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By Bill McElhinney “When I look around Marlborough, it’s full of people far more deserving of this award than me!”

That was the typically humble reaction of musician, teacher, conductor and community stalwart Kevin Moseley to the news that he had been recognised as Marlborough’s eighth Living Cultural Treasure.

Kathy and Kevin Moseley have been sharing their musical talents with Marlburians for many years.

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Kevin Moseley is our latest Living Cultural Treasure “However, I am appreciative of this,” Kevin says, “because it reflects more on the people in the organisations that I represent. It’s a privilege to represent all these good people.”

Kevin has been playing and teaching music since has was a youngster.

“I started giving music lessons at age 14,” Kevin says.

And he hasn’t stopped.

“I reckon I’ve never left Marlborough Boys’ College,” Kevin says with his trademark grin.

“I’ve played or sung at the College more than anyone in its history!”

And Kevin is still there regularly, passing on his musical knowledge to the next generation of budding musicians.

Wife Kathy also teaches and is an accomplished piano accompanist and percus-

sionist in the Marlborough District Brass Band.

Kevin will receive the award at a special event to be held at the Marlborough Museum on November 23.

Marlborough Museum ambassador Toni Gillan says a panel decided his contribution to the community, and his inspiring generations of young people to reach their potential in cultural pursuits, deserved the recognition.

“The Marlborough Living Treasure award is a wonderful way to acknowledge the extremely creative people in our community.”

Kevin has played the cornet and now the flugelhorn for more than 50 years, although for the past 30 years, he has done more conducting than playing.

He conducts the Marlborough District Brass Band and is the musical

One of the highlights for Kevin was a trip with the Marlborough District Brass Band to a tourism festival in Shanghai in September 2017.

director of the Blenheim Musical Theatre.

He teaches brass and woodwind instruments to students at three Marlborough primary schools and both Blenheim colleges, and also plays the bugle for the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

Since inception, Marlborough Museum has bestowed nine Living Treasure awards: 101-year-

old weaver Peg Moorhouse; director of plays and creator of Marlborough Children’s Theatre, Duncan Whiting; worldrenowned children’s writer Joy Cowley; artist Triska Blumenfeld; ceramic artist Fran Maguire; carver Clem Mellish, artist JS Parker ONZM, who passed away last year; weaver Margaret Bond, and now Kevin.

Christmas kindness comes early

By Celeste Alexander The Sun’s Christmas Appeal is off to a good start with a number of lovely donations coming into the Sun office on High Street.

Toddler Sayla Poynter-Keen (pictured) brought in her little gift, colouring pens and a colouring book, for another child to enjoy this Christmas.

This is the Sun’s annual appeal, where the community donates gifts, clothing and nonperishable food items.

These are then handed to local

organisations who give them to families in need.

Each year different charities are chosen to benefit from the appeal, and this year it is Strengthening Families (SF) Marlborough as well as Foundations, run by Noralyn Berwick.

So far there have been toiletries, quality secondhand family DVD’s, toys for children and some yummy Christmas treats.

Other items that would be greatly appreciated by the receiving families include: Young children - Colouring

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Teenagers - Toiletry packs (deodorants/perfumes/shower gel), general gift sets, pyjamas, general clothing.

Families - Cosmetic products, shampoo and conditioners, toothpaste, family games.

All donations can be brought into the Sun office at 72 High Street, Blenheim. The cutoff for donations will be Friday, December 7.

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Special tree planting A special tree planting ceremony will take place at the World War I Memorial Tree Walk at Churchill Glade, in Pollard Park, on Saturday at 10am.

The Marlborough RSA was gifted two seedlings sourced from the lone Turkish red pine that stood on a hill above Anzac Cove in Gallipoli, where soldiers from New Zealand and Australia landed.

Mayor John Leggett and Marlborough RSA President Chris Bamber will plant the trees on behalf of the community.

Mamma Duck and her Ducklings went for an adventure through the main streets of Blenheim on Tuesday and drew quite a big audience.

Mamma Duck’s CBD adventure

By Megan Connolly Sun Reporter Megan Connolly went for an adventure through town on Tuesday afternoon with a lost mother duck and her five ducklings.

The lost Mamma Duck crossed the road outside The Sun office in High Street and went for a wander down Queen Street and past the CBD Café, towards Alyssums.

It didn’t take long before the unusual adventurers drew quite a crowd of excited and curious onlookers.

After a quick look around and a little gentle guidance from some onlookers, Mamma Duck decided this wasn’t the way she wanted to go and took her family back down Queen Street and down High Street towards The Forum.

After a slight brush with a busy road, Mamma Duck triumphantly led her babies past the Band Rotunda and towards Whitcoulls for what appeared to

be a spot of early Christmas shopping.

Mamma then took her ducklings into the shop, but decided that maybe they were a little too young to be reading, so exited the shop.

With the smell of The Taylor River calling them, they headed down High Street and towards The Quays.

Another brush with a busy street didn’t slow them down this time.

The traffic was stopped with the help of local bystanders and Mamma Duck waddled under a slowed car and made it across the street in one piece.

You could tell she knew she was close to home, because she picked up the pace and waddled excitedly towards the water.

Their adventure, though only short, must have been tiring, so you can only wonder what Mamma Duck and her ducklings got up to when they were safely in the water.

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They waddled down High Street, much to the amusement of onlookers.

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The Queen Charlotte Friendship Club is hosting a civil defence topic meeting at the Port Marlborough Pavilion at 10:15am next Wednesday, November 14.

C a t h e r i n e Co a t e s f r o m t h e Marlborough District Council will describe the actions required and assist with planning to ensure survival following a natural disaster. This free meeting is open to all. Please bring a gold coin donation for tea/coffee.

Herb society goes plastic free

A quick visit to Whitcoulls for a spot of Christmas shopping.

The Marlborough Herb Society’s annual fundraiser will be held at the Rapaura Springs Garden Marlborough, Stihl Shop Garden Fete this Sunday at Pollard Park, selling herbs that members have grown. What’s exciting about this year is that the Society will be plastic bag free.

Members have been busy sewing some rustic material bags using material off cuts and old sheets, as well as making paper pockets.

They encourage people to bring their own bags and also to reduce plastic going to land fill by reusing plant pots.

The Herb society will gladly take your ‘cup size’ pots for re-use.

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Talented young musicians pass prestigious exam

By Bill McElhinney Two talented young Blenheim musicians have recently scored a first for Marlborough students by passing a prestigious music exam.

Violinist Steven Simpson and pianist Libby Holdaway have both passed the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Diploma in Music Teaching and Performance.

An examiner from London comes out to New Zealand every year and travels the country assessing students.

Steven and Libby were both delighted to learn, shortly after their performances at St Andrews Church, that they had passed.

“This is a great achievement,” Steven’s music teacher, Marios Sophocleus, says.

“The pinnacle of music exams is passing grade eight, and this award is a step above that.”

The Diploma in Music (Teaching and Performance) means the students must perform confidently in a series of pieces set by the examiner and some of their own choice.

