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By Bill McElhinney Rod Eatwell is one tough old rooster.

He’s survived two heart attacks, a crash off a quad bike and a balcony collapse.

Oh, and he’s fallen off a roof – twice.

Despite all this Rod, still looking sprightly, gathered with family and friends on Saturday to celebrate his 90th birthday.

“He’s lucky to be alive,” daughter Phoebe says.

“Especially after the fall at the Portage. His head just missed being smashed on some rocks!”

Continued on page 2 Rod Eatwell celebrated his 90th on Saturday with three of his four children, Phoebe, John and Mary.

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Track stalwart celebrates a life of service In October last year Rod and three others were outside the bar at the Portage Resort Hotel when a railing gave way, leaving two of them with moderate injuries, and one with serious injuries.

In 2009 Rod had to be rescued from the Queen Charlotte Track after his quad bike hit a tree stump and threw him down a bank.

He lay there for 10 hours before he was discovered and choppered out with a broken hip.

And according to his family, the former roofing contractor has toppled off a roof twice, and survived.

Rod is a well-known local character and a private landowner on the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds.

His efforts helping to establish and maintain the track were recognised some years ago at parliamentary awards ceremony organised by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission.

“Apart from giving us a wonderful upbringing, Dad has continuously worked for the community and to make New Zealand a better place,” his son, John, says.

“He ran the Church of Christ Youth Group in Lower Hutt in the 1960s.

“Then when we moved to Renwick he ran talent quests to raise funds for the construction of the Presbyterian youth hall.

“He founded the Renwick branch of Scouts and was scout master from 1971 to 1978, and was Father Christmas at the Renwick School and Playcentre from 1973 to 1980, turning up on his horse and gig and throwing lollies he had bought out to the children.”

In latter years Rod became best known for his tireless work on the Kenepuru Walkway that later became part of the Queen Charlotte Track.

In the early 1980s joining up old, reopened bridle tracks to form a walkway from Anakiwa to Ship Cove was proposed.

A track along the Kenepuru Ridge was needed and Rod and his wife Kath, private landowners of part of the ridge, got right behind the project.

With their children and grandchildren – and with slashers, wheelbarrows and shovels – they opened a track section through their land.

Rod Eatwell beside one of his signs at Eatwell’s Lookout on the Queen Charlotte Track.

Inspired by Rod’s efforts, other landowners joined in, and in 1991 when the ‘joined up’ Queen Charlotte Track was officially opened, Rod was there to cut the cake.

During his birthday celebration at the Woodbourne Tavern in Renwick on Saturday Rod recalled the many happy memories he had of his days in Renwick, and offered heartfelt thanks all the friends and family who had come from near and far for the occasion.

Nurses strike for better offer

By Celeste Alexander The sound of protesting voices carried throughout the Blenheim CBD yesterday as protesters took to the pavements with their signs and message to the community - “We want a new pay offer to meet and our pay and safe staffing concerns.”

It’s the first nationwide nurses strike in nearly 30 years after efforts to avoid strike action failed. The strike took place from 7am yesterday through to 7am this morning.

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation announced earlier this week that members had rejected the fourth offer, prompting nationwide industrial action.

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“The issues faced and reported by our members have arisen from a decade of severe underfunding of our public hospitals which have failed to keep pace with growing community need, the ageing population and workforce, and increased costs,” a spokesperson says.

Nearly 30,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants working for district health boards across the country took part in the strike action.

The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board deferred 224 appointments and six non-urgent surgeries between the Nelson and Wairau hospitals due to the strike.

Marionetha Gous, Jo Wadworth, Lyn Spice and Anna Sim were some of the nurses striking yesterday. Photo: Megan Connolly.

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Out of the kitchen The Crossroads Charitable Trust, which operates John’s Kitchen in Blenheim, has ended its contract with coordinator Janette Walker.

Janette says her employment will be subject to an Employment Relations Authority hearing, and she had no further comment.

She will continue her role with the Blenheim Emergency Transitional Housing Service.

House fire suspicious Young Blenheim musicians Myles Shearer, Casey Lane, Kodi Rasmussen, Eleanor Grigg and Frederick Duncan have been practising long and hard for the national brass band championships which are being held in Blenheim.

They’re ready to blow their best

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim brass band musicians have been putting in hundreds of hours of practise leading up to the national brass band championships currently being held in Blenheim. On Wednesday the junior soloists competed for the champion of champion’s title and the adult soloist’s competition was held yesterday.

Today 28 bands were to parade on Seymour Street from 1pm, where they were to be judged on presentation, marching and music.

Tomorrow the bands compete in a test piece of their own selection and by Saturday night they will

know how their hard work has paid off when the competition results are announced.

The Marlborough District Brass Band is the only provincial band in the A grade competition, but conductor Kevin Moseley says they have worked hard and are ready to hold their own against the city bands.

“The A grade is really competitive this year and any of the bands could take the title – they’re all really good,” Kevin says.

The Marlborough band has put in hundreds of hours in preparation for the competition.

Last week, for example, they

rehearsed on Thursday and Friday nights and all day Saturday and Sunday.

“Not only playing, but also marching,” Kevin says. It’s a big commitment to be in the band.

The championships have brought hundreds of visitors to Blenheim, including some from overseas.

“I met a couple the other day that had come here from Australia especially to see the bands,” Kevin says.

“We’ve got hundreds of people in town eating, drinking and playing.

The place is full.”

