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By Chris Tobin Sunday will be a sad day for the staff at The Winery Riverlands restaurant when it closes, says Greg Ward.

Mr Ward’s company, Rangiora-based Continental Caterers, has leased the popular restaurant and function centre on the southern outskirts of Blenheim for three years but the building’s owner Pernod Ricard has decided to close this part of their operation on the site including the cellar.

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Last days; Sharon Singer, maitre'd, Justine Hunter, venue manager, Julie Robinson, head chef, and Katrina Clyma, chef, are disappointed The Winery Riverlands Restaurant is closing.

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Sad Sunday for restaurant Continued from page 1.

“We’re sad to see the closure of activity,” Mr Ward said.

“It’s been a very dynamic venue ever since it opened in 2001 and I’m sure it will be missed.”

Five fulltime staff are employed at the restaurant as well as several casuals.

“We’ll give them every support we can,” Mr Ward said.

“They’re looking locally for jobs and with the summer season starting, hopefully that will assist them.”

Events and functions already booked at the venue will still go ahead.

“Contracts booked for this season’s functions including weddings, conferences and dinners will be honoured in full.”

Mr Ward said Continental had

operated in Marlborough for 23 years and this would continue.

“We intend to retain a permanent place in the area,” he said.

Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy Johnston said it was disappointing that the venue was closing.

“From a conferencing perspective it is disappointing.

That venue could do sit-down dinners for 350 people but we

appreciate the business reality.”

She said the building was an attractive one which drew in tourists.

“We’ll be making sure visitors are aware of alternative options to enjoy a vineyard lunch as part of their Marlborough experience.”

A visitor’s book will be available at the door on Sunday in which guests can write their final farewell.

Rolling out plans for Hall

By Annabelle Latz T he Renwick Ha l l ha s reached the next stage of its future development.

A public survey sent out to the wider Renwick community last month has provided the Renwick Hall committee with a solid platform to work with, regarding how the community wants to best use its hall.

Murray Newman, chairperson and spokesperson for the committee, said everyone has mutually agreed the 30 yearold facility has been outgrown by its own community, and needs an upgrade.

“We now have a good view of what the community wants to do with the hall.”

Ideas voiced in the 140 surveys that were returned to the committee suggested an upgraded facility to accommodate a range of social events, indoor sports, and provide a space for meetings, would be the best option.

The hall is already used for some community meetings and some indoor sport, but in its current state it is not warm enough or big enough for a lot of activities.

The committee will now col-

Renwick Hall committee members, Helen Miller, Murray Newman and Sue Neal.

late the survey information together, and start making plans for renovation and upgrade work on the hall, to best suit the wishes of the community.

Renwick Hall was built 30 years ago, on land gifted by the RSA to the Crown, to serve as a Memorial to those who lost their lives serving the country, and a facility for the school and

community.

“Time has really passed the hall by. We need to look at better heating and insulation,” said Murray.

Plans are being drafted up

by Red Box Architects in Nelson, the same company that Renwick School has used.

Funding methods will also be studied.

“When we have facts and figures we can work on a design brief.”

Murray said the community can expect to see a draft plan by the end of the year, which will provide a chance for a public meeting, to assess the next stage in the hall’s development.

“We are taking it step by step,” he said.

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Apprentice named top of the South Blenheim carpentry apprentice Daniel Crockett has been named the Upper South Island Region Registered Master Builders Carters 2012 Apprentice of the Year.

The 22 year old, employed by Haack Construction and trained by the BCITO, was announced as the winner at the awards evening, held at Giesen Sports and Events Centre last night.

Each apprentice was asked to submit the project that they were most proud of.

Daniel presented judges with his work on a total rebuild of an existing house in Marlborough, perched on a sloping hill overlooking the Wairau River.

Daniel was awarded his choice of either a study grant to the value of $2,000, or $2,000 to spend at

By Chris Tobin The Marlborough vineyard contractor who illegally employed a Chinese couple now facing deportation should be prosecuted also, says Ken Prouting, chairman of the New Zealand Master Contractors Association.

“It’s been like this for a long time and whenever illegal workers are caught, nothing ever happens to the contractor,” said Mr Prouting who operates Provine Ltd. “We’re very disappointed.”

Mac Pouwhare of Grapeworx said he and other contractors made the effort to comply with the law but many did not.

“There should be consequences for the contractor as well as the grower.

“At the moment there are no consequences.

“All that happens is that the employee gets deported.”

Asked for statistics regarding the number of prosecutions brought against contractors, Peter Elms, Immigration NZ’s general manager intelligence risk and integrity, referred the Sun to a former Blenheim

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Carters, as well as an Outward Bound Leadership Programme valued at over $3,600, a Stanley hand tool package and other prizes.

He will now go on to compete against the eight other regional winners at the national Apprentice of the Year competition in Wellington on October 25 and 26.

‘All contractors need to comply’ man who was convicted in August last year for assisting 11 illegal workers in 2006.

He was given six months community detention.

“Employers who break the law can be liable for a fine of up to $50,000 depending on the circumstances,” Mr Elms said.

Mr Pouwhare said the contractor who employed the Chinese couple would have been aware they were not legally entitled to work in the vineyards.

“The contractor must be aware; they have to view the work visas.”

The manager of seasonal coordination services for Wine Marlborough, Claire Wilson confirmed that contractors were required to view the work visas of their workers.

“Contractors need to view the visas and there’s VisaView im-

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community awards The Marlborough community has rallied behind their volunteers, with 50 entries being received for the TrustPower Marlborough Community Awards.

The Awards recognise and reward volunteers for the outstanding contribution they make to the local community, and are run in conjunction with the Marlborough District Council.

Ken Prouting, Marlborough contractor and chairman of the New Zealand Contractors Association, says not just illegal vineyard workers should be prosecuted, but their employers also.

migration programme on the computer too.”

The Chinese couple, a 38-yearold man and 25-year-old female, arrived in New Zealand in September last year on long term business visas which stated they were hairdressers intending to set up their own salon.

They did not establish a hair salon but were rather employed in the Marlborough vineyards.

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Their visa expired in January this year.

They were arrested last Wednesday and Immigration New Zealand is now deciding whether they should be deported or not.

Mr Elms said the couple’s names could not be made public, nor that of the contractor who employed them.

He could not state whether the contractor would be prosecuted.

“We are unable to provide any information as the Privacy Act applies,” he said.

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An elderly Picton man who died of meningitis on Monday was a former journalist.

Marlborough medical officer of health Jill Sherwood has reported the man died after being admitted to hospital with pneumococcal disease.

The man’s meningitis was not caused by meningococcal bacteria from which 12-year-old Amanda Crook-Barker died last week, Dr Sherwood said.

Pneumococcal disease can lead to meningitis and eight cases have been reported in Marlborough this year.

An obituary on the deceased man will be published in Wednesday’s Sun.

lift in house prices Data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand shows an increase in house prices for the Nelson/ Marlborough area.

For the month of August, the region recorded the highest lift in prices for the month with an increase of 9.6%.

The median dwelling price for Nelson/Marlborough this August was $330,000, while it was $320,000 in August last year.

However, the median price was recorded at $301,000 only in July this year.

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SAvemart moves The old Trents building on Stuart St has found a new purpose, with the site having been bought by an Auckland-based businessman, now revealled to be Tom Doonan of SaveMart.

SaveMart is already established in Blenheim on the corner of Henry and Alfred Streets, but the branch will relocate to the premises on Stuart St in the next couple of months.

Marlborough bucks trend with visitors Guest nights in Marlborough commercial accommodation during July 2012 were up 0.8% from July 2011 according to the Statistics New Zealand Commercial Accommodation Monitor.

International guest nights improved 1.2% and domestic guest nights 0.5% from July 2011.

This growth is off the back of strong increase in visitors nights in July 2011 on July 2010.

