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Snowy returns

By Celeste Alexander Snowy the snowman made his much anticipated return to Blenheim over the weekend, thanks to the efforts of two winter-loving families.

Building a snowman in Blenheim for the public to enjoy has become a fun tradition for Aimee and Tristan Moore, Adam and Alice Le Brun, and all of their children. This was their fourth year of making a snowman in Blenheim.

The families went four-wheel driving up the Awatere Valley where they loaded up their utes with snow at the top of the hill to bring back to town, to build Snowy at the Blenheim Train Station carpark.

He proved to be a popular attraction on Sunday.

Many families took delight in seeing Snowy and being able to touch the snow, however it didn’t take long before some people decided to damage it.

“We are happy that so many people got to enjoy it, although it’s a shame to hear some people feel the need to destroy other people’s hard work,” Aimee says.

Claramay Bristowe (5) got to meet a snowman at the Blenheim Train Station on Sunday.

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Jazz cocktail bar for Hotel D’Urville

By Celeste Alexander Blenheim’s well known Hotel D’Urville is in new hands and is set to receive renovations and some exciting additions in weeks to come.

Nelson business owner Wayne Clark had been looking for a site in Blenheim to open a jazz and cocktail bar when he came across the listing for the former 1920s Public Trust Building on Queen Street.

Wayne purchased the business lease from former owner Kevin Bourke with the option to also purchase the building.

“It’s quite exciting actually because I used to come here 25 years ago and dine,” Wayne says.

For the past two years, Wayne has owned and operated his Nelson businesses Bamboo Tiger Jazz and Cocktail Bar, and behind it, the Tiki Hut island themed outdoor bar.

“These businesses have been extremely successful in Nelson so it was my plan to bring them to Blenheim,” he says.

Wayne has several plans for the building.

He will be operating his jazz and cocktail bar in the front bar area, his Tiki Hut will

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be in the outside bar area at the back and the restaurant itself will be subleased.

Upstairs the accommodation will remain the same but will receive new carpet and window furnishings.

“Overall the building will be renovated while still retaining its character and charm.

“One other plan we have for later down the track will be to put in a rooftop bar,” Wayne says.

He is supported by his operations manager Grady Elliot who oversees Wayne’s business operations in Blenheim and Nelson.

“Wayne is the concept and ideas man and I take care of the operations… it works quite well,” Grady says.

The two have been working together for 12 years and are both excited to see their plans complete.

“It’s a beautiful building that’s just looking a bit tired,” Grady says. “But with some TLC we hope to breathe new life into it.”

The Hotel will be closed for the next four weeks for renovations before re-opening mid September, Wayne confirms.

Operations manager Grady Elliott and Hotel D'Urville's new business owner Wayne Clark. The two have exciting plans for the historic building including a jazz cocktail bar.

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Police weigh in on cellphone use while driving The Sun has received plenty of feedback from last Friday’s ‘Law Breakers’ front page, highlighting the problem of cellphone use while driving.

Community constable Russ Smith was approached for comment on this issue and he has also provided some advice for motorists.

While Russ does not comment on local statistics, he does say the region “has its share of drivers who choose to flaunt the law and drive while using a cellphone.

“National media has recently highlighted the issue of cellphone use while driving and it is recognised nationally that a significant number of people use hand-held devices while driving.

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“Police in Marlborough have regularly targeted drivers who choose to use cell phones while driving, but it is clear that many still choose to use hand-held devices while driving.

“Police would by far prefer that drivers make their own good decisions around their choices while driving, than have to enforce this through issuing infringement offence notices.

It is a fact that driving a motor vehicle safely requires concentration, attention and often the need for split-second decision-making.

“Distraction is a major contributor to crashes throughout the country and drivers who choose to use a cell

phone while driving are unwittingly taking a significant percentage of their concentration away from the primary task of driving. This obviously leads to a much higher risk of crashes through driver distraction.

“A good habit to get into is to turn your cellphone to ‘silent’ when you are preparing to drive, and/or put the phone out of reach or sight. Check it when you’ve arrived at your destination.

“The world is unlikely to end because you miss a call, message or notification,” Russ says. Would you like to share your thoughts on this topic? Send us a Letter to the Editor to news@blenheimheimsun.co.nz

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Iona ‘excited to sing’

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By Celeste Alexander When Iona Panoho first planned her Stars in Your Eyes audition, she was intending to sing as English award winning artist Adele.

However, three other people were already auditioning as Adele so Iona was tasked by the judges to choose another, so thinking on her feet she sang as Aretha Franklin.

“The whole audition ended up being very last minute,” she laughs. “I knew one of Aretha’s songs well so I just went with it. It was so nerve-wracking as Aretha is insanely good, so I was excited to get the call back,” Iona says.

The late multiple Grammy winner and ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin is known for such hits as Respect, Freeway of Love and I Say a Little Prayer.

