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Catch the big one!

By Bill McElhinney Over 100 large trout, half of these over 10 pounds and some up to 15 pounds, have been released in Lake Argyle by Nelson-Marlborough Fish and Game.

“We’ve released two tanker loads of tagged rainbow trout into Lake

Argyle,” Fish and Game ranger Jacob Lucas says.

“One of the loads contained a bunch of tagged rainbow trout – one of these tagged fish is valued at $500 – with a Henderson’s voucher up for grabs.

Continued on Page 2.

Fish and Game officer Jacob Lucas with one of the big rainbow trout that have been released into Lake Argyle.

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Tagged trout in Lake Argyle Continued from page 1.

“All the angler has to do is catch the fish, record the tag number (preferably take a photo) and send it in to nelsonmarlborough@fishandgame. org.nz where we will let them know whether or not they are the winner! We also have free licences up for grabs for other nominated lucky tags,” Jacob says.

“These fish are just stunning, and will be a fish of a lifetime for some lucky anglers!

“We really encourage families to head to the lake and have a go at these fish. Lake Argyle is an excellent family fishery, with chances of success high.

The fish taste great too – so feel free to take one home for the smoker.”

Besides Lake Argyle, other Marlborough fisheries are in Young David Sulser caught this tagged fish in Lake Argyle. great shape owing to a very More tagged fish have recently been released in the lake. stable winter and great trout

recruitment over the past three years, Jacob says.

“The Wairau River has very good numbers of fish, also the Rai/Opouri, where recent releases have boosted the trout population.

The Taylor River also has very good numbers of rainbow trout, especially following the recent kids fishing event, Jacob says.

“After the event, the nets were uplifted liberating 150-plus fish which we hope junior anglers will have a great time catching.”

All fishing methods work well up at Lake Argyle, Jacob says.

“But it can be depend upon wind and water conditions. It is possible to also use bait in the lake and lower hydro canal, but check water flows of the Branch River first, as rain in the hills can make the water dirty.”

Tips for fishing at the Lake

By Bill McElhinney Lake Argyle is a popular fishing location for both shore and boat anglers, Fish and Game ranger Jacob Lucas says.

It is a small man-made hydro storage reservoir about 220m wide, 1300m long and 3.5m deep. Access is excellent with a gravel road following most of the shoreline.

Camping and boat launching facilities are available at the south eastern end of the pond.

It is a well-stocked fishery with brown trout around 1kg and rainbow trout averaging 1kg, but up to 10kg.

Spinning is a popular and productive way to hook a fish.

The trout will take any type of spinner, with a black and gold toby or pink enticer being a good first choice.

Using a slow retrieve with the lure close to the bottom works best, Jacob says. Soft plastics are also well worth a go.

If the fish are rising try a size 12 to 16 dry fly such as a Humpy, Irresistible or Royal Wulff. If the trout are not rising try a size 14 – 18 nymph such as a Pheasant Tail, Hares Ear, Snail or Water Boatman.

Larger wet fly lures such as a Mrs Simpson, Woolly Bugger (black or olive) or Hamill’s Killer also work well.

Trout can be seen and caught

The trout at Lake Argyle will take any type of spinner, with enticers being a good first choice.

anywhere in or around the edge of the pond. On a calm day the southern, inlet end can be a good place to fish.

Here there is a shallow shelf where good numbers of cruising trout can be spotted.

A particularly productive technique here can be to allow a nymph or lure to sink to the bottom and then give it a twitch

when a trout cruises close.

From October 1 to April 30, it is possible to fish the Branch and Leatham Rivers which feed water in to the lake. This can provide some great wilderness fishing.

The Wairau River runs past very close to the lake and is open all year round below the Wash Bridge.

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Jet ski concerns

A neighbour’s gardening cart that is the same as the one stolen from Moira’s Bethsaida villa recently.

Marlborough Harbourmaster Luke Grogan says the way jet skis are being used by some people is becoming a safety concern.

“Jet skis are becoming more popular because they cost less than a boat and are a lot of fun,” Luke says.

“While many people do operate them safely, we are getting more calls from people concerned about them being ridden at high speeds too close to the shore and other vessels.” Jet skis are required to observe a speed limit of five knots when: Within 200m of the shore or any structure; within 50m of another vessel, raft or person in the water; within 200m of any vessel or raft flying the International Code Flag “A” (diver’s flag).

Kids, go fishing!

Moira Mugford had her gardening cart stolen from her villa at Bethsaida recently. The cart made it easier for her to tend to her garden as she suffers from arthritis and fibromyalgia.

Moira’s garden cart stolen

By Megan Connolly Moira Mugford’s little mobile gardening cart was stolen from her Bethsaida Retirement Villa on Weld Street two weeks ago.

It was a Sunday afternoon and Moira was relaxing, enjoying her day after having just gotten back from visiting her daughter, when she noticed the cart missing.

Moira had kept the cart in her carport. At a glance, the gardening cart can look a lot like a child’s toy.

Her neighbour contacted her

after reportedly seeing two young boys riding down their street on a bike and scooter with Moira’s cart in tow.

Another lady who lives close by also reportedly saw the youngsters riding off with the cart.

“I think my neighbour initially assumed they were my grandsons,” Moira says.

For Moira, who suffers from fibromyalgia and arthritis, the cart means she can do her gardening without as much pain.

“It just means I don’t have to get up and down, which can hurt my back. It just all-round helps me,” Moira says.

Moira borrowed her neighbour’s cart for a short period to see whether it would be helpful with her gardening before she bought her own.

Moira had only had her cart for about six months before it was stolen.

“I’m not angry. I just want it to be a warning that they can’t get away with taking it,” Moira says.

Originally from Zimbabwe, the keen gardener has been living in New Zealand since 2004 and in her Weld Street villa since 2010.

Her large back yard is one of her favourite areas.

“My garden gives me a lot of pain but a lot of pleasure, seeing the flowers bloom and things grow,” Moira says.

