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SToP PrESS A deep earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale was widely felt across the lower North Island on Tuesday afternoon. It struck at 3.36pm.

The quake was also felt in Blenheim, lasting for several seconds. There were no reports of damage.

GNS Science said the earthquake was centred 30km west of Taupo and was 150km deep.

Initial reports say the quake was felt in Wellington, Nelson, New Plymouth and up to the Coromandel.

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By Damian George Riverlands School student Kimberley Fuller has become one of the first recipients of the Sir Peter Blake Trust Young Leaders Award.

The 12-year-old, a year eight student at Riverlands, was presented with the prestigious award by Westpac Blenheim branch bank manager Karen Firth at a school assembly yesterday.

“It’s a huge surprise, I had no idea I was getting it but I’m really happy,” Kimberley told The Sun yesterday.

The award, given to only a select few intermediate students throughout the country, recognises outstanding leadership among young New Zealanders.

It is the first year it has been extended to the younger age group, having been previously awarded only to secondary students.

Riverlands School principal Dave Parsons says Kimberley has demonstrated huge leadership qualities for a long time.

“She’s not just doing things for the adults in the school, she has shown initiative in developing school culture and accepting responsibility,” he says.

“In our school, we rely heavily on these sorts of students stepping up and taking that leadership role.”

In her time at Riverlands, Kimberley has joined several school projects and initiatives, including the TAB [Tomorrow and Beyond] environmental group, and is a ‘house’ leader and school librarian.

Kimberley’s parents, Trish and Grant, say their daughter is “just one of those kids” who loves to be involved.

“She just does everything that’s going, she puts her hand up for everything.”

The awards were given out as part of Leadership Week.

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HigH acHiever: riverlands School student Kimberley Fuller (centre) celebrates winning the Sir Peter Blake Young Leaders award, with her parents grant and Trish. right: Kimberley receiving her award from Westpac Blenheim branch bank manager Karen Firth.

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RWC Roadshow to hit Blenheim next week Nelson Mail

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By Damian George The Rugby World Cup 2011 Roadshow is set to hit Blenheim on Tuesday, with the hunt on for a local sous chef to feature on TVNZ’s Breakfast show as part of the celebrations.

A competition is being run by Wine Marlborough to select the chef, who will assist two chefs from Blenheim’s Hotel d’Urville in cooking a breakfast during live filming of the show at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

The meal will be served to TVNZ’s roving reporter Tamati Coffey.

Hotel d’Urville executive chef Maree Connolly says the occasion will provide an opportunity for local people to get involved in the hype of the tournament.

“I think it’s going to be great, it’s going to be huge for Marlborough.

“For a lot of people, the Rugby World Cup is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

The winner of the competition will also win a prize pack worth more than $600.

It includes two tickets to the Marlborough Wine and Cuisine REAL Festival New Zealand event on October 6 [another World Cup event], two Interislander tickets, festival merchandise, a $50 Wither Hills voucher, and two food hampers.

The locally-themed breakfast will include a range of regional seafood including smoked Marlborough Regal Salmon and Cloudy Bay Clams, Potato Rostis, and Brancott Estate wine.

The RWC 2011 Roadshow will visit 27 towns across New Zealand throughout July, and kicked off in Bluff on Monday.

The roadshow will be touring in a custom-designed truck housing the Webb Ellis Cup. The truck opens out into a 72-squaremetre events centre with interactive

Sun giveaway The 2011 Marlborough Home & Garden Show is creeping closer and is set to be held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on July 8, 9 and 10.

This highly anticipated annual event will be packed with over 120 exciting displays as well as a number of competitions and prize packages.

In the lead up to the event, the Sun Newspaper has been giving away four free passes per week leading up to the event, and this week will be the final giveaway.

Each week the Sun will ask readers a question and those who correctly answer it will go into the draw to win a free pass.

Simply submit your answer, name, phone number and address by either emailing celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz, or posting it to PO Box 634.

The winner will be notified via phone.

This week’s quesTion: how long has the Sun been established?

hotel d’urville chefs Luciano Zuchetto (left) and Pravin singh will be cooking on TVnZ’s Breakfast show on Tuesday. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

displays and videos on Rugby World Cup history and legends.

Rugby New Zealand 2011 Chief Executive Martin Snedden says the roadshow will create a real buzz in New Zealand communities.

“The RWC 2011 Roadshow will help show New Zealanders why this tournament is so much bigger than just the rugby,” he says.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun so I urge people to come along and get a taste of how special this event is going to be and how they can play a part.”

Maree says the sous chef will be selected randomly, by the end of the week.

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Above average temperatures forecast Marlborough is expected to enjoy “above average” temperatures over the next three months, the Niwa National Climate Centre says.

The weather forecaster issued its seasonal climate outlook for the ‘late winter’ period from July to September last Thursday.

NIWA scientist Dr Brett Mullan says there is a 50 per cent chance Blenheim’s average temperature over the three-month period will be above the normal range of 8.6-8.9C. Temperatures should increase over the three months, so the forecast should most closely represent August figures, he says.

Dr Mullan says seasonal rainfall is expected to be near normal for the region. Blenheim’s average late winter rainfall is 173-227mm.

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Airport name change logical, says Sowman

By Damian George The Marlborough region will capatalise on a marketing brand “no other region can match” when it changes the name of Blenheim Airport to Marlborough Airport, Blenheim, Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says.

Marlborough Airport Ltd, a council-owned subsidiary, announced plans to update the airport’s signage following its airport management review last week.

“We’re updating the brand and there’s no doubt that the Marlborough brand carries a cachet that no other region can match,” Mr Sowman says.

“But there’s also a certain logic - we’re a regional airport

and Marlborough is the name of our region.”

