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Fight for Life

By Celeste Alexander Locals Grant Poswillo and Annabelle Latz have thrown their hats into the ring and are the first to sign up for the 2018 ‘Fight for Life’ Life Education charity boxing event set for September 29.

As of today applications are available for those wanting to put their names forward. There will also be an information night held at the Marlborough Boys’ College hall on Monday, May 7 at 7.30pm.

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Grant Poswillo and Annabelle Latz are the first two confirmed for the Life Education Trust’s Fight for Life charity boxing match in September.

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Ready for charity boxing match Continued from page 1.

Asked how they were feeling about the journey ahead, they both say they’re excited to ‘try something different’ and are looking forward to the training. For Annabelle who is an accomplished marathon runner, a charity boxing match is a whole new physical challenge.

“I went along last year to support friends taking part and thought it was a cool event, but didn’t consider doing it myself then.

“So this year I’ve decided to make this my new sports challenge which is a lot different to running marathons both mentally and physically. I’ve never boxed

before so this is brand new to me.

During last year’s inaugural event Grant says he was ‘very interested’ at that point, so when the opportunity arose to put his name forward this year, he jumped at it.

“I’ve done a few boxfit sessions before so I’m really looking forward to the challenge.

“There’s a long road ahead and it will push us out of our comfort zones, but it’s definitely a good thing to be part of.

“I encourage everyone to find out more as it’s all for the Life Education Trust,” he says.

Fight for Life 2017 contestant and now Life Education Trust board member Michelle Chapman says it’s an exciting time for all involved.

“It’s a privilege to be part of it again… we’re blown away with the interest in this year’s fight.

“Come along to the information evening and find out about what we have in store for this year’s event,” she says.

Registration forms will be available at the information evening, and can be requested via the Fight for Life Education Marlborough social media page or by emailing marlborough@lifeed.org.nz. Annabelle Latz and Grant Poswillo are looking forward to the training ahead.

Sir John Kirwan to speak to Youth of Seddon

By Megan Connolly Seddon Youth Group members and Awatere Valley Trust members are working together on a fundraising dinner with the goal of creating a bike pump track on the Seddon Domain.

The idea of a community bike track park came to Luke Paul, a member of the Seddon Youth group and main driver of the project, when he was bored one day and had nothing to do.

So he thought why not try and make a bike track to share with his peers?

The park generates the perfect opportunity for young people of Seddon to stand up, get involved, and be heard by adults, while putting their time into something that will

positively impact their lives,” Maxine says.

Not only have they campaigned for the new bike park but have also been fundraising to get it built by organising a dinner on May 4 at Rangitane Cultural Centre at 6.30pm where Sir John Kirwan will speak.

The dinner will include a three course meal where many of the Youth Group members will run the night, do presentations, and wait the tables.

The youth group worked very closely with Awatere Valley Trust to realise their dreams.

H e a t h e r Tu r nb u l l , Awatere Valley Trust Treasurer says, “We hope people will book tickets and bring their friends to listen to Sir John.”

Maxine Sweeney, Seddon Youth Group Leader, with group members Ashleigh McElhinney, Luke Paul, and Sage Keen holding some prizes for the silent auction.

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Family ‘treasure’ found

By Celeste Alexander Malcolm Handley has fond memories of family holidays and driving lessons in his family car, a 1971 Ford XY Falcon 500 wagon, and has spent the past five years searching for it.

H is se a rch came to an end t h re e we ek s ago when he received an email to say it was on the West Coast and for sale, so he hopped on a plane and flew from Australia to buy it back.

The car’s first owner was Murray Dunn of Aerial Work Marlborough Ltd who had it for six months before selling it to Malcolm’s parents, Blenheim couple Rex and Adrienne Handley in 1971 for the sum of $3000.

Their four children all learned to drive in it, shared family holidays and created memories that have not been forgotten, Malcolm says.

“I would sit on my father’s knee and steer it, then sit in the middle front bench seat to change the gears.

“I can also remember laying down on the back seat while dad drove down Jackson’s road behind the airport which is now closed, and he’d go over the humps and watch me fly up in the air,” he laughs.

“They are great memories.”

Malcolm says the car even proved to be a good luck charm “picking up the girls” in his teens.

“My wife Janene can’t remember, but she went in it,” he laughs.

In 2004 Rex and Adrienne

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Mental health inquiry Members of the public are invited to meet with the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction panel in Nelson next week. People in Marlborough have the option to attend by video conference from Wairau Hospital, Blenheim.

The Nelson meeting is on Thursday, May 3, at 5pm in the seminar centre, Braemar Campus, Nelson Hospital.

A Blenheim video link will be available at the same time in the meeting room 1, Arthur Wicks building, Wairau Hospital.

Panel members are keen to hear from interested parties and other groups and individuals who want to share their thoughts and ideas for improvements.

The Government has established the inquiry in response to widespread concern about mental health and addiction services in the mental health sector and the broader community.

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Malcolm Handley and his parents Rex and Adrienne with the 1971 Ford XY Falcon 500 wagon the family owned 47 years ago and Malcolm has managed to find again.

sold the car to a man working in Canvastown for $1500.

Rex says he took it to get warranted in Blenheim and was approached by a guy who had hitchhiked from Canvastown.

“He came up and said ‘nice car bro’. So I offered it to him and he took it... for a cheap price too but it was surplus to our requirements,” Rex says.

Malcolm says he was ‘gutted’.

“I nearly cried when dad told me he sold it.

“I had always thought I’d end up with it,” Malcolm says.

The memory of the car never left Malcolm so five years ago he set about trying to track it

down again.

“I wrote to NZTA and gave them my story hoping they would provide me with information on the current owner.

“They declined saying it was confidential information.

“So I then put a photo on Facebook and asked for information on its whereabouts.

“I had a few leads come through which I followed and managed to track it down in Westport.

“He had bought it off the guy from Canvastown and was an auto electrician so it had been looked after.

“When dad sold it, it had done 99,000 in mileage and when

I found it again it was reading 102,000. I told the owner that when he was ready to sell to contact me. Well three weeks ago I got the email and I instantly told him I’d have it,” he says.

Malcolm and his wife Janene flew from Brisbane, Australia and drove the car back from Westport on Monday.

“It still drives beautifully! It didn’t miss a beat,” he says.

