Talk of the week

Xtreme dirt series at Eastern States Speedway last Saturday night. What a fantastic entertaining, fun evening. I see they are calling for volunteers for their next meeting .

Re time for change

MAC is the oldest aero club in New Zealand. If you choose to live near an established air field why would you be surprised to hear aircraft noise? Move near an Abbatoir expect to get smell. Some things are self explanatory. Enjoy the up and coming air show, thousands of others will.

OMAKA was built in the 40’s when neighbours were farms and a rubbish dump, now you arrived and bought under a flight path. Aircraft take off into the wind so enjoy it. As a boy we had Bristol Freighters flying over Blenheim all night.

Could only laugh at you. Due diligence would have shown the airport at Omaka. It’s been there longer than that subdivision. Suggest you shift to Heathrow or the like.

Time for change, text! Buyer beware; or, were you aware? You buy a house at the edge of an airport; due diligence would, maybe, just hint that planes for decades fly there. Now ‘you’ want the safest flight path changed; into which hill I ask? Nek minit, no Warbirds and we move Woodbourne to up near Wairau Village or reopen Waikawa Air Base from WWII? WWIII will be here first; will you? Chocks away!

To the person complaining about Haven on new subdivisions in Taylor Pass Road, if you are not happy about the lovely vintage planes flying around in the area, then why did you buy there? You should have taken it into consideration. After all, Omaka Airodrome was there long before Taylor’s Pass was built ,so why should they be forced to move because you don’t like planes. Many people get a lot of thrill seeing them flying around. Maybe you should consider moving, but don’t spoil it for others. We are very privileged. Plane lover.

Re uncalled for

They believe it’s their job to convert everybody. The thing is they themselves need a good dose of the real gospel of Jesus Christ.

These Jehovahs Witnesses are harmless, far from ‘upsetting’. Perhaps you would have a preference for Patched Gang members. That would give you something to complain about.

Didn’t upset me last weekend just said politely no thank you and carried on walking. Was in the town for a couple of hours and didn’t see anyone upset.

Really ! Law abiding citizens carrying out lawful recognized positive work in difficult times. Worse people to consider moving on me thinks.

Gossiping

I was a support person for friend who had an appointment at Out-patients Wairau Hospital. As I sat in the waiting room I was disgusted to hear the 3 female staff members full conversation having a good old gossip about patients. As it’s a small town I was aware who they were talking about.

I hope they don’t look up patients records and disclose information to family and friends. Maybe they need to sound proof the office behind the counter.

Bypass

Did trip to North Island New Year and noticed towns with bypass were busy and buzzing. Significant for Marlborough with powers that be dodging the need for a bypass for Blenheim?

How are you going to stop a cat roaming. Stupid council, they weren’t made to be locked up. Scum that hurt the cat should be held up for animal cruelty you coward, hope karma bites you, and for council see promote animal cruelty in 2023.

Recycling?

Who agrees with me? The so called Recycling Centre, what a joke. They sort the best stuff out of what you are donating. Recycling is meant to be reusable stuff not just what you can get the most money for it. They are so expensive. Make it cheaper and you’ll sell a lot more. Some things are near new prices so come on and get real. You’re dearer than the blue door..

Wairau Bar

Wairau Bar excessively littered with fishing paraphernalia, carcasses, footwear, clothing, sack of lamb tails. Fires being lit during fire bans. Dozens of visitors fishing the bar ignoring quotas and leaving rubbish behind. Sacks of Kahawai hauled out daily.

MPI where are you? Guardians of the foreshore, time to shine. Council step up. Visitors need to be educated. Its not a free for all.

Three Waters

The fine print in the 3 Waters+coastal+geothermal legislation should be compulsory reading for anyone who thinks it is the answer to all water woes.

It reads as an expensive excuse to alter our democracy.

Targeted funding for struggling councils could have been tried first.

Re: Lights over Picton

It would be wrong to have New Year fireworks in Blenheim again. Reason I say this, it was over in minutes. Come and see Picton fireworks, lasts longer. Good on you Picton. Yes if the Council don’t put buses on for goodness sake get a taxi or taxi van. Please don’t complain anymore.

Hawk rescue

Thank you to Cookes Tree Services who generously donated their time during a busy week to assist DOC with rescuing a harrier hawk tangled in a tree near the Wither Hills. The bird made a full recovery and was released back into the wild. Had a CT scan last Monday at Wairau Hospital Radiology Dept. Nurses very professional, caring and informative. Keep up the good work ladies.

