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By Bill McElhinney The heat is on, and you can blame the Aussies.

But it’s not officially a heatwave.

The high pressure ridge and warm, moist air mass sitting over the country has made its way across the Tasman Sea from Australia.

And the warm air won’t be moving off any time soon, the MetService says.

The temperature in Blenheim on Monday officially hit 35.0 deg. C, the highest in the country. A similar temperature was recorded in Napier.

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Time to cool off! Hannah Baker-Saunders and Alice Rankin-Saunders enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on Sunday afternoon as temperatures soar.

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More hot days, but don’t say it’s a heatwave Continued from page 1.

“The temperatures you see on TV are from the MetService and are recorded at Woodbourne Airport,” Marlborough Research Centre scientist and weather recorder, Rob Agnew, says.

“The Blenheim temperatures that we record further inland are usually a bit warmer, but on Monday both Blenheim readings were the same, which is unusual,” Rob says.

Another surprise on Monday was a 36.5C reading at Rarangi, where it is usually cooler closer to the sea.

“And there was a 36.4C reading at a vineyard near Seddon, which is also closer to the coast,” Rob says.

The temperature readings so far show January this year is the third hottest since 1947.

The record hottest day was January 10, 1979, which was also the day the Farmers department store in central Blenheim was destroyed in a spectacular blaze.

But while Marlborough may have been sweltering in the sumEthan and Dylan Stringer escaped the heat with mum Bec at the outdoor pool mer heat, we haven’t yet had a heatwave. on Sunday afternoon.

A heatwave is defined as five consecutive days when the temperature is 5 degrees above normal.

“We’ve had a few hot days,” Rob says.

“Tuesday last week was 30.2C and Sunday hit 33.7C, but Thursday and Friday last week were quite cool by comparison.

“And last Sunday the easterly wind blew in and the temperature dropped quite dramatically – from 33C to 26C in quite a short time.”

The fresh easterly has also kept night temperatures cooler, whereas last January the evening temperatures were much warmer, Rob says.

Today and tomorrow were expected to be scorchers again, with temperatures above 30C. The weather is expected to cool as the weekend approaches, with a new front bringing some colder air.

However, no records are likely to be broken in the current wave of hot weather. The hottest temperature recorded in the country remains 42.4C at Rangiora on February 7, 1973.

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Council calls for water conservation as temperatures rise

By Bill McElhinney Conserve water, or face the possibility of water restrictions – that’s the message from the Marlborough District Council as the hot, dry weather continues.

Temperatures are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius over the next five to seven days, which will have a significant effect on the region’s water supplies.

Council operations and maintenance engineer, Stephen Rooney, says people need to be careful about their

use of water for irrigation during this period.

“Everyone, including Blenheim residents, should avoid irrigating their gardens or crops during the day.” Stephen says.

“If people can reduce their water use voluntarily, we may be able to avoid water restrictions, particularly in the Wairau Valley, Picton, Renwick and Havelock.

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“If we can get through the next week, and manage to save water, restrictions may not be needed,” Stephen says.

Council has also advised river water irrigation users to monitor their usage and river levels closely.

The Rai River fell below the 1 cubic metre per second (cumec) shutoff threshold on Sunday, and all consented

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The Wairau River is very close to the 8 cumec shutoff level, and will drop below that level sometime this week. Most other rivers in the district are dropping, and without rain may also become unavailable .

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New MRI scanner A new $1.5m Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner purchased for Nelson Hospital is expected to reduce wait times for potentially life saving scans in the top of the south.

Over two hundred MRI scans are done every month across Nelson and Marlborough.

There are currently 900 people booked to have scans in Nelson and Marlborough between now and 2021.

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Priyanka Jose and Sameer Diamond from the Tamarind Restaurant with Marlborough St John members, area administrator Gayle Chambers, ambulance officer Leanne Hodges, St John Martlborough chairman Rod Hill and ambulance officer Tony Cronin.

Dine out for a good cause

By Bill McElhinney Two former Wairau Hospital nurses are using their culinary skills to boost the funds of Marlborough St John.

Husband and wife Denny Yeldo and Priyanka Jose started up the Tamarind Restaurant in Scott Street a year ago, specialising in the food of southern India.

They came to Marlborough five years ago, and initially started a home based business while they were both nurses at Wairau Hospital.

Their food was so popular with hospital staff, nurses, house officers and doctors, they decided to take the plunge and set up their own restaurant in what had previously been the MIA Dining and Wine Cellar.

“We have had wonderful support during the year, so we wanted to celebrate by giving something back to the community,” Priyanka says.

“As we were both nurses, we thought St John would be a good organisation to support.”

Denny, Priyanka and restaurant

manager Sameer Diamond are planning an all-day buffet at the Tamarind this Friday, February 1, to mark their first year in business.

“The buffet will run from 11.30am to 9pm and feature a good range of popular dishes, including desserts,” Sameer says.

“You can help yourself for $30 a head, and all the proceeds from the day will go to St John.”

“This is a huge community gesture, and one that we really appreciate,” St John Marlborough chairman, Rod Hill, says.

“All the money will stay in Marlborough to support the work of St John here.

“The money we raise goes towards local St John Youth programmes, purchasing new ambulances and Health Shuttles, and buying vital new equipment; allowing St John to continue its life-saving and life-changing work.”

The southern Indian state of Kerala is known as “land of spices,” and it is the tastes of Kerala that feature in the food at the Tamarind.

A truck carrying frozen meat collided with a ute on State Highway 1 in south Marlborough on Monday afternoon.

The crash happened near the intersection with Blind River Loop Rd, about a kilometre south of Seddon.

Police said the southbound ute had crossed the centre line and smashed into an oncoming heavy truck-andtrailer unit.

The Marlborough man driving the ute received moderate injuries and was taken to Wairau Hospital. The truck driver was uninjured.

Fund applications open Applications are open for the Small Townships Programme - Community Project Fund 2019.

It funds small, low-cost projects on outdoor public space in Marlborough’s smaller townships.

Previous rounds have funded war memorials, a wharf shelter, boat ramps, landscaping, signage and outdoor gym equipment. It does not cover Blenheim or Picton.

