28 September Blenheim Sun

Forever families needed

By Chris Valli

The SPCA in Renwick is calling for Marlborough locals to desex their dogs.

An influx of dogs at the Foxs Island Road centre is happening for a number of reasons such as people not getting their animals desexed, the increased cost of living along with many rentals

not accepting pets as part of their tenancy agreements.

SPCA Centre Manager Susanne Owen says although Blenheim is a smaller facility they are experi encing an increase in dog numbers with 17 dog/puppies under their current care while they are getting calls daily from people wanting help with rehoming their dogs.

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The SPCA in Renwick says they are experiencing an increase in dog numbers with 17 dog/puppies under their current care while they are getting calls daily from people wanting help with rehoming their dogs.

Animals the first priority

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“Thankfully these have gone out to foster to ease capacity on the centre to bring in more. This just shows the absolute importance of fosters. Fostering is an important part of caring for animals at the SPCA. Research shows welfare outcomes are better when animals spend time in a home environment, which minimises their time spent in a shelter.”

Susanne says Hastings had one of its biggest adoption days a few weeks ago (24 puppies), Wellington had over 30 pups in the centre last week and Nelson had 32 puppies.

The Renwick centre has an in credible network of foster volun teers who Susanne says open their homes to animals in need each year.

“This allows these vulnerable animals to recover from illness or surgery, get used to a home environment while they adapt to their new life after trauma, or for younger animals, it gives them the time and space to grow so they can be desexed and adopted into a forever family.

“Having animals in foster homes also means we are able to free up space at our centres to bring in more animals that need our help. Our centres are always in need of new foster volunteers and people can sign up via our website, or contact their local SPCA for more information. We provide everything you need including food, bedding, toys, medication and vet care.”

Susanne says their number one priority is caring for sick, neglected and vulnerable animals and they

always have to put those animals first.

“We are really pushing for people to get their animals desexed – we know this is a cost barrier for many, so please get in touch with the SPCA so we can offer advice on how to help.”

Susanne says they would also really encourage people to do their research or educate themselves before committing to getting an animal (how much will my animal cost to feed, is my property appro priate, vet bills, what to do with your pet when you go away).

One such pooch who is pulling on some heart strings is Joey, a Huntaway Whippet Cross who Susanne refers to as ‘a sweet natured goofball’ and looking for his forever family.

“He is a big dog and would do well on a big property with room to run around and explore. He is a super active boy and the dog park is his happy place. He can be wary when meeting new dogs but through the fence he loves running with other dogs and wearing himself out. He needs some time with meeting new dogs and people but once he has warmed up to you he is a really loving boy.

“When Joey arrived with us he was very anxious and it took him some time to warm up to us and adjust to the shelter environment. He is doing extremely well now and is a favourite amongst the staff so we are surprised there has been little to no interest in him. He has been in our care for 140 days and we all want to see him in his forever home before Christmas.”

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Joey is a Huntaway Whippet Cross, ‘a sweet natured goofball’ and looking for his forever family.

The end of an era for councillors

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SH1, north of Kaikōura, remains closed following an earlier two-vehicle crash yesterday morning with police confirming one person died.

By Maia Hart

Memories were shared and tears were shed as half of Marl borough’s councillors and the mayor bowed out during the last full council meeting of the term.

Councillors Jenny Andrews, David Oddie, Cynthia Brooks, Michael Fitzpatrick, Mark Peters, Francis Maher and Marlborough mayor John Leggett attended their last meeting on Thursday.

Collectively that’s over 70 years of council experience.

Assets and services iwi rep resentative Richard Hunter and environment committee rural representative Ross Beech were also farewelled.

Jenny Andrews

John Leggett told Jenny 24 years on council, 12 of which as deputy mayor was an “immense contribution”, which was “rightly recognised” when she received a Queen’s Service Medal for her services to seniors and local government in June this year.

He said she was “certainly respected” by the Marlborough community, as proven during polling every election as she was always “right at the top”.

Jenny said joining council back in 1998, and being appointed deputy mayor was the “steepest

learning curve”.

She said she had attended nearly 3000 meetings since – and her highlights included seeing Stadium 2000, the ASB Theatre and the soon to open library built.

Cynthia Brooks

Through tears, John Leggett told Cynthia he had worked with a number of councillors, but none were as in tune with the community as her.

“Cynthia, you are just the heart and soul of what you have achieved here, and it’s always been a pleasure,” John said.

“We will miss your scones ... all I need to know is how much salt, how much sugar and is it fan bake?”

Cynthia said her initial decision to stand for council was sponta neous, and came out of gratitude.

“To my fellow councillors across the three terms, it’s been a privilege to share the mahi with you.”

She recognised the “wonderful fellow wāhine” around the coun cil table in particular, and told John she would always treasure the years of service she had alongside him

Mark Peters

John Leggett told Mark he was one of the heavy lifters, achieved off the back of his “very impres sive” business background.

“You’ve been a person every body has trusted. More than that, you’ve always treated everyone, including fellow councillors and members of the public with respect.”

Mark, who celebrated his 50th anniversary with his wife this year, was retiring from council to lighten his commitments, after an extensive career serving on var ious public and private company boards – such as the New Zealand Rugby Union and Highlanders Rugby finance director.

“One of the things we have got is a council that has unity,”

he said.

“We have a strong balance sheet that comes not from the work we’ve done, but those before us.”

John Leggett

Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor told John Leggett they could not have asked for a better person to serve as mayor.

She said the role required the person to provide leadership to councillors, the community and perform civic duties.

She said he gave of his time and attention freely, and he was leaving the council stronger, healthier and better.

“Thank-you for your strength and guidance and wisdom, thankyou for your friendship and humour.”

John said the role of councillor and mayor was a “real privilege”.

“There are heavy lifters step ping away,” he said.

“It is time for others to step into the role. I don’t have any fears about that.”

Police investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash are interested in hearing from anyone who may have witnessed the incident. They are particularly interested in speaking to the occupants of a white van, which was seen in the area at the time and may be able to assist us with our inquiries.

Motorists should continue to avoid the area, as the road remains blocked. Police ask that drivers remain patient, as they will be working to have the road cleared as soon as possible. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has any information which could assist Police, is asked to please contact 105, quoting event number P052047473.

Riding for Renee

Nuk Korako is cycling 500kms from Rapaki (near Lyttleton) to Picton to raise the final $20,000 for Renee Veal.

Renee needs specialised jaw reconstruction surgery and has lived with chronic daily pain for over 10 years. $70, 000 has been raised so far for Renee to get her life changing surgery. Nuk says all donations are gratefully received towards Renee’s surgery which is not covered under the public health system. Surgery Fund Account 38900305497961 and Givealittle https://givealittle.co.nz/.../nuk-isback-on-the-bike...

Nuk will depart Saturday, October 1.

Truck Modelling Club Show

Marlborough’s renowned 2022 Truck Modelling Club Show is back on the road this weekend. Truck modeller Warren Piesse and other members of the Nelson-Marlborough Truck Modellers Club will be staging their annual display. The club was started in 1979 and holds monthly meetings at Brayshaw Park. Warren says they are the only modelling club still going in the South Island.

The model show will be at Redwoodtown Hall, Oliver Park on Saturday, 10am - 4pm and Sunday, 10am - 3pm. Adults are $2 while children under 12 are free.

SH1 crash Kaikōura

Marlborough mayor John Leggett said the council was losing some heavy lifters.

