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Blenheim Marlborough

Wednesday July 13, 2011

Council cleared of corruption Arbuckle stands firm, ‘proud that I stood up’

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By Damian George Marlborough district councillor Jamie Arbuckle says he does not regret initiating a review into allegations of wrongdoings within Marlborough District Council, despite the reviewer’s report clearing the council and its staff last week.

Auckland lawyer Denis Sheard, appointed by Mayor Alistair Sowman to investigate the allegations, handed his report to the council on Friday.

It found there was no evidence of corruption by council representatives or within the

organisation, though it did recommend more transparency in council processes.

In a sombre public meeting, called by Mr Sowman, on Friday, several councillors called for Cr Arbuckle to resign and lamented the “damage” the process had caused to the council’s reputation.

But Cr Arbuckle stood by his actions.

“I’m proud that I stood up for the community and brought these allegations to the council,” he said.

“[The review]’s given a chance for a number of people in our community to move forward, and answers the concerns that people have been living with for many, many years.”

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A 124-year long tradition was again done proud last Friday and Saturday as the Marlborough Poultry Pigeon and Cage Bird Association hosted another successful Poultry Show at the Riding for Disabled Arena.

Breeders came from all over New Zealand, showing a range of poultry, pigeons and ducks.

Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk caught up with local James McIlroy (above) who exhibited three pigeons and won several first place prizes.

This was the 21-year-old’s second year at the show.

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By Damian George Youngsters got a look at the famous Webb Ellis Cup and Marlborough showcased its local cuisine as the Rugby World Cup 2011 Roadshow arrived in Blenheim yesterday.

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Arbuckle under fire Continued from Page 1.

In a statement, Mr Sowman said the review process had cost the council “a great deal”, hurting Marlborough’s reputation as a place to conduct business and leaving ratepayers with large legal bills.

But Cr Arbuckle said it was essential the investigation took place, to “clear up the suspicious cloud that’s been hanging over this council for years”.

“You’re telling me, if I wasn’t here, you would have allowed this to keep happening in our community. That’s wrong,” he said to Mr Sowman. “[The review]’s a one-off cost to clear our council’s name and our council’s staff and allow us to move on.

“I’m not resigning for doing my job - ‘cause that’s all I was doing”.

In response, Mr Sowman shouted back: “the ‘cloud of suspicion’, Cr Arbuckle, is generated by you!”

Jamie Arbuckle The review was instigated by Mr Sowman following allegations made by Cr Arbuckle that council staff had tampered with tender documents, and that some people believed the organisation was corrupt.

It was not restricted, however, to just tendering issues, but heard any allegations of corruption aimed at the council.

In his report, Mr Sheard stated none of the allegations made to

What some councillors had to say: Peter Jerram: “It’s been a total waste of staff time and ratepayers’ money. It’s been destructive and damaging to this council. If I made such a monumental fool of myself, I would first apologise to the staff and council ... I would also resign from council” Francis Maher: “This has had huge affect on staff morale. My question for Cr Arbuckle he needs to answer is: ‘what is the honourable thing to do?’ I believe Cr Arbuckle is the one that needs to answer that question” Graeme Taylor: “It disappoints me there is someone who won’t work with the rest of us. He seems more interested in grabbing newspaper headlines. Anyone can put the boot in. He won’t or can’t work with us; it seems he only wants to work against the council” David Dew: [to Cr Arbuckle] “I tried to warn you about the direction you were taking [in asking for a review] and the consequences of it, but you didn’t listen. I also sent you an email saying ‘you are on your own’, and you are on your own.

“It will take ten years to get over this” Graeme Barsanti:” I’ve worked here for a long time, and it’s been a great place to work. But today, it’s a very sad and disappointing day”

Jessica Bagge: “I think there’s some good stuff that’s going to come out of this, and I think it represents the view of some constituents.

Hopefully, this will give us the opportunity to sit down and have a look at the way we do things ...”

him “got anywhere close” to warranting further investigation.

“We have been presented with what I believe to be a true picture: a complete absence of any wrongdoing,” Mr Sowman said of the report.

“I hope the rumour and the scuttlebutt will be seen for what it was.”

He said it was satisfying to see the council’s policies and processes were “robust”, but reiterated the negative impact the review had caused as current and former councillors “endured stress and personal attacks”.

“I only hope we can now find a way to turn the page on this unfortunate episode.”

Mr Sowman said it was likely the cost of the review would total well in excess of $100,000.

He has ordered council lawyer Peter Radich to investigate potential code of conduct violations by Cr Arbuckle.

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The full Sheard Allegations Report can be viewed on the Marlborough District Council website - www.marlborough.govt.nz Jenny Andrews: “It concerns me quite a bit hearing what everyone has got to say today. Do the honourable thing, Jamie [and stand down]” Trevor Hook: I think many of these stories [reported to Mr Sheard] have been told so many times to the point where they’re taking on a life of their own and are being treated as fact, rather than fiction” Terry Sloan: If I have a problem, I check with my captain [the Mayor]. We are a team. I have been involved with a lot of teams and you support your captain; you don’t go off ‘half-cocked’ and tear the team apart”

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Wednesday July 13, 2011

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Brian Moore, from the Canterbury Community Trust, presents a $400,000 cheque to Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust fundraising committee chairman Robyn Cuddon

Major boost for Civic Theatre

By Damian George A $400,000 donation towards Blenheim’s new Civic Theatre signals the start of the “second phase” of the project’s fundraising efforts, Civic Theatre Trust fundraising manager Ross Anderson says.

The trust received the donation from the Canterbury Community Trust last Friday, part of $1.6 million it plans to inject into Marlborough arts and culture in 2011.

“There’s a long way to go - the

aim is to make sure the theatre opens debt-free,” Mr Anderson told The Sun. “But this marks the start of the second phase of fundraising.”

The trust has so far raised $3.5 million for the $17m project, and hopes to have raised $5m by the time the project is completed hopefully by mid-2013.

The council will provide $5m for the project.

Canterbury Community Trust trustee Brian Moore, who presented the cheque, says the

money has gone to a worthy cause.

“You’ve only got to look at the existing theatre to decide that it’s a no-brainer to build this [theatre].”

The Canterbury Community Trust donated $1.5m to the Marlborough community last year.

That included funding towards Picton search and rescue and Blenheim’s new aquatic centre at Stadium 2000, which opened recently.

Message from the Mayor

By Damian George The success of electricity provider Tiny Mighty Power in Marlborough can be attributed to its “personal touch”, the company’s manager Toby Warren says.

The company has attracted about 1600 Blenheim customers since opening a local office in November last year, the most customers it has in any single centre in New Zealand.

The figure represents a 14 percent market share of households in the town.

Mr Warren says the figure is ahead of the company’s target, and he attributes that to its “local presence”.

“Many of our customers tell us the biggest benefit for them – aside from cheaper prices - is that we have a local office and they are dealing with real

people,” he says.

“We are on a first-name basis with many of our customers and we take a personal interest in making sure they’re happy with the service they receive.”

Mr Warren says Tiny Mighty Power was developed specifically to increase competition in smaller New Zealand towns.

“A lower-priced alternative retailer will always create interest,” he says.