Projects of up to $10,000 will be considered.

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Youth Beach Fest draws crowds Charlie Down and Gibson Purdie take a break from swimming for ice creams.

By Megan Connolly It was a beautiful evening and a great turn out on Shelley Beach in Picton for Marlborough Youth Trust’s Beach Fest on Saturday night.

The youth music festival was a feast of fun and had everything from henna tattooing and hair threading to live music, fireworks and games.

“The event is about displaying the talents of the young people of Marlborough,” one of the organisers,

Rebekah Nafe, says.

Queen Charlotte’s Kapa Haka group, five different individual artists and Bcre8ve Dance group got the chance to perform over the course of the night.

“We had over 170 youth that attended and around 100 people worked and helped out during the event.

“It was great to do something in Picton for the youth out there,” Rebekah says.

Beach Fest was postponed in December due to weather, but the change to January meant it was better weather for swimming.

This is only the second time Beach Fest has been held by the Marlborough Youth Trust. The first one was held on the Foreshore at Picton in 2017.

Keep an eye out for Marlborough Youth Trust’s next event in March, which will be their Sundown Sports series.

Hannah Bhandal and Jamie Cunningham hang out on the rocks waiting for their friends.

Greta Marshall, Moana MacDonald, Morghan Summerscales and Mya Wiapo get stuck into some ice creams.

Lyrik Mako geta a henna tattoo design on her hand by Boden Kree.

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Symphony Orchestra to play in Blenheim next month The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will bring popular works by Rossini, Haydn, Prokofiev and Brahms to Blenheim next month as part of its Classical Journey tour.

The concert, led by NZSO Associate Conductor Hamish McKeich, will feature Rossini’s Overture to L’Italiana in Algeri, Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 and Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Haydn.

The orchestra will play in the ASB Theatre on Thursday, February 28.

Classical Journey is part of the NZSO’s 2019 season line-up.

NZSO chief executive Christopher Blake says the soloists, the conductors and the music that the Orchestra will tour around the country in 2019 are outstanding.

“Whether you attend NZSO concerts often or are new to the Orchestra, it will be an experience you won’t forget. The soloists and conductors who join us next year are some of the best in the world and we are delighted that several will perform with us for the first

time, including star mezzo-soprano Susan Graham,” he says.

“The Beethoven Festival is one of our biggest undertakings, and a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some of the greatest music ever written for orchestra. Maestro de Waart is a musical authority on Beethoven and to have him conduct this festival makes it even more special.”

Several New Zealand works will be performed by the NZSO in 2019, including commissions by Kenneth Young and Michael Norris. Section Principal Horn Samuel Jacobs will perform Richard Strauss’ Horn Concerto in concerts with German-Japanese conductor Jun Märkl.

The NZSO National Youth Orchestra will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2019 with concerts in Auckland and Wellington conducted by NZSO Music Director Emeritus James Judd. For this special event the NYO collaborates with the New Zealand Youth Choir, which celebrates its own 40th anniversary this year.

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Very few youngsters use it in fact very few cyclists young or old use it. Most use the Taylor River cycle way.

What council committee chair Terry Sloan and his committee have achieved is nothing other than a joke by congesting a main thoroughfare in Eltham Road.

They have made it awkward and dangerous for residents driving in and out, general public drivers having trouble navigating at busy times and school parents having to park down side streets away from the drop off area of old that we had already spent money on.

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Keen model glider fliers: Robert Evans, Peter Smith, Phil Elvy, Trev Faulkner, Phil Sparrow, Rex Ashwell, Carl McMillan, Allan Baker and Brian Mogford.

Model fliers send gliders soaring high

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim man Rex Ashwell last year set a New Zealand record flying his model glider.

Rex is a member of the Marlborough Association of Modellers, which has a section for model aircraft enthusiasts, including a good number who enjoy the challenge of flying model gliders.

The Model Aircraft section operates from a model flying site near Tuamarina.

The glider club flying days are Wednesdays and Saturday from about 9am until noon.

The Tuamarina airfield is located between the stop bank and the Wairau River, approximately 2.1km from Tuamarina on land the modellers have leased from the Marlborough District Council.

“It’s a challenge to launch and fly the radio controlled gliders,” Rex says.

Some members build and fly their own models, some build from kitset, and some buy and fly Almost Ready to Fly (ARF) model aircraft.

Most people new to the hobby start with ARF’s or Ready to Fly (RTF) models. Building from plans or kits can be a very satisfying aspect of the hobby for those with a creative bent.

Model aircraft design and aerodynamics is also a fascinating side to the hobby The model gliders can be launched using an electric motor and propeller on the glider, which shuts off once the glider has reached a programmed

height.

The gliders can also be launched using a powered model plane to tow them up, or by simply giving them a good heave into the right breeze.

“The challenge is to keep the glider aloft by reading the wind conditions, which takes some doing when you’re on the ground,” Rex says.

“Experience plays a big part and experienced fliers will get their gliders out as far as you can see at heights of 400 – 500 metres.”

The modellers compete in New Zealand-wide competitions, and last year the comparatively small Marlborough Club caused something of a stir by taking first place overall in the national club championships, beating the bigger Wellington and Christchurch clubs in the process.

Rex and fellow Blenheim club member Phil Elvy also took first and third place in the soaring competition.

Some of the models are large and equipped with relatively expensive components, but it doesn’t cost a lot to get started, Rex says.

“You could spend between $300 -$400 to get a model to enjoy this challenging sport,” Rex says.

The glider enthusiasts are keen to have more people join them, and welcome visitors to pop out to Tuamarina to see how much fun it can be. Contact them on the Marlborough Modellers website www.mams.org.nz

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Paul and Frances giving back Fundraisers and community aid workers, Frances and Paul Eden, sit down with reporter Megan Connolly and talk about volunteering in rural communities in Nepal.

Paul and Frances Eden who are in thier early and late seventies have been volunteering their time, fundraising and giving back to the community both in Marlborough and internationally, for more than 22 years.

