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Loving it here Marlborough tops retirement choice

By Bill McElhinney Oh dear, the secret is out.

Soon they’ll be flying down here in their droves.

Auckland newspaper the New Zealand Herald set out to find which are the best places in the country to retire to, taking into account property prices, rates, sunshine hours, burglary rates, access to healthcare and the size of the over-65 population.

And the winner?

Marlborough - the country’s best retirement destination, followed by the Waimakariri District near Christchurch.

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PHOTO: Former Aucklanders Michael and Rosey Birkett love their new life in Blenheim.

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By Bill McElhinney “Well of course they’re right!” say former Aucklanders Michael and Rosey Birkett, who drove around the South Island before choosing Blenheim as the place to retire.

“I’m a born and bred Aucklander,” Rosey says, “and it’s still home to some extent, but I’d never live anywhere else but Blenheim now.”

Michael agrees. “It wasn’t an easy decision to move.

“We drove all around the South

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Island before deciding to retire to Blenheim, and we love it.

“We were living on the Hibiscus Coast, and what had been a 30 to 40 minute drive to the city eventually became a two-hour crawl.

“We eventually made the journey fewer and fewer times. We would leave home at 10am to avoid the traffic and have to be back on the road by 2pm to get home in a reasonable time.”

“Now it’s just five or 10 minutes

to get anywhere around town,” Rosey says.

Rosey and Michael have been in Blenheim for two years now and have made lots of friends.

Michael plays tennis regularly at Pollard Park and Rosey is in a sewing group and is about to become the local Neighbourhood Watch coordinator.

“It’s an effort now to go back to Auckland,” Michael says. “We’ve done it only once in the last 12

months.”

Data from the 2013 census shows that one in five people living in Marlborough was over 65, and it was the region with the highest proportion of that age group in New Zealand.

Between 2006 and 2013, Marlborough’s over-65 population grew by 29.5 per cent, beaten only by two other areas at the top of the South Island - Tasman (up 39.4 per cent) and Nelson (up 30.1 per cent).

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By Bill McElhinney Every year keen locals around the country visit their beaches during Seaweek to pick up rubbish.

Zoe Luffman, a keen 14-yearold Rarangi local, is organising a clean-up at Rarangi on Saturday, from 10am to 12pm.

Zoe is then hosting a sausage sizzle for the beach patrollers at the Rarangi Community Centre.

Zoe has been looking after the environment since she was seven, inspired to take action after observing the rubbish on her local beach.

She has been an active member of Conservation Kids NZ for seven years, the last couple in more of a leadership role helping out with activities for the younger members.

“Zoe has organised two well publicised beach clean ups at Rarangi, attracting over 50 people, and regularly supports many other beach cleans,” Department of Conservation ranger Wendy Sullivan says.

“She learnt to dive when she was 11, and now gets involved in local

seabed clean ups with the local dive club.”

Wendy has nominated Zoe for a Seaweek Ocean Champion award.

“Through both her actions and advocacy, Zoe influences not only her peers but adults as well in looking after the ocean environment,” Wendy says.

“It’s mostly plastic litter that ends up on the beach,” Zoe says.

“At the last beach cleanup we collected a large trailer load of rubbish. And there’s also bottles and cans that people leave behind.”

“The ocean is downstream from everywhere,” Wendy says. “When we leave rubbish lying around, wind and water carry it out to sea.

“When it rains, litter on our streets gets washed into drains and flows through to streams, lagoons, estuaries and the sea, littering our coastlines and filling up our oceans with plastic. Plastic doesn’t biodegrade, not even biodegradable plastic. It just breaks down, over hundreds of years, into smaller and smaller pieces which enter the food chain.”

Wendy Sullivan and Zoe Luffman are hoping people will turn out to help with the Seaweek beach clean up at Rarangi.

The Marlborough Freshwater Anglers Club will be hosting a river clean-up along the banks of the Taylor River from 10am - 2pm on Saturday. Meet at the Henry St Reserve.

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DOC staff, Sanfords and NZ King Salmon will be tackling beaches in Queen Charlotte and Pelorus sounds, and the Marlborough Community College will be cleaning up Marfells Beach. Several resident associations in the Sounds are also hosting their own clean ups.

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Blenheim Drycleaning has it covered People who lost items when Blenheim Drycleaning was destroyed by fire last Thursday will be covered.

“We apologise to all those affected by the fire,” owner Dave Poole says.

“We are working with our insurers and if you have lost any property we ask that you contact Jeremy Nolan of Smartpak: email jeremy.nolan@smartpak.co.nz or phone 0800 772 525,” Dave says.

In the meantime Dave is working with other providers to set up options to continue to service his local clients, particularly his commercial customers.

“We want to thank people for their understanding and patience in the wake of the fire,” Dave says.

“We really appreciate all the support and we plan to have a more permanent arrangement in place soon.”