Malcolm plans to ship it to Australia next month then he will do a complete restoration.

“When it’s finished it will be showroom quality, and my wheelchair bound son will be able to drive it,” he says.

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inbrief Learn dance styles An introductory evening to learn a fusion of popular dance styles is being held in St Christopher’s Church Hall, Redwood Street, this evening at 7pm, $5 entry fee.

Stefan Miller from Ceroc Nelson will be the tutor.

CBD tobacco sting A tobacco retailer in the Blenheim CBD was caught selling cigarettes to a 14-yearold volunteer in a tobacco controlled purchase operation undertaken by the Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service last week.

Twenty six retailers in the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions were visited by the volunteer who attempted to buy cigarettes or tobacco from the stores, under the supervision of adult health service employees.

A retailer who sells tobacco products to underage buyers will be referred to the Ministry of Health and will be issued with infringement notices that carry $500 fines.

Meeting on colleges Education Minister Chris Hipkins is visiting Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ colleges today to talk to principals and boards and other stakeholders about future options for the schools.

After visiting the colleges the minister is meeting at the Marlborough District Council offices with the mayor and other stakeholders.

Mike making plans for Waterlea celebration

By Bill McElhinney Keen racing fan Mike Rangi is a man on a mission.

M i ke, who i s t h e vice-president of the Marlborough Harness Racing Club, has taken on the task of organising centenary celebrations for the Waterlea Racecourse.

“The course was officially opened on March 10, 1920,” Mike says.

“There was a race meeting on March 10 and 11 and a trotting meeting on March 12.”

Since then the Waterlea course has been the venue for thousands of race meetings and other events, including motorcycle racing in 1929.

The Waterlea property was also being eyed up last year by the Ministry of Education as a possible site for co-located Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges.

The course is jointly owned by the Marlborough Harness Racing Club and the Marlborough Racing Club, and both are adamant the land is not for sale.

The course is regu-

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larly used as a training ground by a number of local trainers and also offers overnight parking for self-contained motor caravanners.

Mike is now hoping to get a group of interested people together to organise centenary celebrations at Waterlea in 2020.

“It’s part of our local history,” he says. “We want to celebrate it.”

Mike is organising a meeting at the steward’s bar at Waterlea at 6pm on Thursday, May 10.

“We want people who know about the history of both codes at Waterlea to come along,” he says.

“We want old photos and any other information we can get. We want to set up a committee to take this forward.

“It would also be great to be able to produce a book about the history of Waterlea if we can get the information.”

Mike is encouraging anyone who is interested to contact the secretary at Waterlea by phoning or email to waterlearace- Waterlea racecourse centenary organiser Mike Rangi with a painting of a historic gum tree which was growing at the racecourse when it first opened in in 1920. way@xtra.co.nz The tree, known as ‘Kate’s tree,’ is still there today.

New award to celebrate local artists

By Celeste Alexander The cut off for entries into the Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards has been and gone, and the judges have chosen their final 60 entries.

These entries will go on show after the opening and presentation of awards on Saturday, May 12, the same night that the top award finalists will be named.

This year there is a new category titled t he WildTomato Local Artist award.

WildTomato magazine has long been a supporter of the arts in Marlborough and Nelson, manager Laura Loghry says.

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“We were flattered that Helen and the committee thought of WildTomato for an award as a part of the Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards, which they thought would be a great fit for us with our long-time support of the arts in Marlborough and Nelson.

“They approached us about it, and thus the WildTomato Local Artist award was born,” she says.

The criteria for this award is that the artist comes from either Nelson or Marlborough, the regions covered by WildTomato.

“I’m excited to say that over half of the 60 entrants in the awards fit this criteria,” Laura says.

The award will be judged by the same judge of the other awards.

The winner will received $200 cash and a one-year subscription to WildTomato. PBA

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

Celebrating our soldiers

Mayor John Leggett and Councillors joined hundreds of Marlburians at ANZAC Day services throughout the region yesterday to honour New Zealanders who served in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

In the lead up to ANZAC Day, our national day of remembrance, various community groups held special services to commemorate those who fought for our country.

Raparua School held Marlborough’s first ANZAC Day service. Students hosted special guests including Mayor John Leggett, Marlborough RSA President Chris Bamber and local returned servicemen. After signing the national anthem students

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listened as the guests spoke about what ANZAC Day means to them and why it is so important. Students also performed Kapa Haka before the school leaders Emily Hodge (pictured left) and Will Struthers (pictured right) joined guests in laying wreaths.

Mayor Leggett said it’s great to involve the future generation of leaders in ANZAC Day services.

“ANZAC Day is a very important part of our history. Services like the one at Raparua School not only help students to learn about our past, they also teach children that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things and that everyone has the capacity to have a positive impact on our community.

Don’t forget to make a submission Council’s 2018-28 Long Term Plan Consultation Document is now available for your feedback. The Document sets out Marlborough District Council’s proposed major projects and services over the next 10 years, and the impact on rates and debt levels. It also summarises Council’s Infrastructure and Financial Strategies.

It’s important to remember that the figures in the Consultation Document

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are not set in stone - we want to hear your views before we firm up our plans.

You can make a submission online at www.marlborough.govt.nz alternatively; a hard copy of the submission form can be printed from our website, or collected from Council’s Blenheim or Picton offices, or Marlborough Libraries.

Submissions close at 5:00pm on Monday 14 May 2018.

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Councillor Michael Fitzpatrick (left) Sport Tasman Bike Walk Marlborough Coordinator Braden Prideaux (right) check out the progress of the new cycleway on Beaver Road.

– Market Place Redevelopment Tender documents can be obtained from www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/tenders/ tender-list All enquiries should be directed to: Robyn Searle Contracts and Projects Manager Marlborough District Council PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240 Email: robyn.searle@marlborough.govt.nz

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all ex servicemen and their families. For more information, phone 03 578 5230.

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

Construction of the new 1.5 metre cycleway that will connect Eltham Road and Beaver Road with the Taylor River cycle path is underway.

The new route will not only make it safer for children cycling to Whitney Street School, but will also provide Bohally Intermediate and Marlborough Girls’ College students with a safer way to get across to school from the south side of town.

Councillor Michael Fitzpatrick who chairs Bike Walk Marlborough says currently, more than 500 students cycle to the three schools. By providing a safer, high quality north-south cycle route, we hope that number will increase.”