Good work

 Are you a dog or cat person? Both. Have a beautiful cat and would love a dog, but afraid our cat won’t like it.

 What did you want to be when you grew up?

To work in an office.

 One thing we’d be surprised to know about you? I hate losing - anything.

 Have you met anyone famous? Colin Fassnidge.

 My favourite food to cook or eat is...? Cobb loaf.

 The shop you can’t walk past is...? K Mart.

 What’s your favourite game of sport to watch? Tennis.

 Your dream weekend involves....?

Not working and going out cruising in our VW Kombi Van.

 Favourite programme or series currently watching? The Block.

 What’s one thing on your bucket list?

To holiday around Europe. Would love to go to Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

A training clinic for team sailors in Marlborough made up of 20 students from Queen Charlotte College, Marlborough Girls’ and Marlborough Boys’ College was held recently. Under the watchful eye of local coaches Kate Overend and Nick Williams the training prepared sailors for upcoming Regattas such as the Nelson Marlborough regatta to be held this year on March 30, 31st and April 1 hosted by Queen Charlotte Yacht Club. The three day clinic gives sailors, of all skill levels, an intensive opportunity to work on improving their boat handling, team sailings strategy and teamwork in the 420 yachts.

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Piritahi - Kāhui Ako staff teacher the 2023 Piritahi - Kāhui Ako staff teacher only day was at the ASb theatre on Friday. Piritahi – Weaving Learners together - saw teachers, principals, learning assistants (teacher aides) represented at a professional development day with educators from Kaikoura to Picton.

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Gold Buyers

2019 Grape Harvest Tractor & Harvester Drivers

2023 Grape Harvest Tractor & Harvester Drivers

Vintage Harvesters operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District. We are looking for experienced harvester and tractor drivers. You will need a minimum of a class 1 driver’s licence for tractor driving and a wheels endorsement for harvester driving.

Or Ange Mobiles: ICT Support Technician, full time. Position involves repairing phone/ tablets/customer service. Resolving software/ hardware issues/data recovery. Qualification - IT degree. Applicants apply in store to Dipu Kuriakose or email arjunmobilesnz@gmail.com

Harvest Forklift Drivers

From Tuesday 7th Feb 2023 $ 27.00 an hour

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

Vintage Harvesters operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District. We are looking for experienced harvester and tractor drivers. You will need a minimum of a class 1 driver’s licence for tractor driving and a wheels endorsement for harvester driving. We anticipate work will commence approximately midMarch and finishing mid-April. Drivers must be available for 12 hour shifts and weekends.

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

Please phone the office on 578 5300 and leave a message or email admin@jtcvit.co.nz

Check out our website www.vintageharvesters.co.nz or to see what we get up to during harvesters click on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u97NGyMJcyU

60-70 hour weeks (approx. 6 weeks)

Ph Campbell 021 713 621

The Eldercare Ministry of St Christopher’s Church seeks to reduce social isolation and enhance the mental and physical wellbeing of older people living in the Redwoodtown area.

Family heirloom wooden with curved handle. Mistakenly gifted to Hospice Redwoodtown shop mid December 2022. Reward Ph 021 0242 1765.

Harvest accommodation Wanted

Harvester and Tractor drivers

2023 Grape Harvest in Marlborough

Start date: Mid to late March 2023

End date: Late April 2023

Tractor drivers need full licence.

Harvester drivers need wheels licence.

Drug and alcohol tests prior to employment.

Competitive rates dependant on experience.

Applicants to reply to Mack Pouwhare 021 775 981 or email to admin@grapeworx.co.nz

Come join our team!

Salesperson

If you have a passion for furniture, experience in sales, great attention to detail, and value going the extra mile for customers, then this is the job for you!

This full-time position includes regular weekend work. Further details at www.seek.co.nz/job/59831101.

Come join our great team; we’re locally owned and pride ourselves in offering quality furniture and incredible customer service for over 25 years.

To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to accounts@lynfords.co.nz by Sunday 19 February.

The role includes the organisation of activities and working alongside volunteers and other agencies involved in Eldercare services. For a copy of the job description, please contact Tineke, ph. 578 0139 or office@stchristophers.co.nz

Applications close Friday 17th February 2023

Learning Assistant

Vintage workers looking for accommodation for the Harvest period (March 2023- May 2023).

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

FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW

Sunday 26 March talk

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

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We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with young people, who have strong relationship capabilities, who are able to work one on one and in small groups with our students with moderate levels of learning difficulties to support them to achieve academic success.

