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Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Clara van Wel says her mind goes to a new level when she performs to her audience of New Zealand’s Got Talent. And it must be working. The 15 year-old Marlborough Girls’ College student is one of 12 finalists set to perform on November 25, and said she is really excited. “I love to perform, and when there is an audience it lifts me up.” Nerves do not really feature. “It’s like you go into a different mindset, where you don’t need to focus on performing because you are just in that moment. You give yourself to that audience, and let your mind do the work.” Clara has been impressing the judges Rachel Hunter, Ali Campbell and Jason Kerrison since May, when she first auditioned for the television show. After singing her own song Between the Lines at the semi finals earlier this month, Jason Kerrison offered to sign Clara up for a record deal. “That was a thrill.” Continued page 2

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Payroll system frustrates By Chris Tobin The Ministry of Education’s error-ridden $30 million Novapay payroll system has had a massive impact in Blenheim schools and is causing enormous frustration. Bohally Intermediate principal Andrew Read said since the system was rolled out in August there had been repetitive errors eventhough the Ministry of Education has been advised of them. “It has been completely bizarre,” Mr Read said. “There’s no rhyme or reason to it. “Teachers are getting paid but some staff who were having issues were not getting paid. It seems to be the same staff week after week eventhough we go back and say it’s not correct.” Marlborough Girls’ College resource manager Beth Parsons said payroll problems were causing enormous stress at the college. Asked if she thought things could improve she replied: “If you’d spoken to me a month ago I’d be positive but the Ministry (of Education) had a

deadline yesterday (Wednesday) to have it right and it hasn’t happened.” Mrs Parsons said staff who had resigned at the end of term three had still not received a holiday payout; others were highly concerned whether they would have money to keep them going over the Christmas holiday period. In the latest payround on Wednesday, Mr Read said some teachers were being overpaid and finding they owed the ministry money; some were underpaid while others were paid amounts they could not understand. Mr Read said it was causing stress for those staff who were affected. “For people experiencing problems for payround after payround it has been stressful and we’ve got Christmas coming up. Some are going into overdraft.” Mr Read said the school had dipped into its operational funds to help staff get by. Mrs Parsons said the college was fortunate it could pay staff who were not receiving

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Continued from page 1 “The judges are all high up people, and to have them say such nice things is humbling.” Clara thought the judges appreciated that she sang her own original song. “I just like words, words are cool, words are fun,” she said, which is reﬂected in the large amount of songs she has written in the ﬁve years that she has been playing the guitar. Clara was voted favourite

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performer after the semi finals, thanks to the public vote. “Thank you New Zealand and Marlborough.” “I was overwhelmed, it was quite unreal,” she said, remembering the feeling when she was announced as a finalist last Sunday evening. “My friends and family have just been awesome.” Clara is keeping her head firmly on her shoulders. “It’s blown me away, but I’m taking one step at a time.”

Only part way through her list of NCEA exams, she said she switches her mind and time between studying, and practicing her music. “It’s a matter of keeping focused.” A highlight for Clara has been spending time with the other performers. “They are all so lovely. A lot of people see us as competitors, but we are all supporting each other.” “I keep on just wanting to do it, once I’m on stage I’m not nervous,

time than we thought.” Novopay controls a fortnightly national education payroll for more than 90,000 people. Thousands of errors have been reported around the country since it was introduced.

it’s what I want to do.” Clara encouraged all young people like her to follow their dreams. “Never listen to anyone who tells you you can’t do it, because it’s not their life. It’s worth trying, because you will probably regret if it you don’t.” Clara is giving little away about what she will treat our ears to at the ﬁnal. “I’m going to keep that a surprise,” she said.

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Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Ben Walker still vows he is not much of a cyclist. He has just spent the last week pedaling the length of the North Island, on his bike called Red. After a day of rest in his hometown yesterday, the 25 year-old leaves Blenheim today, and will reach Bluff next Thursday. He is raising money for Make-A-Wish, and so far has raised just short of $5000. The children’s charity raises money to grant children wishes, with life threatening medical conditions. Coming out of Taupo earlier this week Ben admitted the wind and rain started to get the better of him. “But then I was like, well, those little kids can’t just give up, so I just kept plugging away.” “I have been getting frustrated on the bike, especially when the southerly is blowing in my face.” But the ongoing support with continuous donations has kept him going. “I’m obsessed with distance, I have a watch that tells me how far I’ve gone.” Ben has been averaging about 160km each day. On Wednesday in particular he saw a lot

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Lights oveR maRLboRough this weekend Whitney Street School’s annual fundraiser Lights over Marlborough is on this Saturday, November 17 at A & P Park from 6 pm onwards. The fireworks display follows entertainment from students from Whitney Street School and the band, Dead Parrots. Entry is $7, children under five are free.

