phone 021615105.

for sale OPTIMIST Yacht. Ply built with sails, excellent condition, $950. Phone 021617731.

MEADOW Red clover mixed hay, small bales $7. Phone 0211709492.

Strawberry season has arrived!

Pre-packed in various sizes Pick your own for a limited time only Open 9am to 5.30pm Don’t forget Strawberries are also available in town at the forum!

All teachers, students and families of Springlands School would like to thank all the sponsors that made our recent gala such a huge success. You always give so generously for which we are extremely grateful.

AMI, Arbour, ASB, Astrolabe, Bayley’s – Kirsty Winder, Benge & Co Green Grocers, Bikefit, The Birthday Box, Blenheim Testing Station, Bluebridge, Body Restore, Bounce With Us, Brazilian Beauty Spa, Briscoes, Bunnings, Burleigh Café, Butt Drilling, Café 5081, Café Velvet, Caythorpe Family Estate, Cerise, Cherubs, Clearview Cleaning, Clos Henri, Cloudy Bay Vineyard, Clubs of Marlborough, Corofin, Countdown Springlands, CPR Coffee, Craig Harper – The Long White Ride, CREW, Dance on Grove, de Broods Bakkers, Devon Nursery, Diamond Nails, Dodson Street, Dog Point Vineyard, Dolce, Drummond & Etheridge, Emma Sell Massage, Eradus, First National, Fliss Austin Naturopath, Flow Massage and Reiki, Furniture to Go, Fusion Fertiliser, Giesens Wine, Guthrie Bowron, Greywacke, Harveys Automotive, Heavens Above, Heavenly Beauty, Highfield Terravin, iHair, Imagine Signs, Indevin, Indoor Sports Centre, Islington Gardens, Kinzetts Tomatoes, Kotare Café, The Lemongrass, Liquorlands, Living Concepts Lettuce, Lords and Ladies Wax Bar and Beauty Salon, Lynfords Furniture, MacDonalds, MAD, Makana Chocolate, Marlborough Cricket, Marlborough Helicopters, Marlborough Osteopathic Services, Mayflower Studios, MD Freighting, Meaters of Marlborough, Medi Spa, Michael Hill Jewellers, Mikes Mowers, Mitchell Sports, Mitre 10, Moot Point, New World, Nite Spa, No.4 Boutique, Noel Leeming, NZ Home Loans, NZ King Salmon, Omaka Aviation, Pak’n’Sav, Paperplus, Pernod Ricard, Pru & Co, Ritual, Real Food Grocers, Repco, Revolv Tennis and Squash Specialists, Sakim Sushi, Selmes Garden Centre, She’s My Sister, The Skin Clinic, Small and Small Vineyard, Smiths City, Speights Ale House, Spokesman Cycles Marlborough, Spring Creek Honey, Springlands Pharmacy, Stadium 2000, Sweet Creations, Talleys, Taylor Pass Honey, Tinpot Hut, TopTown Cinemas (now Event Cinemas), Two Rivers of Marlborough, Tyreland, UFS Pharmacy, Unichem Pharmacy, Vogue Hairdressers, VTNZ, Westpac, Whitehaven, Winos, Yealands Estate, Z Energy, Zephyr Wine and $3 Shop.

French Rock N Roll Tuesdays 7.30pm $10 entry Redwoodtown Community Hall For info phone Ray 021-076-7473

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Tuesday Members Draw 1st draw $5000.00*

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

Directorship – MDc holDings ltD anD Marlborough airport ltD Expressions of interest are sought for a Director on the Board of MDC Holdings Ltd. The shareholder, Marlborough District Council, is seeking a Director that has strong corporate governance skills and extensive financial knowledge. Property development and aviation experience and the ability to bring diversity to the Board may also be advantageous.

MDC Holdings Limited is 100% owned by Marlborough District Council and was established for the purposes of: • Separating commercial trading activities from the other functions it carries out.

• Bringing Council’s main trading activities into one structure.