Marlborough Mount Everest Challenge

By Chris Valli

Ever wanted to have a sense of empathy with how Sir Edmund Hillary felt after his elevation and climb to the summit of Mount Everest in 1953?

The Marlborough Mount Everest Challenge

is a run/walk event where the goal is to climb the altitude of Mount Everest (8800 metres) in seven weeks - the duration it took Sir Ed.

The Mount Everest Challenge will see participants climbing the Tirohanga track in Picton, and Mt Vernon in Blenheim. Participants will log their climb on the Mount Everest Challenge website and time they complete one of these climbs and progress towards achieving the Mt Everest elevation is calculated.

Event organiser Regan Russell says the reason they have chosen two climbs is to enhance social interactions between partic ipants which he says has been a highlight of the challenge so far.

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“Participants also have the option to climb other tracks. There is a formula available on the website on how to calculate and log a climb on a different track.”

Regan says this is the third year running the challenge. He says they have gone from 146 participants in the first year to 248 last year.

“The numbers are looking great so far as we are up on this time last year, but with previous years the majority of people register the week of the event starting.”

Twenty percent of the entry fee will be donated to the Link Pathway project, a 42-kilometre walking and mountain bike track that connects Havelock, Picton, Anakiwa and the Queen Charlotte Track in Marlborough.

Regan says the project has had a number of setbacks with recent weather events and there was a synergy between the health and

wellbeing aims of both initiatives.

Every participant who completes the Ever est Challenge, as an individual or as part of a team, will receive a medal. Regan says this year they have introduced trophies for Best Dressed, Best Photo, Most Height Climbed - Individual; Most Height Climbed - Team; and Most Charismatic Climber.

“The task might sound daunting, but doing the challenge as part of a team shares the load between participants as members’ climbs are logged towards their team’s achievement. For example, with five team

members, each team member would only need to climb Mt Vernon five times over the seven weeks, which is quite achievable and a great team activity.”

The event will run from October 1November 19 and funds raised from the event will go towards Stage two of the Port Marlborough Pavilion, which includes multipurpose indoor courts.

The entry fee is $30 per adult, $20 per senior and $15 per child. Registrations can be logged on at https://everestchallenge.nz/marl borough-mteverestchallenge/tmec-register

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Regan Russell says the two climbs will enhance social interaction between participants.

Alpha Marriage Course

By Chris Valli

An Alpha Marriage Course which offers practical support to strengthen relationships is on offer for locals next month.

The practical seven-session course is to be held at the Clubs of Marlborough and is open to anyone in a relationship who is seeking to strengthen their emotional ties.

First developed in England it’s now run in 127 countries and in 45 languages.

Nativity Church Blenheim’s Ruth Struthers says the sessions aren’t group sessions. After coffee and dessert and a welcome by the hosts, an episode is shown, with breaks for conver sation for each couple, in their own space, to reflect and share with each other.

Ruth says the course has been run before. However, the planning for the last one was disrupted by Covid.

“The Alpha Marriage Course was developed to help couples (any couple, married or not)

Stephen and Nicci Leitch completed the Alpha Marriage Course a few years ago and have seen the benefit of it. They will be heading the team.

looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. Giving them tools and techniques to keep the ‘spark’ alive and stay connected.”

Ruth says the course is apt and relevant in the times people are experiencing.

“For many couples, the Covid lockdown and more isolated family life have put pressure on their relationships.

“As relationships become healthier and stronger so does their whanau and this has the potential to transform our communities.”

Ruth says the couple who developed Alpha Marriage attended an Anglican church and believes its relevance has seen it cross cultural and religious borders around the world.

“Blenheim Nativity is just one of many different churches and organisations that have found it a valuable way to help couples, partners, and marriages to build strong relationships.”

The course commences Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30pm.

Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

What is the best thing about living or experiencing Marlborough?

The people. Sure it’s known for wine but the people are the best part. Marlborough folk are genuinely friendly.

The walking tracks hands down. We did the Queen Charlotte Track recently and the views were out of this world.

The wine. I am originally from Boston so to finally make the trip out to this part of the world and sample the renowned Sauvignon Blanc is awesome.

The wonderful arts scene here. The talent on show at St Mary’s was a true celebra tion of diversity.

We did a day trip last week and visited Ship Cove in the sounds. Wonderful history on our back door step.

It’s a great place to live and bring up a family. The cli mate and access to every thing.

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Dear Ed

Quite agree with the letter in regards to old cars wrecks on SH1 south of Para on the hillside on the right going to Picton.

Not only is there that property, but also 2 others that are a disgrace.

One further up, on the way to Picton at the turn-off to Koromiko airport on the left, and the other in Spring Creek

on the left once you’re over the railway line near the rusty eyesore of a building that's nearly falling down, plus around the second corner on the left.

Rusty cars with flat tires that have been sitting there for ages.

A real eyesore and not a good look for the town.

Eyesore.

Dear Ed

I am the chairman of MCVT.

We were originally the Sounds Com munity Vehicle Trust, founded by Bryan Strong, myself and Brian McNamara in 2015/16. Unfortunately Bryan Strong, our chairman, passed away a few weeks ago and we held a memorial and scattered his ashes at Anakiwa last Saturday.

The council were involved with MCVT from the very start and have remained staunch supporters ever since as our service allows the elderly to retain their independence and not having to move closer to the hospitals.

We transport Trust members from Picton to Wairau hospital for a minimum charge

and take passengers from both Picton and Blenheim to appointments at Nelson Hospital.

We have 30 plus volunteer drivers and nine board members who all give freely of their time.

Initially we borrowed cars from Omega rentals Picton but with council and do nation assistance we now own four cars.

Increased costs of fuel, insurance and car maintenance have hit hard but the council are assisting with our operating costs, and give us free advertising and inclusion in their publications.

We believe that the future is bright for MCVT.

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Farewell to retiring councillors

Last Thursday marked the final Council meeting for this electoral term, and with that several councillors who are not standing for re-election were farewelled.

Along with Mayor John Leggett, mayor since 2016 and a councillor since 2010, six councillors have decided to hang up their hatsJenny Andrews, Cynthia Brooks, Michael Fitzpatrick, Francis Maher, David Oddie, and Mark Peters.

These councillors have a combined total of 75 years of service to Marlborough.

Family and friends attended last week’s Council meeting to celebrate the contribution Councillors have made and to listen to their valedictory speeches.

Mayor Leggett thanked Councillors for their service, hard work, tenacity and contribution to the Marlborough community.

Ross Beech, Council’s Rural Representative for the last four terms and Richard Hunter, Council’s Iwi Representative since 1998, both of whom are standing down, were also acknowledged for their valuable service to Council.

Retiring Councillors reflected on their highlights and achievements over the years noting key projects including the upgrade of community spaces and halls, the new library/art gallery, the Picton Library and Service Centre, the Lansdowne Park Sportshub, the George Street senior housing units, the Marlborough Environment Plan and the work of The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) group.

Mayor Leggett noted his time as Mayor and Councillor has been a privilege and an absolute pleasure.

During his time as Mayor Council faced many challenges including the Kaikōura earthquake just after the 2016 election, Covid-19 and closed borders, two significant storm events and the occupation of council reserves by protestors. “We responded throughout with clear planning and direction. I am proud to have played my part,” Mayor Leggett said.

The first Council meeting of the next electoral term will be held on Thursday 27 October when the new Mayor and Councillors will be sworn in.

