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Repair or demolish? By John Davison Every problem provides an opportunity. Sheira Hudson, the owner of Atlantis Backpackers, was shocked to receive a copy of a notice to say that her building was at risk, as it was earthquake prone. These notices give the owner one of two options; repair or demolition, neither of which is cheap. The difﬁculty for Atlantis is that the building has grown over the years; it is built around the original building, the old Marlborough Harbour Board Building and has been added onto extensively. Working out which bits are earthquake prone and which are not is complex.

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The new Wayfinder sign on the corner of Maxwell Rd and Market St.

By Robbie Parkes Four ‘Wayﬁnder’ signs have been put up around the Blenheim CBD in the last couple of weeks, and more may be in the works. Marlborough District Council reserves and amenities manager Rosie Bartlett said as budget permits, a further nine will be placed in strategic locations. The aim is to highlight the CBD for pedestrians, and point out the noncommercial civic centres such as the library and museum, she said. The signs provide maps of the town and the surrounding area, with directions to the likes of the Wither

Hills. The project comes under the Council’s Urban Growth Strategy for the Blenheim CBD, the same plan as the Queen Street Pocket Park. The four Wayﬁnders and a couple of ‘ﬁnger pointers’ make up stage one of the $30,000 project. Artist Janet Batchgate designed the patterns on the signs and has been used by the Council for previous signage projects. The first four Wayfinders are at Market Place, the Criterion Hotel, the Railway Station and the corner of Maxwell Rd and Market St.

Sewerage plant will hike council borrowings The MDC has budgeted to have gross borrowings of $91 million (inflation adjusted) by year 2022. However, the more likely scenario is the actual figure will be closer to $50 million says MDC Manager Corporate Finance CFO Martin Fletcher (right). The gross figure needs to be offset by our cash and investments, which are currently include $10m of investments that can be called upon at anytime in the event of a natural disaster. This is prudent business practice he says. It is also unlikely that the full capital expenditure programme

will be achieved by 2022 because of the time involved in consultation and obtaining re-

source consents and property access. The biggest capital expenditure item will be an $18 million upgrade to the sewerage plant in Blenheim that will commence this year. The existing sewerage plant’s treatment and outfall systems don’t adequately address environmental health issues and cope with the District’s growth. “Debt has been used to fund this project as it better matches the cost of funding the project with its long life and the beneﬁts provided to future generations,” Martin says.

Other major capital expenditure will be Roads and Footpaths and Water Supply. Along with the upgrade to sewerage treatment these three activities account for nearly 80% of the total council expenditure for the next 10 years. So how big is this debt? Well putting it into perspective the MDC has assets of 1.82 billion of which the MDC gross debt is only 5%. As a comparison Nelson City Council has a projected debt of $174 million and Tasman $311 million, signiﬁcantly more than Marlborough’s projected $50 million.

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Changing the face of Picton By John Davison Continued from Page 1. Also, as Sheira was not, at the time the notice was issued, the owner of the property she could not get any time extension from the Council for the rebuild. These combined problems would defeat many people, but Sheira has a vision to make Atlantis a welcoming home from home for tourists and wants to take this opportunity to rebuild and redevelop. Working with local architect, Kurt Trixl of Progressive Architects Ltd, she is planning for the future and is trying to make the best of this difﬁcult situation. Kurt says that the redevelopment has the potential to be a massive project for Picton; it could become a new tourist destination. Kurt’s initial plan is to create a new

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retail complex on the ground floor, two ﬂoors of backpacker accommodation and the top ﬂoor of apartments combined with covered walkways for pedestrians outside the building. As with any large-scale project it is expected that the plans will develop and change over time and, of course, requires Council approval. It is ironic, however, that this building has stood for many years and was originally a local government building yet it is now being condemned as a safety liability. Sheira has concerns that she may not be able to complete the project in the time-frame given to her by the Council and is hopeful that, as she now owns the property, that the Council will work with her to enable her to rebuild and renovate. picton architect; kurt trixl of progressive architects ltd.

Bob’s innings comes to an end Reginald Robert (Bob) Bowen passed away on August 15 at 7.20pm, peacefully with his granddaughter at his side, at Waterlea Rest Home. Bob featured on the front page of the Friday Sun June 1st this year, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, after receiving one year prior her best wishes for his 100 th birthday. His telegram arrived by post. It was in the form of a card, with the Queen Elizabeth’s photo and a gold tassle attached, wishing Bob Bowen a Happy 100th Birthday, that was on April 14 2011. His standard reply was ‘Well I

hope she manages to live that long.’ “It gave us such a laugh!” said his daughter June Bowen. Bob turned 101 on April 14 this year. A resident at Waterlea Resthome, Bob spent his last 5 years there and shared his milestone birthday last year with family and friends. His family acknowledge the wonderful care given to him by the staff at Waterlea. Bill was originally from Dunedin, and moved to Blenheim when he was 92 years old. “He moved here to be close to family.”

