01 March Blenheim Sun

Sun The

March 1, 2019

Sun Weather

Today 6-22

Saturday 7-23

WE’LL GET YOU HOME

Blenheim Marlborough

Sunday 9-24

for Today Monday 10-29 Outlook Fine. Afternoon easterlies.

Phone us : 03 5777 868

Gallops need to jump some hurdles

The Marlborough Racing Club has vowed to host thoroughbred racing in its 100th year at Waterlea in 2020 and beyond at a meeting with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) in Blenheim last Thursday.

The NZTR venue plan, which is currently up for consultation, has suggested the Marlborough Racing Club (gallops) would not be granted licences to hold its two Autumn race days from next season

- its centenary year.

The plan cites a lack of thoroughbred horses in Marlborough, and the reliance on central New Zealand trainers to fill the fields as the main reasons for the decision.

Under the proposed changes, the Autumn meeting which will be held on April 26 and 28 this year, could be moved to Christchurch’s Riccarton Park fulltime from next year.

Continued on page 2.

Members of the Marlborough Racing Club and Marlborough Harness Club, Mike Rangi, Sue Grainger, Petrina Shutkowski and John O’Brien, discuss the strengths of the Waterlea Racecourse. Unlike the Marlborough Racing Club, Marlborough Harness have been allocated dates for 2020.

Bathroom Solutions Solutions Bathroom Bathroom Bathroom Solutions

Cosy SeatCosy Seat soft,toilet hygienic ft,Warm, hygienic seattoilet seat Will not absorb moisture ot absorb moisture WashableWashable Will fit most toilets l fit most toilets

wheelchairs mobility scooters walkers/canes electric bed/hoists lift assist chairs Grab Rails Rails bathroomGrab solutions in aofvariety of RangingRanging in products a variety incontinence andtostyles sizes andsizes styles suit to suit daily living aids/products your needs

your needs

Sales - Service - Repairs

Toilet Risers

Toilet Risers 3 n 1 Commode Cosy Seat Allowing the user to lower Over toilet aid and safety chairAllowing combo the user to lower Warm, soft, hygienic toilet seat Incl Bucket, Lid & Splash Guardand rise from the toilet with Will ease not absorb moisture and rise from the toilet with ease Removable back for use as a toilet Heights start from 2” Washable Heights start from 2” frame Will fit most toilets Grab Rails

Also available with handles Also available with handles Commodes

Home Healthcare Equipment and Mobilty Products

Seat Risers

So

Grab Rails Ranging in a variety of sizes and styles to suit your needs Shower Stools

Ph: 03 544 771

03 578 8002 parking right atour our door Ph: 03 544 7717Ave & Croucher St, Richmond,Ph: roducts Visit showroom at: Cnr McGlashen Nelson Shop online: www Ph: 03 544 7717 cts FREE Shop online: www.accessmobility.co.nz Visit our showroom at: Cnr Stuart & Main Streets, Blenheim

d, Nelson son

Shop online: www.accessmobility.co.nz Shop online: www.accessmobility.co.nz

2

The Sun

Friday March 1, 2019

How to reach us

Les Whiteside

Katrina Whiteside

Publisher

Publisher

Telephone (03) 5777 868 The Sun 18,759 copies.

The largest circulating newspaper in Marlborough.

TWICE WEEKLY Delivering to: Blenheim, Picton, Renwick, Havelock & Seddon.

PICTON Missed deliveries

PH (03) 5777-868 www.blenheimsun.co.nz E-mail: news@blenheimsun.co.nz ads@blenheimsun.co.nz Address: 72 High St, Blenheim P.O. Box 634 Blenheim Fax: (03) 577-7863

100% LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED IN MARLBOROUGH

Racing Club up to the fight to keep gallops at Waterlea Continued from page 1.

Marlborough Racing Club chairman John O’Brien said in a statement to the NZTR at last Thursday’s meeting that what was being proposed “would kill this club and its opportunities to continue thoroughbred racing.

“The Venue Plan paints a picture of small clubs which are struggling financially, which have unsafe tracks and rundown and potentially dangerous facilities,” he says.

“This is not the case in Marlborough.”

John says the club has no debt, a strong working relationship with the Marlborough Harness Racing Club, with whom they share 50 percent ownership of the Waterlea Racecourse.

“It has to be recognised that if NZTR were to bring an end to thoroughbred racing in Marlborough, it could inevitably mean an end to harness racing in Marlborough also.”

John says while he accepted the meeting needed to continue to show it was economically viable, under the proposal there would be no thoroughbred racing north of Christchurch in the South Island.

Marlborough provides an important link between horses going south to Christchurch and those boarding the ferry to travel to the North Island.

“We can cater for 150 boxes at Waterlea and that becomes an important link in the chain when there are travel disruptions,” John says.

“I’ve spoken with trainers who come to our meetings and say they can bring 10 horses to

Marlborough Racing Club, Sue Grainger and John O'Brien ponder how many more winners will the Marlborough Racing Club see beyond this years April meeting. Whereas Marlborough Harness Club Chairperson Petrina Shutkowski and vice chairman Mike Rangi can look forward to more winners in 2020.

our meeting and they can win a cheque or a race or two and that might be the only race a horse wins but it gives the owners a thrill.

“A lot of the horses aren’t top class but it makes for competitive racing.

“We have to prove that we have the community support, we don’t lose money.

“We have a healthy bank balance at present.

“We want to keep thoroughbred racing here for our community because it’s a fun two days out.”

Harness to stay Chairperson for Marlborough Harness, Petrina Shutkowski,

says they are very supportive of the Marlborough Racing Club, they are equal partners of the property Waterlea Racecourse.

Unlike the MRC, Marlborough Harness have been allocated dates for 2020 and will celebrate 100 years at their meeting in January 2020.

The summer harness meeting has been popular with the local community and trainers, alot of people are still in holiday mode says Petrina.

“We are positive about harness racing,” says Petrina, “with a dozen local trainers domiciled at Waterlea and the amount of local infrastructure

In a disaster could your business still operate?

See the team at BPC to make sure your data and systems are protected Ph: (03) 577 9498

sales@bpcomputers.co.nz 17 Kinross Street, Blenheim, 7201

including an excellent track both all weather and grass for race day and trials.”

Both clubs say that the NZTR haven’t taken into consideration that Waterlea Racecourse is an independent entity where each club benefits from other income streams that NZTR are not privy to.

Waterlea Racecourse benefits the community in other ways, not just horse racing.

Waterlea is a support centre for all horses and the transportation of horses across Cook Strait, plus for events like the Hospice car show that attracts 5000 people says Petrina.

$30 ADULTS KIDS 12 AND UNDER $15

HOT MEAT, ROASTED VEGETABLES, COLD SALADS AND DELICIOUS DESERTS

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 03 572 8007

The Sun

Friday March 1, 2019

Raise your hand if you say “NO!” to child abuse

By Aimee O’Hagan It is confirmed: change can be made through the simple act of linking arms.

On New Zealand Children’s Day - this Sunday, March 3rd – you can join Marlborough Violence Intervention Project in protest against child abuse.

From 2:00pm until 2:30pm, Deedee Wickens and her team from Marlborough Violence Intervention Project will be at the ampitheatre outside Saveur Cafe.

Members from the Marlborough Youth Trust and extra volunteers will be based at various other spots around Marlborough, including the Rarangi Fire Station, Picton Foreshore, the rugby fields in Seddon, and the Havelock Domain Netball Courts.

Their aim is to support Stop The Bus – a registered, not-for-profit charity that focuses on promoting the wellbeing of children in New Zealand – by taking part in an initiative named “Linking Arms With Aotearoa”.

This initiative is an active protest against child abuse. According to Deedee, Stop The Bus is very intent on ensuring all kids are free from violence.

All you need to do to contribute to the movement is turn up, and link arms with those around you for half an hour.

Photos and videos of the individual groups linking arms will be sent to Link Arms Aotearoa, and then spread around New Zealand.

Thus, Marlborough will be promoted as a region that actively says, “no” to child abuse.

“If you can’t make it on Sunday, you can grab a group of friends

3

inbrief

The Sun

Still risk on Withers Only five millimetres of rain was recorded on the upper tracks of the Wither Hills Farm Park at the weekend, so these tracks will remain closed to the public for the time being.

Walkers are advised to stay on the lower tracks around the town boundary only, and not to venture up the gully or ridge paths. If there was a rapidlymoving fire, people on the hills could be at risk.

Rescue in the Sounds The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter was called to the Marlborough Sounds on Tuesday evening after an 80-year-old man was burnt while lighting a kerosene fridge.

