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It has been eight years since Blenheim man Jaden Knight was wrongly jailed for the 2003 arson of a Foxton Hotel, but for his parents Neroli and Peter Edwards, their fight against injustice will be ongoing. More page 2.

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Jaden and Phillip were set separate From Page 1. Neroli and Peter are cur- trial dates. Phillip was acquitted and rently in Perth, Australia attending the found not guilty of setting the fire in annual Justice International Conference August 2006, and Jaden’s charge of which runs from March 8-11. aiding and abetting as party to arson A first for Australia, this event brings was dismissed in February 2007. together international and national experts Believing their son was innocent in justice, forensic science, law, law from the beginning, Neroli and Peter enforcement, criminal psychology and had fought the Justice system by carcriminology who have been involved in rying out their own investigation in both prosecutions and exonerations. order to prove Jaden’s and Phillip’s One key note speaker at this conference innocence. is New Zealand’s David Bain who is “We had to engage a private investispeaking publicly for the first time about gator, an expert witness on identificahis experience. tion and source information from the Others include Lindy Chamberlain- fire service ourselves. Creighton, whose baby “What we found daughter Azaria famously was that in the disappeared near Alice “We are so very sad courtroom the prosSprings, Dr Rubin ‘Hurecution do not rely ricane’ Carter, an American that a justice system on firm evidence Jaden Knight was wrongly jailed for nine and boxer who was wrongly con- we naively believed and the truth to a half months following the arson of a Foxton victed of a triple homicide show guilt, they use hotel in 2003. and Betty Anne Waters, in can be so flawed, every trick of stage family at his office in parliament, making an American pub waitress management, bold who put herself through law and I find myself theatrics and manipula- Jaden the first in NZ to have received this school to exonerate her jailed tion of any evidence form of apology. repeating; what a Following the apology, Neroli and Peter brother. to convince a jury that Of particular interest to waste of time!” their version of events is discussed with the minister about having Neroli and Peter will be a the only one to believe,” a separate commission introduced to NZ, similar to Western Australia’s Criminal discussion on the Criminal Neroli said. Case Investigation Commission in Western “We are so very sad that a justice system Case Investigation Commission. “We need someone outside of the justice Australia, something they are campaigning we naively believed in can be so flawed, to have introduced to NZ. and I find myself repeating; what a waste system to deal with cases similar to Jaden’s, but Mr Power dismissed it saying he didn’t Jaden and his friend Phillip Johnston were of time! both convicted and sentenced to six years’ “A waste of time and money, a waste think it was the right thing to do for NZ. “We have never been involved in criminal jail, of which they served nine and a half of three years in two young lives and all months before being released on bail and avoidable if some Police had just done a fair law before so we have had to learn so much granted a retrial by the Court of Appeal. and proper job from the start,” Peter added. throughout our journey with Jaden. “This is why we are strong advocates for The retrial began January 6, 2006 but a Last May marked the end of Jaden’s seven mistrial was ruled after three days after the and a half year battle when he was awarded anyone in a similar situation and are pushing for a commission to be introduced to Police prosecution “found” a file of persons compensation. of interest that should have been released Former Justice Minister Simon Power NZ, a big reason for us to attend the Justice to the defense counsel before the first trial. also personally apologised to Jaden and his International Conference,” Neroli said.

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mussel festival The Havelock Mussel Festival is on next Saturday, March 17, between 10am and 6pm. The festival includes mussel industry competitions, food demonstrations, music and local wine. Advanced tickets; from $10 to $25, children under 5 are free, family passes are $50, are available from Floorpride Civic Theatre, Havelock Info Centre, Blenheim New World, Take Note- Picton, Blenheim & Picton i-Sites, New World Nelson, Nelson i-Site. Gate sales are $5 dearer. Buses go from Blenheim, starting at 9.15am. visit www.tdtasman. co.nz.

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shave and cut: scott palatchie, amanda sinclair, leanne palatchie and callum macdonald gearing up for the shave marlborough event this month.

Negotiations are still continuing between management at The Warehouse Pharmacy in Blenheim. There will be a clearer picture very soon of the next step for the pharmacy, which will be closing its doors as a pharmacy under The Warehouse company.

