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By Celeste Alexander Tales of survival and rescue helicopters were shared around the table at Westpac Blenheim branch this week, as a small celebration was had for a donation made to the Life Flight Trust.

Westpac is the major sponsor of the Life Flight’s rescue service, so when local man Graham Couper walked into the branch recently to make a donation, staff were thrilled and wanted to acknowledge his support.

Graham met with Westpac staff and local man Chris Webb who was representing the Life Flight Trust, to share why he chose to donate.

Continued on page 2 Chris Webb and Graham Couper have both been on the receiving end of the Life Flight rescue helicopter service.

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Life Flight receives generous donation Continued from page 1 Fourteen years ago Graham was suffering symptoms of a heart attack and was flown to Wellington where he had two stents put in, and later a pacemaker.

The retired farmer who has lived his whole life in Marlborough wanted to “give back” to the community. He also made a donation to Hospice Marlborough and St John Marlborough.

“You only have to talk to people and you hear people have been touched by these charitable organisations,” Graham says.

Graham had been working on his farm digging trenches when he began experiencing symptoms of a heart attack.

His late wife Betty took him to Wairau Hospital and after a few days of tests and discussions with doctors, Graham was flown to Wellington Hospital in the Life Flight Westpac rescue helicopter.

“They’re a great bunch of people that carry out an important service, so it’s a pleasure to help them,” he says.

Graham also volunteers for Hospice Marlborough as a driver, taking specialist

Chris Webb, Graham Couper with Westpac Blenheim branch staff Paula Davis, Kristen Roberts and Christine Mullan.

equipment including beds out into the homes of people being cared for under the hospice service.

Donations made to Life Flight Trust, whether they are individual donations or as part of the Westpac Chopper Appeal, go

towards the air rescue services, vital medical transfers, the Life Flight team and training and equipment.

The Life Flight Trust provides a 24/7 dedicated emergency air service.

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Chris owes his life to helicopter

By Celeste Alexander Chris Webb is also an avid supporter of the Life Flight Trust, thanks to a rescue that saved his life in 1997.

Chris was one of a crew of nine onboard a 40-foot yacht that was racing from Wellington to Akaroa when rough conditions caused a part in the yacht’s rudder to break.

The crew lost control of the yacht and began drifting further out to sea.

A Police launch, ferries in the area and fishing boats were called to assist but were unable to due to rough sea conditions.

The yacht then did a full 360-degree roll injuring a crewman. A Life Flight Westpac Rescue helicopter was sent to assist but

Picton man Chris Webb wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for the Life Flight’s Westpac Rescue helicopter.

for Chris the ordeal was not over.

When putting on the harness to be winched up to the helicopter, it pushed his life jacket up against his throat, causing him to lose

consciousness and go limp.

As he came close to the helicopter he slipped out of the harness and fell back into the water.

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in the water and fortunately for me, Westpac Rescue Helicopter crewman Dave Greenburg was looking out the right hand window and spotted me and were able to come back around and get me out.

“They are fantastic these guys, I’m very lucky to be here.

“They deserve all the support they can get so any donations, large and small go towards helping to maintain this fantastic service,” he says.

The yacht was recovered after drifting 120 miles out to sea and after a repair was back out racing one week later.

Chris, who lives in Picton is a committee member and former commodore of the Waikawa Boating Club.

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Violence not acceptable A hui is being held at Waikawa Marae on September 26 at 3.30pm to support local whanau to eliminate violence. Other hui have been held at Canvastown and Omaka Marae in Blenheim. Presentations have been made by Mark Solomon and Dame Tariana Turia, former Minister for Whanau Ora. Richard Bradley, manager for the project, says the aim is to dispel the notion that violence and all forms of harmful behaviour within whanau should be accepted as normal or traditional Maori behaviour.

“Having the support of nationally respected leaders such as Mark and Dame Tariana gives whanau the confidence that our iwi leaders are promoting the changes in behaviour needed to protect our mothers and children,” Richard says.

War memorial service Some of the Aunties who work in the Omaka Marae condiments kitchen: Renata Wallace, Tineka Smith and Aroha Bond. Photo: Richard Briggs

Top kai from Omaka Marae

By Bill McElhinney A range of Maori-inspired condiments launched by the ‘Aunties’ of Omaka Marae has been named a finalist in the Inspire + NZ Artisan Awards, alongside some of New Zealand’s best-loved food and beverage producers.

Launched just under two years ago Manaaki, which means hospitality kindness, generosity and showing respect and care for others, is a social enterprise championed by a dedicated bunch of women from Omaka Marae in Blenheim.

The team take a ‘seed to jar’ approach, with as much produce as possible grown in the marae

marakai, the food garden, and hand made into a delicious range of condiments, including Kawakawa Jelly, Kamokamo Pickle and Horopito and Lemon sauce.

The range is inspired by the ‘aunties of old’ - the “Queens of Manaakitanga”, who always kept the pataka, pantry, filled with preserves, chutneys and sauces.

“Back in the day, the larder was always filled with preserves, chutneys and sauces that were home made by our nannies and aunties,” Donna Nepia of Omaka Marae says.

“Nothing served on the kai table was store-bought. It was all freshly grown and harvested. No artificial

flavours, no artificial colourings.

“The Marlborough region, where we live, is world famous for its wine and food.

“But Maori kai products were hard to find. Manaaki has changed that,” Donna says.

“The new-wave of Aunties behind Manaaki are humbled to be named a finalist, especially considering the calibre of entries.

“We know that our range tastes good, but to be recognised at this level is really encouraging,” Donna says.

“Our aim is to make the Maori kai experience readily available for all to enjoy, while also supporting whanau transformation through

creating a thriving and sustainable marae, so this kind of recognition is really exciting.”

This year, there were more than 350 entries in the NZ Artisan Awards, which honour the nation’s artisan food and beverage producers.

Up for grabs on a awards night next Friday is a total prize pool package valued at $50,000, including marketing, advertising and PR packages.

Award-winning artisanal producers will also be showcased at the FoodFirst Inspire+ exhibition in March 2019.

A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial clock tower at 11.00 am on Sunday to mark Battle of Britain Day and to remember the New Zealand airmen who flew with the RNZAF and the RAF. The Battle of Britain is commemorated as the turning point of World War 2 when the pilots of the RAF staved off the Luftwaffe attack on southern England despite being heavily outnumbered.

There will be a f ly past by Marlborough War Birds at 11.00 am.

More women over 30 New Zealand’s population is growing in most age groups, with the latest estimates showing more women than men are aged over 30, Statistics NZ says. In contrast, men outnumber women at all ages under 30 years.

The balance of males to females ranges from 14,600 more males than females in the 20–24-year age group, to 14,000 more females than males at ages 45–49.

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Blenheim couple living with arthritis

By Bill McElhinney There are 647,000 Kiwis affected with arthritis, and this number will only increase in the future.

This makes arthritis one of the leading causes of disability in New Zealand, and this month Arthritis NZ wants to highlight this huge number and ask for community support to enable them to continue their work.

Lynne and Doug McMillan, Arthritis NZ volunteers in Blenheim, know what it is like to live with arthritis.

Lynne has osteoarthritis and has had two hip replacements.

