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“We’ve made a real effort and made huge inroads in drug distribution in Marlborough,” - Inspector Steve Caldwell By Chris Tobin The Marlborough police have made “huge inroads” into illegal drug activities in the region, says the area police commander Inspector Steve Caldwell. He was commenting on the lastest crime statistics which showed a marked increase in the number of illicit drug dealing and trafficking offences in the Marlbourgh area for the year ending in June. A total of 302 were recorded compared with 39 for the previous year. “We’re actively policing and arresting drug dealers in our communities and holding them accountable,” Inspector Caldwell said. He believed the increase was down to the fact that drug dealers had been clearly targeted and the police were putting them on notice. Continued page 2

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A new way to get back country Get into the back country and lend a hand. Spring has sprung, and there is plenty of work to keep practical hands busy at the remote visitor and historic Department of Conservation sites. The Renwick DOC office has launched a new backcountry recreation volunteer programme, and are looking for volunteers to work alongside DOC rangers for a few days a week during spring and summer, to maintain sites. Teams will be working everywhere from the Leatham Conservation Area up the Wairau Valley to Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia (Clarence) Conservation Park (south of Kaikoura) . In Marlborough, DOC provides 59 huts and bivvys, 400 km of tracks and 12 campsites. DOC programme manager Jim Herdman said this volunteer is for locals, to see their own back yard who may not have had access due to lack of a vehicle or company. “Backpackers love these types of volunteer opportunities because it is a great way to see

New Zealand, but we really want to get more locals involved. “We want locals to see what’s available to them because we know once they experience the remote and scenic beauty of the area, they will value it and want to protect it”. The volunteer programme runs from October 2012 until March 2013. DOC will be taking three volunteers per week for each programme. Volunteers need to be able to spend four days in the backcountry and have medium level fitness (some weeks require high level of fitness), have a good attitude and be willing to put in a good day’s effort. Booking is based on a first come, first served basis. All food, transportation and accommodation is provided. For full details visit the DOC website www.doc.govt.nz/marlboroughvolunteers or Paul O'Fagan (up ladder) and Ken Rodley painting a phone 03 572 9100. hut in the Leatham Valley - one of the more remote locations available for volunteers.

Drug dealers ‘on notice’ in Marlborough Continued from page 1 “Alcohol and drug offending is the basis of most crime and we’ve made a real effort and made huge inroads in drug distribution in Marlborough,” Inspector Caldwell said. “This is the result of a dedicated approach by us.” He did not want to disclose much information about how the police were tackling the issue. However, he said the age of offenders was across the board and

was probably a mixture of dealers who were resident in the area, and others who were coming into Marlborough. “What’s local these days?” he asked. Inspector Caldwell said fighting crime was like pulling weeds from a garden and he believed parents and family members needed to be aware of the issues around drugs. “If a member of a family is taking drugs and if the families have concerns they should report to the

police and we’ll do what we do.” He was pleased with the overall statistics for the region over the past year which showed Marlborough had some of the best crime-solving in the country. Of the 5416 recorded offences, 64 percent were resolved. This compared to Nelson where 58 percent of 8627 offences were resolved. “It (Marlborough) is still a safe place to live,” Inspector Caldwell said. Meanwhile, on Wednesday evening a 37-year-old male forestry

worker was arrested on Grove Rd after police were called to investigate suspicious behaviour involving patched gang members. He was charged with possession for supply of a class c drug (cannabis), possession of a class b drug (cannabis oil), possession of equipment to cultivate cannabis and of cannabis seeds, and faced an additional charge relating to the Medicines Act. He appeared in the Blenheim District Court yesterday.

First cruiseship arrives Tuesday By Chris Tobin A total of 20 Picton Meet and Greet Volunteers will be on hand in Picton on Tuesday when the first cruise ship of the season, Radiance of the Seas will arrive. The vessel will berth at Waimahara Wharf, Shakespeare Bay, at 8am. Co-ordinator of the volunteers

Margaret McHugh had called for volunteers several weeks ago and she was delighted with the response. During this summer season a total of 47 people have offered their services to assist cruiseship visitors when they arrive. Nine of of the volunteers come from Blenheim. “We have people who can speak

Dutch, French, German and Mandarin,” Margaret said. “The target was 50 and we’ll be making the visitors so welcome they’ll want to return to our shores.” On Tuesday the volunteers will be wearing a distinctive red uniform when they meet the coachloads of passengers from the Radiance of the Seas .

A further 19 cruiseship visits will be made to Picton over the summer. The next after the Radiance of the Seas will be the Voyager of the Seas on November 18. This vessel will return in December. Tauranga receives the largest number of cruiseship visits in the country. This year the port is expected to have 92 visits.

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More question time needed for power consumers Story and photo by Annabelle Latz If more people attend the Marlborough Lines annual general meetings, they could have more of their questions answered. That is the message from Marlborough Electric Power Trust chairman Tim Smit, who is replying to criticism of trust members’ style of operation. Smit said the trust does not operate in secrecy, and was disappointed with the lack of public interest at last month’s meeting. “There are 24,000 consumers out there, and we struggle to find 20 people to come to the meetings.” Former mayor Tom Harrison said trust members needed to be more approachable when asked questions, both at the annual meeting and throughout the year. “Who can people go to with their complaints?” asked Harrison at the trust’s meeting last month. Harrison was particularly worried about the older population struggling to pay their bills, and not having the resource to ask questions. “Marlborough Lines is a trust, and we are the owners,” said Harrison. John Brett, 85, lives in Blenheim and said the trust needed to hold more meetings throughout the year, to provide more question-asking opportunities. “The trust needs a restructure, it has been around since 1993 and is getting old,” said Brett. Smit said because the trust’s annual meeting only attracts a handful of people, it was not worthwhile organising more formal events like this throughout the year. He said the trust works separately from Marlborough Lines Ltd, and power retailing companies. This may cause confusion when people bring questions to trust members, which are actually meant for another group. Smit said redirecting questions to other organisations has to happen with these situations. “If there are any specific issues consumers have, they should approach us. We won’t turn people’s questions away.” Smit recommended that people write their questions to the trust’s secretary, Brenda Munro,

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Performing arts Drama, dance and music will be filling the Floor Pride Civic Theatre in Blenheim as from today. The Marlborough Performing Arts Competitions will start and continue througb to next Thursday when it culminates in a show at the theatre starting at 7pm.

Chamber of commerce changes Nikki de Reeper is the new first vice-president, replacing Mike Veal who has retired, and Chris Godsiff is the new second vice-president of the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce board. They were elected at the annual meeting in the Clubs of Marlborough. Steve Riley remains as president. Existing board members John Cuddon, Lee Harper and Kay Nalsund are joined by Richard Briggs, Brendon Burns, Ray McCormick, Bede O’Malley, John Reuhman and David Taylor.