Pilot Barry McAuliffe said the helicopter was called to Endeavour Inlet about 6.30pm. He said the man received “serious flash burns”.

He was flown to Avalon and transferred by ambulance to Hutt Valley Hospital.

Recycling at Seddon

Stop the abuse! Marlborough Youth Trust supporters Justin McKnight (left), Aaron Waters, and Laura Simpson are ready to take a stand against child abuse - alongside many other Marlbarians - this Sunday.

and do it yourselves,” Deedee says.

Your own photos and videos can be sent to Erinna Lane (the creator of Stop The Bus NZ) at erinna@bigkid.co.nz, or to Deedee at champions@mvip.co.nz.

“I know people who’ve grown up around abuse,” Deedee says.

“For us, it’s about breaking the cycle and making a better future for our kids.”

According to Child Matters NZ, there were 13,966 confirmed findings of child abuse in

Aotearoa between April 2017 and March 2018.

Studies have found that children who are victims of abuse are at least 25 per cent more likely to experience problems later on in life, such as low self-esteem and academic achievement, drug and alcohol addictions, depression, anxiety, and various other mental health problems.

Both Deedee and Stop The Bus believe it is highly important we stand together against child abuse – without protesting, not

much will get better.

“They are the children who are our future... We need to make a change,” Deedee says.

Stop The Bus maintains that together, we can make a difference to New Zealand’s highly unacceptable child abuse statistics.

Even if it is just by linking arms with fellow Marlbarians.

To find out more information about the event, visit stopthebus. co.nz, Link Arms Aotearoa “Stop The Bus” Marlborough, or phone Deedee on 027 470 5073.

A new recycling container has been placed at Seddon to take cardboard and paper, cans, glass and a full range of plastics.

Marlborough District Council solid waste manager, Alec McNeil, says the facility was installed in response to a submission by the Awatere Community Trust.

“It recognises the change in Seddon’s population, with a growing number of RSE workers now based in Seddon for the majority of the year,” Alec says.

The Seddon transfer station will still continue to operate as usual, Alec says.

We’ll work with you to create a home you will love.

Contact us today and let us guide you through the design process.

ANDERSON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ANDERSON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Jason Anderson

Jason Anderson Architectural A rJc hai s t eoc tnu rA a l ndd edesigner sei grnseo rn

PhA0r03 P 3c h5i7578 4r a8 l d e s i g n e r t8e c1t 4u1448 P 0 3 5 7 8 1 M 0 2 7 8 2 3 7 9408 M 027 823747790 M 0 2 7 8 2 3 7 790 E jason@aadesign.nz

E jason@aadesign.co.nz

jason@aadesign.nz W Ewww.aadesign.nz W www.aadesign.nz A W10www.aadesign.nz Arthur Street, Blenheim

A A 10 St, Blenheim 10 Arthur Arthur Street, Blenheim

Anderson Architectural Design creates bespoke residential designs throughout Marlborough Tasman.

4

The Sun

Friday March 1, 2019

Playcentre hold Village Sale

We now offer: • Hearing Testing • Vision Assessments • Lung Function Testing Helping you to achieve: • A safer workplace • Healthier more productive staff • Early detection of health issues • Compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act

By Megan Connolly Blenheim Playcentre is holding a ‘Village Sale’ this Sunday from 10am until 2pm in the Whitney Street School hall.

If you’re a keen bargain hunter or just want a fun activity to do with the family at the weekend, there is sure to be something that will tickle your fancy.

Locals will be selling books and goodies, pre-loved children’s clothes and all sorts of garage sale type bargains.

Youngsters can enjoy the bouncy castle for a gold coin or a pony ride for $5 while adults can enjoy a coffee, sausage sizzle and some homemade baking.

The market-like sale is fundraising to update and improve the outdoor play yard by adding Safe Fall, according to organiser Rebecca Toms.

“It’s great for everyone and anyone looking for good bargains on toys and kids things,” Rebecca says.

Following on from the Playcentre sale is Playcentre Awareness Week.

To celebrate, Blenheim

Contact us to find out more about how we can help you.

0800 Fit 4 Work, or 03 578 0376 www.fitforwork.co.nz

MARLBOROUGH

AUTUMN

Pick up your copy from Marlborough District Council

follow-me.co.nz

Send your tips to news@blenheimsun.co.nz

Playcentre will be out the front of Marlborough District Library next Wednesday morning playing music.

On Friday an open day will be held from 9.15am to 11.45am for families to check

out the child led, parent-run play centre and ask questions.

To finish all centres will gather at the Picton foreshore on Saturday morning for some messy play.

Chamber Music concert on Sunday

EVENTS GUIDE

NEWS TIPS?

Youngsters Zara Toms and Connor MacKinnon are excited for the 'Village Sale' fundraising market happening at Whitney Street school Sunday morning and Playcentre Awareness Week next week.

By Megan Connolly Join local musicians for another fantastic afternoon of music at the Chamber Music Concert on March 3 at St Andrews Church Hall at 2pm.

Tickets will be a $5 donation where all proceeds will go towards the local women’s refuge.

This concert will feature many familiar names and artists from the Marlborough area alongside the new and talented Elgee Leung.

A Schumann quintette in Eb Major will be performed

by Abby Burns, Samuel Lee, Linda Lloyd, Elgee Leung, and Barbara Song on Piano.

Elgee, an accomplished Cellist who’s played all over Europe, moved to the Marlborough area a couple of years ago and has since helped to conduct and tutor the Marlborough Civic

Local cellist, Elgee Leung, will be performing at the Chamber Music Concert on Sunday. Photo provided.

Orchestra.

This will be his first major solo performance since moving to the town.

Brahams Sonata for Piano and Cello in E minor and Mendelssohn Piano in D minor will also be played.

Planning to reduce Fire Risk

Subdivisions and Boundary Adjustments Civil Engineering Drawings Resource Consents for District Councils Anna Bensemann P 03 578 7299 E anna@blg.nz 30 Maxwell Road, Blenheim | www.blg.nz

With the hot long summer comes increased fire risk, the effects of which can be devastating, as we have seen in Nelson and Tasman this summer. Planning for fire risk, while an unpleasant thought, could save your new home in the long run. New dwellings need to be located 100 m from commercial forestry under the planning framework in Marlborough to reduce the risk of fire damage from forestry fire.

While a house can be placed closer to commercial forestry, this requires consultation with the rural fire officer, and usually a sprinkler system in the house or suitable water

storage on-site for fire fighting purposes.

The use of water for firefighting is usually exempt from the water take limitations of the current planning rules, to enable emergency response in a timely manner, but all other use of water needs to meet the permitted activity rules, or be taken under a granted water permit.

So if you are thinking of building on your rural property and want to put your house in the ideal spot, give the team at Baseline Group Marlborough a call to make sure you meet any permitted activity rules or obtain a resource consent, to help avoid fire risk.

The Sun

Friday March 1, 2019

5

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

New group tackles Marlborough’s labour challenges In an effort to ensure a collaborative, joined-up approach to addressing Marlborough’s labour market pressures, Council has established a Smart+Connected Labour and Skills Group, which brings together industry, academia, community groups and government agencies.

Over 120 people from across Marlborough attended the first Labour and Skills Summit last week to discuss some of the initiatives and opportunities.

Council’s Strategic Planning and Economic Development Manager Neil Henry said that by working together we can supercharge existing efforts and new initiatives, so that Marlborough can train, retain, recruit

and accommodate the people we desperately need.

“Over the past 12 months Marlborough’s constricted labour market has started to bite, and we think it’s time to bite back.

“For example the Regional Skills Shortage list is a new Government initiative aimed at ensuring the regions can source the skills they urgently need, including through immigration channels. The Ministry of Social Development pilot project is another innovation that aims to support clusters of employers within single industries to help transition jobseekers into permanent employment.” recruitment and educators are kickNeil says individual companies starting innovative career pathways as are upscaling their training and well.

Blenheim hosts swim meet

Recycling scheme reaches Seddon

Councillor Gerald Hope was on hand to open the South Island Country and Town Competition last weekend at Stadium 2000. He’s pictured here with Blenheim Swimming Club Technical Adviser Phil McMath (left).

A new recycling facility is now available in Seddon, expanding recycling into smaller rural communities.

The new container at Seddon School takes cardboard and paper, cans, glass and a full range of plastics.

Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says the facility was installed in response to a submission by the Awatere Community Trust to the Council’s 2018-28 Long Term Plan.

“Providing this service recognises the change in Seddon’s population, with a growing number of Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers now based in Seddon for the majority of the year.