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The 2012/2013 Marlborough Environment Awards have taken in a record 32 project entries this time around. Entries have not closed, but projects range from a solar-powered house to a company producing glass crushers for remote hotels and lodges. The winners will be announced at the Environment Awards dinner at the Marlborough Convention Centre on March 1, 2013.

ben walker was relaxing in blenheim yesterday, before taking off again this morning, heading to kaikoura. he will reach bluff on thursday, after leaving cape Reinga last thursday.

of New Zealand, biking from Havelock North to Wellington, covering 300 kilometres. He said his head was down for most of it. “I got to Masterton about 8.30pm, and just kept on,

rolling into Wellington about 1.30am.” He caught the ferry an hour later, and was in Picton for breakfast yesterday. Ben was getting stocked up with lolly cake from home, and

is looking forward to a bit of company for his 160km ride to Kaikoura today. To help with Ben’s fundraising efforts, visit ‘Ben and Reds Long Ride South’, a public event on Facebook.

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Newspapers can be full of negative stuff sometimes so we thought it was time for a dose of positivity and Blenheim’s Elaine Guard provided us the opportunity. On Wednesday Elaine popped into The Sun ofﬁce with a letter to the editor which stated how impressed she was with the medical help she had received. If it wasn’t for the care from our local health professionals she would not be here, she said. Here is Elaine’s letter:

I am writing to offer a bouquet to the group of medical people who are responsible for my being able to take up a pen and write this letter. I am one of the unfortunate people who developed meningitis. To the St John’s Ambulance staff, Accident and Emergency, High Dependancy Unit and Medical Ward, a sincere and heartfelt thank you. Without the dedicated professional care I received, I

would not be with my family today. To Springlands Health and the ENT staff at Wairau Hospital, a special thank you for the ongoing care I am receiving. It is comforting to know we can have conﬁdence that our local hospital provides such immediate and specialized care in severe life threatening situations. Elaine Guard Right: elaine guard says wairau hospital deserves a pat on the back.

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A limited number of custom-made wine bottles, made with genuine Swarovski diamond elements, has been launched in New Zealand this week by Marlborough-based vineyard, No.1 Family Estate. No.1 Family Estate’s, Cuvée Adele, was created over a three year period, by award-winning winemaker and company owner, Daniel Le Brun. to honour the signiﬁcant birthday of his wife and business partner, Adele Le Brun.

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Yealands Wine Group were awarded 11 medals at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards, to be presented at an awards dinner in Wellington next weekend. The Yealands Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012 and Yealands Estate Single Block Series M2 Sauvignon Blanc were each awarded a Pure Gold medal.

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Villa Maria continues winning ways Pak’nSave Blenheim has announced that applications will open on Monday, November 26 for all 150 general staff positions at the store. “This is a really exciting time,” said new store owneroperators Mark Elkington and Andrea Boock. “It’s not often you get the opportunity to open a brand new supermarket, especially one of this size.” Mark said they are thrilled to

be bringing Pak’nSave to Blenheim - the ﬁrst in the Marlborough region. “We are looking forward to offering the community the best grocery solutions at the lowest prices,” said Mark. The pair is currently recruiting for all general positions within the store with applications opening on November 26 and closing on December 21. “We are now open for applications for all general staffing positions with a

view to ensuring the new 6,000 sqm store is on track to open around Easter 2013,” conﬁrms Mark It is expected interest will be high, as the store received over 150 applications for the stores seven management positions earlier this year. Blenheim ﬁrm Robinsons Construction Limited, wh ich is under ta k ing the build, is still set for a February finish date, while the supermarket is anticipated to open its doors in March or April.

Villa Maria Estate’s Si n g l e V i n e ya r d Southern Clays Pinot Noir 2009 received the trophy for Champion Pinot Noir 2009 a nd older, at t he Marlborough Wine Show awards dinner on Saturday. T he wi ne, was ranked of “Outstanding quality” by New Zealand wine writer Michael Cooper; and also took out Elite Gold at the Air New

Zealand Wine Awards last year. The winery picked up a total of four gold and nine silver medals at the awards. Villa Maria Estate’s other gold medal wines were: Villa Maria Single Vineyard Southern Clays Sauvignon Blanc 2012; Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Dry Riesling 2011; and Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2010.

