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Band won’t have to quit Christmas carolling

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By Bill McElhinney It’s been a Christmas tradition for years and years – the Marlborough District Brass Band members on the back of a truck spreading cheer by playing Christmas carols.

It’s also been a major fundraiser for the band.

But this year, the band’s carolling plans hit a bit of a bump.

Band conductor Kevin Moseley explains: “For years we’ve gone out carolling and collecting with the help of youngsters from various organisations, such as young rowers or netballers.

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PHOTO: Marlborough District Brass Band drum major, Denis Teeling, is delighted that QuickCash owner Ross Anderson has offered to support the band's annual Christmas carolling fundraiser.

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Band won’t have to quit Christmas carolling

By Bill McElhinney Continued from page 1.

“While the band plays, the youngsters go from door to door to collect donations, and their organisation gets 10 per cent of what is collected.

“It was a popular form of fundraising and we had plenty of support from the various groups involved.

“We even had groups approach us wanting to be part of the annual carolling drive.”

In the past this has allowed thousands of dollars to be raised for both the band and the organisations the young collectors represented.

But this year health and safety concerns have meant the band will no longer send youngsters out collecting door to door.

“I understand the concerns that have been raised,” Kevin says, “and we’ve never had any issues with young collectors in the past.

“But it posed a problem for the band, as we don’t have enough people to both play and do the collecting.

The Marlborough District Brass Band will be out playing Christmas carols from Monday.

“We had to consider whether we would continue carolling..”

But help was at hand from former band player Ross Anderson, owner of Blenheim firm QuickCash.

“I first met Ross when I started at Marlborough Boys’ College back in about 1968,” Kevin says.

“He was playing the cornet in the college band.

“And he’s always been a big supporter of the brass band.”

When Ross heard about the problem with collecting, he urged the band to carry on carolling and collecting, and he would make up any shortfall in what they normally raised.

“This is marvellous, and a very generous offer,” Kevin says.

“We still want to go out and play for the public, so what we will do this year is go to various places where we can park up and stay there and

play for around 15 minutes.

“We hope that when people hear us, they will come out and make a donation.

“We may not collect as much as we did in the past, but with Ross offering to help we know we’ll still have the funds we need at the end of the day, and the people will still get to hear Christmas carols.”

The band will begin their three weeks of carolling on Monday.

Scientist to host seabird talk

By Celeste Alexander Seabird ecologist Dr Lorna Deppe has been working in Marlborough for the past three weeks, and after a conversation with colleagues about her passion for seabirds it was suggested that she give a talk to the public.

Lorna will host a special event next Wednesday, December 5 from 5pm at the Marlborough Research Centre.

The public is invited to RSVP for this.

Lorna will speak about the adventures,

challenges and success stories of seabird conservation while sharing photographs from her own work.

Lorna, originally from Germany, was doing her masters studies when she was inspired to pursue her new found love for seabirds.

“I was studying a sea duck species and spent time out on a boat when I started seeing other seabirds and I learned to identify and count them.

“Then the opportunity came to do a PHD

on Albatross distribution which brought me to New Zealand 10 years ago,” she says.

The PHD took Lorna on an adventure to the Chattam Islands where she had work experience on windy rocky outcrops among albatrosses.

All of this and more will be shared during her talk titled, ‘For the love of it, stories of seabird conservation’.

To register your interest email mandy@ mrc.org.nz

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Highway open again State Highway One between Picton and Christchurch was opened again just after 9am yesterday after being closed for several days following torrential rain.

Heavy rain had battered much of the east coast of the South Island leading to road closures and a slip near Kaikoura.

The slip, which brought down a large chunk of the bank and some trees, was discovered just south of Kaikoura on Wednesday morning.

Man dies in crash

Margot Wilson has retired from the Marlborough Cancer Society after nearly 18 years.

Margot says goodbye

By Celeste Alexander No-one chooses cancer, but the resilience shown by those affected has been a huge source of inspiration to retiring Cancer Society Marlborough manager Margot Wilson.

Margot has worked for the Cancer Society for nearly 18 years and while it’s been emotional saying goodbye to all of the staff and volunteers, she “had to retire at some point”, she says.

“The feedback I’ve had from people on me retiring from my role has been very affirming.

“But whoever comes into this role next will bring their own skills and personality to it and I’m sure they will do a wonderful job,” she says.

Born in Invercargill Margot did

her nursing training in Dunedin as well as a degree in psychology.

She went on to hospital work, in the medical ICU as a practice nurse.

Over time she lived and worked a lot of her time in the South Island, then spent 23 years in the North Island before her husband’s work brought them to Blenheim.

“I came straight to the Cancer Society in June 2001, not long after the Boxing Day fires.

“The first office I worked in was in Scott Street, a small space where I did 30 hours a week.

“There was a lot of focus then on palliative care and while I didn’t have the capacity to do a lot, it was a very active role.

“I was fortunate then as well to have a fantastic executive board

and a lot of volunteers,” she says.

Supportive Care was an area that Margot was particularly passionate about but she did further training in nutrition and health promotion which was, and still is a big focus for the organisation, she says.

In 2005 the Cancer Society office moved to its current location downstairs at The Forum Building and over time the space expanded and the team grew.

Looking back Margot says she’s “hugely proud” of what has been achieved by the Cancer Society in Marlborough, and the large number of services that are provided.

“We have amazing support from the community and I’m continually amazed by what people will do for the organisation.

“The people I’ve met with cancer in their families, they’ve all been amazing and I have many fond memories of my time here.

“It’s been a great place to work and I wish the team and the volunteers all the best... and no doubt you will see me around,” she smiles.

Stepping in as acting manager is Hilary Gill who has worked alongside Margot for 11 years, and she wishes her “all the best”.

“We wish Margot well for her happy retirement and look forward to seeing her in our community.

“She was a wonderful manager and a good friend to many and we will miss her very much,” Hilary says.

An elderly man died after his car rearended a stationary car while heading towards Picton at 9.30 on Wednesday morning. The crash happened at Koromiko, between Blenheim and Picton. Police say no-one else was injured in the crash.

More stuff from China Kiwis are buying more and more goods from China, Stats NZ says. Goods imports from China were up $430 million, reaching $1.5 billion in October.

This is the largest dollar value increase for monthly Chinese imports on record.

China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner. It is a key supplier of goods such as cellphones and computers, and is a big export market for dairy products, wood, and meat.

Exports to China rose $242 million to $1.2 billion when compared with the same month a year ago.

