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By Bill McElhinney Stay home and batten down the hatches.

That’s the advice from various authorities as ex-cyclone Gita sweeps across the Top of the South.

People are being asked to stay off the roads if they can as the heavy rain reduces visibility and causes surface flooding in many areas.

Continued on page 2 Jordi King from HEB Construction was out attempting to clear drains as streets around Blenheim overflowed with floodwater.

Inset: Austrian tourists Andres Fischer and Alexandra Schloegman were standing in the pouring rain hoping to hitch a ride to Nelson.

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Emergency services on the alert Continued from page 1 Marlborough’s Emergency Operations Centre in Blenheim is monitoring the cyclone impacts. All Marlborough’s Civil Defence agencies met yesterday morning and the centre was being staffed until midnight last night.

Welfare staff has been liaising with vulnerable communities and public awareness messages are being shared on marine radio, Brian FM and via Marlborough District Council’s communications channels, council communications manager Glyn Walters says.

The Red Cross has welfare staff available and on call in Marlborough and Civil Defence is ready to open civil defence centres if required.

The New Zealand Transport Agency closed State Highway

1 north and south of Kaikoura yesterday morning due to heavy rain, the risk of slips and storm waves washing over the road. The inland route via Waiua was also likely to be closed.

The Cook Strait ferries are running as normal but the intercity bus service to Christchurch has been suspended and Blenheim airport is affected by flight cancellations; people should check with their airline.

The heavy rain was causing slips, rapidly rising streams and flooding.

People in the Marlborough Sounds, especially campers, trampers and boaties were being advised to leave the area.

However, a group of Marlborough Boys’ College Year 9 students on a camp in Nydia Bay in the Marlborough

Sounds is planning to stay on despite the weather.

As the rain poured down yesterday, holiday parks in the area were moving people in tents away from rivers and on to higher ground and more sheltered spots.

Sportsgrounds and parks around the district were closed, including A&P Park, Athletic Park, Lansdowne Park, Oliver Park and the Renwick Domain.

Road closures from high river levels were likely at the Pelorus across State Highway 6, Wakamarina Rd, Queen Charlotte track at Havelock, State Highway 1 beside the Para Swamp and State Highway 63 Wairau Valley.

The rain was causing high flows in the Taylor, Opaoa, and lower Awatere tributaries, and the Opaoa fords were expected Betty Clatworthy braved the downpour to get to the to close overnight. gym at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000

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DOC leading a trip to island’s wartime guns

By Bill McElhinney The Marlborough Historic Society is leading a trip on Sunday to visit the World War II emplacements on Blumine/Oruawairua island.

“This is part of DOC’s summer explorer programme.” DOC community ranger Wendy Sullivan says.

“The island was an important defence location during World War II. “There are two gun emplacements on Blumine Island that were constructed during World War II because of fears of Japanese invasion. The plan was to establish a secure fleet anchorage for the US Navy.

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by September 1942, by which time

the threat of enemy action had declined. “ Most of the day to day work on the island for the officers and men based there comprised of monitoring ship movements,” Wendy says.

The trip involves a one-hour walk.

The boat departs Picton at 9am and is expected back around 4:30pm.

Bookings are required through the Marlborough Museum 03 5781712, $40 for Historic Society members and $50 for non-members.

Those going on the trip will need to ensure, their shoes and clothing have been checked for mud, seeds and insects, Wendy says.

Gear will be checked on the jetty and only clean gear can be taken on the island.

The Department of Conservation will lead a trip to historic gun placements on Blumine Island on Sunday.

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Wednesday February 21, 2018

Quilter’s striking work a winner

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim quilt artist Jean McLean’s striking work, ‘...and the Sky Danced’ has won a major award at a National Quilt Symposium.

The symposium, held in the refurbished hall in the Christchurch Arts Centre in October, was attended by 1800 people.

“It was an intense, week-long event,” Jean says. “There were workshops, one of which was tutored by Marlborough quilter Yvonne Roberts, who also had one of her works accepted for the show.”

Another Marlborough quilter, Susanne Jensen, also had a quilt in the exhibition.

“It was a good showing for Marlborough quilters,” Jean says.

“Because of space limitations, fewer than half of the quilts entered for the symposium get accepted for hanging.