“The cycleway will be a game changer for Blenheim, providing a north to south cycling spine through the middle of town.

Sport Tasman Bike Walk Marlborough Coordinator Braden Prideaux says the new facility will also encourage more people in our community to cycle to the Taylor River Reserve Path to reach the town centre, and other destinations in the area.

The construction of the Eltham/Beaver Road Cycle Link project, which is part of the Urban Cycleway Programme funded by NZTA, is expected to be completed by 30 June 2018 and will attract around 200 people each day.

Marlborough District Council invites tenders for the above contract.

The contract involves the deconstruction of existing planters, removal and reconfiguration of paving, construction of planters, paving installation, planting, landscaping and associated services at Market Place (dual split site) corner of Market and High Streets, Blenheim.

Tenders close at 4.00pm on Monday 28 May 2018.

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on the big screen by partnering with Screen Wellington for a three year period. It is expected that this partnership will not only increase the number of films, TV shows and TV commercials produced in Marlborough, but will also drive tourist interest in local film locations and increase creative industry employment and educational opportunities for young people.

For more information on this please refer to page 8 of the 2018-28 Long Term Plan Consultation Document.

Work on safer cycling route gets underway

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The boat appears to have been abandoned in Shakespeare Bay. It is now in the possession of the Harbourmaster. If the vessel remains unclaimed for 30 days it may be sold or destroyed.

Contact the Harbourmaster on 03 520 7400.

The Returned Services Association provides welfare support, fellowship and social activities for

Council aims to support the aspirations of our community by providing opportunities for business innovation and quality employment for local people. While we already provide economic development, and marketing and tourism services, there’s more to be done.

A recent external review of the cost-effectiveness of Marlborough’s economic development and tourism services identified a number of opportunities including; an increase in Council’s commercial events fund, investment in developing skills attraction and retention services, and increasing staff resources to support Smart and Connected community groups.

As part of the Long Term Plan Consultation Document, Council is also proposing to increase funding for Business Trust Marlborough by $22,500 per year. Since Business Trust Marlborough was set up in August 2014, an increasing number of local people have used their services, and have rated them highly. Increased funding will enable them to continue to not only provide the current range of services, but investigate delivery of new services.

Council is also proposing to promote our region

The revised and reprinted 5th Edition Positive Ageing booklet is now available. This guide provides older members of our community with the information they need about services and support available in Marlborough.

The booklet covers a range of different topics including transport, recreation and social contact, personal finances and residential care.

There is an enormous amount of free help and information available on many issues that arise for this age group. A range of social services exist here in Marlborough and it’s important that people understand their entitlements and know who to access the support or advice they need.

Copies of the booklet are available at Marlborough Libraries or Council reception.

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Not a compost pile

No more night work

Lansdowne Street resident please refrain from dumping yr leaves on grassed area in our street.

I write this in support of workers everywhere.

To the people who think that road works should be done at night in order to prevent some slight inconvenience.

Please consider the workers, they have families and would like to spend time with them.

Night work should only be used in extreme cases.

Smiles please

Harden up!

We now hear our rugby players (real men they are) complaining about the bruising competition this year.

OMG what next-in the middle of a scrum, a hooker standing up tears streaming, as he had just broken a nail in the ruck!

Nothing like american grid iron.

That would be perfect reality TV. :)

Stunning!

Gardens look awesome and a gorgeous display of autumnal colour in Bythell Place.

Beautiful.

Lenny the cat Omg what a great story and i am pleased u have him back.

Called in to a restaurant bar at Havelock for lunch recently.

Delicious food but put off by the smileless staff.

Come on ladies look like you’re enjoying your job for the customers sake please.

Tit for tat Shouldn’t be too suprised about losing the new bridge.

National screwed the far North for being Labour seats for years.

What goes around comes around.

Nasty, jealous and stupid Some nasty smallminded reporters out there.

Taking aim at Jacinda’s partner.

Shows either jealous or stupid. Maybe both...

Two mates and I attended the very special commemoration this year.

Was very disappointed to hear our mayor display his lack of research.

The firing party was referred to as a firing squad.

One fires volleys to mark special occasions while the other executes people.

Also he needs to understand that the Royal Australian Navy speaker was a Lieutenant Commander pronounced leftenant.

He was not American pronounced lootenant.

A bit more research required.

No courtesy at crossing

Speeders going too fast Good on texter saying about speeders going dwn Lansdowne St. I’ve gne 2 Marlborough rds.

And cops about trucks speeding etc.

But may as well talk 2 a rock. maybe whn smeone gets killed.

If only people would do 50km

Jjs food truck you guys are amazing, best burgers in town.

Always outstanding service.

Just what this town needs.

Bad burglar, naughty

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Redwoodtown supermarket is a fantastic shop.

They are very busy all the time but that just shows the volume of customers they are getting on a daily basis and they always try and get you through as quickly as they can some people just need to learn some patience.

This is the best countdown the staff are so friendly and helpful I wouldn’t shop anywhere else.

One satisfied customer

Had to smile at bloke crossing the pedestrian crossing at Mitre 10.

Abused the ole bloke who didn’t stop for him.

Now this is what I call “courtesy crossing” No yellow painted lines.

He should try crossing the new one on Maxwell road by Dairy.

Painted yellow with place to stand in middle. I have crossed this several times.

One in 10 stop.

No sympathy 4 burglar at all.

Like us, many of you will have recently received a letter in the post from Chch Regional St Johns CEO, asking for donations to go towards a new Ambulance for Marlb at a cost of 225,000.

REALLY! How many of you are aware that NONE of the profit from the “Community Shop” in Springlands stays in Marlborough?

ALL the profit goes to ChCh Regional Office!

A fantastic shop

Environment - who cares!

I have recently heard of people putting their used engine oil in normal rubbish wheelie bins.

Pure arrogance when the MDC tip and Super Cheap provide FREE disposal for car amounts.

They probably throw cigarette butts on the ground as well!

Educating the clean green theory is not getting through!

Please use and support those providing this community service, and be earth proud for doing your bit.

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Dog Pee All I have to say is Really!

I am gobsmacked that someone has actually written in about this.

You must have been mortified when “Burt” Munro urinated on his lemon tree(s).

School Site No to the A & P site.

Drive early evening and see all the teams practicing/playing sport.

