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By Bill McElhinney These cats are kids, and they’re planning to have a ton of fun in the coming school holidays.

The Marlborough Childrens and Youth Theatre is staging an abridged edition of the popular show Cats at the Blenheim Musical Theatre rooms in Lakings Road, starting on July 9.

The cast have been working hard all this school term, director Duncan Whiting says.

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Popular cushion theatre features Cats Continued from page 1 “We have 70 youngsters involved, some of who will be taking turns at the daily performances,” Duncan says.

“It’s been a big challenge, as they’ve had to learn the songs as well as all the drama and movement, but we’re delighted with the way it has come together.”

The full orchestral music comes courtesy of professional backing tracks brought in from Australia.

The splendid costumes come mostly from previous productions of Cats which Duncan has produced in other centres.

Blenheim Musical Theatre staff is helping with the spectacular lighting.

“There are 80 lighting cues in a

one-and-a-half hour production, so there’s a lot involved,” Duncan says.

“But it’s a really colourful show – it looks spectacular.”

The Marlborough Childrens and Youth Theatre have been staging the popular cushion theatre productions for the past 24 years and have developed a formula that entertains all ages.

“The youngsters that come to the show aren’t constrained by being in a formal theatre,” Duncan says.

“They can get up and move around if they want. And there will be plenty of audience participation as well!”

Cats runs from July 9 to July 12 with performances at 10.30am and 1.30pm. There is also a special family performance on July 11 at 6.30pm.

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By Bill McElhinney The Marlborough Childrens and Youth Theatre has brought make believe to life for thousands of people over the years.

Tutors Duncan Whiting, Debbie Cox, Alison Dight and Sheryl Whiting are bringing the wonderful music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the poems of T.S. Elliot together for the latest production, Cats.

“The show has been adapted for kids,” Duncan says.

“You’ll get to meet Skimbleshanks, the railway cat, Gus, the theatre cat, Mungojerrie and Rumpleteaser, the mischievous cats, with Rum Tum Tugger, the cat with attitude, and a host of fun Jellicle cats with the famous song, Memory, sung by Grizebella, the once most beautiful cat of them all.”

The aim of the theatre is to help young people from four to 14 years of age develop confidence, self esteem, conversational ability and social skills, Duncan says.

“Speech, verbal dynamics, creative movement, mime, structured and free improvisation, memory skills – all these help youngsters grow,” Duncan says.

“And when adults come to the theatre with a child they laugh together, imagine together and make memories that can last a lifetime.” The principal cast rehearsing for their school holiday production of Cats for Marlborough Childrens and Youth Theatre.

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Black Fern’s love for rugby began in Blenheim

By Celeste Alexander Blenheim was where it all began for number 28 Black Fern, Neroli Matautia (nee Knight).

Neroli was honoured recently alongside 45 other Black Ferns at Eden Park on June 8 during the NZRFU capping ceremony.

The ceremony officially recognised all Black Ferns who have played in sanctioned test matches.

“It was an honour to be officially recognised by the rugby union,” Neroli says.

During the capping she was proudly watched by her mother, Neroli Edwards who lives in Blenheim.

“It was great having mum there because she used to come away with the team as a travelling supporter, so it was also a special moment for her seeing the girls from that team.”

Neroli’s first big break was in 1990 as a 15-year-old which gave her the opportunity to go to the World Cup in Cardiff, Wales at age 16.

“I was playing for the Stokes Valley Rugby Club women’s team which went to a tournament in Christchurch, then I ended up playing internationally,” she says.

“I’d always played half back in my younger years but played full back in the women’s teams,” she says.

Neroli then changed positions back to half back and first five eight so she wasn’t in a team for a few years. It wasn’t until 1999 that she got back into the Black Ferns through to 2001.

She played overseas, including for the Canada Cup before finishing her rugby career and moved to Auckland where she married her husband Benhur and had two sons.

Now living in Waihi, Neroli is

passing her skills down to the next generation by coaching the Waihi Under 8 junior rugby team.

Asked where her passion for rugby began, she laughs and says; “At the age of seven after being called on field to substitute in my brother’s junior team!”

“My brother Jaden played for the Redwoodtown Rugby Club, which was one of two clubs that became Harlequins and I was watching on the sidelines one day when the team was short a player. They put me on at half back and I ended up running through the team and scoring the winning try.

“That’s where it all started, in my hometown of Blenheim, as the only girl player,” she laughs.

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The wheelbarrow is distinctive with a large ‘WP’ on the sides. Please contact the Blenheim Police by phoning 5785279 or by phoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you can help with information.

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Rarangi artist Karen Neal won the People’s Choice Award for the Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards with her entry ‘The Net Mender’.

Fisherman inspires a win

By Celeste Alexander Rarangi artist Karen Neal has been voted the ‘People’s Choice’ award winner for the recent Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards.

Karen had two artworks in the finals, one being a pastel portrait of her son and the other a scratchboard of a Portugese fisherman titled ‘The Net Mender’. It was the fisherman that was voted People’s Choice.

