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Renwick Hall future Story and photo by Annabelle Latz The Renwick community will have an opportunity to share their thoughts about the future of the Renwick Hall from next Friday, when a survey is distributed.

Arthur Bishop, from Renwick RSA, said Renwick Hall has the potential to be an excellent facility for the whole community.

He meets at the hall once a month with the Renwick RSA group.

“It will just take some good communication and a positive look into the future.”

For the last five years, the demand for use of the Renwick Hall has ground almost to a halt, as pending maintenance work like better heating has made it a less desirable facility.

It now barely meets educational and cultural needs.

Renwick Hall was built 30 years ago, on land gifted by the RSA to the Crown, to serve as a Memorial to those who lost their lives serving the country, and a facility for the school and community.

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On-line readers soar The Sun newspapers website continues to grow with more than 36,000 hits for the month of July.

Readers are from as far away as Canada and England.

The majority by far are New Zealanders more than 27,100 (75%) , Australia is next highest with more than 5000 readers.

Sun publisher Les Whiteside says July was our highest month ever, with more than 9000 readers weekly.

Not many weekly or twice weekly papers have that number of on-line readers he says.

The digital version of the Sun has always been popular, but 9000 readers weekly is very high.

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respondence, letters, from Perth and the Gold Coast readers in Australia.

The Sun has the largest circulation in Marlborough, backed up by the 2011 ABC Audit earlier this year.

Since the Sun started publishing twice weekly our readership has soared.

The Friday Sun has been welcomed by our readers and advertisers, it has exceeded way beyond our expectations say Les Whiteside.

The Sun website will be developed further, but not at the detriment of the printed Sun. Our business is in the printed copy and we will not undermine

this in any way.

“If it is good enough for Warren Buffet (one of the richest men in USA) to have

confidence in print, it’s good enough for us to continue down that path,” Les says.

Motor vehicle sales improve MTA spokesperson Ian Stronach said “The market for new vehicles has been strong throughout 2012 so far.

Craig McDermid CEO of Blenheim Toyota agrees, “commercial vehicles have been particular strong.

Even one or two grape growers have been purchasing new vehicles” he says.

July saw new vehicle sales continuing to fly the flag for economic recovery with strong sales evident across most segments of the market.

Toyota with 1,098 units was the top selling

brand (18 percent market share), Holden was second with 735 units (12 %), Ford 628 units 10 % Holden Captiva was the top selling passenger car with 261 units, Suzuki Swift 242 and Toyota Corolla 235.

Toyota was the top selling commercial vehicle brand wiith 531 units (25 percent market share) followed by Ford with 376 (17 %) and Nissan 218 (10%).

Last month, 8,361 new vehicles were sold overall, compared to 6,705 in July 2011, an increase of 1,656 units (25 percent).

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New car sales were well ahead with sales of 6,208 units up 1,329 units (27 percent), compared to the same month last year.

Year to date, new car sales are ahead of 2011 by 8,183 units (23 percent).

New commercial vehicle sales of 2,153 units were up 327 units (18

percent) compared to July 2011.

Year to date, overall new commercial sales are ahead of 2011 by 1,310 units (10 percent).

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A way forward for Renwick Hall Continued from page 1.

“With maintenance, it might be able to be used by district nurses, health professionals, WINZ, or office space.”

Arthur would like to see a bigger display area for war medals and a memorial feature.

Mu r r ay Ne a l l ives i n Renwick, and remembers it being built.

“A lot of community support went into it, and there is still a reason for it to be seen as a community resource.”

He said a strong community voice is needed for the future success of it.

“We can’t keep just plodding along with the status quo,” said Murray.

Currently, the Education

Board, Marlborough District Council and the RSA manage the hall.

Anthony van der Water from the Renwick Hall Committee said the community needs to be kept informed of the progress of the hall.

“It’s certainly a positive group going forward for the benefit of the whole community.

A plan for the future of the hall must be established before funding for maintenance can be applied for.

“The hall is in a great spot in the town, and Renwick is growing so we need to grow with it.”

“I’m sure we can do it, I have no doubt about that,” said Helen Miller, Murray Newman and Sue Neal outside the Renwick Hall.

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Road slip south of Ward State Highway One, approximately 20 kilometres south of Ward, was closed Thursday morning due to a slip that was covering both lanes.

Yesterday the slip was still on the move and the road was not likely to open again until this morning.

Due to the location, the only detour for motorists was via the Lewis Pass through to Murchison and down the Wairau valley to Blenheim.

Of the 47 signs required as part of the review, some already exist and require just a sticker, and some need to be put up, totalling $2500, which Peter said was not a huge cost.

Dog exercise areas have been mapped out, and fencing for this will be included in next year’s budget.

A waterway is not an automatic requirement for a dog to be on a lead, unless it lies within an area where that rule exists.

“This is a subtle but important shift to realise we have been a bit tough on people,” said Peter.

More than 1000 people have put forward 300 submissions since April on the dog policy rules.

The council began its hearing process in April, and has begun a drafting process of the rules.

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By Annabelle Latz The stance on where dogs are not permitted in the district seems to be softening.

Cr Peter Jerram (right) said at yesterday’s Marlborough District Council Business Meeting there was a need to listen to what dog owners wanted to see in the Dog Control Policy and Bylaw.

Dogs are now allowed in the Picton CBD, which was initially a banned area for the reviewed policy and bylaw.

After much reviewing and discussion with the community, some areas originally classed as ‘onlead’ have been changed to ‘offlead,’ with more signage visible to clearly identify where dogs can and cannot go.

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Business Business Site to Blenheim Leads the Pack at Domino’s Rally Domino’s Pizza Australia and New Zealand Rally Awards 2012 has given this year’s Leadership Award to Chris Donnelly of Domino’s Blenheim, who was up against tough competition in both New Zealand and Australia.

The award recognises outstanding achievement across all categories including customer service and delivery, sales and leadership potential.

Interislander marks anniversary Interislander will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Monday 13 August - 50 years to the day since the Aramoana made its first sailing from Wellington to Picton.

Between 7am and 8am on Monday morning, staff and passengers will be handing out special birthday cupcakes at the Wellington Terminal before the 8:15am Kaitaki sailing.

The 2:30pm Aratere sailing from Wellington to Picton on Monday afternoon has been designated the ‘official birthday sailing’.

Spiegelau International Wine Competition Entries are open for the Spiegelau International Wine Competition.

Last year Villa Maria won the top award - Champion Wine of the Show - with its Single Vineyard Ihumatao Chardonnay 2010.

Entries from France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, South Africa and Australia will join local wines for the competition being held 4-6 September.

More than 1,000 wines will be evaluated using as many as 3,500 style-specific glasses.

Producers can enter on online at www.wineshow.co.nz.

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Salary and wage rates increase Salary and wage rates, which include overtime, increased 2.0 percent in the year to the June 2012 quarter, according to Statistics New Zealand.

This includes a 0.4 percent rise in the June 2012 quarter.

Labour cost index (LCI) private sector salary and wage rates increased 2.1 percent in the year to the June 2012 quarter.

Public sector rates increased 1.6 percent in the same period.

The increase in the latest year resulted from a 1.6 percent increase in central government and a 2.4 percent increase in local government salary and wage rates.