Arthritis now affects her hands and feet.

Doug is affected by gout, which is also a form of arthritis and this may come as a surprise to many people.

Gout is often due to genetic factors, as well as lifestyle factors. It is extremely painful, but is highly treatable. If left untreated it can lead to kidney and joint damage.

Lynne and Doug have had great support from Arthritis NZ

over many years, which is why they are coordinating the local annual appeal, which kicks off next week.

“We will have many wonderful collectors out around Blenheim and Picton on Friday next week and we hope the public will support us,” Lynne says.

“We are also very fortunate to once again have the support of several youth groups.

“The Air Training Corps will be going door-to-door in Renwick, Springlands Sea Scouts, and Marlborough Girl Guides and Churchward Cubs and Scouts will also be out door knocking next week,” Lynne says.

Being diagnosed with arthritis can be a confusing experience.

There is a lot of information to take in and many people giving well meaning advice, Lynne says.

At the moment there is no cure for any of the 140 forms of arthritis, and the disease is no respecter of age; children and babies can be affected.

However, most forms can be

managed and disease remission for some people is achievable.

The aim of treatment for most forms of arthritis is to stop the disease progressing and to manage the symptoms, such as pain and fatigue.

“The best outcomes occur when you and your health professional team are working together,” Lynne says.

“Your treatment might well consist of medication, exercise, nutrition advice, daily living aids and perhaps employment advice.”

• Lynne’s tips for living with arthritis: • Keep moving – exercise does help relieve pain and depression.

• Learn how to pace yourself.

• Try to maintain a healthy body weight to reduce stress on joints.

• Take your pain relief.

• Ask for help.

You can contact an Arthritis Educator from Arthritis NZ on Blenheim Arthritis NZ volunteers Lynne and Doug McMillan with the orange 0800 663 463 or through their gerberas that are the Arthritis NZ flowers. They will be availabe for a donation website. during the annual Arthritis Appeal next week.

Join a Memory Walk Memories are precious. That’s why this September, thousands of Kiwis will be walking to show their support for all those living with dementia.

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Saturday 22 September 10am, Munro Street Carpark To register visit alzheimers.org.nz/memorywalk or call 0800 004 001

Marlborough Youth Trust workers Rebekah Nafe and Soni Tanikula are keen to audition some more young talent for the coming Spring Fest event.

Call goes out for musical boys

By Bill McElhinney C’mon guys, don’t be shy!

The Marlborough Youth Trust is staging a Spring Fest music event in October, and Trust members are currently holding auditions for the event.

The event is open to anyone in the 12 to 24 years age group who is in

any way musical, and those chosen will appear at the Spring Fest at A & P Park, which will run from 7-10pm on October 13.

“We’ve had lots of girls put their hands up, but we’d like some more young men to try out,” youth worker Rebecca Nafe says.

“C’mon guys, give it a go!” says

Youth Trust volunteer Soni Tanikula.

“We’ll audition any type of music, so give us a call on 027 522 2245 and register for an audition.”

Auditions are being held on Monday at the Blenheim Baptist Church in High Street, but you must register first.

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

Breaking ground for new bridge

Rangitane member Paora Mackie, NZTA Regional Relationships Director Jim Harland, Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan and Downer Infrastructure South Island General Manager Gareth Husband turned the sod at the site of the new Opaoa bridge last week.

Residents’ survey reveals high satisfaction level

The ceremony, held on the banks of the Opaoa River, marks the start of construction of the new double-lane bridge at the end of Grove Road, replacing the old concrete arched ‘banana bridge’, built in 1917.

Taylor River tree planting The recent planting day held alongside the Taylor River was a successful event, despite heavy rain early in the day.

Councillor Jamie Arbuckle attended the planting, along with about 20 others from the Marlborough community, as trees were planted alongside the river in the latest stage of the Ralph Ballinger Arboretum.

The arboretum celebrates trees of the world, and was a vision by noted Marlborough horticulturalist, the late Ralph Ballinger.

Councillor Arbuckle says that vision of the trees of the world is nearly complete now.

The planting crew was fewer than usual because it was a really wet day, and normally there would be about 100 people there. But the planting went well, and it is great to have such good community support, he says.

“We got all the trees in the ground, and it worked out well.”

The arboretum is a showcase for

Councillor Jamie Arbuckle and Marlborough Landscape Group member Jan Johns at the Taylor River tree planting Blenheim, and can be seen as people travel over the High Street Bridge, Councillor Arbuckle says.

Council Reserves Officer Robin Dunn says there is likely to be another planting event next year.

The spray being used is a selective herbicide to target broadleaf and prickle weeds in the turf.

Any inquiries should be directed to Brad Molony Ph: 03 520 7400.

Round 1 of Council’s 2018/2019 Commercial Events Fund open now This Fund was established to help create economic benefit to Marlborough by attracting new events and helping to build on existing ones. Council’s Commercial Events Fund sub-committee considers the applications and currently there is up to $120,000 available for allocation per year.

To be eligible, commercial events must be held within the Marlborough District Council boundaries. Community events, conferences, conventions, trade shows and exhibitions are not eligible. Funding is granted on an

annual basis but it does not mean that all funds must be distributed each year. Past applicants who have been unsuccessful may re-apply.

Key dates: • Applications close: 5pm on Monday 17 September 2018 • Funding decision by: Friday 26 October 2018 Applications must be completed online via Council’s website - https:// eservices.marlborough.govt.nz/ Enquiries to Samantha Young, MDC Regional Events Advisor, 03 520 7400; events@marlborough.govt.nz

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satisfaction score sits at 78%, a slight drop on last year but well ahead of the New Zealand benchmark of 55%. We are equal to or ahead of the New Zealand benchmark on every count.”

“A new question this year - on whether people are satisfied with Council’s communications achieved a good result at 75%, against the national benchmark of 53%. Regulatory areas - which traditionally are harder to gain high scores for - like resource consents and building consents - at 61% and 63% - are ahead of last year’s scores and well above the New Zealand benchmark.”

“I’d like to thank our hard working staff for their achievements. They often go the extra mile to deliver an excellent customer experience.”

“While we can’t sit on our laurels - there is always room for improvement - people in Marlborough are generally satisfied with their Council’s performance.”

The survey is available at https://www. marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/long-termand-annual-plans-policies-and-reports/residentsatisfaction-survey.

The results will be reported to the Council’s Planning, Finance and Community committee this Thursday.

Positive Ageing - Living options in retirement years

Lawn spraying, Pollard Park and Seymour Square The Council’s Gardens Staff will be spraying the lawns of Pollard Park and Seymour Square over the coming weeks of September and October 2018.

Residents’ satisfaction levels with Marlborough District Council’s services have again rated highly, with drinking water, sewerage and community facilities the top three performers.

Council undertakes an independent annual survey to identify service satisfaction levels and performance scores. Most services have targets for resident satisfaction set in the Council’s Long Term Plan and reported in its annual report.

Where comparisons with New Zealand benchmarks are available, almost all Marlborough District Council scores are higher, with many significantly higher. While the satisfaction level with overall performance was down from 84% in 2017 to 77.8% this year, the long term trend has been one of improvement, and last year’s satisfaction score was the highest achieved in a decade of surveying.