“The container means Seddon has its own mini-resource recovery centre. It’s important to note that the Seddon Transfer Station will still continue to operate as usual,” says Alec.

You can find out more at: https://www. marlborough.govt.nz/services/recyclingand-resource-recovery/rural-communityrecycling-rcr

Traffic numbers don’t justify bypass costs In 2008 the New Zealand Transport Agency and Council prepared the Blenheim and Wairau Plains Strategic Study that included work on a potential Blenheim bypass.

The study considered four options, including an internal Blenheim urban bypass to a long, rural bypass from Mills and Ford roads in the north to Riverlands in the south. The internal bypass was discussed when Council undertook its urban growth modelling, and did not progress any further.

In 2008, construction costs were estimated at between $54m for a short bypass and $102m for a longer one. Since then, with changes to environmental, construction and safety standards, it’s likely any such project would cost in excess of $200M. Eastern Blenheim’s land poses major challenges; it is potentially prone to liquefaction and buying prime viticulture land would be costly, as land values have increased substantially with the wine industry boom.

Traffic counters show there has been very little traffic growth since 2007.

Around 11,000 vehicles are counted at the Main St roundabout, mainly made up of Blenheim and Blenheim-vicinity traffic, with only 2,500 vehicles a day travelling south of Ward.

“Now we have a smart and connected way of bringing this all together,” he says.

Seddon Domain Reserve – Have your say We want to hear your thoughts on Council’s Seddon Domain Reserve Management Plan review.

Come along to the public meeting at

the Awatere Bowling Club, Newcome Street, on Tuesday 5 March at 7.00 pm and have your say on the review.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Confident Driving – Refresher course To find out more about the next course on Monday 4 March between 10.00 am to 2.30 pm It’s also unlikely that a Blenheim bypass would attract funding from the Government’s National Land Transport Fund, therefore it is not supported in Council’s Regional Land Transport Plan.

The Council has raised with NZTA what options might be available that could improve traffic flows along Grove Road and Main Street. This could include two lanes in each direction, including through the roundabouts. The new Opaoa bridge will make a significant contribution to improving traffic flows.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

contact Age Concern Marlborough Ph: 03 579 3457 or email ageconble@xtra.co.nz

Positive Ageing – Advocacy Services Older people are sometimes reluctant to voice a complaint because they don’t like to ‘make a fuss’.

Concerns relating to the care and wellbeing of a dependent elderly person who is relying on health and disability services provided by professionals should not be left unresolved.

The Health and Disability Commissioner’s Office has a free and

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

confidential advocacy service where a trained advocate is available. There is a Nelson-based advocate who deals with Marlborough cases and travels here as required.

For more information please contact Jacqui Gough Ph: 03 544 4116 or 0800 555 050 Age Concern Marlborough also provides an advocate. You can contact Catherine Donnelly on Ph: 03 579 3457.

6

The Sun

Friday March 1, 2019

txt

A big thank you

Pocket park is amazing

The Sun

Please a big thank you to the person who left their leftover parking slip at the metered car park in High Street. I was able to make use of it and then left it for another person to use!

Well done MDC for investing in Blenheim.

Pocket park in town is amazing on Market street.

Makes taking toddlers to town so much easier now that I can give my boy a break between shops. I will be visiting cbd more often and of course, that’s more money spent there.

This kind of innovative use of space, including the new reserve on the old farmers car park plus the improved river path from Stuart st to town will rescue the cbd economy.

talk Re: Pick up the poo

Too fast

What are we coming to?

Do we have to have a council worker on each and every street and through parks and reserves to remove DOG POO. If dogs are treated like one of the family look after them similarly.

Imagine our rates bill.

As locals of Tuamarina, we are disgusted at the 80km speed limit past the residential area... with a school right next to us all!

We know that most driving past are well above the speed limit and our pet cat found out first hand how fast they really go!

Think the council need to change to 50km in some areas or do we need a few deaths before that can happen?!

Good point Dear Rottweiler owner, you have a good point about someone being employed to pick up dog poo.

After all, one person with a large hessian sack for all the day’s poo is far more environmentally friendly than every dog owner using a single use plastic bag.

Wouldn’t like to step in it I’m a dog owner and when I walk my dogs, be it the Taylor or anywhere else, I always take my poo bags and pick it up after they’ve been.

I would not like to step in it so why should any one else and it is not what you pay the council rates for, do you expect them to come to your house and flush the toilet after you too.

You should be a responsible dog owner and pick up your dogs poo.

National dog show Can MDC please inform the public if they have changed the Bylaw to allow dogs in the township?

I’ve called the Council Office and got no clarity from staff answering the phone.

Welcome to the 21st century Delighted to hear the archaic practise of torturing animals for paying spectators is ceasing in Tua Marina.

Welcome to the 21st Century Marlborough and the end of a shameful era.

Opawa spelling Can anyone tell me who gave the go ahead to change the OPAWA bridge spelling?

Dung beetles Do like overseas, put inserts in the ground on the Taylor Reserve. Drop your dog poo in and dung beetles do the rest.

Pay more rates Maybe you should pick your own Rottweiler poo up or pay more rates for the size of your dog poo. Too posh for your own poo.

Must be joking You’ve got to be joking! Is your head really buried that deep in the poo?

txt talk

We need Jetstar Please Marlborough, how can we get Jetstar to fly to Blenheim?

Hawkes Bay used to be hostage to Air NZ but broke free, and when Jetstar arrived. Fares reduced by 50%. We need Jetstar!

Good to banter I totally agree with your column this week Jacob. I gave you a hard time over Kane but it’s good to have a banter. Pretty sure your editor agrees.

As the ‘ Keep it up’ says, be passionate and keep it up... really enjoying the cricket. p.s Kane ...best captain in decades ...despite the losses.

Closing Marfell beach I support closing Marfell beach to tourists while our province is in high risk fire zone.

Our experience today shows tourists like this have no respect and it only takes one incident to start a massive fire.

A regular occurrence About time Absolutely loved the front page headline in Friday’s (Feb 1) issue, Rodeos last ride, the photo that went with it of the distraught horse backs up why it was such good news! About time

Re heartless Thank you for your support. They speed down this road. Worst thing, I had to go clean all the blood off the road. Thanks again for caring, you must be a cat lover.

I have to agree with the last entry about marlborough girls collage students out of school.

I bike around town and no matter what time I’m around, Marlborough girls collage students are also out on the streets and not in school.. why is that?

Why is the school not doing anything about it.

As a parent of young children I would be very annoyed not only at my child but the school.

This seems to be a regular occurrence and the school needs to step up. Parents expect their children to be in school and the school should expect the same.

of the week

Naive or troll?

One of the most frustrating things is stepping on dog poo and then having to clean it off your shoe!

I am sure this person has posted this to create feedback or is simply naive to the nth degree. What a plonker!!

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

Limit to 70 words please.

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

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

Phones and driving Blenheim drivers, please stop texting and talking on your phones. This practice is happening more and more and I have witnessed many near misses and erratic driving.

Not only is it against the law but it’s only a matter of time until someone loses their life or takes one due to a moments inattention.

No call or text is worth that.

Don’t need them Good to see the prime minister standing up to China, didn’t need them years ago, don’t need them now. They’re slowly creeping into the Pacific, then it will be us they own.

Tent city Jackie and Winston have signed a non binding UN Migration Compact resulting in a projected rapid 231% PNMI increase in population if the Gallup survey proves right, with all migrants who wish to come here, do.

Her act of kindness will destroy our sovereignty. Aussie and the US didn’t sign.

Blenheim nominated as a main settlement area last week, could become the biggest migrant tent city in the southern hemisphere.

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

Text your thoughts to 027 242 5266

TRITON 2WD GLX-R DOUBLE CAB MANUAL

$29,990

+ORC*

The Triton Runout is on!

Drop everything.

Call 03 577 2240 to book a test drive or come and see us at the location below.

DON’T MISS OUT!

*Price listed is for Triton 2WD GLX-R manual and excludes on road costs of $700 which includes registration, WoF, 1,000km road user charges and a full tank of fuel. Available while stocks last. Automatic model available for $31,990 plus on road costs. Visit mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond Advantage warranty conditions.

42 Scott Street

|

03 577 2240

|

www.houstons.co.nz

The Sun

Friday March 1, 2019

7

Tom Knowles finds harness racing gig for one night only

Marlborough Girls' College football team members stand with Annalie Longo before taking part in a lesson: (Left to right) Lucy Martin, Annalie Longo, Erin Mustey, and Hayley McCloud.