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A local businessman has until the end of September to confirm the sale of the old Water Dynamics site on Main St. The 1806 sqm2 site next to Burger King on the corner of Main and Opawa streets has been on the market for nearly three years.

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The old Water Dynamics site on Main St.

been various developers looking to purchase but they have had difficulties obtaining the necessary consents to progress further with this site, creating headaches and frustration for them.

On October 26 last year the Sun ran a story that said the Auckland owner of the empty Main St

property is growing more and more frustrated at the length of time it is taking to get resource consent for the building.

Mr Powell told The Sun at the time he and his company are becoming increasingly eager to obtain resource consent and begin developing.

“Things have got to take their course, but we’re just quite disappointed with how long everything has taken to get a development proposal off the ground,” he says.”

Now a Marlborough businessman is considering his options to develop the site says Grant Baxter.

New ideas to help to grow business

By Robbie Parkes Vacant shops may scatter Blenheim’s CBD, but new developments and ideas are underway to help grow business in the region.

Chamber of Commerce general manager Brian Dawson said the empty shops in town were a concern that needed to be addressed, but there was always a natural movement to business.

“And Marlborough will always win out in the end.”

People will be drawn to the location, and benefits of the region, including the wine industry and climate.

The Chamber has been working with the Marlborough District Council on these issues.

One idea is to use those empty spaces as temporary displays or art galleries.

“If there are landlords out there, working to create a sense of fullness, we do have artists who would love to have the opportunity to put their works on MDC manager of strategic planning and display.” economic development Neil Henry.

He said new developments in town, including the Queen St Pocket Park, will underneath the surface. help attract and retain people in the CBD, The Chamber encourages landlords to and the two-way Market St work will contact them so they can assist in finding provide a better link to the Marlborough new tenants.

Clubs and hotels.

The Council’s business portal launched In the long term, the Chamber needs to in July, “Smart Business Marlborough,” is get more people thinking about business, directed at existing businesses wishing to and help facilitate talks between retailers expand, and investors who want to relocate and Council, said Brian. to the region.

“We do need to provide some more It aims to streamline Council processes to attention to the challenges in the CBD.” make it easier to do business in the region.

Brian said we should to be mindful of “What we’re offering people who have the visual aspect of empty shops, but Council issues is a single point of contact,” we may not know what is happening Council’s manager of strategic planning and

economic development Neil Henry.

But, he said that service will not touch on the vacant shops in town.

Neil heads the project in conjunction with the Chamber, and said the focus is on the higher level projects in the region.

“Over time we want to see what industries will lead Marlborough into the future.”

The service has four active enquiries they are working on.

“We’re just working through the business process with them,” said Neil.

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Ale House all go Springlands Ale House is all go says local businessman John Derry.

Everything is finalised with all consents approved.

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Projects back on the table Road safety is the priority for any money Marlborough District Council spends on roading projects.

By Annabelle Latz and Robbie Parkes Proposals like tree planting on Grove Rd were seen more as ‘cosmetic-based’ work at the Marlborough District Council Business Meeting yesterday, and not a necessity for the spending of ‘unallocated’ funding.

A $2,460,000 loan would be required for the following developments, which the Council has now put back on the table: SH1 (Grove Rd) tree planting, $380,000; Middle Renwick Rd roundabouts, $1,500,000; Jacksons/Old Renwick Rds intersection, $230,000; and Bells/ St Leonards Rds intersection, $350,000.

“Trees aren’t a prudent way of spending money,” said Mayor Alistair Sowman.

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of Market St (between High and Wynen Sts) two-way, is being re-evaluated as it is not a safety priority.

“Safety work at intersections and roundabouts is much more important,” he said. $70,000 had already been allocated to the two-way Market St project.

One suggestion was to install signs better directing people to the Wynen St car parks, instead of having a two-way Market St. Councillor David Dew said other sources of funding will be sought for the Grove Rd tree planting.

Cr Bagge said momentum must continue with the Pocket Park project and the two-way Market St project, as the voices of the public have been heard, and funding has been discussed.

Cosmetic-based work like tree planting on Grove Road (above) not a necessity.

Above: The section of Market St between High St and Wynen St for the proposed two way change.

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“There are some heart-warming stories out there about posties who go above and beyond to make sure the mail gets through,” said RWNZ national president, Liz Evans.

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Flooding and road closures continue After another turbulent week of wet weather, surface flooding and swollen rivers have again closed roads.

“Drivers must use their common sense,” said Council Assets and Services manager Mark Wheeler.

“There’s no sense in driving fast into surface water given that the shoulder of the road may have crumbled. It’s too easy to lose control of a vehicle.”

As of Thursday morning, the following roads are closed: Vickerman’s Road at Rose’s Overflow; Morgans Road; Jackson’s Road; Old Renwick Road between Pak Lims and Jacksons Road which includes Fairhall Diversion; Hammerichs Road; Reserve Road in Seddon; Ward Beach Road due to flooding at Needles Creek Ford; Redwood Pass Road, and Fosters Road in Seddon.

At present State Highway one at the Awatere Valley intersection is open to one lane only, with delays expected, and there are moderate slips along Weld Pass SH1.

Caution is advised on SH 63 from just behind Renwick up to Wairau Valley township.

Drivers are also warned to watch for flooding on Ben Morven, Godfrey, Paynters and Brookby Roads and near Fairhall School.

Localised flooding has occurred on Taylor Pass Road just beyond Wither Road and also across town at Dillons Point Road.

“The Omaka River which has caused most of the problems is not as big as it was a few days ago, and there is not as much debris being brought down with the floodwaters this time,” according to Council Rivers Manager Geoff Dick.

In some places, property owners had been finding their own driveway culverts are too small to handle the flow.

In Blenheim, surface flooding was heaviest in Springlands and Mayfield.

“The groundwater was so high in some areas that it was filling the sewerage network up,” said Council Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney.

“For the first time, we’ve installed temporary pumps at a couple of points in Springlands to take the load off the sewerage system.”

On Wednesday, more than 80 calls were received by the Council from people who were experiencing problems with their plumbing as a result of the overloaded stormwater and sewer systems.

Flooding on the Taylor river has continued all week. The walk bridge across the Taylor river near the ampitheatre is under water.

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I hope the two 18yr olds who went around the road closed sign are charged. Come on drivers take care where roads are flooded.

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How is any1 to say what a man & man or w’man & w’man share by way of love ne difrent of that of a str8 cuple like mp colin kings marriage (Sun Aug 3). People r nly scared of wot they dont undastand, shame on u mr king.

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Fantastic asset sales Dear Ed, Just reading a piece on John Key telling all Kiwis sale of Assets is a fantastic idea, we were told the same over here in Australia.

Key, like all Australian politicians talks with a fork tongue. The Queensland Govt sold of Power, Water, (Labour @ the time), where we once had only 1 lot of managers we now have half a dozen.

Both Water & Power Utilities still have to purchase from a Govt Owned Company @ a price decided by a Govt controlled Entity. When private power & water companies go for price rises once a year there seems no control on what they get. Plus there is half a dozen head offices to finance, staff, flash

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cars etc. The past 3 yrs water has risen 60 % in QLD, and still rising by 10% this year.

These rises are to pay for a $2 billion Desal Plant close to me that is not used because all Qld Dams are full, plus 10000 Hectares farms for a dam that cost 1 billion $, Interest on both purchases.

All our Labour leaders of the time said all will be cheaper under privatization, hog wash.