Applicants must have good literacy and numeracy skills and a medium level of computer competency.

Suitable experience and/or qualifications as a Learning Assistant will be an advantage, but is not essential. You will be part of a strong team of colleagues and will be supported, appreciated and have the satisfaction of making a difference.

Please forward your CV and a covering letter immediately to apply@mbc.school.nz

Please Note: In accordance with the Education Act 1989 and the Children’s Act 2014 a police vetting check will be required for this position.

T&D Construction are a local Commercial Building Company in Blenheim, with over 50 years experience in the Building Industry.

We are currently looking for experienced Carpenters / Contract Carpenters to join our team in Blenheim.

A minimum of 44 hours per week and great remuneration will be supplied to the right applicant.

To be successful you must:

• Be trade qualified (Carpenters only)

• Have a clean drivers licence

• Ability to work with no supervision

• Use of power tools

• Applicants should have a NZ Residency or valid work visa

• Great work ethic

If this sounds like you please email your CV to info@td-construction.co.nz or call our Office on (03) 578-8821

Scrap gold

Gold coins

Gold medals

Gold pocket watches

Gold wrist watches

Gold jewellery

Broken or damaged gold

Any Sterling Silver items ph 0800 00 24 25

Eric Jackson Antique Buyers, PO Box 665, Picton

Win a Fishing Trip

Sponsored by

Renwick ARms countRy club

Family

Friday February 24, Saturday February 25 and Sunday February 26

$15,000+ worth of prizes to be won

Entries cost members $25.00.

Non Members $30.00

Junior under 12 - $5.00

Entry Forms available at outlets displaying posters or at Renwick Arms Country Club 92 High Street, Renwick.

All enquiries to Renwick Arms Country Club ph: 027 572 8597 email: office@renwickarms.co.nz www.renwickarms.co.nz

Entries close 9.00pm Wednesday 22 February.

Weld Park, Ward FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES available on application

Bernadette Gilmore Ph 577 7174

FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW

Sunday 26 March

Weld Park, Ward Schedules available or Online entries www.showdayonline.com

Entries close 24 February FREE TRADE & CRAFT SITES AVAILABLE on application

Bernadette Gilmore Phone 577 7174

Visit us online at blenheimsun.co.nz

Scottish Country Dance Club

Want to improve your health and fitness? Come along and give our introductory class a go. Starting Friday 10th Feb – 17th March 10:30-12:00pm.

At Redwood Community Hall corner of Cleghorn/Weld St. Cost $40.00

Great for:

• Fitness, stamina, coordination

• Strength, suppleness

• Confidence, self-esteem

• Improves flexibility, memory

• Helps lower blood pressure

It’s about fun, being social and building friendships

Contact Heather 021 025 87325

This is not Highland dancing.

Visiting Antique Dealer Wishes To Purchase:

Old Photos - Postcards - Stamp Collections - Old Maps - Globes - Cricket & Rugby Programmes - Early NZ Hunting & Fishing Books - Exploration Stories - Early Rugby & Cricket Books.

Early Comics - Superman, The Phantom, and War Comics.

Jewellery (Even broken) - Pocket & Wrist Watches - Old Chains - Perfume

- Bottles (Old) - Pocket Knives - Fountain Pens - Old Pipes - Sterling Silver -

Vesta - Cases - Greenstone or Paua Jewellery - Rings - Bracelets - Necklaces - Compacts - Souvenir Ware.

Clocks - Radios - Cameras - Telephones - Butter Churns - Early Shotgun & Rifle - Ammunition - Reloading Gear - Telescopes - BinocularsBarometers.

Fly Rods - Reels - Gaffs - Nets - Flies - Lures - Ice Axes - Wooden Skis

- Golf Clubs - Cricket Bats - Rugby Balls - Small Wooden CabinetsMedicinal - Instruments - Bone Handled Knives - Canteens Cutlery.

Old Car Parts - Lights - Speedos - Horns - Gig Lamps - Vintage VehicleNumber Plates.

Old Tools - Planes - Saws - Chisels - Spanners - Old Padlocks & Keys. Musical Instruments - Violins - Trumpets - Accordians - Music Boxes, etc - Hat Boxes & Trunks.

Old Coins - Pre-Decimal especially early Crowns & Sovereigns - PoundsBanknotes, especially with Maori head.