“She’s pretty amazing! She’s an incredible artist and I’m really excited to be transforming into her,” Iona says.

The Stars in Your Eyes show is taking place on Saturday, August 17 at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim. The event is a joint fundraising initiative for two local charities, Creative Kids Trust and Fulton Foundation Marlborough.

For Iona it will be another opportunity to grace the stage. The 17-year-old has been performing

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since a young age. She plays the clarinet, piano and guitar and is part of the Marlborough Civic Orchestra.

In preparation for the show, Iona has been watching live performances of Aretha to see how she moves about on stage, and takes note of the intricacy of her singing style.

“The Blenheim Musical Theatre has been helping with a costume which has been heaps of fun, and it’s safe to say that I will look quite different on the night,” she laughs.

Iona is being supported by her family in more ways than one. In fact her two sisters Charlotte and Peata will be providing back-up vocals during her performance.

As for her chosen charity which will benefit from any prize money, Iona has nominated the Upbeat Development Orchestra and Theory Club.

“It’s run by the Marlborough Civic Orchestra and provides a platform for young and returning musicians to learn to play their instruments. The theory club is for ages seven - 13 years who can learn music theory.

“I volunteer there on a Friday afternoon and we have around 30 kids which we help with music book work as well as playing musical games,” she says.

Tickets for the Stars in Your Eyes show are close to being sold out so to get yours at the ASB Theatre’s booking office, or at www.ticketek.co.nz at the cost of $73 including fees.

The three judges for the evening will be Tina Cross, the celebrity host who will also perform an entertainment slot during the show. Tina will be joined by Marlborough’s mayor, John Leggett and local

theatre director and singing real estate agent, Bridget McNamara.

For the audience, from 6.30pm - 7.30pm there will be a pre-show cabaret in the foyer and Whitehaven Wine Room with complimentary Whitehaven wine and canapés by Karaka Cuisine.

Guests are asked to arrive from 6.15pm to enjoy the food, wine and live entertainment, and to listen to the sounds of a pianist on the theatre’s grand piano plus the bluesy tones of a jazz trio ensemble.

Iona Panoho will be transforming into Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, for the up and coming Stars in Your Eyes show.

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While current Marlborough District Councillor Jamie Arbuckle plans to run for re-election in the local government elections later this year in October, his wife Sally has already jumped ahead of him to run for the Wairau-Awatere Ward.

If both are elected, it could be a first for Marlborough to have a husband and wife elected as Marlborough District councillors.

Here is the updated list (as of yesterday) of completed lodgement of nominations for the Marlborough District Council 2019 triennial elections Mayor Leggett, John Blenheim Ward Andrews, Jennifer Louise Dawson, Brian George Flight, Matt Peters, Mark Anthony Roodakker, Gerry Sowman, Thelma Patricia Marlborough Sounds Ward Oddie, David Wairau-Awatere Ward Arbuckle, Sally NMDHB Vallance, Stephen

Blenheim Lions Book Fair ‘Book lovers… calling all book lovers!’ The Blenheim Lions is holding its annual Book Fair from August 15-18, 9am-4pm daily at the former LiquorLand building (bright green) opposite the Riverside Amphitheatre in Blenheim.

For those wanting to donate books, there are collection bins at local supermarkets. Donations of books, CDs, DVDS and jigsaws in good condition are welcome.

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ABOVE: Hayley McLinden-Fergusson, Jackie Martin, Donna Addidle, Amaroa Katu, Karen Vis, Tehya Henare-Toka and Sharon Osborne represented a number of local groups and organisations which combined to support this year's Big Latch On event in Blenheim last Friday.

TOP LEFT: Infant Joshua Bulfin (3months) was all smiles for his mum Akiko, who was one of several women who turned out for The Big Latch On event.

Bubs and smiles at Big Latch On event

By Celeste Alexander The numbers were lower this year but the enthusiasm still high at The Big Latch On event last Friday, held at the Clubs of Marlborough.

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Jon Hunter comes to Marlborough

By Aimee O’Hagan Attention all budding thespians – it’s time to get your acting caps on!

Acting coach of fifteen years, Jon Hunter, is coming to Marlborough to host an exciting acting workshop for experienced and inexperienced actors alike.

According to workshop organiser, Shalom Del’Monte Aberhart, Jon will teach participants about the six core emotions and their physiology – particularly how those emotions “appear in our bodies when we experience

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“He feels that if you are putting yourself in danger to act either emotionally or physically, then actually we’re not doing our job properly,” Shalom says.

“Actors shouldn’t be haunted by the things that they do.

“We’ll be working individually, in pairs, and with the whole group.

“We’ll have comprehensive notes and the opportunity to continue training independently with a free eight week course later on.”

She says the course will be “active” and is an amazing opportunity for actors and actresses to learn how to work in a “healthy way”.

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Students take the stage at kapa haka competition

By Aimee O’Hagan Last Friday saw students from Blenheim, Picton, Nelson, and even Motueka performing on the stage of Marlborough Girls’ College’s school hall.