Smoove operators By Robbie Parkes Waffles seem to be a popular treat in Blenheim, as owner of new business, Smoove, Claire Austin has seen. The new eatery in town, located on the corner of the Market St Forum and Queen Street serves up unique variations of the sweet dish, including as a boat, and on a stick, with all the trimmings. Having opened Monday this week, Claire said the public response has been great. “There’s been a lot of positive feedback.” The idea to serve waffles comes from her partner, Hamish Young, who noticed a lack of the tasty treat in Blenheim. She said he knew there was nowhere to get waffles here, and the little shop on the corner was a prime location for the venture. Both she and Hamish travelled to Australia for just under a week to

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Many Marlborough residents donned special eyewear and looked to the skies on Wednesday morning to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse. Beginning around 10.30 am, the unique event drew a lot of attention, with many people gathering across the road from Blenheim Bookworld to watch the eclipse unfold. Blenheim Bookworld owners Charlene and Peter Scott provided special glasses for people to view the event, and also had a telescope for curious bystanders to utilise.

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Largest cruise ship arrives in Picton on Sunday The Marlborough region is all set to welcome the largest cruise ship to ever dock at Shakespeare Bay on Sunday. The Voyager of the Seas will have an estimated 3,100 passengers plus crew on board. It is scheduled to arrive at 2pm and depart at 10pm. The Picton flower ladies will be there to welcome passengers as they disembark and a team of 25 official volunteers will be stationed around Picton and the foreshore to provide assistance to visitors as they arrive off the shuttle bus from the Voyager of the seas which will arrive with an estimated the port. 3100 passengers and crew. The shore excursion travel agent for Voyager of the Seas, Renaissance Tours season. Several passengers from the Radiance estimate they have around 700 passengers pre-booked on day trips throughout Marlborough. of the Seas which visited last month mentioned Renaissance Tours director Tony Petrie said, to volunteers that they were delighted when “this is a great day for Marlborough and an presented with flowers as they disembarked off opportunity to show the region off to a huge the ship and mentioned how much they enjoyed number of people, and also a huge opportunity to Picton and hoped to return independently one day. Over the last few years the size of cruise ships demonstrate to cruise ship operators the worth of visiting New Zealand has increased and Port coming here.” The Picton i-SITE has another 21 tours and Marlborough has invested in infrastructure to experiences scheduled for departure from 3pm accommodate these larger ships. Port Marlborough’s general manager of onwards, specifically designed by the local visitor industry for cruise passengers who are wanting to Operations, Carmen Gimpl said, “we will use Shakespeare Bay nine times this season for cruise pick up a tour on the day. The Picton craft market will be operating ships between 290m to 311m long. 'Eleven different ships will make a total of 20 adjacent to the Picton Town Wharf and Picton retailers have all agreed to stay open late to provide visits to the Port. 'Seven of these ships have never called into retail therapy for passengers. The winery cellar doors are also taking advantage Picton before. 'To stimulate growth of the cruise business in of the extra visitors to town with Giesen Wines Marlborough it is vital that we, as a region, make planning to stay open until 8pm. This is the second cruise ship of 20 for the a good impression every time a ship calls.”

Tuesday, November 13 At 7.30pm 22 year old unemployed male was arrested after he smashed the front windscreen of an associates vehicle during a heated argument with the vehicle owner. He was also found to be breaching his bail conditions, he was held in custody to appear in the Blenheim District Court on Wednesday. At 1am a 17 year old male student was observed by a Constable on foot patrol doing a burn out on George St. The driver was arrested and his vehicle impounded he will appear in the Court on the 19th of November. Other incidents: At 12.30am a male wearing all black clothing was disturbed on a George St property by the occupants. Police were unable to locate the male. A vineyard owner in the Waihopi Valley reported to Police that overnight on the 12th and 13th of November a vehicle has crashed through his vineyard fence and crashed through three rows of vines causing $3000 worth of damage. The vehicle is believed to have been driven off in a southerly direction. The vehicle is believed to be extensively damaged due to the amount of vehicle parts being left in the vineyard. The vehicle is believed to be a dark blue Nissan pulsar.

