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Story and photo by Cathie Bell New casual clothing store CREW and petcare store Animates are to open in Blenheim next month.

Council events co-ordinator Susie Witehira is leaving the Marlborough District Council and, with husband Mark, is setting up a surfwear shop in Market Street.

Animates is to open in Main Street and is recruiting staff now.

Continued on page 2 Mark and Susie Witehira, in Market Street, where they will open their new clothing store CREW.

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Blenheim gaining new stores in spring boom Continued from page 1 The new stores are part of a rejuvenation of Blenheim’s central business district.

As well as the $2 million upgrade of paving, seating and other features in the central business district in Market Place and Bythell Place, new investors and stores are coming into town.

Outdoor clothing and equipment store Macpac is to open soon, and an Auckland investor has bought and is refurbishing the old PGG Wrightson’s building in Wynen Street for three retail tenants.

Susie says CREW will be open in about six weeks’ time in the building which used to house jewellers Pam and Ray McCormick.

It will stock brands such as

Billabong, Roxy and Ripcurl for men, women, and children from age eight up.

“There is a good gap in the market for a mid-range clothing store,” Susie says.

The couple have friends with the same store in Richmond, and have been encouraged to take the leap into business, she says.

Susie will be closely involved with the store, while Mark will continue to work at the council.

Meanwhile, Animates national manager brand and partnership Jacqui Baigent says she is really excited to bring the Animates ‘pet parent destination’ to Blenheim.

The store is to open next month in Main Street, in the old Corys Electrical building

which was sold to a local investor earlier this year.

Jacqui says Animates are working on tailoring this store to accommodate not only the store, but a state of the art grooming salon and DIY dog wash service.

“This destination for pets will also include dedicated car parking and be open seven days a week. All leashed pets are welcome to come shopping too.”

She says the company has started recruiting for staff and there will likely be around eight job opportunities for ‘local pet passionates’, including store, inventory management, sales and groomers.

Animates is a NZ operated company, and has been in operation for more than 20 years.

“We started in 1996 in Christchurch and we have been growing ever since, bringing the best products, advice and services to local pet parents.

“Animates understands the unbreakable bond between the owner and pet, we stock the best quality products and definitely know a thing or two about caring for your pet. We are committed to making the world a happier place through the love of pets.

That means that everything we do is about our pets living happier, healthier and longer lives – because that makes us humans happier!

“This store will be Blenheim’s store, run by locals for local passionate pet parents and pets, with the support from our national support team.”

Cafe spreads kindness Life is all about our interactions with other people, and Blenheim café Watery Mouth has decided to put that into action, embracing yesterday’s ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ with enthusiasm.

Café owner Juliet Partington shouted six children from nearby Blenheim School to hot chocolates for morning tea.

The children have a good grasp on what acts of random kindness are, and are planning on ‘passing it forward’ with good actions at school and home later on.

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ing people, who are very popular at Watery Mouth, are the staff from St John, and the café surprised them at the ambulance bay and St John op shop with morning tea delivered to their workplace.

Juliet says the café was keen to spread a bit of kindness in Marlborough for the day, The café has been named as a finalist in the national Hospitality New Zealand awards for excellence’s best café category. It is the only Marlborough business in the awards.

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Tsunami exercise an eyeopener for region Story and photo by Cathie Bell Preparation for a natural disaster is the key thing for Marlborough people, participants in a tsunami simulation say.

Marlborough is part of a nationwide exercise, Exercise Tangaroa, testing arrangements for preparing for, responding to and recovering from a national tsunami impact.

The day-long exercise on Wednesday started with the declaration of a 9.2 magnitude earthquake centred on the Kermadec Islands north of New Zealand.

This set off a tsunami, which event controller John Foley said was expected to have waves of three to five metres high in the Sounds and Havelock, and then as they rolled down the east coast, dropping to one to three metres.

Waves that high meant 380 properties in Havelock would be affected by water, about 1400 in Picton, and 420 in Rarangi, as well as potentially the Riverlands industrial estate.

While tsunami sirens will go off in those areas and alerts broadcast over Brian FM and other media in the event of a real disaster, crews will not be sent into the areas to clear homes.

“Not everyone is going to get the message. But they should have felt an earthquake and be listening to the radio.”

The power will be cut off quickly by Marlborough Lines before a tsunami and that will alert people too, John says.

The harbourmaster will send all ships, fishing boats, and ferries in Picton or the Sounds out into Cook Strait where they will not be affected by the tsunami.

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Daffodil Day Daffodil Day in Marlborough has raised around $60,000 although money is still being counted.

The unfortunate incident earlier in the week which saw 80 ceramic daffodils on the Taylor River Bank be driven over by a golf cart, caused $1600 worth of damage.

There is a positive however, the Marlborough Community Potters are considering making a mosaic from the broken daffodils, Cancer Society fundraiser Zoe Gray says.

To date $20,000 has been raised from the sale of the ceramic daffodils.

They can still be purchased from the Cancer Society office.

Vanuatu centre opens Crossroads is offering its dropin centre for Vanuatuan and other RSE workers from this Sunday, co-ordinator Janette Walker says.

The centre at Redwood Street will be open from about 10am until 4pm, with food served at noon, she says.

