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By Celeste Alexander

In ancient times, the landowner and farmer was regarded, along with the warrior, as the most respected and honoured of men.

Our own modern day civilisation is still based on agricultural practices as farming provides food, clothing, and beverages, and for many families in Marlborough, a way of life.

One of these families is the Dawkins of The Pyramid, located in the Waihopai Valley, a second and third generation sheep and beef farming family who have been there since 1954.

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The Dawkins family; parents Chris and Julia with their son Richard who operate their local farm, The Pyramid. Photo by Pip Hume.

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Family opens farm to public Continued from page 1.

Parents Chris and Julia, along with their son Richard and extended family, are proud to be custodians of the land.

They believe wholeheartedly in promoting sustainable and profitable agriculture practice, along with good animal health and performance.

To share this with the wider community, the Dawkins family will be opening the gates to The Pyramid for the community to experience farm life.

This event is part of a nationwide initiative; the inaugural Open Farms day. It’s designed to welcome ‘townies’ to farms of all types and sizes in an effort to reconnect people with their food,

farmers and the land.

The free day out is being hosted in Marlborough by the Dawkins family this Sunday and people can put in their last minute registrations.

So far, Richard says, over 90 registrations have been received, with 150 being the maximum.

The whole family, including Richard’s wife Jess, and brother Paddy, will be present to meet and talk with the public.

“We’re looking forward to demonstrating the day-to-day activities on the farm and some of our methods and reasons for doing things,” Richard says.

“With looming legislation on agriculture and some of the opinions you see around about farming, I

feel some of it is a bit misguided.

That’s why this is a great opportunity to host an open day and connect with the public.

“It’s also good to help town folk develop a better understanding of good cultural practice. We want to highlight that we are very passionate about our animals and environment, and want to be a good example of that,” he says.

Richard is the third generation to farm The Pyramid, and will soon be going through the motions to take over the operations from his parents, Chris and Julia.

“Dad’s father bought the farm in 1954 and mum and dad took it over in 1978. Over time we’ve kept the same farming model but in recent times we have developed a

50 hectare vineyard of sauvignon blanc.” Richard is one of four brothers raised on the farm. All stepped away from agriculture when finishing school. Richard, who is the youngest, spent nine years away from home working in various trades, including four years in Western Australia mining.

“But home is where the heart is,” he says. “It was always in the back of my mind to come home and it’s been very rewarding to return with a fresh mindset and enthusiasm.”

Brother, Paddy, who will also be present on the Open Day, runs a bee keeping business.

Visit www.openfarms.co.nz/ event/the-pyramid/ for registration.

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Opening in time for $50m jackpot Paper Plus is back! The much loved store was closed following the forum fire three weeks ago. Now the store has reopened, and with Lotto offering a $50 million Saturday draw, the timing is perfect.

"It wasn't a planned opening, it just happened,” says store owner Karen Gibb.

“The timing couldn’t have been better.”

After the fire, the store’s fibre was damaged, putting it out of commission for three weeks.

“We were very lucky. There was no smoke damage.”

For the past month Karen and

her staff have worked tirelessly, slowly putting the store back to normal.

“We worked under battery powered lamps,” says Karen.

“The shop looks amazing.”

Karen praises the building’s owners, and the people who have helped clear it.

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Karen and her staff are happy to be back.

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Marching championships Marching Marlborough will be holding their annual Marching Marlborough Championships at Lansdowne Park Netball Courts this Sunday from 11:30am until 5pm.

Come along to enjoy an afternoon of marching and support dedicated marchers from around the region.

Deep in the Waihopai Valley, Tom and his dogs muster the cattle herd.

Mustering on horseback

By Frances Chin

It was a cool and crisp Friday morning as Sun Reporter Frances Chin drove down the winding Waihopai Valley Road.

As the road progressed, the faint sound of cows bellowing became audible. Finally, around the bend, came the sight of farmer/shepherd Tom O’Sullivan, mustering cattle from horse-back.

As Tom sat astride his horse, directing the dogs and watching the herd, his dogs worked as a team; weaving and barking, and occasionally darting forward to nip at a rogue cow’s heels.

The sound began to recede, as slowly, the mob moved further into the valley.

Mustering cattle is a long-time New Zealand tradition. The image of a hardworking shepherd with his horse and dogs has permeated the collective conscious of South Islanders; reminding us of a past New Zealand where men wore gumboots seven days a week and good old fashioned kiwi ingenuity ruled the roost.

Tom grew up in Marlborough.

He has been cattle mustering since he finished secondary school, and “worked around

Lake Argyle campsite still closed According to Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game, the Lake Argyle campsite is currently still closed due to fire risk.

The public is still welcome to go fishing on the lake, and foot access is possible on the south edge of the lake.

Self contained campervans are still able to park elsewhere around the other side of the lake or around the canals.

Anglers will be notified when the site reopens.

Power outage being investigated Tom O'Sullivan has been mustering cattle since he finished school. He lives with his wife Emma and their daughters in the Waihopi Valley.

the show” at places like Molesworth Station. Tom mostly musters from horseback, which is not as uncommon as it sounds.

“A few guys use horses. It’s more respected—things get done easier.”

“I’ve been around horses most of my life.”

Now, Tom and his wife Emma

live in Waihopai Downs with their daughters. Will Tom’s daughters follow in his footsteps?

“I’d say so.”

“My two year old has given me a hand, I’ve taken her up the valley.”

“She chattered the whole way.”

To Tom, cattle mustering is a part of who he is.

“It’s in my blood. I just really enjoy it,” With the increasing urbanisation of New Zealand, more and more of our rural traditions are becoming redundant. It’s good to know Marlburians like Tom are doing what they love, while keeping our South Island farming culture alive and well.

The cause of a sudden power outage that left Marlborough Lines customers on Howick, Wither, and Taylor Pass Roads without power at about 2:40pm on Wednesday afternoon is still to be discovered.

Although power was restored to these homes by 5pm on Wednesday, representatives say that they had not been able to find the fault.

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Protect your tools by engraving By community constable Russ Smith

A frustrating aspect of these types of investigations for Police, is valuable tools like battery driver drills, grinders, jigsaws, nail-guns and circular saws are recovered, but they generally don’t have any specific form of identification on them that would allow Police to identify their owner.

Finding the owner is important because it often confirms the suspect’s involvement in the crime, and it reu-

Recently local Police have charged several people involved in a series of burglaries and thefts that were fuelled by drug addiction. As a result of these crimes, investigating Police located a large quantity of property that simply did not appear to belong to those suspected of these property crimes.

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nites the owner with their valuables.

The Police have a solution to this problem which works well for both the owner of the tools and the Police: • Engrave your tools with a portable engraving tool • Use your driver’s licence number as the engraved code Engraving like this is difficult for a thief to remove from the tool.

Your driver’s licence number is anonymous, but easy for Police to

identify if they locate your tool(s) in suspicious circumstances, and easy for Police to use as a means to identify you as the owner.

If you’re a Marlborough resident and you don’t have access to an engraving tool, contact the Blenheim Police and ask to speak to a prevention officer. We can arrange for you to have access to an engraver to mark your tools with your driver’s licence number.

Women to honour World Day of Prayer

By Aimee O’Hagan

On the first Friday of March every year, women from around Marlborough, New Zealand, and the rest of world celebrate World Day of Prayer.

The annual event joins women from across all denominations together to pray about issues women struggle with everyday in nations – often those that are third world or poverty-stricken – around the world.