Where would they go to!!

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Stunner of an ANZAC day Marl turned on the classic autumn sunny day!

The service was awesome too.

A bit disappointing to see disposable coffee cups dropped on the ground though. :( We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

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What are they thinking?

When health $ are scarce why is the NMDHB going to fund and relocate the Wairau District Nurses to occupy the internal part of the old theatre with NO natural light?

Rent starting at $150,000 & refurbishment $1.9 million!!

Their present facility is ‘purpose built’ works so well with patient visits and efficient liaison with pharmacy, surgeons and especially with wound specialist nurse.

What are they thinking?

Business - the new war We are driven by theory from command in countries and places far removed.

We employed minions are actually all friends driven by PPU & KRA’s.

Leaders, by boardroom accolades.

The actual enemy are potential clients and engendering them to sign up for our benefits, promotions, discounts, sales et al.

Bad news is only statistics, good news is surviving.

Conflict as always is just a commercial battle.

“Have a nice day”~the war cry of all. :)

Disrespectful diners Bit disrespectful that the cafe over looking the Anzac service was open during the service with its upstairs windows open so you could hear the diners during the quiet bits of the service.

Show some respect.

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The Solomon Islands Vine Power team who turned up to help clear the garden area for Blenheim School.

Island power gets the gardening job done in record time

By Bill McElhinney This was a working bee with a difference . . .

The Blenheim Lions Club was asked by Blenheim Primary School principal Denyse Healy if they could help coordinate the planting of a

new garden on the southern side of the school.

“It’s a project that’s been in the pipeline for the past two years,” Denyse says.

“The first stage was to get the area dug over and remove some big old tree roots that

were there and level the area.”

Ross Ayson from Blenheim Lions took on coordinating the project and received an offer of help from Gus Struthers of Vine Power.

“Gus said he could supply

25 Solomon Islanders to help with the project before they flew back home,” Ross says.

The Vine Power team turned up with spades and shovels on a recent Saturday morning, and with the help of four Blenheim Lions the

area was cleared in an hourand-a-half.

“What an enthusiastic group of young Solomon Islanders,” Ross says.

“They did a marvellous job and had it all completed in very short time.

“Denyse supplied us all with a yummy morning tea in appreciation of their voluntary community work and doing such a fantastic job.”

Next stage is ordering the plants and planting the area.

Historic seats get new lease of life

By Bill McElhinney The blokes at the Blenheim Menz Shed are busy restoring some Blenheim history.

“We were approached by the secretary from the Waterlea Racecourse and asked if we could repair and restore 10 garden seats they had,” Menz Shed chairman Dave Oliver says.

The six-seater benches bear plaques showing they were donated by a Blenheim family in 1921, a year after the Waterlea course officially opened.

“They were all in various states of disrepair,” Dave says.

“There were slats that needed replacing and getting those off was a mission, as the bolts that held them in place were rusted and had to be cut off.”

Some of the iron legs were

also broken or distorted, but the Menz Shed team has refurbished five of the benches and they are back at Waterlea for spectators to use at this weekend’s race meeting.

“We’ve put a lot of man hours in on these,” Dave says, “but we’re getting there.

“It’s been a big job cutting timber for new seat slats.

They all have to be bevelled and then fixed with new bolts.”

The Menz Shed team are kept busy with a steady stream of community projects.

They have done similar seat repair work for Rapaura School, built about 30 planter boxes for the Selmes Road Garden Trust, and are now making compost bins for the same organisation.

“And we’re grateful to Rapaura Timber who have

donated the material for these,” Dave says.

They have also been asked to make signs for the various plots at the Marlborough Community Gardens.

There are dozens of bikes which are being repaired and refurbished for youngsters who may not be able to afford a new bike and a steady stream of smaller jobs for people from all walks of life.

“We don’t charge, but people can make donations, and many do,” Dave says. “Some are quite generous.

“People also donate materials and we often get repaid in scones and biscuits, which go down well at smoko time!”

The Menz Shed members have a wide range of skills and a good selection of machinery and equipment built up over the years.

“But the main thing we

The seat restoration team at the Blenheim Menz Shed. From left: Dave Oliver, Phil Hutson, Colin Smithies, Peter Perham and Peter Crawford.

offer is companionship,” Dave says. “We have about 45 members and at least 15

regulars who turn up to help with the various projects we have on the go.

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Family members remembered

By Celeste Alexander The Renwick Anzac Day service drew a larger crowd than previous years, which included many families and children who went along to pay their respects.

As the service began, a moving tribute to the area’s fallen was given by pilots Jay MacIntyre and Bill Reid who gave a fly-past in their Avro Anson bomber and Nanchang CJ-6A. All eyes in the crowd were drawn to the morning sky as the aircraft flew over the memorial site leaving a stream of smoke behind them.

President of the Renwick Branch of Marlborough RSA, Anthony van de Water says it added a unique touch to the service, and thanked Jay and Bill for their efforts.

At the conclusion of the service there was plenty of emotion felt throughout the crowd, especially

by Renwick woman Lynda Robb and six-year-old son Jacob who were attending their first service.

Her uncle Neil Banks Couper was never far from her thoughts, who she says died at the age of 21 and is now buried in Norway.

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“I talk to my son about the importance of Anzac and honour his memory, and he too wanted to come along today.

“He even drew a plane on his poppy and we wrote Neil’s name on it which Jacob wore with pride today,” she says.

Right: Linda Robb and son Jacob McKay. Jacob drew a plane on his poppy and his great-uncle’s name in remembrance.

Three generations at Anzac service Three generations from the Mellish Family took part in the Anzac Day service held in Havelock on Wednesday.

Grandfather Clem Mellish, who served in the Royal New Zealand Navy, was joined by grandson Ethan Bartle who is in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and daughter Lisa Mellish who is in the New Zealand Army.

About 270 people attended the Havelock service at the Havelock town hall, led by Graeme Barsanti, Minister Chris Donaldson, and Flight Lieutenant Hudson from the RNZAF and councillor Jamie Arbuckle.

Also at the service was 92-year-old Raymond Lindsay who was in the British Army third independent parachute battalion who parachuted into Holland in World War II. Raymond was only 18 at the time.

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Marlborough Anzac Day commemorations

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Poppies and wreaths are placed on the memorial during the Anzac service held at the Linkwater Memorial Hall.