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The Sun I see the horseman at the market on saturday morning nothing wrong with that horse certain horse whingers need to wake up n smell the roses like yr poo dnt stink

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Beautiful horse..... Leave him alone, that horse would be dog food if it wasnt for him. Hes a good man, and theres plenty of dog poo around, havnt seen any complaints about that. The horse is fed well and not starved, people need to focus on more important things like the lack of jobs in blenheim!!!!!!

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I grew up in picton n seein horses bein rode around was jst th norm. People shld b more upset wth th amount of broken glass on our streets. Wotz gona hurt our kidz more... a bit of horse poo or broken shards of glass?!...

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Why not support Rebel? They’ll have employed locals and pride themselves on getting those likeminded staff who know what they’re on about. It’s about time Blenheim had a decent sports shop with a wider range - people like shopping round to get better deals.

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re,horseman how can any1 say wat a gud job he doin obviously u hav nt seen him punch + kick it in the stomach and head is animal cruelty ok if its well fed :-(

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Lol leave horse man in REDWOOD alone, people have forgotten how to love the simple life! My daughters and i walk everywhere everyday and see the horse man now and then. Its fantastic for my young ones to see. If he gets shoved into the shadows this town will be a try hard, clinical bore again. Lighten up, have fun, soak up the natural sun and LIVE. Yolo

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Oh yea horseman’s a great Guy, passed him on Alabama road as he got off his bike and booted it in the stomach, great carer of animals and a top bloke, NOT The horseman subject is now closed - ed

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Please, please, please can we tea lovers have tea leaves in tea pots not tea bags. It makes a much better cup of tea. Coffee drinkers are well catered for, so how about a decent cup of tea at cafes around Marlborough. E. Hall.

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Okay lets set the facts right i What happened to living a am waiting 4 2013 so we can pure simple life? What hapkeep making history i mean next pened to kindness, love, helping year we have the rugby league others and appreciating what world cup lets c if the kiwis can jesus has done for us? would make 2 in a row and win it i am you give everything up and also waiting 4 what they have in get slaughtered to save others? store from all other sports From We have got so caught up with your resident sporting fan gossiping, technology, beauty, assets, legalised prostitution, beauT baskeTs homosexual marriage, drugs, Well done MDC what beautiunfaithfulness and excessive ful hanging baskets this year!! drinking, we have lost touch Makes our town look beautiful of simple happy family living. Take time out of the mirror, leave your lap tops and phones Got an important issue home and pen in regular time to share with Marlborough? with your partner, parents and kids. Go on a fun picnic and Text your thoughts to: feel the sand between your toes as you watch them smile back at you. create wonderful memories. Dont waste days that can never be done again. my last wish.

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Front fog lights Dear Ed, Advertising joke of the year, new vehicles with front fog lights! Where else would they be? You wouldn’t have them on the back would you? Cappy Hoghan

Show me the money Dear Ed, The number of tickets issued by NZ Police in Marlborough seems high, especially in dollar terms, up to half a million taken out of Marlborough every year. Where does this money go to and who’s not getting it. The retailers aren’t getting this money, goods and services in Marlborough are missing out on this top dollar, $500,000 off the top. If they get more speed cameras more money will be taken out of the Marlborough economy. 647 tickets issued in Nelson Street, there’s only 365 days in the year,

have they got tents down there? $500,000 taken off Marlborough’s retailers etc the Chamber of Commerce should be sitting on the fence as usual if there’s a bit of controversy. Can’t afford to offend the clients. Anyway the Police don’t clean up the mess of accidents, they leave that to volunteers in the Fire Service and St Johns, while they sit on $60/ 70,000 to start with and may direct a bit of trafﬁc. All the fines collected in Marlborough should stay here, and then again, perhaps they do. Jim P

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Rhonda prepares again for the Mistletoe market By Robbie Parkes Marlborough woman Rhonda Whelan is in the Christmas spirit year-round, and the annual Blenheim Lions Club Mistletoe Market next month is when she shares that enthusiasm with the rest of the town. In her spare time, Rhonda creates an amazing array of Christmas-themed presents, crafts, cards, ornaments, decorations and more. “You name it,” she said. These include knitting and pom pom

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- weekend event guide Friday 16th November

Saturday 17th November

Christmas Market – Taste Marlborough 9am – 2pm, art, craft, food, xmas presents, music.

Market Morning St Christopher’s Church Hall,90 Weld St, 8.30am-12.30pm, gold coin entry in the church.

Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard 8pm, $10 admission Le Cafe, 12/14 London Quay, Picton, Marlborough Sounds www.lecafepicton.co.nz Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street, plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469 The Muslim Association of Marlborough Inc Friday (Jummah) prayers every week between 12pm – 2pm, upstairs meeting room at Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim. (Space for ladies also). For details contact: Br Zayd 027 644 979 or Br Fouad 021 0253 1275. The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open everyday from 9am Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free! Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette. Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395. Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434. Tango Lessons Improvers, 7pm, Basics 8.30pm. Nurses Hall, Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667. Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888. Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666. Tunes for Tots Preschool music sessions. Morning tea. 9.30am and 10.30am. Nativity Church Hall. $2 Family. 578 3909. Kidzone Riverside Community House, 3pm till 5pm (Closes school holidays).

Lights over Marlborough A & P Park $7 entry, children under 5 free. 6pm onwards at Whitney St School, entertainment band - Dead Parrots Tua Marina School Christmas Fair 10am till 2pm, auction 11am, silent auction, meet Santa, Christmas stall, rural fire and police dog displays, and much more. Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357. Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283. Pelorus Gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128. Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Kaikoura Cycling Club Weekly from the Kaikoura West End car park. 9.00am. People’s Sunday Market Every Sunday, Noel Leeming carpark 10am-1pm. Whitebait, plants, free range eggs, perennials, shrubs, asparagus, apples, woodware, handcrafts, jewellery, preserves, chutneys, vegetable plants. Marlborough Farmers Market 9am till noon every Sunday. A&P show grounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road. Rail Sail Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776. mary , Sunday - Call tramping Club 5728762.

Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789. Tramping Club Mary 5728762. Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

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Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

Havelock Lions Club car boot sale and sausage sizzle at Havelock Domain

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and book. Free admission.

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tai Chi - today and monda ys. 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 10am, 6666.

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Showing the way with merino Story and photo by Annabelle Latz The standard of merino on display at the Marlborough A&P Show last weekend was high, said Marlborough Merino Association chairman Hamish Oswald. He had a very successful show, taking home ﬁrst prizes for both the Pen of Three Commercial Hoggets, and the Pair of Commercial Merino Ewes. He said hogget competition was well designed, to illustrate to the sheep growers the value of the merinos. Based at the Awatere Valley’s Duntroon, Hamish and Robert Oswald’s also received recognition for having entries with the highest carcass value. “The day was well run, there were a good number of entries,” he said. Entries were on par with last year,

but given the cool spring season and tough economic times, Hamish said it was all fairly positive. “The standard of the competition has improved, the caliber has improved. Farmers are giving more focus to the competition.” Taking second place in the Pen of Three Hoggets, based on meat and wool value, was Steve Murray and Bob Butt of Kilgram Run, and third place was Steve and Mary Satterthwaite of Muller Station, who also took home highest overall wool value. Taking second place in the Commercial Pair of Ewes was Graham Cooper of Homebrook, and third place was Simon Fowler of the Bounds. After shearers shore the 12 pens of

hoggets, the microns of each ﬂeece were measured by Dave Carr of SGS in North Canterbury, and they were then ranked by Blair Davies of the NZ Merino Company. The sheep’s weight and meat yield was assessed for a calculated value on the weekly schedule, which was carried out by Ben Greenslade of Silver Fern Farms Marlborough.

R I G H T: H a m i s h O s w a l d , Marlborough Merino Association chairman, said the standard of competition in the sheep pens at the Marlborough A&P Show last weekend was high.

Gift Sheep competition a success Story and photo by Annabelle Latz The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter may become a regular feature of the Marlborough A&P Show. This is the wishes of Paula Muddle, who is in charge of marketing and communications for the trust. She was thrilled with support of the fundraising efforts at the show last weekend, from the Gift Sheep competition. “It was absolutely fantastic. We really appreciate the support from the rural community and with the service responding to over 150 missions annually throughout Marlborough and many being to rural properties, it was a great ﬁt.” Last Saturday the Gift Sheep competition attracted about 30 sheep donations, and many $100 cash

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donations. In total, this raised $1000 for the Trust, organised by PGG Wrightson, with major sponsors including Silver Fern Farms, Giesen Wines, and House of Travel. The judging of the competition involved participants entering one sheep, (lamb, whether or prime,) being judged on hoof and hook. The competition judging was based on Silver Fern Farms’ schedule. Ben Greenslade from Silver Fern Farms Marlborough was judging the competition, and said it was good to see the enthusiasm about the event, and hoped it would continue on to be an annual event at the show. “The farmers are really keen on it happening.” Ali Campbell took best spring lamb, the Stace family took best old seasoned lamb, the best wether went to Phillip Neal, the best mutton ewe went to Chris Dawkins, A further $520 was raised when the ‘shrek like’ sheep was shorn by National MP Colin King, and the wool and sheep was auctioned off with Wool Marketing Marlborough Nelson Ltd upping their $320 merino bid to $400.