Back row: Ally Avery, Freemasons Azher Mir, Pete Barker, Justin Stevens and centre manager Margaret Beban. Front: Megan Talbot, Pippa Muir, Ian Plummer with the cheque for the heat pumps, McKinley Warren, Chris Williams, Kaedyn Collins, Louis Gorman and Eddie Taylor.

Masons’ gift to Seddon kids

By Bill McElhinney Scorching hot summer days have taken their toll on the children and staff at the Awatere Early Learning Centre. The community owned preschool in Seddon is based in what was the Church of the Epiphany, which the group leases from the Anglican Church.

“As you can see, there are not many windows that you can open,” Ally Avery says as she walks around the building.

“On the 30 degree days the only place where we could get out of

the heat was in the kitchen area.

It was too hot outside for the children, and too hot inside the main area of the old church.”

But now relief has come, through the generosity of Marlborough Freemasons, who have banded together to raise the funds to install two new heat pumps in the centre.

“It’s great,” Ally says. “When they were installed they cranked them up to 32 degrees, then down to a comfortable 22 degrees.

“It will make such a difference, as we also have children who take

a nap here during the day.”

“We wanted to do something for the local community, and this was a good project,” Ian Plummer, Master of the Awatere Lodge says.

The Lodge has a long connection with the district, having started there in 1927. It has since closed the Seddon lodge and moved in to Blenheim, but the members remain active in the Awatere community.

“The project was initiated by Mike Hole,” Eckford Lodge master Chris Williams says.

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“He presented the project and then we went to the Masonic charity in Wellington and they agreed to match us dollar for dollar, so we were able to raise $6100 to get the units installed.”

The old church was damaged in the 2013 earthquake, which made the cost of installing new windows prohibitive.

“We hope to eventually have a new, purpose-built centre,” Ally says, “and when that happens we can take these units and install them there.”

Clarification An article in The Sun last week on Freemasons donating teddy bears to emergency services referred to Dennis Jackson as the Dunedin Lodge grand master.

He is the Lodge master. The Dunedin Lodge No 931 closed and is now domiciled in Blenheim under the same name.

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Cultural diversity celebrated

By Bill McElhinney Saturday’s Multicultural Festival at Pollard Park was a great success, Migrant Services manager Margaret Western says.

“It was more than just a celebration of ethnic foods and dance. It embraced cultural diversity and provided the opportunity for our newcomers to showcase their culture and feel they have a visible and valued place here,” Margaret says.

“Marlburians could see the richness of the ethnic mix of people who call Marlborough home, and a great day was had by all.

“The face of Marlborough is changing. It’s become a melting pot of different nationalities, all bringing vibrant cultures and traditions into our community,” Margaret says.

“Thank you to everyone involved, the performers, stallholders and supporters.”

The annual festival, hosted by the Marlborough Migrant Centre, is Marlborough’s acknowledgement of Race Relations Day, which is celebrated throughout New Zealand The Maroi Te Rerenga o te Ra, was one of the opening acts at the Marlborough in March.

Multicultural Festival at Pollard park on Saturday. Pictured from left; Marie Normile, More photos on Out & About page 14.

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By Glenise Dreaver “Dance Scottish” is the 2018 international promotion of Scottish country dancing and local dancers are joining in with enthusiasm.

Some 40-50 dancers from Blenheim and Picton will gather at the Whitney Street school hall at 7.30pm on Saturday March 10.

Not only will they enjoy an evening of dancing, music and singing, they are inviting anyone interested to come along and share the fun.

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Q: What do you think of National’s choice of Simon Bridges as leader?

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He seems to have done well so far, so we should give him time to prove himself.

I’ll wait and see. You can’t rush these things, so give him time.

It’s a bit too early to say.

Time will tell if he’s going to be the right choice.

He will need to sell the party and their message, so I’ll wait and see how he goes.

I’m happy with him. I think he was the best choice.

Nice to have a bit of young blood. He seems to be not a bad bloke.

Norm Fowke Glass Extravagance Dear Ed, Relative to the high rates Blenheim has, MDC needs to consider its priorities and its subsequent high spending sprees like a $300,000 bus shelter, a library at Picton as grand as it may be well at least inside, the theatre process and quite a few others to boot.

Frankly it is sheer extravagance.

The money is not council’s.

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Not worth eating, probably dig it into the garden,” was one comment overheard.

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Breastfeeding in new comfort

By Celeste Alexander New mothers at Wairau Hospital’s maternity ward now have some new comfortable chairs to relax in to breastfeed, thanks to the Zonta Club of Marlborough.

The club donated $1750 to the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board to purchase four reclining chairs and footstools to use for nursing mothers and their babies.

In consultation with charge midwife manager Graham Cross these

chairs were selected as they were comfortable and lightweight, but strong construction made it easy to relocate the chairs throughout the ward as needed.

One is also located in the ward’s breastfeeding clinic.

A small handover celebration was held at the ward a week ago where midwives and staff met with, and thanked members of the Zonta Club.