Three multi day conferences were held at the Marlborough Convention Centre during July Nationally domestic guest nights fell 11% while international guest nights fell 3.8% for the month of July 2012.

The accommodation survey only records guests staying in hotels, motels, backpacker accommodation and holiday parks in New Zealand each month.

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Hotel d’Urville for sale

By Robbie Parkes The iconic building that houses Hotel d’Urville on Queen St, is up for sale.

The business and site have been on the market since last week, and Bayleys Marlborough commercial and business broker Grant Baxter said there has already been interest.

“We’ve had a few enquiries already.”

“It’s a well established little boutique hotel.”

He said the present owners have decided to move on to other things, having run the business for a number of years.

The last time the site was up for sale was seven years ago, only one of two instances where Grant has seen the iconic building on the market.

Built in 1923, the building was previously a bank, and in recently years has been home to the boutique hotel and its award-winning restaurant.

“It’s a landmark building and we

haven’t got enough of those,” said Grant.

“It’s in great order.”

Offered as a freehold going concern, the sale listing describes the site as “Luxury bou-

Card spending up Figures released this week show a bounce back in national spending across the Paymark network just in time for spring.

Paymark, which processes about 75 per cent of all electronic transactions in New Zealand, reported a solid annual growth rate of 5.5 per cent in August.

Reg iona l st at ist ics for Marlborough reported a growth of 2.2% compared with August

last year in electronic transactions.

The value of spending (in millions) was up 2.5% also.

Electronic card spending in the retail industries rose 3.0 percent in August, when adjusted for seasonal effects, according to Statistics New Zealand.

Fuel retailing (up $67 million or 10.8%) was the main contributor to this rise, but there

were also smaller increases in all other retail industries.

Total core retail spending (which excludes the motor vehicle-related industries) rose 1.0% in August 2012, boosted by increases in all industry groups.

Hospitality was up $13 million (2.0%), and consumables, up $12 million (0.8%), had the largest increases.

tique accommodation,” with 11 guest rooms, spacious restaurant and bar, in an area of 617m2.

Census supervisors needed

Sixteen census district supervisors are needed for the West/Coast/Nelson and Marlborough area in time for the next census on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

About 440 district supervisors are needed for the nation-wide count, involving the delivery and collection of forms for an estimated 4.6 million people and 1.8 million dwellings.

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By Robbie Parkes Three Marlborough Lines utility arborists have gone the extra mile to achieve high qualifications after four years of study.

Brett Pont, Daryn Pope, and Phillip Dunn have all achieved a National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4 Advanced) Arboriculture.

All three will be presented with their certificates at the Marlborough Mayor’s Industry Training Graduation on September 22 at the Marlborough Civic Theatre.

“All three of us are from forestry background, and to get an adult apprenticeship, it’s pretty good,” said Brett.

“It’s everything from maintaining the blades of your chainsaw, right through to clipping and advanced tree felling.”

Their work takes them from as far as the Marlborough Sounds to Rai Valley.

“It’s pretty much a provincial job.”

The qualification gives us more varying work, said Brett, you get to see parts of Marlborough most people who live here never see.

“It’s brilliant, it’s probably one of the best jobs

Brett Pont (pictured) along with workmates Daryn Pope and Phillip Dunn, has achieved a National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4 Advanced) Arboriculture. All three are employed by Marlborough Lines.

I’ve had.”

Down in the Sounds it’s one year to the next, and seeing a job well done is reward in itself, he said.

“It’s addictive.”

All three did on the job training through the New Zealand Horticulture Industry Training Organisation (NZHITO).

Brett said their studying is a good way of making sure they are up to scratch in the profession, and it gives them more leadership opportunities.

“And it’s good to get recognised.”

Arborist supervisor and the trio’s work place

assessor (who signs off their unit standards for their studies) Locky Wilson, said arboricultural work generally goes under the radar.

They often work with trees around power lines, and provide an essential service that can be quite dangerous.

Locky said it is good to see some of the senior guys go through their qualifications, especially with another four apprentices in the company following in their footsteps.

“It’s good for them, they come out with a very high qualification, and puts them in a good position to move up.”

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swastika in concrete To the brainless cretin who walked over the driveway and scratched a Swastika in wet concrete, if you had another brain it would be lonely.

The only good use you could be is a decoy for Prince Harry in Afghanistan.

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business hub bmarlborough.co.nz Marlborough NRL SMOKERS CORNER? Speaking of sports, it is nearly finals time in the Nrl and hopes that the best team wins on the day. My prediction of who is going to win it is the Bulldogs, they have had a great season this year and Ben Barba you’re the man!

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As a senior Marlborough Girls’ college student myself i would like to say that there is not a ‘smokers corner set up by government paid staff’ in our school.

Sure there is a ‘smokers corner’ but it is only labelled that by students.

Yes the school doesnt take much action against smokers but the best chicken teachers and senior school leadBest chicken, best pies, best rolls ers along with the prefects do try at night n day main st. Wldn’t go and do their bit to stop them and having duty teachers check the anywhere else. Gr8 store! smokers corner at lunchtimes on Happy customer a regular basis is something we do to try and catch them out.

Smokebuster footpath I thort the footpath at the river in town was for foot trafick so why did my kids get told to get out of the KFC False complaints way of a rude man on a bike going I am a staff member at kfc and im sick of these false complaints. flat out. Nt gd.

We have improved alot since we got a new manager.

She is trying to push us as far as thumbs up! we can go getting us to the best To the brave mums that asked we can possibly be and all i hear is for help. Its the best thing you can bad mouthing of my work place! do for your kids and future moko. I feel this is over the top.

Welcome to fresh air and a thriving I buy the food myself and i future. Stay strong! don’t get nothing different than anyone else but its never bloody or anything.

I think that these accusations are on-line garage sale R e O n l i n e g a r a g e s a l e over stated!

Marlborough article feature in the Sun paper 5th Sept ...

Someone goes online stating that out of line Hey to the naive spoilt brat that she thought the article was good and it was about time someone had attacked my sister loudly in public said something about the bullying and embarrassed her.

You were way out of line etc ... next minute she’s being bullied and then threatened by admin judging her for her relationship ... aka Serena kamalan that she breakup and having to quit her would be banned for making such job to go on support to look after comments ... seems to me no one their babies.

As if it hasn’t been hard enough. is allowed an opinion and if u do say anything you get banned then Can we have your contact details slaughtered by fellow members. so when kids are sick etc you can stop what you’re doing and come Sort it out.

Bullying is not cool no matter look after them for free no govt subsidies for you! what the age.

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I have often wanted to stick up for others on there but know I will be banned instantly.

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The bullying and back stabbing is mainly fed by admin. Enough is enough! - This subject is now closed. Ed

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Zoning short-sighted Dear Ed, With regard to the letter written to the Sun, “Fertile Land Lost” I absolutely agree that zoning this land for housing, etc is short sighted foolishness.

We have already lost too much in this way.

There is plenty of second class land in Marlborough to be used for this purpose.

I would suggest a good choice would be the land from Redwood Pass Rd, to the White Bluffs would

be excellent with fantastic views.

Councillor Maher said that this would be very feasible.

I note that some property in that area is already for sale. Secondly I agree with the Sun letter objecting to the Queen Street car park change.

Has MDC nothing better to do than squander our ratepayer money on such unnecessary and inconvenient stupendous enterprises?

Yours, K.O.Lawrence (Secretary Marlb Concerned Citizen Inc)

Support locals Dear Ed, The coming of yet another supermarket chain store (Rebel) to Blenheim doesn’t give me a buzz.

Nor do Warehouse, Bunnings and other super shopping barns peddling cheap Chinese junk..

Nor do I like Countdown’s Blenheim monopoly on supermarkets.

I really don’t like supermarkets?

How much better for consumers to be buying quality NZ made

goods even paying more, than having extra cheap shonky quality plonked on shop shelves.