It offers a space for RSE workers to meet and socialise.

Gary Spence and other emergency management officials at work during Exercise Tangaroa.

works at Grassmere get automatic notifications of emergencies, John says.

Trains will be moved away from affected areas and State Highway One closed.

The airport will house planes that need to get away from affected areas, such as Wellington, but they won’t be taking ‘refugees’, he says.

“We need to get our own area sorted first. If we can, then we’ll cater for everyone else.”

The impact of closing the road and it potentially being badly damaged by a tsunami will stop supplies such as bread and milk coming to Marlborough from Christchurch, John says.

“All this will trigger panic buying.”

Deputy mayor Terry Sloan, who was one of three Marlborough District councillors observing the exercise, says the message is for people to take care of themselves first and then to look after others.

“Don’t expect any help for 24 hours. They will get there but when is not an easy question to answer.”

Council’s emergency services manager Brian Paton says the exercise was useful and there are areas to work on.

An earthquake a long way away, such as the Kermedecs, will give people time to find out and evacuate.

But a nearby quake - say from a Cook Strait fault - will cause tsunamis much faster.

“Long, strong, gone - if the shake goes on for more than a minute, if it knocks you off your feet, you need to flee to higher ground immediately.”

It is really important for people, especially those in coastal or isolated communities, to know their neighbours and to know who needs special help if evacuation is necessary, he says.

Emergency management officer Gary Spence says there are two more days of the exercise later this month, both table-top tests looking at the aftermath of the pretend event.

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McRae’s Fashions pop-up McRae’s Fashions is moving to a pop-up shop while its Market Street store is refurbished.

The temporary shop will be in High Street, next to the park.

Strait Shipping founder dies Transport industry identity Jim Barker has died.

Jim began Otorohanga Transport Group in 1963, and in 1992, with three partners, he set up Strait Shipping, expanding into the Bluebridge passenger ferry service between Picton and Wellington in 2002.

It continues today, run by his daughter Sheryl Ellison.

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not believe that tourism is not bigger here in Marlborough.

“I find it the most special place,” he says.

“I come from Treetops in Rotorua, which is magic because it’s all just native forest. This is a more manicured state, the openness in the valley.

There’s something about Marlborough sunshine that I just can’t get enough of.

“I can’t wait to see the vineyards come into leaf.

With them and the deciduous trees here, the seasons are going to be very noticeable.”

He intends to extend the vegetable and herb gardens, and use local produce from the Sounds and vineyards, which he describes as ‘just amazing’.

Story and photo by Cathie Bell Peter White has moved to Marlborough to run luxury accommodation at the Marlborough Lodge, and he cannot get enough of the Marlborough sunshine.

The lodge, previously known as the Old St Mary’s Convent , is being renovated and extended by new owner Chris Godsiff from Marlborough Travel Company, with its first paying customers booked for November 14.

Originally from Australia, Peter’s come to the lodge from Treetops, a luxury accommodation provider in Rotorua.

While Rotorua is close to Auckland and well served by transport links, he thinks Marlborough has better links and can-

Peter White, new manager at the Marlborough Lodge.

Extensive renovations are underway, with the building stripped and new insulation, wiring, bathrooms, and fittings being installed.

A new com mercial kitchen has been installed, to cater for the

lodge’s guests but also other Marlborough Travel Company operations.

The lodge will cater for up to 20 adults in 10 bedrooms and will host children over 10 years of age.

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breakfast and dinner, with the assumption they will be out enjoying the food and beverage delights of Marlborough during the day. Peter says the lodge is looking at offering dinner for people not staying overnight later on.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices 2016/17 Summer Sports Applications are invited from sporting codes wishing to use Council-provided sportsgrounds for the coming summer season.

Application forms can be collected from the Marlborough District Council office, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim on online at www. marlborough.govt.nz.

Applications should be addressed to Council’s Reserves & Amenities Officer, Robert Hutchinson to be received no later than 16 September 2016.

The official opening date for summer sports will be Monday 17 October 2016 and closing date Sunday 19 March 2017.

Any enquiries should be directed to Robert Hutchinson, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Creative Communities NZ Local Arts Funding Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.

The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.

Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt. nz/Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards.

Applications close 5.00 pm, 28 September 2016.

For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

Marlborough residents rate Council highly Each year Council engages an independent researcher to check out what residents think about Council and the services it provides. The feedback is taken into account as Council managers plan the work programme and continue the push to improve services.

The latest survey results show a lift in Council’s overall performance with Emergency Management, Sewerage and Community Facilities seen as the areas where Council is performing best.

Marlborough residents have given the Council a rating of 7.2 out of 10

– slightly up on last year’s score of 7.

No area is ranked lower than 6 out of 10, indicating general satisfaction with all the services Council provides.

The areas where residents believe Council has lifted its game most noticeably in the last 12 months are in sewerage services and in tourism, which is delivered through Destination Marlborough.

Overall feedback was that Council staff are helpful and friendly, providing efficient service to the community.

The results are based on a survey of 800 people from all over the district.

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The weighbridges at the new waste sorting centre are being installed now.

The system will weigh you and your vehicle before and after you dump your rubbish.