“We appreciate that the Zonta Club responded to our needs. We would not have been able to purchase

them otherwise,” Graham says.

Bridget Orman spoke on behalf of the Zonta Club, saying it was a cause close to their hearts.

“Zonta fundraises to provide for projects or not-forprofit organisations which aim to improve the lives of women and their children.

We have supported many local causes over the years.

“Our primary mission is to raise the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy,” she says.

Bronwyn Mir, Janette Holdaway, Graham Cross, Bridget Orman, Raylene Northcott and Jeanine Wardman with one of the four new breastfeeding chairs donated by the Zonta Club of Marlborough to Wairau Hospital’s maternity ward.

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The streets of Blenheim were flooded as ex-Cyclone Gita swept through last month dumping record amounts of rain.

Summer scorcher and some record rainfall

By Bill McElhinney The summer of 2017/18, December to February, will be remembered as one of the warmest on record for Blenheim, Marlborough Research Centre scientists Rob Agnew says.

For the 87 year period from 1932 to 2018, only one other year, 1934-35, recorded a warmer summer.

The hottest day in Blenheim last month was February 13, with a maximum temperature of 31.6°C. There were another eight days when the maximum temperature was between 25 and 30°C, and six days that reached 30.0°C or greater: two in December, two in January and two in February.

The average daily maximum temperature for February of 23.6°C was 0.4°C above the longterm average, Rob says.

Total sunshine hours for the three months of summer were above average.

However, this was entirely due to the fact that December 2017 recorded very high sunshine hours.

And then the rain came with high rainfall in January and February 2018, sunshine hours were average to below average.

The February rainfall total has entered the record books as the highest February total for the 89 years from 1930 to 2018.

The previous highest February total was 129.0 mm, recorded way back in 1936, Rob says.

The total rainfall for January and February 2018 is the highest January/February total on record for the 89 years from 1930-2018.

In an average year it would take until half way through June for 262 mm rain to be received.

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Keen to compete Marlborough is hosting the 50th National Dog trials in May. Freddy Gane hopes to be competing in his first one, but for his friend Vern Bishell, that milestone was 50 years ago.

He’s still keen to compete again.

Vern Bishell with Shane and Freddy Gane with Trick.

Vern Bishell laughs when you ask at the nationals. sociation on how they should join “His brother Jim started me off…I level, just helping out at the club him how long he’s been trialling Marlborough is not the oldest dog forces to be the Dog and Poultry went with him, he was judging in instead. dogs. trialling club in the country, but it’s Association.

Seddon and got me to go out and But then they ran sheep in the “I’ve been there a long time, I pretty darn close.

That was declined, and the two time keep with him. vineyard, and he got a dog to know that.”

Freddy says the first trials are clubs carried on by themselves, I’ve been fairly heavily involved manage them. It started from that, Probably the Marlborough Dog supposed to have started in Wanaka both still going today. ever since. and he ended up with about 10 dogs.

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Vern came third in the South this year’s event, a special compe- books.

Andrew Harmon, the stock man- Island and fifth in New Zealand in tition to be held at Meadowbank “Otherwise they were going in the Vern says he has always been ager at Ashworth, got him into the his first nationals.

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International pianist here to play with Marlborough Orchestra

By Bill McElhinney The notes come tumbling out as Michael Tsalka’s fingers fly across the piano keys.

The award-winning international pianist is rehearsing Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Marlborough Civic Orchestra, a talented group of Marlborough musicians playing a selection of strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.

Michael makes his performance look effortless, although it is really the result of years of rehearsing and performing around the world.

Before coming to Blenheim this week, Michael has been in Nelson performing and coaching Nelson musicians.

Prior to that he was resident at Auckland University, teaching and performing.

Michael and his wife Angelica, a musicologist, live in Spain but spend up to 10 months a year travelling around the world performing, lecturing and teaching.

“I love coming to New Zealand,” says Michael,

who has been here four times previously.

“I also love working with local musicians, and it has been great working with the Marlborough Orchestra”.

Michael has won numerous prizes and awards in Europe, the USA, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.

“Although we travel the world and perform on some big stages, I really think it is important to bring the music to smaller venues,” Michael says.

He is also looking forward to sampling some of Marlborough’s famous wines.

“I love wine, and we drink mainly Spanish red, Rioja, but I am looking forward to the fabulous Ma rlb or oug h wh it e wines. But not until after the concert on Saturday,” Michael says.

Also performing in the Saturday concert in the ASB Theatre is the Classical Jazz Quartet, featuring Cathy Irons on violin and Barry Brinson on piano.

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Education Supportive safe, state-of-the-art environment at St Andrew’s A top-quality education, strong family culture, and community spirit makes boarding at St Andrew’s College a special experience.

Boarders at the co-educational college enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and are encouraged to reach their full potential in everything they do, says director of boarding, Dianne MacDonald.