Mr Sowman says there has always been confusion regarding the airport’s location because of the use of the name Woodbourne.

“Destination Marlborough has been promoting the region as one destination and there’s high recognition of the name,” he says.

He says Destination Marlborough had reported feedback from tourists who recognise Marlborough as a destination, but were not sure where Blenheim was.

Another change to come out of the review is the relocation of the airport company’s office into the terminal.

Mr Sowman says this will give the company a higher profile,

both to tenants and to people using the terminal.

MDC support services manager Dean Heiford says having new signage in place in time for Rugby World Cup 2011 was a factor in the decision.

“I can’t say it wasn’t taken into consideration, but I’ve been talking with Destination Marlborough about it for a long time and they’ve been pushing to have the name changed.”

Mr Heiford says he is unsure when the new signs will be in place, but hopes to have them up as soon as possible.

Telephone numbers and email addresses for the airport will remain the same. The postal address is now PO Box 1101, Blenheim 7240.

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By Damian George MDC communications coorThe Marlborough District Council dinator Julianna Dilrew says it is still waiting on an independent is not known when the report review into allegations of corwill be received. ruption within council, a council When it is, Mayor Alistair Sowspokesperson says. man will share it with councillors Auckland lawyer Denis Sheard, before making it public. of Auckland law firm Simpson GriAmong Mr Sheard’s “terms of erson, was appointed to investigate reference” was to review counthe matter in April following alcil’s existing tender and contract legations made by councillor Jamie manual processes and assess Arbuckle that council staff had whether they varied significantly tampered with tender documents. Denis Sheard from other local authority conMr Sheard subsequently intertract and tender processes. viewed 46 people, including eight councillors, in Blenheim in early May. However, Mr Sheard has previously told The The report was scheduled to be presented to Sun he would review any information presented the council last Thursday, at its monthly meet- to him during the review, not just information ing, but was still being compiled when The Sun regarding council tendering processes.

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By Damian George Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says the average rates increase for the region of 3.19 per cent is as low as it could have been without undermining public services.

The Marlborough District Council confirmed the rate when it formally adopted its 2011-12 annual plan at a meeting last Thursday.

“I guess what we looked at when we set the rates was ‘is it at the expense of services?’” Mr Sowman said in the meeting.

“I believe we achieved a rate...which is as low as possible while still maintaining the

level of service to the people of Marlborough.”

Mr Sowman says the increase was always going to spark debate, but the rates process this year had been very stringent.

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Survey to increase hall usage

By Damian George The Tuamarina-Waikakaho Residents Association says a community survey currently being finalised will look at ways to increase the usage of the community’s Memorial Hall.

Association chairman Pat O’Sullivan told The Sun yesterday the survey is not aimed at gauging opinion on the proposed shifting of the hall from its current site to Tuamarina School, as had been reported in the media.

“The school’s moved on, the council’s moved on,” Mr O’Sullivan says of the proposed relocation.

“This survey’s aimed at understanding the demographics of the district and the needs of the community in relation to the hall.”

Tuamarina School had proposed to shift the hall onto its grounds in order to prevent its students from crossing State Highway 1 to access it.

However, it has since decided not to pursue the change.

Mr O’Sullivan says the hall is presently being used for just one dance and a few meetings per month, and wants to enocurage wider use.

“The survey will help us gain information so we’re better able to manage and utilise the hall,” he says.

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The survey will include everyone in the area 18 and older and help identify reasons why the hall’s usage is down.

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Cr Peter Jerram says the council will be assessing the entire rates process over the next 12 months, including looking at different rating systems.

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Council’s list of benchmark properties shows a typical increase for an urban Blenheim property will be just over 5 per cent, while the increase for a remote property in the Marlborough Sounds will be between 0.5 and 3 per cent.

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KEEPING WARM: Five-month-old Tom Walker gets cosy beneath a merino wrap made by Snug as a Bug, a Marlborough Plunket initiative.

KNITTED: This blanket and singlet are examples of what Marlborough Plunket aims to give all babies next winter with the community’s help. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk

Snug as a bug

By Celeste Lodewyk Five years ago Plunket nurses found that there were many babies in Renwick using most of their energy keeping warm rather than growing, so it has been an ongoing goal of Marlborough Plunket to provide woollen singlets and blankets to babies that need them most.

This was when ‘Snug as a Bug’ was born and through it many local families have benefited, says Renwick Plunket committee president Jennifer Potts.

“Initially the blankets and singlets were given to babies at risk of not growing due to not keeping warm enough, but now we are aiming to give them out to all babies born next winter.”

There were around 400 babies born during winter last year she says, so this year Marlborough Plunket is working hard to get enough blankets and singlets for next year.

“At the moment we have five knitters who have been doing a fantastic job who have made more

than previous years, so in order to make even more for next year we are appealing to the community for help and donations of wool,” she says.

A great example of support shown toward Snug as a Bug was the donation of a roll of merino fabric from Levana Textiles in Levin, which has been cut and sewn into individual baby wraps.

If you would like to help Snug as a Bug by knitting or donating wool, call Central Plunket in Blenheim.

Sloan a ‘champion’ Marlborough district councillor Terry Sloan has been handed the advocacy for the Blenheim central business district (CBD) plans, a vision for the future, by Mayor Alistair Sowman.

A report was led by urban design specialist Urbanism Plus, and included public workshops and consultation. The strategy has now received council funding of $500,000 to begin its implementation.

Mr Sowman says Cr Sloan will be the ‘champion’ for this strategy.

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Cr Bagge has already shown she is prepared to strongly debate topics like the Civic Theatre in council.

However, Cr Bagge told The Sun she was totally supportive of Cr Sloan’s appointment and believed the CBD would be better off with two voices in council.

The Urbanism Plus plan was only Terry Sloan one small part of the CBD portfolio, Cr Bagge says.