The Blenheim South Rotary Club members are always conscious about giving back to those in need and have spent much of their time and money helping to facilitate projects in Nepal.

Nepal is the poorest country in the world outside of Africa, and the poverty rate there has remained at the same level for as long as it has been measured.

Last May the couple went to the area of Jubing, Nepal, to oversee the outcome of a project that installed fireplace stoves into 55 homes.

Their contact in Nepal is a local schoolteacher named Dhana, who helped organise things while Paul and Frances weren’t there.

The couple, who have been avid adventurers and trekked in many places around the world, took their first trip to Nepal in 1983.

On their trek, they were stopped on a path by a woman who needed painkillers for a man in her village who had broken his legs falling off a roof.

The woman explained they didn’t have enough money to take him to a hospital, or even a quick way of getting him to one.

“A Nepalese ambulance is just four men carrying a stretcher,” Paul says.

The trekking group helped fund the man to get to hospital, but Paul and Frances found out later that the man passed away.

It was this trip that sparked their journey to bring aid to the rural communities of Nepal.

Their first aid trip to the Solu Khumbu area was in 2014 with a Rotary Foundation project to distribute clothing and school equipment to the children in the Jubing and Khari Khola area of the lower Solu Khumbu.

With the generous help of local members of the Rotary Club of Blenheim South, friends and funding was provided to reroof 15 homes after a massive earthquake that damaged their homes twelve months later.

To get to the town of Jubing, where they were overseeing the project, was a steady three days walk from Lukla Airport.

It probably only takes Dhana a day and a half, the pair says.

Paul and Frances with new friends in Nepal and right with their traditional scarf called a Kharta.

“So you don’t get anywhere in a hurry,” Paul says.

Projects they have worked on in Nepal have varied from facilitating the purchase of roofing iron, providing clothing and sports gear, to building a community hall.

People of Jubing have formed a strong relationship with Paul and Frances over the six years of their doing community aid, thanking them with a traditional scarf called a Kharta, and special performances.

“It’s very humbling,” Frances says.

When they’re not visiting, Dhana updates Paul and Frances by emails, which involves a walk over a high mountain pass to get a signal for his cell phone.

“Their lives are completely different. They are small people but boy, they are tough,” Paul says.

Their influence has also sparked their friends to do their own community work overseas.

What keeps them going back to Nepal is its people, they say.

“Dhana is such a good communicator and the outcomes are quantifiable.

We can see where the money is going.

“You can achieve a lot with a relatively small amount. For $130 for a fireplace, you can improve the health and wellbeing for a family for generations to come,” Paul says.

Currently with funding raised from Rotary and local Marlborough friends, they are funding the polycarbonate glazing of the local school windows, putting solar lighting in a community and health centre, and funding the rebuild of the flour mill.

They have received donations sufficient to complete 10 fireplaces and would like to do a further 20 to 30 in total.

“It’s very satisfying,” Frances says.

The pair has been located in Blenheim for 22 years and still love the lifestyle.

But for the well-travelled pair, there are very few things they haven’t done.

“I would like to go to Bhutan but now that we’re getting older things are on the back burner,” Frances says.

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Pony Club stalwart Sandra Wood honoured

By Bill McElhinney Long time Marlborough Pony Club stalwart Sandra Wood was recognised at the New Zealand Pony Club conference in Dunedin last year for her many years of dedication to the pony club movement.

Sandra was awarded by the 2018 NZPCA Volunteer Gold Service Award, which recognises her 35 years of commitment to Pony Club and its members in Marlborough.

Sandra attended her first Pony Club rally as a member of the Marshlands Branch of Marlborough Pony Club in February, 1979, riding to and from rallies with Mrs O’Sullivan from Tuamarina.

Sandra won the keenness and attendance trophy in 1982-1984, which showed her commitment to pony club at an early stage.

This inspired her to coach from 1985, and she still does so so today.

In 1983, Sandra became an associate committee member of Marshlands, following on with the secretary’s role in 1985-1987.

Sandra has held most roles at the Marlborough Pony Club level including secretary/treasurer, head coach and finally the District Commissioner.

She provides area level coaching, specialising in horse mastership, and runs the Marlborough Nelson West Coast Area Pony Club’s horse mastership quiz, which involves her travelling all over the top of the South Island.

Sandra has acquired an extensive horse mastership kit which she uses in her coaching and examination of all levels.

She continues to hold classes in the evenings at her home, all free to Marlborough Pony Club Members.

She is also an examiner with the New Zealand Pony Club Association and can examine up to B certificate level.

A life-long passion for motorbikes of all makes and models has led Blenheim man Chris Parnwell to a rewarding career.

Chris got his first motorbike –“an old ag. bike,” Chris says, when he was aged 10.

Since then he has owned and ridden many more and has spent 14 years as a motorcycle mechanic.

When Chris started out, he was nominated for the Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year.

He spent 10 years working with another keen Marlborough motorcyclist and mechanic, Peter Grinter.

He has also worked with Filco Farm and Sport in Nelson.

Chris is the vice-president of the Marlborough Motorcycle Club and is a key event organiser and club supporter.

His passion has passed on to his two children, Mitchell and Emma-Rose.

Mitchell competes in motocross and Emma-Rose rides for fun and really enjoys being on the back of Dad’s road bike.

The family are also into hunting, fishing and all the other outdoor lifestyle opportunities that Marlborough offers.

Chris has now decided to start up his own business, Chris Parnwell

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He’ll be offering a full range of workshop maintenance and servicing, everything from puncture repairs to full engine rebuilds.

“I’ll also do complete suspension servicing, including shock rebuilds and re-gassing,” Chris says, “and I’ll be selling tyres and accessories.”

Chris specialises in servicing viticulture bikes and ATVs such as mules, something he’s been doing for 13 years. He also services jet skis.

And because he’s a road bike rider himself, he also services road bikes, all makes and models.

“Now’s the time to get viticulture bikes in for servicing and accessories fitting before the busy bird scaring and harvest season starts,” Chris says.

“And get your motocross bikes in for a check and servicing before the motocross season kicks off again.”