It is a mini recital which takes around 30 minutes.

“It tests the maturity of the students,” Marios says, “as well as their ability to give a public performance.”

Maggie Musson, a teacher at Marlborough Girls’ College, has been teaching Libby privately and is delighted with the results.

“They are talented and hard working young people,” Maggie says.

Steven is in his final year at Marlborough Boys’ College, where as well as music he has been studying science and maths, and plans to go to Otago University to study health science.

Libby, who is in her final year at Marlborough Girls’ hopes to have a music career, but next year plans to travel back to Switzerland, where she was previously an exchange student.

“I’ll do some more music study there,” Libby says, “but I just want to have a gap year before I do something else.”

Both youngsters are multiinstrumentalists.

Steven has passed grade seven in piano, and Libby plays the violin and the saxophone with the Girls’ College jazz band.

Local Mike Mitchell sitting in the old Westend Cinema that is located upstairs on Maxwell Road at the Film Buff Convention that happened at the weekend.

Up the Garden Path for art exhibition

Movie adventure in Blenheim

By Megan Connolly Sunday morning is the perfect day for the movies isn’t it? It’s the end of the week and all you want to do is relax and enjoy an adventure.

This is exactly what Film Buffs of Blenheim and others around the nation did at the weekend.

The Film Buffs Convention was an exciting opportunity for the locals and visitors who attended.

The highlight of the gathering was getting to see what goes on up in the projector rooms of both the Event Cinema and the old Westend Cinema on Maxwell Road.

The local head Film Buffs, Bruce Dale, was very excited to see all his organising had paid off.

Around 50 people attended the annual convention, with 20 of them being keen locals interested in seeing some pieces of New Zealand cinematic history.

Talented young Blenheim musicians Libby Holdaway and Steven Simpson with their music teachers, Maggie Musson and Marios Sophocleous.

There were film buffs from up north and down south, and even two families that travelled over from Australia for the event.

“It’s a great way to showcase what Blenheim has to offer,” Bruce says.

The Convention was a film junkie’s dream, starting with the film ‘Carry me Back’ at the Garlic Shed on Saturday, a viewing of 1969 ‘This is New Zealand’ and tour of the cinemas on the Sunday.

The tour of the Westend Cinema offered a chance to step back in time to see how they used to project films before everything moved to digital.

Local man Mike Mitchell is very keen Film Buff who had many memories when he stepped into the old Westend Cinema.

“I remember seeing many movies here, like Star Wars.

“I just really love movies,” Mike says.

By Megan Connolly The Marlborough Arts Society will have an opening preview of a garden themed exhibition called ‘Up the Garden Path’ tonight at 6pm at The Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery on High Street, Blenheim.

The ‘garden’ theme of the exhibition ties in beautifully with Garden Marlborough that will be on this weekend, Helen Ballinger says.

“It’s a subject that easily appeals to a lot of people,” Helen says.

Artists could enter whatever style or medium they wanted, there were no restrictions on what they could produce as long as it followed the theme.

Local artist Leonie Fitzgerald has two pieces of work being displayed in the exhibition where she uses small pieces of ripped up magazines to create a mosaic-like image.

“I treated every square of paper like a dab of paint,” Leonie says.

Leonie spent hours rifling through House and Garden magazines to find the exact colour palette that she was looking for. And when she did, she would tear it out with a steel ruler and rip them into small squares.

“I used a photo of a flower that I took at last year’s Garden Marlborough as a reference for the

Helen Ballinger and artist Leonie Fitzgerald with her artworks that will be displayed on Friday in the Up the Garden Path exhibition at The Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery.

palette I was looking for,” Leonie says.

Her piece ‘Gustav and the Kaka’ was inspired by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt whose work she saw during a trip to London.

“I saw his painting The Kiss and thought how I could give it a

modern take,” Leonie says.

This year’s exhibition will show 50 pieces of work with a majority of local artwork.

The exhibition will be open to the public from November 10 until November 25, from 10.30am to 4.30pm daily. It is free to view.

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We keep you informed of the resource consent process and the likely timeframes for obtaining involved along the way, so you understand what is happening with your consent. At Baseline Group we aim to take the stress out of the resource consents process, so you can sit back and enjoy a summer full of fun in the coastal paradise of the Marlborough Sounds.

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Celebrating a centenary – Armistice Day 2018

School’s out for college students Year 13 students from Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ College, along with their friends and family, came together to celebrate their final day of school last week.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett

spoke to the students about the importance of life after College and the importance of always remembering where they have come from.

The Mayor wished students all the best for next year and beyond.

Ageing Positively - Steps to avoid a fall Falls can cause serious injury for older people and they may also be a sign of an underlying health condition. The risk of falling rises steeply with age as balance and vision deteriorates, muscles weaken and blood pressure drops.

Older people who are not active or who take a lot of medication are also at risk.

It’s important to always tell your GP if you fall; a health assessment may reveal an emerging medical condition or it may show medica-

tion needs changing, glasses need adjusting, or a bit more exercise is needed.

You can cut down the risk of falling in your own home by making a few simple changes. For example: •use non-slip mats and install handrails in the bathroom •use night lights if you need to get up at night •remove or fix floor rugs so they don’t slide or bunch up •sit down to get dressed and put your shoes on

Community News – Youth Mentoring Youth Mentoring is provided by Family Works and matches children from five to 12 years old with an adult buddy who is a good role model and takes the child

out for activities each week for a year. If you would like to know more about this service, contact Family Works, Ph: 03 577 9005.

Temporary Road Closure Thursday 13 December Sunday 16 December 2018 Marlborough District Council Ice Skating Rink From 9.00 am on Thursday 13 December to 7.00 pm on Sunday 16 December 2018 the following roads are proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic for the purpose of the Marlborough District Council ice skating rink.

•Thirteenth Lane Blenheim, the exit on Charles Street from the Liz Davidson carpark, Blenheim. and •The Liz Davidson Pay and Display carpark, Blenheim.

During the proposed period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch).

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Persons wishing to object to the proposal are to lodge their objection and grounds in writing before 20 November 2018 at the office of Marlborough Roads, Level 1, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim or PO Box 1031, Blenheim 7201.

This notice is given pursuant to the Transport (vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

Armistice Day centenary celebrations will take place this Sunday 11 November 2018.

This year marks 100 years of the Armistice that ended the First World War in 1918, after four years of brutal conflict.

The Returned Services Association has been working closely with Council to put together a programme that recognises that important day a century ago.

On Saturday 10 November a special tree planting ceremony will take place at 10.00 am at the World War One Memorial Tree Walk at Churchill Glade, Pollard Park.

The Marlborough RSA was gifted two seedlings sourced from the lone Turkish red pine that stood on a hill above Anzac Cove in Gallipoli, where soldiers from New Zealand and Australia landed. Mayor John Leggett and Marlborough RSA President Chris Bamber will plant the trees on behalf of our community.

At 11.00 am on Sunday 11 November, a special service will be held at the War Memorial Clock Tower in Seymour Square, Blenheim.