“We work closely with the day school to ensure students strive for indi-

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With support from the ‘valued and wonderful’ team of boarding house staff, students at St Andrew’s are encouraged to look after and respect each other, make responsible

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“We also value our boarders’ extended families who are always welcome to visit and join us for meals in the dining room.”

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In an effort to help address New Zealand’s current countrywide shortage of midwives, Ara Institute of Canterbury is holding a series of regional information sessions for anyone considering midwifery as a career, including in Blenheim.

The information sessions will be held in Blenheim, March 28 in room A3 at NMIT’s Blenheim campus on Budge Street. In the session there will be discussion on what it’s like to be a midwife and what’s involved in studying the Bachelor of Midwifery at Ara. They will also discuss the opportunities, challenges and rewards of working as a midwife in rural and regional locations.

Ara midwifery tutor Lorna Davies says research undertaken by Ara staff in collaboration with three universities in Scotland and New Zealand showed that

education plays an important role in preparing students for rural practice.

“All our third year midwifery students undertake a rural placement to enable them to experience the reality of rural practice firsthand,” she says.

“Additionally, the blended delivery method we use to teach our degree allows students who live in a rural setting to complete the programme without having to move their family to a city.”

Davies says the satellite method Ara uses to teach midwifery – which links students with locally-based midwifery tutors - is helping to create a stable workforce of home-grown midwives.

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Education Fun ways to encourage reading Learning to read isn’t something kids just do at school.

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Comic books and graphic novels Illustration rules when it comes to comics and graphic novels. But the words carry the story along. For kids with reading issues, graphics make it easier to follow the action and the text is broken down into bite-size segments.

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There are also a range of mouthwatering The cafe took its place along Main Street gourmet pies available which are baked from last year and fast atscratch, including the tracted a following of much loved ‘pork belly’ tradesmen, work crews flavour, and a selection “Our all day and travellers who call of cabinet foods that can in as early at 6.15am for be taken away. breakfast menu their morning coffee Along with the pies, and breakfast fix.

H o n g’s h a n d m a d e can be enjoyed Throughout the day dumplings are a huge right throughout the the lure of handcrafted attraction and sales dumplings, gourmet have doubled since the day as well as our pies and other tempting State Highway One road popular dumplings, treats brings in a steady opened to Kaikoura restream of customers cently. and we serve up right up until closing.

“Our dumplings are Bruce says it’s not made by hand and come the superb Tuatara just the convenience of in four delicious flacoffee.” popping in for coffee vours, pork and shrimp, on the way to work that pork and cabbage, beef makes the cafe appeal and onion, and vegeto so many, but also tarian. the friendly and relaxed “Enjoy them hot for seating areas inside and out. dine in or takeaway. They are truly delicious,” “Firstly we have off-street parking which Bruce says. is convenient for those driving past, plus we In addition to breakfast, lunch and snacks have comfortable seating for people wanting throughout the day, Cafe 50-81 also serves to stay for a meal. up smoothies and milkshakes.

“Our all day breakfast menu can be enjoyed “We have something for all tastes and right throughout the day as well as our pop- appetites. We look forward to seeing you!” ular dumplings, and we serve up the superb Cafe 50-81 is open from 6.15am - 3pm Tuatara coffee.”

Monday through to Friday, and 7am - 3pm Following on from breakfast there is a on Saturdays. lunch menu with a number of dishes that are

A medley of flavours from Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine inspired by family recipes

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HANDMADE DUMPLINGS MADE DAILY Local ingredients, no additives, no MSG, all natural and cooked fresh for you daily.

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Telephone orders taken for dumplings.

PH: 03 578 0384 37 Main Street, Blenheim (off street parking available) Monday - Friday 6.15am - 3pm, Sat 8am - 3pm

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out & about

Marlborough Multicultural Festival.

A large crowd turned out for this years festival at Pollard Park on Saturday.

Sosifa Tapueluelu, holding, Frazier Puletau Manu-E-Kaho, Eliza Ta- Fijians, from left,Sanesh Chand and Salesh Kumar, pueluelu, and Vika Heilala Pahulu, all in Tongan traditional dress. providing traditional fijian food for the crowd at the Marlborough Mulitcultural Festival.

Yuki Mori and Hana Berry try out police uniforms with Police Sergeant Jason Munro at The Marlborough Multicultural festival on Saturday.

Raparua School Country Fair

Many people enjoyed the Raparua Country Fair on Saturday.

A large amount of stalls and rides for everyone.

Archie Taylor enjoys a childrens favourite, candy floss at the Rapaura School Country Fair with Sarah.

These three little girls, sisters Harriet and Charlotte d’Auvergne and Chloe Vienings enjoyed the day at Rapaura Country Fair.

The Lemon stall, in it’s tenth year proved Performing for the first time live are, Will Matheson on Scarecrow Lucy with her owner, centre Milly Neylon and friends, left Willow popular at the Raparua Country Fair. guitar and Issac Moore on drums at the Rapaura Country Malcolm and right, Bree Flynn at the Rapaura Country Fair on Saturday.