So do not rely on Keys silvery words, Key is in need of extra cash he can waste on his pet projects, once again, the same we put up with in Australia from Labour & L.N.P. Kerry Jacques, Tugun, QLD, Aus Ex of Blenheim

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Dear Ed, Imagine my surprise when reading in your August 1 edition that I had a Kiwi mascot named after me. I am indeed honoured and my compliments to Jimmy Johnston for his excellent choice of a name. Naturally it won the best name competition hands down.

However, I must point out to MCN’s owner, Mr Asher Mir, that by naming his apparently male mascot Leni, he relegates it squarely to the female gender or alternatively to being a crossdresser. Leni is definitely a girl’s name in many European countries.

After being unidentified for a whole year, I agree that the poor mascot deserves a name, but calling “him” Leni would make even the boldest of male Kiwis blush. Go on MCN put a skirt on her.

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Dear Ed, Bulls eye Shelly Wright you truly are absolutely right, Para swamp is the greatest eyesore example of littering in Marlborough.

We claim correctly, “Gateway to one of the most spectacular, varied and accessible Islands in the world.’

Tourists stream through via Wellington with sea and beautiful water ways into ‘Queen Charlotte Sound’ in Picton.

A huge percentage arrive straight off the ferries and away and slam bang alongside Para Swamp litter.

If they go via Grove Road another great litter of dead pines. If they nosy into the beautiful sheltered water of Kenepuru, yet another great litter on both routes. ‘Old mans beard’ if they head to Nelson heaps more smothering secondary native bush we claim to love.

South Island tourist’s bodies coined catch phrases 30 years ago. ‘One photo is worth a thousand words’.

Supply the drive off site to views beyond and snap! The camera captures that scene which is then taken all over the globe.

I was recently sent ex Herald Sun Melbourne a full page in colour of scenes from our area.

The Caption read ‘Awesome at an Easy Price’ ‘Queen Charlotte Track’.

I conducted a pre-election meet M.D.C I was given assurances of attention on O.M.B and whatever, two of those candidates are now councillors.

Assurances!! End of story.

A recent visit to Rotorua the tourist city paralleled with Marlborough showed clearly we have much bigger possibilities of development.

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Indian butter chicken and Thai green curry.

What makes you smile?

My three sons, Jacob, Cody and Alex.

What’s your pet hate?

Clutter! and gardening which I don’t do.

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Your favoured holiday destination?

Broadbeach Australia and Las Vegas.

What’s your favourite music?

Celine Dion, Simply Red and Elton John.

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

Today is my birthday and I am a staunch Gold Coast Titans rugby league fan.

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Who would you invite to dinner?

Special friends, and I would also invite Mrs Brown from the current TV show.

What’s next on your wish list?

Paris and a huge diamond ring!

A saying you like to live by?

Start as you mean to go on.

Trip to Africa has extra reward

By Robbie Parkes Marlborough woman Mieke Hilhorst was given the chance not many child sponsors get, following a one month trip to Africa.

She spent most of her time in Kenya, where her brother works as a teacher, but also where her youth group’s sponsorship child lives.

The St Mary’s Youth Group has sponsored 12-year old Joseph through Christian Child Fund for the past 9 years.

“I’ve always wanted to go to Africa so it was a big deal for me.”

Mieke and her father went to see her brother and do the “big holiday thing,” but the chance to see Joseph was there.

They visited Joesph, his parents, and five siblings, in Emali, sharing gifts from New Zealand.

She showed videos of the youth group singing.

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“For the kids, the big thing was the soccer ball.”

They also gave the family a breeding goat because they did not have any livestock.

The mother returned the gesture with a traditional basket she had made, some gourds, as well as Maasai clothes.

Mieke said to see everything you hear about but never see with your own eyes was a culture shock.

The children all slept in one bed, they lived in mud huts and had no easy access to clean water.

“That’s all they had, they had nothing else, so it was really humbling for them to invite us to their home.”

Mieke asked one of the facilitators where the money from their

Mieke, her father and brother, with Joseph (front right) and his family outside their rural home near Emali.

Photo courtesy of Mieke Hilhorst.

sponsorship actually went.

They said funding went towards community projects that supported the family, and extra sponsorship

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“My job now is to relay that to the youth group, and to get them to initiate some fundraising projects.”

“When you’re over there, there’s just this overwhelming sense of hopelessness, but we can do something for this one family.”

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Warren Buffet buys 63 local newspapers in USA.....

The cake stall at Renwick School’s cross country day on Tuesday was a huge success for a group of mothers raising money for Sophie Gilchrist.

Sophie Gilchrist

By Annabelle Latz Kelly Robertson wants a full table of items at the fundraising dinner for Sophie Gilchrist next month at Bamboo Garden Restaurant.

She has children at Renwick School with Sophie, and is working hard with other mums to raise money to help Sophie with her treatment for leukemia which she is receiving in Christchurch at the moment.

All items for the silent auction must be collected by Monday August 20.

The dinner is on Tuesday September 20.

Kelly said photos of the items and bidding forms will be on display each afternoon at Renwick School library after they have all been collected, and the auction will remain open until 8pm on the evening of the dinner.

US Business magnate, Warren Buffet

Incidents over the last week Tuesday, August 7 Overnight the Horton park pavilion was tagged. Police have no suspects at this stage.

16.30 a 25-year-old French man was arrested at The Warehouse after he was caught stealing a 3 pack of boxer shorts. He will appear in the Blenheim District Court on the August 13.

US Business magnate, Warren Buffet (one of the richest men in the world), has just invested in 63 newspapers in America.

He Says: “I believe newspapers that intesively cover their communities will have a good future.

“That Means maintaining your news advantage and throughly covering all aspects of area life, particularly local people.

“A newspaper that reduces its coverage of news important to its community is certain to reduce its readership as well.

“No one has ever stopped reading half-way through a story that was about them or their neighbours.”

Already, big items like return flights to Auckland, driving lessons, and a signed All Blacks bottle of Prenzel Sambuca are up for auction.

Kelly is looking for more big items, and also looking for small items to go in the ‘mystery envelopes’ on the evening.

She said the community support so far has been fantastic.

“With what people are doing, we are blown away.”

More than $250 was raised at Renwick School cross country day last week when a cake stall for Sophie received plenty of enthusiasm.

“Every little bit helps, thank you for all the support.”

Please phone Kelly on 021 689 280 if you would like to donate auction items.

Wednesday, August 8 At 12.40pm at the intersection of George St and Seymour St two vehicles had a nose to tail. There were no injuries, but a driver was issued an infringement notice.

At about 18.30 a vehicle left State Highway One near Grovetown and ended up in a ditch with the driver extracting himself. There were no injuries.

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The Honeybee Crucial Yet Misunderstood

T he com mon honeybee is one of the most crucial and misunderstood a n imals in our world’s ecosystem.

Honey bees have been kept in New Zealand for over 150 years. In that time, beekeeping has moved from being a home craft to a progressive industry.

New Zealand is now recognised as one of the world’s most advanced beekeeping countries, and is a leader in several important fields.

The first honey bees were brought to New Zealand by English missionaries.

The earliest record of a successful shipment was of two basket hives of bees which arrived in Northland in 1839.

Many other importations soon followed and beekeeping became a popular pastime with settlers. The first New Zealand beekeeping book was published in 1848.

