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Double the fun Identical twins ready for school

By Celeste Alexander Five-year-old twins Joseph and Eli Martin are excited to get back into school routine after their first six-week holiday since starting school last May. They attend Grovetown School in the same class which they love.

Being identical twins means they can be confused for one another, which is sometimes a ‘cheeky’ game they like to play, mother Skai Bradley says.

“Last year in their first couple of weeks we heard them planning on wearing the same clothes to trick their teachers... it was funny to hear them planning it”, she laughs.

“Now we make sure they dress differently to avoid confusion.”

“They are looking forward to seeing their friends again.

“For Joseph the highlight of school is swimming and reading and Eli likes the outdoors, sports and art”.

Eli and Joseph Martin, aged five, are ready to head off to school next week.

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Repairing broken barrels is Roger’s rare skill

By Bill McElhinney Roll out the barrel, let’s have a ….oops!

Sometimes winery barrels take a tumble, and that’s when Renwick cooper Roger Abernethy gets a call.

“Barrels fall off trucks, tumble off forklifts – there was a lot of damage done in the Kaikoura and Seddon earthquakes,” Roger says.

“Hundreds of expensive wine barrels were broken and many of them were beyond repair.”

However, many damaged barrels can be repaired and that’s Roger’s skill.

He’s not a traditional cooper – he doesn’t build barrels from scratch. But he is a former builder and boat builder with an extensive knowledge of wood and woodworking, and it’s these skills he has used to become a barrel expert.

There are only a few people in Roger Abernethy will use traditional cooper’s tools to pull this the country doing similar work. damaged wine barrel apart and replace the broken staves.

“I started off helping George Timpson, who worked with barrels used to store and age He already has a number of barrels at the Montana winery at wine.” broken barrels in his Renwick Riverlands,” Roger says.

This vintage will mark Roger’s workshop, all of which were “When George retired I took 25 years of barrel work and he damaged by falling off trucks over the work, which was mainly expects to get busy in the next or forklifts. repairing and reconditioning the few weeks.

Roger will pull them apart and

replace the broken barrel staves from the extensive stock he keeps on hand.

“I try to get the barrel suppliers to send spare staves with the barrels they supply,” Roger says.

The barrels come in a range of sizes, the most common being 225 to 300 litres.

They come from France and America and are made from oak.

The winemakers choose American or French oak in which to age their wines.

“French oak seems to be the most popular,” Roger says.

Wine barrels are a big investment, the most common ones costing between $1200 to $2300.

“That’s why broken ones are often worth fixing”.

“I might take a day to pull one apart and repair it, but if it’s good for another three or four years, it’s often worth doing.”

Some of Roger’s work also involves barrels that are used for aging both beer and whiskey.

“There’s no substitute for the oak barrels.”

“It’s all about the wood.

“Wood breathes and imparts the flavours that the brewers, distillers and winemakers want.”

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As a mother to twin boys, Skai thrives on being busy and is looking forward to meeting new and existing clients.

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Power trust election Four nominations have been received for trustees of the Marlborough Electric Power Trust, by the deadline of noon yesterday.

Trust secretary Brenda Munro says this means a postal ballot will be held next month.

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Dogs still overheat even when the car windows are down.

Springlands Veterinary Centre doctor Peter Ehrlich and Marlborough SPCA Centre manager Abby Laskey are reminding people about not leaving their dogs in cars over summer.

By Celeste Alexander “It doesn’t take long for a dog to overheat when left in a hot car, causing permanent damage to their brains!”

This is the message of Springlands Veterinary Centre doctor Peter Ehrlich who knows how deadly the situation can get if a dog is left in a car for as little as 15 minutes.

“It doesn’t take long for a dog to become desperately sick. Within 20 to 25 minutes of being in a hot car there is likely to already be brain damage.

“I’ve already seen one dog which had to be rescued by Police and if it wasn’t done in the timely manner it was, the outcome wouldn’t

have been good,” he says.

The Marlborough SPCA is just as keen to spread the awareness.

Centre manager Abby Laskey and animal welfare inspector Rebecca Moorhouse say they have already received a number of phonecalls from concerned members of the public and want to reiterate ‘dogs or any pets do not need to be left in vehicles, especially on hot days’.

“We had 12 calls in one month which is a lot for the Marlborough area. Windows being left down and parking in the shade is still not sufficient so we want people to please leave their dogs and other pets at home,” Rebecca says.

Abby adds; “I understand that some dogs can be distressed when

left at home but there are ways to professionally deal with this, or maybe leave it at a friend or relative’s house.”

Physically dogs can only withstand a higher temperature for a short amount of time before irreversible damage is done, Peter says.

“A dog’s healthy temperature is around 38.5 degrees celsius so if it’s left in a hot car and temperatures rise above that, a dog’s natural cooling process is ineffective in that heat.

“Dogs overheat much more quickly than humans as they cannot sweat like we can, but instead they pant to dissipate heat and cool their body temperature.

“This is near impossible to do when the air in their immediate environment is thick and hot, as it is in a hot car.

So please think twice about taking your dog out in your car this summer,” he says.

If a dog is overcome by heat exhaustion, give immediate first aid by cooling with water or other liquids (room temperature liquids are preferable as ice cold liquids can bring on shock or hypothermia).

- Wet the skin thoroughly, not just the coat. Focus on the belly and inside of the legs - Spray or sponge the dog until their body temperature is lowered - When the dog is cooling down and responding, gently dry the body - If the dog is conscious give them small amounts of water - Seek veterinary attention as soon as possible If you find a dog locked in a car in distress, please call the Police or your local SPCA immediately.

Don’t forget to get your entry into this year’s scenic coastal holiday photo competition with a difference.

The Sun newspaper, the Marine Farming Association, and the Marlborough District Council are teaming up to offer weekly prizes of lunch vouchers at Jay’s cafe.

The competition is running until February 7, there will be a weekly prize of a $50 lunch voucher at Jay’s Café for the photo judged the best scenic photo and a voucher for the strangest litter picked up.

Email your photos to news@ blenheimsun.co.nz

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Health hub contract Local builders T&D Construction have been awarded the contract to fit out stage two of the health hub in the old civic theatre on the corner of Queen Street and Arthur Street.

Member’s bill on insurance Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith has lodged a private member’s bill to introduce a legal timeline for insurance companies to assess and present a settlement offer.

The bill is now in the ballot and has to be drawn.

Stuart says the Government needs to look at how we can make life a little easier for people who are dealing with longer term effects like the loss of their home.

“I’ve heard from too many people affected by the Kaikoura and Christchurch earthquakes that dealing with insurance was more stressful than the earthquake itself.

“My Bill will require an insurer to make a decision about a claim and notify claimants within six months of receiving the claim.