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land,” she says.

‘The Net Mender’ was inspired by a trip Karen went on to Portugal earlier in the year.

“He was just sitting mending his net. He seemed a wise old fellow and had so much character in his face, I couldn’t help take photos of him,” she says.

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Te Pā Wānanga’s founding students take part in the dawn ceremony on Friday to officially open the new Māori medium school. Pictured behind the children, is Omaka Marae General Manager Kiley Nepia, centre, and Tohunga Chris Winitana, right. Photo: David James/Omaka Marae

New school opens at Omaka Marae The three Kurahaupo iwi of Te Tauihu —Ngati Apa ki te Ra To, Ngati Kuia and Rangitane o Wairau—have welcomed the official opening of Te Pa Wananga, Marlborough’s first bilingual kaupapa Maori school.

The kura (school), a two-classroom satellite unit of Renwick School based at Omaka Marae in Blenheim, was officially opened during a dawn ceremony on Friday.

The opening was attended by about 250 people, including representatives from iwi throughout the South Island.

“This is a significant and historic day,” Ngati Apa ki te Ra To Trust chairman Brendon Wilson said.

“This is a vision that has long been held, and it’s a credit to the tenacity of Kiley Nepia and his family that we are standing here today.

“Finally, our tamariki can be educated within a Maori context.

“This is something we could have

only dreamed about when my generation were children.”

Te Pa Wananga is part of Omaka Marae’s strategic vision, to develop a centre of cultural excellence.

Marae general manager Kiley Nepia and his wife Donna have championed the establishment of a school at the marae since 2013.

The project moved forward in late 2015 after the marae secured funding from Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu to develop the Pa Wananga concept further.

After continuing talks with the Ministry of Education, the marae invited Renwick School to partner with the satellite unit until Te Pa Wananga could establish itself as a standalone school, and in June 2017 the ministry announced funding for the new two-classroom unit.

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Te Runanga a Rangitane o Wairau Chairperson Wendy Hynes said the partnership between Omaka Marae and Renwick School was to be celebrated.

“Together they are able to offer the best of both educational worlds.

Rangitane congratulates those who have made this a reality, in particular Kiley Nepia, whose passion and perseverance for the revitalisation of Maori culture and language in Marlborough is second to none.”

Twenty students are currently enrolled at the school, with classes due to start in Term 4.

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Rapaura School senior pupil Will Struthers and the school’s youngest pupil, Finn Morrison, cut the ribbon at the opening of the new classroom on Friday.

Schools celebrate Matariki, Rapaura opens classroom

By Bill McElhinney Schools around Marlborough have been celebrating Matariki, the Maori new year.

Matariki is the Maori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades.

It rises in mid-winter and for many Maori, it heralds the start of a new year.

Pleiades can be seen most of the year, apart from April and June, when it is behind the sun.

Traditionally, Matariki was a time for remembering the dead and celebrating new life. In the 21st century, observing Matariki has become popular again.

Matariki literally means the ‘eyes of god’ (mata ariki) or ‘little eyes’ (mata riki).

According to myth, when Ranginui, the sky father, and Papatuanuku, the earth mother, were separated by their children, the god of the winds, Tawhirimatea, became so angry that he tore out his eyes and threw them into the heavens.

Matariki is an increasingly important celebration for New Zealanders, with 19 per cent of us marking it last year – up from 8 per cent three years ago.

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found that while 69 per cent of Kiwis were aware of Matariki, many still did not understand its significance.

Rapaura School held a Matariki celebration last Thursday with a special cooked breakfast for pupils and parents and the opening of a new junior classroom.

Principal Michelle Spencer and school board chairman Ben McLauchlan spoke, and thanked the staff and pupils for their patience during the construction period.

The bright, new learning space was then opened for those attending to explore.

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Dear Ed, What an amazing group of grandparents we have in our midst!

The Sun feature was a lovely reminder of just what a valuable contribution these often unsung heroes make in

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Congratulations to the winners and all place-getters.

I hope this will be an annual event.

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Dear Ed, I’ve developed a locational coordinate crisis of late and sought a head shrink.

The reason is, where do I live?

In New Zealand or some mystical land called Aotearoa?

My head shrink set me straight.

She told me the word ‘Aotearoa’ is the Waitaha name for the South Island, given in honour of one of their canoes.

Waitaha’s name for the North Island is Whai Repo. They never had a name for all of New Zealand.

Aotearoa was never a Polynesian name, never applied to the entire country and certainly doesn’t translate to ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’ in any language.

The whole thing is myth from start to finish, she told me.

Now I’m really confused when I hear Radio NZ and TV presenters saying we’re on Planet Aotearoa.

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Dear Ed I’m sure everyone will agree that our Marlborough roads are slowly deteriorating.

Repairs are simply not being completed, and roading is being left to get worse.

I have noted a deterioration since the new council took over.

One has to have a mental list of pot holes when going from A to B in order to avoid them these days.

I’m sure almost everyone does this, but should we as ratepayers have to?