Honeybee information and facts:

• Royal Jelly is a specific substance secreted by nursing bees to stimulate fertility in a new Queen Bee (a hive has only one queen).

This digested pollen and honey or nectar mixed with the special chemical sells at prices rivaling premium imported caviar.

It’s loaded with B vitamins and used as a fertility stimulant and supplement.

• When bees sting, they kill themselves in the process of defending their hives.

The barbed stinger of a bee pulls out to be left behind when stinging a victim.

This process eviscerates the bee, who dies soon after. The venom in the average

Did you know, carrots actually come in a range of colours? White and yellow carrots come from Europe, and purple ones come from the Middle East. The orange ones are a fairly recent invention, created by crossing various other colours.

bee sting is enough to cause i r r itation in most people, but some are deathly allergic.

• The three types of bees are: Queen Bees, Worker Bees, and Drone Bees.

• Queens are the ruler of the hive and the only fertile female in it. Their job is only to produce larvae which will make up the hive’s residents.

A queen bee will be replaced when losing productivity, which is often the impetus for a “swarm” when a new hive leaves the nest to find another home. The queen will mate once with several drones during her lifetime. Unfertilized eggs that she lays will become males (drones).

• Worker Bees are infertile females.

The workers literally work themselves to death.

They act as housekeepers, nursemaids, builders, guards, and foragers. They are also the only bees in the hive with a stinger.

• Drone Bees are all males and are usually born in the early summer.

The drones in a hive will be kept on standby in case the queen must be replaced. They

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willmate with the new queen, fertilizing her for production.

The mating process kills the drone.

Interesting facts:

• The brains of worker honey bees, measuring only a cubic millimetre, has the densest neuropile tissue of all animal species. Meaning they are very intelligent.

• In an average bee colony during the summer months, you can expect to find one queen bee, 250 drones, 20,000 worker bees who collect the food they need, 40,000 workers who look after the nest and the babies, 7000 eggs which are about the size of a “comma”, 10,000 larvae and 20,000 pupae.

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Brussels sprouts are low in fat, low in cholesterol, rich in vitamins and a good source of dietary fibre.

They’re breakfast in a brassica!

Blend 500g leftover cooked sprouts with your favourite combination of carrot juice, apple juice, tomato juice and freshlysqueezed orange juice.

Add the juice of half a lemon and 2 teaspoons of grated ginger.

Serve with a fresh celery stick.

• August is a good month to plan and prepare a new veggie bed.

• Prune roses and transplant deciduous trees and shrubs while they are still dormant.

• Plant peonies, lily-of-the-valley and raspberries.

• Sow tomatoes indoors and get them ready to plant out once the soil is warmer.

• Feed camelias and azaleas after they finish blooming. Trim at this time also.

• Cut or pluck dead flowers from bulbs, allowing their leaves to die down naturally.

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- weekend event guide -

Friday 10th August

Marlborough Girls College Quiz Night 7pm, tickets $25 includes cheese and dessert, MGC Finance Office, 520 8448 or Anne 027 302 301.

Upper Hutt Posse - Declaration of Resistance Album Tour Dharma Bums Club, Wairau Valley. Tickets $10.

Upper Hutt Posse are musical pioneers, producing groove driven music, first releasing this country’s first rap song in 1988 and touring with their unique fusion of rap and reggae (in both English and Maori languages) Basketball Tournament Today, Saturday and Sunday, 8am till 8pm, Stadium 2000. Come and watch men’s and woman’s teams battle it out to qualify for the BBNZ Open National Championship Tournament in October Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette.

Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395 Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton.

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Tango Lessons Improvers, 7pm, Basics 8.30pm. Nurses Hall, Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667 Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888 Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666.

Tunes for Tots Preschool music sessions. Morning tea. 9.30am and 10.30am. Nativity Church Hall. $2 Family. 578 3909 Kidzone Riverside Community House, 3pm till 5pm.

Saturday 11th August

Blenheim Country Music A fundraising Cabaret for the 2013 Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards. 7.30pm-11.30pm featuring 2012 overall awards winner Jayne Evans and local supporting artists with Marlborough Country Showband. Combined Clubs of Marlborough, Main Hall, light supper included. Tickets $17 per person. Tickets on sale at Ken Hams Music Works & Clubs of Marlborough., door sales on the night, full bar facilities available. Phone John 577 9111 or Pam 578 3922 Quiz Night – Picton Little Theatre An evening of knowledge and fun will be held at the Picton Little Theatre from 7pm for 7.30pm start.

Cost $10 for a team of up to 4 people, register your team by phoning Chris 573 8131 or Don 573 6442.

Bar available no BYO drinks but bring along your own snacks.

NZ Theatre Federation Festival of Community Theatre One Act Play Competition adjudicated by Pam Logan. One entry only due to withdrawal of Marlborough Girls’ College. Jack and Jill written and directed by Wade Millar - Marlborough Repertory, Door sales from 6.45pm - tickets $8.00 Margaret Mahy Day Blenheim Library Central Rugby End of Year Function Clubrooms, 7pm. Saturday night Fever theme, cash bar, happy hour, all past/present players and supporters welcome.

Marlborough Harriers Is the Club Road Champs at Alfa-lea, 300 Vickerman

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Street, Grovetown, Blenheim. The race brief will be at 1:45 pm and the first race will commence at 2:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to participate. Don’t forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. A reminder that to be eligible for trophies you must have paid a full club subscription.

Boot Sale 8am – 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park on Grove Rd. Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357 Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283 Pelorus Gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128 Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm

Sunday 12th August

Bella Voce Concert Marlborough Girls’ College choir, at Nativity Church, 1.30pm Marlborough Trail Rides Ellerton Farm Trail Ride, 10mins South of Kekerengu SH1, sign in from 8.30am, $40 per rider, $40 each adult $20 each child 15 years and under, mini/ peewee riders FREE (on kids track only and under parents supervision), opens 10am closes at 3pm, loop track 20km long + enduro sections. Phone Daniel 027 318 2050 Classic Cars Road Trip Blenehim Railway Station depart 10.30am, lunch at Alpine Lodge, St Arnaud, Chris 578 5943 or 1960cr@ gmail.classimotoringnelson.org.nz MX5 Car Group Brent 574 2787 AvantiPlus Blenheim Recreational Ride Sunday morning ride depart 9.00 from AvantiPlus Blenheim this ride is designed to suit all levels: recreational riders, lots of fun.

Ulysses Club Ride to the Trout Hotel for Lunch. Meet at the railway station carpark (south end) 11.45am ride departs 12noon. Prospective members welcome Pony Club Pony Club Grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984 Kaikoura Cycling Club Weekly from the Kaikoura West End car park.

9.00am People’s Sunday Market New winter location 10am-1pm. Seymour Street Carpark. Jams, Books, Plants, Crafts, produce, pears flower, vegetable plants, shrubs, wood ware, soaps, jewellery & much more.

Marlborough Farmers Market Winter Market. Charles Street Carpark - 10am to 12.30pm every Sunday Rail Sail Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts.

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

Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789.

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Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379 Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale.

Malcolm: 578 8809.

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AvantiPlus & Cyclocross Marlborough Series 3 Picton, the QCC/Victoria Domain. Registration at 12.30. Kids rides - C & B Grade - A Grade, followed by prize giving.