Each year, the service is writ-

ten by women from a different country.

Zimbabwe is the host country for 2020.

In the service script, the women of Zimbabwe share their hopes, fears, joys, sorrows, opportunities and needs.

This is then circulated around the world and shared on World Day of Prayer, allowing all countries to pray collectively about the same issues.

“World Day of Prayer unites churches across the globe,” says

Marlborough World Day of Prayer director, Beth Sowden, “All of us will be praying for the women of Zimbabwe.”

In Marlborough, the lucky church that is selected to host the ceremony is chosen from a list of churches who participated in World Day of Prayer the year before.

This year, the service is being hosted by the Salvation Army.

Organisers are calling out for people from across the region to come and attend.

“We usually have about 80 to 100 people attending – but the more the better!” Beth says.

“What will make this year’s service even more special is the attendance of Mahum Chikowore, who is a woman from Zimbabwe.”

Marlborough’s World Day of Prayer service for 2020 will be held at the Salvation Army church (corner of Henry and George Streets) next Friday, March 6, with a morning tea being held at 10am and the ceremony progressing at 10:30am.

RIGHT: Mahum Chikowore (left), Helen North, Joy Jermyn, Ngaire Kendrew, and Jan Poswillo will be attending this year's World Day of Prayer at the Salvation Army church next Friday.

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Wither Hills tracks closed due to fire danger The hot dry summer has forced the closure of most tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park, including the Mountain Bike Park.

Due to the ‘very high to extreme’ fire risk conditions within the park, walkers and runners are asked to stick to the lower tracks such as, the Stockyard trail, Rifle Range track (bottom of the Farm track) or head east to the undulating Mapp Track.

Park users are advised not to venture up

the gullies or ridge paths.

Cyclists are asked to avoid the Mountain Bike Park as this area would be particularly dangerous in the event of a fire. Instead, cyclists should stick to the lower tracks around the base of the Farm Park and use the Taylor River trails.

Signs advising of the track closures have been installed at the Farm Park. The closure of these areas will apply at all times of the day.

This map shows the area of the Wither Hills the Wither currently Hills that closed due is currently to fire risk closed due conditions. to fire risk The yellow conditions. linesyellow show The the tracks lines show thattracks remain the open. that remain open.

your anti-fouling. You will also learn about the new rules around highly fouled vessels and how to recognise marine pests.

Good hull maintenance means lower fuel use, limits the spread of marine pests and gets you to your destination faster.

For more information about the workshops contact Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Coordinator Peter Lawless.

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Screen Wellington scholarships Screen Wellington is offering up to three scholarships to attend the Big Screen Symposium in Auckland on 3 and 4 April.

The scholarships are open to applicants from Marlborough and Wellington, and cover travel, accommodation and one ticket to the twoday industry event.

To apply, send a short personal statement outlining why you should

So far this year, the Council has received applications for subdivision resource consents enabling 263 residential lots to be built on, representing several years’ worth of new builds for Blenheim.

They include provision for 131 new homes on Alabama Road, 56 at Rose Manor on Old Renwick Road, 40 on Turnbull Drive at the Boulevard on Taylor development, and 15 in South Street. Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities has also applied for resource consent for 30 units.

Chief Executive Mark Wheeler says the Council will continue to work with landowners and developers to provide support to assist the progress of the developments.

“We will work alongside developers

to ensure the required services, such as sewer, water, stormwater and roading, can be constructed to enable these lots to be available as soon as possible.”

The recently released Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan decisions document brings together the region’s major management plans into a single document.

Included in the decisions is new residential zoning and in total there is estimated to be sufficient land for the next 26 years of housing demand.

“Not all landowners will want to develop or sell immediately but we are aware of some who do. The high consent application numbers so far this year confirm that.”

Jump on board the new bus services

Calling all boaties If you’re after some free advice and training on the best way to keep your hull clean, mark Sunday 29 March in your calendar and head down to the Waikawa Marina hardstand between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm.

The drop-in workshops, run by the Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Partnership in conjunction with Carboline, Nelmac and Marlborough Sounds Marinas, will provide you with tips on how to get the best value from

Housing consents on the up

receive the scholarship and confirm you are able to travel between Thursday 2 and Saturday 4 April 2020. You will also need to link to a piece of your creative work that you are most proud of and explain why. You can submit your application to: screen@ screenwellington.com Entries must be received by midnight Sunday 15 March. For more information visit: https:// bigscreensymposium.com/

www.marlborough.govt.nz

The new Blenheim to Renwick and Blenheim commuter bus services are up and running and Marlburians are encouraged to jump on board.

The 18-month trial services provide people with greater transport options and complement the existing Blenheim to Picton and Blenheim bus services.

The Blenheim to Renwick service operates from Monday to Saturday, and runs four daily circuits on week days one early morning, one mid-morning, one mid-afternoon and one early evening. It will also run two circuits on a Saturday - one mid-morning and one mid-afternoon. Fares for this service are $3 for adults and $1.50 for school aged children. Children under five travel for free.

The new Blenheim commuter service operates Monday to Friday and provides two simultaneous services to Southern Blenheim. The morning services depart at 7.30 am and 8.00 am. The evening services depart at 5.15 pm and 5.45 pm. The West route travels along Maxwell Road, Taylor Pass Road, Forest Park Drive, Hillcrest Avenue, Wither Road and Howick Road.

The East route goes along Stephenson Street, Houldsworth Street, Muller Road, Redwood Street, Wither Road and Weld Street. The fares for this service are

$2 for adults and $1 for school-aged children. Children under five travel for free.

Wairau-Awatere Ward Councillor Cynthia Brooks says many residents are passionate about improving public transport in Marlborough. It’s now up to our community to support the new services so they become a long term transport option.”

“The new services are fantastic for Renwick and Woodbourne residents and for Blenheim commuters wishing to take the bus rather than drive to work,” Councillor Brooks said.

Timetables including fares and route information are available on Council’s website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ services/parking-roads-and-transport Hard copies can also be picked up from Council reception.

Positive Ageing – Home maintenance checklist Doing repairs and maintenance around the house can be overwhelming for older people.

The Good Homes Project has created three practical checklists to help people to assess what repairs or maintenance work is needed on their property. They’re free to download at: www.repairsandmaintenance. goodhomes.co.nz/tools/ If you don’t have a computer ask a family member to download it or ask the information desk at the library. The website includes a ‘solutions’ section with tips about getting repairs done.

Before doing any maintenance, the Good Homes Project suggests you:

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• Talk to family or friends about who they use and the quality of their work • Go to the RSA, Age Concern or Grey Power for a list of local recommended tradespeople • Get at least two written quotes for a job unless you know the tradesperson well and you’re confident in their work.

You can also contact Work and Income (WINZ) if you can’t afford to get the work done, to find out if you qualify for help to pay for essential house repairs. Phone: 0800 552 002 or go to: www.workandincome.govt.nz to find out more.

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I feel I must also add my words to how amazing Ross from Mitre 10 is. I have known him 24 plus years and he is a truly genuine and excellent person!

Lovely article about Doug Saul and his service to the community and involvement in Rotary for 50 years. Well done Doug.

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Farewell

Understaffed Warehouse stationery you need more staff on your counter. Lunch time Thurs 3 queues 5 people deep waiting. Ridiculous.

Jordyn at Noel Lemings you make shopping there good, sorry you are leaving you will be missed.

Keep up the good work Marlbough Lines you’re doing a good job fixing arching lines on late shifts.

