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Age no barrier

By Celeste Alexander Picton woman Susanne Arnott has purchased herself an 1100cc jetski and at the age of 84, she is adamant that age is no barrier when it comes to having some fun.

“I’m looking forward to getting out and doing some fishing,” she says.

Pete Walters at Marine & Watercraft trialled the 2018 Yamaha VX Limited jetski with Susanne on Waitangi Day and says it was him who was ‘having trouble keeping up’ with her.

“I have two goals in life... one to get to 84 and the other to be like Susanne,” he laughs.

Susanne Arnott, aged 84, has bought her first jetski.

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Susanne Arnott trialling her new jetski with her granddaughter Marine & Watercraft owner Pete Walters says selling a jetski Holly Hill. to 84-year-old Susanne Arnott 'is a first' for him.

Suzanne inspires with her jetski purchase Continued from page 1 After having lived in the Marlborough Sounds for much of her life Susanne has missed being out on the water since relocating to Picton. So much so that she looked into buying herself a jetski.

“Growing up my father had

a launch so we spent a lot of time on it then we bought a house in the Sounds and had our own boat.

“After relocating to Picton I was really missing the water so I made sure I had a view of the water in front of me, and now I have the jetski to go out and

enjoy it and do some fishing,” she says.

This is the first time she has owned a jetski and says she feels totally ‘at ease’ on it.

“I wanted it mainly for cruising around and for when my grandkids come to visit, so they can get some fun out of it too.

“It’s purely for recreational use and it will be all year round too. Winter is a lovely time to be out on the water,” she says.

Pete will be delivering the jetski to Susan today and she plans to take it out this weekend.

“So look out,” she laughs.

Wine and Food Festival at full house

By Cathie Bell Marlborough is full as the region prepares for one of the biggest weekends of the year.

Today, the Marlborough Artisan Market hosts the wine and food market in Blenheim, catering for the thousands of visitors coming to town.

Only a handful of tickets were left for sale yesterday for the 34th annual Marlborough Wine and Food Festival, starting at 10.30am today.

All on-line tickets have been sold, with the few remaining tickets only available at the Blenheim’s iSITE and Blenheim New World.

There will be no gate sales on the day.

Festival spokesperson Harriet Wadworth says while organisers are thrilled with the near-sellout,

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“With over 40 wineries and 25 food stalls on-site, an amazing line-up on entertainment including the New Zealand All Stars, and the incredibly popular Culinary Pavilion, the festival

is once again proving why it is the country’s longest running,” she said.

One person who will not have to worry about a last-minute ticket is top Australian chef Manu Feildel, who has announced

this morning he will be in the Culinary Pavilion, thanks to Cloudy Bay Clams. He will join other noted chefs, including Annabelle White, Karena and Kasey Bird, Colin Fassnidge, Nick Honeyman and MC Martin Bosley.

The Marlborough Wine and Food Festival began back in 1985 when the region was home to only five wineries. It has since grown in size and stature as the ultimate event showcasing the gourmet food alongside the world-class wine that Marlborough has to offer.

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Gillian gears up for vintage season

By Celeste Alexander When Havelock woman Gillian Somerville read an advertisement seeking truck drivers, she had to build up the courage to pick up the phone and enquire.

“I’d been thinking about truck driving for a couple of years but thought I might get laughed out of the place... but it didn’t happen!”

Instead, her attitude shone through and she was hired by Renwick Transport Ltd for last year’s grape harvest.

One year on and Gillian is gearing up for another grape harvest with the company and is encouraging other women to work in the transport industry.

Gillian gained her class 4 license when she started driving the Havelock School bus, a job she enjoyed for seven years.

She describes it as the ‘stepping stone’ she needed to work towards her goal of becoming a truck driver.

“I wanted more of a challenge,” she says.

Gillian ‘took the plunge’ and contacted Renwick Transport Ltd about a job advertised last January.

“It took me a while to build the confidence as I didn’t have a CV and I hate paperwork, but I’m glad I took those steps because they hired me,” she says.

To prepare, Gillian spent time with driver trainer Hayden Blick before hitting the road alone.

“I loved it! I love that everyday I went somewhere different, especially down a lot of back roads that you normally wouldn’t see,” she says.

She drove for three weeks during the 2017 harvest and then went on to drive for another company on

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The Wine Station opens in the Blenheim Railway Station tomorrow, starting a new business in the historic building alongside State Highway One and Grove Road.

The business, owned by Marlborough Flyer promoters Paul Jackson and Kirsty Parry with locals Michael and Angela Wentworth, aims to showcase the best of Marlborough wine and food to cruise ship passengers coming off the Marlborough Flyer steam train, particularly those wineries without a cellar door, as well as welcoming locals.

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Boys’ Brigade in Blenheim is getting underway for 2018 with a big welcome event at the Elim Centre at 6pm on Monday.

The Anchor and Team Section Boys are starting off at the Elim Centre to play with go-karts and bouncy castles, and the older boys will head to the River, with a bunch of boats, down by the Blenheim Rowing Club down off Jones Road for water skiing and biscuiting. Both events start at 6pm and finish with a hot sausage.

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Gillian Somerville started truck driving last year, a job she loves.

the Kaikoura coastal road rebuild.

Now that harvest is just around the corner, she is back with Renwick Transport Ltd and going through a refresher course.

Hayden, who contracts to the company as a driver trainer, works with Gillian and other drivers on a variety of things to prepare them for the challenges associated to carting grapes, as well as general driver skills and safety.

“The one thing that really impressed me about Gillian was her

attitude.

“People think truck driving is about driver ability when in fact it’s not. It’s 80 percent attitude and 20 percent ability,” he says.

“Women seem to have a natural ability and are intune with the truck, as well as more gentle on the gear which is what we like to see.

“The industry is screaming out for more drivers and it’s a great career option for women, so I encourage more to take that step, talk to people, find out who’s

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Renwick Transport Ltd managing director Jacky Smith says the company is ‘very keen’ to share Gillian’s success and hope to inspire other women that they are also capable.

“We are proud of Gillian and hope to see more women in the industry.”