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les ballet’s eloelle – Men In tutu’s Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th August 2012 @ 8pm Adult $60, Child u14 $57.90

by Gary Mullen & the Works Monday 20th August @ 7.30pm Admit one $79 –cash, cheque, eftpos or $81 Credit card.

Deb Webber heal anD hope tour Wednesday 3rd October Admit one $72

beatleManIa Sunday 4th Nov @ 8pm Early Bird prices until 31 August Adults $46 Children (U12) $27

blenheIM & DIstrIcts pIpe banD “Celtic Crossroads 2012” Sat 1th Sep 7.30 and Sun 2nd Sep 2pm Adults $25, Child u18 & Seniors 65+ $20

peta MathIas This Saturday

Blenheim Country Music Clu b Inc. Presents a Fundraising Cabare t.

Thi s Sat urd ay, 7.3 0p m at Clu bs of Marlborough. Door sales ava ilable $17 (includes light supper)

Wednesday 21st November 2012 @ 7.00pm The Wisheart Room Admit One: $52/$53 Credit Card

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entertaInIng angels Wednesday 12th September - Saturday 22nd September 2012 @ 7.30pm - Sunday show 4pm Adult: $29.50/$30.50 Credit Child (u19) $21.50/ $22.50 Credit Senior(65+)/Group(10+) $25.50/ $26.50 credit

Purchase from the Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Blenheim New World or Take Note Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Transactions fees apply for phone and internet bookings

To advertise your business, call Tanya on (03) 5777 868

Bas ket bal l Tou rna me nt, Today, Saturday and Sunday, 8am till 8pm, Stadium 2000

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Fruity history for wine

MIke Trought says the Bragato conference in Blenheim this month is a great opportunity for whole wine industry to get together to learn and share ideas.

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Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Mike Trought remembers reading a letter written in 1972, stating there was no future for grapes in Marlborough.

He is Principal Scientist at Plant and Food Research, based at Marlborough Research Centre.

The letter was from Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, to the Marlborough County Council, stating Marlborough was too cold for grapes, and there was an oversupply.

“I guess I agreed, I wasn’t even there in 1972!”

He is now a key figure in the wine industry, and will be sharing some of his thoughts at the Romeo Bragato Conference, on August 22-24, at the Marlborough Convention Centre, incorporating the Bragato Wine Awards.

As part of his PhD in England in the 1970’s, on waterlogged wheat seedlings, Mike was offered a scholarship to work with what is now known as Plant and Food,

in Auckland.

He shifted south to Nelson in the early 1980’s as a researcher for Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and in 1984 he was the first scientist appointed at the research centre in Grovetown.

“It was fun, and still is. I had a very broad brief, to look at the challenges facing the agricultural and horticultural industries in Marlborough, and solve them.”

In 1986 an oversupply of grapes occurred due to Australian wine imports.

“Essentially we had been doing bulk white wine, so many companies just went broke.”

Vineyard owners were being offered $6500 from the Government to pull out their grapes before harvest, and replanting quality varieties.

“Some people had vines amongst a hay paddock, looking for $6500 basically to get his hay mowed.”

In the early 1990’s Mike predicted a move east

towards the sea for viticulture.

During some research at the time with MAF, he studied the benefits of planting grass between vines, to control growth and disease.

At the time there was an outbreak of Phylloxera, a root aphid that attacks the most common grape vine, Vitis Vinifera.

As a result, 4000 hectares of grapes had to be removed, and were replaced with grafted plants more resistant to disease, and of general better health.

“The industry was replanted with better material.”

This process took up to seven years, and more varieties were introduced to Marlborough.

“The Bragato conference is a really good opportunity for the industry to take a stock take of where it is, and hopefully be stimulated by identifying with people and researchers – to challenge their understanding.”

Ewe gives birth to four Lambing percentages should be well up for one farmer in Tua Marina.

It was a quadruple surprise for the farmer when they discovered one of their Suffolk ewes had given birth to four lambs overnight at the end of July.

“We were amazed. She has had twins and triplets, but never four.”

The mother is feeding them all herself, and they are surviving the wet conditions superbly.

“She has been a very good mum.”

Rain has slowed grape pruning The recent continuous rain has caused some delays for the pruning season, but where possible workers are still out trying to get pruning completed.

Access to some vineyards for machinery (stripping machines) is restricted at the moment and this will see some work delayed until the ground dries out a bit.

Labour numbers are down as many of the backpackers are finding the weather too challenging and moving out of the region.

Wine Marlborough is encouraging Growers to talk to their Contractors to ensure they are on track, and anyone with concerns should contact Claire Wilson at Wine Marlborough, 03 577 8440 or 027 577 8440, or Dominic Pecchenino (Chairman Marlborough Winegrowers), who are currently working to ensure the regions pruning is completed on time.

This vineyard at Dry Hills has been flooded for more than a week.

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A clean start for dairy farmers Attention to the environment today will benefit farmers in the future.

They are the thoughts of Brent Morrison, third generation dairy farmer in Rai Valley, milking 420 cows.

He is a key figure in the Environmental Dairy Farm Plan programme, a new initiative set up by the Marlborough District Council.

Brent and his wife Caralyn are encouraging other dairy farmers to follow his footsteps of environmental design on farms.

“Because it doesn’t matter how good you are, you can always improve.”

Brent said farmers have been holding their own meetings for years, discussing the best methods for looking after the land, and it is good to see the council getting on board.

“When you don’t communicate, you just get a ‘them and us’ situation.”

“We love our land, and want to be able to pass it on to the next generation.”

Five years’ ago Brent redesigned his silage pit, which now includes a concrete sump and a submersible pump, and any leakage gets pumped to the effluent pond which eliminates

Funding helps pine control in Marlborough Sounds

The Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust has secured more than $190,000 towards further wilding pine control in the Marlborough Sounds this year.

Control will take place in Kenepuru, Pelorus and Queen Charlotte Sounds and on D’Urville Island – with thousands of the nuisance trees controlled to the benefit of the environment and scenic values.

This year’s programme is being funded by the New Zealand Lot-

risk of leakage into the nearby stream.

A new rubber-lined storage pond has just been installed, alongside a ‘weeping wall’ and a new irrigation system.

The weeping wall, made up of 6 ml slats, created a way to separate effluent in the storage pond, producing an effective and costeffective way of fertlising when the liquid effluent is pumped out into the paddocks.

“When the pond is pumped out, it’s just about green water. That’s the pay back of the cost of construction.”

Brent said the system cost $110,000, but they will save $10,000 each year on fertiliser.

“In a decade it would have paid for itself.”

An exotic tree planting project has also taken place on the farm over the years as more land has been purchased, converting original grass areas into forestry.

“Farmers need a farm environment plan, so when they get a good financial year they can implement better systems.”

Brent said conservation cannot be seen as an “extra” on a farm, but more as a necessity.

tery Grants Board’s Environment and Heritage Fund, Marlborough District Council, Canterbury Community Trust, NZ King Salmon Ltd, Marlborough Lines Ltd, Agronica NZ Ltd, Interislander, Marine Farming Association and public donations.

In addition, the Department of Conservation and landowners are providing in-kind assistance.

The Trust plans to undertake its wilding pine control between September and January, subject to landowner approvals.

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“I just want to lead by example, we need a common way forward. I don’t want to create peer pressure. There is a real ground swell of good thinking going on.”