Caroline Rose shows the lemon cakes.

Fair on Saturday.

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

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community death notices AU S T I N , E u a n SHOEMARK, Addison Marie: Passed notices Alastair: On Satur- away suddenly on 11th February, at Scottish Country Dance Blenheim and Picton Clubs. An Evening With Scotland. Saturday March 10, 7.30pm, Whitney Street School Hall, Blenheim.

Family/Whanau for information / ad vo c ac y / s u p p or t .

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

Keeping U Moving Walking & Balance 50+ Thursdays except the 4th Thursday of month.

St Christopher’s Hall at 11.3 0 am. $ 2.0 0 donation towards cup of tea. Wendy 021 2230160.

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service. Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and suppor t you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution.

Ph 579 5304 or call in at 68 Seymour Street.

‘You Are Not Alone’ Depression Support Group. Every We d n e s d ay 10 11.30am, Bread of Life 14B Stephenson St. Everyone welcome.

Questions? contact Barb 027 737 2403/578 1355 Extn 10.

day March 3 2018, at Hospice Marlborough with family at his side.

Aged 54 years. Loved brother of Keith, Shelley, and Alyson.

Now free. At Euan’s request, a private cremation has taken place.

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

SPENCE, Ian Wayne: Passed away suddenly at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Aged 74 years. Ian is survived by his loving family, Lynn, Catherine and Stephen, Sarah and Glenn, Caitlin, Amelia-Rose, Matthew and Mikayla.

Brother to Lindsay, Heather and Jenny.

Brother-in-law to Juliette, Mike, Chas, Jeanette and John, Anne and Craig, and Brian. Uncle to Victoria and Simon, Alex, Pip and George, Jaimee and Grant. We all love him hugely and will miss him more than words could ever say. Messages may be sent to the Spence Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers a donation to Life Flight Trust (Westpac Helicopter) would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 2227 Stoke 7041. A farewell for Ian will be held at The Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 2.00pm on Wednesday March 7, 2018 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

eighteen weeks of age. Precious daughter of Sarah and Craig Shoemark. Adored granddaughter of Irene and Rod, Blenheim and loved granddaughter of Alan Dutton, Christchurch. An angel only lent. A private family service has already been held.

STEVENS, Judith Georgina: On Friday March 2 2018, at Maxwell Care Home, with family at her side. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Henry, much-loved Mum of Joanne, Karl, Donna, Bryan and Lillian, and Errol. Cherished Nana of her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and of her great-great grandson. Messages may be sent to 2 Nosworthy Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated, and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240.

A farewell for Judith was held yesterday, Tuesday March 6.

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

SIM, Olive Irene (née Nimmo): Olive passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 28 2018, at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Maureen Tompson (Wellington), Alan and Kay (Timaru), Kevin and Anna (Blenheim), Philip and Cathy (Waikawa), and Gavin and Jen (Blenheim). Much-loved Grandma of Juanita, Melissa, and Rebecca; Frances, Rachael, and Serah; Jethro, Jesse, and Cassie-Jane; and Kate and Josh.

A loved great Grandma and great-great Grandma. The family sincerely thank the staff at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village for all their care and kindness shown to Olive. Messages to the Sim Family may be sent to 9 Solway Drive, Blenheim 7201.

According to Olive’s wishes, a private family farewell has been held.

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

SHUTKOWSKI, Dorothy Emma (Dot): On March 5th, 2018 at Wairau Hospital.

Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rob. Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Eric; Allan and Petrina; Desmond; Warren; Sonyia; Leeanne and Kerry Norgate; Raewyn and Glenn Parsons. A treasured Nana to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A cherished friend of Bob Tapp. Messages to 23 Warwick Street, Blenheim 7201. A celebration of Dot’s life will be held at Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim on Saturday 10 March at 11am followed by private cremation.

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

BARBARA, Brian Anthony: Sadly taken from us on February 17, 2018.

Loving and devoted husband and soulmate of Sharon, and loved and cherished by his family and friends.

Bri, you will be missed by us all.

A memorial service will be held in Blenheim - date to be advised.

Messages to Sharon, 2/742 Peninsula Drive, The Glades, Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland 4226, Australia.

O’SULLIVAN, Venetta Joy (Joy): On Saturday March 3 2018, peacefully at Wairau Hospital, surrounded by family. Aged 86 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Eileen and Trevor (Perth), Colleen (Nelson), Paul and Annette (Christchurch), John (Tauranga), Debby (Kaikoura), Susan and Paul, David and Selena, and Karen and Pete. Loved grandmother of her 20 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. A special thanks for the wonderful care provided to our mother by Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village, Wairau Hospital A & E, and the Medical Ward. At the family’s request, a private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium has taken place.

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

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GARDEN CARE

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GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

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ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

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jeweller

PhiliP Gibbison

Jewellers

6 Nelson St, Blenheim

Ph/Fax 578 0374 a/h 021 838 550

Quality repairs to all brands.