It just adds up to rampant consumerism which does not do families or country any good.

I reckon locals should endeavour to support local businesses. like Mitchell Sports instead of Rebel’s supermarket.

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Keep your papers dry Dear Ed, Over the last couple of months several letters have appeared in the Sun regarding the papers being wet, soggy or not being placed in letters/newspaper boxes.

As a modern day newspaper deliverer I can assure readers that the Sun is hand delivered, not like others which are thrown from a car or van; and apologise to readers that have experienced wet and soggy papers.

But how adequate is your letter box to the modern day requirements?

Many boxes today are not long enough to take a paper, or do not

have a round insert for them, and yes we do all get those advertising pamphlets which fill boxes up with continuous regularity.

So to help all!

If you don’t want the paper say so, we can all read.

And to help keep your papers dry and not low flying objects down the street, try some plastic water or waste pipe this can be fitted to all letter boxes and will not cost an arm or leg, just a friendly plumber or drain layer, or even phone the Sun they will be able to help.

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Good service - speak up Dear Ed, I recently wrote a letter to this paper about customer service both good and bad.

It appears I have upset some people.

To any I have upset I am sorry but I feel strongly about letting people know if the service I receive is not up to standard or exceptionally good.

It would appear that sometimes

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Members of the Havelock Masonic Lodge present representatives from the Marlborough Child Cancer Group with an $800 donation on Tuesday night. Photo supplied.

Masonic lodge donates to child cancer Children living with cancer can look forward to a brighter Christmas, after an $800 donation from the Havelock Masonic Lodge on Tuesday.

The money, donated to the Marlborough Child Cancer Group will be used to pay for the bulk of the Christmas presents at the Child Cancer Children’s picnic.

The money was raised by organising a couple of fun golf charity matches at Golfing World at Riverlands and the decision on who should receive this donation was left to the Master of The Lodge.

This year Chris Hobbs had the privilege.

Chris, also a spokesperson for the

A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial clock tower at 11.00 am on Sunday, 16 September, to mark Battle of Britain Day. The Battle of Britain is commemorated as the turning point of World War II when the pilots of the RAF staved off the Luftwaffe attack on southern England despite being heavily outnumbered.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman will give a short address and

the keynote speech will be made by Air Vice-Marshall (Retired) David Bamfield ONZM, DSD. Squadron Leader Sarah Woodhouse will represent the RNZAF along with Wing Commander Peter King from RNZAF Base Woodbourne.

Marlborough RNZAF Association President Mary Barnes and the local MP Colin King will also attend the service.

The RSA advises that medals should be worn to this ceremony.

Freemasons commended the work the local committee do.

The contribution is one of many recent donations made by local and national Freemasons, including the provision of GPS in every ambulance in New Zealand, and new jaws of life equipment for the Nelson/ Marlborough rescue helicopter.

New look Wine & Food Fest Some major changes are taking place at next year’s Marlborough Wine and Food Festival.

A new area called the Festival Quarter, where a number of wine and food sites will be located, will showcase a selection of Marlborough wines for tasting and include wineries that have not participated in the festival

before as well as a number of smalland boutique brands.

There will be an even greater emphasis next year on the stunning cuisine of the region, in the Culinary Pavilion, another new feature A new Marlborough Local Heroes area will give those attending the opportunity to taste the

varied gourmet products emanating from the region, while talking with the individual producers.

Early Bird festival tickets are on sale from Monday September 17 to Sunday September 30, and be in the draw to win a fantastic festival prize package worth over $2000.

General admission ticket sales open on Monday

1 October, with a new Connoisseur ticket available for the first time, which will provide VIP treatment, access into the Connoisseur Lounge, complimentary wine tastings, light refreshments and festival souvenirs.

The festival will be held at Brancott Vineyard, on February 9, 2013.

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5 minutes with: Graeme Andrews ASB Commercial Manager

What is your favourite food?

Smoked salmon, washed down with a good local wine.

What makes you smile?

Our granddaughter Kiara.

She is 15 months old and knows how to Skype us from Brisbane.

What’s your pet hate?

People who complain but take no action. If you don’t like something, change it.

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Your favoured holiday destination?

Any where with good friends. Mountains and interesting plants are cool too. Bolivia, Borneo, Wanaka or Nelson Lakes.

Kilimanjaro is still on the to do list.

What’s your favourite music?

Probably Country music.

We lived in the States for a while, not far from Nashville and Memphis and I think I caught the bug.

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

I am a keen martial arts student and have a Black Belt in Seido Karate.

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Who would you invite to dinner?

Our two girls and their partners (and our granddaughter of course). With one in Brisbane and one in Hamilton it doesn’t happen very often. If they are not available then Richard Branson would be interesting to have a meal with.

What’s next on your wish list?

Just started building a house in St Arnaud. It will be our first new house so we are looking forward to seeing it finished and enjoying weekends up at the Lake.

A saying you like to live by?

Don’t quit. Every difficulty is an opportunity in disguise.

Thank you sporting friends Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Running shoes, bikes and swimming togs have provided much of the magical experience Rachel Monk will remember from her time in Marlborough.

This Sunday will be the last time for a while that her face will be seen at the duathlon at Wither Hills, organised by the Marlborough Triathlon and Multi Sport Club, of which she has been a member.

Originally from Manchester, her husband Dave, and two sons Dylan, 5, and Lewis, 4, have been in Blenheim for six years, and New Zealand for a decade, often traveling in their campervan.

“I have tried to do as many duathlons here as I can.”

Rachel already had a strong background in running, mainly half marathons.

“It’s fabulous here, every single weekend there is something going on.”

She said the club has been amazing, and always friendly and helpful.

Rachel exceeded her expectations in 2009 when she overcame the fear of swimming in open water, and competed in a half iron man competition near Ashburton.

In 2010 she competed in the National Duathlon Championships in Christchurch.

“That was when I just gave it my all.”

Rachel said sport these days is about keeping fit, and involving the family.

Rachel and Dave are both nurses, so juggling shift work, children, and sport always keeps life busy and interesting.

“My training varies every day, we just fit things in.”

The family bike most places around town, and go for longer rides when time permits.

“The boys just love it, as long as we take food!”

In 2009 the family biked from Bluff to Blenheim, described as “one of the most cruisy trips ever,”

by Rachel.

During January and February, the weather was favourable, and took them six weeks.

The boys were little enough to be in seats attached to the bikes.

“It was great seeing things through the kids’ eyes.”

It was on that road trip that they decided it was time to get on the road again.

“So we decided to sell up, and

Rachel Monk loves Marlborough's sport scene, especially the family involvement aspect. She is pictured here with five year-old son Dylan. go away again in our campervan again.”

The family head away soon, to travel around New Zealand until next May, and will then continue their travels in Europe and the UK. Steve Smith, spokesperson for the Marlborough Triathlon and Multi Sport Club, said the “positive and upbeat” Rachel and her family will be missed, and hopes to see them back very soon.

As well as being a fine athlete,

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Steve said it is Rachel’s sense of strong family spirit that he will remember, with her husband and sons always cheering her on.

“She was always, and I mean always, cheery and smiling,” said Steve.

This Sunday the Monk family will be competing in the family grade of the duathlon at Wither Hills.

“Do things that you enjoy. Living in this place is truly amazing,” said Rachel.

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Police inbrief Incidents This Week

Monday, September 10 At 7.45a m a 19 yea r old male labourer was arrested for Unlawfully Carrying a Firearm, Unlawful Hunting and Wilful Trespass after he was allegedly caught on a property up the North bank hunting without permission.

At 8.45am an 18 year old unemployed male was arrested on a Warrant for his Arrest for Failing to Appear.

At 11.40am a 31 year old unemployed male was arrested for Theft and Possession of a Knife in a Public Place after he allegedly drove off from Caltex, Blenheim failing to pay for $50 worth of petrol.