If you know where Moira’s cart is, or you know someone who can help, please give her a call on 5793932.

Kids Gone Fishin is run by the New Zealand Police Blue Light in association with local Blue Light Branches and local Community Sponsors.

The event is being held on Sunday at the Waikawa Foreshore and Wharf at Waikawa Bay in Picton. The competition will run from 10am to 12:30pm with an ongoing sausage sizzle, and spot prizes throughout.

The aim is to give kids a day of fun, and to encourage parents to spend quality time with their kids in healthy outdoor activities.

More new homes built Almost 33,000 new homes were consented in the year ended November 2018, up 5.3 percent from last year, Stats NZ says.

Auckland drove the increase, followed

by Wellington. “Stand-alone houses accounted for nearly two-thirds of new homes consented in the year ended November,” construction statistics manager Melissa McKenzie says.

“We saw a sustained increase in apartments, as well as townhouses, flats, and units, particularly in Auckland.”

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Cancer survivor Pat says Relay is a winner

This year the Cancer Society Relay for Life is being held at the Giesen Sports and Events Centre in Renwick. Registration for teams closes on 31st January. Visit http://marlborough.relayforlife.org.nz/ to register today.

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By Bill McElhinney Pat Dean was diagnosed with bowel cancer, which she has survived. Pat tells why she supports the Marlborough Cancer Society and their upcoming Relay for Life. This is Pat’s story.

I was diagnosed with cancer back in 1993. I had 12 months of tests trying to find out what my problem was.

At first the doctors thought it was a heart problem, so I went to Wellington for tests.

They came back clear, and so it went on until the day I had a colon examination.

That afternoon I received a call to come straight up to the hospital as they had found a growth in my bowel.

That was on a Monday, and the following Monday I was in hospital having the growth removed.

Later, when I heard about the Cancer Society, I wanted to help in some way to try and make things easier for other people.

I popped into to the Blenheim office and signed up, and have been there since.

I started by selling tickets on Daffodil Day, and then moved on to helping in the office.

I would do a day a week. I would make packs up and help get things ready for the events such as the GrapeRide, Daffodil Day, Garden Marlborough, the Wine Festival and such like, then quite often I would help at the Cancer Society stalls at these places.

For the Relay For Life, I would ring around getting donations of food, then help with the afternoon tea for cancer survivors.

I would prepare food, make tea and coffee, and serve it and do any other running round that was required. It was a lot of fun .

The Cancer Society folk are great people to work for and with.

Over the years I have had so much fun and met so many very nice people.

I think it is a great experience to take part in the Relay for Life.

It is during the night when you seem to have the most pain and feel the most lonely, because it is so quiet.

The round with the tea lights in the bags is so moving it is very hard to explain until you have witnessed it.

It is so still you could hear a pin drop in that large crowd.

The Cancer Society is not government funded, so the Relay for Life it is a good way of helping raise the money for the society to be able to continue the wonderful support they give to people affected by cancer.

The society does a lot of great work that the general public know very little about.

The Relay for Life is an event where everyone who takes part comes away with a new understanding of life.

This year the Cancer Society Relay for Life is being held at the Giesen Sports and Events Centre in Renwick, starting on Saturday, February 23, from 4pm to 6am.

It is a fun overnight fundraising event for the Cancer Society that brings communities together to celebrate and remember the lives of those who have been affected by cancer.

Teams set up camp and take turns relay style walking/running around a track while enjoying a carnival atmosphere of music, entertainment, food stalls and fantastic community spirit.

Pat Dean, cancer survivor.

Waste centre reopens Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre is open again to receive waste from the public.

The centre was closed earlier this week following a fire there early on Monday morning.

The fire was recorded about 3.30am on the centre’s security cameras. It started in a skip in the middle of the facility, then spread between two skips, one full of wood and one full of general rubbish.

Fire and Emergency staff arrived to the fire at 5.30am after smoke was spotted coming from the building.

Marlborough District Council solid waste manager Alec McNeil says it’s great to get the centre reopened again.

“We still have some work to assess the damage and costs.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing.”

“The waste is recorded using weighbridges and an onsite manual system, so members of the public need to be patient with the attendants,” Alec says.

Commercial waste delivered by skip companies will go to landfill for the time being.

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

Fire sparks warning to be wary of rubbish Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre is open again after a fire closed the facility earlier this week.

CCTV camera footage captured the fire starting early on Monday morning.

Fortunately, hazardous waste was not affected.

Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says the Council is assessing the damage and costs.

“The investigation into the cause is continuing. The incident is a reminder that we all need to be mindful of disposing rubbish responsibly.”

“Batteries, for example, can be problematic and should not be disposed of with other waste,” Alec says.

“Batteries can be dropped at

the transfer station into the hazardous waste containers.

Small batteries can also be dropped at the collection point at the Resource Recovery Centre - just look for the black wheelie bins.”

“Until our systems are up and running again, waste is being recorded using weighbridges and an onsite manual system.

Customers should be patient with the process.

Commercial waste from skip companies will go to landfill for the time being.

Mr McNeil thanked Fire and Emergency NZ for their rapid response, which brought the fire under control quickly and limited further damage.

At this stage, the cause of the fire is not thought to be suspicious.

Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil at the fire-damaged Waste Sorting Centre

Temporary road closure - Wine and Food Market Day On Friday 8 February 2019 the following portion of streets in Blenheim will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 6.00 am to 5.00 pm for the purpose of the Wine and Market Food Day. • Market Street, from Maxwell Road to High Street.

• Wynen Street from Market Street to First Lane. First Lane will remain open.

• Charles Street, from Queen Street to Market Street.

• Arthur Street, from Queen Street to Market Street.

During the period of closure, ordinary vehicle 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.

This notice is given under section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974.