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Hairdressing champs brought to Blenheim

By Damian George The popular Nelson and Marlborough regional hairdressing competition is being brought to Blenheim for the first time in its 18-year history.

The annual event, run by the Nelson Marlborough Regional Association of Hairdressers, has been staged in Nelson every year since the two associations merged in 1993.

Association vice-president Rochelle Stevenson says she lobbied hard for a change of venue after deciding it was time to bring the competition south.

“We’re bringing quite a big fashion event to Marlborough,” she says.

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The entries will be judged not only on hairdressing, but also on make-up and fashion, Rochelle says.

“There will be some pretty a Cut above: beyond the Fringe hairdresser mickey crazy looking haircuts - it’s all ridgway with one of her clients amy pottinger. mickey about what’s hot and what’s not.” will defend her ‘urban day’ title at next month’s nelson Among the competitors will be marlborough regional hairdressing competition in blenheim. the winner of last year’s appren“It would be fantastic if I did as well as last tice ‘urban day’ section, 20-year-old Blenheim year but I’m in with the bug guns this time, hairdresser Mickey Ridgway.

The Beyond the Fringe hairdresser, competing being in the seniors.”

This year’s event is also likely to include in the senior section this year, says she plans to contestants from Christchurch, as the city is not just “have fun”. holding its own regional competition due to the “I don’t get too stressed out about it; I just go recent earthquakes. in there and have a good time,” she says.

Clara wins Smokefreerockquest

By Celeste Lodewyk Two we ek s ago t he Su n previewed Blenheim teenager and rising musician Clara van Wel, highlighting her climb toward musical stardom, but on Saturday night she rose even higher.

Clara won first place at the 2011 Smokefreerockquest regional final at the Convention Centre, wowing judges with two of her original songs ‘Living a Life’ and ‘Closer’.

Clara also won the Smokefree Award for Women’s Musicianship.

For the 13-year old, this was her first appearance on a Smokefree rockquest stage, and when her name was called out as the final’s winner, Clara says she was left feeling “stunned” and slightly emotional.

“I didn’t think I had a chance at winning, the talent was so high and many of them were bands which had a lot more involved in their performances, but I am really happy to have won,” she says.

The top two place-getters win musical gear from NZ Rockshops and go on to compete for one of six national finalist spots in this year’s Smokefreerockquest.

Rockquest Promotions Founders and Directors Glenn Common and Pete Rainey said from here on the Marlborough finalists would have to work hard and draw on their creativity to make the most of the opportunity Smokefreerockquest offered.

“The bands to play off at the national final in September are chosen from DVDs of their own music.”

Second place went to Down to Funk, made up of Chris Swan, Thornton Church and Corban Church from Marlborough Boys’ College and Robert Riach from Queen Charlotte College.

Down to Funk won the Lowdown Best Song Award, Lee Stuart won the People’s Choice Award and Chris Swan won the Mainz Musicianship Award.

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Re: Queen Charlotte Drive Dear Ed, I feel that I must write in response to your correspondent’s letter in the Wednesday, June 29 edition.

I am not sure how often “Concerned User” uses Queen Charlotte Drive.

Marlborough Roads and their contractors are almost a permanent feature of the road these days. Slips occur frequently (the road has been closed 3 times in the past month or so), and the road near the Grove is reduced to less than one lane due to several areas of subsidence. These slips are attended to without delay, and the road usually reopens within the day. To my knowledge, the ditches have been

cleared twice in the last 6 months, and drainage work is an ongoing issue.

Set this against the fact that Marlborough Roads is to claim $5.2 million from NZTA to help to fix flooding damage to roads in the last year, of which $900,000 was due to storm events in May and June alone.

I a m mor e conc er ne d t hat Marlborough Roads continues to maintain the road as a vital link to Sounds communities, rather than mow the verges to impress the tourists. That can come later, if it stops raining.

Yours sincerely, John Aldridge

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I had to re-read the article several times to make sure that the statement of Jess Monk was as printed - that, after de-sexing and health checking, feral cats would be released back into the wild.

We as a region and a country do not need or want more feral cats - breeding or not - killing our native wildlife.

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When cats get stuck into our native fauna, they are neither selective or humane in the way they kill. They will kill and maim more than they can eat.

I understand it is heartbreaking to put down otherwise healthy animals. But what is the alternative? Plenty of feral cats (de-sexed or not) and little or no native fauna.

If wild dogs were a problem, would the SPCA de-sex them and return them to the wild?

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Harold’s visit delights Linkwater students

Paul and Daphne Radmall are keen members of the Marlborough Poultry Pigeon and Cage Bird Association and are looking forward to Blenheim’s annual Poultry Show on July 8 and 9. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

FRIENDLY VISIT: Harold the Life Education Trust Giraffe gave out Just Juice drinks to the children of Linkwater School last week and the children were so excited by Harold’s visit that they sent in this photograph to The Sun.

Shake a tail feather Annual Poultry Show opens this weekend

By Celeste Lodewyk As organisers gear up for the Marlborough Poultry Pigeon and Cage Bird Association’s annual Poultry Show, The Sun visited committee members Paul and Daphne Radmall to discuss the benefits of owning a flock of chickens.

The couple came from the UK nearly five years ago to purchase their St Leonards Vineyard Cottages business and, with it, they inherited a number of chickens.

At the time they had no idea about looking after them so they went along to one of Marlborough’s Poultry Shows to seek advice.

“The members were very welcoming and gave us a lot of information and support.

We had no previous experience with chickens so it was a steep learning curve for us, but a pleasant one,” Paul says.

After being asked to put his electrician and mechanical skills to use in restoring an incubator bed, Paul decided to join the association.