DAVE REES PAINTERS & DECORATORS

by Cantwell Joinery Visit us online at www.mastercraft.co.nz or call us on 03 578 3375 Showroom: 15 Bristol Street, Riverlands, Blenheim

walklins@xtra.co.nz 13 Sutherland Terrace Blenheim

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Repairs & Replacement MARLBOROUGH

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• Plastic welding • Fully equipped paint booth • Insurance work

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TREE CARE

WINDOW tinting TINTING window

Spouting

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2nd hand firearms.

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For all painting and decorating needs

All Workmanship Guaranteed

Phone: 579 5266 Cell: 027 6710 133

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Ph 578 2595

PAINTER

• Windows • Doors • Vanities • Wall Units • Kitchens • Stairs • Shop Fittings • Fit-out of boats and motorhomes • Repair work

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

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WINDOW TINTING

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 public notice

public notice

Two Strong Men & A Truck

Blenheim Early Childhood Centres Inc.

AGM Agenda will include changes to the Constitution.

Wednesday 21st March 2018 at 6:30pm John Street Preschool, 1A Henry Street, Blenheim

House Removals

ALL WELCOME

We make your move easy!

Available by the hour.

RENWICK ARMS COUNTRY CLUB

Family

Phone 027 558 3260

The Renwick Arms Country Club would sincerely like to thank the dedicated and very generous sponsors of our fishing competition held 23rd, 24th, 25th February 2018.

Major Sponsor - Midland Distributors Basis, Boyd Electrical, Creative Signs, DB breweries, Express Home Kill, GAS Renwick, Giesens Wines, Grove Rd Super Liquor, Guthrie Bowron, HR Engineering, iHair, JL Trucking, Just Tag it with Embroidery, Kaituna Quarry Family Trust, K&J Consultants 2007 ltd, McDermott Earthworks Ltd, McDonalds Family Restaurant, Meaters of Marlborough, MotorKanix, NZ Breweries, Rob McArtney Builder, Media Works Marlborough, Talleys, Tony Coe, Picton Sports World, Hendersons Ltd, Local Knowledge Charter Havelock, Bow to Stern Ltd Havelock, Renwick Supervalue, Woodbourne Tavern

Winz quotes available

Something for Everyone MORE SHOWS ON SALE NOW

March 10, 2018 December 9 & 10, 2017

April 4-13, 2018 December 16, 2017

April 20 to May 5, 2018 December 12, 2017

Thanks you to everyone who entered our competition and to all our helpers to make this competition so successful.

Allan Fergusson (Ferg) Club Manager.

April 23, 2018 December 17, 2017

public notice Alterations and Repairs

Nu-Look Clothing Quality tailoring at competitive prices Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

PAINTER Wallpapering NO GST Labour only Free Quotes Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

Te Moutere Tawhito O Wairau

Kapa Haka next practice Sunday 11th March 1pm Senior Citizens Hall High Street, Blenheim Everyone bring songbooks Ladies poi’s. No plate

Any cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's.

In any condition.

CAsh paid FREE pick up

Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105

Tonight

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Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band, Inc. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

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THURSDAY 22 MARCH 2018, 7.30pm At “The Foundry”, Wesley Centre.

All members are welcome to attend.

Nominations for the Executive Committee will be accepted at the meeting.

Margaret Tepania Secretary

for sale

WHAT'S ON

May 13, 2018 January 21, 2018

Wednesday March 7, 2018

03 579 5689

GIft vOUchERs AvAILABLE

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SALES W HAK A R E WA Street, Motueka.

Saturday 10 March 2018, 8am-3pm.

Deceased Estate.

Household items, tools, antique bottle collection, vehicle (small Toyota car), 3 bedroom stucco house/garage/ office.

wanted

FOR SALE

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O LI V E Groves to manage and harvest.

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Members Draw $5000.00

Friday Members Draw $4100.00

May 30, 2018 March 17, 2018

June 2, 2018 April 20 – May 5, 2018

Volvo FL10 Tiptruck For Sale

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Tuesday 13th March 1st Draw $500.00* *Unless struck prior

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 entertainment Jokers Wild Saturday night Club Bar 7pm

CluB OPen Day

Sunday 25th March 2018, 12-3pm

August 17, 2018

November 8 & 9, 2018

23 & 24 May, 2018

May 30th, 2018

new Members offers, tours, sporting activities and more. Come and check out what the Club has to offer! “at the heart of your community”

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

2018 Trustee Elections

March 2018Marlborough, Purchase from ASB 17, Theatre 2 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim.

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public notice

situations vacant

Furniture Maker WANTED

riday F d n e s 9, 2018 June 20, 2018 Nov l8e& Early sa Book online at asbtheatre.com

Purchase from ASB Theatre Marlborough, #asbtheatremarlborough 2 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim.

In good order. Set up for grapes or grain Call Tony 0272 225 366 or 572 2622 evenings

Voting is now underway for three trustee positions on the board of the Marlborough Electric Power Trust.