Kaikoura electorate National MP Colin King shears the Shrek-like sheep, ‘The Wanderer’ which follows the legendary path of Shrek the sheep that came from the hills of Bluff Station, Clarence. Hamish Murray (left) was working on his home property of Bluff Station earlier this year when he had an accident, and was airlifted to hospital by Nelson Marlborough Helicopter Trust. Money raised from The Wanderer and the fleece went to trust.

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to be in the range of $100 to $200 per hectare where the weed is present. Council Environmental Science and Monitoring manager Alan Johnson is making a plea for everyone in the rural sector of Marlborough to understand the extent of the threat. The weed is easily spread by moving stock or machinery through affected areas, or by people carrying the seed heads on their footwear or clothing. Check machinery, stock and animal food to see that it is clean, before use. Members of the public should contact the biosecurity section at Council if they ﬁnd Chilean Needlegrass growing anywhere in Marlborough. A new herbicide that controls this weed is now available.

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Merino future looks bright Story and photos by Annabelle Latz There was a buzz of enthusiasm amongst the contestants of the Merino Junior Judging Competition at last weekend’s Marlborough A&P Show. Six contestants from around the district took part in the event, which involved a 12 minute assessment where they had to examine a sheep, write comments, and speak to a panel of judges. Alice Satterthwaite from Muller Station entered the competition for the ﬁrst time, and took the top honours. Based in Christchurch at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, the 15 year-old loves to come home and work on the farm. “I think the merino industry is a really great one to get involved in.” Alice said the competition was enjoyable. “It was a bit nerve wracking,” she admitted. Alex Smith, 16, at Awapere Station, also showed great enthusiasm about a future with merinos. “It’s good how the meat is starting to be noticed.” Eve Smith, 18, is at the Jordan. Her great grandfather Graham Black was a stud breeder. “Merinos are good to work with, with your dogs.”

Joe O’Sullivan, 24, works at Muller Station, and this was his second time entering the competition. “Today is about learning how to pick a good sheep.” Jess Payton, 24, is from Rai Valley, and works in rural banking in Christchurch. She was also leading dairy cows at the show. “It’s interesting to see where this industry is going, especially with Icebreaker and Smart Wool.” Paul Blackler, 20, at Blairich Station, said merino farming was looking positive for young farmers. “In today’s world you can’t pay for a farm with the first wool cheque.” The overjudge was Ron Small, from Blairich Station. He said the handling of the sheep was excellent. “You have to look for evenness in the length of the wool, and style through the sheep, and always approach a sheep from the side,” was advice he gave the young group. He said the competitors spoke well too. “The level was very high,” he said. Alex Smith, who finished in second place, joined Alice at Canterbury A&P Show at the weekend for the national final.

Capturing some moments from the Marlborough A & P Show last weekend.

ABOVE: Contestants of the Merino Junior Judging Competition: (L-R, standing) Alex Smith, Paul Blackler, Jess Payton, Joe O'Sullivan, Alice Satterthwaite and Eve Smith, with overjudge Ron Small.

LEFT: Alice Satterthwaite, 15, took out first prize in the Merino Junior Judging Competition at the Marlborough A&P Show last Friday, pictured here with her dad Steve, Muller Station.

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Country athletes come to town By Chris Tobin More than 400 athletes aged from 9 to 14 competed in the Marlborough Rural Schools’ Athletics at Athletic Park, Blenheim, on Wednesday.

One of the organisers, Kerry Wilkin, deputy principal of Tua Marina School, said the athletes came from a wide area – Ward School, the Wairau Valley as well as several small town schools such as Blenheim

Primary and Riverlands. “It’s all about participation and fun and competing against standards,” Kerry said. “It’s a fantastic day of athletics for country kids and the culmination of six weeks of

training.” Elite athletes from the day’s competition will return to Athletic Park next week for the Marlborough District Athletics Championships.

Away they go. Year 6 girls blast away from the start of their 60m race. Right: Hugh Pearce of Tua Marina School in the year 4 high jump.