They were there for the Top of the South Secondary Regional Kapa Haka Competition – a contest which

gives students a valuable chance to share their Maori culture and learning with the local community.

According to MGC Te Reo Maori teacher, Louisa King, the contest is a rebranded competition – it hasn’t been held since 2012.

“The 2012 earthquake happened during that com-

petition, so it was abandoned and the trophies weren’t awarded,” she says.

“The purpose of it coming back here was to finish that and to give out the taonga.”

Schools that took part in this year’s contest included Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ Colleges, Queen Charlotte College, Nelson

College, Nayland College, Waimea College, and more.

Louisa says the competition is a strictly regional contest; it will continue to act as a “non-qualifier” until “schools get up-and-running again”.

“The purpose of the competition is to teach the youth of Te Tauihu the local songs,”

Louisa explains.

“There’s two compulsory items that the schools have to perform: the waiata – traditional chant – and the haka.”

In Louisa’s opinion, holding a competition like this really gives youth a “platform” to express their cultural identity.

“Even if they’re not Maori, it’s about learning about

the indigenious people of Aotearoa.

“There’s so many ripple effects that come from this simple competition.

“It’s a great way to unite kids and give them a bit of confidence in who they are...

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Promoting alcohol Dear Ed, A fundraising event supporting Renwick School glorifies and promotes alcohol (glass of wine on arrival).

This clearly shows the lack of

knowledge of the effect of alcohol on our community.

I wonder what the teachers, teacher-aides and all the professionals who are dealing with the effect of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

(FASD) on a daily basis, think of this event.

Renwick school pupils deserve better.

It must be challenging to say the least to deal with one of these special

needs children in your classroom.

New Zealand has 30,000 FASD children already and we do not need any more.

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Dima is right about one thing, and that is refilling an electric car is like visiting a gas station with a very long sit down.

In case anyone thinks I am anti progress I already own 90 solar panels and am looking forward to see if hydrogen offers a more viable future for certain applications.

There is downside to everything.

EV’s can be theoretically around 98 percent efficient in terms of delivering energy to the vehicle.

A hydrogen economy loses around 30 percent in getting the gas into a high pressure form. But it is quick easy and very energy dense.

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Dear Ed I have to thank Dima Ivanov from FlipTheFleet. org for weighing in on the subject.

His vision of recharging a tiny Nisan Leaf clearly demonstrates the dystopian future of living under the tyranny of electric cars.

Your home becomes your prison with an electric vehicle chained to the wall for the duration of the night: no grocery shopping in the evening, no PTA meetings, no social life.

An eight amp charge rate is around two thousand watts or a two bar heater, a sixteen amp charge rate is similar to running a full size domestic oven.

These charge rates are all most

renters and owners of “cookie cutter homes” or spec housing can look forward to.

Dima Ivanov’s contacts at Vectra can’t be very good. Vectra USED to own a division that dealt in Tesla batteries.

It was Vectra’s own project to load shift with Teslas batteries that I was referring to. They spent in excess of $20m to do so. They employed over 20 engineers and completed some great projects in Australia New Zealand and the Pacific.

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Letters to the editor continued Mobile phones and driving Dear Ed, Further to your article in last Friday’s Sun re illegal mobile phone usage while driving.

I think the question needs to be asked: Why weren’t/aren’t the traffic police out monitoring this activity too?

I think you would find that as dangerous as it is, they prefer to be patrolling the highways for those who

do those few extra km over the limit, than waiting at intersections or fast food outlets.

And when I have taken this up with the Minister of Police, the argument given is that he is unable to offer directive to the police in their daily activities. Really!

It is well documented that inattention causes 90 per cent of all vehicular traf-

fic accidents, and that using a mobile phone is particularly dangerous, yet the fine is a modest one sixth for that of littering - $80 versus $500, and just marginally less than the non usage of a seat belt, which while not maybe causing an accident might save a life.

The problem is that NZ was very late in banning the use of mobile phones while driving, not till 2011,

and by 2013, smart phone were very prevalent, which is when the fatality rate started to climb and has been going up by over 10 per cent annually.

Clearly, the fine needs to be increased several times and maybe the phone impounded, as it is with the misuse of a vehicle.

And likewise for non seat belt usage, which adds a third to the current

fatality rate.

But all this is meaningless unless it is enforced. Far easier, it seems to the government, to just get everybody to slow down - which in itself leads to more accidents through increased inattentiveness.

A very concerned motorist Waikawa

Cellphone use shocking CEO of the Insurance Council of NZ, asking what is being done to improve driver behaviour.

No one has given me a meaningful answer.

I have suggested introducing compulsory third party insurance (CTPI) in a similar way to UK, US, Europe, and Australia.

All these countries have CTPI and all have better law compliance and safety than NZ.