Although he won’t be displaying his own chooks at this year’s show, he and

Daphne will still be around to talk to anyone wanting to know more about owning chickens.

“We never thought we would ever own chickens, but now we would recommend it to anyone,” he says.

Paul and Daphne have 30 chickens, mainly Wyandottes and a number of Shavers.

Recently, they also purchased some Araucanas, which Daphne says produce the most “beautiful” pale blue-coloured eggs.

“Because we run an accommodation business, it’s nice that we can provide guests with fresh, free range eggs.

“Plus, guests, including children, really enjoy feeding the chickens and collecting eggs. They are definitely fascinating creatures.”

This year will be the 124th annual Poultry Show and will be held on July 8 and 9 at the Riding for Disabled Arena on Taylor Pass Road.

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A hunting life For keen hunter Tony Orman, who releases his 24th book in August, hunting is not about killing, as Damian George finds out.

Avid hunter Tony Orman can spend hours in Marlborough’s mountains tracking and photographing wild animals, but don’t expect him to come back with anything.

The prolific author is due to release his 24th book, A Hunting Life, in August, and it is aimed at setting right what he says is a common misconception about the purpose of hunting.

“Too many books in recent years have been based around killing animals; that’s not what hunting is about,” he says.

“It’s about the total experience. It’s just all about being there, and being up in the mountains. It goes far beyond killing an animal.”

A qualified land surveyor, Tony Tony, who learnt the art of hunting from his father while growing up moved to Blenheim in 1969 to be in Manawatu, says he often heads the Marlborough County Council’s out equipped with his camera, as town planner, and completed the council’s first district planning opposed to his rifle.

“At the end of the day, how many scheme. He moved to Hawke’s Bay animals do you need in a year for to become a teacher in 1971, before your eating and dining needs - a returning to Blenheim to teach at Marlborough Girls’ College from couple a year?

“And if you’re going to shoot an 1974-1979.

Having left the region to enter the animal, the onus is on you to use that animal to the fullest - every practical field of journalism in the 1980s, Tony was offered a position as farm bit is packed out.”

Tony says he might only fire “two editor at the Marlborough Express shots a year”, to keep the deep freeze in 1992, which he fulfilled until he became a freestocked with venison lance journalist in or wild pork.

The rest of the time, “At the end of the the late 1990s.

Tony also has he will spend the day, how many strong views on hours admiring the another of his farare and entertainanimals do you vourite pastimes ing characters he recreational fishencounters. need in a year for -ing - and is criti“One time, I saw cal of the recent three yearling deer your eating and restrictions placed frolicking around on the public’s blue like lambs, chasing dining needs cod fishery. each other as lambs a couple a year?”

“I don’t believe would. I just sat and there was ever a watched them for 20 blue cod problem,” minutes.

“Another real buzz was seeing a he says.

“Science shows that.” native falcon, because there’s so few A campaigner for changes to of them. I was able to get within five outdoor and environmental polimetres of one and photograph it.”

“Those memories stick with you cies since the days of the “Save far longer than any deer you may Manapouri” campaign in 1970, Tony says he is amazed at the athave shot.”

A Hunting Life, Tony says, is not a titude of a lot of ‘outdoors’ people handbook, but rather an account of who appear apathetic to the issues the philospohy and holistic nature of affecting them.

“For 41 years, I’ve been battling hunting to balance out the “absolute political common sense and justice garbage” published recently.

“These books are all about slaugh- on outdoor and conservation. I’ve ter and just a lust to kill, which is just got to the stage where I wonder pretty sick to my ‘is the outdoor public winning?’

“Why doesn’t the average fisherway of thinking.”

“What I find man or hunter stand up for their e n c o u r a g i n g rights?”

There are one million Kiwis who is a lot of the younger guys fish, hunt, tramp and enjoy the in Marlborough outdoors.

“They haven’t yet woken up to the are getting more and more into se- political power they’ve got to call lective hunting, on the Government to put in place, which is really common sense policies.” good.”

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Shortly after, a 22-year-old unemployed man was arrested in relation to an incident in Christchurch on June 3 when he allegedly fled from a taxi without paying.

He was arrested for obtaining by deception.

A 20-year-old female forklift driver was arrested for disorderly behaviour and breaching the liquor ban following an incident in Kaikoura on Thursday night.

Other arrests on Thursday included: a 28-year-old male labourer arrested on a warrant for failing to appear in court; a 17-year-old unemployed man arrested for possession of cannabis; and a 21-year-old unemployed man arrested for driving while suspended.

Cannabis raid A 36-year-old male sickness beneficiary was arrested after a police search of his house found 60 grams of cannabis plant material on Friday morning.

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SURPRISE WIN: Susanne Kesby receives her winning cheque from Noel Templeton of Noel Templeton Optometrists.

After having cataract surgery on her eyes, local woman Susanne Kesby could not wait to drive again so she rushed in and purchased some new glasses at Noel Templeton Optometrists– and won her money back.

Noel Templeton Optometrists ran a promotion for the month of June, giving customers who purchased new frames and lenses the chance to win their money back.

According to staff member Helen Nicholson, Susanne was one of the first customers to come in during the promotion, and was possibly the first entry received.

Susanne had yet to make plans for the cheque she received yesterday, but says it was a welcome surprise.

Mike Walker Mortgages Requiring mortgage finance for your first home or just wanting to refinance your first mortgage at the best deal in the market?

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Matthew’s Mechanical Services • All mechanical work • Competitive prices • Fully qualified, experienced mechanic

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35 Main Street, Blenheim

MAIN STREET MOTORS 55 Main Street, Blenheim

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Same place, same friendly service See us for your next WOF, Motor Registration, Road User Charges, Pre Purchase Inspections Off Dobson Street, Blenheim Open:7.30am-5pm Monday - Friday 8am -12.30 Saturday • Ph (03) 577 9942 •

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$11950 The workshop team: Mark Noad, Geoff Noad and Andrew Bright.