Concentrate on driving Incorrect Blenheim signage Time to take the River Queen sign down by skatepark, been gone years. Also could the owner of the old movie theater take the Marlborough Movie sign down please. Our visitors are confused.

THANK YOU! Please a HUGE THANK YOU to the awesome team who keep our town clean by collecting our rubbish and recycling week after week.

You guys are the best!!!!

Near miss on bike Today Friday 21 February. 1.30pm. I am on my mountain bike heading along Maxwell Road towards CBD. I am turning left into Dillon Street. I am indicating clearly with my left arm that I am turning left.

I am wearing highly visible cycling shirt.

A woman in a small modern car is facing the opposite direction, is stationary, and indicating she is turning right into Dillon Street. I stupidly believed she had seen me, so commenced turning into Dillon Street. Wrong, this driver either hadn’t seen me, or thought she had priority, and turned into my path. It was only good luck that I avoided colliding with her car as it cut across the front of my bike.

It was near as I have come in 65 years of riding cycles, of being wiped off my bike.

Did she stop? Not on your life.

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The obvious exceptions were the usual hunters, contractors, weekend warriors etc. that have no regard for locals or other road users.

So I suppose it’s back to being run off the road on blind corners and showered with stones on straights. Remember, would you want to meet yourself coming the other way?

Much kudos to the event organisers and attendees.

Dangerous Re: Share the path Contractors have cut a deep groove between path and grass edge. Makes it very dangerous to get onto the grass without your wheels sliding out from underneath. It’s a shared path as you say, keep left and share it but most importantly, enjoy this amazing reserve!

Entitled Re: Share the path SHARE THE PATH??? I have stopped walking along the Taylor River as I find the entitled behaviour of some cyclists frightening. Not all - just an arrogant few who overtake at speed.

It’s for everyone Share the path!! Walkers too have to share the path, it is for everyone to use. If headphones mean you can’t hear a cyclists bell, they are too loud. In places the grass is much higher than the path making it difficult to pass, especially when wet and slippery.

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Are we the worst drivers in NZ?.....Yet another shocker! To the driver of the black Mazda who travelled along Eltham St at 8.40am on Friday 21 Feb, through the 40km zone and the patrolled pedestrian crossing while using your cellphone and exceeding the speed limit (probably by 15-20kms)...Start thinking before you drive again. The pathetic $80 fine for driver/cellphone abuse may not worry you, but funerals cost the best part of $10k these days.

Circulars New World, Briscoes, Rebel Sports, Fresh Choice, Countdown, Repco, Noel Leeming, Super-Cheap, Warehouse /Warehouse Stationary, probably others. All paying for advertising circulars to be delivered... when they’re not.

Why are you not doing something about it??

It’s the same as stealing from your shops. Good management NOT!!

Animal mercy That man beating the puppy on 7 Sharp program, hope you rot in hell and the people that stood by and watched. Scum.

NZ’s SPCA wall of shame. Humans are getting worse not better. Animals are at our mercy.

Report instead of turning a blind eye. Some humans don’t deserve air.

Action needed With so many sad cases recently of lives lost through domestic violence we need action.

Protection orders are often not worth the paper they are written on. Crazed ex-partners just don’t care. And this includes men and women. The real losers are the children sadly.

Re: Thanks but no thanks Don’t be so precious, sometimes repairs at short notice need to be done.

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Think before you ‘help’ On Fri 21st at 2:15pm I approached the Nelson Street roundabout from Dillon Street. Busy.

While reading the traffic I became aware of screaming from the white ute behind me towing a trailer.

Every time I felt safe to proceed I heard “No!” or was it “Go” screamed from the person behind me.

Your screaming caused me to hesitate and misjudge any decisions I needed to make to get myself safely away from that roundabout.

Think before you scream especially if I am trying to figure out if you are saying no or go!

Didn’t need your verbal help mate.

Re: Near Misses Either the police misunderstood you or you misunderstood them.

The NZ Road Code states ‘a car facing a Stop sign gives way to a car facing a Give Way sign’.

This can be found online at: nzta.govt. nz/resources/roadcode/about-driving/giving-way-intersections Trust this helps you with your understanding of the way this intersection works.

See the article ‘Road code debate’ on page 16 of this week’s Wednesday Sun (February 26) for more discussion on this issue.

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Mural unveiled

By Frances Chin

As of Tuesday, February 25 at 10am, Blenheim became just a little bit more colourful.

A large mural has been placed on Redwood Street, opposite the Warehouse. The mural was painted by local artist Gynelle Blake. Gynelle’s skilful painting artfully portrays a montage of scenes involving water. There is a waterfall rushing down rocks, as well as depictions of water rippling on a pond, and a twisting braid

river. It’s impossible to look at this mural and not feel awed, while bringing to mind the ever changing Marlborough landscape.

The mural is sponsored by SWE, and is a gift to the Marlborough community.

“We see this as a chance to beautify our town’s environment as well as make people reflect on the importance of water to our community – which is a part of our broader community contribution initiative” said Dean Marshall, SWE Business

Development Manager.

Gynelle has previously worked on large murals at Bohally intermediate and Springlands School. Her range is vast, with artwork ranging from photorealistic to abstract. Themes of nature and the environment often carry through her work, and every mural she paints is unique. Gynelle believes the mural “reflects the beauty of the Marlborough environment,” and brings attention to the way we as people interact with water.

SWE Business Development Manager Dean Marshall, and local artist Gynelle Blake, have worked together to create the mural as a gift to the Marlborough community.

More Red Cross van drivers needed

By Aimee O’Hagan

Red Cross Blenheim is calling out for help.

They’re currently on the look out for fresh volunteers to drive their community van; a vehicle which is an often overlooked but very important part of the work the organisation does in Marlborough, providing transport for all sorts of groups in the community – from classes of school students to rest home residents, disabled pensioners to babies.

Ideally, four more drivers are needed to make sure that those involved aren’t volunteering all the time.

“It’s an extremely busy service,” Red Cross Blenheim branch committee Existing van drivers, Moira Conroy (left), Russell Horner, and Vernon member and past president, Lynette Price.

Jones, says.

“On work days, the vehicle is constantly being used.”

“There’s quite a lot involved. There’s always a risk that something will go wrong, and it’s quite a responsibility.”

Van drivers tasks aren’t just limited to driving the van; they also include helping passengers get on board, operating the wheelchair hoist and then harnessing a wheelchair, checking that everyone is safe and wearing a seatbelt, and so much more.

“Health and Safety, filling a travel log, and attending a first aid course is all what is required to become a community van driver,” says Red Cross vehicle liason officer, Moira Conroy.

As well as this, drivers must have a full and valid license.

“We are always hopeful that new volunteers are committed and have a reasonable level of fitness as attaching floor shackles requires bending and a certain amount of strength.”

Despite the drivers’ busy schedules, Moira says that the organisation would still like to see it used more.

“We want the community to be aware of what the van can provide,” Moira says.

“It’s a great facility for the community to have and it would be nice to see it utilised more.”

For more information or to volunteer to be a driver, contact Lynette on 0277398295, Moira on 0284213163, or Red Cross office administrator Trudy Langford on 0212282376 or 035786134.

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Celebrating a successful first year in business For qualified motorcycle technician, Chris Parnwell, it’s hard to believe it’s already been one year since he opened the doors to his workshop on Park Terrace in Blenheim.

The past 12 months have been filled with growth and new relationships established with vineyard and farming operations which have seen Chris Parnwell Motorcycles exceed his first-year expectations.