A parade of returned servicemen, servicewomen and Defence Force personnel will march from the Band

Rotunda at Market Place, to the War Memorial Clock Tower.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Armistice Day celebrations, so make sure you take part in marking this special day in our history.

Lest we forget.

Pipe repairs rolled out Blenheim’s High Street stormwater pipe received some TLC last week, when it was relined and strengthened.

Council Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney said the original pipe, thought to have been installed in the early 1900s, was cracked in many places.

“There is a risk that it will collapse entirely if there is another earthquake. It’s fortunate that technology has improved dramatically since that first pipe was laid 100 years ago.

“Today we repair a broken 750 mm pipe by inserting a new 600 mm pipe inside the old one. The new pipe expands once it is pushed along the old pipe and any gaps between the two are filled with granite.”

The repair work was completed in just a couple of days, rather than digging up the entire pipe which would have taken weeks.

This job is the first in a series of pipe renewal projects around the region. A contract has recently been awarded for the improvement of over two kilometres of sewer pipeline around Blenheim. This is the first stage of a 20 kilometre repair programme over the next ten years between Blenheim and Picton.

No replacement for Council vacancy Councillors have decided not to replace Councillor Laressa Shenfield, who resigned on 17 October to relocate to Melbourne with her family.

Mayor John Leggett said there were a number of options open to the Council, and it had made a pragmatic and cost effective decision.

“Because Councillor Shenfield resigned within 12 months of the next elections, Councillors took the view that the practical thing to do would be not to fill her vacancy. This will also save rate-

payers $80,000 in election costs.”

“Laressa will still play a role in finishing up her work on the Marlborough Environment Plan as a commissioner, and I thank her for continuing to see that important process through to its conclusion.”

The reduction of one from the cohort of 12 councillors will have only a short-term and minor effect on the make-up of Council’s committees and sub-committees.

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Huge thanks

It was lovely to see Harry and Meghan in NZ. I wish them a long and happy life together.

A huge thanks for the nice person who found my keys at the Taylor river & hung them up on the fence.

Much appreciated, its like I had won the lotto when I saw them.

Kind regards A

Intersection visibility Who’s paying?

Why are we, ratepayers, paying the council lawyers costs for the MDC to push ahead, on behalf free to a North Island contractor and local grape barons for the pyroligneous plant for now untreated timber which is better simply chipped for gardens?

Where is the local MP (probably in Hawkes Bay), the Greens, MDC lawyer and councillors?

Oh silly me, on their vineyards!

Another poisonous grape post darling?

Intersections in Blenheim - MDC needs to get out there to make sure all intersections have clear visibility.

There are a few that I know I have to cross the lines just to see if there is oncoming traffic because of foliage.

There’s a need of a few solar-powered flashing lights at some STOP intersections also, as a few too many don’t seem to see that they’re even intersections.

What a judgemental attitude some people have... my family currently rent, and I’ve seen properties surrounding ours in a far worse state.

We take care of our home, we have a hired wheelie bin. We have regularly mowed lawns, and our garden is tidy.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Halloween manners I’d like to commend all the children and young people who visited our Witherlea home on Halloween.

Everyone was very well-mannered even after all the treats had disappeared! Well done!

Re: Rentals To the renters that jumped up and down about the txt about rentals, it was over grown lawns and rubbish all over the sections of some properties.

I know there are some amazing tenants out there it was not intended about them.

Thank you

Innocent until proven guilty?

Springlands Post

Innocent until proven guilty in NZ right? Then why are remand prisoners kept in prison for over 3 years on minor charges?

Gotta be something wrong there somewhere.

Another albatross to inherit?

Was it just me that missed the announcement that Council has now paid in full the theatre loans?

I seem to recall the fuss when they just had to guarantee them?

Now ratepayers are majority shareholders do we get a discount? Another albatross our kids will inherit?

Water leaks Once in Seddon a report of a water leak would have been fixed by one man in a couple of hours.

At least three leaks in Seddon at present and have been there for months. Council please chase up contractors.

Re: adult park?

How ridiculous, take a rug and sit under a tree or park bench.

A staff member helped me sort and wrap a parcel for posting to Northland on Friday, saying it would take up to three days to get there, Monday being day one.

It arrived and was delivered the next day, Saturday.

How is that for service. Thanks go out to the staff and NZ POST.

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Unsung heroes Emergency Services, we are very lucky to have such dedicated compassionate professional people working here in Blenheim. Wairau Hospital A n E staff and St John’s ambulance are very much unsung heroes of our community We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

Limit to 70 words please.

Why are people letting off fireworks with all this wind. No brains.

So Blenheim now has a local legal eagle who considers himself to be expert on asbestos and it’s effect on humans. Methinks the local medics will not agree with his waffle.

Charity overload As much I like to give to charities, it is really annoying when I get mail not asked for.

Some are from charities I don’t even remember giving to. Three letters this past week feels like harassment.

Don’t call or post me, I’ll call or post you. OK?

Fireworks in the wind

To the staff at Chantilly Cafe, thank you for going beyond the call of duty, assisting my husband to an outside chair.

While I was retrieving our car from the AA carpark a number of people stopped to ask if he was OK. Thank you to you also.

It is reassuring to know there are so many caring people out there.

Local legal eagle Re: Rental properties obvious

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Re: Tooted off the road Thank you for warning me about the culture I will be heading into when I drive to CHCH for the first time next month.

Sixty years driving and from my experiences there are bad drivers right across the spectrum.

Don’t forget you will be elderly one day. Were you never taught how to be tolerant and have empathy.

We were never taught “Road Rage”.

Water meters needed To the home owners on Hope Drive near reserve, grass does not grow on your driveways and main road.

Irresponsible of you to waste so much water.

Time to bring in water meters.

Re: Wheelie bin options?

It has to be one or other. As a rate payer would then be paying out for two different types of trucks to pick up.

Re: rental properties obvious You’re so wrong, a member of my family rents a property.

Beautiful flower and veggie gardens, lawns always mowed, inside always clean and tidy.

Your comment is very judgemental.

Truck sweeper?

There’s smashed glass every where in Blenheim, on roads & footpaths. Where’s the truck sweeper.

Greed destruction Plastic is now detected in fresh fish, sprays banned by the EU, used on grapes, little care or soil aggregation techniques, meaning the land is dying, rivers forever polluted, rain abused on the way past from the sky and now; to top us all off a poisonous post burning plant wanted by those in viticulture, deadly poisons to those on atomizers.

Allow this to proceed and you surely sign off ones own demise.

Stop it or drop from it folks!

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Historic Havelock spade gets a place in museum

By Megan Connolly Havelock Primary school will be gifting Havelock Museum a spade today, that was used by Sir William Pickering and young students to plant a Rimu Tree. The handing over ceremony was to take place at 3pm at the school.

The spade was bought specifically for the occasion back in 2003, one year before Sir William Pickering passed away, and has become part of the school and town’s history.

Handing over the spade means it can be displayed as a celebration to

all that Sir William Pickering has achieved and honouring the town in which he came from.