Why are they safer? Because drivers in those countries have to report demerit points to their insurance company, who will very likely increase their third party premium.

The people the Sun caught would not want demerit points to cost them money in increased premiums, so they would obey the law. It’s that simple.

Even without CTPI, insurance companies can improve safety

by increasing third party premiums for unsafe drivers.

The NZ government and the AA say the fault is with our roads not with our drivers.

The NZ insurance industry says nothing. All are failing us.

The only support I have had is from the NZ road traffic police.

I commend the Sun for its brave action.

Evan Robinson Blenheim

As it appears that screens are the problem they must be taken out of the hands of these lunatics that continue to text-talk while driving.

The banning and buy back of them must be the Government’s priority and must start immediately.

People who have these devices must be compensated at the purchase price when surrendering them.

The police could handle the

buy back, as they are the service that sees the results scattered all over the road.

Yes, the homeless people will have to wait a little longer but there is plenty of government money out for such projects and the whole country will be far safer.

I expect a buy back scheme to be launched before the end of the year.

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branches covered in wool, knitted squares and knitted decorations!

Is the instigator of this idea forgetting that Christmas in New Zealand is hot?

Trees have leaves, and are not bare as they are in the snowy other side of the world.

Can you imagine what those happy, inebriated late night pre-Christmas people will undoubtedly use the colourful woollen decorations for?

It’s a crazy idea. How much better would it be to knit the wool into warm articles for those poor people overseas who need warmth at Christmas.

As for the idea of knitting blankets from the wool for animals after Christmas – would this really happen? Who want to know with dirty wool? Who wants a woollen CBD? Summer Santa Blenheim

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Drivers and cellphones Dear Ed, Using cellphones while driving causing death or injury in car crashes is well known I believe there are places where accidents caused by cellphone distraction now outweigh even drink driving related incidents.

The problem, as your article has shown, is getting worse and yet our Government has done nothing about it.

NZ statistics are readily available on line for anyone who wants

to research them.

If our Prime minister was really concerned about the health and safety of the people of New Zealand, as she makes out she is, she would immediately takes steps to instigate an immediate buy back and the banning of all cell phones with a screen.

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Neighbours helping neighbours Do you know the people in your neighbourhood? Could you all work together to cope with an emergency? Karen McKenzie, Marlborough’s new Neighbourhood Support coordinator, tells Bill McElhinney she is keen to help groups get established.

Karen MacKenzie has seen how well a neighbourhood copes in an emergency.

“I lived in Christchurch through both the September 2010 and February 2011 earthquakes, and the more recent Kaikoura earthquakes,” Karen says.

“I have seen the differences between being in a well-connected area during an emergency and one where no-one really knows each other.

“We lived in Halswell when the Christchurch earthquakes struck. The tiles were falling off the roof where I worked, and it was pretty scary.

“But in our neighbourhood people didn’t really know each other, they weren’t very connected, so there wasn’t a great level of support.

“If something big happens, these are the people you will be relying on.”

“But we had moved to Marlborough when the Seddon and Kaikoura earthquakes struck and the people were more connected.

“Neighbours knew each other and checked on each other, they were more organised.”

Karen has recently taken on the role of coordinating the Neighbourhood Support network in Marlborough. She takes over from former Marlborough Neighbourhood Support Coordinator, Sharaine Steenburg.

“She’s done an amazing job for the past three years and we will miss her!” Karen says.

“I’ve been in the job for a couple of months now, and am enjoying getting to know everyone.

“I took this role as I am especially interested in using neighbourhood support to help us be prepared as a neighbourhood in an emergency.

“I am very lucky to be a part of a

well-connected street, so know and appreciate the value of having support from my neighbours.”

Karen Brohm grew up in Blenheim and went to Canterbury University to study management science and biology, then ended up working in Christchurch for Statistics New Zealand.

Karen and her husband and their two children moved to Blenheim in 2013 and she eventually took up her new role after being contacted by Police and Civil Defence.

“We have about 70 streets involved in Neighbourhood Watch,” Karen says.

“There are a few I haven’t seen in a while so I plan to get out and visit them soon.”

As well as visiting current groups, Karen is keen to see new groups set up.

“Research shows that there is less crime in the areas where there are Neighbourhood Watch signs.

“Neighbourhood Watch promotes active connections, which means people will watch out for each other and do things like check up on elderly neighbours if they haven’t seen them for a while.

“And if something big happens, these are the people you will be relying on. You can tap into the many individual skills that people around you have.

“You can’t rely on the emergency services to be immediately available as they will probably be stretched, so the people in your area will be your first support.”

Karen is also keen to get young people involved in Neighbourhood Support.

“If you have children who know what to do in an emergency, that really helps.

Do your kids know how call 111 on a cell phone if there’s an emergency?”

There is plenty of assistance for those wanting to set up a neighbourhood group, Karen says.