War Badges & Medals - Uniforms - Lodge Medals - Fire Brigade Medals - Trading or Communion Tokens - Bayonets - Hunting Knives - Early Axes. Old Tins - Tea - Honey - Cigarette - Tobacco - Spice - Biscuits, etc. Gold - Alluvial - Nuggets - Dental or Coins. Old Bottles - Crocks - Whisky Jugs - Ginger Beers - Oil Bottles. Toys - Fun Ho - Matchbox Dinky - Meccano - Hornby Trains - DollsTeddy Bears.

Cast Pots - Kettles - Irons. Maori - Statues - Carvings - Artifacts - Books.

China - China & Glassware - Belleek - Moorcroft - Doulton - ShelleySylvac - Maling - Royal Winton La Lique - Clarice Cliff - Beswick Animals Fish or Birds.

NZ Pottery - Crown Lynn - Temuka - Milton etc - Any Stuffed Animal Heads - NZ Railway & Shipping Crockery. Advertising Signs and any pre-1950 Advertising Items.

Offering highest prices - will call to view - one item, whole estates or collections, will travel anywhere.

Please phone: 03 615 5290 or txt: 021 101 8469

Email: thom.taylor@xtra.co.nz

Will be in the area Sunday 12th to Wednesday 15th February approx. If I missed your call last visit please phone again.

Death notices

TAYLOR, Steve: Graham, Pauline, Travis and family would like to thank everyone for their love and support following Steve’s recent passing at Tahuna Beach. We so appreciate the many cards and messages we have received and would like to thank all those who attended the celebration of Steve’s life. Also special thanks to St John, Emergency services Nelson and Wairau hospitals who attended Steve over the years. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks from the family

URGenT services

Urgent Care Centre: Wairau 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 8.30am6pm. Saturday 9m - 5pm. Sunday 10am4pm. Public Holidays 10am - 4pm. 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.

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

FRANCIS, Daniel Hayden: On Sunday January 22, 2023, as the result of an accident. Aged 35 years. Deeply loved husband of Jessica, and father of Harper and Luke. Cherished son of Colin and Jenny, loved brother and brother-in-law of Megan and Paul. Adored grandson of Kevin and Lorraine Sadd, and the late Peter and Maureen Francis. Special thanks to the Emergency Services and Wellington Hospital ICU team. Messages may be sent to the Francis Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated and may be made at the service or to a/c 03-0703-0370729-01, Ref. FRANCIS. A farewell for Daniel was held yesterday, Tuesday January 31, at the Marlborough Events Centre, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. The service may be viewed live via https://bit.ly/ danielfrancisfuneral.

FRAMPTON, Nola Emily Elizabeth: Passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023. In her 92nd year. Beloved wife for 68 years of Bryce (deceased), loved mother and mother-in-law of David, and Wendy (deceased), Julie, Wendy and Philip, and Gavin (deceased). Grandmother of Roger and Ginette, Daniel and Sharmaine, Natasha and John, Liam and Monique, Hoani, Ari and Haylee, Brittany and Nathan; great grandmother of Zachary, Kristian, Mannake, Theos, Amelia and Aidan. Messages may be sent to 61 Houldsworth Street, Blenheim 7201. At Nola’s request, a cremation has taken place.

WALSH: Josephine Crystal (Jo) née McCarthy. Died peacefully at home in Blenheim on 23 January 2023, aged 76 years. At Jo’s request, a cremation has taken place with a private Memorial Service to be held. To view the full notice please visit our website.

MAHONEY, David John: Died peacefully at home in Blenheim, on Thursday January 26, 2023. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Alison and father and fatherin-law of Hayden and Nicky, and Rochelle and Graeme. Grandfather of Will Mahoney. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ian and Wendy, Bruce and Trish, Sue Tapuni, and Barbara and Terry Searle. Messages may be sent to 70D McLauchlan Street, Blenheim 7201. A remembrance service for David will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Street, Blenheim at 11am TODAY Wednesday February 1, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

BELL, Dorothy June. Passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, surrounded by loved ones. Loved wife of the late Laurie, much loved mother of Cynthea (deceased) and Richard. Deeply loved Grammie of Jasmin, Jordan, Aaron, Braden and Georgia. Adored Great-Grammie of her five great grandchildren. Loved sister of Owen (deceased) and Bruce. A huge thanks to Hospice Marlborough for their care of June in her final days. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Hospice Marlborough (031369-0365207-00) would be appreciated. A service to celebrate June’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheon and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 1pm on Thursday February 2nd 2023, followed by a Cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

HAYES: Daphne Rita. On 25 January 2023 peacefully at Wairau Hospital in her 105th year. A celebration of Daphne’s life has been held. To view the full notice please visit our website.