“You are competing against some of the best in the world, with entries from as far away as Denmark, the United Kingdom and the United States.”

Jean’s stunning quilt won the best landscape/pictorial category and then an award of excellence in the Best of Show category.

The English-born artist first began traditional quilting in the 1970s, but an elbow injury meant she had to look at other ways of quilting rather than just hand-stitching.

“I used to just sew by hand, but I broke my elbow and I was forced to stop for a while, and I missed quilting. So I started using a machine and I didn’t like it at first, but persevered and now I love it.”

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Tonga aid urged Marlborough Mayor John Leggett is encouraging residents to dig deep for Tonga after the devastation caused by tropical cyclone Gita.

John is asking Marlburians to help our Pacific neighbours by supporting the Red Cross appeal.

The quickest and most effective way to help is to donate to the Red Cross Pacific Disaster Fund. You can also text RED CROSS to 4644 to make an automatic $3 donation.

Skin cancer checks The Marlborough Cancer Society’s Annual Skin Awareness Clinics return on Friday. The Blenheim clinic is being held at the Marlborough Convention Centre from 2pm to 7pm and the Picton clinic is at the Union Parish Church from 3pm to 7pm.

The Skin Clinics promote awareness of skin health and are open to anyone.

Entry is by donation. People attending will be seen by local doctors and visiting specialists.

Computer advice Senior Net Marlborough Sounds are holding an open morning at the Linkwater Hall on Saturday, starting at 10am with four 15 to 20 minute sessions on a diverse range of topics.

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Blenheim quilt artist Jean McLean with her award-winning work '...and the Sky Danced.'

Quilts such as Jean’s winning entry are the result of hundreds of hours of work.

“I start off with a picture, something I might have photo shopped,” Jean says.

“I print that out and then draw up a detailed pattern which shows

where all the different shapes and colours will be on the quilt.

“Then I gather the materials, some of which are hand dyed, and begin to assemble the work.

“Something like ‘...and the Sky Danced’ could take six months to make.”

Another of Jean’s quilts, ‘Silence,’ won an award for Best use of Colour.

“This amused my son no end,” Jean says, “as the quilt is all done in shades of black, white and grey.

But it was the way the shading was done that made it stand out.”

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Community Awards bigger, better Community organisations who enter this year’s Trustpower Community Awards competition will be sharing an increased prize pool.

Trustpower Community and Communications Advisor Abbie Siely says that in reaching this year’s 25th anniversary milestone, they have increased prize money and widened the celebration to include neighbouring districts.

A Community Award prize will double to $1000 while Regional Supreme Winners will receive $2000, up from $1500 last year, and a trip for two to the 2018 awards ceremony.

While areas will retain their own award winners Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough will celebrate their community spirit and the achievements of volunteers together at a shared event in Nelson, with Trustpower providing transport to a different venue each year..

The changes have grown from consultation over the past year.

Abbie said they had met with councils, attendees, past and present winners and the wider

community to find out what people valued most about the awards and what they think could be done better.

“An idea that’s changing lives in one district can be implemented to great effect in another. Often, groups are connected with the perfect person to help them bring an idea to life, or make a current initiative even better,” she said.

The Trustpower Community Awards are open to all community organisations with a voluntary component, and the categories include, but are not limited to ,Heritage and Environment; Health and Wellbeing; Arts and Culture; Sport and Leisure; Education and Child/Youth Development Anyone can enter a group online at trustpower. co.nz/. Entries close on Thursday May 31.

Meanwhile, members of The Marlborough Book Festival committee, named as this region’s Supreme Winner at the Trustpower Community Awards 2017, will attend the national awards ceremony in Queenstown from April, 13-15.

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Car man Phil gets going with electric

By Bill McElhinney After 42 years driving petrol powered cars, long time Blenheim car dealer Phil Brown has gone electric.

Phil recently bought a battery powered Nissan Leaf.

The compact five door hatchback looks like any other hatchback, and is a dream to drive, Phil says.

“But when you start it up there’s no noise, apart from a few chimes from the dashboard.

“It just zips along silently and has plenty of power – you could exceed the speed limit easily if you didn’t watch out.”

Phil began his car sales career in 1975 at Carthy Motors in Christchurch, and was soon caught up in the fuel crisis which hit motorists world-wide when the oil producing OPEC countries suddenly hiked their prices.