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

JOHN LEGGETT MAYOR

Temporary road closure - pedestrian-only space trial From 7.00pm on Thursday 31 January 2019 to 6.00 am on Friday 22 March, the portion of Market Street, from Maxwell Road to Arthur Street, will be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic for the purpose of trialling a pedestrian-only space within Blenheim’s CBD. During the period of closure, ordinary vehicle traffic may use the road being closed under the supervision and authority of a member of the New Zealand Police.

It will be an offence under the above

regulations for any person other than under the supervision and authority of a member of the New Zealand Police to use the road for ordinary vehicle traffic during the period of closure.

This notice is given under section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974.

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

JOHN LEGGETT MAYOR

Temporary road closure - Cloudy Bay Sealed Sprint On Sunday 3 March 2019 the following roads within the Cloudy Bay Industrial Estate in Blenheim are proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm for the purposes of motor car racing.

• Cloudy Bay Drive Riverlands, from the intersection of Chandler Close, including Seafair Close and Winefair Close During the proposed period of closure, ordinary vehicle 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 vehicle traffic during the period of closure.

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

Those wishing to object to the proposal are to lodge their objection and grounds thereof in writing before Monday 28 January 2019, at the office of Marlborough Roads, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim, P O Box 1031, Blenheim, 7240.

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

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Proposed road stopping – Turnbull Drive, Blenheim 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 a portion of legal road containing 0.0336 ha adjoining Lot 44 DP 389546 and Lot 617 DP 503622 and shown as Section 1 on plan SO 525658.

The portion of road is unformed, has never been used as road, there is seen to be no future need for it as road, and the land subject to the road stopping could incur ongoing maintenance costs if retained in Council ownership.

Should the road stopping be completed, the land will be transferred to Blenheim Education Trust Inc. title.

Further details of the proposed road stopping, including the plan of survey showing the portion of road to be stopped, can be viewed at the Marlborough District Council, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim.

Anyone wishing to object to the proposed stopping can submit a written objection no later than Tuesday, 19 February 2019.

Submissions should be addressed to Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240 or email nicole. chauval@marlborough.govt.nz

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund Funding is available to rural sport clubs and rural school teams with young people aged 5 to 19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport costs to regular local sporting competitions in the Marlborough area.

Applications can be completed online

by going to Council’s website http:// bit.ly/MarlboroughRTF Applications close 5.00 pm, 28 February 2019.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

Creative Communities Scheme Fund Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www. marlborough.govt.nz/our-community/

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

grants-and-awards/marlboroughcreative-communities-scheme Applications close 5.00 pm 28 February 2019.

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Pre-employment & Annual Health Monitoring Spray drift A bit late for council inspected to do a survey now.

Just drive down Rapaurayou road 6am when We can help spraying and you can see from the road.

Guess it would be a conflict of interest though meet your Health & will all suffer. As per usual nothing will be done.

Safety needs Don’t need a bypass?

To the person that stole my countdown bag from the trolley, I would like to let you know they sell them in the shop they are only $1.00.

I only left it while I ran back to the car.

If you see something unattended it does not give you the right to take it.

on Grove at 4.45pm Monday at ●Traffic Drug andRoad alcohol a standstill. And they say we don’t need a screening bypass.

BEST TO BE SURE & ENGAGE OUR Useless OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES TO Ban drones?

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Used to use the bike stands at iSite, now there’s none. Useless.

Looks like these drones have got to be banned?

Can’t have major airports around the world being affected. Crazy.

In the hands of some who spoil it for others as usual.

Dogs on hot days

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For all those people who leave their dogs on back of a ute in the sun... how would you feel being chained down in 32 degree heat?

Two parked outside countdown on Sunday.

Disgusting.

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I followed my Mother one day and she indicated the opposite at each intersection. On checking once home the lights at the back were wired wrongly.

Luckily it didn’t cause a crash but she had been driving unaware

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Will K-mart be finished in time this year?

Advertising this would be a great visitor and local bonus, even a HUGE business or fund raising market weekend at the A&P grounds.

Anyone else think of that, plenty of time to arrange. Let’s do it folks.

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All the best Great read (Sun 9 Jan) about Jo Chamberlain leaving MGC. Lovely lady.

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New road to Christchurch it was so humbling driving to Christchurch and back this week.

The people who have had anything to do with the restoration of one of our major highways deserve so much recognition.

You are all of exemplary character.

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Don’t swim in Taylor River

Great idea. Sealed roads all the way to the tip face and we will see how the huge nonrecyclable electric car batteries are stored, the huge extent of ‘normal’ and ‘environmentally destructive/dangerous matter rubbish being dumped to encourage recycling.

See the compactors-washed of course. A very open and transparent green move. Vote catching, but yet top marks, but which Sunday is it? Great gold coin fundraiser.

NOT GOOD!! That there was a photo in last weeks paper of kids jumping into the ‘Taylor River’ and stating that it is ‘a popular spot for a cool dip’.

When there is actually a Health Warning from the LAWA on their website for people “NOT to swim in the Taylor River due to current health risks” because of contaminated water.

The LAWA website shows the water quality results and has a search function for the ‘Best and Safest Places to Swim in NZ’.

Check out their website on the following page https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/ swimming/

2020 election

Thank you deliverer

2019 being stated as the end of petrol vehicle manufacture, how will ANY government cover it’s massive fuel tax drop to fund all grants, gifts and party votes-lets be honest!.

Will it be ALL vehicles pay road user tax, increase income tax, raise retirement age, import taxes, tourist tax, higher alcohol tax, higher cigarette and a new recreational drug tax, tax on solar panel dwellings, rates increases already started.

Worth thinking about, hmm

I commend and applaud your reliable, dependable Hospital Rd East deliverer. The Sun is always in letterbox newspaper slot by lunchtime and pamphlets are never pushed out to fall on the ground.

Twice when MEx was in the gutter and hadn’t been flung over our gate your deliverer thoughtfully put it in the slot too.