“We now have up to 30 people a week walking into the office and signing with us.”

Tiny Mighty Power has about 1800 customers in the Marlborough region, of 8000 customers nationwide.

It already had offices in Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Masterton and Rangiora before opening here.

New outdoor hospital facility Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at Wairau Hospital now has a new outdoor area, including a sandpit which can be used as part of therapy and counselling facilities.

The driving force behind the new area was Wairau Hospital Community Liaison committee member Rose Montgomery.

It will be a useful place for staff to interact with younger patients, Rose says.

Pictured: CAMHS staff member Michael Brew wheelbarrows in sand donated by Gills Construction and Lynn Matthews (also of CAMHS) makes herself comfortable on the sandpit built by Robinson Construction. All work and materials were donated by both companies.

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The Sheard Report was sought in response to public comments made about corruption and tampering with tender documents.

The comments were made by Councillor Jamie Arbuckle and, as such action would constitute a criminal offence, the Council was obliged to investigate them.

An investigation, conducted independently

by Auckland special counsel Denis Sheard, has now been completed.

Mr Sheard’s report states, beyond doubt, that there is no corruption within the Council. It vindicates the Council’s reputation and the integrity of its staff, finding that: • The Council is not a corrupt organisation and most such accusations arose from people who simply did not agree with Council decisions • There is no evidence of corruption on the part of any councillor, staff member or contractor, past or present • The Council’s tender documents and guidelines are sound documents, as good as any equivalent documents used by other local authorities • Council staff understand and observe the principles of the Council’s tender policies.

The report says the written allegations from Councillor Arbuckle to the inquiry were either not backed up by the relevant individuals or the individuals chose not to participate in this inquiry.

During the course of the review, Councillor Arbuckle also made a series of public comments claiming to have information about various matters including bribes, intimidation and fraud. None of these allegations has been found to have any foundation.

I am satisfied that members of the public were given every opportunity to raise any relevant matter with Mr Sheard. While his initial brief was a specific matter of corruption in relation to tender processes, it was made clear to him that he was free to investigate any allegation of wrong-doing that was brought to him.

His investigations were conducted independently of Council. All requests made to Council for documentation, or more detailed information, were met.

Forty-six people met with him and two others made contact before he completed his report.

His report finds a complete absence of any wrongdoing.

Mr Sheard was also asked to consider the Council tender processes as part of this review.

He has found Council policies and processes to be robust.

Mr Sheard describes MDC tender documentation as already at least as good, if not better, than the standard of other local authorities.

The Council will follow up recommendations that more easily accessible information about the detail of Council tender policies and processes could be offered through the Council’s website.

However I note that Mr Sheard suggests that, at the heart of complaints about Council tendering, is the fact that Council staff drive a hard bargain on behalf of ratepayers.

He is clear too that, given the size and scale of the MDC’s operations, the level of complaint is not out of the ordinary and does not indicate any systemic malaise.

As Mayor of Marlborough I am very disappointed that it was necessary to establish this inquiry.

As a result of the way these allegations were made, they have been widely reported across New Zealand, damaging the reputation of the region. On National Radio, for example, claims were made that damning information existed which would ‘send shockwaves through the Council’ and cause

‘a lot of heads to roll’. These claims have not been substantiated.

These, and other statements alleging bribery and intimidation, have hurt Marlborough’s reputation as a place to conduct business. The individual Council employees, and current and former Councillors, who have been the target of allegations have endured stress and personal attacks.

While the accusations have been proved to be unfounded, the damage has been done.

Ratepayers must now meet the legal bills for this investigation.

I believe there is much wisdom in Mr Sheard’s message to the Marlborough community: people should be slow to accuse their neighbours of ‘wrong doing’ -------repeating ill-informed gossip is nothing to be proud of, especially when even a minimum of thought or investigation can prove that gossip to be without foundation.

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Wednesday July 13, 2011

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Plea to stop Wairau hydro scheme

By Damian George Wairau Valley area, The Save The Wairau though most property campaign group is to owners are unopposed make a formal plea to the intrusion. to electricity provider Mr Tannock says the TrustPower to rethink Environment Court its plans to use the decision to give conWairau River to genersent to TrustPower ate electricity. was flawed, as not all The advocacy group, of the “adverse efwhich held its sixth anfects” were taken into nual general meeting consideration. last week, did not apOne of those is the proach the High Court Ron Tannock consequences of a to appeal the decision possible earthquake, to grant TrustPower he says. consent for the hydroelectric power “An earthquake causes ground scheme in November last year. vibration, which would cause the However, Save The Wairau chair- water in the canal to move back and man Ron Tannock says there are forth, and that could cause erosion,” “other ways within the law” to con- he says. tinue its campaign, and has drafted “That has an effect on the commua letter to TrustPower executives. nity. But the court did not consider He expects the letter will be sub- that, they said ‘we’ll hand that over mitted to the company by the end to the Building Act’. of the week.

He says the committee plans to “We’re trying to raise the risk in the have a strong say in the conditions minds of the [TrustPower] directors for consents given to TrustPower. of what they’re doing,” Mr Tannock “We plan to participate where told The Sun on Friday. we can on secondary decisions The hydroelectric scheme would and ensure, as members of the see about 60 percent of the water’s public, that the Marlborough District river channelled through a private Council has a robust and regulatory canal for electricity generation. regime to ensure compliance with It would cross 60 properties in the the conditions.”

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By Celeste Lodewyk Omaka Marae became the classroom for 12 Marlborough Girls’ College students last week when four Maori performing arts tutors came from Rotorua to deliver their Kapa Haka Education programme.

The tutors, who belong to the Manaakitanga Aotearoa Charitable Trust set up by Sir Howard Morrison and run by his daughter Donna Grant, were invited to Blenheim for the first time by MGC head of Maori department Sione Niupalau.

The students were chosen by Sione to partake in the week-long programme, giving them NZQA credits toward qualifications in Maori performing arts.

Tutors Toni Waaka, Maraea Woods, Tiahuia ‘T’ Ropitini and Waimarie ‘Jojo’ Waaka spent the week living

with the students at the marae as well as teaching them about Maori performing arts and building on their knowledge of the Maori language.

For Toni, she told The Sun it was more of a personal journey with the students, identifying their strengths and encouraging them to be the best they could be.

“Not only did we follow the programme, but the girls were taught to respect rules and values including no bad language, helping one another, doing the dishes after their meal and working together as one group.

“These are all life skills which can be implemented into their everyday lives, something I hope they will continue to do,” she says.

This programme is aimed at ages 16 to early 20s and teaches Maori, Kapa Haka and Maori Performing Arts.

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Wednesday July 13, 2011

MP checks out SPCA

By Damian George National MP for Tauranga Simon Bridges says society will never completely rid itself of animal cruelty, but is proud offenders now face harsher punishments in New Zealand.

Mr Bridges, a passionate animal welfare promoter, was at the Marlborough SPCA on Monday as part of his one-day visit to Blenheim.

He was there to get an overview of how the service was functioning and gauge the level of animal cruelty in the region.

“We will never do away with the issues entirely,” he says.

“It sounds obvious, but animals can’t complain, so we’re always going to have animal cruelty.”