Fly Past commemorates Battle of Britain

A clear blue sky provided the perfect backdrop for a special Fly Past to mark the 82nd Battle of Britain Anniversary.

In attending the special service Mayor John Leggett noted the vital role played by the Royal Air Force (RAF) in the Second World War and the New Zealanders who were part of it.

“The commemoration of the Battle of Britain is a moment for us to recall the heroism and sacrifice that marked a turning point in history, especially for Britain but also for us, on the far side of the world,”

Mayor Leggett said.

The aerial battle between the German Luftwaffe and the British Royal Air Force, which raged over the skies of England, took a terrible toll but had a significant impact on the outcome of the Second World War. New Zealand had 135 aircrew that flew with the RAF squadrons. Sadly, 47 did not return.

Mayor Leggett noted our special connection to the squadrons through those New Zealand airmen – many of them well familiar with our Marlborough skies.

Flowers bloom at Pollard Park

A spectacular display of annuals in Council gardens has announced the arrival of spring. One of the most vibrant spectacles is at Pollard Park where Council staff created various patterns including a digger, truck and bulldozer in red, yellow and orange polyanthus with alyssum and violas

providing contrast.

Another colourful bed sees red tulips mass planted amongst green foliage annuals. The Parks and Open Spaces team manage around 800 individual garden and street plots as well as those in Council parks such as Pollard Park and Seymour Square.

Pulling pin on plastic

Council has welcomed new rules banning certain plastic products.

From 1 October 2022, it will be illegal to provide, sell or manufacture certain hard-to-recycle and single use plastic products in Aotearoa New Zealand.

They include;

• Single use plastic drink stirrers

• Single use plastic cotton buds

• Plastic with pro-degradant additions (some bin liners, dry cleaning bags and pet waste products)

• PVC food trays and containers used for products including meat, fresh produce or baked goods

• Polystyrene takeaway food and drink packaging - cups and containers

• Expanded polystyrene food and drink packaging including food service ware and grocery produce (instant noodle containers)

Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil embraced the changes saying not all plastics were recyclable which could cause confusion for the community.

“By limiting the types of plastic that enter the market, contamination rates in recycling should reduce,” he said.

“Plastic has its uses but improving its recoverability is a welcomed next step.”

Plastic is one of the country’s greatest environmental challenges according to the Ministry for the Environment, regularly ending up as waste in landfills, waterways and oceans and on the land.

Difficult to recycle packaging and products can interfere with recycling systems and were often used only once before being disposed.

Banning hard-to-recycle and single use plastics would help reduce plastic waste, improve recycling systems and protect the environment.

To find out more about banned products go to: https://bit.ly/3xVZc6j

Further plastic bans are expected to come into force in 2023 and 2025. For more information go to: https://bit. ly/3UmrTCU

He kōrero nā te Kaunihera o Wairau Your local news from the Marlborough District Council

(Left to right) farewell to Mayor John Leggett, Clr David Oddie, Rural Representative Ross Beech, Clr Mark Peters, Clr Francis Maher, Iwi Representative Richard Hunter, Clr Jenny Andrews, Clr Michael Fitzpatrick and Clr Cynthia Brooks

(Left to right) Flight Lieutenant Kevin Shanley, Mayor John Leggett and Mayoress Anne Best remember those who served in the Battle of Britain

The Fly Past commemorates the 82nd Battle of Britain Anniversary

Pollard Park’s colourful bedding display

Vibrant red tulips bloom amongst colourful annuals

Always love what you are doing one on one with the Sun

The opening sentence on the website of Blenheim photographer Matt Croad infers he wanted to become an architect.

There’s no irony lost that 26-year-old is now relishing a full time gig where he is bringing his creativity to the fore using his ‘specialist knowledge’ and passion for photography which is aes thetically pleasing for his commercial, architectural, real estate clients and more importantly, himself.

The born and bred Marlburian went straight out into the workforce after leaving school to get what he says is some real life working experience. Matt ‘dipped’ his toes into banking and had various employment from re tail, sales, marketing and advertising.

However, when it comes to pho tography he is 100% self-taught. As with anything in life, he admits there was some huge learning starting out.

He took photography in his last year of college and says it was his first time to even hold a DSLR camera.

in a dark room but alas didn’t show through the lens what he saw visually.

For the non-photographers among us, as the name suggests, ‘manual’ mode stands for a full control of aperture, shutter speed and ISO which combine to control how bright or dark the image is (the exposure). A larger aperture allows more light to hit the sensor and therefore the shutter speed can be made faster to compensate.

Nowadays, he says he’ll use many different cameras but has a liking for mostly Nikons.

“I have D810’s and mirrorless gear with a Nikon Z7II and a Sony a7III.”

The Z7II for example allows the user to build upon the imaging capabilities of the mirrorless platform with more image quality, more dynamic range, speed and workflow enhancementsthe sort of tool which allows Matt to tap into that creativity and then some.

So is there an image that is a per sonal favourite or resonates with him?

“For me I’m in my happy place out in nature, my escape is taking landscape photos - my favourite happens to be one I took many years ago now out at Wharariki Beach over in Golden Bay.

reflect in the final image tooalways love what you do.”

His business officially started full time in November 2019, just before lockdowns, he says. However, he has been taking photos in a professional capacity for eight years now.

skinny banner for their website then that’s not so good.”

He says he’s one of those people who likes to plan, so his photogra phy ‘probably’ reflects that.

“Strong and considered compo sitions. Clean and minimalist.”

W hat’s that saying, less is more?

A ‘digital single-lens camera’ is one that combines the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor.

“After lots of trial and error I ended up passing the year but was bitten by the photography bug on day one.”

He confesses the first picture he ever took wasn’t pretty and admits it was ‘completely black’ as it was so underexposed, due to being on manual mode. He says the subject was supposed to be a picture of an object

“It was my first time visiting that part of the country so it was really cool to experience something new which meant I could put my own creative spin on an image that has been done thousands of times. To this day I look at this image with a smile on my face.”

Matt confesses there are so many variables at play when it comes to photography and taking the ‘right picture.’

“The secret is to nail your basics; light, exposure, composition, focus and the rest will fall into place. And love. If you don’t love what you’re doing then chances are that will also

He believes his previous em ployment and comprehensive skills are transferable in the photography game.

“I feel I’ve been very fortunate to have collated a broad range of skills from the various industries and roles I’ve worked in, but specifically from my role in advertising and knowing what and where the images are being used for.

“This is particularly important with my commercial clients as you can create the most perfect images in the world for them but if they don’t work in a long

In a rohe/region of over 51,000 people with mountainous land scapes, terrain and coastline is that one area he feels visually reflects the geography and vista?

“The easy one here would have to be your generic vineyard photo right? But for me it has to be the Marlborough Sounds, crisp blue water, sandy beaches, and the intricacies of each and every bay that form the Sounds - there’s really nothing else like it in the world and we are so lucky to have it on our doorstep.”

Matt says in the interim he’s focussed on keeping his business

going whilst it’s still ’new’ in modern day terms.

“I’m very fortunate that I have a great client base and support at home which means I am ticking off my goals already set at the start of this year. From a person al point of view, I’m currently building my first home so I’m quite looking forward to moving in day and getting stuck into the landscaping and deck building.”

So how would he sum up the world of photography?

“It’s a passion of mine, has been from day one and still is to this day. It has meant I’ve got to work with and meet some truly inspir ing people, travel, and to have the freedom of being self-employed.

