Hollie Brown, Jess Rea and Sorayah Lindstrom with Maddison Lindstrom

Aquanort Pools is a locally owned and operated pool building business established in 1964. Experienced staff specialise in luxury pool building in both concrete and fiberglass or can re-vamp old or existing pools to high standard. Located at 12 Timandra place, the Bioguard retail shop is your complete one stop shop for all swimming and spa pool needs. The business also offers a free water testing service for your pool or spa while providing specialist advice on how to balance your water to keep it sparkling. There is a full-service workshop for pool equipment repairs and

maintenance and they also offer a full valet service.

Hynds is an award-winning New Zealand manufacturer and merchant who have been providing products to the rural and civil infrastructure markets since 1973. Its rural division specialises in a total solution approach to infrastructure requirements. Apart from being able to supply customers with more traditional items such as drainage pipe, tanks, troughs, and their associated fittings, there is increasing demand for their big-ticket items. Hynds’ comprehensive range includes effective effluent manage

ment systems, landspan bridges, and stock underpasses. There is increasing pressure for farmers to comply with regulations to avoid non- compliance penalties. Farmers are looking for value for money solutions, and Hynds have developed innovative products such as the Megapond (effluent storage up to 4 million litres) and Hypond range (40,000 to 140,000 litre storage). The unique panel system provides leach free storage for important 100 per cent containment. No matter the challenge, Hynds have the experience and product to provide you with the perfect solution.

For more information, go to your nearest branch or go to www.hynds.co.nz

Technology may have changed since the first electric lights shone in Blenheim homes 90 years ago, but electricity is still the same - much like Cresswells Electrical who have been serving Marlborough for more than 140 years.

East Blenheim is the powerhouse of the region.

Business owners, Dave Noad and John Mackey, are both trade trained under the guidance of Noel Cresswell, who invited them to buy into the business more than 40 years ago. “I enjoy the work and the challenge of wiring up a place,” says Dave. “Whether it be a home or a big commercial job, I still get a real buzz flicking the switch and seeing it light up.” From Waihopai Spy Base, Mt Robertson Radar Station, Blenheim Sewage Treatment Plant and Marlborough’s first winery Montana Wines and Pak ‘n Save to name just a few, staff have worked on some major projects and take pride in all their work. “We do things right and we always follow through - we’ll be sticking around for a few years yet, so it’s important to do right by our customers.” Linda Grace and Penny Dawson from The Quest Catering Co have been providing outstanding catering in Blenheim and Picton since 2008. The pair specialise in creating a personalised service for all, taking pride in their flexibility and, of course, their food. Along with mobile meals, the pair provide catering for weddings, dinner parties, gourmet barbeques, theme parties, family reunions, birthdays, morning