Annalie Longo rolls into Blenheim

By Aimee O’Hagan Current NZ Women’s Football player/Football Fern, Annalie Longo, was in Marlborough last Thursday, sharing her love of football with Blenheim youth.

A significant event on New Zealand Football’s calender, the annual Girls and Womens Football Week kicked off on Monday 18th of February and came to an end on Sunday the 24th.

The aim of the event is to promote girls and women’s football across New Zealand, and includes girls only football programmes and training sessions.

As a women’s football development officer at Mainland Football, Annalie Longo paired up with Marlborough Football’s own football development officer, Scott Kenovin, and visited some of Blenheim’s schools to promote Girls and Womens Football Week.

According to Andrea Smith-Scott (General Manager at Marlborough Football), Richmond View School was the first lucky school to host Annalie and Scott, where Annalie ran some girls only football skills workshops. Pupils from various other schools were able to join in with

these girls later on in the session.

Annalie and Scott then moved on to Bohally Intermediate School, staying there for two hours to chat with the girls about setting goals and holding some more football training workshops.

Ma rlborough Girls’ College was the last destination on Annalie and Scott’s itinerary for the day.

The two spent three hours at the college, running a third skill session and spending some valuable one on one time with various MGC football players.

Ta k i n g p a r t i n M a rlb o r oug h G i rl s’ College’s student expo at lunchtime made for a positive end to Annalie and Scott’s day.

Annalie is an accomplished football player who has been playing football for over ten years.

Representing New Zealand on an international level, Annalie has attended two Olympics and seven world cup tournaments.

As the second youngest player to ever attend a FIFA World Cup tournament, Annalie says she loves what she does, and that it has given her many amazing opportunites.

Blenheim actor and musician Tom Knowles has found his most diverse role yet.

The 26-year-old will swap the stage and microphone for horse racing silks when he jumps in a sulky for the dual celebrity harness race at Auckland’s Alexandra Park tonight.

Knowles will drive a horse in a dual sulky with a professional driver and will compete against other celebrities including former All Black Frank Bunce and radio and television personality Dom Harvey.

The event support’s Harness Racing New Zealand’s Team Teal campaign which raises funds for ovarian cancer.

Mr Knowles watched as his partner and Westside actress, Sophie Hambleton won a similar event earlier in the year, and when asked, he thought it was a fun opportunity.

He took part in a music video/ advertisement for a beer which has sparked a lot of interest.

“The ad for DB Export where they approached it from a music point of view and went to No 2 on the Hot New Zealand singles chart, meant the opportunity came about.

“I’m in three ads on TV at the moment, ones a dopey Dad, the other is

Blenheim actor and musician Tom Knowles will swap the stage and microphone for horse racing silks at Alexander Park tonight.

an in-law who can’t cook a roast and now this one where I’m a guy who drinks a beer,” he says.

“I know absolutely nothing about harness racing but I know they do it well at Alexandra Park,” he says.

“It might be interesting for the horse to have to drag around someone at my weight but it’ll be fun.”

Postal services now here!!

HOURS: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-4pm Sun 10am-2pm

The Forum • Blenheim • Ph 577 6363

We've evolved.

Our purpose is to inspire healthy habits for real life.

For people, families, communities, the world - for everyone.

When you choose healthy you start a ripple effect.

Your family changes too, you inspire colleagues, then their friends, the community, health spreads.

Our intended role is to make healthy habits accessible to all.

Change is big. Join our WW community, where we can inspire one another and have a sense of connection, that sense that someone will relate.

How: Come to a Workshop at a Studio in Blenheim • Salvation Army rooms, Corner George & Henry Streets, Wednesday 6pm • St. Johns Education Center, 93 Seymour Street, Friday 10am Visit www.weightwatchers.com/nz/ Join our facebook pages WW AUNZ or WW South Region - NZ

8

The Sun

FARMING

Friday March 1, 2019

Wool ewe be there?

The battle against the pest pea Weevils was a success and sees pea farmers in the Wairarapa head back into production.

Winning against pest pea weevil A return to pea production is finally on the horizon for Wairarapa growers, with confirmation no weevils were detected from the 25 trap crops planted in the 2018/19 season.

“This is great news for growers, who took a big financial hit to eradicate this insect pest from New Zealand,” Federated Farmers Arable Chairperson Karen Williams says.

The Pea Weevil Governance Group will meet at the end of March to decide on future response options.

MPI figures show that in 2016 New Zealand produced 60,000 tonnes of peas, earning $50 million

in domestic sales and $80 million in exports.

The Wairarapa was responsible for about 10 per cent of this national output.

But pea weevils, which ruin crops when their larvae chew their way into peas and spend the summer living in them, were found in the Wairarapa in April 2016.

By July that year, a controlled area notice was in place to prevent peas from being grown on farms or home gardens in the Wairarapa. By removing their food source any remaining weevil population dies out.

Two years of “area freedom” is required to assure

industry, government and our major trading partners that the pea weevil has been eradicated.

A small number of weevils were found in trap crops at two sites east of Masterton in late 2017 but the rest of the region was clear.

No weevils have been found anywhere in the region in the 2018/19 season.

“Local growers have been assiduous and committed to eradicating this pest weevil, at considerable cost to their incomes,” Karen says.

“They deserve support and the industry’s thanks - when the experts give us the all clear.”

By Aimee O’Hagan If ‘ewe’ feel like a lost sheep on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of March; if you know these days are likely to be dull; if you are interested in discovering over one hundred amazing things you can do with wool - Marlborough Provincial Rural Women NZ’s expo, 101 Ways With Wool, might just be the event for you.

Set to be held at A&P Showgrounds on Maxwell Road, 101 Ways With Wool is an event that will have something to entertain anyone, of any age group, and of any ‘sheep’ and size.

The expo has spinning, weaving, and knitting classes; a creative fashion competition and parade; wool-related sculptures and photography; even the chance to watch a

movie... And whilst the kids ‘flock’ to the bouncy castle and have fun gorging on too much candy floss, “adults will enjoy catching up with friends and chatting over coffee,” Glenda Robb, Secretary at Marlborough Provinicial Rural Women NZ, says.

Entry into 101 Ways With Wool is free. However, Glenda recommends bringing cash so nobody misses out on the opportunity to purchase food and woolen products from various stalls at the event. Be prepared for many woolen wonders: people are even selling surfboards.

Even better, woolen material is both comfortable to wear, and environmentallyfriendly. “Our family has always loved wool and wool products,” Glenda ‘shears’.

“Wool is an amazing re-

newable resource! Sheep need to be shorn for health reasons, and it does not hurt them at all.

“Sheep’s wool is a bi-product that does not linger in the ocean, strangling and killing sea life.”

According to Glenda, wool breaks down remarkably easily. In fact, wool is great for gardening – put it around shrubs, and not only does it hold the moisture needed to rejuvenate the plant, but it also suppresses weeds.

There are no negative ‘ramifications’.

There is no need to feel sheepish if you want more information. For extra details, ‘spin a yarn’ with Glenda via email at info@soundsreflection.co.nz, phone 03 572 9149, or check the event out online: 101 Ways With Wool.

FENCING & VINEYARD SPECIALIST For your personal commitment to quality & service ring

Farm, Residential, Lifestyle Fencing, Security Fencing, Vineyard Posting, Wire Running.

Graeme Coleman Ltd SERVICING: MARLBOROUGH, BLENHEIM, PICTON, WAIRAU

Ph 027 260 7815

Email: GC.LTD@xtra.co.nz • PO Box 5 Seddon 7247

Melva Robb, Secretary/Treasurer of Marlborough Provincial Rural Women NZ (left), and Jill D’Auvergne proudly show off a hand-made blanket made entirely out of wool. Many people have sewn small squares to add to the blanket. After the Expo, the blanket will be divided into smaller rugs and given to people in need.

MULE SX BIGFOOT GET $400 CASHBACK on the Mule BIGFOOT and Pay 1/3 now, 1/3 in 12 months and 1/3 in 24 months with an interest rate of only 2.99%*

The Sun

FARMING

Friday March 1, 2019

Study reveals wellbeing is top of mind for younger farmers New research from the biggest study of its kind in New Zealand, found that farmers under 35 want to invest more in their wellbeing.

Workload, fatigue, relationships, sleep and time off the farm are some of the main wellbeing challenges facing younger farmers today.

The milestone study, commissioned by rural wellbeing programme Farmstrong, found that 64 per cent of younger farming men and 77 per cent of women reported that at least one wellbeing issue had a large impact on their life.