The public is welcome to attend the handing over ceremony, organiser Rita Jacobson says.

Havelock has had a long history intertwined with Sir William Pickering, a man who is best known for his work as a rocket scientist. He was a young student at Havelock School in the early 20th century while living with his grandparents.

Many years later, Sir William Pickering served as the director

of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) jet propulsion laboratory for 22-years.

In 2011 a Totara tree was planted next to the one planted by Sir William Pickering in 2003 at the school’s 150th jubilee using the same spade.

The spade symbolises an important part of Havelock School’s history and the achievements of Sir William Pickering, Rita says.

“The school felt it was important to put it on display with the story and history behind it all.”

Students Senio Holland and Ethan Marshall with Sir William Pickering in 2003 when they planted the Rimu tree at Havelock School. The iconic spade was to be passed onto the Havelock Museum today.

October warm and sunny

By Bill McElhinney It was a warm and sunny October, with above average temperatures and below average rainfall, Marlborough Research Centre scientist Rob Agnew says.

And Richmond and Blenheim are falling behind in the annual sunniest town stakes, with Napier recording the highest sunshine hours last month.

The sunniest place in New

Zealand during October was Napier, which recorded 275.7 hours sunshine. In second place was Whakatane with 268.2 hours, with Blenheim in third place with 266.1 hours.

Blenheim’s rival for the sunniest town title, Richmond, recorded only 245.3 hours sunshine in October, 20.8 hours less than Blenheim.

At the end of September Rich-

mond was leading Blenheim by 23.6 hours, for 2018.

However, at the end of October, Richmond’s lead has been cut to only 2.8 hours.

So with two month’s left in 2018, the sunshine race is between Richmond and Blenheim. Whakatane is too far behind to make up the difference.

The warmest maximum temperature last month was 25.9°C

on October 20. The coolest temperature was 1.2°C, recorded on October 13.

And it does appear to be getting warmer. In five of the six years 2013 to 2018, the October mean temperature has been well above average. In the 11 years 2002 to 2012, the mean October temperature was never above average.

It’s also drier. The total rain of 70.0 mm for September and

October 2018 is only 62 per cent of the long-term average for these two months (112.2 mm).

The four months from October to January are traditionally the windiest months in Blenheim, Rob says.

However, October was less windy and the trend of less wind in the last decade also applies to November, December and January.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

The NZ Transport Agency, KiwiRail and the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery alliance (NCTIR), are delighted to have won the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award for 2018 for their work on the Kaikōura earthquake recovery. This global award, decided by public vote, is a benchmark of industry excellence in design and construction which recognises a project that transforms people’s lives.

‘We’re very thankful for everyone in the community and beyond who voted for our project – this is well deserved recognition of the hard work, dedication and determination of the thousands of people who so quickly rebuilt the rail line and roads, reconnecting communities and restoring critical New Zealand freight networks,’ says KiwiRail’s Acting Chief Executive Todd Moyle.

‘It was a collective effort that resulted in engineering excellence, and every crew member should feel proud of themselves,’ says the NZ Transport Agency’s Steve Mutton, Chair of the NCTIR Board.

This international competition compared the recovery work against a number of outstanding engineering projects from across the globe including The Tate Museum in St Ives, England; the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project, India; and The Forth Bridge Replacement Crossing, Scotland.

Brian Kirtlan, NCTIR Project Director said that the team’s work in Kaikōura couldn’t have been achieved without the dedication of the people on the ground.

The NCTIR team is a diverse and exceptionally talented team of professionals. We’d like to thank all our team members past and present for their efforts. We’re still working hard to complete the rebuild of the rail and road network and we couldn’t do this without the support of the community.’

ICE Director of Membership Sean Harris said: ‘One of many inspiring submissions this year, the project stands out globally as not only one of the finest examples of outstanding technical achievement but also highlights the importance of civil engineering in enabling social and economic progress.’

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Plants and more at market

Mieke and Maurice Davies are the Saint Mary's Youth Group coordinators and invite the public to a fundraising quiz night.

Dale and Lynne Simpson

Saints and Sinners dress up quiz night

By Celeste Alexander Quiz nights are becoming increasingly popular among groups looking to fundraise, and next week’s event for the St Mary’s Youth Group will be just that - fun for all!

Youth Group co-ordinators Mieke and Maurice Davies have put together a fun evening for next Friday, November 16 at 7pm with the theme ‘Saints and Sinners’.

Last year’s quiz night went so well that they decided to make it an annual event, Mieke says.

“It’s open to anyone wanting to come

along, get dressed up and have some fun.

We have had a lot of businesses who have donated some really good stuff to bid on in the live auction as well as spot prizes and a prize for best dressed, so make sure you get your tickets,” she says.

Tickets cost $10 each, it’s a BYO event and supper will be provided.

To purchase tickets contact Maurice on 027 4445 506.

Proceeds raised will go towards the general running of the Youth Group and sending youth to camps.

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provided by Dale and Lynne Simpson who have been growing plants from seed in their greenhouse. This year these will include tomatoes (Money Maker, Beef Steak, Heritage, Black Plum and Red Cherry), Lettuces (Webb’s Wonder and Great Lakes), Basil, Zucchinis, Silver Beet, Salad mix, Rocket and Beetroot.

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of various flowers.

With the cost of vegetable plants and vegetables themselves increasing in price the plant stall will be a great place to get good quality plants at a reasonable price.

And if gardening is not your thing then maybe cakes and sweets, jams and preserves, garage sale, yesterday’s treasures or the BBQ will entice the public to come along and pick up a bargain.

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It is Market Morning at St Christopher’s on Saturday 10 November starting at 8.30am.

All the popular stalls will be there including Christmas Decorations. This stall was a new one last year and rose from the many inquiries and requests for homemade and crafty decorations.

One stall that is certainly worth a look at is the plant stall. Many of the plants are

Helping grow the country

A large turnout is expected for the traditional Armistice Day service on Sunday in Seymour Square, the final service in the four year programme of events that have been held to mark the World War 1 Centenary.

Church bells will be pealing as they did 100 years ago with news of the peace.

The Marlborough District Council offices will be decorated to reflect the street decorations erected for Blenheim’s Peace Parade, which drew big crowds celebrating the end of the war.

Sunday’s Armistice Day service will begin at 10.45 am with a large contingent from RNZAF Base Woodbourne joining Returned Servicemen and Servicewomen to march from the band rotunda in Market Square, around Seymour Square to the war memorial clock tower.

There will be a fly-past at 11.00 am, just before the service gets under way.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett will welcome everyone and a short address will be delivered by past Mayor Alistair Sowman.

Marlborough Girls’ College students will take part in the service; Libby McDonald will lead the singing of the

Marlborough RSA president Chris Bamber with the wreath she will lay at Sunday's Armistice Day 100 year commemoration, on behalf of the RSA.

New Zealand and British national anthems and Lilah Bowers will recite the battlefield poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. The Combined Choirs of Marlborough will sing during the wreath laying and placing of poppies.

