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By Celeste Alexander These two words, mental health, often evoke fear and trepidation among many. One of the biggest messages shared by mental health organisation is about combatting stigma in order for people to feel safe and supported so they can ask for help.

Blenheim man Brendon Adams (pictured) understands first-hand how the stigma associated to mental health can affect a person. continued on page 2.

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Breaking down mental stigma Continued from page 1

By Celeste Alexander After going through a sevenyear battle during which he was diagnosed with a bipolar disorder, went through a family breakdown and a whole raft of experiences he describes as a “horror story”, he fought hard to come through it all and be here today with an important message for others.

“Men, in particular, don’t like to go there and struggle to open up. It would seem the statistics support the same message with men being far more likely to suffer, but in silence.

“The key to a greater benefit for all involved would be the breaking down of old stigma stereotypes and discriminations of mental illnesses and of those who have spent time in the mental health system, thus allowing an open conversation without fear.

“The best results happen when people can talk to a family member, friend or colleague and have the open conversation and feel supported,” he says.

For Brendon he says having an understanding of what triggers you is key to wellness.

“Through all of my experiences I got to hear a host of different accounts of what people are going through and how they got there. One thing was glaringly obvious; many people are affected by a set of circumstances that stretched their resilience.

“If you can identify, then

remove the trigger or root cause I learned that in many cases the ‘imbalance’ went away naturally.

“It’s only through talking about it with others that you can truly dig deep enough to find the answers from within yourself. Only once you have this insight, are you capable of managing your specific circumstances and effectively keeping yourself on track,” Brendon says.

According to statistics on average, one in eight men will have depression and one in five men will experience anxiety at some stage of their lives.

While women are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, men are less likely to talk about it.

This increases the risk of their depression or anxiety going unrecognised and untreated.

This is something that hits close to home for the Laser & O’Brien families, the leading trade network across Australia and New Zealand. So they’re doing something about it.

As business owner of Laser Electrical in Blenheim, Brendon decided to join this year’s Monkey Off Your Back ride In Australia with others from the Laser Plumbing & Electrical Group.

The charity motorcycle ride raised awareness and money for mental health organisations such as LifeLine NZ and Beyond Blue Australia.

It was an “incredible” experience for Brendon, so much

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Tom Highland and Brendon Adams are advocating for mental health awareness. Tom left on Monday for his 100 day cycle adventure around the country to share his message, and Brendon will be taking part in a motorcycle ride next year.

so that he’s signed up for next year’s ride which will take place in February 2020 here in NZ. The difference this year will be that Brendon will ride his brand new Indian Roadmaster.

“It’s quite fitting really as we are making a major stop at the Burt Munro event in Invercargill before making our way to Auckland,” he says.

On February 1 the riders will set out on a journey over 4500km through some of the “coolest kiwi highways”.

“The ride will take us two weeks, passing through

Blenheim twice and we will have the GoPro rolling in preparation and throughout the ride,” he says.

Brendon wishes to thank all of his sponsors and supporters.

“You guys were spectacular in your support and have inspired me to participate in the 2020 ride again.

“Let’s hope together we can make a positive difference,” he says.

The donation page is https://monkey-off-your-backnz-2020.everydayhero.com/ nz/lengthening-the-shadow

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Live entertainment from the Orphans Band and The Castaways Sponsored by: Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, Age Concern, MVIP, Marlborough District Council, Marlborough Combined Clubs.

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Alzheimers Memory Walk Get a group of friends or family together for tomorrow’s Alzheimers Memory Walk. The walk from the Munro Street carpark to Liz Davidson Place begins at 10:00am. All are welcome and encouraged to wear purple.

Renwick infrastructure rolls on

Hmmm, not bad! Pie and wine matching judge Fiona Fenwick hard at work.

Construction gets underway soon on a new water main pipeline, part of Council’s infrastructure upgrade for the town.

Simcox Construction has been awarded the contract to renew a 200 millimetre diameter water main, with the existing pipeline nearing the end of its life. Works will be carried out on the northern side of High Street (SH6), between the Marlborough Lines’ substation at Boyce Street and Uxbridge Street.

Onsite excavation works are currently underway to confirm the depth and location of existing services, with the water main construction works due to start on Monday 23 September. This work is expected to be completed by the end of November.

Missing feline mystery Sander de Wildt from Karaka Cuisine checks another wine.

By Bill McElhinney The Great Burleigh Pie Pairing Challenge is on again, and the judges were busy yesterday judging the flood of entries.

Devised in the depths of winter by a group of friends over a drink, the challenge involves sourcing pies from popular Blen heim da i r y T he Burleigh and matching them with a Marlborough

wine.

This year 46 Marlborough producers have entered their wines, pairing them with 12 popular Burleigh pie varieties.

One of the challenge organisers, Fiona Fenwick, says the judges will try a sample of all the pies and the various wines they have been matched with, and will pick a winner in each category.

Edward Barron's winning pie recipe earned him a place on the pie and wine judging panel.

Then we're looking for the one outstanding entry, the pie and wine match that really resonates with all of us, and we'll try that one again and that will be the overall winner.

Joining Fiona in the judging this year was Mayor John Leggett, Sander de Wildt from Karaka Cuisine and keen home cook and retired electrical engineer Edward Barron from

Havelock, who came up with the winning pie recipe in a recent competition, his Wai-hop-ai Rabbit with Prunes.

Every cent from the $50 entry fee goes to local charitable organisations, Fiona says.

I’ve picked three charities close to our hearts and the entrants will get to vote for which one they would like to support.

The Burleigh co-owner Rod Burdis, the man who comes up with the many and varied pie fillings, was on hand to keep the warm pies coming to the judges.

I base them on my considerable experience as a pie consumer, Rod says with a grin.

When we started out we had just two pie flavours, now we've got 13!

Regular reports from Blenheim residents show there’s an upsetting trend in cats going missing or returning home shot, injured, wet or covered in various fluids.

Local woman and former mayor Liz Davidson is one of the latest people to claim something has happened to her cats.

Liz owns two maine coon cats which went missing at the beginning of the month.

She is appealing for information or their return.

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New exhibits on display at Aviation Heritage Centre A team of talented volunteers and professionals are busy at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre bringing new and inspirational stories of pilots and their machines to life Dangerous Skies, the World War II exhibition at the Centre is fast approaching its re-opening to the public.

When we were faced with the challenge of remodelling Dangerous Skies, we had the advantage of fabulous aircraft to work with and some inspiring individual stories to tell, a Heritage Centre director, Jane Orphan, says.

We always like to provide a context and that demands some special skills from our creative crew. They certainly delivered!†Men at work at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. From left, Garry Stuart, Brian The main exhibition area now holds two additional Morland and David Bishop assembling a Dangerous Skies exhibit. aircraft, both originals and never seen before in Dangerous Skies.

The first a Messerschmitt Bf108 once owned and flown by a German ace and the second a Lockheed Hudson, an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft which has been suspended in a dramatic crash scene in the depths of a Pacific island jungle.

Other spaces have been reconfigured to better highlight the incredible stories of WW2 and to increase visitor engagement.

The refresh of the Dangerous Skies exhibition represents the Omaka Centre’s commitment not just to preserve significant aircraft and memorabilia but to continually evolve and attract new generations to the museum.

Story telling is the key to realising the centreal mission to establish a permanent living centre of aviation heritage, which will fascinate, educate and inspire visitors of all ages.