Food labelling passed The Country of Origin Labelling Bill passed its final reading in Parliament last night with support from nearly all political parties.

The change means that vegetables, frozen fruit, seafood, and meat will be labelled with the country they come from. It also allows the Minister for Consumer Affairs to extend country of origin labels to more types of food.

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Flower beds get a makeover

By Megan Connolly Out with the old and in with the new!

Marlborough District Council gardeners were out in Seymour Square garden on Tuesday afternoon digging up 12,000 annuals and replacing them with 12,000 new flowers.

The gardeners will be replacing the violas, myosotis and polyanthus that have been in the roadside flower beds

with geraniums, begonias and salvias.

Flowers for the new beds were chosen based on the fact they are very tolerant and good growers, council gardener, Julie Murphy, says.

But each flower bed in Seymour Square is different.

“The long-lasting flowers go closer to the road,” council gardener, Rachel Hutchinson, says. Members of the public were welcome to take any

flowers that they wanted prior to the digging up of the beds, but the heavy rain on Tuesday morning made it less inviting to go flower picking.

What the public doesn’t take, goes to green fingers.

Over the next couple of weeks expect to see the gardeners out planting bright new colours, if the rain manages to stay away. “We drew up the designs for the next year on Monday,” Rachel says.

New World Blenheim florist Jenny Reeve will be dressed ast the Queen for the supermarket's annual Christmas Club Day on December 6. Jenny is pictured with one of the grocery hampers that will be given away.

Queen for a day ABOVE: Council gardeners Rachel Hutchinson and Julie Murphy were out in Seymour Square on Tuesday pulling out flowers ahead of their big replant in the coming weeks.

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By Celeste Alexander Each year staff at New World Blenheim store celebrate the festive season by dressing up in costumes and providing instore entertainment for their Christmas Club Day. It’s become a friendly competition between the staff to see who can come up with the most unique costume, and for the past couple of years it’s been won by florist Jenny Reeves who dresses as the Queen.

Jenny has been working at the supermarket’s florist department for 11 years, and has been a florist for 45 years.

Originally from Yorkshire, England Jenny says she’s attracted “a bit of a following” with her convincing Queen character.

“People recognise me as the Queen now,” she laughs.

“I’ve even started dressing

up to collect for charities and this year I visited a local resthome for the Queen’s Birthday.”

But Jenny will be in for some big competition as there has been lots of secretive planning going on with costumes this year, scan manager Ashleigh Blick says.

“The staff are keeping their costumes very quiet this year,” she laughs. “The service deli department are planning a big reveal for their costumes and others are saying theirs will rival the Queen’s.”

In addition to the staff being in costumes, the Christmas Club Day will have a variety of entertainment, food and competitions for all ages to enjoy.

The day will start with breakfast samples at 7am with croissants, fruit platters

and custard. Food samples will be run right throughout the day and at lunch, 11.30am - 2pm there will also be a free sausage sizzle.

For the children there will be facepainting for free from 3pm and the main attraction - Father Christmas will be instore all day from 9am - 6pm. Entertaining the crowds from 6-6.30pm will be the Barbershop Quartet which Ashleigh says “always draws a large crowd”.

“And if you want to win some fantastic prizes, we have the popular Guess the Salmon Weight comp and grocery baskets and a $100 gift card to giveaway,” she says.

New World Blenheim supermarket will also have a donation trolley on the day, collecting donated nonperishable food items for the Sun’s Christmas Appeal.

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

French Pass memorial to honour fallen soldiers The French Pass community’s request for a permanent memorial to acknowledge those who did not return from World War 1 and World War 2 has been approved

by Council’s Assets and Services Committee.

Acting Chair Councillor Geoff Evans said the committee agreed to contribute $8,000 to the project, which will see the construction of a stone wall memorial adjacent to the French Pass Hall.

“The memorial will be built on reserve land and will feature stone plaques similar to many war memorials throughout New Zealand.”

“Five First World War and six Second World War French Pass servicemen gave their lives and are lost or interred overseas on battlefields. This permanent, public

The French Pass roll of honour for fallen soldiers from World War 1 and World War 2. memorial will recognise those fallen soldiers,” Councillor Evans said.

The funding is subject to final Council approval next month. It is aimed to be completed prior to the 2019 ANZAC Day anniversary.

Redwood Pass Road In exercise of the power contained in section 342(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1974, and in accordance with the Tenth Schedule of that Act, public notice is hereby given that the Marlborough District Council proposes to stop the following portions of legal road generally to the south of the Vernon Lagoons but more particularly shown in the plans referred to below: Section 1 SO514975 – 2.1950 ha Section 2 SO514975 – 0.5800 ha Section 3 SO514975 – 1.8050 ha Section 4 SO514975 – 0.4515 ha Explanation The road stopping relates back to an agreement made in 1895 whereby certain lands were vested as road in exchange for other land being unused legal road.

The transfer as intended was not finalised at that time.

The intention is that the stopping would be based on the several distinct areas of road as identified.

Purpose Should the road stopping be completed the land will be transferred to and amalgamated with the relevant adjoining landowners’ title.

Further Information Further details of the proposed road stopping, including a survey plan showing the portion of road to be stopped and an aerial photo showing the road land position may be inspected at the office of the Marlborough District Council, Seymour Street, Blenheim.

Anyone wishing to object to any or all of the proposed road stoppings can submit a written objection to the Council no later than . The submission should identify which particular portion of legal road the submission relates to. The submission should be addressed to Tony Quirk, District Secretary, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240 or email tony.quirk@marlborough.govt.nz

Ageing Positively - Denise Winstanley

“Just because you’re in your 70s is no reason to stop helping people,” according to Denise Winstanley. If you know Denise you will also know that this is a motto she lives by.

Helping others is something she is passionate about and her activity in our local community is testament to that.

Since the early 1970s Denise has been active in the Girl Guides, working her way up to the District Commissioner role which she carried out for five years.

She is an active member in her church, regularly on hand to help set up for each Wednesday’s 10am service. Denise is also a familiar face at a local rest home, taking monthly communion to residents.

‘Care and craft’ plays a big part in Denise’s life, something she has been involved in for the past 30 years. As is ‘Talk, Tech, Teach’, where Denise helps prepare morning tea for those who attend. She has also learnt how to use her smart phone and ipad since she has been

Coastal Pacific service back on track Last Friday Mayor John Leggett joined the Prime Minister, officials, iwi representatives, guests and rail workers on the first passenger service between Picton and Kaikoura since the November 2016 earthquake.