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk “It’s just hair, it will grow back.” Callum (Boom) MacDonald is nervously anticipating the Shave Marlborough event at the end of this month, as he will be shaving his head, beard and possibly his eyebrows. “If I get enough sponsorship money I might be persuaded to lose the eyebrows, much to the annoyance of some people,” he jokes. He began growing his hair three years ago and his beard last year. “It was something different to do and at least I can tell my kids that their dad was cool once,” he jokes. Callum is one of a growing number of people who are signing up to shave their heads, an event organised by local couple Leanne and

Scott Palatchie for March 31. The couple organised their first shave-off event last year in support of the Cancer Foundation where Scott had his head shaved. But Leanne says this year she won’t just be watching, she will be participating by having her own pony tail cut off after nine years of growing her hair. Leanne will also be joined by friend Amanda who will also have her pony tail cut off. “We have organised it in a way that it’s not as daunting for women to take part, so instead of shaving their heads they can have their pony tails cut off,” Leanne says. The Shave Marlborough event has already been met with immense community support. The Clubs of Marlborough have generously

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New lifter proves popular with tradies Blenheim business Accessman Blenheim has introduced a new piece of machinery to its range, a new generation of environmentally conscious work platforms that is the first of its kind in New Zealand. Accessman and Nifty Lift are proud to announce the latest in a revolutionary line of machinery -- Hybrid Technology Self Propelled Knucklebooms. The ‘4x4 HR17 Hybrid Self Propelled Knuckleboom’ arrived in Blenheim early February and already there has been a lot of interest, say owners Colin and Jenny. “The feedback from users has been really positive,” says Colin. Accessibility to tall structures and tight spaces such as in the wineries and high buildings for maintenance or painting can be made quicker, easier, safer and more cost effective by using this machine. It is specifically designed for those hard to reach spots, little interference to its surroundings and is also environmentally friendly. What makes this machine appealing is its ability to become ‘zero emission’, making it ideal for inside use or in any environment, while offering a clean and quiet solution to your access requirements.

On Hybrid power the machine allows the electric motor to automatically assist the diesel engine when required (e.g. a steep slope climb) boosting the overall power available. At all other times the electric motor channels the excess power from the diesel engine back to the batteries, storing it for when it’s needed the most. This in turn allows the machine to work off a much smaller diesel engine, resulting in a lower fuel consumption. Its unique SiOPS safety system and ToughCage technology is another exciting feature, preventing injury if an operator is for any reason pushed against the cage controls. “SiOPS eliminates sustained involuntary operation of the machinery by shutting itself down and stopping machine movement, which is a really important aspect of its design,” Colin says. The new ToughCage technology is an impact resistant composite base and larger cross-section steel cage which gives extra strength and durability, protecting the operator and reducing the risk of damage to the cage. For more information about the 4x4 HR17 Hyrbid Self Propelled Knuckleboom contact Colin and Jenny at Accessman Blenheim.

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The Kathmandu Adventure Series at Anakiwa is part of Outward Bound’s 50th anniversary celebrationns. Former Outward Bound students and budding or serious adventure racers are being invited to take part, happening on March 31. Competitors can team up into pairs to compete in the race which includes mountain biking, kayaking, trail running and simple navigation. To find out more or to register, go to www.kathmanduadventure.co.nz

new cafe soon at mitre 10 Columbus Café is coming to Mitre 10, with the grand opening on Saturday March 24. The same staff will be running the new café at the existing site, with a fresh new look and menu. The last day of business for Mitre 10’s current café will be this Sunday.

youtHs to benefit A total of 9616 training places will be available in 2012 for 16 and 17 year olds under the Government’s Youth Guarantee Scheme. The Government is investing more than $100 million in the Youth Guarantee Scheme in 2012, which encompasses fees-free tertiary places at levels 1-3 for 16 and 17 year olds, and Trades Academies.

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Blenheim Toyota scoops top award “...it means we have had high levels of customer satisfaction.” - Craig McDermid.

blenheim Toyota’s craig Mcdermid is all smiles after receiving the new Vehicle excellence cup at last fridays awards ceremony held in australia. The ceremony coincided with the release of Toyota’s new camry.