At 4.40pm a 14 year old male student was arrested for Arson after he allegedly lit a bundle of papers in the toilet cubicle at the Horton Park toilets. He has been referred to the Youth Aid Section.

At 4.50 pm a 21 yea r old unemployed male was arrested for Unlawfully Carrying a Firearm, Unlawful Hunting and Wilful Trespass after he was allegedly caught on a property up the North bank hunting without permission.

(He was with the 19 year old male mentioned above).

At 5.15pm an 18 year old male forestry worker was arrested for shoplifting after he allegedly stole batteries from The Warehouse, Blenheim.

At 5.20pm a 42 year old unemployed male was arrested for Possession of Cannabis after he allegedly accidentally left a small amount of cannabis plant material at a Seddon address.

Tuesday, September 11 At 6.25pm a 39 year old male driver was arrested for Theft after he allegedly drove off failing to pay for $100.60 worth of petrol from Caltex, Main Street, Blenheim. He has been bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 17th of September 2012.

Wednesday, September 12 At 2.15pm a 14 year old male student was arrested for Shoplifting from The Warehouse, Blenheim.

At 9.05pm a 21 year old unemployed male was arrested for Breaching his Bail Conditions namely his curfew.

He has been held in Custody and will appear before the Blenheim District Court today.

At about 12.15am a 23 year old male vineyard worker was stopped driving a Toyota Hilux on Redwood Street, Blenheim. It was ascertain that he had recently consumed alcohol and a subsequent evidential breath test returned a positive result of 533 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. He has been summonsed to appear before the Blenheim District Court on the 15th of October 2012.

Film director is Jacob's goal

By Chris Tobin From promising actor to hopeful filmmaker.

That's the path former Blenheim resident Jacob Beullens, 21, has decided to follow.

Jacob had been pursuing acting seriously and travelled to England two years ago where he performed with the Young Shakespeare Company of New Zealand.

“I played Macbeth with one other at The Globe,” he said.

“It was alright but we met a lot of pretentious people and the tutors there were really theatrical. I decided I wanted to be a director, not in front of the camera.

“You get sick of being screamed at.”

Jacob is nearing the end of a course

with the New Zealand Film and Television School in Wellington and with nine fellow students, he has formed a film production company, ZPHYR.

They are trying to break into the film industry.

“We've just shot a music video for Polter, a classical rock band in Wellington, and we did one for a Nelson rapper.

“It's mainly to get our name out there so we can get funding.”

Jacob founded the company and he hoped to go fully professional next year.

His immediate aim is to travel with the company to Spain where they intend making a short film.

He has other lofty goals.

“I want to go to Los Angeles and get an internship with Warner Brothers or New Line.

“It will be hard and you start as the lowest of the low.”

CCTV for Blenheim and Picton New closed circuit television security cameras will be installed in the CBDs of Blenheim and Picton as a public safety measure.

At the same time, a free public WiFi service will be installed by the Marlborough District Council, enabling people in either town centre free access to the internet with their laptops, tablets and smartphones.

The new CCTV system will replace

the eight aging security cameras installed around Blenheim in 2004-05 at the request of retailers and the Police, which are now beginning to fail.

The Council has considered six proposals from businesses interested in installing the CCTV system, selecting Network Tasman Limited as best able to meet the requirements which include service to 30 camera locations.

Blenheim ratepayers currently pay for the existing security system through their rates and the existing reserves from this rating source is sufficient to replace the Blenheim system.

The installation costs for Picton will be funded from Forestry Reserves with future running costs addressed through the Annual Plan.

The Council and the Police will be able to view all camera feeds.

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Advising patients with psychic scan

The GrabOne mascot 'Gimmie,' hit the streets of Blenheim to give out free coffee on Thursday morning from Josh McKay's Boost Coffee Cart at the Market St forum.

‘Gimmie’ comes to town ‘Gimmie,’ the GrabOne mascot made its first appearance in Blenheim yesterday when the daily deals business ‘hijacked’ Josh McKay’s Boost Coffee Cart in the Market St forum.

From 8.30am to 10.30am, lucky punters could grab a free coffee, as part of GrabOne’s push to increase their daily deals in Blenheim.

The Coffee Cart used 30 litres of milk, and produced 170 coffees in two hours, which is approximately 1.5 cups

per minute.

GrabOne Nelson/Marlborough business development manager Sally Chappell, said up until now, the deals in the Top of the South had really been Nelson-based.

“It’s been so successful, and people have been really receptive,” she said.

The team from GrabOne have been working with local business to help further establish the incentive, which has proved popular in bigger centres.

By Chris Tobin It’s a little disconcerting talking to a man who claims he can scan your body by looking at you.

That’s what Ron Wilson, a psychic from Doyleston, south of Christchurch, says he can do.

Mr Wilson has been visiting Marlborough each month for 20 years to advise patients/ clients on their health problems or to offer help for ailing dogs and horses.

He popped into the Blenheim Sun office this week.

“I can scan down a body of a horse, dog or human and see where the problems are,” he said.

“I don’t deal with cancer though; I leave that entirely to the doctors.

When there’s nowhere else to go, we can make it easier to pass over.”

Ron Wilson, psychic.

Pass over?

“When people die,” he explained.

“They can pass over without pain.”

Demand from clients in

Marlborough has dropped off due to the economic downtown Mr Wilson said, but people in the region still wanted his advice on health issues and other matters like where to live, build or on their work environments. “ Some people build on the worst sites; it might be on an old burial site, or something happened there; some of it from Maori history,” he said.

“I have a vision of what was there before.”

As far as health issues are concerned Mr Wilson believed people should take more care of their diets, simplify their eating habits and keep away from processed foods.

This reporter did not ask Mr Wilson for a health scan of his body.

Classic trucks road trip T he Sout h Isla nd Classic Commercial Vehicles Club’s 10 day truck run kicks off on Monday, starting from Picton.

The truck contingent from the North Island will disembark from the ferry to meet the southern drivers, who will then gear up for the South Island road trip.

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took part in the 2011 Nor t her n lap, wit h truck enthusiasts able to follow the trail in the accompanying bus.

From Picton, the convoy will go visit Westport, Greymouth, Methven, Twizel, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Invercargill, Dunedin, Timaru, and finally to Christchurch, making various stops on the way.

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gardening

this week

Stop slugs in their slime

Forget about slug bait let me introduce…beer bait!

Simply, cut the top off an empty fizzy drink bottle, leaving approximately 10cm of plastic from the lid. Make sure the lid is tightly screwed on.

Make a hole next to your lettuces large enough for the whole bottle neck to fit into. The open end of your plastic bottle should sit almost parallel with the soil.

Place three sticks approximately 15cm in height around your plastic bottle in the shape of a teepee.

Fill your bottle up to the halfway mark with beer (slugs aren’t fussy about the type of beer, but kids make sure you ask your parents first!).

To ensure that the beer is protected from rain, take the discarded end

FASCINATING GARDENING FACTS

of your plastic fizzy drink bottle and cut off a section approximately 5cm from the end.

Balance this section on the three sticks you staked earlier.

This will create a lid to protect the beer against rain.

Now all you have to do is sit back and wait. Overnight the slugs will slide their way into the beer. And don’t just stop with one beer bait bottle, make several and place them around your slug susceptible veges. Believe me you’ll be amazed by the results.

Tod Palenski Awapuni Nurseries

Simple Spring Salad Recipe • 1 and 1/2 orange, juice only • 1/2 lemon, juice only • 1/2 small red onion, chopped • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1/8 teaspoon fine grain salt • 4 big handfuls of salad greens, washed and dried • 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted • 1/3 cup black olives, (the wrinkly, oily ones), pitted In a medium bowl whisk together the juice of 1/2 orange, lemon juice, most of the red onion, olive oil, and salt.