The Sun newspaper has received several readers requests asking whether the Alfred St carpark is up to the current earthquake standards. “The new carpark in Alfred St meets all building code requirements and complies with current design codes that meet earthquake requirements,” confirms Mayor Alistair Sowman.

koromiko fate to be decided soon O n ly t wo we e k s r e m a i n for Koromiko people to make submissions to the Education Ministr y before the fate of Koromiko School is decided. The deadline is August 29. An estimated 14 pupils will attend the school next year, but it would need about 26 or risk having funding for the two teachers and an administrator cut.

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Marlborough Repertory’s entry, Jack and Jill, written and directed by Wade Millar from Blenheim, has won a place in the New Zealand Theatre Federation Upper South Island Regional One Act Play Final. The whole team is to be congratulated on reaching a high level of presentation – thoroughly worthy of going forward to the Regional level of this Festival.” It will be held at Aranui High School in Christchurch on August 24 and 25. The winners of the Regional Finals from both Islands will go forward to the National Finals to be held in Hastings, September 14 and 15.

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the land at nottinghill was already zoned when deluxe group limited purchased it almost 10 years ago, but greg smith says it is still only 75% built on.

Re-zoning land for future growth By Robbie Parkes The Marlborough District Council has been revising its South Urban Growth Strategy, a planning project to ﬁnd suitable land which could be re-zoned to meet the needs of long-term population growth. Blocks of land to the western side of Blenheim are being considered for future residential expansion following proposed growth areas to the eastern side being seen as a liquefaction risk in the event of an earthquake. Managing Director of Deluxe Group Limited Property Division and Business Development Greg Smith commented to The Sun about his thoughts on the needed expansion.

Because of the Christchurch e a r t h q u a k e s , t h i n g s h ave unfortunately changed considerably from when the Council started the Growth strategy for Blenheim, he said. “Councils throughout the country are taking a very conservative approach to liquefaction which is understandable at this time.” “It doesn’t matter which direction Blenheim expands there are obstacles in the way.” “To the east it’s liquefaction, to the north it’s partially sewerage, and to the west it’s storm water.” He said it is no easy decision, and it is a very long and drawn out process. “It’s almost 10 years since we

purchased the land at Nottinghill which was already zoned and it’s still only 75% built on.” “It took around three years to get all the necessary consents and signoff’s before we got started.” As developers of Covent Gardens and Nottinghill, he said they fully support further land to be zoned for future development. The Council are examining ﬁve blocks of land on the north, west and southern edges of Springlands for potential re-zoning for housing. “Water and storm water in this part of town is not an issue and the Council have identiﬁed sewerage capacity for over half of what is proposed.” “I understand it depends on the

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further reporting as to the outcome of this area when testing takes place soon.” Greg believes Springlands is an obvious area to expand, and is a very popular place for people to live. “My concern at this time is the fact that there are very few sections on the market in Blenheim with nothing likely to come on stream in the coming months.” “Even when decisions are made as to suitability it could take years to go through the re-zoning process.” Greg said the region is currently averaging nine section sales per month, and he did not know of any subdivisions that have been

developed in recent times, or anything in the immediate future. “I hope that Council accelerate their processes and understand the shortage,” he said. The shortage will increase section prices, reduce consumer choice, and slow the growth of the area at a time when we are getting an inﬂux from Christchurch, he said. “It’s a great recipe for those who have sections available for sale.” “It’s certainly not good for the region,” he said. The building industry must be extremely concerned looking into the next 12 months and where the sections are going to come from for them to build new homes for customers, he said.

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Paper circulation Dear Ed, I note with interest your paper has increased its circulation over the past year and another local paper has decreased. As a paper boy of the 1960’s-70’s era I think I know why. We were paid less than$2.00 a week to put 100+ papers in people’s mailbox and they received them in readable condition, today

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Dear Ed, As the EPA hearings begin shortly thought should be given to our community’s stance regarding the sounds, as our elected ofﬁcials are put in the unusual position of defending our plan. This plan clearly laid out a pathway forward that took into account recreational, as well as business interests, and environmental concerns. King Salmons application to expand their operations into prohibited zones using the EPA is a direct attack on the wishes of this community, and its representative’s ability to carry out those

wishes. I would imagine our council’s position will give no comfort to King Salmon, and they will be trying all manner of persuasion to garner support for their ﬂagging case. I commend the mayor, and his team for the stance they have taken thus far, and sincerely hope they will stay the course, and not be tempted into any deals that will disadvantage this district in the long-term. David Lloyd

King Salmon - spare a thought Dear Ed, The wailings of King Salmon’s Grant Rosewarne about the cost of $8 million to the company on their expansion plans are pathetic. What is $8 million to the Tiong family of Malaysia who own most of King Salmon company? Does Rosewarne spare a thought for the ordinary Joe Citizen or voluntary groups making submissions? The dice is loaded. King Salmon can employ smart alec lawyers.