The three top rated services in 2018 are: • Drinking water - 8.2 out of 10 • Sewerage - 7.9 out of 10 • Community facilities - 7.5 out of 10 • The three lowest rated services in 2018 are: • Democratic process - 5.6 out of 10 • Environmental policy and monitoring - 6.1 out of 10 • Biosecurity - 6.2 out of 10 Chief Executive Mark Wheeler said: “Our overall

One of the biggest decisions made later in life is whether or not to remain in the family home.

Sometimes the issue is taken out of the hands of an older couple or a person living alone, through a family decision, perhaps for health reasons.

Sometimes the thought of another winter in a large, older-style home is motivation enough to consider downsizing to a smaller, low maintenance property, or a retirement village, which is an option for some.

There are big issues to consider given that, for most people, their home is their largest investment.

The financial implications of continuing to live independently and paying for necessary services or moving into a retirement village will depend on individual circumstances. It’s important to consider all the costs and the issues before any pressure comes on to make a decision.

The Commission for Financial Capability (previously

known as the Retirement Commission) has information on its website about some of the personal, legal and financial implications to consider before settling on a retirement home.

They have also produced a booklet ‘Thinking of living in a retirement village’ that provides information for intending residents, their families and existing residents of retirement villages. It includes practical tips to help you consider your personal circumstances motivations for choosing retirement village living over other options. It also aims to help you understand some important legal concepts and terms used in retirement village contracts and make you aware of some financial implications of living in a retirement village.

You can access the booklet via the website: www. cffc.org.nz/retirement/retirement-villages/ thinking-of-living-in-a-retirement-village

Smart Maps let you explore the Sounds seabed Marlborough District Council’s Smart Maps are a suite of user-friendly, dynamic maps designed to provide website visitors with fast access to information. They cover a range of information relating to various topics including biosecurity, property, transport, environment and harbours, as well as many more areas of interest.

Not only can they be viewed on smartphones, tablets, laptops and PCs; they are also easy to print, making them practical for most situations.

A new Seabed Habitat Map has been added to the already extensive range of maps on offer.

The new material comes from a comprehensive Council, LINZ and NIWA seabed survey of 43,000 hectares of seafloor. This ground-breaking survey has revealed remarkable new insights into the

world beneath the waves of Tataranui/Queen Charlotte Sound.

This extensive survey material allows you to delve in and look in detail at shipwrecks, freshwater seeps in the seafloor, rocky reefs and the sandy sediment ridges, some of which are up to 20 metres high, which make up the Queen Charlotte Sound.

Get online and discover for yourself what lies beneath our waters. You can access the Smart Maps at www.maps.marlborough.govt.nz/ smartmaps

Community news Asthma Marlborough provides education, exercise classes and support to all respiratory illness sufferers. They can attend any community

event, so health information can be accessed readily by the public.

For further information contact Ph: 03 579 1609.

Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health.

Treated water is available at the public tap on the corner of Marama Road and Foster Street.

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

A new Seddon water treatment plant is under construction and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

For further information contact our Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.

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Stop sign Corner of Stuart and Main Streets.

Yes it’s a stop sign, not a rolling stop or give way!

New bridge Marlborough deputy mayor and Regional Land Transport committee chairman Terry Sloan said the new bridge would help secure Blenheim’s place as a strategic spot between Picton and Christchurch.

Good grief, did we move that far in the earthquake so as to become a ‘strategic spot’?

What and where were we before?

Disrespectful A total pratt now she thinks she can bowl into any country, disregard all laws and customs, walk up to prisoners, terrorists or anyone and get an interview and when caught and detained our lovely PM shoots (excuse the pun) over and demands an apology from the country.

Russia next week, flights booked!

Yeah right.

Butter I am 70 years old.

What has happened to the butter?

Have bought every brand and they have a stench, they are off.

So what is going on with the butter?

And no i do not eat margarine.

Just like the butter not to be off.

Silly ideas

Opawa river

With the MP’s imploding with inept behaviour and with huge salary increases coming next round, it is well overdue that professional recruitment agencies and bankers select candidates on ability, qualification, mental awareness and financial means so we can push out/dismiss and immediately fine the idiots who have snuck through under MMP or cut it out back to 100 FPP! Um, err, ahh, um that’s what we do!

Can anyone tell me why the Opawa river is always cloudy these days?

It used to be a rare day when it was.

Treason or what?

The USA has had Manning(imprisoned), Clinton (yet to be so), and since her govt sponsored visit we have now uncovered a Clare Curran(t), (pun intended), breach of Official Information to a private hackable G mail, Hillary style.

This surely is imprisonable-refer Sutch case 1974.

More next week on the Clark/Dalzeil Tampa immigration fraud 2001.

Free soup I am 70 years old.

I used to get milk at my school.

I cannot believe we have to feed children at school.

What is wrong with these parents?

Yes we are all going through a hard time but I have to manage.

Think there is too many drugs going on.

You people with kids need to get sorted.

I think half these kids that don’t get fed are children of solo parents or druggies.

Why help you?

Nobody helps us old people.

Rentals a joke I’m a landlord with three rentals.

All our properties are warm and comfortable with heat pumps, dishwashers and well insulated.

I would willingly live in any of my rental properties, so give landlords a break.

Pet sheep Are you allowed a pet sheep in Renwick.

Next to neighbours that do, just wondering.

Queen Charlotte Yacht Club What a disaster.

New larger clubhouse is not on site of old one.

Planning Officer for MDC voiced concerns over visual aspects.

Commissioner noted no objections thus everybody happy.

Great facility for QCYC and fine asset as a venue.

Due process followed but can’t help feel we’ve been hoodwinked.

As New clubhouse arises there will be greater awareness of the environmental planning debacle we will all have to live with for decades to come.

1080 I presume all of you who oppose 1080 don’t have mouse poison in your house?

Or use round up?

And while your blindly repeating bollocks you haven’t fully researched, you all trot off to the supermarket and buy factory farmed chicken and bacon.

I fully understand there is a need to irradicate pests, mine and a lot of the people I know that appose 1080 is because of the extremely cruel way animals die and the chance of it killing natives and pets and possibly making humans ill.

Spend some of the 1080 drop money on coming up with a better system, trapping, culling through paying for tails of pests brought in by hunters.

Any other ideas to stop this senseless act?

Not a ‘shocking find’!

Marlborough Wine Industry A high producing industry in our area, but at what cost!

As now we have huge volumes of herbicides sprayed in our air, thousands of litres of round up and millions of treated posts.

In years to come what is it doing to us?

Local head teacher, needs to consider that single use plastic is an astonishing figment of her imagination!

Not only do the masses re use plastic bags, by way of example to catch household rubbish, (clearly second use) now nature is equally utilising the finding of plastic as a wonderful way to bring new life into this world.

Balance the teaching and education!

Get real!

So the Horticulture NZ executive reckon paying vineyard workers the minimum wage could be the tipping point to get rid of workers and moving to automation.

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Well done ladies I would like to send a thank you to the ladies I see, in the Grove Road, Riversdale area.

I see them when I’m going to work, they are walking with bags of rubbish they pick up on their walks.

A big thank you for keeping our road and footpaths clean.