Some rough roading just can’t be avoided.

I’m talking about the Southern approach to the Opaoa Bridge, and the Northern exit of the Ferry Bridge, Spring Creek, as examples.

Not so long ago, we had a roading gang attending to minor repairs on a daily basis.

They now seem to have vanished.

Maybe a fiscally prudent council, could take the $488,539 budget for the new Pollard Park entrance and repair some roading instead.

Infrastructure has priority, I would have thought.

Blenheim Ratepayer Blenheim The Marlborough District Council replies: For any roading issues please call Marlborough Roads on (03) 520 8330, so your issue can be tracked and addressed.

Marlborough has 1526 km of formed roads, 886km of which are sealed and 640km are unsealed.

Delusions of Grandeur Dear Ed, I just could not believe the spiel which King Salmon boss Grant Rosewarne poured out to the Marlborough District Council’s long term plan.

He must have been dreaming to imagine the salmon industry could be as big as the dairying or wine industries by 2050, that the environ-

mental impact is negligible and that NZ’s trade deficit could be erased by expanding salmon farm numbers.

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What of diseases, anti-biotics in fish food, artificial colouring?

Marlborough and its beautiful Sounds don’t need industrial activity.

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No beavers in Blenheim Dear Ed, A giant beaver on the Wither Hills?

I don’t think so!

There were never any beavers in Blenheim, despite its often damp past, and despite what many people believe, Blenheim has never been called Beavertown.

There are far more important things to emphasise about Blenheim’s history than a name mistakenly attached to the town more than 100 years ago.

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Power stalwart steps down John Cuddon has stepped down after 38 years of involvement in the electric power industry. He talks to Bill McElhinney about his time with the Marlborough Electric Power Board and the Marlborough Electric Power Trust.

Few people have had as close an association with industry in Marlborough as John Cuddon.

He spent half a century working for his family’s Blenheim engineering firm, Cuddon Ltd, which has designed and built a wide range of equipment for Marlborough and New Zealand businesses.

One of the company’s innovations, commercial freeze dryers, are used in a wide range of industries and sold around the world.

An interest in the electric power industry led to John joining what was then the Marlborough Electric Power Board in 1980.

The board was involved in both power generation and reticulation, having built and operated the Waihopai Dam and later the Branch River hydro project.

The board also strung hundreds of kilometres of power lines around the province, including coverage to remote parts of the Marlborough Sounds.

“It was a big job,” John says, “especially getting power to remote areas like Arapawa Island.”

The Marlborough Electric Power Board became Marlborough Electric in 1992, before government reforms in 1998 forced all electricity

companies to split into either the lines business or supply business.

Marlborough Electric’s generation and retail businesses were sold to TrustPower and from 1999 the company became Marlborough Lines, which now focuses on the operation and maintenance of the province’s lines network.

“Marlborough Lines Ltd is a very successful business and I’m proud to have been part of its development and success,” John says.

Marlborough Lines is owned by the Marlborough Electric Power Trust, which holds the shares in the company on behalf of the current and future electricity users in Marlborough.

John became chairman of the interim trust in 1990 and continued as a trustee after the power board became a company, becoming chairman of the board of trustees in 1993.

“Marlborough Lines Ltd is a very successful business and I’m proud to have been part of its development and success,”

John says.

John was one of six elected trustees, three of who are elected on a two-yearly rotational basis. “The trustees don’t have any direct involvement in the operation of Marlborough Lines,” John says.

“The trustees appoint the directors, make sure the company is run profitably and distribute the dividends.”

In 2015 Marlborough Lines paid $89 million for an 80 per cent share of Yealands Wine Group, a move that sparked some controversy in the community.

However, John is adamant it was a good investment which has led to increased dividends for Marlborough Lines customers.

“The trust had money to invest,” John says, “and we wouldn’t have earned much by putting it in the bank.

“The Yealands purchase was thoroughly researched by the trustees and we were unanimous in supporting the deal.”

John still maintains his interest in Cuddon Ltd, the company he grew up with.

He is a director of the company and he and his wife, Robyn, maintain their majority shareholding.

John started with his uncle, Gorton Cuddon’s company,

John Cuddon’s engineering knowledge has been an asset for the Marlborough Electric Power Trust.

WGG Cuddon, in 1960 as an apprentice fitter and turner.

His father, John senior, also worked there as the refrigeration manager.

During his four-year apprenticeship John covered all aspects of mechanical engineering.

In 1966 he became a salesman before moving on to manage the firm’s Kaikoura branch for four years from 1974.

In 1978 he returned to Blenheim and was the firm’s sales engineer. Nine years later he was appointed managing director, a position he occupied until he stood down in 2006.

John maintains an interest in many community groups.

He is chairman of the Selmes Road Garden Trust, and is involved with the Hospital Equipment Trust and the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre Trust.

John will remain active with his other interests, including golf and tennis.

“And there’s also the garden,” he says. “I’ve still got a lot of grass to mow!”