Whisk together until emulsified, taste and adjust with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Gardening

Blue cohosh, also known as squaw root or papoose root, was used by Native American women to ensure an easy labour and childbirth.

Peel the remaining orange and cut into segments, removing any seeds you might encounter. Set aside.

When you're ready to serve, place the salad greens in a large bowl. Toss very gently with a generous splash of the dressing. Add the orange segments and walnuts. Give another toss. Taste and decide if you need to add more dressing, if needed, add a bit more at a time, giving a good toss between additions.

Make sure the nuts and citrus haven't all gone to the bottom, help them back up to the top if needed. Serve salad topped with the remaining red onion and olives.

Tips Kids in the Garden

Charlotte Ruby Rayson, then aged 2 helping her Grandmother out in the garden.

Children in the garden send us your photos Send in your photo of your child (or grandchild) enjoying time in the garden.

Include their name and age.

Email your photo to: katrina@blenheimsun.co.nz We’ll publish these on our Gardening page as space permits.

Garnish with flowers....

This is a great time of the year to think about using flowers to add charm to your spring and summer cocktails.

While planning your garden this year, think about adding flowers that not only look great, but that you can eat as well.

There are many beautiful blooms that are safe to use in salads and stir-fry and as a finishing touch to soups, cakes and drinks.

The pansy is an excellent choice. This colourful flower is stunning when dropped on top of any cocktail and allowed to float.

Pansies are very easy to grow and there are many varieties to choose from. Plant a few different colors and you will have the perfect pansy for any colour of cocktail. Depending on the variety, pansies can have a mild, fresh flavor or even a minty taste.

There are many other varieties of flowers with edible blooms that you may want to try as well. When selecting a flower to use in any type of food choose blooms that have recently opened that have no holes or spots. Avoid buying plants that have been sprayed with pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and do not use any chemical treatments yourself on any plant you plan to eat.

Decorating meals with fresh flowers has come back into vogue and is commonly seen at restaurants around the country, especially desserts.

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in marlborough

Marlborough’s got talent Marlburian Kelly Webster, NZ Got Talent competitor and dance teacher needs the local community to support her bid for national fame.

There is only one wild card entry and the top 5 with the most votes gets to go up to Auckland and audition infront of the judges to take that final spot in the semi finals.

A personal message from Kelly follows: Hey guys I really need your help!!!

I need as many votes as possible to help me get a chance to try out for the wildcard entry of NZ Got Talent

2012. Either visit the link below to vote or alternatively if in NZ txt Vote353 with your name to 5337.

Voting is open till the 10th Oct. You can vote daily & I need as many as I can as the top five get the chance to take the final spot in the semis.

Please help me out & share this with everyone you know!!!! Thanx xxxxxxxx Kelly Webster http://abovetherest.tvnz.co.nz/ myEntry/kelly-webster

- weekend event guide Friday 14th September

The Redwoodtown School Centenary Celebrations To be held in the school grounds, 10am - 2pm, a fun filled day with lots of great entertainment and prizes to be won, a Thanksgiving church service on Sunday will conclude the celebrations, for more information email office@redwoodtown. school.nz or Phone Brenda 578 8938 or school office 578 5200.

Tobasco Tom and Doc White with Broderick Smith Le Café - 12/14 London Quay Picton. Think part hillbilly swing, with a bit of country blues and New Orleans jazz and you have the Tabasco Tom and Doc White show. Door Sales $15, 8pm-11pm.

Giving Back Fundraising Dinner For the Food Technology Dept at Marlborough Boys’ College, 7.30pm at the college. Tickets Maggie Jane Café and the College office.

NMIT Marlborough Campus Open Day 11am-2pm meet staff/students, campus tours, workshops, find out about scholarships and financing study.

Muslim Association Marlborough Jummah Salaat, Fridays 12.30pm. Ramadhan Iftar Every Friday and Saturday Maghrib Time at Centre. Zayd 5783944. Fouad 0273532125.

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, 3.30pm-5pm, 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.

Saturday 15th September

Spring Show & Camellia Society Combined Shows St Christophers Hall, Redwoodtown, Blenheim 9am-4.30pm. Daffodils, Camellias, Cut Flowers ,House Plants, Flora Art Displays, Marlborough Orchid Society Display. Enquiries/Entries Marlborough Horticultural Society Phone: 578 2690.

South Island Long-Tailed Bat Conservation Open Day at the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve.

Phone Jenny Easton (03) 547 1613.

Marlborough Harriers 8am – 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park

on Grove Rd. 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.

Sunday 16th September

Conservation Week Love Your Parks Guest Speaker - Join us as William tells his amazing tale of survival and how he uses his passion and love for the outdoors to motivate and inspire you to get out and “love your parks”. Event sponsored by Marlborough Convention Centre, Marlborough Tramping Club and DOC. 2pm-5pm, Marlborough Convention Centre, 46a Alfred Street, Blenheim. Gold coin donation.

KCC Conservation Week Rarangi Beach cleanup.

Meet at carpark at north end at10am. Please bring rubbish bags & gloves, morning tea, whole family. For more information or questions email Marlborough@kcc.org.nz Sunday Tea Dance A welcome. Waltz’s, foxtrots, cha cha, rumba, rock n roll, new vogue, sequence. Hospital Recreational Hall, Taylor pass road, 4pm – 7.30 pm. No entry fees just a plate to share.

Marlborough Seafood and Game Cooking Demonstration with Chris Fortune, Mistletoe Bay 16 September 1pm-4.30pm, $25.00 Contact: Helen Godsiff Phone: 573 4366.

MX5 Car Group Brent 574 2787.

Marlborough Freshwater Anglers’ Club Introduction to trout fishing. Taylor riverbank, Nelson St car park, 9am till noon. Fly and spin casting, knots, lures, streamside tactics, and good fishing spots.

AvantiPlus Blenheim Recreational Ride Sunday morning ride depart 9.00 from AvantiPlus Blenheim this ride is designed to suit all levels: recreational riders, lots of fun.

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 The People’s Market. Sunday, Noel Leeming carpark 10am-1pm. Fruit, vegetables, jams, preserves, F/Range eggs, olive oil, whitebait, jewellery, woodware, gifts, plants, crafts, books.

Marlborough Farmers Market Winter Market. Charles Street Carpark - 10am to 12.30pm every Sunday.

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

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

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

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

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

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

Malcolm: 578 8809.

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

On Sale NOW FlOOr Pride CiviC TheaTre

Deb Webber Heal anD Hope tour Wednesday 3rd October Admit one $72

revolver – CirCus Club

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

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Sunday 4th Nov @ 8pm Early Bird prices until 31 August Adults $46 Children (U12) $27

isla Grant

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

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

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

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Wednesday 12th September - Saturday 22nd September 2012 @ 7.30pm - Sunday show 4pm Adult: $29.50/$30.50 Credit Child (u19) $21.50/ $22.50 Credit Senior(65+)/Group(10+) $25.50/ $26.50 credit

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Wed 28th Nov – Sat 8th Dec @7pm, Sunday show 2pm, Adults $26/$27 credit child u 16 $16 /$17 credit

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.

Riverside Railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm and 3pm for Beaver Station Central Blenheim.

Return trip takes about one hour. Adults $8, Child $4 CASH ONLY. Chris 578 3211 or John 578 1621.

Purchase from the Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Blenheim New World or Take Note Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Transactions fees apply for phone and internet bookings

Marlborough Bunch Riders Leave every Sunday at 9am from Cycleworld on Charles St, catering for cyclists of all abilities. For a social ride for two hours or less, and a coffee and chat to finish, just turn up. See Facebook page – Marlborough Bunch Riders for more information.

Ulysses Club Ride to Murchison for lunch. Meet at the railway station, south end, at 9.45am ride departs 10am.