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Business inbrief

Salmon decision pending The Government is set to announce its decision on whether to move six salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds next week, fisheries sources say.

The Sun has been told the recommendations of a hearings panel will be announced late next week.

NZ King Salmon applied to move the farms and hearings were heard last year by a panel of resource management experts.

Gallery to close Detour Gallery in Blenheim is closing on March 3 after its latest exhibition ‘Forest and Bird’ finishes.

Owner Charlene Scott confirmed the gallery’s Market Street building has sold and the art gallery business will close.

Cruise ship keen on Picton Azamara Journey will return to Picton on 18 February, with the boutique cruise line Azamara Club Cruises’ third local season expected to inject approximately $1.65 million into the New Zealand economy.

During the 2018 cruise season down under, Azamara Journey will offer four Australia and New Zealand cruises, including the cruise line’s first ever World Journey which departs from Auckland on February 22 and concludes in London on June 17, 2018.

New health centre open for business

By Bill McElhinney A new Blenheim occupational health service provider has opened in Blenheim.

Marlborough Occupational Health is a division of Nelson Nursing Service, a company which has been providing professional occupational health services to employers in Nelson for the past 20 years.

In response to demand, the company has now opened an office at 37 Stuart Street.

“The decision to open in Marlborough was in response to the demand and requirement for employers, no matter how big or small, to protect and monitor the health of their workforce and to meet their obligations under Health and Safety legislation,” director Jill McKnight says, It took quite some time to find suitable premises, Jill says, but “we are very excited to have secured ideal premises with plenty of parking outside.”

“By having a professional team of occupational health nurses based at the new clinic, we are ready to deliver occupational health services where and when it meets the needs of each employer.”

Marlborough Occupational Health nurses, from left: Mary-Ann Davison, Cherie Johnson and Maria MacDonald.

“We are proud to have Maria MacDonald, Mary-Ann Davison and Cherie Johnson, three very experienced registered nurses, on our team.

“They all live in Blenheim and take an active part in the local community,” service manager Keith Burchell says.

“Our team use modern, regularly calibrated electronic equipment for all required testing.

“This provides accuracy with

results with which later tests can be compared and, critically, should a change be identified it can be acted on early. ” “We understand people and we understand the many different occupations they are employed in,” Jill says.

“We pay particular attention to the work roles and view each person as unique, so it is essential that all health and safety services are tailored specifically to corre-

spond to the risks each employee is exposed to though their work.

“We provide comprehensive documentation to the employer and individual results to each employee from their health checks.

“We will help employers address health and safety issues as they arise and ensure they have the appropriate policies in place and that checks are carried out in a timely and professional manner,” Jill says.

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By Cathie Bell Water and irrigation engineering company SWE has been certified carbon-neutral, one of only two Marlborough companies currently.

The company, formerly known as Southern Water Engineering, announced yesterday their organisation has been certified under the world leading carboNZero certification programme, by Enviro-Mark Solutions Limited of New Zealand.

SWE now has an effective net zero carbon footprint, ensuring their clients and community know they meet and exceed international standards.

Managing director Stephen Leitch says he is thrilled with the achievement, which is part of the company’s ongoing quest ‘to ‘do the right thing’ by our team, our clients, our community, and our environment’.

This milestone marks SWE’s commitment to environmental leadership, assuring customers with the most robust and credible evidence that their efforts to manage, reduce and offset carbon emissions for their business are effective and credible, he says.

At present, SWE is one of 70+ leading carboNZero certified organ-

isations in New Zealand - one of two in Marlborough, joining Yealands Estate in their carbon-neutral status.

Stephen says the company has, as a business, integrated a commitment to the environment into everyday way of working.

“We work, live and play in Marlborough. We want to make it a better place for our staff, our clients and our future generations.”

One of the ways SWE has reduced their carbon footprint was through the purchase of two electric bikes, which are currently used by Stephen, and business development manager Dean Marshall. They have drastically reduced their use of company cars and travelled over 4500 kilometres by electric bike since they were bought last year.

Enviro-Mark Solutions CEO, Dr Ann Smith praises SWE’s commitment to leading their industry in taking responsibility for the greenhouse gas impact their business has.

“This achievement should be celebrated by everyone at SWE and we look forward to seeing how this leadership evolves in their sector. We hope this success story inspires other organisations to take action.”

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

Declaration of Stopping of road 7 Herbert Street, Blenheim Pursuant to Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 the Marlborough District Council hereby declares the legal road described in the Schedule hereto to be duly stopped; therefore it ceases to be public road.

SCHEDULE All that parcel of land situated in the District of Marlborough and shown as Section 1 on plan SO 516964 containing 0.0039 ha.

Any enquiries should be directed to Nicole Chauval 520 7400.

2018 Winter sports Application to use Marlborough District Council Sportsgrounds Applications are invited from sporting codes wishing to use Councilprovided sportsgrounds for the coming winter season.

Application forms can be collected from the Marlborough District Council office, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim.

Applications should be addressed to Council’s Reserves & Amenities

Officer, Robert Hutchinson to be received no later than 1 March 2018.

The official opening date for winter sports will be Monday 2 April 2018 and closing date Sunday 2 September 2018.

Any enquiries should be directed to Robert Hutchinson, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Request for Tender Marlborough public convenience services Marlborough District Council invites tenders for the above contract.

The contract involves the cleaning and maintenance of Blenheim, Picton and other Marlborough district public conveniences and specified sports ground change room facilities.

Tenders close at 4.00 pm on Friday 23 March, 2018.

Tender documents can be obtained

from the Marlborough District Council’s Tenders page on the website at www.marlborough.govt.nz/yourcouncil/tenders/tender-list All enquiries should be directed to: Grahame Smail Ph: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 email: grahame.smail@marlborough.govt.nz

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To enrol, phone Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) on: 03 520 7491 or visit https://steppingup.nz/

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 under construction and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

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

Improvements for Pollard Park Pollard Park is one of Blenheim’s loveliest spots – little wonder then that it rates highly with visitors as well as local residents.