Someone once told me that you will never have to work a day in your life if you love what you do and long may that continue, I say.”

Blenheim’s Matt Croad caught up with Chris Valli to talk about his love for Marlborough, photography and not having to work a day in his life following a passion he truly loves.

“To this day I look at this image with a smile on my face.”

Matt says he's in his happy place out in nature, where his escape is taking landscape photos. "My favourite happens to be one I took many years ago now out at Wharariki Beach over in Golden Bay. "

Here comes the Bride

By Chris Valli

Calling all Marlborough brides. The planning for the Beavertown Lions Club Bride of the Year is well underway with entries closing early October.

Brides who enter will have the chance to win in the following categories: Bride of the Year, Runner Up, third prize Mrs Photogenic and Mrs Hair and Makeup. This year there is a new category where the bride must choose one bridesmaid to enter.

Convenor of the show Carol Taylor says the Mrs Photogenic prize this yeardonated by the Sun Newspaper is a Kagi

glass necklace. Kagi is a New Zealand owned company that creates stunning and unique designer jewellery.

Carol has been involved with the Bride of the Year for over 20 years and says she loves the opportunity to give back to the wider Marlborough community.

“I love raising money for the communi ty. I enjoy weddings, as a celebrant, and for people to have a fun evening and to dress up once again and to enjoy it, is what I love.”

The two charities that will be the recipients of this year’s bride of the year are Marlborough Women’s Refuge and IDEA services Nelson and Marlborough.

Tickets are $45 per person with a glass of bubbles on arrival and light refreshments served to your table during the interval.

Entries are open to brides married or residing in Marlborough between July 21 2019 - September 30 2022.

The Blenheim Sun Newspaper is proud to once again be a major sponsor of the Bride of the Year.

The date for the event is November 5 and is to be held at the Ukaipo, Rangitane Cultural Centre in Grovetown.

Entries close Monday, October 3. For entry forms contact Carol on 021 399 649 or at blenheimbrides@gmail.com

LEFT: Convenor of the show Carol Tay lor says the Mrs Photogenic prize this year - donated by the Sun Newspaper is a Kagi glass necklace. Kagi is a New Zealand owned compa ny that creates stunning and unique designer jewellery.

Ticketless car parking at Marlborough Airport

Marlborough Airport has introduced a new licence plate recognition system so people parking at the airport no longer need to use paper tickets to pay as they leave.

Marlborough Airport Operations and Safety Manager, Steve Holtum says the old ticket-based system was expensive and prone to error with people often losing or damaging their tickets.

“The new licence plate system, introduced last Tuesday is a lot more user-friendly and provides a better experience for people parking at the airport,” he said.

“As people enter the carpark the new system will read the vehicle licence plate and the gate will open. At the completion of their stay, prior to leaving the carpark, drivers simply enter their license plate number into one of the parking machines and pay for their stay using cash or card.

When leaving the carpark, the exit gate will recognise payment has been made and the barrier will lift automatically.”

Walk of Light

By Chris Valli

Amidst Covid restrictions and August’s flooding, the Creative Kids Trust’s ‘Walk of Light’ will finally come to fruition this weekend.

This Saturday, from 6:30 – 8pm, Pollard Park will be dot ted with Marlborough’s voices, as the community weave their way with lanterns celebrating being together through song.

Walk of Light is recognising that after two years of global isolation and introspection it’s time to take gentle steps of light

and hope.

Creative Kids Trust Arts Manager Dayna Brassil says the walk is about bringing the community back together after a tough two years of being apart. The Creative Kids team will be presenting choirs, vocalists and musicians from across the region for the wider community to enjoy.

Lanterns are available to pre-purchase for $5 each and can be collected at the com mencement of the lantern walk from the designated area. The La Ruca food truck will be

available on the night along with the well-established coffee cart Koffie Mobile serving up delicious hot drinks.

All proceeds generated from the sale of lanterns will go to supporting vulnerable children across Marlborough.

Dayna says the trust would like to thank the Marlborough District Council for supporting this inaugural event in Marl borough.

“We would love everyone in the community to join us on this walk of light and celebrate ‘Te Noho Tahi’ - being together.

More stuff than you can poke a stick at

Blenheim South Rotary members Neville White and John Berwick unloading the trailer for this weekend's MAMMOTH garage sale and book fair.

Te Noho Tahi, Being Together: CREATIVE KIDS TRUST members Dayna Brassil, Karen Dick, Emma Toy and Sara Rogerson. Dayna says they would love everyone in the community to join them for the Walk of Light this Saturday @ Pollard Park from 6:30 - 8pm.

The Blenheim South Rotary Club's MAMMOTH Garage Sale and Book Fair is on this weekend at the Waterlea Race Course (Linton Street entrance) from Friday, September 30 (Saturday 9am - 5pm) to Sunday, October 2 (Sunday, 9am - 1pm). Pictured with some of the donated items are Viv and Ian Bond and Jeanette Vervaart.

Anderson Architecture

Building a home is still a fantastic option for those looking to make real estate moves, despite impacts of Covid-19, a top home designer says.

“New Zealand is in the middle of a building boom, with plenty of work being done.”

He and his team were thankful, in some ways, for the 2020 lockdown in that it gave them a blueprint to follow for any subsequent and future disruptions.

Thanks to their vastly digital process, while lockdown meant tools down for builders and tradies, work was able to continue for Jason’s team in terms of design work, as well as some of the consent processes.

Following the lockdown, hype around a shortage of materials due to Covid-19 has led some to worry about delays and higher building costs.

However, Jason says building a dream home can still be done within budget.

“We’re hearing about it a lot through the media, that there’s a shortage of building products, and there definitely is a shortage of some, as well as some fairly hefty price increases, alongside normal price increases, as a result,” he says.

“But if you’ve got the right team around you, you don’t notice the shortage of products because they will order stuff earlier and allow for the extra time they need.”

A good design team will also only provide options that are going to be available, and within budget, he says.

The cost of building, while higher than last year, has risen alongside those of existing house prices, mean ing the choice remains the same for buyers: buy at record prices, or build a brand new home to fit their budget.

Jason and his team are committed to being transparent with clients; providing realistic timeframes and budgets to help them with their decision.

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Jason Anderson: A good design team will only provide op tions that are going to be available and within budget.

Booking in a ser vice with Cuddon Refrigeration & Air Conditioning in the next few weeks is a great way to ensure that your Air Con is performing at it’s best

Being comfortable makes a difference

Optimising your temperature at home and work is something that can make a huge difference to our lives. There’s nothing worse in the heat of summer, not being able to set a comfortable temperature. Being too hot can affect how well we sleep, our mood and how productive we are, so spring is the time to make sure your air conditioning is ready to tackle the heat of the Marlborough summer.

Booking in a service with Cuddon Refrigeration & Air Conditioning in the next few weeks is a great way to

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Contact your friendly local team at Cuddon – servicing Marlborough for over 80 years.

Thinking of building?

Fabric-a-brac a huge success

The first ever Fabric-a-brac Marl borough event was a rip-roaring success raising $4802.60 for Hos pice Marlborough.

The event was held on Saturday, September 19 and hosted at Con nect Blenheim.

It involved 19 independent stall holders selling their fabric and sewing supply stashes along with a mammoth table of donated fabrics that had been measured, priced and sold on the day by the volunteers from the Hospice Shop.