The new displays are another small but significant step towards the planned multi-stage development of Marlboroughs single most visited attraction, Jane says. One of the new Dangerous Skies exhibits at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

Expect delays on coastal highway People travelling between Picton and Christchurch via SH1 will strike more traffic this weekend as people travel to Kaikōura for the annual Hop car enthusiasts’ event.

Then from next week, repairs at Hapuku to the bridge will cause up to two hour delays from the very small hours each Tuesday (midnight to 2 am Tuesday), through to mid-December. Work is continuing under the bridge throughout and between weekly bridge lifts.

People should be ready for extra traffic on State Highway 1 over the

Kaikoura Hop weekend.

Traffic will be down to one lane at some sites where the highway rebuild and repair is underway with stop/go or traffic lights in place. The travel time between Christchurch and Picton is still expected to be 5.5 hours but allow plenty of time in case of delays.

Between Clarence and Kaikoura there will be two of these short stops and between Oaro and Kaikoura there will be three.

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The work is being done at night when traffic volumes are low to minimise any disruption, and it is not weather dependent.

Overnight bridge lift work will start in the early hours of Tuesday, September 24, after midnight through to 2am, for 13 weeks each Tuesday (with the last closure on December 17). At these times, the road will be fully closed to all traffic bar emergency vehicles for up to two hours.

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“The repair works will require jacking up the bridge decks by 10mm so we can work on the bearings underneath.”

To reduce the impact of traffic loading on the bridge, it is currently one-way with a speed limit of 30kmh. These controls will remain in place until the completion of the bridge repairs.

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

Voting papers in the mail

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Keep an eye on your mailbox over the next week as voting papers for this year’s local government elections are delivered.

From today until Wednesday 25 September, voting documents will be sent to everyone who is enrolled to vote. If you want to check whether you are enrolled, go to www.votenz.co.nz or visit your local PostShop or Ph: 0800 36 76 56.

It’s important to note that if you enrolled after 16 August 2019 - for example if you turned 18 after this date or if you have moved address recently - you won’t get your voting papers in the mail. You’ll have to request special voting papers from the Council’s electoral officers.

You can get in touch with them by emailing election@marlborough.govt.nz or by Ph: 03 520 7400.

You can also cast a special vote if your voting papers are lost or damaged. If you think that

Have you ever thought about volunteering? Could you help mow the lawns at the Blenheim Community Gardens, or assist DOC as a hut warden, or be a host at a Sounds campground over summer? Or maybe you could help at a local craft session or support the Picton Museum.

Volunteers make a valuable contribution to our community and there are many ways you can help. It doesn’t matter how much time or energy you have to offer, there are many tasks and roles that depend on volunteers, who say they get great satisfaction

it would be too difficult for you to cast an ordinary vote, for example, if you’re going overseas during the election period, discuss this with the Council’s electoral officers.

All voting papers must be received by Council’s electoral officer by 12 noon on Saturday 12 October 2019.

from contributing - and it’s a good way of keeping in touch with others.

Volunteers provide support to our social and health services, sports and leisure clubs, heritage and arts, environmental protection and advocacy, emergency relief and stronger neighbourhoods. In fact, the work of volunteers is key to building a resilient community.

If you’re interested in getting involved, find out more by contacting Volunteer Marlborough. Ph: 03 577 9388 or visit: www.volunteermarlborough. org.nz

Picton’s air quality

Final call for local road speeds feedback With just over one week to go until submissions close on Council’s review of local road speed limits, now’s the time to have your say.

The review gives you an opportunity to let Council know the speed limits you think are safe and appropriate on our local roads.

Complete the survey on Council’s website or get a hard copy at Council reception, the Blenheim or Picton libraries, or the Marlborough Roads office.

A second phase of formal consultation will be carried out next year if speed limit changes are proposed for some local roads. Please note State Highways 1, 6, 62 and 63 are not included in this review.

Consultation closes on Friday 27 September 2019.

To fill out the survey or for more information visit: http://bit.ly/MDCSpeedLimitReview

If you’re interested in finding out more about the Picton air quality study, head along to the Guardian of the Sounds AGM on Friday 27 September, at the Eko Tours office from 7.00 pm. Council’s Environmental Scientist Sarah Brand will give a brief presentation on the data collected so far.

The study, by Marlborough District Council and NIWA, is well underway following the installation of monitors at various locations around Picton in June.

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The Sun Dogs Dogs in CBD I personally don’t like dogs I wouldn’t go near a cafe that’s dog friendly, fur has got to go somewhere when they shake maybe I could bring my cat on a lead wouldn’t a problem if the dogs are well behaved I’m saying NO thanks

Natives If we are so keen on climate change how about we plant native trees instead of grapes? Oops.

No money in native trees.

Wattle trees Did I hear right? Of all the election issues facing the region Pictons No.1 issue is hay fever from Wattle trees? Our rates will become rebates if this is the case.

A promise

Fuel TOUCH YOUR TOES. Bend over common NZers, once again the oil company’s are having their way with us while govt sit n watch clutching their fuel cards. Hope they oil it first!

But hey “we are one”. Really?

Clean green Clean Green New Zealand! I cycle from Blenheim to Base Woodbourne every day and am amazed at the amount of litter on the side of our roads!

The majority is made up of Fast Food junk Come on New Zealand we are in jeopardy of losing our Green Image!

Last visit Just made my last ever visit to Bunnings!

Not only do you have to have your docket checked before leaving the store,but now all women have to have their handbags inspected at the till.After spending $1000’s there over the years,they can shove it.To add insult to injury the person on the till walked off and left me standing there.At 64 and disabled I expect more from a store.

Car phones How about the police attend the Coleman’s road childcare centre and ticket the arriving mums who are using their phones as they drive in.

Great crocheting To the lady who crocheted the”boobs” for oncology, thank you so much, they are perfect.

Not all fairy tales start with “ Once upon a time”.

Some start” If l’m elected l promise”.

Animal tourism Stop taking photos of animals with tigers. chimps etc.so sm tourist can get their selfie.

These animals lead terrible lives behind the scenes. Read up.animal tourism.should be stopped.

Please return Would the garden thief who removed the two planters with flowers from my Parker st fence be kind enough to return them

Services CMT. The world is a mess and soon the custard will stick here. Time to prepare and preempt with pride. All over 18 to 26 years to do 2 years service, then 1 month a year for ten years.

Irrespective of job, wealth, gender or persuation. Other countries have a state of freedom by dutiful readiness, we have only got a state of free welfare by right.

Mental health I see a certain irony in our regional DHB’s employed psychologists taking industrial action hard on the heels of NZ’s mental health crises!

Not only is our mental health system broken but seems our qualified expert input is only interested in feathering their own nests!

A trick?

Vote Silting of Marlborough Sounds is ruining this jewel. Action needed! Blenheim candidate Pete Watson seems on the case. Vote him number one!

Dogs in car

Small minds I despair for Marlborough when some write to wrongly complain about election trailers while trucks are park end to end for takeaways before heading north and south on Grove Rd. Small minds and too much free time?

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Waste of money

Even thou its nt summer.dnt leave ur dogs in cars 4 hrs. Its getting warmer.at least leave them a drink. Sunday shoppers. Black suv with 2 dogs in car

I agree i had a moon boot on 4 a couple of wks.

Took it back they said it was contaminated they could not use it no more. I was changing my socks everyday. I was being so clean. Mine still sittng n cupboard. Might make my moon boot in to a pot plant.

Library

Bad driver

I don’t recall agreeing to a new library and arts centre for $20+ mill. Did anyone else or did I blink?