Chris will be open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5pm, and on Saturdays from 8.30pm to 12pm.

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Bite and sting searches increase

What attracts silverfish?

Silverfish are tiny insects that have a slender flattened body, have a blue/grey shimmer and can often be referred to as carpet sharks or urban silverfish.

The pesky silverfish is known to damage things in your home like wallpaper by chewing through the glue, paper documents and fabrics or devouring glue that binds together books.

So what attracts them into our homes?

Silverfish are attracted to moisture because they need high levels of humidity to survive.

You can find them in dark hiding places because temperatures can be higher.

A silverfish’s diet largely consists of carbohydrates and proteins. Especially things like flour, rolled oats, paper, book bindings, glue and insulation. They would also be happy munching on dried beef and dead insects.

What about in the back yard?

Silverfish are attracted to moist leaf piles, weeds, underneath woodpiles, construction materials, mulch or large forgotten objects lying around outside.

Basically, they will find a home under anything that traps moisture.

If you have concerns about silverfish in your home, be sure to contact your friendly local pest controller.

The Ministry of Health’s website has recently seen a spike in the number of kiwi’s searching for information on jellyfish stings, wasp and bee stings and spider bites this holiday season between December 24, 2018, and January 6 2019.

The number of searches for Jellyfish stings has tripled, going from 264 searches to 853 during the period.

Bee and wasp stings search skyrocketed by 86 per cent, general insect stings went up by 73 per cent and spider bites 29 per cent.

The Ministry of Health website is a quick way to look up information on how to avoid and treat different types of bites and stings, how to identify what caused the injury and know when it is time to seek out professional help.

It comes as no surprise that the summer

holidays saw the spike in searches for Kiwi’s as many tend to treat them themselves instead of seeking professional aid, data shows.

Bites and stings can be anything from mild irritations to serious and life-threatening.

However many can suffer allergic reactions that can cause even the smallest of bites into something life-threatening.

A total of 3,764 people searched for information on spider bites during the Christmas holiday period.

However, it is uncommon for there to be a significant danger to the person in the event of the spider bite.

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Eddie’s models are eye-catching

ABOVE: A beautifully detailed tow truck with moving parts which Eddie built. Models like this can take 120 hours or more to finish.

LEFT: Eddie Love with one of his dinosaur models. The individual pieces can be taken apart and reassembled, which gives youngsters an interesting challenge.

By Bill McElhinney Eddie Love’s handiwork first caught the eye of many people during The Sun Christmas appeal.

Eddie donated several of his wooden dinosaurs, which can be taken apart and put together again, offering a rewarding challenge for creative youngsters.

The wooden dinos proved popular and sparked many inquiries about where you could get one.

The answer is 43 Houldsworth Street, where Eddie has several workshops and a range of amazing models that he has built.

“I love designing and building things,” the former mechanic and engineer says.

Eddie, whose grandfather was a Love from Arapawa Island, worked as a mechanic for Marlborough Motors, then engineering firm Andrews and Beaven, before moving to Wairau Hospital where he worked as a maintenance engineer for 31 years.

Eddie may have retired, but he’s still working, turning out beautifully detailed models and a range of other items.

The models come mostly from America, but arrive just as a plan with just a few basics such as wheels and axles. Eddie makes the rest himself before painting the finished items.

“I can be a bit obsessive,” He says with a grin.

“I add a lot of extras in, such as Perspex for the windows.”

One model has a beautifully finished set of tracks, each link having been made by hand.

A large truck and trailer unit with a digger on the back is the result of nearly 300 hours work.

“Most of them take 120 hours or more,” Eddie says.

There is a model Hummer, trucks, tractors, diggers, but now Eddie has an even bigger project on the go.

“I’m building a replica Lotus 7 car,” Eddie says.

He’s doing the project with his brother Gavin, in Christchurch, who is a panel beater.

The pair have built the chassis and Eddie has a Toyota motor which he has fitted with twin Weber carburettors.

“They cost more than the motor,” he says.

As a skilled fitter and turner, he has modified a clutch assembly from a Ford Mondeo to fit to the Lotus, which he and Gavin plan to have finished in a year.

Eddie’s workshop contains a lathe, a laser cutter and his latest acquisition, a 3D printer, which he is still getting to grips with.

Eddie is also a smallbore rif le shooter, and has manufactured scope stands for target shooters which have proved a hit. He also manufactures pistol grips for pistol shooters.

“There’s no shortage of things to do,” Eddie says, “but I’m really looking forward to getting the Lotus finished and taking it for a drive around town!”

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Omaka a world-wide attraction Omaka Aerodrome is a hidden gem in Marlborough, but is well known on the world stage.

With its grassy runways, wide open spaces, world class restoration projects on classic aircraft, and one-of-a-kind aeroplanes, it’s a buzzing community.

For aviation enthusiasts, you can’t beat the ideal flying weather that the region offers.

With facilities like this, it’s no surprise that a small town like Blenheim has individuals from all over the globe coming to check out its heritage.

For Classic Aero Machinery Service’s Tony Wytenburg, the Omaka Aerodrome location is essential to his aircraft restoration work.

The several grass runways provide ideal conditions for the many classic aircraft which are built and tested by Tony and

his team.

“It hasn’t just got one runway, so classic aircraft can take off into the wind,” Tony says.

Omaka has become a bit of a hub for aircraft restoration, Tony says.

Paul and Pip Hally from PMH Aviation Limited collect aircraft that have a rich history with the region.

They’ve brought back to Marlborough a De Havilland Foxmoth from 1947, one of only seven in the world.

With two other parties, they are rebuilding a Waco aircraft, which is the only one of its type in the world, and was previously owned by Marlborough Aero Club in 1936.

“Whether you like aviation or not these aircraft are very significant to the region,” Pip says.

Graham Orphan has been publishing the Classic Wings Magazine for 25 years out of Omaka.

Having lived in three different countries and travelled many more, Graham chooses to live in Marlborough specifically for the airfield.

“I can’t think of a place I’ve lived in or visited, or another community with the richness and ability to work together for the greater good than Omaka,” Graham says.