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Health hub Chief Executive Peter Bramley NMH health hub near completion says just what the community is calling for ‘what’ all the correspondent we have seen and read does not say this.

It may work in Nelson where their hospital has no room, Blenheim hospital has lots, in town there is none, MDC had a building no one else wanted so they dictatated.

We will not have a job soon just stopped people getting there surgery etc, no money left.

Vineyard operators Local vineyards should take up what their colleagues from Central Otago do.

They employ aged and experienced tractor drivers.

Great cafe Thank you Clinkers cafe at Lake Rotoiti for hosting the Plinkers and friends.

The food and atmosphere was wonderful.

We will see you again.

Animal abuse not on!

On news animal abuse 16,000 complaints in a year.

Disgusting, report it or you are just as guilty as abusers!

Council flats Why are people allowed to move from flats to other flats when there is a waiting list?

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Spring blooms on show

By Bill McElhinney It has been a challenging season for flower growers, Marlborough Horticultural Society president Philip Gibbison says.

“There’s been so much rain over the last three months, and everything seems to have come away early,” Philip says.

But despite that, he is expecting a good turnout for the society’s annual daffodil and camellia spring show at St Christopher’s Hall, Redwoodtown, tomorrow.

The popular show is a display of daffodils, camellias and other cut flowers, and this year there will also be an orchid display and a table displaying irises, Philip says.

“It’s a good place to come and see what people can grow, and get some good gardening advice,” Philip says.

“We’ll have the usual sales table, some raffles and the Herb Society will have a stall as well.”

The society holds three shows every year; a spring show, a summer show, and a dahlia show in February but other flowers are also exhibited.

The spring show is open to the public from 9am to 4pm tomorrow, with a $2 entry fee.

Linda Lerwill and Spot the lamb among some of Lynda’s daffodils, which will be on show with other exhibits at the Marlborough Horticultural Society Daffodil and Camellia show on Saturday.

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Great work guys By community constable Russ Smith After a recent spate of number plate thefts from parked vehicles, the Blenheim Community Patrol quickly geared up and prepared to provide a practical solution to the public to minimise these thefts.

On Saturday morning they set up in the Springlands Mall carpark with a supply of anti-theft screws and volunteer patrol members armed with the screws and electric drills.

The service they were offering had been publicised during the week and they were expecting some interest, but they were overwhelmed with the public response.

Even though they had advertised a start time of 9am, there were cars lining up shortly after 8am and by just after 9am an entire row of car-parks were full of vehicles with drivers wanting the anti-theft screws fitted to their number plates.

There was also a long tail of vehicles waiting for a turn, and this lasted until around 4pm when the last of the waiting drivers had their plates secured with the anti-theft screws.

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volunteers fitted some 200 vehicles with the screws, that’s more than 800 individual screws that were fitted. An outstanding effort by a group of volunteers.

The cost of this service was a gold-coin donation to the Community Patrol as compared with a considerably higher cost for replacement plates of yours are stolen.

Blenheim Community Patrol will be holding another ‘Safer Plates’ day in late October in conjunction with local Police and Bunnings.

More Plates Related Info A Subaru Legacy vehicle stolen from Christchurch was stopped by Police on September 6, near Renwick. The plates on the vehicle had been stolen from a parked vehicle at Witherlea in Blenheim. The driver, a Canvastown man, was arrested as a result. During the same week another set of stolen plates from Blenheim were fitted to a car that was involved in a petrol drive-off, and yet another set of stolen plates were fitted to a vehicle that was involved in a Police pursuit, but this was abandoned by Police due to the danger created by the offending driver.

Sunday show features musical legends

By Bill McElhinney Frank Sinatra, Freddy Mercury, Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald – they’ll all be at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim on Sunday.

Well maybe not in person, although there is rumoured to be an Elton John look-alike in the wings, but some of the songs made famous by these musical legends, and others like them, will be performed.

“We got the idea for the show when we heard that the famous Aretha Franklin was ailing,” Marlborough District Brass Band conductor Kevin Moseley says.

“She was a musical legend, and it seemed like a good idea to stage a show that featured the music of famous people, so we’re putting on a variety concert and calling it Legends.”

The afternoon programme will begin with music from earlier music from composers such as Mozart and Strauss,

Kevin says, featuring scores from some the greatest historical music legends.

“We’ll waltz with Strauss, march with Sousa and swing into the big band era with Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett (just to name a few),” Kevin says.

“Then we’ll move into the more current legends such as Louis Armstrong, Elton John, Freddy Mercury.”

The band will be joined by the Marlborough Girls’ College Jazz Ensemble and friends to pay tribute to three of the great female vocalists: Ella Fitzgerald, Carol King and Eva Cassidy.

The concert will end with a salute to the King of legends, Elvis Presley.

“There is truly something for everyone, and it will surely be an afternoon of fun,” Kevin says.

The Marlborough District Brass Band variety concert, Legends, at 2pm on Sunday at the ASB Theatre.

Who will be Elton John? Liam Kendell, left, Grant Wright and Jack Banks will be performing in Sunday’s Legends concert. One of them will be appearing as Elton John.

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Mystery experience envelopes It’s not often you can pay $100 and get something worth at least that much, and most likely a lot more – and a mystery experience to boot!

The Renwick School Twilight Carnival has introduced a first for Marlborough - Mystery Experience Envelopes.

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Auckland based illusionist and magician Andre Vegas will be putting on a family friendly show.

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Renwick School is once again holding its fantastic carnival event on September 22, and if last year’s fun was anything to go by, it’s only going to get better.

This is the second year that the Renwick School Twilight Carnival has been held, and for months now there has been a huge number of people working hard to pull together an incredible amount of entertainment, food and fun for the whole family As a major fundraiser for Renwick School, the whole of Marlborough is invited to go along and experience the carnival fun and magic that’s instore for this year.

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Make sure you take the family over to the hall beside the school for this event and prepare to be amazed!

Something else that’s new and improved this year is the number of food stalls that will be on offer.

“Food, food, food everywhere as well as two coffee carts,” organisers say.

“Last year we were blown away by the huge turnout so we’ve been prepping to feed the hungry crowds and will have food, food and more food as well as two coffee carts.”

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All of this will be run by teams made up by the Renwick School community.

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gardening this week with Wally Richards

Alternative weed controls Chemical weedkillers aren’t the only option available. There are a number of other products which are handy weedkillers but which don’t do as much damage as do the herbicide products.

Oils added to water and sprayed over the foliage of plants in certain conditions will dehydrate or bleach the foliage, destroying everything growing above the ground. Thus any cheap cooking oil mixed with water and the same amount of dish washing liquid, then sprayed over weeds on a hot, sunny day when the soil is on the dry side, will cause the foliage of the sprayed plants to begin wilting very quickly - within minutes even.

If it is applied in cooler weather, or when the soil is moist, the killing action will take longer, and might not work at all.

Ratio to use will depend on several factors. You could start off with 100mls of used cooking oil with 100mls of dish washing liquid into a litre of water. That may dehydrate some weeds and

other weeds may need a stronger solution. You can spray it undiluted for maximum effect.

Plants are at their most vulnerable on hot, sunny days when moisture levels in the soil are low.