There the plastic cover - being unnecessary looked ridiculous! Thank you, that was much appreciated.

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FAR LEFT: Nikki McArthur, from Wildlife International Limited (of Blenheim) led the king shag banding operation.

LEFT: The pied shags have black, not pink, legs.

ABOVE: A king shag in the Sounds. The king shags have pink legs.

Boaties asked to watch for king shags The thousands of people using boats in the Marlborough Sounds this summer are being asked to keep their eyes peeled for a banded king shag, The endangered birds are found only in the Marlborough Sounds, with a population of fewer than a 1000 spread across a small number of breeding sites on small islands and rock stacks.

A working group comprising the Marine Farming Association and member companies, iwi, the Department of Conservation, Fisheries NZ, Marlborough District Council, Sounds community members and Wildlife Management International Ltd this year embarked on a five-year research programme on king shags.

Last winter saw the first-ever effort to band some of the birds,

with 11 fledglings and one adult successfully double banded at Tawhitinui Bay in the outer Pelorus Sound.

All of the banded birds are believed to be doing well and boaties are now being asked to keep an eye out for sightings.

Marine Farming Association president Jonathan Large says any reported sightings will assist their research.

“At present, we just don’t have enough information about the habits of king shag and how far they travel. What we are now starting to do is map their locations. More birds will be tagged in 2019,” Jonathan says.

Boaties need to be aware that they are not to approach king shag colonies either by sea or by landing. Faster boats and

jet skis need to take particular care if operating near king shag colonies.

“We simply want anyone out on the water to keep their eyes open for any king shags they may see; if they do come close to you, see if there is a numbered band and give us a call.”

Department of Conservation principal science advisor and seabird specialist Graeme Taylor said the birds are quite sensitive to human disturbance.

“We don’t want to encourage people to get too close and disturb the birds while trying to photograph the leg bands.

However, a photo of a banded bird taken from a distance with a zoom lens would be helpful to the project.”

Sightings can be reported to the

MFA Hotline 0800 433 2747.

The Marine Farming Association is providing most of the funding for the research work with support from some member companies. Funding is also coming from DOC for some remote nest monitoring.

The working group’s research is additional to aerial surveys of king shag summer roosts by New Zealand King Salmon as part of its salmon farming resource consents.

It is required to survey the king shag population every three years but is doing annual surveys after February’s recorded population drop to 643 birds, a decline of 200 birds compared to a 2015 survey.

Graeme says the reasons for the unexpected decline in the king

shag population are still unclear.

“There are a range of possible factors that may have contributed to the decline over the past three years. These include extreme weather events such as Cyclone Fehi and Gita last summer, and changes in the local food supply.”

Shags, as a species group, are known to experience large population fluctuations. For example, there were large changes in the numbers of Chatham Island shags observed over the past two decades with recent counts now recording similar numbers to the 1990s.

King shags are often mistaken for pied shags; both are large black and white seabirds. The key difference is king shags have PINK LEGS versus black legs on pied shags.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

Friday 18 Friday Fun Days: Plenty to keep the children occupied with heaps of activities plus a waterslide. 11am-2pm. $2. Redwoodtown School, Cleghorn Street.

Spirit Of The Wairau: Stunning photos of the Wairau River by members of the Marlborough Camera Club. Currently on display in the foyer of the Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street. On until the end of January 31.

Summer Twilight Trots: Enjoy a summers evening with family and friends at the races. 2pm-7.30pm.

Adults $10, under 18 free. Waterlea Racecourse, McLauchlan Street.

Strong Woman Standing Tall: Opening preview of latest exhibition ‘Strong Women Standing Tall’ an exhibition of artwork by artists inspired by “strong women”. 6pm.

Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards 2019: Enjoy a weekend of country music.

Starting with a Showcase evening on Friday, Rock n Roll signing competitions on Saturday and the Finals concert on Sunday. Various times and prices. Tickets available at the ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

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.

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 19 Picton Maritime Festival: A nautical themed free fun day for the whole family. Including live music, raft races and clinker boat races, Treasure Island, bouncy castles, food and craft stalls, build a boat and ending with a fireworks display. 11am. Picton Foreshore.

Kaipupu Point Cruise and Walk: Enjoy two hours on Kaipupu Point. Take a self-guided walk, enjoy a picnic and explore this beautiful island. Adults $11 and children $6. Two departure options 11.30am or 1.15pm. Today and Sunday, departing from Beachcomber Cruises, corner of London Quay and, Wellington St, Picton.

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.

Fun on the Foreshore at the Picton Maritime Festival, which kicks off tomorrow at 11am with a Port Marlborough tug boat water display and the Queen Charlotte College kapa haka group performing on the foreshore as a waka arrives.

Eastern States Speedway Streetstock Champs: Featuring the Marlborough Streetstock Champs and Farmlands Streetcar Series Round 2. 6pm. $5-$25.

Eastern State Speedway, Vintages Lane, Renwick. Don’t miss all the action.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Exhibition on show Strong Women Standing Tall, an exhibition of artwork by artists inspired by “strong women”.

On until February 3. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Coppermine Junction Hoedown: With a blast of Americana and a dash of hot picking this is sure to be a toe tapping evening. $10-$40. 7.30pm with doors opening at 6.45pm. Havelock Town Hall corner Main Road and Inglis Street. Tickets available from Bow to Stern, Havelock, Foresters Café, Rai Valley, Still Books, Blenheim and Take Note, Picton.

Pest Detective at Kaipupu: Fun and educational activities around identifying animal pests by their footprints, teeth marks and other clever clues. Free event. 9am-11am. Picton Library, 2 Dublin Street, Picton. Please RSVP (with name and age of children) to info@pictondawnchorus.nz Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show the 2018 Adam Portraiture Award Touring Exhibition.

Showcasing a selection of finalists’

portraits. On until January 26. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

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 $12 Child $6 (Omaka $7 & $4). Sorry no Eftpos, cash only.