“The government reacted by changing the sales tax to push people toward smaller vehicles,” Phil says.

“Overnight a six cylinder Holden went from $3800 to $5410, and big cars were impossible to sell.

“And then the government introduced carless days. It was a tough time for dealers.”

In 1978 Phil moved to a Ford dealership and was busy again.

“We had a waiting list for the popular European-styled Ford Cortinas.

“The Japanese cars were just starting to come on to the market at that time,” Phil says.

“Toyota was targeting the fleet market with the Corona.”

In 1981 Phil moved to Blenheim to work for Lucas Ford.

“It was a good move,” he says. “It was a great place to

Electric vehicle advantages: Running costs – the equivalent of 30c a litre. Can be charged anywhere there is a power point.

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He might even sell the Leaf, although he is enjoying the benefits of owning an electric vehicle in the meantime.

“Charging the vehicle overnight is easy if you can park it in a garage or driveway close to a power point” Phil says. “And electric vehicles are exempt from road user charges.”

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: Has Bill English done the right thing in resigning?

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Yes. He’s been there over 20 years. He deserves some family life.

Politics is all about timing and he wasn’t there at the right time.

Yes. He’s lost two elections.

But we’ve been very privileged to have him with his valuable financial skills.

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Yes. He’s had a long political career and now he’s free to spend more time with his family.

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Keep rate rises down Dear Ed, The article in The Sun on February 14 ‘Year ahead to focus on basics’ from the Mayor contains several soothing phrases such as ‘a no frills approach to the council’s pending Long Term Plan’ and ‘we are being as prudent as we can’.

However, closer reading reveals this to be a softening up of the public to try to prepare ratepayers for an unacceptably high rates increase this year.

A few facts: 1. MDC rates are already

amongst the highest in NZthe 6th highest according to the 2017 Taxpayers Union report.

2. The latest official inflation rate is 1.6%.

3. Marlborough is amongst the lowest average wage regions in the country at the same time as inequality has soared.

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Wired for life Former Blenheim builder Bob Richards will be supporting the Heart Foundation’s street appeal this week. Bob tells Bill McElhinney about his heart problem and the technology that may have saved his life.

When Bob Richards opens his I had to be careful with cuts. support to heart patients and helps shirt, you can see it under his skin.

“In the last 10 years I was in with rehabilitation.

It’s his ICD, an implanted cardiac business I downsized and just did Bob has helped with previous defibrillator. It looks like a small renovations, kitchens, bathrooms. street collections for the foundation, cigarette pack. There’s a wire “But my health was getting worse. and will be taking part in the Heart running to his heart, delivering a I was getting short of breath and I Foundation Big Heart Appeal street tiny electrical impulse to pace it had to keep stopping what I was collection in Blenheim on Friday It has certainly changed his life. doing until I got my breath back. and Saturday.

Bob has arrhythmia, a disorder of “I was working on a bathroom More than 6000 people die from your heart rate or rhythm. It means one day and I had to stop every 10 heart disease every year in New that your heart beats too quickly, minutes to recover.”

Zealand, Heart Foundation Medtoo slowly, or with an irregular In 2015 Bob’s health got worse. ical Director Gerry Devlin says. pattern.

“As a charity, we really need It wasn’t a problem when Bob was the support of New Zealanders More than 6000 young. He left school and began in their local communities so people die from heart an apprenticeship with his father, we can make more life-saving disease every year in Clarrie, who was a builder. research into heart disease Bob, and his wife Yvonne, also got possible,” Gerry says.

New Zealand. involved with gymnastics.

The funds raised will Bob did gymnastics, helped be used to suppor t build equipment for the Blenheim He saw his doctor, who sent him heart-related research Gymnastics Club, and became a to Nelson Hospital where he was and specialist training long-serving coach. Yvonne be- put on a heart monitor for 24 hours. for cardiologists who came gym secretary and gym-class “They found my heart condition work throughout co-ordinator, had deteriorated,” Bob says, “so it New Zealand.

In 2012 Bob was one of five was decided I would need an ICDpeople given a Marlborough Local the implanted defibrillator. Some Hero Award for his work with the people call it a pacemaker.”