By Christina McDonald Blenheim Toyota has scooped one of the top awards at the New Zealand Toyota award ceremony held in Australia. CEO Craig McDermid and his team received the New Vehicle Excellence Cup. First presented in 1991, the award is based on all aspects of new vehicle sales, including selling over the allocated target and customer satisfaction. Every buyer of a new Toyota is given a survey by Toyota New Zealand to let distributors know what customers think of each dealership. – “it means we have had high levels of customer satisfaction.” While the award came as a big surprise, Mr McDermid said it shows

success can be achieved in hard times. “I’m very proud of the team, it’s a big effort, especially in a particularly hard year when stock had been hard to come by with the Japanese earthquake and stock supplies were affected by floods in Thailand.” He said it was a great acknowledgment for the staff that a rural dealership can achieve a national award. Mr McDermid’s son Scott, who is Blenheim Toyota’s new and used vehicle sales manager, was also officially awarded his Advanced Diploma of Management. The diploma, achieved through the Australian Institute of Management, was sponsored by Toyota Finance and took two years to complete. Mr McDermid said his sales team were “pretty stoked” when they found out. “Nothing happens in a new vehicle franchise until you sell a car. Everything hinges on selling.” The sizeable trophy will have “pride of place” at the reception area.

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Main sT projecT Sources close to The Sun say the development opposite Burger King is on again, with the initial developer. The old Water Dynamics site has been on the drawing board for more than twelve months. Tenants rumoured to occupy the site are a restaurant, liquor store and one other tenant.

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The estate of Arthur Harrison has still not been resolved. Arthur Harrison was 96 when he died in a November 2009 house fire, leaving his personal wealth to the Canterbury Museum. A distant relative is contesting the will. His wealth includes $10 million and multiple Blenheim properties, one being the old Smith City site in Scott St. The hearing is before the courts, but because of the Christchurch earthquake it has been delayed says Public Trust spokesperson Brent Woodhead. He and late wife June Harrison had no children.

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Vacant premises in the Farmers Centre Point Mall, have seen some of those tenants filling the empty shop spaces in the CBD. Chocolate Shoppe has moved to the site next to the National Bank on High St, previously Kodak Photo Shop. Mayflower Florist moved to Maxwell Rd opposite Harvey Normans recently and Phoenix Framing moved to Urban Hair in Maxwell Rd. The old smith city Market building on scott st is still not occupied.

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Engagement ring lost during kayak By Annabelle Latz Corey Rowlings left behind a sentimental symbol during his epic six day kayak effort in the Marlborough Sounds recently, in a bid to raise money for Marlborough St John. He paddled into Havelock last Thursday, after five nights and six days on the water and in the bush from Anakiwa. His third day was the most memorable, not just because it was the longest and he almost capsized twice, but also because he lost his engagement ring. “I felt it wasn’t there that evening, and looked down and thought oh bummer!” Corey’s partner Stella came to meet me at Titirangi Bay that evening. “Stella said she’d rather have me standing there without the ring, than not have me standing there at all.” That day had involved nearly nine hours on the water, paddling around Cape Jackson and Cape Lambert. “The word capsize went through my head far too many times, I almost went under twice!” Corey’s daily progress of the trip could

be followed on line, with the loan of a Spot Tracker, local man Ben McAlpine lent him, which Corey was very grateful for. “It was a great personal challenge, after last February when Stella was injured when swimming in the Sounds, and St John were so good to us.” So far Corey has raised $1550 for Marlborough St John, and his donation link will be open for another few weeks. To help Corey out, visit www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/ coreyrawlings/ He said the mental preparation and recovery was just as much a challenge as the physical preparation. “The blisters are settling down, but I’m finding out about mental recovery, and my mind keeps going back to the trip.” He loved spending time with his camera lens and the wild life like turtles, seals, octopus, stingrays and bird life. Corey also commented on what fantastic form the DOC huts were in, and the clean see no rinG: Corey rawlings lost his engagement ring in the water while kayaking around the state of the beaches. Marlborough sounds . “There was hardly a spec of rubbish.”

Blenheim artist remembers Mt Erebus disaster Shirley O’Connor will be sharing a family journey of tragedy and grief, through art. She will be expressing the aftermath of the Mt Erebus disaster of November 1979, which claimed the lives of 257 people, including Shirley’s husband Ian and brother Ronnie, through art. The Blenheim artist with her eldest daughter were successful in the ballot to participate in the commemorative visit to Mt Erebus on February 16

last year. This journey was to bring a sense of relief and understanding of that tragic event of 1979. As a pictorial record of this journey, Shirley - working from her studio in Blenheim has painted 15 watercolours, the body of this work being this exhibition which will be held at the Saffron Gallery of Art, 300 Hilton Highway, Timaru from Friday 16th March to 20th April 2012, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