Behind every successful local business is of mechanics benefit from the network’s a supportive community. This is something shared knowledge and information.

“Being part of a smaller group means that Automotive Solutions Blenheim owners Geoff, Mark and Tina Noad are very we can make contact with anyone in the grateful of as they approach their first year network, and if an Automotive Solutions client relocates to Blenheim, they can easmilestone.

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In the workshop Geoff opened its doors at 42 works alongside his son Grove Road on September Mark who will be fully 1 last year.

“The support certified in a month’s time, “The support shown to us shown to us and Andrew Bright who has since we opened has been really positive, especially since we opened 20-years experience in the industry. from clients who followed has been really Together they offer a full us from our previous busipositive” range of automotive repairs ness,” says Tina. and servicing of all makes, Geoff, Mark and Tina are models and “obscure” or one of 40 members in a nationwide network of professional auto- European cars, says Geoff.

“There is not a lot we can’t do,” he says. motive repairers - Automotive Solutions, Automotive Solutions Blenheim also which is dedicated to delivering the highest specialises in WOF, wheel alignments, standard of workmanship and service.

Although their business is independently engine diagnosis, LPG servicing and WOF owned, Geoff, Mark, Tina and their team and is a Kumho tyre shop.

Hassle-free service Don’t get stuck this winter get your batteries checked by the experts at AME

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Our expert and professional technicians (mechanics) here at Automotive Solutions Blenheim are waiting to help you to get, or keep, your vehicles running as smoothly as possible – hassle free!

The Automotive Solutions Group covers the whole country, from the top of the North Island to Invercargill at the bottom of the south Island, so customers can be assured of consistently high service and standards of auto repair - wherever they are in New Zealand.

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Planning a function or event

Winter meetings at Brancott Estate Winery Taking delegates away from their daily work environment has many benefits including avoiding the interruption of daily office activities, space to focus on the agenda and it should help foster good, open communication.

Brancott Estate Winery provides the ideal private space for effective conferencing. The Brancott Lounge has a welcoming environment for meetings, with comfort-

able furnishings and open fire.

Brancott Theatre, with space for 200 delegates, provides an excellent option for product displays while several smaller rooms are available for break-out space. And for those who are looking for a company dinner, you have the choice of the Barrel Hall or private use of the Brancott Estate Winery Restaurant.

The Restaurant is renowned for

serving excellent cuisine and Chef Julie Robinson ensures you appreciate her culinary skills from the fresh cakes and biscuits served at tea breaks to a delicious lunch menu.

A special Brancott Winter Conference Package of $49.00 per person is currently on offer until 30 August 2011 and a complimentary arrival tea and coffee is served to help you start your day in a good, productive way.

Cruise with us It is not difficult to plan a private function or conference when you have the assistance of the crew from Havelock’s BBQ Cat Cruises.

BBQ Cat Cruises provide the ideal setting for any occasion, whether you are planning a birthday, anniversary, work or social function or simply want a casual sunny afternoon out with family and friends.

What makes BBQ Cat Cruises unique is the relaxed and “undisturbed” atmosphere as you cruise through the Pelorus and Kenepuru sounds at a leisurely pace, a great way for you to take in the sights and take some great photos.

What is more, each cruise is 100 percent tailored to suit what you want, including food, f lexible cruise times, transport to and from the BBQ Cat boat, music and table settings.

With a maximum capacity of 40 people onboard, there is plenty of space for small, intimate weddings, conferences, parties and private groups.

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cruise, crew Sandra and skipper Alan take care of the food preparations and can cook a delicious BBQ with the freshest and tastiest ingredients.

There are two toilets onboard, covered and uncovered areas and even a disco light for those who really want to let their hair down, making BBQ Cat Cruises the ideal way to celebrate any occasion.

For more information contact Sandra on 027 248 0583 or 027 522 7228, or alternatively email them through their website – www.bbqcat. com

Planning a Function We can seat up to 120 plan a menu price to suit your budget No Venue Hire Discounts for the first six function bookings in July

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Maataa Waka K i Te Ta u I h u Tr u s t TAMARIKI ORA (Well Child)

• Well Child checks for Tamariki from Birth - 5 years • Parenting Support and Advocacy for Whanau • Home based – Free Service

KEARNEY: Tash & Seamus are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, Jonathon Pieter (9lb 5oz) on 30 June 2011, at 3.27pm at Wairau Hospital. A brother for Georgia, Kate and William. Special thanks to Gwen Costello, Gary Fentiman and all the wonderful staff at Ward one.

ANTENATAL CARE

• Antenatal Support, Education and Advocacy

82 Seymour St, Blenheim • Phone 577 9256

HEYWOOD: Jade and Jamie are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first baby girl, Charlotte Anne Heywood. (7lb 12oz). On June 26th 2011 at 11.21am at Wairau Hospital. Thanks to midwives, and staff on Maternity Ward, and Ward. Special thanks to Marion and to Cathy.

AMOS: Stephen and Shirley-Anne announce with great pleasure the safe arrival of Grace Shoshana (8lbs) – born at home on the 25th of June. A precious gift from God and little sister for Anna, Rebekah, Eden, Shiloh & Charlotte-Rose (pictured).

STAFFORD: Andrew (Jack) and Jo (nee Boock) are proud to welcome with love George William (7lb 3oz) on June 23rd 2011 at Wairau Hospital. Charlotte and Harry are delighted with their new brother. Grateful thanks to Gwen Costello, Dr Melissa Smith and Theatre team, and Paediatric and Maternity Ward Nursing staff.