The research also reinforced the link between wellbeing and risk of injury/accident.

Two thirds reported that a wellbeing issue had contributed to one of their worst on farm accidents or injuries in the last 12 months.

“They are the future of farming and despite the ups and downs of the industry, there is so much they enjoy about it,” Farmstrong spokesperson Gerard Vaughan, says.

The research confirmed that there is plenty about farming life that young farmers enjoy despite its ups and downs.

For many, farming brings a genuine sense of accomplishment, reward and recognition.

0274 356 690

Farming succession workshop coming up There will be a Farming Succession workshop run in Blenheim on April 9 that is free for farmers to attend.

Farm succession is one of the pressing issues facing sheep and beef farmers with more than 50 per cent of sheep and beef farms expected to change hands over the next decade.

The free workshop will also be very relevant for people joining the sector and aiming for farm business ownership.

Run by the Red Meat Profit Partnership, spaces are limited so those kingcontracting@xtra.co.nz interested need to book prior. To find out more information and register go to www.rmpp.co.nz.

David King

03 578 1552

KING

CO N

Bulldozer available for: • Farm track maintenance • Pipe Laying • Fence Lines • Land Development • General Earthworks

New study reveals young farmers want to invest more into their wellbeing.

For some this manifested in ‘winning dairy industry awards’, ‘hitting targets and getting good results on the farm and having your name out in the farming sector’.

Others mentioned their fond-

ness for the working environment itself, such as the pleasure of seeing animals or the things they had planted grow and flourish.

The combination of the insight research and survey findings

has provided rich data for better understanding the needs of younger farmers.

The research has also shed light on the best social, media, organisational and network channels to reach them.

TRACTING LTD

ENQUIRIES PHONE DAVID

027 435 6690 or 578 1552 E: kingcontracting@xtra.co.nz

Starting your small scale farm Perhaps you want to learn how to be more sustainable and starting a small farm is your answer.

Or maybe you dream about wide open spaces away from a city.

Whatever the reason is, here are some top tips you should consider when starting a smallscale farm.

Develop a thoughtful plan Successful farming operations are based on diligent planning. A plan will help you decide what type of farming

9

you want to engage in, where and how you will do it.

Get the right farming equipment You can’t start farming without the right farming equipment. Whether you’re venturing into small-scale farming, large-scale farming, livestock farming or poultry farming, you need the right investments before starting out.

Identify your target market Do your research. Do you want to grow watermelons, start a vegetable selling busi-

ness or raise cattle? Maybe you just want to target the local market.

Make sure you know what you’re getting into.

Have reasonable goals You can be ambitious but you need to have reasonable goals if you want to be successful.

Remember that a farmer is a businessman first and a farmer second.

Farming is hard work. So make sure you are doing and growing something that you actually love.

Farm Track Maintenance or New Tracks also available - Digger, Truck & Grader

Rural fuel delivery Marlborough bulk fuel supply second to none Marlborough’s farmers and rural residents can rely on RD Petroleum’s premium delivery service for bulk fuel supply that is fast, efficient, cost effective and delivered on time, every time.

Experience the RD Petroleum difference.

Blenheim Building Centre | 41 Houldsworth Street, Blenheim 7201 | t: 03 578 3049 e: trade@blenheimitm.co.nz | www.facebook.com/itmblenheim/

South Island wide

0800 44 00 14

www.rdp.co.nz

10

Friday March 1, 2019

The Sun

WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

Friday 1

Sunday 3

Annual Skin Awareness Clinic: With New Zealand having one of the highest incidence rates of skin cancers including melanoma, don’t miss this opportunity to have your skin checked by local doctors and visiting specialists. 2pm-7pm. Entry is by donation.

Marlborough Convention Centre, 42a Alfred Street.

Sundown Sports Series: A fun packed event including sports, social games, youth talks and free food. Suitable for year 9-13 youth.

7pm-10pm. Havelock Domain, Peel Street, Havelock. Transport available $2, please contact the Marlborough Youth Trust 0275222245 or 035793143 or myt.org.nz.

St Christopher’s Goodwill: Usual bargains, good used clothing, household goods, tools, and books.

9am-noon. St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld Street.

World Day Of Prayer: An interdenominational Church service prepared by the World Day of Prayer Women’s Committee of Slovenia. All welcome to join in this special ecumenical service. 10am. St Ninians Presbyterian Church, 1 Riley Crescent.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. On show Marlborough Artist Exhibition, featuring twenty four Marlborough artists. On until March 31.

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

The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Exhibition on show Contemporary Edge. Featuring seven New Zealand artists, prominent and emerging, diverse in approach and media. On until March 2. 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.

Renwick Arms Country Club Family Fishin’ Competition: Come along and support all those taking part. With daily weigh in on Friday and Saturday between 5-6pm and on Sunday the final weigh between 1am-4pm, followed by the prize giving with $7000 worth of great prizes up for grabs. Renwick Arms Country Club, 92 High Street, Renwick.

Waikawa Tri Series Race 3: The Waikawa Tri Series is suitable for all levels. Enter for fun, fitness or competition. A short course and long course are available with triathlon and duathlon options as well as an open water swim. Registration from 8.30am, briefing at 9.50am and race starting at 10am. Waikawa Foreshore, Waikawa.

The Sound Of Music Singalong: Fun singalong with Steve Austin and Toni Gillan. 3pm. Gold coin donation.

Old Tua Marina Church, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Ulysses Club Ride: Social ride to Pelorus Bridge 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 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 February 6, 10.30am-3pm.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Saturday 2 Rai Valley A&P Show: Spend a day in the beautiful Rai Valley county side. With live entertainment throughout the day including the Really Young Farmer of the Year, the Rai Valley Challenge, Equestrian events, BMX stunts, wood chopping, Sturgeons side-shows and food galore.

Gates open 7am. Adults $7, children $3,

The popular build a scarecrow competition is part of the fun at the Rapaura School Country Harvest Fair at the school grounds in Hammerichs Road tomorrow. under 5 years free. Carluke Domain, Carluke Road, Rai Valley.

New Zealand Antique And Classic Boatshow: With hardy clinkers, classic yachts, sleek cedar kayaks, veteran jet boats and meticulous replica steam-boats, what’s not to love. Today and Sunday 10am-4pm. Displays on land until 1pm and activities and races on the lake in the afternoon of both days.

Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes National Park.

Rapaura School Country Harvest Fair: Fun for the whole family with farm fresh produce, cake stall, blue wave waterslide, silent auction, scarecrow competition, crazy trailer rides and a cake decorating competition just to name a few. 10am-2pm. Rapaura School, 349 Hammerichs Road.

Eastern State Speedway: Featuring the Bryant Earthworks Ltd Production Saloon Open Champs & 20 Lap Trophy plus the Stockcar Ladies Pitcrew Sponsors Race. 6pm. $5-$25. Eastern State Speedway, Vintages Lane, Renwick. Don’t miss all the action.

Jamming At The Vines: Join the Ukulele Groups of Marlborough for an afternoon of music. Bring a chair and any kind of instrument and join in the fun. Gold coin donation. 12pm. The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Road.

Marlborough Seaweek – Glowing Oceans: Take the opportunity to see the Bioluminescence while snorkelling under the stars in the sounds. Suitable for 8 years and over. Limit 12 people. $40,

includes snorkel gear. 8pm-11.30pm.

Contact waikawadive@xtra.co.nz or phone 5735939. Waikawa Dive Centre, 7 Marina Drive, Waikawa.

Los Helios Jazz Band: Enjoy an afternoon of great music from Wellington-based Los Helios.

With an assortment of original tunes and rearrangements of Old and Nu Skool R&B/Soul and Jazz. 12.30pm3.30pm, free entry. Cloudy Bay Vineyard Jacksons Road.

Chess: Every Saturday 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.

Marlborough Seaweek – Children’s Fish Feed & Snorkel: Get up close and personal with some very friendly fish at Double Cove. $40, includes snorkel gear and boat cost. Suitable for 5 years and over.

Bookings essentials as limited to 12.

Contact waikawadive@xtra.co.nz or phone 5735939. Waikawa Dive Centre, 7 Marina Dive, Waikawa.

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

Weather dependant.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show ‘A History of the Birds of New Zealand’, on until March 16. Also ‘Far Too Close’ a solo exhibition of work by Jason McCormick, on until March 17. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

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

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.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Jarod Udy’s “Marlborough Landscapes” closes 10 March, don’t miss out seeing his superb photography.

Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily.

Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

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 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.

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

GET THE PEACE OF MIND YOU NEED Whether you're locked in or out, or you just need a set of replacement keys, we're here to help.