Vic domain Victoria Domain Walking Tracks. Dog owners please be aware that track’s designated for mountain biking dogs are prohibited.

Plastic

Don’t worry about N.P.D. putting up the petrol price and then think you are getting a discount .Countdown supermarket do it all the time. its an old marketing trick

Could sum one please explain what happens to all the plastics that have been collected on beaches and in recycle bins. It can not be burnt or recycled as this would defeat the object of the exercise. So what can be done?

Petrol

Litter

I called in to NPD and told them they were the most expensive in Blenheim even with their discount . Luckily I noticed it before filling

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Poor cats Those cats at health hazard house.so many rules and regulations.why isnt spca doing a thing.do tell. Only the animals suffer.disgusting.humans are a horriable lot.

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I cycle from Blenheim to Base Woodbourne every day and am amazed at the amount of litter on the side of our roads! The majority is made up of Fast Food junk - Come on New Zealand we are in jeopardy of losing our Green Image!

To the driver who overtook me on my bicycle while I was indicating a right turn on Cleghorn Street - I was amazed at your complete lack of awareness but impressed at the way that you then avoided the oncoming car! Now you are a plonker!

Helpful Heads up 2 the lovely blonde girl behind the counter at the chinese takeaway at redwoodtown friday nite. Wot a brilliant job u were doing with u being sooo busy. Yr attitude wil take u a long way in life. An 2 the rest of the staff as well. Awesum service under pressure.

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Moon boot I do so agree with Waste of money talk. I have a moon boot and crutches that I had to buy in Bali with a broken foot.and no one wants them back here

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Janet recommends volunteering for speedway Eastern States Speedway members volunteer co-ordinator Michelle Way, driver and volunteer sponsor Daryl Martin and volunteer Janet Jackson.

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By Celeste Alexander When nurse Janet Jackson came to New Zealand 11 years ago, she didn’t have much of a connection to motorsport, and definitely wasn’t expecting to wind up as a volunteer at a speedway track.

However it’s now a hobby she loves and that enthusiasm has filtered through her family.

It all began when she met Blenheim woman Michelle Way. Michelle has a long standing connection to Eastern States Speedway and at the time, her husband Andre was racing.

Michelle invited Janet to go along and watch the racing, but when Andre decided to stop racing, it was Janet’s son George who stepped in to take over his race number (34e) and get behind the wheel in the production class.

This is when Janet started helping out at the track and became a volunteer.

“It was my way of giving back,” she says. “It’s also been a really nice way to meet people.”

Janet’s volunteer role has grown over time and she’s now the dummy-grid coordinator.

“I basically make sure the drivers are race ready and (hopefully) in their correct order. There’s a really nice culture at the track and the drivers are friendly… even if they do give me a bit of cheek,” she laughs.

Janet is one of around 20 volunteers who have registered for the 2019/2020 speedway season which opens on October 19.

There is still a list of volunteer roles the committee is looking to fill before Opening Night, Michelle says.

“We need lap scorers, a pit marshal, a starter and some people on the track gate.

These are all important volunteer roles and there’s training provided.

“If you are interested we would love to meet you,” she says.

There will be a volunteer sign up/training day this Saturday at the track from 12noon. Lunch will also be provided so go along and meet the team.

To help support the volunteers, Eastern States Speedway driver and business owner Daryl Martin has come forward to sponsor their registration, training and equipment fees.

Daryl races in the saloon class and knows first-hand how important volunteers are to the overall success of a race meeting.

Normally registration fees are $10 per volunteer which covers insurance and equipment.

But thanks to Daryl and Martin Motors, volunteers can sign up for free.

“I don’t mind helping out, volunteers do a good job,” he says.

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Suicide Awareness & Prevention

HopeWalk Blenheim Saturday, 28th September 2019 10am at Seymour Square

Walk for hope A single thread of hope is still a very powerful thing.

This is the belief of local man Vita Vaka, co-ordinator of this year’s HopeWalk on Saturday, September 28 in Blenheim.

This will be the third year that this event has been held in Marlborough and Vita’s second year involved.

Vita, with the help of the Bcre8ve team of Nicole Pereira, Lynette Leota, Emma-Jay King and Claudia Ayling, there’s plenty planned for the day.

It’s being held earlier this year so it can coincide with Mental Health Awareness month (September), and already there’s been a huge following and outpouring of support.

Vita says one of the reasons for this was the community’s reaction to the announcement that in the year to June 20, 685 people in New Zealand took their own lives.

“When people are given a number like this it’s a huge wake-up call – it sends shockwaves through the community,” Vita says.

“That figure is just in one year!

And what’s also sad is that the number of people affected, and in mourning, will be much higher than this, so it’s more important than ever to empower people to stand together and try to eradicate this growing issue,” he says.

Vita knows all too well the struggles that go with mental illness as someone who has battled a depres-

sive disorder, suicidal ideation, and also as someone who mentored a young person who took his own life.

“Mental health is a global issue that has something to do with everyone. People everywhere are dealing with this… in our community, workplaces and within families.

“Sadly we have had people in Marlborough take their lives since last year’s event, so I really want the whole community to become the solution by standing against this issue.

“The whole purpose behind HopeWalk is to walk and stand together to raise awareness of suicide and mental health. And not only that, but also to celebrate hope and life,” Vita says.

The HopeWalk event will begin at Seymour Square where people are asked to assemble at 10am.

The 2.7km walk will take the same route as last year, heading down Nelson Street and winding around into High Street before finishing back at Seymour Square and everyone taking part are encouraged to wear yellow.

Once the walk is complete there will be a sausage sizzle and stall sites set up at Seymour Square by support networks and local organisations which can provide information and be available to anyone wanting to talk.

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HopeWalk Blenheim organiser Vita Vaka is looking forward to seeing the community come together in solidarity for mental health and suicide awareness.

To entertain the crowd there will be local performances and a special waiata by Airforce personnel.

As part of the speeches, local man Bary Neal will speak to the crowd. Bary was the one

who organised Blenheim’s first HopeWalk after losing his son Matt to suicide.

“Let’s take a stand together and spark the hope! We’ve got this Marlborough,” Vita says.

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RNZAF Base Woodbourne recruits turned out in force for the HopeWalk last year, and co-ordinator Vita Vaka says there will be an Airforce group Marie Normile, Karen McCarthy and Olivia-Grace Mackle attending again this year and singing a waiata. pictured at last year’s HopeWalk event.

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Manager Lyn Caughey and her staff have given an insight into how their day starts and ends, and how they have helped those who have walked through their doors.

A day starts early at Kia Maarama/Mental Health Hub. The signs go out and if it is bread day, boxes are brought in for sorting.

There are four-10 boxes of bread and other food which are divided up for 12-15 families.

A parent comes in to pay for a licence course for their daughter. A receipt is done for the $20 and papers are copied so they have everything they need on the day.

If it is quiet enough, the visits are done delivering bread. Two hours later it is back to the office where Nikki and Karina have arrived. The advocates arrive as well and a catch up is completed about share families.

There is a constant stream of young people and their parents trying to get enrolled for their licences. They all leave happy with further instructions.

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day. Rooms are juggled depending whether Noralyn is here for her Foundations personal development course, or Stew or Keri for the gambling service.

There is a constant flow of people for all our services.

One of us may need to go out for a family meeting. These are often Children’s Team Action Network meetings, which we are all involved with.

A couple come in not sure where they should be. It may be a drug testing service or Family Planning, which are close by.

After discussion they say they are after support around their child who is out of school with mental health issues.

