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

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

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The Honeybee Crucial Yet Misunderstood

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Friday August 10, 2012

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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.

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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

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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.

Tramping Club Mary 5728762. 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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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

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Friday August 10, 2012

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.

Ewe gives birth to four

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Friday August 10, 2012

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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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Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (9am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday) Phone 578 0569 72 Grove Road, Blenheim AH 021 723 478

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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.

$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.

o FFE R S welcome. Fridges, couches, table and chairs, desks, tv cabinet, beds, kitchenware. 57a Main Street. Blenhiem. From 8am.

B I G tree motor oil memorbila wanted, signs, bottles and other advertising items. Any considered. 0800 559922. CAm E R AS wanted. Film type, any considered. 0800 559922. 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.

TILING DEMONSTRATION and questions answered

10am to 1pm Sat 11 & Sun 12 Mitre 10 Mega 176 Alabama Road to let

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. omEGA watches wanted. Sea-master, Cosmic, Geneve, going or not. Any considered. Phone Benjamin 0800 559922.

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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5 Minutes from Blenheim. 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

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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FAmILY LIFE Pregnancy Support. Are you worried about being pregnant? Free local support and pregnancy test. 0800 367 5433

COUNTRY LIVING

Individual Lessons Beginners and Intermediate Level All ages welcome

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.

Earn while you Exercise! Get fit and earn $$$ every week. No cost to join. Must have car, phone, internet and great customer service skills. Immediate start by applying online

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

Blenheim

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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PoSTCARDS wanted. Pre 1950. Used and unused. Small to whole collections. Any considered. 0800 559922.

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.

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.

RUGBY programmes and badges wanted. Small to large lots. Any considered. Phone Benjamin 0800 559922.

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.

UNIFoRm wanted Modern and old. SD standard dress, BD battle dress and uniform considered. 0800 55 99 22. wATC H ES wanted. Wrist and pocket style. Going ot not. Any considered. Phone 0800 559922

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

STIRLING silver items wanted, tea sets, cutlery sets and old tropheys. Any considered. 0800 559922.

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

Mechanic

VINEYARD MACHINERY OPERATOR BRAND MANAGER – ASIA/SOUTH AMERICA

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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PRooF coins wanted. Single coins and proof sets. Small to large lots. 0800 559922.

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PEA straw. $10 delivered. Please leave a message. 572 2701

2 BEDRoom house with garage close to town. Good quiet area. $ 280 pw. Phone 578 3887 / 021917808

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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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