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To advertise your business, call Jill on (03) 5777 868 Marlborough Seafood an d Game Cooking Demonstratio n, Mistletoe Bay this Sunday

If you have an event contact Aynsley at The Sun on 5777 868

Total market coverage in Marlborough

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Climate study to help grow NZ’s wine industry If linking microclimate and crop production models can produce consistently better quality wine, it could i ncrease Marlborough’s wine industry income by up to 10%.

A $500,000 internationa l resea rch project into climate and vineyards led by the University of Canterbury is expected to result in an increase of up to 10% in income for the billion dollar New Zealand wine industry.

The two-year research project headed

by UC Professor Andy Sturman will begin in Marlborough this summer, use cuttingedge high-resolution computer modelling and mapping systems to investigate localised variations in vineyard weather to help predict future environmental conditions for grape production.

The international research team includes people from Plant and Food, NIWA, and

several French wine research experts.

An estimated 5-10% increase in New Zealand wine export earnings means at least $2 billion by 2020.

The project would help New Zealand’s wine-producing sector to adapt to climate variability and to take advantage of opportunities that resulted from a changing environment.

“The quality of wine is highly sensitive to environmental conditions, as the flavour of the final product is critically important to the marketplace, more so than many other crops such as sweet corn.

Quality is so important and predicting weather va r iation in vineyard regions throughout the growing season is critical to the future of the industry.

Grape quality is highly dependent on environmental conditions.”

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Salmon farms will cost tax payers millions The honorable Nick Smith gave a talk at the Directors Institute earlier this week.

Danny Boulton, chairman of Save Our Sounds, said Mr Smith, on the topic of environmental matters, gave an example of a Waimea pig farm.

He was asking how much benefit was coming from one pig farm that was putting a big bubble of nitrates into the aquifer, causing a health Danny Boulton hazard to people.

He stated the Tasman District Council now had to spend $10 million dollars to clean the water.

“Nick Smith was openly supporting the overseas investment of King Salmon and I could not help but wonder why he had not connected the dots with the king salmon proposal that was emitting the equivalent waste of 56,000 dairy cows directly into the Marlborough Sounds as an

open sewer,” said Danny.

Danny said, should King Salmons 9 new farms go ahead, it will end up costing far more than $10 million of taxpayer funds for a clean up.

“The question also needs to be asked does the Government, Marlborough District Council or King Salmon have the funds to compensate existing stake holders as well as for a clean up,” said Danny.

Optimising beef cow production

By Annabelle Latz Beef and Lamb New Zealand held a Field Day on Wednesday at Millton Farming Company, Southbank Clarence River.

There was a clear message being given to the farmers who attended, that profits for beef cows can be maximised through good spring management.

Greg Harris, Meat and Fibre Chairperson for Marlborough Federated Farmers, said beef cow efficiency these days leans towards running smaller cows that consume less, but produce heavy calves.

“The smaller the cow, and the heavier the calf is that she weans, the better,” he said.

Professor Steve Morris from Massey University was the featured speaker, talking about profitable beef cow management.

Mr Harris said that because 70% of the food eaten by a beef cow is just for maintaining body weight, the remaining 30% must be used by the animal as efficiently as possible.

Spring in Marlborough boasts

unique qualities, as it is often a lot shorter compared to other parts of New Zealand.

After a cold winter, good grass growth, (up to 80% of the year’s total growth) that comes with spring’s warmer temperatures may only last three months.

“We may be getting soil deficits in some parts of Marlborough by October.”

These conditions lie well with beef cow farming in Marlborough’s high country.

“Cows are essentially the hay baler.

They utilise eight and nine month-old feed and turn it into dollars,” said Mr Harris.

Greg Sheppard, Farm Management for Consultant of Sheppard Agriculture Ltd, said farmers learned that to improve beef cow breeding efficiency, the key element for success was to help themselves, by collecting and recording as much information off their farm as they can.

“But it’s no good just collecting it. It also needs to be analysed, interpreted, and understood.”

Above: Angus cattle grazing at Taimate, Ward Left: Greg Harris, Meat and Fibre chairperson, F e d e r a t e d Fa r m e r s Marlborough.

Mr Sheppard said a large number of farmers are obtaining and utilising information, but more can be done.

“Information is knowledge and knowledge is power.”

The next field day is on Thursday October 18; ‘Summer Forage Crop Estimates and Management.’

The venue is yet to be confirmed.

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Blenheim Toyota

HILUX

Tougher than you can imagine

$655

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Houses to move this month

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SALES Saturday 15th. 10 New Renwick Road.

Household goods. Water cylinder. Railway enthusiasts. Come see.

Saturday 15 September, 0800 start. 27 Oxford St, Picton Surplus from household, garage, kayaking, electronics and garden.

on the corner of Alabama Rd and Weld St, began last month, with the first building being moved to a dairy farm in Canvastown.

John told The Sun in a previous article that with a summer of favourable weather, the complex will be completed by the third week of May, for doors to open at the beginning of June, 2013.

Witherlea 3 bedroom & office home, log-fire, fully fenced, e a sy c a r e s e c t i o n , 2mins walk to school & Harling Park, outside pets ok. $300 P/W. Nigel 027 868 0687.

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BOATS wanted to buy.

Up to approx 7metres.

Power Boat Centre. 72 Grove Road. Phone 578 0569 or 021 328 241

$20 Tutaki Valley Murchison

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Luxury Coach Trip 5 Star coach Friday 12th October Book 5 seats and get an extra one free

Boats….... get serviced now. Just in time for Labour weekend and summer. Phone to book in. Top job, good value. Powerboat Centre Marlborough, 72 Grove Road, phone 578 0569

Phone Reid Tours 03 3597 668 email: reidtours@xtra.co.nz

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The winning wine is made exclusively from fruit grown in the Yealands Estate Seaview Vineyard, in the Awatere Valley, Marlborough.

The International Wine Challenge is considered the largest and most prestigious competition in the world, featuring over 12,000 wines.

LAW N M OW ER for sale. Masport rotary, 5 horse power motor, catcher. Phone 570 5880.

GAS Craft BBQ $30.

No gas bottle. Has to go ASAP. Phone 027 769 2028

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OFFER on Red Bricks.

100 bricks of all shapes and sizes. Must go.

Phone: 027 769 2028

Spring fresh strawberries available

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PEA straw. $10 delivered. Please leave a message. 572 2701

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Yealands wins trio of trophies Yealands Estate has collected a trio of trophies at the International Wine Challenge Awards ceremony held in London this week.

In addition to the International Sauvignon Blanc and the White Marlborough trophy, Yealands Estate Single Block S1 Sauvignon Blanc 2011 was awarded the 2012 James Roger Trophy.

The James Roger Award is presented to the best wine in the International Wine Challenge, in

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FURNISHED room to let in a new warm house. Reasonable rate. Phone Rob 572 7282

Saturday 15 September, LOTS to go!

Clothes, TV's, video players, baby gear, kitchen appliances & lots more. 8.30am til 12pm sharp.

137D Maxwell Rd (directly behind Showgrounds Store).

The removal of two houses to make way for the new Countdown Supermarket in Redwoodtown will be completed this month, says TH Barnes chief executive John Smithies.

The Blenheim company are the contractors for the planned new supermarket.

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

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Eastern States Speedway Club Secretary Wanted Exciting & challenging role Voluntary position Full training provided Anybody interested please contact Stu Coutts 027 470 0798

Wanted Wanted Wanted Healthcare assistant – fulltime position

Please call at reception or email ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz

Friday September 14, 2012 property for sale

New Listing

Campus Administrator Permanent / Part-time Monday to Friday 12pm – 5pm /Marlborough Campus Are you an organised, proactive and an experienced Administrator?

Based at Budge Street and reporting to the Operations Manager, you will provide efficient and effective administration support to the Marlborough Campus.

A key part of the role is ensuring all the daily, weekly and monthly administration targets are met whilst providing customer focussed and professional front office services to students, staff and campus visitors.