If there is someone free, they will be seen straight away and a plan for their support will be completed.

They may need support in a meeting at the school, help to get to a GP, a referral for themselves to a course or for counselling, or a home visit.

If someone comes in for their own mental health issue, they are introduced to an Advocate.

The pace in the office continues until late in the day. If there is an Education and Support Group for whanau affected by addiction, the Hub will be buzzing until after 9pm. Every day is different but few are quiet.

It is rewarding work!

Dealing with Depression Next week will be the Mental Health Awareness Week (September 23-29) and as part of the Sun’s promotion for this, there is a book giveaway draw for one lucky reader.

Dealing with Depression, by Nelson author and retired Clinical Psychologist Jan Marsh, offers a simple, easy to follow, non-judgmental and, above all, effective exploration of depression and how to manage it.

A range of strategies is outlined, including the physiological fundamentals of sleep, healthy diet and exercise as well as ideas from positive psychology that help us to take care of ourselves.

Case studies follow six people who suffered from depression for a variety of reasons and who have used the strategies outlined here to successfully deal with their depression and get their lives back.

To win a copy of ‘Dealing with Depression’, simply email celeste@blenheimsun. co.nz and tell us why you would like this book.

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Activities next week CARE Marlborough is a community mental health agency providing two services. There is the Mental Health Advocacy Service at 68 Seymour Street and a Day Activity Program at 26 Percy Street.

CARE Marlborough embraces and promotes the principles of recovery and works from a holistic wellbeing model.

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week (September 23-29), CARE Marlborough is holding an exhibition at the Marlborough Arts Society Gallery on High Street in Blenheim.

It’s titled ‘Art of Wellbeing’ and opens on Monday, September 23 at 6pm, and runs through to Sunday, September 29. Visit daily from 10.30am – 4.30pm to view the exhibition.

There will also be an Open Day at 26 Percy Street on Wednesday, September 25 from 10.30am – 1.30pm. The public is invited to go along, enjoy a sausage size, have a cuppa and talk to the staff about the services they provide.

“So this Mental Health Awareness week, come and visit our service and have a look at the amazing art work produced by members CARE Marlborough's 'The Art of Wellbeing' of the community and CARE Marlborough.” exhibition opens next Monday.

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GIVE/TUKUA - Your time, your words, your presence.

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“I don’t really feel like going for a ride today.

Said no motorcycle rider ever.”- Anonymous John Laing has been riding motorcycles for most of his life and it was because he wanted others to experience the same joy as he did, that he decided he would teach people to ride.

“Back in the 70’s there were a lot of motorcyclists. Things have changed a lot since then but it’s still a cheap form of transport and still popular,” he says.

He and wife Jane started their business, Marlborough Motorcycle Riding School in 2011 set about helping people to reach their goals of learning to ride and obtaining their licenses.

John carries out the training and assessments while Jane takes care of the paperwork.

“We are essentially a licensing agent for the government so records must be spot on.

This is where Jane plays an important role and without her I couldn’t do this,” John says.

There are stages that a person goes through before becoming licensed. The first is the basic motorcycle handling course before the formal testing process takes place.

Following on from that is the testing for the restricted assessment, then the full license.

There are set time periods in between each of the tests that a person must wait through, but in the meantime John can still run people through advanced riding courses or refreshers.

For those who have never ridden a motorcycle before, John runs courses to bring people’s skills up to the level required to sit assessments.

“I have some motorcycles that people can use to learn with, and as part of the training I can do one-on-one training. I strive to make it as easy as possible for people to learn,” John says.

Training is normally held at the weekend with basic handling skills held twice a month, and other training as required.

“It’s done in a relaxed environment where the aim is to encourage people to have fun because that’s what motorcycle riding is, it’s meant to be enjoyed,” John says.

People of all ages sign up with the Marlborough Motorcycle Riding School,

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“It’s really neat to see families come through together. I also have a lot of people who decide to get their motorcycle license a little later in life after raising their families and finding they have more free time.

“Motorcycle riding is a very social way to travel. When you stop somewhere people like to talk to you and it’s a great reason to get out with groups of people,” John says.

John and Jane are also members of the Ulysses Motorcycle Club’s Marlborough branch and Jane is a member of the club’s national committee, so motorcycle riding plays a huge part in their lives.

“For me, I want to see people riding well, within the law and their abilities.

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Police test locals at Awatere Hall opening

By Blenheim Community Constable Russ Smith The Marlborough Police Prevention team spent much of Sunday at the grand opening of the brand-new Awatere Memorial Hall in Seddon.

Despite a rain-soaked start to the day, the weather cleared and Police were able to set up the Police Physical Competency Test (PCT) course for the locals to test their fitness and skills on.

Police staff managed the

course with the help of a group of able-bodied youth from the Seddon Youth Group, who were a great help in looking after some of the younger customers who needed help to negotiate some of the more challenging obstacles on the course.

A large number of youth interacted with Police and had fun trying out the PCT course.

Police also had a range of uniform and body armour

for young people to try on and for photo opportunities.

In the afternoon, two local Police dog handlers and their dogs presented to the crowd in the new hall, describing the types of activities they are involved in and giving the public a chance to have a good look at the dogs.

All-in-all, a great social day out and a brilliant new community facility for the Awatere.

Thumbs up for the Force! Jonathon Paul, Sharlene Jowers, Jahvantae and Sergeant Mike Porter.

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ABOVE: Sergeant Mike Porter holds the window steady w h i l e J o h at h o n Paul leaps through.

Jonathon was testing hjis fitness on the Police Physical Competency course.

R I G H T: J u n i o r constable. Young Jayden Sweeney tries some police gear for size at the Awatere Hall opening at Seddon last weekend.

Gambling addiction

By Stuart Bruce Most people have a morning routine, they get out of bed and follow a set pattern of behaviours that set them up for the day.

Typically, they will include going to the toilet, having a hot drink, eating breakfast, brushing their teeth.

I ask you to think about your morning routine and the tasks you complete.

For most of us the tasks are completed in a set order.

Now imagine for some reason the order gets disrupted, someone else may be using the toilet, there may be no milk for your coffee. The chances are you will feel slightly “odd” for the rest of the day and this feeling will be disconcerting for you. You may even swear to yourself to “never do that again”.

You are teaching yourself that in order for your day to go well

you have to do certain things, in a specific order.

For someone with a gambling addiction they feel that same disconcertedness all the time and they have taught themselves that the only way they can relieve it is to gamble.

The latest gambling statistics report that approximately 1 in 10 people will experience some form of harm in relation to gambling.

This may range from simply spending more than originally intended right through to losing relationships, jobs and businesses because of gambling.

As counsellors, we provide support for those with problem gambling issues and those affected by another’s gambling.

Stuart Bruce is a Counsellor with Supporting Families Marlborough and can be contacted on 027-6653159 or 577-5491. PBA.

Some people have wondered how I propose to stop rate increases for the next three years.

It’s a good and fair question, but it also shows that we’ve become so used to the annual increases that they seem normal and necessary.

The council is determined to push through a number of “vanity projects” for which it must borrow.

By the council’s own prediction, this will force gross debt to a mind-boggling $255 million in three years.

That’s why the rates keep going up. This debt is in our names and we’re responsible for it.

If something goes wrong, rates will sky-rocket and, if we don’t pay, debt collectors will be called in.

What might go wrong? The council is paying a very low 4% on its borrowed money, part of which is from off-shore lenders.