Joe citizen cannot afford to. Nor should it be forgotten, it was King Salmon’s choice to ride over the top of Marlborough District’s Council’s plan and the public. Ken Lloyd, Blenheim.

Orchards re-zoned for housing? Dear Ed, In recent years Marlborough has lost many real fruit orchards (mainly to vineyards) so it is particularly disturbing to read that Marlborough

District Council are suggesting a Cherry Orchard re-zoned for housing. Jean Smart

Olympics over Dear Ed, Now the Olympics are over I can get back to my normal hours of sleep. Great show put on by the Brits and wow didn’t the NZ athletes do well. A pleasure to watch. Now we have multiple Olympians we all want

to claim them as our own. Take for example Joseph Sullivan, he apparently belongs to Rangiora, North Canterbury. That is where he was born and went to primary school. But Picton is where he ﬁrst rowed. Olympics fan.

Layby fees- well done Dear Ed, You must have been reading my mind. Interestingly, only this morning (Wed 15th), I was thinking how you don’t hear of many shops advertising laybys anymore. Open the Sun newspaper (15th Aug). Low and behold here on your page 15 are just a few that do still have it. Good on those ones that do. If there is a bad downside to laybys it would have to be the shops that put on an extra charge fee just to layby an item or 2. Take Michael Hill Jeweller for example, an extra $15.00 just to layby something. Another clothing shop (ladies) charge $5.00.

It’s often enough to put you off and go elsewhere. So much for customer service and looking after their customers. The only thing they’re looking after is their pockets so to the odd few who do allow laybys without charging customers extra, good on you. We’d love to hear from more shops like this who do allow laybys free of charge. As for charging customers extra for storage, one can understand it if it is something large like a bike or cabinet etc, but something tiny like a matchbox? Come-on retailers! Yours Faithfully, Mind Reader

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Land cleared for new supermarket Story and photo by Annabelle Latz The ﬁrst space has been cleared for the new Countdown Supermarket in Redwoodtown. A house on Alabama Rd was moved to a dairy farm in Canvastown on Wednesday night. It was a day-long process to lift the weatherboard house off its foundations, and ﬁnally onto the removal truck, to leave Blenheim at 10pm. The trip took about three hours. “It’s a pretty standard project,” said Gerard Coffey of Coffey House Removals, who was coordinating

the shift. The main priority was health and safety, which included making sure the house was clear of any power lines, and was lifted safely. “There was a lot of preparation. A section of the roof had to come down and it will go back on when it gets to Canvastown.” Support vehicles were included in the trip, including Marlborough Lines vehicles. The next of the three houses to be removed from the corner of Weld St and Alabama Rd, for the supermarket construction, will

happen in the next two to three weeks. John Smithies is chief executive of TH Barnes, the Blenheim contractor for the planned new Countdown supermarket. He said they are currently in the middle of the design phase. “We are hoping at this stage to start construction in early October.” With a summer of favourable weather, John said the complex will be competed by the third week of May, for doors to open at the beginning of June, 2013.

This house was shifted to Canvastown from Alabama Rd on Wednesday night, as a stage in the developmment of the new Countdown Supermarket in Redwoodtown.

iPads take off at Tua Marina School By Robbie Parkes Tua Marina School have adopted the use of electronic devices like laptops, Netbooks, and iPads into their curriculum, and are seeing the beneﬁts. Principal Cheryl Wadworth said e-learning has been a big focus for the school in the last few years, with the use of electronic devices becoming an integral part of the students’ learning. “And we decided we wanted to look at android tablets as well.” The Tua Marina Rodeo Association donated $5,000 to the school so they could purchase 10 iPads,

all of which are thoroughly used and enjoyed today. Blenheim Noel Leeming also gave the school a discount when they bought them back in March. They’re collaborative devices, said Cheryl, the children work in groups and help each other out when using them, especially the iPads. “They’re a learning tool, the children love using them, and it motivates them.” The iPads give the students realtime access to information, with a very visual orientated emphasis, said Cheryl.

“It’s anywhere, anytime learning.” The school uses a learning management system called Knowledge Net, which allows the children to show their parents what they have done at school, and share that information quite easily. They even have a “bring a device to school day.” “It’s the way of the future for learning.” Cheryl said the school is trying to build up the number of interactive tools available to the children, and currently the ratio is about one device to two students.

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Citrus Care Citrus trees thrive on lots of food and attention! Most citrus trees are tropical or sub-tropical and will not do well if your temperatures get below -2 degrees C. Even so you can still grow some varieties if you are frost-prone. The hardiest citrus is the kumquat. Makes great marmalade! Of if you want lemons, the popular Meyer is the most tolerant to the cold. Limes however are particularly sensitive. Kafﬁr limes make great container plants. Bring them inside when the temperature drops. With delicate roots, you need to keep grass well

away from the base of citrus trees as it robs them of water and nutrients. Feed well and water if it’s dry as they are always thirsty, so layer on the mulch. Citrus needs little pruning, apart from removing the odd dead or diseased branch. Cut branches at their base when pruning. Trim in winter because lemon tree borer isn’t out and about looking for new cut stems. In cold areas, wait until September when the chance of frost is less.