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Council’s Biosecurity team at work in Marlborough Temporary Road Closure – 29 August to 12 September Arthur Street (between Henry Street and Richmond Street) Marlborough Roads advises that Arthur Street (between Henry Street and Richmond Street) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 29 August to 12 September 2016 for the purposes of upgrading sewer connections. A bypass detour will be in place and resident access will be maintained by the contractor Simcox Construction.

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Council’s biosecurity team is at the forefront of the battle against the invasive species which are not welcome in our district.

A key priority is keeping watch for those species not in Marlborough but considered to be a real threat to the district (e.g. wallabies). The team has the job of managing those invasive species that have been found in a very few locations (like aquatic pest plant parrot’s feather) and where there is still a chance of stamping them out.

This work is often unseen but that is a sign of success to the biosecurity team! The team also has a compliance role, helping landowners manage

the continuing work required to control regulated pest species like nassella tussock.

An important part of the biosecurity team’s role is finding ways to control Marlborough’s wellestablished weeds and council invests in biological control agents as part of that work.

Some have been released and are doing very well (e.g. ragwort flea beetle), with others in the pipeline but still undergoing rigorous testing – including agents for old man’s beard. A gall mite for broom is showing real promise and is now spreading rapidly.

The biosecurity team also provides support to the very successful

Positive ageing Small environmentally-conscious households don’t always use their annual quota of black rubbish bags.

Did you know you can get a refund against your rates if you don’t use your Council rubbish bags?

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Above: Broom gall mite; a heavily galled broom bush at a release site in the Awatere Valley.

Inset: Tradescantia leaf beetle; one of three beetle species released in Marlborough by council. The beetle eats wandering willy [Jew], it is not yet well established.

Marlborough Sounds to tackle issues in their own Restoration Trust wilding patch. pine control programme For any questions about and the Grovetown Lagoon the use of biological Restoration Project. Currently, control agents, or any other council is looking at ways enquiries, please contact the to become more involved biosecurity team: biosecurity@ in supporting communities marlborough.govt.nz.

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return the unused voucher to Council and ask for a $30 credit to your rates account.

Go to Council’s website, or call in for an information pamphlet, for tips on composting and recycling – it will help reduce weekly waste.

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The Sun Welcoming place To person who moved from Nelson recently....I’ve found that too Even in churches, there’s an indifference.... people don’t want to befriend you.

Too busy....excuse after excuse....

Perhaps ‘more welcoming ‘ should be “more welcoming” themselves, you reap what you sow, you know.

It’s not all about what others can do for you, but also what you can do for others.

I too have been in Marlborough for a short time, have not experienced an unwelcome attitude yet.

Try walking To the person unimpressed about taking four parking spots away on Scott St, I’m not sure if you’re aware but there is a big parking building other side of town and the town is quite small to walk through, also there’s a big carpark at cinemas/stadium 2000.

Maybe try walking a few metres.

Lazy dog owners Lazy dog owners, giving responsible dog owners a bad name.

Great that you put your dog’s poo in the bag provided but put the bag in the bin or take it home.

Unpredictable A cyclist is in control of his bike and deliberately avoids YOU on the paths, so here’s an idea; Control your b*&#$y dog!

Enough said.

I suggest that you try joining Neighbourly.

You said it right. Both parties were at fault.

We’re a friendly all age lot and you can always However as a dog walker I know only too well run a meetup or start a group. that dogs are unpredictable.

Have a Google and be truly welcomed.

You can’t stop your dog from running across the path of a cyclist going at any speed if its Regarding the person who complained about not on a lead and in control. unwelcoming Blenheim people.

When you walk your dog along a footpath I also moved from Nelson to Blenheim this alongside traffic do you have it on lead? year and in complete contrast have found everyone I have met here extremely friendly Give cyclists the same courtesy..

Dog walker. and welcoming!!

Love it here!

Unpredictable, control your dog, running free does not equal out of control or unpredictable.

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Picton peril!

50 kph, ferry, bus, parked cars and tourist traffic up to three lanes wide and turning anywhere!.

Right by the fun park and i site.

Pedestrians trying to cross to the tour company, backpackers, bar and restaurant, railway station, rental cars, etc.

A death is imminent this tourism year!

Get a pedestrian crossing in and speed down to 15 kph now!.

No thought out safety planning used.

Big thank you to the Blenheim Police, Search and Rescue and Farm Worker Who helped find me and get me down off the hill on the 15th of August after I fell and broke my ankle.

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Orchestra surprises with performance Over 500 people sat up and took notice as the fledgling Marlborough Civic Orchestra surprised many with the quality of its Stage to Screen performance at the ASB Theatre last Saturday.

In a varied and entertaining evening David Brooks conducted as Mozart courted My Fair Lady, Harry Potter met Bizet and Cold Play faced Star Wars. Gifted local soloists Elin Tomas (mezzo soprano) and Hadley Anderson (tenor) showed impressive poise and skill as did Peter Radcliffe with his haunting Gabriel’s Oboe.

Bubbly chatter in the interval reflected the public’s enjoyment while broad smiles in the orchestra at the final ovation revealed their own delight.

The Marlborough Civic Orchestra performed its Stage to Screen performance at the ASB Theatre last Saturday.