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Johnny Michael Nicholls Born January 29, 2018 Weight 9lb 10oz Hospital Wairau

Anker: Cindy and Chris are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Chloe Leigh (3.21kg) on February 12, 2018 at 10.26am at Wairau Hospital. A little sister for Clara. Special thanks to midwife Toni James and all the staff on the ward.

Braunstein: We are delighted to announce the safe and healthy arrival of our baby girl Shekinah Esther Rose Braunstein (7Ib 15oz) on February 3, 2018, at 7.50 pm at Wairau Hospital.

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MITCHELL: Holly, Michael and proud big sister Sage welcome Theo Roy (7lb 11oz), born February 1, 2018 at 9.17am at Wairau Hospital.

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Nicholls: Ketta and Leon are happy to welcome their baby boy, Johnny Michael Nicholls (9lb 10oz) on January 29, 2018 at 5.16pm at Wairau Hospital. A big thank you to midwife Toni James and all of the wonderful staff at the Maternity Ward.

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renwick Visit the heart of Marlborough’s wine country

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By Celeste Alexander Work that began before Christmas on a cycle track in Renwick has now been completed, and cyclists and walkers can now enjoy a new path from the SPCA through to Eastern States Speedway.

Over the past four years a group of cycling and walking enthusiasts, the Renwick Smart & Connected Bike Walk Working Group, have been putting together a network of walking and cycling paths around Renwick.

In conjunction with the Bike Walk Marlborough Trust and additional funding from the Rata Foundation, the group has been able to link Renwick and the Wairau River Reserve with two completely off-road paths alongside State Highway 6.

The new track now extends that network along the paper road with runs from the end of Alma Street North to Foxes Island Road extension.

Spokesperson Steve Hill says the reason for wanting a dedicated path is that Alma Street North

Tom Newman and Murray Newman of Newman Excavations finishing up the new cycle track in Renwick.

and the extension of Foxes Island Road, form part of a loop which is well used by locals walking and cycling.

“From Foxes Island Road people can now walk and cycle back into Renwick through Forrest Wines vineyard and then on to Blicks Road and Inkerman Street.

It will also provide a way for locals and tourists to get to Vines Village by going up Alma Street, up Vintage Lane onto Rapaura Road.

“This means they will avoid Pak Lims Road and the section of private road past the Fulton Hogan Crusher and speedway track,” he says.

The group has been supported by the Bike Walk Marlborough Trust and the Marlborough District Council, as well as from Wairau River Wines who are the current leaseholders of the Foxes Island vineyard.

On Alma Street North they have also been granted access across the Allen

vineyard, Steve says.

Newman Excavations carried out the work on the cycle track and even had a spreader designed and engineered specifically for the width of track, owner Murray Newman says.

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There are categories for all ages, including children who will receive a goodie bag at the weigh-in event on Sunday, regardless if they have caught anything or not.

To enter, forms can be found anywhere the posters are displayed including Renwick businesses, Guthrie Bowron (payment can be made there also) and Hendersons.

The cost to enter is $25 for non club members, $20 for club members and $5 for children.

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renwick Visit the heart of Marlborough’s wine country

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Renwick School’s swimming sports Renwick School held it’s swimming sports event last Friday at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

Junior and senior students took part in a variety of swimming races and the day ended with the highlight for students and staff, the

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Year 5 Boys - 1st place, Hugh Bradley.

Year 5 Girls - 1st place, Nicola Lovell.

Year 6 Boys - 1st place, Oakley Ross.

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Year 7 Boys - 1st place, Benji Nation.

Year 7 Girls - 1st place, Lexi-Lou Crighton.

Year 8 Boys - 1st equals, Jack Musgrove and James Carter.

Year 8 Girls - 1st place, Lulu Smail.

Renwick hall upgrade begins

By Celeste Alexander The Renwick Community Memorial Hall will have a new air conditioning system installed and operational by the end of the month.

Plans for the hall’s upgrade have been in the pipeline for sometime but thanks to funding secured from the Ministry of Education and fundraising from last year’s Twilight Carnival held by the Renwick School, and it’s hoped the upgrade will take shape this year.

Hall committee chairperson Murray Newman says work on the air conditioning system has stalled a little because the Nelson company carrying out the work was flooded in a recent storm.

But the upgrade is making good ground with a fit out of the hall

with two new large automatic screens and data projectors to improve the school’s ability to present and share material from students, classes and for the community, he says.