MDC Holdings Limited has 100% shareholdings in Port Marlborough NZ Ltd and Marlborough Airport Ltd. As a result of its relative size, the Directors of MDC Holdings Ltd are also appointed as Directors of Marlborough Airport Ltd. MDC Holdings Ltd has three Main Roles: • Governance of Subsidiaries • Advisor on Council Property Development; and • Financial Management, predominantly a Treasury function for itself and subsidiaries.

The term of Directorship is 3 years, with possible extension to a total of six years from the Board’s December Annual General Meeting.

Expressions of interest together with curriculum vitae should be sent to Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim by Tuesday 5 December.

Telephone enquiries should be directed to Martin Fletcher – 03 520 7400.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

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SALES S U N D AY 8 a m start, High Street, Renwick. Furniture p lu s h o u s e h o l d goods, cash only.

G A R AG E Sale shop open's 25th November. 13 Market Street, Picton, 10am until 3pm.

ESTATE BUSTERS Household i te m s i n c lu d i n g furniture, chests of drawers, upright freezer, washing machine, seniors c h a i r, w a l k i n g frame, mens tools, art supplies, spinning wheel, sewing machine, linen, books and much, much more. Some free stuff. All must go. 8am, Carvell Street.

Advertise a garage sale today and turn trash into cash

Ph 5777 868

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Required Japanese and Sushi Chef 2 years experience preferred Full time Monday-Saturday Please call 03 578 9391 PART TIME COOK Aberleigh Rest Home If you love providing homely, delicious meals for special people, we'd love you to join our friendly and supportive team!

We are looking for an experienced, talented and reliable cook to provide wonderful meals and home baking for our residents.

This is a part time position working Thursday, Fridays & Saturdays with the ability to cover for sick leave and annual leave. Hours of work are between 7 a.m. and 5.15 p.m.

The successful applicant will have Unit Standards 167 and 168, or be in the process of working towards them.

We are looking for an experienced cook who is able to provide: • Individual, tasty and appetising meals for our residents, with an emphasis on simple, wholesome home cooking • Home baking • An efficient, hygienic and smoothly running kitchen We are looking for someone reliable, cheerful and positive, who would love to be part of a team working together to provide an outstanding quality of life to our elderly residents.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Our staff are valued, supported and cared for. You will be welcomed.

Please ring Maja on 03 578 7966 or email CV to om@aberleigh.co.nz

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BAKER

We require an enthusiastic and passionate Baker capable of producing high standard products. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a skilled team in a successful supermarket.

We see the successful applicant as having: • A good understanding of the Bakery Industry and products • A passion for baking • Self Motivation • Excellent communication skills • Experience • Innovative ideas • Great Customer Service • A focus on teamwork Key responsibilities include: • Producing a range of consistently high-quality products to meet demand • Maintaining a high standard of merchandising • Adhering to Health & Safety and Food Safety Standards • Delivering excellent Customer Service Days of work will be discussed at the interview. One weekend day will be required. Remuneration will be competitive.

If you have what we are looking for and are ready to take on an exciting new challenge, working with a passionate team of people then please apply online attaching your CV and cover letter at http://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 14th of December 2017.

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MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE Arts Co-ordinator Hours by negotiation

To raise the profile of the performing arts at MBC and encourage wider participation by students by completing administrative tasks.

Expressions of interest or CV, and direct enquiries welcome to: Wayne Hegarty, Principal 5 Stephenson Street, Blenheim wayneh@mbc.school.nz Telephone 021578517

MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE Director of Performance Music by negotiation Hours be

Marlborough Boys’ College has a tradition of providing outstanding musical opportunities for students. The position includes oversight of a talented group of itinerant music tutors and support of the music performance programme in the college.

Expressions of interest or CV, and direct enquiries welcome to: Wayne Hegarty, Principal 5 Stephenson Street, Blenheim wayneh@mbc.school.nz Telephone 021578517

situations vacant

General Timber Hands Timberlink New Zealand Ltd is a progressive timber company with sites in Australia and New Zealand, the company has invested in some of the latest technology and Health and Safety is No.1.