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juice and yoghurt together until well combined. Make a hole in the centre of the dry ingredients. Melt and pour in butter, then add the egg mixture and mix until the flour has been moistened but not over-stirred. Three-quarter fill the paper cases. Bake for 15 mins or until muffins are golden brown and spring back when you touch them lightly. To make the glaze, heat the lime juice with the sugar in a small saucepan. You may need to add a tablespoon of water if your limes are not juicy enough. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, taking care not to burn it. Pour syrup over muffins while they’re hot. Sprinkle with extra sugar crystals and finish with lime zest.

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Friday August 17, 2012

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FrIdAy 17th August

Marlborough health & safety Expo 2012 10am Marlborough Convention Centre 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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Belly dancing Workshops Whitney St School Hall, 10am-12pm for the Tribal Belly Dance Workshop. 1pm-3pm for An Intermediate Belly Dance Choreography. $20 per workshop or $35 for both. Beginners are welcome, no need to book just turn up on the day. Call or txt Marian 021 123 6237 for any questions. the Marlborough singers (Blenheim Choral society) Presents 50 years Golden Jubilee Celebration at Wesley Centre, Henry Street, Blenheim at 7.30pm. Conductor Steve Austin, Accompanist Adrienne de Boo. Adults $10 Children $5. Bookings at Cresswells, 71 Market St. Blenheim swimming Club Nelson Marlborough Winter Meet (Blenheim) today and Sunday. Marlborough harriers There is no pack run on Saturday. Instead see you all at the Woodbourne Half Marathon, 5km and 10km Fun Run/Walk on Sunday 19th August. Registrations will be taken at the Woodbourne Golf Club rooms between 7:30am and 9:45am on the day or enter on-line at http://www.coolrunning. co.nz/races/woodbourne. Half Marathon Walk and Hybrid starts at 9:00am. Half Marathon Run starts at 10:00am. 5km and 10km Fun Run/Walk starts at 10:15am Muslim Association Marlborough Eidul Fitr - If New Moon sighted Saturday 18th. Festival will start Sunday 8am at Centre. Eid Mubarak. Zayd 5783944. Fouad 0273532125 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

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sunday tea dance Purple Theme. All welcome. Waltz’s, foxtrots, cha cha, rumba, rock n roll, new vogue, sequence. Hospital Recreation Hall, Gate 4 Taylor Pass Road 4pm-7.30pm. $5 and a plate to share for tea. Bullfrog rata and ralph Bennet-Eades, At Le Café, 12/14 London Quay, Picton, Marlborough Sounds. 3.00pm. North meets South, acoustic blues from way back and tomorrow. Woodbourne half Marathon 5km and 10km Fun Run/Walk. Registrations will be taken at the Woodbourne Golf Club rooms between 7:30am and 9:45am on the day or enter on-line at http://www.coolrunning.co.nz/races/ woodbourne. Half Marathon Walk and Hybrid starts at 9:00am. Half Marathon Run starts at 10:00am. 5km and 10km Fun Run/Walk starts at 10:15am. 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 Afternoon ride to Top House. Meet at the railway station carpark (south end) 12.45pm ride departs 1pm. 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. riverside railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm and 3pm for Beaver Station Central Blenheim. Return trip takes about one hour. Adults $8, Child $4 CASH ONLY. Chris 578 3211 or John 578 1621.

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Farm Environment Awards Open Administered by the NZ Farm Environment Trust (NZFE) and operating in nine regions, this annual competition promotes sustainable land management by showcasing the work of people farming in an environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable way. There are several award categories to enter, which have been open since August 1. To see more information on categories, and forms for entries, visit www.nzfeatrust.org.nz .

Farm debt is causing worry High debt levels in the farming sector are causing those involved in the industry major concern. According to a new Farm Price Index developed by the Reserve Bank and the Real Estate Institute of NZ, farm prices have declined by 24.8% from their peak in October 2008, while agricultural debt increased by 12.7% over the same period. Farm incomes have also been falling, due to lower commodity prices and the high NZ dollar. The latest Federated Farmers Farm Conﬁdence survey showed a sharp decline in the number of farmers expecting to be able to reduce debt levels over the next 12 months – from 50% of all farmers at the beginning of the year, to under 40% in June.