Chamber board changes New members have joined the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce board, president Nina van Grinsven says.

The new members are reputation management specialist Fiona Fenwick, KiwiBank manager Nicky Simpson and engineer Khalid Suleiman.

Anthony Barnes is first vice president, and Simon Clark is second vice president.

New factory, big ideas

By Celeste Alexander On Grove Road there’s a plain-painted building with a simple logo on the outside where ideas are becoming big and successful realities.

Nick Coombe, a Blenheim business owner, launched an exciting new company called Designer Skincare NZ and operates from a newly renovated building at 71 Grove Road.

After a year of renovations, work on the building is very close to being finished.

Company CEO Georgia Devlin says ‘it’s our goal to help anyone with a dream and turn it into a reality’.

“The idea stemmed from our own experience of being turned away from a supplier because the number of units we wanted was ‘too small’.

“We want to help others with their own dreams of starting their own skincare ranges,” she says.

Nick has owned the building for a number of years and decided to completely gut and refit it in 2016 to convert it into a state of the art facility.

What’s unique is that Designer Skincare NZ, once finished, will be a ‘good manufacturing practice’ (GMP) factory so that any companies requiring certification, their products are manufactured under extremely strict conditions. There is only a handful of companies with this certification.

“A substantial amount of money was spent on installing clean room materials that ensures there’s no bacteria or contamination in the factory area. We have also installed quite high-tech equipment to ensure everything is to a very high standard,” Georgia says.

Designer Skincare NZ owner Nick Coombe and CEO Georgia Devlin with some of the new high-tech equipment that is being installed at the Grove Road factory.

Inside there are three manufacturing rooms, three packaging rooms, one laboratory, a dispensary and a product library where samples of each product made are held. There are also other rooms being fitted out to allow ‘future growth’.

“We have suppliers who have told us our factory is one of the best in the country, something we are really proud of,” Georgia says.

“There’s a huge demand for NZ made products and we get approached from clients from all over the world to design, manufacture and pack custom made skincare products for them.

“We think it’s really cool for Blenheim to have something like this here and it’s pretty amazing to know our team has worked hard to turn a tiny company into this,” she says.

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By Cathie Bell Marlborough could be more than just New Zealand’s biggest wine producer, the region could be New Zealand’s safest wine producer too, Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum executive director Francois Barton says.

Francois, who was raised in Blenheim, has been back this week as one of three keynote speakers at a forum held last Tuesday night, attended by about 120 people, as part of industry preparation for harvest.

The other speakers were Richard ‘Mac’ McNamara and Grassmere farmer and author Doug Avery.

Francois says the forum is a group of more than 330 business leaders from around New Zealand who are committed to playing their part in leading health and safety improvement in their businesses.

Health and safety has ‘a lot of bad press’, he says, but at its simplest, it’s about caring for the people you work with and the people who come into your place of work.

If well-done, it delivers good

business benefits and best practice means that compliance takes care of itself.

“If you want to improve health and safety, you need to drive a good culture, and if you want good culture, you need to lead that.”

Whether in a large or small business, it’s important to focus on what matters, Francois says.

The three critical performance areas are: risks, relationships, and resourcing, he says.

Marlborough is well-placed to deliver good health and safety results because its small size means people tend to build long-term relationships with mutual respect.

“It’s an integrated economy here, where people are reliant on each other. There can be huge benefits from that.”

Francois says Marlborough has changed since he last lived here 20 years ago, ‘almost universally for the better’.

“There’s a sense of activity.

There’s clearly been investment in the town...There’s opportunity here.

“This is not a zombie town, or a zombie province.”

Francois Barton, the executive director of the Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum, says Marlborough is in a good place to provide leadership.

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Christopher Cookson’s photo of his daughter Anna collecting litter at Cowshed Bay is a winner.

Coastal cleanup winning shot

By Cathie Bell Blenheim man Christopher Cookson has won this week’s photo competition with a picture of his six year-old daughter Anna collecting litter at Cowshed Bay in the Sounds.

The Sun, along with the Marlborough District Council and the Marine Farmers’ Association, is running a summer photo competition with a difference.

As well as scenic shots of our coastal environment, there is also a prize for photos showing people collecting rubbish from beaches.

Christopher says the amount of broken glass on the beach at Cowshed Bay was ‘really shocking’.

“The saucepan is ours, but the broken glass in it is just a small fraction of what is scattered around the beach and far out into the bay.

“By her other knee, along with other bits of rubbish is the most unusual thing we found, an abandoned fishing reel, well corroded, found in the sea. Losing fishing tackle is nothing new, but losing your entire reel seems

pretty major!”

Glass is basically silica, the same stuff sand is made of, Christopher says, so it’s inert, and won’t do any harm to marine life.

“But at a camp site with what looks at first like a pristine environment, it’s pretty nasty for people without stout footwear, and makes the beach unsafe,” he says.

“As a Department of Conservation campsite, it’s promoted on their website, and DoC is supposed to represent ‘clean green’ NZ, but most of the green on this beach is from broken bottles.

“At least one good thing came from my daughter’s efforts.

“A lady camper saw the pot full of glass we’d collected and was shocked, and said she was going to do some cleaning up herself.”

Marine Farming Association spokeswoman Debbie Stone says Christopher’s photo illustrates what the association is trying to encourage with both its own members and the public, that if we all do a bit, we can make a real difference to our environment.

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German art therapy intern Madlen Muller created some pottery and drawings with Ashwood Park Retirement Village residents Flo Hodgkinson, Alby Booth and Jim Parker.

From Germany to Ashwood

By Celeste Alexander A German art therapy student has come to Blenheim for an internship working at Ashwood Park Retirement Village and says it’s been really ‘rewarding’ working with the elderly.

Lead diversional therapist Ang Stanton, who is a member of the New Zealand Society of Diversional Therapists, was made aware of the possibility of having an intern. After a year of contact and paperwork Madlen Muller finally arrived on January 8 for a two-month internship.

Madlen is close to completing a four-year degree in Art Therapy which has seen her work with mothers and children. The third component is with the elderly and being able to do this in NZ has been ‘a real privilege’ she says.

“It’s a huge privilege to be here and it’s been

a really positive and supportive experience so far.

“I’ve been working with residents using art therapy as a way of contact, communication and to express their feelings. Art therapy allows people to look deep inside themselves, discover their feelings and any issues they are having.

“The most interesting part has been learning to work with people who respond differently, including those who have mental health and communication issues,” she says.

For Ang, it’s been an interesting experience and she plans to implement elements of art therapy into her programmes.

“Art therapy is very different to diversional therapy and you can see the therapeutic benefits. “It’s been really great having Madlen here and we are looking forward to learning more from her,” she says.

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Lost Keys To everyone who walks their dog from Purkiss Street car park up past pony club, please keep an eye out for car keys I lost while walking our pooch.