The Linkwater Memorial Hall was the venue for an Anzac service by more than 150 people from around the area on Wednesday morning.

“The community was very impressed with the work the committee has done on upgrading the front entrance, the flagpole, the stonework for the cenotaph and the new sign,” Linkwater settlers and hall committee secretary Liana Bull says.

Yvonne Smith read a tribute to C.J. Coleman, who served in the armed forces from 1914 to 1918.

“A scrumptious morning tea was provided by the Mahakipawa branch of Rural Women New Zealand,” Liana says.

“Although the Memorial Hall was established in 1924, to our knowledge this is the first Anzac Day service to be held here.

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“The committee felt it was important to commemorate the sacrifices made by our local soldiers by keeping it local and making it happen in and for the local community.”

The community hub serviced by the Linkwater Hall includes rural and residential communities located along the Queen Charlotte Drive and the Pelorus, Kenepuru and Mahau Sounds.

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Picton Anzac Day commemorations

 Helen Crowder with grandaughters Florence and Millicent Wadell and Mum Victoria at the

 Russ Gathercole-Smith and John Cootes.

 Blenheim and Districts Highland Pipe Bandsmen Roger Frazer, Barry Dulieu and Noel Frater.

 Barbara Turner and Max Rowley were keeping

Picton Anzac dawn service.

 Jo Huntley with grandaughter Paige Aitchison.

warm at the Picton service.

 Elizabeth Miller was wearing her grandfather’s medals.

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 Korean war veteran Jeremy Hall was at the Picton RSA.

 Blair Auty and Kristen Rogers with Gage in the pushchair and Ede.

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Blenheim Anzac Day commemorations

 Lieutenant Commander Mark Tandy of the Royal Australian Navy adressing the crowd.

 Doreen Ricketts with her uncle’s medals and sweetheart brooch.

 Blenheim Anzac parade marching into town.

 John and Dawn Chauval at Blenheim Anzac Day service.

 People of all ages marched in the parade.

 Libby Grigg, Kirsty Martin, Milly Burfoot and Siobhan Hemingway after putting up wreaths at the Anzac parade.

 Libby McDonald singing the national anthem.

 Air Training Corp members.

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Renwick Anzac Day commemorations

 Jennifer Potts with her sons Owen, David and Edward.

 Fire and Emergency Marlborough/Rural volunteers from the Northbank crew, Ken Rodley, David Farley, Wayne Davies, Mary Powell and Roland Mapp.

 RSA Renwick branch president Anthony van de Water and his grandchildren, Charlotte, Oliver and Kayley.

 Pilots Jay MacIntyre and Bill Reid

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 Katie Hutchinson enjoying the

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 RSA members proudly marched in the Renwick Anzac parade.

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Express yourself with fibre

Some of the ‘boys’ from the Central Rugby Club Junior side team. Colin Cameron, Trevor Harris, Barry Fyfe, David Waters, Barry Wratt, Doug Saul and Roger Harvey (front).

Rugby team reunites over 40 years later

By Megan Connolly Last week, the formerly known Central Rugby Club Junior Side Marlborough met for a reunion at the Clubs of Marlborough for a nostalgic afternoon, discussing the best memories from over 40 years ago.

The team played from 1959 to 1969 with the dedicated coaching from club legend Doug Saul. The juniors won 44 games in a row throughout their time together, including all friendly games.

Most of the players were only 15 when they began playing for the juniors, training two nights a week

and occasional Sundays at the local grounds here in Blenheim.

“We’d been talking about getting together for a reunion for years but we never got around to doing it,” one of the players, Kelly Landon-Lane says.

Doug Saul, their coach, went on to coach the Marlborough Senior team (which now would be the Marlborough Premier team) and had much success between 1972 and 1977, winning the New Zealand 7s twice.

When asked about how the afternoon finally came about, Doug says, “Kelly said to me, ‘how do

you feel about an afternoon with all the boys’ and I said, ‘yeah why not.’”

The team attributes their success to Doug, saying that he was basically like a second father to them, while his team management skills and encouragement motivated them towards the wins that they had.

The whole team remains very good friends, even to this day, relishing in the opportunity to catch up for an afternoon.

“We had our fair share of parties at Doug’s place in the past,” Kelly says.

By Celeste Alexander Being creative with fabric and fibre will be the focus of a two-day workshop being held

by Picton artist Val Griffith-Jones.

Titled ‘Express Yourself with Fibre’ is part of the Marlborough Art Society’s 2018 winter workshops, and will be held in the Marlborough Yealands Estate Gallery Studio.

This the first time that Val has held a workshop with the MAS, and is excited to share her skills with screen printing and a sewing machine.

As a multi-media artist, Val uses traditional methods such as knitting, felting and materials such as fabric and fibre to tell the stories, thoughts and experiences of women.

Born in England Val was inspired in the 80s when attending a fabric art class where she learned that her art could be constructed into three-dimensional objects.

As she went through l i fe c r e a t i n g h e r ‘stuffed’ art an exhibiting at a number of shows and galleries, Val ventured onto an

Picton artist Val Griffith-Jones will be hosting a workshop as part of the Marlborough Art Society’s ‘Winter Workshop Series’.

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Indeed, this winter has been a harsh one across the northern hemisphere with record cold temperatures from Siberia to North America to Japan. A number of places have also had record snowfalls. The European Alps have had one of the snowiest winters in years.

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Leslie Rugby – Rugby Coaching Workshop: Ex-Highlanders player John Leslie coaching programme focus on improving the skills of mums and dads willing to get involved in the sport. At the free workshops, course participants will learn the latest coaching techniques and each will be given a free 39-page Junior Coaching Programme. Moutere Rugby Football Club 9am-10am, Lansdowne Park from 12pm-1pm and Renwick Rugby Grounds 2pm-3pm.

Marlborough Racing Club Gallops: Head along to the Waterlea Race Course for two days of exciting gallops, two Harness events each day and children’s entertainment. Today and Sunday April 29, 12pm-6pm.

Waterlea Raceway, 50 McLauchlan Street.

Meet Annabel Langbein: Enjoy an evening with Annabel Langbein, celebrity cook, food writer and publisher. Each attendee will receive a glass of wine and nibbles on arrival.

VIP ticket holders will also receive a copy of Annabel’s new book. Tickets from $30 can be purchased from Paper Plus, The Forum, Market Street.

