DELIVERERS WANTED

We are currently looking for a service/Install technician for Marlborough. While preference would be given to a Mechanic or Auto electrician don’t cross yourself off the list. If you can prove you have a strong mechanical inclination this could suit you. We have Engineers doing this role who are working out perfect. We provide full back up and support for our workers just like our customers. We offer an attractive remuneration package to the right applicant.

What we need:

• Experience with engines and general small machinery

• Can do attitude team player

• Able to work unsupervised

• Awesome sense of humour

• Class 2 license or able to get (we can help)

• Head for heights

• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand

We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and we expect that all of our staff deliver on this promise. We will train and support the right person who has a passion to be part of a growing and innovative business. To apply you must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which incudes drug testing and health screening.

Apply with your cv and cover letter to: andy.mccallum@nzfrostfans.com

Or give me a call on 021 468 336

Customer Service Officer

Ko ngā kōrero mā tēnei tūrangi | About the role

Do you enjoy working in a team and relate well to a wide range of people? We are seeking positive, enthusiastic individuals to assist in providing excellent customer service to our local community and Council staff. The Customer Service Officer role has variety and includes a mixture of in-person, phone and electronic interaction; therefore you must be confident in these areas.

We have two vacancies (one full time and one part time) that we are looking to fill. If you are interested in a part time role, then please note your preferred hours in your cover letter. Our normal business hours are between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm (Monday to Friday).

Ko ngā pūmanawa ōu | About you

You will need to be a team player, be adaptable, resilient, and a quick learner. You will need to be able to multi-task, problem solve and use initiative without compromising on quality on a daily basis.

Customer Service Officers at Council need to be friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous. You will require excellent listening skills, enthusiasm to assist with a wide range of customer queries and a level of local knowledge is preferred. You will also need great inter-personal skills and be computer literate.

Ko ngā āhuatanga pai | What we offer

• A workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing.

• An environment where input, initiative and innovation are encouraged.

• An hourly rate of pay of up to $27.21 (this will depend on the knowledge, skills and experience you have to offer).

• A great benefits package (including Health Insurance, Income Protection and Life Insurance, 5% Superannuation, 5 weeks annual leave).

If you’re ready to progress your career with Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Wairau - tono mai | apply now!

Applications close 5.00 pm on 27 April 2022.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/yourcouncil/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information (or for a copy of the Job Description) you are welcome to contact Jane Robertson (Customer Service Team Leader) on jane.robertson@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

Annual General Meeting

The 75TH AGM of the Marlborough Repertory Society will be held on Sunday 7th May 2023

3.00 pm, Boathouse Theatre Guest Speaker, refreshments, celebration!

Clothing Alterations: by Lynette

Antique Buyers

Gold Jewellery, scrap gold Pocket watches, wrist watches

Old bank notes & old coins

Military & other medals

Sterling silver, Ivory, old pens

Paintings & Maori artifacts

Clocks, Fun Ho & tin toys ph 0800 00 24 25

Moorcroft, Clarice Cliff etc.

Eric Jackson Antique Buyers, PO Box 665, Picton

Marlborough Returned and Services Association (Incorporated)

Poppy Day Appeal

is Friday 21st April

Office Administrator Blenheim Methodist Parish ANZAC DAY

Marlborough Returned and Services Association (Incorporated)

Rugby programmes books and badges wanted small to large lots any considered ph 0800559922 bAy o NE ts , swords and military knives wanted modern and old any considered 0800559922 s mok i Ng items and memorabilia wanted, Tins, pipes and old lighters any considered ph 0800 55 99 22 m ilitA R y items wanted badges, buttons, uniform and equipment any considered modern or old 0800559922 wANtED TO BUY- Old tobacco tins, NZ postcards, military items, garden tools, woodworking tools, records from the 1970’s/80’s, old petrol station related items, fountain pens, crystal decanters/whisky & wine glasses, NZ history books, gold jewellery, antique bottles, Tonka, Fun Ho & tin toys, white Crown Lynn vases & swans & all collectables. Collector of NZ / Maori & whaling related artifacts. All of the above are popular & fetching good money at the moment. Free quotes we travel. Rarity, condition & collectability = more $$$. Just Browsing 26 Battys Rd (03)5775402

Book your space now in our next (by 3pm Tuesday)

Golf Results

Wairau Valley Golf Club

Sat 8 Apr: Stableford: Leanne Young 40, Grant Hagen 39, Rex McGarry 39, Brian Roughan 36, John McLauchlan 36, Toyah McKinney 35

Sat 15 Apr: Medal/LGU/Top Dog Qual: John McLauchlan 68, Mel Hampton 68, Rob Chee 69, Bevan Boon 69, Jan Rutherford 71, Maureen McKenzie 72, Glen Griffiths 73, Richard Bruce 74

Picton Golf Club

Sat 8 Apr: James Fattorini 38; Nick Wright 37; Leigh S/Smith, Richard McLean, 35; Mike Ashworth 34; Tim MCaffrey 33.