We currently have opportunities at our Blenheim site for General Hands both in our Greenmill and Production Areas. Some timber experience, especially timber grading, would be an advantage but not essential. The successful applicants will need to be physically fit, reliable, versatile and able to work as part of a team. The company provides excellent working conditions, along with career opportunities and training pathways.

Timberlink New Zealand strives for a drug-free, work-safe environment, a pre-employment drug test will be required. Applicants for these positions must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please apply at the site, 40 Waters Avenue, Blenheim or email your application with contact details, to office@timberlinknz.co.nz Applications close 25th November 2017.

We are seeking names of people who would be interested in being involved in rugby at Marlborough Boys College in 2018.

We are looking for potential coaches and managers for our age grade teams that are going to be playing under the school banner as of next year.

It is our intention to offer rugby to boys in the following grades: Under 14 (3 teams) Under 15 (2 teams) Colts (1 team) 1stXV (Coaches/management already confirmed for 2018)

Vineyard Operators - Wairau Valley • Join a booming industry with career progression opportunities • Kim Crawford, Nobilo and Selaks -- be part of our story in the vineyards • Bonus scheme, superannuation, and work with modern equipment 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!

About The Role Reporting to a Block Manager, we have two roles available in the vineyards where the journey of our award-winning wine begins. You would be responsible for daily duties that bring us quality year after year: machine operation, supervising seasonal workers, and caring for our vineyards.

Key Responsibilities • Championing a safety culture, ensuring proper PPE, incident reporting • Supervision of seasonal workers • Mulching, spraying, trimming, plucking, and general vine maintenance • Trellis and irrigation maintenance • Harvest operations About You • A team player with a can-do attitude • Experience in vineyards is preferred but not required; Growsafe, first aid and onsite training is provided • 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 5 December 2017, visit www.constellationnz.com under careers, or email celia.daniels@cbrands.com for a confidential chat.

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EXPERIENCED TRADESMAN JOINER WANTED Max George Joiners is a well-established locally owned and operated company specialising in high quality joinery solutions.

We have over 25 years experience in delivering custom designed, made to order joinery products to our discerning clients.

We are seeking to employ an experienced tradesman joiner with the following attributes: • The ability to work with our designer and clients to produce a finished product of the highest quality.

• Attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship.

• A team player who will fit in with our friendly team.

As one of our tradesmen you will take responsibility for your own projects from final measure to completed installation. There will be some guidance but you will need the skills to run your own jobs, communicating with your own clients.

If you are seeking a role that will allow you to further develop your skills, apply in strict confidence by phoning 5777099 between10am and 4pm or email: office@maxgeorgejoiners.co.nz.

Applications close December 6, 2017.

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MBC RUGBY COACHES AND MANAGERS 2018

ADVERTISING TERMS & CONDITIONS All advertisements are subject to the approval of Blenheim Sun newspaper. Advertisements are positioned entirely at the option of The Publisher & no guarantee of placement is given. Applicable loadings apply only to the specific placement of strip or island advertisements. Placement & approval is at the discretion of The Publisher. While every effort will be made to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for any loss caused through loss or misplacement. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged on the size of the material supplied or the space ordered whichever is the greater. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Blenheim Sun newspaper of any error within 24 hours of its publication. The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors. To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative.

(Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract). Cancellation: neither display nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that have commenced their series. If an advertiser at any time fails to supply copy within the deadline, it is understood & agreed that the last copy supplied will be repeated. Specific terms & conditions apply to certain classifications. These may relate to either requirements & conditions set by industry standards for the advertising of certain goods & services, or set by The Publisher. Please speak to your advertising representative to obtain a full copy of these. Advertisers agree that all advertisements published by Blenheim Sun newspaper may also appear on a relevant website.