Another team of volunteer bakers and a barista provided a delicious range of freshly baked goods that were served and sold to attendees. All stallholder fees, proceeds from the pop-up café and the fabric sold on the Hospice table contributed to the total raised for Hospice Marlborough. This adds to the $5,452.70 raised through a pop-up Fabric-a-brac held at the Hospice shop in October last year when the event was postponed due to Covid.

Fabric-a-brac Marlborough event manager Tracy Johnston was thrilled with the result of the event.

“What an incredible turnout and such a great vibe through the day. There were armloads and boxes of fabric heading home with happy customers. We even had people

who had travelled from Nelson to attend the event. Stallholders were enjoying the company of fellow fabric lovers and managed to both sell fabric and restock for future projects. One appreciative stallholder even contributed 10% of her sales on the day toward the total raised.”

Tracy says the support and en

thusiasm from all the fabric sellers, volunteers, Hospice Marlborough and attendees has demonstrated that there is demand for this sort of event and Tracy has confirmed that Fabric-a-brac Marlborough will return next year in September.

I n the mean-time donations of fabric and sewing supplies can con tinue to be dropped into the Hospice

Talking about MS

By Chris Valli

David Robinson says he is bless ed, in more ways than one.

David is the local face, voice and president of Multiple Sclerosis Marlborough.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease where the person’s immune system attacks and eats away at the protective covering of one’s nerves. It happens in the brain and spinal column and may include vision loss, fatigue and impaired coordination.

He believes he is blessed to have a very supportive group of family and Christian friends who assists him in getting out of the house,

which enables him to feel valued as a member of the Marlborough community.

“A number of our members are not so fortunate and a big focus of our society is to provide exercise groups and social opportunities for them as well as support groups for their wives, husbands and partners.”

David says not all sufferers are members but there would be over 50 people with MS locally.

So what does he think people’s perceptions are about MS?

“People’s perception is probably of an old person in a wheelchair. While in reality a number of our younger members have families

and hold down full time jobs and unless you knew them personally you wouldn’t know they have MS.

“I think just talking to people you know and asking questions as many of the symptoms are unseen and being understanding if someone is having a bad day or struggling to function fully.”

The Multiple Sclerosis and Par kinson’s Society Marlborough is currently located at 25 Alfred Street.

David says combining both so cieties has worked well giving them better access to funding and enabling them to employ a support worker.

He says it also allows them to run

Shop at Redwoodtown. Unsold fabrics are on sale at the Hospice Shop for one week following the event with a 10 day Pop-Up Sale at the Hospice Shop planned for April 2023 ahead of the next Fabric-abrac event in September 2023.

Hospice Marlborough Promotions Manager Sandy Inwood thanked everyone who participated and

Tracy for managing everything and everyone. Sandy also ac knowledged Connect Blenheim for hosting the event, stall holders, donors, volunteers and shoppers.

“ The support has been amaz ing. The funds raised will go to directly support patients, family and whānau being cared for by the Hospice team”.

fundraising activities which include raffles, sausage sizzles and a major fundraiser and charity auction at the Bamboo Garden restaurant.

A recent initiative by Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand is the ‘Face of MS’ promotion enabling online donations. The promotion focuses on Multiple Sclerosis not having just one face. It has many faces. In fact, in New Zealand, it has 4000 faces and 2.8 million worldwide.

The average age of diagnosis in New Zealand is 38.

Meanwhile, a new fundraiser this year is a charity golf tournament being run by the Blenheim Golf Club the weekend of Garden Marl borough, November 3 - 6.

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iwi o Te Ātiawa me Ngāi Tahu. Ko Tokomaru te Waka. Ko Piripiri te Maunga. Ko Arapaoa te Moutere Tapu. Ko Waitohi te Awa. Ko Waikawa te Marae. Ko Arapaoa te Whare Tupuna. Ko Raukawakawa te Moana. Ko Allanah Burgess ahau.

Born and raised in Waikawa, I wear a lot of pōtae within my day-to-day life, with my number 1 priority being māmā and/or aunty to many. I am best known for my role as manager of Waikawa Marae, where I lead our operations and kaimahi but can also be found doing the dishes or hosting

our many manuhiri in true manaaki style.

The vision is clear, we need to promote and nurture our place of belonging in Te Tauihu and through my natural progression within hapū and marae development, representing Māori would be an honour.

We are at a crucial time where we must be dedicated to the development of our people, our economy, and our community. The aspirations of our tupuna carried through generations are gaining momentum!

I am committed to advocating and influencing for Māori at the table – where we know it counts.

‘Mahia te mahi, hei painga mō te iwi’.

Nadi N e Taylor

Your vote for me will deliver proven, experienced leadership for Marlborough.

As the current Deputy Mayor of Marlborough and Chair of Council’s Assets and Services and Civil Defence Committees, I have led significant in frastructure planning and investment, and spearheaded emergency response and recovery efforts, working along side our community.

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Mike i nsley

The Wairau Awatere Ward is the heart of Marlborough. Since coming to Marl borough in 1989 I’ve spent my career working in the rural sector, mainly for large wine companies, now going solo with my own viticultural consultancy. Marlborough is home.

The next Council term will see big changes – given government priorities, it’s likely that the rules around water, resource management and local government will

for Wairau Awatere

change. Councillors need work con structively together to ensure our voices are heard. Just as important is ensuring our communities’ needs of today are met, while building for the future. We’re feeling the impacts of climate change on vital infrastructure. Future plans need to allow for this. If elected, my commitment to you is to be part of that considered, constructive approach, putting the people of rural Marlborough first.

Vote for proven and experienced leadership for Marlborough

Thelma Sowman

I am putting my name forward for another term as Councillor.

I wish to continue advocating for the people of Marlborough.

I am approachable and will listen to your issues.

While there are multiple issues facing Council, I believe Council has its priorities right in directing our resources into key infrastructure projects.

I would like to see Council continue its relationship with the new health services by making sure we have suitable hospital and medical facili ties so our community are safe and protected.

I will make sound judgements in the interest of our community and be accountable for those decisions.

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Auto Electric

By Chris Valli

Blenheim’s Auto Electric City is a family owned business in every definition of the phrase.

Auto Electric City is an automotive electric repair shop and automotive battery and parts sales business with a staff of five qualified auto electric technicians and mechanics.

The Opawa Street business specialises in the supply and servicing of all auto electrical and electronic parts and components for ve hicles, air conditioning repairs and batteries.

Current owners and brothers Brodi and Lu ton Anderson took over the family business in 2020 during the lockdown.

Brodie says his mother Suzanne and father Arthur Anderson started the business with

their business partners back in 1984.

Auto Electric City are warranty-approved repairers and use the latest Bosch Europe an diagnostic system, Carmen Japanese automatic diagnostic scanner and the latest snap-on diagnostic system when repairing and servicing vehicles.

They have loan vehicles - cars and vans - available and are members of the Motor Trade Association (Inc.) and are AA Li censed Repairers.

Brodie believes the point of difference for the business is that Auto Electric caters to all their customers’ needs and strives to bring some of the most competitive prices in their wide, comprehensive range.

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Double charges

Times are getting tough when a company not only doubles the normal delivery charges on a product but also doubles those charges again on a double load. One trip, one charge going by my book.

Constitutional Monarchy

After following Trumps attempts to put himself above the rule of law, subversion and manipu lation of the US constitution and other crimes against the State, give me a constitutional Monarchy as head of state anytime. God save the King.