With a stream, formal gardens and mature specimen trees, playground, BBQ and picnic amenities, walking trail and golf course, there’s something for everyone, all very close to town.

The playground is very popular - it’s become a ‘destination’ playground with families staying longer and making greater use of amenities.

New playground equipment

suitable for the 5-12 year age group is being planned to complement the existing toddlers’ playground. We’re waiting until the end of summer to begin the work so that families can make the most of the great summer; work will begin after Easter and it will be done in conjunction with improvements also happening on the Picton foreshore playground.

At the same time, a new entranceway is being planned for the main access point to

the park, on Parker Street.

The existing brick wall will be removed and the entranceway opened up. It will make it safer for pedestrians and vehicles, especially with the growing number of buses bringing visitors to the gardens.

Given that Pollard Park is a magnet for visitors to Blenheim, the Council is applying to the government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund for half the cost of each of these improvements.

Maintaining the safety of our big trees The removal of a tree from a public space can be a sensitive matter and the Council takes particular care when it comes to any decision about the future of a mature specimen.

Council has responsibility for about 10,000 trees throughout the parks, reserves and kerbsides within our urban areas, about half of them street trees and some classified as notable and protected. Our Reserves staff knows that trees are a valued part of our landscape but they also have to be mindful of the public safety risk of falling branches or a falling tree.

Protected trees on Council land are checked every second year by an arborist while street trees are inspected every year. By the end of this year, every tree will have been assessed for risk,

taking into account location and tree health.

From time to time big trees are removed – where they’re showing signs of disease and sometimes where inappropriate specimens have been planted

and are now causing damage – but Council always gets a second arborist’s opinion before a tree is removed.

At the moment, our Reserves team is working through the trees in the Taylor River floodway reserve; some of the deteriorating trees close to areas of high public use will be taken out this year. Likewise, some of the drought-damaged trees in the Wither Hills Farm Park close to walking tracks are being removed. In some streets, work is underway to remove specimens that are in decline, trees damaging paths or services, or vigorous growers which were planted under overhead wires. But,for every tree that is removed, Council plants many more each winter.

Positive Ageing - Edith McKay, mainstay of Marlborough’s Red Cross Edith McKay has given more than half a century of service to the Red Cross, an impressive record of service which she plans to continue.

Blenheim born and bred, Edith has been a mainstay of the local Red Cross branch since she joined in 1965; its long-time welfare officer until late last year, branch treasurer for 33 years, valued fundraiser and a leading organiser of the annual ANZAC Golf Day. On top of that, Edith was the main

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coordinator for the Meals on Wheels programme for more than 30 years, single-handedly overseeing the organisation of the hundred volunteers required to deliver 1700 meals around Marlborough every month.

Little wonder she has been honoured with life membership of Red Cross.

Edith’s good work has also been recognised by the community; in 2009 she received a civic honour from the Marlborough District Council for her

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outstanding service.

Now aged 73, Edith still makes time for gardening, knitting and sewing, and her dogs. And with all that Meals on Wheels experience behind her, Edith is likely to return to it soon as a volunteer, taking meals out to the mostly elderly people in our community who look forward to their regular contact with these visitors.

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The Sun Dear retailers Please remember your business is only as good as your worst staff member.

Please teach your staff to greet clients, preferably with a smile, and to offer an acknowledgement if they have to wait to be served.

And please remember that we can go elsewhere to spend our money if your service is ‘just average’ or below.

P houses in secure areas?

There’s been so much discussion around P houses around Marlborough lately.

But the most concerning is that one that I’ve seen is in fact in the Woodbourne residential area.

Bit scary to know that P houses are being established in an area that’s meant to have tight security.

Great service A genuine smile makes your day.

Personality plus.

That’s angel from Vodafone.

Patience of a saint.

You are a winner young lady.

Thanku 4 magic service. Lynda

Grass clippings The wealthy residents in Brilyn Crescent can’t afford to dispose of their grass clippings so think it’s OK just to dump them across the road in Sutherland Stream!

Shame.

It is well known from decades of Youth Aid, old and NIA stats that the ‘burglary season’ occurs four times annually and coincides with school holiday.

Add to the mix cell phones (for look outs), vehicles and it’s exactly the same issue in Australia.

The local adage of ‘it happened and there is nothing we can do about it’ has to change.

Sponsored community patrols, house alarms help and Blenheim is no different to anywhere.

The new PC! I see Formula 1 is ceasing grid girls. Great!

Lets see no more female hair removal ads on TV. Scantily dressed fashion manicured and made up provocative presenters, shop assistants and go back to the old fully clothed to the ankle school and work uniforms.

Bland non-sexual life with gender neutral names, eh mate!

Good to see they have got rid of the ‘grid girls’, what they have to do with car racing has always eluded me.

Homeless I’m a Kiwi male and have lived in Blenheim for 20 years, why do people have to live on streets homeless?

What’s Winz doing about the problem, nothing?

Great work Many thanks to the crews from St John’s Ambulance and Fire Service for their effort and support last Tuesday, January 30.

If people find it hard to drink water get a two litre milk bottle and fill near to cap and the rest with cordial syrup.

Just the cheap stuff from the supermarket, lime is nice, but there are other flavours.

Makes it much easier to drink and you will find you’re drinking lots of water.

As you only put a capful in.

Very refreshing.

‘No Work’ has the wrong attitude.

My children and I used to work in the garlic when it was manually harvested.

That was 30 years ago! Get over it!

You are the one who needs to wake up!

No Work?

What ignorance!

Any Kiwi who wants to work in the vineyards or garlic or horticulture can get a job, fact.

RSE workers are here because Kiwis won’t do the work.

Get rid of RSE and watch this province implode.

Re: Roaming dogs Roaming dogs, hang on a sec.

What about the thousands of cats roaming around Blenheim.

Killing birds, fouling in sandpits, flower beds etc, ripping open bin bags, un-neuterd strays and irresponsible breeding by owners.

Take responsibility for your cats people and leave the minority dogs owners alone.

Does your message also apply to cats?

I have not seen so many cats before in such a small place like Blenheim.

We know they kill the bird life, but there are only a minority who attach bells to collars as a warning signal.