MCARTNEY: Blair and Emma are over the moon to announce the safe arrival of their second child Sidney Robert Mitchell (8lb 2oz) on July 4th. A baby brother for Emére. Special thanks to our family, Gerry, Melissa and all of the Theatre staff.

COTTON: Damian and Sarah are pleased to announce the speedy but safe arrival of Rosa Elsie Cotton (6lb 1oz) on June 23 2011, at 11.58pm. A new baby sister for Elijah and Hunter. Special thanks to midwives Marion Preston (for delivery) and Angela White (for care) and all the staff on Ward 1. All home and doing well. Photo provided.

TAYLOR: Conway, Kath and big brother Jack are delighted to announce the arrival of little Max Joseph Taylor (9lb). He arrived safely on 20 June 2011 at 11:34pm. A big thank you to midwife Shona and all the Maternity staff. Mum and bubs doing well. Photo provided.

PLEASE NOTE Wairau Hospital Maternity Ward visiting hours are: DAILY at 10am - 12pm and 4pm - 7pm

MuM OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Tash Kearney this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim.

Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

Order your baby photos at the Sun office: 72 High Street, Blenheim

Bride of the Year Photos Come in to the Sun Office (72 High St) to see our collection of photos from Bride of the Year All photos are available to be purchased

“Proudly 100% locally owned and operated” Tel: 03 520 9030, Fax: 03 520 9080, Email: blenheim@newworld-si.co.nz

72 High St, Blenheim

Phone: 5777 868

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community notices

death notices

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations.

For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be prepaid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

PIHEMA, Danny: Passed away, peacefully, at home in Tua Marina, on June 29, 2011. Aged 65 years. Much loved and cherished husband of Helen, much loved father of Taki, Rachel and Boof. A treasured Grandad and great Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Pihema family, PO Box 76, Tua Marina Post Office 7246.

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

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 RDA Learn to ride holiday program 10am - 12.30 $60.00 includes instruction, pony care and games. Contact Alison asouness@yahoo.co.nz Phone 578 5109

Marlborough SPCA Visit our Foxes Island Centre and adopt a friend for life. Public viewing hours 10 - 2pm Tues - Sat Check out www.marlboroughspca.co.nz

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.

The Peoples Market Alabama Road, Sunday 9.00am produce, fruit, eggs, pears. Badges, souvenirs, jewellery, plants, books, paintings, crafts, jam, pumkins, secondhand goods.

Sites $5.00.

X.W.H.S. Ex Wairau Hospital staff from all departments welcome to Mid Winter Dinner. Marlborugh Club. Tuesday 19th July. $28 pp. 11.30am. RSVP 578 6524

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HOUSIAUX, Irene Elizabeth (Betty): (nee Hocquard): On July 2 2011, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village Blenheim. In her 85th year. Dearly loved wife of Dick for 64 years, loving mother and mother-in-law of Barb and Gordon Higgins (Havelock), Ben, Phillip, Richard and Christine, and Diane (all of Australia), treasured Nana Betty of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rest in Peace. Messages to 1/7 Poynter St Blenheim 7201. A Requiem Mass for Betty 9am-4pm / Tue, Thrus 9.30-3pm. will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church Maxwell Rd Hospital Visiting Hours Blenheim at 1.30 pm Thursday July 7 followed by interment at Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30amFairhall Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at the Church on 7.30pm, children under 12 may Wednesday July 6 at 5 pm. visit parents only. Maternity Ward: GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

community services 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

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.

STAPLETON, George Albert: On July 3 2011, in the care of Redwood Lifestyle Village Blenheim. In his 95th year. Much loved husband of the late Claire and father and father-in-law of Neville and Brenda Stapleton (Takapuna), Natalie and Chris Poirot (Christchurch) and David Stapleton and Tricia Hird (Greymouth), loved grandfather of Paul and Sue Stapleton (Otorohanga), Kim Stapleton (Tauranga), Torben Poirot and Erin Anania (Queensland) and Ceisha Poirot and Daniel Burbery (Christchurch), missed by his great grandchildren Zena, JessieLee, Zane, Chelsea and Amber and his great great grandchildren Saphyr, Glaceous, Justice and Chloe. Formerly of Hokitika, RNZAF 1942-45, Stapletons’ Shop Hokitika, NZ Forest Service (Hokitika and Blenheim), DOC (Blenheim), NZ Mussel Farmers’ Assn, Hokitika Cricket Club and Kiwi Football Club, West Coast Rugby and Hockey Representative. Messages to P O Box 110 Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to P O Box 233 Blenheim. A funeral service for George will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim at 1.30 pm Friday July 8 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz WATSON, Kevin Patrick: Passed away, peacefully, on 3 July 2011 at Wairau Hospital. Aged 78 years. Loved husband of Avis, loved father and father-in-law of Yolanda, Julie and Kiringi (Wellington), Steven (England), Gary, and Val (Wellington), dearly loved grandad of Logan and Ryan; Mark; and Megan and loved great grandad of all his great grandchildren. Messages to 114 Redwood St, Blenheim. At Kevin’s request a private service has been held this day.

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

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motorcycles

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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

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Wednesday July 6, 2011

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Vineyard Operator – Awatere Valley A position is available for an experienced Vineyard Operator to join our team of professionals at our Dashwood Vineyard.

Key areas of responsibility will be tractor and machinery operations such as foliar spraying, canopy management, weed control, soil management and harvesting operations, as well as hands on activities such as pruning, irrigation and vineyard repairs and maintenance.

The experienced operator must be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of agrichemical application, preventative maintenance programs and safe operating procedures. A Growsafe certificate and a heavy truck licence will be highly regarded.

You will be required to be flexible with working hours to ensure that the operational requirements of the site are met as necessary. To excel in this role you must be confident in your own ability, possess sound interpersonal and communication skills and contribute positively within a team environment.