“As well as providing signs, we can help you chose a street coordinator,

Karen MacKenzie has recently taken on the role of coordinating the Neighbourhood Support network in Marlborough.

help with organising newsletters.

“If you want to organise a get-together with a street barbecue, we can come and supply food.

“We also have people from the Police and Fire Service who will come and give advice and supply start-up packs.

“Get in touch if there is anything we can do to support your neighbourhood group—it doesn’t have to be related to an event!

“We can help out with something as simple setting up a group email to make it easier to stay in touch with the people in your street.

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“Neighbourhood support can also be about people sharing surplus produce or passing on items they no longer need or use.

It’s not just about emergencies.”

Neighbourhood Support is a notfor-profit, community based crime programme, aiming to make neighbourhoods and communities

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Neighbourhood Support initially started life as Neighbourhood Watch, introduced by New Zealand Police in the late 70’s as a crime prevention initiative.

In the 1990’s Neighbourhood Support became a stand-alone organisation working alongside the Police.

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By Bill McElhinney Celebrating Marlborough’s cultural diversity will be part of the Tuia 250 celebrations on the Picton Foreshore in November.

Totaranui 250 Trust general manager, Chrissy Powlesland, says supergroup Fly My Pretties will be the headline act for the celebrations, but other cultural groups will be invited to perform from about 12pm to 6.30pm on November 23 before Fly My Pretties take the stage for about 90 minutes.

This year New Zealand marks 250 years since the first meetings between Maori and Pakeha during James Cook and the Endeavour’s 1769 voyage to Aotearoa New Zealand.

Tuia 250 will acknowledge this pivotal moment in our nation’s history as well as the extraordinary feats of Pacific voyagers who reached and settled in Aotearoa many years earlier.

A dual heritage flotilla of waka hourua and tall ships will spend five days in Totaranui and Picton from November 21 to November 25.

Chrissy says inviting Fly My Pretties to be part of our local commemorations was a deliberate decision.

“It’s precisely because of the band’s cultural diversity and willingness to speak out on national issues that we wanted them to perform.

“We want to hold an event that encourages debate about the past, shines a light on the tangata whenua stories of our dual history, and provides an opportunity for real conversations about that journey,” Chrissy says.

Fly My Pretties is an ever changing collective, offering a collab-

orative musical and visual show featuring fresh and established contemporary musicians and artists.

The Picton lineup will include Barnaby Weir, Anna Coddington, A Girl Named Mo, Hollie Smith, Lauren Barus (LA Mitchell), Mel Parsons, Ria Hall, Aaron Stewart, Age Pryor, Iraia Whakamoe, James Coyle, Jarney Murphy, Laughton Kora, Nigel Patterson and Ryan Prebble Cast member Ria Hall says: “Fly My Pretties has always been about celebrating diversity through music, so it’s fitting to be performing at an event which commemorates our unique tales of arrival.

“It’s also timely to address, acknowledge and learn our own history, to put our nation in good stead in the present through a lens of understanding. The good, the bad and the ugly.”

The Tuia 250 events kick off on Thursday, November 21, with a Powhiri led by tangata whenua at Meretoto/Ship Cove.

The commemorative vessels including the HMB Endeavour replica from Australian Maritime Museum in Sydney and the a’afaite i te Ao Ma’ohi, a va’a moana from Pape’ete, Tahiti, will then sail through Totaranui to arrive in Waitohi/Picton on Friday, November 22.

Throughout the weekend the vessels will be open to the public to hop onboard and have a look around.

Saturday November 23 will see a huge stage used throughout the day to showcase cultural performances from members of our community.

Early evening contemporary musicians will perform as support for Fly My Pretties.

July temperatures show the world is getting warmer

By Bill McElhinney New Zealand has just had the second-warmest July on record, according to NIWA. And July was the warmest month the world has experienced since record-keeping began more than a century ago.

In Marlborough, July mean air temperatures were the warmest on record, Marlborough Research Centre scientists, Rob Agnew, says.

It was also wet, with well above average rain, well below average sunshine and below average number of frosts There were 13 wet days during July with the highest 24 hour total of 23.4 mm on July 15.

The wettest period during the month was from Thursday 18th through until Wednesday 24th.

Over those seven days 61.8 mm rain was recorded, with only one day of no rain.

The mean temperature of 9.7°C was 1.8°C above the long-term average for July of 7.9°C. July 2019 has equalled the previous warmest

July (1932-2019) temperature recorded in 2005, Rob says.

This is now the second warmest January to July period for the 88 years from 1932 to 2019.

“When we look at the five warmest January to July periods on record in the last 88 years, three of the warmest years have occurred since 2016,” Rob says.

Provisional sunshine results indicate Napier was the sunniest town in July, with 162.6 hours sunshine, well ahead of Richmond with 152 hours and Blenheim with 137.2 hours.

For the seven months from January to July Richmond is currently in first place, 31.7 hours ahead of Blenheim in second place.