There are also up to 90 volunteers at the Convention Centre and

ASB Theatre helping with various aspects of the competitions.

The final event will be a spectacular concert in the ASB Theatre on Sunday afternoon featuring Bras and Brass, a New Zealand female band formed to raise awareness of breast cancer, and The All Stars, featuring winners and placeholders of previous national championships showcasing their combined talents in a programme of light entertainment.

“There are musicians from Blenheim playing in both of these bands,” Kevin says.

“It will be a spectacular showcase of musical talent!”

A fire that raced through a house in Mowat Street on Saturday afternoon is being treated as suspicious.

A police spokeswoman says an investigation is underway after fire investigators passed the case to police.

The house was half engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived.

No one was in the house at the time of the fire.

Campylobacter cases There has been an increase in campylobacter infections across the top of the south, public health officials say.

Nelson Marlborough Health said in the last four weeks, 24 cases had been notified to the Medical Officer of Health, compared to a range of 6-16 cases in the same period over the previous five years.

A number of known risk factors for campylobacteriosis had been identified in the people affected.

These were: drinking raw (unpasteurised) milk or untreated water, and contact with animals and/ or nappies.

A single source cause is yet to be found and investigations are ongoing.

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Some of the women working behind the scenes for the annual Pamper Day; Jenni Schreuder, Lyn Caughey, Noralyn Berwick, Amber Kerehoma-McIntyre, Carolynn Tipene, Paula Taylor, Liz Laing and Gina Wells.

Inspiring women through Pamper Day

By Celeste Alexander American singer-songwriter and activist Melissa Etheridge once said; “You are more powerful than you know; you are beautiful just as you are”.

Her words could not be more perfect to describe the inspiration gained by the hundreds of local women who have taken part in the annual Pamper Day. The Pamper Day, being held on August 23, is in its fifth year and is held for women in the Marlborough community.

It was first launched by support worker Noralyn Berwick and is now organised by a group of volunteers with the aim of giving the women a relaxing day being pampered.

Around 15 community services and government organisations give invitations to a select number of women, and a large number of local businesses donate their staff, time and resources towards the day.

Last year over 70 businesses got involved and already a large number have pledged their support again this year.

These include Quest Catering who is putting on a buffet lunch, the Rangitane Cultural Centre in Grovetown has donated the venue, NMIT and Community College Marlborough are on board as are many hairstylists, nail technicians and makeup artists.

Co-ordinator Paula Taylor

says the committee is ‘blown away’ by the generosity.

“We are overwhelmed by the generous heart of our pamperers and local businesses, they are amazing.

“Those benefiting from this day are women with value and something to contribute to our community, they just need the boost to realise their own self worth,” she says.

On the day there will be a personal stylist who will be talking to the women as well as entertainment and an inspirational speaker.

While the majority of the event is organised, there are still a few things that the committee is hoping to get

including donations of spot prizes, vouchers and good quality secondhand clothing.

“If there are any businesses looking to promote their products, we welcome donations which will go towards the pamper bags given to the women.

“We are also looking for some more makeup artists who could volunteer their time on the day,” Paula says.

Clothing donations can be dropped off at the Salvation Army office on Henry Street from Tuesday to Friday between 9am - 12 noon, or to the Sun office on High Street.

For all other donations and information phone 577 5491.

Drug clean up in Marlborough By community constable Russ Smith Police have now arrested seven people believed to be linked to an organised drug network after search warrants were executed on several Marlborough homes late last week.

Amongst the items seized were drugs, including methamphetamine, large sums of cash, and a variety of other items including a specialised copper detector worth $12,000.

Dozens of charges have been laid against the arrested individuals, including supplying methamphetamine, conspiring to supply methamphetamine, receiving stolen property, and possession of an offensive weapon.

More charges are likely.

While the Police operation has disrupted a well-organised drug-dealing network and prevented further methamphetamine entering our community through this

particular criminal network, the trade in methamphetamine is insidious and we all need to play a part in helping to keep our community safe from it.

If you have information about the supply of drugs like methamphetamine, you can contact Crimestoppers completely anonymously and pass on what you know, phone 0800-555-111.

If you want to speak to a Police member, ring Blenheim police on 578-5279.

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

Mayor sees joy of reading

Market Place redevelopment The next round of CBD improvements begin soon in Market Place – to soften the streetscape with planting around Blenheim’s rotunda and the town clock.

It’s part of the work agreed with the Blenheim Business Association following on from the revamp of Bythell Place, the pop-up parks and the corten steel planters which have generated positive feedback about Market Place.

New steel raised lawn and garden areas are being introduced on the north side of Market Place and new LED spotlighting will be installed.

The work is getting underway next week during the quieter winter months. with the aim of having it all done by spring so Market Place is ready for the markets and events that are held in the town’s centre.

Mayor John Leggett got a warm welcome from pupils at Blenheim School when he arrived for their special "Duffy" assembly – when children were given new books through the Duffy Books in Homes scheme.

More than 800 schools across the country have joined the programme set up more than 20 years ago by author Alan Duff and philanthropist

Heritage importance recognised Marlborough’s important historic artefacts will be protected through extra funding granted, as part of the district’s new Long Term Plan.

The stories of our district are a vital part of our heritage, along with buildings, landscapes and events, objects and documents. They all give us our sense of place and remind us we are part of a connected community. As well as this social value, there’s an economic dimension - heritage tourism is increasingly marketed around the world but still an under-developed tourist activity here.