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Friday August 17, 2012

Protecting the waterways The importance of protecting New Zealand’s waterways is being highlighted by a group of concerned users. Fish & Game NZ, Forest & Bird, Environmental Defence Society (EDS), Whitewater NZ, Federated Mountain Clubs and other environmental and recreational NGOs have teamed up to highlight the importance of Water Conservation Orders,(WCO)protected waterways – 15 throughout the country – to push for the protection measures to be strengthened. “Over the past two decades we have experienced a signiﬁcant decline in water quality, and New Zealanders

now identify this as their biggest environmental concern,” said Bryce Johnson, Fish & Game chief executive. He said this campaign represents a great opportunity for all Kiwis to set aside their differing views and celebrate WCO waterways. Campaign initiatives include the launch of the www.OutstandingRivers.org.nz WCO website, erecting WCO signage and unveilings at key locations around the country to identify these waterways of national signiﬁcance, and raft and kayak ﬂotillas down WCO-protected rivers.

New manager for genetic body DairyNZ scientist Dr Jeremy Bryant is the new manager of New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (NZAEL), the independent body that has the responsibility for setting the direction of dairy cattle breeding to optimise genetic improvement in the national

dairy herd. Dr Bryant, who has a doctorate in quantitative genetics from Massey University, takes on the role from this week. He says he is looking forward to leading NZAEL in the setting and implementa-

tion of an improved Breeding Worth Index that meets the needs of New Zealand dairy farmers. “Over the next year and beyond, NZAEL will be working with stakeholders to ensure that the genetic evaluation system, including the

Dairy Industry Good Animal Database is world leading and allows New Zealand dairy farmers to conﬁdently select genetically superior animals that maximise farm profit. Building genetics understanding and capability is a deﬁnite focus area.”

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“Doing this will promote the proper nutrient uptake for plants, and create better physical structure and an ideal environment for the soil biology,” he said. Ross said calcium and magnesium are very important in achieving correct soil structure. Calcium, the most important fertiliser element, promotes leaf and root growth, enhances uptake of nutrients, and improves soil biology. Magnesium carries phosphate, is actively involved in photosynthesis and is a mineral constituent of chlorophyll. “A top performing soil should be composed of 45% minerals, 25% air,

25% water and 5% humus,” said Ross. A soil audit using a specifically developed set of soil testing procedures is the first step to achieving a balanced soil in the most cost effective way. Ross said Golden Bay Dolomite is a Calcium Magnesium carbonate occurring as a completely natural rock deposit found only at Mt Burnett in Golden Bay New Zealand. “It is a great option when addressing your soils calcium / magnesium base saturation levels.” Because it is Biogro certified, it is beneficial in avoiding chemical fertilisers. PBA

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Young viticulturist prepares for final Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Marlborough’s best young viticulturist has had his head deeply in the study books in preparation for next week’s national competition. Matt Duggan is a finalist in the Markhams Young Viticulturist of the Year competition, being held in Marlborough next Wednesday and Thursday. It is taking place as part of the Romeo Bragato conference. Matt, 26, will be up against four other finalists for the national title. Matt said there was plenty to study. “I’m getting there, fitting things in around work.” He has been working in the wine industry since late 2009. In February he joined Treasury Wine Estates, at Matua Valley, as a viticulturist. At the regional competition last Matt Duggan month Matt won the Plant ID and out the overall Certificate for Best Pest and Disease sections, industry Theory Competitor on his way panel interview, Pruning, and the to winning the Marlborough title Best Speech. outright. His depth of skills saw him take He finished in third place last year.

“I’m doing a lot of reading, brushing up on everything like grape varieties around New Zealand and different pests and diseases we don’t have in Marlborough.” The four other ﬁnalists represent Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, Nelson, and Central Otago. Daniel Manuge from Sea Level Wines, representing Nelson, competed in the Marlborough regional competition, winning the Certiﬁcate for Best Practical Competitor. A variety of topics such as budgeting, irrigation, pest control and machinery knowledge will be tested, and they will compete in a timed activity ‘horti- sports’ contest, competing against each other and the clock. At the Romeo Bragato conference dinner, the contestants will compete in a speech competition. The total prize package is valued at over $10,000, and the winner will represent viticulture at the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition against other grower sectors in November.

Friday August 17, 2012

Lamb needs premium price By Annabelle Latz Lamb has not been this cheap on the shelf since for more than two years. The meat New Zealand is most famous for has dropped in price by 24% in the year to July 2012, to the lowest level since May 2010. According to Beef and Lamb New Zealand, a leg of lamb now costs $15 to $18 per kilogram, with some supermarket chains discounting lamb down to $9 per kg. Just before Christmas lamb will retail for $22-$23 per kg. The latest data from Statistics New Zealand shows that food prices fell 1.8% in the year to July 2012. Greg Harris, Meat and Fibre chairperson for Marlborough Federated Farmers, said New Zealand lamb, per head, is being exported for $300-400, as opposed to $150 per head which farmers are getting for a prime lamb for the domestic market. He said farmers are pleased to see lamb more widely consumed in New Zealand due to the price drop, but it also poses

a challenge because the price drop on the shelves is a result of a lower price farmers are receiving for their lambs. Internationally, New Zealand lamb is always marketed as a premium meat, sold at premium prices. He said it is a premium product domestically as well. “We need to be supplying the domestic market, but if it’s premium, it needs to be at a premium price.” Domestic prices have been looking good for farmers in recent years, but Greg said this higher price needs to be at least what it is now, and closer to the price of exported premium lamb, for the business to remain sustainable. “Farmers need to be getting at least $150 per lamb.” Lamb prices hit a record $156.70 a head in September last year, but look likely to average $114.75 a head in the current 2011/12 year, according to Beef and Lamb New Zealand. The outlook for 2012/13 is for prices to fall by another 10%.