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Story told in tiles on school pool Students at Linkwater School are decorating their school’s pool with a serious message.

The students have been working on a research project looking at the marine environment of the Marlborough Sounds, how they would like the environment to be, and how damaged it actually can be.

As a culmination of the project, the students decided they wanted to have a mosaic project on their outdoor pool wall which would be made up of two parts, the “good” side with healthy orcas and marine life, and the “bad” side showing pollution, rubbish and an unhealthy orca.

The next phase of mosaics was the orcas, before starting on the grouting.

The school approached their local Bunnings store to ask if they could assist. Bunnings Blenheim is supplying the tiles, adhesive, grout, and other requirements.

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5 minutes with: Brayden “Dr Bray” Graham Kustom Fitness co-owner and world mixed martial arts champion

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What meal do you never get sick of eating?

Venison backsteaks with Brad Cunniffe potatoes.

One of my best holidays was...

Castaway island Fiji.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

Suits.

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I’m inspired by...

My parents and Dominick Cruz.

How do you want to be remembered?

As someone who achieves goals and helps others to as well.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

My Grandad’s.

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Tech on show for evening

By Joanne Holden Marlborough Technology Centre will host an open evening next week to show the community what their kids are creating and the careers technology classes can lead to.

‘We’re trying to promote technology in the community: how it’s changing and how it’s leading the way in terms of careers,’ associate principal Paul Sainsbury says.

Anyone is welcome to visit the centre and learn what it is about on September 8 from 5.30pm to 8pm.

Students will be working in the classrooms, a handmade car will be on display, and a biochemist will be bringing in their equipment - including a machine used for analysing DNA. Some attractions will depend entirely on what other schools and business decide to bring, so even organisers will be in for a few surprises on the night, Paul says.

Students will be in the draw to win prizes such as a drone if they bring their family members along.

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What’s your fondest childhood memory?

Eating the neighbour’s cherries, cheers Brian.

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gardening

this week with Wally Richards

Grass grubs and lawn pests In the spring when the daylight hours start to increase, plants wake up from their winter dormancy and start to grow, this is when a problem can happen in parts of a lawn - but it actually happened in autumn, when grass grubs were getting their fill of the grass’s roots before pupating.

You find this out at the end of winter or early spring when there is insufficient roots to sustain the grass growth and the grass dies.

The time to treat the lawn for grass grubs is in the autumn when the rain has moistened up the soil and the grubs are feeding near the surface so they are easy to get to and kill.

You want to use a treatment which is going to be safe for children and pets to still use the lawn. Also you do not want to use a treatment that will harm bees or bumble bees .

Chemicals in the family of Neonicotinoids are extremely harmful to bees and these include chemicals from the family such as imidacloprid (found in the brand name Confidor).

Neem Tree Powder can be used safely to control grass grubs and also root nematodes in the lawn.

If you want a really great lawn then apply Wallys Neem Tree powder to an area of lawn after the grass has been cut; lightly water to settle the powder to the soil which should be moist from either rain or prior watering.

If you have a lawn roller, roll the area to press the powder into the soil. Use around the lawn where you think the nematodes may be.

Another product is 3 in 1 For Lawns which is a combination of eucalyptus and tea tree oils along with a natural food and a wetting agent. The 1 litre concentrate is watered down at 1: 25 and applied to 50 sqM of lawn which is then further watered to take it deeper into the soil.

This is best applied after mowing the lawn and because it’s washed into the soil and is not systemic it will do its job without harm to pollinating bees.

In a few weeks or over the next few months your gardens are going to be invaded by grass grub beetles and if you can kill lots of the beetles you will greatly reduce the damage to your gardens and lawns.

Make up a spray of Wallys Super Neem Tree Oil at 5 ml per litre of water, add one mil of Key Pyrethrum and 1 mil of Raingard to each litre and go out and spray the beetles that are feeding.

Repeat every night and the pyrethrum will knock them down quickly and the Neem Oil will stop them feeding.

Porina caterpillars are another lawn pest that feeds at the base of the grass causing bare patches.

They will also chew through the trunk of young seedlings in the garden.

The very simple, safe way to control them in the lawn is to mow the grass first then later in the day make up Wallys Super Neem tree Oil at 5 mls per litre adding one mil of Raingard then spray the lawn or use a Lawnboy.

You need to get the spray to the base of the grass where they will feed.

In areas where the porina is bad a treatment about every three months is worthwhile.

Problems ring me at 0800 466464 (Palmerston North 3570606) Email wallyjr@gardenews.co.nz Web site www.gardenews.co.nz

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IN THEIR FIELD GREY POWER - the Organisation for people 50+ Many people are under the impression that membership of Grey Power is only for persons who have turned 65. This is far from the case as membership of Grey Power is open to all people aged from 50 onwards.

You become a member of Grey Power by paying a subscription to join your local Association. A portion of your subscription goes to the Grey Power National Federation. The National Federation negotiates competitive rates for electricity, gas and LPG; a discount for the Interislander Ferry and, a $2000.00 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Policy for all our financial members.

The Annual Grey Power Discount Books are renewed by each local association. An advantage from your membership is that you can access these discounts in other areas when you are travelling - just have your current membership card in your wallet.