“The business has just gone from strength to strength,” Chris says. “I’ve had a lot of new clients from word of mouth and local advertising which has been great.

“The business has definitely grown a lot faster than I anticipated but overall I’m really happy… the business is going well,” he says.

Chris has been riding motorcycles most of his life and worked as a technician on all types of motorcycles throughout his career.

When first opening his workshop he started out as a one-man-band before welcoming apprentice Jacob Harmon. Jacob is now two years into his apprenticeship and focuses on the on-farm servicing.

Chris also recently welcomed his daughter, Emma Parnwell, to the business who now runs the office.

In addition to the repair, maintenance and servicing of motorcycles, Chris Parnwell Motorcycles also stocks a range of accessories, Dunlop and Pirelli tyres, along with other brands.

More recently, the business has branched out to include motorcycle

sales.

“I can source new bikes right across the board as well as selling bikes on behalf.

“I also have a range of trade-in bikes here at the workshop available for purchase,” Chris says.

“And I’m delighted to support some of our rural schools fundraising efforts, such as the Seddon School Tussock Run, and the Havelock School Quiz Nights.”

For all servicing, repairs and maintenance of road and off-road motorcycles, ATV’s and side-by-sides call Chris Parnwell Motorcycles to book.

To view the range of second-hand motorcycles on sales, or to discuss new model sales, call in and see Chris.

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Friday February 28, 2020

New business hub opens A collaborative business culture is thriving here in Blenheim and with more co-working spaces opening, small businesses now have the opportunity to move their homebased or existing operations into a centrally shared space.

This has been the case for nine local businesses who have moved into the Lifetime building, located beside Rebel Sport and Briscoes.

Lifetime, a full-service financial advisory practice, has leased out

individual office spaces for each of the businesses and is being officially launched today as the ‘Lifetime Business Hub’.

Lifetime Business Hub is a central business hub with a range of great local businesses including; • Lifetime • Conscious Nutrition • SHR Consulting • Design Marlborough • Simple Office Support • Business Trust Marlborough/

At Lifetime, we get that money means different things to different people. But we all agree that it’s better to have it, than not. Lifetime provide financial advice with 16 offices nationwide in New Zealand. Otto is a personal insurance specialist who in conjunction with the Lifetime team, helps clients with their financial planning for all the ‘must haves’, the ‘would likes’ and the ’what if’s’.

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Business owners within the Lifetime Business Hub - Back: Ben Stace, Otto Lijzenga. Front: Christine Jackson, Mandy Harris, Rebecca Condon, Helene Marchant, Anna Bensemann, Janina Fourie (with Gerald the office dog), Brian Dawson.

Angel Investors • Baseline Group Marlborough • Kiwi Conveyancing Solutions This is great news for existing and potential clients who can enjoy a centralised location for these businesses, and even better for the business owners who can share the lease costs, says Lifetime financial adviser, Otto Lijzenga.

“Lifetime has been the main tenant of this building for a number

of years. It was decided to create a business hub, a cost sharing environment for small and new businesses, who like to operate in an open business office rather than at home.

“The majority of businesses within the hub are new; with some already successfully established.

The nice thing about this business hub is that we all complement one another and it’s a great environment for supporting one another

and helping to grow each business.

“Everyone is really happy with the setup,” he says.

The official opening of the Lifetime Business Hub takes place this evening with Marlborough District Council deputy mayor, Nadine Taylor, formally marking the opening.

For anyone interested in being a part of the Lifetime Business Hub please get in touch with Otto Lijzenga on 027 232 4757.

Design Marlborough is a full service Architectural Design Office. We design personalised homes for almost any budget. We also undertake the design and documentation of alterations or additions of existing homes, these can then be built by the builders or housing and construction companies of your choice.

Phone Otto on 027 232 4757

Phone Ben on 027 330 9186

Business Trust Marlborough is here to assist businesses of all types - startups as well as existing businesses. We offer free, confidential advice on any aspect of your business, or your business idea. Our Client Advisor will provide information and advice to help your business succeed.

Simple Office Support is like having someone you can count on to do the tasks you do not have time to do, an administration superhero at your fingertips that works in your business while you can concentrate working on your business. We can assist you with any administration tasks, follow up calls, customer service calls, Debit and Credit management, Xero, Dept Collection and much more.

Phone Brian on 027 978 7637

Phone Janina on 0210 815 3341

Kiwi Conveyancing Solutions specialises in property law, providing legal services for clients when they are buying and selling residential properties, including assisting first home buyers through the Kiwisaver withdrawal and first home grant application process, or refinancing and sales and purchases of commercial property and businesses.

Rebecca understands that Health and Safety can be overwhelming for a business owner and it doesn’t need to be. Operating for over five years, SHR consulting helps businesses achieve their Health and Safety compliance and keep on top of the legislative changes, by implementing systems that make sense and are easy to follow.

Phone Christine on 027 562 6565

Phone Rebecca on 021 511 102

Anna the Planner, takes the hassle out of getting resource consents from Council. Whether you are subdividing, adjusting your property boundaries, irrigating, excavating, installing a septic tank, or just creating a second home on your property for additional income Anna can help you. Not only will she help obtain a resource consent, she also offers solutions that improve the success of your development project.

Conscious Nutrition is a nutrition practice providing individual or group consultations and personalized nutrition plans, with a special interest in weight management, digestive health and navigating nutrition confusion.

Mandy is a registered clinical nutritionist and chef.

Phone Anna on 027 946 0445

Phone Mandy on 027 385 2351

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Saturday 29 Havelock Lions Market: Plenty on offer including plants, books, knitwear, preserves, nic-nac’s, a sausage sizzle, raffles and more. 9am1pm. Outside the Havelock Town Hall, corner Main Road and Inglis Street, Havelock.

Eastern States Speedway: Featuring the Mag and Turbo Supercup, Saloons and the Marlborough Streetstock Champs. 6pm. $5-$25.

Vintage Lane, Renwick.

Koalaty Laughs: A night of stand-up comedy with some of the best local comedians, plus a super special guest. Includes an auction on the night and all proceeds will go towards helping the animals caught up in the Australian fires. Tickets $20 per person, cash only please. Door sales from 6pm with a 7pm start. 5Tapped, 30 Scott Street. Be in quick, numbers strictly limited.

Eatwell’s Lookout Adventure: Challenge yourself to a tough but scenically rewarding day out. An 11km return walk to Eatwell’s Lookout with stunning 360 degree views of the Queen Charlotte Sounds. 8am-5.30pm.

Adult $65, child $40 (5-14 years), under 5 free. A $12 one day Queen Charlotte Track Land Cooperative pass will be required per adult. Beachcomber Cruises, corner of London Quay and Wellington Street, Picton.

ENZED Rotoiti Power Boat Regatta: A full weekend of racing action at Lake Rotoiti. Featuring ten Grand Prix Hydroplanes tearing up the lake at speeds of over 280kph. Today and Sunday with racing starting at 10am each day. $10 per person, under 12 years free. Please note dogs or drones are not permitted in the Nelson Lakes National Park.

Kids Snorkel Scavenger Hunt: All children are welcome for a fun snorkelling lesson followed by a snorkel scavenger hunt on the Picton Foreshore. 10am-11.30am. Aimed for beginners 7-12 years old. All gear provided. $10 per person. Picton Foreshore, Picton. Numbers limited, please email waikawadive@xtra.co.nz to register.