• Automotive lock and ignition repairs • Key cutting • Lock repairs, • Restricted key systems and Access control installations • Installation of door locks for Residential and Commercial Properties • Safe sales, repairs and installations, • Deadbolts and entrance locks, • Security locks and window safety stays • Patio and multi bolts, • Electronic and mechanical digital locks

ph: 03 929 3563 Toll Free ph: 0800 88 55 01 Email: office@rolloslocksmiths.co.nz

The Sun

Friday March 1, 2019

5 Oops! A truck carrying a 28 metre long pile, one of the major supports for the new Opaoa Bridge, became stranded at the Spring Creek roundabout on Wednesday about 2.30pm. The truck had left Rangiora at 4am

Winter is on the way: By Wally Richards produce pollen in lower temperatures.

It is a comfort to have a garden full of vegetables and pantries well stocked with preserves and pickles from your summer harvests.

Seventy years ago most households were well prepared for winter with good stocks of essential foods like flour, rice and pasta ready to use.

Now days there are too many households that would find it difficult to survive for a couple of days if the supermarkets did not open their doors.

Growing as much of your own produce as possible will be far better for your health.

If you look at the NZ Food Safety data sheets, you will likely be shocked at what chemicals they have found in different food stuffs and produce in NZ, with some items containing up to 23 different chemicals.

Even though the level of each is deemed safe at the levels found (based on a adult male of good health, not allowing for variance between females and children), there is no allowance or even research done to find out what a combination of several chemicals will have on health.

Then in processed foods there are even more chemicals added.

MINUTES WITH

but broke down just as it was entering the roundabout.

It is believed a fuel filter blockage was the problem.

Traffic was able to skirt around the stranded vehicle, which eventually moved off just after 3pm.

GARDENING THIS WEEK The famous line from Game of Thrones, ‘Winter is Coming,’ is true at this time in more ways than one.

There is a chill in the air in the mornings and also at the end of a hot day, which is the first indication that autumn weather is going to be upon us quicker than we realise.

The hours of daylight are shortening with only five weeks to go before day light saving ends.

Over the next few weeks that you must get your vegetable crops in for harvesting in winter while there is still light and warmth.

If you have a glasshouse or similar now is the time to be starting new tomato plants for fruit going into winter.

The hydroflow self feeding and watering systems that I wrote about last year are an excellent way to grow a tomato plant or two, and from my own experience last winter the tomatoes did well when compared to trying to grow them in containers that you have to be so careful about watering in winter.

In the summer it is great having moisture there constantly, as you do not get blossom end rot as you do with containers you have to water.

The best tomatoes to grow at this time are cold setting ones such as Russian Red, where the flowers will

11

Owen Dodson Managing Director/Pilot Marlborough Helicopters

The best tomatoes to grow at this time are cold setting ones such as Russian Red.

The next aspect besides having a healthy part of your diet from your own produce is to get rid of the rubbish you have been storing up in your body.

There are a number of ways that you can do this and as we are all different in our metabolisms different methods will suit different people.

There is fasting, which in some cases maybe be as simple as one day a week.

Drinking a good amount of water helps removes toxins.

Sulphur in your food chain is also essential as it moves oxygen to the cells which allows them to clean out the rubbish.

Unfortunately, sulphur is not in the food chain like it

used to be, so some people take a sulphur food supplement called MSM .

I started taking that about 18 years ago and after a while a few aches and pains disappeared and my memory improved significantly. I had a mild detox when I first started taking MSM daily which is normal.

Sulphur is Nature’s beauty element and if you want a good complexion, skin, hair nails, then sulphur helps.

Years ago there would have been no need for MSM, as your food chain would contain your daily sulphur needs. Alas, the world changed and not necessarily for the better.

Problems ring me at 0800 466464.

 If you could donate $1m to any charity who would you choose and why?

There are so many deserving charities relying on volunteers to survive. I would split it amongst a number of local charities to spread the love, starting with the Hospice. They do incredible work.  When you have a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

If I am flying, I can focus on what I am doing and everything else fades away. Failing that, listening to the kids grizzle when you prise them away from their screens also seems to work.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Anywhere on holiday without phone coverage. Hard to beat a Marlborough mountain top in the early morning or a calm evening.

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

Casserole, curry & a roast (surely that is only one food).  What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

A painter to finish the house. My aviation wishlist is long and large.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Once bought a pair of shoes with the second pair half price. Those $2 jandals are still going strong.  Favourite programme currently watching?

Live at the Apollo for a laugh. Was enjoying following the Blackcaps until they started playing India.  What’s your favourite kind of dessert?

Steam pudding at xmas

REAL CARE  IT’S WHAT WE DO BEST AVAILABLE NOW: Fully decorated large and spacious rooms, with the care and atmosphere of home.

All with ENSUITES, and stunning views over our famous gardens and pathways.

Phone now for ALL LEVELS OF CARE From Rest Home to Hospital to Dementia Level.

And if you need support, or a break, RESPITE care is available now.

Just call for your free personal tour, opposite Springlands Shopping Centre

118 - 130 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands | ph 03 577 9990 | ashwoodpark.co.nz

12

The Sun

Friday March 1, 2019

Keep an eye out for these wayward drivers

By Community Constable Russ Smith Police are investigating a crash that occurred on Monday evening on Jeffries Road, Rapaura, at the entrance to Hertzoggs Restaurant.

A middle-aged woman wearing glasses, driving an older, brown Ford station-wagon has collided with another vehicle, damaging the driver’s door.

She has driven off after the crash. Her vehicle is believed to have the driver’s door dented in with blue paint on it from the car she had the collision with.

If you were the driver involved, please contact the Blenheim Police.

If you know who this driver is, or have any information that may assist, please contact the Blenheim Police on 578-5279 or ring Crimes-

Russ Smith

toppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.

On Sunday night a group of intoxicated people have been responsible for smashing a wing mirror on a parked vehicle.

They left when confronted by the owner of the vehicle.

People in the same group were later dealt with by Po-

lice after one of the group was involved in a confrontation outside the night club in Market Street, Police arresting him for disorderly behaviour. Police enquiries into the damage to the parked vehicle are continuing.

Police are looking for a 24 year-old Blenheim man who has warrants for his arrest, after he was seen pulling out of a driveway in Weld Street on Sunday afternoon.

Police attempted to stop his vehicle, but he failed to stop and a short pursuit was initiated, but quickly abandoned due to weather, poor road conditions and the fact that the driver was known.

Shortly afterwards the driver has run off after he lost control of his vehicle and slid it sideways into a fence in Stephenson Street. Police enquiries are continuing.

Group seeks solutions to labour shortages The Marlborough District Council has set up a group to help find solutions to the labour and skills shortage in the province.

The council has established a Smart+Connected Labour and Skills Group to bring together groups and government agencies to address the issue.

Ma rlborough Dist r ict Council’s strategic planning and economic development manager, Neil Henry, says

they know that by working together they can supercharge existing efforts so that Marlborough can train, retain, recruit and accommodate the people desperately needed.

“There is a lot of opportunity in Marlborough and it is great to see some of the initiatives being discussed at the first Marlborough Labour and Skills Summit held recently.

“The Regional Skills Shortage list, for example, is a new

HEIM LIONS

BEAVERTOWN BLEN

Bride 2019

of the year show Saturday 20th July

Entries Now Open We invite all brides to enter the Bride of the Year Show held at the ASB Theatre Application forms are available at the Sun Newspaper and the ASB Theatre. All enquiries please email bblbrideoftheyear@gmail.com Entries close 20th June 2019

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Crossroads (Marlb) Charitable Trust & other local charities

Bride of the Year Blenheim

Government initiative aimed at ensuring regions such as Marlborough can source skills they urgently need, including through immigration channels.

“The summit was the first step in the right direction to ensuring Marlborough’s labour market has the necessary skills, and people, to allow our region to continue to prosper in future,” Neil says.

Top of the South Iwi have signed off on an historic deal to jointly purchase two lots of land fronting Marlborough Airport.

Iwi sign deal for Woodbourne land Three Top of the South Iwi have signed off on an historic deal to jointly purchase two parcels of land at Woodbourne.

The deal, which takes in 6.56 hectares of land in two lots fronting Marlborough Airport, comes following separate negotiations with the New Zealand Defence Force and the Marlborough District Council, and represents the first commercial partnership between the three iwi, Kurahaupo iwi of Te Tauihu - Ngati Apa ki te Ra To, Ngati Kuia and Rangitane o Wairau.