Friday’s commemorative train left Picton, stopping in Blenheim to pick up Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other guests. The train was welcomed into Kaikoura with cheers and applause from locals.

In Kaikoura, the Prime Minister announced an

additional $40m in funding for the service, adding a new 63-seat carriage and a premium luxury carriage. The new funding allows the service to become year-round and to upgrade its reservation system. Prior to the earthquake, the Coastal Pacific brought 42,000 passengers and $34m a year into Marlborough and Kaikoura; Kiwirail aims to double that number within a decade, creating 400 new local jobs.

The full service resumes from Saturday 1 December.

Raised water levels and river bank slumping will soon be a thing of the past, once repairs are complete.

Final stage in Opaoa River repairs

attending this group – something Denise would recommend others join up to.

Not one to let her health get in the way, you’ll see Denise on her mobility scooter, out and about rain, hail or frost, making her way to her many community commitments.

Helping others is something Denise does at home too. Over the years Denise has fostered many children, and as well as caring for her four children, she went on to adopt a child she fostered. She now has eight grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren, all of whom keep her busy when she’s not helping out in our community.

The Brain Injury Association

provides support to those that have been affected by brain injury, including family, whanau and carers. They have a support group that meets regularly and can also visit you at your home to offer support and advice. For more information, Ph: 03 546 6656

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Mayor John Leggett welcomed the Prime Minister at Blenheim rail station.

The final step in the programme to restore parts of the Opaoa River to its pre-earthquake condition is set to begin next week.

An extensive dredging operation will get underway, aimed at restoring the river’s old water level through town.

While council has already reduced the amount of aquatic weed in the river, which has helped river levels and water flow, the dredging will deal with the channel narrowing and sediment build up down to Malthouse Road in the Lower Opaoa, to bring water levels down further during wet weather.

Council Rivers and Drainage Engineering Manager Geoff Dick said the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake caused a lot of damage to the river including a liquefaction-induced lateral spread on a large number of bends on the Lower Opaoa River.

“This caused the river banks on the inside of the bends to slump and slide into the waterway, narrowing the river channel in a number of places by up to five metres. This work will see the river’s edges return to their original position,” he said.

Work will cover the area from the Opaoa Loop down to Malthouse Road. Sediment removed from the river will be reused elsewhere. The

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$200,000 project is funded from Council’s disaster damage reserve.

Taylor River Reserve extension and upgrade Work will also begin on 10 December to permanently repair earthquake damage to a section of the stop bank north of Park Terrace, between Opawa and Stuart streets. Council has purchased the land adjacent to the river to secure maintenance and increase public access, a new extension to the Taylor River Reserve.

This long standing project involves the reconstruction of the stop bank to modern standards, including a more stable riverside slope. A new concrete block retaining wall and boundary fence will be created along the new boundary, and the walkway from Stuart Street into town will be upgraded.

While this work is underway, access to the Taylor River Reserve, from Stuart Street and beyond Opawa Street, will be closed. Alternative access to the Opaoa River will be available via Opawa Street.

The riverside track will be closed from Monday 10 to Friday 21 December. It will then re-open for the holiday period, before work resumes again on Monday 7 January 2019.

The $400,000 construction project should be completed by April 2019.

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The Sun Main highway I travel to Christchurch the Kaikoura Road worse ...... what are those road construction people doing... how many months take to fix road... seems a basic job.

First off the event was very good, the food was perfect as was the music.

Security were a credit to their employer unlike two members of staff who were organisers from Marlborough4Fun I found it disgusting that two employees where drinking and in fact drunk!

Only one member was not drinking and she was a pleasure to talk to.

Stop talking during show

're Fair or Unfair. The Email sent to my Aunt by Publican reads, "Sadly yr desire to go public (review) leaves me no choice but to ask you to stay away from Tavern while I remain Publican, this means you are no longer permitted entry"..

REALLY...this publican is beyond belief, this is 2018.

Missing cat Every night my cat goes missing and the only conclusion I can come to is that someone is coming to my house, taking it, and forcing it into underground cat fight club.

I know he’s not a fighter at heart but every morning he comes home and his fur looks all ruffed up.

Does anyone know anything about where cats go at night? I’ll take down these losers myself if I have to. Come on Blenheim, leave Keith alone!

Fair or unfair Publican should be using feedback and reviews to improve his business not banning his customers! Others will vote with their feet .

Fair or unfair?

Dont worry about it as the "respectable 70yr old woman" wont be going back as she does not like the hotel, that's why she gave it two stars, thats Fair.

Footrot Flats

Fair or unfair 're Fair or Unfair. This review did not warrant this Publican acting in such a manner. Reviews are for allowing the public to make a statement.

Is this person only up for the 5star plus comments. Surely this allows a business to better themselves and should be taken as advice, not slam the reviewer. In this case it, it did say "go see for yourself"..not...NEVER..go there. totaly "UNFAIR".signed. R. Peek.

Silly season....... Can people in vehicles..

Please slow down. Every one seems to be in a hurry.

Country music show on Sunday 25th. Well done to entertain so many with a cuppa as well.

Go for it the young lass we need you age group coming on. You will do well.

The guest artist was very good and it is great to see them give their time to the smaller clubs.

Only one thing I and others wondered, was why did the lady sitting at far back come along?

She never stopped talking even thru performances. So very rude

Fair or unfair

To the cast and crew of Footrot Flats, thank you all so much for making my daughter's first experience with the theatre really awesome.

Love Pongo's Mum

Slow down people

Any one else getting tired of the constant noise of the planes doing aerobatics over Omaka?

Two or three days nonstop now, enough.

How about flying a few minutes away from town?

The aero club are so worried about getting moved on by home owners complaining but allows this sort of thing to continue.

Kiwi rail subsidy Ah a disguised 40 million dollar subsidy has been just given to Kiwi Rail to keep the passenger train operational.

Very good for business if it keeps them afloat.

Not so good for a proven sustainable future

Refund for bag voucher Re: Blenheim Behind. I made an error in my text.

I said you can redeem your rubbish bag voucher.

I should have said, you can get a refund for your voucher by taking it back to the Council.

Hope that makes sense.

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Fireworks Public sale on fireworks..... Yes its 4th November.

But there are those that are still lighting up ...its not funny getting woken and having to go to work like a zombie.

There needs to be a strict rule applied or a fine. At least the public display you know to get your animals safe....no wonder there is a lot going missing they are freaking out.

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

Limit to 70 words please.

Aerobatics planes

If you are embarrassed by the plastic rubbish bags may I make a suggestion.