Should cat owners be fined too?

Lower your dreams Marlborough District Council, how about learning to live within our means and not your dreams.

Re: Pyrolysis furnace Children’s activities

Drink more

Re: No work

I am new to Blenheim.

With grandchildren visiting this summer I discovered there are very few fun places within Blenheim to take children.

Pollard Park is beautiful but the play facilities are limited and dated.

How about a good water play area and some updated play equipment, including a flying fox and/or rope gym among the trees?

Seems like MP, Mayor, health, Marlborough Lines/vineyards, MDC lawyer have conflicts of interest/agendas to bulldoze this poisonous air venture.

Blenheim; prepares for immediate, sustained plummet in property values/sales/rates income around Redwoodtown, Witherlea, Taylor Pass, Omaka.

We too are out of this toxic town to cleaner lungs and longevity.

Many thanks to Dave Turner and those in the know who honestly want to save this paradise.

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More buses Why isn’t there a regular bus service in Blenheim that caters for the working population?

Wake up Blenheim your population is growing meaning more traffic etc and you’re not adapting.

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No waste nomads Interesting story!

Makes you think about what we could be using to replace packaging and plastic.

I look at my groceries last night and see that pretty much everything is wrapped or packaged in plastic, so I start thinking about what I can do to change also.

Perhaps schools can do class projects and research where they can buy their weekly groceries without the need for packaging... educate the young and they will change the world!

Burglars rampant I read on social media more and more Blenheim and Renwick residents complaining about being burgled.

Perhaps it’s the actions of drug fueled crims who are looking to make a quick buck, or maybe it’s just an opportunist that walked by an unlocked garage.

What ever the reason, take matters into your own hands and lock everything and put away your valuables from sight.

These scumbags will keep going unless we take action and remove temptation.

Learner drivers While teaching your children to drive it would be great to also teach them to be courteous on the road.

Pulling over when possible to let traffic go past, letting people in the line when you see them on a side street and they will never get in as the line of traffic is too long, to name a couple.

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Upper South Island travel guide STAY SAFE AROUND WORK SITES ON STATE HIGHWAY 1 You should expect to see an increase of activity on State Highway 1 (SH1) both north and south of Kaikōura in the coming weeks as more work is scheduled. This activity includes making temporary solutions (delivered to ensure the road could re-open) permanent but also work such as tunnel widening. This is likely to result in increased delays to those using the route so check travel times and road status before you start your journey through www.nzta.govt.nz/p2c or phone 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49).

More work sites means more crew members working on the road and this is where temporary speed limits can save lives. Drivers who ignore these limits not only put themselves and other road users in danger, they also endanger the lives of our crew who regularly report ‘near misses’. Everyone has family and friends to get home to at night so please play your part and stick to speed limits.

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When travelling along the highways, spare a thought for the men and women working long hours in all weathers – from hot summer temperatures to torrential wind and rain – to help keep everyone safe on the road. Husband and wife team Jill and Ray Taylor do just this across the work sites south of Kaikōura as Spray Mark employees.

They and the rest of the traffic management team have an important role in keeping the travelling public safe, but also in looking after the crews working around traffic who can be vulnerable.

Their message for the traffic lining up at the Stop/Go signs is simple. ‘Stay calm, be patient and observe the speed restrictions. There are a lot of people on the road and we’re all trying to get somewhere at the end of the day,’ says Ray.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT KEY TO SUCCESSFUL $60M ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME The alternate Picton to Christchurch route via the Lewis Pass (SH63, 6, 65 and 7) had a significant facelift over 2017. That’s due to a $60m funding improvement programme which started after the Kaikōura earthquake closed SH1, making this ‘alternate route’ an economic lifeline for the South Island.

Following the earthquake the alternate route saw daily vehicle numbers increase four-fold including 1000 heavy vehicles a day, up from 350. As it was never designed for that volume or type of traffic, local residents found it tough, as did drivers who had to negotiate narrow winding sections and an alpine pass.

With the road deteriorating under pressure, swarms of ‘orange armies’ arrived to keep it functioning while also delivering improvements including more than 70km of road widening and scaled back cliffs, installing 22 new

lengths of safety guardrails, and building around 40 extra areas for slower vehicles to safely pull over to let others pass.

While the much improved road has been appreciated, multiple Stop/ Go sites do add delays. But the good news is the programme is at the tail end. There’s a busy period ahead completing resurfacing and rebuilding damaged section of road, before scaling back from around April.

Community and road user patience has played a big part in being able to deliver so much in such a short time. And with SH1 now reopened during the day (two sections closed overnight for ongoing resilience work) much of the extra traffic has also gone from the alternate route.

It’s been a huge year, but an important one to leave this vital upper South Island lifeline in much better shape, creating a more resilient transport network.

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Rick Devine-White.

Rick needs your vote Personal trainer Rick Devine-White is already an inspiration to many, so it’s no wonder he has decided to join the running for the 2018 Mr Gay New Zealand competition.

He is supported by his husband Arthur Devine-White, family, and friends as he heads into the finals.

His decision to enter comes down to wanting to ‘be a leader within the communities and a voice that speaks on behalf of the LGBTQI communities in a country that must continue to be led by example...’, he says as part of his opinion piece submitted for the competition.

“If I am given the title of Mr. Gay New Zealand 2018 I will dedicate my mission towards recognising what we have fought for and promoting the integration of all diversities (regardless of sexuality, gender, age, ethnicity and religion), and lead the worldwide march for NZ LGBTQI to show that we are the future.

“My mission is to bridge the current gap between LGBTQI and what is ‘perceived as normal’. The fight for equality has been an

important part of our history and now the movement forward is to educate people about including ‘gay into every day’,” he says.

Rick was recently the face for the NZAF Ending HIV campaign, which included billboards and advertising and filming, all for a good cause, he says.

Youth suicide is also another area he feels very strongly for after the death of foster son Kingsley (15).

“Being confronted with both parenthood and suicide has created new priorities in my life with a focus on how we treat each other and other people,” he says.

Rick has many other accolades to his name including national titles within the fitness industry, and he runs his personal training and life coaching business full time.