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John Brett said elderly people in Marlborough need easier methods for asking questions when it comes to paying for power.

at Blenheim Accounting. The September 2012 Grey Power Magazine stated on its front page that Grey Power could move into the electricity market by setting up a power company retailing to superannuitants. Colin Draper, president of Marlborough Grey Power, said negotiations are going on at the moment to look at this plan.

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“This may be an option,” Draper said, and will be discussed at the national conference next year. There are more than 6000 Grey Power members in Marlborough, and 525,000 nationwide. Brett attends many Marlborough Grey Power meetings, and would like to see the group working together to put across their issues to the trust. “Nobody is listening to individuals,” he said.

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The retrial of Kevin King for the manslaughter of Marlborough man Matthew Heagney will begin on Monday. Mr Heagney, 24, died as a result of head injuries suffered when he landed on the pavement while being removed from the Shapeshifters Bar in Blenheim on August 23, 2009. King, the former Shapeshifters bar co-owner, was convicted of Mr Heagney’s manslaughter in November 2010, but was granted a retrial by the Court of Appeal last year after two of the three appeal judges found the jury had not unanimously decided on the events that led to proving King guilty of manslaughter. The trial in the High Court at Wellington is expected to last 10 days.

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Moa signals $15m IPO to fuel growth Moa Group Limited is considering options to raise additional capital. The owner of Marlborough-based Moa Brewing Company Limited needs a bigger brewery to meet growing demand and greater funding to support increased working capital and marketing support. The company is considering making an offer of ordinary shares to the New Zealand public, institutions and existing shareholders The Business Bakery, Pioneer Capital, Allan Scott Wines and Moa senior management. The proposed offer would take place in late October this year with the aim of raising in the order of $15 million. It would be conditional on NZX Limited accepting Moa’s shares for listing. Joint Lead Managers appointed for the offer are Craigs Investment Partners and Forsyth Barr. People wishing to pre register and receive further information, without any obligation, can do so at www.ownabrewery.co.nz through to Tuesday 9 October.

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By Robbie Parkes New cafe Ritual, has stepped into Blenheim’s cafe market, but is bringing a little Wellington flair to the table. Marlborough’s latest establishment, in the old Cruizies cafe site on Maxwell Rd, opened this week following a dramatic transformation. New owners Matt Hellriegel, his mum, Heather McAlpine, and her partner Ben McAlpine gutted, re-vamped and re-painted the site in just over a month, undertaking most of the labour themselves. “People have been mainly shocked that it’s all opened up,” said Matt. “We just tried to brighten the place, and suitably weird it up.” Various nic-nacs, vintage furniture, and memorabilia such as a Miles Davis poster adorn the walls of Ritual, a testament to the quirky nature of the new owners and the cafe culture in Wellington. “Honestly, I had some of it already, but it all came in super organically which is cool.” The Miles Davis poster on the wall for instance, was given to Matt by the woman across the road at the second-hand store. Matt had a stint in Wellington where he instantly fell in love with the coffee culture, and the capital’s cafes. He wanted to not replicate, but pay homage to the Wellington ‘feel,’ and incorporate it

Matt Hellriegel, along with his mum Heather McAlpine, and her partner, Ben McAlpine are the owners of Ritual, a new cafe in the space that previously housed Cruizies cafe on Maxwell Rd.

with the small town aspects of Blenheim. “And some people instantly relate to it.” “Part of the goal was to sort of bring Wellington back with me, I’m sure it’s here in some form.” Even the coffee machine has its roots in the capital’s quirky cafe scene, hailing from an establishment on the iconic Cuba St. Matt tried his hand at roasting his own blends,

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and for the past three and a half years has been creating and selling his own brand - Ritual Coffee. The family run the coffee cart at the Marlborough Farmers’ Market on Sundays selling Matt’s blends. The plan is to establish a roastery out the back of the cafe to experiment and produce new blends.

The old Water Dynamics building on the corner of Main St and Opawa St has been sold unconditionally. The building had been vacant for two and a half years, and the last contract was held in May this year, said Bayleys Marlborough commercial and business broker Grant Baxter. Grant told The Sun in a previous article there have been various developers looking to purchase, but they have

had difficulties obtaining the necessary consents to progress further with the site, creating headaches and frustrations for them. He said a local business person has taken over and will look to develop and occupy the site. “And they will take possession at the end of November.”w “Building probably won’t start until first thing in the new year.”

The number of new houses consented edged up just 0.3 percent in August 2012, compared with August 2011, according to Statistics New Zealand said today. There were 1,513 new houses consented in August, including 140 apartments. Housing consent numbers for August 2012, compared with August 2011, were: 1,513 new houses, including apartments (up 0.3 percent). 1,373 new houses, excluding apartments (up 3.2 percent). 140 new apartments (down from 179 apartments). Canterbury and Southland regions had the largest increases in new housing numbers in August 2012. Compared with July 2012, and after removing seasonal fluctuations, the number of new houses, including apartments, increased 1.9 percent in August 2012. In Canterbury, earthquake-related building consents totalled $47 million in August 2012.

Fuel prices on their way down in September After two months of price increases during which the cost of petrol reached an all-time high, fuel prices fell three consecutive times during September. Petrol prices fell a total of

8 cents, to end the month on $2.15 per litre for 91 octane in the main centres. Diesel prices only fell 2 cents to $1.55 per litre at most service stations. “After the price of 91 octane

hit a new record of $2.23 per litre, it’s a welcome relief to have prices drop several times during September,” said AA PetrolWatch spokesperson Mark Stockdale. “The price cuts are a combi-

nation of a strengthening Kiwi dollar and falling commodity prices later in the month, so it’s a classic win-win situation for motorists.”

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not what it used to be Where has my favorite fashion advisor gone ? No offense to the other girls but fashion central is not what it used to be Linda please come back

business hub bmarlborough.co.nz Marlborough Service spare hand It’s all about service, if you give Does anyone need a hand on great service then you will get weekend? I wanna find a part repeat business. If you don’t give time job... great service and you are all about yourself, then what do you expect......they don’t come back.

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We voted the council in sooo plse stop spendg rate payers money meang our rates will go Drive thru gripe Another kfc story went thru drive up. Roll on voting time. thru to be told they had no chicken for bout ten mins would we like to wait course we do didn’t go there for the chips or to run out of gas waiting sharpen up blenhole kfc a spectacular bday thank u bamboo gardens 4 makwork for your wages and do some customer service courses you are ing my birthday lunch 25th sep special it made my day cheers! embarrassing to your name ketrina

service with smile Thx scott from marlb lines for coming to fix my power last week so quickly. Professional and fast service with a smile. Thanks!