You could redeem your rubbish bag voucher and then hire yourself a wheelie bin. Problem solved!!

Wheelie bins please In reference to the wheelie bins Spring Creek needs bins as they dont get the free rubbish bags like town people .. we have to pay for our rubbish so yes we do need wheelie bins.

I wouldn’t complain too much soccer re a bit of horse crap, softball would certainly swap grounds back if you keen, try playing sport between a stop bank and a river, out of public view, no wheelchair access, wind that whistles in from both directions, balls constantly being drowned and lost in a ditch, and yes we also have our own animal crap due to sheep grazing the fields occasionally, please contact MDC and we will do the swap, cheers

Blenheim behind

Fair or unfair

Ocean Vine Hop

MDC Website. Trying to put an objection in against the wood charcoal plant at the tip!.

What a mission. Great help from the call centre only to find in this age council docs cannot be downloaded from Goggle Chrome you must use the old Internet, and there’s no guarantee it gets through, even e mails never acknowledged or is this a covert ploy frustrating voter-objectors.

Tut tut.

WHO? Our esteemed NZ of the year Dr O’Sullivan, as well as profanity on social media (well educated bro), has now found a new culture of people here- he calls them ‘BROWN’ people.

I’m working on my tan, the weather isn’t kind here right now, so please wait so I can be included in any extra benefits. He’s either promoting racism or it’s the new ozark “political hopeful” terminology.

Yes of course you have two bins, in some areas 3!!

To suggest to get a wheelie bin, we personally do, but you still need council bags too.

I do not know why there has to be this constant argument, grow up blenheim.

Renew your minds....

Paradigm shift in thinking needed....

I thought feedback was to help better the establishment.

This publican obviously doesn't have a feel for his job.

Let’s swap grounds

NZ of the year

Wheelie bins

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Warm library Why does Blenheim Library have it so hot at this time of the year.

Warm and comfys ok

Where is the map?

Property press please enclose the map on back page for open home references its so annoying when its not printed.

Lovely service missed

Lovely service from Skye at the Lancôme counter of Farmers. Thank you, it was a pleasure.

Remove smashed glass Smashed windscreen glass near Grove Bridge been there weeks please do something about.

Forest and bird member?

So is the Editor of the Express a paid up member of Forest and Bird??

Black Friday ? (13th) I always understood black Friday as being any Friday the 13th.

What's with the black Friday sales at the end of November?

Another sales and marketing ploy making dates to suit themselves no doubt. Get real.

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Gap in cycleway thousands at risk

The decision by the New Zealand Transport Agency not to build a vital section of the planned shared cycle and walkway north of Kaikoura could put thousands of cyclists at undue risk, and expose the railway to storm surges, Blenheim twins Eli and Joseph Martin Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith says. know all about the gift of giving, and have “The New Zealand Transport raised money to purchase a toy for the Sun’s Agency (NZTA) has announced Christmas Appeal. they would not progress the shared They held a bake sale at their home, invituse path at Mangamaunu Point ing friends and family around and collected under the current consents,” Stuart $46. Wanting to donate a gift to a child that says. was less fortunate, they used the money to “This means the path’s estimated purchase a Hot Wheels race track and placed 30,000 cyclists per year will be it under the Sun’s Christmas tree in the front forced onto a particularly risky foyer. kilometre of State Highway 1.

Mother Skai Bradley says it was a “great This situation is in complete way to pay it forward and teach our children contrast to the NZTA’s own safe to do the same”. cycling proclamations, and a huge The Christmas Appeal closes next Friday, disappointment.

December 7. All donations will benefit “The group behind the shared local organisations, Supporting Families Twins Eli and Joseph Martin fundraised so they could buy a gift for use pathway, the Marlborough (SF) Marlborough and Foundations, run by the Sun's Christmas Appeal, benefiting families that are struggling Kaikoura Trail Trust, has put Noralyn Berwick. months of work into designing this Christmas. Photo provided. a trail that deliberately diverts users off the highway as much as possible.

“This trail presents significant economic and social opportunities Twelve Trees Vineyard and respected by many for Twelve Trees Vineyard for the entire Kaikoura Electorate.

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tions about the resilience of the railway, and I hope this will be taken into consideration when the issue is taken through normal Resource Management Act (RMA) processes.

“The fact is this safety and resilience work has not come about under normal circumstances.

Given the proximity of the rail to the sea, one can only wonder what works now have to be done in the future to protect it from storm surges.

“Not dealing with this kilometrelong stretch now can ultimately become a very costly decision that negatively affects the overall resilience of this important piece of national infrastructure, and the resilience of our electorate,” Stuart says.

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Be aware at Xmas parties By community constable Russ Smith This is just a reminder to those who plan to be out and about over the next few weeks enjoying the office Christmas party or drinks pre-Christmas: there are things you can do to ensure you have a good time without having to see the inside of a police cell or the Emergency Department at the hospital.

If you are planning to drink anything alcoholic, don’t take your own vehicle to the venue.

Have a designated sober driver arranged for your group, book a bus for your work function or arrange taxis to transport everyone.

If it is your responsibility to get yourself home, have some money put aside for the taxi.

If you are dehydrated before you start drinking alcohol it will begin to affect you far more quickly.

Having water or non-alcohol drinks during the evening will also reduce the dehydrating effect of alcohol, which

Constable Russ Smith.

may help prevent a hangover.

Have something substantial to eat before you go, or during the evening. Food will slow the progress of alcohol into your bloodstream, allowing your body more time to process what does end up in your blood reducing the potential for intoxication.

Stay with the group of friends or workmates that you are socialising with.

The conflict that police deal with after people have been drinking often occurs when drink-affected individuals go wandering.

You are safer in your own social group and others are more likely to look after you if you become intoxicated.

Look after your mate, see they get home safely if they are intoxicated.

Finally, use your own judgement and common sense.

If you think you are starting to feel affected by alcohol, consider having a non-alcohol drink or two so that your night doesn’t end tragically.

Celebrating the completion of the Marina to Marina walkway between Picton and Waikawa Bay. From left, David Brown, Julie Sowman, David Oddie, Nicci Nielsen, Cathy Brown, Caroline Pickering, John Pickering, Annie Jones, Jill Evans and Bryn Evans.

New bike-walk track from Picton to Waikawa Bay

By Bill McElhinney A safe cycling route from Picton to Blenheim is the next big project for the Picton Smart and Connected Bike Walk Working Group.