In the 2018-28 Long Term Plan, Council agreed to allocate a $145,000 increase to the annual budget for Marlborough heritage, based on its district-wide heritage strategy, to cover the management of museum

collections and heritage marketing.

It also proposes to make a one-off grant of $354,200 in the coming year for repairs and fire protection to secure museum collections.

In addition to this, Councillors agreed to grant the Marlborough Heritage Trust a one-off grant of $40,000 to provide fire escape doors, security cameras, and new carpets at the Edwin Fox in Picton. The funding is to come from the Forestry and Land Subdivision Reserve.

Councillors also agreed to increase funding to the Marlborough Heritage Trust by $21,000 a year to pay for increased insurance premiums. This is to be funded from general rates, and covers the increase in insurance costs following the 2013 Seddon and 2016 Kaikoura earthquakes.

Christine Fernyhough to introduce books into homes to help raise literacy levels.

Mayor Leggett talked to the children about the pleasure and knowledge to be found in reading before presenting the new books. He was pleased to see how thrilled they all were to be receiving brand new books of their own.

Time to register your dog All dogs over three months must be registered.

If you have not received your 2018/19 dog registration form please contact Animal Control on 03 520 9033 or email animalcontrol@xtra.co.nz You can register your dog at www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Services/Animals/Dog-Registration/Online-Dog-Services.

Please note that credit card is the only online payment option and transaction fees apply. Part payments cannot be accepted.

Alternatively, dogs can be registered by internet banking direct credit, telebanking, by post or in person at: Picton Service Centre, 2 Dublin Street, Picton or the Animal Control Office, 56 Main Street, Blenheim.

Please note any payments made after 31 July will incur a late penalty fee.

Victoria Domain reserve management plan review

Positive Ageing - a caller can brighten your day Regular visits can make a real difference to an older person’s health and happiness. If you’re feeling isolated, Age Concern Marlborough has volunteers who make home visits. It’s a useful role for a retired person who has the time to become

a regular caller on someone living alone.

To get a regular caller or to volunteer, please contact: Age Concern Marlborough, Ph: 03 579 3457 or fieldageconble@xtra.co.nz

Community News SF Marlborough - Supporting Families provides support, education, information and advocacy to families caring for those that live with mental illness

and/or addiction. 'Family' includes a friend, workmate, neighbour or any concerned person.

For further information Ph: 03 577 5491.

Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health.

Treated water is available at the public tap on the corner of Marama Road

and Foster Street.

A new Seddon water treatment plant is under construction and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

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

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In 1995 a reserve management plan was published for the Victoria Domain and related reserves (including Shelley Beach, Memorial Park, Waikawa Recreation Reserve and Endeavour Park). Some 23 years later much has changed in the way people use and value these reserve areas, and these changes are to be considered in developing a new plan. Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Maui Trust and Marlborough District Council are working together to prepare a new plan and would like to hear from you.

You are invited under Section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977 to provide suggestions or feedback on this first stage of the review. The reviewed reserve management plan will provide an overall vision for the Domain and will help guide decisions about how the Council and others will manage and use this area over the next 10 years.

Suggestions and feedback can be made in writing and sent to: Linda Craighead, Reserves Planner Marlborough District Council PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240 Suggestions and feedback can also be emailed to

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

victoriadomainreview@marlborough.govt.nz.

The closing date for receiving suggestions and feedback is 17 August 2018.

There is no set format for providing your feedback or suggestions. There is a form you can download from the Council’s website if you wish: www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/haveyour-say-consultations. You can also use an online form available on the Council’s website.

Information about the review and forms are also available on the Te Atiawa website. We would like to know: • how you use the Victoria Domain reserves • what you like or don’t like about the reserves • are there particular values important to you?

• what you think the reserves could or should look like in the future?

From this consultation, a draft plan will be prepared which will then be available for formal submissions later this year.

If you would like to talk to someone about the review, please contact Linda Craighead or Grahame Smail at the Council on 03 520 7400 or Sylvie Heard at Te Atiawa on 03 573 5170.

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Late night shopping One Sunday night recently popped into a local supermarket for two items.

Shop was still open for half hour.

Got quickly what I want and waited in line to be served.

Customer before me was getting approval for smokes from I asume the duty manager.

Then the manager said to me... What do you want rudely... Disgusted by your work approach.

What’s more looked like another staff member had her child on the floor while still at work...

What’s going on.

I was just a random customer waiting to be served. I don’t think the jobs cut out for you.

You were rude, never smiled, never apologised either.

Won’t be going back!

Big bouquet

Cheaper petrol than us

To all the staff at Wairau Hospital, after having a nasty fall a few weeks ago, I arriving at ED on a nasty cold winters night.

The treatment and care that l received was outstanding, a sterling effort by all the team (special mention to Marg at Allied health) the guru of all hand injuries .

A big big thank you.

We are truly blessed to have such a dedicated team in Marlborough.

Those poor Aucklanders.

Having to pay more for fuel so ‘their’ roading can be improved.

They’re squealing like pigs and still not paying as much as we do here.

It’s tough up there.

Hope it was worth it To the lady that put a red hair into her dessert a couple of weeks ago really to get a free meal there are no redheads in the kitchen and the person that made your dessert is bald.

ATM Redwoodtown ATM useless can’t draw $20 or $50 notes.

Make a change

I say 2 myself don’t read the news, too depressing.