Also running Wednesday January 23.

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 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

Havelock Theatre Company

Mrs Milligan’s

s u o l e v r a M Marmalade ...and other spreads

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 20 Marlborough Blue Light Kids Gone Fishing: Spend quality time with the children at this family-friendly event. Bring along your own rod, limited number of free hand lines available for use.

Prize giving at noon.10am-12.30pm.

Free event. Waikawa Bay Foreshore and wharf, Waikawa, Picton.

Interislander Summer Festival Family Fun Day: Spend a family fun day at the races with plenty of entertainment for all.

12pm-6pm. Adults $10, under 18 free.

Waterlea Racecourse, McLauchlan Street.

Tasman United VS Team Wellington: National League football comes to Marlborough. Free entry for all. 2pm.

Lansdowne Park, Lansdowne Street.

Marlborough Kennel Association: Double Ribbon Parade. Entries 10.15am and judging at 11am. All

breeds recognised by New Zealand Kennel Club welcome. Spectators welcome. Clubgrounds, Aerodrome Road, Omaka.

Chess: Every Sunday at Joocy Loocy Café, 35 Queen Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm. 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: Social ride to Forresters Café just past Rai Valley for afternoon tea. 1pm 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.

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

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

Two 1 act plays by Rick Edmonds Jan 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, Feb 1, 2; 8pm Jan 27; 4pm Booking: Bow to Stern, 75 Main Rd, Havelock ph 574 2941 Still Books, 18 Scott St, Blenheim ph 578 9701 Take Note, 28 High St, Picton ph 573 6107 Foresters Cafe, State Highway 6, Rai Valley ph 571 6070 Cafe style seating.

Doors open 45 minutes before show.

Arrive early to secure the seats of your choice.

Adults $20, Students & Seniors $15, Children $10

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MPI fishery officer Chris Beal and honorary fishery officer James Dixon on board the Arapaoa with fishery officer Ramon Smith (on wharf).

Quick, new craft will patrol the Sounds

By Bill McElhinney Marlborough Sounds fishers take care - Marlborough-based fishery officers have a quick, new craft, and they are out on the water this summer.

The powerful boat can travel at speeds of more than 40 knots, or 80 kmh, and its launch coincides with the opening of the blue cod season.

Fishing for blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds is closed every year, from September 1 to December 20 to allow the fish to spawn undisturbed from fishing pressure.

The rules have been in place since 2015 to ensure long-term sustainable fisheries for the future

and recent monitoring shows the fishery is starting to recover.

The 6.8 metre long custom built vessel is powered by new twin hp Mercury SeaPro outboards and was manufactured in Nelson by GP engineering.

Ministry for Primary Industries spokesman Howard Reid says staff are thrilled with the new addition to their compliance tool kit.

“It’s fair to say the old one had had its day. It got a bit of a trashing over the years,” Howard says.

“This is a large area to cover by anyone’s standards. We patrol right throughout the Marlborough Sounds and the north east coast of the South Island.

“Having a top class patrol vessel like this is great. She’s faster than the old one, capable of speeds of over 40 knots and is built to handle the rough seas of the area.

“Basically, any weather conditions that fishers are out in will be conditions that we’ll be able to handle as well. And suspension seats will help reduce the impact of the sea.

“Inflatable pontoons will allow us to gently come alongside the multi-million dollar luxury super yacht and the standard dingy.”

The vessel has been named Arapaoa - the original name for Arapawa Island which separates Charlotte Sound and Tory Channel.

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Rural Insurance Consultant & Past President Rotary Club of Blenheim South  If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

 If you could only eat 3 foods for the rest of your life, what would they be?

I would donate to 2 charities – To Rotary Polio Plus - $333,333 - Bill Gates Foundation then doubles it - so $1m will be donated to the Rotary project to eradicate polio. Creative Kids Trust – $666,667 will enable this fantastic Blenheim based Trust to broaden and expand from their amazing Music Therapy work.

Blue Cheese with fresh Marlborough Figs, Blenheim Meaters English sausages and mash, Italian spaghetti bolognaise

 When you have a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Sit down in our conservatory and quietly enjoy a glass of Wairau River Reserve Pinot Noir.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Music in Seymour Square

Charlotte and Peata Panoho with John Walding and Basil Ezra were out Sunday afternoon serenading the public in Seymour Square, Blenheim. The Panoho family and friends occasionally decide to take their music outdoors if the sun is shining, playing whatever songs and music that they know as part of a Family Church group that meet.

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Just driving around the South Island of NZ but best of all is the coast road from Christchurch to Blenheim, I just love the amazing variety of green – hills, paddocks and forests, the mountains, the sea, the seals Best drive in the world.

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

A new back?  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Worst - Our first car, 1950 Morris Minor, bought for £30, big ends went the first time we drove it. Ended up being taken to breakers yard!!  Favourite programme currently watching?

Would I Lie To You?  What’s your favourite kind of dessert?

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03 5777 868 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

Kitchen Hand Job Summaries: We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Hand to work in our Brancott Estate Cellar Door and Restaurant.

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Part time fixed term until May 2019 10am to 4pm Sunday and Monday, with potential for more hours $18 per hour Stunning Blenheim location

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The successful candidate will have a proven track record of having worked in fast paced kitchens. Reporting to the Head Chef you will ensure the site kitchen is cleaned to the standards required by company.

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Key responsibilities include:

• 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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Applications close 31st January 2019; however, we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

GIS Analyst

Council has an exciting role for a GIS Analyst

Please apply via

Marlborough is a globally-connected district of smart, progressive, high-value enterprises, known for our economic efficiency, quality lifestyle and wellbeing, caring community, desirable location and healthy natural environment.

Marlborough District Council is investing in Marlborough’s future by striving to provide the people of Marlborough with a great quality of life and a healthy natural environment.