It is then that the roots of the plants will be gathering moisture as fast as possible to replace the moisture lost through leaf transpiration.

When water is being lost from the leaves faster than it can be replaced, plants will be seen to wilt or droop.

Foliage that remains starved of moisture for too long will dry out and is unlikely to recover.

When oil is applied to the foliage in these conditions, all the leaves and stems are likely to wither and die, effectively killing the foliage.

If the plant is an annual, this will deprive the root system of energy, and it too will wither and die.

If the plant is a perennial, it will have the ability to send up new foliage from it roots, tuber or bulb, and it may well survive. But if we keep spraying new foliage as it appears, the roots or the bulb will

eventually run out of energy and fail completely, causing the plant to finally die.

If we simply keep cutting the foliage at ground level (as soon after it appears as possible), the plant will eventually die. The well-known Dutch hoe, with its sharp edges, was designed for just this purpose.

Used against weed seedlings, the hoe would be placed just under the surface of the soil and then pushed forwards so that its sharp edges sliced off the weeds just under the surface, killing annual weeds and knocking back perennial weeds.

The fallen foliage is left on the soil to be absorbed back into the soil. If the hoe is used when the weeds are very young, it will successfully kill both annual and perennial weeds which have grown from seed. The older and more established the perennials, the more treatments will be required to get rid of them.

Good old common table salt, purchased in bulk or in kilo bags, is probably the cheapest natural

Common salt can be used as an effective weed killer.

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Use it at the rate of 240 grams (about 12 heaped tablespoons) to a litre of warm or hot water to dissolve it, and then spray it on the foliage of the weeds, again in sunny, dry conditions.

If you are finding that you are not getting the kill coverage you want, then increase the amount of salt to about 500 grams to a litre of water.

Another home product which is useful is white vinegar. It is made from ascetic acid. Only small amounts of ascetic acid, probably about 100ml to one litre of water, are needed to make a strong white vinegar. If I remember correctly, it becomes a good weedkiller if diluted to the rate of about 15-20

per cent acid.

Years ago many people did their own oil changes.

The old oil would then be poured over areas where gardeners didn’t want plants to grow - it was often applied to grassy areas of parks to mark out the lines for football fields and the like.

The strip over which the oil was poured would be bare of grasses for a long period of time. Diesel, at about $1.30 plus a litre, (price varies) is a very good weed killer, used either as a spray to knock out weeds with a short-term residue, growing in waste areas, or as a drench for longer term control.

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Friday 14 Te Pātaka o Wairau Māori Night Market: Offering a range of Māori arts and crafts, food and other products. Join in the fun with plenty of family entertainment. Bring a picnic blanket, enjoy the friendly whānau atmosphere, eat some kai and explore everything on offer. 4-9pm. Seymour Square. Wet weather venue Alfred Street carpark.

Middle Age Spread: One of Roger Hall’s classic plays. This comedy looks at the lives and the loves of middle-aged middle-class New Zealanders. As relevant today as when the play was written and set, in the mid-1970s. Today and Saturday 7.30pm-9:45pm, Sunday 4-6.15pm. $25-$35. On Until September 22.

Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horton Street.

Wakamarina Gold: Havelock Theatre presents Wakamarina Gold. Join in the fun as the cast and crew create a web of melodrama, burlesque, mime and mayhem as they take you back in time to the good old days of the gold rush when men were tough, times were tough and fortunes were made and lost. 7.30pm. $10-$20. On until September 22. Havelock Town Hall.

Buddha Nature: Spend time with Geshe Tharchin and learn authentic Tibetan Buddhist meditation techniques and how they can be practically applied to our modern lives. Today 6.30-8.30pm and Saturday 10-11.30am. Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road.

Fables: Spend a great night out listening to Fables gentle and heartfelt indie-folk music. $15. 8pm. Le Café, 12-14 London Quay, Picton.

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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Marlborough Art Society’s Members’ Annual Art Exhibition opening preview. 6pm. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Exhibition on show Bonnie Coad’s latest artwork “One Size Does Not Fit All”. On until October 9. Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

Marlborough Museum: Strong Woman Standing Tall, Celebrating Marlborough Woman. An exhibition profiling significant Marlborough women, including suffragettes and women of today. On until October 12. Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

The Diversion Gallery: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

Simon Kubala, Owen Schmelz, Josh Rowe, Jimmie Henderson, Barry Brown, Callum McGuire, Wayne Wifan of the Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band. There will be a Celtic In the Kirk concern held in Picton for the first time on September 16 from 2-4pm at the Holy Trinity Church. Door sales are $20 per person and includes afternoon tea. Photo by OZINZ Photography.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

Saturday 15 Marlborough Horticultural Society Spring Show: Annual Spring Show offering plant sales and lots of glorious blooms to admire. 9am-4pm, $2, door sales only. St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 92 Weld Street.

Cuppa For A Cause: Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club is holding a ‘Cuppa’ for a donation, open to members of the public, 2-3:00pm at the Alzheimers Centre, 8 Wither Road.

Lost In Africa Latin Party: Come and join in on the dance floor, it’s going to be wild. Theme is jungle/safari. BYO drinks and glasses. Door sales only $10. 8pm. Everyone welcome. Harlequins Rugby Clubrooms, Lansdowne Park, Lansdowne Street. Hosted by Salsa Groove.

Gumboot Matinee: Don’t miss this awesome musical. Bring your family along to this kiwi classic and enjoy the New Zealand farming life as it was back in the 80s. $10-$45.

Queen Charlotte College Theatre, 173 Waikawa Road, Picton.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘New Perspectives on Landscape’. A group exhibition of five recent Masters of Fine Arts graduates from the Dunedin School of Art. On until September 16. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

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

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

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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Marlborough Art Society’s Members’ Annual Art Exhibition.

On until October 7. Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

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

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas the Tractor rides are available.

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

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

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

Sunday 16 Blenheim Country Music Club: New performer’s welcome, come and join in. 2pm, $3. Redwoodtown School Hall, 90 Cleghorn Street.

Dogs Day Out: Bring your canine

buddy for a great day out. With pup pics, obedience and agility displays, BBQ, coffee cart and so much more.10am. Monro Street Carpark, Taylor River.

Celtic In The Kirk: A Celtic variety concert featuring performances by Shamrock Touch, Highland & Irish Dancers, Ella Kernick-Harvey, Blenheim & Districts Pipers and Drummers and Angus John Monk. 2pm. $20 with afternoon tea included, door sales only. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 38 York Street, Picton.

Legends: Marlborough District Brass Band proudly presents Legends a variety concert. With Mozart to Freddy Mercury and everyone in between. This is a concert not to be missed. The band will be joined by the Marlborough Girls College Jazz Ensemble and friends. 2pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

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

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

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

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

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street.

Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own.

Come along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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

Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf: Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Road.

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

Kapa Haka: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. All welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

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

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Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Kekerengu for lunch. 11am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Also Thursday Group rides.

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All welcome to our services

One available before Christmas.

View at 18 Stuart Street, Blenheim

Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service Sunday -10am Family Service Sunday - 5.30pm Canvas Thursday - 10am Communion Service

Taking orders for next year

Neighbours, Members, Mental Health services staff and community are invited to attend:

- Annual General Meeting CARE Marlborough Can Achieve Recovery Everyday 26 Percy Street Thursday 4 October 1pm 2018

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m.