People abusing animals, killing people, abusing elderly/kids.

But if you do read it perhaps things will change Dogs in CBD and luckily there’s more good people than not I believe the present regulation works well. and we can do something about it.

Due to feeling uncomfortable around dogs, I Stand up, report it, make the world a better place. enjoy the dog free streets.

Plus, the thought of dogs in cafes and shops makes me question the hygiene of such activities.

Eat while a dog is at the next table? Never!

Love Marlborough Back from working overseas. Sunshine, birds singing, the hills, greenery, stars at night, friendly people.

Make your own list and send it in!

Love Marlborough.

Damaged tyre I am not happy about the concrete shambles.

I turned into Eltham Rd off Maxwell late at night, didn’t see the concrete bulge and ran over it, damaged my tyre.

Why do they need to make the entrance to a street smaller wth stupid concrete bulge.

Needed to be left as it was.

Well done the police Thumbs up much appreciation to our local police who do a great job keeping our neighbourhoods safe.

Great community Thank you staff at Seabreeze Cafe Picton and all the folk who helped when my husband collapsed.

Good to have so many kind people in the world.

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of the week Mowgli

Fantastic!

Everyone involved deserves every congratulations heading their way.

I was spellbound.

Thank you for yet another great afternoon out at our beautiful theatre to see such beautiful talent BRAVO!

Poisoned Cats How very sad this is.

We know from experience that fresh weed killer brings on these symptoms after animals have licked their paws.

Will the next target be the noisy kids next door?

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

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Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

Port Underwood netting Well what a crock of lies and blatant disregard for our fisheries and our resources.

The retired fisherman in question has been doing this for years and will continue to do so.

The so called fine from the court is a joke - may give his dingy back?

As for the driftwood for floats maybe we should all chip in for some to ease his financial burden.

Fisherman gets caught with set net.

If Fisheries look up records they will find that the fisherman has owned the sounds property in our area for quite a few years not recently purchased as he stated.

Even been a boat builder and owned boats for years so definitely knew all the rules of fishing.

Not a lot of truth in that article.

MBC arrests Can MBC BOT or principal confirm that multiple police officers arrested students in the school grounds last week.

Why no communication to the families of the boys who actually go there to learn?

Dog registration

MBC ‘Work day’

Totally agree with Dog rego about the greediness of this Council when it comes to dog registrations.

The introduction of new categories this year is a joke - for a start theres only one!

Other Councils manage with much lower fees but MDC have to have the highest - probably to pay for their ‘pet’ projects.

Can someone tell us if a $30 per student ‘work day’ payment demanded by Marlborough Boy’s College is legal? $30 000 per year... what a fundraiser!

Mark my son truant Mr Hegarty.

Where does the money go?

Certainly not to the presentation of the grounds or classes!

Take a chill pill To the ‘Banshee woman’ who screamed at me for indicating wrong way.

I realised at speed of 5km that I couldn’t turn that way.

So hesitated to turn right.

I wouldn’t have run over anyone with vehicles to watch out for as well.

Don’t be such a ‘show pony’ you made me upset driving after un-necessary abuse vocally.

You were all safe.

Marlborough museum We visited the museum for the first time on Sunday.

What a great display.

Would recommend to anyone.

Well worth a visit.

Don’t be fooled While I’m not saying this because I’m ungrateful the public needs to be aware.

With Labour this year increasing the accommodation and power assistance the $50 I thought I would receive turns into me being $6 better off because I lose assistance in other ways.

Dog walkers Two ladies in grey Toyota parked by the stop bank in Park Terrace 2.45pm Tuesday with one tan and one black and tan dog please take a bag to clean up after your dogs next time.

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NEW LOCATION AME enjoying new premises A business that has been operating in Blenheim for over 50 years has moved to a new premises.

AME - Auto & Marine Electrics moved to Horton Street, alongside Wadsco Trucks, at the end of May and staff are already enjoying the larger space.

Owners Paul and Jacquie Bugler say the building is triple the size of where they were on Opawa Street.

“A large portion of the work we do is commercial so we had always planned on extending as it had been a battle to get trucks up the drive. We also wanted a larger workshop space with truck bays so when Wadsco Trucks moved out into their new building, it was a good opportunity for us,” Paul says.

Now, Paul and his team have two drive-through truck bays, a battery drive through where vehicles can have new batteries fitted, as well as a large workshop.

“The benefit of all this space is that we can now expand areas of the business,” Paul says.

“Our staff are happy too as they were short on space so it’s made for a better working environment.”

AME has also become an agent for Delkor batteries and according to Paul and Jacquie, they have the largest battery range in Marlborough.

“A big part of our business is batteries and with Delkor, they are a quality product with a three-year warranty and competitive in price.

Customers also have the convenience of driving into our covered battery bay,” Paul says.

So far the feedback on AME’s new location has been positive.

“Everyone seems to be enjoying the convenience of getting to us and easy parking, plus we are seeing a lot of new people coming in which is great,” he says.

AME - Auto & Marine Electrics is now located on Horton Street, alongside Wadsco Trucks.

Decades of experience AME - Auto & Marine Electrics has been owned by Paul and Jacquie Bugler for 17 years, but Paul’s involvement with the business stems back much further than that.

Paul began working there 30 years ago in the parts department and has seen a lot of change over the years.

Today, AME specialises in auto electrical and automotive air conditioning service, repairs and parts and has developed a large commercial client base in the viticulture, forestry, transport and earthmoving industries.