With proceeds going to Simply the Breast Dragon Boating. 6-8pm, Marlborough Convention Centre, 42A Alfred Street.

Pirate School: Come and experience Pirate School with crafts and fun in the boat shed. 9am-5pm, $5-$15, family concessions available. On until Sunday April 29. Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Sundown Sports: Free social games of basketball, badminton, football and hockey for year 9-13 students.

7-10pm, Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre, 50 Battys Road.

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. 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.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Chris Betts ‘Body Of Work’ opening preview today 6pm. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton Marlborough Museum: Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

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 Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch, and fresh produce with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

They grow things, they fix things: Picton Menz Shed members Robert Davies and Rex Green. Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

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Saturday 28 Omega Family Day: A free event for the whole family with fun activities to engage the entire family.

Including a stage for local musicians and performers to showcase their talent, a creative and innovative ‘Kids Kingdom’ area with crafts, games, face painting and bouncy castles, plus a variety of yummy food stalls, community stalls, displays and spot prizes. Also the ‘Omega Family Challenge’ a light-hearted, yet fun-filled obstacle course that encourages families to work together to complete physical and mental challenges for prizes.11am-3pm, Pollard Park.

Kaituna Ridges Ramble: Fantastic and challenging 12km loop track to bike/walk/run around the ridgeline of the scenic Kaituna Ridges Farm at the base of the Pelorus Sound. 8am-3pm with registration from 8am-10am, $10-$40, Cash only sorry no Eftpos available. Kaituna Ridges, Readers Road, Havelock. Fundraising Event for Pelorus Community Preschool.

Comedy Double Bill: With two comedy legends Alexander Sparrow and Katie Boyle, this is a pairing you don’t want to miss. 7.30-9.30pm, tickets $20. Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton.

Blenheim Kizomba Bootcamp: With teachers Wimmy & Bari from Danca Kizomba Wellington. This is open to everyone from beginners, to dancers with some experience.

10am-4pm, from $20. Harlequins Rugby Clubrooms, Lansdowne Park.

Latin Party: Dance the night away, to the hot sizzling rhythms of Latin America. A fun filled night celebrating the best in Latin dancing & music.

With Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Zouk, Kizomba, Rueda and Cha Cha. Door entry $10, with BYO drinks & glasses.

Everyone welcome, 8pm-11.55pm.

Harlequins Rugby Club, Lansdowne Park, Lansdowne Street.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides are available.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show including ‘Mainland’ a substantial exhibition of art related to the land of Marlborough and the South Island of New Zealand and ‘Kiwi in the Kitchen’ an eccentric history of birds in the New Zealand home. On until 6 May. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Chris Betts ‘Body Of Work’ exhibition on until May 6. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily.

Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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.

“A man who stops advertising to save money is like a man who stops a clock to save time”

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Mondays and Thursdays.

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.

Ulysses Club Ride: Social ride to Pelorus Bridge for lunch.11.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

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.

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.

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

Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf: Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Road.

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

The Marlborough Jazz Quartet: Peter, Tony, Carol and guest at Dodson Street Beer Garden, 5-8pm. 1 Dodson Street.

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

Sunday Pony Rides: Bring the children out for rides around the grounds with Wee Dove, the most caring gentle horse you will all love. $5, 11am-1pm. The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Road.

Blenheim Country Music Club: Club Day, 2-5pm, $3 with afternoon tea provided, all welcome. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

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

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

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REGISTERED NURSE

CASUAL We have a casual vacancy available for a qualified NZ registered nurse.

If you have an affinity with the elderly along with the ability to work flexible shifts on a casual basis we would love to hear from you!

Please call at reception for an application or email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz Applications close 30/4/2018

Love Running eRRands?

4 hours, 1 day per week

We are looking for someone to help with running errands, recycling and some light cleaning.

This is a fixed term role until Spring.

Day and start time is negotiable for the right person.

If you would like to apply, please send us an application letter telling us about yourself and why you would be suitable for this job.

Please send your application to careers@taylorpasshoney.co.nz

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Tēnā koutou katoa Actives Explorers Blenheim are looking for a fun, nurturing and passionate person with an awesome sense of humour to join our team.

We have a 1 year fixed term position available for a teacher in training (third year preferable but not essential).

Please send C.V to: Natasha at cm.blenheim@ activeexplorers.co.nz

HUTCHESON/ LANDSDOWNE STREETS Permanent part-time deliverers needed two days a week.

Would suit mature, reliable school children who have parental or caregivers support.

For more information phone Susan on 5777 868

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We have a number of afternoon shift roles within our Annies factory.

The roles will work across the processing and packing operations in our Annies Fruit Bar factory in Grovetown.

Ideally you would be able to work Monday to Friday between 2.30pm and 11.00pm. We may have some availability to work weekends over the next month too.

Please contact us to apply for a role or to discuss any of the roles and working hours that may suit you and Kono!

New Zealand Wineries is a dynamic, multi-regional wine processing company. With wineries in both Marlborough and Waipara, we provide the winemaking services for select Super Premium New Zealand wine producers. We currently have a vacancy available for a Cellarhand at our Marlborough Winery.

Cellarhand – Marlborough Winery The Cellarhand position is based in Marlborough, processing premium grapes from multiple regions and varieties on behalf of our Clients. You will join our small winery team in a hands-on role and your key attributes will include: • Excellent time management skills • Strong work ethic • Attention to detail • Ability to work in a team environment

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The successful applicant will preferably have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in wineries, although training in winery procedures will be provided.

Forklift Licence is preferred, but not essential.

Forklift Drivers We have vacancies at our Havelock Wharf processing plant for suitable people to assist with the dispatch and grading of our product.

The position includes forklift driving, making up orders and assisting with the grading plant operations.

Available shift times are 6pm to 6am and 6am to 6pm, six nights/days per week.

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Our Business

Suitable applicants should be physically fit and able to work with minimal supervision.

Forklift experience preferred but full training is available. Must have full car drivers licence.

All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 3 Rangitane Drive, Havelock Wharf, Havelock.

Please contact us to apply for a role or to discuss any of the roles and working hours that may suit you and Kono!

www.talleys.co.nz

Administration Role We require an Administration person who is enthusiastic and motivated to join our team.

For this role it is critical you are an experienced administrator, are well organised and can demonstrate a proven ability to multi task.