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Correct Wine Festival date Dear Ed, I draw your attention to a mistake in the front page story in The Sun of Feb 29th about the Wine and Food Festival. The Festival has not been going for 29 years and in fact has been going for only 28 years. This is a mistake that has been ongoing since an over zealous organiser way back sneaked it up from the 20th to the 21st festival because they wanted a better promotional angle. Refer to page 226 of the Marlborough Celebrating 150 years, a second edition of which is soon to be released, for the Festival facts.. It is time that the Wine and food Com-

mittee actually got them right. It is all documented in written fact and local accountant Bob Marks has written about it as part of the Fundraiser for the Civic Theatre. Malcolm Aitken was also heavily involved. I also covered the 1st festival as a photographer for the Marlborough Express and that was February 1985. Work it out! I do so detest it when new comers to the area try to change historical fact to suit themselves. Good luck with the Friday Sun. Graham H. Brooks Renwick.

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will be less than average Autumn prediction for Marlborough, according to the NIWA National Climate Centre: A mature La Niña event in the tropical Pacific should be gone by Easter. Autumn, March to May, indicates cooler than usual seas around New Zealand, and a somewhat stormy Tasman Sea. Lower pressures than normal are expected over the Tasman Sea for March to May as a whole, resulting in more frequent northeast winds than usual. Autumn temperatures are likely to be average or below average. Rainfall is likely to be normal or above normal. Soil moisture levels are projected to be normal or above normal.

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What is the one thing SUN readers would be surprised to know about you? Having the group LMFAO as a favourite band. Check them out! What is next on your wishlist? The Harlequins rugby team to win this year’s rugby championship.

Saturday Bus Services The Blenheim bus service is expanding to provide a Saturday morning service. Starting on Saturday 3 March, this new service will operate from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm over existing Blenheim routes, as detailed in the timetable below. Copies of the new timetable can be obtained from the Council office, Marlborough District Library or directly from the bus driver. A copy can also be downloaded from Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz Any enquires should be directed to David Craig at Council, Ph: 03 520 7400. Key:

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Old boat sheds in the Picton Marina are being demolished.

Boat sheds demolished

Old boat sheds in the Picton Harbour are being demolished as part of a fourstage redevelopment. P r oje c t s M a n a ge r fo r Po r t Marlborough Rose Prendeville said the boat sheds were built in the mid1960s, which makes them around 50 years old. “It was getting to the stage where we had to stop using them; they just had to come down.” The 38 sheds are owned by Port Marlborough and were leased to individuals, who “have been aware for a number of years that redevelopment of the marina was imminent”. The boat sheds are not being replaced.

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The boat shed removal is part of stage two, although stage three will also see a further block of boat sheds removed. Ms Prendeville said stage two should be finished by spring and also involves expansion of the western edge of the marina basin, realignment of the marina roadway, installation of a water-side pedestrian boardwalk and construction of three new jetties. Port Marlborough is currently in consultation with Council, groups and neighbours regarding stage three, but some of the plans include a new toilet block, continuation of the boardwalk and a new launching ramp.

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Countdown, Seymour St Seymour Square Clubs of Marlborough, Hutcheson St 39 Nelson St 35 Colemans Rd 29 Ward St Ashwood Park, Middle Renwick Rd 57 McLauchlan St Cnr Old Renwick Rd and Waipuna St Dodson Brewery, Lansdowne St 43 Budge St Riversdale 4 Square, 101 Budge St 31 Lucas St 3 Stuart St 68 Stephenson St Lister Court, 16 Francis St Countdown, Seymour St

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MF 1.30 1.31 1.33 1.35 1.37 1.39 1.40 1.42 1.44 1.46 1.48 1.49 1.50 1.55 1.56 1.58 1.59

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Countdown, Seymour St Seymour Square Clubs of Marlborough, Hutcheson St 151 Scott St 21 Ida St Mitre 10 Mega, Alabama Rd 118 Alabama Rd Countdown, Redwoodtown 153 Weld St 133 Hospital Rd 165 Hospital Rd 183 Redwood St 98 Wither Rd 54 Wither Rd 36 Wither Rd 18 Wither Rd Wairau Hospital 90 Howick Rd 65 Alabama Rd Bethsaida, Litchfield St Guide Hall, 36 Eltham Rd 4 Eltham Rd Countdown, Seymour St

MS 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.05 9.06 9.09 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.23 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29