The business has seven auto electricians, five of which are also qualified to service air condition-

ing, as well as three vehicles on the road servicing clients all over Marlborough and a growing range of parts in stock.

“We have a big range of parts and accessories including lights, general wiring, and full range of Scosche car audio and mobile accessories.

“If we don’t have it in stock, we can get it in overnight, so call in and see us,” Paul says.

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Barbershop harmonisers in concert

By Megan Connolly The Marlborough Sounds barbershop chorus have been working hard preparing for the annual nation convention of quartet and chorus singing being held in Tauranga later this year.

To showcase their talents and help their preparation, the Marlborough Sounds Chorus will be holding a concert in Picton at the Anglican Church Hall on July 28.

There is only a gold coin entry for the concert, which makes the evening an enjoyable way to escape the cold while enjoying the

harmonies of the group.

They will be joined for the evening by an all-female chorus, Picton’s A Capella Belles, who will sing a number of songs, directed by Vicky Gardiner.

Barbershop singing is based around a melody sung by a ‘lead’ singer in a quartet with the three other singers providing the harmonies.

The singers are usually bass, baritone and a tenor, which enables them to sound or ‘ring’ chords that contain harmonic notes that are not actually sung.

The Marlborough Sounds Chorus was founded in the mid-1990s by an enthusiastic group of men who really liked to sing in the A Capella, or unaccompanied, style of singing.

Each year there is a national convention for the ‘barbershoppers’ in New Zealand, and the Marlborough Sounds Chorus has won many awards for their spirited performances over the years, including Best Small Chorus and Most Improved Chorus at the Pan-Pacific Convention last year.

The chorus, directed by Dr Rod Bird,

practices every Monday night at 7pm at the Church Hall, Ferry Road, Spring Creek.

“New members are welcome, young and old,” chorus member Chris Young says.

“If you have a desire to sing, come along and listen, join in and join up if you like what we do.

“There is no requirement that you can read music or that you have a good voice.

Singing is a skill that can be learned. The only requirement is that you are male,” Chris says.

Trap, check and win!

By Megan Connolly The Picton Dawn Chorus has been running a new initiative to encourage individuals to take part in helping to reduce the predator numbers in Picton and the surrounding areas.

The Bait, Set, Check and Win initiative encourages urban trappers to log their catches to be in the draw to win trips and experiences donated by a local business each month.

Picton pest trapper Richard Paine won a trip to Lochmara for himself and his lucky grandkids.

“I would just catch something, go to the computer and log it, and move on,” Richard says.

Do you want to play a part in the pest programme but don’t know where to start?

No problem.

You can buy a trap for $10 from the EnviroHub on Auckland Street in Picton.

Any time you catch a mouse, rat, stoat, weasel, ferret or possum, you log it into the Picton Dawn Chorus website and then you are in to win. The more critters you catch

and log, the more entries you get.

Even if there is nothing in your trap, you can submit this information once a week online at The Urban Rat Project.

Keep forgetting to check your trap?

When you sign up with the Urban Rat Project you will receive reminders to file your report, and if you do not have internet access you can just drop into EnviroHub to submit your entry.

“It’s such an easy way for an individual to make a difference,” project coordinator Siobain Browning says.

“Bird numbers are in decline because gardens are becoming less wildlife friendly.”

“Give it a go! If you’re frightened of traps, give us a call and we can make something happen,” chairman James Wilson says.

The Minister of Conservation, Eugenie Sage, will be coming to talk at The Picton Dawn Chorus’ public meeting about protecting native wildlife and predator-free 2050 next Monday, July 16, at 7pm in the Queen Charlotte College Hall in Picton.

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“Back in the 70’s there were a lot of motorTraining is normally held at the weekend cyclists, especially because it was a cheap with basic handling skills held twice a month, form of transport then. Things have changed and other training as required. a lot since but it’s still going strong,” he says.

“It’s done in a relaxed environment where He and wife Jane started their business, the aim is to encourage people to have fun Marlborough Motorcycle Riding School in because that’s what motorcycle riding is, it’s 2011 and set about helping people to reach meant to be enjoyed,” John says. their goals of learning to People of all ages sign ride and obtaining their up with the Marlbor“Motorcycle riding licenses. ough Motorcycle Riding John carries out the including famis a very social way School, training and assessments ilies. while Jane takes care of “It’s really neat to see to travel.” the paperwork. families come through “We are essentially a together. I also have a lot licensing agent for the government so records of people who decide to get their motorcycle must be spot on. This is where Jane plays an license a little later in life after raising their important role and without her I couldn’t do families and finding they have more free this,” John says. time.

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Fruit trees now available It is this time of the year that fruit trees are readily available from garden centres and it is the best time to plant them, as they have the rest of winter and all of spring to establish before they hit their first summer.

A number of fruiting trees require a suitable pollinator to obtain good crops, which means you need to buy two different cultivators to ensure that you have a good fruit set.

Now days we can find plums, for instance, that have a double graft, meaning that two varieties of plums will be produced on the same root stock.

The varieties chosen for the grafting will often be the pollinators, so only one tree is needed but two types of plums will be harvested.

Because of the lack of feral bees in parts of New Zealand, if you plant your fruit tree downwind (prevailing wind) of your pollinator, you will

likely have a better fruit set due to pollen being breeze carried.

I now grow most new fruit trees as container plants, using 200 litre drums with the top cut off, or cut in half for a 100 litre container.