All welcome. 5785030.

Where: 8 Uxbridge Street, Renwick (behind Bowling Club) INSPIRE TENNIS will be offering FREE Junior Coaching Clinics on the day: 5 – 7 years: 12noon – 12.30pm 8 – 11 years: 12.30pm – 1pm

Venue - at ‘Nativity Hall, 76 Alfred St, Blenheim

Date - Saturday 22 Sept. 2018 @ 8.00am

Food - A hot cooked

Marlborough Returned and Services Association

breakfast plus cereals available.

Cost - $10 pp (Eftpos available)

Permanent and relief deliverers required

All areas Are you a hard worker and looking for a relief job?

Do you have parental or caregivers support?

If this sounds like you, please discuss with your parent or caregiver and give

us a call.

Guest speaker: Richard Ellena - Bishop of Nelson - an inspiring speaker for men.

Starts Tuesday 18th Sept For General Information and to register Contact Gillie

situations vacant

Sunday, 16th September 2018 Between 11am and 3pm Come and join us for a hit!

COMBINED CHURCHES MENS BREAKFAST

New Dog Agility 6 week foundation course

Marlborough Girls College Netball Club AGM

OPEN DAY

Board re-elections. Nomination forms available from the house. Please apply in writing no later than 3pm 26 September.

Afternoon tea provided.

Qualified electrical, heat pump service and repair technician, call Cip 03/9723893, 0284052863

0276234538

Renwick Tennis Club

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Please phone 577 7868

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The Awatere River Wine Company is based in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough and is focused on making high quality varietal wines. We are a young company, and growing fast.

Due to our ongoing expansion we are seeking expressions of interest for the role of Vineyard Operator

Our ideal candidate will possess: •

Understanding and ability to work flexible hours from time to time throughout the viticulture year

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Ability to work well in a small team and lead casual staff when required

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Day-to-day machine operations skills

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Ability to perform duties as directed, safely, effectively and efficiently, using viticulture best practice

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Practical knowledge of machinery and implement use including ATVs, tractors and vineyard equipment

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The ability to undertake basic vineyard machinery and equipment maintenance

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Ideally be familiar with harvest activities including, but not limited to, gondola and harvester operation

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Preferably GrowSafe Certificate & Approved Handler Certificate, but training can be arranged for the right person

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Previous experience operating and working with machinery, irrigation, young vines, trellis and property maintenance would be a definite advantage

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An enthusiastic attitude, open mind, self- motivation, organised, details focus, and strong communicator with great time management skills will get far in this role.

General vineyard duties relating to this job will include: •

Seasonal work – harvest, spraying, trellis repairs

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Assisting with the Grape spray programme

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Use of vineyard machinery, including tractors, ATV’s, mowers, sprayers, trimmers and other vineyard equipment

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Irrigating, young vine training, trellis and property maintenance

A driver’s license is essential for this role. All onsite training will be given. Competitive pay rates and other benefits will be discussed at interview and will depend on experience of successful candidate. Only people eligible to work in this country should apply for this position. Please provide evidence of your work visa or citizenship.

To find out more about the role or to apply please contact Lloyd at: Lloyd@sapor.co.nz

Blenheim Marlborough

2pm Saturday 22 September

Two Strong Men & A Truck House Removals

We make your move easy!

Available by the hour.

Phone 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

PAINTER Tradesman 30 years experience Free Quotes Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

Alterations & Repairs

M A R L BOROUGH

VINEYARD OPERATORS PERMANENT OR PART TIME

Nu-Look Clothing

Quality tailoring at competitive prices.

Hems from $15 a pair.

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service available

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.

Auditions

Pick up an audition pack at ASB Theatre or download at www.bmt.net.nz

INFORMATION EVENING Tuesday 18 September 7pm 81A Lakings Rd

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

21 – 23 September 2018

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.

music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER additional lyrics by RICHARD STILGOE

lyrics by CHARLES HART

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Will be held in Marlborough Girls College Staff room at 6pm Tuesday 2nd October 2018 Nominations are open for the following positions on Committee • President • Vice President • Club Liaison New members welcome.

Enquires to netball.mgc@gmail.com

Friday September 14, 2018

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situation vacant

Exterior Plaster Required for part time, full time or Contract work, to work with our growing team.

Experience in Exterior plastering is essential with a good knowledge of plastering systems. Must be able to crack fill and repair plaster..

Must have a good work ethic and have some knowledge of H&S. Any knowledge of Rockcote Products would be a bonus but not essential. Good remuneration and benefits paid to the right applicant.

Please apply with your cv to rockcote.blm@ gmail.com or call Al Turner on 021 804 941

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Diesel Mechanic

Europcar NZ is currently seeking to employ casual Relocation Drivers to drive in the Picton, Marlborough and Nelson areas.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Driving vehicles to and from Europcar locations, dealerships and body shop locations.

A current manual driver’s license is essential and applicants need to be registered for GST. Please apply to Daniel GoodsirStubicar, quoting ref no. NZ RELO, to Daniel.Goodsir@europcar.com

Simcox Construction is a locally respected business operated civil construction & earthmoving company based in Blenheim with a well earnt reputation for quality.

We are seeking to employ a Diesel Mechanic to join our workshop team in servicing, repairing and maintaining our plant & equipment. Work ranges from small plant through to trucks and earthmoving equipment. This role has a wide variety of work in our dynamic work environment.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, honest, reliable, works well and safely in a team environment.

The successful applicant will ideally have the following: • Excellent diesel mechanic • High standard of workmanship • Current driver’s license (HT an advantage) • A good attitude and be a team player • Have a proactive approach to safety, quality and environmental issues

FISHER, John Vernon (Jack): Died peacefully on Thursday 13 September at Bethsaida.

Loved husband of the late Pam, loved father of Karen, Nigel and Ruth, proud grandfather of Stephanie, Verity and McKenzie.

KUNDYCKI, Jacek Zygmund, Reg 707177 WW2, RAF: On Tuesday September 11, 2018, at Bethsaida Retirement Village. 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, much-loved father and father-in-law of Anne and Lex, Peter and Pip, Richard and Glenda, and the late Phillippa. Loved Grandad of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Brother and brother-in-law of Stanislaw and Joan. A much respected uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be recited at The Mercy Room, Maxwell Road at 7pm on Friday September 14. A Requiem Mass for Jacek will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road at 11am on Saturday September 15, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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• Be flexible to work beyond “normal” working hours when required.

Riverlands School Fixed Term, Part-time Teachers-Aide

RURAL RETAIL SALESPERSON Selling farm and garden products including seed, fertiliser and stock feed for animals.

We are seeking a conscientious and reliable person to work with individuals, and groups of children to support their learning needs. Desirable skills include empathy and experience working with children in a formal setting and an understanding of the learning process. 14 hours a week. The position is fixed term to the end of 2019. Applications close 1pm, Thursday, September 27, 2018.

Please apply outlining your strengths and suitability for the position. Please include the contact details of at least three referees.

Send your email application to the Principal riveradmin@riverlands.school.nz

7.30am-12.30pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday plus every 3rd Saturday 8.30am-12.30pm.