“The funds for this were raised by our Twilight Carnival last year with support from the hall committee meeting the balance of costs.

“We also have plans to increase the storage capacity of the hall, fully upgrade the toilet block, the RSA meeting room and the kitchen along with making the hall more comfortable all round for school and community users,” Murray says.

To fund the work $600,000 has been secured from the Ministry of Education and the committee will continue to apply for funds

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The Gymnastics, Scouts and Girl Guides fun day was held on Sunday at the Opawa River Reserve, attracting a large crowd of families.

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community services Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 021 555 061.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm.

Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday 10am-3pm.

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Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

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Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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FRASER, Jill: In loving memory of my darling wife.

Gone for one year. Memories never fade and my love grows stronger.

Your loving husband Lindsay

For families living with mental illness/ addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki, phone 577 5491 or visit us at 68 Seymour Street.

Havelock Lions Shortest Month Market Outside the Havelock Town Hall, 24th February 9am-1pm. Good variety of stalls and great bargins. Sites still available. Phone Ian 5742558.

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

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

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph 579 5304 or call in at 68 Seymour Street.

Talk/Tech/Teach St Christopher’s, 9.30am. Come and learn how to use your mobile phone, iPad. $2 donation towards cup of tea.

Wendy 0212230160.

In Memoriam

‘You Are Not Alone’ Depression Support Group Every Wednesday 10-11.30am, Bread of Life 14B Stephenson St. Everyone welcome. Questions? contact Barb 027 737 2403/578 1355 Extn 10.

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

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Wednesday February 21, 2018

FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES AVAILABLE on application

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PICTON GOLF CLUB Special General Meeting Saturday 17 March, 10.30am: Clubhouse Business: Constitutional changes: Incorporation of women’s section into the club.

Clarification of Financial Procedures

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Situations Vacant

RoofeRs Wanted

Villa Maria is New Zealand’s Most Awarded winery, 100% family owned and named top ten most admired wine brand by Drinks International for the last two consecutive years (2015 & 2016). At Villa Maria we are just as passionate about our people as we are about producing quality wine and we are excited to announce some new openings in our team.

We are looking to fill two positions in our Marlborough Vineyards.

Machinery Operator, Pine Valley

Team Leader - Qualified with LBP. This is a full time role Skilled Roofers Assistant - part/full time role Immediate start Call Kevin on 021 764 586 Email your CV to: kevin@ktrcontracting.co.nz

We require an experienced operator to carry out vineyard operations and assist with vineyard development as planned by the Vineyard Manager.

This will include a wide variety of vineyard tasks. The successful applicant will be a safety conscious team player with a can-do attitude.

If you are a team player, results orientated, self-motivated and passionate then Villa Maria is the place for you.

2018 Grape Harvest Tractor & Harvester Drivers

Please note that you must have eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Text your thoughts to:

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

027 242 5266

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Fulltime position.

This is a four-on/four-off rotating roster 8.30am - 3pm.

If you enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for the elderly, then we would like to hear from you.

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

If you enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for the elderly, then we would like to hear from you.

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

Hourly rate ranges from $19-$23.50 depending on experience.

Applications close 26/2/2018

Applications close 26/2/2018

Fixed Term - 6 months

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.

If this sounds like the role you’ve been looking for, then email felicityf@villamaria.co.nz with your CV and cover letter.

situations vacant

Reserves and Amenities Officer

For approximately 8 weeks including weekend work.

A firearms licence would be beneficial but all applications will be considered.

situations vacant

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Bird Scarer, Awatere Valley

The majority of the work will be standard bird control on an LUV but some assistance with net application and removal may be required.

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Wednesday February 21, 2018

txtThetalk Sun

The purpose of this role is to enhance the enjoyment and quality of life of the district’s residents and visitors by providing reserves and amenities or facilities.

The role’s main responsibility is to manage the region’s parks and reserves including sportsfields. We are looking for a well organised enthusiastic person who works well with the communities we serve. Working with a wide range of community groups and contractors you will need to be fast on your feet with a positive attitude.

If you would like to be part of a supportive, progressive and dynamic team working in a professional work environment then please consider us as your preferred employer.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 23 February 2018.

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

For further information you are welcome to contact jane.tito@marlborough.govt.nz.

www.vintageharvesters.co.nz

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Create Your Future. Apply Today.