Here is how I do it. If you can’t find 200 litre drums then choose the largest plastic rubbish tin you can find (about 76 litres).

Avoid black plastic ones as they can cook the roots in strong direct sunlight.

Drill about 40-50mm wide drainage holes in the sides of the bin about 100mm up from the bottom. This leaves an area at the base for surplus water in the summer.

You can partially dig into the soil and if you want the roots to enter into the soil, place about four holes 40-50mm wide in the bottom as well as four at the cardinal points on the sides.

I have used this part buried method in the past for my citrus trees and passion fruit vines to avoid root rots in winter.

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Kapa Haka: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. All welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

New Zealand Brass Band Championship Parade of Bands: Come and cheer on the bands taking part in this year’s championships. From 1pm. Starting from Charles Street parade will go down Seymour Street and finish in George Street.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Explore the decks and depths of the Edwin Fox Ship. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. 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.

Ulysses Club Ride: Come and explore the road to the end of Collins Valley, then back to Pelorus Bridge Café for lunch. 10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Occupation Exploration Amazing Race: An epic event with tons of challenges, loads of prizes and one amazing race. Also get some insight into the variety of careers on offer right here in Marlborough. $5 per person for a two person team. Ages 12-24 years. Meet at the Marlborough Youth Trust office, 6A Arthur Street.

Registration recommended.

Matariki Festival Night Time Photography Workshop: On the night of a new moon when the stars will align perfectly, learn to take a stunning night time image with local photographer Tamzin Henderson. Meet at Le Café for a short introduction before heading across to Picton Foreshore to enjoy a practical session. Own digital camera required, tripod optional. $10. 7-9pm.

Seed: A truly contemporary, hilarious and smart look at modern reproduction and female friendship, Seed is a drama that’ll make you laugh, or it’s a comedy that’ll make you cry. $20. 7.30pm, Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton. Tickets available at Take Note Picton and Alyssums in Blenheim.

Return Of The Curve: An exhibition of acrylic paintings by Victoria Hales.

Now showing until July 31. Framers on Queens, 71 Queen Street, Blenheim.

Matariki Public Art Installation Add Your Mark: Come and add a Matariki star, design part of the 7 Sisters korowhai, colour-in part of the billboard display or add a piece of poetry during the Matariki Festival.

Markers supplied for use only, all ages welcome. The Matariki Art Billboard will be available outside the Picton Library, 2 Dublin Street, during opening hours. Led by local artist Caroline della Porta. On until July 22.

Children’s Matariki Art Exhibition: The children of Waikawa Bay School are creating Matariki artworks to display and brighten up the empty stores in Picton. Various locations throughout Picton Central Business District. On until July 22.

The Gallery Havelock: Open 10am4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

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

An exhibition telling the story of the local Kurahaupo tribes’ Treaty of Waitangi settlement is currently on at the Millennium Public Art Gallery.

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.

Saturday 14 Matariki Festival AHO: A festival for the whole family. With kapa haka performance, professional roving entertainers including stilt walkers and fire performers, food stalls, children’s workshop to learn poi performance, along with face painting and other activities. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display. 4-8.30pm, Picton Foreshore.​An alcohol free, sustainable and zero waste event.

Picton Women’s Institute: Last chance, plenty on offer, cheap as chips. Everything must go, no offer refused. In the Scout Den, Market Street, Picton. Proceeds to local charities.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Opening hours 10.30am4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show Kurahaupo Ki Te Waipounamu. An exhibition with associated public programmes telling the story of the local Kurahaupo tribes’ Treaty of Waitangi Settlement through words, photography, artworks, practical workshops and talks. On until August 5. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton: Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

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

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

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

Brooklyn Croquet Club: Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

Sunday 15 Marlborough Duathlon Series: With road and mountain bike options.

Run, walk, crawl or grovel your way around the run course, and as long as you have a safe bike and a helmet you’re good to go. A children’s race (12 and under) will be held at the conclusion of the adults race. 10am12pm, $5-$25, Wither Hills Farm Park.

BikeFit 2018 Cyclocross Marlborough: Take the opportunity to have a go and experience the fun, thrill and laughs, riders and spectators alike. Test your skills or try something new, open to all, spectator’s welcome.

From 11.30am, various grades and prices. Auntsfield Estate, Paynters Road.

Premiere Brass In Concert: The culminating event of the championships showcasing two new New Zealand representative bands on their first public performances. Bras and Brass and Bandwagon. This will be a toe tapping two hours of light music for all to enjoy. 2pm. Tickets available at ASB Theatre Marlborough.

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

Marlborough Gliding Club: Sunday’s 10am onwards (weather permitting). Everyone welcome, instructor’s available. Omaka Airfield, Aerodrome Road.

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. Also running on Wednesday July 18.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street.

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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.

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

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

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

Upcoming Events: Backing Nature Helping Our Native Species Thrive: Monday July 16. Minister for Conservation, Hon. Eugenie Sage, will be speaking at a Public Meeting hosted by Picton Dawn Chorus. Her talk will cover how community participation can help with the goal of Predator Free NZ 2050. 7pm at Queen Charlotte School Hall. All welcome.

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SPRINGLANDS Deliverers WANTED Parker and Nelson Streets area.

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The purpose of this role is to assist the Building Control group by assessing building consent applications against the requirements of the Resource Management Act.

• Working in a digital environment.