Provisional sunshine totals to the end of July: Richmond, 1597.6 hours; Blenheim, 1565.9 hours (31.7 hours behind Richmond); Appleby, 1552.1 hours; New Plymouth, 1528.4 hours (missing 2 days); Whakatane, 1527.1 hours (missing 2 days in July); Napier, 1510.7 hours.

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Kiwi-Indian Hall of Fame honours and awards evening, Auckland.

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EVENT: The Big Latch On Blenheim’s Big Latch On event was held last Friday at the Clubs of Marlborough.

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Brian Huntley and Mike McLennan were helping out at the Special Olympics bowling tournament.

Marlborough Special Olympics competitors at the ten pin bowling tournament: Tamati Matene, Ryan James, Sam Claughton, Chris Rae and Kyann Lingham.

Cameron Rowe and Michael Hilliard at the Special Olympics bowling on Saturday.

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Renovated 1960 home scoops supreme award Six Marlborough homes have come out on top in the Marlborough/Nelson/West Coast Registered Master Builders 2019 awards announced at the weekend.

Blenheim company Hunt Construction has won the Marlborough/Nelson/West Coast Registered Master Builders 2019 Supreme Renovation of the Year award for the category up to $500,000 which saw the revival of a 1960s home wow judges.

The judges commented; “This home is a worthy winner, built by master craftsmen.

“Originally built in the 1960’s, this house has had many alterations and additions over time.

“This latest renovation involved reworking the interior and exterior spaces.

This ultimately provided a modernised home, all while retaining a familiar charm from the past.

“This was a challenging renovation for the team.

Extensive structural concrete and steelwork was required, and the owners lived in the home throughout the entire 12 – month construction period.

“Despite these challenges, the owners were richly rewarded by seeing their ideas come to life throughout the build.

“Neil Hunt’s team has provided outstanding solutions that have enabled this beautifully crafted home to be brought up to date.”

The results of the regional competition were revealed at a gala dinner on Saturday 3 August at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

Overall there were 21 Gold Award winners from the Marlborough, Nelson and West Coast regions, which will now be judged against Gold Award winners from around the country to find the National Top 100 Gold Award finalists.

National category winners and the Registered

Master Builders Supreme Awards for House of the Year and Renovation of the Year will be announced at a gala dinner on 23 November at Cordis Hotel in Auckland.

Other Marlborough winners include: Peter Ray Homes Blenheim for a home in Blenheim; Gold award Altus Windows New Home $750,000 - $1 million Roger Townley Construction for a home in Blenheim; Gold award Altus Windows New Home $750,000 - $1 million Jennian Homes Marlborough for a home in Blenheim; Silver award GIB Show Home Mike Greer Homes Marlborough for a home in Blenheim; Silver award GIB Show Home Peter Ray Homes Blenheim for a home in Blenheim; Gold award and Category Winner Volume/ Group Housing New Home $450,000 - $750,000.

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SEASON 2019 – 2020 POSITIONS AVAILABLE Are you looking for a new challenge with opportunity to live work and play in the brilliant Marlborough region? We boast about the best weather in NZ, the Marlborough Sounds and the Marlborough wine region right on our doorstep. We love the relaxed nature of the region, the great people and the booming local businesses. Tourism is a major player here and we are on the search for the very best people.

Marlborough Tour Company, a family owned tourism business that has been operating in the Marlborough region for 30 years. We operate a fleet of luxury cars, vans and coaches from our base in Blenheim, together with a range of vessels based at Picton and Havelock. We have also recently added Furneaux Lodge and Punga Cove Resort to the business offering accommodation stays and restaurant service.

We are now looking for staff for the following positions of which some are live in at the site: • Reservations Supervisor • Reservation / Reception Assistant • Lodge Operations Co-ordinator • Head Housekeeper • Housekeepers • Hospitality Supervisor • Front of House Waiters • Bar Tender – with Duty Managers Licence • Foreshore / Grounds Supervisor • Foreshore / Grounds attendants • Chefs • Kitchen Hands Contract terms dependent on the position are either Fixed Term, PartTime or Casual.

This 1960s built Blenheim home was renovated by Hunt Construction and took top honours at the Marlborough/Nelson/ West Coast Registered Master Builders 2019 awards at the weekend. Photos provided.

Ideal applicants will have the following attributes: • A friendly, outgoing nature with a willingness to go the extra mile with clients from all over the world.

• A willingness to work a variety of days and hours – including evenings, weekends and public holidays. Tourism is a 7 day per week business.

• Focus on customer service with demonstrated ability to communicate with customers, clients and guests in a professional manner.

• Ability to work in a team, to assist others and have a positive can-do attitude

Rarangi Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Rarangi Golf Club.

July 31, mens stableford: Tony Nichol 37; Phil D’auvergne 35.