Phone/text 0272175101 or drop to police station.

Thanks.

Teacher shortage farce Thousands are trying for temp positions, but only where they want!

Without bonding after college they now work as drivers to labourers until, if ever, the plum job comes.

Hipkins knows this, it would be non-party truth to admit it! $70K+ is still not enough to relocate.

Thank you Thank you to the local supermarket for the great service over the holiday period, all the giveaways and tastings and the exceptional service from all the staff even though you were so busy.

No wonder why this is my favourite shop.

Free book exchange 31 Litchfield Street.

Sign on letter box, in x three Little black wheelie bins by garage.

Children’s books in one.

Great authors.

Happy reading everyone!

Re dogs left in cars and trucks I think as a community we all need to rally together and report these useless owners who leave their dogs in vehicles on hot days!

They don’t deserve to have dogs!

Ring SPCA straight away.

Re speedway too hot

Stopbank upgrade

If the people at the speedway are too hot , what’s to stop them taking a sun umbrella or gazebo to shelter under?

Makes more sense.

It wouldn’t be viable to spend money building shelters for the amount of time it gets used.

It’s ratepayers money and a lot of ratepayers don’t go there.

Enjoy.

Interesting to read what’s happening.

I wonder if there is a plan to spend similar amounts of effort and money on the deteriorating riverbanks?

Each time the Taylor floods more of the backsides are eroded, particularly around the plantings of vegetation so close to the water.

Rock protection is needed now to prevent further damage.

Why clear?

Safety helmet

Clear council dog do bags?

Why? Makes unpleasant experience worse.

Pinched wheelchair To the inconsiderate person who helped themselves to the wheelchair at Mega Mitre 10 and denied its use to others, think about what you have done and kindly return it.

How selfish.

Just because it didn’t have the shop name on it, it was not yours to take.

How dare you ruin someone’s only weekly outing.

Seymour Square The gardens look lovely, well done.

Good to see people are making the most of it with this fine weather.

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Seeing is believing What an inspiring trip down Kaikoura coast to see what has been achieved so far.

Unbelievable sights and greetings from the crews as we drove by.

You all have a huge undertaking and with your dedication are succeeding.

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

Limit to 70 words please.

To the careless couple down at Diversion on Sunday on a four wheeler.

If you don’t want to wear a helmet at least put one on your young child.

They trust you.

Stadium The reception staff at the pool, Stadium 2000 are always nice and friendly and helpful.

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The Road It’s got to be said - the people who have been working on getting the road to Kaikoura open are absolute legends!

Photos and news clippings don’t show the expanse of a mammoth task that is taking place.

Needs to be seen to be believed.

Marlborough is a water-stressed region, surely it is time to consider the introduction of water meters?

This would place a value on water and possibly reduce wasteful irrigation (particularly in the middle of the day) and the indiscriminate It’s a gas! replenishment of swimming pools!

Surely it is only fair to pay in order to conserve? Selling methane gas from the landfill – what a great idea.

Good to see MDC looking to use a by-product of our rubbish.

What about food waste recycling?

Crazy idea Why put the road speed up to 110kph up north or anywhere, its just asking for trouble and accidents, so crazy.

At the moment on TV2 there is the cop ad to say ‘slow down’ less speed less harm.

No brainer, give them an inch they will take a mile, the faster you go the bigger the mess.

State housing Nats spend nine years selling state houses, new government wants to buy more.

Do you feel you’ve been ripped off as a taxpayer?

What a summer!

Kids in front seats I’ve been seeing quite a few families driving around with their young children in the front seat.

Do they not realise that the air-bag alone can cause serious injury or even kill the child if it goes off?

And that there is a height restriction for children sitting in a seat without a booster?

Why is Plunket and the Police not reinforcing this message?

Buy fresh It’s so nice to see people buying fresh fruit from roadside stalls... I prefer this to supermarket fruit!

I visited my local supermarket this week and was confronted with blueberries in containers that had mould on them, nectarines that were gooey and rotting, grapes that were also growing mould and cut watermelon that was packaged but starting to dry out because it had sat there so long.

It’s not a one-off either!

It’s all year round with fruit and veges!

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Text your thoughts to 027 242 5266

It’s a stunner summer - amazing how folk so much happier with the sunshine out all day.

Even the grape people aren’t moaning, so it must be good.

Very grateful Sincere thanks to the two families who came to our aid on January 1 after my husband had a bad fall, and got us to A&E. Sorry to lose your name.

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Kim Dotcom, who visited the Waihopai spybase in August 2014.

Will Parsons’ photograph of an earlier super moon over the Wairau Lagoon.

Inset: Kayaking in the Wairau Lagoon gives a unique perspective.

‘Super blue blood moon’ unmissable chance

By Cathie Bell Wednesday next week will be a significant astronomical event, with local tour operator Driftwood Eco Tours encouraging people to come out on a kayak tour in the Wairau Lagoon to make the most of the opportunity.

The moon will be rising out of Cloudy Bay at 8.25pm just before the sun sets and will be a blue moon, super moon and later a total lunar eclipse, Driftwood Eco Tours’ Will Parsons says.

“This is an event that has not happened for 150 years and a wonderful opportunity to see it

by land or water,’ he says.

“At the Wairau Lagoon there is something in the water which gives incredible reflection of light, especially at dusk.

“We are therefore scheduling special tours by kayak or vehicle to see the moon rise on the night of the 31st. Join us to witness this extraordinary event.”

Anyone interested can contact Will 0274 483 133 or 5777 651.

The triple celestial event is being called a ‘super blue blood moon eclipse’.

A supermoon is where a full moon coincides with the closest the moon gets to Earth during

its orbit.

A blue moon is when two full moons occur in a calendar month, and occurs about every two and a half years due to differences between calendar months and lunar phases.

The total lunar eclipse, or blood moon, occurs when the moon passes directly behind the Earth, into its shadow.

The sun, Earth and moon need to be closely aligned for it to happen - with the Earth in the middle - and it has to be a full moon.

Town host for national launch

By Cathie Bell This year’s annual spy base protest is to be followed up with the launch of a campaign to make New Zealand non-aligned in its foreign policy, organisers say.

Blenheim is a good place to launch the national campaign, organiser Murray Horton says, as the Waihopai spy base is the single most important contribution New Zealand makes to the American military and intelligence system.

“It’s much bigger and more important than troops or anything.”

Murray says the protest, which is in its 30th year, will meet at theWaihopai spy base main gate at Waihopai Valley Road from 10am on Saturday, for an hour.

Following the base protest, the group will move into Blenheim for the national launch of the new Aotearoa Independence Movement, a campaign to advance the case for a non-aligned

Aotearoa based on policies of economic, military and political independence, he says.