Marlborough Electric Power Trust chairman, Ian Martella, says the trust has benefitted from John’s wide knowledge of the industry.

“John is a real gentleman and his departure will be a

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“John has undertaken an outstanding record of service as both a member of the power board and the trust,” Ken Forrest, Marlborough Lines managing director says.

“His sound judgement, commercial acumen and personal integrity have helped ensure the trust has done the right thing for Marlborough power consumers.

“John’s standing in the community can be measured by the fact that in every election where he has stood as a candidate, he has topped the poll.”

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Good news for ski bunnies: Rainbow set to open soon

By Peter Jones, Sport Tasman Plans are afoot to turn the Rainbow Ski Area into the “best small ski field in the country”.

A quiet revolution has begun at the Nelson Lakes-based snow sports amenity, which has been in operation since the early 1980s.

After years of being administered solely by a very-able volunteer committee, the newlook Rainbow Sports Club has a fresh approach, led by a newly-appointed fulltime general manager and new-look operations team. “ [The club] a re going through a massive change,” said Lesley McIntosh, Sport Tasman manager community sport (Nelson) who has been assisting them with some of their transition.

“Rainbow has been run by a management committee for the last decade and they have done an amazing job. I don’t think people understand how much work and passion that committee has put in to have Rainbow open every season.

“But they have decided to take a step back and go into a governance board environment and employ a general manager.”

That person is 58-year-old James Lazor, a former alpine director for Snow Sports NZ, who joined the Rainbow set-up in mid-February. James, who immigrated to New Zealand nearly 12 years ago, has also directed ski operations in Ontario, Canada and Vermont, USA. He has some far-reaching plans for the ski field, but is keen on a softly-softly approach during his first season at the helm. “We will be patient this winter, get a feel for it “There has been some fantastic support in the region, between the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough areas … and a lot of passion from the people that have been involved as well as the members of the club and the public.

“We just want to be able to respect and work with all of them to create whatever the next level is.”

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chairman of the Rainbow Sports Club, says the club has several strategic goals, including becoming the top winter attraction in the Nelson-Marlborough region.”

James describes his first impressions of the ski area as “breath-taking”.

“It’s amazing how gorgeous it is up there … it’s unbelievable. In our industry we are semi-dependent on the weather … but with the terrain up there the field’s potential is enormous.” Andrew agrees.

“Rainbow is used for school groups, various ski and novelty races, family fun days, toboggan hire and by those who just enjoy walking in the snow.

“It is really a recreational environment as well as for those keen snow sports enthusiasts.”

The skifield, is expected to open for business on July 7.

It looks likely that the season could reach October, given the recent weather, James says.

“We’re set to open on the seventh. But we’re weather dependent so it all depends on what happens in the next few weeks.”

Rainbow Ski Area general manager James Lazor describes the view from atop the field as ‘breathtaking’.

Life Education Trust mascot Harold the giraffe visited Blenheim School last week. With Harold are Marlborough Life Trust deputy chairman Brian Dawson and Roofline Marlborough branch manager Paul O’Regan. Roofline are one of the trust’s sponsors.

Harold helps kids learn to care

By Bill McElhinney Life Education Trust educator Genevieve McDonald and Trust mascot Harold the giraffe have been at Blenheim School recently helping children to learn

about caring for the environment.

Life Education is a charitable trust that delivers a health programme to children in preschool, primary and intermediate schools.

“We build self-esteem and teach children the marvel of the human body so they can make informed decisions and lead a healthy life,” Genevieve says.

“Another part of that is

learning to care for our environment, and Harold has been there to encourage the children in their learning.”

Last week Harold and Genevieve called at the school with Trust deputy chairman

Brian Dawson and Roofline Marlborough branch manager Paul O’Regan.

Roofline Marlborough is a Life Education sponsor.

“Roofline staff have families and we want to

be involved with the local community,” Paul says.

“Helping children is investing in the future and we’re very happy to be part of that.”

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Generous donation from Lions Club

By Megan Connolly It was all smiles as members from Blenheim Lions Club as project organiser Geoff Brown and president Kevin Wilkey presented the Cancer Council with a cheque of $4500 raised via a raffle earlier in the year.

Lorraine Walker from the Cancer Council says the generous donation will go towards the general funds to support their free service to cancer patients in Marlborough.

The Blenheim Lions Club raffle hosted some excellent prizes with a canoe from Marlborough Fibre Glass Products at Riverlands, a hamper from PAK’nSAVE and firewood done by the club itself, thanks to the organisation of Tania Silcock and the project committee.

“The funds raised was really a club-wide effort,” Kevin says.

Blenheim Lions Club project organiser Geoff Brown and president Kevin Wilkey presented Cancer Council’s Lorraine Walker with a cheque last week for $4500.

Casual chess open to all

By Megan Connolly Every Sunday morning from 10am to 1pm at Joocy Loocy Café, a small group of chess enthusiasts gather to work on their skills in some friendly, light-hearted games.

The group moved into Joocy Loocy around eight months ago and the age and ability of the players is varied.