Councillor Peter Jerram said it was all very exciting.

“There has been a problem in the Rai Valley for some time with water quality and water discharge.”

He said this was a non-regulatory way of helping farmers.

“We have responded to farmers by putting money into this programme.”

The farm plan programme will run over the next three years (2012–2015). About 10 farm plans per year will be offered at a set fee of $1500 (half price).

It is supported by the Landcare Trust, Dairy NZ and Fonterra.

Any dairy farmer interested in participating in the farm plan programme should contact Nicky Eade at the Marlborough District Council.

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Level 3 This course is ideal for lifestyle block owners, home gardeners and/ or commercial growers and will provide key knowledge and skills required for organic growing.

The overall aim is to build ecosystems, promote biodiversity and increase soil and plant health, instead of relying on artificial fertilisers and poisonous sprays. On successful completion you will be awarded a Telford Certificate in Organic Horticulture (Level 3).

Course Start: Thursday 16th August 2012 in Blenheim with an information meeting, with classes starting in early-September.

Course Cost $250.00

Scheduled to start with an information meeting planned for Thursday 16th August, this 8 month long, one day a week, course explores the latest trends in sustainable growing. The overall aim is to build ecosystems, promote biodiversity, increase soil and plant health and avoid the use of artificial fertilisers and sprays. A science-based approach explores a wide range of organic techniques and systems. Topics covered include organic philosophies, certification, soil management, soil food webs, composting, companion planting, liquid organic fertilisers, crop rotation, green manures, weed control, pest and disease management, plant knowledge and an introduction to permaculture. This knowledge can be applied not only to food crops, but to the cultivation of any plants – from suburban gardens to pastures, orchards, shelter belts and woodlots.

Students meet once a week on a Wednesday from 9.30am to 3pm during the school terms. In addition to attending tutorials, workshops or fieldtrips, students will need to complete practical and theory assignments in their own time. You will be working towards a Telford Certificate in Organic Horticulture (Level 3). Having some prior knowledge of horticulture and growing plants is recommended although keen beginners are invited to apply.

Although this programme has a horticultural bias, pastoral farmers wishing to get an understanding of what organic farming is all about will also find this course of value.

Networking between organic growing enthusiasts is an added bonus to joining this course.

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Residential property sale price rise Over the past three months the average sale price of residential properties in Marlborough has grown 3.5% ($338,536), according to the latest Quotable Value index.

Nationwide residential property values have risen again in July according to QV. Values are up 2.2% over the past three months, 4.6% up over the past year, and are now only 0.8% below the previous market peak of late 2007.

In inflation adjusted terms values are 13.1% below peak.

“The relatively strong increase in nationwide values can be attributed primarily to an increase in the main centres,” said QV.co.nz research director Jonno Ingerson.

He said first home buyers are also active, spurred by low mortgage interest rates.

“This is starting to encourage property inves-

tors and small developers back into the market, although investors are now careful to ensure their purchases return a decent yield rather than relying on capital gain.”

“There has also been an increase in activity in the middle to upper range of the market which can possibly be attributed to people coming back into the market after having held off for several years,” he said.

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SBS welcomes customers

Lions Club District Governor Peter Mechaelis (left) and fellow Foundation members surprised Felix Brice at the conclusion of their meeting on Thursday with a birthday cake. Felix turns 90 on August 19.

SBS Bank Blenheim Branch Manager Greg Stretch (left) and SBS Bank Chief Executive Ross Smith celebrate the official opening of SBS Bank's newly relocated Blenheim branch.

Over 80 SBS Bank customers and local business leaders attended the event which was held on Wednesday night. Photo courtesy of Jacqui Leslie Photography.

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Marlborough Trials Centre LTD is experiencing unprecedented growth in the Can-Am ATV market and we need another experienced technician to work across our broad range of products, in particular Can-Am ATV, Trials and Enduro Motorcycles.

We are a multi franchise operation selling and servicing Can-Am ATVs, Sherco Trials and Enduro Motorcycles, Montesa, Clipic & GasGas Trials Motorcycles.

To apply you will need to be able to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers. You will also need to be able to work unsupervised and enjoy doing a variety of work to a high standard.

This is a full time position with the possibility of rostered Saturday mornings.

We would be keen to talk to vibrant and enthusiastic Service Technicians who are qualified and have a high level of diagnostic and computer skills.

It would be an advantage to be trade qualified and have a current full time drivers licence.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work in the field service area and the ability to work independently.

You will be able to develop your skills with a growing dealer, working with the premier brand of ATV and off road Motorcycles servicing all brands.

Applications close 5.00pm Thursday 20th September 2012, or until position is filled.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit and drug testing may apply.

Please apply in writing with your CV to: Situations Vacant, c/o Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd, 53 Grove Rd, Blenheim 7201 Or Email to: scorpa@trialsnz.co.nz

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BANKNOTES wanted.

NZ, Australian, USA and other countries. Pre and post decimal. Phone Benjamin 0800 559922.

Birchfield coal from reefton 35kg - $20 25kg - $15

$35 Lawnmower winter service special.

Picton Equipment Centre 7 Devon St Picton.

Ph 5738150.

BAYONETS swords and military knives wanted. Modern and old.

Phone Benjamin 0800 559922.

B I G tree motor oil memorbila wanted, signs, bottles and other adver tising items.

Any considered. 0800 559922.

CAM E R AS wanted.

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COINS wanted, pennys, threepence, sixpence. Any considered.

Phone Benjamin 0800 559922.

FIRE Service/Brigade items wanted. Badges, patches, uniforms and equipment. All items considered. Phone 0800 559922.

$5 delivery charge to Blenheim Ph: 021 894 976 – day time 572 9336 evening

TILING DEMONSTRATION and questions answered

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FOUNTAIN pens wanted. Conway Stewart and Parker style. Any considered. Phone Benjamin 0800 559922.

MASONIC Lodge items wanted. Badges, aprons, jewels and regalia. All items considered. Phone 0800 55 99 22 M E DAL S wanted, sporting Military, Fire Brigade and Lodge. Modern and old. Any considered. 0800 559922.

MOT Ministry of transport items wanted. Badges, patches, uniforms and equipment. All items considered. Phone Benjamin 0800 559922.

NZR - New Zealand Railways. Items wanted, badges, signs, uniforms and china. Any considered. 0800 559922.

OLD bottles wanted.

Stone type, gingerbeer - marble codd type and others considered. Benjamin 0800 55 99 22.

O FFE R S welcome.

Fridges, couches, table and chairs, desks, tv cabinet, beds, kitchenware. 57a Main Street.

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WINTE R service for your lawn mower. $35.00. Picton Equipment Centre. 7 Devon Street Phone 5738150

for sale TRACTOR Ford 4000. $ 5 0 0 0 o n o. Lo ad er available. 575 7254.

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Sunny homestead. 4 Bedrooms plus large office and good sized double garage.

Generous living areas, swimming pool. All electric plus Rayburn wood burning stove.

Minimizes water and house heating with plenty of wood from adjoining farm woodlots.

Mature, well protected grounds.

Rental $490.00 per week or reducible to $425 per week if tenant adequately maintains, house and grounds.

Phone 578 9497 or 027 434 4967 property for sale

Muslim Association Marlborough. Jummah Salaat, Fridays 12.30pm.