August1, ladies 5th round LGU Foote & Robertson Trophy: Best overall, Diane McCarthy 75 on c/b; 0-18.4 Rete Kydd 75; 18.5-24.7 Lyn Bryce 79; 24.8- 40.4 Margaret York 75; Denise Hodson 78 on c/b Pat Olliver.

August 3, mens monthly mug stroke, net: Allan Shutkowski 67; Terry Allen 67; Neil Reeves 69; John Jones 70; Barry Masters 70; Mike Walker 71; Len Barlow 71.

Ladies monthly flute stroke, gross: Aroha Minhinnick. Net: Pat Olliver 74; Wendy

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August 4, men3rd round Jack Enright Memorial Trophy, stableford: Bruce Curgenven 39; Hans Bloemberg 38; Iain Berrie 37; Ben Holden 35; Alan Milne 35; Lindsay McAlpine 34; John Jones 34.

Ladies 5th round Charters cup stableford: Best overall, Mariann Grant 37; Div I, 0-20 Rete Kydd 34; div 2 21-27 Diane McCarthy 34; div 3 28+ Carla Hepplethwaite 31.

Coming events: Wednesday, men’s midweek golf, 11am start. Thursday, ladies 5th round Charters Cup stableford, 10am start. Saturday stableford, men vs ladies, 12pm start. Sunday, stroke, 11am start.

Essential requirements: • Applicants MUST have New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency • MUST be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test Please email your application together with a current CV to hr@marlboroughtourcompany.co.nz You can also visit our website: www.marlboroughtourcompany.co.nz/work-for-us

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ELLIOTT, John Joseph: Passed away at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim on Sunday 4 August 2019. Aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Heather, loved father of Sasha and step father of Liz, Ian, and Alistair. Grateful thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital for their care. Messages may be sent C/- PO Box 110, Blenheim, 7240. At John’s request a private family farewell has been held.

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BISHELL, Kevin David: On 5 August 2019, Kevin passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, aged 52 years. Much loved and admired son of David and Dot Bishell. Loved Dad to Gemma who always has given him such pleasure and made him smile. Much loved brother and brotherin-law of Terry; Joanne and Myles Gousmett.

Special uncle to Brosnan and Addison. “A special kind and respectful soul now at peace.

You are now free to continue to cycle the roads and trails and run the tracks.” Messages to 3 Mitchell Street Blenheim 7201 or www. cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street Blenheim on Friday 9 August at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery.

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FULTON, Nicholas (Nick): Passed away, peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough Blenheim on Friday August 2 2019. Aged 78 years.

Loved and loving husband of Heather, loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Anna, Jeff and Alex and Scottie and Pru Adams, loved Grandpops of Isla, Lucy, Violet, Ben, Katie and Will. Messages C/- Fulton family P O Box 110 Blenheim 7240 or emailed to sowmans@ funerals.co.nz. A generous man who gave so much to the Marlborough community including ASB Theatre, Fulton Foundation, Coastguard Marlborough, Barbershop Chorus and the Marlborough Civic Orchestra.

Lived and loved life to the fullest. Will be incredibly and sadly missed by so many. A man who had a hat for every occasion. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Marlborough or Coastguard Marlborough may be made at the service or sent C/- P O Box 110 Blenheim 7240. Thanks to the Hospice team for their love and kindness of Nick and his family. A memorial service for Nick will be held at the ASB Theatre, 2 Hutcheson St Blenheim at 3pm Sunday August 11.

URGENT services Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday & Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm.

Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

ROBERTSON, Wayne: Valma, Glenn, Matthew, Karen, Andy and families wish to acknowledge and thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy with cards, baking, flowers, meals and attendance at Wayne’s funeral. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

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Bowling along at Special Olympics Teams from Nelson, Motueka and Marlborough competed in a Special Olympics ten pin bowling tournament at the Blenheim Indoor Sport Centre on Saturday.

Marlborough team results.

Div.1: Ryan James 1st; Tamati Matene 2nd; Louisa Acton-Adams 3rd; Cameron Rowe 4th; Kyann Lingham 5th.

Div. 2: James Tagoai 1st; Chris Rae 2nd; Ronan Burgess 3rd; Sam Claughton 4th; Dylan Lucas 5th.

Div. 3: Edan Crimp 1st.

Div. 4: Gavin Hapeta 1st; Brad McLennan 2nd; Jennifer Healey 4th.

Div. 5: Tim Wilcock 2nd; Philip Patel 4th.

Div. 6: Tony Heagney 1st; Sharon Heagney 2nd; Ben Leslie 3rd.

Div. 7: Michael Hilliard 1st; Sefo Filipo 2nd; Michael Fry 4th.

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Harrier Club events The Marlborough Harrier Club meets at the Oliver Park clubrooms at 6pm on Thursday for a pack/ training run or walk. Reflector gear is compulsory.

Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome. Everyone is welcome to participate.

On Saturday meet at the Pine Valley Outdoor Centre at 1.45pm ready for a 2pm start for the Pine Valley pack run. Drive down Northbank Road for approximately 23km and turn right into Pine Valley Road.