The traditional wreath of red poppies will be laid at the war memorial, a reminder of the wild poppies that grew across the Flanders lowlands where so many troops lost their lives.

Marlborough District Brass

Band member Denis Teeling will play The Last Post for the final time during the centenary.

Mr Teeling, supported by Nan Kahu and her kapahaka group, performed in a short service for 100 consecutive days in 2015 to mark the centenary.

If the weather is bad, the Armistice Day 100 Year Commemoration Service will be moved to the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in Kinross Street, Blenheim.

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By Celeste Alexander Last year grieving father, Bary Neal, who lost his son Matt to suicide, stepped out into the public eye and led an inspirational event in Blenheim that attracted the highest number of people within New Zealand HopeWalk!

It was the first time it was held in Blenheim and not only brought people together, but it served as a way for Bary to share his message; “Never try and go it alone and never be afraid to ask for help”.

One year on and the HopeWalk will again be taking place in Blenheim next Saturday, November 17, but this time led by a man who will be sharing the story of his own struggle with depression.

Vita Vaka was asked personally

by Bary to lead a team organising this year’s HopeWalk, with help from the Bcre8ve Performing Arts Founder Lynette Leota and the ‘dream team’ Nicole Pereira, and Emma-Jay King.

Last year Vita was involved with the entertainment held after the walk, and with his role working with youth and experience from time spent on a suicide prevention advisory board, he feels it’s a good opportunity to inspire hope.

“My aim is to mobilise the community to spark someone else up with hope, passion and drive to discover their purpose. If you have lost someone to suicide, hope is that bandage you put over the wound as you heal,” he says.

Vita has chosen a theme for HopeWalk close to his heart ‘Celebrating life and celebrating you’.

“It’s more of a preventable, solution based approach to the event. Not only will HopeWalk be to remember those we have lost, but we will also be getting the message across... do you see how valuable you are to live and believe in hope?

“If we can increase the number of people celebrating life by believing in their positive values, then we will impact to reduce the number of suicides,” he says.

HopeWalk will begin at 10am at Seymour Square in Blenheim.

People are asked to be ready to walk at 10.30am.

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30-40 minutes, heading down Nelson Street and around into High Street to finish back at Seymour Square.

There will be a number of stalls at Seymour Square set up by support networks and organisations, as well as live entertainment and speeches.

“I hope to see as many people as possible take part. If you yourself, or someone you know, are struggling with depression and anxiety there will be information and support on hand to raise the awareness of the solutions available in Blenheim,” Vita says.

“We encourage people to wear vibrant yellow, the colour of HopeWalk, but just your presence is awesome.”

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Diabetes Action Month

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What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin, or when the body cannot make good use of the insulin it produces.

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas, that acts like a key to let glucose from the food we eat, pass from the blood stream into the cells in the body to produce energy.

All carbohydrate foods are broken down into glucose in the blood. Insulin helps glucose get into the cells.

Not being able to produce insulin or use it effectively leads to raised glucose levels in the blood (known as hyperglycaemia).

Over the long-term, high glucose levels are associated with damage to the body and failure of various organs and tissues.

Type 1 Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes is the result of not creating enough insulin to keep blood glucose levels in the normal range, and cannot be prevented but can be managed through a combination of medication, healthy food choices and exercise.

Type 1 diabetes most often occurs in childhood, often in children aged 7 – 12 years. However it can occur at any age – from tiny babies to very old people.

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes: • Thirst • Passing more urine • Weight loss • Very tired • Mood changes • May also have: • Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting • Skin infections, thrush • Extreme hunger • Poor concentration and performance

Diagnosis and treatment Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. For many people (but not all) it can be prevented through following a healthy lifestyle, and while it cannot be cured, it can be managed and people with type 2 diabetes can and do live active and healthy lives.

In type 2 diabetes, either the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, or the cells in the body don’t recognise the insulin that is present. The end result is the same: high levels of glucose in your blood.

Some groups of people are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes: European 40 years of age or older, diabetes in your family (grandparents, parents, brothers or sisters), Maori, Asian, Middle Eastern or Pacific Island descent aged 30 years or older, high blood pressure, overweight (especially if you carry most of your weight around your waist) Symptoms of type 2 diabetes: You may have had type 2 diabetes for many years without realising it. Not everyone has symptoms. Symptoms may include: • Feeling tired and lacking energy • Feeling thirsty • Going to the toilet often • Getting infections frequently • Getting infections which are hard to heal • Poor eyesight or blurred vision • Often feeling hungry If you have any of the above symptoms, discuss these with your doctor.

Type 1 diabetes most often occurs in childhood, often in children aged 7 – 12 years. However it can occur at any age – from tiny babies to very old people.

Take action, live well During Diabetes Action Month which is held in November, Diabetes NZ will raise awareness and encourage action to challenge Kiwis to ‘Act Now To Live Well’.

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Friday 9 Marlborough A&P Show: A time when town meets country. With livestock, entertainment, trade sites, animal nursey and so much more. Entry $5-$30 with public parking for $5. Today and Saturday 8am-5pm. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, Corner of Maxwell and Alabama Roads.

The Woody SpeedShear: Don’t miss a great night of entertainment.

Starting with The Bark Up at 7pm, $5 per dog entry. Followed by the Speed Shearing, Open $30, senior $25, teams $20 (4 people including 1 female). Teams must include a Winder, Drinker, Eater and Shearer. Live music will follow at 9.30pm.

Woodbourne Tavern, 80 High Street, Renwick.

Rapaura Springs Garden Marlborough: A celebration of Marlborough’s stunning landscape with garden tours, garden themed workshops and social events.

Various locations and times. On until November 11.

Craft Market: Featuring locally made craft including Redrock hats, Christmas crafts, jewellery, clothing, garden ornaments, plants as well as raffles. Today 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. The Forum, corner of High and Market Streets.

Marlborough Quilters ’Exhibition: Featuring traditional, modern art plus miniature to large quilts, from local talented quilters. Today and Saturday 10am-4.30pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. $2.

Clubs of Marlborough.

“Sea Fever, River Flow”: New Zealand classical guitarist and acclaimed composer Bruce Paine present his solo recital “Sea Fever, River Flow”.

6-8pm. Tickets $25. Limited cash door sales available on the night. Old Tua Marina Church, Brayshaw Heritage Park.

Being Your Bad Arse Self: An evening of fun looking at the value of self-acceptance, the importance of liking who we are and how this can be achieved.

6-7.30pm. Whitney Street School. Entry is by donation to the Motor Neurone Disease.

The Nutcracker: Christmas comes but once a year and this is a Christmas gift for all the family. Performed by the Royal New Zealand Ballet, this is guaranteed to be full of festive enchantment for all ages. 7.30pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

The Marlborough Camera Club: Exhibition ‘Spirit of Wairau’, showcasing selected photographs taken by members depicting our beautiful region. On until November 15. Café Home, 1C Main Street.

Marlborough Women’s Club: Every Friday, 2-4pm. Speakers, entertainment, outings and afternoon tea. 108 High Street, Blenheim.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Exhibition on show ‘Nature’s Window’ by Melissa-Jane Skehan.