On Saturday afternoon the group celebrated the completion of the Marina to Marina walkway between Picton and Waikawa Bay. “This has been a long project for our Bike/Walk Working Group and the fantastic progress would not have been possible without the tenacity of leader Jill Evans, who has worked closely with Crafar Crouch to complete this project in time for summer,” Chrissy Powlesland from Picton Smart and Connected says.

“The improved walking and cycling track between Picton Marina and Waikawa Marina is a joy to

experience.

With a wider track and improved surface now you can take the whole family, including strollers and bikes,” Chrissy says.

Marlborough District Councillor David Oddie was there on Saturday, having walked the path into town earlier in the day.

“This walkway will be celebrated by the tourist industry as it will attract more tourists and cruise ship passengers, particularly with the new signage,” David says.

“But, like everyone here, I use it regularly and it is our community that will gain the most benefit from it.”

The initiative was conceived after a public meeting four years ago where the community indicated

strong support for improved bike and walking tracks around the town, Jill says.

She has worked closely with Marlborough District Council and Crafar Crouch to complete the improvements to the 3.5 km track.

Crafar Crouch was able to reduce their overall cost by fitting the work in around other jobs, Jill says.

“They are the real stars here, working with the community and the council to achieve this project on reasonable budget,” she says.

To celebrate the opening, Jill cut the ribbon, then headed off on the track on an e-bike, followed by other volunteers including John Pickering, Carolyn Pickering, Annie Jones, David Brown, Kathy Brown and Braden Prideaux.

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Salvation Army seeks toys to give away

By Megan Connolly Imagine walking into a Christmas wonderland with toys, gift wrapping, Christmas cheer and over 50 volunteers to help make the experience as special as possible.

This is what parents who have been nominated by a community social service agency will walk into the week of Thursday, December 18 to Friday 21 at The Salvation Army on George Street for their annual toy appeal, Operation Gifts for Kids.

These parents will have the opportunity to choose some gifts for their own children with the tokens they receive. Children will even

be tucked away for play time while their parents pick out Christmas goodies.

“Christmas can often be a tough time for many families. So this is one day where children can have brand new toys under the tree,” social worker and organiser, Bridget Lauder, says.

The Salvation Army is calling for donations of unwrapped toys for the appeal and these can be dropped off to The Salvation Army on George Street between Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 12noon.

Toy drop-offs are also available at The Salvation Army family store in Scott Street and Columbus Coffee

at Mitre 10.

“We’re looking for family orientated toys that will be suitable for a child anywhere between 0 to 16 years-old,” Bridget says.

Specifically, kids craft activities, educational games, sports equipment and family games like water games, swing ball and cricket.

“Think about your child or a specific child. What would a seven-year-old girl want?”

Bridget says.

Any toys that have not been picked will go towards next year’s Christmas appeal.

“It’s really our pleasure to give back to the community,” Bridget says.

Christmas tree lights up The Salvation Army workers Bridget Lauder and Deane Goldsack are after donations for this year’s toy appeal, Operation Gifts for Kids, that will be happening from December 18 to 21.

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Ulysses Club Marlborough

TOY RUN

Saturday 8th December 2018

Branch celebrates 30 years The Ulysses Marlborough Branch has reached the ‘incredible’ milestone of 30 years.

The club first formed in 1988 with less than 10 members, and has since grown to have over 160 members throughout the region.

Branch co-ordinator Kelvin Watson says the Ulysses Club is so much more than just casual riding club.

“I had someone ask me if we were a Thursday riders club when in fact we do so much more.

“We hold three riding events every week, a club night once a month held at different venues for members to socialise as well as holding charitable rides throughout the year,” he says.

The Thursday ride is for retired motorcycle riders who meet at Brayshaw Park and go to different locations each week.

The Saturday morning ride is for all members and goes to the Vines Village for coffee catchups, and the Sunday rides go to various destinations, long and short.

“It’s a very fun and social club to belong to.

We all share the common interest of motorcycle riding and welcome new members, so if you think you would like to join please get in contact with us.

To find out more, email marlborough@ ulysses.org.nz or phone Jane Laing on (03) 5776663.

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All roadworthy motorcycles are welcome to join in the Toy Run on Saturday December 8. Have fun and dress up or decorate in Christmas theme.

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Ready, set, ride It’s the annual tradition of riding motorcycles, large and small, for charity.

What better excuse to get out into the fresh air and support the local community than taking part in the annual Ulysses Toy Run, set for Saturday December 8.

The Ulysses Marlborough Branch has been holding this event for many years, collecting donations of toys for the Salvation Army.

It’s a good mix of socialising

and charity, branch co-ordinator Kelvin Watson says.

“Each year we get a number of general public turn out on their bikes and scooters to ride with us which is great to see.

“It’s open to all roadworthy motorcycles and we are hoping people will join in again this year,” he says.

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Salvation Army volunteers will be on hand to collect the donations.

At 1pm the ride will depart from the Woodbourne Tavern and go through to Blenheim to arrive at the Blenheim School.

There the Salvation Army will be running a BBQ for a gold coin donation and collecting any donations.

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Sun, flowers and food: this year's Stihl Shop Garden Fete was a huge hit recently with the sun shining over the stalls that lined Churchill Glade, by Pollard Park.

gardening this week

Minerals from rocks: By Wally Richards A chap from the South Island phoned one day about an idea he had to apply a wide range of minerals into the soil for the health of plants by grinding up rocks.

He told me that he was going to the government with his idea to create an industry which would be based on grinding up lots of different types of rocks into powders, mixing them all together, and dressing paddocks and gardens with it.

His idea is not silly, as in nature this happens every time we have an ice age.

Frozen glaciers creep along, pulverizing out the rocky terrain they are passing over and making tons of mineral - rich rock dust.

I presume the government was not interested in helping to set up a rock grinding industry.

Many years back a company that I had been associated with suggested that I market a product called Simalith.

Simalith is a trademark for basalt rock dust, a combination of all elements, including 16 major mineral elements and 13.5 per cent MgO. Simalith interacts with all aspects of plant and soil life in a productive way.

The fineness of the material is the decisive factor. One kilo (2.2 lb) has a surface area of 3500 square meters. With the normal amount of 15 kilos, 52,500 square meters of soil is covered with active clay crystals.

With a high silica content (43.9 per cent) as well as a good range of trace elements, the product was great for making strong, healthy plants.

Coming from Germany made the product expensive, so the company stopped importing it.

Rock based mineral fertilisers are a good way to boost plant health.