Volunteers needed for set up please.

Bring a plate to share with others at afternoon tea/coffee at the conclusion of the run/walk.

Non-members welcome.

Children’s event catered for.

Also coming up on August 31, a bus trip for a pack run at Kaikoura.

We require numbers as seats are limited. Names to the club captain as soon as possible.

For further enquiries or copy of the Harrier programme contact Bill on 572 9792 or Allister on 5778870.

Marlborough Special Olympics ten pin bowlers James Tagoai, Edan Crimp, Sam Claughton and DJ Acton-Adams.

Hole in one at Picton A member of the Picton Golf Club, Aaron Wilson, scored his first hole-in-one on the par 3 number 4, 138m on the Picton course last Thursday.

It was a clean slam dunk into the cup, no bounce on the green.

This maybe a first for Picton and even New Zealand that a nephew and aunty both score their maiden hole in one on the same course in the same year. Congratulations Aaron.

Results from recent matches

played at the Picton Golf Club.

July 27: Mike McGuire 64; Alan Butland 66; Phil Hawke 66; Ron Frisken 66; Jeff Pascoe 68; Damian Pollard 68.

August 1: Mike McGuire 41pts; Ron Peters 41; Ant Booker 39;

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Andrew Sunley 37; Dave Bunt 37; Alan Butland 36; Grant Aikman 35; Bill Gatrell 35; Ron Frisken 35.

August 2, 9 holes: Lyn Pawson 17; Denise Finch 16; Heather Smith 15; Wayne Scaife 14.

Whitehead Park bowls Results from recent games played at the Whitehead Park Bowling Club.

July 27: 1st Kevin Wratt, Val Richards, Julie Moorhead; 2nd Bruce Hitchcock, Pat Ivamy, John Smith; 3rd Craig McDonnell, John Harlow, Sue Bell.

July 31: Incomplete – rained off.

August 3: 1st Nick Hassan, La Rita Franklin, Red McGonagle; 2nd Reg Sager, Murray Simmonds, Lyn Mawer; 3rd Bill Shadbolt, Diane Blee; Sandra Bunt.

Womens rep golf team

Blenheim Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf club.

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August 1, mens stableford, 6th round CV Ritchie Memorial: Mike Gardiner 36; Mike McConnell 35; James Brunel 35; Bob Tapp 34.

August 3, monthly medal: Trent Davies 67; Alby Atkinson 69; Ryan Windleburn 69; Nigel

Smith 69; Graeme Daines 69; Mike Gardiner 70; Brian Yarrall 70; Cyril Scammell 70; Blue Arthur 71; Nigel Martin 71. Gross: Trent Davies 72.

August 9, 9hHole stableford: Allen Knight 19; Brian Brown 18; Bob Tapp 17; Doug Shaw 17; David Waters 16; Bill Var-

rall 16; Leo McKendry 15; Dan Crawford 14; George Addis 14.

Coming events: Saturday, Mens Electic Stableford; Women LGU Medal. Monday, 9 hole stableford, 11am start. Wednesday, Women Stretch Shield Medal, 11am start. Thursday, men medal, 11am start.

The Marlborough/Buller West Coast womens rep golf team to play in the Lucas Salver/May Rowling against Nelson in Westport on Saturday and Sunday: Emily Stenhouse, Tracy Bary, Jean Gibson, Andrea Corbett, Aroha Mihinnick, Amber Boyce, Gaye Munnerley, Jane Anderson-Bay, Jo Rainbird, Fiona Cooper, Chris Thom, Pat Simpson.

Non travelling reserve: Maryanne Glasson.

Marlborough Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Marlborough Golf Club.

July 30, women’s 9 hole net: Shirley White 43; Sue Lissaman 43; Neryl Savage 46.

August 1, men’s stableford: Paul Eden 37; Ian Newport 37; Tony Armstrong 34; Brian Chippendale 33; Hugh Bay 32; Werner Pluss 32; Julian Terry 31.

August 3, women’s net medal, div.1: Julie Nicolle 71; Jane Anderson-Bay 79; Tina Marfell 83. Div.2: Julie Smith 75; Jean Dowling 82.

Men’s monthly mug, gross: Chas Craig 71. Net medal, div.1: Mark Davis 69; Bede O’Malley 69; Ben Godsiff 70; Paul Silke 70; Peter Franks 71; Stephen Harvey 71; Kerry Fyfe 71; William Harrison 72; Mike MacLeod 72; Francis Hassan 72; Chris Dewet 73; Allan Parker 73; Andrew Stowell 73; Chas Craig 73. Div.2: Robert Hille 66; Brian Chippendale 70; Greg King 71; Ian Newport 72; David Wiley 74; Richard McLean 75; Malcolm Pettigrew 75; Kevin Hawkins 77; Tony Yardley 78.

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