Donald Trump is kicking the Chinese, live ammunition has been used in Hong Kong, Saudi oil infrastructure has been set on fire by enemy drones, and who knows what North Korea will do next.

If these things gets out of control, interest rates will leap up and overseas debt may even be recalled.

The future is too volatile to

increase our debt to such a ridiculous figure.

The central government has expressed concern over various councils’ indulgent borrowing and the subsequent increases in rates.

Local government debt is continuing to trend ever higher which can only lead to tough decisions in the future.

When the chickens come home to roost, the more vulnerable will be hurt most – but none will escape.

The council has made much of the fact that we have a Standard and Poors AA rating. I’m unimpressed. Standard and Poors provide a snapshot based on what they can see at the moment.

They will also be taking into account that, if the council needs more money, they just demand more from us.

The council is planning a new multi-million dollar library/ art gallery/community centre complex which is so important to one councillor that she’s staying on to ensure it’s completed.

So let’s start with the existing art gallery. I’ve yet to talk to anybody who’s been there in the last five years – if at all.

However, I do think it’s important to have one.

The lobby of our new theatre has a huge expanse of grey concrete

wall.

This is where the artwork should go.

It will make the lobby look better, the art will be seen (finally), and it will cost almost nothing.

As a bonus, the empty art gallery would make a nice community centre.

While the library could be improved, it’s by no means pressing – certainly not pressing enough to borrow tens of millions to rebuild.

But if we get rid of the debt, the future is bright.

Our farmers, generally, are doing well and will continue to do so provided we keep the regulatory boot off their throats.

The same applies to our local industry and tourism. Our home will continue to be a wonderful place to live.

I’m going to work very hard to attract new business and people to our sunny district as a priority.

This will increase our revenue base while keeping the actual rates low and we’ll be able to afford to develop the district without the need for huge borrowing.

I consider myself a “happy warrior”, fighting hard for groups and individuals of Marlborough and delighted to be able to do so.

I’ll be working at the council from 7 am to 7 pm. If you have a problem; pick up the phone and call me.

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Emily from Spy Valley is the Young Winemaker of the Year Emily Gaspard-Clark from Spy Valley Wines took out the national final to become the 2019 Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year.

Following the regional finals held around the country in August, the three finalists competed on Tuesday at NMIT for the title.

The other finalists were Kate Franklin from Sacred Hill representing Hawke’s Bay and Jordan Moores from Felton Road representing Central Otago.

It was a tough day as the three were stretched and tested on their winemaking knowledge and skills at a very high level. Firstly they had a week to prepare a presentation entitled: Is New Zealand wine export growth sustainable?

It seems our future is in good hand’s competition coordinator, Nicky Grandorge, says.

They had all undertaken some serious research and really thought about the future of our industry, offering very well thought out plans and ideas so we can remain sustainable for many years to come.

They then had a general wine knowledge and essay paper, an interview and a CAPEX paper.

This was followed by wine judging and running fining trials in the labo-

ratory. Farmlands laid on a gourmet BBQ lunch to keep everyone going.

Their final challenge was to give a speech to the large crowd at the Awards Dinner held at Wither Hills.

Their topic was What makes your region the best wine producing region in New Zealand?

Needless to say there were some very passionate speeches, each proud of the uniqueness of their region and what it contributes to the NZ wine industry.

The calibre of contestants was very high and they all won at least one of the tough sections, with Emily finally gaining the most points across the board.

Not only did Emily win the prestigious title of Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year 2019, but the trophy which is a bespoke mini barrel.

She also won an educational trip to Burgundy, a $2000 Programmed Property Services Education Scholarship, a Riedel decanter, a mixed case of wine from Winejobsonline and cash.

She will also be an Associate Judge at the NZ Wine of the Year competition, receive a personal tasting experience with a Villa Maria senior winemaker and attend the NZ Wine Awards in November.

RIGHT: Emily Gaspard-Clark from Spy Valley Wines with the bespoke mini barrel which is her Young Winemaker of the Year trophy.

Caring contact for workers

Sue Bulfield-Johnston has taken up the role of a Workplace Champion at the Marlborough District Council.

The work to stop violence in Marlborough has moved into the workplace.

The Government has now introduced 10 days leave for the victims of domestic violence, and the Marlborough Violence Intervention Project (MVIP) has introduced Workplace Champions to help people get the help they need from their workplaces.

Sue Bulfield-Johnston is a Workplace Champion at the Marlborough District Council, and says the role is a pretty new one at council.

She says the Workplace Champion is to provide a neutral, sympathetic ear.

Essentially, if someone is

giving or receiving any form of abuse or bullying, this role is someone you can talk to, not to provide counselling, but a conduit to any services they might wish to access.

MVIP approached the council and several other businesses to set up volunteer Workplace Champions, and Sue responded when the councils HR department put out the call for interested people.

Sue works in the councils regulatory department and says she responded to do the role as a way of contributing.

Another council staff member has signed up as well, but is yet to finish training.

Workplace Champions are

trained on how to offer first support and on how to find the right agencies to help the person make contact with, and they are trained and supported

by MVIP. MVIP is running another course for potential Workplace Champions, starting next Monday, September 23, and running for three Mondays in a row, from noon to 2pm generally.

To join the course or for more information on Workplace Champions and the Marlborough Violence Intervention Project, contact Deedee Bancroft through champions@ mvip.co.nz or the website: www.mvip.co.nz

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gardening this week Silicon, plants and psyllids: By Wally Richards I remember years ago buying a car polish that had silicon in it to give your car a tough shine.

About three seasons ago I found another benefit for silicon and that was to overcome the tomato psyllid that was affecting tomatoes, potatoes and tamarillo.

In my case it started a few years ago when I grew a late crop of potatoes.

The plants looked great but when I lifted them there were only pea sized tubers.

I initially thought too much nitrogen was the problem.

I also found that my tomatoes were not doing as well as they had in past seasons.

I moved premises and in my new location the problems became far worse, to the point that my tomato plants would virtually die before producing ripe tomatoes. .

Tamarillo would take off looking great, but as they reached about two metres the leaves would progressively fall off until there were no leaves.

New growths would sprout from the trunk just above where the leaves had dropped off, but then these would also turn brown and die.

I came to realise what the

problem was large populations of psyllid nymphs feasting on the plants and injecting toxins which led to the demise of the plants.

The answer was to make the plants so tough that the nymphs could not pierce the foliage to feed. This was done by using three products that contained silicon.

At the time you plant you use silicon and boron soil drench, and apply that again about two weeks after planting. The boron facilitates the uptake of the silicon by the plant’s roots, which then translocates up into the foliage.

This product is only used twice as too much boron can cause toxicity and loss of the plants.

After the plant has had its second soil drench then we take the silicon cell strengthening spray mixed with the silicon super spreader and spray the foliage of the plant for total coverage.

The super spreader is only used at 1mil to 5 litres of spray and it drives the silicon cell strengthening spray into the plant.

My first season using the cell strengthening kit was amazing as I had very large populations of psyllids which

had wintered over and were waiting for the first smell of tomatoes and tamarillo plants.

As soon as I planted the seedlings into containers I gave them a soil drench and also a spray over the foliage with the other two products combined.

I also hung some sticky white fly traps up to see what adult psyllid would be caught.

Over the next two weeks the traps caught a good number of adults and eggs were building up on the plant’s foliage. Time for a second soil drench and another spray.

Now I was finding dead baby psyllids on the plants and a lot more adults in the traps.

Another two weeks and another spray, with the tomatoes now a metre tall and looking very good.