If you are committed to a career in Viticulture, have a positive can-do attitude and want to be part of a passionate team in a dynamic company, forward your CV and covering letter to Kim Wilkinson at: Kim.Wilkinson@delegats.co.nz.

PORSE Consultant

As a PORSE Consultant your role is to empower and support people to build and achieve successful, sustainable ‘in-home childcare’ businesses.

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• Be passionate about building strong relationships with a wide spectrum of people and organisations

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Vineyard Workers Wanted Starting As Soon As Possible

Pruners Wrappers Vine Stripping Call Glenn 0274 203 636

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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

PORSE is New Zealand’s leading provider of InHome Childcare and Educator Training for families and people who believe that the first three years of life are the most important.

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situation vacant

40 hours per week

You will also work directly with families seeking ‘In-Home Childcare’ and help them choose either an In-Home Nanny or Educator.

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Therefore, in order to be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a confident communicator and presenter

Sales Team Members Seasonal Dept

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

Hardware Dept

• Be a self-starter, capable of managing your own time, performance and development

• One Part Time Role (Fri & Sat)

• Be understanding and empathetic to the needs of children and their families and work collaboratively with them to ensure the best outcome

We’re looking for experienced Sales people with a passion for Retail.

Ready for an immediate start at our Alabama Road store.

• Be a competent user or Microsoft Office, ie Word & Outlook and have experience using databases to extract and enter information • Enjoy being part of a close-knit, supportive, achievement oriented, and self-managing team within a national organisation.

Full induction training and on-going professional and career development will be provided. An attractive employment package, including a company vehicle will be offered to the successful candidate.

Visit www.PORSE.co.nz and download an application form from our National Staff Vacancies page. Email recruitment@porse. co.nz or phone Michelle on 0800 626 643.

Applications close 8 July 2011. Ref REC00312

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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situation vacant

Careworkers Required AM & PM Shifts We are seeking experienced Careworkers to join our dedicated team within our Hospital Wing.

If you have experience please contact: Jenny Dempsey Ph 577 9990

The Sun

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Wednesday July 6, 2011

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Business Wanted To Buy We are looking to buy an established business in Marlborough up to $1 million.

All correspondence will be in strict confidence.

Please apply in writing to: “Business Opportunity” C/- P O Box 634 Blenheim

for lease

Commercial Leases

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

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

2. HIGH STREET with 13m frontage. 207m2 between NZ Post and QC Pharmacy. Rent Negotiable.

Kimi Hauora Wairau Marlborough Primary Health Organisation Green Prescription Coordinator Fixed Term Position Part Time Flexible Hours 20hrs per week Kimi Hauora Wairau Marlborough PHO is seeking a motivated person to lead and coordinate Green Prescription in Marlborough.

Green Prescription is for people whose health issues relate to their lifestyle and/or who are medically stable.

A Green Prescription is expected to decrease the need for medication or enhance the effects of prescribed medicine through sustained lifestyle changes.

The Coordinator’s interventions are mainly telephone based and rely on the coordinator being able to establish a meaningful relationship with clients, provide effective motivational support, advice and contacts that ensure people benefit fully from their Green Prescription.

The successful applicant will have: • skills and knowledge of physical activities and lifestyle changes • excellent relationships and telephone skills • local contacts and networks • the ability to establish effective working relationships, particularly with General Practices.

The role reports to the Health Promotion Manager and is based at the Marlborough PHO offices in Blenheim.

For more information about the position please contact Amaroa Katu amaroak@ marlboroughpho.org.nz or phone 03 520 6260.

For a copy of the job description or to apply, please contact Margaret Wilson margaretw@marlboroughpho.org.nz or phone 03 520 6200.

Applications close Friday 15 July 2011 at 4pm

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

wanted to buy

Wanted to Buy Classic Leather Furniture for restoration.

Don’t throw out grandma's old leather furniture.

Single couches, lounges, piano stools.

For all enquires call

Ken and Jude Ph 027 577 4343 or 03 577 6646 public notice

Bethsaida Retirement Village Open Day - Sunday 10th • 11am - 3pm • Rest home vacancies available now • Light refreshments available

Blenheim Community Constable Senior Constable Russ Smith with Amy Cannon (left) and Maureen O’Connell.

Christchurch families kept warm by Blenheim generosity

By Celeste Lodewyk More support for earthquake affected families in Christchurch has poured out of Blenheim this week in the form of woollen clothing, toys and blankets.

Around 60 members from the Marlborough Federation of Women’s Institutes have been working hard over the past three months to put together a large amount of woollen items to be sent to New Brighton, a coastal suburb of Christchurch.

The items have been received

by Blenheim Police Senior Constable Russ Smith and will be

delivered free of charge by TNL Freighting to Senior Sergeant Roy Appley from New Brighton Police Station who will in turn distribute them amongst the community.

According to Federation President Maureen O’Connell, there is a huge need for warm clothing and blankets in New Brighton.

“We were told this was one area in desperate need of hats, scarves, blankets and children’s woollen clothing, especially now it is winter and many still do not have heating in their homes,” she says.

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Outside chance for some backs It is not an unusual situation for an All Blacks selection panel to be in - deciding which of a raft of outside back options does not make the cut.

Assuming Graham Henry and his offsiders opt for five outside backs when they announce their first All Blacks squad of the year next week, there are quite possibly three different sets of wingers he could choose.

In World Cup year, Henry has stated he wants to stick with the tried and trusted, a welcome relief for All Blacks followers who have witnessed some baffling selections in four-yearly cycles.

But just who is deemed ‘experienced’? Joe Rokocoko,

with 68 tests and 46 tries to his name, certainly is. But he is far away New Zealand’s most seasoned winger.

He is followed by fellow Fijian flyer Sitiveni Sivivatu, who has chalked up a surprising 43 test matches since his debut in 2005.