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Only 81 sleeps till Santa!!!! I have my Xmas tree up already.

welcome relief I can’t wait for Pak n Save, My grocery bill is through the roof and it is making times so hard.

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I went and watched Jason Shon Bennett and was so amazed at the fact, what you eat is so related to your health, especially cancer. Great passionate speaker. Good on Annies for bringing him to Blenheim.

tact well done kfc Experienced very good service on sat night from kfc staff. Efficient and friendly. Great to see negative feedback turned into positive motivation. Keep it up.

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Not entertained i agree 4 kids theres nufin ive bn n blen 4 30yrs n stil der nufin 4 kids council can spnd thousnds on rnd abouts but nt a hydro slide no wonder u gt people moaning about the youth gtn n2 trouble n twn

im a check out chick and the amount of grumpy and really ruuude customers that come in and take there anger out on us! we are only doing our job, and if it wasnt for us u wouldnt get the products u need! so maybee give us some respect! as i say again we are only doing our job! be nice!

Sometimes we need to look in our own backyard before we throw stones. Blenheim is such a small town and sometimes so judgemental. Private person

Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication. The editor reserves the right to

abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication. Send or fax them to the address on page two, or e mail them to news@ blenheimsun.co.nz. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in emails.

Buying up NZ Dear Ed, Hey, “NZ for NZers” (Wednesday) had the right angle on the foreigners buying up New Zealand! Those of us who care and oppose it are labeled “xenophobic”. But you’re right, “NZ for NZers” it’s patriotism. I saw in the same issue, Rothschilds buying up a Rapaura Road winery. Why let them in? How did the OIA approve that? That’s not all. Big farms up the Waihopai are being bought by Ernslaw One,

owned by the Malaysian Tiong family. And the Tiongs own King Salmon - over 50 percent. The foreign buy-ups are happening everywhere. If you care, join CAFCA who are opposed to the foreign purchases. Just google CAFCA, look up “Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa” and join up. CAFCA deserves the support of every patriotic Kiwi. “Kiwi Ken” Blenheim

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It would be great to see more local clothing shops, there are too many food shops in town. This may stop people buying online or going out of town. Online shopper

Dear Ed, There are two letters in The Sun of Wednesday 3rd October which need comment. First letter: Commissioner Briggs claiming the Sounds is a ‘playground for the wealthy’, I can assure him if he troubled to make enquires he would fine very many Sounds property owners are ordinary, non-wealthy people who just love

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Quite agree: re Linda Harvey - I hardest grand final 4 1 will not b shopin there again! Congrates to the melbourne storms on winning the nrl grand final in and hard fought match up between the 2 top teams in the nrl i reackon it was the hardest grand final i have watched and i have 2 a challenge I to challenge Fashion Central to admit the best team won on the bring Linda back. You dont realize day from the biggest sporting what u have done. The shop is not fan :-) the same anymore & I like many other people I no wont be going back till our Lovely lady is back. Blenheim is a small place & we thumbs up are Loyal to our gud shops. But I’d lyk 2 gv a big thumbs up 2 a good shop only comes with a Jacky n son hu stopd an askd a good leader at the Helm. We want very tired stranger if she’d lyk a lift home and went out of thea Linda back. way 2 do this..it wz very mch appreciated..frm Sha

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Dear Ed, I’d like to extend thanks to the two kind ladies who helped me into the Wairau Doctor’s surgery on Thursday 27th Sept after I

using our Sounds. Second letter: Colin King and Nick Smith saying the flotilla protesting at King Salmon proposals were a “Lynch Mob” should apologise to Guardians of The Sounds, they damaged nothing and were non-violent and well behaved and had given the police full information on what was planned. Jean Smart.

fell and smashed my nose in the nearby carpark. Your help was really appreciated. Luckily the damage was mainly bruises. Sue Perkins

An inspiration Dear Ed, Thank you for your article on Ian Vercoe he is such an inspiration to us all. It never fail’s to amaze me that he has always got a lovely

smile and joke to uplift you when ever you cross his path. I’m sure like us all, he has his down days but he never seems to let it show. Supporter.

Beautiful gardens Dear Ed, Through your paper I would like to congratulate the Marlborough District Council staff who maintain our Seymour Square Garden.

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5 minutes with: Bernadette Thomas Bridal designer

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What is your favourite food? Asian Fusion.

What makes you smile? My f am i l y - e sp e cia ll y George our gorgeous grandson - and seeing my lovely brides in their beautiful gowns.

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Your favoured holiday destination? Vietnam and closer to home Croiselles Harbour.

What’s your favourite music? No real favourites - anything that makes people smile and want to dance.

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? Love anything to do with geology books, field trips etc. Marlborough has some amazing geological sites especially down Kekerengu way. GNS scientists love the place.

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Who would you invite to dinner? Paula Bennett or John Key .

What’s next on your wish list? Ticking of f another thing on our bucket listhouseboating on the Murray River with ten good friends.

A saying you like to live by? ‘ Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’ - and on a lighter note ‘use it or lose it’.

Hunting & Fishing on the move

Owner of Marlborough Hunting & Fishing, Don Hansen says the new premises on Main St is set to open in November.

Fundraiser exceeds expectations More than 200 people came out in support of St Mary’s Preschool at their fundraiser at the Old St Mary’s Convent on the weekend. Co-ordinator Jackie Garratt said the day exceeded their expectations, and the money raised would go towards the preschool’s revamp over the Christmas break. She said there was fantastic feedback from the community, and everyone enjoyed the opportunity to see the historic building and beautiful grounds.

By Robbie Parkes Marlborough Hunting & Fishing is on the move, with hopes to put a bigger emphasis on customer experience and the “concept store.” The business has been on Scott St for nearly five years, but the move to Main St is a welcome one, says owner Don Hansen. “This location has been great for us, it’s established us and it’s established the Hunting & Fishing brand in Marlborough. “It’s a good little area to be in, but there comes a time when we’re relatively embarrassed by not having stock out.” The brand has built up a loyal customer base, he said, but they are restricted by the lack of room to showcase whole product ranges. “We actually physically need more space to display the products.” The transition from a 180 sqm2 space to a 520 sqm2 will make a big difference, said Don. The aim is to also emulate the look and feel of Bass Pro concept stores in the United States. “We thought this was a concept store when we bought it.”