Less land used for farming Linda Cosgrove in Blenheim

Statistics New Zealand has released an overview of the latest New Zealand in Profile, 2012, involving a total estimated population of 4,405,200. The agricultural sector displayed areas of growth and decline. In 2011 the number of agriculture, forestry and ﬁshing business enterprises dropped to 71,266, from 79,722 in 2006. There was less land being used for agricultural production; 14,866 ha (thousand) to 14,580 ha (thousand.) Measured in ha (thousand), Agricultural Production 2010 ﬁgures showed that since 2006;

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Cheaper to eat at home Four of the five food subgroups made downward contributions to the food price index for the year to July 2012; Fruit and vegetables were down 6.6%, with the most signiﬁcant decreases coming from tomatoes – down 28%, from an average of $13.25/kg in July 2011 to $9.58/kg in July 2012, and lettuce was down 32%.

Grocery food was down 1.7%, which included a signiﬁcant drop in dairy product prices - fresh milk prices were down 9.3% on July last year, prices for cheddar cheese were down 15%, and butter was down down 27%. Meat, poultry and ﬁsh was down 1.6% Non-alcoholic beverages were down 2.1%.

Higher prices were recorded for restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food, up 1.4%. To buck this trend, kumara prices rose 84% to their highest level since February 2008, inﬂuenced by low prices in July 2011 and poor weather conditions in both the planting and harvesting seasons, which affected this year’s crop.

Grocery food prices fall By Annabelle Latz Falling food prices has been good for the weekly grocery bill. According to the latest data from Statistics New Zealand, food prices fell 1.8% in the year to July 2012, despite a small monthly increase for July 2012 (up 0.2%). Cheaper lamb was one of the main trends, as well as cheaper dairy products and vegetables. Lamb prices were 24% lower than in July 2011, and are now at their lowest level since May 2010. Greg Harris, Meat and Fibre chairperson for Marlborough Federated Farmers, said farmers are pleased to see lamb more widely consumed in New Zealand due to the price drop, but it also poses a challenge because the price drop on the shelves is a result of a lower price farmers are receiving for their lambs. “Prices need to stay up for sheep farming to remain sustainable,” he said. For July, grocery food prices fell 0.6% in July, with bread down 3.0%, and chocolate down 4.5%.

Fresh milk prices dropped 1.5%, for the fourth month in a row. Sharon Parkes, Diary chairperson for Federated Farmers Marlborough, has a dairy farm at Linkwater. She said prices do tend to fluctuate, but the bigger picture will be around the drought currently affecting America. “This could eventually be our gain, and the kiwi dollar is a factor as well,” she said. Fruit and vegetables were down 6.6%, with the most significant decreases coming from tomatoes – down 28%, from an average of $13.25/kg in July 2011 to $9.58/ kg in July 2012, and lettuce was down 32%. Colin Benge, owner of Benge and Co Green Grocer’s on Grove Rd, said seasons bring many variables, including weather and prices. He has not noticed a significant increase in tomato consumption due to the lower price, but said consumers are sensitive to prices that affect them daily and weekly.

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Nancy Godsall buying oranges from a local supermarket, which still can’t compete with Australian food prices.

“We can’t stop them growing when it’s warm and wet.” Some products to see a price increase in July 2012 was fruit and vegetables, rising 4.4%. This included a seasonal increase in lettuce prices (up 41%), and seasonally higher prices for strawberries (up 23%) and capsicums (up 25%). See the Farming page (15) for more information on lamb prices

Less sunshine during periods of this winter meant less tomato ripening, therefore a price increase. When the sun came out, prices dropped again. “The days are getting longer now, and if we get some sunshine for a week everything will colour up.” Recent high levels of rain have caused outdoor green goods like broccoli and leeks to ripen earlier, so those prices have fallen.