Ramadhan Iftar Every Friday and Saturday Maghrib Time at Centre.

Zayd 578 3944. Fouad 027 353 2125

motorcycles New Kawasaki 2013 Models instore now at Peter Grinter Motorcycles 66 Grove Road.

health EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 5788310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St.

wanted to buy OLD cream glass cream bottles 300 mls. (Wedding decorations.) Will return if needed. Phone 5784426.

OMEGA watches wanted. Sea-master, Cosmic, Geneve, going or not.

Any considered. Phone Benjamin 0800 559922.

Phone Brian 573 6556 situation vacant

Marlborough auctions We need a mature person to work in the office, use the computer, deal with customers and be a generally good all-rounder.

Call John on 578 3663 or call in to the auctions at 12 Stuart Street.

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www.homecaredirect.co.nz or 0800 500 005 Strengthening FamilieS Coordinator marlborough “Achieving better outcomes for families” 20 hours per week An opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference.

The role of the Strengthening Families Coordinator is to support and coordinate inter-agency collaboration by facilitating agencies to work together to achieve better outcomes for families with young people at risk.

Desirable applicants will have:

• the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups

• high level of personal integrity, initiative and self-management skills

• good level of computer competency All applicants are required to forward a completed application form, CV and a covering letter that shows, with appropriate examples, your professional skills and abilities.

For Job Description and Application Form contact: The Manager, Bread of Life Trust, 14B Stephenson Street, Blenheim Phone 03 578 1355 Email:breadoflife@xtra.co.nz Applications close Monday September 3 2012

Certificate in Computer Technology (level 2 or 3) Certificate in Community Support services (Care for the Older Person) NMIT level 4 National Certificate in Retail (level 2 or 3) Zero fee (for NZ citizen or permanent residents) minimum 2 hours contact time with tutor per week . Ideal if you are looking for a job, between jobs or working full or part-time For more details call 578 0215 Ext 587 email: richmond@skillsupdate.co.nz Or call or text for Computing Julia 0275 363 707 for Caregiving Programme Eleanor 022 077 1957 and for Retail Angie 021 0303 243

Accounting Senior Allan Scott Family Winemakers require a full time Accounting Senior to join their team.

The wine industry is in a very exciting growth phase at present and the Scott family is very passionate about their product.

We are based in the Marlborough region about 10 minutes drive from Blenheim.

This is a hands on role, which requires you to be flexible and have a broad base of abilities and experience in all facets of accounting: Accounts Receivable, Payable, Banking, Foreign Currency, Payroll and General Ledger reconciliation.

Experience with Quickbooks Enterprise, IMS Payroll, and the latest Microsoft Office suite will be advantageous, although if you have strong communication skills and a “can do” attitude we would like to meet with you to discuss this opportunity.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please email your application, by Wednesday 15th August 2012, to sonia@allanscott.co.nz

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Engineering Services Manager This new role will have full control of the Blenheim Plant Engineering Services. Key aspects of the job will be to implement preventive maintenance programs, maximise plant efficiency and reduce operating costs. This position reports directly to the Factory Manager and has responsibility for 10 staff.

If you have experience in project management with a mechanical/engineering or electrical background, and are looking for a role that you can grow and make your own, then we want to hear from you. In return we are able to offer a very competitive package.

POLICE items wanted, badges, uniforms and equipment. Any items considered. Phone 0800 559922

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STIRLING silver items wanted, tea sets, cutlery sets and old tropheys.

Any considered. 0800 559922.

and toilet Separate 36m² studio with own toilet; street facing, currently a home based business on a separate meter Carport and ext extra off street parking Too many features to list - you need to see this one!!

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RUGBY programmes and badges wanted.

Small to large lots. Any considered. Phone Benjamin 0800 559922.

TAXIDERMY wanted, exotic skins, heads, birds and mounted animals. Any considered. Phone Benjamin 0800559922.

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Near new, centrally located, only minutes to CBD Large 4 bedroom home - ensuite with luxury bath Separate TV lounge, study and laundry Internal access double garage Electronic security gates and alarm system Op Opawa river boundary, offers extra living space and landscaping options Web Ref No: MB233 Contact Pauline Earle: 03 572 9939 or 027 825 1777 Please Call To View Anytime

Good Deal Real Estate Ltd (Licensed REAA 2008) A Member Of Green Door Real Estate

If you have industrial experience in a processing or manufacturing environment then we would like to hear from you. PLC experience would be an advantage but not essential as full on-site training will be provided.

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VINEYARD MACHINERY OPERATOR BRAND MANAGER – ASIA/SOUTH AMERICA

Our Workshop staff service and maintain an extensive fleet of both light and heavy vehicles from road vehicles to farm and vegetable harvesting equipment.

In a short space of time Yealands Estate has established itself as a global

The Seaview Vineyard located in the Awatere Valley in leader in sustainable wineis production.

Marlborough. At approximately 1,000 hectares, it is one of Inspired to “thinklargest boldy, tread lightly and never saywith it can’t done”, New Zealand’s premium vineyards a be burgeoning Yealands Estate has achieved rapid growth in the international market, reputation for the sustainable production of high quality grapes. exporting to over 65 countries in less than four years.

As a resulttoofthe this success, weManager, are looking to a motivated Reporting werecruit are AMERICA seeking highly BRANDVineyard MANAGER – ASIA/SOUTH individual individuals to develop ourwith presence motivated widefurther. ranging experience in vineyard In a short space of time Yealands Estate has established itself as aproduction global machinery operations to joinManagers, our small but dedicated Working alongside our Market distributors and in-field sales leader in sustainable wine production. team.

It is that will market possess teams, theenvisaged Brand Manager willthe be successful responsible forcandidate developing our presence profitability of the Yealands Estatesayportfolio.

Inspired toand “think boldy, tread lightly and never it can’t be done”, the following attributes: Yealands Estate has achieved rapid growth in the international market,and • Proven experience with good track record The successfulvineyard applicant will have a proven track record of brand exporting to over 65 countries in less than four years. references building, preferably within the wine industry. The role will be based at our • a Reliable with a strong ethic CarboNZero certified winery inwork Seddon, andrecruit an attractive package will As result of this success, we are looking to a motivated be withtothe successful • negotiated The to desire join a teamapplicant. which is intent on being the best individual develop our presence further.

• Good practical skills Applications including should be emailed to: info@yealands.co.nz.

Working alongside our CV’s Market Managers, distributors and in-field sales • A the strong team player Applications close 5pm, 6 will August 2012. teams, Brand Manager be responsible for developing our market • Good of humour and can doportfolio. attitude presence andsense profitability of the Yealands Estate • Ability to work long and varied hours during the vintage The successful applicant will have a proven track record of brand period building, preferably within the wine industry. The role will be based at our • A competitive be given toattractive the successful CarboNZero certifiedwage winerywill in Seddon, and an package will applicant and to and from our Seddon-based be negotiated with thetransport successful applicant. vineyard will be provided.

Applications CV’s letter should be emailed to: info@yealands.co.nz.

Please sendincluding covering and CV to Applications close 5pm, 6 August 2012. gareth.goodsir@yealands.co.nz Applications close Friday 17th August.

Ideally you will enjoy working on a variety of equipment and have appropriate qualifications and/or experience. You'll have good communication skills and enjoy working in a small team environment. Suitable heavy vehicle licences would be an advantage.