The idea is to put people at ease when shopping, opening up the areas and making everything accessible and more interactive. “It’s not just about going there and picking something up.” “I like the idea of making people feel comfortable here.” Camping and diving equipment, as well as clothing brands and other outdoor-related products will be added to the new store’s range. “It should be a little bit more approachable for people who aren’t just into their hunting and fishing.” The concept includes the construction of enlarged rooms for a dive area, camping space, and boot display. “Each area has its own flow, and I think people will be pleasantly surprised at the fit out of the store.” At this stage, Don said they will be increasing staff numbers, hopefully this side of Christmas. The store has an anticipated opening date of November 17 - in time for the new summer catalogue and its fifth birthday.

Jackie Garratt and Tracy Price lend a hand at the St Mary's Preschool fundraiser at the Old St Mary's Convent Vineyard Estate on the weekend. Photo supplied.

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Gym sports club could double in size By Chris Tobin A suitable venue for gymsports is urgently needed in Blenheim says the chief executive officer of GymnSports New Zealand, Sarah Ashmore. “There are challenges here relative to a venue because the club (Marlborough Gymnastics Club) could easily be twice the size,” she commented as the NZ National GymSports Championships were being held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 this week. The club has 300 members. Because of its use by a range of sports, Stadium 2000 was not readily available for gymnsports and Ms Ashmore said it was necessary to have apparatus permanently in place. “The challenge is the facilities and it is restricting; we can’t increase the numbers or take on fulltime staff.” She compared Blenheim to Timaru which had a smaller population and where gymsports hoped to take over a former indoor pool with the support of the Timaru District Council. A total of 450 competitors from 15 different provinces are contesting the championships in Stadium 2000 this week and have been watched by approximately 1500 spectators each day. “This ia a junior and senior event,” Ms Ashmore said. “The youngest competitor is nine and the oldest is 24.”

Blenheim's own: Two Blenheim Gymnastics Club members competing this week are Judith Marfell,11, and Anna Griggs,11. Photo: By Chris Tobin

The sport has two streams – the international level which leads through to the Olympic Games and world championships and the development level. Ms Ashmore said the sport was one of seven targeted by the Government for special funding assistance, probably because the skills acquired were important in children’s development. The skills were also transferable to

other sporting codes. Ms Ashmore said six All Blacks in last year’s World Cup winning squad had done gymnastics when they were children. “The only time the Crusaders went through the season unbeaten was when they did gymnastic training,” she said. “They did a lot lof stretching and they were injury free.”

Gearing up for summer on Queen Charlotte Track area more attractive and visitor friendly. It was discovered during the stopover, the date of the centennial. This date has already been set against the agenda of the next Queen Charlotte Track Inc. meeting, where the committee will discuss the significance of this day to our local history and ideas for a possible celebration. After a networking opportunity at No Road Inn and lunch and a look around at Furneaux Lodge, members boarded the Cougar Lines vessel for an informative trip back to Picton.

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Celebrations to mark the centennial of the Ship Cove monument’s inauguration during late summer are already being planned. The Marlborough Sounds anniversary will happen on Febuary 11, 2013. More than 40 people were reminded of this date, when they took a trip over the Queen Charlotte Track last Friday. The tourism-based group members took a day to familiarise themselves with that the 71km track has to offer, in terms of accommodation and activities. Members of the group included representatives from Queen Charlotte Track Inc., Marlborough District Council, Destination Marlborough i-SITE staff, Picton Business Group members and Pelorus Promotions and Grow Marlborough. With the summer season fast approaching, they were taken to Ship Cove on Beachcomber’s Tiri Cat. Once there they were able to take a look at the work that has been done by DOC staff to make the

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Hanging out with Harold Story and photos by Annabelle Latz This friendly giraffe is iconic when it comes to teaching youth about healthy living. Harold the giraffe has been visiting schools around New Zealand in the Life Education Trust caravan for more than quarter of a century. The massive smiles he received from children this week proved he is still as popular

as ever. Life Education Trust is the charity of the month at The Warehouse for October, and Harold spent a few moments there on Wednesday, giving and receiving plenty of hugs and high-fives. Genevieve MacDonald, educator for Life Education, said from helping create self esteem and confidence, to talking about how

their body works and how to best look after it, Harold teaches more than 220,000 children each year about how to look after themselves, and reminds them how special they are. “Never before and never again will there be another child just like you,” is a strong message the trust conveys. Mil Sinclair, chairperson of the Marlborough branch trust, said schools can have their edu-

cation programmes with Harold tailor made for their own requirements. “Cyber bullying, truancy and obesity are all topics talked about, and we can highlight the need for a particular class or school.” Mil travels with Harold to 52 primary schools and pre-schools in the Marlborough and Hurunui districts each year.

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Marlborough entries among architecture winners Thirteen projects have been recognised in the annual architectural awards programme run by the regional branch of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. The 2012 Nelson/Marlborough Architecture Awards were announced yesterday at an event in Stoke’s new Saxton Pavilion, itself one of the awardwinning buildings. The convenor of the awards jury, Nelson architect Jeremy Smith, said the quality of entrants and winners was impressive, especially in light of continuing economic challenges. “I was on the same jury seven years ago,” Mr Smith said, “and standards now are appreciably higher. “Winery architecture has emerged as a significant specialisation in New Zealand and two of this year’s award winners show why. They’re both very smart buildings for very savvy companies.” The awards judges said the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre designed by Fearon Hay Architects was “international in its ambition and quality”, and the Cloudy Bay Shack, designed by Paul Rolfe Architects and Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects was a “sculptural building” that “further anchors the Cloudy Bay brand”. Residential architecture is traditionally a strength of local, and national architecture, and Mr Smith said this year’s crop of award-winning houses in Nelson and Marlborough was outstanding.

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Two of the houses were designed by Tennent + Brown Architects – the Okiwa Bay House, which the jury said is “a brave and considered response to a dramatic and difficult site”, and the Waiwhero Farm House, a “wonderfully elegant contemporary home”. Another Marlborough winner is Parsonson Architects’ Wairau Valley House, judged to be a “well-mannered and gracefully proportioned ranch house” which is “exquisitely planned and detailed”.

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Local Loop turns one The Local Loop celebrated their first birthday last night at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. Eight business got together one year ago with the aim to invite and attract local, national and international tourism to their doors in Marlborough,

forming the Local Loop. The innovation of a guided tour of the Loop was introduced as well as bike hire from Top Ten Camping Ground, giving people the option to do their own thing, ride a bike or take the guided tour.