Mike Dutton, Trevor Emmett, and friend Rod Gray organised the group as a way to work on practising their chess skills as well as socialise.

“It’s a good sport for people who don’t really like physical sports,” Mike says.

“It’s just like any sport, you

have to train, and if you play a lot you get good at it.”

Mike began playing chess so he could teach his son and then he could play with his Granddad.

Mike would read chess books and pass on the knowledge in them to his son.

“Now he beats me!”

It’s a game based on skill and outsmarting an opponent and men, women and children are all in the same category.

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A young player, Vincent Gray, says his favourite part is “probably playing older people.”

“It really doesn’t matter if you lose,” Mike says.

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Bride of the Year Tickets are still available for the show of the year In just two days 15 beautiful brides will be making their way on stage to show off their gorgeous wedding gowns as part of the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show, this Friday night.

This year’s show will be raising money for two local charities, Child Cancer Foundation Marlborough and the Marlborough Group – Riding for the Disabled.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised over the years, through ticket sales, silent auctions and raffles.

“We have been donated some absolutely amazing items for this year’s show and we are so grateful to Marlborough businesses for their ongoing, generous support. Without you we simply could not do this, so thank you very much,” the committee says.

The show is being held on Friday evening at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim and there’s still time to get your tickets.

Tickets cost $48 each which includes a glass of juice or bubbles and nibbles on arrival, and these can be purchased from the ASB Theatre or online at www.ticketek.co.nz The doors open at 6pm, nibbles come out at 6.30pm and the show starts at 7.30pm.

There will be a cocktail hour between 6.30pm – 7.30pm where people can browse

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The hardworking Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year committee, (back ) Tricia Dawson, Maureen Wright, Sue Murdoch (front) Coleen Bush and Noeline Stewart.

This year’s Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year is celebrating its 16th show. Each year two local charities are chosen to benefit from money raised from the show and this

year it will be the Child Cancer Foundation Marlborough and the Marlborough Group - Riding for the Disabled.

To support this fantastic cause, make sure you get your friends and family together, purchase your tickets for $48 each and enjoy a fantastic line up of entertainment.

There will also be silent auctions and raffles on the night.

W ho a re the show judges and what are the prizes?

While we can’t reveal who the judges are until after the show, we can however give an insight into the incredible prizes that will be won.

There’s an important judging process that occurs in the afternoon leading up to the show’s opening where the judges speak to each bride individually and look at every detail including gown, hair, makeup, jewellery and shoes.

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The Sun Newspaper has provided a stunning ‘Ellani Collections’ necklace (pictured) for the winner of Mrs Photogenic, and Cresswells Shoes has donated a voucher for the winner of Best Bridal Shoes.

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A huge crowd gathered in support for More FM Mid Winter Swim on Sunday at the Picton foreshore with 193 people registred to take a dip in the water. The winner of the Cuddon Air-Conditioning heatpump was 17-year-old Tom Foley who joked he’d put the heat pump in his bedroom. Despite the weather being a little “touch and go” the day was a huge success, Natasha Knox of More FM says.

The two day 2018 Marlborough Gymnastics Championships was held over the weekend at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. Pictured is Bella Rayner f r o m th e Sil ve r group competing in the Vault on Sunday as part of the 2018 Marlborough Championships.

Bog hole adds challenge to Harrier Club championship The Marlborough Harrier Club held their championship races on Peter Kemp’s farm at Seventeen Valley on Saturday.

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Glen and Megan are excited to announce the birth of their beautiful girl, Phoebe Iris Glennis (6lb 11oz) on June 21, 2018 at 9.36am at Wairau Hospital. A little sister for Henry and Bennett. Thank you to Gwen Costello and Helen Crampton. Phoebe is pictured being held by her Great Grandmother Dulcie Thomson.

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By Megan Connolly Liz Nash has been around babies her whole life, working with mothers and their babies in Marlborough as a registered midwife for over 20 years.

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• risk management & corporate governance Our vision is to create a highly respected • information systems business advisory services consultancy firm We work with a wide range of clients that understands and adds real value to our across industries such as aquaculture, clients businesses through the passion of our manufacturing, construction, agriculture, people. horticulture, viticulture, We have a passion for forestry, retail, property what we do, but we don’t development, and hospiWe forge strong just do accounts… We tality to name just a few. relationships with our do business, and we do Many of our team of 28 it well; that means added have specific commerclients, and these are value for our clients. cial experience, or are developed through a Our goal is always to personally involved in truly personal service. exceed your expectations various business sectors in terms of overall serin the region providing vice, efficiency and value a wealth of knowledge for money. and commerciality from We forge strong relationships with our which to draw upon. clients, and these are developed through a They have real commercial experience truly personal service. and their backgrounds mean they can offer Naturally we can offer leading technical you advice and information on corporate expertise in performing the traditional governance, company structure and strategy, accounting functions around annual com- accounting systems evaluation and implepliance and tax reporting, but what makes us mentation and debt management. different is that 70% of our business comes We don’t operate in silos, and we encourage from advisory and consulting. our team members to become champions in We have an impressive reputation in the those areas that they have a natural affinity market for the quality of our business advi- with. sory in areas such as;

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Havelock School

Havelock School held a Wig Wednesday last week to raise funds for Child Cancer Foundation.