Council has an exciting role for a GIS Analyst to further develop geospatial technology and promote its use within the organisation. The successful applicant will get to work within a dynamic team, and will be in a position to add considerable value to future Council related projects.

For this role you will require: • A relevant tertiary qualification with a focus on geospatial systems.

• Advanced knowledge of geospatial theory and application.

• Advanced skills on all components of the ESRI ArcGIS suite of software.

• Good IT technical knowledge of geospatial integration and web technologies.

• Experience with python scripting would be an advantage.

You will also be required to have good problem solving, analysis and customer service skills. You will have strong project planning and management skills, and will be reliable, level-headed with an acute attention to detail.

If you are a team player and would like to utilise your advanced GIS knowledge, skills, and experience, then this is a great opportunity for you.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 30 January 2019.

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 Stacey.Young@marlborough.govt.nz.

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• To ensure prompt and friendly service in all areas.

• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, stairwell and chillers • Sweep and mop store rooms • Menu prep as required • Cleaning of kitchen as per schedule.

• Keep bench clear of dishes.

• Wash kitchen and restaurant cooking and serving pots, pans, crockery & cutlery • All rubbish bins are to be emptied as often as necessary before they become to full and heavy.

• Other duties as directed by the Head Chef.

The Brancott Estate Cellar Door and Restaurant is the home of Brancott Estate Wines, the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. As one of Marlborough’s premier cellar doors, with majestic views, it offers a dining experience with exclusive wine experiences and tastings.

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Fixed term harvest period | Marlborough Vintage is one of the most exciting times on the viticulture and winemaking calendar, and Vintage ‘19 is fast approaching. We have an exciting opportunity for Harvest Assistants to join the viticulture team, for a period of 6 to 8 weeks, starting late February 2019. You will be joining a fun, fast paced team, looking to have some laughs, but also ensure we all hit the deadlines needed to make 2019 vintage a big success.

Duties for this role will be varied and may include both in the field work on our vineyards as well as in our weighbridge, with fruit intake.

Duties may include • • • • • •

collection and collation of grape juice samples, assessment of pest and disease levels within the vines, and measurement of vine canopy and yield components, data entry and checking, weighing in and out of trucks, internal communication and preparation of summary reports and tables.

Vintage is fast-paced, challenging and exciting – we are seeking individuals who enjoy working under pressure, and who can commit to vintage working requirements (there will be a requirement to work 6 days per week).

The successful applicants will have a high level of accuracy and organisation, an excellent work ethic, be results driven, and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with a strong attention to detail. Competency with the Microsoft Office suite of programmes, Word, Excel and Outlook is essential. This role will work individually and as part of a team. A current full NZ drivers licence is required.

Training will be provided as required to upskill into this role.

If this sounds like the new challenge that you have been waiting for we’d love to hear from you! Applications close 21st January 2019. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Please apply online via https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en-nz/careers/

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We’re looking for a customer-focused individual to join the team at our Marlborough Store to help keep our operations running smoothly, safely and successfully. This role would ideally suit someone with flexibility who is looking for part-time hours, but has the ability to work full time during our peak seasons (Spring and Autumn). This is a casual position, working as and when required, with no set hours or day of work. Your responsibilities will vary, from blending bulk fertiliser and operating heavy machinery to processing computerised orders and selling to customers.

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About the role It’s a job thats got variety: one moment you’ll be helping a customer with their order; the next driving the loader to meet a despatch deadline. This role would suit someone who has worked in a warehouse/bulk fertiliser store environment with a computer-based stock management and ordering system. You’ll need the desire and the ability to pick up our computer system and administrative processes.

If you like the idea of an enjoyable career with like-minded people, while contributing to the growth of your local community, this is the perfect place to make it happen.

Skills and experience To be successful in this role, you will have the following: • Reasonable physical fitness and be comfortable working in the yard • Experience in forklift and ideally front-end loader operation with relevant licenses (Class 2 ideally with W and F endorsements) • Customer service experience and be an excellent people person • Experience using a computer or be capable of picking up Ravensdowns ordering and stock management system • Experience in bulk and bag would be beneficial • The ability to work as a team and follow instructions is essential How to apply Please send your CV and cover letter to Zoltan Boros, Recruitment Consultant, or email Zoltan_boros@kellyservices.co.nz Applications close Tuesday, 5 February 2019.

Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

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Our cleaning division is looking for a top quality on call casual cleaner to service our high end property market, both commercial and domestic.

Work times will be varied with both evening and daytime work. This job is for a cleaner who can work to a high professional standard, no excuses, and attitude is everything.

Applicants with an “oh it is only cleaning” will not be accepted as the reality is entirely different. Previous experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.

Wages are above the minimum wage but for the right person. Must be able to speak fluent English, able to work unsupervised at times and a full police check is compulsory.

Please email your CV and references to: marlborough@mrgreen.co.nz or call Dawn 579 9333.

Sales Consultant

The Blenheim Sun newspaper is looking for a highly organised sales professional to join our successful team.

For the right person we will consider full-time or part-time.

Our sales consultants introduce businesses around our region to the benefits of advertising in our twice weekly publication.

Working with our clients is a busy role but very rewarding, working alongside a fun team of individuals.

This role requires: • Strong organisational and people skills • Drive, energy and motivation • A self-starter who can seek out opportunities • Building rapport and maintaining relationships • Achieving goals and targets This is an exciting position to work with a privately owned leading newspaper in a growth focussed media business.

If you are looking for a new challenge in the new year, contact us via email today in confidence.

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Office Cleaner ANZCO Foods Marlborough ANZCO Foods Limited is one of New Zealand’s largest exporters employing over 3,000 staff worldwide.

A dynamic, multinational group of companies, our core purpose is to procure, process and market New Zealand beef and lamb products to the world.

The ideal candidate will have the following: • Flexibility • The ability to use your initiative and work unsupervised • Strong attention to detail ANZCO Foods maintains a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace policy; therefore the successful applicant will be required to undergo a preemployment medical including a drug and alcohol test.