On experience, these two wingers would be joined by Wellington’s Cory Jane, with 22 tests, but this trio is unlikely.

Rokocoko, though reliable, is not as clinical a finisher as he was, Sivivatu has been hampered by injuries, and Jane has been out of sorts.

It is possible none of those three will make the squad.

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of Zac Guildford - the best New Zealand winger in the competition - and Sean Maitland certainly would. They could be joined by Hosea Gear, though he too has not found his best form this year, and this trio would carry alarmingly low test experience.

Other names to throw into the hat include Rene Ranger, Lelia Masaga, and the injured pair of Isaia Toeava and Israel Dagg, who has played on the wing for the All Blacks.

Could the three wingers come from this group, bearing in mind Jane can also play fullback?

It will, as ever, be fascinating to see which way the selectors go.

Mud and frost no barrier for local riders

Evan Wadsworth continues to lead on points in the MX1 and MX2 classes and has now also taken the lead in the King of the Flat Tracks Senior class, while his brother Brad Wadsworth holds onto his second placing in the MX2 class, and Mark Noad is tied on points with Andrew Rudd in third.

More local names top the MX1 points table with Blenheim rider Andrew Rudd moving from third to second in the MX1 class and Moston Wadsworth takes over third place.

In the National 125 class Paul Pudney improved in his Round One third placing to sit in second, while Steve Lange continues to lead the Enduro class from Aaron Boon and Chris Matthews.

Local girl Yvette Hagen has again proved unstoppable after holding on to her first placing in the Ladies class while Stacey Cleaver moves from third to fourth.

Steve Lange features again in first place in the 35-44 Vets while Moston Wadsworth continues his lead in the 45+ Vets followed by

Brian Wells in second and Chris Matthews in third.

In the younger groups Jack Dalton improved on his Round One’s performance, moving from second to first in the 8-11-years class, and Jackson Simmons moved up several places in the Junior 15-16-years to sit in third.

Isaac Godsiff featured two second placings, in the King of the Flat Track Junior class and the 12-14-years (125cc). Adrian Tennant reached was another local rider who made third place in the 12-14-years (125cc) class.

Spikers clinch title >voLLeybaLL Wayward Spikers have taken out the Marlborough Volleyball Club’s Winter League A-grade title, downing Fairweathers’ Magnum 2-1 in a thrilling final on Thursday night.

Down 0-1 following the first set, Magnum stormed back to claim the second set 25-12 and ignited

hopes of a come-from-behind win.

But the Spikers held their nerve to clinch the deciding set 25-23, handing them the title.

In the playoff for third, Woodbourne Cannons came back from a first set deficit to get past Picton’s Flamin Mongrels 2-1.

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Woodbourne had earlier defeated 5th-placed Marlborough Boys’ College to book a place in the playoff match.

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By Celeste Lodewyk Round two of the 2011 Fairweathers Flat Track Series kicked off to a chilly start but despite the frosty and muddy conditions, riders still managed to put their best tyres forward and put on an action packed show for the crowd on Sunday.

Hosted by the Wadsworth Property at Northbank, around 90 riders took part, building on their points from the previous round.

The third round will be held this Sunday at Brownlees Property, 5km south of Havelock.

Still taking day entries for the marlborough’s brad Wadsworth digs into the mud as he accelerates event, so for more information visit out of a corner at sunday’s round two of 2011 Fairweathers Flat www.mmcc.co.nz track series at Northbank. brad sits in second place in the mX2 class.

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Marlborough stalwart Wellington-bound

By Damian George Local stalwart Betty Batty will leave the sun of Marlborough for the wind of Wellington on Monday, nearly 70 years after she moved to the region from Nelson.

Betty, who moved to Blenheim with her first husband Harry at the end of the second World War, is set to leave for the capital to live with her daughter because of diminishing eye sight.

“I’ve lived here for a long time.

It is a little bit sad because I’d made a lot of friends here,” Betty says.

“But the time has come.”

The 85-year-old has been an everpresent figure in the Marlborough community and only stood down from her role on the Blind Foundation last year.

She currently is unable to see out of one eye, and has just 30 percent vision in the other.

“I had an operation which regained a little bit of my sight, so I decided to put something back into it,” Betty says.

Her work with the foundation, where she was heavily involved with its social committee, is far from the only community service she has put her efforts into.

Her first venture into the volunteer world was on the Seymour Street Kindergarten committee, where she was president for two years.

She then joined the St John Nursery Division and became a girl guide at the age of 40.

With both Harry, who she was married to for 35 years, and late second husband Doug [1981-2004], involved with the Marlborough RSA, Betty decided to join the Women’s Section in 1981.

She later became vice-president and received a Long Service Certificate, but it was for other reasons she became better known.

“I worked, which wasn’t the regular thing,” she says.

“My life was a little bit different to some of them.”

Betty was one of the original workers at Innes House - the former Marlborough Girls’ College boarding house - cooked at the former Bursill Rest Home [now Aberleigh Rest Home] and ran the cafeteria at Lane Walker Rudkin Marlborough Lingerie.

In 1980, she founded PALS [Parents Alone and Lonely Singles] to help local women get out into the community.

“I think I realised being a widow, there were a lot of people out there who needed a group of people to go out with. It was hard for women to go out on their own back then.”

Betty also joined the Marlborough Citizens Advice Bureau in 1979.

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Bon voyage: Prominent community figure Betty Batty is farewelled with an afternoon tea on Monday.

Betty is moving to Wellington after nearly 70 years in Blenheim.

Betty has raised six children, and welcomed 16 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

She says it will be hard to leave her home.

“It’s just that I’ve been here off

and on for 65 years, and brought my family up here, and I’ve got to know a lot of different people.”

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