Jemma Halewood, 10, of Grovetown School gets airborne in the long jump.

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Best At

2:48am 3:19pm Rise 7:43am Set 10:52pm

Moon

10:48 pm 4:47 pm

11:13 am 4:59 am

R 5:54am S 8:24pm

Best At

3:50am 4:21pm

11:43 pm 5:44 pm

12:09 pm 5:55 am

R 5:53am S 8:25pm

Rise 8:49am Set 11:45pm

Best At

4:50am 5:19pm Rise 9:59am

6:39 pm

12:37 am 6:50 am

R 5:52am S 8:26pm

Best At

5:46am 6:13pm Set 12:31am Rise 11:08am

1:05 pm 7:32 pm

1:31 am 7:44 am

R 5:51am S 8:28pm

Best At

6:38am 7:03pm Set 1:08am Rise 12:16pm

2:00 pm 8:23 pm

2:24 am 8:38 am

R 5:50am S 8:29pm

Best At

7:27am 7:50pm Set 1:41am Rise 1:21pm

2:54 pm 9:13 pm R 5:50am S 8:30pm

Best At

8:13am 8:35pm Set 2:11am Rise 2:23pm

NOTE: Wairau Bar tide times are based on Wellington plus 2hrs 2mins. Wairau Bar tide heights are Wellington heights as no height data is available. Not for navigational purposes.

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

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for sale

to let

STABICRAFT; New 1850 Supercab just arrived. Come on down and check out this and the other new boats in stock. Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Road, Blenheim. Ph 578-0569 or 021-328-241

2 b d r m u n i t, Blen central sunny and well insulated, with heap pump, private grounds , c ar p or t $ 250 / wk 5738058 or 027 241 6915.

1992 Abi 15' foot, 3 way fridge, 3 gas rings + large oven, hot water (gas), gas heater, shower + toliet, 3/4 bed + 1single, very large awning, good conditon as new, $16 50 0.0 0. 3261 Waihopai Valley Rd RD6, Blenheim.

wanted to buy POWER BOATS wanted to buy, we need more second-hand boats now! Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Road, Blenheim. Ph 578-0569 or 021328-241

vehicles

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Any cars, vans,utes, 4x4's. In any condition.

property for sale

BANDS, djs available for end of the year/Summer functions. Awesome entertainment. 5777025 CA R AVA N on Site Beach Front at Kaiteriteri , available to rent 25th Jan - 4th Feb 2013, Ph: 027 6247365 S PRING Creek Pl ayc e nt r e n ow ac cepting enrolments from all areas & offering 20hrs ECE, open Monday & Wednesday mornings: 9.30am12pm: Please call Jane on 5702302 for more information. FAmILy LIFE Pregnancy Support. Are you worried about being pregnant? Free local support and pregnancy tests. 0800 367 5433

Students 9-13 years

25 Leicester St, Picton

Enquiries Over $259,000

Great Rental Option

Opportunity to enter rental market, receiving return of $275 per week Large three bedroom, 160m² house with two living areas Two separate garages Logburner and heatpump Sma Small conservatory and a vegetable garden Potential to renovate and convert into two separate flats Web Ref No: MB240 Contact Owner: 03 577 7045 Open Home: Sunday 12.00-2.00pm For Sale By Owner - Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Not Applicable

situation vacant

Deliverers wanted for new and relief runs in the Springlands, Grovetown, Spring Creek and High St areas. Our paper is delivered on Wednesdays and Fridays. Must be reliable and honest.

Caregivers and registered nurses

We require experienced Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses to join our friendly and supportive team. Weekly pay and competitive rates. Phone

0800 242 111

Paper Deliveries Are you a hard worker and looking for a small job? Do you have Parental or Caregivers support? If this sounds like you, please discuss with your parent or caregiver and give us a call.