Visit eikonline.co.nz to vote for Rick. The public vote will close on Sunday 11 February at 5pm and then will be included as part of the overall judging for the Mr Gay New Zealand announcement at the Big Gay Out.

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Increased payment to Marlborough’s electricity consumers The Marlborough Electric Power Trust is pleased to announce that a tax-free distribution of $180 is to be provided to Marlborough’s electricity consumers by way of a credit on their electricity accounts, trust chairman Ian Martella says.

The Trust paid electricity retailers in January through Marlborough Lines and all retailers will pass this on to electricity consumers.

The trust owns the shares in Marlborough Lines Limited, and receives a dividend as a consequence of the investments made by Marlborough Lines which includes an 85.6 per cent shareholding in Yealands Wine Group Limited and a 50 per cent shareholding in Nelson Electricity Limited.

Ian says the trust is positive about the investments which have provided increased distributions to electricity consumers.

“Two years ago we were able to distribute

$50 to each beneficiary. Last year this increased to $150, and now this has been further increased to $180,” he says. ”This distribution is in addition to the Marlborough Lines discount to be paid during March which will equate to $226 for a typical domestic consumer.”

The trust distribution is paid to the occupier of the installation at the date of qualification. Previous occupancy does not entitle the previous occupants to the distribution.

The Marlborough Electric Power Trust comprises six trustees and the trust holds the shares of Marlborough Lines on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Trust. The beneficiaries of the Trust are the electricity consumers of the day, i.e. not only now but in the future.

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The annual event attracted people from all walks of life looking for a glimpse back in time.

Along with the popular train and tractor rides, there were craftspeople demonstrating weaving, spinning, lace making, blacksmithing and woodworking.

You could try your hand at the forge, under the guidance of blacksmith Warren

Johnston, and Levi Edwards enjoyed making the sparks fly as he attempted to fashion a point on a piece of red hot metal.

Retired engineer Geoff Taylor brought his beautiful little fairground organ, a pipe organ designed for use in a fairground setting to provide loud music to accompany fairground rides and attractions. The organ plays from punched cards.

Members of the Marlborough Guild of woodworkers set up a display of bodging, a traditional woodturning craft, using green (unsea-

soned) wood to make chair legs and other cylindrical parts of chairs and stools.

“The day went really well,” Jillian Trayling from the Marlborough Museum says.

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It’s not too late for summer crops February is the last month of summer and unless we have an early winter, we have about three good growing months in front of us.

Daylight hours are progressively decreasing, which means shorter growing days as the weeks roll by.

The first priority is two-weekly or monthly plantings of winter vegetables, getting the first small lot in as soon as possible and, as summer crops are finished, planting more vegetable seedlings for winter harvesting.

If you grew corn through the summer, then your crop of sweet corn has been harvested and the stalks are still standing.

Cut the stalks off at the base and lay them across the bed and do the same with any weeds that are growing between them.

Then spray them with Wally’s Super Compost Accelerator at 40 grams per litre of water. You can increase this to 80 grams for faster breakdown.

If you have a chipper, you could run the stalks through that and lay the mulch over the bed. Or if you chop up the stalks with secateurs, they will break down more

quickly.

Leave for a week, then cover with chicken manure or any other animal manure available.

Over this, sprinkle garden lime, blood and bone, sheep manure pellets, Rok Solid, BioBoost and a little BioPhos. Finally, cover all with a good compost.

Sweet corn is a gross feeder and you need to put back into the soil what has been taken out, plus a bit more.

Using the corn stalks and weeds is recycling them, with the other natural goodies added to ensure your next crop is going to be great.

If planting brassicas such as cabbage, broccoli etc, check the plants for white butterfly eggs on the leaves. (Little yellow looking eggs.)

Wipe them off with your fingers. In the planting hole place a little Neem Tree powder and also sprinkle some of the same around the soil surface.

Silverbeet, spinach and lettuce are good hardy plants for growing now as seed or seedlings.

If planting hearting type lettuce, plant somewhere which only gets morning or late day sunlight.

All-day sun can cook the inside of the lettuce head, which causes it to rot.

When the weather cools, then plant winter lettuce in full sun again.

Carrots, parsnips and onion seeds can be sown now, but remember that with any seeds the area must be kept moist by watering regularly.

Broad beans can be planted now but I prefer to leave them till later, about May or

June, as you need bumble bees around to pollinate them when they flower.

If you plant too early and it is still winter when they start to flower, there will be no pollination.

If you like to grow peas or sugar snap peas, then do so in areas where you are not going to grow other winter crops.

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Marlborough Wine and Food Artisan Market With food, entertainment, artisan crafts, produce and live music. 10am-4.30pm. Market Street, Blenheim CBD.

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.

Summer Concert Pollard Park Come along and enjoy an evening packed full of family fun. With bouncy castles, face painting and children’s entertainers. Live music from the Marlborough District Brass Band and the Maori Show Band ‘The Maori Side Steps’. Refreshment stalls are available or bring a picnic, 5pm.

Pollard Park, Parker Street.

Flora and Sean An evening of music with fiddle player Flora Knight and guitar-picker Sean Donald.

7.30pm, $20, Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin St, Picton.

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

Friday Knockout Pool Tournament Open to anybody except 1st division players.

Come along learn the rules, some tactics, and maybe even improve your play. Limited to 16 people on a first come basis. Every Friday night at 7pm Clubs of Marlborough.

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

The Diversion Gallery Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

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.

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.

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.

Millennium Public Art Gallery Exhibitions on show, ‘Whenua’ a substantial exhibition of art related to the land, on until March 18, and J.S Parker -The Poetry of Surfaces on until March 11. 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.

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.

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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery “Le Groupe” an exhibition of Marlborough artists. On until February 18, opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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

Marlborough Museum 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Ulysses Club Ride Lunch ride to Kekerengu. 11.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Picton Rail & Sail Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays.

Picton Foreshore.