Mr Bridges, whose private member’s bill to introduce stronger penalties for animal cruelty was passed in July last year, has been visiting various SPCAs throughout the country.

“I’m here [in Blenheim] really just to check out the site, see how well funded the service is, what kind of animal cases it gets through, and

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One of the main areas of concern with SPCAs nationally is the disparity in funding between large and small areas, he says.

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Among the changes introduced by Mr Bridges’ bill included the maximum prison sentence for wilful ill-treatment of an animal increasing from three to five years, and the maximum fine doubling to $100,000 for an individual and $500,000 for a corporate body.

“What we have done is ensure that when animal cruelty comes to light, the offenders are appropriately Left to right: National MPs Colin King [Kaikoura] and Simon dealt with, as opposed to just Bridges [Tauranga] at Marlborough SPCA on Monday. getting a slap on the wrist.”

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No we didn’t as we are renovating and that comes first. We would have liked to go to a Christchurch game, but that’s also not possible now.

Yes I did, but it was for a game in Christchurch.

We got given a refund as the stadium is not usable.

I have left it to the last minute like a typical Kiwi!

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Dear Ed, If rumour has it that there has been some movement/subsidence with the Clubs of Marlborough/Convention Centre, why would anybody want to build a new theatre on a reclaimed river bed that has been filled?

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Thanks to Cr Bagge Dear Editor, I believe congratulations are in order for Councillor Jessica Bagge, who has both the honesty and courage to ‘show’, with her lovely green paint, the outline of the ‘proposed’ new theatre for all the ratepayers to see for ourselves the true size and shape of the building. Think also about the add-on costs (i.e. realigning Hutcheson Street at HUGE cost, for one). And then what about future extensions in 10-20 years time?

Now we can all see for ourselves that to even think of building a theatre beside the Clubs of Marlborough has to be ... surprise, surprise!....an absolute ‘no-brainer’. Why would you make a beautiful building ugly by ‘stuffing’ it on a site that’s too

small for it, as voiced by others?

Thank you, Jessica, for your integrity in representing us, the ratepayers, without any ‘blinkers’ attached.

It is noted that 6 councillors voted against the theatre going ahead ‘because all the necessary information was not available at that time’. What was the urgency? Made me wonder what difference it would have made to the other 8 councillors who were still prepared to vote for it anyway.

Seems their decisions were already made regardless?

I now know - as I’m sure many other ratepayers do too - which councillors I would want to have working for my best interests.

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Yvette, who rode to a third overall placing in the ladies class on Sunday says she it has been an ambition to combine motocross with a career, hence why she pursued a job working with the team at Nelson/Marlborough Trials Centre.

Sitting in an office surrounded by shelved motorcycle parts, Yvette’s eyes light up when asked where her interest in motocross began.

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Awareness Week 2011

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This is a story shared by a domestic violence survivor called ‘Fay’ who has the Women’s Refuge to thank for taking her and her daughters in and helping them to start a new life away from violence.

“I was overwhelmed by this amazing sense of freedom and not knowing quite what to do with it. I could see my children expanding as people without my husband’s control over them.

The same thing was happening to me. We missed out on some very good years of our lives. It was a waste of life.

I felt very guilty the first night I went to the Refuge. I didn’t even tell him I was going. I left a very dramatic note on the kitchen table. I felt that perhaps I should have said something to him; I was running away, being a coward.

Those feelings lasted approximately three days, until we were tracked down and we lived in constant fear for 48 hours, locked away in a tiny flat.

I then thought, well, how silly to feel guilty. It was not me that was doing

the battering, my kids and I had done nothing to provoke the attacks.

For years I was constantly abused mentally. The beatings were irregular, unpredictable and I was bashed in the head, breasts and shoulders.

He pulled chunks of my hair out, he would pull me from the bed if I was asleep (or pretending to be) and beat my head against the bed head when he came home late.

I was given very little money to keep the house and was usually beaten whenever the bills came in. My children were also assaulted and it was only when I talked to my daughters about leaving that I was told of the sexual abuse, he said he would kill them if they told.

I don’t feel bitter and angry towards all men, I have since remarried and my daughters and I are now very happy something I had begun to think would never be possible again.”

Women’s Refuge National Crisis line operates 24/7 - 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)

Proud to support Women’s Refuge Awareness Week 2011

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Community support needed more than ever The Government’s decision to cut its funding for Women’s Refuge by $700,000 is now taking effect, leaving Marlborough Women’s Refuge short of $8,500 annually.

Manager Rachel Black told the Sun the Government cuts will affect safe house funding, and she now looks nervously toward the future.

“Losing $8,500 per year is really going to affect our core baseline service and I can’t help but question how long we can continue without more funding.

“Unfortunately times are tough and everyone is in the same boat but now more than ever we really need the support of the Marlborough community,” she says.

The funding cuts will affect Women’s

Refuges right across New Zealand and some are already facing the reality of having to turn away women or direct them to alternate services, potentially putting them at further risk.

The Women’s Refuge Awareness Week 2011 runs from July 18 to 24 and aims to both raise funds and awareness of the Refuge’s services within the community.

Money raised goes toward providing support services for women and children of Marlborough including offering Women’s Education programmes and a Wairau Children’s programme.

If you would like to help Marlborough Women’s Refuge in any way, please contact Rachel Black on (03) 577 9939.

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• Referrals to sympathetic counsellors, lawyers, doctors, accommodation, etc.

• Education and support groups for women and children about living free of violence • Child-care programmes • Training on family violence awareness.

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Tips on choosing exterior colours for your home Your home is ready to move into, but one last thing remains – painting the outside.

Or perhaps you want to update your home’s exterior but don’t know what colours to choose?

Making choices about all the different things that go into building or renovating a house is difficult.

The number of colours and combinations available in your local paint store are mindboggling and making that final choice, which you will have to live with for sometime, is always confusing.

The first step in choosing the correct exterior paint color is to plan well in advance and do a little experimenting.

Colour is a dynamic force and although it is

a very personal choice and no one can tell you which colours are the best for your home.

Another point to consider is to make sure you know what moods different colours evoke. This will also help you in choosing colours for the body and the trims.

Once you have honed in on a set of colours, buy testers and paint portions of your home and make sure you study your choice in the morning, afternoon, evening and even under artificial lighting.

Colours alter with changing light and only when you are totally comfortable with your choice, head to the paint store with appropriate dimensions so that the experts can suggest the amount of paint your home will need.

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Choosing colours for your home can be stressful.

A common nagging thought in renovators minds is; “What if I get it wrong and can’t afford to fix it?”

Mistakes happen easily as colour appears deeper on the paint chart than it does on the wall.

You may well know in your head exactly how the end result should look but have no idea how to combine all the elements to achieve your dream result.

This is when a one hour design brainstorm with me is the most affordable peace of mind around.

No two wish-lists are the same and one of my strengths is to really listen

and understand my clients personal vision for their home.

I work well on a budget and enjoy the creative challenge of getting the look for less.

Whether working with existing materials or starting from scratch, I love it all and give 100% to every project.

Sometimes all it takes is a fresh pair of eyes to move some furniture and re-group your treasures, perhaps suggesting a new accent colour in cushions and throws for a bit of pop.

Don’t be stressed, give me a call and let’s have some fun.