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Town gardeners brighten Blenheim Story and photo by Stephanie Choate Julie Murphy leans over a bed of snowy white and soft pink geraniums in Pollard Park, rapidly plucking dead blossoms with deft gloved fingers. A pile of faded blossoms, fallen leaves, and clippings fills a nearby tractor, as a group of gardeners toil in the continual task of keeping Blenheim’s parks beautiful. Murphy has worked in the town gardens for nearly 25 years, part of the eight-person team behind the vibrant flowers and shady lawns of Seymour Square and Pollard Park. “It’s all a team effort,” she said. “Working in a team with talented gardeners is a great advantage.” The gardeners put more than 30,000 annuals in the ground each year in two plantings. As winter frosts begin to claim the summer blooms in April, they will uproot them and fill the beds with violas, calendulas, poppies and pansies. Murphy said she likes the fresh start of a new season. “My favorite part is probably ripping out the old flowers and starting over. It’s nice to get a change,” she said.

Marlborough District Council gardeners Julie Murphy (left) and Gavin Smith work in the flowerbeds at Pollard Park.

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Murphy said the parks provide a refuge where residents can come to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. “It’s peaceful, it’s pretty, it’s private,” she said, gazing down to the willow-lined stream at Pollard Park, where two young children were tossing bits of bread to paddling ducks. “It’s a really good place.”

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- weekend event guide Friday 9 March Framingham harvest concert 2012 Celebrate the beginning of Harvest, at 19 Conders bend Road, Renwick, Blenheim 6.30 - 11.00pm. Eastern and The Dead Parrots providing some of the entertainment Sea Film Festival 7pm at Ecoworld. A film festival show of student documentaries throughout the year, showcasing the science, conservation, and love of the sea. Entry is by a gold coin donation. The Secret Garden Music by Frenzie

SaTurday 10 March Multicultural Festival In Pollard Park, Blenheim from 11am – 4pm. Celebrate cultural diversity and race relations awareness, Ph (03) 5796410 Millennium art Gallery 10.30am – 12 noon. Free Entry Photography and film about the art of facial ta moko. Featuring entertainment for children of all ages: Music, lots of activities, special guest author/illustrators and artists Blenheim Scottish country dancing Trial afternoon 1.30pm – 3pm – Whitney Street School Hall. All welcome

ulysses club 10am for coffee and catch up at Shelly’s Café, The Vines Rapaura Road. Boot Sale 8am – 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park on Grove Rd redwood Market 8am – noon. Redwoodtown carpark Taste Marlborough Saturday Market 9am – 1pm in The Forum – Ethic food, local produce, arts, crafts and jewellery Waitaria Bay (Kenepuru Sound) classic Tri Plus A fun opportunity for individuals, families and groups - 3km kayak, 4km bike, 4km run plus 50m swim. Obstacle course for kids under 14, social dance evening with spot prizes and much more, email dianneandjohn@silkweb.net.nz or ph Dianne or John on 03 5734420 to find out more St Mary’s School Gala 10am - 2pm, 3 Stephenson Street, Blenheim for more information phone Tracy 021 487903 Lenny’s irish Pub Havelock - 8pm – 12am – music by The Cutting Wren Le café London Quay, Picton 8pm – music by Nikita Tu-Bryant with The Ed Zuccollo Trio dog Point/Logan Brown classic Kiwi Picnic 12 noon at Dog Point Vineyard, $175 per person, over 18yrs only, ph 03 5728294.

New rule change for Give Way starts soon Practice online with eDrive A new interactive module has be en launched to help people practice the new Give Way rules, and can be accessed at www.giveway.co.nz. The rules will change as of 5am on the 25th March. eDrive Solutions have built an interactive online practice tool, which is designed to assist people to understand the rules easily, and test themselves on the change. It is freely available to all New Zealanders, and is supported by NZTA and ACC, as well as Bridgestone, Suzuki and BP. Cards with more information and the URL can be picked up at any BP Connect store. The practice scenarios show real-life intersection scenes filmed in Hamilton, and the user sits behind a virtual dashboard, from where they make their decision on how they would act in a given

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Vintage Farm Machinery 10am – 3pm at Brayshaw Vintage Farm. Tours available - Phone 579 4397

Sunday 11 March Beach clean-up in Picton 9.30am start – meet at the foreshore playground; Waikawa Bay playground; Rarangi meet at community Centre on Rarangi Rd; Wairau Bar meet at Wharf. Phone Shelly 572 9783 or register at seaweek.org.nz rail Sail Picton Foreshore 10am – 4pm – miniature train and yachts Sunday Market Queen Street carpark 9am – 2pm. Something for everyone. Phone 578 7918

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encourage new drivers to get plenty of practice. Robert Isler, CEO of eDrive Solutions says the road toll in New Zealand is simply too high and his goal is to make a difference. He and his daughter Nadine Isler head up the project, with a goal of making New Zealand’s roads safer for everyone.