Your flexibility and interpersonal skills will prove essential in this key role for the Marlborough Campus.

Go to www.nmit.ac.nz to find out more and to apply.

Please apply online by 4pm Friday 28 September 2012

New Listing

25a Wither Road, Witherlea

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$279,000

Sunny and spacious two bedroom townhouse Two good sized bedrooms, master has ensuite Very light open plan kitchen/dining/living areas Patio/BBQ area comes off the lounge for a lovely, private, easy care backyard - relax and enjoy Ga Garaging is single, internal access, lock up garage Web Ref No: MB235 Contact Owner: 021 032 1692 OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 1.00-2.00pm

For Sale By Owner - Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Not Applicable

The work will involve:  Programming, downloading and analysis of dataloggers used to monitor supply to both Network assets and customer installations.  Providing advice to customers including issues such as pricing, technical matters, fuse sizing etc.  Organising and coordinating the power supply to a wide range of local events.  Monitoring and checking of metering data for revenue assurance.

Applicants should hold registration as an electrical inspector and have the ability to communicate and interact well with a wide range of people.

If you are highly motivated, have the skills and experience to add value to Marlborough Lines and our customers and want a career in this exciting industry , you can obtain a job description and application form by contacting our reception on 03 577 7007. Alternatively you can email us at info@linesmarl.co.nz or download them from our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz. Completed applications and CVs should be returned to: Engineering Manager Marlborough Lines Ltd PO Box 144 Blenheim 7240 Applications close Friday 28 September 2012

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

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

Good Deal Real Estate (Licensed REAA 2008) A Member Of Green Door Real Estate

1999 Toyota Corolla Touring wagon Low kms - all extras.

Serviced regularly.

Any test or inspection.

Ph 5789002 or 0274890474 situation vacant $429,000

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Marlborough Lines is a leading edge company that delivers electricity throughout Marlborough. We seek applications from people interested in the above position.

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Registered Nurse - Casual Marlborough After Hours GP Service

Network Customer Advisor

55a Weld Street, Blenheim

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Must have Thai Certificate and 3yrs experience in Traditional Thai Massage, Aromatherapy Oil Massage, Sport Massage, Foot Reflexology Massage, Thai Herbal Compression Massage, Facial Treatment.

Please send your C.V to Manager 7B Kilworth Place, Blenheim 7201

Students 9-13 years 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.

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The Marlborough After Hours GP Service is located at the Wairau Hospital Campus, Hospital Road.

It operates on weekday evenings, weekends and public holidays.

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

Good Deal Real Estate Ltd (Licensed REAA 2008) A Member Of Green Door Real Estate

If you are a NZ Registered Nurse with experience in general practice and would enjoy supporting a small nursing team providing care for patients attending the Marlborough After Hours GP services, this position may suit you.

For more information including a copy of the job description or to apply please contact Angela Henry-Gifford angehg@marlboroughpho.org.nz or phone 03 520 6200 Applications close Mon 1st October

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WAIKAWA MARAE INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Waikawa Marae Sunday 30 September 2012 at 2 pm The Annual General Meeting of Waikawa Marae Inc will be held on Sunday 30 September 2012, at Waikawa Marae, 210 Waikawa Road, Waikawa, Picton, commencing at 2 pm.

76a McLauchlan Street, Springlands, Blenheim

Enq Over $499,000

Two Homes For One - 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms!

TWO x three bedroom homes on one title!

Second house has mobility access ramps Lockup garage, workshop, office and extra off street parking Earn extra income or perfect for extended family This property must be seen to be believed!!

Green Door Web Ref No: MB229 Contact Agent Pauline Earle: 03 572 9939 or 027 825 1777 OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 12.30-1.00PM Good Deal Real Estate Ltd (Licensed REAA 2008) A Member Of Green Door Real Estate

AGENDA 1. Karakia 2. Apologies 3. Minutes of 2011 AGM 4. Reports - Chairperson, Waikawa Marae Trustees 5. Chairperson, Waikawa Management Committee 6. Financial Reports – Waikawa Marae Trustees 7. Waikawa Marae Management Committee 8. Appointment of Auditor 9. Election of Management Committee 10. General Business Please note that in order to vote or stand as a Management Committee Member, members must be financial members on the day. If you are currently not a member but wish to be involved, please contact the Secretary, Waikawa Marae Management Committee, on either telephone 03 573 7528, facsimile 03 573 7528 or by email on waikawamarae@xtra. co.nz to register your interest.

Rita Powick Chairperson Waikawa Marae Trustees

23A Boyce Street, Renwick

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Large, near-new energy efficient 160m² house Two large upstairs bedrooms, each with WIW, ensuite and toilet Separate 36m² studio with own toilet; street facing, currently a home based business on a separate meter Carport and ext extra off street parking Too many features to list - you need to see this one!!

Web Ref No: MB232 Contact Pauline Earle: 03 572 9939 or 027 825 1777 OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 11.00-12.00pm

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Wairau Hospital Paediatric Ward have been overwhelmed by the Marlborough community’s generosity and support for recent fundraising.

Wairau Hospital, Paediatrics Charge Nurse Manager, Mary Bezant said, “Special thanks goes to community fundraiser John Ealand who organised a charity event for the Paediatric Ward and raised money for the Children’s Trust Fund.

“We also thank the people and businesses that provided items for the ‘Charity Auction’ that took place at the Bamboo Garden’s earlier in the year.

“We have now received most of the things that were on our wish list.

“The generosity of the community has overwhelmed us.”

Mrs Bezant said this has given us the ability to enhance the environment for sick children we care for and also for the parents who accompany them into hospital.

The ward had been able to purchase a fridge/freezer for the storage of expressed breast milk for neonatal babies and a washing machine to assist these mums when they are away from home for long periods caring for their premature baby.

The children’s play area now has a small Whare with painted fascia that looks absolutely fantastic in the outside play area said Mrs Bezant.

“I am constantly astounded about how much community support we receive in Blenheim for the children’s ward. It’s fantastic,” she said.

The local schools have also played a part in supporting the ward with Marlborough Girls College (MGC) offering to help with a number of projects.

Marlborough Girls’ College Room 1LEOA are putting together the activity packs and this group have also helped to re-organised the play cupboard. Whilst another class from MGC are busy completing some new art work for the ward.

acknowledgement STEVICH: Radovan (Ray), Annette, Shane and Alister sincerely thank friends of Cecile for their support following the passing of Mamusia and Babka. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the community of Blenheim to those who warmly welcomed and befriended Father, Mother, Grandparents during their happy and loved stay in sunny Blenheim. Affectionately Radovan, Annette, Shane, and Alister.

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Death Notices FL ATLE Y, Michael: O n Sep tember 11, 2012. Dearly loved partner of Glenise Dreaver and proud and loving father and father-in law of Kathy and Reg Clutterbuck (Sumner) and Dominic and Jill (Dunedin). Michael’s grandchildren, Nicholas and Sam Clutterbuck and Clementine and Tobias Flatley, have lost a great mate who thought of them every day. He is also sadly missed by Tania and Dave Parker (Wellington) and Vicki and Kevin Lacey of Melbourne.

Nathan and AJ Parker and Oisin Lacey have lost a beloved Granddad Michael. Michael is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Betty and Gordon Hill of Whalley, Lancashire.

In lieu of f lowers, donations would be appreciated to Pause, Prompt, Praise (PPP) Reading Programme, c/- Picton School, 5 Buller Street, Picton 7220; St John, PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240, or Life Flight Trust, PO Box 14- 448, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. Messages may be sent to c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

The funeral service is to be held at St Joseph’s Church Picton at 2pm Monday September 17.