Simone Hill - Cinnamon House Design - 577 6386 or 027 285 1381.

The Marlborough Electricians with a difference Whether you have an electrical problem, are undertaking a small renovation, planning a new home or want a completely automated future proofed home, Advanced Electrical Ltd has a team of knowledgeable, friendly and professional electricians and engineers who can help.

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Colour is a truly magical renovation tool, it can transform a home, create a fresh style, set a mood and reflect the home owner’s personality.

What colours we choose can evoke many feelings and perceptions, both positive and negative so it is important to create the right colour combinations.

Mix bold with neutral: It is a challenge to decorate a home with bold and bright colours without overpowering the room.

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Don’t forget the furniture: Think about the underside of furniture and try painting it a bold colour. The light from the floor will reflect up producing a coloured cast beneath it, this will create a unique and eye catching feature.

You could also paint the inside of a bookcase or wall cabinets, this will set off the ornaments and books sitting inside.

A garage that works for you It is interesting that in most kiwi neighbourhoods, vehicles are often parked outside of the garage because it’s full of everything else.

On average most families now own two cars, maybe a motorcycle, have either a trailer or a boat or both, plus bicycles, kayaks, a lawnmower, a workbench, a second fridge, or freezer or both, often a laundry is tucked into a corner, a cupboard for raincoats and gum-boots, kids’ sports gear, golf clubs, maybe the fishing rods hanging from the ceiling and basically anything else that is no longer needed inside the house. It’s no wonder there

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When considering the dimensional requirements of your garage, you need to make a list of all the items you plan to store in the garage in addition to the vehicles. A standard garage of around six metres by six metres is quite adequate to park two cars.

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Youth assaults A 15-year-old male student has been referred to Youth Aid for assaulting his 11-year-old brother during a domestic incident on Thursday evening.

The offender was also charged with possession of cannabis utensils and breaching his bail conditions.

Earlier, a 20-year-old unemployed woman was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly stealing her expartner’s car on June 26.

She was charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, driving while forbidden and wilful damage.

Other arrests on Thursday included: a 17-year-old male caregiver for breaching his bail conditions, and a 50-year-old unemployed man for disorderly behaviour following an incident on Weld Street, Blenheim

Crash A 55-year-old woman escaped with only minor injuries after the car she was driving crashed on Pembers Rd in Tuamarina on Thursday morning.

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breaching their bail conditions. They were: a 29-year-old unemployed man, a 44-year-old unemployed man, a 32-year-old male vineyard worker, and an 18-year-old unemployed male.

Also on Friday: A 26-year-old male student was arrested for stealing toys from Farmers.

A 17-year-old male cleaner was arrested on a fines warrant.

A 23-year-old unemployed male was arrested for wilful damage after breaking a window at an house in Morgans Road, Blenheim A 16-year-old male student was arrested for harassing a 15-year-old woman. He has been referred to Youth Aid.

Six Saturday arrests A 15-year-old male student has been referred to Youth Aid after he was arrested for disorderly behaviour on Herbert Street in Blenheim early Saturday morning.

At 12.05pm on Saturday, a 42-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for stealing a book from the Post Shop, Blenheim.

Shortly after, a 33-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for harrassing a 19-year-old woman.

In the evening, an 18-year-old male factory worker was arrested for breaching his bail conditions, a 34-year-old male logger was arrested on two warrants for failing to appear in court, and an 18-year-old male pruner was arrested for breaching his bail conditions and receiving stolen PlayStation.

Man arrested for assaulting woman, three other offences

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A 20-year-old male electrician was arrested for assaulting a woman, wilful damage, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and refusing an officer’s request for blood after a domestic-related incident at a Spring Creek address early Sunday morning.

The man was been held in custody and was due to appear in Blenheim District Court on Monday.

Shortly after, a 27-year-old male forestry worker was arrested for driving while disqualified after he was stopped driving on Scott Street, Blenheim.

At 4.30am, a 16-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

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STEWART-CAMERON: Laura and Andrew with big sister Claudia are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their second baby, a boy, Jasper Levi (7lb 3 oz) on Sunday the 3rd of July at 2:11am. Special thanks to Gwen Costello, Helen Crampton and the staff on the Maternity Ward. Also a big thankyou to all our friends for their ongoing support over the last nine months.

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DOONAN: Tahi and Olivia are proud to announce the arrival of their first child - a boy Amiri Doonan. 3290gm (7lb 4oz) on May 15th.

A waterbirth at home Amiri was “born in the caul”. (Lucky sign). Special thanks to Heather and David, Heath and Eliza Turnbull and all our families for their support.

Also to the wonderful midwives Shona and Gwen and to student Naomi for their support and care. Photo provided.

SMITH/SYKES: Nic, Eddie & big brother Devin are proud to welcome the early but safe arrival of our second son Ethan Alec Sykes. 7lbs, 3oz at 2:28pm on 15/05/11. Thanks to my family for all of the amazing support you gave us. To the lovely staff at Wellington maternity for the birth, Paraparaumu maternity for post-natal care and to Ruth for our pregnancy & post-natal visits. Photo provided.

HILL/MACLEOD: Rob and Shona are very pleased to welcome a beautiful baby girl, Madison Rosemary.

8lb 1 oz. On 4th July at 7.49pm. At Wairau Hospital.

Many thanks Cathy Middleton, Melissa Smith and all the special staff on Maternity Ward. Both Mum and daughter are well.

ANDREW: Chris and Rachael announce the safe arrival of Emily Jane on Thursday 7th July at 6:48pm weighing 6.6 pounds. A baby sister for Connor.

A big thanks to Gerry and Sue, Gary and Melissa, Maternity and Theatre staff for their wonderful care. Photo provided.

FOOTE: Tim and Emma would like to announce the arrival of our 3rd child - a wee girl: Lauree Kate born on 22/6/2011 at 2.51am, 8lb 4oz. A new and much loved sister for Ollie and Alfie. Special thanks once again to Shona and all the Hospital Staff. Photo provided.

MAY: Loren is pleased to announce the arrival of baby boy Isaac (7lb 12oz) on 28 June 2011, at 4.28am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Geri Lawson and all the staff at Ward One. Photo supplied.

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HOLMES, Dorothy: On Sunday July 10, 2011, at Wairau Hospital Blenheim. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Gordon, much loved mother of Nigel. Messages to 13 Kowhai Drive, Renwick 7204. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240. By request, a private service for Dorothy will be held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Blenheim Healing Rooms

JONES, Maureen Joyce: Peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough, on 8 July 2011. Aged 72 years. Devoted wife of the late Roy, loved mother and mother-in-law of her four children and partners and loving grandmother of her many grandchildren. Messages to 236 Wratts Rd RD 3 7273. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Marlborough P O Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated. At the family’s request a private service has been held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am - 1pm. Stonewood Homes Office, 68 High Street.

Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone.

Phone 578 9704

community services

Housie Every Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. Light meals available. Bring a friend for a good night out. Proceeds to Special Needs Children of Marlborough.

Marlborough SPCA We seek donations of dry pet food, kitty litter, dog/ cat toys and apparel. Visit our Foxes Island Centre between 10 and 2pm Tues - Sat.

Sheets ‘n’ Things Good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577 5423.