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• Building industry knowledge is desirable.

• A commitment to customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication skills.

• An ability to read and understand building applications, check sheets and plans will be beneficial.

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

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 24 July 2018.

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Awatere Grazing. Flat to easy rolling land, balance being steeper hill. Three freehold titles. Two earthquake damaged homes. Aircraft hangar, two hay sheds, 3-stand wool shed, Te Pari cattle yards and various sundry buildings. The property is currently being utilised for beef production, dairy grazing and supplement production, early healthy stock finishing country. Vendor has conservatively farmed the property which is currently running 360 mixed aged cattle with no supplements being used. | Property ID BL1236 Deadline Contact

Closing 2pm, Monday 23 July 2018 (unless sold prior) Allan Gifford 027 226 2379

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Joinery Project Manager Vineyard Operator Vineyard Operator

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2Dayz Kitchens is a joinery supply business with a strong customer base.

We supply and install kitchens, laundries, robe fit-outs, and other joinery.

We also supply internal doors, robe sliders and internal stairs.

Edge Viticulture is a locally owned and operated The ideal applicant will have: ge Viticulture is a locally owned and operated vineyard management and contracting vineyard management and contracting Experience in Kitchen Manufacture, siness. We are currently seeking a full-time permanent employee to assist with• our business.

We are currently reasing work load.

The position is based in theseeking Renwick full-time Area and we operate on various ideally be a qualified Joiner eyards aroundpermanent Blenheim. employee to assist with our • Experience in site measuring and increasing work load.

The position is based in practical vineyard u will ideally have previous tractor and machinery experience and some installing kitchens the Area and we various aintenance skills, butRenwick we are able to provide fulloperate training toon someone who is enthusiastic•and Be able to meet deadlines, have good en to learn! A current Growsafe certificate would be an advantage, but is not essential. vineyards around Blenheim. communication and organisation skills e role varies through the year, primarily operation but also You will ideally havetractor previous tractor andincludes general vineyard • Be able to work unsupervised rk and supervision of contractors. machinery experience and some practical • Be flexible, this job will involve helping vineyard maintenance but we e offer a competitive rate of pay, based onskills, experience, andare youable will be working alongside with installing, unloading joinery on site e company owners in a friendly, “hands-on” environment. to provide fullopen, training to someone who is • Have a good understanding of Health enthusiastic andpride keen to learn!

A current u will need attention to detail, take in your workmanship and a focus on working safely. and Safety Growsafe certificate would be an advantage, tended hours will be required during busy periods but some flexibility is available in the • offHave good computer skills, and would but is not essential. ason. be an advantage to have computer Themore role varies through the year, apply, or for information, please email primarily your application and C.V. to CAD program experience tractor operation but021 also general min@edgeviticulture.co.nz or phone 357includes 055.

Remuneration will be negotiated based vineyard work and supervision of contractors. on experience. Vehicle and cell phone We offer a competitive rate of pay, based on included. experience, and you will be working alongside Applicants must be NZ Resident. the company owners in a friendly, open, “handsApply in writing by email with CV to on” environment. cheryl@2dayzkitchens.nz You will need attention to detail, take pride

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HADDY, Thomas Henry (Tom): US Navy - Bosun’s Mate. On Tuesday July 10 2018 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, peacefully, with family at his side. Aged 91 years. Special friend of the late Lorraine, and former spouse to Veronica. Loved father and Dad of David, and Juliette (deceased), Keith and Robyn, Dawn and Kim, Lisa and Tony, and Becky and Brian. Much-loved Grandad and Great Grandad Tom to his many grandchildren. Messages may be sent to the Haddy Family, 77 Meihana Street, Takaka 7110. Special thanks to the staff at Ashwood Park Retirement Village for their wonderful and loving care of Tom. At Tom’s request, a cremation has been held at the Sowman Crematorium.

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Three Lions thrive Pressure - it’s something intangible that’s easy to see.

It does strange things to sports people and sports teams alike.

Some thrive with it, while others take a dive.

The All Blacks generally handle pressure well, that thirst to win is often quenched.

Our cricketers, hockey teams, swimmers have often come up short in big moments.

Pressure can’t be touched but it can be felt and seen on someone’s face.

It’s ironic English football has had its best World Cup campaign in more than two decades simply because the pressure of expectation has not been on them.

Past teams have had so much expectation that they’ve often cramped up under the scrutiny and bowed out before their talent level suggests they should have.

Having spoken to my few English friends throughout football’s biggest tournament, many were just happy to see the ‘Three Lions’ get out of the group stage.

One mentioned to me he was happy to see them make the knockout games and commented that they seemed to be playing with a freedom he hadn’t seen in his 30 years of watching the game.

It was an interesting observation from someone who’s seen more than his share of English football heartache as the national side looked for their first World Cup since 1966.

Past tournaments have been littered with funny stories of how the English messed up campaigns.

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Whether it be a David Beckham red card or a missed penalty, the English seemed to find new and bizarre ways to exit the tournament.

Free of pressure and with limited expectations already exceeded, this team is not burdened by the past, they are not a laughing stock.

No pressure, just pride.

NOTE: At time of printing England lost to Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup Football semi final in extra time, after leading 1-0 for 65 minutes.

Watson wins table tennis The top seed, Nathan Watson, took out the Westwood Mechanical Half-Way table tennis tournament played last Thursday.

The left-hander beat the second seed, Jacqui Wood, in the final by 11-5,11-8,11-7.