Negotiations began following the Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill in 2014, which gave the three iwi the right to purchase land at Base Woodbourne by way of redress for historical breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Negotiations are ongoing in relation to two other parcels of land at Woodbourne, the housing estate and base areas.

Rangitane o Wairau chair Wendy Hynes says the deal is significant in that it solidifies the strong ties between the three iwi.

“We are excited about this opportunity to work together with Ngati Kuia and Ngati Apa ki te Ra To as iwi of the Kurahaupo waka,” Wendy says.

“This is another step toward realising the aspirations of out tupuna (ancestors).”

Ngati Kuia deputy chair Huataki Whareaitu and Ngati Apa ki te Ra To chair Brendon Wilson echoed those sentiments.

“He moana pukepuke e kengia e te waka - choppy

seas can be navigated,” said Huataki. “This is a significant milestone for the three iwi on our journey to reach calm waters.”

Ngati Apa ki te Ra To chair Brendon Wilson congratulated the negotiating team, which has also worked to secure a long-term lease arrangement for the land with Marlborough Airport Limited.

“It has been a long journey, but one which has resulted in a positive outcome for all involved. Not only does this represent a positive outcome from the respective Treaty Settlement packages, it also sets up a long-term commercial relationship with MDC and Marlborough Airport, which we believe will lead to deeper relationships and understanding.”

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Situations Vacant

Friday March 1, 2019

Situations Vacant

13

Situations Vacant

WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA INCOME Reliable distributors wanted for part time work delivering catalogues and mailers into household letterboxes in Blenheim.

You’ll be delivering for Reach Media - an established National Distribution Company.

Call/text now for more details.

Ph: Melanie on 022 428 1451 Or Email: melaniemarshall246@gmail.com

Are YOU looking for a new challenge...

Part time or full time hours - we are flexible Join our warm and friendly team selling advertising to Marlborough businesses.

The Blenheim Sun newspaper is a well established privately owned company, that is respected in the market place.

This role would suit someone who is positive, friendly and not afraid to meet people.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Please forward a current CV and covering letter to the publisher.

The Blenheim Sun newspaper email: les@blenheimsun.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit of at least 12 months.

Vineyard supervisor Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough.

Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor.

Applicants must have the following: • At least three years experience • Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time • Reliable and have a tidy work ethic • Preference will be given to an experienced supervisor, but not essential as full training will be given • Be able to work long hours when required • Have excellent communication skills • A good understanding of RSE policy • Clean drivers licence • Due to staff requirements preference will be given to the ability to converse in Thai.

Please respond to alistair@thornhillnz.co.nz by the 12th March

WORKING FOR

YOU

Our experienced sales staff know advertising.

We work with our clients to generate local business.

M A R L BOROUGH

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.

WWW.DELEGAT.COM

03 5777 868

Bringing the latest local news and events right to your letterbox Wednesday

Phone: 5777 868

Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS HEALTH CARE

ASSISTANTS

We are undergoing an exciting period of expansion and redevelopment at Bethsaida. Permanent shifts are available for enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistants.

Permanent & casual shifts are available Experience is preferred, but full training will be offered. for enthusiastic and committed Come and join our friendly and supportive team. health care assistants.

Please call at reception for an application form Experience is preferred, but full training or email manager@bethsaida.co.nz will be offered to suitable applicants.

Closing date 15 March 2019

Please call at reception for an application form or email manager@bethsaida.co.nz

Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE

REGISTERED NURSE HEALTH CARE

ASSISTANTS

Bethsaida Retirement Village is a medium sized facility offering rest home and hospital level care.

We are undergoing an exciting period of expansion and redevelopment at Bethsaida. Due to this we are requiring the skills of a Registered Nurse.

Permanent & casual shifts are available We are offering competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work with a friendly caring and for enthusiastic and committed competent team of health professionals. care assistants.

To maintain our high standardshealth of clinical care we require a person who can: Experience is preferred, but full training • Lead a team of Health Care Assistants • Preferably experience agedoffered care will inbe to suitable applicants.

• Great communication skills This is a full time rostered position offering We value all our and we offer a Please call flexibility. at reception forstaffan comprehensive orientation and ongoing education. application form or email Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

We work hard as Master Builders to construct a wide range of residential and light commercial properties including some of the best architectural homes in beautiful Marlborough. Our work is varied, exciting and at times challenging and we require staff who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you: 1. Excellent remuneration packages. Guaranteed increase in wages from your current position.

2. A supportive managing director who takes vested interested in developing and advancing your career.

3. Work from the foundations to the roof to the finishing so your skill set is comprehensive and you become a well rounded tradesman.

4. A great bunch of guys & gals to work with who like a laugh and enjoy what they do.

FOREMAN Are you ready to lead and guide a team of staff? You will work alongside our managing director to organise and control the day to day running of a site. We offer an excellent remuneration package including company vehicle, mobile phone and performance bonuses. This position will require daily work on the tools and potentially some management time off the tools too.

CARPENTER LBP or qualified carpenter to join our HRC team. Do you want to go places but aren't getting the support or guidance that you need to advance your career? We will guide you and offer the support that you need to grow your skills. Excellent remuneration based on experience and mobile phone included. Company vehicle negotiable.

If you would like to discuss joining our team, please forward your name, phone number, the position you are interested in and a brief outline of work history (or CV if you have one) to info@hrconstruction.co.nz Or phone Hamish on 021 360 370 All applicants will be treated with confidentiality.

manager@bethsaida.co.nz

Please supply your CV with a cover letter to manager@bethsaida.co.nz or call at reception for an application form, or phone manager Tracy Holdaway 03 578 3341.

Applications close Friday 15 March 2019.

Visit us online at blenheimsun.co.nz

14

Friday March 1, 2019 Situations Vacant

For Sale

Public Notices

Raffle Results

LARGE Bookcase. 2m high x 1.2m wide. $400.

Phone 0273422918.

TEN Pin Bowling open 7 days at Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Road Phone 5784851

RENWICK Arms Euchre Club raffle results. 1st504, 2nd-461, 3rd-196, 4th 279, 5th-458, 6th-68.

All winners notified.

Public Notices

One 2 One Hairdressing GRAPE HARVEST TRUCK DRIVERS Heagney Bros Ltd requires drivers for the 2019 grape harvest. You must be prepared to work extended hours and shift work.

Class 4 or 5 license required. Experience is preferred but not necessary as full training will be provided to the right applicant.

Please phone 578 1878 Email heagney.bros@xtra.co.nz

Sam is now inviting new clients to enjoy her experienced and friendly home haircutting service Specialising in Seniors haircutting To enquire or book call Sam 03 5778298 | 0221013547

Rai Valley A&P Show Saturday 2nd March Carluke Domain in Rai Valley

WANTED PERMANENT DELIVERERS Blenheim & Renwick Areas

School students with parental / caregivers support.

Also may suit semi-retired or retired persons. If this sounds like you please give us a call

Wednesday Sun The

For more information phone Susan 5777 868

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Sun

Blenheim Marlborough

The

Gates open at 7am Live entertainment throughout the day Sturgeons, competitions, Rai Challenge, Woodchoping, Nelson Moto Trials BMX Group

WANTED:

House and dog sitter, location: Renwick.

Dates: June 28th To July 28th Please contact Rebecca 0211318273

Three year old, owner built home.

3 bedroom and 1 bathroom 140m2 house on 385m2 section.

Enquiries over $469,000.

Please contact Christie 027 696 4103 to view

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

We look forward to seeing you at our biggest little show!

Adults $7, Child 5-16yrs $3, Under 5yrs Free

www.raivalleyshow.co.nz

GARAGE

SALES

Foden Truck & Trailer Tipunit

CHANTE Crescent, Renwick. Saturday, 8am. Household goods plus runabout and sailing dinghy.

71 Alabama Road Sunday 3rd March starting from 8am

Book your space now in our Friday Sun (by 3pm Thursday) In good order. Set up for grapes or grain.

Call Tony 0272 225 366 or 572 2622 evenings

Garage Sale Column!

Phone 5777 868

Church Notices LIGHTHOUSE Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Holy Communion in Barnies Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service - 10am Family Service

The Sun

Death Notices

Private sale:

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

For Sale Volvo FL10 Tiptruck

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

Licensed builder with 18 years experience available.

Upfront and honest quotes, no job is too small.

Call Craig 021 748 927.

Blenheim Marlborough

For Sale

WANTED

Call Tony for lawns, hedge and weed trimming.