Supermarket grizzles

Seriously people. Stop moaning. Doesn’t matter if lines are busy, staff busy, shelves empty. Its just how it is now. Maybe just think.. since covid things have become harder to get..numbers could be limited. You just never know. I have always found Countdown and New World staff very pleasant.

Climate change

So all the students out protesting on climate change again, maybe they should use those smart phones and laptops and research how much pollution and co2 is created in the man ufacturing process of those devices. Or do they just ignore that for there own convenience!!

Protests

School pupils out protesting climate change and energy crisis great! Therefore these teenagers will now not be using their iPhones so often, also less use of computers saving energy.

No more hamburger joints for protesters, they want less cattle because of the gas effecting the environment. So parents more time freed up for your teens to help with more work around the house! Yipee!

New Zealand looking back?

Picton name change? Then every other town or city in the country?

Wake up New Zealand.

Stealing

A word of advice to people who pick flowers in Pollard Park and other public areas and to the woman seen picking blossom from a roadside tree in Muller Road. You are S T E A L I N G.

Nepotism?

Wonders will never cease! We are to have a Government investigation into (alleged) nepotism in the issuing of several tax payer funded contracts issued in recent times. No doubt the result is likely to be whitewashed, a la inconclusive!!! And therefore no punitive action taken by the P M. It will be at the ballot box next year though.

KFC

Just wanted to say you guys are doing a fantastic job.

No difference

Too few people in the CBD to make shops viable. How do they pay the power bills let alone wages and rent? The Business Associ ation has painted murals and put a toy plane in the pocket park with your rate money. The difference? Nil!

Sort it out

Its very upsetting to see local business in Marl borough up at transfer station dumping huge amounts of recycling into the general waste.

Even green waste which goes to the other part. I guess this would be at their customers expense, clean and green, I’m no so sure. Sort it out Marlborough.

Not needed

Thanks Labour (not) for adding another $450m cost to business for this weeks impromptu public holiday. Mourning the Queen could easily have been done and respected without that.

Re Countdown, both stores

I was there today, Wednesday, at Redwood.

All the things I usually purchase not in stock. It’s not the fault of the staff, they only work there.

Somethings are deleted. The one thing I went in for supposed to be on special?? Out of stock.

Things are simply not there.

The good system they had to let you know your one card specials is changed, and now we do not know what’s on special anymore. That’s why I go to New World, they are far more proficient.

Tides turned

The tide has turned. After feeding the people a constant diet of fear the politicians are now afraid of the people! Time to reap what they have sown. True leaders have courage, respect for all life and bring unity and peace.

Grass charges

Council charges for dumping grass clippings are out of control and disgusting $11 for 4 catcher fulls. That equates to around about $176 for a wool sack, are they trying to fund a pay rise for themselves?

Pick it up

Sheps park is a great park to take your dogs for a walk, but dog owners pick up your dogs poo. Don’t blame dogs, do the right thing. Pick it up, spoils what otherwise is a lovely park.

Tend to agree

I tend to agree with Suzie (Word on the Street 21 Sept) about changing Picton’s name. There is a place for Te Reo but we do not need to change names of everything.

Real gems

What wonderful ladies at the Blenheim Med ical / Vaccination Centre on Scott Street. The two staff at reception were so caring & helpful when I went in with an enquiry yesterday.... So good to know that Blenheim has caring people who want to help others. Thank you ladies- you are real gems!

Talk of the week

Best wishes

Very best wishes to Cora for your journey to Germany and for sharing your story. I and many others sure hope all is successful for you.

Thank you

Thank you to Cathy, the lady and her dog Penny, who helped me when I locked my car keys in my car at Springlands. You saved me probably 2-3 hrs of walking by letting me get into your car and driving me home to get my spare keys and back to my car. Thank you very much, nice to know there are people out there that will help a stranger, you saved me a lot of trouble. Thank you.

Very grateful

Thank you to the smiling tall young gent (name not known) who made my day with a gift of $50 to St Johns. In all 25 years of working at boot sale this is the first time. Very grateful and thank you. Roma Wright, St Johns Boot Sale.

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Coming up roses: By Wally Richards

A gardener this week phoned me asking about roses and what should he be doing this time of the year?

He suggested that I should write an article about roses so here is a copy of a past article I wrote over 5 years ago and revised now:

There is something special about roses that gardeners like.

It could be the shape and form of the flowers; it maybe the exotic perfumes some varieties have; or it could be something in our genes, because roses must be the oldest cultivated ornamental plant in the history of the world.

In nature things such as leaf diseases (black spot, rust etc) and insect pest attacks on plants is part of life but when it comes to the rose enthusiast these natural occurrences are like the end of the world.

Woe betide a blemish to the foliage or an aphid feeding on the newly forming flower buds in spring.

It is war and every chemical of mass destruction will be mixed and used to control and eradicate.

The goal is the perfect bloom (with a tear drop of dew on a petal) framed by perfect foliage of a dark rich green. Picture perfect and hopefully with a divine scent to boot.

For those that show their roses at their annual local rose show or in the national rose shows the perfect specimen is the ultimate challenge.

Nitrophoska etc as the ultimate tools of rose perfection.

The products made the companies that sold them a lot of money but did nothing for the health of the roses or the health of the users.

Here is a little logic I remember as a boy visiting my uncles farm in Taranaki where my auntie had a few rose bushes between a paddock and the gravel driveway.

was a marked improvement in the roses, not up to their former glory but certainly heading in the right direction.

Then in the following season most of the roses turned to their full health state and a phone call to thank me was made.

He said that my advise was the best gift to his deceased parents ever.

It is just common sense really, work with nature not against it.

Have you met anyone famous? Marty Banks.

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I remember in days gone by when chem icals; that have since been banned because of the damage they did to the environment and to our health, such as Shield for Roses.

Besides the dust on the plants in a dry summer and the occasional cow or possum nibbling the foliage they were very healthy.

My favourite food to cook or eat is...? Pasta.

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These would be used religiously by gardeners on their beloved roses biweekly.

They had some horse or cow manure thrown at them from time to time and cut back in the winter along with a bit of a tidy up.

Chemicals are designed to kill and control; they can kill both the good as well as the bad plus adverse side effects as we commonly see with our own human pharmaceutical concoctions.

Another aspect was that being in the country the plants were not suffering from chemicals in the water such as Chlorine.

The shop you can’t walk past is...? Repco or Supercheap.

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Alternating with Super Shield and appli cations of Rose Fertiliser and Nitrophoska Blue.

Just rain water from the sky or the tank.

Chlorine in water is bad news for soil life so if you have this poison in your tap water then see about removing it with a 10 micron carbon bonded housing and filter. Email me for more info if interested.

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Football.

Your dream weekend involves....?

Driving my Subaru.

Favourite programme or series currently watching?

Peaky Blinders.

What’s one thing on your bucket list?

Going to Japan and buying an old Japanese sports car.

If the rose sprays did not do what was expected there were other lethal chemicals to use, Captan, Bravo, Orthene, Target and Maldison. (All banned now as far as I am aware)

To say that the health of the roses was compromised would be an understatement and every season instead of the perfect rose the plants would be a very sore sight.

Years ago I recognised the problem that the chemicals were doing to the soil life and the immune systems of the roses and wrote articles on the matter.