This position is Permanent / Full time (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm) The successful applicant will be responsible for: • General Reception Duties • Receiving / Co-ordinating Job Bookings • Account Receivables / Payables • Processing Invoices To be successful in this role you will require the following: • Ability to work accurately with particular attention to detail • Good oral and written communication skills • Strong computer skills • Experience with MYOB software If this sounds like you please apply with CV and references to:

Contact:

TeResa shaw, 03 520 9210 email: teresa.shaw@wakatu.org DeBRa LeaCh, 03 520 5173 email: debra.leach@wakatu.org

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WANTED PERMANENT DELIVERERS

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Kono is a top 100, premium New Zealand food and beverage company with a unique 500-year business plan.

Its interests span wine, horticulture, healthy snacks and seafood and it exports to over 25 countries throughout the world. Its products encapsulate the pure taste of Aotearoa, New Zealand and are produced in a sustainable manner akin to the Maori values of its owners.

Our business is diverse, from farming and harvesting, to processing and the marketing of seafood, wine, cider, apples, pears, kiwifruit, hops and natural fruit bars. Wakatu, our parent company, and Kono are striving for operational excellence across all divisions, group functional areas and processes by deploying lean thinking philosophies, principles and tools.

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Applications close 5pm on the 4th May 2018.

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countries throughout the world. Its products encapsulate the pure taste of Aotearoa, New Zealand and are produced in a sustainable manner akin to the Maori values of its owners.

IT System Support Officer

Our business is diverse, from farming and harvesting, to processing and the marketing of seafood, wine, cider, apples, pears, kiwifruit, hops and natural fruit bars. Wakatu, our parent company, and Kono are striving for operational excellence across all divisions, group functional areas and processes Are you passionate about providing high by deploying lean thinking philosophies, principles and tools.

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All advertisements are subject to the approval of Blenheim Sun newspaper. Advertisements are positioned entirely at the level customer option of URL The Publisher & noClosing guaranteedate of placement is given.

Rachel service and alsoWith: can demonstrate great technical skills. Do Proof read by:_______________________________ _______________________________ Date:_______________________________ tested: x checked: The Roles Applicable loadings apply only to the specificxplacement of you love troubleshooting and problem solving? You will have strip or island advertisements. Placement & approval is at the a minimum 3 years IT experience and tertiary or relevant We have a number of really flexible roles within our Annies and Seafood factories. discretion of The Publisher. While every effort will be made qualification/certification like CompTIA, ITIL and Microsoft. revisions: These roles will fit in with a busy mum, a student or someone who wants part time hours to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for during the working week. Some of these roles have would suit job sharing.

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If you these skills, a willingness and aptitude for learning, $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 Due to an internal and want to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered The roles will include picking and packing in our Annies Fruit Bar factory, General Hand, unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged promotion love to hear from you.

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(Surcharges Marlborough Midweek Thur 3 May Sits Vacant $158.20 position nominated. levels are not met or cancellation may apply if commitment as an IT Support Applications close at 5.00pm on 4 May 2018.

Cancellation adverts booked with neither display TradeMe $194.00 of a space booking & of or contract).

Cancellation: Contact: media will incur a media cancellation Officer. Applications should be made online via the careers page nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking fee of $50.

Teresa Shaw 03 520 9210 Email: teresa.shaw@wakatu.org deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/currenthave commenced their series. If an advertiser at any time fails vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy Debra Leach 03 520 5173 Email: debra.leach@wakatu.org your Rachel to supply copycontact: within the deadline, it is understood & agreed and how to apply. that the last copy supplied will be repeated. Specific terms & For further information you are welcome to contact conditions apply to certain classifications. These may relate to dan.rotar@marlborough.govt.nz either requirements & conditions set by industry standards for the advertising of certain goods & services, or set by The Publisher. Please speak to your advertising representative to obtain a full copy of these. Advertisers agree that all advertisements published by Blenheim Sun newspaper may also appear on a www.marlborough.govt.nz relevant website.

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As this is a permanent position you will need to be either a permanent resident or eligible to work for a minimum of 12 months on a NZ Work Visa.

Please register and apply online at: https://nzwineries.careercentre.net.nz/Job/Index Applications close on the 11th May 2018.

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Community meeting

Government Inquiry into Mental Health & Addiction Your chance to talk about how to promote and support good mental health and addiction recovery in the Nelson Tasman & Marlborough regions.

By video link to Nelson:

Thursday 3 May at 5pm Meeting Room 1, (level1) Arthur Wicks Building Wairau Hospital, Blenheim

Federated Farmers Marlborough Members and Guests are cordially invited to our

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 3rd May 2018 Commencing 1 pm Giesen Sports & Events Centre, Renwick GUEST SPEAKERS:

Katie Milne - President Federated Farmers of NZ The last Gatepost - Succession Planning

by WK Advisors & Accountants Presented by Matt Kerr & Hamish MacDonald

Rhys Welbourn - CEO Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited To be followed by a Social Hour

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Nu-Look Clothing

Quality tailoring at competitive prices.

Hems from $15 a pair.

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service available

AGM Diabetes Marlborough Inc 2pm Saturday 28th April 2018 At St Marys Parish Hall, Maxwell Road Blenheim All most welcome.

DRESS MAKING & AltERAtIoNS

WE PICK UP & DElIVER Over 30 years experience Ph: Robyn 573-7257 or 022-3172948

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Alterations & Repairs

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SALES F YFFE Street, Saturday April 28, 8am start.

INKERMAN Street North, Renwick. Sunday 29th April, 10am-2pm.

House clearance, furniture, garden tools etc.

ESTATE BUSTE R S. Washing machine, Fridge/ freezer, table and chairs, single beds, cane furniture, kitchenware, books and much more. Brooklyn Drive, 8am.

ACCOMMODATION Wanted by Kiwi, 39yrs.

Working 6 days. Needed now until end of September. Phone 02108787070.

Dobbs, Logan Matthew: April 13, 2018

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

Maharey, George David: April 13, 2018

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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

Try DESTRESS MEDITATION to retrain your brain, with Trilby. Mondays 11am, Wednesdays 1.45pm, Fridays 5.30pm at 44 David Street. $20 casual. $150 (10 classes).

Register now 0210564300.