I continued with the two week sprays till harvesting started and then I stopped.

Fewer and fewer adult psyllids were caught in the traps.

Thousands of psyllid eggs were laid on the plants and all of them hatched, but the baby nymphs could not pierce the tough cells of the plants to feed, so died of starvation within hours of hatching.

This completely broke the cycle as none reached matu-

rity of adulthood to lay more eggs.

The following season I did not use the kit to see what would happen.

I grew the same tomato variety and the plant grew well but the leaves were about half the size of the previous season and the mature fruit was not as large as before.

I had completely eradicated the psyllid problem in one season.

Even now, about four years later, I have two tamarillo plants from back then performing well and I am still harvesting tomatoes from last season as I have been right through the winter in the glasshouses.

I do use one drench and a very occasional spray of the kit each season just to be sure that the populations of incoming psyllids don’t become a problem.

Plant scientists say that silicon helps plants obtain more energy from the sunlight, so they will be inclined to create larger foliage which gives them more energy collection area to produce the vital carbohydrates. This results in bigger, juicier fruit.

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Cancer research and treatment including alternative treatment therapy.  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Sit quietly and draw, read, watch TV, sit in the sunshine or shop online.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

I’ve seen many beautiful places but the most beautiful is spending time with close friends.

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Friday 20 An Unseasonable Fall Of Snow: If you like detective novels or television shows like Shetland or Criminal Minds, then you’ll enjoy this psychological drama. Various prices. Today and Saturday 7.30pm, Sunday 4pm. On until September 28. Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horten Street.

Bingo Night: With Cathy Cocker and Siobhan Skinner as callers and cash and spot prizes on offer. Two cards for $10, extra at $5 each. 7pm-9.30pm. Havelock School, 47 Main Road, Havelock.

Bolivia Cards And Rummy O: Love cards, come and join in. Bolivia cards every Friday 1pm-4pm. Also Rummy O every Monday 12.30pm4pm. Blenheim Bowling Club Hall, 65a Weld Street.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm.

10 London Quay, Picton.

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

Saturday 21 Alzheimers Memory Walk: Memories are precious. That’s why this September, thousands of Kiwis will be walking to show their support for all those with dementia. Meet at the Monro Street car park, walk starts at 10am, registration from 9.30am. For people of all ages and abilities.

Menz Shed: Plenty on offer including a compressor, router and table, power and hand tools, children’s and adults bikes, piano, bric-a-brac and other interesting items. A bargain for all. Saturday only, 9am start. Menz Shed, 4 Dillons Point Road.

Renwick Cricket Sixes Tournament: Come on down and support those taking part in the Renwick Cricket Sixes Tournament. A great spectator event with plenty of big hitting action on both fields and a BBQ on-site.10am onwards. Renwick Domain, 8 Uxbridge Street, Renwick.

2019 New Zealand Fan Zone: Watch the All Blacks vs South Africa live at MySpace. A 12 year old plus, alcohol free, drug free and smokefree event.

9.45pm. MySpace, 18 Kinross Street.

Poly Fest Marlborough: A free community event celebrating Pacific culture in Marlborough. Come along and enjoy wonderful cultural performances, live music, food stalls, Pacific arts and crafts and so much more.11am-4pm. St Mary’s School, 3 Stephenson Street.

Last Night Of The Proms: The Marlborough District Brass Band, Marlborough Civic Orchestra, and Marlborough Singers combine to

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Rona Kennington, Viv Broughton and Jenny Travers pictured preparing for a previous Memory Walk event.

This year’s Alzheimers Marlborough Memory Walk is taking place tomorrow from 10am, starting at the Monro Street carpark where participants walk through to Liz Davidson Place. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to wear purple. File photo. present “The Last Night of the Proms”.

With over 110 musicians on stage this promises to be a spectacular show.

Today 7.30pm and Sunday 2pm, various prices. Tickets available through Ticketek. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Reducing Our Household Rubbish -The Zero Waste Approach: A great opportunity to hear incredible inspiring speakers Hannah and Liam the Two-No-Waste Nomads, as they talk trash. A free event including a waste free potluck. 6pm. Envirohub Marlborough, 14 Auckland Street, Picton.

The Extravaganza Fair: A unique style of interesting market stalls, food, musical entertainment, circus shows and performers. A fun day out for the whole family with free entry. Today 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am-4pm. Blenheim A&P Park, Maxwell Road.

Picton School Spring Gala: Don’t miss the Picton School Spring Gala. With bouncy castles, face painting, fair games, raffles and silent auction, a car-boot sale, chocolate wheel, plus kai and entertainment.

Free Entry. 10am-2pm. Picton School, 5 Buller Street, Picton.

Millennium Public Art Gallery:

53 Grove Road Ph 579 2500

Exhibition on show ‘Collection’. A selection of contemporary works from the Gallery’s permanent collection accompanied by works from the Johnson Collection, Marlborough. This exhibition is developed in memory of the late Ted Johnson (1936-2018). On until September 22.

Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

Chess: Every Saturday at Delicia Ice Cream Café, 4 Scott Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm.

Please bring your own board and pieces.

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

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Open every day from 10.30am4.30pm. Marlborough Art Society Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Marlborough Museum: Free entry on Saturday’s. Open 10am– 4pm daily. All welcome. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

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

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

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

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available.

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.

Sunday 22 Marlborough Parents Centre Parent And Child Expo: A fun filled day with loads of entertainment for the children and demonstrations for the whole family.

10am-2.30pm. $2, door sales only.

Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, Kinross Street.

Where: Seddon Sign posted: Road side SH1 5mins south of Seddon, Tetleybrook Road Entry: Adult/Junior rider $40, Minis $20 Sign-in: 8.00 - 9.00am Riders Briefing: 9.00am ALL RIDERS MUST ATTEND Practice: 9.15am - 10mins per practice Riding starts: 10am - races will be 10-15mins Track: Fun flowing and rolling natural terrain paddock

Reducing Our Household Waste The Zero Waste Approach: Join Hannah and Liam the Two NoWaste Nomads behind The Rubbish Trip, for an introduction to the practicalities and philosophy of waste reduction. Please bring a small kai to share that you have managed to prepare and transport without rubbish or packaging. 2pm-4.30pm, all welcome.

My Space, 18 Kinross Street, Blenheim.

Marlborough Kennel Association: Double Ribbon Parade. Entries 10.30am with judging at 11am. All breeds recognised by the New Zealand Kennel Club welcome. At the conclusion of judging the AGM will take place.

Marlborough Kennel Association Clubgrounds, Aerodrome Road, Omaka.

Rarangi Community Car Boot Sale: Lots of second-hand bargains on offer.

10am-2pm. Will be on no matter what the weather. Rarangi Community Hall, Rarangi Beach Road.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to the Brick Oven at Rai Valley for afternoon tea. 1pm departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Please note Sunday rides will be subject to the winter conditions and rides may change on the day. Also Thursday Group rides, meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am.

Members and visitors welcome.

Marlborough Associated Modellers Society: Miniature train rides at Brayshaw Park, first and third Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm, $2. Model yacht and boat sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday, 1pm-4pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore.

Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

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.

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

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.

Blenheim Petanque Club: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday. All welcome. 65A Weld Street.

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Situations Vacant

Blenheim

1 x Head Chef 1 x Sous Chef

Thai cooking skills required.

A minimum 5 years’ combined experience in establishments offering a la carte/banqueting or commercial catering, with a minimum of two years at Chef de Partie (Section Leader) level or higher.