Friday November 24, 2017

This is a new and exciting project that is aiming to increase participation and retention in rugby through boy’s teenage years.

If you are keen on being involved in any of these teams please email or call one of the following people to register your interest.

Gray Cornelius, grayc@mbc.school.nz Ph 0212601974 Josh Harrison, joshh@mbc.school.nz Ph 0279519042 Mel Morris, jaredandmel@xtra.co.nz Ph 021312335

Full time or part time or Chef apprenticeship

Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand Outward Bound is New Zealand’s leading organisation for showing people their full potential through outdoor challenge and adventure.

Outward Bound is looking for a full time or part time Cook to be based at Anakiwa in the Marlborough Sounds.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive high performing team, working on a compelling mission at a well-resourced centre in a beautiful location.

Cook – Reporting to Catering Manager, this position is up to 4 days per week, including weekends and nights. A usual shift would be 11.30am until 8.00pm.

We are looking for an individual with excellent food handling skills and cooking experience for large numbers, plus a good understanding of all dietary requirements.

Training will be provided to the successful applicant.

This role involves cooking, cleaning, ordering and monthly stock takes.

Apprenticeship - We would also consider offering a full time chef apprenticeship with training by Marcel Rood for applicants with some previous experience either from school or in the industry.

Applications for this position close on 1st December 2017.

Applications and queries relating to this position should be directed to: Rowena Williams (03) 520 8291 rwilliams@outwardbound.co.nz

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Customer Service Officer We need somebody with the best customer service skills we can find.

The primary objectives of the Customer Service Officer role is to respond to and take responsibility for customer enquiries, requests, applications, concerns and much more.

If you have excellent customer service skills, excellent computer skills, superb communication skills, knowledge of Council work, demonstrate wonderful team member skills and a strong desire to provide the best customer service we would like to receive your application.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 27 November 2017.

Applications should be made online via Council’s 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 janet.boyce@marlborough.govt.nz

www.marlborough.govt.nz

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Friday November 24, 2017 situations vacant

situations vacant

Relief deliverers wanted Woodbourne and Springlands area

TWO HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Are you a hard worker and looking for a relief job?

Do you have parental or caregivers support?

If this sounds like you, please discuss with your parent or caregiver and give us a call.

1 Night Shift 1 Day Shift 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

Please phone 577 7868

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MOTEL CLEANER REQUIRED On call/as required position.

Must be mature, trustworthy and reliable.

Happy to work in a team atmosphere and a keen eye for detail is a must.

Previous experience an advantage.

Call Donna on 03 579 5098 Email your CV to info@171onhighmotel.co.nz

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Births This Week Cole-O’Leary, Izaiah Te Ariki: November 15, 2017 Conza, Isla Rose: October 13, 2017 Moore, Baby boy: November 10, 2017

in memoriam

Clifford Mark Kindell 1 year ago 25.11.16 Remembering you is easy, I do it every day.

Missing you is a heartache, that never goes away.

Love you always Jane

Yvonne Brown 21/07/1938 25/11/2014 An amazing Mum and friend.

Worlds beautiful soul.

Missed more every day.

Never forgotten.

Love always Lisa XX

Morris, Willow Pamela: November 17, 2017

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acknowledgement

church notice Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030 St Christopher’s Parish wish to thank all supporters of our annual Market Morning held in the Hall in Redwoodtown last Saturday Morning.

We are very pleased with the result, which will ensure the continuation of the programmes we run, as well as maintenance of our buildings. Vivienne Peters, Convener.

Nativity Anglican Church

We are seeking a bright and enthusiastic GSA (Guest Service Agent) to join our Front Desk Team.

This is a full-time permanent position, where no two days will be the same. If you enjoy meeting people, have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast -paced environment, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your Cover Letter and CV to, gm@pictonyachtclubhotel.com The right to live and work in New Zealand applies.

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 5pm - Advent Choral Evensong 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

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Death Notices CALDWELL, Anne Abercrombie: November 17, 2017 CODD, Truda Mary (Trudy) (nee Chamberlain): November 14, 2017 PEEK, Elizabeth Mary (Bette): November 18, 2017

The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00.