In Marlborough we have excellent support from many business.

Our local association is active in our community. At the Annual General Meeting the members elect the Executive who then work on behalf of the membership by representing Grey Power Marlborough at various meeting and by working alongside other community organisations for the benefit of seniors in our society.

We have regular quarterly meetings with the local Member of Parliament and the Mayor; we travel to Nelson twice yearly to meet with the District Health Board.

A strong membership give a strong voice

at these meetings and ensures that the needs of Seniors are kept to the forefront.

It is so easy these days to lose what we thought we had for life.

This year has been very busy for us. Earlier in the year we sponsored a meeting with Candidates for the Marlborough Electric Power Trust and this month we will be giving voters the opportunity to meet the candidates for the forthcoming Local Body and District Health Board elections.

Our Office is the heart of Grey Power Marlborough and is open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Our friendly staff will renew your subscription; join up new members; sell you your hearing aid batteries; give you information on many and various matters that relate, in particular, to the older members in our Community.

In this digital age more and more Seniors use computers in their daily life. Our web site is very accessible and easy to use. Just go onto our website www.greypowermarlborough.co.nz and then click 'Contact us'. A form will come up. Just type your question or comment onto this form, press send, and we will receive it in the office and respond to you.

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Mark Allison and Russell Paterson of Gordon Handy Machinery Ltd are part of the team hosting a Blenheim Cultivation Demo day next Wednesday.

Team set for demo day When: 7th September, 10am - 3pm Where: Longfield Farm, New Renwick Rd (just past Fairhall School on your right hand side heading west) Put our range of agricultural and viticultural cultivation equipment to the test! Featuring equipment from Alpego, Bogballe, Gascon, Pottinger, Rata, Duncan and more!

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander If you are contemplating the purchase of a new tractor or cultivation gear, then there is a demonstration day next week you don’t want to miss.

The team at Gordon Handy Machinery Ltd are looking forward to showcasing their tractors and machinery at the Blenheim Cultivation Demo Day next Wednesday.

As a followup from their Viticulture Demo Day held in June, the team are once again inviting the public to go along and view their extensive range of agricultural and viticulture cultivation equipment.

Sales consultant Mark Allison says there will be static and working demonstrations to show what their machinery is capable of.

The event will be supported by head office staff and wholesale suppliers who will also

be in attendance, as well as staff from the Kaikoura and Nelson branches.

“This will probably be the biggest demo day we have held so we are really looking forward to it.

“We have a lot of good agency brands we want to showcase as well as our extensive range of viticulture cultivation gear. Come along, have a look around and chat with our friendly team who will be on hand to answer all your questions,” Mark says.

The event will be held at Longfield Farm, New Renwick Road located just past Fairhall School on the right hand side heading west.

It will run from 10am - 3pm and refreshments will be available.

Mark, Russell and Steve look forward to seeing you on the day.

What you can expect to see on display:

Mark Allison: 027 554 4349 Russell Paterson: 027 457 7889 Steve Loffhagen: 021 479 388

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Goal for wheel chair access helped by cheque Story and photo by Celeste Alexander The Rural Women Marlborough Provincial branch was determined to raise a “decent contribution” for the Life Education Marlborough Trust by selling raffle tickets.

Three raffles were held over eight weeks, raising $1250 for the Trust which is hoped will go towards the cost of a new wheel chair access ramp for the mobile classroom, which is currently at a prototype stage.

According to educator Renee Bouchut children requiring wheelchair access are lifted by person into the mobile classroom where possible.

She says it’s her desire to see all children be able to have access and when the new ramp is launched, this cheque “will definitely help towards the cost”.

Re p r e s e nt i ng t h e Ru r a l Wom e n Marlborough Provincial branch were Jocelyn Cresswell and Pam Macdonald who were only too pleased to hand over the cheque.

“We are proud to be supporting the Trust and would love to see the ramp installed,” Jocelyn says.

Trust chairman says; “We are extremely grateful for the support”.

Rural Women New Zealand has supported the Trust since the beginning (28 years) and chose to fundraise for it as part of their national project.

Spring warmth Long sunny spells and warm temperatures mark the transition from winter to spring this week.

Thursday, the start of spring, remained dry for the main centres although a broad swathe of cloud unfurls across the lower South Island ahead of a springtime classic: a fast-moving front.

This front has moved up the country arriving today to bring a dousing of rain to western parts.

Ahead of the front, strong northwesterly winds will whip through the east, bringing with them strong gusts but also warm temperatures.

“Places in Marlborough could reach 20 degrees today,” meteorologist Tom Adams says.

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Rural drivers: be alert Marlborough’s highway police are urging drivers to remain alert when driving even the most familiar roads, particularly in rural areas, amid a campaign urging caution on bends.

Highway patrol team leader Sergeant Barrie Greenall says drivers often become complacent on roads they use regularly, which could prove fatal.

“We do have issues because people, through familiarity, tend to drive a road they know rather than the road they see and that’s when things go wrong … they switch off the mechanics of driving and being alert.”

Rural road drivers were not accounting for unexpected events on their roads, such

as wandering stock, ice, fallen debris, road damage, fog, or errors from other drivers, he says.