Must be able to lift 25kg bags and work in a team situation.

A knowledge of farm and garden needs would be helpful.

Employment is subject to satisfactorily completing a medical examination and drug test.

Email: simcoxconst@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 578 5930 The Manager

Deliverers

Wanted in all areas.

Wednesday & Friday.

Phone Susan on 5777 868.

www.kiwiseed.co.nz

The Awatere River Wine Company is based in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough and is focused on making high quality varietal wines. We are a young company, and growing fast.

Due to continued growth we are looking for an Assistant Vineyard Manager to join our Awatere based team. This is a hands-on role and involves operational management over multiple vineyard sites.

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JOIN US FOR 2019!

NZW is a dynamic, multi-regional wine processing company. We provide the winemaking services for select super premium New Zealand and international wine producers.

Harvest Crew 2019 – Marlborough and Waipara We are currently recruiting our 2019 Harvest Crew at both sites and we have positions available for: • Vintage Assistant Winemakers • Cellar Hands • Lab Technicians • Harvest Coordinators The positions will commence early March and run for 6-10 weeks. During the harvest peak, staff will be expected to work a 12hour shift 6 days per week.

If you are enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about wine we would love to hear from you.

Please visit us at www.nzwineries. co.nz, click on the employment tab and follow the link to apply. Alternatively apply through the following link: https://nzwineries.careercentre. net.nz/Job/Vintage-2019/ Marlborough/32

Execution of daily vineyard tasks including daily management of vineyard staff

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Management of machinery operations, irrigation management and frost fighting

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Supervising harvest

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Champion the adoption and implementation of best vineyard management technology solutions

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Continual implementation and co-ordination of Health and Safety measures

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Maintain and ensure compliance with spray diaries, SWNZ, and other general record keeping

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Work closely with the winemaking team in assessment and management of yield estimates, vine health and all other factors affecting fruit quality

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Assistance with business planning, budgeting and reporting

The successful candidate for this position would include: •

Technical and practical knowledge of the viticulture industry with at least 3 years’ experience

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A cheerful disposition, mature work ethic and a team spirit

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Be a self-starter and enjoy getting stuck in

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Have an ability to interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions

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FRANKEN, Heneri (Tex): September 6, 2018

KNIGHT, Lawrence Roy (Nobby): September 8, 2018

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In maritime circles, it has long been considered unlucky to begin a voyage on a Friday.

Key accountabilities of the role will include: •

DOMIGAN, Douglas Jeffrey (Jeff ): September 9, 2018

GREIG, James William McRea: September 7, 2018

Simcox Construction, 14 Taylor Pass Road, Blenheim

Apply to: Bruce Clark, Manager bruce@kiwiseed.co.nz Phone 5780468

527 Old Renwick Rd

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Applicants must be NZ resident or hold valid NZ work visa.

Bowskill, Mickey September 10, 2018 Gillespie, Reuben Logan August 31, 2018 Jeong, Louis September 10, 2018 Riki, John Ross Hrstich September 10, 2018 situation vacant

WE’RE RECRUITING! ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR AWESOME TEAM IN MARLBOROUGH? Due to our ongoing growth we’re currently recruiting for : •

Cellar Hands

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Vineyard Assistant

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Winery Engineer

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Cellar Door Hosts

YOUR IDEAL COMPANY:

Willingness to take responsibility for the smooth operation of the vineyard

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Understanding and ability to work flexible hours from time to time throughout the viticulture year

We are leading the world in sustainable wine production, and are 100% committed to sustainability and producing world class wines.

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Our wines have won 29 trophies and over 1,600 medals.

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Computer skills

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We’re friendly, fun and social, but always professional with strong ethics.

In return you’ll get to exercise autonomy and creativity in a rewarding environment. If you are ready to branch out we would love to hear from you today.

This is a full-time, permanent position with remuneration being commensurate with experience. Only people eligible to work in this country should apply for this position. Please provide evidence of your work visa or citizenship.

To find out more about the role or to apply please contact Lloyd at: Lloyd@sapor.co.nz

If you’re interested in learning more about any of our current vacancies, please visit our website: www.yealands.co.nz or give us a call on 03 575 7618.

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Sport

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With Jacob Page

Williams loses plot and US Open final Serena Williams got it all wrong in the US Open final on Sunday (NZ time).

She lost in straight sets to Japan’s Naomi Osaka, but her behaviour towards the umpire was not becoming of her status.

Williams responded to a code violation for coaching by telling the chair umpire that she’d “rather lose” than cheat.

Umpire Carlos Ramos stood his ground.

Williams said she was not being coached by her team in the grand-

stand but rather was receiving a “thumbs up”.

Post-match her coach Patrick Mouratoglou later admitted he was coaching her.

Williams, a winner of 23 grand slam titles was slapped with another violation for smashing her racquet.

That cost her a point and on her way to losing 6-2 6-4.

She insisted the umpire owed her an apology, demanding it at several points throughout the match.

Williams, who became a Mum 12 months ago, acted more like her baby than a grown adult.

The pathetic attitude took away from Osaka’s upset victory and first grand slam title and cast a shadow over what had been an excellent title.

However, Williams overstepped her bounds with her temper tantrum and should be severely sanctioned by the world tennis officials.

She lied constantly on court, saying she’d rather lose than cheat.

Turns out she did both.

Credit must go to Osaka, a 20-year-old who grew up idolising Williams and said after her semi-final win that her motivation for making the decider was the opportunity to play Serena.

Eventually someone will become the new measuring stick in women’s tennis.

Someone will tame the current top lioness and send her into retirement.

Perhaps Osaka is the new favourite to push her for that mantle.

Steady Edy lead table tennis Steady Edy Jeff have opened up a 10 point lead with one round to play in the current Marlborough table tennis competition.

They beat Pings Pongs, for whom regular Vanessa Wood-Lin was joined by fill-in players Steve Rowsell and Peter Cowdrey, 10-2.

Alex Kennedy and Jeff Sawyer both won their three singles, while Murray Stead beat Peter Cowdrey in four sets.

Vanessa and Steve shared the points for Pings Pongs.

Predator 3 are in second place,

following a close 7-5 win over Give it a Bash. Jason Kennedy and Warren Haszard have been very consistent this round and they both came away with two singles wins.

Dennis Burkhart sealed it with a win over Marcus Osborne.

Jacqui Wood won her three singles for Give it a Bash , playing backhand and forehand drives with ease. Peter Welsh beat Dennis in the first match of the night and combined with Jacqui for a five set win in the last doubles.

Different Strokes beat Zac’s

Team 8-4. Nathan Watson was in good touch, winning his five matches.

John Diamanti gave solid support at number two and only just lost to Zac in five sets. Barbara Burkhart played well to pick up two doubles wins.

For Zac’s Team. Martin Stephens and Malcolm Honour won a single each, with Zac gaining the other two points.

Ross Ward had a good night for Ken’s Team as they beat Jamie’s Team 8-4. Ross beat Marion

Wood in his first match and ended the night with a five set win over Marlborough’s number two junior , Rory Osborne.

Rob Honour also had two wins and had an interesting match with Jamie Marfell, losing in four sets but winning 33 points to Jamie’s 34.