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Police yesterday released the name of a man who died following a car crash near Canvastown on Tuesday evening. He was Warren Brett Wilson, aged 58, of Wakamarina. Mr Wilson was a passenger in the vehicle and died at the scene. The police investigation into the crash is ongoing. The car Mr Wilson was in was travelling towards Canvastown with three occupants when it appeared to have veered off the road and crashed into a bank. The deceased was a rear seat passenger and police believe he was thrown from

the vehicle in the crash. He died at the scene. A 60-year-old man who was the front passenger was airlifted to hospital. The 43-year-old female driver suffered only minor injuries. An investigation is under way by the Blenheim CIB and a serious crash investigator to determine the cause of the crash. Ngati Kuia iwi from around the country are gathering at Te Hora Marae in Canvastown where Mr Wilson was actively involved. He was one of the few Canvastown iwi who could speak fluent te reo.

Police inbrief Incidents This Week Tuesday, October 2 One female and two males were arrested for breaching their bail. Overnight incidents: At about 3.40pm Police received reports of a group of youth fighting near the skate park on Grove Rd. Police spoke to a 18 year old male who had set upon by a group of young females. This altercation had stemmed from an argument between the male and one of the females on face book. All parties warned for their behaviour. At about 6.40pm a single vehicle left the road and rolled into a ditch on State Highway One, Riverland’s between Harding’s Rd and Cloudy Bay Drive. The grey Toyota Starlet finished up on its roof with reports that the female driver was trapped inside. The driver was attended to by ambulance staff and taken to Wairau Hospital. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation. Wednesday, October 3 At about 8pm a 17 year old female vineyard worker was arrested breaching her bail. She has been charged with possession of cannabis utensils when a cannabis pipe was located on her person. At about 7pm a 18 year old retail assistant was arrested on Dillon St and his car impounded for driving whilst disqualified he appears in the Blenheim District Court on the 08/10/12. At about 1.40pm a 16 year old male student was arrested in Market St after a fight in Seymour Square. When spoken to by Police and informed he was under arrest he has pushed the Constable in the chest and punched him in the head. He is now being dealt with by the Blenheim Youth section. At about 12.40pm a 21 year old vineyard worker was arrested after being caught taking a $17 polo shirt from the warehouse. He appears in the Court on the 15/10/12. Overnight incidents of note: A burglary was reported from the previous night in the Dillons Point Rd area. Taken in the burglary was coffee and clothing items from the clothes line.

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Friday October 5, 2012

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Kids love dirt Kids and gardening are a natural combination. Kids love dirt and dirt just seems to love kids. A great way to perk up a dreary day is to bring a little spring inside by planting flowers. You can use almost anything for a flower pot, from buckets to boots or anything else you don’t mind parting with. For the cost of a packet or two of seeds and some potting soil, you can have an afternoon full of fun and a house full of flowers.

Here are three fun flowers for kids’ gardens: ‘Hens and Chicks’ for every kid’s garden

A perennial plant for a sunny place with well drained soil, or grow in a pot. This plant (Sempervivum) has many cute names including Cats and Kittens as well as Hens and Chicks. The reason for the names is the center plant acts like the mother and

multiplies itself by offsets, little baby plants. You can propagate or increase this plant by separating off the little babies and setting them right side up on the soil surface. They will root and make new plants! And when it finally blooms, well, this is one weird looking flower. Weird, but fun.

Plant ‘Lady’s Mantle’ for a magical garden This is a perennial plant (Alchemilla mollis) that comes back every year. It has very big leaves that hold drops of dew or moisture on their surface. The water droplets sparkle like diamond jewels in the sunshine. Can be called the “Diamond Plant” as kids think it is magical. It is perfect for planting in a fairy inspired garden.

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my core product, and I thought it would be good to donate to the Breast Cancer Foundation.” Graham from Classic Gates also painted the log splitter for free. The domestic-sized device retails at about $2,399, but Craig is putting it up on auction site Trade Me with a $1 reserve, as he does with all his products. Craig owns and operates Easy Gardener Limited, an online business that uses Trade Me to sell all kinds of small engine machinery, such as log splitters, chainsaws, and all other typical gardening devices. “Log splitters are of course our primary business.” All the items sold on the site are sent out from a distribution centre in Christchurch. “There’s many advantages to being on TradeMe,” he said, “You’re open 24 hours, and you haven’t got pushy salesmen selling you what you don’t need. You don’t have shoplifting either. It’s just the ease of it, it’s all fully automatic.” “For a one-man band and small business it’s the perfect package.” The pink log splitter was listed on Trade Me yesterday, October 4 under its “cool auctions” section on the front page, and will be advertised on the website until October 14. For more information a b o ut C r a ig’s p r o duc t s go t o www.easygardener.co.nz.

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what’s on

Friday October 5, 2012

in marlborough

- weekend event guide -

Friday 5th October

Performing Arts Competitions Society Enjoy performances in music, dance and speech and drama. 5th till 11th October. 8.30-10pm at Floor Pride Civic Theatre. Learn To Sail Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Courses suitable for children aged 8–15 years and run by qualified instructor includes 12 hours over 3 days of tuition. Sunday 30 September - Tuesday 2 October. To register or for more information check out the website www.qcyc.org.nz or phone the Felicity Loncar on 578 2547. Picton Wine Club 6.15pm at the Little Theatre. Wines from Sacred Hill, presented by Jill Woods with food matches from Le Café. New Members welcome. James 573 6334 james@vinote.com or Glenys 573 8317. Migrant Centre Craft Morning Sewing, knitting and social gathering. 10.3am till noon. Marlborough House, 21 Henry St, Blenheim. All welcome and assistance with sewing is provided. Muslim Association Marlborough Jummah Salaat, Fridays 12.30pm. Ramadhan Iftar Every Friday and Saturday Maghrib Time at Centre. Zayd 5783944. Fouad 0273532125.

Schoolyard Art & Craft Market 9am till 4pm Kaijoura Primary School. Variety of stalls, entertainment, and music. An ideal family event. Sunday 7th, 10am till 3pm, if wet. New Zealand Model Vehicle Club Marlborough Branch Model Expo. 10am till 3pm, Redwood Town Community Hall. Gold coin entry. Jumble Sale Morning tea, 10am till 2pm, Luke’s Church, Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Enquires to Alison Wills 021 170 7643.

Marlborough Farmers Market 9am till noon every Sunday. A&P show grounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Rail Sail Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

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

Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283.

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

Pelorus Gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128.

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette. Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

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Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Seal Day Slideshow, educational craft activities, competitions and fun Seal games. 10-11.30am for ages 4-7 or 1.30-3pm ages for 8-13. Dolphin Watch and Nature Tours Office, Picton 0800 WILDLIFE

Tango Lessons Improvers, 7pm, Basics 8.30pm. Nurses Hall, Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667. Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888. Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666. Tunes for Tots Preschool music sessions. Morning tea. 9.30am and 10.30am. Nativity Church Hall. $2 Family. 578 3909. Kidzone Riverside Community House, 3pm till 5pm (Closes school holidays).