Exploring your job opportunities? Interested in wine or horticulture?

Join a booming industry with an established leader. More benefits were announced to our staff last week! Apply today.

We are passionate about making wine the world loves, which is why we are the leading exporter of New Zealand wines to North America, and our wines are enjoyed in more than 60 countries around the globe.

We are looking for a few stellar people in our Wairau and Awatere vineyards, and Rapaura winery.

Benefits for permanent employees include: Paid Parental Leave • Paid Birthday Off Wine Allowance • Paid Training • Mercer Superannuation • Wellness Allowance Flu Shots • Annual Bonus Scheme • Safe Ride Home Programme • Study Assistance • Scholarships for Family • Employee Share Purchase Plan All Marlborough staff were recently offered pre-harvest massages!

Permanent • Open Roles • Project Engineer for our expanding Drylands winery • Awatere Vineyard Operators (weekly travel allowance provided) • Wairau Vineyard Operators (weekly travel allowance provided) Fixed Term • Open Roles • Weighbridge Coordinator (Vintage) • Wine Composition Coordinator (Vintage) • Awatere Viticulture Cadets (12 Months) No experience is required to be considered for our cadetships and many of our cadets gain full-time employment near the end of the 12 months. Come with a great attitude and a driver’s license and we’ll teach you how to drive the tractor! Cadets get full on-the-job training, safety gear and a team environment under experienced leadership.

Visit www.constellationnz.com under careers, and apply today

Paige Burgess started as a cadet and is now a fulltime vineyard operator heading into her second vintage.

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Wednesday February 21, 2018

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Positions Available!!!

Awatere golf

Timberlink is a highly successful and rapidly growing business, operating inAustralia and New Zealand. We have invested heavily in technology and capital improvement at our mills, and this is a great opportunity to join our company at a very exciting time.

Our New Zealand mill is situated in Blenheim and employs over 80 people. Our mill is located in the heart of Marlborough. Blenheim is one of the sunniest towns in New Zealand and only 30 minutes’drive from Picton!!

This region offers an abundance of adventure sports and activities.

Joining our dynamic team in Blenheim, there are vacancies for a number of production positions. No experience necessary, but you will have a strong work ethic, be reliable, flexible and willing to learn.

What Timberlink can offer you: • Pathways through structured on the job and off the job training • Excellent working conditions • Opportunity to work with an experienced and dedicated team Timberlink is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applicants with the RIGHT TO WORK in New Zealand to apply (NZ residency or a valid NZ work VISA).

If you would like to know more, or wish to apply for the role, please submit your application including your cover letter and CV to ksherriff@timberlinknz.co.nz. Please note that applications close by Friday 2nd March 2018. www.timberlinknz.co.nz

Young Picton sailor Emilie Read Bousguet, the Rainbow fleet winner in the weekend’s regatta at Shelley Bay. Photo by Lamirana photography.

Fleets out in force at Shelley Bay There were well over 200 sailors in Picton last weekend.

The Open Optimist fleet of 104 sailors and the 40-strong Starling fleets sailed for three days from Friday February 16 through to Sunday February 18. They were competing in The Interislander Optimist regatta and Port Marlborough

Starling Champs 2018.

In the Optimist Open fleet two QCYC sailors, Louie Poletti and River Hopkin, made it into the Gold Fleet with Louie placing 19th over all.

QCYC sailor Emily Overend placed second in the fleet of 40 Starlings.

The less experienced Green

situations vacant

Forklift Driver Timberlink is a highly successful and rapidly growing business, operating inAustralia and New Zealand. We have invested heavily in technology and capital improvement at our mills, and this is a great opportunity to join our company at a very exciting time.

Our New Zealand mill is situated in Blenheim and employs over 80 people. We currently have a vacancy at our Blenheim mill for a Forklift Driver.

The successful applicant would be required to work day shift (7.30am-4pm with some overtime) and have the ability to prioritise work and be motivated to work independently and within a team.

Essential criteria: • Experience loading and unloading trucks • Relevant forklift operation experience • Excellent communication skills • Basic administration skills Please note a valid forklift licence with F endorsement and Certified in Powered Industrial Lift Trucks (forklifts) is essential for this role.

Timberlink is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applicants with the RIGHT TO WORK in New Zealand to apply (NZ residency or a valid NZ work VISA).