Starting at 1pm at the Nativity Centre in Alfred Street, there will be three speakers: Murray Horton on AIM. Former Green MP Keith Locke: What a truly independent NZ foreign policy would look like. And Council of Trade Unions’ Economist Bill Rosenberg: What a people-friendly globalisation would look like.

The day will end with a screening of John Pilger’s excellent 2016 documentary “The Coming War On China”.

Murray says while the Government has changed, there has been no change to the Government’s stance on the spy base.

The Minister Responsible for the Government Communications Security Bureau, which runs the base, Andrew Little has stated in writing that this Government has no intention of closing Waihopai, he says.

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Above: Christchurch stockcar Alex Rondel (95C) driver came to a crashing halt after being rolled in the second race. BM Photography.

Right: Nelson driver Keightley Teece was named the HR Engineering South Island Stockcar Champion last Saturday. SpeedNut Photography.

Stockcar title goes over the hill

By Celeste Alexander After three intense rounds of bumper to bumper stockcar racing last Saturday, Nelson driver Keightley Teece came out victorious with the title of the HR Engineering South Island Stockcars Champion for the second year in a row.

There were 28 drivers that took to the Eastern States Speedway track competing

for points. A large crowd gathered, braving the searing 33 degree heat to cheer on their local favourites.

In the second race the crowd was treated to some action with a spectacular rollover of Christchurch stockcar driver Alex Rondel (95C). Undeterred with only body damage and a bent wing, he continued to race and made it right through to the final feature race

Bash for Cash.

Eastern States Speedway’s next race meeting will be a big one with the South Island Super Saloons Champs, the third round of the Farmlands Streetcar Series, the Marlborough Steetstock Champs Day One and the Production Best Pairs on Friday, February 16.

This will follow on the next day with the

Vertex Cup Super Saloons, the Marlborough Streetstock Champs Day and Production Fun Night.

Results for local drivers: 8th - Scott Alexander; 13th - Steve Biddulph; 14th - Matt Inwood; 16th - Taylor Forbes; 18th - Chris Baxter; 21st - Dallas Reeves; 26th - Hayden Watty

Sounds family fun day celebrates 10 years

Isla Baillie and Dad Jim, from the Pelorus Mail Boat, competing in the childrens tri in the grounds of Waitaria Estate.

By Bill McElhinney A popular family-focused Marlborough Sounds triathlon is celebrating a successful decade.

The Waitaria Bay Tri will be held on Saturday, February 17, and usually attracts between 60 and 70 competitors, plus supporters and families..

“We never know how many will actually turn up on the day,” co-organiser Dianne Dixon says.

“One year we had 110 contestants including children.”

Dianne’s husband, John, started the triathlon in 2008 in a bid to help people get fit.

John, a competitive runner who represented New Zealand, had been approached by a group of women who wanted help to improve their fitness, so he formed a jogging club.

The annual tri features two events; the Waitaria Bay Classic for people aged 12 and over, and the Red Deer Junior Tri for children under 12.

Both events cater for individuals and teams, and include bike, run and swim sections, with the classic event adding a kayak category.

This year the competitors will do a 3km kayak, 8km bike, 4km run-walk, and 50m

swim for the classic.

The Red Deer event for the youngsters has two sections, under-10 and over-10, and is a 2km bike, 1km run and 50m swim.

“It caters for all ages and fitness levels and for those who may not ever consider doing a triathlon,” Dianne says.

“And everyone who takes part gets a spot prize. We’ve had great support from businesses so there are great prizes to be had.”

For the slightly more competitive, there are trophies for first male, first female and first team, across the line.

Family fun: The Roborgh family from Havelock at the Waitaria Bay tri.

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Small changes lead to big results.

Start small and gain big results “February will be the start of my New Year’s resolutions... January was just a practise run!”

Does this sound like you? Do you have a list of resolutions you would like to kick off for a better, healthier and fitter you in 2018?

It’s never too late to start. This is something all health experts will say, whether it’s to start a fitness plan right through to quitting smoking.

Starting fitness can be as simple as one walk after work a week, which can then increase in consistency and duration as you go along.

Cutting out sugar by one teaspoon a day in your hot drinks is also a good start, as is cutting down the number of cigarettes you have a day.

Any progress is good progress, so make a list of goals you want to achieve and start one step at a time.

Here are some other tips to help you along the way.

- Are you an all-or-nothing person? Good

for you! But also remember that it’s easy to become disheartened if your plans don’t work out the way you wanted so don’t be hard on yourself and be happy with the progress, even if it’s only small amounts.

- What support do you need to achieve your goal? If you are exploring different diet options, talk to a nutritionist or your doctor for their expert advice to ensure you aren’t missing out on key nutritional needs.

The same is for fitness, if you have had an injury or have sore, aching joints then talk to a specialist.

There is plenty of support in Marlborough, you only need to ask.

- Are you prepared for obstacles? Obstacles can appear anywhere at anytime so prepare your mindset that these will challenge your will and perseverance.

Like when quitting smoking, it might be hard when with friends and family who smoke themselves but keep your goal insight and remember why you want to quit.

Vitamins and minerals are essential to maintaining a healthy body. Chances are that many of us are not getting enough of what we need whether it’s in the food we eat or in vitamin pills.

Here is a list of vitamins and their functions.

Vitamin A: This antioxidant boosts im mune systems, improves vision, cuts risk of heart disease, and may slow skin aging. But, it can be toxic in large doses, so stick with the right amount.

B Vitamins: The eight B vitamins help maintain metabolism, muscle tone, and a sharp mind. Most important for young women is B9 (folic acid), which keeps red blood cells healthy and guards against cancer and birth defects.

Just one cup of most fortified breakfast cereals has all the daily B you need.

Other options: whole-grain breads, asparagus, and beans.

Vitamin C: Despite being known as a cold fighter, Vit C has never been proven to prevent or cure the sniffles. But the antioxidant is believed to boost your immune system and help prevent heart disease, prenatal problems, and eye illnesses.

Eat plenty of citrus fruits and vibrant veggies. A single orange is packed with nearly all of your daily C. So is one red pepper or a cup of broccoli.

Vitamin D: Some believe it can reduce your risk of breast cancer and it may offer protection from both ovarian cancer and diabetes. Vit D also helps calcium absorption and plays a central role in muscle function.

Need a supplement?

Most likely. Milk, orange juice, and salmon contain small amounts of D, but nowhere near enough.

Calcium: Two words: strong bones! The mineral also helps build strong teeth and nourishes your nervous system.

Need a supplement? Yes. Yogurt, milk, and cheese do pack calcium, but not an ideal amount Iron: Too little of this mineral can spell anemia (a lack of red blood cells) and a weakened immune system. Iron is also particularly important for women with heavy periods.