SF Marlborough (supporting families and mental well being) For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness please contact Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street. All Welcome

The Blue Door is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm.

Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Item surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

X.W.H.S Ex Wairau Hospital staff from all departments welcome to Mid Winter Dinner. Marlborough Club.

Tuesday 19th July. $28 pp. 11.30am. RSVP 578 6524

CROSSWORD CROSSWORD

Marlborough After hours GP Services: at Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. (excluding Redwoodtown Doctors patients see below) Reception 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

Redwoodtown Doctors: 9amnoon Saturday morning.

Redwoodtown Doctors' patients requiring A/H consultations please phone 5780470.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271.

Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5775549, Office hrs Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm.

Lifeline Marlborough: 5778668, 24hr helpline.

Marlb Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital (5209999) and ask for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood Street. Every Tuesday at 7.30pm.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Ross 578 5896.

Alzheimers Society Marlb: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri

9am-4pm / Tue, Thrus 9.30-3pm.

Hospital Visiting Hours Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm.

Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlb Family Budgeting Free,confidential budgeting advice. Monday -Friday. Phone 578 2006.

Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice.

Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Nonurgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Pic ton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

Seddon Health Clinic Monday 10am-1pm; Wednesday 3pm-7pm; Friday 10am-1pm.

After hours: Marlborough GP Services: Reception: 520 6377.

Office: 520 9980.

For an appointment phone 578 1665 or Seddon Plunket Rms 575 7194 during clinic hours.

JONES, Maureen: Passed away on July 8 2011. Loved daughterin-law of the late Thomas and Marjorie Jones (Wairau Valley), sister-in-law of the late Betty and Henry Wadsworth (Wairau Valley), Aileen and the late Lawrie Davies (Levin), the late Fred and Marie, Margaret and the late Paul, Anne and Trevor Thorn (Nelson), the late Joy and Des Timms, Mary and Peter Noble-Adams (Christchurch), cousin of Rita and the late Ken Anderson and John and Margaret Anderson (Blenheim) and much loved aunty of her nieces and nephews.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz DAVIES, Margaret Haulwen (nee John): Passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday 12 July 2011 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village . In her 96th year. Much loved wife and best friend of 70 years of Emrys, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Allan (Taffy) and Jenny (Kaikoura), treasured grandma of Jane (Singapore) and Kate and Matt Smith (Richmond), Mamgu Mawr (great grandmother) of Emily, Lucy and Carter and beloved aunty of Nia and Euros (Cardiff Wales).

Messages to the Davies family C/- Springbank Estate Postmans Rd Kaikoura 7371. A funeral service for Haulwen will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts at 1.30 pm Friday 15 July followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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health & beauty

health & beauty

decorator

wanted to buy

ADRIENNE'S Beauty Den. For all your beauty treatment. 85 Lakings Road. Ph 578 8862

SYSTEM : Slim lose weight the easy way, food designed for NZ'ers by NZer's. Ph Jean Rooney 577 8686.

Painting?

Decorating?

Need Ca$h?

DENTURES Advanced Prosthetic Treatment. Premium Dentures. Natural looks thanks to digital precision at Blenheim Denture Studio. 71 Alfred Street. Ph 578 4344 E A R H E A LT H Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 578 8310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St.

Do it right!

for sale BARLEY STRAW for sale. 70 Medium square bales (Unit load) $45.00 + GST. Ph 0275 003008

• Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Painting and much more

OIL HEATER. In working order. $20. Phone 5776016 evenings.

Possum Fur

$135 per kg Possum Skins - All grades - Top Prices

Phone Robin & Lisa 03 570 5198 027 289 2808

Basically Bush Ltd

Merv Scott Decorating

PEASTRAW $9. Delivered. 572 2701. Please leave a message.

MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

Go bush!

Phone Merv 0800 Do it Up (0800 36 4887) or 021 669 666

WHITE CHIP & white rocks. Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways.Phone Thomson 575 6885

Read The Sun Online www.blenheimsun.co.nz

Member of Master Painters Association

wanted to buy

accommodation

R E C O R D S, CD's, DVD's and turntables wanted. Any amount considered.Please phone: 578 8508 DONT get the skip in yet! Some of the more valuable items come out of old sheds. Free quotes given. JUST BROWSING 577 5402 N.Z BOOKS, or collections, old postcards, fountain pens, bayonets, swords etc. Anything old or interesting. JUST BROWSING, Batt ys Road 577 5402 OLD whaling and early NZ / Maori items wanted. Private registered collector. Phone Phill on 577 5402 or A/H 578 8551

accommodation

public notice

TE RAWA RESORT

Surfers Paradise

Wilson Bay Pelorus Sound.

Restaurant & Bar. Right at the waters edge, accommodation, Shop, On & Off Licence, petrol on wharf, LPG & moorings. Private functions & small conferences.

Ph 03 579 8285 www.terawa.co.nz

WINTE R service your lawn mower, only $35.00 at Picton Equipment Centre 7 Devon Street Phone 573 8150

Stay 7 / Pay 6 at

BIG-FUN Entertainment. Pom Pom the magic clown etc. Ph 577 7393

Le Chelsea Apartments with Lynne and

WINTE R service your lawn mower, only $35.00 at Picton Equipment Centre 7 Devon Street Phone 573 8150

Peter (ex Blen).

Close to beach, Cavill Mall &

to let

Pacific Fair (conditions apply)

2 Bedroom flat.

Carport. Unsuitable for children. No Dogs.

Redwoodtown. $190 per week. Phone 572 5117

www.lechelsea.com.au stay@lechelsea.com.au PH:(07)55383366

Trades and Services AUTOMOTIVE

ACCESS EQUIPMENT

BUILDER

BAC

Access Equipment

Over 70% of our work comes from recommendation by SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

HIRE

Blenheim Auto Centre

WOF $35 -Car WOF $20 -Trailer 22 Herbert Street, Mayfield, Blenheim (BESIDE VEHICLE TESTING STATION)

Ph: 03 579 5748

• Electric Scissorlifts • Diesel 4wd Scissorlifts • Cherrypickers • Knuckle booms 15 Main Street, Blenheim Phone 578 5600 0800 243 844

Mobile 021 361 544

e: blenheim@accessman.co.nz www.accessman.co.nz

Cell: 021 0270 2312 Email: rcn1971@yahoo.com

MAKING HEIGHT EASY

EXCAVATING

ELECTRICAL

For all your electrical needs •4 Tonne Excavator • Trenching • Soak Holes • Concrete Work • Section Clearing • Retaining Wall Construction • Pole Shed Construction • Hole Boring 350-600 • Drive ways • Gravel supplies

Blair 027 618 8654 Phone ah 570 5995 15 Neal Road, R D 3, Blenheim

BE N E E S the sun reaches more people than any other local community paper.

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* Alterations and additions * Renovations * New homes * Commercial projects

ROYCE HARTLAND 0275 678 854 A/H 572 5422

FENCING

Fencing Decks Gates New or Repairs ount 15% Disc

Electric Blanket Checks

Only $15.00

Includes GST

on labour for all jobs booked this month.