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

Upcoming Events Reducing Our Household Rubbish – The Zero Waste Approach Tuesday February 13. An introduction to the practicalities and philosophy of waste reduction, with Hannah Blumhardt and Liam Prince the No-Waste Nomads behind The Rubbish Trip. Drawing on their own research and experience of living zero waste. 6-8pm, Rai Valley Area School, Main Road, Rai Valley.

Renwick Arms Country Club Family Fishin’ Competition Family Fishin’ Competition with $10,000 + worth of prizes to be won. Friday February 23, Saturday 24, and Sunday 25. Members $20, non-members $25, under 12 $5.

Rapaura School Country Harvest Fair Saturday March 3,10am-2pm. Loads of fun games, great stalls, awesome auctions, white elephant and the ever popular chocolate wheel. Bring the whole family for a great day out. Rapaura School, 349 Hammerichs Road.

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.

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

Omaka Maze - Today!

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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Non Members $25.00 Junior under 12 - $5.00 (all juniors get a prize)

These funds are generated from profits made by The Blue Door.

Applications forms are available at www.thebluedoor.nz or by calling at the shop at 46 Seymour Street Blenheim.

Completed forms may be returned to the same address or emailed to: info@thebluedoor.nz

Entry Forms available at outlets displaying posters or at Renwick Arms Country Club 92 High Street, Renwick.

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Venue: Dolce Restaurant, 1 Market St, Blenheim Date: 25 February 2018 Time: 1 – 3.30pm Presentation by the MACA / Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011, Claim Team.

AGENDA • Establishment of the Kaituna Runanga 2002 • Report on the Kaituna WAI 1047 Claim and its outcome.

• Rangitane o Kaituna and Hoiere Autonomy • Filing of the Marine and Coastal Area Claim • Present and report on the extent and nature of the Kaituna MACA Claim • Rangitane of the Kaituna, Hoiere, Anamahunga (Port Gore), Endeavour Inlet and other Maori Blocks are welcome to have their input and advise the MACA team accordingly.

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Via phone and email (not cold calling) Affinity Cruises is a New Zealand owned and operated company that cruises the Marlborough Sounds, Stewart Island and Fiordland each year. Our passengers are generally domestic based and are in the 50+ age range which is a rapidly growing market.

Hours are 9am to 4pm for three to four days per week with the possibility of more hours when required. The position is based in Renwick.

2018 Grape Harvest Tractor & Harvester Drivers Vintage Harvesters operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District.

We are looking for experienced harvester and tractor drivers. You will need a minimum of a class 1 driver’s licence for tractor driving and a wheels endorsement for harvester driving.

We anticipate work will commence approximately midMarch and finishing mid-April. Drivers must be available for extended hours and weekends.

Please phone the office on 578 5300, text Jason Tripe on 027 043 427 12421 or email admin@jtcvit.co.nz www.vintageharvesters.co.nz

You will require; • Experience in phone sales, sale admin, sales support • The ability to turn inquiries into bookings • Attention to detail • Great telephone manner • Honest, reliable & hardworking • Great computer skills and experience in MS word and excell • The ability to establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers to generate new business for our cruise products.

• Deliver clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers.

• Coordinating sales effort with marketing, sales management • Website maintenance and social media updates • Knowledge of the tourism industry would be an advantage.

To apply please email your current CV and cover letter to vicky@affinitycruises.co.nz.

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Cellar Door Host– Casual On Call

We are currently seeking on call casual staff to join our existing cellar door team. If you are enthusiastic, motivated and enjoy hosting customers please apply for the positions.

Hours will vary from week to week and will include weekend shifts.

Duties will include hosting, stocktake, cash handling and cleaning.

Whilst experience in the wine industry and a current Managers certificate would be an advantage all applications will be considered.

Please send CV to sam@no1wine.nz Applications close Weds 21st February, 2018

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Speeddating 20 February 7.30pm Dodsons ($20) Must register at www.marlboroughnzspeeddating. com or 0211662893

FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW SUNDAY 25 MARCH Schedules now available Online entries www.showdayonline.com Entries close 23 February FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES AVAILABLE on application Bernadette Gilmore Ph 577 7174

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR Our company has quickly become a global leader in sustainable wine production.

Inspired to think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done, Yealands has achieved rapid international growth, expor ting to over 80 countries.

We’re looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to suppor t with our dam construction project on our stunning Marlborough estate.

The role is 45+ hours per week and some Saturday’s may be required. Transpor t can be provided to our Seddon based proper ty from Blenheim.

Ideally you’ll have the following experience and attributes: • • • •

Experienced excavator operator Hold current WTR Class 4 (advantageous) A great attitude - positivity, good sense of humour, and being a team player is essential • You’ll need to be physically fit and capable of manual labour • Having strong initiative and being self-motivated will be key • Reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic If you love working on the land and are looking to join a great team, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Pat Neal on 027 333 5602, or apply directly on-line at www.yealandswinegroup.co.nz/page/careers You must be legally able to work in NZ to apply for this role.

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SAUVIGNON BLANC: LOWER WAIRAU GROVETOWN MARLBOROUGH Expressions of interest are sought for the purchase of a Sauvignon Blanc vineyard on 2 titles in a desired area of Marlborough. Total area 26.31ha Front Block • Lot 1 DP331708 – 15.9ha Planted to Sauvignon Blanc in 2003 MS on 3309 & Schwarzmann 26,129 vines @ 2.7m x 2.1m [14.8ha planted] Last vintage contracted 2019 • 3 bedroom farm house • Double garage – detached • 3 Bay Goldpine implement shed, bunded chemical shed and concrete wash down pad, pump shed.

Back Block • Lot 2 DP331708 – 10.41ha • Planted to Sauvignon Blanc in 2003 MS on 3309 & Schwarzmann 15,796 vines @ 2.7m x 2.1m [9.0ha planted] Last vintage contracted 2019 Both properties have operated under yield caps. ** Water is supplied via a bore on Lot 1 under resource consent UO31091 to take 416m3 for the irrigation of 26ha of grapes on Lots 1 & 2. (Consent expiry 31 Oct 2034) Responses to the vendors Solicitor: Hardy-Jones Clark P.O.Box 646 Blenheim Attn : Andrew Finch Deadline date for offers 16 March 2018.