021 413 337 marlbmowing@ gmail.com

CLAASEN, Pippa: February 21, 2019 FALVEY, Shane Michael: February 22, 2019 MAULE, John Graham: February 20, 2019 YOUNG, Andrew D.F: February 21, 2019

The Sun

Births This Week PEARCE, Huxley Alan: February 18, 2019 TAHAVALU, Lamoba Suzanne Suatisa mo Luagetsinger Siale: February 20, 2019 ELKINGTON, Leo Ricky: February, 18, 2019 SANDALL, Rupert Arthur Frank: February 21, 2019

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

You You can’t can’t buy buy happiness happiness but but you you can can buy buy local local and and that’s that’s kind kind of of the the same same support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work and play

Wednesday

The Sun

SPORT

Talented quartet off to NZ Horse of the Year

By Jacob Page A quartet of Marlborough riders will look to make their mark on the Horse of the Year nationals at the Hawkes Bay A&P Showgrounds from March 12-17.

The event sees 1400 riders and 1800 horses compete from around the country.

Taylor Edwards, 12, will be competing at the event for the second time, having first competed four years ago, while Charlotte Delany, 17, Georgina Musgrove, 8 and Kate Edwards, 8, will all be making their debut.

Three of them will be performing in the side saddle class, which is when a rider competes while sitting with their legs to one side.

Taylor will be riding Windsor Masterpiece 10 - a 136cm chestnut gelding in the New Zealand riding pony class and also the side saddle.

Charlotte will compete on Foreign Shores 6 a 148cm chestnut mare and will compete in five classes including her open height class.

Kate will ride Windsor Masterclass 10 in the first ridden open class and the paced and manners.

Georgina will ride Alswell Park

15

SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Razor stays ABs coaching role without its edge

Four Marlborough riders will compete in New Zealand’s premier horse event in Hawkes Bay next month. Photo: Pip Edwards

Just Gossip and will be competing in four classes.

All four girls competed at the Murchison A&P Show recently and came away with strong results.

Charlotte won the side saddle mount class and reserve champion A ring pony.

Taylor was named reserve champion side saddle mount.

Kate was reserve champion first ridden pony while Georgina earned champion first ridden and then went

on to win the supreme beginners pony title.

Coordinator Pip Edwards says all four girls have had to show consistent results and travel to various shows to compete so they deserve their chance on the national stage.

They also wanted to thank their sponsors who helped pay for the costs of the trip: Heagney Bros, LC Equestrian, Rock Ferry, Weldonlea, White Haven, The Vet Centre, Hans Herzogs and the Munro family.

Good luck to Jeff in croquet nationals The finals to see who would represent the Kaikoura-Marlborough region in the Don Reyland’s Gold and Silver Star were held at the Blenheim Croquet Club recently.

Jeff Sawyer from the Brook lyn Club won the best of three games against David Grigg from the Blenheim Club, 2-1.

Jeff will now travel north to play in the national

Friday March 1, 2019

finals in Morrinsville in March. Over two days he will meet the top player from each of the other 20 regions from throughout New Zealand.

The games are played under a handicap system over two days where he will be mentally and physically challenged playing four to five hours a day in 11 to 15 games.

Good luck to Jeff.

Scott Robertson’s new twoyear deal with the Crusaders seems to take all the heat out of the All Blacks’ coaching race.

Robertson extended his time in charge of the two-time defending Super Rugby champions last week.

The move seems to pave the way for current All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster to take the head role from Steve Hansen at the completion of the World Cup in Japan.

Only pipe-dream scenarios remain if you aren’t a fan of Foster, who on the surface, represents the status quo.

Robertson will be off contract in 2021, halfway through the next World Cup cycle and in a prime position to swoop the top job, should the men in black go through a poor patch of form.

The only other outside chance is the New Zealand Rugby Union convince current Irish coach Joe Schmidt to forgo his sabbatical year he said he would take in 2020 to care for his son.

Either way, if Foster is given the job, as all signs suggest, he will have two top coaches sweating on his job.

The wild card would be if the All Blacks fail in Japan.

Say they get bounced out in the quarter-finals.

Would that motivate those who make the decision to look beyond what appears to be a cutand-dry status quo decision?

If they win and make it three William Webb Ellis trophies in a row then it would be tough to argue against the steady as she goes approach.

The new coach will have plenty of queries to deal with.

The usual player exodus will test the depth in the playing ranks and a new captain will most likely be needed.

Things are never as clear as they seem and there is plenty of rugby to be won and lost before a decision on the most successful sports franchise in history finds their new head coach.

Enter your Teams now for Leagues starting soon Indoor Netball, Cricket, Soccer and Ten Pin Bowling Leagues

Junior Grades Indoor Cricket Indoor Netball

David Grigg from the Blenheim Croquet Club looks on as Jeff Sawyer from the Brooklyn Club plays a shot in the representative finals match.

On February 16 a team of local runners from the Marlborough Harrier Club and Blenheim Trail Runners headed up to Taupo for the 25th Annual Great Lakes Relay.

The event involves running around the very stunning Lake Taupo, a distance of 155kms. Teams consist of nine-18 members and they complete 18 legs, which vary from 5.2km to 14.4kms.

The team Boomtown Runners had a great race, taking out the overall win in a time of 11:03:41, with the second place team trailing behind in 12:05:56.

Pictured here are George Varney, Billy Hebberd , Robbie Barnes, Anna Barnes and Marty Moran. Absent: Ed Massey, Peter Mann and Andrew Mann, who were receiving their first place medals.

No Subs pay as you play, No cancellations due to weather.

Competitive or just for fun, grades to suit everyone. Bring in a team or we can find a team for you.

ENTER NOW! blenheim indoor sports

Blenheim Indoor Sports and Ten Pin Bowling Simcox Stadium, 50 Battys Rd BLENHEIM | ph 578 4851 www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

GET IN QUICK THESE WON’T LAST! 2018 Kawasaki Ninja ER650 $9,500 *RIDE AWAY!

53 Grove Road Ph 579 2500

2018 Kawasaki ZR900 $12,245 *RIDE AWAY!

* ORC included

16

The Sun

Friday March 1, 2019

A WIDE RANGE

OF BLINDS

*

A new support group aimed at parents, family and friends will be available for those impacted by addiction as a collaborative effort from Care Marlborough's Mental Health Advocacy, Supporting Families Marlborough and St Marks Society.

More support for those affected by addiction

By Megan Connolly On March 13 at 7pm a new support group aimed at families, friends, parents, partners or anyone who is affected by addiction, is looking to help people.

The new group will be based at Supporting Families on 68 Seymour Street.

It will give those impacted a space to be heard, educated by professionals about drugs and alcohol, and be supported by group members who are on the same journey.

“We want to find out what people want help with and where the gaps are,” manager of St Marks, Peter Rijhnen, says.

The new initiative is a collaborative initiative of St Marks, Care Marlborough’s Mental Health Advocacy service and Supporting Families Marlborough.

The first meeting will be to see the interest and understand what the needs of the community are, the organisations say.

“A big problem in our com-

munity is who is taking care of the families.

“People directly affected don’t get the same support as those with the addiction,” Peter says.

A larger portion of families presenting is suffering from emerging mental health problems directly related to the stress of having a person with addiction in their life.

If you’re interested or would like to know more, contact Supporting families at 577 5491 or email sfmarlb@xtra.co.nz.

Until March 11 Guthrie Bowron are knocking 15% off the price of a wide range of blinds*, including Venetian Blinds, Sunscreens and Blockout Rollers.

Plus, we’ll even come to you for a free in-home measure and quote^.

Only at your local decorating specialists, Guthrie Bowron.

TALK TO THE EXPERTS

38 Main Street, Blenheim | ph 578 7900 www.guthriebowron.co.nz *Exclusions apply. Please see in-store for details. Orders must be confirmed by 11 March 2019 to be eligible for this offer. ^Travel distance parameters may apply for free in-home measure and quote.

“It’s“It’s a a convenience Tuesday thing” thing” CARPET CLEANING SPECIALISTS WE SPECIALISE IN GENUINE RESTORATIVE CARPET CLEANING - YOU WILL BE AMAZED!

Advanced Stain Treatments Upholstery Asthma & Allergen Friendly Tile & Grout Dan Riddell Owner Operator

0800 737 449

“It’s a Family owned and operated for over 30 years convenience “THE LOCALS CHOICE” thing”

2

$

CRISS CROSS CHIPS Every Tuesday in March Limit one per person. Terms and conditions apply.

Night ‘n Day Blenheim 60 Main Street • Open 6am - 11pm • 7 days

60 Main Street, Blenheim Ph 577 2299 Open 7 days 6am – 11pm