“The vast majority of crashes occur on roads close to where people live and roads that they use often.

“Complacent drivers that drive the same road … they will never know there’s something wrong with that road until it’s too late.”

In order for those living in rural communities to remain safe on familiar roads, Greenall urges drivers to be alert and aware of everything that is happening on the road.

“People need to drive the road that they can see, not the road that they know,” he says.

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- weekend event guide Friday 2 International Toasted Marshmallow Day 5pm-7pm, Skating rink, Stephenson Street.

Toast some marshmallows and listen to some sweet sounds along with games, prizes and hot food for sale. Please bring a gold coin or pet food for donation to the SPCA Marlborough.

Blenheim Roller Skating Disco Skating rink, Stephenson Street, 5-8pm.

Bring your own gear or hire it all for $5. $2 entry fee. Bbq and hot drinks available.

Come and have a boogie and play some fun games. For more info phone 0277653522.

Fundraising Charity Dinner & Auction Marlborough Convention Centre, 42a Alfred Street. 6pm. Guest speaker Barry Maister and a silent and live auction. Tickets $80 each, contact John 5787072 or Leo 578 5498.

Beautiful Survivor Tour Elim Church, 26 Burleigh Rd, 7–9pm. Former child sponsor Lillian Nakabiri from Uganda has a remarkable story of redemption, also features award-winning christian artist Juliagrace.

Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock.

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, daily 10am-4pm.

NEW EXHIBITIONS: Sole Mates Shoes & Boots from the Treasury on August until October 2016 and Fran Maquire Domestic Goddess on August until 30 September 2016.

The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm-5pm, Wednesday–Saturdays, 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen 573 6868.

Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of some 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay. Ph 573 8283.

If you have an event email Lacy at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

Filling in Forms Free help with job applications, passports, RealMe etc. Fridays 10am–1pm at Blenheim Library. Run by Literacy Marlborough.

EcoWorld Picton Aquarium Meet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tuatara), Little Blue Penguin and have fun discovering animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Up close encounters at 11am and 2pm daily. Open daily from 9.30am, Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery open daily from 10.30am-4.30pm.

Art Classes and Workshops available. 204 High Street. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com.

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends.

67 Market Street, Blenheim. Ph 021 120 1717 or 021 254 2489 or info@detourgallery. co.nz.

Saturday 3 Havelock and Linkwater Quilt Show Havelock Town Hall, State Highway 6, 103pm. See gorgeous quilts and have a great day. Fabulous quilts, fantastic place, free parking and a warm welcome.

Ronga Reserve Planting Day 9:45am-5pm. Bring lunch & drink, a spade, gardening gloves and warm clothing – BBQ provided for lunch. Meet outside the Brick Oven in Rai Valley by 9.45am.

Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park.

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Supporting Hospice. Contact Alison 5785109.

Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up. Saturday mornings from 10am at The Vines Village Cafe, Rapaura Road.

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

To register anyone of any age can go to http://www.parkrun.co.nz/blenheim.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club Meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-1pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon & Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We are in the process of expanding our woodworking shed with a new, fully equipped, engineering workshop, and we welcome new members of all ages. Ph Trevor 570 5064.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am Saturday and Sunday, 10am.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

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

Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Sat, Tues & Thurs at 1pm. Come down and have a go. Ph Dale 578 4427.

2016 Plough Qualifying Event Jordan property, Old Renwick Road, 11am3pm today and Sunday. See horse teams in action, vintage class tractors, ploughs, dog demonstrations, farm/animal attractions and a sausage sizzle. Gold coin entry fee, all welcome. Strictly no dogs.

Sunday 4 Predator Trapping Workshop Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton, 8:30am–3pm. Part of Conservation Week. Morning-afternoon tea provided; BYO lunch. Email Wendy: wsullivan@doc. govt.nz.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street–John ph 5779789.

Associated Modellers Society Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm $2.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.

Havelock and Linkwater Quilt Show Havelock Town Hall, State Highway 6, 103pm. See gorgeous quilts and have a great day. Fabulous quilts, fantastic place, free parking and a warm welcome.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1pm-3pm. All welcome.

Class Act: Combined Studio Classes Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, 10:30am. Art by facilitators including Prue Matthews, Jennifer Godden and Anne Johnston and their students. The studio will be open to see the artists at work in these popular morning and afternoon Studio Classes.

Exhibition Tour - Euan MacLeod and Gregory O’Brien Millennium Public Art Gallery, Corner of Seymour and Alfred Streets, 4pm–5:30pm.

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

Fathers Day At The Vines Village, 12pm-5pm.

Free Entry!

Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com.

Thursday 8 September Expedition South - Blenheim Stopover Allan Scott Family Winemakers, Jackson’s Rd, 4–6pm. Expedition South is a major fundraising drive to save Sir Ed’s Antarctic legacy. We invite you to come out and take a look at the tractors, meet the team, grab a sausage from the BBQ and learn about the project. This is a free event, although a ‘fiver to the driver’ to support the trust would be appreciated.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Marlborough Farmers Market 9am to 12noon, every Sunday. Come and visit us at the A&P Sheep Pavilion for a delicious range of fresh produce and winter warmer brunches. Cheerfully open regardless of the weather! A&P Showgrounds Sheep Pavilion, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rd.