Bella Bromwich, Caitlyn Fishburn, Laura Anderson and Khloe Shefford pictured at last year's Marlborough A&P Show. There will be plenty of family friendly entertainment again this year. File photo.

Featuring abstract landscape paintings, creative botanical photography and floral castings. On until November 27.

Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week.

The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm.

10 London Quay, Picton.

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 10 St Christopher’s Market Morning: Plants, Christmas decorations, jams, cakes, books, BBQ and lots more.

8.30pm-1pm. St Christopher’s Church, corner of Weld and Cleghorn Streets.

Armistice Day 100 Year Commemoration – Tree Planting: A special tree planting ceremony taking place at the World War One Memorial Tree Walk. 10am. Churchill Glade, Pollard Park, Parker Street.

Strong Women Standing Tall: Selected stories of Marlborough Women from Marlborough Museum’s ongoing exhibition. Devonshire teas available for $5. Today and Sunday 10am-4pm.

Marlborough Women’s Club, 108 High Street, Blenheim.

Eastern States Speedway: Production Saloon Best Pairs and Stockcar Battle of the Vines Round 1. $5-$25.

6pm. Eastern State Speedway, Vintage Lane, Renwick.

Marlborough Artisan Market:

Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down every Saturday 9am-1pm. The Quays, Riverside Park, Taylor River.

Weather dependant.

Marlborough Community Potters Annual Exhibition: Ceramic art and Pottery exhibition by local artists. Free to view and open daily 10am-4.30pm. On until November 11. WK Building, 2 Alfred Street.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show, Botanical Art Worldwide Exhibition featuring over 40 works by contemporary botanical artists. Also ‘Inside / Outside’ an annual fundraising exhibition featuring a group exhibition of invited artists, both established and emerging. On until December 9. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Up the Garden Path’. A members’ and invited artists’ exhibition of art with a garden theme.

On until November 25. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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.

Road Bunch Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

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

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw

Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas the Tractor 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.

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

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

Sunday 11 Marlborough Armistice Day – 100 Year Commemoration: Commemorating the signing of the Armistice, declaring an end to the hostilities and the start of the peace process, marking the end of World War 1.

11am. Blenheim War Memorial, Seymour Square, Seymour Street.

Stihl Shop Garden Fête: An outstanding selection of high quality plants, crafts and goods for the garden and gardener, entertainment and refreshments. Free entry. 9am-3pm. Churchill Glade, Pollard Park, Parker Street.

Walk 2 D’Feet MND: Fun, easy walk to help support those with Motor Neurone Disease. 9am-12pm.

Taylor River Reserve, Monro Street.

Blenheim Country Music Club: All new performers welcome, come along and join in. 2pm. $3 with afternoon tea. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace: To commemorate the 100th Anniversary

of Armistice Day. The Marlborough Singers and members from the Marlborough District Brass Band will perform “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” by British composer Karl Jenkins. 4-5.30pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 35 Queen Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Womans MTB Ride: On every Sunday 10am–12pm. Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

Blenheim Croquet Club: Come along and have a go. Every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. 1pm. Parker Street, Pollard Park.

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display.

Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Kapa Haka: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. All welcome.

Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Take the opportunity to visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, and discover this gem of international history. 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: Ride to Clarence Bridge and return to Ward for lunch. 10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Also Thursday Group rides. Meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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

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

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Vehicle Sales Person Houston Mitsubishi Blenheim is in growth mode, in both new and used vehicles. With the pending departure of a valued team member we are on the search for a very enthusiastic, proactive person who can make a big contribution to our continued growth.

Key responsibilities • Manage and develop relationships with existing clients • Show initiative in obtaining new business • Driven to achieve budgeted targets Required Skills & Experience • Understanding and appreciation of our products • Demonstrated success in selling (preferably vehicles) • Basic technical knowledge of motor vehicles and computer skills Personality • Dynamic self-motivated & dedicated to succeed • Passionate & dedicated to delivering high customer service • Honest, reliable & hard-working, doing what needs to be done • Have a high standard of presentation and experience Ultimately we are seeking an ambitious, hands-on sales person with a real passion for growing the business. Remuneration is by way of retainer, commission and company vehicle.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

If you are interested in this role and have the relevant skills & experience, please forward your CV to anorris@houstons.co.nz Applications close on the 14 November.

BRAND MANAGER Lake Chalice represents multi award-winning wines built upon a foundation of almost three decades of market pedigree. Owned today by the Ibbotson’s of Saint Clair Family Estate, Lake Chalice retains their own mature vineyards while having access to a state-of-the-art winery and experienced viticultural team.

We are seeking a highly self-motivated and extremely enthusiastic person for the permanent, full-time position of Lake Chalice Brand Manager to start in January 2019.

Some responsibilities will include: • Create and execute a marketing and growth plan that coincides with the overall brand identity and strategy • Proactively drive creative development and trial new exposure opportunities • Manage appropriate brand positioning both domestically and internationally • Monitor market developments, research consumer trends and competitor best practice • Manage first point consumer communications and event engagements • Monitor all packaging and production flows • Control pricing and promotional plans • Manage a digital and social media strategy • Work in partnership with dedicated sales teams to develop, incentivise and implement channel growth strategies To be successful in this role you will have fantastic time management and organisational skills, high attention to detail, be confident in using core Microsoft Office applications, and be an effective communicator both written and verbal. We’re looking for somebody with initiative who will be proactive and comfortable to work both independently and as part of a team while retaining willingness to learn.

At least three years dedicated Brand Management or Marketing Management exposure required. Previous experience working in the alcoholic drinks sector preferred.

To express your interest in this position please either email or post your application to Becky as per the contact details below.

Applications close Friday the 16th of November 2018.

HR & Administration Manager Lake Chalice Wines P O Box 970 Blenheim, 7240 becky@saintclair.co.nz

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Warehouse Storeperson This role based at 829 Taylor Pass Road is a fantastic opportunity for a meticulous, organised and diligent person to join our dedicated team.

The successful applicant will use their leadership and organisational abilities to manage the warehouse including the following areas: • Monitoring supplies and conducting regular stock takes • Unloading and loading trucks • Maintaining all equipment, handyman skills will an advantage • Supervising casual staff This is a hands on role, you must be physically fit and self motivated. Ideally the applicant will hold their forklift and class 2 licences.

A positive, can do attitude with an attention to detail is critical in this role.

This is a permanent full time role. Flexible hours may be required.

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@taylorpasshoney.co.nz Applications close 16 November 2018.

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We are looking for people who want an opportunity to be part of our passionate team where there is plenty of scope to reach your full potential.

Work with us in a supportive environment where quality outcomes are our goal. You will get a variety of opportunities to share your skills and develop knowledge for a recognised career in vineyard operations.

We are all about supporting our people, we recognise and reward experience, offer on-going practical skill-building opportunities where we place you in a role that matches your skills, training and aspirations.