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Some of the heritage embroidered treasures on show.

Heritage treasures highlighted Embroidery treasures will be one of the highlights at Heritage Day at Brayshaw Park on February 6.

The Marlborough Embroiderers Guild are excited to be participating in Heritage Day again, guild president Glenys Fry says.

Visitors will find them in the Old Tuamarina Church near Marlborough Museum.

Glenys says the guild this year is having a display of members’ work focusing on pincushions and needlebooks, something most women used to have in their sewing baskets.

“In addition to the display we will be offering a small project, so people can have a go,’ she says.

“The project is a small brooch and there will be a choice of a lady bird or two different flower designs. They are suitable for anyone over the age of 10 years old but younger chil-

dren are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult to assist them.”

Marlborough Heritage Trust executive director Steve Austin says the trust is looking forward to seeing the park open and alive.

“The theme this year is heritage skills and the park will be alive with activities and demonstrations to engage visitors of all ages.

“Other activities include woodworking, blacksmithing, Clydesdale horse and cart, tractor rides around the park, gold panning, heritage dress-up competition, and Marlborough Museum will be open for free.”

Heritage Day runs from 10am until 4pm on February 6. People can make a gold coin donation, and children can collect stamps in an activity passport with a $50 voucher to be won as a prize.

Slingshot, the winning Division 2 yacht. Photo by Steve Hodren.

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The first race of the Waikawa Boating Club Summer Twilight Series got off to a flying start on Tuesday evening, with a steady northeast breeze prevailing throughout the duration of the race, making it a tight battle for the finish line.

The 41 yachts and their crew enjoyed the uncommon weather conditions, with long spinnaker runs to the finish.

Slingshot skipper Clive Ballett, who won the division two race, sailed with a full crew, which included two visitors from Wales.

He says the weather was great and the water was fairly flat.

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“We had a good start.

“The leading yachts were very tight at the windward, and from there the gaps opened up.

“The highlight of the race for us was our spinnaker work – excellent crew work that enabled us to take the lead”.

Race 1 Results: Divison one: 1. Bluebird, 2.

Flying Fox, 3. Drinks Trolley. Division two: 1. Slingshot, 2. Olmari, 3. Excel. Division three: 1. Reotahi, 2. Bandit, 3. Family Affair.

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Repair work has started on the Alfred Street car park building to fix surface cracks caused by the November 2016 earthquake.

The cracks in the concrete are surface ones, and there is no structural issue with the car park building, Marlborough District Council communications manager Glyn Walters says.

Work has started on cracked concrete on the ground floor and similar work will be done on levels one and two.

“The area above level one to two ramp needs repair so the level one to two ramp will be down to one lane for three weeks,” Glyn says. “Traffic management will be in place.”

The area above level two to three ramp will be closed for three weeks.

The repairs are expected to take between six to eight weeks.

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Marianne Timpson “It was hilarious, a great show. I enjoyed it very much.”

Nigel Timpson “We’re very lucky to have these shows. Marlborough people should get out more often!”

Lesley Butland Kiley Templeman “Great Havelock entertain- “It’s amazing just what nine ment, as usual! We have people can do!” a wonderful community here.”

Carol Cullimore Mike Cullimore “It’s a great night out, and “It’s great. You can tell these I really enjoyed the show.” people really love what they do!”

Having fun at Havelock

By Bill McElhinney What can you say about the Havelock Theatre Company’s latest production, which opened on Wednesday night?

It’s a group of amateurs staging a play about a group of amateurs staging a play.

The Havelock folk pulled it off, to the obvious delight of the packed house, a good number from Blenheim among them, including Mayor John Leggett and Anne Best and several Marlborough District Councillors and their spouses.

The Havelock Theatre company is one of Marlborough’s little gems: Their enthusiasm is contagious and their humour infectious.

Live theatre in an informal setting is a treat, especially on opening night when there was lovely wine from Bladen Wines and snacks from the Slip Inn. You should have been there.

But if you go another night, and you should, you can treat yourself to a delicious homebaked home baked supper from the school parents group.

There was a ringing endorsement of the evening from the people we talked to, some of who are featured above.

As Nigel Timpson said: “Marlborough people should get out more often.”

So go on, treat yourself. You won’t be sorry.

The demise of honey bees and bumble bees is a fact of life. It is also a fact that without bees to pollinate numerous food crops and clovers the amount and variety of our foods would reduce significantly and the cost of our food would increase substantially.

All life forms, including ourselves, are totally dependent on other life forms; start removing any and other life forms suffer and also disappear, unless they adapt to new circumstances.

There are natural events that can cause the loss of a species, but when mankind deliberately does things which put a beneficial species in jeopardy, then we are fools.

That is what we have done in regards to a chemical family called neonicotinoids, which are systemic insecticides (means they are absorbed by a plant’s foliage and move through the whole plant to all foliage, flowers and roots system. Neonicotinoids are developed from nicotine.

Any insect feeding on or taking pollen/ nectar from the plant thus infected by the chemical will die.

For pest insects this is great. You spray the plant (or coat the seeds of the plant) with these neonicotinoids and any insect feeding on the plant weeks or even months later gets a dose of the chemical and dies.

Let’s look at how long this chemical can stay active in plants.

According to my New Zealand Novachem Agriculture Manual, Confidor is used on brassicas (cabbage etc), applied to seedlings one day before transplanting into the field.

The withholding period for human consumption is 70 days!

From spraying a little seedling to about the time the cabbage has reached maturity for harvest it is not deemed safe for humans to eat it. That gives you some idea of the toxicity of these chemicals.

How much longer before an aphid can have a bite of the treated cabbage and not die or be very sick? Maybe never.

Now if those cabbages get into stress before they reach maturity they will flower prematurely.

In the past I have at times allowed a brassicas to flower to collect the seeds.

Back then when there were still plenty of honey bees and bumble bees around and they loved the little yellow flowers for the nectar and pollen. If I had been ignorant of the harm of neonicotinoids and had at sometime sprayed with Confidor, all those bees that had visited the flowers would have suffered.

The Novachem manual does not have any information about use of Confidor on your garden plants which flower; or about how long the chemical stays active and effective on say roses and any other flowering plants. Days, weeks months?

Who knows, but bees will find, out unfortunately.

Say in the spring you spray your roses with Confidor because they have an infestation of aphids but no sign of buds or flowers at the time.

Then a short time later buds will appear and then a few weeks later flowers will be open, along comes the bumble bee and then bye bye bumble bee.

The saddest thing I saw in the spring was a young female bumble bee tucked inside a rose flower just before sunset as her life force ebbed away.

She had obviously been foraging in some nearby garden, had been affected by an insecticide, could not find her way back to the nest and settled in one of my rose flowers to die.