Vineyard Machine Operator Roles We have opportunities within our Marlborough Machine Operations Team for both permanent and fixed term (summer/vintage) work. You will be working within a well-respected modern fleet of viticulture machinery providing an industry leading service to our Marlborough Vineyards.

Contact Ben - 022 026 4289

What sort of things will you be doing?

• Tractor and machinery operation • Basic machinery and equipment preventative maintenance What does our operation offer: • Training in tractor and machine operation as required • A modern well maintained fleet of vineyard machinery (air conditioned cabs) • Dedicated team leadership and workshop support • Career paths with opportunity for development • Product allowance for perm and product discounts for fixed term

Board of Trustees

Casual Vacancy for an elected trustee

Skills and experience required for this role include: • Full Drivers Licence • Tractor and/or machinery operation experience an advantage, training provided • Ability to work with an iPad for internal systems with training provided • Ability to work as part of a team • Strong communication skills, motivated, organised with great time management skills

A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.

The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.

If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to: Principal C/O Board of Trustees Bohally Intermediate School 37 McLauchlan Street, Blenheim by: 16th October 2019)

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

Please note our sites are all smokefree as of January 2020.

If this sounds like the new challenge that you have been waiting for we’d love to hear from you!

You can find all our vacancies on: https://pernodricard.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/pernod-ricard or https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en/join-us/

LOG TRUCK DRIVERS

Home of our favourite brands The Ned, Leefield Station and The Kings series, Marisco Vineyards are located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough. We are a progressive family owned and operated wine company committed to building brands and taking the unique Marlborough, New Zealand story of wine to the world.

We are seeking professional class 5 drivers to join our logging team.

Experience is preferred but not necessary as full training will be provided to the right applicant.

We run active drug and alcohol testing.

Please phone 578 1878 Email: mickayla@heagneys.co.nz

• 30 weeks full-time • Mar 2020 – Feb 2021 • Your chance to contribute to NZ democracy

Be Part of New Zealand’s Biggest Event in 2020

Vineyard Foreperson We are seeking candidates for a new opportunity at our Leefield Station Vineyard for Vineyard Foreperson.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to assisting the management team in the following: • Team management • Setting up systems and streamlining procedures for the day to day running of a vineyard • Health and Safety Management and Compliance • Assist and execute on-site training The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes: • Ability to multi-task • Highly Motivated to get the job done • Excellent time management • Excellent communication skills • Excellent people management • Ability to work well a part of a team and on their own • Ability to think on your feet and act quickly • Strong interpersonal skills • Full NZ Drivers Licence • NZ Residency As a leader, you will ensure that all vineyard operations run smoothly and efficiently as well as creating a rewarding team environment.

You will love working outdoors with a motivated and highly productive team.

You will lead by example, at all times displaying an appetite to improve your own skills whilst teaching others.

Renumeration package will reflect the experience and capability of the successful candidate.

Applications to jason@marisco.co.nz before 11 October 2019

We are looking for people who know their community and can bring together a diverse group of people to deliver an important event for all New Zealanders.

The Electoral Commission is recruiting for Electorate Managers for the General Election in 2020.

We are looking for people who know their community and can bring together a diverse group of people to deliver an important event for all New Zealanders.

Due to continued growth in our business and an extensive pipeline of projects ahead, we have identified an opportunity for a motivated Contracts Manager/ QS to join us in executing projects from site assessment right through to handover.

You will ideally have a keen interest in this industry and also a relevant tertiary qualification. Your understanding of NZ Construction Contracts and the Health & Safety Act is essential, as is your high level of systems and computer literacy.

Perhaps you have several years of practical experience behind you or maybe you’ve not long graduated?

This is a neat opportunity for you to work together with our team on some fantastic projects.

If any of the above appeals then we would love to have a chat to see if C + H could be a good fit for you.

Please contact Tania for a confidential discussion on 0220887903 or email tania@clarkeandhaack.co.nz.

Key responsibilities are to: • plan, manage and deliver a large operational event • build and lead an electorate team to successfully deliver voting services to the community • find voting places in areas that meet your communities’ diverse needs • ensure sufficient staff are recruited and appropriately trained • ensure electoral materials are securely managed • ensure that electoral processes are completed to agreed standards and timeframes, including election night results.

The role requires you to be able to commit to a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time equivalent work between 1 March 2020 and 28 February 2021. You will also be required to travel throughout your electorate on a regular basis and to attend national and regional training sessions. The role comes with a base fixed fee of $57,000 for the 30 weeks.

To be successful in this role you need to demonstrate: • leadership, communication and proven ability in relationship management • ability to plan and deliver an operational event to tight deadlines • knowledge and awareness of different cultures • strong networks within your community • sound working knowledge of the Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) • sound judgement and decision-making.

About the Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri The Electoral Commission wants every New Zealander to trust, value and take part in Parliamentary elections. Here’s your chance to contribute to New Zealand’s democracy as part of a small team of electoral experts who design, build and implement processes and systems for Parliamentary elections and referenda. It’s an exciting and varied role within a team that is committed, supportive and hands-on.

What’s next?

To apply for this role or more information, please email recruitment@elections.govt.nz.

Applications for secondments from within the Public Sector are welcome.

Applications close at 5pm, Friday 4 October 2019.

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WE WANT YOU!

Peter HEISSENBUTTEL (Heizy)

We have a position available in our small but busy team.

Little did we know that day, you were going to be called away

HERD, Alan Keith (Kicka): In loving memory of a much loved husband and father who passed away on September 18, 2002. Loving memories never die, as years roll on and days pass by, in our hearts a memory is kept, of the one we loved and will never forget.

Your loving wife Mary, Shirley and Dwayne and Joy and Cory.

26/11/1946 – 22/09/2018

Homeplus Blenheim are looking for an aluminium fabricator & salesman.

Experience and/or qualifications would be a bonus - BUT all training will be given.

The right candidate could look forward to qualifications being offered down the track, and there is a huge potential for stepping up the ladder as our team grows.

Full time position Monday Friday 8am – 4.30pm Successful applicant must have: • A full NZ driver’s license, • Have an eye for detail and a high level of workmanship, • Be a quick learner with a positive cando attitude, • Clean and tidy presentation.

If this sounds like you - please send me an email with your CV to homeplus@marlboroughglass.co.nz

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 25th September 2019 7.30pm GIESEN SPORTS AND EVENTS CENTRE, UXBRIDGE STREET, RENWICK Nomination forms for the Board are available by contacting the Centre Manager on 03 5729688 or info@renwicksportscentre.co.nz

ALL WELCOME Ten Pin Bowling open 7 days at Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Road Phone 5784851 Cookes Tree Services for tree removal, trimming, thinning, line clearance, stump grinding, hedge trimming, mulch supplies. Fully insured. Free quotes.

Call Lance 021-361-912 or 578-0083

It broke our hearts to lose you so and part of us went with you We speak your name often and hold you close in our thoughts You walk beside us everyday.. unseen, unheard but always near.

Love Judyne, Mark & Ginny, Lisa & Barry, Jason (dec) Ben, Matthew, Josh and Bradley

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 - 5.30pm Canvas All Age Service See www.nativity.org.nz for details Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

HEATPUMP supply, service, install. Winter specials, Free quotes. Call now 0284052863 WANTED 2nd hand firearms. Trade-ins welcome.

FREE firearms disposal service at The Gun Shack inside Vortex Marine, 6 Dodson Street ph 578-5720 Marlborough Fish & Turtle rescue Looking to re home your fish or turtle? Call Fabio 0210574164 Pickups available.