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Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

SET of green bunks.

Includes: mattresses, pillows, duvets, covers, eiderdowns and sheets. Excellent condition. Price negotiable.

Phone 5788132.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Evening Service

St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 578 0139

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S i n g l e Be d s / Bun k s w i t h m attresses, red tubular $ 6 5 O N O. Pho ne : 0277242391.

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Will be held on Friday 16th September at the Marlborough Community Law Office Meeting room 14 Market Street Commencing at 10am All members and supporters are invited to attend.

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5 bedroom house, short term until November, no pets, $400. Ph 02102609043.

C o mmerc i a l P r o pert y F O R SALE High profile position on Maxwell Road Neg Over $ 600,000 For more details please call Rebecca, m. 0274835-776

MATURE lady available to prepare and/or cook evening meals, make lunches, bake and ironing. PH: 5784057.

Phone 577 7868 to place your ad here

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M ONSTE R Garage Sale, Saturday 8.30am. Beaver Road. Great bargains.

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Vineyard Workers It’s now more than 30 years since we introduced the world to the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - today, our Marlborough wines are still making history. At Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand, we maintain an exceptional focus on premium products as well as results. We are New Zealand’s premier wines and Spirits Company leading the way in everything we do.

We are seeking positive, capable and self-motivated individuals to join our established teams at our Stoneleigh, Brancott and Kaituna Area Vineyards.

You’ll be actively involved with all aspects of vineyard work, from vine management activities, to supervising casual/contract gangs and operating various types of machinery.

This role requires an ability to work longer hours during the peak times of the season, punctuality and the ability to work unsupervised. Experience would be preferred, but this is not essential as training is provided which will lead to recognised industry unit standards.

Retired or semi retired?

We are looking for someone to work school holidays cleaning swimming pools.

Full training will be given, drivers licence essential as well as the ability to work unsupervised.

Call 579 6300 to register your interest.

If you have a full clean Driver’s Licence and your own transport then apply today! If successful you will not only have access to a great team environment, but you will also receive a generous product allowance.

Apply online to www.pernod-ricard.com or post your application to: Attn: Human Resources Pernod Ricard Winemakers PO Box 331 Blenheim 7240 If you have any questions in relation to the role, please call 03-520-6988.

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Machinery repairs has a position available for a Diesel Technician and field service work Machinery repairs are the service agents for Komatsu and Komatsu Forest throughout the top of the south Island.

With branches located in both Blenheim and Richmond – this position is Blenheim based and will report to the Blenheim workshop Forman.

Required skills • Heavy Plant mechanic trade qualifications or similar • Preventative maintenance and breakdown experience • Ability to work on site as required • Motivated team player, with a can do attitude • A full valid driver’s licence Position is 40+ hours per week with overtime and Saturdays when required Trade me listing number 1136092252 In the first instance please email or post CV and cover letter Machinery Repair 13 Opawa street, Blenheim parts@machineryrepairs.co.nz

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Relief deliverers wanted for all areas Are you a hard worker and looking for a relief job?

Do you have parental or caregivers support?

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Births This Week TEACHER YEAR 1

FIXED TERM (TERM 4 2016) We are looking for an experienced and passionate junior school teacher for a Year 1 class.

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ROGERS, Barbara Ellen: Peacefully at home, aged 76 years, on Wednesday August 31 2016. Adored wife of Tony, proud mother and mother-in-law of Brian and Lynn Rogers, and Kim Mears. Cherished Gran of Elisha and Tegan Wickliffe, and Bailey and Taylor Rogers. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Merle and the late Steve Waldron, Shirley and Ross Low, Pam and Ollie Hodgkinson.

Messages may be sent to 183 Paynters Road, RD 2, Blenheim 7272. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240.

Greatful thanks for the wonderful care and support provided by the Hospice staff. A funeral service for Barbara will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1pm Friday September 2, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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The media versus McCaw How much is too much Richie McCaw? It feels like the worm is turning for arguably the greatest All Black ever as he is paraded at sporting events, social events and even his own movie premiere.

A man who could do no wrong after leading his rugby mad country to two World Cup final wins is reaching exposure saturation point, right?

McCaw has been portrayed, by others not himself, as a quiet, humble, typical Kiwi guy.

Yet the first year of his rugby exile has been anything but quiet.

But I don’t believe it is all his fault.

McCaw got engaged - most people do.

He supported said fiancée with her Olympic quest - we all would do the same thing in that position.

He competed in a multisport event - a common occurrence for the fit and able.

All of those reasonably generic things gain added scrutiny because he is Richie McCaw. Sure there is his movie and hometown of Kurow wanting to make a statue of him (which looks hideous in early drafts) but this is the price he pays for his success and the price we pay for having media who have become obsessed over the ‘celebrity’ instead of the news.

Stories on McCaw, Lorde, Sonny Bill Williams and Steven Adams get way too much priority

for the complete lack of news value they have.

In a weird way, McCaw should be applauded for accepting the media scrutiny as well as he does.

Perhaps he is a shy, quiet guy but it’s unlikely that we, as New Zealanders will ever get to find out.