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BENGE & CO GREEN GROCERS BLENHEIM PRODUCE ASSISTANT

Blenheim Sun Sea Conditions 2

situation vacant

224 PICKET: 21 words: cep, cite, epic, ice, kepi, kept, kip, kit, kite, peck, pet, pic, pick, PICKET, pie, pike, pit, tic, tick, tie, tip

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Highs Lows

9:04 am 2:21 am

9:38 pm 2:21 pm

9:46 am 2:57 am

10:11 pm 3:01 pm

10:25 am 3:32 am

10:44 pm 3:39 pm

11:01 am 4:06 am

11:17 pm 4:15 pm

11:36 am 4:41 am

11:50 pm 4:51 pm

12:10 pm 5:17 am

12:24 am 5:56 am

5:28 pm

12:44 pm 6:08 pm

Havelock 4

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9:09 am 2:32 am

9:33 pm 2:53 pm

9:50 am 3:10 am

10:10 pm 3:30 pm

10:30 am 3:48 am

10:46 pm 4:06 pm

11:10 am 4:27 am

11:25 pm 4:43 pm

11:49 am 5:07 am

12:05 am 5:50 am

5:21 pm

12:31 pm 6:02 pm

12:49 am 6:35 am

1:14 pm 6:48 pm

Wairau Bar 2

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6:08 am 12:12 pm

6:24 pm

6:58 am 12:43 am

R 7:11am S 5:45pm

Sun

11:49am

Rise 6:23am Set 5:22pm

Moon

7:48 am 1:36 am

R 7:10am S 5:46pm

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Fishing Guide

7:14 pm 1:03 pm

12:13am 12:38pm

8:38 am 2:30 am

R 7:08am S 5:46pm

Best At

8:06 pm 1:56 pm

Rise 6:55am Set 6:29pm

1:02am 1:26pm Rise 7:26am Set 7:37pm

9:29 am 3:23 am

R 7:07am S 5:47pm

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9:00 pm 2:51 pm

1:51am 2:16pm Rise 7:56am Set 8:45pm

10:20 am 4:15 am

Best At

2:41am 3:06pm Rise 8:28am Set 9:55pm

10:47 pm 4:42 pm

11:13 am 5:06 am

R 7:04am S 5:49pm

R 7:06am S 5:48pm

Best At

9:53 pm 3:46 pm

R 7:03am S 5:50pm

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3:32am 3:59pm Rise 9:02am Set 11:05pm

11:40 pm 5:37 pm

Best At

4:26am 4:54pm Rise 9:40am

NOTE: Wairau Bar tide times are based on Wellington plus 2hrs 2mins. Wairau Bar tide heights are Wellington heights as no height data is available. Not for navigational purposes.

Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd. www.tidewiz.com www.tidespy.com

SPEND MORE TIME ON THE WATER. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (9am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday) Phone 578 0569 72 Grove Road, Blenheim AH 021 723 478

Jumbo Crossword 924 SOLUTION;

ACROSS: 1 Asked, 4 Wash one’s hands of, 14 Scope, 15 Argue, 16 Vernacular, 17 Catch, 19 Apt, 20 Battery, 21 Tiredness, 22 Bowler, 25 Rain gauge, 27 Helium, 28 Jam jar, 33 Postscript, 35 Lap, 36 Belief, 37 Scab, 39 Lee, 41 Utensil, 42 Bounce, 43 Bamboozle, 44 Slyly, 45 Premiere, 50 Is, 51 Asterisk, 55 Dross, 58 Rationale, 59 Offset, 60 Complex, 61 Gel, 63 Lard, 64 Levels, 65 Axe, 66 Recognises, 68 Pullet, 69 Recite, 71 Impartial, 76 Shears, 77 Applauded, 79 Outlook, 81 Tun, 84 Igloo, 85 Statistics, 86 Snoop, 87 Cuffs, 88 Deliver the goods, 89 X-rays. Down: 2 Stream, 3 Erupt, 5 Aces, 6 Hanging, 7 Nickel, 8 Salon, 9 Aerosol, 10 Dice, 11 Option, 12 Solar, 13 Settler, 14 Shellac, 18 Transcribe, 23 Mania, 24 Lullaby, 26 Antonym, 27 Hapless, 29 Jacuzzi, 30 Jotter, 31 Blunt, 32 Dermis, 34 Toot, 36 Beryl, 38 Bleak, 40 Bore, 45 Peril, 46 Enthral, 47 Iron, 48 Reader, 49 Tongs, 50 Isolate, 52 Thoughtful, 53 Replica, 54 Sweden, 55 Deleted, 56 Offer, 57 Gear, 62 Ocean, 67 Genesis, 68 Protect, 70 Impasse, 72 Maestro, 73 Grille, 74 Pumice, 75 Colony, 76 Sniff, 78 Least, 80 Liner, 82 Gobi, 83 Acid.

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CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868 public notice

$35 LAwNmOwER winter service special. Picton Equipment Centre 7 Devon St Picton. Ph 5738150. wINTE R service for your lawn mower. $35.00. Picton Equipment Centre. 7 Devon Street Phone 5738150

mUSLIm Association Marlborough. Eidul Fitr if New Moon sighted Saturday 18th, Festival will start Sunday 8am at Centre. Eid Mubarak. Zayd 5783944. Fouad 0273532125

Marlborough Girls College INTRODUCTORY EVENING An Information Evening for prospective Year 9 students 2013 and Parents Wednesday August 22nd 7.00pm

for sale

garage sale

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

SATURDAy, 18 August 2012 from 8:00am to 12pm. Nga-ti Apa ki te Ra- To- Trust, Omaka Marae, Aerodrome Road Wide range of goods. Contact Debra 027 8100 457

STEELCRAFT pram good condition. $270ono phone 021 038 7072.