I remember a garden centre owner in the Taranaki region telling me how she read my articles on roses and followed the advice. Within a couple of seasons she had turned the sickly roses in her home garden into lovely roses.

The local rose society members visited the gardens and were amazed at how healthy her roses were and wanted to know what chemicals she was using to have them looking so great.

Her reply was no chemicals which the members had problems believing because they had been indoctrinated into Shield,

I remember another rose enthusiast who also told me that his parents were great collectors of roses and had over the years several hundred specimens on their farm property which he was also involved in their care.

He told me how over the years of growing up how wonderful and healthy the plants had been.

As ‘new’ things were introduced to assist with the rose care, the health of the roses deteriorated so more stronger chemicals were used to no avail.

His parents passed and it was then his sole responsibility to care for the sick inheritance.

No matter what he used, how much he sprayed the roses only got worse and one winter after another poor health season he was seriously considering plowing all the roses into the ground as they were hope lessly sick and some had already died.

He told me he read an article I wrote about rose health and a program to follow and decided to give it a go for one last attempt.

What happened was that season there

Next stick to natural things to feed your roses (and other plants) this includes all animal manures including sheep manure pellets, blood & bone, compost that is not made from green waste.

(I know people that have lost their roses to compost containing herbicides from green waste).

The compost is used to cover over the blood & bone etc.

For extra minerals use Wallys Unlocking your Soil twice a year and Ocean Solids once a year.

Apply a little Fruit and Flower Power once a month during flowering season.

Spray your roses 2 weekly with Magic Botanical Liquid (MBL) This will do more for your roses health than anything that I know of.

Once a month spray them with Perk fection starting in Spring when there is a good show of leaves. Perkfection can be added to every second spray of MBL.

Any sign of aphids spray just before sunset with Wallys Super Pyrethrum, it is a quick knock down control.

During season any sign of leaf diseases spray with potassium permanganate at a quarter teaspoon per litre of water.

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NOTICE OF AGM

The annual general meeting of the Royal NZ Naval Association (Marlborough) Branch Inc is to be held in the:

RSA Lounge, Clubs of Marlborough 11am, October 30th, 2022.

Agenda: Minutes of previous AGM – Annual reports, Annual Accounts for year ending August 31, 2022 – General Business – Election of officers.

Nomination forms available from Secretary phone 579 5073

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Rural Medical Clinic

Renwick Medical Centre hold a clinic at the Wairau Valley School on Wednesday mornings from 9.30am - 1pm.

We are taking new enrolments.

Our aim is to support the people that live in the Wairau Valley and wider community that may not be able to get into see us at Renwick Medical Centre.

If you would like to see either a nurse or GP, please call us on 03-5728838 to make an appointment. We look forward to seeing you at our rural medical clinic.

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Vineyard OperatOr

Dog Point is an organically run vineyard located at the confluence of the Brancott and Omaka Valleys.

This is a ‘hands-on’ role, reporting to the Viticulturist and Vineyard Manager. This role covers all aspects of vineyard functions from machinery operation of specialist equipment through to day-to-day vineyard tasks.

Main aspects of the job require:

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Previous tractor experience desirable.

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• Confidence and ability with operating machinery adhering to Worksafe requirements.

• Growsafe and Approved Handler Certificates desirable.

The successful applicant will have an eye for detail, be prepared to be involved at all levels, and be able to work extended hours when necessary. Remuneration will be in accordance with experience and skill level. Please send applications to nigel@dogpoint.co.nz

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Multi skilled Machinery Operator

Rose Ag manages its own vineyards and provides harvesting and spreading services to clients, having been established 50+ years. We are based in Springlands/Woodbourne with further vineyards in Hawkesbury.

We require a reliable, enthusiastic person to join our small but friendly team. This is a full time position, with extended hours required during busy periods such as grape harvest and the peak of spreading.

The position is varied across spreading, truck driving, grape harvester driving, tractor work in the vineyard, maintenance of machinery and hands on vineyard work such as post replacements. Every day is different.

Ideally the applicant will have experience driving heavy machinery, a class 4 license and have a good health & safety ethic.

Finding the right person to fit our team is important & training will be given – therefore we are also interested in people that are not experienced in the above areas but have had farm machinery/tractor experience & are keen to learn new skills and after a fresh challenge.

You will need a current full drivers license and be eligible to work in New Zealand. As part of our recruitment process pre-employment checks may include drug & alcohol testing.

If this sounds like you, please forward your cv and covering letter to: tracy@roseag.co.nz

Please phone Tracy on 5786580 or 0274441404 if you require further information.

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• A responsible and caring approach

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Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Police Vetting check.

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Apply online go to gobus.co.nz/JobOpportunities

Ref# 3511, contact Brett Husband on 021 153 1803 or send your CV and cover letter to Brett.Husband@gobus.co.nz

Call Care is the Top of the Souths Largest outsourced centre operation

24 hours, seven days a week.

Due to large demand, we have a number of vacancies available in our progressive team. These are full time positions however part time positions could be discussed. Eventually some positions could eventuate to be home based remote agents.

Applications must have the following:

• Available for shift work including evenings, early morning, weekends and public holidays

• Excellent keyboard/computing skills

• Pleasant telephone manner/ customer service focused

• Great spelling, excellent written and oral English

• A good geographical knowledge of New Zealand would be an advantage

• Ability to remain calm when busy and under pressure

• Reliability is extremely important These are long term employment opportunities.

If you think you have the above qualities please send an email to stephen@callcare.co.nz with your CV with reasons why you feel this position would suit you.

Situations

Situations

Situations

Hall hire - thanks to Isaac - Simcox Construction Raffles - thanks to -Jaycar Electrical, Mag & Turbo, Mitre 10, Guthrie Bowron, Paper Plus, Repco and Hynds.

Thanks to all suppliers and helpers.

Cream teas and filled rolls will be for sale. Advert kindly sponsored by Cutz On Weld, Bayleys Marlborough, Islington Gardens, and GMW Jewellery.

RNZ Naval Association (Marlborough) Branch Inc.

In Memoriam

LAMMAS, Athol. 29 September 2012. 10 years tomorrow. Always in the family hearts and thoughts.

For Sale

Pi N E 3 cubic metre load delivered $260. Phone: 027 572 8286.

N E x T year’s firewood for sale. Gum $400 per cord. Old man pine $300 per cord. Ph 0211900254.

MALCOLM, Kirsten Elizabeth: Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving fami ly, on Friday September 23, 2022 at Hospice Marlborough, after a long battle with cancer Cherished partner of Shaun and much-loved mum of Matthew. Dearly loved daughter, daughter-in-law and sister; loved by her ex tended family. Messages may be sent to the Malcolm Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. At Kirsten’s request, a private crema tion has been held.

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

Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 578 0797.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm. Saturday 9.30am - 4pm. Sunday 10am2pm. Public Holidays 10am - 2pm. Closed Christmas Day. ph 578 2271

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day.

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 2.30pm - 8pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Picton:

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

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

Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

STIRLING: Andrea Lynley (Ange). On 21 September 2022 at Wairau Hospital, Blen heim, aged 47 years. Loved wife of Deane and treasured mum of Paige. A loved daugh ter of Allan and Lynley Plunkett, sister of Liza, and aunt and friend of many. Messag es to 17 Lincoln St, Picton 7220 or www. cloudybayfunerals.co.nz At Ange’s request a private cremation has taken place, with a gathering to be notified at a later date.