There will be a private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. Tel. 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz G EOFFREY T SOWMAN FU NERAL DIRECTORS

THWAITES, Nanc y Ellen: On Tuesday, September 11, 2012, aged 92. Dearly loved wife of the late Lloyd. Much loved Mother, Grandma and great Grandma to Roger, Linda, Richard and Linton; Tony, Jill and Jo Southgate, Paul and Karen Newman and children; Peter, Robyn, Anneka, Ben and Fiona, and Josh. Our special thanks and gratitude to Wendy and every caregiver at Redwood for their ex traordinar y love and care of Nancy. At Nancy's request, a private service has been held.

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Births This Week

Death Notices

DAINES, Anne (9lb 10oz): 9 September, 2012 FINCH-SAGAR, Will Andrew Finch (8lb 8oz): 8 September, 2012 GEORGE/McROBBIE, Iliythia Alexandra George (8lbs) 12 August, 2012 MARTIN, Cooper James (9lb 9oz): 4 August, 2012 PARK/HAMILTON, Madeline Lucy Morag Park (8lb 10oz): 27 August, 2012 PETTIGREW, Katherine Susanne Pettigrew (9lb 2oz): 4 September, 2012

WANDS, Robert (Bob): Reg No 2932874 Pvt WWII, Cameron Highlander, British Army: 6 September, 2012 McWHINNEY, Norma: 4 September, 2012 ANDRELL, Agnes Erskine: 3 September, 2012 DANCE, Gerald William (Gerry): 5 September, 2012 BUSCH, Joseph Bernard: 5 September, 2012 TRAVES, Maurice Leslie (Morrie): 5 September, 2012 DUFFIELD, Maurice John: 9 September, 2012 TOPP, Betty: 6 September, 2012

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Sport inbrief

Duathlon on Sunday The BikeFit Winter Duathlon this Sunday will double up as the Club Champs for those members taking part in the long course.

The long distance race is 10km run, 35km bike and 5km run, the medium distance is 5km run, 17km bike and 2.5km run, and the short distance is 2.km run, 10km bike and 1.25km run.

Start and finish will be at Wither Hills car park, registration is 9.30am, briefing is 9.45 and start is 10am.

Children/Students are $2, adults and teams are $15, MTMSC members are $10.

Roads are not closed, and competitors compete at own risk.

Mountain bikes are welcome.

It will also be Rachel Monk’s last race before they head overseas so we will do what we can to send her off with fond memories.

There will be a BBQ on at the end with sausages, bread and tomato sauce, so if you want something else please bring it.

MGC qualify for national netball champs Sixteen teams have qualified for the New Zealand Secondary School Netball Championships, in its 20th year, Marlborough Girls’ College included.

This year, the schools will come together at SBS Events Centre in Timaru from October 9 to 12 to face off to become New Zealand’s top Netballing secondary school.

Smith relegated to bench Halfback Aaron Smith has been dropped from the starting lineup for the All Black’s match against the Springboks this weekend, with Piri Weepu stepping in.

Smith was relegated to the bench after he broke team protocols following their win against Argentina last week.

No details around the breach of protocol have been released, but coach Steve Hansen said it did not involving any late night drinking after the match.

Val’s golden day New Zealand Olympic shot putter Valerie Adams will receive her long awaited gold medal in a ceremony next week.

Adams will be presented with her award by Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae in a public ceremony at The Cloud in downtown Auckland next Wednesday night.

Marlborough Sports Person of the Year

For nominations, please email Ryan Lock, ryanglock@hotmail. com, or Andrea Koorey, marlboroughmultisport@gmail.com, with a list of achievements this year (until end of September.)

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Well worth the entry money As a newcomer to this part of our great country, it was my first time in Lansdowne Park on Wednesday night for the Makos ITM Cup rugby match against Southland.

It’s been a long time coming you could say.

I’ve been around long enough to remember the days when the Marlborough Red Devils famously took the Ranfurly Shield off Canterbury and held it until a bunch from South Canterbury (my home territory) led by All Black Tom Lister turned up at Lansdowne Park and ended that

golden period in this region’s rugby history.

As I walked into the ground names like Marfell, Joseph (Jamie’s dad I think), Sutherland, Goddard and the Kaikoura Express, Brian Ford came to mind.

But enough nostalgia.

Apparently one sportswriter reported the Stags’ effort on Wednesday night was the best for a while but really if the Makos had kept their error rate down, their 13-10 win would have been by a wider margin.

Flick passes that weren’t on,

spilled ball, the odd silly kick, missed kicks at goal and refereeing decisions which on occasion went against them and yet they still won against a pretty strong Southland outfit.

That shows the Makos are a talented team.

The scrum is solid, the forwards get around the paddock and make the tough tackles, the backs have flair and wow, can they run with the ball when they get the chance.

Winger Peter Betham’s try was a beaut as he left the former All Black Jimmy Cowan gasping.

Chris Tobin But then even this effort was topped by fullback Robbie Malneek’s extraordinary long range run-in from his own 22 for a try.

Getting out on a frosty night to watch the Makos was well worth the $22 I paid to get in.

They deserve another good crowd to see them take on Northland this Sunday, again at Lansdowne Park.

Marlborough riders get good results

By Robbie Parkes The finals for the 2012 South Island Moto Trials Champs kicked off on the weekend, with some good results for Marlborough riders.

Due to bad weather, the two-day competition, the final in a six-event series, was reduced to the Sunday, following poor conditions.

Taking place in Long Valley, just before Havelock, the final race saw local rider Jason Baker receive second-place honours in the top grade, and an overall second in the series.

Karl Clark from Nelson took out first, but fellow Marlborough riders John Mortimer and Gareth Wadsworth placed first in Clubman and Junior grades respectively.

In the overall championship, John placed first in Clubman, with Dave Atwool third, and Brendon Wadsworth came third in the President grade.

Jason was happy with his placing, but being a 10 time winner of the championship, it was a far second.

“It’s a little bit hard not winning,” he said.

About 35 riders competed on the day, with some coming from as far as Invercargill and the North Island.

Jason said the track had some pretty challenging features, but there it suited all levels really.

“We did very well, there’s a lot of new guys coming up and pushing it.”

The next big competition is the NZ National Champs to be held in Alexandra over Labour weekend.

Jason is trying to head down at this stage, with about half a Marlborough rider Jason Baker came second in the 2012 South Island Moto Trials dozen Marlborough riders expected to compete.

Champs on the weekend. Photo courtesy of Debbie Clark.

Sailors brave season opener

By Robbie Parkes Young sailors braved choppy waters on the weekend to mark the beginning of the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club’s season.

The Annual Oddies Marine two-day sailing regatta held at the club, was relegated to three races on the Sunday due to bad weather conditions.

Club publicity officer Rob Burn, was really pleased with how keen the junior sailors were to get out on

the water.

“They’re quite brave really, some people might whinge about going onto a muddy rugby field, but they go out where they know they’re going to tip over and get wet.”

“They gave it their all.”

There were a few capsizes in the water, not surprisingly influenced by gusts of up to 24 knots.

“They came back and it was like they were comparing war stories.”

Rob said they usually get a bigger turnout, with a few sailors coming from the likes of Nelson and even Christchurch.

“I think a lot of people were just holding off to see how it would go.”

“It was pretty tough conditions.”

He said the Club has been turning out some really good sailors, and the younger members are heading in the right direction.

Results from Oddies Marine regatta are as follows: Optimist Green Fleet: 1st Emily Overend, 2nd Kate Overend, 3rd Bob Marr.

Optimist Open Fleet: 1st Alistair Gifford, 2nd Alice Overend, 3rd Hamish Clark.

Starlings/intermediate: 1st Liese Belgrave, 2nd Lee Stuart, 3rd Kain Greenbank.

Open Class: 1st Phil & Susie Griggs, 2nd Brian & Alison Kerr.

The regatta is seen as the precursor to the Club Opening day which is held on SepThe Queen Charlotte Yacht Club's Annual Oddies Marine two-day sailing regatta is the precursor tember 22, with a pirate theme this year. to the Club's upcoming season. Photo supplied.

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