In my search for a similar product I found Rok Solid, which is another silica mineral rich rock dust made in NZ. I have for many years been promoting the product for gardeners.

I often have comments from gardeners that have used the product telling about the good results.

It appears that while rocks last for a long time, manufacturers powdering rocks don’t. To my dismay, when I went to order another bag of Rok Solid earlier this year I was unable to contact the manufacturers: they had disappeared.

I heard (whether true or not) that the originator of the product went to America to extend the market and passed on.

Apparently the bereaved family did not want to continue the business, so no more Rok Solid.

I contacted another company I know, Ecofarm Aotearoa, who have been supplying their organic certified mineral rock fertiliser to numerous farmers and orchards for many years, and have a formulation made for the home gardener.

Having similar properties and attributes

to Rok Solid, this was an ideal replacement.

The way I prefer to use the product is to place a little (about a tea spoon full) into the planting hole of seedlings to build up a better root system, which means a bigger healthier plant.

Plants such as roses can also be side dressed to aid in their health.

Two things that I have learnt in recent times is that silica/silicon not only strengthens plants, but also allows them to collect more energy from sunlight.

This in turn makes for larger leaves. Then we have black strap molasses, which diluted in non-chlorinated water at rate of: a table spoon per one to two litres of water will give the plant extra freebie carbohydrates, which also makes the foliage grow much bigger.

The weather these days sees to many cloudy or hazy skies, which block the direct sunlight from falling on plants.

That causes all sorts of problems for the plants, making them more susceptible to pests and diseases.

Farmers and commercial growers are suffering from this very aspect, insufficient sun light to put energy into the grasses.

Garlic rust: Recently I sprayed my garlic plant foliage with Wallys Moss & Liverwort control at the 25ml rate as they were showing small specs of rust, which I do not want to spread at this time of the year because the bulbs are now forming.

I am pleased to say the rust has not spread and the plants are looking better as a result.

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Friday 30 Little Shop Of Horrors: The world’s funkiest musical ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ is ready to spread its tendrils, so if you are a die-hard fan or just a seedling this one is not to be missed. All shows are dinner shows with bar open from 6.30pm.

Tickets from $65. On until December 8. Blenheim Musical Theatre, 81A Lakings Road.

Band Of Locals: Come and join the ‘Band Of Locals’ for a night of easy listening favourites.

Today and Saturday 7.30pm. Tickets $10-$20 available from Bow to Stern, Still Books, Take Note and Foresters Café. Limited door sales on the night.

The Little Mermaid JR: A musical and dance extravaganza based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical. Today 6.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 4pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Library Monthly Book Sale: With something for everyone. From adult fiction, non-fiction and large print titles through to magazines and children’s books. Today, Saturday and Sunday. Open library hours.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show Craig’s After School Students’ exhibition. On until December 5. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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. 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 1

Mistletoe Market: A large selection of stalls with something for everyone. Including food, gifts, jewellery, clothes and so much more. A great opportunity to pick up some wonderful Christmas gifts.

9am-2pm. Blenheim CBD. Blenheim Christmas Parade: Kick start the Christmas season with entertainment for children and adults alike. A spectacle of Christmas cheer and don’t forget the jolly man himself.

3.30pm. Blenheim CBD.

Father Christmas greets the crowds at the Blenheim Christmas Parade last year. This years Christmas parade is on Saturday at 3.30pm.

Marlborough Horticultural Society Summer Show: Annual Summer Show offering plant sales and lots of glorious blooms to admire. $2. 9am-4pm. St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 92 Weld Street.

Safe Boating Workshop: A practical introduction to safe boating. Free workshop including advice, training, boat ride and lunch. In conjunction with Maritime New Zealand and the local Marlborough Harbour Masters. Bookings essential.

Blenheim Canine Training Club Champ Show: Today and Sunday commencing at 8.30am. A great spectator sport to watch. Free to spectators. A&P Showgrounds, Corner Maxwell and Alabama Roads.

Latin Dance Party: Head on down to Le Café for a night of Latin music and dancing. Free entry, bring your partner/friends, everyone welcome. 8pm. Le Cafe, 12-14 London Quay, Picton.

Eastern State Speedway Production Saloon 2K Cup: Don’t miss all the action. 6pm. $5-$25.

Eastern State Speedway, Vintages 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.

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.

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.

Gravel Grind 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 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.

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 2

Hospice Marlborough Pre Christmas Peek: A self-drive tour of seven Marlborough homes beautifully decorated for Christmas. Includes a visit to Hospice, where there is a Christmas market.

10am-4pm. Tickets $55 available from the Hospice Shop, Cleghorn Street and Mayflower Studio, Queen Street.

Register at Gascoigne Wicks, corner High Street and Seymour Street today 9.30am–11am. Registration essential.

Picton Christmas Parade: Picton Christmas Parade and carols.

A family fun event with lots of local groups participating. Starting at

2.30pm from the Police Station, 36 Broadway, Picton.

4 Wheel Drive Trek: Explore the hills and valleys of Greymare, Black Birch and Aotea. Meet at the Dashwood Junction SH1 at 9am. $40 for vehicle and driver plus $10 for each adult passenger, under 12 years free. Sorry no dogs allowed. Bring packed lunch and camera.

Christmas BookChat: Christmas Readings followed by afternoon tea. Bring along a Christmas reading to read or just come along and listen.2-3pm. Marlborough District Library, 33 Arthur Street.

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

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 Kaikoura or riders choice on the day 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 Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3). Cash only.

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

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

Picton Foreshore.

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

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

For The Love Of It: Stories of seabird conservation. Join seabird ecologist Dr Lorna Deppe and learn about the adventures, challenges and success stories of seabird conservation. 5pm Wednesday December 5.

Marlborough Research Centre, Budge Street.

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The Marlborough District Council is offering a position for a Building Control Officer to work in our professional team.

Marlborough District Council is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally-connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.

Building Control Officers impact people’s well-being and quality of life. They assist Council in meeting its statutory obligations and policies in matters relating to the Building Act, Resource Management Act and Local Government Act, as well as Building Regulations, Building Consent Authority Accreditation Regulations, and Amusement Device Regulations.

Working in our team you will be able to carry out the full range of duties required of a Building Control Officer. The activities will include processing building consent applications and undertaking inspections out in the field.

To be considered we require: • Excellent interpersonal skills.

• An understanding of the Building Act and the NZ Building Code.

• Experience in the building and/or plumbing and drainage industries.

• Digital literacy and proven experience in Microsoft Office and other computer technologies (all work carried out by the Building Control Group is done digitally).