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough's only locally owned Funeral Home

03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z

www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

Death notices

JARVIS, Joyce. Died peacefully after a short illness at Marlborough Hospice, Blen heim, on Monday 19th September 2022. Aged 82 years. A private cremation for Joyce has been held with service details to follow. To view the full notice please visit our website www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough's only locally owned Funeral Home

03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z

www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

BURN; David. On 21 September 20022 peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, Blenheim, aged 93 years. A funeral service for David will be held at Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim on Wednesday 28 September at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. To view the full notice please visit our website www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough's only locally owned Funeral Home

03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z

www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

NEUMANN: Robert Allen (Bob). On 22 September 2022, passed away peacefully at his home, aged 91 years. A funeral ser vice for Bob will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street on Friday 30 September at 1.30pm. To view the full notice please visit our website www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough's only locally owned Funeral Home

03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z

www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

BASON: Hazel (née Illston). Died sudden ly but peacefully on Friday 16th September at her home in Blenheim. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim on Wednesday 21 September at 1.00pm followed by private cremation. To view the full notice please visit our website www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz

Cloudy Bay

Marlborough's only locally owned Funeral Home

03 578 2004 F.D.A.N.Z

www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

sports talk

Roger Federer says goodbye

All good things must come to an end and that’s the case with the career of Swiss tennis ace, Roger Federer.

The 41-year-old called time on his illustrious career on Friday after appearing in a Laver Cup doubles match with his friend and greatest foe on the court, Rafael Nadal.

An emotional Federer, forever known for his calm, composed and elegant nature on the court even had some of modern tennis’ best players welling up as he bid farewell to the sport.

It speaks volumes to the type of people Federer and Nadal are

that they can be embroiled in the biggest tennis rivalry of the past two decades on the court, and such good friends off it.

Of their 40 matches, 20 were on hard court, 16 on clay, and 4 on grass. Nadal leads on clay (14–2) and outdoor hard court (8–6), while Federer leads on grass (3–1) and indoor hard court (5–1).

A total of 14 matches were in majors with Nadal leading 10–4.[2]

[3] Nadal leads 6–0 at the French Open and 3–1 at the Australian Open, while Federer leads 3–1 at Wimbledon. On several occasions, they were a match away from

meeting at the US Open, but were denied each time.

Much like in boxing, styles make good rivalries.

Federer was visually appealing on court, effortless to watch, with all the shots and a level of precision more accustomed to a surgeon than a tennis player.

Nadal is known for his scrappy, never say die attitude.

He would run himself into the ground chasing points and that stamina served him well on the slower clay courts of Europe.

From a personal standpoint, I have always favoured sportsmen

and women of substance rather than flair.

I preferred Pete Sampras over An dre Agaasi, Andrew Mehrtens over Carlos Spencer, Kane Williamson over Ross Taylor.

Federer has been the reason I have watched tennis for the past two decades.

He has proven you can be argua bly the greatest player ever in your chosen sport and remain a nice guy, free of controversy and ridicule.

Ultimately, Father Time has caught up to Federer as his body failed to handle the physical output needed as he aged into his late 30s.

Federer’s last grand slam at the Australian Open in 2018 felt like the final great chapter in a leg endary career, and so it proved to be for a man who once spent 237 consecutive weeks at No 1 in the world rankings.

Federer, Nadal and Novak Djok ovic have pushed mens tennis to new heights over the past 20 years. Without each other, one of them may have 35 to 40 grand slams to their name but without them this golden era simply would not have existed.

Every sports fan is richer for having witnessed it.

www.steamcleanz.co.nz

Blenheim | info@steamcleanz.co.nz

Available to work seven days a week, including after-hours, to

Cleaning vacancies

We are managing a staff of 45 working across Marlborough over 7 days a week. Increasingly, we are finding our staff, both men and woman are juggling changes in household demands and health, and are placing more importance on spending time together.

WITHERLEA INDOOR

BOWLING CLUB wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the following sponsors for our monthly tournaments during the 2022 season.

Bunnings, Michael Rea, Speckled Hen, Vicki Baker, Pak'n'Save, K Mart and Mitre 10.

CANCER SOCIETY MARLBOROUGH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Venue: Cancer Society Rooms, 76a Maxwell Rd, Blenheim Thursday 20th October 2022, 5.30 pm

All members, volunteers and friends of the Society are welcome to attend.

RSVP: marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz or phone 03 579 4379

Volunteer Guides Needed Join a friendly community at Omaka and enjoy showing visitors through the aviation exhibitions. You don’t need to be an expert, just have an interest in aviation, a willingness to learn and a welcoming manner. Please contact Joanne via email info@omaka.org.nz or phone the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre 03 579 1305.

MARLBOROUGH

An established support group meeting in Blenheim for men and their families living with a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Spouses, partners and family members welcome.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Meetings: Time: Venue: First Tuesday of each month* 7.15pm

An established support group meeting in Blenheim for men and their families living with a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Spouses, partners and family members welcome.

Cancer Society Blenheim House 76A Maxwell Road, Blenheim

0800 477 678

0800 477 678

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In order to accommodate the changing needs of our staff and keep our commitments with our clients we need more people to work in a variety of positions and hours.

Available to work seven days a week, including after-hours, to suit your schedule.

This may include weekend work.

*No meeting December and January

Mobile:

578

SteamCleanz pays a competitive wage which sits around the level of the Living Wage.

These positions may be ideally suited to retired or semi-retired people, but we are keen to hear from anyone who would like to join the SteamCleanz team

www.steamcleanz.co.nz

Blenheim

info@steamcleanz.co.nz

So, if you are reliable and confident in your ability to work we would like to hear from you.

To start a conversation jump over to the employment page on our website and fill in the brief online form or call Nick 027 344-4445.

LEFT: The 2022 Wellington Swimming Junior Champs were held at the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre at the weekend. Four sessions were held over Saturday and Sunday with clubs from mainly the lower half of the North Island but also from Auckland and the top of the South Island. Blenheim Swim Club had two swimmers competing - Claudia Harris swam nine events in the 12 year-old girls category and Quinn Verran swam eight events in the 11 year old boys category and picked up a silver medal in the 200m Freestyle.

RIGHT: Blenheim Swim Club's Claudia Harris and Quinn Verran with Lewis Clareburt and his gold and bronze medals from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Yealands Wines, in conjunction with the Marlborough District Council and the Blenheim Sun, are calling for applications for the Yealands Wines Marlborough Sustainability Initiative. The programme supports not-for-profit efforts to enhance biodiversity across Marlborough.

In its four years of operation, the Yealands Marlborough Sustainability Initiative has provided groups with funding to support weed eradication, waterway enhancement, wetland preservation, education and wildlife breeding programmes.

What is on offer?

The Yealands Wines Marlborough Sustainability Initiative will make available $50,000 every year for local environmental projects. Projects can apply for individual grants of up to $10,000 per year.

Who can apply?

The Initiative specifically supports not-for-profit community efforts to improve biodiversity across the Marlborough district.

Application dates

The next round of applications:

» open on October 1, 2022

» close on October 31, 2022

» winners will be announced on November 23, 2022

For more information on the Yealands Wines Marlborough Sustainability Initiative, terms and conditions, and the application form, please visit: www.yealands.co.nz/sustainability-grant/

Yealands is committed to playing a long-term role, alongside its community, to enhance Marlborough’s natural environment.

Funding available for not-for-profits looking to enhance Marlborough’s environment Wednesday