You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to frontdesk@ blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

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SEATTER, Pamela Ellen (Pam): November 18, 2017 YOUNG, Veronica Mary: November 18, 2017

thanks

Clans of long ago that wanted to get rid of their unwanted people without killing them used to burn their houses down - hence the expression “to get fired.”

Marlborough Boy's College Careers Department

Message of Thanks Marlborough Boy's College wishes to convey our sincere thanks for your company's support of the Gateway programme in 2017.

Without the support of your business and the many others, this programme would not exist. The opportunity to provide young men with a real working experience is something special. Once again, a big THANK YOU and we at MBC look forward to a continued association going forward.

Marlborough Glass Wither Hills Farm Aotea Electric The Honey Company Farmers Trading Company Fresh Direct Wholesale G M Engineering Ltd Crafer & Crouch Ltd Marlborough Trials Centre Nazareth Joinery Crown Sheet Metal Ben Norton Building Chris Jones Farming Discovery Homes Ltd Roger Hogg Building Illusions Hair Bainbridge Building Ben Eagle Farm Haycock Farm Willpower Electrical Ltd Blenheim Machinery Repairs Hunter Plumbing Martella Refigeration G J Gardner Homes BV Cafe'

Whitney Street School Chateau Marlborough Westwood Mechanical Forbes Panel and Paint Briscoes Rebel Sport Mikes Mower & Chainsaw Services Countdown Sorenson Family Scott Construction Marlborough Neil Hunt Building Hillco Ltd Chris Hill Motors Travis Taylor Builders Homebrook Farm Simon Pratt Building Andrew Dallamore Building Cresswell Electrical Ltd Callaghan & Martella Electrical Tractor Repairs and Spares (Seddon) Indevin Ltd Evan Jones Construction Ltd PC Media Maher & Moseley Panel Beaters PAK’n’SAVE

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The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

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SPORT

Sport

SPORTS TALK

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With Jacob Page

All Whites outdone by every trick in the book Peru’s almost certain qualification for the FIFA World Cup at the expense of the All Whites has brought out the worst in the so-called “beautiful game”.

Peru, ranked 10 in the world at football, beat New Zealand, ranked 122 globally, 2-0 in Lima last week to advance to the tournament in Russia.

While the moves on the field may make football beautiful, the Peruvian supporters seemed determined to disrupt the Kiwi team with pathetic, underhand tactics from the moment the team left New Zealand.

The team flight was delayed, their bus to the hotel crawled at less than 35kph once they did land, fireworks lit up the sky over the All Whites’ hotel at 3am the morning of the match and there are photographs that show laser pointers were being shone at players during the game in an effort to distract them.

That’s just to name a few unsettling anecdotes that have emerged.

From what we are told, Peruvians are generally pleasant, accomodating people.

Mess with their first chance to qualify for one of sport’s biggest

tournaments in 35 years and the mood seems to change.

It’s a far cry from the politically correct sporting climate that faces fans on these shores.

No longer is booing an opposition team acceptable in rugby, and the value of winning in junior sports is rapidly subsiding to the need to promote participation and having fun.

I’ve always had more fun participating in sport when winning and that’s what the people of Peru were trying to help their football team with.

It’s a complete culture clash,

King and Queen of the Withers

football is a dirty game in many facets and in some parts of the world it’s bigger than life.

More than 750,000 home fans registered for tickets to the match in Lima on Thursday - a number which even the most die-hard All Black fan has to find eye-watering in terms of interest.

Making a FIFA World Cup means big bucks.

Peru used every available asset to make that dream a reality.

The age-old saying rang true for the All Whites - sometimes nice guys finish last.

Local drivers head to NZ rally

By Celeste Alexander Local rally drivers Richard Bateman, David Taylor and Fred Merkin will be heading to Tauranga for this weekend’s Gull Rally Challenge.