The Food Truck Off: Who is going to win the battle of the Whangamoas? With food trucks from Blenheim and Nelson battling it out for the grand prize of a trophy and the bragging rights to being the best food truck in the top of the South. Bring an empty stomach and a big appetite.

12pm-7pm. Blenheim Railway Station, 2 Sinclair Street.

Great Moscow Circus: With an array of enchanting acrobatics, slapstick comedy, breath-taking stunts, FMX jumps and so much more.

On until March 1. Various dates, times and prices. Great Moscow Circus Big Top, Westwood Avenue. Tickets available from iticket.co.nz Chess: Every Saturday at Delicia Ice Cream Café, 4 Scott Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough,

miss this opportunity to have your skin checked by local doctors and visiting specialists. 3pm-7pm. Entry is by donation. Picton School Hall, York Street, Picton.

Royal New Zealand Ballet Tutus On Tour: A family programme for all ages, featuring the dancers of the Royal New Zealand Ballet performing some of their favourite’s works. $14-$39.50.

6.30pm. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Seaweek: Blue - The Film: A feature documentary film charting the drastic decline in the health of our oceans. Drinks available for purchase and nibbles provided. 6.30pm-9pm, free event, gold coin koha to Envirohub appreciated. Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton.

Marlborough Children’s Athletics: Every Wednesday from 5.30pm-7pm during the athletics season. Athletic Park, Brewer Street. For further details contact marlboroughathletics@gmail. com Quiz Night: Come along and enjoy a fun quiz night.

Great for family teams, teams of friends The Renwick Fishing Competition is currently underway at the Renwick Arms Country Club in Renwick. Daily and workmates. With prizes for first, weigh ins are from 5-6pm today and tomorrow, and the final weigh in is on Sunday from 1-4pm. There are second, random and second to last. $7000 worth of prizes to be won, so if you’ve already entered, make sure you get fishing!

Teams can consist of any number up Pictured are Sam Hayman, Connor Staples, and Ollie McKenzie with a kahawai they caught at the competition to a maximum of eight. Registration last year. from 6.30pm, entry $5 per team. All materials are supplied. 7.15pm-9.15pm.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm. Please Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Grab yourself a delicious brunch and bring your own board and pieces.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Railway Station car park, Grove Road. fresh produce, with lots on offer. Ev- Thursday 5 ery Sunday, 9am-noon. Marlborough Brain Awareness Month 2000: ‘Hononga’ an international exhibition A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell A presentation featuring guest speaker curated by local artist and educator Dr Melanie McConnell who will be and Alabama Road.

Sudhir Duppati. Artists featured in the speaking on her research conducted Art Market And Autumn Social: Blenheim Riverside Railway: exhibition include Fawad Tamkanat, Kandi Narsimlu, Sreekanth Kurva, Stalls with art and art related items Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as at the Malaghan Institute of Medical Pramod Reddy Gade, Ermias Ekube, on display from 3pm-6pm. A social follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka Research. 5.30pm-7.30pm. Limited and Afza Tamkanat. On until March gathering in the studio will follow and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, parking available. Tickets are free, but 22. Open every day 10.30am-4.30pm. from 6pm. Please bring a plate and Riverside Park, central Blenheim and registration is required to ensure you Marlborough Art Society’s Gallery, drink and celebrate art in our Marl- return. Adults $12 Child $6 (Omaka $7 reserve a seat. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street. borough community. Marlborough & $4). Eftpos now available.

204 High Street, Blenheim.

Marlborough Artisan Craft Market: Art Society’s Gallery, 204 High Street, Friday 6 Come on down and check out the Blenheim. Please note the art market Seaweek: Glowing Oceans Tour: local craft stalls, coffee, food, music is weather permitting, if wet postIn celebration of Seaweek join the poned until June. and children’s zone. Every Saturday Tuesday 3 Waikawa Dive Centre on a trip to see 9am-2pm, October to February. The Blenheim Country Music Club: Scots College Information Evening: the legendary bioluminescence in the ‘Something special’, please note held Quays, Riverside Park, High Street. at Hawkesbury Carriages. $3 admis- A fantastic opportunity for prospec- beautiful Marlborough Sounds. $40.00 Millennium Public Art Gallery: sion, please bring a chair, members tive students and parents to learn per person, all gear supplied. Today Exhibition on show Elizabeth Thomplease bring a plate. Horse carriage more about the many academic, and Saturday 8pm. Limit 12 persons son - Cellular Memory, on until March rides $5 extra. 2pm. Hawkesbury sporting and cultural opportunities on each trip, email waikawadive@xtra.

8. Millennium Public Art Gallery, Carriages, 415 Old Renwick Road. at Scots College. 6pm. Figaros Cafe, co.nz to book. Waikawa Dive Centre, 7 corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. If wet Redwood School Hall, 90 8 Scott Street.

Marina Drive, Waikawa, Picton.

Koha appreciated.

Cleghorn Street.

Women’s 6-A-Side Cricket ComMarlborough Museum: Good Habits: petition: Visit the new Meretoto 1770 Exhibi- Join Good Habits an eclectic in- Get your friends, family and worktion, all welcome with free entry on die-folk band from Manchester. mates together for some summer Saturday’s. Open 10am-4pm daily. Sitting between folk and pop, the fun with Marlborough Cricket AsBrayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur eclectic duo present an upbeat yet sociation’s 6-a-side social cricket Baker Place. intimate sound-world of musical competition. Free to enter and all Redwood Market: storytelling. 7pm. Le Cafe, 12-14 females are welcome. There is no age 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car London Quay, Picton. limit and no experience is required. park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, Ulysses Club Ride: 6pm-7pm. Horton Park, 31 Redwood flowers and hand crafts.

Ride to Filco’s in Nelson to join in the HD Street.

The Gallery Havelock: Paws for Justice Ride. Complimentary If you’re in the area drop by and check BBQ and coffee on site. 9am departure Wednesday 4 out all the artwork from Marlbor- from the south end of the Blenheim Annual Skin Awareness Clinic: ough’s amazing artists. Open 10am- Railway Station. Thursday Group rides, With New Zealand having one of office@blenheimsun.co.nz 4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. the highest incidence rates of skin Members and visitors welcome. cancers including melanoma, don’t Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

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Pear slug on plum and pear trees: By Wally Richards Gardeners that have any cherry, pear or plum trees including the non-fruiting prunus types should check their trees for holes in the leaves. If found then likely you have a black slug like pest commonly called pear slug.

You are likely to find these little black slugs on some of the leaves. They tend to be on the upper surface of the leaf rather than under the leaf.

The pear slug, larvae of the pear-leaf sawfly (Caliroa cerasi), also called the cherry slug, first appears from November onwards in a warm year.

But it is usually the second generation which explodes in February and March in warm years that does the most damage. The larvae rasp off the epidermis of the leaves, resulting in the typical skeletonised effect, only the framework of the leaves being left.

In bad infestations where much of the foliage is damaged, often means a poorer crop next season.

The larvae are attacked by an ichneumon fly and predaceous bugs, but by that time the damage has been done.

Spiders, birds, praying mantis and other predators seem to dislike the slimy

Free concert British Bahá’í musician, Jody Cooper, is currently touring New Zealand and will be holding a FREE community concert at Riversdale Community Centre on Budge Street, next Wednesday March 4, at 6:30pm. Jody’s songs contain memorable melodies and meaningful lyrics, inspired by his own life experiences and Bahá’í beliefs. His performances are a colourful mix of original songs, Bahá’í interpretations and covers performed in his own inimitable style. This year, Jody is celebrating 30 years as a songwriter.