Saturday 6th October Grand Opening of the SPCA Marlborough Op Shop (56 main St opposite Night and Day). Come down from 10am with a bouncy castle, sausage sizzle and animal visitors - heaps of bargains to be had. Kaikoura Seafest 10am till 5.30pm Takahanga Domain. 0800 4732 337

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Matthew Pickering - Up at the Bunkers Release 7pm-10.30pm Le Café, 12/14 London Quay, Picton. $5 admission. Migrant Centre Sounds Trip Queen Charlotte Sounds to Mistletoe Bay. Contact Margaret Western on 022 657 9018 or (03) 579 6410.

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Marlborough PerforMing arts CoMPetition Thursday 11th October 7pm Adults $16 Children (u18) $11 Family (2 adults, 4 children) $56

revolver – CirCus Club Friday 12th – Sunday 14th October 7.30 Adults $41/$42 credit Concession 65+ $36 / $37 credit

beatleMania Sunday 4th Nov @ 8pmv Adults $46 Children (U12) $27

isla grant 5th November @ 7.30pm $71 /$73 credit

heath franklin’s ChoPPer Wed 14th Nov @7.30pm Adult $39.90/$40.90 credit, Group 6+, student, Seniors 65+ and unwaged $36.90 or $37.90 credit.

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Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

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

Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

the nutCraCker Tuesday 28th of May 7.30pm Adults $87 (2.5% credit card fee) Child (u14) $67 (2.5% credit card fee)

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and book. Free admission.

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Riverside Railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm and 3pm for Beaver Station Central Blenheim. Return trip takes about one hour. Adults $8, Child $4 CASH ONLY. Chris 578 3211 or John 578 1621.

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sauCy JaCk and the sPaCe vixens November 9th - 24th 7pm Dinner (One) $65/$66(credit), Dinner (Table 6) $60/$61(credit), Dessert (One) $45/$46(credit), Dessert (Table 6) $40/$41(credit)

Marlborough Bunch Riders Leave every Sunday at 9am from Cycleworld on Charles St, catering for cyclists of all abilities. For a social ride for two hours or less, and a coffee and chat to finish, just turn up. Ulysses Club Kohatu pub for lunch. Meet at the railway station (south end) at 10.15am ride departs at 10.30am.

Purchase from the Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Blenheim New World or Take Note Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee

Pony Club Pony Club Grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

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Kaikoura Cycling Club New Zealand Model Vehicle Club Weekly from the Kaikoura West End car park. Marlborou gh Branch Model Ex 9.00am. po. 10am till 3pm, Redw People’s Sunday Market The People’s Market. Sunday, Noel Leeming carpark 10am-1pm. Fruit, vegetables, jams, preserves, F/Range eggs, olive oil, whitebait, jewellery, woodware, gifts, plants, crafts, books.

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Friday October 5, 2012

Working toward clean waterways Environmental awareness is a high priority for dairy farmers, according to the latest report on dairy shed effluent and stream crossings. Marlborough District councillor Peter Jerram, who is chairman of the environment committee, said it reflects a shift in awareness within the Marlborough dairy industry of the importance of higher environmental standards. This has involved a big effort to keep water ways clean by fencing off areas, upgrading effluent systems, and

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implementing bridges and culverts. Farms are reviewed annually, to check compliance with the Marlborough Sounds Plan Rules or resource consent conditions in the Wairau/Awatere Management Plan are being met. Since 2009/10 the council has followed nationally recognised guidelines to assess dairy effluent and stream crossings on all dairy farms in the district. In 2011, Fonterra announced its suppliers would have two years to ensure stock is kept out of waterways, in line with the national Dairying and Clean Streams Accord. To help farmers reach the desired standards, the council is not charging resource consent fees for new culverts or bridges, until December 2013. Cr Jerram said representatives from Fonterra, Dairy NZ, the Landcare Trust, Federated Farmers’ Dairy Section and the Council all understand what needs to be done. In 2011/12, the council inspected 60 dairy farms, from Rai Valley through the Marlborough Sounds, to Tua Marina. The audit showed 70% of Marlborough diary effluent systems fully complied, with a big improvement in the number of farms which were showing significant non-compliance a year ago. In the last year, improvements have been

made to eliminate the remaining high priority stream crossings, reducing the number from 21 to 10 stream crossings still needing urgent attention. The council has been advised that works have been undertaken to deal with five of these high priority crossings. However this will leave six locations where stock are still regularly crossing a waterway. Cr Jerram said council will soon consider enforcement action in relation to the remaining high priority stream crossings in order to have these eliminated as soon as possible. Amongst those which still do not comply, are a number of Marlborough Sounds dairy effluent systems that do not meet the plan rules because of the location. Eleven farms across the district also still lack contingency measures to deal with the effect of a heavy rain event causing major floods putting stress on their existing processes for storage and disposing of effluent. Marlborough Federated Farmers dairy section chair Sharon Parkes says great improvement has been achieved in this district, with significant non-compliances now down to just 3%. “Many farmers have made a great effort to fence off major rivers and creeks and are now progressing to fence off the smaller streams and creek,” she said.

Strong result for Hereford Yearling Sale The Matariki Hereford Stud Yearling Bull Sale On Farm Auction was held in conjunction with the The Woodbank Angus Yearling Bull Sale Auction on Tuesday in the Clarence Valley. Jimmy and Becky Murray from Matariki Stud sold 21 of the 22 Hereford Yearlings they stood at the sale. The average price was $1800, with the top Yearling fetching $3700, which went to Loch Iel Station in Hanmer. John and Robin Murray from Woodbank Angus Stud stood 31 Angus Yearlings. It was the third on farm auction held in the Clarence Valley.

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to install a flow meter and recording device which has been approved by Marlborough District Council. These new regulations will ensure consistent measurement, and reporting of actual water taken at national, regional and catchment levels. In addition, the regulations enable water users and regulators to easily determine compliance with water take consents, provide accurate information about actual consented water taken, improve allocative efficiency, and ensure comprehensive uptake of water measuring in a cost effective and timely way. Boundaryline post-andrail: a great-looking fence that works fine for stock control as well.

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Farming The Sun inbrief International Day of Rural Women To celebrate the International Day of Rural Women, come to the Irish themed evening with the Marlborough RWNZ branch. The event will be on October 18, with guest speaker Marie Appleton. Ring Melva Robb,03 578 8242 for more information.