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Friday August 10, 2012

Written applications with CV and references should be addressed to: The Production Manager, PO Box 304, Blenheim, or email your application to paul.frost@bm.talleys.co.nz Applications close 22 August 2012.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

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HUTCHINSON/WALKER, Oliver Reece Walker (7lb 3 oz): 15 May, 2012 MARTIN, Maggie Lee Martin (7lb 10oz): 30 July, 2012 NORLAN, Annie Bella (7lb 15oz): 3 August, 2012 RYAN, Phoebe Matilda Ryan (6lb): 13 July, 2012 STUART-GREY, Angus Mackay Stuart (9lb 14oz): 11 July, 2012

HARWOOD, Winifred Edith (Wynne): 4 August, 2012.

NICKEL, Philippa Margaret (Pip): NZMCA 5006: 4 August, 2012.

SWEETZER, Olivia Ellen (Skip): 1 August, 2012.

STOBIE, Geoffrey Roy: Passed away, peacefully, on August 8, 2012 at Hospice Marlborough, Blenheim. Much loved by his children, families and friends.

Messages to the Stobie Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. All are invited to attend Geoff’s service to be held at Clubs of Marlborough, Alfred Street, Monday August 13, 11am, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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GILCHRIST, Anthony (Tony): On Tuesday August 7, 2012 at Fairview Hospital, after a long battle. In his 79th year. Dearly loved husband of Gaynor, father and father-in-law of Terry and Lorraine, Lynette and Paul, Bruce and Robyn, Coral and the late Danny, and Megan and Chris. Grandpop to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and everyone at Papatuanuku Trust. Thanks to all the staff at Fairview Hospital for their compassion and understanding. At Tony’s request, a private cremation has been held.

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It may spark with volcanic activity for weeks or years, but poses no immediate risk to the community.

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Sport inbrief

Sailors make NZ Olympic milestone The 49 class sailors and New Zealand’s 100th Olympic medal winners Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have received their silver medal from kiwi great, Barbara Kendall.

The three-time Olympic medallist, now a member of the International Olympic Committee, presented the duo with the medal yesterday, following their final race.

Uru and Taylor take bronze Double lightweight scullers Storm Uru and Peter Taylor topped off a decent medal haul for New Zealand’s rowing team at the London Olympics by winning bronze.

Women Black Sticks lose semifinal The Black Sticks women have ended their Oympic journey in the tournament semifinals following a penalty shootout.

The New Zealand hockey team and the Netherlands were tied up 2-2 at full time, leading to a penalty shootout they lost 3-1.

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TV show to boost hunting profile

By Robbie Parkes Being featured on television may be the public profile Canadian Goose shooting in Marlborough needs.

Hunting Aotearoa host Matua Parkinson and his crew came to the region in March to film 15-year old Ben Hide and his group out at Molesworth Station.

“Just watching the programme, I thought it would be good for them to come and film us,” said Ben He invited the crew to join them on their March shoot.

The episode is set to air on Maori Television later this month, and will highlight Canadian Goose shooting, which had recently been in turmoil.

Early in 2011, the Government moved Canadian Geese to schedule 5 of the Wildlife

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Nick and Ben Hide with their bounty from the 2010 Spring Shoot.

Photo supplied.

Act, and Fish and Game New Zealand were no longer involved in the management of the bird as they were not officially a game bird anymore.

“Just because they go to being a pest doesn’t mean we’re going to stop hunting them,” said Russell West, who goes hunting with Ben. Hunters then decided to set up the New Zealand Game Bird Hunters Association (NZGBHA) to manage the game bird in place of Fish and Game.

“Otherwise the legal ramifications of a free for all would be disastrous,” he said.

Russell is also head of the Blenheim branch of the NZGBHA, and said being featured on the show will be great for the sport.

“I think for the association it is good because we’ll make more people aware that people do get involved in hunting geese, and a lot of

guys are keen on up-skilling others.”

Fish and Game started hunts up in the Molesworth in the early 1980s, and the piece of high country has been a Mecca for local shooters.

“With the new regulations, a lot of guys thought that was it for the Molesworth, but with the programme is running, it should be good,” said Ben. The season takes the group up to Molesworth three times a year on four-day hunts.

“This coming shoot (in October) is going to be our first hunt that’s actually inside the school holidays, and I think that’s an important thing,” said Russell.

Fathers can take their sons out to hunt without disrupting school, he said.

“That’s where the future of hunting is coming from.”

Van Velthooven makes the podium New Zealand cyclist Simon van Velthooven has won bronze at the London Games, New Zealand’s sixth Olympic cycling medal and the first for a sprint cyclist.

The Manawatu 23-year-old was in a dead-heat for third with Dutchman Teun Mulder, and both received the bronze medal.

Great Britain’s Chris Hoy took out his sixth Olympic gold medal in his final Games.

Adams takes silver Despite dreams of gold, New Zealand shot putter Valerie Adams took silver at the London Games.

The 2008 Olympic champion was emotional following her loss to Belarus star Nadzeya Ostapchuk .

Farquhar through to finals New Zealand Olympic javelin thrower Stuart Farquhar, at aged 30, has made his way into the final with his first qualifying throw.

This is his third games, but the first time he will be among the medal contenders.

His throw on Thursday sealed him a place in Saturday’s final.

Olympic medal tally update With 10 Olympic medals under our belt, New Zealand is ranked 17 on the 2012 London Games medal tally.

Five bronze, two silver, and three gold medals have placed New Zealand above 18th place Belarus by one bronze medal.

Australia are placed 10th on the table with 5 gold, 12 silver, and nine bronze medals with a total of 26.

The top five countries on the tally as of Thursday is as follows: 1. China, 36 gold, 22 silver, 18 bronze, 76 total.

2. United States, 34 gold, 22 silver, 24 bronze, 80 total.

3. Great Britain, 22 gold, 13 silver, 13 bronze, 48 total.

4. Korea, 12 gold, 7 silver, 6 bronze, 25 total.

5. Russia, 11 gold, 19 silver, 22 bronze, 52 total.

Duathlon next weekend The next BikeFit Marlborough Winter Duathlon will be this Sunday, August 12.

The long course is again a handicap race so please let organisers know ahead of time if participating.

Mountain bike categories in all races.

Please call Steve Smith, 0274 195 130.

COURSE OPTIONS Run 2.5 km, bike 8 km, run 1km

Run 2.5 km, bike 16 km, run 2.5 km Run 5 km, bike 20 km, run 5 km - handicapped Start and Finish: Wither Hills Car park. Mountain bikes welcome.

Registration: 9.30am Briefing: 9.45am Start: 10.00am.

Children/ Students: $2; Adults and Teams: $15; Members MTMSC: $10 Roads are not closed. Competitors compete at their own risk.

Students from the Spring Creek School afterschool OSCAR programme competed in their own mini olympics last Friday, which included the likes of mini table tennis, archery and bowls.The Spring Creek OSCARLYMPIANS: (top from left) Jamie, Rhiannon, Grace, Aimee, (bottom from left) Brya, Eddy, Angel, Cleo. Photo supplied.

FRIDAY FACT: Gymnasium

The word “gymnasium” comes from the Greek root “gymnos” meaning nude; the literal meaning of “gymnasium” is “school for naked exercise.” Athletes in the ancie nt Olympic Games would participate in the nude.

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