Cousins Kayleigh and Abbey Lawrence.

Stevie J Thompson and Olivia Hayter.

Manawa Ward and Ellie Gatjens.

Mid Winter Swim

Brave swimmers gathered at the Picton foreshore on Sunday for the annual Mid Winter Swim.

Sisters from left: Shiloh, Charlotte, Eden and Rebekah Amos.

Fynn, Regan and Seb Russell.

Whitney Street

School celebrated Matariki on Friday by hosting a hangi for the wider school community. Parents and pupils enjoyed lunch together after the hangi was lifted about 1pm.

Yep, it’s good! Ali Thorstensen and Tamati De-Wildt tuck in at Whitney Street.

Kobie Madsen-Clark and Harry Holland enjoying their hangi Emma and Joshua Hyder enjoy the Whitney Street hangi. lunch at Whitney Street School.

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Wednesday June 27, 2018

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.

The Blenheim Depression Support Group

community services

death notices

community notices

BURNETT, Ian: Of Marlborough (formerly of Gisborne and Christchurch), at Wairau Hospital on Saturday June 23, 2018. Aged 94 years. Loved father to Kirsty (and husband Bill), and Richard; grandfather to Iain and Ayesha; beloved husband of June Barlow.

Loved stepfather to Dianne, Grant, Craig, Nick, Jeff and Julie, and their many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 27 Westhaven Place, Blenheim 7201. Notification of memorial service will be advised at a later date.

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

We now meet at the Baptist Church Hall, Beaver Road, Blenheim. Every Wednesday 10am-11.30am. For more details please phone The Baptist Church on 5783676 or Barb on 0277372403.

Community Elder Care Programmes St Christopher’s Talk / Tech / Teach every Thursday but the fourth Thursday at 9.30am.

KeepingUMoving every Thursday but the fourth Thursday at 11.30am. Older Person Seminar fourth Thursday of the month at 10am. Phone 0212230160.

in memoriam Valerie Hazel Sangster

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AGM Marlborough Recreational Fishers’ Assn, Green Room, (ground floor by gym) Clubs of Marlborough.

7 p.m. Thursday 12 July Guest Speaker: Andi Cockroft, Council of Outdoor Recreation Assns NZ on Sounds fisheries future and revitalising organisations Intending members welcome too

situations vacant

Thank You Due to the sale of our business to Clive and Diane Grant, we wish to thank you all for your support over the last 13 years.

Miss you all.

Esme and Grant Cafe le Cupp

For all your sewing requirements 03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010 Quality Service Guaranteed Sir John Kirwan Fundraiser Sponsors: Seddon Youth and Awatere Valley Trust,

“Thank you sincerely” for supporting us in making this evening such a success.

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Bethsaida

WARD SCHOOL

RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Scale A Teacher Position - fixed term until the end of 2018

CLEANER AND KITCHEN HEALTH CARE HAND

We are undergoingASSISTANTS an exciting period of expansion and redevelopment at Bethsaida. Due to this we are requiring the & casual services ofPermanent two enthusiastic staff:shifts are available for enthusiastic committed • Cleaner (8am-1pm 4 days onand - 2 days off) health care assistants.

• Kitchen hand (6.30am-3.30pm 4 days on - 4 days off) Experience is preferred, but full training These rostered positions are an important addition to our willlooking be offered to suitable team. We are for people who areapplicants. reliable, careful, energetic, have an eye for detail and enjoy working towards a call the at reception common goal ofPlease providing best care tofor ouranresidents. application form aorcomprehensive email We offer competitive remuneration, orientation andmanager@bethsaida.co.nz ongoing education.

NELSON SUB CONTRACTORS REGISTRATION OF INTEREST AW Project Management have an exciting opportunity to be involved in a number of medium to large commercial projects in Nelson.

All interested parties are to submit relevant company details to tenders@awgroup.co.nz by Friday 13th July 2018.

Should you require further information please contact James Howard. tenders@awgroup.co.nz AW Project Management Ltd P O Box 39 005, Christchurch 8053 Ph. 03 359 5901

ElEctivE surgEry and outpatiEnt appointmEnt postponEmEnts There will be a nationwide strike by most hospital nurses on Thursday 5 July and possibly again on Thursday 12 July.

Emergency services will be available for urgent medical care, but non-urgent elective surgery and outpatient appointments booked on those dates may have to be postponed.

Nelson Marlborough Health will contact all patients whose appointments are being postponed.

So unless you hear from us directly, please come to your scheduled appointment. You can phone 0800 733 372 to check. You can also find if the strikes are still going ahead on our website: www.nmdhb.govt.nz Do not delay seeking medical treatment or going to hospital if the matter is urgent.