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MusCuloskeletal PhysIotheraPIst

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist based at NZDF Woodbourne near Blenheim.

Based at RNZAF you will be working part time, 2 days a week Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a perfect opportunity for someone returning to the workforce or someone seeking work-life balance. Whilst this is advertised as a part time role there is an opportunity to undertake additional physiotherapy services under the many contracts APM Workcare holds in the region.

If you, or anyone you know are looking for the next opportunity, please call: Jo Williams on 022 515 5523 for more information and a confidential chat or to apply email your CV and covering letter to joanne.williams@apmworkcare.co.nz.

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GLASSENBURY, Patrick John (Pat): Died on Monday February 5 2018, at Aberleigh Rest Home. Aged 88 years. Loved partner of Margaret Gould. Rest in Peace. Messages maybe sent to 8 Boyce Street Renwick 7204. A funeral service for Pat will be held at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, cnr Alma and Clyde Streets, Renwick, at 11am Saturday, February 10, followed by interment at Upper Wairau Cemetery.

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

Following positions available: - Harvester Drivers - Tractor/Gondola Drivers -

rNZaF Woodburne, Blenheim

APM have scope to provide dedicated, enthusiastic Physiotherapists an exciting mixed case load including hands on treatment through to functional gym based rehabilitation to a professional, motivated, fit and active clientele.

situations vacant

Top rates paid please phone gareth on 021 499 551

Admin/Reception Superstar We are looking for an all-round Reception / Admin superstar for our busy Podiatry practice, working Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. The role will involve general reception and office duties, footwear sales and customer service. This job is ideal for those wanting to utilise your customer service, retail sales and personal skills to provide the highest level of service that our clients are used to. You will be the initial face of Blenheim Podiatry!

To be our superstar you will possess excellent communication skills, be professionally presented, computer savvy, have a strong attention to detail and be able to multi-task. Retail and Customer Service experience preferred but no essential.

If this sounds like you, please send your details to job@blenheimpodiatry.co.nz To be considered your application must include details of your work history, references & referees.

Applications Close: Friday 16th February 2018

Vineyard Supervisor Required to work on our Marlborough Vineyards Previous vineyard experience very important including staff supervision.

Experience in vineyard development and young vine management essential.

Clean driving licence.

References required.

Enquiries complete with cv and covering letter to Warren Burton: warrenb@sileni.co.nz

Journalist Position Available The Blenheim Sun Newspaper is looking for a new journalist.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates must have a positive, can-do attitude and be a team player.

You will need to hold a tertiary qualification in journalism, be accurate, and have excellent grammar and writing skills.

We are looking for a hungry, energetic, and ambitious journalist who loves nothing better than to chase and break great stories and tell interesting yarns to our readers.

The core role is gathering and writing local news for our twice weekly newspapers.

Other editorial tasks can be expected, including taking photographs.

Please include a resume and examples of published work with your application.

All applications should be addressed to; The Manager The Blenheim Sun Newspaper P.O.Box 634 Blenheim or email: accounts@blenheimsun.co.nz

Project Engineer

About The Role We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced project engineer, preferably someone who already has winery project engineering experience. The individual will be responsible for providing project and technical engineering advice and support to the wineries and will report to the National Engineering Manager based in Marlborough.

Key Responsibilities The role will involve implementing key engineering projects already scheduled, plus providing input into any future developments. This may involve conducting investigative studies and developing project solutions. You will be responsible for selecting and managing relationships with contractors who carry out the work to ensure that the projects are delivered on time and to budget. You will also help identify and evaluate future winemaking environmental initiatives.

About You • An Engineering Degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering or substantial project engineering experience in the wine industry • At least four years of practical Project Engineering/Project Management of small to medium scale projects in an industrial setting • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and drawings • Ability to travel (once or twice per month) as required Our benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, bonus incentives, wine allowance, wellness programme and more. We offer a team and community environment with a wellness committee, CSR committee, children’s Christmas party, annual Roast Day lunch, and much more throughout the year.

To apply by 27 February 2018, visit www.constellationnz.com under careers. Or, for a confidential chat, email celia.daniels@cbrands.com or call 09 412 6666.

Births This Week Reeve, Nicholas Cowdrey: December 22, 2017 Gracie, Anne Green: January 15, 2018 Arthur, Thomas Kitto: December 31, 2017 Hazel, Grace Porter: January 8, 2018

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Death Notices COLVILLE, Mary Catherine: February 2, 2018 GLASSENBURY, Patrick John (Pat): February 5, 2018 JONES, Robert Rex (Bob): January 29, 2018 KEEHAN, Desmond James (Des): February 3, 2018 ROBERTS, Jenny: January 28, 2018 WALKER, Juliana (Juli): February 2, 2018 church notice Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services

• A key role behind the scenes of Kim Crawford, Nobilo and Selaks wines • Join a booming industry with an established leader • Employee Share Purchase Plan, bonus scheme, wine allowance and more Constellation Brands New Zealand is the #1 exporter of wine to the US, with our brands Kim Crawford and Nobilo driving category growth across the Pacific. Our people and brands set us apart from the competition and help carry out our vision of ’elevating life with every glass raised’.

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Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service Sunday -10am Family Service Sunday - 5.30pm A colourful, interactive all age service in the hall.

Thursday - 10am Communion Service

Established in1979, Wairau River Wines is one of Marlborough’s oldest & largest family estates.

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We require an experienced operator to join our bottling line team, for an immediate start.

We are a small, close-knit family owned company, so we need a team player who has a strong work ethic, is flexible, highly motivated and passionate about maintaining high standards of quality.

KEY TASKS • Equipment setup • Start of day sterilisation • Organising bottling line consumables • Quality control monitoring • Forklift driving loading and unloading • End of day shut down • Recycling of caps, glass and cardboard • Cellar work over vintage and as required YOU WILL HAVE • Previous experience in a similar position • An understanding of BRC, WSMP, HACCP and H&S requirements would be advantageous • Great communication skills and a sense of humour Please apply to kristy@wairauriverwines.com NZ Citizens or permanent residents only need apply for this job

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Name: Tony (male) - no microchip Age: 9.5 years old MissiNg siNce: 27 JaNuary 2018, froM MaiN sT Mainly black color with white nose, neck and belly.