Preference will be given to applicants who currently hold or who are working towards any of the following technical qualifications (or similar): • National Diploma in Building Control Surveying (small buildings).

• National Diploma in Building Control Surveying (medium to large buildings).

• Diploma in Architectural Drafting.

• Diploma in Construction.

Applications close at 5:00 pm on 14 December 2018.

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

For further information you are welcome to contact bill.east@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Marlborough is recognised internationally as the centre of New Zealand’s wine industry and for the natural beauty of URL Closing date Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ tested: checked: the Marlborough Sounds. As a unitaryDate:_______________________________ authority we look after Marlborough’s outstanding natural environment, investing in the region’s infrastructure, its people and its quality lifestyle. revisions: With a three waters budget of approximately $215m over the 1 2 3 4 5 Council is next 10 years our Assets and Services Department is looking $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 M A R L BOROUGH looking for an for an experienced Engineering Officer to provide technical skills and to manage the day to day operation of Marlborough job: C63013 experienced PLEASE NOTE: District Council’s water supply, wastewater networks, and that we have prepared this advertisement proof based on our VINEYARD OPERATORS stormwater primarily in Picton, but will also assist size: Engineering format:drainage 12 x 2 b&w understanding of the instructions Officer to across Council’s other networks.

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Apply your practical knowledge and skills on a day-to-day basis;

A salary package reflective of the successful candidate’s experience will be offered for this role.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 11 December 2018.

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

For further information you are welcome to contact stephen.rooney@marlborough.govt.nz

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Friday November 30, 2018 Situations vacant

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BOTTLE STORE PERSON Required for busy bottle store Tuesday to Saturday.

Must be honest, reliable, and have great customer service skills.

Forklift license would be an advantage.

A position has become available for an enthusiastic team player with a passion for teaching and learning.

There are plenty of exciting opportunities to develop and grow your own practice alongside our tamariki in our privately owned ‘home-away-from-home’ centre.

The successful applicant will hold a BEd Tch (ECE) or Dip Tch (ECE), be fully/ provisionally certified and be available to close.

Please email a C.V to Vicki on info@littlefootsteps.co.nz

To apply, email inquiries@redwoodtavern.co.nz

STORE PERSON EXTRAORDINAIRE As a store person you’re a key player in our crew. You’ve got your finger on the pulse of the depot and your eyes and ears open to what’s happening. You work well unsupervised because you’re driven and work-proud kind of person with high standards. You always get the job done, safely and efficiently. You have excellent communication skills and a strong belief that the customer is KING. You would ideally have some knowledge of the transport industry and have your forklift license, (a Dangerous Goods license would be great to have too) however, for the right applicant full training as well as on-going training will be provided. The role is varied and you’ll be involved in the day-to-day loading & unloading PUD trucks and linehaul units with our customers’ freight to various destinations. You will be working between 10am – 8pm.

Ideally the successful applicant will have: • Experience with loading produce • A passion to “do it right first time” • A “can do” attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile • Leadership skills • Perfection and Quality Values • Hunger to bring our night team into the next level In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with the kind of security and on-going career opportunities that only a world-class company like Mainfreight can offer.

To be considered for this position you will need to pass a Pre-employment Background Check and Drug and Alcohol Test.

Join us on an exciting journey as we work towards our 100-year vision.

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

Apply now by sending your cover letter and CV to Courtney Stevenson: Courtney.Stevenson@mainfreight.co.nz

Communications Co-ordinator Community Outreach & Construction Liaison Kaikōura-based Fixed-term contract from Jan 2019

Do you have a passion for moving mountains to reconnect communities? Read on!

An exciting vacancy has come up in the Communications Team for the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery project (NCTIR).

This is a locally and nationally significant project and we’re looking for a talented community worker with special skills in communication who can connect with people and use common sense to help them to understand technical information in a fast-changing and high pressure environment.

Does this sound like you?

• At least 1+ years’ experience in communications or a related discipline • Strong, positive links to the Kaikōura community • Proven experience in community networking, event management, & liaison with technical staff • Proven ability to remain calm and think clearly and strategically under pressure.

• Astute risk management skills, especially involving high levels of change under political and media scrutiny.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and written and oral communication • Ability and flexibility to travel • Positive, can-do attitude!

Apply by sending your CV to movingmountains@nctir.com with “Comms Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications close on Friday 14th December 2018. If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding your interest in this vacancy please email christine.watson@nctir.com and she will call you.

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Administration Assistant: Outward Bound New Zealand

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Outward Bound is New Zealand’s leading organisation for showing people their full potential through outdoor challenge and adventure and we are looking for an Administration Assistant based at Anakiwa in the Marlborough Sounds.

The Administration Assistant will be responsible for providing accounts and payroll administration plus logistical support to the Outward Bound management and staff.

The ideal person for the role is someone who has accounts, payroll and significant administration experience with excellent written skills.

This is a full time position and includes some weekend duties.

An application package is available from anakiwa@outwardbound.co.nz Please apply with CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 7 th December 2018.

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EATWELL, Rodney Kelvin (Rod): Died suddenly on Wednesday November 28, 2018.

Aged 90 years. Husband of the late Kath, and Glen. Loved father and father-in-law of Mary and Stephen Butler, Phoebe Giles, Ruth Parsons, and John and Gabrielle Eatwell. Loved and treasured Grandad and great-grandad of Danny, Jo, Kelvin, Stephen, Rachel, Keith, Kathleen, Connor, Pania, Fergus, Shaila, Cayden, Henry, Sebastian, and Corban. A much loved brother, uncle, cousin, and father figure to many. Messages may be sent to the Eatwell family c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Rod will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim, at 10.30am on Tuesday December 4, followed by interment at Upper Wairau cemetery.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 RICKERBY, Margery Florence (Marge): On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough with family at her side. Aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Bryan, and mother of Jennifer, and Peter.

Adored grandmother and great-grandmother to her many grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Waterlea Rest Home, and Hospice Marlborough, and also to Dr Ruth Moore.

Messages may be sent to 15 Churchill Street, Mayfield, Blenheim 7201. A celebration of Marge’s life will be held at Peter’s home, 15 Churchill Street, Mayfield, Blenheim at 2pm on Saturday December 1.

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Valentine’s messy NRL-exit leaves its mark I never thought I’d agree with Cronulla Sharks captain Paul Gallen.

However, when he said he was disappointed and frustrated his club’s star player Valentine Holmes had decided to walk away from the final year of his 2019 contract to pursue a career in the NFL, it was hard not to agree with him.