HAVELOCK LODGE 104 AN INVITATION To all unattached lodge members living in Marlborough and elderly Blenheim Masons are invited to a get together.

Havelock Lodge Rooms, Brayshaw Park, Arthur Baker Place 2.30pm Wednesday May 2nd 2018 Dress tidy casual. No regalia R.Harvey PM.

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We make your move easy!

Available by the hour.

Phone 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

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Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

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

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Shoot is at 2945 Awatere Valley Road on April 29.

10 Stand 80 target simulated shoot, lunch is available.

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Death Notices BRUCE, Peter John: April 22, 2018 CURTIN, Paul Arnold: April 21, 2018 HARDY, Mamie Kathleen: April 14, 2018 HAYES, Samuel David (David): April 22, 2018 POULTNEY, Osborne (Ozzie): April 22, 2018

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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.

Hometown Olympian to help with Mother’s Day run Hometown hero and Olympic rower Sophie MacKenzie will help hundreds of people welcome in a new Mother’s Day tradition in Blenheim through the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/ Walk.

Sophie, who competed in the Lightweight Double Scull with Julia Edward at the 2016 Rio Olympics, will be joined by 2018 Commonwealth Games road cyclist Jason Christie in assisting with the warm-up and 5km event at Riverside Park from 10am on Sunday, May 13.

The pair are part of an inspirational drawcard of 50 athletes lending a helping hand at 33 locations nationwide in efforts to improve the heart health of New Zealand women.

Jennian Homes CEO Aidan Jury has no doubt that these Kiwi

Olympic rower Sophie MacKenzie.

athletes will motivate everyone to get active this Mother’s Day. “The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk continues to grow in popularity each year and we are grateful for these athletes,

like Sophie and Jason, lending a hand and helping save lives and keep more families together.

“It just speaks volumes about everyone’s commitment – athletes and the public alike – to help ensure that the women we love are with us for many years to come,” Aidan says.

While the event is enthusiastically embraced by women all over the country, Jennian Homes is this year appealing for more men to get out and show their support.

“This event brings women and their health to the forefront, and it would be great to see the men in their lives taking an active support role - whether it’s looking after the kids so mum can get in some training, cheering her on from the side lines or even lacing up their running shoes and joining in,” Aidan says.

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Pool Association results

These Warriors are for real As the Warriors bandwagon gains more and more fans, some “diehard” fans aren’t overly impressed.

The historically under-performing Kiwi NRL franchise have won six of their seven games to start the 2018 campaign.

The results have seen many people who had turned their backs on the franchise during multiple years of misery, return to waving the Warriors flag.

The franchise has often been an easy social media target during down years due to their perceived

abundance of quality players but lack of substance on the field in past seasons.

While seven games of a 24game regular season is a relatively small sample size, the 20-12 win over previously undefeated St George-Illawarra Dragons shows this team is for real.

People love a winning team, that’s only natural.

Fans who stayed loyal should be commended for that but those who said enough should also receive some credit for demanding change and saying “no more”.

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Change can only be created by not accepting years of poor performance.

The win over the Dragons was most un-Warrior like.

Stephen Kearney’s men had unwavering defence, the ability to win the crucial moments of the game and respond by scoring points late in the second half.

These Warriors are for real, no longer the unfit, under-performing, enigmatic rabble that made them almost impossible to support.

The Warriors may not win the competition but rest assured the

Aussie pundits claiming they would get the wooden spoon should start eating their humble pie now.

This team will make the playoffs and should be in the top four when the playoffs begin.

The Warriors should welcome every past, present and future fan into the fold.

They have always been one of the most well-followed teams in the competition and this is the year they should repay the faith many have held since the club’s debut in 1995.

Results From Marlborough Pool Association interclub for games played on Tuesday: Pheonix 10 vs Chalk It Up 5; Jacks 10 vs Hot Tips 5; Fyrebyrds 7 vs 12 Oz 8; Pints 13 vs Renwick 12; Dads Army had a bye; The Breakers 7 vs Armadillos 8; Classics 9 vs Flamingos 6; Crowsaders vs OKI 4; Renwick 2 bys vs Bye 2 bye.

Upcoming tournaments: Open pairs on Saturday.

Next weeks draw: Pheonix vs Hot Tips at Clubs of Marlborough; Jacks vs 12 Oz at Clubs of Marlborough; Fyrebyrds vs Renwick 1 at Renwick Arms; Chalk It Up vs Dads Army at Waterfront; The Breakers vs Flamingos at Redwood; Classics vs OKI at Okaramio; Armadillos vs Renwick 2 at Springlands.

Junior tennis players defend trophy Marlborough defended the Wilding tennis trophy for the fourth consecutive time at the Forrest Winery Marlborough Tennis Centre over the weekend, beating a West Coast team with an overall score of 36 matches to 28.

The event was contested in the 10, 12, 14 and 16-year-old age groups, with each player taking part in singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches.

Marlborough won the 10-year-old

division by a score of 10 matches to six but the Coast put up a strong showing on day two to share the matches four- all after Marlborough held a 6-2 advantage after day one.

In the 12-year-old division, the Coast scored a well-earned victory by 10 matches to eight after taking out day two by five matches to three after the first day results were split at five each.

The closeness of this age group was reflected in the fact that nine

of the matches were decided by a super tie-break.

The 14 to 16-year-old division went the way of the home team by 18 matches to 12, with Marlborough taking out day one by 9-5 and day two by 9-7.

Of the Marlborough players Jay Geris had a perfect 6 out of 6 record in the 14/16 division, while Isabel Flowerday and Reuben Henry in the 10s and Lily Parkinson in the 14s scored superb 5 out of 6 records.

Players in the older age group doubles. At left, Demi Pearson and Renae Smith, West Coast, and Lily Parkinson and Poppy Eradas, Marlborough.

The Marlborough juniors next representative fixture is the annual Gardiner Trophy match against

Nelson on May 27 at the Tasman Tennis Centre in Richmond.

Book now and get your pool in for the summer FREE pool cleaner valued at $2,500 with pools signed up by 31 May 2018 Ph 03 547 3411 or Glen 027 444 61 88 www.narellanpools.co.nz

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27 APRIL 2018 First Race approx. 12pm

Cup day Sunday

29 APRIL 2018 First Race approx. 12pm

Children’s entertainment Prizes for best dressed females and males

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