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- weekend event guide Friday 26 National Youth Brass Band The 2018 National Youth Brass Band presents ‘History’, a celebration of 200 years of Brass music and its influences. 7.30-9.30pm, $10$60, ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

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.

Murder at Checkmate Havelock Theatre presents Murder at Checkmate. 8pm, with a matinee at 4pm on Sunday.

On until February 3, sorry no performances on January 29 and 30. $10-$20. Havelock Town Hall, Main Street, Havelock.

The Omaka Maze Fun, mystery and maze, providing plenty of excitement for all ages. Today 5-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-8pm (last entry).

Dog Point Road, Omaka.

Family Fun Day Water activities for all ages, including Zorbing, waterslides, and paddling pools. A Redwoodtown School fundraiser with gold coin donation. 11am-4pm, hot coffee and food will be available to purchase. Redwoodtown School, 90 Cleghorn Street, Redwoodtown.

On every Friday in January.

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 Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day. 74 Paynters Road.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Explore the decks and depths of the Edwin Fox Ship.

Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

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.

Marlborough Museum On display highlights of the ceramics collection from the Marlborough Museum. On until February. Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Detour Gallery Forest and Bird exhibition on until March 3.

Wednesday to Monday 11am-5pm and 11am3pm weekends. 67 Market Street.

Saturday 27 Havelock Lions Market Books, plants, clothing, toys, preserves, baking and a sausage sizzle. 9am-1pm, outside the Town Hall, Main Street, Havelock.

Skating Let’s Get Started Introduction to skating for beginners to advanced skaters. Games, competitions, demonstrations and prizes. $2 with own skates, $5 if you need skates. 10am -12pm and 2-4pm, Blenheim Skating Rink, 34 Stephenson Street.

Summer Salsa Party & BBQ Enjoy an evening of Latin music and dancing, all welcome, 8pm, entry $5, BYO. Harlequins Rugby Clubrooms, Lansdowne Park.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery In Tandem, an exhibition of Marlborough artists Walter Scott and the late Robert Warren. On until January 30, opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Music In The Sounds Live music in the stunning Marlborough Sounds with Midge McCleary, Sarah Brown and Steve Mitchell. Every Saturday until March 31, 1-10pm with free entry. Punga Cove Resort, Endeavour Inlet.

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 Artisan Market Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down every Saturday, 9am-1pm. The Quays, 2 High Street, Blenheim. Wet weather venue is the Alfred Street carpark building.

The Diversion Gallery Exhibition of paintings by the late abstract painter JS Parker, including some of his last major works and a selection of studies for his Plain Song series. On until January 27. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

Summer Bootcamp With fun games, AB training sessions, HIIT sessions, to name a few, suitable for all fitness levels. $10 per person, children free.

10-10.45am, on every Saturday until March 3, 2018. Pollard Park, located on the left hand side of the tennis courts.

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

Millennium Public Art Gallery JS Parker the Poetry of Surfaces. An exhibition of paintings and drawings by the late Marlborough abstract artist J.S. Parker. On until January 28. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

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

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

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

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

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

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

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

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

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.

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

Come and have a go.

Sunday 28 Marlborough Flyer Steam Train Super Sunday Special Experience a heritage steam journey from a bygone era, travelling between Picton and Blenheim. $12.50-$60.

Cape Campbell Lighthouse Walk Join the Marlborough Tramping Club on a 7km, each way, beach walk. Bring lunch, snacks, drinking water, waterproof/windproof jacket, walking shoes/boots - bookings essential. Transport $8 per person, departs 8.30am from Horton Park (Stephenson Street side near toilet block).

Wairau Lagoon Guided Mountain Bike Ride Ride the trail out past the Lagoons to the Wairau River mouth, grade 1, easy ride. A mountain bike and helmet is required, 4.306.30pm, Wairau Lagoons Walkway.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery As part of the In Tandem exhibition, artist Walter Scott will give a floor talk on his paintings. 3pm, Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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

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.

McKendrick Event Hire Bouncy Day Take the kids along this Sunday to Redwoodtown School between 11am-4pm and enjoy a day on the inflatables. $6 per child or $10 for two. Refreshments available to purchase.

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.

Picton Foreshore.

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

74 Paynters Road.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street.

Ulysses Club Ride Ride to Wakefield Steam Museum, Vintage Machinery Show, riding via Wairau Valley, Tophouse. Lunch at Rhubarb Café. 10am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Picton Table Tennis Meets at the Picton Little Theatre every Sunday and Tuesday, Dublin Street, 10am-noon. $3 bats, tea/coffee supplied. Adults only.

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 along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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

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On the back of our stunning run of success we have seen STRONG GLOBAL DEMAND across all varieties and in all markets. We’re SEEKING NEW SUPPLY PARTNERS to share in our success. If you take pride in growing quality Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, from vintage 2018 and beyond, we want to hear from you.

We’re able to offer LONG TERM SUPPLY OPTIONS, favourable cropping levels, better than average prices and payment terms. We’re LOCALLY OWNED, provide EXPERT VITICULTURAL ADVICE and operate our own modern and SIZEABLE MARLBOROUGH WINERY. If this is of interest or there are options you’d like to discuss, please GET IN TOUCH with our viticulturist, Simon Bowers on 021 446 993 or E: simon@scvl.co.nz

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The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ourcommunity/grants-and-awards/marlborough-creativecommunities-scheme.

Applications close 5.00 pm 28 February 2018.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

5 years experience Experience with hotel functions, a la carte and banquets an advantage For further information contact Ben 021 0269 7374

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Friday January 26, 2018 situations vacant Seeking experienced HarveSt driverS Following positions available: - Harvester Drivers - Tractor/Gondola Drivers Top rates paid

please phone gareth on 021 499 551

Due to increased workload we require an additional Panel Beater / Fabricator Experience is required Cal Les on 0273 808 079

situations vacant

Lotto/Retail Sales Assistant

We are looking for a casual Lotto/retail sales assistant with excellent customer service skills to do casual work.

Applicants must be honest, reliable, trustworthy and be flexible with hours and days.

Applications close on Friday 2 February.

Please send or drop off CV to The Manager, Redwood Lotto, 77a Cleghorn Street Blenheim

KITCHEN ASSISTANT This is a four-on/four-off rotating roster 4pm - 8pm.

You will be responsible for helping with the evening meal as well as the cleaning service which follows this.

Please call at reception for an application or email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz Applications close Monday 30/01/18

ANZCO Foods Marlborough Positions Available ANZCO Foods Limited is one of New Zealand’s largest exporters employing over 3,000 staff worldwide, the company’s core purpose is to procure, process and market New Zealand beef and lamb products to the world.

For further details phone Peter 578 8666

Call 03 577 7868 To run your ad here

garage

SALES FRIDGE/Freezer.

All sorts. Down sizing. 9am Saturday.