Commerce Commission Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income Disputes Tribunal Financial Dispute Resolution Insolvency & Trustee Service Office of the Ombudsmen The Banking Ombudsman Telecommunication Dispute Resolution To register for the day please contact: Elaine Duff Ph: 029 770 4177 Email: elaine.duff@mca.govt.nz Kitty Bennett Ph: 04 474 2692 Email: kitty.bennett@mca.govt.nz

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Friday March 9, 2012

National Fieldays charging ahead

Exhibition sites are nearing full occupancy for the 44th New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays. A total of 98% of all sites at Fieldays have been acquired by agricultural related businesses, who understand the significance of exhibiting at the iconic event. Outdoor agricultural sites are 99% occupied and the sought-after indoor Mystery Creek Pavilion is fully subscribed. The popular Kiwi’s Best Marquee situated within this area is completely sold out with companies

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showcasing their quality food and beverage products. In addition to these quality food sites, celebrity chefs will demonstrate delicious ways to use exhibitors’ premium products in the Kiwi’s Best Kitchen Theatre. Other areas of interest during Fieldays include the pioneering Ag Art Wear and Innovation competitions. The Ag Art Wear wearable arts competition is currently seeking talented designers to construct extremely creative and unique garments derived from rural products.

The Innovation Competition powered by the University of Waikato, is also searching for innovative entries. The supreme Innovation award, the esteemed Golden Standard, recognises backyard agricultural inventions or improvements which have the potential to enhance farming practices. New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays will be held 13-16 June 2012 at Mystery Creek south of Hamilton.

Marlborough’s natural features and landscapes are changing By Annabelle Latz Rural Marlborough has its fair share of challenges just like the rest of rural New Zealand, but is in a good position to cope with them. “The community I’m working with is very proactive,” said Michael Bennett, Federated Farmers Regional Policy Advisor for Marlborough, West Coast, Nelson, Golden Bay and North Canterbury. He has been involved with the rural Marlborough community for three months now, a change of scene from Southland, and his first impressions of this region have been positive. He said people are proactive, pragmatic and sensible, which comes down to strong leadership, both from local council and the farming community. The biggest project on his agenda so far has been the Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes, a section of the Resource Management Act which often causes confusion and heated discussions. Michael said landscapes are constantly changing due to differing farming methods. “Land use has always changed, and always will.” He said good communication is a vital tool for land users and local bodies, so decisions can be made regarding what natural features and

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The troublesome Moth Plant is in flower in Blenheim at the moment. With toxic properties, and the natural aggression to choke nearby vegetation, bio security officers at Marlborough District Council want to destroy them now. Bio security officer of plants Rob Simons said the officers have looked at all known sites in Blenheim, and will now carry on to the surveillance phase. “We check down wind from known sites, where we often find new plants.” The plant will start to produce seeds very soon, so need to be destroyed before this happens. “We will destroy them free of charge, just ring us up and we will come around.” If you see a moth plant on your property, please call 574 2300, and ask for a bio security officer.

Spray misuse investigated Zespri will test every kiwifruit orchard in the country to ensure desperate growers have not misused sprays to try to save their vines from the devastating Psa-V disease. With the kiwifruit harvest due to begin in a few weeks, Kiwifruit Growers president Neil Trebilco urged growers to voluntarily tell the industry if they had used products wrongly or without approval. Some had come forward. Psa has mostly affected the Zespri Gold kiwifruit variety and has now contaminated about 30 per cent of the industry’s orchards, largely in the Bay of Plenty.