Apply your practical knowledge and skills on a day-to-day basis; • Tractor and machinery operations • Spray applications • Irrigation operations • Hands-on vineyard maintenance • Harvest operations Please apply via our website or call Delegat National Viticulture Office for an application form on (03) 572 6300, 1st Floor, Riverview House, 13 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201.

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Vineyard Positions Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand are seeking positive, capable and self-motivated individuals to join our team. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of the team in one of Marlborough’s prominent Viticulture Operations.

We have the following positions available in Marlborough: Vineyard Machinery Operators and Senior Machinery Operators – Full Time We are looking for Vineyard Machine Operators and Senior Machine Operators to join our Machine Operations Team. You would be part of a dedicated vineyard machine operation team who work with a well-respected modern fleet of viticulture machinery providing an industry leading machinery service to our South Island vineyards.

Vineyard Machinery Operators - Fixed Term We are looking for Vineyard Machine Operators for fixed term positions through the busy summer growing season and harvest to work with our full time Vineyard Machinery Operator team. You would be part of a dedicated vineyard machine operation team who work with a well-respected modern fleet of viticulture machinery providing an industry leading machinery service to our South Island vineyards.

We are one of New Zealand’s premier wine and spirits companies. We represent a rich portfolio of brands that makes us intensely proud and reflects our #1 position in New Zealand - a position achieved through hard work and a great culture. We are a company of people with commitment and integrity, a dash of entrepreneurship and a splash of conviviality.

If this sounds like the new challenge that you have been waiting for we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today at: https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en-nz/careers/

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CLIMO, Leonard John (Len): Joan and family wish to say thank you to all the folk who joined with us on Sunday when we put his ashes in his resting place. A big thank you to Innes, Rachel and Bella who really made the day. Once again thank you all.

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Production Forecasting Manager Saint Clair Family Estate is proud to be a family owned winery located in the heart of Marlborough. Our quality wines are internationally recognised and it’s a real team effort to help produce and distribute these wines throughout the world.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this exciting opportunity will see the right candidate working alongside the winemaking and management teams ensuring the inventory levels are maintained at the appropriate levels to supply orders to all local and world markets.

Key responsibilities include: • Review current inventory management processes including allocations and forecasting • Manage inventory levels and plan for bottlings and labelling to meet demand • Forecast future requirements by label and variety for future vintages • Contribute towards the continuous improvement of processes and day-to-day activities relating to inventory management, forecasting and planning • Staff management To be successful in this challenging yet rewarding role you will need to quickly gain a thorough knowledge of our products and current processes. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate: • Experience in a similar inventory or planning position • Strong computer literacy (Excel, Word and Outlook) • A high level of enthusiasm and passion for achieving the best results • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills • A positive outlook, continuous improvement approach This is a full-time role working from our administration office at the winery in the Riverlands Estate, Marlborough.

To express your interest in this position please either email or post your application to Becky as per the contact details below.

Applications close Wednesday the 21st of November 2018.

Becky Sangster Human Resources Manager Saint Clair Family Estate P O Box 970 BLENHEIM 7240 becky@saintclair.co.nz

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The Blue Door’s 20th Birthday Please join us for a celebratory morning tea at the Blue Door November 24th, 10.30am–12pm

Constellation Brands New Zealand is the #1 exporter of wine to the US, with our brands Kim Crawford and Nobilo driving category growth across the Pacific. Our people and brands set us apart from the competition!

About The Role Reporting to a Block Manager, we have roles available in the vineyards where the journey of our award-winning wine begins. You would be responsible for daily duties that bring us quality year after year: machine operation, supervising seasonal workers, and caring for our vineyards.

Key Responsibilities • Championing a safety culture, ensuring proper PPE, incident reporting • Supervision of seasonal workers • Mulching, spraying, trimming, plucking, and general vine maintenance • Trellis and irrigation maintenance • Harvest operations About You • A team player with a can-do attitude • Experience in vineyards is preferred but not required; Growsafe, first aid and onsite training is provided • Seasonal work (harvest, spraying, frost fighting, etc) may require flexibility of hours or shift work • A current driver’s licence Our benefits include paid birthday leave, bonus scheme, superannuation, wellness & travel allowance, flu shot, paid ITO training, and much more.

We offer a team environment with viticulture often collaborating with winemakers to bring out the best in quality for our consumers.

To apply by 23 November, visit www.constellationnz.com/careers, or email celia.daniels@cbrands.com for a confidential chat.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Jordie sure to be there despite form Jordie Barrett may be testing the All Black selectors’ faith in him.

The enigmatic fullback, who has been out of favour for the latter part of the home season after a poor performance in the loss to South Africa, was equally inept against Japan on Saturday and the almighty court of public opinion

wants him out.

His replacement, the on debut George Bridge, had a blinder, continuing his strong domestic form.

For much of the past decline, public consensus has suggested it has become harder to play your way out of the All Blacks than it

has been to play your way in.

The usual scape-goats for this theory have been Sonny Bill Williams and Isaea Toeava.

Barrett is still the second best fullback behind Ben Smith but what has made his stocks somewhat valuable is that he is a second kicking option for his up-and-

Golf results from recent matches Blenheim Golf Club Nov. 1, mens stableford: Jim Findlay 44; Bill Varrall 39; Clive Drummond 38; Mike Guillemot 38; Bob Tapp 38; Dave Lightfoot 38; Wayne Waldin 38; Cyril Scammell 38. Nine holes: Don Gray 18; Hay Montgomery 17; Allen Knight 17.

Nov. 3, monthly medal: Best ross, Murray Belk 77; nett: Cyril Scammell 61; Dezs Campbell 63; Barry Forbes 65; Mike Guillemot 66; Murray Belk 67; Doug Shaw 67; Clive Aitchison 69; Wayne Waldin 69; Warren Ingram 69.

Nov. 5, 9 hole stableford: Ivan Neame 19; Ian Hatcher 19; Don Gray 19; George Mitchinson 18; Bruce McLauchlan 18; Peter Olding 18; Ian Clark 17; John Rewi 22; Marg Ogier 19; Colleen McLeod 18; Jan Peglar 16.

down brother, Beauden, whose boot off the tee has run hot and cold particularly in 2018.

With the All Blacks going for three consecutive World Cup crowns in less than 12 months, tough selections will have to be made.

Dropping Jordie seems the best

option on paper but gut instinct suggests the men in black have built an envied culture of winning because they deal with the devils they know and not the latest flavour of the month.

Form is temporary and staying in the All Blacks’ class can feel like a permanent outcome at times.

New gym at Indoor Sports Centre

By Megan Connolly Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre at Simcox Stadium has opened a new gym that is perfect for all fitness levels.

Fitz gym is open seven days a week from 8am on weekdays and 9am on Rarangi Golf Club weekends so you can get in nice and Oct. 31, men’s stableford: McCarthy 38; Annie Hubert Nov. 3, ladies stroke, nett: early.

Terry Lane 36; Allan Rut- 38; Sue Godsiff 38; Anne Sue Lang 75; Wendy Moffat 76.