From the world-class Omaka Airshow to the Aviation Heritage Museum and everything else in between, the buzz around Omaka still grows.

“People from all over the world are drawn to the positive energy and great activities here.

“The community is absolutely remarkable,” Graham says.

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The Marlborough Aero Club at Omaka Aerodrome has a long and intertwined history with the Marlborough region and its community.

Established in 1928, it is one of the first aero clubs established in New Zealand and the first to own its own plane.

Last year the Marlborough Aero Club celebrated its 90 year anniversary in April with an open day, where the public were invited to have a look around the Omaka Aerodrome.

The club has over 350 members from all over the country and around the world.

The Aero Club teaches students of all ages and stages flying and other vital aircraft skills, whether for recreational or professional

Omaka Aerodrome is a hidden gem of Marlborough, buzzing with world class engineers, pilots and classic aeroplane restoration. Photo provided.

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In fact the Marlborough Aero Club is held in such high esteem globally that many pilots and aviation enthusiasts travel to Marlborough just for the opportunity to fly at the Omaka Aerodrome.

Due to their speciality training in ‘Bush flying’, the Aero Club is

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Yak 3 races in America Chief pilot of Fighter Flights, Graeme Frew, and Jay McIntyre of JEM Aviation, have taken a restored Yak 3 Russian World War II bomber across the world for the last two years.

The Yak 3, which is typically used for scenic joy rides was taken apart, shipped to the Reno Championship Air Race in America, and pieced back together in an open-air pit there for the public to see.

“It was known as a Yak in a Box,” pilot Graeme laughs.

Jay, Graeme and their team were the first New Zealand team to enter the competition.

“Americans were blown away with what we were doing.

“We might have even taught them a few things,” Jay says.

Last year, they went back for another go and had great success. They even got on the local news.

“It was great, we were really promoting Marlborough and our destination. It really raised the profile,” Graeme says.

The Yak 3 was imported to Marlborough in 2004, was restored, and began its first flights in 2012 and has been flying ever since.

“Every time I fly I always see around 30 people having a look,” Graeme says.

The Yak 3 scenic flights offer a view of Marlborough you wouldn’t usually get to experience, especially at top speeds of 500 kilometres per hour.

Omaka holds a soft spot for Graeme because it was the place he did his first flying lessons.

For Jay, Omaka has been the home of JEM Aviation since 2006.

“Omaka is a real community of people doing what they love,” Jay says.

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“We have a long history with the airfield,” Owen Dodson from Marlborough Helicopters says.

“We utilise all the other skills out there.”

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Blue cod fishing rule changes proposed

By Bill McElhinney The sometimes controversial issue of blue cod fishing regulations is up for discussion again.

Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on a number of proposed changes to the blue cod fishing regulations.

The changes were identified as part of the National Blue Cod Strategy, which was endorsed by Fisheries Minister, Stuart Nash, in December.

Inshore Fisheries manager Steve Halley says it’s important that anyone with an interest in the fishery has a chance to have their say on the proposed changes.

“The strategy has been built on concerns about the depletion of local blue cod fisheries raised with us via public meetings and online surveys during 2018. Now we want people’s feedback on the first of the proposed rule changes driven by the strategy,” Steve says.

“The changes have been developed in partnership with iwi, and a technical advisory group to ensure that the blue cod fishery is sustainable for future generations.

“Recommended changes that will apply only to recreational fishers include lowering daily bag limits in the South Island, introducing a twoday accumulation limit, requiring blue cod to be landed in a measurable state, and standardising the Minimum Legal Size of landed blue cod to 33cm nationwide.

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EVENT: Saturday boot sale The Blenheim Rotary Club boot sale is a popular Saturday morning market which runs outside the Blenheim railway station from around 7am until noon.

Rotary puts the money from each $5 site it rents into a trust fund for community projects, and has raised thousands of dollars for community causes.

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Len Shaw, aka Mr Whippy, was busy on a sunny Saturday morning at the Boot Sale.

Seven-year-old Isabella Elston was out at the Boot Sale with Bridget Thurlow.

Rotary Club stalwarts Doug Dean and Brian Simpson helped organise the Saturday Boot Sale.

Warren Love was entertaining the Boot Sale crowd Belinda and Craig Bryce and Maurice Davies catching up at the with some of his original songs.

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Zander Green was having a busy morning selling stuff from the boot of the family vehicle.

Stephen and Braxtom Meaclem a the Saturday Boot Sale.

Mila Makin with her clothes rack at the Boot Sale.

Wendy Haakma was keeping cool under her umbrella at the Boot Sale.

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2019 Grape Harvest Tractor & Harvester Drivers Vintage Harvesters operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District.

We are looking for experienced harvester and tractor drivers. You will need a minimum of a class 1 driver’s licence for tractor driving and a wheels endorsement for harvester driving.

We anticipate work will commence approximately midMarch and finishing mid-April. Drivers must be available for extended hours and weekends.

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Please phone the office on 578 5300, text Jason Tripe on 027 043 427 12421 or email admin@jtcvit.co.nz www.vintageharvesters.co.nz

Customer Support Agent - Driver What you will do This role is responsible for providing driver services to NZDF personnel, trainees, visitors, dignitaries and VIP’s as required, along with the delivery of equipment and other general driver duties. Additionally this position is responsible for the grooming of vehicles, carrying out safety checks and ensuring the fleet is well maintained and regularly serviced.

Project Coordinator Endeavour Park Fixed Term (Parental Leave)

Council is looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to facilitate the operation of Endeavour Park

Marlborough is recognised internationally as the centre of New Zealand’s wine industry and for the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds. As a unitary authority we look after Marlborough’s outstanding natural environment, investing in the region’s infrastructure, its people and its quality lifestyle.

Marlborough District Council is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. One of these functions includes the effective management of Endeavour Park in Picton.

Council is looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to facilitate the operation of Endeavour Park. This is a Fixed Term role (Parental Leave).