Those who come along to his concert can look forward to a memorable event with high quality music. Photo supplied.

slugs, and as the larvae are not caterpillars, caterpillar killers Bacillus thuringiensis, or derris dust, are not useful.

There is a simple answer and that is to make a mix of Wallys Liquid Copper and Raingard and spray the tree.

The larvae are similar to slugs and snail which hate the copper also. When they come into contact with copper they dehydrate.

If the trees are still bearing fruit then normal washing will remove the copper before eating.

If you are harvesting the fruit within 14 days of spraying then do not use the Rain-

gard as it makes it harder to wash off the copper particles.

Copper is not a good thing to eat and is a poison to us also, but as copper without Raingard washes off easily, there is no problem.

The pear-slug reacts to the Liquid Copper and falls out of the tree when it comes into contact with it.

Quite high trees can be treated if necessary by setting the sprayer’s nozzle on jet and firing the spray high over the tree, allowing it to drip down over the foliage.

While you are about it spray your tomato plants with the copper to protect against blights.

Kelvin Watson Kelvin Watson Marlborough Ulysses Coordinator  What food do you crave most often?

My wife’s Macaroni cheese with celery and bacon.  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Sit in front of the computer and have a game of balloon popper.  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

My parents.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Ice Hotel, Quebec City of Canada, and the Niagra Falls.  What was the last photo you took?

Photo of my Canadian grandchildren.

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

A CanAm F3 Tourer.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

A Camp stretcher that broke the first night I slept on it.  Favourite programme currently watching?

Lost and Found.  If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live?

The Sunshine Coast, Brisbane.  What’s one thing on your bucket list?

A motorcycle trip around the South Island.

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Wine concert to happen next weekend

By Aimee O’Hagan

Wine and classical music make for the perfect pairing.

That’s the belief of local celloist, Elgee Leung, and winemaker, Simon Clark, anyway; two men who are teaming up to hold a chamber music concert, ‘Die innere Stimme’, at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, next Saturday, March 7.

They will be joined by internationally acclaimed and award-winning pianist, Dr. Michael Tsalka.

While Simon serves wine to guests, Elgee and Michael will perform a beautiful programme of music featuring chamber works for piano and cello by Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms.

“Having recorded 23 CDs for labels such as Naxos and Grand Piano, [Michael] truly is a worldclass pianist,” Elgee says.

“He tours around the world but

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seldom gives concerts outside major cities.”

The concert is a “great opportunity” and a one-off chance for Marlborough music lovers to watch an acclaimed musician perform while sitting back and relaxing with a glass of wine.

“This will be the first of many more concerts in collaboration with [Simon] to integrate the art of wine and classical music,” Elgee says.

“I am working closely with Simon to match the wine and music, and to explore more artistic connection between the two mediums of art.

“Our plan in the future is to host more interesting wine concerts in which each wine will be matched with a piece of music.”

Entry into the concert will cost $40 for adults and $20 for students.

Door sales only.

While the concert is set to start at 7pm, doors will open at 6:30pm.

Everyday Best, formerly Blenheim Drycleaning and Laundry is now seeking both full and part time staff to join us in our new and improved facility.

We’re seeking hardworking and reliable staff to help with the day to day running of our dry cleaning and laundry business.

You’ll be joining a modern and fun workplace based on teamwork and quality customer service.

Previous experience in the industry would be advantageous but is not essential as full training will be provided.

This role requires a reasonable level of fitness.

Please email your CV and covering letter to dave@everydaybest.nz or Phone 022 088 9137.

Clark Estate winemaker, Simon Clark (left), and local celloist, Elgee Leung. Photo credit: Jessica Jones Photography.

From lucerne paddock to equestrian park

By Frances Chin

Looking around at the green pastures of the Marlborough Equestrian Park, one would never believe that five years ago this was a mere field. But it was.

“With help from a lot of people, we turned a lucerne paddock into a fully fledged equestrian park,” says Rose Prendeville.

In the past, Marlborough equestrians had to practice each discipline at different sites, with no secure homes for showjumping, dressage, eventing, and endurance.

After the Marlborough District Council (MDC)’s 2012 review of

the Outdoors Sports Facility Plan, an opportunity arose. The equestrian community came together and put a case for a new home for equestrian sport in Marlborough.

The development team included Melissa Tripe and Rose Prendeville alongside Project Manager Tim Smit, with support from a strong steering group and numerous dedicated volunteers along the way.

A site in Spring Creek was identified, and a 35 year lease was taken out.

Marlborough District Council agreed to provide funding as long as the development team could

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partially contribute.

Altogether, the team and Marlborough District Council raised nearly $600,000, with sponsors including the Rata Foundation, Pub Charity, Bluegrass Trust, Pelorus Trust, and Redwood Trust. “[The Council] was absolutely fantastic,” says Rose.

“We had the momentum going—so we built it.”

In building the park, local contractors were essential; many providing free or reduced materials and time.

Ma rlborough Landscape Group provided funding for trees which a team of volunteers planted. The trees contribute to the feeling of the park.

“It was a community effort,” Rose says.

Since its opening in 2014, the park is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the premier equestrian sites in the South Island, hosting major events like

the South Island Showjumping Championships.

With more than 250 horses, this was the first South Island championship to be held in the Marlborough Equestrian Park.

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

Rose says there is still more to come.

“What we’ve delivered is part of a grand design,” Rose says.

“This has been the first phase.

The second phase is to expand on versatility and capacity of park, and there’s a need to get on with that soon.”

However, the park is not only for competitions.

“The Equestrian Park is not just for competitive riders, it’s for everyone,” says Rose “I’d say to a young equestrian to dive into the equestrian community—pitch in, get involved.”

“Enjoy the park with the horse and your friends. That’s what it’s all about.”

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Tim Smit, Rose Prendeville, Tessa Van Bruggen-Smit, Melissa Tripe, and Lisa Ellis are pictured with horse Windermere Jaffa at the Marlborough Equestrian Park. Tim, Rose, and Melissa were all part of the development team in the creation of the park, while Lisa is its current chairperson.

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Situations Vacant The Marlborough Hospice Trust (MHT) appointments committee is looking to appoint additional trustees to the board of the MHT. As we look to the future, the challenge facing the Marlborough community is how to care for more patients and families when resources are constrained. The Hospice Leadership Group is responding to the challenge by implementing a new model of care which represents a repositioning of Hospice Marlborough to meet better what is anticipated to be the specialist palliative care needs of our community going forward.

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Merchandising Roles available working for some of New Zealand’s leading brands.

Approx. 10 hours a week in various stores in the Blenheim Area Please contact jobs@storelink.co.nz to apply.

Last financial year, the overall cost of operating the hospice was $3.1m. The hospice was funded 41% ($1.3m) by the Marlborough Community (through the MHT and Foundation) and 59% ($1.8m) by the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board.

The appointments committee is looking for applicants who have proven experience in; • Not-for-profit governance and management • Fundraising and marketing • Financial management Ideally, the applicants would demonstrate competency in; • A clinical background in related health service • Energetic and engaging communications skills • Ability to relate well to the public Commitment required; • Monthly board meeting up to two hours on a Thursday evening • Occasional additional meetings • Annual strategic planning • Delegated work such as financial management The role of a trustee is a voluntary position The appointment is for a term of two years If you require more information please phone Ann Rutledge (Appointments Committee Chair) 027 416 0193 Please send your CV, along with a letter expressing your interest to promotions@ marlboroughhospice.org.nz,

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To be able to meet the increasing demand for sustainable houses, we are looking for an experienced carpenter to join our family business in Blenheim.