Gallen, I’ve long considered, an over-hyped hard man who was too quick to open his mouth instead of letting his actions do the talking.

However, he lamented the trend of players like Holmes and former Eels player, Jarryd Hayne who left his NRL contract to play a season of NFL with the San Francisco 49ers before returning to the NFL. Now, Holmes, the Sharks’ best player and most potent attacking weapon wants to do the same.

Last week he walked away from the final year of his NRL contract - a slap in the face to his club, their fans, the competition and the sport as a whole.

That seems to be Gallen’s main

issue.

Not that Holmes wants to pursue another sport but that he has back-tracked on his word to make it happen.

Holmes should have honoured his contract and then followed his dreams.

The 23-year-old, who debuted in 2014 and has played 105 NRL games will undoubtedly get an opportunity to earn his way onto an NFL team but what happens if, like Hayne, he is a flash in the pan?

What happens if his time in the NFL lasts the average of any player, three years?

Does he try to come back to the NRL as a 27-year-old and look to make amends?

It will be easier said than done.

It seems the players and fans of Cronulla are taking the rejection to heart and a warm welcome seems anything but assured.

Life is all about chasing your dreams, but there’s a right way to go about it and Holmes has got his NRL-exit all wrong.

Marlborough team claim corporate rowing honours Ideal conditions on the Wairau river and a dominant performance by the PGGWrightson Real Estate rowing team saw Marlborough claim bragging rights in corporate rowing for 2018.

The corporate challenge is held as a feature of the junior regatta at the Blenheim Rowing Club.

The well drilled PGGW Real Estate team had a very clean start and sim-

ply rowed away from the Nelson based Johnston Associates South team for a clear victory.

Spokesman for the winning team, Joe Blakiston, said the pre-race banter was put aside on the water, but the whole corporate rowing scene was about having fun and he encouraged more Marlborough businesses to get behind the event next year.

In the good spirit of corporate sport, $500 was donated to junior rowing in the Marlborough region which Wairau club representative and coach of the winning team, Barry Chandler, accepted with gratitude at the prize giving, remarking that he hoped this race could be a regular feature in the corporate rowing calendar . Wairau Rowing Club representative Barry Chandler accepts the $500 corporate rowing donation from Joe Blakiston, spokesman for the winning PGGW team.

Simply the Breast paddle at the Masters

By Megan Connolly Ladies from Simply the Breast, Marlborough’s Breast Cancer Survivors Dragon Boat Team, headed over to the Gold Coast recently to take part in the Pan Pacific masters games.

The six local ladies joined women f rom Wa i kato’s Treasure Chest and Taranaki Dragons to make up Team Kiwiana, which represented New Zealand.

Although they had never paddled together before as Team Kiwiana, many had passed each other in regattas around the country.

Team Kiwiana paddled three days of competition and did remarkably well considering they had never been together before the games.

Competition started with the 500-metre race, day two was the 200 metre and day three

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was the 4.8 kilometre race around an island.

Day three’s long distance race saw the ladies finish 14th overall, with a time of 28 minutes and 21.12 seconds. There were less than three minutes between Team Kiwiana and the first place getters.

“We were very pleased with how we did. None of us had ever done that distance before,” long-time paddler Denise Neal says.

Teams from Canada, Singapore and Australia all travelled to compete in the Pan Pacific Masters.

“It’s always very special to paddle as a composite team,” Denise says.

Simply the Breast is recruiting and would love to hear from any Breast Members of Simply the Breast, Marlborough's Breast Cancer Survivors Cancer Survivors who would like to give Dragon Boating a go. Contact Dragon Boating Team, in the Gold Coast recently for the Pan Pacific Masters. From right Jude Goodall, Denise Neal, Margaret Hockey, Sonya Denise on 021 131 2213.

Fuldseth, Bec Ponga and Donna Booth.

Suitable for ages 10 upwards.

Plenty of track bikes available for newcomers. All riders most welcome.

On Monday meet at 5.30pm at Athletic Park for track cycling.

Warm-up and setup from 5.30pm, racing from 6pm. Open and junior events. Track bikes available. Suitable for age 10 upwards.

On Wednesday meet at 6.30pm

at theWither Hills Winery, New Renwick Road. Summernite road series time trial No 2 (16km).

Please assemble at 6pm. Open $5 Junior $3. All riders welcome.

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Hayley from Woodbourne Defence Force Sportsperson of the Year Hayley Hutana, a Leading Aircraftman at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, has been named the New Zealand Defence Force Sportsperson of the Year.

Hayley puts much of her sporting success down to supportive parents and kicking a ball around the backyard in Feilding with her older brothers.

Hayley, 23, joined the Air Force three years ago, after taking a year off following her graduation from Feilding High School to concentrate on rugby sevens – she was contracted to the New Zealand women’s rugby sevens team for two years from the age of 17.

She currently plays sevens for the RNZAF, NZDF and Manawatu, which won the 2018 national title, and played 15-a-side rugby in the Farah Palmer Cup national competition for the Tasman Makos. She was named women’s player of the year for Marlborough club rugby.

Hayley also plays touch rugby but her sporting talents are not confined to the oval ball – she also excels at basketball, volleyball and athletics, and at school was a provincial representative in these codes, as well as rugby, sevens and touch.

It meant a busy life for parents Sue and Stu Hutana, who still live in Feilding.

“My parents were always on the sideline, and they still are when they are available to travel.

Hayley Hutana on the charge for New Zealand against Australia in the final of the Pacific Military Rugby Sevens tournament. The NZDF won 14-12.

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“Most places I go, they’ll be there to support,” Hayley says.

Brothers Nathan and Frazer, who both live in Manawatu, also played a big part in developing her sporting prowess, she said.

“We were always kicking the ball around in the backyard. It was always lots of fun, and at times

competitive, and I guess they helped me to develop the love I have for sport.”

Her managers at Woodbourne were also extremely supportive of her sporting endeavours, she said. That had allowed her to participate in numerous tournaments throughout the year, at

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“So that has been a huge help and means a lot. Without their ongoing support, a lot of this would not have been possible for me.”

Hayley’s partner, RNZAF physical training instructor Corporal Wairakau Greig, plays rugby sevens for the RNZAF and the

Cook Islands, and coached the NZDF women’s team that won the Pacific Military Rugby Sevens tournament in Canberra in October.

The NZDF team beat the Australian Defence Force 14-12 in the final, with Hayley kicking the winning conversion.

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