To be considered for this role you should have: • A tertiary qualification in Recreation Management (would be an advantage) • Proven Project Management skills • The ability to develop strategies and use sound judgement to implement community based activities • Experience in the management of facilities This role requires someone that is forward thinking with strong organisational skills. The role is customer focused, and will require someone with the aptitude to network, lead, and engage with people regularly.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 7 February 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 jane.tito@marlborough.govt.nz

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You’re proficient and capable of driving a range of light and heavy on road vehicles and ideally have some exposure to off road driving as well. NZDF will provide on the job training in the specifications and use of our specialised military vehicles.

You will hold a valid and clean Drivers’ License for Classes 1 and 2 and preferably Class 4 as well, along with ‘P’, ‘’F’ and ‘’D’ endorsements and a firm understanding of vehicle servicing and maintenance requirements.

You’ll have strong communication and interpersonal skills which enable you to build rapport and communicate effectively with a wide range of people, tailoring your language to suit the situation.

You pride yourself on your ability to provide excellent customer service and enjoy working in a people centred environment.

You show a high degree of self-motivation, have the ability to work autonomously when required, take a pro-active approach to work tasks and use your initiative to ensure the work gets completed successfully and on time. Technology plays a big part in what we do, so it’s important that you are comfortable using computers and are familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Us In return for your experience and commitment, we can reward you with challenging opportunities and unique experiences all within a positive, supportive and tight knit team environment.

How to Apply To view the Position Description and to apply online please visit our Defence Careers website: www.defencecareers.mil.nz/civilian/current-vacancies For further information, contact Paul Whakatihi on (03) 577 1241.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Sunday, 3 February 2019.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows: Low level Security Clearance • most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR • is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

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VINEYARD OPERATORS PERMANENT OR PART TIME

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

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

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

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

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MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE Learning Assistant Up to 25 hours per week (term time only) Start date as soon as possible.

We a seeking applicants who Relate well with children and adults Can multi task and Has great computer skills 15 hours per week Please email your CV with a covering letter to: principal@stmb.school.nz Applications close Friday 1 February 2019

We are looking for an individual who has strong relationship capabilities; can relate well to boys; has resiliency and initiative. The successful candidate will be able to work one on one, in small groups, or classroom settings with our students with moderate levels of learning difficulty to support them achieve success in their learning. Suitable experience and/or qualifications as a learning assistant will be an advantage.

To apply please request an Application Pack by emailing the Assistant Principal Human Resources nicole.peterson@mbc.school.nz Applications close 9.00 am on Monday 4th of Feb 2019

Harvester and Tractor Operators for 2019 Grape Harvest Valley Harvesting operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District.

We are currently seeking experienced harvester and tractor operators. You will need a minimum of a Full Class 1 driver’s licence to operate a tractor and Class 1 with “W” endorsement or Class 2 to operate a harvester.

We anticipate work will commence mid-March and finish late April.

Operators must be available to work extended hours and weekends.

Preference given to applicants with previous vintage experience.

Please email resume with references supporting your application to: Tim Leslie (03) 577 8006 / (021) 54 40 70 Or email admin2@valleyharvesting.co.nz Valley Harvesting has a no drugs and alcohol policy.

Vintage Office – Administration Staff – Short Term Contract Vintage 2019 Valley Harvesting operates a large fleet of grape harvesters throughout the Marlborough District. We require two administration staff, one day shift and one night shift, to compliment and assist in our busy, fast paced office commencing late February, for up to two months during Vintage 2019.

For the peak of harvest you will need to work extended hours, seven days per week.

You will need a sense of humour and excellent office skills in the following areas: • Telephone: • Excel: keep multiple spreadsheets up to the moment • Email • Communications with harvest crew etc • Scheduling using Valley’s web-based scheduling software to enter and arrange jobs for the harvesters • Reception responsibilities • Employment and compliance related paperwork If you think this sounds like you, please email resume with references supporting your application to Tim Leslie: Email: admin2@valleyharvesting.co.nz or call on (021) 54 40 70. No texts.

ICT Helpdesk Technician We are a progressive electricity distribution business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region and are seeking to employ an ICT Helpdesk Technician at our Alfred Street Office.

The primary duties of this position include:  Provide tier 1 support for our ICT systems.  Deploy, manage and support all Marlborough Lines owned user devices and applications, including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.  Manage user login credentials and permissions.

The successful applicant will have:  A passion for delivering excellent customer service.  Experience building, deploying, and supporting Microsoft Desktops and laptops.  Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.  Experience configuring and supporting mobile devices.

If you have a background in the ICT industry and want to be part of our team then we would like to hear from you.

For a full job description and to apply for this role please visit our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz/careers Alternatively, please contact us for a recruitment pack email: recruitment@linesmarl.co.nz Ph. (03) 577 7007 Applications close Monday 11 February 2019

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Gardener Dog Point Vineyard is seeking an experienced gardener to join their team. This is a full time role set in a vineyard that is operating under an organic regime. The property includes extensive native plantings, gardens, hedging and lawn areas.

The successful applicant will; • have a solid work ethic and good teamwork skills • have a good level of physical fitness to cope with the manual work • carry out a wide range of manual gardening tasks • have previous gardening experience along with expertise in maintaining hedges and lawns to a high standard • have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa • have a NZ drivers licence and a strong health and safety focus, a Growsafe certificate is advantageous Please forward your CV to anna@dogpoint.co.nz by the 14th February 2019

ARE YOU SPORTS MINDED Position available for a sports minded person to become part of the team at Blenheim Indoor Sports, Ten Pin Bowling and Fitz Gym. Hours of work from 3.30pm to Close Wednesday to Friday Saturday/ Sunday various hours.

Applicant to be self motivated with a positive and friendly attitude.

Various duties apply and applicant will receive all necessary training.

Apply in writing to 25 Goodman Street Blenheim or email: fitzbuilding@xtra.co.nz Applications close Friday 15th Feb

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Marlborough School of Instrumental Music Now taking names for after school/weekend music tuition for primary school children aged 8-13 years.