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Technician GIS/AMIS Marlborough District Council is investing in Marlborough’s future by striving to provide the people of Marlborough with a great quality of life and a healthy natural environment. The region is a very attractive place to live and work, as well as the Marlborough Sounds and many wineries, activities such as tramping, mountain biking, and skiing are all within a short drive of Blenheim. If you’re looking for work life balance, you can achieve this in Marlborough.

If you have an interest in asset management in the areas of water, wastewater and stormwater and have some aptitude in GIS applications then this may be the role for you.

You will deliver an effective support to Council asset management and have the opportunity to build on your experience or education that will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge in the Asset Management area.

The position could be an entry level role progressing into a career in technical administration/ utility engineering or suit someone with experience in utility engineering. The successful applicant will require the following attributes: • Be thorough and meticulous showing a disciplined adherence to standards and procedures.

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and approach.

• Have good computer skills with the use of Microsoft programmes.

• Have the ability to seek solutions to problems.

• Have an interest in water, wastewater and stormwater engineering and maintenance.

In addition knowledge or experience of the following would be advantageous: • Interpretation and use of utility services plans and/or engineering drawings.

• GIS applications and geospatial data processing tools.

• Use of computer aided drawing programme(s).

• Surveying and GPS technologies.

• Knowledge of, and experience with, an asset management database would be advantageous.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 15 March 2020.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact Lavina on lavina.white@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Nightshift Supervisor HAVELOCK We have a vacancy for a Nightshift Supervisor for our mussel grading division In Havelock, located approx. 30 minutes’ drive from Blenheim.

This is a challenging role where you will need to be organised, have the ability to think on your feet, show enthusiasm and be able to demonstrate safe work practices, all whilst encouraging the team to do the same.

The key requirements for the role are: • Ensuring safety Is the highest priority • Maintaining operational performance to a high level • Ensuring plant up-time Is at a high level and down-time Is minimized • Organising staff, ensuring clear communication across the shifts • Making the tough calls during the night • Completing activity reports • Co-ordination of all activities while working Within the scope of GMP and quality standards • Operation of grading machine • Unloading/loading harvesters and trucks • Forklift driving Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Applications with CV and references should be emailed to: bhe.recruitment@talleys.co.nz or apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to:- Talley’s Group Limited 3 Rangitane Drive, Havelock Warf, Havelock.

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Friday February 28, 2020 Situations Vacant

Wanted

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN WANTED

WANTED Old Rifles. Trade-ins welcome.

FREE firearms disposal service at The Gun Shack inside Vortex Marine, 6 Dodson Street ph 578-5720

Part time position Be part of a friendly, professional and supportive team.

Work Wanted CLEANER. I am looking for a job cleaning. I do have over 30 years experience, always on time and I can start asap. Rebecca 0273981774.

For more information contact Chris ph 027 338 0216 chris@ufspharmacy.co.nz

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES. Inside and outside. With a lady’s touch of cleaning. Good rates. Rebecca 0273981774.

UFS PHARMACY BLENHEIM

Public Notices

EXPERIENCED NANNY REQUIRED We are looking for a nanny to care for two preschool children.

The position is 30 hours a week, Tuesday to Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm.

We’d love to hear from you if you have previous childcare experience, a clean drivers license and a fun, proactive approach to nannying. We offer competitive rates based on experience and skill level.

Please email your CV and cover letter to hello@joannaglover.com to apply.

WANTED

Casual FOH Bar Staff We are looking for positive and motivated individuals to join our team.

Front of House bar staff are required for various hours including weekends and nights. Previous experience is preferred but training will be given.

Familiarity with Eftpos systems would be an advantage.

So if you’re fit and have a friendly smile with a ‘can do’ attitude please get in touch: info@corkandkeg.co.nz or 0272 920 380

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

PRIVATE Sale. Quiet sun filled 2 bedroom unit.

Combined kitchen, dinning lounge. Heat pump.

Insulation top and bottom. Single car garage. Enquires over $290,000. Viewing by appointment only phone 5777449.

Cookes Tree Services for tree removal, trimming, thinning, line clearance, stump grinding, hedge trimming, mulch supplies. Fully insured.

Free quotes. Call Lance 021-361-912 or 578-0083

The Future of Recreational Fishing There will be a public meeting to discuss Fish Mainland Inc, a recently established non-profit organisation to represent the interests of South Island and Stewart Island marine recreational fishers to Government and others.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the benefits of establishing Fish Mainland and to hear public responses and suggestions.

The meeting will be held at 7pm Wednesday, 4 March at the Blenheim Bowling Club, 65E Weld Street.

Rai Valley A&P Show Saturday 7th March Carluke Domain in Rai Valley Gates Open to Public 9am Live entertainment throughout the day Sturgeons, competitions, Rai Challenge, Dog Trials, BMX/MotoX Course Display, Harcourts Really Young Farmer contest

We look forward to seeing you at our biggest little show!

Church Notices

Church Notices

Nativity Anglican Church

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

All welcome. 5785030.

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Holy Communion in Barnies Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service - 10am Family Service - 5.30pm Canvas All Age Service See www.nativity.org.nz for details

Public Notices

Talks in Blenheim With Geshe Jampa Tharchin

How to Make Friends with your Mind

Public event all welcome by donation.

Alzehimers Rooms 8 Wither Road, Blenheim.

Jan 5782737

MARLBOROUGH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INC.

These funds are generated from profits made by The Blue Door.

Applications forms are available at www.thebluedoor.nz or by calling at the shop at 46 Seymour Street Blenheim.

Completed forms may be returned to the same address or emailed to: info@thebluedoor.nz

Advise members that the 2020 will be held at the Blenheim Bowling Club

Death Notices

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING On Wednesday 18th March commencing at 12.30pm.

Nomination forms for Executive positions are available from the Secretary, hutchz@xtra.co.nz or at the M.M.S.S. Office.

Nominations close at 4pm on Wednesday 11th March 2020.

GREY POWER MARLBOROUGH INC. The Association for people 50+ Advise members that the 2020

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will be held at the Clubs of Marlborough

Applications close at 2pm on Saturday, March 21, 2020

Retiring Trustees Malcolm Aitken, Ross Inder and Nicki Stretch have been nominated for a further term. Nominations have also been received from Cathie Bell and David Oddie.

A postal ballot is to be held with ballot papers being circulated to consumers named on the consumer roll and identified as connected to Marlborough Lines Ltd network as at 20th January 2020.

The consumer roll is available for inspection at the offices of Blenheim Accounting, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim. Please bring your ICP number details if you wish to check your inclusion on the roll.

BARY Street. Sunday 8am. Hugh clean out. Clothes, toys, household items, large canvas tent and much more.

Book your space before 3pm on a Thursday to run in our next Friday Sun Garage Sale column! Phone 5777 868

Please ensure your vote counts by mailing your vote paper early or delivering to Blenheim Accounting, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim before 12 noon on 23rd March 2020.

BJ Munro Returning Officer

A bouquet of beautiful memories Dearly loved and missed for the last 5 years by Katrina, Les, Jacob, Cody & Alex.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Voting is now underway for three trustee positions on the board of the Marlborough Electric Power Trust.