A string of top results for both Richard (class 5a) and David (class 5b) will see them leading their respective classes heading into the weekend, while Fred is in contention for third place in class 5a. This is a great feat to have three Marlborough competitors doing so well, a Marlborough Car Club spokesperson says.

The challenge is part of the Brian Green Property Group NZ Rally Championship finale. Saturday’s stages will see all the teams running some famous past Rally NZ stages including Whaanga Coast, Te Hutewai and Te Akau stages, with the service park based at the Raglan Airfield.

The Sunday stages won’t be contested by those in the Gull Rally Challenge.

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Entries are open for the Marlborough Harrier Club’s King and Queen of the Withers race on January 13.

Go to the harriers website www. harriers.net.nz/events/kqw/ to enter.

Kaituna ridge ramble The Kaituna Ridge ramble is on tomorrow, with the fantastic and challenging 12km loop track open to bike/walk/run around the ridgeline of the scenic Kaituna Ridges Farm at the base of the Pelorus Sound.

Registration is open from 8am – 9.30am.

Take it as fast or as slow as you like as it is not a race but a personal challenge, and the track is mountain buggyfriendly.

The ramble is a fundraiser for Pelorus Community Preschool.

Women’s triathlon

David Taylor, Fred Merkin and Richard Bateman of the Marlborough Car Club are on their way to Tauranga for this weekend’s Gull Rally Challenge.

The Marlborough Women’s Triathlon is on this Sunday morning, with participants starting at 7.45am at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

This is the 35th year the triathlon has been held.

New Zealand’s first women’s only triathlon, this event has a history of being a fun-filled participation event, whether a first-time competitor or experienced multisport athlete.

Unlike traditional triathlons, the Marlborough Women’s Triathlon is run in reverse order; starting with a run/ walk, leading into a cycle and finishing with a short swim.

Marlborough team off to Special Olympics

By Bill McElhinney The excitement is mounting for 40 Marlborough athletes with intellectual disabilities who are heading to Wellington on Sunday for the 2017 Special Olympics National Summer Games.

The athletes, with their coaches and supporters, will join more than 1250 other athletes with intellectual disabilities from 42 Special Olympics clubs and three schools to take part in the games, which run from Monday to Friday next week.

“They’ve been training hard and they’re all very excited,” Blenheim Special Olympics swimming coach Jenny Wills says.

“We’ve had amazing support from the community for our fundraising,” organiser Cindy Adams-Vining says.

“We have new uniforms, thanks to the Rata Foundation, and many businesses have sponsored our athletes.

“It costs $850 for each person going to the games so we’re grateful for all the help we’ve had.”

Held every four years, the games is New Zealand’s largest event for people with intellectual disabilities. Athletes of all ages compete in swimming, athletics, basketball, bocce, equestrian, football, golf, indoor bowls, power lifting, and tenpin bowling.

“We have a 32 per cent increase in athlete and coach registrations compared to 2013 when we last held this event in Dunedin,” Special Olympics New Zealand chief execu-

Competitors from Marlborough are looking forward to the Special Olympics National Summer Games in Wellington next week.

tive Kathy Gibson says.

“Our youngest athlete taking part at these games is aged nine and our oldest athlete is 74! We have no quotas for this event in any of our 11 sports so this means that any athlete that has qualified and wishes to take part in this event can do so, irrespective of their ability level.”

As well as the athletes, an army of coaches, management and volunteers are also in-

volved. Over 500 coaches and management staff attend to support their athletes, and around 600 Wellington volunteers have been recruited.

“All up, around 3000 people will be involved in the event, cheered on by many more family, friends and supporters – it’s a real community event,” Kathy says.

The opening ceremony will be held at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua on Monday and

events are being held around the Wellington, Hutt Valley and Porirua areas throughout the week.

Special Olympics New Zealand is a yearround programme of sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

More than 7000 athletes throughout the country train and compete in 13 different Olympic-type summer and winter sports.

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