For a free written quote

ph 027 630 7589

Ph: 579 4445 Fax: 578 4443

Covering the whole Marlborough Region

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

LANDSCAPING

www.cmelectrical.co.nz

• 5 grades of bark • compost & soil conditioner • pungas • peastraw • bricks • cream pebble • white chip • screened topsoil • firewood • coal • trailer hire • wine barrels EX DEPOT OR DELIVERY

Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate Blenheim

Ph 578 9590

DAVID ROBINSON

LANDSCAPER

By your customers.

Make us your first call for:

• Pruning • Roses • Shrubs • Hedges • Fruit Trees • Trees

BOOK NOW for Rose & Fruit Tree Pruning 25 + yrs Experience

Ph: 5775410 Mobile: 0274 515629

GARDENER

DRIVING & DEFENSIVE DRIVING

CLEANING

s get the 4th free!

Pay for 3 levalissd on until December 2011 Yes, we do house calls

The Japanese Car Specialist

WINTER CHILL PROMO

COMPUTER

•Prompt friendly service and support •New & Used computer sales •Computer component sales •Computer upgrades •Internet / Email connections and help •Infusion small business software •Farming & vineyard software •HP & leasing options

All Ages covereD!

Changing the way you view the world One pane at a time!

Setting the Standard in Window Cleaning Commercial & Domestic Window Cleaning

MArlBorough’s only AA Defensive Driving instructor

Call today for a free quote 5728897 0272 933196

Sam Rutherford Ph:572 9287, 027 572 9285 Email sam@rutherfordcomp.co.nz

3learners licence 3restricted licence 3full licence Michael McCann 578 0213 or 021 786 871 • mikemcc502000@yahoo.com

AA approved monthly defensive driving courses.

Back from retirement, driving instructor for 14 years:

Rod Hill

578 2814 • rodhill@xtra.co.nz regent school of Motoring

GARAGE DOORS

GATES

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

Classic Gates

GENERATORS

ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

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• Roller Doors • Tilt Doors • Commercial Doors

Sandblasting Powdercoating Gates, Fencing Furniture Pool Fences

• Garage Door Openers 41 Grove Road BLENHEIM

Ph 578 8251 PAINTER

DAVE REES PAINTERS & DECORATORS For all painting and decorating needs

Interiors, exteriors, reseidential, commercial Including wallpapering, varnishing, roof spraying, new homes, repaints - we do it all All Workmanship Guaranteed

Phone 03 570 2214 Fax 03 570 2219 Mobile 0272 472 784

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6 Nelson St, Blenheim

Ph/Fax 578 0374 a/h 021 838 550

PROPERTY SERVICES

For jobs around your house... q • Lawn mowing u • Hedge Trimming a • Waterblasting l • Weedspraying i T FREE y otes! qu

• Broadleaf turf spraying • Log Splitting • Wood Stacking

By your customers. the sun reaches more people than any other local community paper.

See the experts for:

• Gate Systems

BE N E E S

w o r k

not just TurF Stephen Daubney Ph: 0275411247 A/H: 577 7193

s.daubney@xtra.co.nz

Williams Service Centre

578 1021 SPOUTING

TREE CARE

STREAMLINE SPOUTING SYSTEMS LTD

• Manufacturers and

Installers of Continuous Spouting

• Repairers and Installers of all types of Spouting

• Cleaning of Industrial, Commercial and Residential spouting

SpeCIalISIng In FaRM Shed SpoutIng InStallatIon and RepaIRS

Danie Van Biljon Ph/Fax: (03) 344 5744 Mobile: 021 875 462 e: dzvanbiljon@xtra.co.nz

Tree Removal Height Reduction Trimming/Thinning Branch Chipping Hedge Trimming Line Clearance Stump Grinding Mulch Supplies Fully Insured FREE QUOTES

Ph. 03 578 0083

(Lance) 021 361912 cts@xtra.co.nz

The Sun

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868

Wednesday July 13, 2011

public notice

for lease

situation wanted

AGM

Commercial Leases

PAYROLL work required by experienced person.

Part time or full time. Phone Ian 03 570 2224

Celtic Cricket Club Wednesday 20th July 7.30pm Horton Park Pavilion

Mariners Mall Picton 1. PRIME POSITION opposite Fresh Choice check outs.

178m² at $32,000pa GST exclusive plus outgoings.

Enquiries: Paula Holdaway - 579 3444

2. HIGH STREET with 13m frontage. 207m between NZ Post and QC Pharmacy. Rent Negotiable.

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for sale WINTER service your lawn mower, only $35.00 at Picton Equipment Centre 7 Devon Street Phone 573 8150

HOUSE FOR PRIVATE

SALE

Working Bee Sunday, 17 July at 9.30am Meet at the Wairau Rowing Club Boatshed Planting and Firewood Bring a spade and a trailer Stay for a BBQ If wet postponed to Sunday 24 July

Contact 578 2013

7a Hospital Road • 3 yr old permanent material • 3 bdrm + garage • Log fire, • Covered BBQ entertaining area, • Off street parking, • Fully fenced • RV $315,000 selling well below at $285,000 Trademe Ref #AYM437 To arrange viewing phone 577 9195 or 021 129 8707 WINTER service your lawn mower, only $35.00 at Picton Equipment Centre 7 Devon Street Phone 573 8150

ARE YOU A

MARLBOROUGH MAN IN BUSINESS?

motorcycles AEON Crossland 2WD Auto H / L Box New $ 4995. Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd. 53 Grove Rd Blenheim. Ph 579 2500. Mobile 027 230 3151 WINTER service your lawn mower, only $35.00 at Picton Equipment Centre 7 Devon Street Phone 573 8150 CANAM 400 2 Seater 2005. Good condition. $5500. Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd. 53 Grove Rd Blenheim. Ph 579 2500. Mobile 027 230 3151

MAKE MONEY. No Fees. Free training. No risk.

You be the boss. Phone NOW! 029 492 6647 AVON - 125 years and still growing.

Central Blenheim

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Phone 577 7868

GAS GAS EC250 Racing NEW 2009 $10,500.

Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd. 53 Grove Rd Blenheim. Ph 579 2500.

Mobile 027 230 3151

SUZUKI Vins o n LTF5 0 0 V i n s o n 20 07 2 /4WD $ 660 0.

Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd. 53 Grove Rd Blenheim. Ph 579 2500.

Mobile 027 230 3151 YAMAHA AG100 2006 $1500 Good Condition.

Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd. 53 Grove Rd Blenheim. Ph 579 2500.

Mobile 027 230 3151

WINTER service your lawn mower, only $35.00 at Picton Equipment Centre 7 Devon Street Phone 573 8150

Teacher Needed for Terms 3 and 4 Phone Principal Brian Tuffey, 578 5219 Email office@bohally.school.nz

Aston Restaurant & Bar

Chef Experienced & enthusiastic chef required.

Part time / on call Sole charge, 16-25hrs p/w Please apply in writing to: Bar Staff, 72 Main St, Blenheim.

Wait/Bar Staff Part time / on call.

24-30hrs per fortnight Full training for reliable, responsible person.

Managers Liquor Licence a bonus.

Regular hours increasing in summer months.

Carpenter Wanted

WINTER service your lawn mower, only $35.00 at Picton Equipment Centre 7 Devon Street Phone 573 8150

Enthusiastic, experienced

Aston Restaurant & Bar

GAS GAS EC125 Racing NEW 2010 $10,500.

Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd. 53 Grove Rd Blenheim. Ph 579 2500.

Mobile 027 230 3151

YA M A H A Y F M 4 5 0 Grizzly 2/4WD 2008. $6900 Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd. 53 Grove Rd Blenheim. Ph 579 2500. Mobile 027 230 3151

The

Do you live in the High St, Percy St, Dillon St area.

We urgently require a deliverer in this area.

This is a permanent paper run.

Our paper is delivered once a week on Wednesdays.

Must be reliable and honest.

Please apply in writing to: Bar Staff, 72 Main St, Blenheim.

G A S G A S EC3 0 0 NEW 2010 $11,3 0 0.

Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd. 53 Grove Rd Blenheim. Ph 579 2500.

Mobile 027 230 3151

Would you like to be like these men and showcase your business in our next Advertising feature which runs on July 27. If you would like to be involved in this successful promotion, don’t delay, phone Katrina or Jill at the Sun on 03 577 7868.

paper deliveries start now!

CANAM 400 Std NEW $12,200. Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd. 53 Grove Rd Blenheim. Ph 579 2500. Mobile 027 230 3151

G A S G A S EC20 0 N E W 2 0 0 9 $ 9,4 0 0 .

Marlborough Trials Centre Ltd. 53 Grove Rd Blenheim. Ph 579 2500.

Mobile 027 230 3151

situation vacant

situation vacant

3. SHOP or OFFICE(s) of 45m2. Rent $6000pa exclusive of GST plus outgoings Contact Barry Mills 573 6515 or email marinersmall@xtra.co.nz

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We require another trade qualified carpenter to join our team in Marlborough.

Please send us your phone number/s and a copy of your CV or a page detailing who you are and recent work history.

Email: i.canbuild@yahoo.co.nz or post to PO Box 5054, Blenheim, 7241

DO You want to UPSKILL or study for free while working (not sitting in a classroom everyday)?

Fully subsidised distance learning programmes with local tutor support and flexible weekly workshops (for NZ permanent residents and citizens) Certificate in Computer Technology (level 2 or 3) National Certificate in Retail (level 2 or 3) Certificate in Community Support services (Care for the Older Person) NMIT level 4 For more details on all programmes call 578 0215 Ext 587 Or call / text for Computing Peter (021) 187 9663 for Retail Angie (021) 0303 243 and for Caregiving Programme Eleanor (022) 077 1957 Or email richmond@skillsupdate.co.nz

Sales Team Members Seasonal Dept

Forklift Driver We require an experienced forklift driver to work in our Production Area.

Experience working with timber would be an advantage.

The successful applicant must be versatile, and hardworking, and reliability is essential.

Pre-employment drug testing must be successfully completed Please call into the main office at Flight Timbers Ltd, 40 Waters Avenue, Blenheim to fill out an application form or email C.V and details to: timbers@flighttimbers.co.nz Applications close 19th July 2011.

Read the Sun online!

www.blenheimsun.co.nz Marlborough’s truly local newspaper.

• One Part Time Role (Fri-Mon) OR: • Two Part Time Roles (Fri & Sat - or - Sun & Mon)

Hardware Dept

• One Part Time Role (Fri & Sat) We’re looking for experienced Sales people with a passion for Retail.

Ready for an immediate start at our Alabama Road store.

The successful applicant will be: • Strong Sales History • Skilled in Sales and Point of Sale • Proven organisational skills • Outgoing personality • People and team-focused • Honest and reliable • Willing to learn new skills • Capable of modest lifting If this role is of interest to you, then please forward your letter of introduction and CV to the address below by Friday, 15th of July 2011.

Jane Roberts, HR Mitre10 MEGA Marlborough PO Box 67, Blenheim 7240

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inbrief

The Sun

Maori Performing Arts education programme

Does anyone recognise this photo?

OuTWARd bOuNd CuTTeR Re-LAuNChed The Outward Bound cutter badly damaged when it was hit by a Dolphin Watch Ecotours boat in February was re-launched on Saturday.

The boat had been at Picton’s Carey’s Boatyard undergoing repairs since early April.

Eight students on board the cutter were injured in the collision in the Marlborough Sounds on February 5.

 Taking part in a week long Maori Performing Arts education programme at Omaka Marae are tutor Tiahuia (T) Ropitini, Tamara Porter and Aleisha Cross. See story Page 6.

Apprenticeship on cards thanks to Gateway

SOLAR PROMiSe LAuNChed Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman and Nelson counterpart Aldo Miccio were in Wellington on Monday for a nationwide launch of a campaign to embrace solar energy.

‘The Solar Promise’ encourages the Government and all New Zealand councils, individuals and businesses to help lower the cost of solar power installation.

“One free resource we have here in abundance is sunshine, so it makes sense to be working on this across the top of the south,” Mr Sowman says.

 Also at the Maori Performing Arts education programme were Geena Nicholls, tutor Toni Waaka and Maia Skoczek.

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It was probably loaned to the Coordinator at Marlborough District Council in late 2009 to be considered for inclusion in the soon-to-be published book, “MarlboroughCelebrating 150 Years”.

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 From left: Maori Performing Arts education programme Tutor Maraea Woods, Laura Churches and Rawinia Smith.

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By Celeste Lodewyk “There is nothing more rewarding than sharing your knowledge,” says Raupo Riverside Café and Restaurant owner Marcel Rood.

Marcel was one of several local employers who were thanked at a luncheon last Friday for giving Marlborough Boys’ College students the opportunity to gain workplace experience as part of the Gateway programme.

Marcel took MBC year 12 student Kody Belim under his wing three months ago with the aim of building his confidence Kody belim (left) and Marcel Rood and kitchen skills.

Kody, who relocated with a year or two. his family to Marlborough fol“If he is still with us then an aplowing Christchurch’s devastating prenticeship may be on the cards,” earthquakes, says it is a dream of Marcel says. his to become a chef and thanks to MBC Careers and Transition manthe Gateway programme it is now ager Peter Kemp says the programme looking to be a possibility. has been a great success at MBC with Kody has been working with Marcel approximately 55 businesses who have on a Friday as part of the programme, participated in the programme over the and is now working five hours on a last four years.

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There are 27 students enrolled in the “At the moment Kody is working programme this year who will gain on vegetable preparation and in the credits in the workplace to go toward coming months we hope to move the National Certificate of Educational him to desserts and onto entrees in Achievement.

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Seido club continues to excel

Wednesday July 13, 2011

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Local names dominate as series ends

Black belt Graeme Andrews [left] and fourth dan black belt sensei Eric Hughes train at the Blenheim Seido Karate Club last week.

By Damian George Blenheim’s Seido Karate Club has added two more black belts to its roster, and is urging more people to take up the martial art.

The graduation of members Graeme Andrews and Nigel Fraser to black belt recently has brought the club’s total number of black belts to eight, which includes two third dans and one fourth dan.

Graeme, who has practised Seido karate for six years, says what sets the discipline apart from other martial arts is that it is “available for everybody”.

“One of the good things about Seido karate is there’s a lot of families that do it, a lot of kids

go with their parents,” he says.