A small white mark in his two front paws and short white socks in his back paws. contact number: 0210 245 2280

To advertise your business, call Gemma (03) 5777 868 • classifieds@blenheimsun.co.nz

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Lazarus set to smash harness racing records Lazarus is fast becoming arguably New Zealand harness racing’s most dominant horse ever.

His feats on the race track are starting to live up to his larger-than-life biblical name and he’s proven, beyond doubt, he is the best pacer in Australasia at present.

Lazarus has 15 group one wins to his name, $3.5 million in the bank and the amazing record of never being out of the first three in 43 starts.

His co-trainer, New Zealand’s

most successful-ever, Mark Purdon says he is the best horse he’s been involved with and that’s lofty praise.

The champion horse cruised to a Hunter Cup victory in Australia in record time last weekend, smashing Australasia’s best in the process.

He has just over $1 million left to become the highest-earning Australasian pacer of all time behind Blacks A Fake.

Lazarus appears to be a complete horse, one that can lead and win,

one that can sit parked and still have enough petrol to breeze past competitors in the home straight.

His ability to back up after tough runs and win at the next start is unparalleled and his reign of dominance doesn’t look like ending any time soon.

There is a real prospect Lazarus will go down as the most dominant New Zealand Cup winner ever and a darling of his home track of Addington Raceway.

In more than 20 years of following harness racing, I can’t remem-

ber a more dominant horse, to the point where opposition trainers and drivers are often hinting at defeat before the race.

Only bad luck or injury could prevent this champion from re-writing all sorts of records once his career is through.

Sometimes it’s best to acknowledge greatness so it can be enjoyed while it lasts.

That is what Lazarus is to harness racing.

Cannon to kick off top sailing

By Cathie Bell A cannon blast will kick off three days of serious sailing in Picton as Queen Charlotte Yacht Club sailors looking forward to pre-nationals competitions at their home club.

Starting next Friday, the InterIslander Optimist Challenge and Port Marlborough Starling championships once again take over the Picton Harbour waters.

Club spokeswoman Christel Hopkins says the Optimist challenge is a ranking regatta for Optimist sailors and will also provide a challenge between the North and South Island, with a trophy up for grabs.

“The South Island definitely faces a challenge, as most sailors will be from the North Island and all top Optimist sailors will be there,” she says.

The Port Marlborough Starling champs is part of the Starling Travellers Series and Christel says that ‘again, no top sailors want to miss

this one’.

She says around 180 sailors and their coaches, support crew and family will descend on Picton for the competition weekend.

Even though the yacht club’s building was damaged by the ‘super moon’ storm on February 1, the building will be ready for this event, Christel says, with the boatshed converted into a beachside café and a ‘Taste of Marlborough’ session for competitors and crew will showcase Marlborough’s produce.

The club cannon will be fired at nine o’clock on Friday morning next week to open the event officially, she says.

“After that, the Open Optimist fleet and the Starling fleet will head out to the outer harbour to start Racing. They will race for three days.

“The Optimist Green and Rainbow fleets will race only on Saturday and Sunday, with their racing in front of the club and Shelly beach for

Speedway help needed Four lapscorers are being sought by Eastern States Speedway ahead of the next race meeting on February 16.

The position is described as being ‘the best seat in the house with an air conditioned office, great view and no dust’.

Full training is provided.

Anyone interested can contact Michelle Way on 027 2805 794 asap.

Summer runners The Marlborough Harriers Club summer runners event on Thursday is a fun relay.

Park in the Harling Park car park top of Howick Road and please be at the venue by 5.45pm to be put into a team.

The harriers season officially opens on March 17 with a public fun day at the Taylor Dam. This is a pre-notice and any changes will be advised.

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NEWS? Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Optimist sailors are looking forward to the nationals.

everyone to see.”

Christel says there will be junior sailors from Queen Charlotte Yacht Club in each fleet, with Learn to Sail graduates in the Rainbow fleet, second year sailors in the Green fleet, and the more competitive ones in the Open optimist and Starling fleets.

Sailors to watch out for at the club include Emily Overend in the Starling fleet, and highest-ranked club sailors in the Open fleet Louie Poletti and the Hopkins brothers, River and Moss.

“One thing is certain. It is a lot of work, but it will be a lot of fun!”

We’re interested Contact Bill or Celeste at news@blenheimsun.co.nz

Are your fruit trees laden with fruit you can’t use?

Great!

Nobody should go hungry while fruit falls to the ground and rots. Community Fruit Marlborough volunteers will harvest your excess fruit and vegetables and donate them to people in need right here in Blenheim.

Dolphins join twilight racers

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By Cathie Bell A pod of dophins made things even more interesting for sailors taking part in the third race in the Waikawa Boating Club’s summer twilight series.

Tuesday’s races saw a large pod of bottlenose dolphins joining in, along with a summer breeze of 18 to 20 knots and occasional larger gusts of 25 knots.

Organisers say it was a ‘beautiful summer’s evening of racing’ for the 36 yachts and their crew.

Richard Dixon, crewing on Slingshot, says that ‘with some big gusts of wind, we sailed with our No.2 reduced head sail’.

“We didn’t get off to the best of starts, but with a long downhill leg the course suit-

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If you: Dolphins joined in as Moonspinner II raced earlier this week.

Photo by Els Motmans.

ed our yacht and crew and we soon made up the time.”

Theo Jensen, who was on the tiller of Moonspinner II, could feel the dolphins playing with the rudder.

“It was great to see the dolphins out playing and joining in with the fun.”

Race 3 Results: division

one – 1, Midnight; 2, Satellite Spy; 3, Khamsin; division two – 1, Slingshot; 2, Acquiesce; 3, Raconteur; division three – 1, Fame; 2, Moonspinner II; 3, Paperchase.

Full race results can be found on Wa ikawa Boating Club’s website: waikawaboatingclub.co.nz

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