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BEATTIE, Christine Dorothy: On Tuesday September 17, 2019, at Blenheim in the presence of her family. Aged 95 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Keith, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart, Brendon and Peta, and Sue and Tim Twomey.

Loving grandmother of Georgia, Tom, Alexandra, and Johnny. Messages may be sent to the Beattie Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of Christine’s life will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, at 10.30am on Monday September 23, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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Death Notices ADAIR, Robin James: June 12, 2019 ALFORD, Willis: September 13, 2019 BEATTIE, Christine Dorothy: September 17, 2019 BENTLEY, Gordon Samuel: BOYCE, Alec Murray: September 15, 2019 BROWNLEE, Patricia Naomi Ann (Pat): September 10, 2019

LAIRD, Betty: September 14, 2019 MacDONALD, Judith Ann: September 16, 2019 McKENDRY, Bruce David: September 11, 2019

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sports talk With Jacob Page

That ‘not so secret’ AB weapon every four years The Mitre 10 Cup is New Zealand’s biggest point of difference in a World Cup year.

What other countries would undoubtedly give to have a provincial competition the calibre of New Zealand’s for potential injury replacements to ward off any matchday rust as they wait for the injury God’s to reveal their hand.

Already the All Blacks have lost

promising Waikato loosie Luke Jacobson to delayed concussion symptoms but never fear, Liam Squire, who has been in rampaging form for the Tasman Mako in recent weeks, is an in-form and ready-made replacement.

Speculation is that the always polarising Sonny Bill Williams may also be ruled out of the tournament with Manawatu Turbos Ngani

Laumape match fit and battle-tested in the black jersey waiting in the wings.

The fact that these fringe players, and let’s throw in Canterbury’s Owen Franks in the mix, can play rugby while waiting for their second chance is the point of difference.

Injuries will happen, that’s just the reality of a long competition.

Some injuries are worse than others, harder to cover.

The loss of Jacobson is not a big one in 2019, and many would suggest Williams is lucky to be in the World Cup squad as it is.

Retallick, Whitelock, Read, Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett and Ryan Crotty are the guys I believe would be hard to replace in a starting XV.

The Mitre 10 Cup may not draw the crowds of 25 years ago but it serves a crucial two-fold.

It is the nursery for the next wave of emerging All Blacks and it offers fringe All Blacks some rugby when they need it most.

That’s the perk of the competition and I’m sure the All Blacks will use it to their advantage when the time is right.

Pro-Am starts next week The fifth Whitehaven Wines Marlborough Pro-Am is being played at the Marlborough Golf Course next Thursday, September 26.

The tournament involves up to 30 teams made up of one professional player and three amateurs to play the 18 hole course.

The top three stableford points from each hole will go towards the teams score and the team with the highest number of stableford points will be the winning team.

There are numerous prizes awarded to both the Professionals and the Amateurs, and it’s a great day out for the Marlborough public to come out and watch some top quality golf being played in the region.

This event is held in conjunction with the New Zealand Professional Gold Association and is the second event on the calendar for this spring.

The first is a two - day event being held in Nelson on Monday and Tuesday, then Wednesday is a rest day or practise day before the event here on Thursday.

From Marlborough the professionals will travel on to Kaikoura to play with the same format on both Saturday and Sunday.

T he W h it ehaven Wi nes Marlborough Pro-Am will begin at 10.30 a.m. with a shotgun start, so doubtful chaos will reign before the start and at the conclusion when everyone comes into the clubhouse together.

This prestigious event on all golfer’s calendars would not be possible without the general sponsorship from our Platinum Sponsor, Whitehaven Wines, coordinator Janet Leith says.

We also have many Gold Sponsors very worth of a mention“

Marlborough Travel, Redwood Development Ltd, Blenheim ITM, Robinson Construction, Gill Construction Co Ltd, WK Advisors and Accountants Ltd, Liquorland, Southern Turf Ltd, Mint Air, McKendry Ford, Drummond & Etheridge, RD Petroleum, Pink Fit, Heagney Bros Ltd, Milford Asset Management, Four Square Spring Creek, Harcourts and Golf Hub Marlborough.

The greenkeeping staff and our Professional, Jonti Philipson also play a huge part in the successful running of this event.

Many hours of voluntary work go into such an event, with ball spotters, barbecue helpers, a hard working committee and many members who have offered their homes to host any of the professionals.

Looking forward to another successful Pro-Am tournament. From left: committee member Denise Pickering, Jonti Philipson, Golf Hub Marlborough and committee member and Karen Marchant, Cellar Door Manager, Whitehaven Wines.

Erin beats the heat Popular Valley golf classic

By Bill McElhinney The heat was oppressive and the days were long, but for Blenheim speed skater Erin Green and 10 other South Island skaters a recent trip to Indonesia was a valuable experience.

The team from South Canterbury, Nelson, Dunedin and Marlborough competed at the V3 Open and Tangerang Regent Cup and the Bekasi Open last month.

The bank track competitions attracted skaters from India, Hong Kong, Indonesia and New Zealand with approximately 300 speed skater competitors involved over all the grades.

For the first week the Kiwi team was based in the capital Jakarta, where they had three days to acclimatise to the weather and train ahead of two days’ competition.

To allow for daytime temperatures that average 30-degrees Celsius, racing began as early as 7am, with a 6am start for the half marathon event.

One day we started at 6.30am and went right through to 9pm, Erins Mum, Roxanne, says.

Erin won two individual bronze medals in the 500m and 1000m and came 5th in the 200m time trail.

Erin scored a credible 6th place in the gruelling marathon and the South Island team came third overall in the club points before moving east to Bekasi for the last week of competition.

They could only do two races, so Erin

chose the 500m where she won a silver, and just missed a third placing in the 1000m, Roxanne says.

It was such an experience, and so good for Erin’s future in skating.

Bill Begg, the coach that went with the team, was well pleased with Erin and the other skaters. Bill, from Timaru, is a former international and New Zealand coach.

Already a multiple national champion and NZ representative, Erin trains six days a week, either at Blenheim’s rink track, Athletic Park, the netball courts and sometimes the Kartclub track.

She also sometimes goes to join the Nelson club for their training sessions. Erin will join five other local speed skaters to compete in the South Island speed skating championship in Timaru at the end of the month.

By Bill McElhinney It started as a day off for hard working farmers 40 years ago, in 1978.

But now there are few cockies in the Wairau Valley, so the Cockies Classic golf tournament is just the Wairau Valley Classic.

But it still attracts dozens of player from all around the Top of the South.

The first tournament started after pharmaceutical rep. Ferg Jackson donated a drum of animal drench to use as a fundraiser for the Wairau Valley club.

Members discussed raffling the drench, but then came up with the idea of holding a golf tournament with the drench as a prize.

The tournament is played in the same spirit as when it started.

Its a fun day out with lunch provided and everyone gets a prize.

The tournament is the clubs annual fundraiser.

The club house is too small to cater for the number of players that turn up, so the club hires the Wairau Valley Hall for the occasion.

There is a barbecue lunch and a hot meal before the prize giving at the end of the tournament.

This years tournament promises to be another great day out.

Tee off is at 9.30am with a shotgun start on Friday, September 27, at the Wairau Valley Golf Club.

Both men and women, with or without a handicap, from all walks of life are invited to join in.

Phone 03 572 2575 or email wairauvalleygolfclub@gmail.com

Saturday 21st at 7pm Sunday 22nd at 2.00pm ASB Theatre Marlborough

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