The new gym is an exciting addition ledge 36; Morrie Soper 36; Newman 34; Patricia RobNov. 4, men’s stableford: to the centre because it has 14 pieces Werner Pluss 35; Stuart ertson 32. Div. 3: Dianne Lindsay McAlpine 41; Ian of unique exercise equipment that McLagan 35; Ron Warnes Betts 38; Joy Brehaut 32; Hale 39; Owen Gibbs 38; uses hydraulics instead of weights.

35; Ray Tomlinson 34; Har Denise Hodson 32; Carla Mark Milne 36; Terry Allen “The hydraulic equipment means Eradus 34; Hans Bloomberg Heppelthwaite 30; Kathy 35; Tony Nichol 35; Gordon they don’t have to take up as much 34; Murray Ingram 34.

Payne 30.

Lang 35; Bruce Curgenven room, fitness trainer at the gym, Nov. 1, ladies closing day Nov. 3, men’s stroke, nett: 34; Nick Thomson 33; Allan Daylene Cooper says. stableford: Best overall, Dennis Wye 70; Tony Nichol Shutkowski 33.

Daylene has been in fitness and Grupp, Sa-Nga 40. Div. 1: 74; Morrie Soper 74; Peter Nov. 4, ladies stableford: wellness her entire career and runs a Helen Neame 37; Rete Kydd Browning 75; Neil Reeves Sue Godsiff 39; Rete Kydd 34; Margaret Tapp 33. Div. 75; Glenn Kirby 77; Jerome 39; Mariann Grant 37; Janet 30-minute workout that utilises the 2: Grupp, Sa-Nga 40; Diane January 81; Brian Gill 86.

Laing 36 ; Maryann Best 36. entire space.

Daylene and the fitness team also run classes with Boxtone and Age Concern weekly but any of their Picton Golf Club classes can be tailored to all ages November 1, stableford: er 37; Graham Couldrey 37. Ellie Gillies 19; Margaret and stages.

Roy Te Keeti 41; Ian Jonson November 2, 9 hole sta- Frisken 19; Les John“It’s great for everyone from grand40; Jeff Pascoe 38; gary bleford: Odette Roper son 19; Kaye Keys, Joan parents to grandchildren,” Daylene Aldridge 38; Antony Book- 24; Joyce McClelland 21; Gabara 15. says.

RARANGI CONTEMPORARY BEACHSIDE LIVING The gym also provides free assessments, no joining fee or cancellation New private listing- 4 Titoki Street, Rarangi, Marlborough. Deadline sale offers over $395,000: closing Marlborough Golf Club fee, so there’s no more excuses!

Tuesday 27th November, 12pm. Unless sold prior.

Anniversary Daysetting, stabl- beach Hickey 37.end of the road. bra Nicholls 36; Julia Knowles • Stunning at the eford, women: Marion Tripe October 31,women’s stabl- 36; Denise Pickering 35.

• 3 double bedrooms.

42; Marilyn Smith 36; Jean- eford, div.1: Jane AndersonNovember 1, men’s sta• Quarter acre section 1,012m2. nine Paul 35. Men: Chris Bay 42; June Maslin 41. Div.2: bleford: Hugh Bay 40; Jock Fully insulated, double glazed, fire,35; heatpump.

Dewet 39;• Yuichi Ando 38; Lucy Jefferis Pru Jensen Glennie 39; John Davis 39; • 15 min drive to Blenheim.

Peter Franks 38; Andrew 35. Div.3: MarionRARANGI Tripe 39; De- KenBEACHSIDE Bennett 37.

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Fitness trainers Daylene Cooper and team member Vanessa Hika using the new hydraulic fitness equipment at the new gym in the Indoor Sports Centre at Simcox Stadium.

The chips will be flying at A & P Show on Saturday

Come to the open home this Sunday 11th November 2-2.30pm. See more New private listing- 4 Titoki Street, Rarangi, Marlborough. Deadline sale offers over $395,000: closing Tuesday 27th November, 12pm. Unless sold prior. at: https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1827294040 or https://www.facebook.com/Priv • Stunning setting, beach at the end of the road. ate-Sale-Rarangi-contemporary-…

• 3 double bedrooms.

RARANGI CONTEMPORARY BEACHSIDE LIVING New private listing- 4 Titoki Street, Rarangi, Marlborough. Deadline sale offers over $395,000: closing Tuesday 27th November, 12pm.

Unless sold prior.

• Stunning setting, beach at the end of the road.

• 3 double bedrooms.

• Quarter acre section 1,012m2.

• Fully insulated, double glazed, fire, heatpump.

• 15 min drive to Blenheim.

Come to the open home this Sunday 11th November 2-2.30pm. See more at: https://www.trademe.co.nz/ Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1827294040 or https://www.facebook.com/ Private-Sale-Rarangi-contemporarybeachside-living-312882952876898/

• Quarter acre section 1,012m2.

• Fully insulated, double glazed, fire, heatpump.

• 15 min drive to Blenheim.

Come to the open home this Sunday 11th November 2-2.30pm. See more at: https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1827294040 or https://www.facebook.com/Priv ate-Sale-Rarangi-contemporary-…

Top axemen from Australia and New Zealand will be competing in the Blenheim Axemen’s Club annual competition at the Marlborough A&P Show on Saturday.

Competition starts at 9.30am and the six local club members competing are Geoffrey Hocquard, Willie Abel, Tim Abel, Ivan Smith, Finn Sloan and Billy Sloan.

They will be competing with 19 other New Zealanders from the North and South Islands and a contingent of 11 axemen from Australia and Wales.

Among them is one-armed

chopper Nick Fredricksen.

Events include open standing, open underhand and restricted underhand chops, plus single, double and Jack and Jill sawing.

The premier event is The Geoff Hocquard Memorial Standing Championship at 1.30pm in which the top eight axemen with the highest handicap marks will be competing. Geoffrey Hocquard won his grandfather’s Memorial Standing Championship in 2017 and will again be vying for a top eight position with his standing handicap mark of 46 seconds.

Willie Abel’s mark is at 33 seconds, which may give him an edge.

The 2017 championship placegetters Blake Marsh 2nd, Blair Jones (Canterbury) 3rd and Gerald Youles 4th are all competing on Saturday.

Most of the axemen and women will compete at the Speight’s Ale House Chop in Nelson on Sunday before heading to the Canterbury A&P Show where the New South Wales Team with have a three race series against the South Island Team over three days of intense competition.

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Last years New Zealand Cup third place getter Tiger Tara will again be a starter in this years cup.

His Australian owner Kevin Pizzuto will try and win the cup at his fourth appearance and on present form will be one of the favourites. Tiger Tara was previously part owned by John Gould from Blenheim.

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The Field and form The favourite Tiger Tara will have to overcome a second row draw to win the New Zealand Cup on Tuesday.

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Another leading contender, Thefixer, from the strong Purdon/ Rasmussen stable has also been handed a tricky draw in this year’s New Zealand Cup driver Natalie Rasmussen will have to negotiate starting the pacer from the often-risky barrier one.

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