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Friday March 9, 2012

Taupo Iron Man cancelled

Lets plan for Marlborough’s future By Annabelle Latz It was food for thought earlier this week when Marlborough’s future was the topic of a breakfast conversation. Mayor Alistair Sowman spoke at the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday; ‘Making the most of Marlborough, rethinking the region’s future.’ He said the future is all about being creative to seek out the talent and opportunities that are here, in the form of people, groups, and industry. “It’s about building on our strengths and being innovative.” Marlborough is made up of many small businesses, and it is key to have the ability to network together. “It’s about value, not volume.” Quality tourism, ensuring Marlborough is clean, safe, and affordable for young people through to ageing populations, looking after the ecosystems, holding good relationships with the primary industries, and keeping up quality education, are topics Alistair touched on.

death notices STOCKDALE, Richard (Dick): On Monday March 5 2012, peacefully, at Aberleigh Village. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Ethel, much loved father and father-in-law of Liz and Mac, Angela and John and Pop to Gordon and Beryl, Owen and Raylene, Murray and Mary-Anne. A loved Grandad and Grandpop of Daniel and Nicole, Stacey and the late Phillip; Nigel and Stuart, Lisa and Erin and great grandad of Elisabeth, Gus and Rex, Quinn, Kaizer, and Megan. Messages to 2/14 Carvell St Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to P O Box 467 Blenheim 7240. Special thanks to the staff at Aberleigh Village for their care and support of Dick. A funeral service for Dick will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts , 1.30 pm Friday March 9, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Heartbreaking for Blenheim athlete Mother Nature put a spanner in the spokes of the Iron Man competitors at last weekend’s Taupo Iron Man. Steve Smith from Blenheim never got to complete his third event, as it was cancelled due to stormy conditions. “The organisers made the right call.” But that didn’t stop his devastation. “It was heartbreaking, it was a real

disaster.” A half Iron Man event took place on the Sunday instead, which Steve said his heart was not really in, but he still completed in a very credible time of 6hr.11min. “It was mentally hard, after all the training for the Iron Man and all the sacrifices over the past months.” He’s not sure yet whether he will train for another Iron Man, “You have to get yourself mentally right.”

He also talked about the importance the town’s centre played, and the importance of planning its future. “Our quality of life is remarkable. The regional economy needs to be smart to bring everything together, with successful businesses that are helping people in the community.”

Deaths this week Rae Dundas William Adams, March 4, 2012 Nora Biggs, March 5, 2012 Gary Raymond Croad, March 1, 2012 (Capt) John Desmond Ford, February 29, 2012 William (Bill) Duncan Holmes, February 28, 2012 Rangi Te Wehenga Joseph (Luke), February 29, 2012 Andrew (AJP or Andy) James Patrick McKay, March 3, 2012 Bevan (Bev) Rex Palmer, March 2, 2012 Doreen Scott (Hall), March 4, 2012 Clifton (Cliff) Keith Tuckwell, February 29, 2012 Cornelis Antonius (Kees) Van de Ven, February 29, 2012

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Wairau Community Clinic Ltd Clinical Nurse Leader Full Time Practise Nurse 0.5 FTE (20hrs per week) Reception Staff Full Time Equivalent The Wairau Community Clinic Ltd, a division of Kimi Hauora Wairau Marlborough Primary Health will open a new General Practice Clinic on 2 April 2012. The practice will enrol patients and provide a full range of general practice services. It is collocated with the Marlborough After Hours GP Service on the Wairau Hospital site. We are seeking nursing and reception staff to support the GP who will work across 5 days. The Clinical Nurse Leader role is full time and requires a NZ Registered Nurse with experience in general practice and chronic conditions management, excellent service coordination skills and the vision to establish outstanding nursing services and clinics to support and be supported by the General Practitioner. The role reports to the CEO Marlborough Primary Health Organisation and professionally to the Associate Director of Nursing (Primary Care) Marlborough PHO. The Practice Nurse position is part time across 5 days and requires a New Zealand Registered Nurse with Practice Nursing experience who would enjoy working in a new clinic providing the full range of practice nurse skills and patient support. The Practice Nurse reports to the Clinical Nurse Leader. There is an opportunity to combine this role with that of the After Hours Nurses to create an integrated nursing roster. The Receptionist position is full time but may be shared among two or more people. The role requires an experienced receptionist with the professional and interpersonal skills to carry out the reception duties of a new busy general practice. The Receptionist position also offers an opportunity for flexible hours and the development of a integrated reception roster with the Marlborough After Hours GP Service. If any of the above roles interest you please contact Sarah-Jane Morkel on 520 6200 or sarahjanem@marlboroughpho.org.nz for more information and a job description. Applications close Friday 16th March 2012