Western end of Cleghorn Street.

church notices

death notices

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030

EMMS, Nancye Irene Reta: Passed away on Tuesday January 23 2018, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 77 years. Loved partner of Frank, loved mother of Toni Wren, and Peter Tuck, and loved grandmother of Liam, Francesca, and Lianna; loved sister of Betty Hewett, and Mervyn Emms, and the late Bob Emms and Alma Sycamore, loved aunty of her nieces and nephews and their families.

Dear friend of Jane Bowater. Dearly loved by all her friends and family in Australia and beyond. Messages may be sent to 25 Mitchell Street, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Nancye will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 11 am on Monday January 29th , followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

public notice

The Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards 2018 The committee would like to thank all of the following sponsors for their support of our awards. It was a very successful weekend and would not be possible without the following sponsors. NewsTalk ZB, ASB Theatre Marlborough, Rata Foundation, Lion Foundation, Redwood Trust, Pub Charity, Combined Clubs of Marlborough, The SUN, Tosh & Lynne Toshach, Whitehaven Wines, CM Mechanical, Gill Construction, Radiator Services Ltd, Lynfords Furniture Ltd, Greenback Sheetmetal Engineering Ltd, Spring Creek Engineering, Coles Contracting Ltd, Springlands Pharmacy, Blenheim Testing Station, Chemdry Mainland, Wine Works, Advanced Cleaning & Restoration Ltd, Blenheim Toyota, Bella Vista Motels, The Lounge Suite Company, Chantilly Café, Phillip Gibbison Jewellers, Westwood Mechanical, Marlborough Moving & Storage, Thompson Electrical Services Ltd, Johnston Associates South, Meaters of Marlborough, Renwick Country Arms Club, Hynds Pipe Systems Ltd, McKendry Ford, Queen Street Service Station, Kardo Hair Design, Totalspan, First National Real Estate, Tractor Repairs & Spares, Traditional Preserves, Ross & Pam Akerblom, Jacquie Jones, Shirley Robinson, Joyce Greenhill, Amy & Teresa Cannon, Graeme & Marrilyn Colquhoun, Jenny Sweet & Jenny Dawson, Angela Liddicoat, Nola & Gary Carter, Cynthia & Graham Brooks, Judith Cootes, Lynette Mason, Debra & Patrick Rea, Kenneth Coles, Ali & Lyn Windleburn, Sue & Ken McKenzie, Bruce Windleburn & Heather Lee, Vern Gapper, Warren & Kathy Johnston, Carolyn Coles-Ross, Caroline Radcliffe & Raylene Gale, Uncle Joes Walnuts, John & Lyn Wratt, Tresco Blenheim B & B, Clip Joint Hair Salon, AutoCare (2002) Ltd, Robyn Hodgson, Lee Family, Johnston Family, Shirley Nicholson, Richard & Gill Bryant, Lyn Fairweather, AppliancePlus, SBS. Once again many thanks.

situations vacant

ANZCO Foods Marlborough has a number of positions available and we would like to hear from individuals with the following characteristics:

NEWMAN, Jannelle Barbara: On 23 January 2018. Now in the arms of her parents, the late David and Betty Stallard, beloved sister and sister-in-law of David and Robyn, and Linda. Loved Aunty of Elyse, Aydan; Matthew and Stephanie. Heaven has gained another angel.

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

• Are enthusiastic, reliable and a strong team player • Have a willingness to learn and develop • Are committed to safety and quality excellence • Have their own reliable transport Whilst knife hand, forklift, cleaning, coldstore and co-products experience is useful, it is not essential as full training will be provided. These roles require a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, develop and achieve, as well as the ability to cope with a significant physical workload.

These positions are full-time; we are a seasonal business so the hours will increase and decrease in line with work flows.

The successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to work with an employee-focused and customer driven company who are committed to a safe working environment. A pre-employment Medical (including a Drug and Alcohol test) needs to be completed prior to offer of employment.

Apply today at www.careers.anzcofoods.com or directly at our ANZCO Foods Marlborough site.

Applicants for these positions are required to have NZ residency or a valid long term work visa.

Are you ready to progress your career?

Apply online now at

careers.anzcofoods.

NEWMAN, Jannelle Barbara: On 23 January 2018, peacefully surrounded by family at her beautiful home at Moetapu Bay in the Pelorus Sound after a brave fight. Much loved wife of Allan. Treasured mother and motherin-law of Jason and Anna, Lorissa and Jason Barnett, Anna and Matthew Valk. Loved Nan of Heisu, Sammi; Lance and Tayler, Todd and Ella; Tyler, Milly, Lola; Anaïs, Louis and great grandson Adam. Forever in our hearts. Messages to c/- Renwick Post Office, 60 High Street Renwick 7204. In lieu of flowers a donation to Fare-well Services Trust, Fernpoint Mahau Sound RD2 Picton 7282 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A Funeral Service for Jannelle will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road on Wednesday 31 January at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Upper Wairau Cemetery.

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

The Sun Marlborough Harvest Machine Operators

Accolade Wines is the world’s leading provider of New World premium, commercial and value wines. We sell our wines in over 100 countries and have more than 1,600 dedicated employees in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Europe, Asia, North America and South Africa and … we make some of the world’s best known brands!

We are currently seeking energetic and keen individuals to fill fixed-term Harvest Machinery Operator positions to join our Marlborough harvesting team. You would be required to be available from 12th March 2018. These positions go through to the end of harvest (approximately mid-to-late April 2018).

The positions are: • Harvest Shift Supervisor • Harvester Operators x 2 (Driving Braud Harvesters) • Tractor (Gondola) Driver Skills and experience required for these roles include: • Previous experience operating and working with • vineyard machinery – tractors and/or Grape Harvesters • Strong communication skills, and be organised with great time management skills • You will need to have a current Driver’s Licence (and be able to drive in NZ), your own transportation, and be able to work extended/shift hours.

• Ability to work as part of a team • A positive commitment to health and safety.

At Accolade Wines, our name is our motto, so here’s to you… and here’s to your future.

If you feel you have the skills to fill this role, please contact Nev Gane at nev.gane@accoladewines.com by 29th January 2018.

Death Notices BROWN, Alan John: January 23, 2018 COUSSELL, Isobel Rowena: January 18, 2018 DEACON, Gordon Grahame: January 22, 2018 FLEMING, Mary Lorraine: January 18, 2018 MASON, Gavin William: January 18, 2018 McEWAN, Janet (Jan-Jan): January 19, 2018 NORTON-THOMAS, Emai Huia Edwina: January 17, 2018 OWEN, David Joseph: January 19, 2018 PERRY, Trevor George: Reg. No 632175. January 16, 2018 STEWART, Athol McKenzie: January 21, 2018

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Friday January 26, 2018

Sport

sports talk

inbrief

With Jacob Page

The Silver Ferns seem to be missing an opportunity to raise their profile I pride myself of being aware of a large variety of sport going on in the world but I must confess I had no idea that an international netball series was starting.