Please ring: Guitar: Brian McNamara 928 4479 Violin: Kathryn Molony 579 1250 Flute: Christine Holdaway 570 2273 Brass: Kevin Moseley 578 5660 Saxophone/Clarinet: Charlotte Panoho 579 4664

General enquiries Christine Holdaway 570 2273

WineWorks Marlborough General Hand (Part-time)

We have a part-time, permanent vacancy available as a General Hand for our two warehouse & distribution centres.

The successful applicant will be responsible for keeping our warehouses clean and tidy and must be able to operate ride on and walk behind industrial cleaning equipment. They will also be working in our pallet replenishment area – repairing pallets using a nail gun and sawing broken pallets for fire wood.

This position is 3.5 hours per day, working from 6.00am – 9.30am, Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will need to be confident using tools, a chainsaw, and operating a sweeper. We are looking for an all-round handy man/woman and this would ideally suit someone who is semi-retired and looking for some extra work.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident and must be able to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Our HR team can be contacted and will be happy to answer any questions - 03 577 8166 ext. 889 To apply, please email anita.vincent@wineworks.co.nz for a WineWorks application form. Alternatively, you can collect an application form from our front office. A CV must also be submitted.

Applications close 8th February 2019

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For Sale Volvo FL10 Tiptruck

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Call Tony 0272 225 366 or 572 2622 evenings

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MARLBOROUGH CHILDREN & YOUTH THEATRE

Something for Everyone

For 21 years our aim has been to help young people aged 4-18 years

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Drama is a more direct form of play.

If play is a happy and affective way to learn, then drama is too; Taking the skills of drama, movement, improvisation, speech, singing, performance and the world of make believe that step further in a students development is to be a confident and articulate individual.

CLASSES RESUME 11 FEBRUARY Phone 0211589660 or email duncanwhiting@gmail.com for further information & a brochure.

Drama, singing, movement classes for all ages, there is a class that will excite and cater for your child

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• Repairs & Servicing • Internet & email problems • Virus and Malware removal • Backups & Transfers • Plus more

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CLOTHING

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03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010 Quality Service Guaranteed

Maori Land Seminar

March 31, 2019

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April 20 – May 5, 2018

Housie 7.00pm - Club Main Hall Quiz 7.15pm Main Bar

Thursday Housie 12.30pm - RSA Lounge

April 13-15, 2019 - Anderson Theatre

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May 13, 2018

Members’ Draw - $5000.00 Entertainment - D’s Karaoke - Club Bar from 7pm.

Saturday Members’ Draw - $2600.00

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Members’ Draw - 1st draw $1300.00

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

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FITZ'S GYM Now open 7 days at Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Road Casual and monthly rates available any enquires phone 5784851

Succession and Whānau Trusts Researching Whenua Land and Whakapapa Being an active owner Date: 7th February 2019 Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm Presenter: Dee Turner | Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Whakatere Venue: Community Law Marlborough 14 Market Street | Blenheim

Maori Land Clinic

Appointments available to discuss your Maori Land matters Date: 8th February 2019 Venue: Community Law Marlborough Please email reception@commlawmarlb.org.nz or phone 03 577 9919 to secure your place at the seminar or to book an appointment for Fridays clinic.

BLENHEIM JUDO BEGINNER COURSES Tuesday, February 12th for 9 weeks Juniors (from 7yrs) 4.30pm, Seniors (13yrs+adults) 7pm $40 under 18s, $60 Adults Instructor - Shayne Jacks 3rd Dan Contact 03 571 6373 / judy@rai.co.nz Facebook – Blenheim Judo Club

Harvest Accommodation WANTED

FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW Sunday 24 March Weld Park, Ward Schedules now available Online entries www.showdayonline.com Entries close 22 February FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES AVAILABLE on application Bernadette Gilmore Ph 577 7174

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

Wanted URGENTLY Required a three bedroom home to rent for worki n g c o u p l e. Pl e a s e phone 0272517460 or 027456835.

Vintage workers looking for accommodation for the Harvest period (March 2019- May 2019).

If you can assist, please email Alistair at Alistair.McIntosh@nzwineries.co.nz

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Public Meeting - National Consultation on

Reducing Air Pollution in Ports and Harbours

The Ministry of Transport is seeking views from the public and interested parties on whether New Zealand should sign up to an international treaty for the prevention of air emissions from ships, known as MARPOL Annex VI. The Ministry is hosting a free public meeting in Picton on Friday 1 February and encourages anyone interested to come along and be part of the discussion.

More information on the consultation can be found at: www.transport.govt.nz/news/sea/consultation-begins-on-treaty-to-reduce-air-pollutionin-ports-and-harbours/ Where: Port Marlborough Pavilion When: Friday 1st February 2019 - 11.30 am to 1.30 pm Light refreshments will be provided.

Please indicate your interest in attending the meeting by e-mailing www.marlborough.govt.nz sarah.brand@marlbrough.govt.nz

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Acknowledgements

EATWELL, Rod: Mary, Phoebe, Ruth, John and families sincerely thank all those who assisted at Rod's accident and tried to revive him, for the police for their sensitivity and for the reporters who wrote so respectfully of his life. We really appreciate those who came to pay their last respects and for those who sent their thoughts and good wishes. He lives on in our heart and in what he's created. Thank you.

LEATHEM, Brian John, RNZAF Flt Sgt L78394: Priscilla and family, Joy, Faye, Adrienne and families, would like to thank very much everyone who attended Brian’s service and burial, also for all the kind words, thoughts and cards. Thanks also to the bugler who played the Last Post at Brian’s graveside; the RSA for their participation, and Sowman’s for the professional care of Brian, and his service. Please accept this notice as a personal acknowledgement to you all.

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NEWS TIPS

BILLINGSLEY, Elizabeth Mavis (Betty): On 26 January 2019, peacefully in Blenheim, in her 88th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Rex. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Brett and Cushla, Grant and Gill, Lyle, Wendy, Darryn (deceased), Karen and Shane. Treasured Nana of all her grandchildren. Much loved by the Hall and Billingsley extended families. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John c/- PO Box 467 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Thursday 31 January at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery.