Sir George Fistonich celebrates his 50th vintage with book release Coinciding with his 50th vintage celebrations, one of New Zealand’s most determined and resilient visionaries, Sir George Fistonich, releases his personal story, The Winemaker: George Fistonich and the Villa Maria story. Marlborough, as well as Hawkes Bay and Auckland, demonstrate three major wine regions where the impact of Villa Maria is impossible to miss. In The Winemaker, author Kerry Tyack traces the arc of Fistonich’s life, from his hardworking Mangere childhood to his self-taught marketing audacity, from having to save his beloved business from receivership to taking big bets on the future. Sir George is the first-ever New Zealand wine-industry knight, a former New Zealander of the Year, New Zealand Wine Personality of the Year and Ernst & Young New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year, and in his early seventies he is showing no sign of slowing down. The Winemaker is of interest to wine lovers and entrepreneurs, and to all who want to know the secrets of George Fistonich’s leadership and business success.

Sustainable funding workshops Sustainable Funding Workshops for Marlborough Community Groups are taking place this month in Blenheim. There will be two workshops; Sustainable Funding, and The Secret of Sponsorship. They will be run by training provider Exult and sponsored by the Department of Conservation. Registrations close on Monday, October 8. They will both be held at St John’s Community Centre. Ring Siobain Browning on 03 520 3002, or email sbrowning@doc. govt.nz, or visit http://www.doc. govt.nz/by-region/marlborough/ for more information.

Give it a go The Marlborough Environment Awards are open now By Annabelle Latz Productive environmental thinking comes in many shapes and forms, and the Marlborough Environment Awards acknowledges as many of these as possible. Categories this year include Winegrowing/ Horticulture, Forestry, Farming, Landscape/ Habitat Enhancement, Business Innovation, and a new category - Community Innovation/ Sustainable Living. Entries are open now, and close on October 26. Last year’s winner of the Forestry Award was Hillersden Forestry Partnership Limited. Vern Harris, a consultant for the company, said simply entering the awards brought many positives. “The bottom line for me is the opportunity of a peer review of one’s activities.” He said the title they won was an illustration they were going about business in an environmentallyminded fashion. The award involvement also provided an opportunity to reflect on and improve on current business practices. “Sometimes a good robust discussion is a good thing,” he said. The Hillersden Forestry Partnership (HFP) block at Boundary Creek is 208 hectares, was purchased in 1993, and planted with 194ha of pinus radiate in 1994. Judges attributed the win to the work done to maximise use of the erosion-prone soil and poorly producing land, turning it into a well planned and developed plantation forest. Future harvest opportunities had been considered when access roads were developed, and indigenous vegetation had been preserved.

Vern said companies often work in isolation, and the award entry meant idea sharing, and self-assessment. “For that alone it’s worth entering.” Nicky said people can traditionally be quite shy about putting their names forward for such awards. “Our key thing now is promoting the awards, and encouraging people to enter.” Nicky would like to see more dairy industry entries this year, as much upgrading work on the farms has been taking place recently. “It’s not scary, it’s a chance to get some good feedback, and think about your operation.” The Community Innovation category is new this year and has been set up to recognise projects by non-profit groups or households that use resources and energy efficiently. The winner of each category receives $1000 and is in the running for the Supreme Award of another $2000. Entry forms are online on the Marlborough Environment Awards page. For enquiries, contact Bev Doole, 03 570 5233, bev.doole@clear.net.nz or Nicky Eade at Council, 03 520 7519 nicky.eade@marlborough.govt.nz

Marlborough rep at NZMerino Shearing Championships New Zealand’s top shearers are gathering in Alexandra in a bid stop an Australian invader claiming New Zealand’s only finewool Open championship for a third year in a row. Marlborough shearer Angus Moore (pictured right), who cracked the big-time by winning the national final last season, will be among the line up. D a m i a n B oyle , f r o m Broomehill, West Australia, is among more than 40 shearers entered in the Open heats which will be shorn on the opening morning of the two-day 51st New Zealand Merino Shearing

Championships on Friday. Further rounds in the national series will be the following week at Waimate (long strongwool), next month in Christchurch (corriedale), Raglan in January (lambs), and Pahiatua in February (second shear), with the top 12 from the series qualifying for the finals during the Golden Shears in Masterton in March. Alexandra is the first of 61 competitions scheduled for the Shearing Sports New Zealand season, and includes battles for the national Open, Senior and Junior finewool woolhandling titles.

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Making steps in salsa By Robbie Parkes Marlborough salsa duo Karen O’Connor and Gary Knofflock are making the right steps in the national dance scene, after coming third in a South Island competition. The dancers represented the top of the south on Saturday in the annual South Island Salsa Competition held at the Aurora Centre in Christchurch. They took bronze in the ProAm Open Choreograph Couples section, competing against some of the top professional dancers in the South Island. Gary also competed with another dancer from Salsa Groove, Wendy Hodgkinson in the intermediate/advanced over one year section. The duo have been dancing together for just

over five years. “I’m originally from Wellington, and the first time I came over to Picton and met Gary he was already involved,” said Karen. “I just love it.” The pair have only competed together in the last couple of years, mainly aiming for Christchurch events. Karen and Gary run Salsa Groove dance classes at the Star Dance Academy Studio at Annies, in Grovetown, where Karen is also part of the Star Diva group run by Larissa Raukawa at Star Dance. The classes are catering to a growing interest in adults looking for something alternative. Karen said salsa has grown in popularity throughout New Zealand, probably since

the likes of Dancing with the Stars aired on television. “It’s something they can do socially, and it’s good for fitness and meeting new people.” Salsa Groove’s next term of classes start from Thursday, October 11 and run for eight weeks. Beginners start at 6:15pm, and Intermediate/Advanced at 7:30pm (first class is free). Partners are not necessary, and classes are open to people of all levels. Salsa Groove is supported by Annies, Star Dance Academy and Picton ITM Building Centre. For further infomation on classes, contact Karen on 0273090268, email kmoathens@ yahoo.comor, or go onto the facebook page: Salsa Groove Marlborough. Gary Knofflock and Karen O'Connor of Salsa Groove after one of their competitions earlier this year. Photo Supplied.

Annabel Langbein Fridays at Paper Plus Every week this month and through to the end of November, the team at Paper Plus Blenheim are hosting their very own ‘Annabel Langbein Fridays.” Each Friday, the store has a tasting of one of the recipes from Annabel Langbein’s cookbook “Simple Pleasures,” to celebrate the recent release of the book. The staff don their Annabel aprons and cook up a storm for people to try a delicious recipe from one of New Zealand’s most popular cooks. Tastings begin every Friday at 11am.

Avid readers raise the bar Students from Spring Creek School have gone the extra mile and set the bar for reading and literacy in Marlborough. A small class of year five and six children accomplished an approximate 732 hours of reading - in their own time, in the last eight weeks. Their teacher, Cheryl Dunick issued the 16 students a challenge in time for the Olympics, that saw them aim to read around the globe. Reading times were logged,

The team at Paper Plus Blenheim cook up a storm as part of their "Annabel Langbein Fridays," in celebration of her latest cookbook release.