For non-urgent help, visit your GP, local pharmacy or call Healthline. And always call 111 in emergencies. Thank you.

We are seeking an innovative teacher to teach our Y4-8 class of talented and enthusiastic learners, starting at the beginning of Term 3. We are looking for a teacher with highly effective classroom practice who enjoys learning and understands the needs of their learners.

We welcome applications from talented, collaborative and inspiring teachers who want to be part of a special school and community. Accommodation could be made available to the right applicant.

For further information, including a job description, please email principal@ward.school.nz or phone 021 181 0960.

To apply, send a covering letter, stating 3 referees and a current curriculum vitae to principal@ward.school.nz Applications close on Monday the 2nd of July at 5pm.

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WANTED Painting and decorating work Qualified Tradesman Ph John Mills on 574 2466

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

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Please call at reception for an application form or email manager@bethsaida.co.nz Applications close 30 June 2018

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WHAT'S ON Tonight Housie 7.00pm - Club Main Hall Quiz 7.15pm Main Bar

Thursday Housie 12.30pm - RSA Lounge

Friday Members’ Draw - $100.00

Saturday Members’ Draw - $1400.00 Entertainment Brent Mcgillen 7pm Club Bar

Tuesday Members’ Draw - 1st draw $2800.00 *Unless struck prior

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

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May 30th, 2018

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Book online at asbtheatre.com June 2018 Nov 8 &538 9, 2018 Or20,phone 0800 842 Purchase from ASB Theatre Marlborough, Book online at asbtheatre.com 2 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim.

Purchase from Service ASB Theatre fees apply. Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim.

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Visit asbtheatre.com for more #asbtheatremarlborough information and to join our theatre club.

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Kapa HAKA 1st & 3rd Sunday, Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

1pm - 3pm ALL WELCOME

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REDWOODTOWN Deliverers WANTED Cleghorn Street, Karina Crescent, Howick Road and Westhaven Place.

Please phone 5777 868

WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA INCOME Reliable distributors wanted for part time work delivering catalogues and mailers into household letterboxes in Blenheim.

You’ll be delivering for Reach Media - an established National Distribution Company.

Call/text now for more details.

Ph: Melanie on 022 428 1451 Or Email: melaniemarshall246@gmail.com

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SPRINGLANDS Deliverers WANTED Colemans Road, Kingwell Drive, Nelson and Mclauchlan Streets

Please phone 5777 868

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Club Development Officer We are looking for a passionate person to develop and deliver the Waikawa Boating Club’s communications, events, promotion and fundraising plans. In the role of Club Development Officer, you will:  Support the Club Manager and the Club’s Executive Committee in delivering a robust and dynamic communications, promotion and fundraising plan.  Ensure that all available media opportunities for raising awareness of the Club in general and specific events are successfully exploited and maintained.  Enhance and build relationships with our partners and sponsors contributing to the financial viability and sustainability of the club.

Hours approx.10-15hrs a week on a 12 month contract. If you would like to apply for the role or for a copy of the full Job Description, please email Lisa Cockerell, Club Manager office@waikawaboatingclub.co.nz Applications to be received by no later than 13th July 2018.

Mental Health Consumer Advocate Service (MHCAS)

VINEYARD OPERATORS

Mental Health Advocate Vacancy Permanent Contract - 14 hours per week

MARLBOROUGH

MHCAS provides support and advocacy for mental health consumers living in Marlborough over the age of 18 years. Our philosophy is based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility and mutual agreement through upholding the legal and human rights of all consumers.

Key Role Responsibilities are:• Advocacy • Facilitation • Education • Coordination • Administration

Please send a curriculum vitae and covering letter before 4pm Thursday 28 June 2018 to

Work in a structured, supportive environment where quality outcomes are our goal. We embrace world class viticultural practises, offer on-going training and development, promotional opportunities and attractive pay rates.

On a day to day basis you will be responsible for: • • • •

Tractor and machinery operations Spray operations Irrigation and fertigation operations Hands-on vineyard operations

If you are committed to a career in viticulture, have a positive can-do attitude and want to be part of a passionate team please contact our National Viticulture Office for an Application form on (03) 572 6300, 1st Floor, Riverview House, 13 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201.

Attn: Carla Brownie C.A.R.E. Marlborough caremarlb@xtra.co.nz Or 26 Percy St. Blenheim 7201.

Blenheim Golf Club results Thurs.mens stableford, 6th round CV Ritchie: Phil Starkey 37; Mike Guillemot 34; Ray Herd 34; Gordon Lang 32; Mike McConnell 30; Steve Anderson 29; Brodie Anderson 29; Morgan Bowe 29. 9. Holes stableford: Ian Hatcher 17.

Sat.mens stableford: Phil Starkey 67; Gary Hildyard 67; Luke Yarrall 68; Graeme Daines 68; Ray Herd 69; Brent Baker 70; Flea Norton 71; Trent Davies 71; Jim Findlay 72; Mike Guillemot 73; Nigel Smith 73; Brian Yarrall 74; James Brunel 73; Brodie Anderson 74; Barry Ellis 74; John Rewi 75; Warren Ingram 75; Murray Belk 75; Mike Gardiner 75; Mike McConnell 76. Womens medal plus putts: Judith Batty 79 + 28 = 107; Sa-nga Grupp 77 + 35 = 112.