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The Blenheim Depression Support Group We now meet at the Baptist Church Hall, Beaver Road, Blenheim. Every Wednesday 10am-11.30am. For more

URGENT services

Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

A f t e r H o u rs C h e m i s t s : Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm, Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

M a r l b o r o u g h Wo m e n ' s Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice.

Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Nonurgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

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New lights to bring new opportunities for hockey International hockey at night in Blenheim could be a reality in future if new lights can be installed at College Park.

Hockey Marlborough is looking to replace the current ageing lights with a more modern, eco-friendly option.

Acting Chairman, Andrew Nation says the timing is right to upgrade the lights.

“The six current towers have been there 20 years and the cost of repairing them has become too high plus there’s issues with the wiring.

“We’re pulling down the current halogen lights and looking to replace them with more eco-friendly ones where the light can be contained to just the turf and not reflect onto our neighbours’ properties.”

Andrew says the cost is likely to be $105,000 for the project.

“This is a need,” he says.

“We are hoping to have this all up and running by the start of the season which is in late April.

“It’s crucial with players hitting the ball harder, faster and higher that we have the lighting to match it and ensure player safety.”

Marlborough has more than 1000 registered hockey players with teams from Nelson also playing on the two turfs each week during the season.

Marlborough also hosted school age-group tournaments each year.

A nd rew says h is organisation has approached M a rlb o r oug h D ist r ict Council about helping with the costs of putting together a loan, while other funding

organisations have also been called upon.

“We have set up a Givealittle page and are looking for sponsorship opportunities from those willing to help out from the wider Marlborough business and hockey community.”

He says the organisation is motivated to ensure the facility is up to standard, but also believes the new lights will allow them to host international hockey at night.

“We’ve had international hockey here recently but it’s obviously been during the day so this could open up the possibility of night games as well.”

People wanting to help can email office@hockeymarlborough.org.nz or visit the Givealittle page at https://givealittle.co.nz/ cause/hockey-marlborough

Hockey Marlborough Acting Chairman Andrew Nation and administrator George Nation at College Park, where they hope to replace the current ageing lights with a more modern, ecofriendly option.

Coast and Nelson as well as Marlborough.

Marlborough juniors who were placed in the championships included Oscar Parkinson in the graded mixed doubles1; Jack Bushell, Brandon Brooker, Felix Parkinson, Joe Yank and William Poff in the graded mixed doubles 2; Pippa Sowman in the graded

Harriers meet Thursday The Marlborough Harriers Club meets for the summer runners series on Thursday at 6pm. Meet at Pollard Park, Blenheim Golf Club car park, Parker Street, for a comfortable run/ walk. People of all abilities catered for.

Everyone is welcome to participate.

These runs are non-competitive and are made as enjoyable as possible. Join in and run all events or just the ones you want to. The cost is $2 per week or $20 for the season (families $25 for the season).

Results from the Wairau Valley Golf Club’s Three Rivers Tournament played on Saturday.

Stableford: 1st Wairau Valley, 41.1 points; 2nd Golden Downs, 36.1 points; 3rd Murchison, 33 points.

Individual: Bevan Roughan 47; A Graham, F Price 43; R Bruce 42.

Blenheim Golf results

mixed doubles 3; Dan Clarke and Sid Yank in the graded boys doubles 1; Oliver Clarke, Elijah O’Donnell and Joe Bushell in the graded boys doubles 2; Lily Parkinson in the graded girls singles1; Lilly Walkenhorst, Jemimah O’Donnell and Poppy Parkinson in the graded girls singles 3; Harriet Cornelius in the graded girls

singles 5; Oscar Parkinson and Cameron Lyons in the graded boys singles 1; Brandon Brooker, Felix Parkinson, Joe Yank and Jack Bushell in the graded boys singles 1; William Poff in the graded boys singles 3; Joshua Harris in the graded boys singles 5; and Cullum Rayner and Joseph Stallard in the graded boys singles 6.

William Poff shows his backhand action in a boys doubles From left: Ella Sowman, Hazel Glover, Ana Eradus and Pippa Clarke were match. drawn to play each other in the doubles.

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Good field for junior tennis champs T he Cla rke Const r uction Marlborough open junior tennis championships were held at the Forrest Winery Marlborough Tennis Centre at the weekend with over 90 players entered from around the country.

There were young competitors from Auckland, Gisborne, Wellington, Canterbury, West

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Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club.

Jan. 17, mens stableford: Graeme Kerrigan 42; David Waters 41; Phil Starkey 41; Desz Campbell 40; Kevin Hawkins 40; Hay Montgomery 40; Jim Findlay 39; Bill Varrall 39; Doug Shaw 39; Morgan Bowe 39; Blue Arthur 38; Peter Olding 38; Leo McKendry 38.

Nine holes: Allan Knight 22; Ian Hatcher 20; George Addis 19.

Jan. 18, 9 hole twilight stableford: Paddy Couchman 24; Shirley Godsiff 23; Leo Hawkins 23; Har Eradus 21; Mike Gardiner, Ian Hatcher 22; Brian Yarrall 22; Warren Ingram 20; Guido Bertogg 20; Luke Yarrall 20; Graeme Kerrigan 20; Nigel Martin 20.

Jan. 19, Keo Trophy mixed stableford: Margaret Hamilton and Luke Yarrall 81; Jane and Warren Ingram 76; Shirley Godsiff and Paddy Couchman 76.

Presidents Cup: Mike Gardiner 46; Murray Belk 39; Brent Baker 39; Arnold Newman 38; Hay Montgomery 38; Cyril Scammell 37; Desz Campbell 37; Dan Crawford 37; Dave Menzies 37; Brian Yarrall 37. Fairweathers Prize NTP 6/15: Theo Russell. 1/10 NTP for two: Bob Tapp.

Jan. 23, women’s bisque par: Shirley Godsiff +6, Sa-nga Grupp +4.

Coming events: Thurs Jan. 31: mens single par. Fri. Feb. 1, 9 hole twilight, 6pm, all welcome. Sat. Feb. 2, monthly medal. Sun, Feb. 3, stableford, 8am start. Mon. Feb. 4, 9 hole stableford, 10am start, all welcome. Weds Feb. 6, womens multiple stableford.

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