Tue 11 Apr: Judy Jones 37; Anita McCaffrey 36; Helen McIsaac 34; Lynette Pearce 33; Ricky Ashworth 32.

Thu 13 Apr: Tim McCaffrey , Ian Aldridge , Richard McLean 40; Nick Wright ,Tony Calvert 38; Ant Booker, Barry Slater 37; Gary Aldridge 36.

Blenheim Golf Club

Wed 12 Apr: Women’s Stableford Hidden Holes - 1st Div - Elaine Brown 8. 2nd Div - Dawn Walker 4.

Blenheim Service at Seymour Square Tuesday 25th April 12pm.

Following the parade and service at the Cenotaph, a function for Returned & Service Members will be held at the Marlborough Events Centre from 1pm-4pm.

Thu 13 Apr: Men’s Medal - Blue Arthur 67, Steve Anderson 67, Alex Herd 67, Ray Herd 69, Colin Pitkethley 70, John Cootes 71, Graeme Daines 71, Grant Flynn 71, R Van Asch 73, Doug Shaw 73. 9 Hole - Dean Ormsby 24, Barry Mosley 20, Ian Clark 15, Mike McConnel 15.

Sat 15 Apr: Edgar Clarkson - Tom Bainbridge 52, Ray Herd 52, Buck Asplet 52, Luke Yarrall 51, Desz Campbell 50. March Trophy: Rachael Bell 43. Geoffrey T Sowman NTP for 2 3/12 Bluck Asplet. Fairweathers NTP 9/18 Buck Asplet. 18 hole Competition: Jenny Evans 35. Don Lamond 35.

Death notices

LAMBIE, Anthony John: On Thursday April 13, 2023, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Loved husband of Judy, loved father and father-in-law of Even and Linda, Sharyn and Stewart. Loved grandad and great grandad of all his grand and great grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff of Ashwood Park for all their care and support of Anthony and family. Messages may be sent to 1/99 Redwood Street, Blenheim 7201. A private cremation has taken place.

W: www.sowmans.co.nz

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.

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

ALLEN, Janice May (née Templeton):

On Saturday, April 8, 2023, peacefully at Wairau Hospital. Aged 75 years. Beloved wife and soulmate of the late Robin. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Sarah, Phil, Simon and Juliane. Devoted Grandmother to Elliette and Tamlyn, James and Ethan. Treasured sister of Patricia. Special thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital for the care they provided Janice. Messages may be sent to the Allen family c/- 4 Morton Street Berhampore, Wellington 6023. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Church of the Nativity. A service for Janice was held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim on Friday April 14.

T: 03 578 4719

E: sowmans@funerals.co.nz

W: www.sowmans.co.nz

Margaret Ellen: Died peacefully on April 12th, 2023 at Hospice Marlborough in her 91st year. A funeral service for Margaret was held on Sunday, April 16th 2023 at Cloudy Bay Funeral Services followed by private cremation. To view the full notice please visit our website.

ENGLISH: Tui Virginia: On 17th April 2023, peacefully at Kaikoura Hospital surrounded by her family, aged 97 years. A Funeral Service for Tui will be held at the Harvest Life Church, Nelson Street Blenheim on Friday 21 April at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery. To view the full notice please visit our website.

GRANT: Christine Helen (Chris): 4.6.1938 – 13.4.2023. Suddenly and unexpectantly at her home in Blenheim, in her 85th year. To enable distant friends and relatives to be with us, we will celebrate Chris’s adventurous life with a memorial service at St Andrew’s Church on Monday 31st July at 2.00pm. To view the full notice please visit our website. Cloudy

MCKAY: Patricia Lesley (Pat): On 14 April 2023 peacefully at Ashwood Park after a short illness, in her 93rd year. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Thursday 20 April at 11am followed by a private interment. To view the full notice please visit our website.

STRINGER: Norman Leslie: 1.12.358.4.23. Loved husband of the late Margaret Rose (Blenheim). A private cremation has been held. To view the full notice please visit our website.

Acknowledgements

NOONAN: Diane Daphne (nee Munro): Passed away suddenly on April 14, 2023 aged 73 years. As she wished, Diane has already been cremated. A memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held at the Papanui Club, 310 Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui, Christchurch at 2pm, Friday 21 April 2023. All welcome. To view the full notice please visit our website Cloudy

DAVIDSON, Ngaire Eunice (née Grantham): On Friday April 14, 2023, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim Davidson. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Leigh and Tony, Mike and Delia. Cherished Grandmother to Nicholas, Sophie, Oliver and Grace. Special thanks to the caring team at Hospice Marlborough who are nothing short of amazing. Messages may be sent to the Andrews and Davidson families at 211 Paynters Road, RD2, Blenheim 7272. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Hospice Marlborough: https://www.marlboroughhospice.org.nz/donations/ a/c No 03-1369-0365207-00 (ref: IMO Ngaire Davidson). A farewell for Ngaire will be held at Waikanae Funeral Home, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae at 1.30pm on Friday, April 21.

T: 03 578 4719

E: sowmans@funerals.co.nz

W: www.sowmans.co.nz