Retiring Trustees Ian Martella and Clive Ballet have been nominated for a further term. Nominations have also been received from Cathie Bell, Andrew Nation, Domenic Romano and Nigel Taylor.

A postal ballot is to be held with ballot papers being circulated to consumers named on the consumer roll and identified as connected to Marlborough Lines Ltd network as at 22nd January 2018.

The consumer roll is available for inspection at the offices of Blenheim Accounting, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim. Please bring your ICP number details if you wish to check your inclusion on the roll.

Please ensure your vote counts by mailing your vote paper early or delivering to Blenheim Accounting 36 Maxwell Rd Blenheim before 12 noon on 26th March 2018.

BJ Munro Returning Officer

Upton Oaks Ltd requires the services of an experienced Furniture Maker.

You may be a Joiner or an exceptional Chippy looking to make a positive change.

Upton Oaks specialises in high-end Furniture and Joinery and we need a suitably qualified person to become part of our small team.

If you are honest & reliable, selfmotivated, physically fit, have an outstanding eye for detail and are willing to work hard to achieve consistently high results for our discerning clients, then we’d like to hear from you.

Please contact Dave Monahan at dave@uptonoaks.co.nz with your CV and Cover letter or call 578 3312 or 0274 419 028 for more information.

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situations vacant

BAKER

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

We see the successful applicant as having: • A good understanding of the bakery industry and products • A passion for baking • Self motivation • Excellent communication skills • Experience • Innovative ideas • Great customer service • A focus on teamwork Key responsibilities include: • Producing a range of consistently high-quality products to meet demand • Maintaining a high standard of merchandising • Adhering to Health & Safety and Food Safety Standards • Delivering excellent customer service

Te Pā Family Vineyards Ltd are Seeking experienced Harvest Drivers Following positions available: Harvester Drivers, Tractor/Gondola Drivers Top Rates paid Please phone 03 579 1983 or email office@tepawines.com

COOK

REQUIRED URGENTLY Evenings and weekend Phone 570 5879 in the first instance

Days of work will be discussed at the interview. One weekend day will be required. We will be offering competitive remuneration for this role.

If you have what we are looking for and are ready to take on an exciting new challenge, then please email Liarne Boyce on liarne.boyce@newworld-si.co.nz.

Fulton Street Deliverers wanted for the Springlands area.

Please phone Wednesday Sun 577 7868 Sun The

Blenheim Marlborough

The

Blenheim Marlborough

situations vacant

Payroll and Accounts Assistant

Commercial and Revenue Analyst

We are a progressive electricity distribution business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region and are seeking to employ a Commercial and Revenue Analyst at our Alfred Street Office.

We are a progressive electricity distribution business The primary this position providing high duties qualityof services to the include: Marlborough • Preparation of monthly invoices atofull electricity region and are seeking to employ time Payroll retailers for network at services and Accounts Assistant our Alfred Street Office.

• Undertaking business analysis of energy The primary duties of this position include: volumes, network prices and consumption  Management of payroll processing and payroll trends databases • Assisting with regulatory disclosures  Financial accounting duties such as account •reconciliation Information requests and revenue assurance. and payment processing

The successful applicant will have:

The successful applicant will: • A Tertiary business qualification or similar  have good time management skills and be able commercial analytical experience to meet processing deadlines • Good computer skills with advanced knowledge  have an advanced level of competence in in Excel Microsoft Office including Excel • Good time management, report writing and An entry-level Accounting communication skills. qualification would be an advantage.

This opportunity is offered as either a full time role or for a minimum of 32 hours a week.

Apply via: www.marlboroughlines.co.nz/careers Apply via: www.marlboroughlines.co.nz/careers Or for a recruitment pack email: Or for a recruitment pack email: recruitment@linesmarl.co.nz recruitment@linesmarl.co.nz Ph. (03) 577 7007 Ph. (03) 577 7007 Applications close Monday 7 August 2017

We have a position available for a

Pool Builder/Labourer Immediate start. Must have full license. Some building experience preferred but not essential.

Work as part of a team but also solo at times.

Phone the shop 579 6300 Or in writing to 62a Grove Road Or marlborough@mayfairpools.co.nz Full training will be given

Applications close Monday 12 March 2018

Switch on to a new career opportunity

Switch on to a new career opportunity

Expression of Interest

Volunteers for Financial Mentoring Programme

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Driver/Labourer

Become part of our Works Operations team, which services the community’s need for functioning water systems, including drinking water, stormwater and wastewater.

Truck driver with practical problem solving skills needed for our 3-waters team

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

We are looking for a positive, can-do team player, who has truck driving experience, especially operated vehicles of up to 12 tonne, and who enjoys getting stuck into a variety of tasks. You should have a current driver’s licence with at least classes 1 & 2 and preferably WTR endorsement.

You must be prepared to work with water reticulation, stormwater and sewerage. Training in safe operation procedures will be provided.

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

Applications close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 21 March 2018.