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By Celeste Lodewyk information supervisor The newly extended David Craig is hoping Blenheim bus service the extended service which now runs on Sat- will prove popular. urday mornings is seen “The demand for as a great tool for the the increased hours community, says Mitre came from comments 10 Mega Marlborough received over time general manager Brad and as we were due to Packham. re-tender, we decided Last month Mitre 10 to open the process to Mega Marlborough alternative tenderers announced 4 7 it1had in- 9outside of the9 existing creased service.1 8 its sponsorship3 4weekday to $35,000 to contribute “It seemed to be a 4 9 toward1 the extended logical progression, service. 3 one we are hoping will 9 6 8 “We were hoping prove popular,” he says. 7 9 3 the6 service would be 1Ritchies Transport extended to Saturday Holdings Ltd 7 8 2 4 2has held so we were more than the tender since the 4 1 willing to help cover service first began in 7 9 those costs as well,” he 6 January 2005. 4 says. 9 8 7 The service 6 has come 2 5 Last Saturday was a MEDIUM long way since exthe beginning of the panding from two to 5 new 2 4service 7 1 3and 6 9 9 5then 1 in2 de-8 five days,7 and QUICK CROSSWORD 6 spite 8 7the2lower 5 9numbers 3 4 1 troducing3the6free 1 travel 4 8 due 3ACROSS 9 1to 6bad 8 4weather, 5 7 2 for Super 8 Gold 4 2 Card 9 3 Loose in 8November 71.Marlborough 4 5 (5) 3 2 1 District 9 8 6 holders 5 3 6 7 4. Saying (7)finance and 2008. 98.Council 6 3 8people 4 5(7)2 1 7 1 7 9 3 4 Foolish 89. Gradually 1 2 9 reduce 6 7 (5) 4 3 5 4 2 6 5 9 210.3Cultivate 8 4 land 7 6(4)1 5 9 9 5 7 8 1 111.7Exited 9 5(5,3) 3 2 8 6 4 2 1 4 7 6 13. Song for two (4) 414.5Enemies 6 1 (4) 9 8 7 2 3 6 3 8 2 5 Marlborough District ter former Christchurch 16. Story teller (8) Council is asking for man Clifford Hague 17. Teenage complaint submissions about how bequested $114,000 to (4) best to (5) use the Picton be used to improve the 20. Circle foreshore 21. Paper art and (7) London area in memory of his 22. Streaked Quay area.with dirt mother and sister. (7) The request comes afCouncil says several

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Olympic row for Robbie By Annabelle Latz The news of making the Olympic team for rowing was not a surprising one for Robbie Manson. But after a few minutes, the realisation sunk in, flooding in childhood memories of dreaming of the Olympics. The 22 year-old Blenheim rower has made the quadruple scull, and said his body has been through a fair bit of pain to get there. He started rowing at Marlborough Boys’ College when he was 16, and has dedicated the last four years to earning the Olympic silver fern. Based at Lake Karapiro in the Waikato, he ‘sleeps, eats and rows.’ “Your body is screaming out, you go through a lot of pain in the middle of a race.”

Flat Track Series round two approaches

He said techniques of rowing change with different numbers of rowers in a boat, and different conditions, but the underlying theme remains the same. “At the end of the day you are doing the same thing; pulling on that oar as much as you can.” Robbie was 10 when he first took a fancy to making an Olympic team one day. He picked up the oar as a teenager, and decided that was the sport he’d use to give the dream a go. “It was my dream, but I never thought it would actually be me, because I thought I’d have to have something so special.” He has lived a dream throughout his training, as described when he talks about his favourite rowing spot. “It’s Bled, in Slovenia. We were there The Fairweathers Flat Track Series kicked off on March 4, bringing in around 100 riders to the first of three rounds held at the Delany’s property in Linkwater. The second round will be held Sunday, March 25 at the MacDonalds property at North Bank. The major sponsor for the Series is Fairweathers. The class and prize money sponsors are Team PGYMY

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Joseph Sullivan and Robbie Manson training/racing together for the under 23 World Champs in 2009, which they won.

for last year’s world champs. It’s the most amazing lake I’ve ever been to. The water was so clear, and the landscape was amazing, there was an island with a church on it, and a cliff with a castle. It was like a fairytale.” Robbie had never travelled far before he started training hard at rowing, but in the last three years he has been to

Europe three times. Joining him will be fellow Marlburians Shaun O’Neill and Joseph O’Sullivan. They will train hard at Lake Karapiro for 10 weeks, before heading to Europe for competitions in Lucerne and Munich mid-year. London Olympics starts on July 27.

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