CARPET

100% wool loop pile $20 m2 Wool cut pile from $27 m2 Solution dyed nylon cut pile from $24 m2 Solution dyed polyester cut pile $18 m2 Ph 0800 820 006

wanted OLD glass cream bottles 300 mls. (Wedding decorations.) Will return if needed. Phone 578 4426.

found SET of motorbike keys and house key found in Victoria Domain on Tuesday 14th August. Handed in to Picton Police Station.

PrivateTradeMe Sale - $379,000 ref 501355324

Modernised 4 bedroom family character home Open home 2 Penny Street 2-3pm Sunday 19 August or contact anytime 03 579 6237 / 021 024 24117

Do you have unwanted Marlborough Boys College uniform or unwanted black school shoes (size 8 or larger)?

Thank you for your support. Marlborough Boys college PTA

Top money $$ paid phone

John 027 500 2501

Wanted Wanted Wanted

Please call at reception for an application form or email ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz

12 month Fixed Term Opportunity. 25 hours per week.

“Clothes and manners do not make the man; but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance” Henry Ward Beecher. Donated items can be dropped off at the college foyer.

urgently required.

Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention (EANP) Coordinator

We are accepting all donations of used clothing & shoes.

12 Merlot Place, Riversdale

$429,000

STYLE AND SECURITY

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 Open Home: Sunday 2.30-3.00pm

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

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

At Age Concern Marlborough Inc., we work to support the rights, dignity and quality of life of older people in our region. The role of Marlborough EANP Coordinator is varied and rewarding, we’re looking for a special person with specific Health or Social Work qualification who has specialised in elder care and/or dementia. Working out of our office in Blenheim, you will be required to travel across the region for work and to attend national EANP training and support meetings. YOU WILL NEED: • Appropriate registration and practising certificate. • A working knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of family violence generally and of elder abuse specifically. • Experience in providing adult education and public presentations • Mediation and/or conflict resolution skills • Current driver licence and your own car • Demonstrated commitment to understanding and working with older people • Lots of energy and a sense of humour. For a copy of the job description and/or application forms, please contact The Chairperson, Jane Laing

Phone (03) 5776663 Email; jj.laing@xtra.co.nz Applications close Friday 24 August 2012

SF mARLbOROUGH For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness please contact Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

birthday

Happy 50th Bir thday Brenda

Hope you have a magic day!!!

situation vacant

ExpEriEncEd wrappErs

Healthcare assistant – permanent shift

All welcome

mERCHANDISER REQUIRED 3 hours per fortnight Merchandiser required to service a hardware store in Blenheim on a regular basis. Experience preferred. Email with details to donnacolbert@xtra.co.nz

property for sale

Marlborough Girls’ College Hall

WANTED

situation vacant

Friday August 17, 2012

Part time vehicle groomer/ Customer services rep A vacancy exists for a part time vehicle groomer/ customer service representative to join our busy Budget Rental Cars airport team. You will be able to demonstrate through previous employment, stability, positivity and being prepared to roll up your sleeves to get the job done to ensure customer satisfaction. Able to work under pressure and enjoy a team environment essential. You will be flexible in your work hours as our business is seasonal with the high season over summer. We have guaranteed minimum hours over summer and winter. Applications to: The Manager bhebb@budget.co.nz By Wednesday 22 September 2012

MARLBOROUGH GIRLS COLLEGE ORRS Funding Dependent Fixed Term Position Teacher Aide We are looking for a skilled and experienced aide to support young people with very high needs. Ideally the successful applicant will have some knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and be prepared to undertake professional development to extend and up-date knowledge and support strategies. A positive, ﬁrm and calm personality will be an advantage.

Job Description is available by emailing office@mgc.school.nz or can be obtained from Reception. Applications addressed to The Resource Manager, Marlborough Girls College, 21 McLauchlan Street, Blenheim or to the above email by : 12.30pm Tuesday 27th August 2012.

Technician wanTed

Service Technician A vacancy exists for a qualified technician with strong diagnostics abilities to join our award winning team. Not only is Mayfield Motors Marlborough’s longest established Dealership, it also has excellent work conditions, and top vehicle brands, Nissan, Hyundai, VW and Skoda. If you are stimulated by challenge, enjoy training with dynamic brands, and like working with competent peers you should apply for this rewarding role. You will be excellent with diagnostic computers, and be able to demonstrate high performance. WOF inspector’s certificate will be an advantage. Applications to Aftersales Manager Aftersales@mayfieldmotors.co.nz By Wednesday 22 September 2012 2011 Hyundai Best workplace award JRA

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. To apply you will need: • to be able to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers. • 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. 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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Friday August 17, 2012

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Arrest after burglaries