Applications close Thursday, 24 January 2019.

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Placement & approval is at the discretion of The Publisher. While every effort will be made to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for any loss caused through loss or misplacement. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged on the size of the material supplied or the space ordered whichever is the greater. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Blenheim Sun newspaper of any error within 24 hours of its publication. The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors. To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative. (Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract). Cancellation: neither display nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that have commenced their series.

If an advertiser at any time fails to supply copy within the deadline, it is understood & agreed that the last copy supplied will be repeated.

Specific terms & conditions apply to certain classifications. These may relate to either requirements & conditions set by industry standards for the advertising of certain goods & services, or set by The Publisher.

Please speak to your advertising representative to obtain a full copy of these. Advertisers agree that all advertisements published by Blenheim Sun newspaper may also appear on a relevant website.

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We are currently recruiting for an Officer Cleaner at our ANZCO Foods Marlborough site, based just out of Blenheim. With an immediate start, this role is responsible for ensuring site offices are kept clean and tidy.

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Whitehaven Vineyard Supervisor Whitehaven is a friendly, family-owned Marlborough winery, producing quality regional wine. Due to vineyard expansion an opportunity currently exists for the permanent role of Vineyard Supervisor.

Reporting to the Vineyard Manager and working in occasionally with other Whitehaven staff, this role is hands-on, varied and often with just the radio for company. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for executing a range of ground and tractor tasks and will be required to have multiple years’ experience in vineyards. Labour supervision, irrigation and trellis maintenance, ground keeping and general assistance as requested is also required.

The successful applicant will have an ability to build rapport and trust around them, be able to self-start, show initiative and problem solve as they go. They will take pride in their work and enjoy being outdoors. Flexible work hours are by mutual agreement. Previous vineyard practical experience is essential (minimum of 8-10 years).

A clean drivers licence, current First Aid and Growsafe certificates are required.

A written application accompanied by a CV and references may be sent to: Company Vineyard Manager Whitehaven Wine Company Ltd 39 Pauls Road RD 3 BLENHEIM 7273 Phone (03) 572 7588 info@whitehaven.co.nz A Position Description is available upon request.

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Friday January 18, 2019 Public Notices

Something for Everyone January 20, 2019 December 9 & 10, 2017

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WANTED To rent by mature working couple.

Two bedroom farm cottage within 20 minutes of Blenheim. Phone Julie 0274227096.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

I’m not a twenty20 cricket guy As a traditionalist, I’d rather watch five days of a test match or win a 50-over World Cup, than get emotionally invested in the shortest form of the game.

However, after dinner on Friday night I tuned in to the one-off game against the hapless Sri Lankans and saw the re-birth of Doug Bracewell’s international career.

The super-talented Central Districts fast bowler and handy bat,made

the most of his opportunity to get amongst the Black Caps scene again.

The 28-year-old has always been talented but off-field incidents, similar but on a lower scale than Jesse Ryder, have curtailed his international opportunities.

His instability through personal actions have cast him aside from the national team during its own long-term stability.

Bracewell was key when the Black

Caps beat a strong Australian test team in Hobart in 2010.

He took nine for 60 in the match and looked likely to have a long test career.

However, Bracewell has had to watch Otago quick, Neil Wagner have the test career which was likely his in the first instance.

Wagner has taken his chance in a big way.

Bracewell is four years younger

and was the third man in the Tim Southee, Trent Boult group.

A mature Bracewell could easily be a key cog in the national set up across all three formats over the next five years.

He showed maturity last Friday when New Zealand was 55 for five. He came to the wicket and produced a much-needed 44 before getting rid of Sri Lanka’s promising wicket-keeper batsman Niroshan

Dickwella with his first ball of his bowling spell.

Kiwi sport fans love a redemption story and Bracewell has the chance to write the proper ending to his cricketing story.

He could force his way back into the test team as a third seamer option who is more than handy with the bat.

Early signs look promising and the timing is right.

Speedway set for some big race events inbriefThe Sun

By Celeste Alexander With only four more months left on the speedway calendar, Eastern States Speedway is set to host some pretty major events before the season finishes at the end of April.

Not only that, but a number of local drivers have been busy travelling throughout the country competing in national championships, representing the Marlborough region.

One unique event will be the Modified Series final round. Greer Vineyard Services will present the SMH Mobile Hose Service Mainland Modified Series final round on April 13 at the ESS track.

This big V8 engined class will bring some of the country’s best drivers who, when in full flight, put on a thrilling show for the fans. Local driver Scott Valk will be racing his 72e modified, so be sure to go along and cheer him on.

According to club president

Shaloe Lammas, this season has seen more sidecar action than previous years.

Another big event for the club is the Brent Woodward Building Production Saloon Grand Prix, set for February 23. This is the national GP event and the first time it’s been held in the South Island, so very exciting for the club, Shaloe says.

As the season draws to an end, the ever popular Easter Champs and Harvest Nationals race meetings will take place. ESS is teaming up with Nelson Speedway to host the two-day champs on April 19-20, with racing being in Nelson on the first night and in Blenheim for the second.

Then on the Sunday (April 21) the Harvest Nationals will take place as a daytime meeting, so be sure to mark these dates on the calendar.

Until then, the club wishes all of local drivers who are travelling

Cuddon cycling events

Local modified driver Scott Valk (72e) will racing in an up and coming Greer Vineyard Services, SMH Mobile Hose Service Mainland Modified Series final round on April 13. SpeedNut Photography

away to compete at events “all the best”.

“This weekend in Christchurch our local stockcar drivers, Scott Alexander, John McClelland,

Taylor Forbes, Leighton Stanton and Jamie Bouton are competing at the South Island Stockcar champs, so hopefully they go well.”

Players share football skills Players from the Tasman United National league football team were in Blenheim this week sharing their skills with keen young junior players.