Nathan took control early with some well placed serves and

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flicks but Jacqui, with good technique, managed to extend the rallies and hit some telling shots as Nathan was getting the ball to kick off the table.

Nathan beat Sam Flaherty in straight sets in one semi, while Jacqui beat Ken Thompsett in four sets in the other semi. Ken

hasn’t played much this season but still scored points with some heavy loop shots.

One notable result in the second round was Rob Honour beating the third seed Zac Cowdrey by 10-12, 11-5, 11-8, 10-12, 11-5.

Fifth place went to Jason Kennedy, who beat Billy Hebberd

11-5, 5-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-7.

Zac won the Special Plate over Kylie Hurren in a tight match by 12-10,12-10,9-11, 11-13, 11-9.

Marion Wood beat Peter Welsh 7-11,11-5,11-5, 11-7 in the Classic Plate. Dennis Burkhart beat Barbara Burkhart 11-6, 11-6, 12-14, 11-8.

Results from recent matches played at the Rarangi Golf Club.

Ladies Thursday stableford: best overall, Sue Lang 39; Rete Kydd 38; Trish Robertson 37; Anne Newman 35; Annie Hubert 34.

Mens Wednesday stableford: Murray Ingram 41; Murray Swanson 37; Phil Starkey 37; Dick Hubert 36; Dennis Wye 36; Gary Duke 35; Gordon Lang 35; Werner Pluss 35; Bob Pennington 34; Allan Hogg 34.

NTP: Phil d’Auvergne.

Rugby semis tomorrow The Renwick rugby team play Nelson at Neale Park in Nelson tomorrow at 3pm in the NPD Tasman Trophy semi-finals.

The semis are being hosted by the top qualifying teams, Nelson and Marist.

Pole dance studio opening The Pole Studio opens in its new location tomorrow at 4 John Street, Blenheim with nibbles, fun, spot prizes and more.

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Cyclists perform well Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ College students made a very successful trip to Timaru for the South Island Secondary Cycling Championships last weekend, with all riders turning in strong performances.

Marlborough results.

Individual time trials, day 1: Caitlin Murphy, 1st under 14 girls time trial; Jess Spencer 4th under 16 girls time trial. Very close to the podium, missed it by 0.45 second. Adam Bidwell, 11th in under 16 boys; Logan Robb, 19th in under 16 boys;

Andrew Bidwell 7th under 20 boys; Niels van Antwerpen, 10th under 20 boys; Greg Baunton, 15th under 20 boys.

Team time trial: Marlborough Composite team, Logan Robb (MBC), Caitlin Murphy and Jess Spencer(MGC) and Maddy Lowry (Ashburton College), 7th U17 boys category 16km - 27mins 43 sec.; Marlborough Boys College team, Andrew Bidwell, Adam Bidwell, Neils van Antwerpen, Greg Baunton, 5th U20 boys category 16km,

22mins 25 sec.

Sunday road race: Under 14 Girls Caitlin Murphy 2nd; Bunch sprint, under 16 girls, Jess Spencer 4th; under 16 boys, Adam Bidwell 7th.

Bunch sprint, under 16 boys: Logan Robb 17th, caught behind a crash on the second to last lap.

Under 20 boys: Andrew Bidwell 11th, finished in main bunch but had very good attack with four laps to go; Greg Baunton 12th, finished in main bunch; Niels van Antwerpen 18th, finished in main bunch.

The Marlborough Composite cycling team: Logan Robb (MBC), Caitlin Murphy and Jess Spencer(MGC), and Maddy Lowry (Ashburton College).

Marlborough water polo players upset Canterbury and Otago Five Marlborough water polo teams travelled to Canterbury last weekend to compete in a regional tournament against teams from Canterbury and Otago.

The under-12 team played the first game of the tournament on Friday night and beat one of the Canterbury teams 8 – 3.

Next up on Saturday was the second Canterbury team; this was a walk over with Marlborough winning 11-0.

On Sunday against Otago the under-12’s showed that all their training was working with a resounding 11-2 win, taking out the under-12 competition scoring 30 goals and only conceding 5. For those who don’t follow water polo, most games are normally only won by one or two goals, so this was an outstanding display by this great little team.

The under-14 girls faced teams from Otago and Canterbury. First up was Canterbury B, with Marlborough really showing what a great team they have become, with a 19-2 win.

Next up was the Canterbury A team. Marl-

borough finally shone through in the end to win a nail biting 9-8.

The girls final game was against an equally strong Otago team. It wasn’t until the last quarter that Marlborough’s superior, fitness and skill came through with a 9-5 victory.

The under-14 boys were up against some very strong teams and there were some great performances from the boys, some who had stepped up from the under 12 grade.

Their second game against Canterbury was the best effort for the boys, just missing out 5-4.

The under-16 girls team was made up of a mishmash of under-14 (doubling up on their games) and 16 players, so they were really up against the wall.

Due to the lack of teams they had to play a strong Canterbury under-18/20 team first up, going down 17-5, but getting 5 goals against a team of this calibre was something to be very proud of.

Next up was Canterbury U16 team which resulted in an 11-4 loss to the Marlborough

Young Marlborough water polo players Alex Boyce, Matt Mawson, Ryan Marsh, Rhys Gjelsted and Kara Beattie concentrating on the play.

girls. The final game was another of the top games of the weekend with Marlborough playing Otago, with Marlborough scoring a 9-5 win.

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