For the next 50 years he will be wheeled out at every major rugby moment and let’s be honest, this is New Zealand so there will be plenty of them.

Brace yourselves for the McCaw wedding album, McCaw’s first child - it’s all coming.

Don’t like it, don’t read it and don’t follow me into the cinema to watch his movie this week.

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Kids’ motorcross popular

By Cathie Bell The Marlborough Mini Madness kids’ motorcross event this weekend has exceeded organisers’ expectations with more than 50 children entered.

Organiser Ross Davis says the event, to be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Marlborough Motorcycle Club tracks up the Northbank Road, is open to children aged from five years to 11 years, with a non-competitive section for parents.

“We’ve actually exceeded our expectations, with 56 entries, which is 20 more than I was expecting.

“They’re coming from Christchurch, the West Coast, Nelson, Tasman and here.”

There will also be four parents taking part,

bringing total entries to 60.

The event has been timed well around other events in Nelson and Christchurch, Ross says, as well as being timed to run from just before lunchtime Saturday to midday Sunday, which may have boosted its popularity.

There has also been ‘a bit of effort’ put into the tracks, he says, making it easier for people to ride.

“We’re putting a lot of effort in to make sure it works well.”

The event will have several categories, including Small 50cc MX, Big 50cc MX, 5 to 8 years Trail, 9 to 11 years Trail, 7 to 8 years 65cc MX, 9 to 11 years 65cc MX, and the non-competitive Mums and Dads’ section.

Maxxus Blick of Blenheim will race in the Big 50cc MX class this weekend.

Take on the Queen Charlotte Relay Online and postal entries are being taken for the Queen Charlotte Relay set for Saturday, September 17.

This relay is one of the oldest road relays held in New Zealand and still running on a State Highway attracting teams from all over the country.

The event is a five person relay starting at Waitohi Domain, Picton finishing in Havelock outside the Havelock Hotel.

The relay was for runners only until 2002 when due to popular demand a walkers grade was introduced.

The walkers are not refereed so it is social walking.

Visit the Harriers website for more information.

Stunning seaside views and plenty of fun is what’s on offer at the annual Marina2Marina event, coming up on October 1.

Registrations are now open for the 13km Snout Run, the 9km Marina2Marina track and the 2km kids dash.

This year will see the team category back where friends, workmates or family can take part, winning a range of team prizes including best dressed.

MacDonald to take on Crusaders role Leon MacDonald has been appointed as the Crusaders’ assistant backs coach for the 201718 seasons.

Tasman CEO Tony Lewis confirmed that MacDonald would continue as Head Coach of Tasman in the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup.

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Sports events or news tips Sharyn Haig, Lynda Brazier, Sonya Barritt, Huia Crosby, Jonell Kilmartin and Eunice Moni.

Huia led a group of people through a ‘Zest’ exercise programme on Wednesday.

Tussock Run enjoyed by all

By Celeste Alexander Jac Lockington was one of the many that took part in the Tussock Run held by Seddon School last weekend.

She says it was a last minute decision that she and a friend would participate in the 5km leg, so her mobility scooter nicknamed ‘Indy’ was loaded onto the trailer and the duo set out to tackle the Tussock Run challenge.

There were many laughs had particularly when Jac had to navigate some hills “trying not to roll Indy while laughing my socks off”, and says overall they thoroughly enjoyed the event.

There were expressions of elation on the faces of those who finished and plenty of

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Getting zesty for good health Story and photos by Celeste Alexander Huia Crosby has been leading the charge on health with a group of people taking part in a 10 week exercise programme called ‘Zest’.

The programme was the idea of Age Concern Marlborough after a number of its clients requested an option for gentle exercise. It’s aimed at people aged 65 and over, but no one will be excluded.

Support worker Catherine O’Donnell approached Huia, who operates Huia Holistic Health, to run the course.

On Wednesday the Sun was invited to see the programme in action, and if the smiles and laughter were anything to go by, all were having plenty of fun.

Huia shared many tips on health, particularly on the importance of staying hydrated with summer ahead.

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support shown between groups who took part together.

Local man Billy Hebberd has continued his winning streak after placing first place in the 10.5km run category, followed by Gus Marfell and Chris Grammer.

In the 15km run category Stephen Blackwell managed to top the leaderboard ahead of Robbie Barnes and Megan Craig.

Seddon School principal and the ‘Friends of Seddon School’ support group who organised this year’s event were pleased with the numbers and say the money raised from entry fees, auction and raffles will go towards the school’s sustainability initiatives, mainly installing solar panels.

Top three results in each category: 5km Tussock Run 1st Jacob Babb, 2nd Finn McKenzie and 3rd Leo Marfell.

10.5km Tussock Run 1st Billy Hebberd, 2nd Gus Marfell and 3rd Chris Grammer.

15km Walk 1st Dave Leahy, 2nd Jonathan Martin and 3rd John Baxter.

15km Run 1st Stephen Blackwell, 2nd Robbie Barnes and 3rd Megan Craig.

RIGHT: Jac Lockington tackled last weekend’s Tussock Run on her trusty scooter affectionately named ‘Indy’.

please contact Cathie or Celeste at news@blenheimsun.co.nz

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