Please phone 577 7868

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YARD PERSON / CUSTOMER SERVICE / TRUCK DRIVER

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Accessman Blenheim is a locally owned and operated branch of Please phone 577 7868 the Accessman Group specialising in the hire of Access Equipment CAsh paid predominately to the commercial workplace. FREE pick up Due to increasing growth we are looking to fill a fulltime position at Marlborough our Blenheim yard. Vehicle Removals Job summary as below: Ph Brent Local Competition • You would be responsible for cleaning and servicing of Sunday 18th 027 766 7105 machinery on return from hires. November 2012 • Delivery and pick up of machinery. PUBLISHING 09/11/12 CUSTOMER MATUA VALLEY WINES 11am • Taking hire bookings. SALES REP DMACASKILL PUBLICATION MARLBOROUGH EXPRESS health Lansdowne Park ADVERTISING DESIGNER Wmcelwain • Sole charge responsibility at times whenSECTION the owners EMPLOYMENT Come along and support our girls. EAR Health. Removal are absent. PROOF PROOFED 11/7/2012 3:08:20 PM SIZE 11.00 X 4.0 We are always looking for of Ear Wax using microJob Objectives: marchers, Coaches, Judges The Mercure Picton is a boutique AD hotel 48 rooms scope & suction. Ph for ID with 4994694AA FAXservice 03 and 5208910 • To provide customers with a high level of customer and helpers. an appointment 5788310 and apartments and is now looking for a skilled professionalism at Physiotherapy Centre, So come and see what Chef for their small andAS busySOON kitchen team APPROVE THIS AD AS POSSIBLE. NOTE THAT ANYtoALTERATIONS 11 Francis St. its all about. PLEASE Commis • To always maintain Accessman equipment a very high catering for The Chartroom Restaurant, The Boatshed standard and quality. GO MARCHING MUST BE FINALISED BY OUR MATERIAL DEADLINE. Bar and the conference/function centre. • To ensure compliance with all OSH requirements are meet both within the yard and on site where Accessman machines are public notice If you are a positive and happy person who is serious being operated. about a career as chef, then come and join the Job requirements: • HT Drivers licence, Class 1 and 2. • Silver card ( provided). motivated kitchen team. Marlborough Marine • Intermediate computer skills. are having an • Mechanical experience or aptitude is sought. This position is part time role and can start immediately. Person requirements Open day Eligibility: • A practical nature and an understanding of the industry. • Cooking qualification or an apprenticeship and on • Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills. experiences in a similar role are a must Saturday 17th November, 2012 • Good problem solving and fault diagnostic skills. • Eligible to work in NZ. Work permit must not If you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role 8:00 am – 4:00 pm expire before end of April 2013 we look forward to receiving your application. • You have to currently reside in NZ Please send your CV a covering letter to blenheim@accessman.co.nz come and see Peter for a free quote Contact or mail to 15 Main St, Blenheim. & finance package on Matt Juniper E:gm@mercurepicton.co.nz Applications close Friday 23rd November 2012 new Yamaha outboards

Skilled Commis Chef

& check out our large range of

new and used boats and motors

we’re now Marlborough’s Yamaha dealer! Marlborough Marine Ltd SH1, Koromiko (next to the golf course) (03) 573 77376

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garage

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Book your space now in our Friday Sun (by 3pm Thursday) Garage Sale Column! Phone 5777 868

situation vacant

New Listing

TWO bedroom house, ex tremely tidy, ver y sunny, close to town. No animals, immediate possession, $250p/w. Ph 021 664 687

public notice

Friday November 16, 2012

Grower Liaison Ofﬁcer Marlborough, New Zealand MATUA

Matua began as a small family business in the 1970s, quickly becoming known for innovative wines and the producer of the ﬁrst New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Today Matua continues to produce exceptional wines for people to enjoy world-wide as part of the Treasury Wine Estates portfolio of brands. 3 continents, 54 brands and 12,000 hectares - Treasury Wine Estates is a leading premium wine business with an international portfolio of new world wines including Matua, Shingle Peak, Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Rosemount and Lindemans. Working with Treasury Wine Estates is your opportunity to join a consumer focused company listed on the Australia Stock Exchange with a truly global presence in Australia, North America, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Grower Liaison Officer based in Marlborough. Reporting to our Grower Relations Manager, you will support our large portfolio of growers primarily within the Marlborough region. Key responsibilities include: • Correct assessment and grading of grapes in the field prior to booking and delivery • Providing growers with correct technical and business suggestions relating to the TWE - grower relationship • Well planned regular vineyard inspections to ensure grapes meet required specifications, quality targets and volumes As a key link in the chain between our contract growers and our wine making team we want to hear from you if you have: • Certificate IV or higher in Viticulture or related discipline essential • Diploma or Degree in Viticulture or related discipline - not essential but preferred • 3 years experience in vineyard management and/or grower relations operations Please send your application outlining what you bring to this role to Anton Groffen, Grower Relations Manager, at anton.groffen@tweglobal.com by Sunday,18 November, 2012. 4994694AA

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