Golf Club results

MusCuloskeletal PhysIotheraPIst rNZaF Woodburne, Blenheim An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist based at NZDF Woodbourne near 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.

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.

If you would like to know more, or wish to apply for the role, please submit your application including your cover letter and CV to ksherriff@timberlinknz.co.nz. Please note that applications close by Friday 2nd March 2018. www.timberlinknz.co.nz

and Rainbow Optimist fleets raced in front of the QCYC club at Shelley Beach, being encouraged by numerous parents and bystanders.

The event proved a fitting curtain raiser for the Nationals coming up at the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club at Easter.

Wednesday February.

2, womens multiple stableford: 0-29: Sue Duckworth 116; 30+ Marg Oggier 97; Jenny Evans 92; Colleen McLeod 91.

9 holes: Lyndie Allen 42.

Thurs. Feb. 8, mens stableford: Mike McConnell 40; Doug Shaw 40; Don Gray 40; John Rewi 39; Paddy Norton 39; Ian Hatcher 39; David Waters 38; Peter Olding 38; Dave Menzies 37; Brian Brown 36; Hay Montgomery 36; Werner Pluss 36; Theo Russell 36; Ray Herd 36.

9 hole stableford: Percy Noblett, Roy Lilley 22; Ross Kennington 22.

Fri. 9th, 9 hole twilight: Paul Stevens 26; Ian Hatcher 20; Hamish MacNeill 20; Lord Wolf 19; Clive Aitchison 19; Lyall Burrows 18; Har Eradus 18; Kay Ayson 18; Stu McLagan 18; Ash Ticehurst 18; Shirley Godsiff 18; Lee Batty 18.

Sat.10th, womens stableford: Denise Hodson 40; Dawn Walker 40.

Sat. 10th, stableford: Roland VanAsch 50; Percy Noblett 46; Alby

At k i n son 45 ; C l ive Aitchison 44; Dave Menzies 43; James Brunel 42; Guido Bertogg 42; Trent Davies 41; Bob Tapp 41; Mike McConnell 41; Sanga Grupp 40.

Mon. Feb. 12, 9 hole stableford men: David Winstanley 21; Les Boniface 21; Ivan Neame 20; Brian Brown 18; Dan Crawford 17; Ian Hatcher 16; Hans Fisher 16; John Rewi 16. Women: Trees Rewi 16; Kay Ayson 15; Margaret Hamilton 13.

Weds Feb. 14, stableford hidden partners: Dawn Walker and Sue Duckworth 82; Marg Ogier and Jenny Evans 80.

Coming events: Thurs Feb. 22: mens stableford.

Fri. Feb. 23: twilight (last night) 9 hole stableford open, all welcome.

Sat. Feb. 24: bisque par, drawn partners, 11.30am start.

Sun. Feb. 25: sponsors day 10am, summer shootout final noon.

Mon. Feb. 26: 9 hole stableford.

Weds. Feb. 28: multiple stableford.

Saturday February 17, last round of 12 hole summer series: Sam Westenra, 29, 1. Stablefords: Warren Westenra, 27, 2;.Keith Doonan and Roger Caughley, 26, 3. Overall summer series winner: Jill Hurcomb; runner up, Shane Waters.

Saturday, February 24, Awatere Golf Club opening day, Canadian foursomes mixed and mens teams, $10 per player. Assemble 11.30am for 12pm tee off. Post entries accepted.

Afternoon tea provided. Members, a plate please.

Summer runners The Marlborough Harriers Club summer runners on Thursday, 5.45pm for a 6pm start.

Meet at the south end of the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

The run will take you to Spring Creek and return. Shorter distances for walkers and other shorter distances available, your choice.

Open day

The Marlborough Harriers Club Public is holding an open day for runners, walkers and those that just want to get out into the fresh air. Meet at the car park at the back of the Taylor Dam on Saturday, March 17, at 2pm.

Children and adults welcome, bring the family. Come along, no matter your ability. Some harriers are slow and some do walk. Free BBQ, tea, coffee, water available.

Waitohi muster The Waitohi Rugby Club is holding a JAB muster day on Saturday from 10am to 1pm at the club pavilion. Kids, come and have a kick around with your potential team mates, parents can have a chat with committee members.

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