Mon. 9 hole stableford: Ivan Neme 21; Brian Burgess 17; David Waters 16; Allen Knight 15; Paddy Couchman 14; Ian Clark 13; Dan Crawford 13; Don Gray 13; Bob Tapp 13.

Women: Lynne Naysmith 9.

Mon.9 hole stableford: Brian Burgess 17; Gary Blake 17; John Rewi 15; Ian Hatcher 15; Ivan Neame 14; Ray Welsh 14; David Waters 14. Women: Colleen McLeod 17; Shirley Godsiff 14; Trees Rewi 13; Margaret Hamilton 12; Jan Blake 12.

Coming events: Saturday, American greensome.

Sunday,womens interclub.

Monday, 9 hole stableford open. Wednesday, womens LGU medal.Thursday,mens stableford, 7th round CV Ritchie Memorial 60+.

situations vacant

We have exciting opportunities for Vineyard Operators in our Marlborough vineyards.

Person Specification includes:• Passion and commitment for working with mental health consumers to reduce stigma and discrimination within the community • Knowledge of local community organisations • Mediation and de-escalation skills • Problem solving • Communication Skills - negotiation, motivating and leadership

Enquiries telephone Carla on 578 0302

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MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Asset Management Engineer Your extensive experience in Asset Management Engineering, preferably in the fields of water supply, sewerage and asset management will provide the necessary background for this position. At the same time, we’re also interested in your methodical and scientific approach.

This is an opportunity to work within our Assets and Service Department which has a significant role in the districts infrastructure development.

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Water polo team heads to Auckland

By Megan Connolly Local Water Polo team, Marlborough Polo Jacks, are levelling up their fundraising efforts in hopes to get them to Auckland on July 7 as part of the Pan Pacific Youth Water polo Festival.

The Under 14s are shovelling dry sheep manure that has come from under player Georgia Morrison’s woolshed and selling it in large fertiliser bags.

The cost per bag is $10 and all the profits will set the girls up for their time Auckland for the 10-day event.

Shovelling manure isn’t your typical sleepover either. The team used their slumber party as a way to fill up as many bags a possible, managing over 100 bags, a team member’s mum says.

The Marlborough Polo Jacks are the only team from Marlborough to be going up to Auckland to compete in the tournament and have been training six days a week in preparation for all their games.

Recently the girls travelled down to Christchurch to compete and won their under 14s category over Otago and Canterbury teams.

“The girls are very excited to be going up to Auckland now,” a team member’s mum says.

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Interclub golf The draw for the mens interclub golf matches to be played at the Rarangi course on Sunday.

MacDonald Cup: Blenheim v Rarangi; Marlborough v Awatere.

Foote Cup: Picton v Marlborough White; Wairau Valley v Marlborough Blue; Rarangi v Awatere; Blenheim a bye.

Fairhall Cup: Wairau Valley v Rarangi; Blenheim v Marlborough; Awatere v Picton.

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Under 14s water polo team Marlborough Polo Jacks in front of their bags of manure they shovelled to raise money for the Pan Pacific Youth Water Polo Festival. Back row from left: Georgia Morrison, Charlotte Brown, Caitlyn Gjelstad, Siobhan Keay, Holly Feltham, Dani Patterson. Front row: Alice Paterson, Milly Gjelstad, Emma Flanagan, Absent: Abbey Moody.

The event is the largest Water Polo event in the southern hemisphere, played at five different pools in Auckland and with over 150 teams from around the world

set to compete.

The Pan Pacific Youth Water Polo Festival will be live streamed on https://www.panpacsnz2018. com/

To support the girls and purchase a bag call Georgia Morrison on 0273413412.

The Marlborough Harrier Club is holding a pack/training run or walk on Thursday leaving from the clubrooms at Oliver Park at 6pm. Reflector gear is compulsory. Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome.

On Saturday there is a pack run/walk to the Ward Wind Turbine Farm with Robbie at 2pm.

Meet at the Ward garage 1.45pm.

Look for the harriers sign. Please allow 40 minutes travelling time from Blenheim.

Car pooling leaves Redwood Community Hall, Oliver Park 12.45pm.

Don’t forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.

Upcoming event: The Queen Charlotte Relay is on September 15. Go on line to enter your five person team in this iconic event. Open to runners, joggers and a separate event for walkers.

Challenge your friends, colleagues, sports buddies. Come and give it a go.

Sports action There was plenty of sports happening in Blenheim over the weekend. Photographer Lily-Alyce Vercoe caught some of the action.

Anel Moli from Saint Mary’s (left) throwing the ball to a teammate in a netball game against Riverlands.

Rico Moore from the Blenheim Valley Leopards kicking the ball away from the Picton Tigers at A&P Park on Saturday.

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