For further information you are welcome to contact murray.anderson@marlborough.govt.nz

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu Trust is a Maori Provider delivering a wide range of Social Services to the Marlborough region.

Due to the high number of people requiring support from our Building Financial Capability service, we would like to hear from anyone who has the appropriate background and skills and are able to volunteer their time to provide Financial Mentoring to whanau/individuals in need of support to achieve their goals and become financially self-managing.

The person we are looking for will enjoy a challenge, have initiative and drive, and be committed to working as part of a team to achieve positive change with whanau/ individuals in the community. Full training for the role will be provided.

If you have the right attributes and think this is something that you would like to pursue, please phone Gail at 03 577 9256 or email gail@maataawaka.co.nz to discuss this further.

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. Phone 578 2006.

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.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

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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Stroke survivor rides into Picton

By Celeste Alexander The Marlborough Stroke Club welcomed a very special guest to the region last Thursday and although it was a short visit, it was a source of great inspiration to members.

Stroke survivor Julie Milne of Christchurch, a past Forrest GrapeRide participant, cycled into Picton early evening to a welcoming party and pot luck dinner.

What’s unique about Julie’s visit is that she began her cycling journey last month in Bluff and intends to ride through to Cape Reinga, finishing around March 24 and covering around 2483km.

Her story of survival and determination has inspired many who meet her, local stroke club member Vyvienne Dunlop says.

At the age of six Julie survived two debilitating strokes and was unconscious for months.

Doctors told her parents to institutionalise her but thankfully Julie’s mother refused.

“Her parents were told she wouldn’t walk, talk or even have a job and children.

“The fact that today she is

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Summer Runners Marlborough harriers meet on Thursday beside the Taylor River just along from the Monro Street entrance at 5.45pm, walkers at 6pm for a 5km time trial. Everyone is welcome to participate.

These runs are non-competitive and are made as enjoyable as possible. Join in and run all events or just the ones you want to. The cost is $2 per week.

Thursday next week is the closing night for summer runners this year.

Join us at The Harrier Club Garage, Churchward Park, at 6pm for a run then prize giving and a barbecue.

Everyone is welcome to participate.

These runs are non-competitive and are made as enjoyable as possible.

Picton Golf Club results Vyvienne Dunlop (Marlborough Stroke Club secretary), Julie Milne (cyclist) Willis Alford (Marlborough Stroke Club treasurer) and Caryl Simpson (Marlborough Stroke Club president).

married with two children, has a Masters in Information and Library Studies and is a specialist mental health librarian for the Canterbury District Health Board speaks volumes,” Vyvienne says.

“The most important message that she shares is that with support,

stroke survivors and their families can enjoy full lives with success and purpose.

“Her message seeks to destroy the stereotype that strokes only affect old people, and leave them bed-ridden and helpless. Just look at what Julie has so far

accomplished... she’s an incredible woman,” she says.

The Marlborough Stroke Club presented Julie with a cheque for $500 to go towards her fundraising efforts for the Stroke Foundation.

Saturday Feb 24, nett: Alan Butland 64; Len Barlow 71 c/b; Leigh S-Smith 71; Aaron Wilson 72.

Tuesday Feb 27, women’s opening day: 0-22.7 Dido Harper 37; Maria McConway 37; Sue Lang 36. 22.8-26.7 – Jenny Hart 36; Joan Gabara 30; Ricky Ashworth 29; 27+Lin Stone 32; Cushla brosnahan 32; Penny Edwards 29.

Friday March 2, 9 hole stableford: Les Johnson 21; Wendy Hill 19; Joyce Allen 16; Lyn Pawson 16.

Race a chance for families to have fun

By Bill McElhinney The XRACE, a mystery adventure race where a parent and child aged between six and 14 race together, is coming to Blenheim.

“It’s a real, authentic bonding experience,” race director Tamara Hermans says.

“The course always rewards the teams that work together,” she says, “which is easier said than done!”

Teams must locate and complete 10 mystery challenges; racing the clock and all the other family teams.

A team is made up of two people: an adult; dad or mum or a trusted relative or family friend and a child aged between 6 and 14 years of age.

The challenges range from physical (like tug-of-war) to mental (like the memory challenge) to knowledge based (like the music challenge).

The challenges change from year to

Painting toenails pink was one of the XRACE challenges last year.

year and course to course.

The average distance between challenges is between 250m and 350m, so you do not need to run - a

fast walk or jog will still get your team around the course.

“The majority of families are there to enjoy the family experience of being outdoors and completing awesome challenges together,” Tamara says.

“This is what the race is all about.

“The day a mum gets to race sideby-side with her son, a dad with his daughter, or vice versa.

“It’s remarkable to watch and be part of.”

The 2018 Blenheim leg is being held Thursday, March 15, at the Amphitheatre at the Taylor River.

There are ten challenges to complete, a mix of mystery (not known until the day) and compulsory (known ahead of time and trained for).

Families can enter via the event through the XRACE website.

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