5th January 1935 - 1st March 2015

Saturday Feb 29th 10 am – 11.30am

Adults $7, Child 5-16yrs $3, Under 5yrs Free

2020 Trustee Elections

Remembering Margaret Bradley

Meditation on the Mind

Followed by afternoon tea.

The Blue Door is an Incorporated Society which has limited funds for distribution to not for profit organisations within the Marlborough district.

NORTON, Noelene Dorothea: 6/12/1936 29/02/1992. Beautiful memories silently kept of one that we loved and will never forget. Miss ya heaps mum. Leigh and Gregor.

Friday Feb 28th 7.00pm – 8.30pm

On Monday 16th March commencing at 2.00pm.

Application for grants

In Memoriam

Nomination forms for Executive positions are available from the Secretary, hutchz@xtra.co.nz or at the Grey Power Office.

Nominations close at 4pm on Friday 6th March 2020.

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Births This Week BISHELL, Cameron Teimana: February 15, 2020 HANNON, Katharine Frances: February 14, 2020 RICKERBY, Harlow Summer: February 24, 2020 SAPATI, Ritania Eve: February 21, 2020 SCHULTZ, Thomas Adrian: February 17, 2020 WRAIGHTE, Ethan Christopher James: February 16, 2020

BORRIE, Adrien: Passed away after a short illness, on Thursday February 6, 2020 at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 73 years. Loved and cherished husband of Sandra Bird. Father of John, David, and Elizabeth. Loved Adrien of Mia Borrie (London). Loved brother of Helen (Waiuku), Jill (Australia), Stephanie (Australia), and their families.

Respected brother-in-law of David Bird.

Special thanks to Wairau Hospital, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, and Christchurch Hospital ICU for their care of Adrien. Messages may be sent to the Borrie Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A donation to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service, sent to P O Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A Celebration of Adrien’s Life will be held at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, Weld Street, Blenheim at 2pm on Saturday February 29.

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

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Death Notices BENDELL, David Robert: February 19, 2020 BORRIE, Adrien: February 6, 2020 BURMAZ-CURNOW, Judith Moira: February 16, 2020 HAZELWOOD, Jack Warwick: February 20, 2020 McKay, Alister Donald (Mac): (Reg. No. 10700 Royal NZ Navy).

February 21, 2020 OWEN, Mark Todd: February 20, 2020 SCAIFE, Leslee Margaret: February 15, 2020

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Friday February 28, 2020

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sports talk With Jacob Page

Farewell cricket on the airwaves?

Radio Sport no longer providing the sound track for the New Zealand summer is a sad reality of business in 2020.

Parent company NZME confirmed last week Radio Sport would no longer provide live ball-by-ball domestic or international cricket coverage from next season.

The announcement ends a 20-year association with cricket in this country.

For me, at 30-years-old, it ends

a link to my childhood I have neglected as an adult.

Growing up, we did not have the finances to afford Sky TV so my love of sport came from trips to my grandparents’ house to watch free-to-air rugby, cricket and horse racing and listening to live coverage on Radio Sport.

My Friday night’s were an 8:30pm bedtime where I would then turn on my radio and drift off to sleep listening to the second half of the

Super 12.

Christmas holidays were spent, in part at Lake Benmore in Twizel in the front seat trying to get clear reception to listen to the cricket.

There was a purity and an innocence to it that I did not appreciate until I heard the news last week.

Now, I don’t listen to radio at night, in fact, hardly ever.

I’m sure other young professionals are in the same boat.

NZME say they have been pro-

viding cricket coverage at a loss for several years and I am sure that is correct.

It is not personal, it is just business.

I feel for the blind and visually impaired people who rely on radio commentaries to paint the picture of the game for them.

Can another radio company step in?

Sure, but if it is not financially viable then it will be an impossible sell.

Sailing regatta a ‘great success’ Last weekend, Friday February 21 to Sunday February 23, saw the Interislander Optimist Champs held at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club on Shelley Beach.

At the same time, Starlings competed in the Port Marlborough Starling regatta.

There were 164 sailors who took part in the event.

About 125 sailors raced in the outer harbour: 23 starlings, 11 optimists in the white fleet, and the remainder in the opti open fleet. The deck of the new QCYC club (building to finish) gave all supporters prime viewing of the inner harbour racing of the rainbow and green optimist fleet.

Friday brought north west winds, picking up during the day and gusting at over 20 knots, providing some exciting sailing and rain at the end of the day.

Saturday started with NW light winds building a little during the

day and sunny skies.

The last day was sailed with tricky Southerly conditions - the perfect mixed bag to test all abilities.

The sailing brought lots of entertainment.

In the end, Jasper Camenzind from Murrays Bay won the open optimist fleet with his consistent sailing and Andrew Hall from QCYC finished halfway down the white fleet. QCYC sailors Emily Preece placed fifth in the green fleet and Harry Pitts first in the rainbow fleet.

The top four in the starling regatta battled it out over the 3 days with Jack Manning of Glendowie coming out on top and Emily Overend third and Harry Edwards fourth, both of QCYC. The event again was a great success and next year QCYC will be able to have it in their finished clubhouse.

A big thank you to all the competitors and their families, sponsors and our volunteers.

Ratings drive revenue and radio has, in part given in to podcasts now.

That is how I consume almost all of my audio.

I rarely listen to live commercial radio.

It is evolution at its finest.

I feel for the likes of Bryan Waddle, Jeremy Coney and the other voices of summer who may need to find other work.

The only constant is change - this is a sad one.

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Picton Golf Results

LEFT: QCYC sailor Emilie Read (left) with Rose from Napier.

TOP RIGHT: Starling sailor Harry Edward.

ABOVE: Commodore Richard Gifford (right) talking to Rainbow fleet sailor Harry Pitts after his race. All Photos supplied.

February 8: Bill Rainbird 64 Nett, Aaron Wilson 65, Andrew Sunley 67, Ron Peters 68.

February 9: Opening Day: A large field was opened by the Patron Ron Jones. Results: Mixed - Ian Molloy & Marilyn Keenan 63 Nett, Ian Johnson & Mary Butler 63.6, Allan Butland & Kaye Keys 54, Warren & Rachael Westernra 65, Trevor Gullery & Jenny Hart 65.3. Men: Aaron Wilson & Hiram Taylor 63.6, Ron Frisken & Phil Hawke 69.4, Paul Howden & Michael Collins 69.6.

February 13: Mike McGuire 46pts, Colin Roper 44, Ian Molloy 41, Paul Howden 40, Grant Aikman, Hiram Taylor, Ron Jones, Andrew Sunley 40.

February 14: 9 Hole Par- Bery Tripe +6, Trish Dalberg +6, Lin Stone, Joyce McClelland +4, Joan Gabara, Lynette Pearce, Margaret Frisken, Beth Arnold-Johnson +3, Denise Finch, Lyn Pawson +2.

February 15: McCutcheon CupAaron Wilson + Grant Herbert 55, Ian Johnson + Jeff Pascoe 56, Grant Aikman + Alan Butland 58, Phil Hawke + Dave Thomas 58, Nephi Anderson + Mark Ivamy 60.

February 20: Ian Johnson 41, Gary Aldridge 38, Ron Jones 38, John Saxon 38, Barry Nitz 36, Paul Howden 36.

February 21, 9 Hole Stableford: Helen McIsaac 23, Margaret Frisken 23, Beryl Tripe 22, Lyn Pawson, Odette Roper 20, Joan Gabara, Joyce McClelland, Cushla Brosnahan 18.

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