Steady Edy Jeff (Alex) 72, Predator 3 (Jason) 65, Diff’rent Strokes (Nathan) 62, Matt 58, Jamie 49, Ping’s Pongs 49 , Ken 47, Young and Restless (Josh) 42, Give it a Bash (Jacqui) 41, Zac 34.

Red team - Pera Wills This year during the Fight for Life Ed Event we will be having to Pro-Corp fights, Pera Wills and Jeremy McKenzie will be representing Smack Fitness, coached by Mike Newtown.

They will be fighting opponents coming up from Christchurch.

Ka tu ake au i te poho o oku tipuna ki Ngati Ira, ki Ngati Ngahere, i raro te maru o Te Whakatohea, tu mai ra, tu mai ra, a, Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena tatou katoa.

Kia ora whanau! I hail from a strong connection to my whakapapa and my roots from Te Whakatohea in the Bay of Plenty.

I also have a strong connection growing up here in Blenheim and I feel a sense of gratitude for this province and everything that it

has provided for me to lead me on this journey with Fight for Life Ed. By day I am a primary teacher and by night I am blessed to be a mother to my two tamariki Eruera Jesse Finch and Tiahuia Roku Louise Finch along with my partner Gavin who works over in WA. To be honest, a ‘fight’ in a positive and ‘non-street kinda way’, has been on my bucket list for many years, I love a good tussle and muck around, I grew up with two older brothers and a long list of cousins who ‘lovingly’ showed me the way and playing Rep Rugby for Marlborough had also taught me to go into this with a sense of ‘not holding back’.

I have recently had the experience of what Life Education

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teaches in the community with Genevieve and Harold. These sessions are an out of class experience, visually it’s different and unique and taught in an interesting way.

Training is fantastic, but let’s be honest it’s been a good challenge and it’s been full on. I work my butt off so it’s not extremely hard, so with my love of Crossfit classes with Mark and Kim and box training with Mike the coach and Darren who has definitely stepped up for me personally as there is a heap of us to train. So, I thank everyone for their time and effort. And as for the Red Team I mean, we ROCK! We train hard, we have blended as a team and I wish everyone in the team all the toughness to nail their opponent!

This team is working dam hard!

I’m part of Mike’s team through Smack Fitness and he seems to think I’m OK... So, I’m happy to go with that! Thanks Mike.

WE ARE TEAM RED!!

Rarangi golf results Wednesday, men’s nett medal: Mike Walker 61; Arthur Ross 66; Bruce Curgenven 66; Dennis Wye 67; Phil Hil 68 ; Jock Glennie 68; Lindsay McAlpine 69; Paul Eden 69; Gordon Lang 70; John Jones 70; Barry Masters 70; Jerome January 70.

Thursday, ladies 4BBB: 1, Patricia Robertson / Dale McCrindle 67; 2, Jeannine Paul / Margaret Tapp 68; 3, Jeannine Paul / Diane McCarthy 68; 4,Tracy Bary / Dianne Faye Betts 70; 5, Denise Hodson / Suzanne Lang 75.

Saturday, men’s stableford: Malcolm Dixon 42; Bruce Curgenven 41; Iain Berrie 41; Blair Bavin 39; Ben Godsiff 39; Alan Rutledge 38; Barry Masters 38; Terry Allen 37; Owen Gibbs 37; Ian Hale 37; Phil Hill 36; Brian Baxter 36; Brook Hale 36; Dennis Wye 36.

Sunday stableford: Brian Gill 38; Alan Rutledge 38; Aroha Minhinnick 34; Maurice Soper 32; Peter Browning 30; Gweneth Pilling 30; Murray Ingram 29; Dick Hubert 29; Allan Ryder 28; Joy Brehaut 27; Annie Hubert 27; Hans Bloemberg 22.

Marlborough interclub finals played at Rarangi.

Senior McDonald Cup: Winner, Rarangi over Awatere.

Intermediate Foote Cup: Winner, Marlborough over Rarangi.

Junior Fairhall Cup: Winner, Marlborough over Rarangi.

Awatere golf results September 8, mens medal: Jason Randall 68; Brett Solly 71; Eddie Davis 72; Warren Weastenra 72. Women: Mary Anne Rienke 31; Ala Ward 32.5.

Saturday September 15 the course will be closed to the public for Awatere Club championships.

The draw is: 36 holes. 9.10am Bronze 1. Gayle Marfell vs Kelly Pitts; 9.15am Junior.Jason Randall vs Roger Caughley.

9.20am, intermediate: Shane Waters vs Brett Solly; 9.25am silver: Sue Murray vs Ala Ward; 9.30am senior, Duncan Marfell Vs Roger Dick.

18 holes.11.25 am.Bronze 2: Maree McLauchlan vs TBC; 11.30am Junior A, Keith Doonan vs Greg Jowers.

11.35am junior plate: Warren Westenra vs Gary Wright; 11.40am senior plate: Tony Lloyd vs Barry Drummond.

11.45am Bronze 3: Pam Farrell vs Aileen Hickman; 11.50am ladies plate: Mary Anne Rienke vs Margaret Hastings.

On Saturday the Awatere Golf Club visits Kaikoura Golf Club. No club day at Awatere.

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Friday September 14, 2018

It is all about sheds Brothers Blair and Kane Richardson are providing Marlborough with the construction of the well-known Alpine Buildings sheds.

Alpine Buildings is well established in Marlborough as a company that supplies a large range of high-quality clearspan buildings and sheds to farmers, contractors and vineyard owners.

The pole sheds can be constructed from start to finish by the Richardson brothers, including all site works, landscaping and car parking.

The demand for pole sheds has been steadily growing over the years since the Richardson Brother’s company began.

“We normally build more than 10 sheds a year in addition to our other work which includes retaining walls and truck, digger and skid steer work,” Blair says.

There is a shed for everybody and with options ranging in sizes and each one designed to suit each client’s needs.

Alpine’s kit pack will come already organised and packaged when they’re delivered straight to the site and easy to set up.

With a proud track record of bringing structural well-designed sheds, Alpine Buildings are specifically engineered for wind and snow loadings at your site

and have outperformed other structures in the past.

Another key feature is the birdproof steel rafter system which clients preach the effectiveness and time-saving benefits.

Being the first company to supply Hot Dip galvanising on all standard spans, these rafters are a breakthrough towards stronger, better looking and longer lasting sheds.

The timber purlins are simply bolted to pre-welded joist hangers on the side of the steel rafters, meaning there is nowhere for any birds to perch or nest in the roof cavity.

Other stand-out features include the pre-dried timber, plumb-cut beams, superb quality control, free delivery direct to the building site and superior after-sales support.

Alpine’s commitment to safety, strength and reliability is second to none and they take great pride in supplying the highest quality products available.

All timber is H3.2 tanalised or greater, and poles are H5 treated for 50 years’ protection.

To find out why an Alpine Building would suit your requirements, contact Blair and Kane at Richardson Brothers Construction on 027 618 8654.

A large 36mx15m Alpine kitset shed assembled by Richarson Brothers Construction.

Ricardson Brothers Construction can also add office, veranda and break rooms to the standard Alpine pole sheds.