“There’s everyone in our club from kids, to women and older people.”

Seido Karate was established in 1976 by Japan’s Tadashi Nakamura, prompted by his view that the true practise of karate can help people to better understand themselves and others. “[Seido karate] has elements of sport, but it’s more of a way of life,” Graeme says.

“The top exponents of karate are often very, very humble people; they’re not big machotype people who you’d expect to go around beating up people.”

The newly-crowned black belt

says the martial art is especially beneficial for kids “lacking a bit of self-esteem”.

“If the kids stay with it, you can certainly see them building in confidence.”

Of his own achievement, Graeme says he was “relieved” to pass the grading, overseen by eighth dan Andy Barber in Nelson.

Andy is one of only three Seido karate eighth dans in the world.

- The Blenheim Seido Karate Club practise every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm at the Senior Citizens Hall on High Street.

Your week in sport

Super 15 final sign of things to come?

The Super 15 rugby final between the Reds and the Crusaders on the weekend had a distinctly test match feel about it.

It saw a sell-out crowd of more than 50,000 turn up to a supreme sporting venue - Suncorp Stadium - to watch the two best sides in the competition do battle in an ‘all-or-nothing’ encounter.

It was preceded by no end of pre-game hype, speculation and predictions, all contributing to a tension-filled occasion in which precision and poise was paramount.

And it mirrored, to an extent, what we can expect should the All Blacks face Australia in

a World Cup knockout match later in the year: the experience and pedigree of the Crusaders, littered with All Blacks veterans, against the raw, game-breaking talent of the Reds, in the likes of Wallabies Will Genia, Quade Cooper and Digby Ioane, among others.

And, perhaps alarmingly, it was the exuberant Reds, in their first ever Super Rugby final, who held their nerve to take home the spoils.

In Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, Brad Thorn and Kieran Read alone- four All Blacks certainties - the Crusaders had 253 test caps in its ranks. They had another

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seven All Blacks in their starting XV. Both sides made mistakes.

But, despite looking in control for much of the first half, the Crusaders wobbled, hesitated with the ball in hand and made crucial errors, while the Reds, through their game-breakers, took (or created) their chances and stormed to victory.

It might be a stretch to suggest this match could be a precursor to a trans-Tasman World Cup battle.

But there is enough to suggest that experience alone will not get the All Blacks over the line.

Cooper and co could yet spoil the party.

Local rider Brian Wells fought through the muddy conditions to place second in the Vets 45+ class in the final round of the 2011 Fairweathers Flat Track Series on Sunday. Photo by Ian Gilbert.

By Celeste Lodewyk With their eyes on the prize, riders competing in the final round of the 2011 Fairweathers Flat Track Series on Sunday pushed through the wet and muddy conditions to fight for a place at the top of the points table.

Organiser Brad Millar says overall the Series was a huge success and was pleased with the turnout of around 90 riders to the final round, held at the Brownlees Property near Havelock.

Local Results:

Local boy Evan Wadsworth gave a spectacular finish on Sunday by taking first place in the MX1, MX2 and King of the Flat Track Senior classes, while Brad Wadsworth took second place in the MX2 class and third in the King of the Flat Track Senior class.

Andrew Rudd continued his good run with a second placing in the MX1 class and a third placing in the MX2 class while Moston Wadsworth took over third in the MX1 class and second in the King of the Flat Track Senior class.

In the National 125 class Paul Pudney held onto his second place position, while Steve Lange took out first place in the Enduro class ahead of Aaron Boon in second and Chris

Matthews in third.

Local girl Yvette Hagen fell from the top to land a third placing while Stacey Cleaver moved down a spot into fourth place.

Steve Lange again features in first place in the 35-44 Vets class, while Moston Wadsworth continued his lead taking first place in the Vets 45+ ahead of Brian Wells in second and Chris Matthews in third.

Local name Kerry Lammas dominated the Clubman class moving from third place from last week’s round into first place.

In the younger groups Jack Dalton held onto his lead to take first place in the Junior 8-11-years class.

Isaac Godsiff again won second place in the Junior 12-14-years (125cc) ahead of Adrian Tennant in third, while Jackson Simmons took second place in the King of the Flat Track Junior class and third place in the Junior 15-16-years (125-250cc) class.

Winners of each class received trophies and products donated by sponsors.

A huge thankyou to all the sponsors and local businesses which supported the 2011 Fairweathers Flat Track Series.

Yacht club fundraises for boat Tasman start in Whangarei The Queen Charlotte Yacht Club is having its fundraising dinner this Saturday and joining in will be guest speaker Dean Lawrence, CEO of Spirit of Adventure.

The fundraising dinner will be held at the Clubs of Marlborough with proceeds going toward a new coach boat and renovations to club rooms.

Tickets cost $45 per head and

are still available, so get in quick to either Sounds Connection in Picton or The Vet Centre in Blenheim.

For more information visit www.qcyc.org.nz

The Tasman Makos will kick off its ITM Cup rugby campaign on Saturday with an away game against Northland in Whangarei.

The Makos enter the new-look competition as one of seven second-

tier teams in the 14-team competition, after finishing 12th in 2010.

Its first home game of the season is in round three, when it takes on Counties-Manakau in Blenheim on July 24.

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Local shooter invited to join national body Left: Val Wadsworth president of the RSA Smallbore Rifle club, coach Glenn Harris with Andre Groenewald.

By Celeste Lodewyk Local man Andre Groenewald is quite possibly on the rise to becoming a potential star on the national stage of New Zealand shooting.

Born in Zimbabwe Andre was born “with a rifle in his hand” and has been shooting since he was knee high.

The 20-year old who has Cerebral Palsy suffered an epileptic seizure during his learners drivers license and was told he could not re-sit for another year, so instead he went for his gun’s license.

Last year he took up small bore rifle shooting and in a short time has managed to gain

the attention of Parafed NZ, the country’s national body for disability sport.

Each year Parafed NZ athletes are sent away to international competitions, including the recent IPC Shooting World Cup held in Spain during May. Andre was invited to attend a Parafed event in Christchurch during Labour weekend last year to meet NZ representative shooters and to see what is involved.

At the time Andre did not shoot as there were no left handed rifles available for him to use, but he later returned in November during a national cup competition and went up against some of the country’s top shooters.

Although Andre was not “officially” competing with the others, and despite the fact he had no previous experience using the air rifle supplied to him, he still managed to beat the highest scores with 185 out of 200.

From that impressive performance Andre has now been invited to join Parafed Canterbury, but it comes at a cost.

It will cost Andre an entry level fee of $2,500 which will set him up with a left handed rifle, and will require him to travel to Christchurch regularly to attend meetings.

With the support of his family Andre has taken up the challenge but before he signs up he needs to raise the $2,500.

Already he has been shown great support with local woman Beverly Rasmussen, owner of the ‘Time Out’ gaming business offering her help.

She has installed the gaming machine, Cyclops Superballs at Stirling Sports for the public’s use and is donating 70percent of the money raised from it to Andre.

In addition she has also provided free playing tokens for the Big Buck gaming machine at United Video for Andre’s out-of-season shooting practice.

If you would also like to help Andre reach his fundraising goal, you can contact him on 578 8199.

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