The Tasman United team is set to play here in Marlborough on Sunday at Lansdowne Park at 2pm, the first time Blenheim has hosted a national premiership game.

The players ran a three day coaching clinic from 9am to 3pm each day at A & P Park for Marlborough footballers aged between six and 14 years old.

The youngsters had the opportunity to learn football skills from some of Tasman’s top players, who are currently playing at the highest level in New Zealand.

Tyson Foote, Ethan Ryland and Cedric Metean enjoyed playing football with Kiernan Hughes-Mason.

A quick break between games.

From left, Luke Bourgeois, Myal King, Hugo Escalle, Giana Chen and Cashel King with Joe Ellul in front.

Nick Stanton with Rico Chen, Fynn Hawes and Ollie Hunter in front, who had the opportunity to play with some of the big soccer players earlier this week.

Cuddon Cycling Marlborough meets at Athletic Park at 5.30pm this evening for track training and coaching for all riders.

Come and try this exciting sport.

Suitable for age 10 upwards. There are plenty of track bikes available for newcomers. All riders most welcome.

On Saturday there is the Awatere Valley/Dumgree Road cycle world stage race series, event No 2 of six.

Open grade (26km, 5km, 18km). Open $5; Junior $3.

All riders welcome. Please assemble at 1pm.

On Monday meet at Athletic Park at 5.30pm 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. All riders welcome.

Marlborough golf results Results from recent matches played at the Marlborough Golf Club.

January 9, Diana Pye stableford: Maureen Burrow 40; Lyndy Larkin 39; Lynn Dowler 39; Debra Nicholls 35; Jeannine Paul 35.

January 10, men’s stableford, Div.1: Tony Gill 43; Jon Nicol 41; Jock Glennie 39; Arthur Dovey 38; Terrence Loomis 37. Div.2: Nevil Paterson 43; Robin Whiting 41; Robert Hille 40; Graeme Glackin 39; Graeme Parker 39; Paul Ham 39; Brian Burgess 39; Warren Houliston 37.

January 12, women’s net medal, Div.1: Jeannine Paul 74; Marilyn Keenan 75. Div.2: Julia Knowles 68; Maureen Burrow 69; Leanne Stowell 73; Francies Handforth 77; Pru Jensen 77. Men’s net medal, Div.1: Michael Irving 72; Yuichi Ando 72; Chas Craig 72; Bede O’Malley 72; Arthur Dovey 73; Andrew Stowell 75; James Tyson 75. Div.2: Brent Flintoff 64; Ravi Johl 66; Ian Newport 68; Paul Eden 70; Alan Yemm 71; Dave Knappstein 71. Div.3: Glenn Kirkwood 69; Graham Ilott 69; Graeme Parker 70; Richard McLean 72; Robert Hille 72.

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Friday January 18, 2019

Graham Neill chases winner at Waterlea

Les pictured with Gaylees Delight at the January 2012 Nelson Harness meeting. Photo Les Whiteside.

Race to remember Les Hope

By Les Whiteside On Sunday the second day of the Marlborough Harness Racing Club race meeting at Waterlea racecourse will be held.

A special race in honour of the late harness enthusiast Les Hope will be on the programme.

The race will be jointly sponsored by Maurice McQuillan of Grove Rd Super Liquor, who was Les’s business partner for nearly twenty years, and The Sun newspaper.

“It will be seven years this February that Les passed away,” so it is nice to remember him this way” says Maurice.

Les raced a number of horses, his first, a galloper called Persian Script.

But it was standardbreds he enjoyed most, with his nephew Greg Hope training them.

Winners included Kenzo (1win) Ima Franco (2w), Gaylee BB (3w) with Lyn McQuillan, Miami Rocket (3w) and latterly Gaylees Delight (2w), who ran second on the day of Les’s funeral.

Les was a regular race goer and seldom missed a race meeting at Waterlea Racecourse.

The Les Hope Memorial race is race 7, 3.30pm on Sunday.

Graham Neill insists he’s retired, but the 82-year-old Blenheim-based trainer says chasing one more winner this weekend is too tempting.

Graham announced his retirement from training last April after more than 50 years in the industry, but when star pacer Jenora returned to his paddock after a North Island campaign, the itch for another winner proved too much.

Jenora is the only horse Graham still trains and she will line up at Waterlea Racecourse in the Marlborough Summer Festival Cup Prelude today.

She will then race in the Marlborough Summer Cup on Sunday.

“I did virtually retire but when Jenora came back from the North Island in August I brought her home for a spell and then I had to decide what I wanted to do with her,” Graham says.

“I thought I may as well race her and give myself something to do.”

Jenora produced two huge runs in Nelson last Friday and Sunday to earn two third placings at the meeting.

“It was a big rise in class for her on her win at Palmerston North (four starts ago) and I thought she handled it well.

“I just think she’s matured after having a reasonable spell through the late winter and she’s a year more mature and stronger.

“She’s always shown some ability.”

Jenora has won three of her 31 starts but has been consistent, running in the top three on 14 of her race day

Graham Neill at Waterlea Racecourse with Jenora. She will line up at the Marlborough Summer Festival Cup Prelude today.

appearances.

“I think she’ll measure up well with the other Cup runners,” Graham says.

Graham, who first got his training license in 1967, says the thrill of adding to his 93 career winners was a motivator.

He says his training philosophy is simple with the horse he also owns.

“She hobbles three times a week and always has a rest on Sunday, mostly so I can have a sleep in.”

Graham says after this weekend he’d likely give her a week off be-

fore eyeing an Autumn Addington campaign.

“It’s great to have a horse of her ability at my age and it certainly makes it easier to get out of bed in the morning if you know you have one that’s going good.”

Today’s first race gets underway at 2:52pm.

Other local trainers with runners over the two days include Alan Shutkowski, Mark Heaton, Anne-Marie Best, Don Morrison, Merv Bryers, Mark Gill and Paul Scott.