To be honest, with the exception of Maria Folau, I’m not sure I could name many starting Ferns players these days.

Ironically, New Zealand lost the international to England, a sign of the times that other nations are catching up in a sport that has, for so long, been dominated by Australia and New Zealand.

I was slightly embarrassed that I

did not know the game was happening but it’s worth pondering why?

We are currently in the midst of a women’s sport revolution.

Rugby, cricket, football and mixed martial arts have been instrumental in women having a more visible presence to the public while netball appears to have gone backwards.

Player depth seems to be minimal and interest seems to have lagged.

The trans-Tasman netball competition was a flop, largely because

New Zealand franchises were not competitive.

The new national competition appears like a step backwards when most other sports are rapidly progressing when it comes to the women’s portion of their sport.

These are potentially tricky waters to navigate for those within Netball New Zealand.

How can the country’s most popular girls sport keep their players going through the age-groups to become competitive on the court and engaging to those watching it?

The Laura Langman saga where

arguably our best player has been barred from playing in the black bib, has not been a good look and is potentially troublesome.

The sport needs an injection of a charismatic, world class player that can be the poster girl for the foreseeable future.

Without a turnaround in fortunes, netball may find themselves missing a golden opportunity to cash-in on the mood of the sporting world.

Skating skills will be on show in Blenheim

By Bill McElhinney It’s been described as ice skating on wheels, and now artistic skating is coming to Blenheim.

Angela Gore and her daughter, Hannah Winterburn, are moving to Blenheim from Christchurch, where both have been involved in the sport.

“Artistic skating involves figure and freestyle skating, along with skate dancing,” Angela says.

“Figure skating is made up of set, formalized movements and steps. Freestyle incorporates routines individual to each skater or skating couple. And then there’s dance skating to waltz or tango music. Skaters choose their own.”

The sport looks very similar to its counterpart on ice, and although there are some differences, many ice skaters started in roller skating or vice versa.

There was an artistic skating club in Blenheim about 10 years ago, Angela says, and

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she hopes there will be interest in reviving it.

Angela and Hannah occasionally travel to Nelson where there is an artistic skating club and tuition is available.

The skaters require special skates and boots, which are not cheap. They have to be strong to withstand the shock of jumping and landing.

“A set can cost between $400 - $1000,” Angela says.

“It can get expensive when youngsters grow out of them after six months, although they do have good resale value.”

Angela and Hannah are holding an open day at the Blenheim Skate Club in Stephenson Street today and tomorrow from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm each day.

“We’ll have demonstrations as well as games with prizes,” Angela says.

“There will be a $2 charge to cover the cost of venue hire, and $5 if you want to hire skates.

“Come along and have a go it will be fun!” Hannah Winterburn at an artistic skating competition. Hannah will be demonstrating her skills at the Blenheim skate park today and tomorrow.

Waikawa Tri Series The Waikawa Tri Series on Sunday, February 4, is a new fun event with something for everyone. Two triathlon and duathlon distances, an open water 1500m swim and a kids swim/run.

Based at the Waikawa Foreshore, Picton and suitable for all levels - for fun, fitness or competition.

There will be a short course and long course with triathlon and duathlon options as well an open water swim.

Golf club results Blenheim Golf Club results. Wed. 17th, womens 4th stableford: 0-29: Margaret Hastings 35; 30+Shirley Godsiff 41; Colleen McLeod 40; Dawn Walker 37.

Thu 18th mens stableford: Barry Ellis 40; Phil Starkey 39; Paddy Norton 38; Ray Herd 38; Dave Menzies 37; Levi Manu 37; Ian Clark 36. 9 Holes: Leo Hawkins 17; Spot Saul 16.

Fri 19th, twilight 9 hole stableford: Clive Atchison 24; Paul Silke 22; Dan Crawford 22; Guido Bertogg 21; Alf Woolley 21; Jim Findlay 20; James Brunel 20; Steve Roberts 20; Bria Yarrall 20; Natasha Mason 19.

Sat 20th: medal plus putts: Ross Agnew 91; Barry Ellis 91; Don Lamond 97; Brent Baker 98; Bob Tapp 98; Mike Guillemot 98; Arnold Newman 101.

Fairweather prize 6/15: Hamish McNeill. 9/18 Dave Menzies.

Mon 22nd: 9 hole stableford men: Les Boniface 23; John Saunders 21; Ian Hatche 21; Paddy Couchman 20; Morgan Bowe 20; Don Gray 20; Neil Gibbs 20. Women: Margaret Ogier 20; Colleen McLeod 19; Natasha Mason 17; Marg Hamilton 17.

Coming events: Sat 27th: stableford Keo Trophy mixed pairs and Presidents Cup. Mon 29th: 9 hole stableford: Open, all welcome.

Wed 31st: Womens 5th stableford.

Thur 1st Feb: Men: 6th Max Stephens Memorial.

Sports groups urged to apply for funding

By Bill McElhinney Friday, March 9, 2018 is the cut-off date for the latest round of KiwiSport funding and Sport Tasman community sport manager Mel Greenwood is urging schools, sports clubs/organisations and community groups to get their applications in as soon as possible.

“Last year approximately $285,000 was distributed across the Tasman area to a variety of recipients,” Mel says.

“Applying for funding is not hard and I’m readily available to help.

“It is a good opportunity for any organisation that delivers sport for youth. We’d like to see applications submitted from organisations right across our region.

“I urge people to have a chat to me about their project if they haven’t already,” Mel says. “The funding can make a huge difference, especially in the smaller areas. Previous grants have ranged from $300 up to $30,000, so the scale varies depending on the size of the organisation and how many kids they are working with. It can be a game-changer.”

This year Sport New Zealand has directed regional sports trusts give priority to projects that focus on low socio-economic groups, opportunities for girls and delivery outside of school time.

“If applicants target those areas they may have a stronger application,” Mel says KiwiSport is a government funding initiative administered

by Sport Tasman to increase participation in sport for schoolaged children.

Sport Tasman distributes funds through two funding rounds each year. The first funding round of 2018 closes at 5pm on March 9 while the second round cut off is Friday, August 10.

KiwiSport aims to increase the number of school-aged children participating in organised sport, improve the availability and accessibility of sport opportunities for all children aged between five and 18 and support them in developing skills that will enable them to participate effectively in sport.

All groups receiving KiwiSport funds are expected to contribute at least 50 per cent of total project costs.

The Waka Ama programme in Nelson introduced 264 student to waka ama after getting $5000 in funding from Kiwisport last year.

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