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

931:Across: 1 Here’s mud in your eye, 10 Acrimony, 15 Bakery, 16 Anticlimax, 17 Anaconda, 19 Textile, 21 Limps, 22 Blueprint, 25 Espionage, 27 Garnish, 29 Proved, 33 Medal, 34 Bookworm, 36 Collateral, 39 Imp, 41 Scuttle, 42 Bazaar, 43 Energy, 44 Calm, 45 Headway, 48 Satellites, 53 Trisect, 57 Moat, 58 Cavity, 59 Nectar, 60 Fanatic, 62 Sad, 64 Dotted line, 65 Intrepid, 66 Strip, 69 Tailor, 70 Divulge, 71 Optometry, 76 Defective, 77 Regal, 78 Prosper, 83 Original, 84 Evaporated, 85 Squirm, 86 Diligent, 87 Bring home the bacon. Down: 2 Erased, 3 Erect, 4 May, 5 Dear, 6 Netting, 7 Occupy, 8 Raid, 9 Yearling, 11 Centre, 12 Incinerate, 13 Owns, 14 Yearned, 18 Pensioners, 20 Lair, 23 Ingot, 24 Overtake, 26 Started, 28 Admiral, 30 Rescue, 31 Voyage, 32 Slight, 35 Koala, 37 Limit, 38 Flea, 40 Pest, 45 Humid, 46 Abattoir, 47 Yearly, 48 Scientists, 49 Toys, 50 Landing, 51 Incite, 52 Evade, 54 Real, 55 Scatter, 56 Critic, 61 Recovering, 63 Pivot, 67 Survivor, 68 Gear, 69 Twofold, 72 Phantom, 73 Regain, 74 Search, 75 Weirdo, 79 Sauna, 80 Bill, 81 Spin, 82 Edit, 85 Sue.

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I.T.S TYRES We thank all applicants for our vacancy advertised, and we advise it has now been filled.

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Large, near-new energy efficient 160m² house Two large upstairs bedrooms, each with WIW, ensuite and toilet Separate 36m² studio with own toilet; street facing, currently a home based business on a separate meter Carport and ext extra off street parking Too many features to list - you need to see this one!! Web Ref No: MB232 Contact Pauline Earle: 03 572 9939 or 027 825 1777 Open Home Sunday 11.00-12.00

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A well established Vineyard Contractor is seeking Supervisors for the Marlborough region. They must: • have 3 years vineyard experience. • Be able to communicate and instruct R.S.E workers, preferably fluent in Thai. • Be able to work long hours • Have a clean drivers licence.

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Monday October 15, 2012 at the Waikawa Boating Club, Picton,7:30pm.

All welcome. Nomination forms for positions on the Executive Committee can be obtained from the Administration Officer on 573 8851, by post to MMR, PO Box 55, Picton 7250 or by email to mmradio@xtra.co.nz. Nominations close at 5pm on Tuesday October 9, 2012

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Near new, centrally located, only minutes to CBD Large 4 bedroom home - ensuite with luxury bath Separate TV lounge, study and laundry Internal access double garage Electronic security gates and alarm system Op Opawa river boundary, offers extra living space and landscaping options Web Ref No: MB233 Contact Pauline Earle: 03 572 9939 or 027 825 1777 Open Home Sunday 2.30-3.00

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SUNNY, CENTRAL TOWNHOUSE Currently vacant, sunny and private townhouse Three good sized bedrooms Recently renovated kitchen and new carpet throughout Easy care section in a central location Great rental or retirement option Don Don’t wait to view - It won’t be empty for long!

Web Ref No: MB238 Contact Pauline Earle: 03 572 9939 or 027 825 1777 OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 3.30-4.00pm

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Wairau Valley Anglican Parish Proudly presents 21st tour of

COUNTRY GARDENS 13th and 14th October

$20 Programmes $20 On sale from Islington Gardens, Renwick Dairy, Selmes Garden Trust Nursery, Roselands Pets and Plants, Devon Nursery, Springlands Garden Centre & Cafe. Close to town around Fairhall and Brancott Road. Sponsors: Islington Gardens Harris Best Panelbeaters Renwick Dairy

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Experienced Stainless Steel Sheetmetal Fabricator Required for a large variety of work within our expanding work schedule. Tank fabrication experience an advantage. Permanent position available for an enthusiastic, ambitious worker within our progressive company. Modern well equipped workshop and facilities. Job Benefits Excellent wages package and bonus scheme Active social club Staff health plan Forward CV to Employment at ATI Engineering Ltd PO Box 2275 Stortford Lodge Hastings 4153 or email simond@ati.co.nz

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Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough. Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor. Applicants must have the following: • At least three years experience • Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time • Reliable and have a tidy work ethic • Preference will be given to an experienced Supervisor, but is not essential as full training will be given. • Be able to work long hours when required • Have excellent communication skills • A good understanding of RSE policy • Clean drivers license In the first instance, please forward a brief email to john@thornhillnz. co.nz no later than 20th October, 2012 explaining previous work history and contact details.

Nelson Ranger Fishing Company Ltd is a privately owned and operated fishing company based in Picton who employs between 50 and 160 staff depending on the season. Nelson Ranger Fishing Company prides itself on processing and exporting high quality products. We are looking for key personnel to join our mussel processing team: · Day Shift Leading Hand · Night Shift Production Supervisor · Night Shift Quality Checker If you think you have what it takes to drive and support a culture of continuous improvement through mentoring and supporting our staff we want to hear from you: Please email your CV to recruitment@nrfc.co.nz or post to 43 Dublin Street, Picton. Job descriptions are available by phoning 573 7921 Option 0. NELSON RANGER FISHING Co Ltd 43 Dublin St, Picton Phone +64 3 573-7921 FAX +64 3 573-6333

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Give your support to people with intellectual disabilities and, in return, we’ll give you all the support you need for your career. That means good training, plenty of opportunities, and a clear-cut career path. We are looking for people to join our casual/relief team, which means providing cover for leave and being available on an on call basis. Applicants should be able to work independently and as part of a team, hold a full driver’s licence and have previous experience or an interest in working with people in a support role. Often people with intellectual disabilities will need support to do tasks such as shopping, community activities, household tasks, personal cares and attending medical appointments. The hours include weekends, evenings and sleepovers. To apply for this position and view a full job description please visit our website www.ideajobs.co.nz, for all other enquiries please contact Amy Grant-Dredge on 03 538 1119 or Angela Stuart on 03 578 0949. Closing date: 12 October 2012.

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